Breckenridge Ski Resort
Breckenridge Ski Resort
4.5
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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Four huge peaks, five terrain parks, three half-pipes, two high-speed six passenger SuperChairs, a top-notch Ski & Ride School, the highest chairlift in North America, unparalleled grooming, exciting events, and a historic mining town with endless shopping, dining and nightlife!
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- elchacoHouston, Texas852 contributionsGreat Time at BreckWe had lots of fun skiing at Breckenridge. We weren't staying at the resort, so we bought our Epic Day Pass ahead of time. We practiced for a little bit on the beginner area, then my wife and kids went up the chairlift and came down the green slopes a few times. I didn't feel comfortable enough to go up the lift, but I still had a great time. We used our Epic Pass for a discount at the restaurant during lunch time, too. We had a great time!Visited December 2023Traveled with familyWritten January 10, 2024
- dbmaloneChicago, Illinois41 contributionsMy Favorite Ski ResortAwesome ski resort in every way! We started skiing in Breck because many of the restaurants can accommodate our family member with food allergies. Now other resorts just don't compare. There are runs for every skill level. We've skied Breck with kids and as a couple. Lots of variable terrain! Even at peak times, lift waits are reasonable and staff help to manage the lines efficiently. The mountain always feels safe with lots of friendly and helpful staff everywhere, at any time. We've jumped into private ski lessons twice which have been amazing. This time we skied with Nate who was an awesome instructor! He reinvigorated our love of skiing and challenged us. There are lots of restaurant options from casual to high end. The food is always excellent. We rarely eat at the mountain top restaurants, but enjoyed noodle bowls that were very good this last time. The bus system is efficient. We book a ski-in condo, and getting to a lift is just a very easy and short 3-5 minute bus ride away. Buses run every 8-10 minutes. Love the casual and friendly Breck vibe. We always meet easy going and helpful locals. The only negative for us is the altitude adjustment. It takes a day to adjust when coming from the midwest. It also limits friends and family who are sensitive from joining us. Otherwise, Breck is a 10!Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 1, 2024
- AdyArlington, Virginia382 contributionsFavorite Epic Resort in the AreaMy favorite resort in the area! A great all-levels resort with east greens, long & groomed blues, and a nice dose of adventurous blacks. Everyone can have a good time at this resort. Make sure you get over to Peak 6 for some fun & wild blues and blacks! Park in the Tiger Lot for the cheapest parking w/o sacrificing convenience.Visited February 2024Traveled with friendsWritten February 23, 2024
- Brendan J16 contributionsEnjoyable Ski TripFrom the sweeping views from the top of the peaks, to the variety of terrain, it's no wonder Breckenridge is so well known. Even after a week, there's still new lines and powder stashes to be found. The ski school is a "must do" for beginners. My sister enrolled in a couple of sessions and just within that timeframe, her progression has greatly improved and now she's transitioning from greens to blue runs. As for the negatives; traversing between the peaks involves hiking or pole pushing along catwalks. Especially when getting from Peak 8 to Peak 7. Also, AVOID the on-mountain dining facilities at all cost. The food is reminiscent of standard cafeteria fare for outrageous prices. My partner and I ordered two plates of chicken fingers; fries; and 2 drinks. After the discount of my Epic pass, the total was nearly $50. In summary, Breckenridge is a great destination and has something for everybody; but there are certain things to be mindful of.Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 29, 2024
- MSQ0034 contributionsGreat experience!While I am not an expert snowboarder I really enjoyed this mountain, I did go with friends who were more skilled and took on some of the other peaks. It was a great experience. It was 6 of us and we went middle of week to weekend 2/14 - 2/18. It did get progressively busier each day. The first ski lift at main entrance was pretty packed early am (20 minute wait) but once you go up and start hitting various peaks there didn't seem to be any long waits at the other lifts. Even going down the mountain didn't seem crowded except for the catwalk I think the call it where it is a pretty narrow stretch which brings you all the way down to what appeared to be main entrance. Definitely enjoyable. I would recommend and go again.Visited February 2024Traveled with friendsWritten March 6, 2024
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Byron_Hennessey
Herndon, VA153 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
This was our first family ski vacation. Breckenridge was recommended to us by a family member who has visited Breckenridge many times.
The staff were, without exception, friendly, cheerful and helpful. The chair lifts are run very efficiently and we never had to wait in line more than 2 minutes the entire 4 days we were there (including 2 weekend days).
The trails were well-marked from top to bottom and the trail maps are accurate and easy to read. Trails and runs are groomed regularly. As I had two beginner skiers with me, I particularly appreciated the “family friendly” zones on the blue square runs. These areas give developing skiers a chance to improve their skills with less worry about more advanced skiers coming down behind them. I think that this is a great idea. There are numerous other blue square runs for the intermediate skiers to ski down.
I highly recommend Breckenridge for both family ski trips as well as group trips for intermediate and advanced skiers.
The staff were, without exception, friendly, cheerful and helpful. The chair lifts are run very efficiently and we never had to wait in line more than 2 minutes the entire 4 days we were there (including 2 weekend days).
The trails were well-marked from top to bottom and the trail maps are accurate and easy to read. Trails and runs are groomed regularly. As I had two beginner skiers with me, I particularly appreciated the “family friendly” zones on the blue square runs. These areas give developing skiers a chance to improve their skills with less worry about more advanced skiers coming down behind them. I think that this is a great idea. There are numerous other blue square runs for the intermediate skiers to ski down.
I highly recommend Breckenridge for both family ski trips as well as group trips for intermediate and advanced skiers.
Written February 2, 2020
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jd50005
Mount Dora, FL328 contributions
Feb 2020
This has been a great year for Breck with over 300" of snow in less than 2 months. The groomed Black Diamond slopes are comparable to Blue Square slopes at Park City. During our visit it seemed the majority of the skiiers were on the Blue slopes as the Black Diamond were scarce of skiiers which was great for shorter lift lines. Friday was apparently a local school day off so the base lifts were mobbed with the parking lots packed by 8am. I would select this resort over Park City where visited last year.
Written February 28, 2020
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Beverly H
Niceville, FL27 contributions
Jul 2021
Best BBQ: Whiskey Star BBQ on Main Street. It serves smokey Texas-style BBQ. Kids' meals are served on a metal cafeteria-style tray. Most of us ordered the pulled pork (delicious) and one ordered the catfish, which she said was just like she remembered in Louisiana. I would also recommend the Blue Stag Saloon, also on Main Street: we ordered their Colorado Trail Sausage appetizer of rattlesnake, elk, pheasant, and pretzels with a dipping sauce. We actually weren't even sure which meat was which, but even the kids scarfed it down! Last recommendation: Crepes a la Carte (a take-out) , but only if you're prepared to wait 2 hours for your food. The line may look short, but everything is made custom, and even after you order, you will wait an hour to pick up the food.
Written July 20, 2021
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2skidivers
Silverthorne, CO368 contributions
Feb 2020
Since Vail Resorts started selling Epic Passes for about the cost of one week's lift ticket cost, the slopes have gotten more and more crowded and the lift lines longer and longer. And the traffic just from Silverthorne has gotten intolerable. The traffic back up on I-70 is often a full mile from the exit. Then you have all the stop lights in Frisco and the 2 lane road to the Hospital. When you finally get to Breckenridge, traffic backs up again because people don't know where they are going. On a busy day it can take over an hour to drive the 15 miles from Silverthorne to Breckenridge. Then you must pay $25/day for parking or park in the remote lot and wait for the bus to take you to the gondola. Then you wait for the Gondola to take you to Peak 7 or 8 where you can begin to stand in line for the lifts. Or you can wait for the bus to take you to Peak 9 to wait in line there.
Breckenridge Ski Resort is always colder and windier than any other place in the county except A Basin. It is always crowded with dangerous intersecting trails. These are some of the reasons we rarely go there. This week we went back for some different skiing. We probably won't go back again this season.
Breckenridge Ski Resort is always colder and windier than any other place in the county except A Basin. It is always crowded with dangerous intersecting trails. These are some of the reasons we rarely go there. This week we went back for some different skiing. We probably won't go back again this season.
Written February 17, 2020
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Navigator45990996332
3 contributions
Jan 2021
Ski and die or lose your money
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In Dec 202-Jan 2021 I tried skiing at Vail, Breckenridge, and Keystone. I had expected a lot better job of safety during Covid. What I found were packed lift lines (so much for using reservations to limit numbers) where there was no line distancing enforcement. Worse, on the chair lifts they will seat unrelated parties 18 INCHES apart next to someone breathing heavily, wearing a useless mask (if they keep it on at all). I sent in an email complaint and received no response. Finally I was provided the online site for requesting a refund. They immediately made my pass inactive into mid February then provided a very limited number of standard medical/relocation options for actually getting a refund (after they already cancelled my pass!@). In an online chat with customer service they refused to deal with me and basically said they would not elevate my concern.
Review of Vail Mountain Resort
Pending review
In Dec 202-Jan 2021 I tried skiing at Vail, Breckenridge, and Keystone. I had expected a lot better job of safety during Covid. What I found were packed lift lines (so much for using reservations to limit numbers) where there was no line distancing enforcement. Worse, on the chair lifts they will seat unrelated parties 18 INCHES apart next to someone breathing heavily, wearing a useless mask (if they keep it on at all). I sent in an email complaint and received no response. Finally I was provided the online site for requesting a refund. They immediately made my pass inactive into mid February then provided a very limited number of standard medical/relocation options for actually getting a refund (after they already cancelled my pass!@). In an online chat with customer service they refused to deal with me and basically said they would not elevate my concern.
Written February 17, 2021
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Becky J
4 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
Our family booked a vrbo, ski lessons, lift tickets, and ski rentals for March of 2020. We called ahead to make sure they weren’t thinking of closing because of COVID and were assured they weren’t. However, on our first full day there just as we finished getting our ski rentals the mountain did indeed close down. We were able to eventually get our money back for the rentals and the vrbo was gracious enough to refund part of our money. Breckinridge Ski resort, however, would only give us credit towards 2020. So…we booked for 2021 paying more money to use this credit. Huge snowstorm hit Denver and we were advised not to travel. Again we were unable to get refunded. In order to get our $438 to use while we are in the area this week we would have to purchase yet another pass. In all of our family Breckinridge STOLE over $3000. We used to love taking our family there. We looked forward to repeating it with our grandkids….not happening 😕
Written September 7, 2021
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David C
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Family
Summer visit…paid way too much for just a couple rides up the mountain due to crowds and lines.
Storm was approaching in the afternoon and everything shut down.
Views from the top were beautiful, but just. too expensive for what you get.
Staff on the lifts were rude also.
Took the grandkids.. and wouldn’t do it again or recommend to anyone.
Storm was approaching in the afternoon and everything shut down.
Views from the top were beautiful, but just. too expensive for what you get.
Staff on the lifts were rude also.
Took the grandkids.. and wouldn’t do it again or recommend to anyone.
Written July 20, 2021
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Dennis K
Denver, CO13 contributions
Mar 2020
The lay out of this resort is very poor. Management has not thought things through at all. The ski school is poorly located for both children and adults. The lift lines are long, and the lifts stop too frequently. Management only wants your ticket money and what you spend at the resorts they own.
Written March 5, 2020
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1Edith2015
Algonquin, IL48 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
I feel like they are charging money for everything here but not giving what other resort are offering. Keystone offers free parking Breckenridge charge $14 and their parking lot is full of ice . Someone fell walking and we almost run him over . Long stairs for restroom at peek 7 base and try to fit to stall walking in and out
Written March 7, 2020
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golfgolfgolfdad
Bettendorf, United States15 contributions
Dec 2019
Overall Breckenridge is great for skiing. However, I'm still fuming about the ski lift operators. I was in line for the Colorado Superchair 6 person lift with my two sons ages 10 and 13. We were grouped with a another threesome when a single ahead of us was supposed to be grouped with a fivesome ahead of us. Neither the single nor the ski lift operators were paying attention and he didn't get on the lift with the fivesome despite my urging. This knocked me and my 10 y/o back and I ended up riding on a 6 person lift by myself and my 10 y/o by himself on the lift behind me by himself! He rode by himself all they way up the mountain without the handle bars pulled down because he was not strong enough to do it. I still cannot believe they let this happen. Everyone at Breck was otherwise so friendly and helpful but this just leaves a bad taste for me. The ski lift personel really need to do there job.
Written January 6, 2020
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betsyjonz
Waterloo, IL3 contributions
I have small children that do not know how to ski and won't last long anyway. Are the bunny slopes at Breckenridge free or will I have to pay a normal lift ticket for them to just use the bunny slopes?
kchaggs
Denver, CO3 contributions
If I do a group lesson and include a lift ticket when I buy as a bundle, can I use that lift ticket a different day? i.e. i will be in town from Jan 20-24, im wanting to do a half day of lessons on Friday the 21, and then use my life ticket on the 23rd. I can’t get ahold of anyone via the phone for the resort to ask. Hoping one of you might be able to help! Thanks!
Jennifer T
Philadelphia, PA5 contributions
Hi! Is it safe to assume the 4 O'Clock run and Snowflake lift will be open before Thanksgiving?
We are looking to book an early season (11/20-24) trip to Breck and were hoping to stay along the 4 O'Clock run again because it made traveling with kids *so* easy the last time we were there (Feb 2019). I know Peak 8 is the first to open (scheduled for 11/11/21), but my husband blew my mind this morning when he asked if I expect the run & lift to be open.
Thanks and here's hoping for tons of snow this winter!
Kassy
Miami, FL
my boyfriend and I are planning our first ski trip and don't really know how to prepare. Would it be better to rent skis and equipment there or else where?
40_countries_2014
Washington DC, DC77 contributions
You might save a couple of dollars renting in Denver, but schlepping the stuff is a real pain. In my opinion, best to rent at the mountain.
Knani
Pompano Beach, FL822 contributions
I'll be visiting Breckenridge and skiing for the first time in a couple of weeks. I will definitely be sticking to the green slopes, but I was wondering if it is possible to ride the lifts up to the higher peaks and just stay on the lifts (rather than skiing down). Never having been to the mountains, this is all new to me.
MisterBrick
Cloquet, MN289 contributions
We rode gondolas up and down the mountain - there is a stop in the middle and then a stop near the top...then it switches to chair lifts. Near the top is a great ski lodge for food and drink. Fun location to watch skiiers come down. Enjoy!
Miguel D
11 contributions
Quiero contactar a un profesor de Sky autorizado en Breck para clases privadas de una familia de 4
Vacationer723572
Shorewood, WI2 contributions
Where is the best free parking?
Lisa R
Lone Tree, CO156 contributions
Well there is nothing FREE in Breckenridge- If you are asking about free parking the only place I know that is free in town is parking at the elementary school lot behind Carter Park. They have instituted paid parking everywhere now. It is revenue generating
robert f
London, UK71 contributions
Good Morning from London UK
We are considering a ski trip next Winter, to USA
We have noted various good and bad comments over Beckenridge
In the various photographs, all the lifts appear to be the old fashioned steel chair lifts which lead to long queues
Would this be correct?
Also we have noted that nightly slope grooming seems to be on a rotation method and that not every slope is groomed at the end of each day
Would this be correct
We hope you are able to find a few moments to advise us
Our Best Wishes( from a very damp London! )
Robert and Viktoriia
DeanG_and_LauraG
Port Charlotte, FL225 contributions
The lifts are the old standard lifts but in good condition.
The slopes are groomed in rotation.
Is there any other activity either there or near there besides skiing or snowboarding?
I tried skiing and is not my thing im not good at it but my family who does ski wants to go there so im debating if i should come along or not
Thanks for the answer and info
Heather W
Waynesboro, GA10 contributions
Lots to do besides ski in breck! Lots of shopping options. The gondolas are free so sight seeing that way! Snowmobiling, dog sledding, carriage rides, lots of options!
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