Peak 6 · Hike from Kensho
Beyond Bowl
Wide and steep, to the north.
A steep hike of at least 30 minutes from the top of the Kensho SuperChair. Beyond Bowl is the big, wide face on the north side.
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Breckenridge hike-to terrain and bowls
Every hike-to area at Breck, peak by peak: how to get there, how long it takes and what you’ll find at the top.
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Hike-to
Earn it
All the hike-to terrain at Breck is rated double black or extreme. It sits at close to 13,000 feet, where every step is harder than you expect, and the snow and wind change from day to day. It's also some of the best skiing on the mountain.
Check what's open on the signboards at the top of the lifts and in the My Epic app, respect every rope and gate, and ask at the ski patrol huts if you're not sure. There's no hike-to terrain on Peak 10.
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- RatingDouble black or EX
- Longest hikePeak 6, 30 min+
- Most popularPeak 8 summit
- QuietestThe Back 9, Peak 9
- AltitudeClose to 13,000 ft
Peak 6
Peak 6: the Kensho hike
Peak 6 · Hike from Kensho
Serenity Bowl
The least technical first descent.
To the south of the hike. Rated extreme, but the friendliest way to start on the Peak 6 hike-to terrain.
Peak 6 · Hike from Kensho
Six Senses
Cornices and rock drops.
Beyond Serenity, with cornice drops, rock drops and steep, technical lines.
Peak 6 · Hike from Kensho
E.S.P
A tight, rocky start.
At the southern end of the area, starting in a narrow, rocky chute.
Peak 6 · Hike from Peak 7
Whiskey River
A windy ridge.
A 10 to 15 minute hike from the Peak 7 traverse, on a windy, lippy ridge toward Peak 6. Sometimes closed.
Peak 7
Peak 7: the traverse from Imperial
Peak 8 · Traverse from Imperial
Whale’s Tail
The first area you reach.
Head north from the top of Imperial. Whale's Tail is the first stop and the most popular.
Peak 7 · Traverse from Imperial
C.J.’s
Further along the ridge.
Past Whale's Tail, mostly a traverse with a short hike.
Peak 7 · Traverse from Imperial
Magic Carpet
A favourite line.
Next to C.J.'s along the ridge, and often skied into it.
Peak 7 · Traverse from Imperial
Art’s Bowl
The far end.
The furthest of the Peak 7 bowls along the ridge from Imperial.
Peak 8
Peak 8: the summit
Peak 8 · Summit bootpack
Easy Street
The least technical way down.
The summit hike starts right above the top of Imperial and it's the most popular one at Breck. Easy Street is the gentlest line off the top.
Peak 8 · Summit bootpack
Lake Chutes
Narrow and technical.
Steep drop-ins and rock drops. Rated extreme terrain.
Peak 8 · Summit bootpack
Wacky’s Chute
Mandatory turns.
A chute with turns you have to make. Know where you're going before you drop in.
Peak 8 · Summit bootpack
9 Lives
Mandatory turns, again.
Like Wacky's, a line where the terrain decides where you turn.
Peak 8 · South-facing ridge
Snow White
One of the least skied pitches at Breck.
On the south-facing ridge off the summit. Rated extreme.
Peak 9
Peak 9: the Back 9
Peak 9 · Hike from Mercury or E-Chair
The Back 9
Quiet and often fresh.
A gentler 20 to 30 minute hike on a road-grade path. Few people make the effort, so you can sometimes find fresh snow here well into the afternoon.
Peak 9 · Hike from Mercury or E-Chair
Twin Chutes
Next to the Back 9.
The chutes vary in how tight they are and how many trees there are. Follow the gully back to the bottom of the E-Chair or the SuperConnect.
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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.
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