Breckenridge Winter Activities
Winter is always on our minds. And, the abundance of winter activities in Breckenridge boggles the mind. Of course, Alpine skiing and snowboarding are going to rank as the top choices for winter activities. However, there is certainly a lot more to do than just hitting the world-class ski slopes. Consider the following for other alternatives to skiing: snowshoeing, tubing, sleigh rides, ice-sculpturing, snowmobiling, winter coaster, dog sledding, and more. For "off-the-mountain" activities consider cross-country skiing, ice-skating, snow biking, etc. If any of these winter activities interest, feel free to contact our concierge with questions.
Breckenridge Alpine Skiing
The extraordinary city and resort of Breckenridge, Colorado plays host to some of the best Alpine Skiing in Colorado. You can't go wrong choosing Breck for a family vacation since it serves the needs for all types of skiers from beginners to super experts. The ski resort is a giant, very well organized outdoor adventure park that offers 2,907 skiing acres, five expansive peaks, 187 ski trails and four terrain parks for skiers.<p><p> |
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| Location: | Breckenridge, Colorado |
| Phone: | 303-420-9963 Alpine Skiing Information |
| Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Breckenridge Lodging Reservations |
Breckenridge Snowboarding & Terrain Parks
| The Breckenridge terrain park offers Four specific areas to test your jibbing and shredding. The park is well-known for its freestyle programs, consistently garnering top 3 rankings from prominent ski and snowboard publications. With the advent of twin tip skis and the growing popularity of freeskiing, Breckenridge's terrain features have continued to evolve. If you're visiting Breck, as the locals call it, this winter, consider dropping into one of the resort's four terrain parks for a bit of freestyle adventure. This is your guide to freestyle skiing and snowboarding at the Breckenridge Ski Resort. Freeway This is the most well-known resort terrain park at Breckenridge. This is where we see the pros and Olympians play. Sometimes on national TV. Freeway Terrain park has four giant jumps, plenty of rails and boxes, along with a 22’ superpipe for extra measure. If you’re looking for major air time, big spins, or just want to watch some pros boost out of the pipe, Freeway has you covered. The park's layout and design is regularly changed to keep things interesting for the world's best skiers and snowboarders. Park Lane Back in 2008, Breckenridge added a new terrain park on Peak 8 called Park Lane. This area services intermediate riders. Park Lane has almost 4,000 feet of rails...tops for the industry. To accomplish this, the ski resort has added an extensive snowmaking system to ensure there is enough snow to mold and shape the park's jump features. Highway 9 It all starts somewhere and the Highway 9 terrain park on Peak 9 is our entry-level terrain park. With small jumps, rails, and boxes, Highway 9 is the perfect place to work on your spins and slides. Frontier Located on Peak 9, Frontier is a small park similar to Bonanza. Frontier has a combination of moderate jumps and boxes to help you get your foot in the door of terrain parks. |
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| Location: | Breckenridge, Colorado |
| Phone: | 303-420-9963 Breckenridge Terrain Park Information |
| Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Breckenridge Lodging Reservations |
Breckenridge Snowmobile Tours
| Go snowmobiling with the well known tour operators in Breckenridge. These are trusted, fully insured Summit County companies that, in some cases, offer dog sledding, too. Located just 3 miles north of historic downtown Breckenridge, its a quick trip both to and from the starting point. Both activities are loads of fun, but dress appropriately. Unlike snowmobiles, which have hand warmers, you'll not find warmers on the handles of a dog sled. For adventurists who would rather explore the the local area by themselves, or for expert riders, the Frisco or Vail Snowmobile Rental tours might be for you. Travel to places where you would never see by just strutting through the local downtown area! Experience high alpine bowls, local wild lift, deep powder canyons and more. Snowmobile Rentals on Vail Pass offer more than 100 miles of groomed and National Forest Service trails and over 50,000 acres of terrain for those who would prefer to explore on their own. Breckenrige, Frisco & Vail Snowmobile Rental Pricing Full Day single rider: $325.00 Full Day High Performance single rider: $375.00 Full Day double rider: $220.00 Half Day single rider: $185.00 Half Day High Performance single rider: $220.00 Half Day double rider: $225.00 |
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| Location: | Breckenridge, Colorado |
| Phone: | 970.453.7604 |
| Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Breckenridge Lodging Reservations |
Breckenridge Sleigh Rides & Dinner
| Consider adding a winter sleigh ride to your Breckenridge ski vacation? Add a chuck wagon dinner, music, horses and snow and you have the perfect evening. The evening comes complete with everything included. Starting from the Frisco Nordic Center which is only a few minutes north of the city, you will be whisked away through the Adventure Park, to a rustic cabin in the woods. Your evening continues with views of the Rocky Mountain snow capped peaks, stories from the sleigh driver and draft horses that you come to love. The 25-minute ride eventually takes you to a cabin in the woods. Here, the fun continues with a 4-course home cooked dinner and musical show from various artists. Seating is limited and reservations required. | |
| Location: | Frisco Nordic Center |
| Phone: | 303-420-9963 Sleigh Ride Reservations |
| Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Breckenridge Lodging |
Breckenridge Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
| Cross-country skiers along with other vacationers are able to take advantage of the Breckenridge groomed cross country ski runs. These trails run from the Breckenridge recreation center to the Frisco Adventure Park and offer over 9 miles of fee free, winter recreation. Grooming operations will include track-setting for classic Nordic skiers, as well as laying corduroy for skate skiers, fat bike cyclists and other non-motorized users. The project partners ask that cyclists and walkers avoid the classic ski tracks so they remain usable for skiers. GOLD RUN NORDIC CENTER With over 20 miles of maintained ski country ski trails, the Gold Run Nordic Center is a great place for anybody interested in venturing to the outdoors. The Gold Run Nordic Center offers on-site rentals for easy trail access as well as daily lessons for all ability levels. Cross country skiers will need a day pass to hit the trails at the Gold Run Nordic Center. The Gold Run Nordic Center also offers guided snowshoe tours and rentals, fat bike rentals and partners with Breckenridge Stables to offer horse-drawn carriage rides . Warm up after a day on the trails with a cup of hot cocoa or boozy beverage in the cozy lodge next to the fireplace. SNOWSHOEING Breckenridge boasts more than 50 kilometers (30 miles) of perfectly manicured cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails between the town`s two Nordic Centers. If exploring some historic mining ruins on your own is more your style, the Breckenridge trail system offers hundreds of miles of ungroomed trails to explore. |
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| Location: | Breckenridge, CO |
| Phone: | 970-453-6855 |
Breckenridge Dog Sledding
| Imagine mushing through a forest of beautiful spruce trees while being pulled by Siberian Huskies (and maybe a few furry kisses in between). Breckenridge offers some of the best dog sledding in Colorado, which is a great way to get out into the backcountry surrounding Breckenridge and enjoy the serene nature of a winter forest. Breckenridge dog sledding combines history and adventure to make this activity a truly unique family-friendly experience. Good Times runs a 6-mile tour along the winding trails of the Swan River Valley. Professional guides will lead you through this winter wonderland and give you a full tutorial on how to run the sled and work with the Siberian Huskies. Tours can handle up to 6 people and run as a relay. Guests will switch off between mushing the dogs, riding in the dog sled, and riding on a small passenger sleigh in front of the husky team with the guide. Take the time riding in the sleigh to take photos of your group and take in the scenery. If you can, try to get there a little early for some solid doggy cuddle time. These dogs love to run and love people. Be prepared for some wet kisses and eager barks! |
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| Location: | Breckenridge, CO |
| Phone: | 970.453.7604 |
| Toll Free: | Book Breckenridge Lodging 1+888-295-2468 |
Breckenridge Rec Center
| Experience almost 90,000 square feet of exhilaration at the Breckenridge Recreation Center. The facility offers guests a variety of activities. Look for the new fitness wing with expanded cardio deck, weight room, circuit training and training studio. Open to guests all year long, its the perfect place to enjoy a world-class facility only a few minutes from downtown Breck. | |
| Location: | 880 Airport Road PO Box 168 Breckenridge, CO 80424 |
| Phone: | (970) 453-1734 |
| Toll Free: | 888-295-2468 Breckenridge Lodging Reservations |