Breckenridge
Breckenridge Ski Resort is an alpine ski resort in the western United States, in Breckenridge, Colorado.
A ski area, 2 mi southwest of Breckenridge
3,257 feet of vertical
155 runs and 35 lifts. That’s more vertical than 94% of the 233 U.S. ski areas we track.
About 82 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 82" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 8°. When to go ↓
Breckenridge is the nearest base
Breckenridge is 2 miles northeast, with 5,290 hotel and restaurant jobs. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Denver
Denver is about 66 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Census job and town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Breckenridge.
Breckenridge
Breckenridge Ski Resort is an alpine ski resort in the western United States, in Breckenridge, Colorado. Recognized for acres of skiable terrain across five mountain peaks, it welcomes thousands of skiers and snowboarders each season. Just west of the Continental Divide in Summit County, with a base elevation of 9,600 feet, and spanning 2,908 acres, it is perennially one of the most visited ski resorts in the Western Hemisphere. Breckenridge is owned and operated by Vail Resorts, Inc.
- Type
- Ski area
- Terrain
- 155 runs · 3,257 ft vertical · 35 lifts
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
- Official site
- breckenridge.com
Towns near Breckenridge
Towns within 30 miles, closest first. Hotel and restaurant jobs show how many places there are to stay and eat.
| Town | From Breckenridge | Hotel & restaurant jobs | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge 56% vacation homes | 2 mi northeast | 5,290 | 4,959 | $1,013K | C− |
| Blue River 42% vacation homes | 2 mi southeast | 0 | 1,410 | $1,267K | — |
| Frisco 52% vacation homes | 7 mi north | 675 | 2,825 | $891K | — |
| Copper Mountain 71% vacation homes | 8 mi west | 1,669 | 353 | — | — |
| Dillon 57% vacation homes | 10 mi north | 462 | 832 | $1,090K | D |
| Keystone 60% vacation homes | 11 mi northeast | 2,339 | 1,216 | $1,285K | — |
| Silverthorne 26% vacation homes | 13 mi north | 409 | 4,815 | $701K | C+ |
| Alma | 13 mi south | 39 | 385 | $424K | — |
| Red Cliff | 17 mi west | 18 | 308 | $837K | — |
| Minturn | 18 mi west | 120 | 993 | $1,103K | — |
| Fairplay | 18 mi south | 121 | 1,067 | $431K | — |
| Vail 51% vacation homes | 20 mi northwest | 4,713 | 4,613 | $1,401K | D |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Breckenridge
Other well-known places within 64 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw32 mi⛰ MountainMount Elbert
15 mi⛷ Ski areaCopper Mountain153 runs · 2,644 ft vertical
219 mi⛷ Ski areaVail322 runs · 3,523 ft vertical
63 mi🏞 National ParkRocky Mountain National Park4.2M visitors a year
310 mi⛷ Ski areaKeystone162 runs · 3,196 ft vertical
414 mi🌲 Park & preserveCamp Hale–Continental Divide National Monument
527 mi⛷ Ski areaBeaver Creek242 runs · 4,046 ft vertical
614 mi⛷ Ski areaArapahoe Basin103 runs · 2,038 ft verticalPhoto credits
Mount Elbert: Hogs555 (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Copper Mountain: Jarrod Doll from United States of America, CC BY 2.0 · Vail: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Rocky Mountain National Park: Charles M. Sauer -- Charlessauer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Keystone: Ahodges7, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Camp Hale–Continental Divide National Monument: M M from Switzerland, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Beaver Creek: Unknown, Public domain · Arapahoe Basin: David Benbennick took this photo, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Breckenridge
What town is Breckenridge near?
Breckenridge, CO, about 2 miles northeast.
How far is Breckenridge from Denver and Aurora?
About 66 miles east of Denver and about 73 miles east of Aurora, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Breckenridge?
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE), about 47 miles away. The nearest big hub is Denver (DEN), about 78 miles.
Where should I stay near Breckenridge?
Breckenridge (2 mi, 5,290 hotel and restaurant jobs), Frisco (7 mi, 675 hotel and restaurant jobs) and Copper Mountain (8 mi, 1,669 hotel and restaurant jobs).
Tips from people in Breckenridge
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Breckenridge’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.