Breckenridge is the home rule town that is the county seat of Summit County, Colorado, United States. The population was 5,078 at the 2020 census.
Main Street in Breckenridge
Snow tunnel in Breckenridge, 1898. The winter of 1898–99 was extremely harsh. The trains could not run, and supplies were running short.
Gold specimen from Farncomb Hill, Breckenridge
A spring panorama of Breckenridge
Breckenridge Ski Resort is an alpine ski resort in the western United States, in Breckenridge, Colorado. Recognized for acres of skiable terrain across five mountain peaks, it welcomes thousands of sk
Breckenridge, Colorado
…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…
Peaks 8, 9 and 10 viewed from Dercum Mountain at Keystone Resort
Backcountry skiing entrance sign
The Falcon SuperChair (replaced in 2017) services a variety of advanced trails, ranging from groomed blacks to glades on the north side and chutes on the south side
Peak 9 is composed of intermediate terrain, as well as beginner terrain on the lower slopes and chutes on the north face