WHAT TO DO
So Much to Choose From
W
hen Breckenridge is mentioned, dic Center and the Gold Run Nordic Center mer temperatures and sunny skies make for
most people think of skiing and as well as on the town’s trail system that can the perfect environment to enjoy the Rocky
snowboarding. And why shouldn’t be hiked or biked in the summer. Mountains and the diversity of activities the
they? Breckenridge is home to the town has to offer.
most popular ski resort in America.
But visitors beware; Breckenridge is Golf
a year-round resort that offers much, Summer reveals 27 holes of unfor-
much more. Whether the appetite is gettable golf at the Breckenridge
for fresh air and sunshine, playing Golf Club, the only Jack Nicklaus-
hard and breaking a sweat, or the pur- designed municipal golf course on
suit of fine art, music and a delicious the planet. Named by Golf Digest as
meal, this historic mining town is alive one of their “Top Places to Play” in the
with variety. For most, a trip extension nation, the Breckenridge Golf Club
is needed to fit everything that every- is situated in a mountain valley that
one wants to do in their itinerary. provides panoramic views of the Ten
Mile Mountain Range.
The Mountain
Each year, Breckenridge welcomes Trails
visitors of all ages to experience Seeking a new adventure? Breck-
its magical winter season of snow- enridge and the surrounding areas
capped peaks, powder-dusted trees are home to a large trail system to
and bright blue skies. Breckenridge’s be explored by foot, hoof or pedal.
skiing and snowboarding spans across Breckenridge is well known for its
four huge peaks with more than 2,300 mountain biking, but it is also a great
acres, 155 trails, five terrain parks, place for beginners to learn to bike on
four half-pipes, two high-speed six wide dirt roads and families to enjoy a
passenger SuperChairs, the highest leisurely ride on the paved bike path.
chairlift in North America, the Imperial Horseback riding and hiking also are
Express SuperChair, a top-notch Ski popular trail activities.
and Ride School, unparalleled grooming and Animal lovers in search of adventure can
exciting on-mountain events. experience what it is like to be a musher Water Activities
This season, Breckenridge Ski Resort with a dog sledding tour in Breckenridge’s For those who love water, Breckenridge
opens its first base area since the develop- backcountry or hear the sleigh bells jingle has a kayak park with currents and waves to
ment of Peak 9 in 1971. Complete with high- with a ride through a snowy starlit night on play in and fish filled streams that will keep
end lodging at the new Crystal Peak Lodge, a horse-drawn dinner sleigh ride. Adven- anglers casting for days. Breckenridge is
skier services including ski school, ticket ture seekers can rent snowmobiles and tour also a central location for white water rafting
sales and rentals. The new Peak 7 base area Breckenridge’s scenic backcountry or go with rivers like the Arkansas and Colorado
will introduce visitors to a new level of luxury sledding at Carter Park. Rivers nearby.
and service in Breckenridge. Other winter activities include hut trips, ice Other summer activities to complete a stay
An article featured in the February 2007 skating, snowman building and more. With an in Breckenridge include backpacking, jeep
issue of the Tampa Tribune stated, “Why average of 25 feet of snow each year, Breck- tours and more.
leave Breckenridge? There’s enough moun- enridge has endless winter activities to offer.
tain to ski and places to shop and dine to A Historic Place
keep anyone happy for a week or two.” When the Snow Melts In addition to winter and summer specific
As the snow melts, Breckenridge trans- activities, there is a variety of unique year-
Beyond the Mountain forms from a winter paradise to a summer round things to do. Since Breckenridge is a
In addition to skiing and snowboarding at playground. The summer season brings lush 150-year-old town, there is always history to
the Ski Resort, Breckenridge offers a vast mountainsides covered with brilliant wildflow- be explored. Breckenridge offers entertaining
array of unique winter activities. The town ers, rivers and streams rushing with cool, and educational walking, mining and museum
boasts miles of snowshoeing and cross- clear water and miles of trails to be explored. tours. For adventure seekers, historic sites can
country skiing trails at the Breckenridge Nor- Breckenridge’s dry, 70 degree average sum- be found on the trails.
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