Winter Break Ski/Board Trips to Breckenridge


Breckenridge is ideally suited for our college students seeking a ski or boarding trip that have super wide array of interests. If you & your group are a combination of “never ever skied” to double black diamond skiers to first time lesson snowboarding to “I just wanna party” – Breckenridge has it all.

Lift tickets to 5 mountains are included – Breck, .Vail, Beaver Creek, Arapahoe Basin & Keystone – if you want to ride new runs every single day of your ski trip, this is the trip for you. While we classify this trip in our First Tracks category, you don’t really need organized parties as Breckenridge definitely is a party/ski village at its core.

Which students are best suited for choosing Breckenridge, Colorado?

• Those that want to ride a brand new run every day of their trip will love it
• Condos here are a nice blend of walk to the lift and walk to downtown for food & brew
• Trips are lower cost
• Good choice for those that aren’t as focused on how nice of a condo they get
• Excellent choice for our students that have new skiers & boarders to double black freestylers.

MOUNTAIN STATS & FACTS

• Season: November 7, 2008 - April 19, 2009 (Weather permitting)
  Hours of operation: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time
  Base Elevation: 9,600 feet / 2,926 meters
  Summit Elevation: 12,998 feet / 3,963 meters
  Vertical Rise: 3,398 feet / 1,036 meters
  Lift30 total

LIFTS

• 2 high-speed 6-passenger SuperChairs
• 7 high-speed quad lifts
• 1 triple lift

• 6 double lifts
• 1 8-passenger gondola
• 4 surface lifts
• 9 carpet lifts

Lift Capacity: 37,880 people per hour
Operating Since: December 16, 1961
Total Ski/Ride Terrain: 2358 acres
Groomed Daily: 600 acres / (29 percent of total terrain) 
Bowls: 772 acres
Terrain Parks: 25 acres
Snowmaking: 565 acres
Number of Trails: 155
Longest Trail: Four O'Clock - 3.5 miles


TERRAIN CLASSIFICATION

• Easiest 14%:
  Breckenridge boasts some of the best learning terrain anywhere. Skiers and riders will find most beginner trails located off Chair 7 on Peak 8, including a portion the 3.5 mile Four O' Clock run, the longest trail at Breckenridge, and the Quicksilver Super6 and A lifts on Peak 9.
• More Difficult 31%:
  An intermediate's paradise, Peak 7 is home to seven new gently rolling more difficult runs, accessed by a six-passenger SuperChair. Undoubtedly the local's favorite, Claimjumper is located on Peak 8 in addition to Northstar and Crescendo. Two high-speed SuperChairs on Peak 9 access more than ten intermediate trails for non-stop skiing and riding.
• Most Difficult 19%:
  Duke's Run on Peak 8 offers a winning combination of both bumps and groomed terrain. Take the T-Bar up to Pika, Ptarmigan, White Crown and Forget-Me-Not for wide-open bowls and stunning views. Peak 9's Peerless is a great place to learn how to master the bumps, while bump masters will appreciate 6-Chair, especially on a powder day. A quick ride up the Falcon SuperChair on Peak 10 wisks skiers and riders to three advanced intermediate groomers, steep and deep bump runs, and the legendary glades of The Burn.
• Expert 36%:
  Peak 7 offers vast steep terrain without the trees at a 45-degree pitch. On Peak 8, the experienced skier and rider can enjoy amazing alpine vistas from atop Horseshoe Bowl (lift access) or Imperial Bowl at 12,998 ft via the new highest lift in North America! Hike to Lake Chutes for a 55 degree pitch (extreme terrain), between 10 and 80 feet of cornice, rocks to jump and of course, fresh tracks. Peak 9 features tree skiing at its best. The Windows is an easy hike (anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes depending on a skier or rider's speed) from the Patrol Hut atop Peak 9. The South Side of Peak 10 sports big fat bumps, hidden kickers and glades - all without seeing another soul (or at least many souls).