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Winter
Activities in Breckenridge Colorado
Aspen
Colorado - A Travelers Guide
Winter Activities in Breckenridge
Colorado
Nestled
in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Breckenridge, Colorado features an
endless array of winter activities. While the town is most notable for
its world-class ski resort, Breckenridge also offers travelers a
multitude of non-ski activities. More than 300 inches of powder
fall on the mountain peaks surrounding the town each winter,
providing an ideal environment for winter activities such as
snowmobiling, dog sledding Nordic skiing, ice skating, fly fishing,
tubing, sledding and sleigh rides.
 
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The
changing of the seasons doesn't bring an end to fly fishing in
Breckenridge's high country. The area is home to several gold medal
rivers, streams and lakes where highly skilled guides can hook you up
with trophy sized fish. Visitors who are willing to endure the chilly
winter temperatures will find uncrowded riverbanks, surrounded by an
amphitheater of snowcapped mountain peaks. Massive trout are waiting to
hit your fly on virtually every cast, and with an expert guide at your
side, you'll be in a prime position to catch them.
The
Breckenridge area has become a snowmobiling Mecca and provides an almost
unfathomable amount of terrain to explore. Local outfitters provide both
guided and unguided tours and rentals, which allows guests to choose
their level of adventure. Snowmobiling provides motorized access to the
backcountry glades and bowls that abound in the area, with opportunities
for postcard-like photos at nearly every turn of the trail. Adventurous
riders may opt for "high adventure" tours where guides will
show you how the locals ride, accessing Breckenridge's deepest powder.
Those
seeking to experience the local backcountry with a non-motorized form of
transportation will appreciate the wilderness via a guided dog sled tour.
Local dog sledding tours run through the middle fork of the Swan River Valley,
enabling visitors to experience some of Breckenridge's deepest forests as
well as the historic mining camps and ghost towns that once populated the
area.
The
Rocky Mountains are also home to amazing Nordic skiing opportunities, a
favorite pastime among locals. Check out one of Breckenridge's three
local Nordic centers, or break your own trail on an excursion into the
backcountry. The United States Army's 10th mountain division maintains
several backcountry huts throughout the area that can be rented for a
night or the week, providing a warm base of operations for backcountry
skiing excursions
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Families
who are looking for adventurous sledding options will find several
options within a short drive of Breckenridge. Although the ski resort
does not offer an on-mountain tubing hill, its nearby sister resort,
Keystone, does. Tubing is available at Keystone during the day and into
the evening hours. The town of Breckenridge is home to Carter Park,
a walk-up slide-down sledding hill with a generous slope and a long out
run. Bring your own sled or pick one up at a local supermarket. Carter
Park provides sledding opportunities free of charge while visitors will
have to pay for access to the Keystone Resort's tubing runs.
Breckenridge's
three local ice rinks can provide for a morning or afternoon of skating
with your family. The Stephen C. West Ice Arena offers 2 NHL sized ice
surfaces and hosts open skating hours daily. The Maggie Pond, located
within the resort's Peak 9 base area, offers outdoor skating
opportunities with phenomenal views of the Ten Mile Range and Bald
Mountain. Skate rentals are available at both locations.
Finally,
local dinner and scenic sleigh rides provide an evening of entertainment
for the entire family. Rides take place on hand built Santa-style
sleighs pulled by powerful Belgian and Percheron draft horses. Sleigh
rides are operated on Breckenridge's Jack Nicklaus designed golf course
and through the wilderness of the Swan River Valley. With a star-filled
sky lighting the way, guests are treated to fantastic views of the
surrounding mountain ranges. Hearty meals and hot chocolate are served in
lodges heated by roaring fires and charming mountain hospitality.
Whether
you're an expert skier or a beginner who's learning to link your first
turns on the mountain, be sure you sample some of Breckenridge's non-ski
activities when visiting the area this winter. Opportunities for winter
recreation in Breckenridge are unsurpassed, with several opportunities to
enjoy the town's spectacular snow that don't involve skis, snowboards or
chairlifts.
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