Breckenridge is not a purpose built ski resort, it has been around since the days of the gold rush, today though, it is still coining it with the British tourists who flock to the snowy slopes in search of great skiing. Of note is the specialist park and half-pipe, and the good range of pistes across four tree-lined peaks.
Breckenridge is one of the top three most popular skiing destinations in the US, and offers a full range of accommodation, nightclubs, bars, restaurants and shops. Take note though, that altitude sickness combined with jetlag can produce unpleasant effects, and make for a few days discomfort.
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RESORT INFORMATION |
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| Nearest
town: Breckenridge |
| Resort Altitude (metres): 2926m |
| Ski Season: November to April |
| Mountain Range: The Rocky Mountain Range
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| Number of Lifts: 27 |
| Highest Lift (metres): 3962m |
| Lowest Lift (metres): 2926m |
| Number of Slopes: 139 |
| Beginner
Slopes: 0.13 |
| Intermediate Slopes: 0.32 |
| Expert Slopes: 0.55 |
| Snowboarding: 1 park |
| Cross Country (km): Boreas Pass offers cross country skiing.
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS |
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Nearby Attractions: Breckenridge is the nearest resort to Denver, and one of the most popular in the USA, offering over 75 restaurants and a number of bars, as well as spa’s, theatres, and a variety of entertaining attractions.
The Country Boy Mine, for instance, offers underground tours of the mine, showing the conditions under which miners had to toil in the 19th and early 20th centuries. ‘Ready, Paint, Fire’, gives you the opportunity to reveal your creative talents, the Main Street Historic Museum and the Mountain Top Children’s Museum, give visitors and insight into the history of Breckenridge.
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Aprés-Ski: Breckenridge has a full on apres ski scene, not only in the resort itself, but also in the nearby town, and of-course Denver.
The Ten Mile Station on the mountain has a mining style theme in its food court, and outdoor BBQ, and as it is located on Peak 9 at the top of the QuickSilver Super 6 Chairlift, diners can enjoy the magnificent alpine vistas while tucking in to breakfast or lunch. Maggie’s is a great hangout at the bottom of Peak 9, and is a favourite of those seeking some apres get-togethers
With clubs, lounges, bars, and theatres for after dark entertainment, great shopping for souvenirs, jewellery, art as well as groceries and clothing, and museums and tours for daytime apres, Breckenridge covers every possibility.
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