Breckenridge Ski Holidays

USA Holidays

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Caroline Denholm

"After working here for 3 winters, Breckenridge is a fantastic family friendly resort with an excellent ski school. A drive to Vail, Beaver Creek, Keystone & Arapahoe Basin makes this a great ski area as the Colorado lift pass combines all 5 mountains!"

Resort Info

  • Resort Scorecard
  • Beginners 10/10
  • Intermediates 10/10
  • Advanced: 6/10
  • Families: 7/10
  • Nightlife: 9/10
  • Village Charm: 9/10
  • Affordability: 8/10
  • Non Ski Activities: 7/10
  • Sustainability: 8/10

Season: Nov 12 - Apr 13

Nearest Airport: Denver

Flight Time: 10 hrs

Transfer Time: 2 hours

Transport: Car Hire or Transfer

Elevation: 12,998 ft

Vertical Drop: 3,398 ft

Avg Snowfall: 31 ft

Ski Area: 2,358 acres

Ski Lifts: 29

Runs: 155

Grade: 52% advanced
33% intermediates
15% beginners

Why Breckenridge?

Breckenridge, one of the UK's favourite US ski holiday destinations.  Last season it celebrated its 50th anniversary! It is a traditional old mining town, high altitude and snow sure, plus it's only an easy 2 hour transfer from Denver airport.

The type of skiing varies between the different peaks - beginner and intermediate runs are found on Peak 7 and 9's wide groomed terrain.  Peaks 8 and 10 offer more challenging slopes with bowl and glade skiing at altitude with cruising blue runs from Peak 8 mid-mountain to the base, only black runs can be found on Peak 10. The combination of good skiing and a town that caters for every taste and pocket, means that there is genuinely something for everyone in Breckenridge.

The accommodation is concentrated in three areas - around Main Street, the base of Peak 9 and along the Four O' Clock Run. The main ski-in hotels are located at the on or around of Peak 9, good value-for-money condos on the Four O' Clock Run and the cheaper hotels and townhouses on Main Street.

Crystal Peak Lodge with ski-in ski-out condos at the base of Peak 7 and next to the Gondola, providing very quick access to the Peak 8 base.  One Ski Hill Place is a super luxiourous property located at the base of Peak 8.

The town gondola links Main Street with Peak 7 and 8 which makes  Breckenridge even better!

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There are about 80 restaurants & bars which get quite lively in the evening, and for the non skiers there is 180 shops to peruse . Breckenridge is a great introduction to North American skiing.

Ski Safaris Combine Breckenridge with other ski resorts in Colorado.

Northern Lights Experience this natural phenomenon with a stopover in Reykjavik, Iceland

Ski & Sun Love the snow but need a little more time to relax on your holiday?

Progression 3 awesome 2 day camps to take you to the next level!