First Chair to Last Call

With a sense of community only found in a close-knit mountain town, Breck’s got a unique feel that’s the perfect marriage of big mountain fun and cozy historic ski town. There’s nothing quite like that first-chair feeling here; up early, sipping coffee, heading to the mountain with your friends on a powder day anticipating sweet, sweet freshies. Or, maybe you’re imagining the one-of-a-kind feeling of wrapping up a perfect day on the slopes and heading into town to cheers to powder turns, big drops, and smooth moves in the high alpine. Well, we’re here to ask the important question: why not both? Big Breck Energy pulses across the Five Peaks and keeps you going from first chair to last call – and then to catch a good night’s sleep before running it back and doing it all over again tomorrow. All gas, no brakes, and tons of fun. And, the party continues into May with spring slush, skiing and riding in shorts, and of course, sunny day après. Did someone say dance party?!

Five Peaks that'll Get you High – Like, Nearly 13,000 ft Above Sea-level 

Breck is big. We're talking Five (mountain) Peaks and nearly 3,000 acres big. Breck offers 35 lifts across Peaks 6 through 10, running from north to south within Colorado’s distinct Tenmile Range (Fun Fact: the northern-most peak in the Ten Mile Range starts with Peak 1 in Frisco and spans through the ski resort’s Peak 10 and to the southern-most peak, Quandary, which is one of Colorado’s famous 14ers). In winter, Breck’s Five Peaks are home to more than 180 trails for skiing and riding, and some of the most accessible high alpine terrain in the country. Don’t know where to start? We’ve got you! Learn more about which peak fits your personality here and check out the breakdown of our terrain by ability-level and progression here. 

If you’re ready to skip the small talk and head straight for the big stuff, you’re in the right place. Pioneered by locals and skied by legends, Breck’s High Alpine is untamed and wild. From technical rocky chutes in the Six Senses to no-fall zones in the Lake Chutes, get extreme with our blog that’ll let you in on the steepest stuff we’ve got. If all this has you in an elevated state of mind, talk to our pros in Ski & Ride School and get your guide to secret stashes and fresh lines that are hard to find without local beta. 

Ski-In, Ski-Out, Ski-Everywhere-You-Want-to-Go
Breck’s Five Peaks beckon on your way into town, and It’s impossible to resist getting up and out for some winter exploration. The whole town is practically ski-in, ski-out with plenty of lodging options within walking distance to Main Street and to the FREE BreckConnect Gondola, easily connecting you and your crew to the Peak 7 and Peak 8 base areas. Peak 9’s base area is conveniently located right on the south end of Main so you can hop on a chairlift right after your breakfast burrito stop. Staying farther out? No worries. The Breck Free Ride bus system in conjunction with the county-wide Summit Stage bus system gives you a free, quick, and easy route straight to your ski day. Once you’ve had your fill of fluff, head back to your base area accommodation or ski all the way into town on one of our ski-trail connectors. Whether you’re ready to belly up to the bar, head to your hotel for a hot cocoa by the fire, or back to one of our parking areas, the best way to get there is to ski or ride. Enjoy Breck without a vehicle and skip the hassle of navigating mountain roads while being more environmentally friendly. We love a win-win. 

New Lifts, Who Dis? 

We’re always leveling up our game at Breck, and with 3 newly upgraded chairlifts over the last 3 winter seasons, you’ll be up high and on cloud 9 in no time. We’re not getting any bigger, but we’re always getting better and you'll find something new to experience no matter how many times you come back for more (and more, and more). With the addition of the brand-new Freedom SuperChair in 2021, the upgraded Rip’s Ride in 2022, and Five Chair’s revamp in 2023, we’ve focused on our most popular peaks and access points to the resort. Pro tip: keep an eye on our social channels to get excited about future lift projects on Peak 9 to further Breck’s evolution and keep you going-with-the-flow.

Go Breck or Go Home

We love a great day on the mountain (obvi), but there’s plenty to bring you to Breck off the slopes, too. Come for the powder and stay to join in our great community events. In December, the town plays host to the Race of the Santas followed by our holiday tree lighting in Blue River Plaza, as well as our infamous Ullr Fest – where we celebrate the winter season with a parade, the world’s longest shotski, and a giant bonfire to shout our praises to Ullr (the Norse God of Snow). In January, artists from around the world head to Breck to compete in the International Snow Sculpture Championships with larger-than-life snow sculptures on display from conception to completion. And, in the spring our Peaks & Beats event will now include TWO days of pond skimming and TWO days of live music! These are just a few of the wild, funky, and fun celebrations, so check out Breckenridge.com for more information on happenings at the resort and check in with our friends over at GoBreck for more information on events in town. 

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