Breckenridge Ski Resort
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, it is perennially one of the most visited ski resorts in the western hemisphere. Breckenridge is owned and operated by Vail Resorts, Inc.
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Peaks 8, 9 and 10 viewed from Dercum Mountain at Keystone Resort | |
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| Location | White River National Forest Summit County, Colorado |
| Nearest major city | Breckenridge |
| Coordinates | 39.480°N 106.067°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Owner | Vail Resorts |
| Vertical | 3,398 feet (1,036 m) |
| Top elevation | 12,998 feet (3,962 m) |
| Base elevation | 9,600 feet (2,900 m) |
| Skiable area | 2,908 acres (11.77 km2) |
| Trails | 187 total - 14% beginner - 31% intermediate - 19% advanced - 36% expert |
| Longest run | Four O'Clock 3.5 miles (5.6 km) |
| Lift system | 35 total (1 gondola, 5 high-speed six-packs, 8 high-speed quads, 1 fixed-grip quad, 1 triple chairlift, 4 double chairlifts, 3 surface lifts, 11 carpet lifts) |
| Terrain parks | 25 acres (10 ha) |
| Snowfall | 355 in (900 cm) per year |
| Snowmaking | 600 acres (2.4 km2) |
| Night skiing | none |
| Website | breckenridge.com |
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