Average!3 / 5Aug 08, 2019
Matt D. expert skier
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Pros
- Breckenridge has the highest lift in North America at 12,840 ft
- Bustling historic mining town with a laid-back vibe
- Party town reputation - they got après ski down packed
- Wide range of lodgings from modest to luxury that suits all budgets
- Award-winning terrain parks (Breckenridge has some of the best in the world!)
Cons
- Epic wind chill so wrap up warm
- High elevation combined with strong winds means top lifts can close for days
- Breckenridge slopes can get crowded, ugh!
- Snow can be blow-packed into a crusty shell
- High altitude can cause altitude sickness
Breckenridge Ski Packages |
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| Lodging + Lift Tickets | Discount | Price |
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Rocky Mountain Resort Management Breckenridge
2 x Adult 2-day Lift Ticket |
45% off | $692 |
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Village at Breckenridge Resort
2 x Adult 2-day Lift Ticket |
31% off | $1,709 |
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Crystal Peak Lodge
2 x Adult 2-day Lift Ticket |
25% off | $3,289 |
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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.
Breckenridge
vsArapahoe Basin
| Breckenridge | Arapahoe Basin | |
|---|---|---|
| beginner | 11 % | 10 % |
| intermediate | 31 % | 30 % |
| advanced | 24 % | 37 % |
| expert | 34 % | 23 % |
| total runs | 187 | 109 |
| ski area | 2,908ac | 960ac |
| summit elevation | 12,997ft | 13,050ft |
| total lifts | 35 | 8 |
| child lift ticket | $110 | Free |
| adult lift ticket | $169 | $100 |
| uncrowded | ||
| snow | ||
| back country | ||
| value for money | ||
| average total snowfall | 230″ | 180″ |
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