Peaks 7 and 8 above the groomed runs on a clear winter day

Breckenridge town

Breckenridge base areas

Peak 7, Peak 8 and Peak 9: what’s at each base, who it suits and how to get there.

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Base areas

Three bases, one mountain

Breck has three base areas, at the bottom of Peaks 7, 8 and 9. Peaks 6 and 10 don't have bases of their own, so you reach them from the lifts above. Where you start makes a real difference to your morning. Peak 8 is the busy hub, Peak 9 is closest to Main Street and best for learning, and Peak 7 is the quiet one.

All three are linked by a free skier shuttle that takes about 10 to 15 minutes, and the free gondola connects Peaks 7 and 8 to town.

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  • Main basePeak 8
  • Closest to Main StreetPeak 9
  • QuietestPeak 7
  • BeginnersPeak 8 or Peak 9
  • Shuttle between basesFree, 10 to 15 min

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Base areas: all the guides

Pioneer, a groomed blue run on Peak 7, under the Independence SuperChairPeak 7 baseThe quiet base, with the gondola stop and Independence.Peak 8 at Breckenridge under fresh snowPeak 8 baseThe main base: tickets, ski school and four lifts.The top terminal of the Beaver Run SuperChair on Peak 9Peak 9 base & Beaver RunClosest to Main Street, and the best place to learn.Cabins of the BreckConnect Gondola above the trees with the ski runs behindGondola lotsWhere to park and catch the free gondola in town.

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Quick tip

Ski & snowboard rental

Book online before you arrive and pick your gear up in town the evening before. The morning rush at the base shops can eat your first hour, and booking ahead can be cheaper.

Quick tip

Lift tickets & the Epic Pass

Breck is on the Epic Pass. Buying a ticket at the window on the day is the most expensive way up the hill, so buy ahead online or look at an Epic Day Pass if you're here for a few days.

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