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

Grab Your Skis! Breckenridge Opening Day is Near!

Over the course of the last few weeks, Breckenridge has seen a handful of small snow showers. On the morning of October 22, however, the Norse Snow Gods finally blessed the town with our first significant snow of the 2015/2016 winter season. As the large, fluffy snowflakes blanketed Main Street, Continue Reading

Return of the Super El Niño

The weather gurus have spoken: An incredibly strong El Niño is brewing over the Pacific Ocean.  Caused by the periodic warming of surface waters in the Pacific Ocean and the changing wind patterns along the equator, El Niño storms impact the atmosphere and, therefore, the plant’s climate.  Although El Niño 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

Why Locals Love October in Breckenridge

It is October in the Rocky Mountains once again. The leaves have changed, mornings are fresh yet chilly, and all of Breckenridge is quiet. But, just because we are in the off-season does not mean that the mountains are off-limits until ski season. In fact, locals worship the month of October Continue Reading