Breckenridge Activities

ATV / Jeep / Hummer tours:
Travel through trails and meadows of the surrounding valleys and you'll experience views that are almost as great as the adventure!  Discover old trails used by miners and explore ghost towns, the back country and travel over the Continental Divide.  Don't forget your camera!

Biking:
There are 40+ miles of paved trails that connect all the towns in Summit County and goes as far as Vail.  Experience nature first hand and take our off-road trails that wind through our national forest.  Either way, our staff is here to recommend the best path for you and your family.

Carriage Rides:
What better way to see historic Breckenridge that by horse-drawn carriage?  Meet your carriage downtown, or our staff can arrange for you to be picked up at Valdoro Mountain Lodge for a romantic ride to a fine restaurant.

Cross Country Skiing / Snowshoeing:
See the Rocky Mountains under your own power, go cross country skiing or snowshoeing.  There are plenty of well-marked trails that vary in difficulty.  Our staff can help you rent equipment and pick the best path for you or your group.

Dog Sledding:
Our dog sledding adventure will have you gliding behind a team of 8 huskies as you travel down a beautiful mountain trail and over frozen beaver ponds.  You'll cover 4-5 miles of terrain on this very memorable trip.  This is a family activity that is fun for everyone and will certainly be one of the highlights of your trip.  Mush!

Fly Fishing:
There are many local companies that offer guide service, equipment rental and transportation to various rivers, streams and lakes.  Just let us know and we can help you get set you up with one of them.

Gold Mine Tours & Museums:
We'll have you panning for gold in no time!  A tour typically lasts around 1 hour and if you're lucky, you may leave with a piece of Colorado gold in your pocket.

Golfing:
Summit County has 5 golf courses to satisfy all levels of golfers including the Breckenridge Golf Course, which is the only 27-hole Jack Nicklaus designed municipal golf course in the world.  At the mountain elevation watch your golf ball fly farther and straighter.

Hiking:
Experience some of the most beautiful scenery in the world while hiking trails in Summit County.  Whether you're ready to summit a mountain peak or  simply enjoy a nature trail ask us and we'll suggest a trail that's appropriate for you and your group.

Horseback Riding / Sleigh Rides:
Enjoy a true Colorado experience while discovering beautiful views.  Trail rides usually last around 2 hours and can include a visit to the other side of the Continental Divide.

Hot Air Balloon Rides:
Take flight on this once in a lifetime experience.  A sunrise flight includes continental breakfast and champagne toast.  Don't forget your camera.  The views are spectacular!

Ice Skating:
Stephen C West Ice Arena offers year round ice skating or you can visit Maggie Pond, in Main Street Station, located at the bottom of the Breckenridge Ski area.  Skate rentals are available at both locations.

Peak 8 Fun Park:
Our slopes don't slow down during the summertime.  Take a trip down the Alpine slide, get lost in the Human Maze, strap yourself into the Quad Power Jump, or take a chairlift up and bike down the slopes.  These are just a few of the adventures that await you at Peak 8 Fun Park.

Skiing / Snowboarding:
Breckenridge is a world class ski area offering over 2,208 ski able acres with a 3,398 vertical rise.  With 26 chairlifts you will have minimal lift times.  Breckenridge has terrain for every level of skier or snowboarder, plus lessons for any ability.  If this isn't enough, there are 3 other world class ski areas within 15 minutes of Breckenridge.  Enjoy Copper Mountain, A-Basin and Keystone ski areas.  Keystone offers night skiing under the light during peak ski season.  Your lift ticket is also valid at A-Basin and Keystone.  

Sledding / Tubing:
Carter Park in Breckenridge has one of the best sledding hills in all of Colorado.  Sleds are available in most local grocery stores.  Both Copper Mountain and Keystone offer tubing.  This is new twist on sledding.  Instead of walking up the hill, a lift will pull you to the top of the tubing chutes.

Snowmobile Tours:
Experience the back country meadows of Colorado on a guided snowmobile tour.  Tour companies will provide snowsuits, boots and helmets as well as transportation.  Whether you're looking for adventure or something more suited toward families we can recommend the perfect trip for you.

Whitewater Rafting:
From mild to wild we've got you covered!  Feel the adrenaline rush when you hit the rapids in Brown's Canyon or the Number's.  On the mild side, you can enjoy a float trip down Colorado or Blue Rivers.  No matter the level of adventure you're looking for, there's a river waiting for you!