Breckenridge

Area: Colorado

Breckenridge is a popular ski holiday destination for those who like to ski all day and play till late.

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An evocative old gold mining town, "Breck" charmingly retains much of its Victorian character and  comes into its own after dark. Breckenridge offers enough thrills for any skier, but it is also  enticingly within 20 miles of Keystone and Arapahoe Basin, and 34 miles from its sister resort  Vail, all of which can be skied on the combined and excellent value "Colorado Ticket". Breck has  one of the best snow-sure records in the USA.

The diverse terrain offers skiing spread across 4 interconnected mountains known by numbers
rather than names. Peak 7 is the newest, with both groomed and unpisted areas for intermediate  and advanced skiers. Peak 10 offers the most challenging runs; Peak 9 is regarded as the  easiest and finishes almost in the centre of town, whilst Peak 8 has something for everyone with  much of the terrain through glades of pine and spruce. The area also includes world-renowned  terrain parks and half-pipes for freestylers, and for the Breckenridge Gondola offers quick access to both Peaks 7 and 8 directly from the heart  of town. Breck's top station altitude - a breathtaking 13,000 feet, and served by North America's
highest ski lift - is just one of the reasons for an envied snow record.

The historic downtown area has many shops and boutiques and a good choice of bars plus over  50 restaurants. Café Alpine, South Ridge Seafood Grill and Downstairs at Erics are all
recommended. Nightspots include the Cecilia's, Sherpa and Yeti's and Burke & Rileys Irish Pub. Or try a moonlit snowmobile ride for dinner in Dry
Gulch, a Colorado "ghost" town. Whatever your taste in après-ski, Breck can probably cater to it.