Ski and snowboard season is finally here! Christmas and New Years’ are right around the corner and it is a magical time to be in Breckenridge. The lights on Main Street are lit, shops are open for business and we’ve gotten some fresh snow on the slopes. I’ve been trying to get out to cruise […]
The Mineral Hill trail is a primarily black-rated, difficult trail that gains 400 feet in elevation over .45 miles and is designated for hiking only. While it isn’t a long hike, it does offer great views on the Wellington Ore Bin, French Gulch and the Tenmile Range. The trail out and back is a total […]
Yes, Breckenridge glistens during the holidays. And the Spring Break weeks feature sunny days and lots of activities. But do you want to know a secret? Some real Breck local knowledge? February is a fantastic time to ski and ride Breckenridge, especially on the weekdays!
The start of a New Year is an exciting time. This year, at the base of Peak 8, the excitement level is higher than ever. Tracing back to the original Breckenridge Ski Resort runs in 1961, Peak 8 has always offered some of the best skiing and snowboarding in North America. With the opening of […]
Summertime is one of the most beautiful times to spend your days in the high country. But the weather can be somewhat of a mystery. Afternoon rain showers are very common, evening temperatures dip lower than you may be used to, and those bluebird summer days can get hotter than you may expect. So, what […]
Right at the base of Peak 9, the Burro Trail is a scenic out and back. Make it as long as you want, the full trail ends at Spruce Creek trail. Best traveled Mid-June to early October. Takes approximately 45 minutes to one hour one way, give yourself two hours for the round trip.