Ski Information and Snow Activities
Winter Brain features a variety of on- and off-slope activities for all attendees. Read on for more information about the fun things to do in Breckenridge and how to save money when you hit the slopes.
Breckenridge Lift Maps: Click here.
Ski Lift Tickets / My Epic App
For lift ticket purchases after November 30th, please use Click Here
Please note that the options vary in flexibility, refund policies, and pricing. Details are listed below.
Epic Pass Sale Ended November 30.
Ticket Refund Policy
All tickets purchased online in advance are non-refundable and non-transferable.
My Epic App
My Epic will serve as a one-stop app offering lift access, real-time resort updates, personalized stats, account information and so much more. Most notably, My Epic will include a new Mobile Pass & Lift Ticket technology that allows guests to store their pass or lift ticket directly on their phone, and get scanned, hands free, via Bluetooth® technology specifically designed for low energy usage. This reduces the need to carry a plastic card, visit the ticket window or wait to receive a pass or lift ticket in the mail.
When will the new app be available?
The NEW My Epic app will be available in the fall of 2023.
Will My Epic App have all the same functionality that EpicMix had?
The My Epic App will have the same functionality that EpicMix had with new and upgraded features that will make your on-mountain experience even better. Most notably, My Epic will include a new Mobile Pass & Lift Ticket technology that allows guests to store their pass or lift ticket directly on their phone, and get scanned, hands free, via Bluetooth® technology specifically designed for low energy usage.
The My Epic App will offer features to make sure you have the best possible experience on the mountain:
- Mobile Pass & Lift Ticket
- Interactive trail maps with GPS location tracking, and real-time and predictive lift line wait times
- Personalized stats, including vertical feet, number of lift rides and other data
- Find my friends to Find my friends to stay connected on the mountain with friends and family
- Account and pass information, including resort access and any restricted dates associated with your pass
- Mountain and resort alerts, including operational information like grooming updates, terrain status, snow reports and base conditions
- Weather updates, snow cams and more
- Exclusive Pass holder benefits with Epic Mountain Rewards on your phone
- Pay right on your phone with Resort Charge
- On-Demand Support to answer questions about the app live
Ski Equipment Rentals - 25% Discount
Breckenridge is offering a 25% discount to Winter Brain attendees for skis, snowboards, bindings, poles, and helmets. A booking link will be provided when 2024 winter pricing becomes available in November 2023.
Ski and Snowboard School - 20% Discount
Breckenridge is offering Winter Brain attendees a 20% discount on ski and snowboard school lessons. A booking link will become available when the winter 2024 rates are released in November 2023.
Good Times Adventures
“Ride the Divide” –
Good Times Adventures offers one of winter’s most popular activities just minutes from downtown Breckenridge, providing access to some of the most amazing views in Colorado. Their 2021 Ski-Doo 600 snowmobiles are state-of-the-art –equipped with hand warmers, electric starters, and backrests, ready to take you into the backcountry of Breckenridge in style! Their guides are very experienced and knowledgeable, they keep the guide-
Good Times & Amazing Memories!
Each 2-hour trip starts with a short snowmobiling instruction from your guide, after which you will go to our practice area to get comfortable on your sled. Once the group gets out on the trail you will be treated to incredible scenery throughout the Swan River Valley, with a few stops along the way to take it all in. Later in the ride, you start your way up to Georgia Pass, ending up on top of the Continental Divide at 11,585 feet above sea level. The view from up here is spectacular! Back at base, you can enjoy a warm fireplace. Tour time with your guide is approximately two hours. Tours depart hourly throughout the day with the first tour at 9 am. Guests must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to tour time for check-in.
A Rocky Mountain Adventure
- ALL of their “sleds” are 2023 models – brand new every season!
- Over 40 miles of beautifully groomed trails offering a great variety of riding terrain.
- 2 hour Continental Divide tours to Georgia Pass at 11,585 feet.
- Panoramic views of the Swan River Valley, Summit County, and the White River National Forest.
- Open meadow practice area (dependent on snow conditions).
- Snowsuits and boots are included free of charge if you need them. Sorry, they do not have suits for children.
Book your Snowmobiling adventure today!
Drivers* – $220.00
Passengers – $70
* The minimum age to drive our snowmobiles is 15, and you MUST be at least 18 to carry a passenger. Sorry, no exceptions – it’s the law.
** Due to the nature of this activity the minimum age for children is 5 and for safety reasons pregnant women are not allowed on tours.
For more important information, please follow the link HERE.
DOG SLEDDING
Unforgettable fun as YOU mush a team of Huskies in the Colorado Rocky Mountains!
Imagine mushing through a forest of beautiful spruce trees while being pulled by Siberian Huskies (and maybe a few furry kisses in between). Breckenridge offers some of the best dog sledding in Colorado, which is a great way to get out into the backcountry surrounding Breckenridge and enjoy the serene nature of a winter forest. Breckenridge dog sledding combines history and adventure to make this activity a truly unique family-friendly experience.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Good Times runs a 6-mile tour along the winding trails of the Swan River Valley. Professional guides will lead you through this winter wonderland and give you a full tutorial on how to run the sled and work with the Siberian Huskies. Tours can handle up to 6 people and run as a relay. Guests will switch off between mushing the dogs, riding in the dog sled, and riding on a small passenger sleigh in front of the husky team with the guide. Take the time riding in the sleigh to take photos of your group and take in the scenery.
If you can, try to get there a little early for some solid doggy cuddle time. These dogs love to run and love people. Be prepared for some wet kisses and eager barks!
WHAT TO WEAR
Dressing for dog sledding is very similar to dressing for skiing. Wear layers that you can leave in the sled if you heat up on a sunny day or add on once you start whisking through the trees. Protect your eyes and hands for not just comfort, but also safety purposes. You’ll be gripping metal, and sun and wind can do a number on unprotected eyes. Winter boots, goggles or sunglasses, gloves and neck warmers are highly recommended. If you didn’t bring gear with you, simply rent the gear once you get there.
Book your Dog Sledding adventure today!
$160.00 per person
* There is a weight limit of 300 pounds on the dog sled at a time.
** Due to the nature of this activity the minimum age for children is 5 and for safety reasons pregnant women are not allowed on tours.
*** YOU MUST BE 15 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE ON A DOG SLED TOUR WITHOUT A PARENT OR GUARDIAN ON THE TOUR WITH THE MINOR PARTICIPANTS
For more important information, please follow the link HERE.
Scenic Snowcat Tours
Enjoy a Snowcat Adventure like you’ve never experienced before!
Experience Breckenridge’s scenic trails from the comfort of a heated snowcat! The Breckenridge Nordic Center scenic cat tour offers guided tours through forested trails to a historic mining cabin to fill up on s’mores, hot cocoa and tales of Breckenridge’s mining families.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Arrive early to the Breckenridge Nordic Center to enjoy an adult beverage or hot cocoa next to one of the best fireplaces in Breckenridge. Then, you’ll head outside to embark on your scenic snowcat tour. Take note, this isn’t your average snowcat. This is a luxurious, state of the art Prinoth Snowcat designed by Pinifarina in Italy. It features a heated, all-glass cabin to give you uninterrupted views of the historic legend forest, mountains, and wildlife. Halfway through the tour, you’ll stop at a historic cabin for s’mores and hot chocolate. The unbeatable views make it a perfect spot for family photos. There are also sleds and toboggans to take out if your family wants to take a few runs down the trail. After your hot cocoa break, you’ll head back into the snowcat and back to the Breckenridge Nordic Center.
WHAT TO WEAR
You’ll be nice and toasty in the heated cat, so be sure to dress in layers so you can take your coat and hat off if you get too warm. You don’t need to wear snowpants unless you plan to jump on a sled at the cocoa stop. Wear sturdy shoes as you’ll walk short distances to the cat and cabin.
The Breckenridge Nordic Center is only offering Private Tours at this time.
$700 for up to 8 people.
Snowcat Adventures are available 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm most days of the week. Call 970-453-6855 for reservations or click below to book now. These fill up fast so be sure to book in advance!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO & TO BOOK NOW – SCENIC SNOWCAT TOURS
Nordic/Cross Country Skiing
Nordic Skiing dates back more than five millennia ago, when Scandinavians strapped on skinny skis as their main form of transportation during the winter. This type of skiing wasn’t designed for the rush of the downhill, but a practical way to travel across the country over snow (hence, Cross-Country Skiing). Today, Nordic skiing, or Cross Country skiing, is one of the most popular winter activities in Breckenridge.
To experience this winter hiking tradition firsthand, visit one of Breckenridge’s two Nordic centers, take a guided tour, or take on the trails yourself! Each Breckenridge Nordic Skiing center showcases breathtaking terrain and provides lessons and rentals for those who want to try a little touring.
Breckenridge boasts more than 50 kilometers (30 miles) of perfectly manicured cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails between the town’s two Nordic Centers. If exploring some historic mining ruins on your own is more your style, the Breckenridge trail system offers hundreds of miles of ungroomed trails to explore.
Want to unwind from the slopes?
OFF-SLOPE ACTIVITIES
There is plenty to see and do around Breckenridge.
Boreas Pass Road
Boreas Pass Road is a lovely way to get a drive through the scenic mountains of Colorado. The high mountain pass spans 22 miles and goes from Breckenridge all the way to Como, Park County. The summit of the pass peaks at 11,481 feet above the level of the sea! The road is also part of the gorgeous Continental Drive.
For a long time, Boreas Pass Road was called Breckenridge Pass. Here, during the gold rush, prospectors would take this route as they traveled. Later on, in 1872, it would become a railroad pass for narrow-gauge locomotives. You can even spot the leftover remains of the now-closed Boreas Station while you drive. This railroad operated until 1938!
There are other Breckenridge attractions scattered throughout Boreas Pass Road: museums, mines, campsites, ghost towns, and more provide exciting ways to engage with local history.
You can also head into the forested areas for a picnic, to camp, or simply to stretch your legs and explore.
Boreas Pass Road is a haven for mountain bikers, and in the winter, winter sports-lovers gather here to use the slopes.
The Tenmile Range and the Blue River Valley can be seen in all their glory from Boreas Pass Road.
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Main Street
Main Street is a historic part of Breckenridge, impressively maintaining a century’s worth of charm.
It is filled with points of interest, with genuine hundred-year-old buildings dating back to Colorado’s gold mining rush.
The frontier, Wild West influence is certainly clear. It’s like stepping back into the past to 1859!
Over 200 fun shops call Main Street their home, many of which sell handmade or locally produced items and trinkets.
There are outfitters and rental stores for snow sports equipment, souvenir shops, eateries, bars, boutiques, and other trendy stores, too.
If the high altitudes of the town have been getting to you, there’s a nice O2 Lounge to unwind at and get some oxygen.
Country Boy Mine
Once upon a time, Country Boy Mine was among Breckenridge’s biggest gold mining operations.
At its peak in 1881, it was also one of the famous mines in this part of Colorado.
It no longer operates now, but its available tours are among the coolest things to do in Breckenridge! It’s even won awards for how interesting those experiences are.
Tours of Country Boy Mine bring you over a thousand feet down through the mines. The tight space gives you insight into what it was like for miners to work in these tunnels. Numerous exhibits allow you to learn more about mining, displaying old equipment and artifacts.
There are various other forms of entertainment at Country Boy Mine aside from their tours.
You can feed or pet donkeys, pan for genuine gold, and even slide down an ore chute running 55 feet in length. A general store sells all manner of vintage and old-fashioned books, candy, and toys. You can even buy some cool rocks, go on treasure hunts, explore outdoor escape room experiences, and wander private trails.
In addition to all of that, Country Boy Mine offers a special experience that teaches the history of the town. The interactive historic gold town even lets you visit a town Marshall and participate in a “bank robbery”.
At certain times of the year, there are monster truck hay rides, Finnish army snowcat rides, and wood sleds to use on the mountains.
Address: 0542 French Gulch Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424, United States
Breckenridge Recreation Center
If you’re looking for a fun place to do all sorts of physical activity, check out the Breckenridge Recreation Center.
The community center is a haven for sports and other activities. It expanded in 2018 to hold a whopping 88,000 square feet of space!
For gym rats, the Breckenridge Recreation Center has three fitness studios.
Within these spaces, you’ll find a weight room, suspension training studio, cardio deck, cycling studio, and circuit training space. There’s also an indoor turf gym and a special playground area for younger exercisers!
For sports, the center offers a racquetball court, indoor track fields, studios for dance and aerobics, and even a rock-climbing wall. Outdoors, a tennis center, fields of grass or turf for soccer and rugby, basketball courts, and lit softball fields offer more options.
If you’d prefer to swim, there are leisure and lap pools, a coed sauna, waterslides, various hot tubs, and more!
Of course, the recreation center provides plenty of modern amenities, like public restrooms. There are also spas, a skateboard park, and areas for shopping! Even if it’s not summer, the center remains open, so you’ll always have a way to get in a good workout, no matter the season.
Address: 880 Airport Rd, Breckenridge, CO 80424, United States