How big is Breckenridge?
Breckenridge has 187 pistes served by 34 lifts — 5th for pistes of the 15 resorts we track in the USA. On lifts it ranks 4th of the 15.
Breckenridge resort guide
Colorado, USA
Historic mining town with world-class skiing
Breckenridge at a glance
187
Pistes
34
Lifts
3,962m
Top
2,926m
Base
1,036m
Vertical
ASE
Nearest airport, 77 km
11% beginner31% intermediate58% advanced
Breckenridge combines a charming historic mining town with world-class skiing, offering high-altitude terrain and legendary powder.
Your questions about Breckenridge, answered
How high is Breckenridge?
The lifts run from 2926m at the base to 3962m at the top, a vertical of 1036m. Of the 15 resorts we track in the USA, that is the highest, with the 9th biggest vertical.
A base above 1,800m is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.
Is Breckenridge good for beginners or experts?
The pistes at Breckenridge split 11% beginner, 31% intermediate and 58% advanced, against an average of 19% beginner and 42% advanced across the resorts we track in the USA.
On those numbers it suits confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
With under 15% of runs graded beginner, first-timers may find the easy terrain limited.
For off-piste, our guide documents 4 zones at Breckenridge, with the lift to take and the avalanche risk for each.
When is the ski season at Breckenridge?
Over the last ten winters Breckenridge has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 21 December to 4 June, about 167 days.
April is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 81cm, 44cm of new snow and 2.3 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Breckenridge?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE), 77km away in a straight line. Eagle County Regional (EGE) is 77km, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC) is 92km, Denver (DEN) is 124km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift pass at Breckenridge?
A 6-day adult Breckenridge lift ticket costs US$1,992 for 2026/27, or US$332 a day. For value it ranks 5th of the 15 resorts we price in the USA.
Full lift pass prices and history →Airports near Breckenridge
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field)ASE77 km
- Eagle County RegionalEGE77 km
- Rocky Mountain MetropolitanBJC92 km
- DenverDEN124 km · major airport
Travel time to Breckenridge
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Denver (DEN)Quickest
- Flight
- 9h 55m · 7,497 km
- Transfer by road
- 2h 35m · 167 km
- Total
- ≈ 12h 30m
- Fly to Eagle County Regional (EGE)
- Flight
- 10h 5m · 7,639 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 35m · 104 km
- Total
- ≈ 14h 10m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE)
- Flight
- 10h 10m · 7,673 km
- Transfer by road
- 1h 35m · 104 km
- Total
- ≈ 14h 15m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, transfers at an average 65 km/h by road. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Breckenridge lift pass 2026/27
US$1,9926-day adult Breckenridge lift ticket · ≈£1,493
US$332 per day · 0.8 km of piste per € · #5 of 15 for value in the USA
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
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Breckenridge piste map
The official Breckenridge piste map, published by Breckenridge Ski Resort. It shows every run, lift and sector across 187 pistes served by 34 lifts, from 2,926m at the base to 3,962m at the top.
Breckenridge Ski Resort publishes the Breckenridge map on their own site rather than as a file we can show here. The links below go straight to it.
Always check the resort's live piste status before setting off. Runs shown on a map are not necessarily open, and off-piste terrain is never patrolled unless the map says so.
Why go to Breckenridge
- High-altitude terrain
- Legendary powder
- Charming historic mining town
- Excellent facilities
- Great for all skill levels
- Vibrant après-ski scene
Things to know
- Can be expensive
- High altitude may affect some visitors
- Can get crowded
- Weather can be variable
Skiing and snowboarding Breckenridge by ability
Beginners
Breckenridge offers good beginner terrain, particularly in the lower mountain areas. Beginners should stick to the designated beginner runs and consider taking lessons. The resort is generally beginner-friendly.
Intermediates
Breckenridge is excellent for intermediate skiers! The resort offers extensive intermediate terrain with long, groomed runs. The high altitude provides excellent snow conditions.
Advanced
Breckenridge offers excellent advanced terrain! The resort has challenging expert runs, including the famous Peak 6 and Peak 7 areas. Advanced skiers will find plenty of challenging terrain and powder opportunities.
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Official resort website: breckenridge.com
More on Breckenridge
- Breckenridge snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Breckenridge snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Breckenridge lift pass pricesDay and week pass prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Breckenridge off-piste guideWhere the powder is, which lift to take and the avalanche risk
- Ski resorts in the USALive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in the USA
Ski resorts near Breckenridge
Distances are straight-line, not by road.