| The Rocky Mountains provide an endless array of | | | | base area, offers outdoor skating opportunities with |
| winter activities in Breckenridge, Colorado. While the | | | | phenomenal views of the Ten Mile Range and Bald |
| town is most famous for its world-class Breckenridge | | | | Mountain. Skate rentals are available at both locations |
| Ski Resort, visitors will find that non-ski activities | | | | for skaters who haven't brought their own |
| abound as well. With 300-plus inches of snow falling | | | | equipment along. |
| on the surrounding mountain peaks each winter, | | | | Winter doesn't mean the end of fly fishing season in |
| activities such as snowmobiling, dog sledding, nordic | | | | the Breckenridge high country. The area is home to |
| skiing, ice skating, fly fishing, sledding and sleigh rides | | | | several gold medal rivers, streams and lakes where |
| will keep your party active, while just scratching the | | | | highly skilled guides can hook you up with trophy |
| surface of all that Breckenridge has to offer. Those | | | | sized fish. Those brave enough to endure the chilly |
| looking for a bit "warmer" activities will find | | | | winter temperatures will find uncrowded fishing |
| phenomenal day spas, shopping and cultural centers. | | | | grounds, surrounded by amphitheaters of rugged |
| Breckenridge is a snowmobiler's paradise with an | | | | snowcapped peaks. Massive, hungry trout are waiting |
| almost unfathomable amount of terrain to explore. | | | | to take your fly on almost every cast, with expert |
| Local outfitters provide both guided and unguided | | | | guides placing you in prime position to catch them. |
| snowmobile tours and rental, allowing guests to | | | | Families looking for adventurous sledding options will |
| choose their level of adventure. Snowmobiling | | | | find that the Breckenridge area offers several. While |
| provides motorized access to the backcountry glades | | | | the Breckenridge Ski Resort does not offer and |
| and bowls that abound in the area, with opportunities | | | | on-mountain tubing hill, its nearby sister resort does. |
| for postcard-like photos at nearly every turn of the | | | | Tubing at Keystone resort takes place in both the |
| trail. Adventurous riders may opt for "high adventure" | | | | day and night time hours, meaning a tubing adventure |
| tours where guides will show you how the locals ride, | | | | doesn't have to cut into your ski day. The town of |
| accessing Breckenridge's deepest powder. | | | | Breckenridge is home to Carter Park, a walk-up |
| Those seeking a bit more seclusion and quiet can | | | | slide-down sledding hill with a generous slope and a |
| appreciate the wilderness via a guided dog sled tour. | | | | long out run. Bring your own sled or pick one up at a |
| Dog sledding tours through the middle fork of the | | | | local supermarket. This public park provides sledding |
| Swan River Valley allow you to explore some of | | | | free of charge while Keystone Resort charges for its |
| Breckenridge's deepest forests as well as historic | | | | hill. |
| mining camps and ghost towns that once populated | | | | Finally, dinner sleigh rides provide an evening event |
| the area. Dog teams of Siberian huskies are eager to | | | | for the entire family, with hand build Santa-style |
| show you these places as they swiftly plod through | | | | sleighs and powerful Belgian draft horses. Sleigh rides |
| the pines and aspens over rolling backcountry terrain. | | | | take place on either Breckenridge's Jack Nicklaus |
| The Breckenridge area is home to amazing nordic | | | | designed golf course, or through the wilderness of |
| skiing opportunities, a favorite local activity. Take in | | | | the Swan River Valley, with a star filled sky overhead |
| one of three local nordic centers, or break your own | | | | lighting the way. Hearty meals are served in lodges |
| trail on an excursion into the backcountry. The | | | | warmed by roaring fires and charming local mountain |
| Army's 10th mountain division maintains several | | | | hospitality. |
| backcountry huts throughout the area that can be | | | | Whether you're an expert skier or a novice who's |
| rented by the night or the week, providing a base of | | | | just learning to link turns, be sure you take in more |
| operations for your skiing excursion of choice. | | | | than just the ski area when visiting Breckenridge. The |
| Take in one of Breckenridge's three local ice rinks for | | | | area's winter activities are unsurpassed, with multiple |
| a morning or afternoon of skating with your family in | | | | opportunities to enjoy Colorado's famous champagne |
| a winter wonderland. The Stephen C. West Ice | | | | powder. Whether you're traveling with friends, family |
| Arena offers 2 NHL sized ice surfaces and hosts | | | | a corporate group or by yourself, Breckenridge |
| open skating daily. Maggie Pond, located in the Peak 9 | | | | activities are well suited to the needs of any party. |