The Snow
Breckenridge offers some great cruising terrain below the tree-line for beginners and all levels of intermediates, as well as a growing number of challenging runs for experts.
The skiing in Breckenridge is “limited” to a mere four peaks, aptly named Peaks, 7, 8, 9 and 10 for those of you that have difficulty with European piste maps. Peaks 8 and 9 are an absolute haven for intermediates because early on the trails are still perfect corduroy and you can take yourself to the top of either and just let yourself cruise all the way to the bottom. For the more adventurous, there is Peak 7 for a more solitary off the beaten track type black diamonds or Peak 10 for its blue-black warm-up runs and double diamond lung-busters!
Breckenridge is a popular resort for snowboarders and for good reason. Whatever your ability level you will not fail to have to have fun here. There is an excellent fun park on Peak 9 with a great variety of jumps and obstacles and the half-pipe there is certainly worth a visit. In total Breckenridge has four terrain parks and three half-pipes to suit all abilities and because of the variety timid beginners and intermediates can improve their confidence in the pipe or over jumps.
Après ski
With over 140 bars and restaurants in the area, Breckenridge offers plenty of choice to suit all tastes and moods, with everything from burgers and pizza to fine cuisine.
Most of the pubs in “Breck” are of the sports bar variety with pool tables, dart boards and air-hockey and as well as offering a good selection of beers they usually serve pretty good bar food.
For those determined to make use of the good exchange rate and grab a few bargains then there is a free shuttle bus to the Silverthorne Retail Mall, about 30 minutes away, which has factory outlet stores for such big names as Timberland, Gap and Levi’s.
