Let’s Walk around the famous Breckenridge Colorado Resort in Winter. Back in the 90’s I skied here once or twice. I was living in Denver at the time. I’d forgotten how small the little town really is. I was also surprised at how it isn’t particularly built up and overly crowded. It could just be the day. Also, it’s a bit harder to get to than the ski resorts along the I-70 corridor. Still it looks like an amazing place for family Fun.
Breckenridge Colorado Winter Virtual Walking Tour
I really enjoyed Breckenridge, both the town and resort. It’s a really quaint but busy ski town with that classic ski town ambience. The resort itself has plenty of lifts and terrain. More impressively, the town sits way up at around 9000 feet of elevation. It’s UP there. Even though I visited on a Monday, plenty of people were in town hitting the slopes. That said, the lift lines looked pretty short.
I started at the ski area parking (one of many, pay by app). I then take you to one of the base areas with a primary lift, then down through downtown’s main street. We pass lots of great old buildings grandfathered in and seemingly immune to mega-resort tendencies. From there we go back up a block into a quieter semi residential section before heading back down to main street. We pass lots of great shops, restaurants, hotels serve the area and it’s really not far from I-70 but far enough to feel like you aren’t in a traffic zone. It has a special vibe that is family friendly but still fun and laid back. I’d like to go back and see it in summer and maybe take my bike. Have you been to Breckenridge?
I hope you enjoy these virtual walks and treadmill scenery videos. I really do mean it when I say how much I enjoy reading your comments. Also, remind me if I forget to follow through with one of the things I say I’m going to do in the walks. Thanks and keep on Steppin’ -H
Wikipedia: The Town of Breckenridge is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Summit County, Colorado, United States] Breckenridge is the principal town of the Breckenridge, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town population was 4,540 at the 2010 United States Census. The town also has many part-time residents, as many people have vacation homes in the area. The town is located at the base of the Tenmile Range. Since ski trails were first cut in 1961, Breckenridge Ski Resort has made the town a popular destination for skiers. Summer in Breckenridge attracts outdoor enthusiasts with hiking trails, wildflowers, fly-fishing in the Blue River, mountain biking, nearby Lake Dillon for boating, white water rafting, three alpine slides, a roller coaster, and many shops and restaurants up and down Main Street. The historic buildings along Main Street with their clapboard and log exteriors add to the charm of the town. Since 1981, Breckenridge hosts the Breckenridge Festival of Film in September. In January each year since the 21st century there is a Backcountry Film Festival. That is held at about the same time as the Ullr Fest, a week of celebrating snow and honoring the Norse god Ullr. There are many summer activities, including an annual Fourth of July parade
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