Summer kicks off at Breckenridge Ski Resort on Friday, June 14, with the opening of the BreckConnect Gondola and resort summer activities. Summer operations are open daily through Labor Day, Monday, September 2, with the BreckConnect Gondola open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and resort lifts and activities open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Resort summer operations are primarily located on Peak 8, with a hub of family-friendly activities and signature thrills at Peak 8 Base Camp. Additional adventure activities and hiking and biking trails are located off the top of the Colorado SuperChair at Alpine Camp.
Starting on Friday, June 14, the resort will open the majority of its Peak 8 Base Camp activities, including the Gold Runner Coaster, Bungee Trampolines, Mini Golf, Kids’ Ropes Course, Kids’ Zipline, the Bounce House, and Gemstone Panning. The Colorado SuperChair will open for scenic chairlift rides up to Alpine Camp, located at an elevation of over 11,000 feet above sea level, with access to food and beverage at the Vista Haus and the Gold Summit Climbing Wall. Additional activities at Alpine Camp, including the Alpineer Challenge Course and trails for hiking and biking, are anticipated to open later this month, weather and conditions dependent as trails continue to dry out.
In addition to opening for the summer season on Friday, here are the top things we are looking forward to this summer at Breck:
The Alpine Slide is Back, Baby!
The Alpine Slide is back this summer and is anticipated to reopen in June! After a summer off for the installation of the new Five SuperChair, the resort’s most popular signature summer activity is set to return to the lineup. Offering three exhilarating lanes, you can control the speed of your cart and race your way down 2,600 feet of berms, turns, and straightaways. The Alpine Slide is accessed by the new Five SuperChair.
Accessible Adventure at 11,000-feet
Even if you aren’t an experienced hiker, you can easily access Breck’s high alpine environment and get more than 11,000 feet above sea level with a scenic ride on the Colorado SuperChair. From there, test your skills on the Gold Summit Climbing Wall or Alpineer Challenge Course, hike the Horseshoe Bowl Loop trail, grab a bite or a beverage at Vista Haus, or simply take in the view of Breck from new heights.
Plastic-Free Summer Dining
Enjoy summer dining at the resort with a side of views and sustainability! As part of Vail Resorts’ Commitment to Zero and in support of the Town of Breckenridge’s upcoming plastics ban, all the resort’s on-mountain dining locations are going plastic-free in our guest-facing operations this summer. Piloted this winter at the resort’s Pioneer Crossing location, this effort to be more environmentally friendly expands to summer dining operations, including Ski Hill Grill, TBar, Vista Haus, and Sevens.
Free Nature Tours with the U.S. Forest Service
Starting Friday, June 21, ride up the Colorado SuperChair and meet with a Forest Ranger for a FREE Nature Tour every Thursday-Saturday at 11:30 a.m. to learn about Breck’s high alpine environment, including the flora, fauna, and wildlife that are native to this area of the Rocky Mountains.
Learn more about resort summer operations and activities, as well as purchase activities and passes in advance, at Breckenridge.com.
As a reminder, 2024/25 Epic Pass holders receive various summer benefits, including free scenic lift access and discounts on food, lodging, and bike rentals. Learn more at EpicPass.com.
