Wintertime outdoor enthusiasts come to Breckenridge, Colorado, for one reason � to ski the Rockies. The towering purple giants were put on earth for man to conquer, and that is exactly what Breckenridge Ski Resort has been trying to do since it opened many years ago. Ski season beings in November and runs until April, and all throughout the summer months skiers and boarders alike wait anxiously for the first snow flake to fall that signals the beginning of the ski season.
These mountains are massive � there is no denying that fact. With the base of the mountain at 9,600 feet and a vertical rise of 3,398 feet, these slopes can be slightly intimidating. The Breckenridge Ski Resort spans an impressive 2,358 acres and includes 152 trails ranging from beginner to extreme expert. Beginners will delight in trails that slowly twist and turn around awe-inspiring blue spruce trees while the winter sun beats down upon their face. And extreme skiers will meet their challenge course with trails that include steep 45-55 degree pitches. These expert trails are filled with trail obstacles, such as rocks to jump over and well groomed coarse snow. The intermediate skier or boarder will also find pleasure in trails that are not too treacherous, but still have the award winning view of the Rockies. No matter how big your group of ski buddies is, this resort has a total of 29 lifts that can accommodate anywhere from two to eight people at one time. And when temperatures get uncomfortably cold, head to the resort lodge for a cup of hot chocolate or a few carbohydrate packed munchies to fuel your next run. Whether you seek a challenge, or just want to learn to ski on some of the best terrain the world has to offer, The Breckenridge Ski Resort has a trail for every level.
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