What a year, what a year. Statistically this has been Breck’s 2nd best snow year ever (over 440″!), but for me there has never been a better season. Having worked at Breck for 3 seasons now and being able to look at snow, events, guests, apres, and avy dog pets, this season is has been… Read More
Best season ever? If you made it to Breck this winter you might just agree! Breck kicked off winter two days early marking the earliest opening in more than a decade. We recorded 110 and inches of snowfall from mid-October through the end of November making it the snowiest early season on record. Sitting around… Read More
After a record-breaking winter season and an abundance of spring snowfall, Breckenridge Ski Resort announced today plans to extend the 2018-19 ski and snowboard season for two additional weekends beyond Memorial Day. The resort will remain open daily through Memorial Day, May 27 as planned, and then will shift to a weekend schedule, offering skiing… Read More
Ski and ride through Memorial Day Winter marches on at Breck. We’ve officially dubbed our extended season “Breck’s Spring Finale”! Snow or shine, beginning Monday, April 22 and aiming to run through Memorial Day, conditions dependent. Enjoy approximately 1,000 acres of terrain on Peaks 6, 7 and 8, in addition to on-mountain activations and entertainment every weekend… Read More
It’s true, the snow has incredible this season! But if you’re looking for even more fun, there’s more to the mountain than skiing and snowboarding. Make time to experience these Breckenridge winter happenings and dig into snowy fun on the other side of the mountain. Here are five to try: The Gold Runner Alpine Coaster… Read More
Our top list of must-see, must-do activities for your summer visit to Breck. Help us with our Commitment to Zero! Save some trees – don’t print the list, but take your phone with you and check off items as you go! It’s a win-win. Take a free gondola ride on the BreckConnect Gondola. Explore the… Read More
Elevate your skiing and tour the secret stashes! My heart was pounding as the sounds of patrol preparing for the day echoed through the area knowing this was going to be a “full charge” day. I was ready to explore the steeps and extreme terrain with the Breck Guides Program . With many years of skiing… Read More
Breckenridge makes it easy to stick to your diet on vacation. Here’s where to go for vegan, vegetarian, keto and gluten-free dining. On the Mountain Old West hospitality and hearty, healthy options are alive and well at Pioneer Crossing at the top of Peak 7. Toss your skis on the rack outside and sidle up… Read More
Spring it On with Breck’s Extended Season! It’s official! You’ve heard it right… Breckenridge Ski Resort is extending this winter season, and future seasons, through Memorial Day! During the extended portion of the season this spring the resort plans to offer skiing and riding out of Peak 7, with access to primarily advanced- and expert-level… Read More
Spring is quickly approaching the Rocky Mountains and the record breaking snowfall this season means we’ll remaining open through May, for the first time since the mid-90s! You know that Colorado gets 300 days of sunshine each year, but did you also know March is traditionally Colorado’s snowiest month? The sun is shining. The soft… Read More
It truly was a November to remember. The past few seasons have gotten off to a slow start, but we found ourselves in a completely different place early in November. The snow started falling and hasn’t let up since. In the month of November alone we received over 100″! There is always an anxiousness that… Read More
The first snow has fallen in Breck! Temperatures are dropping and spirits are rising. Winning at winter is getting an early start to the season. Take advantage of this time of year. Score stellar lodging deals (Psst book by Nov 1!), beat the traffic to the mountain, and get your ski and ride legs ready for… Read More
How to #WinAtWinter Temperatures are dropping and spirits are rising. Winning at winter is getting an early start to the season. Take advantage of this time of year. Score stellar lodging deals, beat the traffic to the mountain, and get your ski and ride legs ready for the rest of the season. Break out your… Read More
Breck is home to some of the best skiing and riding in the USA, with terrain and features for every skill level. get the most out of your ski vacation and make sure you’re ready for anything Mother Nature throws your way. Cover yourself from head to toe with our 2018/2019 Breck Winter Gear Guide: Since 1877, Helly Hansen has been… Read More
Bird’s the Word – a Breck Blog with Tracy O’Brien Finding words to describe Breck’s High Alpine certainly isn’t easy. Being above the treeline is a unique experience that, in my opinion, has more to do with the emotions this area evokes than the skiable terrain it provides. With Peaks 6, 7 and 8 considered truly… Read More
Snowmaking 101: Prepping for the 2018-19 Season Earlier this month I got the chance to spend time on-mountain with some of the Breck Snowmaking team and learned about all the work that goes into the process. Here at Breck, we utilize a few different types of snowguns – fan guns, sled guns, and tower guns…. Read More
Meet Loki, a 9 year old sweetheart and canine member of Breck Ski Patrol. Loki’s human counterpart, Bob Nothnagle, told me, “She is a mixed breed and we don’t know for sure, but we always say Lab/Heeler/Pit mix.” Loki was adopted from Denver Dumb Friends League at six months old and began training… Read More
Sometimes all it takes is a free cup of coffee to make someone’s day. That small gesture goes a long way, especially when delivered to a group of folks on the cusp of their busiest time of year. Which is why Nov. 8 will mark the 16th annual Wake Up Breck! where you can snag a… Read More
Pop quiz: would you rather spend the first hours of your Breckenridge vacation waiting in line for tickets, gear, or lifts? Or would you rather be on the slopes? No one wants to waste time in line. And at Breck, you don’t need to. Here are three lines you can skip on your next Breck… Read More
There are three things every skier wants to know when visiting a new resort: how to find the best terrain, where to park, and how to save money. At a destination as big and diverse as Breckenridge—five distinct peaks, 2,908 acres, 34 lifts—this insider knowledge goes even further. Set yourself up for success before your… Read More
