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Breckenridge Overview

http://www.breckenridge.com (800) 789-SNOW

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Breckenridge

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
    12997ft
  • Vertical Drop
    3397ft
  • Base
    9600ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

15%

Intermediate Runs

33%

Advanced Runs

20%

Expert Runs

32%

Terrain Parks

5

Longest Run

2 MILES

Skiable Terrain

2358 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 31
  • Gondolas & Trams: 1
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 2
  • High Speed Quads: 7
  • Quad Chairs: 0
  • Triple Chairs: 1
  • Double Chairs: 6
  • Surface Lifts: 14

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 1058

80424 Breckenridge

Colorado

United States

Phone: (800) 789-SNOW

breckguest@vailresorts.com

Breckenridge Website Tourist office

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 11/09/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/21/2013

Projected Days Open: 163

Days Open Last Year: 182

Years Open: 52

Average Snowfall: 300"

Breckenridge Reviews

  • by 40yrskibum 5th April 2013
    • Overall Rating 3
    • Family Friendly 4
    • All Mtn. Terrain 2
    • Terrain Park 5
    • Nightlife 4

    Beautiful - Nothing Like It

    Pros: Views, E Chair, Very Busy Town i.e.- Plenty of work for the ski bum
    Cons: Avg. storm 2-5 inches, Mostly S/E facing windpack, Midwest locals who think they're rad

     
  • by sneakyfrankie 30th March 2013
    • Overall Rating 5
    • Family Friendly 5
    • All Mtn. Terrain 5
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 5

    Really Awesome!

    Pros: Awesome Nightlife, Amazing Service
    Cons: Crowded Weekends

     
  • by joeshmo 25th March 2013
    • Overall Rating 1
    • Family Friendly 1
    • All Mtn. Terrain 0
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 0

    Vail resorts continues to gouge guests every chance they get!

    Pros: none
    Cons: parking charges not as advertised on website

     
  • by Gossgang 17th March 2013
    • Overall Rating 4
    • Family Friendly 0
    • All Mtn. Terrain 0
    • Terrain Park 0
    • Nightlife 0

    Awesome Day!

    Pros: Great snow and no lines
    Cons: None

     

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Persistent northwest flow and cold air kept the snow falling steadily at Breckenridge.
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