Breckenridge, Ski Resort

We stayed in Breckenridge last year (Jan 06) and as far as holidays go it was a mixed bag - Of which Altitude Sickness and Bronchitus did not help. The title in itself is a bit of a red herring as the town of Breckenridge Is not a purpose built ski resort although there is accommodation in town itself most of the skiing facilities are across the main road -Which is a nightmare to cross during a weekday - especially when you are carrying skis, boards, poles blades and Quilted, jaded children. You don't need that stress before you have even got to the chairlifts or ski schools. To be honest most ... more

With the weak dollar it's never been a better time to head across the atlantic to indulge yourself in some powder skiing, tree skiing or if you feel really fancy...heli skiing! This resort has it all! four mountains to choose from, all of which offer something special! Head to peak 10 if you fancy a bit of tree action, or take advantage of the bowls on all peaks. For the intermediate skier there's plenty of blues, and groomed blacks to improve your techniques or just blast down! The beginner area around the quicksilver super 6 chairlift has a number of nice wide and easy greens that never seem ... more

I have been to Breckenridge three years consecutively now. It is that good. I am hoping to go back this year as well if I can. I have only ever been there during Easter to ski, however, I have heard that it is pretty amazing during the summer also for adventure sports and such activities. My focus will therefore be on the skiing side of what Breckenridge has to offer, which is a LOT. Firstly, the runs themselves are well groomed and well signposted. Good start. Secondly, even in late April there is still a good amount of snow and last year it was still snowing and at the same time it was sunny ... more

Breckenridge is a fantastic ski resort, especially for families. I went skiing with my family two Christmas’ ago and it was brilliant. The resort has skiing for all levels, from never done it before to super advanced, you must be joking if I’m going down that, level. In typical US fashion, the queues moved very quickly, because there were a huge number of ski lifts. The views you got from the peak and the lifts were amazing. The snow was great, there was very little ice and there was almost always fresh powder, and apparently that was a bad Christmas for snow! The only problem with ... more