We’re not good at keeping secrets for long, so we might as well just tell you that it’s true. We’ve developed a crush on Breck. No, not Brock. Or Blake. Breckenridge, Colorado. With four mountain peaks and 2,208 acres of ski-able terrain, it’s hard to resist a winter ski vacation in this charming Rocky Mountain town. It all started in 1859 when gold was discovered along the Blue River. Though that treasure has since disappeared, we’ve found a few gems of our own on our list of Top 10 Breckenridge Ski Resorts. Besides, the surrounding snowy slopes of Peaks 7, 8 and 9 still glitter like diamonds and the memories you take home with you are priceless.
We all know what the magic word was that our parents would ask for – namely, please – but what about the magic number? The supposed perfect number is the mysterious seven. Though we’re no mystics, we think that this odd number is even more perfect when paired with our No. 1 pick.… Learn More
When we created a Breckenridge vacation necessities checklist, more than a few essentials came to mind: plenty of mountain activities, plenty of onsite activities and plenty of relaxation. Luckily, we found this “land of plenty” at the Marriott’s Mountain Valley Lodge at… Learn More
Sometimes in the rush of lacing boots, slipping on skis and slashing up slopes, the base foundation of all this excitement is overlooked. Well, no longer. Our No. 3 pick’s location and outstanding amenities and service are a tribute to the hospitable host town of Breckenridge.… Learn More
We’re all aware of get-rich quick schemes, but we think this one is legitimate. With a name that means “Valley of Gold,” our No. 4 resort isn’t necessarily promising yellow nuggets or coins in your pocket, but it does provide a Breckenridge ski experience that you can’t… Learn More
Our No. 5 spot’s name gave us pause. We wondered what it could be that was being divided. Rival gangs of snowboarders and cross country skiers? The Breckenridge winter regulars vs. the summer regulars? Then finally, we understood – the bad times are divided from the good!… Learn More
You blink at the sunlight seeping through the slats of your window blinds. Stretching within the cocoon of your soft sheets, you yawn but decide to rise for the day. A cup of steaming coffee is on the granite counter and your sweetie is already taking in the spectacular… Learn More
We don’t usually get excited about an “o’clock” – unless of course it is 5 o’clock on a Friday – but our No. 7 pick had us eagerly anticipating 4 o’clock. We are speaking of the Four O’Clock Ski Run, which our No. 7 resort has a convenient slope-side location to, of course!… Learn More
Though we didn’t have an au pair to run to during a storm that could calm our fears with a list of her favorite things, our No. 8 pick’s strong stone and timber structure was reassuring enough to gain a night of peaceful slumber. Learn More
You watch the snowflakes fall and dissolve in the steam before they even get the chance to hit the water. Sinking a little lower in the hot tub you gaze at the stately Rocky Mountain peaks before you close your eyes and listen to the silence of the surrounding snow-hushed… Learn More
You’re not seeing double – our No. 10 spot does share some similarities with our No. 3 pick: one word, access to Park Avenue Pub and The Maggie to fill your tummy with delectable Colorado fare and a convenient location. Despite its seemingly doppelganger role, Village Hotel… Learn More
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