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Breckenridge, Colorado is one of the prettiest places to ski in the state!
Breckenridge is a little over 2 hours from Denver.
Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
Breckenridge has terrain that ranges from first timer to extremely advanced. There are 5 peaks to choose from! Breckenridge is a little over 2 hours from Denver. Make sure to rent a car that has 4WD because it can snow from September-July.
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Breckenridge has slopes that range from first timer to extremely advanced. There are 5 peaks to choose from!
Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
Breckenridge has 5 different peaks (mountains) to choose from! Peak 6: expert high alpine terrain Peak 7: intermediate to high alpine terrain Peak 8: flagship base area - first timers to expert terrain Peak 9: first timers to expert terrain Peak 10: advanced terrain I chose peak 9!
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Let’s take the lift up the mountain!
Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
Breckenridge sits at almost 10,000 feet, with the ski resort topping out at almost 13,000 feet, so please be aware for signs of altitude sickness. Drink lots of water and make sure to eat throughout the day.
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I checked out the map to make sure I knew which runs I wanted to do.
There is great beginner slope on Peak 9 and you can also meet there for ski school.
Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
Be aware of moose, even at ski resorts. There are known moose in the area, and they can be extremely aggressive. It be sure to give them plenty of space, do not ski after them, or near them.
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There are known moose in the area, and they can be extremely aggressive. Be sure to give them plenty of space and do not ski after them, or near them.
Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
There is great beginner terrain on Peak 9 and you can also meet there for ski school.
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Let’s take a rest at Ten Mile Station on Peak 9
Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
It felt awesome to sit down, stretch my legs out, and enjoy the sun.
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Once I got hungry I went into Ten Mile Station to eat. They have gorgeous views!
Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
This is a family friendly quick stop to get food! They have options like BBQ, pizza, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, mac & cheese, and soups. Food is served from 10:30am-2:30pm. I got the pepperoni pizza and it was delicious!
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Last run of the day! There are over 3,000 acres to explore so you will never get bored here!
Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
The ski resort has over 3,000 acres to explore so you will never get bored here! Purchasing your lift tickets in advance, and online, will save you money and get you exclusive discounts. The average snowfall is 355 inches (or 901 cm). There are 3 terrain parks, 187 trails, and 11% is beginner terrain, so it’s family friendly!