Epic Pass
$321/day
North America
Breckenridge
Colorado, United States★4.5editor's rating
Breckenridge spreads 2,908 acres across five interconnected peaks of the Tenmile Range, all rising above a genuine 1859 gold-mining town with one of the best Main Streets in ski country. The Imperial Express SuperChair - North America's highest lift at 12,840 feet - serves a huge network of above-treeline bowls, while the lower mountain delivers long groomers and one of the sport's most famous terrain park programs.
Lift Ticket
$321/day
Vertical Drop
3,398 ft
Skiable Area
2,908 acres
Annual Snowfall
353"
Best For
High-Alpine Bowls & Ski Town
Terrain Breakdown
Beginner 11% Intermediate 31% Advanced 58%
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation
9,600 ft
Summit Elevation
12,998 ft
Vertical Drop
3,398 ft
Skiable Area
2,908 acres
Lifts
35
Runs
187
Annual Snowfall
353"
Season
Mid-November – Late May
Pass
Epic Pass
Night Skiing
No
Terrain Parks
Yes
Nearest Town
Breckenridge, CO
Highlights
Imperial Express SuperChair - North America's highest chairlift at 12,840 feetFive-peak layout with nearly 40% of terrain above treelineFreeway terrain park - a historic proving ground for pro snowboardingHistoric Victorian Main Street with 200+ bars, shops, and restaurants353 inches of average annual snowfall across 2,908 acresOne of the longest seasons in Colorado, regularly running into late May
Pros
- ✓High-alpine bowls off Imperial and Peaks 6-8 feel big-mountain despite the resort's reputation as a cruiser hill
- ✓Real town at the base beats purpose-built villages for dining, nightlife, and lodging value
- ✓Excellent progression terrain - Peak 9 greens and Peak 7 blues are ideal for building confidence
- ✓Epic Pass anchor with no blackout dates, plus an extended spring season
- ✓Free town bus and gondola from downtown mean you can skip driving entirely
Cons
- ✗One of the busiest resorts in America - I-70 weekend crowds and long Peak 8 lift lines are the norm
- ✗Base sits at 9,600 feet and the summit tops 12,900, so altitude sickness hits visitors hard
- ✗Notoriously windy - the high bowls and Imperial close often on storm days
- ✗Peak window tickets hit $321, and holiday lodging prices match
Photo: Entplex / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5)
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