Breckenridge at a Glance
Breckenridge sits high in Colorado’s Tenmile Range, spread across five connected peaks above a historic Victorian mining town. The town base is walkable and full of dining and shops, with lifts running straight from the edge of Main Street.
With 2,908 acres of skiable terrain, Breckenridge offers a broad range of runs, from wide beginner trails to high alpine bowls above the treeline that hold some of the highest lift-served terrain in North America.
Breckenridge Resort
A truly unique destination in Colorado, Breckenridge has a distinctive energy.
Spread across the 5 peaks that make up the southern half of the Tenmile Range, Breckenridge has always been a favorite destination amongst both locals and tourists.
A mountain town in the truest sense of the word, downtown Breckenridge boasts a wide array of restaurants, shops, bars, boutiques, cafes and lodging, as well as direct access to the mountain, allowing you to be car-free once you arrive.
For guests seeking a ski-in/ski-out experience, Breckenridge has a wide variety of accommodation options, from grand, slope-side estates, to cozy condos.
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A Brief History of Breckenridge
In order to reach Breckenridge Resort from out of state, guests have the option to either fly to Colorado’s largest airport, Denver International, or to Eagle County Regional Airport. Denver International is 104 miles east of Breckenridge, and the journey takes roughly 2 hours, while Eagle County is 63 miles away.
Unlike most ski resorts, Breckenridge is not divided up into separate villages, rather it is a genuine, historic mountain town. Before the first slopes were cut in 1961, Breckenridge was founded by prospectors in November 1859 after the discovery of gold deposits during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. Its frontier past is still present today in the town’s architecture, with several buildings still standing. All of Breckenridge’s mines are now closed, however some have been requisitioned as tourist attractions. Breckenridge Resort developed gradually between 1961 until the present day, adding new peaks and building additional lifts along the way. Today it sprawls across 5 peaks, 34 lifts and 187 ski runs.
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Things to do Breckenridge
Breckenridge is a rewarding mountain town in both the winter ski season and high summer, with quieter shoulder seasons in spring and autumn. It’s a place where visitors come to feel like locals. In addition to its array of ski slopes, Breckenridge hosts a number of winter activities including snowmobiling, a winter roller coaster, dog sledding, and sleigh rides. Several events also take place during the winter months, including the International Snow Sculpting Championships, Backcountry Film Festival and Ullr Fest. It’s status as a mountain town means that there is always a bustling apres and nightlife scene. With its five peaks, Breckenridge lends itself to skiers and riders of all abilities and experience, and the mountain is also home to superb lodging and dining options.
With the change in seasons comes the arrival of Spring and Summer colors. The landscape blossoms, and the temperate climate makes it a supremely comfortable place to spend time. During the Summer months, Breckenridge turns into an outdoor lovers’ dream, with a host of activities on offer, with hiking, mountain biking, ATVing and fly fishing all available and set against the glorious backdrop of the flower-laden trails and stunning vistas, best enjoyed at one of the many Breckenridge rentals we have on offer.
Breckenridge Ski Areas
Peak 10
Peak 10, Breckenridge Resort’s southernmost peak, is renowned as something of a Mecca for advanced skiers and boarders. Serviced by the Falcon SuperChair, the peak’s groomers and glades are exclusively black and double diamond black trails and chutes.
Vertical runs for experts only
The perfect place for beginners
Peak 9
Breckenridge’s second oldest peak is Peak 9. The lower half of the mountain is focused towards beginner skiers, with the learning slope serviced by Quicksilver Super6 and Lift A. The further up the peak you go, the slopes become more intermediate, with a few black runs linking it to Peak 10.
Peak 8
Peak 8 is Breckenridge’s original mountain and is serviced by 4 chairlifts at its base. Skiers and boarders of all abilities can enjoy the peak’s varied terrain. Home to learner slopes near the base, Peak 8 also hosts daunting, vertical chutes to satisfy the most adventurous skiers.
The heartbeat of Breckenridge
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Peak 7
The first of two peaks that host Breckenridge’s bowls, Peak 7 is ideal for those seeking something different and challenging. It is also the location some great Breckenridge lodging, Crystal Peak Lodge and Grand Lodge, as well as the Sevens restaurant at its base.
Peak 6
Similar terrain to what guests can expect at Peak 7, Peak 6 is more intermediate focused. Its epic bowls are accessed by a number of chairlifts including the Kensho SuperChair, the world’s highest elevation 6-person lift at 12,302 ft.
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Breckenridge vs Park City
Breckenridge and Park City are both exquisite places to stay for couples, groups and families. Each location offers great summer and winter activities. If you are looking for some fun nightlife to enjoy on your vacation, you can’t go wrong with Park City.
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