Village at Breckenridge Resort: True Ski-in/Ski-out located directly on the Peak 9 Base Area. The Village at Breckenridge is conveniently located less than one block from the premiere shopping, dining, and drinking that Downtown Breckenridge has to offer. Guests who are looking to stay right inside the heart of all year-round Continue Reading
Skiing Tips For Beginners
It is time to state the obvious: We love to ski and we want you to be passionate about it, too! Many of us here at Ski Colorado are CO natives who have been skiing for our whole lives and we are eager to share our knowledge with you. Even though we may Continue Reading
Top 10 Winter Activities in Breckenridge
It is no secret that Breckenridge, Colorado is a winter town. With the season upon us, it is time to start planning your fun winter activities! Take a look at the top 10 activities and challenge yourself to try them all! Visit us at Ski Colorado for more information about Breck winter Continue Reading
Hiking in Breckenridge: Mount Elbert
Mount Elbert has a lot to be proud of. This peak reaches to the highest of heights – literally. Elbert is the tallest 14er, the highest summit in all of the Rockies, and is the second-highest mountain in the contiguous United States. Located just outside of Aspen, this Colorado gem Continue Reading
Hiking in Breckenridge: Mount of the Holy Cross
A secluded part of the Sawatch Range, Class 2 and 14,009’ Mount of the Holy Cross is not visible from I70 and does not come into view until you are well within the wilderness. Named for the distinct cross shaped snowfield on its northeast face, Holy Cross was once named Continue Reading
Hiking in Breckenridge: GNT
Highly visible from I70 and reaching well above the Denver skyline, the GNT peaks dominate much of the Front Range. The popular mountains, Grays and Torreys, hold the distinction of being the only two 14ers on the Continental Divide. Highly accessible and situated close to the interstate, the two peaks Continue Reading
Hiking in Breckenridge: Mount Bierstadt
14,060’ Class 2 Mount Bierstadt is a muddy yet beautiful gem. Unlike most other 14er’s in Colorado, from the trailhead, hikers are able to see their entire route up Mount Bierstadt’s west slopes. Arguably the easiest of Colorado’s 58 14er’s, Mount Bierstadt is one of the highest peaks in the Continue Reading
Hiking in Breckenridge: Quandary Peak
On August 10, 2015, almost a month after my Sherman trip, I was finally able to make the journey back to the Mosquito Mountain Range; this time, my destination was the 14, 265’ summit of Quandary Peak. The mountain is considered to be a Class 1 climb with no major Continue Reading
The Breckenridge Blues of Environmental Awareness
Countless volunteers are hard at work in downtown Breckenridge bringing Konstantin Dimopoulos’ message to life by painting each and every branch of 75 of the town’s Aspens blue. All throughout town, Aspens are receiving the temporary, biodegradable water soluble blue treatment as a way to raise awareness for global deforestation. The Continue Reading
Hiking in Breckenridge: Mount Sherman
Late in the summer of 2013, I made it my quest to follow in my brother’s footsteps and conquer all of Colorado’s famous 58 14ers. On July 14, I made my first official documented trek up the Class 2 slopes of 14,035’ Mount Sherman with my brother and now sister-in-law. Continue Reading