Breckenridge, CO
Texas Ski Council
Traditional
January 9 -16, 2010
Ski In/Out Condos right at Main St.
Talk
about convenience!
The Texas Ski Council heard that we had such a good time at this premier ski and fun resort, they picked it for their biggest trip of the year.
Lodging:We will be at the center of the action, staying in the Village at Breckenridge condominiums, which are located less than 100 yards from the slopes and about 100 yards from Main Street entertainment and shopping. The photo below was taken from our condos last year. You can see the lift is just a few steps away!
The Skiing:
Breckenridge offers FOUR HUGE PEAKS with over 2,350 acres of skiing and riding, five terrain parks, four half-pipes, two high-speed six-passenger Superchairs, unparalleled grooming, a top-notch Ski & Ride School, exciting events, and a historic mining town. At 9,600 feet, with over 300 days of sunshine and an average of 300 inches of snowfall per year, Breckenridge is the Perfect Mountain Town.
In 2007, the perfect mountain town got a little more perfect with the addition of 150 acres of expert terrain, and Breckenridge's first gondola. In December 2005, Breckenridge Ski Resort added the Imperial Express SuperChair, the highest chairlift in North America, reaching 12,840 feet.
At Breckenridge, the art of grooming is taken seriously. Between the (3) Zaugs, (3) Winchcats and (23) Snowcats, 20 out of 24 hours a day are dedicated to grooming - that equals more than 20,000 machine hours each year! In addition to grooming every green, every blue, every night, look for enhanced grooming on expert trails located off the new Imperial Express SuperChair.
The Town:
Breck’s four peaks tower over an authentic 147-year old Victorian town with endless shopping, dining and nightlife. There are over 180 shops and boutiques and 79 bars and restaurants to please all tastes and budgets. From quaint coffee shops to bustling breweries, it’s easy to find the perfect place to enjoy a meal and the mountain lifestyle. Unlike many ski resorts that get quiet at night, Breckenridge lights up when the sun sets. But, don’t forget, lifts open at 8:30am.
Mountain Stats:
Elevation: 9,600 feet
Summit Elevation: 12,998 feet
Vertical Rise: 3,398 feet
Lifts: 29 Lift Capacity: 37,880 people per hour
Total Ski/Ride Terrain: 2,358 acres
Number of Trails: 155
Longest Trail: Four O’Clock - 3.5 miles
Trail Classification:
Easiest – 14%, More Difficult – 31%, Most Difficult – 19%, Expert 36%
Transportation:
Fly non-stop to Denver and then bus into Breckenridge, with a stop for supplies at the famous Apple Jack Wine & Spirits. It's a short trip that gets you to Breckenridge by early afternoon.
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