Breckenridge Ski Resort Guide
Breckenridge, United States
Rated: 5/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 3,960m |
| Resort Height | 2,930m |
| Nearest Airports | Vail/Eagle and Denver International |
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Breckenridge
The ski area of Breckenridge is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 2,930m.
Summary
Breckenridge has direct access to 139 marked pistes, served by a total of 23 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,930m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,960m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Breckenridge is very highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Breckenridge.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Lake Chutes'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Breckenridge?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 24 December.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Breckenridge Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 50 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 22 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 23 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Breckenridge Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 3,960m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 2,930m |
| Resort Altitude (Breckenridge) | 2,930m |
| Max Vertical | 1,030m |
Ski Slope Aspects
NE
Breckenridge has ski slopes facing north-east (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Breckenridge?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Stanley, Colorado.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Breckenridge is Vail/Eagle, 85 minutes drive away.
Denver International, Dallas Fort Worth, Steamboat Springs, Franklin, Colorado Springs, Detroit Metro, Aspen, Yampa Valley and Gunnison-Crested Butte airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 23 ski lifts are able to uplift 36,680 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Breckenridge open?
Opened (since November 8, 2024).
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Late April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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