For the skier and rider who wants it all, it’s hard to do better than Breck, where vintage-cool ski town charm meets big-mountain views and terrain. The connection between mountain and town is ever present, with the resort’s Five Peaks serving as the backdrop to historic Main Street. Plus, with an abundance of walk-to-lift accommodations, the BreckConnect Gondola, making it easy to go car-free. On-mountain, there are nearly 3,000 skiable acres spread across the resort’s Five Peaks, and some of the country’s best lift-accessible high-alpine terrain, including the highest chairlift in North America. The resort has benefitted from three new chairlifts in the past three years, most recently completing the evolution of their popular Peak 8 base area last winter with the new Five SuperChair. With a base elevation of 9,600 feet above sea-level, Breck consistently offers great snow conditions well into the spring, with a season that runs into May. For a wild and whacky good time, check out the resort in early December when the whole town comes together to pray to the Norse God of Snow at Ullr Fest, Dec. 12-14, 2024.
Where to stay: Geared to the modern adventurer, 60-room Gravity Haus is one of the best properties in town for easy access to the slopes on Peak 9 and Main Street, with a Japanese-inspired onsen, performance-focused gym, and in-house adventure company. For slope-side luxury, the original ski-in/ski-out stay at the base of Peak 8, One Ski Hill Place, has roomy condos and kid-friendly amenities like a two-lane bowling alley. The Carlin, a Euro-style inn, has just four, Scandi-minimalist suites set above two of the town’s best eateries.
Stats: 35 lifts for 187 trails. One-day lift tickets from $140 on the Epic Pass.
