Breckenridge
Opening Day: November 12, 2010
First established in 1859 during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush, Breckenridge is nestled between the Ten Mile Range and Continental Divide of the Colorado Rocky Mountains and is perfect for both your winter and summer vacations. During the winter, Breckenridge Ski Resort’s four mountain peaks and 2,358 acres of terrain are loaded with High Rocky Mountain snow. From beginner bunny runs to extreme and expert slopes, the Four Peaks offer a wide range of ski terrain including four terrain parks, three half pipes and the highest lift in North America. Whether you plan to ski, snowboard, snowshoe, sled, ice skate, snowmobile, or go dog sledding, Breckenridge offers endless amounts of outdoor activities. When you’re ready to just relax, there are more spa treatments available than you could imagine. When summer arrives and the snow melts, the White Rocky Mountain landscape is transformed into lush greenery and colorful wildflowers. The Rocky Mountains, Blue River and Lake Dillon provide some of the best hiking, fishing, boating, golfing, rafting and mountain biking in the Rocky Mountains. The warm summer months in Breckenridge are always lively and filled with tons of outdoor activities, concerts and events.
Breckenridge is a quaint mountain town with a friendly, laid-back vibe. In the center of town, Main Street’s Victorian charm is vibrant with some of the finest shopping, dining and nightlife around. The colorful street is the location of events such as: Spring Massive, Oktoberfest, Lighting of Breckenridge and Ullr Fest. Also located near the center of town is the Art District, home to Breckenridge Theatre, Backstage Theatre Company and River Walk Performing Arts Center. Maggie Pond is another district of Breckenridge that boasts a wide selection of dining and shopping, as well as ice skating during the winter and boating during the summer. Maggie Pond is also home to the Genuine Jazz Festival every year. The River Walk Center is located downtown and is also home to several events, including The International Snow Sculpture Championships.
Lodging in the Breckenridge area can be arranged by Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, and is organized under a set of ratings. These ratings are: luxury, deluxe, standard, and economy. The purpose for these ratings is to provide the customer with a general description of what is offered at each level of lodging. We maintain an extensive inventory in Breckenridge of luxury hotels, rental homes, and ski in/ski out lodging. When planning your Breckenridge vacation, be sure to use our complete concierge services to ensure that we meet all of your needs. From floral arrangements to babysitters, we can help you out. For more information on Breckenridge winter and/or summer packages, please call Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals today.
Mountain Stats:
Elevations
Base Elevation: 9,600 feet / 2,926 meters
Summit Elevation: 12,998 feet / 3,963 meters
Vertical Rise: 3,398 feet / 1,036 meters
Snow
Breckenridge averages 300 inches of snow and 300 days of clear blue skies per year.
Snowmaking: 565 acres / 228 hectares
Trails
Number of Trails: 155
Total Ski/Ride Terrain: 2358 acres / 954 hectares
Groomed Daily: 600 acres / 241 hectares (29% of total terrain)
Bowls: 772 acres / 312 hectares
Terrain Parks: 25 acres / 10 hectares
Snowmaking: 565 acres / 228 hectares
Longest Trail: Four O’Clock – 3.5 miles / 5.6 kilometers
Lifts
30 Total
2 high-speed 6-passenger SuperChairs
7 high-speed quad lifts
1 triple lift
6 double lifts
1 8-passenger gondola
4 surface lifts
9 carpet lifts
Lift Capacity: 37,880 people per hour
History
Breckenridge Mountain Ski Resort has been in operation since December 16, 1961. The resort’s four peaks and 2,358 acres of terrain are located along Colorado’s famous Ten Mile Range. In 1981, the mountain opened the first high-speed quad lift in the world. Since 1999, Breckenridge has run the first and only double loading lift in North America. In 2005, the resort opened the Imperial Express Superchair, which is still today the highest lift in North America.
