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BRECKENRIDGE SKI RESORT

BRECKENRIDGE,COLORADO 80424

Area Telephone:(970) 453-5000 or 800-789-SNOW

Fax: (970) 453-3202

Snow Condition: (970) 453-6118.

Internet Address:
E-mail:

AREA'S SKIING STATISTICS

Elevation:  Top:12,998 feet; Base:9,600 feet

Vertical Drop: 2,610 feet lift served; (3,398 feet)

Skiing Terrain: Four interconnected ski mountains and bowl skiing 2,208 acres of skiable terrain; 146 trails

Longest run: 3.5 miles

Slope Difficulty:  Beginner:15%; Intermediate:33%; Expert:52%

Lift Capacity Per Hour: 37,280

Average Annual Snowfall: 300 inches

Snowmaking: 540 acres

Lifts: 27 total lifts Magic Carpet: 8; Rope: 1; Platters: 2 ; Chairs:15 (6d, 1t, 6h-s qds, 2h-s 6 psngr); T-Bar: 1; Trams: 0; Gondolas: 0

Average Area Temperature: 30ºF (winter); 70 - 80 degrees (summer)

Sunshine: 300 days per year

EQUIPMENT AND SCHOOLING

Ski Rental and Repair: Over 30 rental & repair shops at slope and in Breckenridge

X-Country Rental/Repair: Several rental and repair shops at slope and at Breckenridge Nordic Center on Peak 8

Ski School Instructors: 600

Ski Patrol: Yes,professionalÿE

Ski School Method:: PSIA/AASI; We utilize the Core Concept manual and technical manuals from PSIA and AASI.

Special Instruction: Classes for all ages and abilities in skiing, snowboarding including Burton LTR (Learn to Ride), telemark, children, adult , park and pipe, teen, women only seminars (called Women’s Ski Camp); seniors only seminars (named Prime Time) and Rocky Mountain Mayhem Park & Pipe Camp

Ski Class Rates: Class rates for 04-05 vary based upon value and regular season price structures:
Value Season: Opening - 12/17/04, 1/10/05 - 2/4/05 and 4/04/05 - close 05
Regular Season: 12/18/04 - 1/9/05 and 2/5/05 - 4/3/05

Ski & Snowboard Group Lesson/Class Rates:
Adult half day value season $65 / Regular season $70
Adult all day value season $75 / Regular season $80

Private Lesson Rates:
3hr value season $335 / Regular season $355
6hr value season $480 / Regular season $495

Call 888-LRN-2SKI for rate information.

Handicapped (lessons, rates,svcs.): Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center for the Handicapped offers instructionÿ(970) 453-6422. www.boec.org; Mono-skis,bi-skis,ski-stabilizers, Outriggers, blind

Ski School Telephone: (888) LRN-2SKI

ADDITIONAL RECREATION

Cross Country: 50 km dbl set track at two Nordic facilities in Breckenridge

Touring: (970) 453-6855 or (970)547-7889 for X-C info

Dog Sledding: Yes

Helicopter Service: No

Ice Fishing: Yes

Ice Skating: Yes

Indoor Tennis: Yes

Mountain Tours: Yes

Movie Theater: Yes

Ski Jumping: No

Sledding: Yes

Sleigh Riding: Yes

Snowboarding: Yes

Snowcat Riding: No

Snowmobiling: Yes

Snowtubing: No

Swimming: Yes

Tobogganing: No

Other: Historic tours,live theatre, live music/concerts, events

NASTAR: Daily 11 am–3:30 pm

Racquetball: Yes

LODGING FACILITIES

Lodging Within Walking Distance of Slope: Varied accommodations within walking distance, with many ski-in/ski-out options

Slope Transportation: Free shuttle service to Peaks 8 & 9,also free shuttle to nearby towns & ski areas

Hotel/Lodges:: 114 lodging companies w/25,000 pillows; 7,200 pillows are ski-in,ski-out

Lodging Telephone: 800-404-3535; (800) 800-BREC

Average Room Cost Per Day: double occupancy: Varies by season

Condominium Tele: 800-404-3535

Camper Facilities: Tiger Run RV Resort with hookup

RESTAURANTS AND APRES-SKI

Restaurants: On-Mountain: 8; Other: 100+;

Full service restaurant at bases and on Peaks 8 & 9

Bars/Lounges: Many bars and discos in town; several with live entertainment

SERVICES

Shops: Ski shops at area; boutiques; specialty drug, liquor, cleaners,bank,post office, and chapel nearby in Breckenridge

Credit Cards Accepted: AE,VISA,MC,DC for lifts,ski school & rentals

Nursery and Child Care: Available for children; Min. a ge–2 mos. Call (970) for nursery rates, reservations required

Medical: 2 clinics in Breckenridge Clinic in Frisco–9 miles 2 Clinics in Dillon–18 miles

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION

Frisco–9 miles; Denver Int’l Airport - 98 miles (1 ½ hrs) via I-70 to Frisco, then exit 203, then south on CO 9; Colorado Springs–110 miles (2 hrs). Continental Trailways daily from Denver & Colorado Springs to Frisco, shuttle from ski area meets all buses. Denver International nearest major airport; Vail/Eagle County Regional (located in nearby Eagle, Colo. 63 miles/1 hr. 20 min), Resort Express (970) 468-7600 or (800) 334-7433 reservations required

SKIING SEASON AND RATES

November 12, 2004 - April 17,2005

Days Open & Hours of Operation:
Days Open: Daily
Hours: 8:30–4:00 MST (or as posted)
Halfday Pass Begins:12:00 noon
Night Skiing: None

Rates: (2003/4)
For current rates all season, visit www.breckenridge.com

Early Season: Opening - 11/21/01

Pre-Holiday: 11/22/00 - 12/22/01

Peak Season: 12/23/01 - 3/31/02

Late Season: 4/1/02 - 4/14/02

Late, Late Season: 4/15/02 - Closing

NEW THIS SEASON

Breckenridge Celebrates 20 Years of Snowboarding
Breckenridge Ski Resort celebrates 20 years of snowboarding during the 04-05 season. The resort was one of the first to embrace the sport, and to host one of the initial major snowboard competitions in the industry, The World Snowboarding Championships, or “The World’s,” in 1986. The 04-05 season will highlight the personalities and pioneers who introduced snowboarding to the world, and have helped to grow the sport over the years. Snowboarding has become a major component of the Breckenridge experience, helping to shape the culture and lifestyle found on the mountain and in town. Plans for 04-05 include the addition of a new 20th Anniversary rail and a Breck Team Rider-designed rail in Freeway Terrain Park. Also watch for events and activities taking place throughout the 04-05 season with a focus on celebrating 20 years of snowboarding at Breckenridge. For more information visit www.breckenridge.com or call 970-453-5000.

Women's Winter Week (January 15 - 23, 2005)
Thanks to overwhelming feedback from the resort's past women's-specific camps and clinics, Breckenridge introduces its first annual Women’s Winter Week, Jan. 15 - 23. Things get rolling with LUNAFEST, a national festival of films by, for or about women. Following LUNAFEST, women of all ages can participate in female-specific equipment demos, women’s camps and clinics in alpine in-bounds and backcountry skiing, as well as healing components, such as acupuncture and massage treatments, naturopathy workshops, yoga and much more, throughout the week. For more information visit www.breckenridge.com or call Laura Allen, Program Coordinator at 970-496-7534; 888-LRN-2SKI or e-mail Laura at brskischoolprograms@vailresorts.com.

4 Parks, 4 Pipes, 4 Peaks
At Breckenridge this season, the fun comes in fours. The resort introduces four parks and four pipes, in addition to its already legendary four peaks. The resort’s renowned Freeway Terrain Park and Pipe return for yet another season, once again attracting the world’s best freeriders and top events. Also check out one of the resort’s three smaller parks and pipes, including a learning park, smaller park and medium-sized park, as well as two learning pipes and a meduim-sized pipe, each complete with features to help teach all levels of skier and rider – from beginners to experts.

Don't Leave Fido at Home
The season, Fido and Fifi will find as much to explore in Breckenridge as the rest of the family. With dog-friendly nightly rates available throughout the year, the welcome mat is out at the Great Divide Lodge and the Village Hotel at the Village at Breckenridge Resort for dog owners and their canine companions. Breckenridge is a year-round playground and a dog-friendly community. Aside from parks and miles of trails, many outdoor events welcome leashed, well-behaved dogs. Water and food bowls and a sleeping blanket are included with your room. Rates start at $125 per night at the Great Divide Lodge and $119 per night at The Village from now until Oct. 18, 2004. From Oct. 19 - Nov. 24, 2004, stay at the Great Divide Lodge from $129 per night and at The Village at Breckenridge from $105 per night. From Nov. 25 through April 17, 2004, rates at the Great Divide Lodge begin at $135 per night and rates at The Village begin at $115 per night. Rate includes nightly dog fee. Dogs must be at least 1 year of age and a refundable $150 cleaning deposit is required upon check-in. Other restrictions may apply. To book a room for the family and Fido this winter, go to www.breckenridge.com and click on Web Specials.

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