Breckenridge Ski Resort, located in Breckenridge, Colorado, is a renowned alpine ski resort recognized for its expansive skiable terrain across five mountain peaks. It is owned and operated by Vail Resorts, Inc..
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The resort officially opened for the 2025/2026 season on Friday, November 7, 2025. Breckenridge is situated in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, just west of the Continental Divide in Summit County. The resort boasts a base elevation of 9,600 feet (2,926 meters) and a summit elevation of 13,005 feet (3,963 meters), with a vertical rise of 3,405 feet (1,036 meters). It spans 2,908 skiable acres (1,177 hectares) with 187 trails and four terrain parks. The terrain is diverse, with 12% beginner, 21% intermediate, 27% advanced, and 40% expert runs. Breckenridge is also home to the highest operating chairlift in North America, the Imperial Express SuperChair on Peak 8, which reaches 12,840 feet.
The resort typically operates into May, with plans to ski through May 11, 2025, if conditions allow. During late spring operations, access to skiing and riding is primarily out of Peak 7 and the Independence SuperChair, with no beginner terrain available. The BreckConnect Gondola operates daily through April 30, 2025, for ski access and then closes until summer operations begin around June 13.
Breckenridge Ski Resort has a rich history, with its conception dating back to the late 1950s when Bill Rounds became interested in bringing skiing to the valley. The resort officially opened in 1961. It was purchased by Aspen Skiing Company in 1970, then by Ralston-Purina in 1993, and finally by Vail Resorts in 1996. Breckenridge was also the first Colorado resort to allow snowboarding in 1984 and hosted the first snowboard World Cup the following year.
The town of Breckenridge itself is known for its historic Main Street, vibrant après-ski scene, and free public transportation.