Breckenridge, CO

January 31 – February 07, 2009

Austin Skiers is finally going to visit the entire mountain of Breckenridge after many a Thanksgiving weekend trip to this premier ski and fun resort.  We will be at the center of the action, staying in the Village at Breckenridge condominiums, which are located less than 100 yards from the slopes and about 100 yards from Main Street entertainment and shopping.  We are also offering a shorter option to those busy young professional singles and couples who are too busy be gone for an entire week.

Breckenridge offers FOUR HUGE PEAKS with over 2,350 acres of skiing and riding, five terrain parks, four half-pipes, two high-speed six-passenger Superchairs, unparalleled grooming, a top-notch Ski & Ride School, exciting events, and a historic mining town. At 9,600 feet, with over 300 days of sunshine and an average of 300 inches of snowfall per year, Breckenridge is the Perfect Mountain Town.

In 2007, the perfect mountain town got a little more perfect with the addition of 150 acres of expert terrain, and Breckenridge's first gondola. In December 2005, Breckenridge Ski Resort added the Imperial Express SuperChair, the highest chairlift in North America, reaching 12,840 feet.

At Breckenridge, the art of grooming is taken seriously. Between the (3) Zaugs, (3) Winchcats and (23) Snowcats, 20 out of 24 hours a day are dedicated to grooming - that equals more than 20,000 machine hours each year! In addition to grooming every green, every blue, every night, look for enhanced grooming on expert trails located off the new Imperial Express SuperChair.

TOWN

Breck’s four peaks tower over an authentic 147-year old Victorian town with endless shopping, dining and nightlife. There are over 180 shops and boutiques and 79 bars and restaurants to please all tastes and budgets. From quaint coffee shops to bustling breweries, it’s easy to find the perfect place to enjoy a meal and the mountain lifestyle. Unlike many ski resorts that get quiet at night, Breckenridge lights up when the sun sets. But, don’t forget, lifts open at 8:30am.

MOUNTAIN STATS

Season: November 9, 2007 - April 20, 2008 (Weather permitting) Hours of operation: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time Base Elevation: 9,600 feet / 2,926 meters Summit Elevation: 12,998 feet / 3,963 meters Vertical Rise: 3,398 feet / 1,036 meters Lifts: 29 Lift Capacity: 37,880 people per hour Operating Since: December 16, 1961 Total Ski/Ride Terrain: 2,358 acres / 954 hectares Number of Trails: 155 Longest Trail: Four O’Clock - 3.5 miles / 5.6 kilometers

Trail Classification: Easiest – 14%, More Difficult – 31%, Most Difficult – 19%, Expert 36%

Transportation: Both trips arrive in Denver and bus into Breckenridge, with a stop for supplies at the famous Apple Jack Wine & Spirits.  The short trip arrives in the evening while the long trip arrives in the afternoon.