Breckenridge ski resort
Snow Range
2926-3914m
experience the highest lift in North America at 12,840 ft
Breckenridge, known for snow, service and sunshine, is the No 1. USA resort for British skiers. Dating back 150 years, Breckenridge has maintained its 'Old West' charm of the gold mining era, combining character, a fun and friendly atmosphere and an unbelievable ski area. Added to this is the chance to ski another four top resorts on the lift pass, Breckenridge is a great choice for making a perfect Colorado ski holiday.
- the experience
- the slopes Breckenridge snowboarding
- Breckenridge lift passes and tuition
- ski/snowboarding tuition in Breckenridge
The experience
Breckenridge Après Ski
Terrific choice and great value - let the good times roll! · The Brewery, Downstairs at Eric's, Mi Casa and Bubba Gumps
Activities
· Snowmobiling · Sleigh rides · Ice skating · Snowshoe tours · Cross-country skiing · Aerobics · Dog sledding · Racquet Ball · Weights · Indoor Tennis · Snowboarding · Night skiing in Keystone
Eating out in Breckenridge
Over 100 wonderful restaurants and bars in colourful downtown Breckenridge! Prices start from US$10 for a good main course.
· South Ridge, Hearthstone, Mi Casa, Steak and Rib, Blue River and Briar Rose
Other amenities
· Superb shopping, with T-shirts galore, Western arts and crafts, Colorado clothing and ski-wear · Massage · Video rentals · Massive sports and recreation centre · Discount factory outlet shopping at nearby Silverthorne
Resort features
- Family Choice
- Fast Pass
- Mountainside Rentals
- Ski Away Days
Transfer time
Denver 2 hrs
Please select choice of coach/car hire at time of booking
The slopes
Beginners
The excellent friendly ski school offer beginners a great start. The gently nursery slopes by the Quicksilver lift or at the base of Peak 8 will soon boost confidence to enjoy the abundance of easy green and blue runs.
Intermediates
The highest resort in America with its huge, snow-sure ski area right behind the village. Using the high speed Beaver Run chairlift, you will be negotiating Peak 9 in no time at all, and from there, the mountains open up for a tremendous skiing adventure across all 4 mountain peaks.
Advanced
With runs like 'Psychopath' and 'Boneyard' in the fantastic snow bowls of Peak 8, serious skiers just keep coming back. For the really extreme don't miss the Lake Chutes and Whale's Tail. The possibilities seem endless on the Ten Mile Range of Peaks 8, 9 and 10, with moguls and double diamond black runs galore.
Snowboarding
Offering one of the biggest snowboarding parks in the US. The area has two state of the art board parks and a well shaped half-pipe.
Slope facts
-
Total kms of piste
240 kms
Piste Type No of Runs Easy 20 Intermediate 36 Difficult 83 -
Number of lifts
30
-
Direction of slopes
N, S, E, W
-
Snow cannons
565 acres covered
-
Longest run
5.6kms
-
Mountain restaurants
7
-
Cross-country trails
45kms
-
Snow Range
2926-3914m
-
Village Height:
2,926m (9,600ft)
-
Highest Ski Lift
3,914m (12,840ft)
Lift passes and tuition
Lift pass, ski hire and tuition prices shown are correct at time of publication. However, all prices quoted may be subject to change during the ski season.
Lift Pass
| Adult 13+ | 6 days | Extra day* |
| Value season | £171 | £17 |
| Peak season | £288 | £48 |
| Mid season | £215 | £22 |
| High season | £220 | £23 |
| Low season | £173 | £6 |
| Child (5-12 years) | 6 days | Extra day |
| Value | £128 | £21 |
| Peak season | £139 | £23 |
| Mid season | £116 | £17 |
| High season | £120 | £17 |
| Low season | £112 | £6 |
Value season: deps. 01/12-18/12
Peak season: deps. 19/12-02/01
Mid season: deps. 03/01-11/02
High season: deps. 12/02-26/03
Low season: deps. 27/03-18/04
Photo required for lift pass? No
Are lift passes for consecutive days? No - any 6 in 9 days, 7 in 10 etc.
Lift pass coverage: All lifts in Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin plus use for half the days in Vail and Beaver Creek.
Ski/Board Tuition
| Adult (13+ years) | 1 day | 3 days | 5 days |
| Low season | £56 | £125 | £208 |
| High season | £65 | £140 | £232 |
Low season: all other dates
Lessons are 2 hour 15 mins in the morning and afternoon.
A variety of lessons are also available locally for children.
the savings
• EPIC PASS Adult £345, Child £170
Valid all season providing unlimited skiing and riding in 6 world class resorts: Heavenly Resort in Lake Tahoe, Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado for the entire 2009/10 season, pre-book by 15th Nov 2009.
• Discounted one day lift passes for Copper Mountain available online.
• FREE equipment hire for one child (12 yrs & under) per paying adult all season.
• FREE lift pass for children ages 4 and under all season.
Ski/board equipment
Ski/Board Equipment
| Adult 13+ | 6 days | Extra day |
| Skis | £80 | £13 |
| Skis & boots | £83 | £14 |
| Superior skis | £87 | £14 |
| Superior skis & boots | £94 | £16 |
| Snowboard & boots | £87 | £14 |
| Superior snowboard & boots | £97 | £16 |
| Child (13 & under) | ||
| Skis & boots | £52 | £9 |
| Superior skis | £59 | £9 |
the savings
• EPIC PASS Adult £345, Child £170
Valid all season providing unlimited skiing and riding in 6 world class resorts: Heavenly Resort in Lake Tahoe, Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado for the entire 2009/10 season, pre-book by 15th Nov 2009.
• Discounted one day lift passes for Copper Mountain available online.
• FREE equipment hire for one child (12 yrs & under) per paying adult all season.
• FREE lift pass for children ages 4 and under all season.
† 2 for 1 lift pass is available on selected accommodation on selected dates. See accommodation page for details.
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}
){kind=link}