Breckenridge in short
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Height: 2926 - 3963 metres
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One of the most popular ski resorts in the US
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Varied ski area for all levels
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Paradise for powder skiing
Breckenridge
Breckenridge in Colorado is one of the most popular ski resorts in the USA. A former gold mining town, Breckenridge has retained its traditional Wild West feel and this extends to the adventurous spirit with which the locals approach their skiing! The ski area is a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Denver International Airport, making it very easy to access from the UK. Breckenridge is owned by the Vail Resorts conglomerate and an "Epic Pass" will also grant you access to the other Colorado ski resorts of Beaver Creek, Keystone and Vail Mountain, easily accessible by ski bus.
The ski area of Breckenridge is divided into five peaks: the creatively named Peaks 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. sectors. The dry powder snow conditions that characterise America's Rocky Mountains make Breckenridge a paradise for freeriding enthusiasts. The off-piste terrain here is considered in-bounds and is controlled by avalanche patrol, meaning you don't have to worry about violating the terms of your insurance policy to grab a little bit of fresh powder. But it's not just crazy freeriders who will have fun at Breckenridge - there are miles and miles of approachable slopes here just waiting to be discovered by novice and expert skiers alike.
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Breckenridge - 153 km
Open- Blue 74 km
- Red 32 km
- Black 47 km
Mountain: 73 cm
Valley: 40 cm
- Drag Lifts 14
- Chair Lifts 16
- Gondolas 1
- Trains 0
- Glacier No
- Speed 37880 p/hour
Five peaks of Breckenridge
60% of the slopes at Breckenridge are located below the treeline. The lower runs offer beginners and intermediates the chance to weave through the trees and enjoy the powder, while the high-alpine terrain gives a good challenge to experienced intermediate and expert skiers. Peak 8, the heart of Breckenridge dating back 50 years or so, is full of moguls, trees and the epic Freeway Terrain Park. Peak 9 is a favourite with first-time skiers, who can even work on their tentative freestyling skills at the beginner-friendly Highway 9 snow park. Expert skiers will also find some steep black diamond runs here. Over on Peak 10, intermediate skiers can carve all day long without wearing out the snow. And Peak 6, the latest addition, offers wide-open bowls with steeps, chutes and lots of powder to go around.