Breckenridge Overview

Breckenridge

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When gold was discovered along the Blue River in the 1800’s, miners flocked to Breckenridge to seek their fortune. Today skiers and snowboarders head to Breckenridge seeking something almost as valuable: the perfect mountain town.

While the town’s Victorian architecture and designation as Colorado’s largest historic district make a trip to Breckenridge an aesthetically appealing and historically enriching experience, the array of activities - from powder and groomers to shopping, dining and nightlife - keep things exciting. Breckenridge has its own pulse, and visitors feel it as soon as they arrive.

-- Story by Beth Jahnigan

BRECKENRIDGE, CO, VIDEO OVERVIEW //

Elevation

Summit

12998 Ft.
Vertical Drop

3398 Ft.
Base

9600 Ft.

Terrain

Beginner Runs

15%

Intermediate Runs

33%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

32%

Longest Run

N/A

Skiable Terrain

2378

Snow Making

N/A

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 31
Gondolas & Trams: 1
High Speed Sixes: 2
High Speed Quads: 7
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 1
Double Chairs: 6
Surface Lifts: 13

Common Misspellings

Brackenridge, Brackinridge, Breakenridge, Breakinridge, Breckenbridge, Breckenride, Breckenridge, Breckenridges, Breckenrigde, Breckenrige, Breckingridge, Breckinridge, Brekenridge, Brekenridge, Brekinridge, Brickenridge

Contact Details

P.O. Box 1058

Breckenridge, 80424

Phone: (800) 789-SNOW

breckguest@vailresorts.com

Important Dates

Projected Days Open: 163

Days Open Last Year: 182

Years Open: 51

Average Snowfall: 300

Breckenridge Reviews

by shevland Jan 3, 2012
- Overall Rating 5.0
- Family Friendly 5.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 5.0
- Nightlife 5.0
Best All Around Ski Resort in the US

Pros: Town, People, Bowls, Glades, Diversity
Cons: Some out of control snowboarders...
by Menaq417 Dec 18, 2011
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 4.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 5.0
- Terrain Park 4.0
- Nightlife 5.0
Breck!

Pros: Nightlife, Steeps, Glades
Cons: Too big for 2 days
by labrams10 Dec 4, 2011
- Overall Rating 4.0
- Family Friendly 0.0
- All Mtn. Terrain 0.0
- Terrain Park 0.0
- Nightlife 0.0
Pleasantly Surprised

Pros: Only a few icy spots, short lines, great first trip of the season.
Cons: No real complaints.