Looking down on the town of Breckenridge and the Blue River valley from the top of Peak 6

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Breckenridge guides

Practical Breckenridge guides to the mountain, the town and getting here, written for people who want to spend less time planning and more time skiing.

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Breckenridge guides

Start here, then go deeper

New to Breck? Read the general guide first. It covers the five peaks, the town and the altitude in a few minutes. Planning a ski week? The holiday guide covers when to come and how to book. Already been? The insider guide is where the useful stuff is.

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The ski runs of Breckenridge seen from town under winter cloudsGeneral guideBreck in five minutes: the peaks, the town, the altitude and how a day works.Teams carving blocks at the International Snow Sculpture Championships in BreckenridgeHoliday guideWhen to come, how long to stay, lessons, kids and the big winter events.The view north along the Tenmile Range from the top of the Kensho SuperChairInsider guideBeat the lines, eat at the right time and ski the mountain in the right order.The open upper slopes of Peak 7 under a blue skyTrail guideAll five peaks by ability, the bowls, the parks and the run home.Peaks 7 and 8 above the groomed runs on a clear winter dayTravel guideAirports, shuttles, buses and driving from Denver or Eagle.Downtown Breckenridge in winter with the ski area behind, seen from the Summit County CourthouseTown guideMain Street, the historic district, the base areas and where to stay.A Free Ride bus on a snowy North Main Street in BreckenridgeFree Ride busesThe town’s free buses: how they work and how to use them for skiing.Cabins of the BreckConnect Gondola above the trees with the ski runs behindBreckConnect GondolaThe free gondola from town to Peaks 7 and 8: stops, hours and tips.Snow-covered peaks of the Tenmile Range above BreckenridgeNewsWhat’s new at Breck this season, with dates and sources.
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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.

The Friday snow email

One short email a week in season: what fell, what's open, and where to ride this weekend.