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General Information
Breckenridge, Colorado is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. This historical alpine town is in Summit County and is only 86 miles west of the capital, Denver. Breckenridge is a lovely town with scrumptious restaurants, stunning art galleries, and quaint shops. The majestic Blue River flows parallel to Main Street; creating a lovely setting for a romantic stroll, a family outing, or a friendly get together. There are over 300 days of sunshine every year, so there's plenty of opportunity to enjoy the surroundings.
Breckenridge is also home to a world-class ski resort. Every November over 2,300 acres of terrain across four amazing mountains opens to skiers and snowboarders from around the world. The Ten Mile Range soars to 14,000 feet above sea level and offers adventurous trails for people of all abilities.
Weather
Average Snowfall - 300 inches per year
Average Days of Sunshine - 300 days per year
Summer Average Temperatures
High - 70 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius)
Low - 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius)
Winter Average Temperatures
High - 28 degrees Fahrenheit (-2 degrees Celsius)
Low - 15 degrees Fahrenheit (-9 degrees Celsius)
Breckenridge Ski Resort Statistics
Base Elevation: 9,600 feet
Top Elevation: 12,998 feet
Vertical Rise: 3,398 feet
Average Snowfall: 300 inches
Ski Terrain: 2,208 acres
Beginner: 15%
More Difficult: 33%
Most Difficult 20%
Expert: 32%
Number of Lifts: 29
Trails: 147
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Calendar of Events
SUMMER 2011
Festival of Film
June 9-12, 2011
NRO
Ski Village Resorts is a host company!
June 18-August 5, 2011
Kingdom Days
June 18-19, 2011
Celtic Festival at Main Street Station
June 25, 2011
Independence Day Weekend
July 2-4, 2011
Bike Week
July 6-10, 2011
CD Land Trust Art & Wildflower Celebration
July 6-10, 2011
Breckenridge Music Festival
July 8-August 20, 2011
BeerFest at Main Street Station
July 16, 2011
Breck Epic
August 14-19, 2011
USA pro Cycling Challenge
August 27, 2011
FALL 2011
Labor Day Weekend
September 2-5, 2011
16th Annual Oktoberfest
September 16-18, 2011
WINTER 2011-2012
Lighting of Breckenridge
December 3, 2011
Winter Dew Tour
Dates TBD
Ullr Fest
January 8-14, 2012
Snow Block Stomping Week
January 16-19, 2012
Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend
January 19-21, 2012
International Snow Sculpture Championships
January 24-Febuary 5, 2012
Super Bowl Sunday
February 5, 2012
Bacchus Ball
February 18, 2012
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras
February 21, 2012
Spring Massive
April 1-30, 2012
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