Breckenridge Colorado Winter Activities

The Rocky Mountains provide an endless array ofbase area, offers outdoor skating opportunities with
winter activities in Breckenridge, Colorado. While thephenomenal views of the Ten Mile Range and Bald
town is most famous for its world-class BreckenridgeMountain. Skate rentals are available at both locations
Ski Resort, visitors will find that non-ski activitiesfor skaters who haven't brought their own
abound as well. With 300-plus inches of snow fallingequipment along.
on the surrounding mountain peaks each winter,Winter doesn't mean the end of fly fishing season in
activities such as snowmobiling, dog sledding, nordicthe Breckenridge high country. The area is home to
skiing, ice skating, fly fishing, sledding and sleigh ridesseveral gold medal rivers, streams and lakes where
will keep your party active, while just scratching thehighly skilled guides can hook you up with trophy
surface of all that Breckenridge has to offer. Thosesized fish. Those brave enough to endure the chilly
looking for a bit "warmer" activities will findwinter temperatures will find uncrowded fishing
phenomenal day spas, shopping and cultural centers.grounds, surrounded by amphitheaters of rugged
Breckenridge is a snowmobiler's paradise with ansnowcapped peaks. Massive, hungry trout are waiting
almost unfathomable amount of terrain to explore.to take your fly on almost every cast, with expert
Local outfitters provide both guided and unguidedguides placing you in prime position to catch them.
snowmobile tours and rental, allowing guests toFamilies looking for adventurous sledding options will
choose their level of adventure. Breckenridgefind that the Breckenridge area offers several. While
Snowmobiling provides motorized access to thethe Breckenridge Ski Resort does not offer and
backcountry glades and bowls that abound in theon-mountain tubing hill, its nearby sister resort does.
area, with opportunities for postcard-like photos atTubing at Keystone resort takes place in both the
nearly every turn of the trail. Adventurous riders mayday and night time hours, meaning a tubing adventure
opt for "high adventure" tours where guides will showdoesn't have to cut into your ski day. The town of
you how the locals ride, accessing Breckenridge'sBreckenridge is home to Carter Park, a walk-up
deepest powder.slide-down sledding hill with a generous slope and a
Those seeking a bit more seclusion and quiet canlong out run. Bring your own sled or pick one up at a
appreciate the wilderness via a guided dog sled tour.local supermarket. This public park provides sledding
Dog sledding tours through the middle fork of thefree of charge while Keystone Resort charges for its
Swan River Valley allow you to explore some ofhill.
Breckenridge's deepest forests as well as historicFinally, dinner sleigh rides provide an evening event
mining camps and ghost towns that once populatedfor the entire family, with hand build Santa-style
the area. Dog teams of Siberian huskies are eager tosleighs and powerful Belgian draft horses. Sleigh rides
show you these places as they swiftly plod throughtake place on either Breckenridge's Jack Nicklaus
the pines and aspens over rolling backcountry terrain.designed golf course, or through the wilderness of
The Breckenridge area is home to amazing nordicthe Swan River Valley, with a star filled sky overhead
skiing opportunities, a favorite local activity. Take inlighting the way. Hearty meals are served in lodges
one of three local nordic centers, or break your ownwarmed by roaring fires and charming local mountain
trail on an excursion into the backcountry. Thehospitality.
Army's 10th mountain division maintains severalWhether you're an expert skier or a novice who's
backcountry huts throughout the area that can bejust learning to link turns, be sure you take in more
rented by the night or the week, providing a base ofthan just the ski area when visiting Breckenridge. The
operations for your skiing excursion of choice.area's winter activities are unsurpassed, with multiple
Take in one of Breckenridge's three local ice rinks foropportunities to enjoy Colorado's famous champagne
a morning or afternoon of skating with your family inpowder. Whether you're traveling with friends, family
a winter wonderland. The Stephen C. West Icea corporate group or by yourself, be sure to check
Arena offers 2 NHL sized ice surfaces and hostsout the activities offered near your Breckenridge
open skating daily. Maggie Pond, located in the Peak 9lodging property of choice.