Winter Activities in Breckenridge

There is no shortage of opportunity to get outside when visiting Breck!

There are a TON of outdoor winter activities to participate in right in without ever leaving the charming and historic mining town turned ski town called Breckenridge. Frankly, there are so many ways to adventure outdoors during the winter months there is truly something for everyone including those who don’t ski or snowboard. You will certainly need to plan more than one visit to the area to get it all in.

I’ve provided you with OVER 25 outdoor wintertime activity ideas available to you RIGHT HERE in Breckenridge!

BRECKENRIDGE Outdoor Winter Activities (listed alphabetically)

Alpine Coaster

• Gold Run Coaster

Cross Country / Nordic Ski

• Breckenridge Nordic Center, groomed trails, rentals available

• Gold Run Nordic Center, groomed trails, rentals available

Dog Sled

• Good Times Adventures

Fat Tire Bikes

• Gold Run Nordic Center, groomed trails, rentals available

Fly Fish, yes…even in the winter

• Mountain Angler

• Breck Outfitters

Free Sledding Hills, BYO Sled or Tube

• Carter Park

• Runway Sledding Hill

Hike

• Many of Breck’s trails are utilized on a regular basis, even during the winter months, so they are packed down, and perfect for hiking. Talk to a Summit County local or visit my Summit County Trail Info blog for details on what winter hikes would suit you best!

Hut Trip

Looking to get off the grid and enjoy some time away from all of the action? A hut trip might be just the right thing for you and your family or friends.

• Summit Huts

Ice Skating, Skate Rentals Available

• Steven C. West Ice Arena

Pan for Gold & Tour a Real Gold Mine

• Country Boy Mine

• Lomax Mine

Resort Ski / Snowboard Tours

• Breck Guides, Ski with a Ranger Free Naturalist Tours

Scenic Gondola Ride

• Breck Connect Gondola, FREE Gondola ride from downtown Breck to Shock Hill, the base of peak 7, or the base of peak 8

Scenic Snowcat Tours

• Nordic Snowcat Adventures

Ski

• Breckenridge Resort

Sleigh Rides

• Breckenridge Stables, scenic tours

• The Golden Horseshoe Tour Co., scenic tours, romantic private rides, and dinner sleigh ride options

Snowboard

• Breckenridge Resort

Snowmobile

• Good Times Adventures, Guided Tours only

• Snowmobile Tours and Rentals

• Colorado Snowmobile and ATV Rental

• High Country Snowmobile Tours and Rentals

Snowshoe, Rentals Available

• Breckenridge Nordic Center

• Gold Run Nordic Center

Soak in the Hot Tub

• Top Rated Hot Tubs in Breck

Visit a Giant Wooden Troll

• Isak Heartstone is this spectacular troll’s name

Warm Up Next to an In-Town Outdoor Fireplace

• Cozy Fireplaces in Breck
  

Even more outdoor winter time activities with kids in mind!

• Play in the snow

• Build a snowman

• Have a snow filled experience at a local playground

• Make snow angels

• Design and build a snow fort

• Have a snowball fight

• Go on a winter scavenger hunt - There are a bunch of free printable winter scavenger hunt ideas for kids of all ages available online!