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
3,193 feet of vertical
157 runs and 35 lifts. That’s more vertical than 93% of the 232 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 83 places to stay. 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, Overture places to stay, Census 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
- 157 runs · 3,193 ft vertical · 35 lifts
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
- Official site
- breckenridge.com
Where to stay near Breckenridge
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Breckenridge (83) and Keystone (48).
Breckenridge
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
5,015 people · 56% vacation homes
2 mi northeast of Breckenridge
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Breckenridge | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge 56% vacation homes | 2 mi northeast | 5 min | 83 56 hotels · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 20 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels | 5,015 | $1,013K | C− |
| Keystone 60% vacation homes | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 48 35 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 12 lodges & cabins | 1,274 | $1,285K | — |
| Frisco 52% vacation homes | 7 mi north | 10 min | 22 14 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 2,792 | $891K | — |
| Copper Mountain 71% vacation homes | 8 mi west | 10 min | 18 15 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 353 | — | — |
| Blue River 42% vacation homes | 2 mi southeast | 5 min | 12 7 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins | 859 | $1,267K | — |
| Vail 51% vacation homes | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 65 46 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 14 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 4,407 | $1,401K | D |
| Dillon 57% vacation homes | 10 mi north | 15 min | 18 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 3 campgrounds | 1,029 | $1,090K | D |
| Silverthorne 26% vacation homes | 13 mi north | 20 min | 15 11 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels | 5,418 | $701K | C+ |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Breckenridge
Other well-known places within 60 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw32 mi MountainMount Elbert
Big draw47 mi TheatreRed Rocks Amphitheatre
15 mi Ski areaCopper Mountain153 runs · 2,644 ft vertical
Big draw58 mi Stadium & arenaEmpower Field at Mile High
59 mi Stadium & arenaBall Arena
219 mi Ski areaVail322 runs · 3,523 ft vertical
323 mi MountainMount Blue Sky
410 mi Ski areaKeystone164 runs · 3,196 ft verticalPhoto credits
Mount Elbert: Hogs555 (talk · contribs), CC BY-SA 4.0 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Copper Mountain: Jarrod Doll from United States of America, CC BY 2.0 · Empower Field at Mile High: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ball Arena: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Vail: Rudi Riet from Washington, DC, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mount Blue Sky: Lookinhere, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Keystone: Ahodges7, 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, 83 places to stay), Keystone (11 mi, 48 places to stay) and Frisco (7 mi, 22 places to stay).
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 · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.