| So you think you've had enough skiing down the | | | | you arrive at any of these two assembly areas on |
| green circle-labeled trails of Breckenridge but don't | | | | time as they will depart at 10 AM with or without |
| have enough skills to try the black diamond ones just | | | | you. Those who need to assemble at Peak 9 should |
| yet? Then perhaps its time for you to up the ante a | | | | be on a chairlift early so as to beat the clock. |
| little and head out to the blue square runs on Peak 7. | | | | For an accelerated learning curve, nothing beats a |
| With at least nine blues to choose from, you'll always | | | | highly customized private lesson. These tailor-made |
| find one that isn't too crowded. To get to the top of | | | | sessions by the pros are able to generate instant |
| these trails, you may catch a ride on the | | | | feedback through video analysis. One major |
| Independence Super Chair. Since it has a 6 seating | | | | advantage of such sessions is the chance to be |
| capacity, there'll be enough room for you and your | | | | guided through hidden powder stashes allowing you |
| buddies. | | | | to get the most of what the mountain has to offer. |
| Once you hop off the Independence, you can test | | | | Of course, these lessons come at a hefty price, |
| your skiing skills on any of the following fully groomed | | | | usually within the $600 range for a full day, and you'd |
| trails: Lower Forget-Me-Not, Pioneer, Claimjumper, | | | | have to make reservations 48 hours earlier. |
| Wirepatch, Lincoln Meadows, Angels Rest, and Monte | | | | However, because of the things you'll learn and the |
| Cristo. From Pioneer, you can branch off to either | | | | pace at which you learn them, you'll get more than |
| Swan City or Fort Mary B. | | | | your money's worth. The end result, you'll be skiing |
| Now, if you really want to make sure you've | | | | noticeably better than the average intermediate in no |
| sharpened your skiing skills well enough before | | | | time. |
| pushing yourself off those blue slopes, you can make | | | | Try to explore all the different intermediate runs on |
| reservations at the Breckenridge Ski and Ride School. | | | | Peak 7. Before you know it, you'll be primed for the |
| They have daily classes that meet at 9:45 AM at | | | | black diamond and double black diamond trails just |
| either the base of Peak 8 or Ten-Mile Station on | | | | right above you. |
| Peak 9. Even if you've made reservations, be sure | | | | |