| Packing for vacation is certainly not everyone's | | | | months in Breckenridge is 28 degrees. At just above |
| favorite thing to do. While the anticipation of the trip | | | | freezing, you'll want to be sure to pack warm clothes |
| is quickly building and your mind is racing with the | | | | to keep you dry and warm. If you're visiting |
| excitement of the fun in store, figuring out what to | | | | Breckenridge in the winter, you're likely participating in |
| bring can not only be confusing, but can become | | | | some form of winter sport, whether it be skiing, |
| stressful. Mix in an unfamiliar climate and weather that | | | | snowboarding, snowshoeing, or even ice skating. |
| is constantly changing and you've got your work set | | | | Consider clothes made of material other than 100% |
| out for you. This is certainly the case in Breckenridge, | | | | cotton. As you sweat, cotton garments will get wet |
| Colorado. Still, there are definitely a few tricks to | | | | and will dry slower than other materials. Wet clothes |
| packing just the right clothes to ensure you won't | | | | are not only dangerous to your body temperature, |
| have to buy a whole new wardrobe once you arrive. | | | | but will make you feel colder as well. Again, think in |
| Knowing the seasons is your first step to smart | | | | terms of layers. As you're out and about in the |
| packing for your Breckenridge vacation. | | | | mid-day sun, you might want to strip the heavy |
| - Summer: While Breckenridge is famous for its | | | | coat, but you'll certainly put it right back on once the |
| snow-packed mountains and glistening, white-lined | | | | sun sets. A couple layers of shirts and even long |
| winter streets, summer is a perfect time to plan a | | | | underwear will certainly make it out of your suitcase |
| vacation as well. Blue skies and plenty of sunshine are | | | | with pleasure as well. Also be sure to keep your |
| sure to come your way in Breckenridge, mixed with | | | | extremities warm. Hats, gloves, scarves, and wool |
| the dry climate of the Rocky Mountains. With | | | | socks are good choices. |
| daytime temperatures averaging around 70 degrees, | | | | - Fall and Spring: While summer and winter are |
| visitors enjoy calm sunny days that are mild enough | | | | certainly the more popular times to visit, Breckenridge |
| to enjoy the outdoors without running for the | | | | is an all-year town. Fall brings the beauty of golden |
| nearest A/C. And, just when the weather seems to | | | | aspen trees and spring is welcomed by a colorful |
| border on hot, evening averages around 50 roll in to | | | | display of wildflowers. These seasons are just a bit |
| cool things down for relaxing evenings. So, how | | | | less predictable, so even the latest weather forecast |
| should you pack for a summer vacation in | | | | can easily be proven wrong. Snow storms can come |
| Breckenridge? Think in layers. You'll want shorts and | | | | as easily in the fall as they do in the spring, so always |
| t-shirts, but long-sleeved shirts and pants will come in | | | | be prepared with snow gear as well as spring sandals! |
| handy too. A jacket won't hurt and neither will a | | | | As the old saying goes, if you don't like the weather |
| couple pairs of shoes (make one a pair of flip-flops). | | | | in Colorado, just wait ten minutes and it will change. |
| While Breckenridge generally stays dry, a light rain | | | | Still, you can rest assured that you're likely to see |
| jacket is never a bad idea in any mountain town. Still, | | | | blue skies and sunshine on just about any visit to |
| the sun normally reigns supreme, so you'll want to | | | | Breckenridge. With just the smallest bit of preparation |
| gear up with sun screen and other forms of | | | | while packing, you're well on your way to a fabulous |
| protection, such as hats and sun glasses. | | | | getaway to one of Colorado's premier vacation |
| - Winter: The average temperature during the winter | | | | spots. |