Snowboarding near Imperial Peak at Breckenridge Ski Resort
Breckenridge[1] is a ski resort and town at the northern tip of the south central region of Colorado, in the Rocky Mountains of the United States of America. It is the prototype of the Western Slope resort cities that have developed following the explosive growth of the ski industry in Colorado.
Get in
By air
International and Domestic flights arrive at Denver International Airport(DEN) 104 miles (166km) to the east. Domestic and local flights come into the closer Eagle County Regional Airport(EGE), 63 miles (102km), and Colorado Springs Airport(COS) 110 miles (178km).
Numerous bus and shuttles are available from Denver International Airport.
By car
Breckenridge is located off Highway 9.
From Denver and areas East, take Interstate 70 west to exit 203. Continue south on HWY 9 to Breckenridge.
From Vail and areas West, take Interstate 70 east to exit 203. Continue south on HWY 9 to Breckenridge.
From Fairplay and areas South, take HWY 9 north over Hoosier Pass to Breckenridge.
Get around
Breckenridge Free Ride, +1 970 547-3140, shuttle stops at the Ice Rink, City Market, Recreation Center, Village and Four O’ Clock Roads, Columbine and Broken Lance Drive and Peak 9. Provides transport between the free carparks.
Summit Stage, +1 970 668-0999, [2]. Provides Free Bus Service throughout Summit County. Check Website for current schedules.
See
Ten Mile Range
Historic Main Street
Art Galleries
14'ers
Mining Ruins
Breckenridge Terrain Park
Imperial Express SuperChair
Lake Dillon
Blue River
Mountain Top Children’s Museum
Historic Father Dyer Church, [3]. Established in 1880, the stain glass window of Father Dyer Skiing is worth a look. All are welcome.
Do
Winter
Breckenridge Ski Resort, [4]. Skiing, snowboarding and Telemark.
There are many places in Breckenridge where you can rent all kinds ski and snowboard equipment. Just walking down Main street you will pass many. Your accommodation may also offer equipment or have discounts at certain stores.
Ski rental stores in Breckenridge include
Alpine Sports
Avalanche Sports
Bahnhof Ski Shop Ltd
Black Tie Ski Rentals
Blue River Sports Ski & Snowboard Rental
Breckenridge Sports (6 location)
Breeze Ski Rentals
Carvers Ski - Board & Sport
Christy Sports
Main Street Sports
Norway Haus Ski Shop
Resort Quest Ski & Sport
Ski Country Sports
If you are not arriving by car it is often easier to rent your gear close to your hotel or even better close to the lifts as most offer over night storage. This save you the hassle of lugging your skis back to your accommodation each day.
You can also book your ski or snowboard rental online which may save you some money and less time in the rental store.
There are a number of companies in Breckenridge that offer this service; including
Black Tie - Which also offer full delivery service to your accommodation
AB Ski & Sport, 829 N. Summit Blvd, ☎ 1-800-423-SKIS, [16]. Offers rentals at an affordable price.
Eat
Downstairs At Eric's, 111 South Main Street, (970)453-1401 [17].
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 600 South Park Avenue, (970)453-2071 [18].
Ullr's Sports Grill, 505 S Main St, (970)547-5950 [19].
Drink
Blue River Bistro
Breckenridge Brewery, 600 South Main St, ☎ (970) 453-1550, [20].
Sleep
The Fireside Inn, 114 North French St, ☎ +1-970-453-6456, [21]. Both a B&B and hostel that offers accommodations including suites, rooms with private bathrooms, and dorm facilities with shared bathrooms. Within walking distance, or alternately a free shuttle bus ride, to the Breck Connect gondola up to Peak 7 and 8.$28-$196.
BlueSky Breckenridge, 42 Snowflake Dr., ☎ +1-888-231-6613, [22]. This property has one, two, three and four bedroom condominiums. Many choose BlueSky because it offers offers ski-in/ski-out accommodations, a spa and is located close to the center of town.
Majestic Breckenridge Lodging, 314 N French St, ☎ (970)406-8165, [23]. A family owned property rental company that specializes in vacation homes and condos. They offer ski-in ski-out lodging.(39.485991,-106.044604)