Given the enthusiasm to return to the mountains, we are anticipating high demand this holiday weekend. Learn more about how we are prioritizing your safety below, and check out our Commitment to Safety. 1. Use face coverings. Face coverings are required in many areas across the mountain, on our activities including chairlifts and gondolas, and… Read More
Trust us, we get it. Staying at home is tough. Especially for those of us that find our energy in the outdoors, in travel, and in sharing our mountains. We miss the days of powder stashes hidden in the trees, mile long shot-skis and just catching good vibes on Main Street. But we know we’re… Read More
We’re doing our part and staying apart. We ask you to do the same. Colorado is currently under a “safer-at-home” order with a 10 mile travel cap. While the outdoors is our passion, please review your local and state guidelines before diving into our tips below. Are you getting cabin fever? Are terms like “unprecedented,”… Read More
President’s Day weekend has arrived and snow is in the forecast! Use our Presidents Day Powder Guide to maximize your stoke this weekend, and slash up the slopes with your crew. Stay Thursday for First Tracks Friday Come up and book lodging Thursday night and get First Tracks Friday before anyone hits the mountain!… Read More
Breckenridge Peak 8 Kids Ski School Supervisor Lexi Dolan grew up skiing between Aspen, CO and Kirkwood, CA. She learned to ski with Aspen/Snowmass ski school at age 3 and progressed through lessons until she was 14. Here, Dolan shares her top tips for ski school success. How do parents find the right type of… Read More
We all love the inside track, secret stashes and little glimpses into the lives of year-round Breck locals. Here, the following powder hounds—who happen to be incredibly successful Breckenridge business owners and entrepreneurs—let loose on their ultimate Breck recs. Anna Higgins, owner of Higgles Ice Cream Your powder day go-to? Back side of Peak 10, hike… Read More
BROOMFIELD, Colo.—Dec. 9, 2019— Today, Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced a series of major capital improvements across its resorts that are designed to make getting on and around its mountains faster and easier through terrain expansions, new lifts and expanded restaurant experiences. The new projects are part of the company’s calendar year 2020 capital… Read More
From parking to the peaks, get ready for an easy, seamless ski and ride experience at Breckenridge Ski Resort. Breck Beyond is elevating the way you start and end your day at Breckenridge. The transformed guest experience unfolds across an impressive Peak 8 base expansion. Gone are the days of taking an hour or two… Read More
It’s that time of year – time to kick off another ski and ride season at Breck! With opening day ready to roll on Friday, November 8, the annual community tradition Wake Up Breck! will take place tomorrow on Thursday, November 7. Who doesn’t love free coffee, free coffee mugs and some community spirit? Celebrate… Read More
Are you ready for ski season? A workout to get prepped and ready for the slopes. We all want to hit the slopes with confidence once the snow falls and now is a great time to get in shape with exercises that target the strength, flexibility and mobility you will need for epic powder days,… Read More
Feast your eyes on our first taste of snow for the 2019-20 Season! On Sept 12 we woke up to our first snow capped morning. This is only the beginning and we can’t wait to see what this winter has in store. One thing we do know is that there are tons of upgrades coming… 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
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
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
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
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
