Average!3 / 5Dec 03, 2008
SShelley
Enjoyed their ski school but was a little crowdedBuild your Breckenridge Ski Trip
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Pros
- Breckenridge has tons of activities besides skiing such as dog-sledding and snowmobiling
- Experience the unforgettable nightlife in this vibrant Colorado ski town
- Offers a diverse range of resort lodgings from affordable to lavishly high-end
Cons
- Due to its popularity, big crowds at the resort are a pain
Breckenridge Ski Packages |
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Welk Resorts Breckenridge The Ranahan
2 x Adult 2-day Lift Ticket |
27% off | $954 |
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LOGE Breckenridge
2 x Adult 2-day Lift Ticket |
18% off | $933 |
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Pine Ridge Condominiums
2 x Adult 2-day Lift Ticket |
14% off | $911 |
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Overall
Breckenridge is one of the most popular ski resorts in North America. Over a million and a half people visit every season, and it’s not hard to see why. A mecca for big mountain shredders and trick stomping freestylers, Breckenridge is all about the new school! When it comes to high alpine terrain, no-fall zone chutes, and wide open bowls, it tops every other ski area in Summit County. Nowhere else in North America gets you higher on a lift, with Breckenridge ski resort’s crowning glory the Imperial Express Super Chair whisking skiers and boarders up to 12,840 ft.
Best month to go
January
Thanks to its spot high up in the mountains, the ski season in Breckenridge usually lasts for around five months, from mid-November to mid-April. Slopes can be a bit patchy at the start and end of winter, but an extensive snow cannon network keeps the lower trails white for as long as it’s cold! As far as proper snowfall goes, it really starts cranking from January, tailing off by the end of March. Events like Ullr Fest and the International Snow Sculpture Championships are held in January, making that month an awesome time to visit. If there was ever a time not to visit Breckenridge, it’s the Christmas and New Year holidays, Martin Luther King Day, and Presidents’ Day. Crowds peak during these times, leading to monstrous lift queues and a spike in accommodation prices.
FLY TO
Denver International Airport
SHUTTLE TO
Breckenridge (approx. 2.5 hours)
Base of Breckenridge (Walk)
- Popular lodging areas include Peak 7,8 and 9
- Ski-in/ski-out accommodation
- Peak 8 and Peak 9 are great areas for beginner's to stay
Historic Downtown (1-2 mi)
- Best dining and nightlife is on Main Street
- Wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets
- Shuttles available to and from the Breckenridge slopes
Dillon/Silverthorne (15-20 mi)
- Both towns are around 30 mins drive away from Breckenridge ski resort
- Plenty of affordable lodging options
- Limited nightlife
Frisco (10-15 mi)
- 25 minutes drive away from Breckenridge
- Inexpensive lodging; has many hotel and motel chains
- Easy access to Copper Mountain
For beginners
Breckenridge has some of the best beginner skiing in Colorado. Check out the beginner terrain on the lower half of Peak 9 and base of Peak 8 or try out the speed-controlled Family Zones.
More beginners tipsFor intermediates
There's intermediate terrain across all the Peaks at Breckenridge but Peak 7 is where you'll find plenty of perfect corduroys and gently rolling runs. Take on Claimjumper for big sweeping turns down the mountain, it's our favorite for intermediates here!
More intermediates tipsFor experts
Don't underestimate Breckenridge, it's got expert terrain well above the tree line (unlike many Colorado resorts!), slopes as steep as 55 degrees and vertical cornices you gotta drop over! Take on the Six Senses area for steep narrow chutes and cornices or drop into some epic bowls such as Serenity Bowl, Horseshoe Bowl or from the highest point in the resort at 12,998 ft, Snow White Bowl!
More experts tipsFind freshies
Breckenridge's high elevation keeps the snow nice and fresh, but it gets tracked out quickly so go to the hike-to terrain on Peaks 6, 8, 9 and 10 for freshest stuff.
Ditch the crowds
Head to Peak 6's Kensho Super Chair and Peak 10's Falcon Super Chair to escape the crowds.
Non skiers
Breckenridge has some of the best nightlife that will keep non-skiers partying all night long. There is also snowmobiling and dogsledding available too.
Families
For families with beginners, there are easy trails that access the ski-in/ski-out accommodation between Peak 8 and Peak 9, where you'll find beginner terrain on the lower half.
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Breckenridge Reviews
Superb!5 / 5Nov 03, 2008
EEsther
It was close to a ski mountain. Unfortunately there was no snow that year!Superb!5 / 5Aug 03, 2008
DDebbie
This was my first ski experience and I enjoyed the ski opportunities, the nite life and the condo experience, not to mention the shopping. I was a repeat to the area for about 7 years. The greatest rushes in life for me have been the joy of skiing the 1st thing in the morning and at the end of the day when the crowds aren't so heavy. The peace and... MoreSuperb!5 / 5Jun 24, 2008
NNick
Great slopes for everyone. Take care of your ski poles when the skilift dips down to pick up skiiers at mid-moutain, easy to ruin them!!Superb!5 / 5Jun 10, 2008
SSusin
Due to a previous injury to my knee from skiing, the private lesson instructor was very patient in convincing me back onto the ski lift. He made me feel comfortable without rushing me.Very Good!4 / 5Jan 14, 2008
JJohn
It has an excellent Kids ski school, and we like the mountain because there are so many choices of trail skill levels that you can pick.Superb!5 / 5Sep 20, 2007
HHoward
It has the best combination of terrain, snow conditions, lodging and access to town of any resorts I have visited.Superb!5 / 5Jul 27, 2007
JJoe
Big Mountain with great intermediate terrain and awesome grooming. The village is one of the best- close to the mountain and lots of shops, restaurants, bars. Tons of slopeside lodging make ski-in-out a great experience.Superb!5 / 5Apr 30, 2007
AAlicia
The on mountain staff were happy to tell you where the best runs were for that day and direct you in the right way.Very Good!4 / 5Apr 11, 2007
PPaul
haven't skied in 18 years ,up till last year . went to breck and took 10 relatives/freinds of every type ski ability and it had it all ski in out . grand timber lodge was great!!!