Breckenridge
Highest ski resort in the US with five peaks, a charming Victorian main street, and exceptional expert terrain.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,078m (3,537ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
3,914m (12,841ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,926m (9,600ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
737cm (290in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
187
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
35
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
2,358ha (5,827ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
14%
Intermediate
31%
Advanced
55%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Breckenridge's heaviest snowfall lands in April; the snowpack peaks in March.
- Snowfall
- peaks Apr
- Snowpack
- peaks Mar
- Typical season
- Oct – May
Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).
Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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