Breckenridge

Breckenridge is a true mountain paradise that sits in the heart of Summit County, Colorado. Originally settled during the Gold Rush of the 1800s, the town evolved from its historic mining roots to become one of the most popular winter and summer destinations in the country, and for good reason. Sitting high above the town are the five peaks of Breckenridge Mountain, all of which stand over 10,000 feet tall.

The resort encompasses 2,908 skiable acres in total and boasts the highest-elevation chairlift in the country—the Imperial Express Superchair—which tops out at 12,840 feet. Right at the foot of the resort is the bustling mountain town, which is chock-full of bars, restaurants, shopping, hotels, and nightlife. Whether it's a getaway for friends, a family vacation, or a remote work locale you're seeking, Breckenridge will surely deliver.

Breck is divided into 5 unique peaks. You can think of these peaks as different skiing zones, each providing its own diverse terrain. They also make the mountain extremely wide, and while Breckenridge is slightly smaller than its neighbor Vail, it doesn't feel like it as everyone is spread out across the mountain. This means short lift lines and numerous days' worth of terrain to explore.

For advanced skiers seeking chutes and technical bowl skiing, we recommend taking the Imperial SuperChair to the top of Peak 8, then taking a short hike to the looker's left to access the Lake Chutes or hiking to the looker's right to access the wide-open Whale's Tail Bowl, which eventually connects to the bowls below Peak 7. The top of Peak 6 provides incredible above-treeline skiing for intermediate skiers, with three primary blue runs accessible right off the lift—perfect for gaining confidence in the high alpine. If high-alpine skiing isn't your preference, we recommend heading to Peak 10 for advanced glade skiing or Peaks 9 or 7 for wide-open groomers and intermediate tree skiing.