A skier’s guide to Colorado's Breckenridge Resort: Terrain, dining, lodging, parking and more

Breckenridge Ski Resort spans 2,908 acres in Colorado across five distinct peaks, and not only does its stretching layout make the destination easy to navigate, each peak also offers something different for skiers to enjoy. One of the most popular resorts in the state of Colorado for locals and out-of-staters, alike, Breckenridge is home to a variety of high-alpine terrain, with everything from groomers for beginners to challenging high-alpine bowls and chutes for the experts.

As well as its amazing ski terrain, Breckenridge is a historic mining town that was founded in 1859, home to a historic district that features Victorian architecture. With a charming downtown area filled with shops and restaurants, Breckenridge offers a vibrant apres-ski scene.

The most noteworthy terrain

— Silverthorne and Frontier (Green) — located on Peak 9, these long, gentle runs provide smooth slopes and consistent pitch, and they also have easy access to lifts and ski school.

— Monte Cristo, Wirepatch, and Claimjumper (Blue) — these intermediate blue groomers are located on Peak 7 and are Breckenridge’s signature rolling blue runs.

— Centennial (Black) — this classic black groomer has a fun, fast pitch.

— Lake Chutes on Peak 8 (Double Black) — these chutes are steep, technical and narrow and some of the most difficult lift-accessible lines at Breckenridge.

— Whale’s Tail (Double Black) — located on the Peak 8 and Peak 7 ridge, this high-alpine run holds great snow and almost feels as if it could be backcountry.

— Six Sense and hike-to bowls on Peak 6 (Double Black) — Skiers will have to take a short hike after hopping off the lift, but these areas will offer plenty of wide-open terrain, cliffs, and chutes.

Where to park

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