Base areas
The quietest base at Breck: the Independence SuperChair, the gondola stop, Sevens and two slopeside lodges.
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Peak 7
The resort calls Peak 7 its smaller, more understated base, and that's about right. It's a good place to start if you're an intermediate or better and you want to be skiing quickly, without the crowds and ski school groups at Peak 8.
It sits at around 10,000 feet, between town and Peak 8, with the gondola stopping right in the middle of it.
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Peak 7
Lifts
The only lift from the base.
Independence SuperChair leaves right from the base, and from it you can reach the Freedom SuperChair, the T-Bar and high alpine terrain, Peak 6 via the Zendo Chair and Kensho SuperChair, and Peak 8.
Our tip: There are no green runs on Peak 7. Beginners should start at Peak 8 or Peak 9.
Getting here
Halfway between town and Peak 8.
The free BreckConnect Gondola stops at Peak 7 on its way from town to Peak 8. That makes this the easiest base to reach without a car, and it's why Independence gets busy on weekend mornings.
Food and drink
In the Grand Lodge.
Sevens, in the Grand Lodge, is the resort's only full-service restaurant on the mountain, with a big deck. The Coop window across from Independence does chicken to go, and Bar Down Tavern has pizza, local beer and cocktails for après.
Services
No ski school.
There are lift ticket services, rentals and food here, but no ski school. Lessons meet at Peak 8 and Peak 9.
Lodging
Ski-in, ski-out.
Two big slopeside properties sit at the base. The Grand Lodge on Peak 7 is right by Independence, with the gondola stop outside. Crystal Peak Lodge has condos at the base of the same lift. See our ski-in, ski-out guide.
Check before you go
Keep exploring
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.
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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