The Breckenridge - Keystone area offers vacationers some of the greatest variety of ski terrain in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. With world-class, cutting edge skiing at Breckenridge to exciting night skiing at Keystone, there's plenty of ski adventures for everyone's winter ski vacation.
Breckenridge Colorado has become one of the famous Colorado ski destinations with an annual snowfall of 300 inches, four mountains to ski on, and 146 ski trails designed for the entire family's delight. Boasting 2,400 acres of skiable terrain including four new "half-pipes", Breckenridge was named the 6th best ski resort in the United States by Ski Magazine.
Breckenridge boasts some of the best beginners terrain anywhere. 15% of the ski resort's runs are on beginner's slopes. Skiers and snowboarders will find most beginner trails located off Chair 7 on Peak 8. This includes 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.
Breckenridge is an intermediate skier's paradise. Peak 7 is home to seven new gently rolling more difficult runs. These are accessed by a six-passenger SuperChair. Claimjumper, the local's favorite, is located on Peak 8 in addition to Northstar and Crescendo. Two high-speed SuperChairs on Peak 9 access more than ten intermediate ski trails for non-stop skiing and snowboarding.
Duke's Run on Peak 8 offers a winning combination of both moguls and groomed terrain. Pika, Ptarmigan, White Crown and Forget-Me-Not can be accessed by T-bar for wide-open bowls and stunning mountain views. Peak 9's Peerless is a great place to learn how to master the bumps.
"Mogul masters" will appreciate 6-Chair, especially on a white powder day. A brisk ride up the Falcon SuperChair on Peak 10 whisks skiers and snowboarders to three advanced, intermediate groomers, steep and deep mogul runs. And then there's the legendary glades of The Burn.
Peak 7 offers vast, steep, expert terrain without trees and at a 45-degree pitch. On Peak 8, the experienced skier and snowboarder can enjoy amazing mountainous alpine vistas from atop Horseshoe Bowl or Imperial Bowl at 12,998 ft via the *new*, highest lift in North America.
A short hike to Lake Chutes and the expert skier is in for a 55 degree pitch, extreme terrain ski. You will encounter between 10 and 80 feet of coping stone and rocks to jump, and of course, fresh powder. Peak 9 features tree skiing at Breckenridge's best. The Windows is an easy hike from the Patrol Hut atop Peak 9. The South Side of Peak 10 sports big fat moguls, hidden kickers and glades.
After a long day on the slopes, ski vacationers can enjoy the 1860's Victorian charm of the town of Breckenridge Colorado. Nightlife abounds and shopping for memories of your ski vacation will bring you in touch with a myriad of Colorado artisans. Breckenridge hosts a number of internationally acclaimed festivals such as the International Snow Sculpture Championships and the Breckenridge Festival of Film.
Breckenridge Colorado is the perfect ski resort and mountain town. You can't go wrong taking your ski vacation in Breckenridge.
Keystone is the perfect family ski resort and ideally compliments neighboring Breckenridge. Keystone offers skiers three mountains with some of the best terrain in Colorado. Skiers will welcome the new A51 Terrain Park and Pipe, groomed mountain runs, and alpine bowls. You can get lost in the bumps on North Peak, search for white powder in The Outback, and find a slice of glades to call your own skiing paradise in The Windows.
Nightime at Keystone brings Colorado's only night skiing adventure and more action in the local villages. Keystone boasts more than 3,100 vertical feet and 2,870 of bumps and bowls, glades and steeps, plus groomers and rollers. Keystone is a place where every day is filled with skiing exhilaration and excitement and every turn reveals a new surprise.
Keystone is serviced by nineteen lifts. These include 2 gondolas, 5 high-speed quad chair lifts, 1 high-speed six person lift, and 1 quad chair lift. These will take you to 117 trails of varying class.
You will find that Keystone is divided into 19 percent beginner's runs, 32 percent intermediate, and 49 percent expert slopes. The longest run being Schoolmarm. You'll find that Keystone averages 230 inches of snow each year plus 600 acres of snow making so that skiers can get off to an early start in the season.
The five acre lake at Keystone is the largest Zamoni-maintained ice skating rink in North America and will provide enjoyment for the whole family when you're not skiing. There's nightime skating too.
Other winter activities in the Breckenridge - Keystone area include snowshoeing, dog sled tours, and tubing. And visitors to the area can also catch some live theater in Breckenridge.
Winter is not the only time to visit the Breckenridge - Keystone area. During the warmer months, vacationers can enjoy boating, river rafting, hiking, fishing, and horseback riding. This is the time of the famous film, wine, and music festivals. While you're in Breckenridge, you can tour the historic mines or ride a hot-air balloon and take on the vast beauty of the Breckenridge - Keystone area and surrounding mountains.
No matter how you look at it, the Breckenridge - Keystone area offers travelers all that they're looking for. Ski slopes in the winter, outdoor recreation and scenic views of mountains and wildflowers in the summer. Breckenridge - Keystone provides vacationers with entertainment year round. Breckenridge - Keystone is all that Colorado has to offer.
