Breckenridge Ski Resort | Colorado | 2025 Information

Breckenridge Resort has over 180 trails and nearly 3,000 acres of terrain across its five peaks in Colorado’s Ten Mile Range. Affectionately known as “Breck,” the resort is known for its high-alpine, above-treeline terrain, as well as being home to North America’s highest chairlift, the Imperial SuperChair. Breckenridge is also the largest historic district in Colorado, with more than 200 shops, restaurants, and modern amenities. The town features candy-colored Victorian architecture and has implemented sustainability measures, including a ban on plastic water bottles and the removal of plastic from all on-mountain dining.

Snowfall and Conditions 

Ski season at Breckenridge runs from mid-November to mid-April, with an average annual snowfall of 355 inches. At 9,600 feet above sea level, conditions can vary quickly between the base and the peaks. Find the current weather conditions at Breckenridge here, and more mountain stats like uphill capacity and terrain breakdown here.

Winter at Breckenridge 

Breckenridge has three main base areas that serve as the access points to the mountain. The base at Peak 8 is the resort's flagship area. With terrain access for all, first-timers to experts, it’s also home to ski and ride school headquarters, sports rental and retail shops, lift ticket and season pass office, as well as dining options and the newest resort facilities.

Each of the resort’s five peaks has its own style and personality. Peak 9 offers some of the best beginner-friendly terrain, while Peak 10 is almost entirely advanced and expert runs. Above the treeline, the high-alpine bowls on Peaks 6, 7, and 8 provide expansive expert terrain. The resort also has 4 terrain parks designed for different ability levels. Read our guide to exploring Breck’s five peaks to see more about what to expect skiing and riding each one.

For rest days and non-skier activities there’s fat biking, a tubing park, ice skating, and horse-drawn sleigh rides, among other activities. The free BreckConnect Gondola links downtown Breckenridge to the Peak 8 base, making it easy to access shopping, dinning and activities in town.

Winter Activities at Breckenridge: Skiing and Snowboarding, Private and Group Lessons for Adults and Kids, Cross Country/Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing, Alpine Slide, Alpine Coaster, Tubing Park, Snowcat Tours, Dog sledding, Snowmobiling, Fat Tire Biking, Sleigh Rides.

Summer at Breckenridge

The resort’s summer activity hub is found at Peak 8. Accessible via the free BreckConnect Gondola, conveniently located in the centre of town, activities include bungee trampoline, mini golf, plus an alpine slide and coaster. Take a scenic gondola ride on the Colorado SuperChair up to Alpine Camp, where you’ll find mountain biking trails, a climbing wall, an obstacle course, and hiking trails. Typical summer operations at Breckenridge run from mid-June to September 1st.  

Breckenridge’s summer activity hub is located at Peak 8, accessible by the free BreckConnect Gondola from town. From this base area, visitors will find activities such as a bungee trampoline, mini golf, and the alpine slide and coaster. From there, the Colorado SuperChair provides scenic rides up to Alpine Camp, where options include mountain biking trails, a climbing wall, an obstacle course, and hiking.

Typical summer operations run from mid-June through early September, with a mix of on-mountain activities and access to the surrounding trails.

Summer Activities at Breckenridge: Skiing and Snowboarding, Private and Group Lessons for Adults and Kids, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Scenic Gondola Rides, Historic Tours, Alpine Coaster, Alpine Slide, Mini Golf, Gemstone Panning, Bounce House, Kids’ Ropes Course, Bungee Trampolines, Alpineer Challenge Course, Climbing Wall.

Getting Around Breckenridge 

Most people find it unnecessary to rent a car to get around Breckenridge, due to the many slopeside lodging options, ski-to-town trails, and the BreckConnect Gondola. The Breck Free Ride bus system and free Main Street Trolley operate year-round, servicing the most popular neighborhoods.

Most hotels and other lodging providers have free shuttles for their guests. Taxis and ride share companies also operate within the area.

What’s New at Breckenridge

The resort added three new chairlifts within three years: the Freedom SuperChair in 2021 on Peak 7, the upgraded Rip’s Ride in 2022 and the Five Chair revamp on Peak 8, most recently in 2023.

Embracing sustainability, Breckenridge has a plastic water bottle ban, encouraging visitors to bring refillable water bottles. All on-mountain dining is also plastic-free.