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Breckenridge Overview

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

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Breckenridge

Free transit service to the resort and throughout the county. Free guided mountain tours and free video analysis available with intermediate and advanced ski lessons. The Breckenridge Ski & Ride School offers lessons and programs. Activities in and around town include live theatre, movie theatre, shopping along Main Street, historic tours, and mining for gold. Over 100 restaurants in town, seven restaurants on the mountain, and nearly 40 bars and nightclubs.

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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