While Breckenridge is known for it's long groomers, high altitude bowls, and terrain parks across Five Peaks, there's more to the town and more to do than just skiing and snowboarding in the winter. On your day off from the slopes, or for those non-skiers in your group, experience a different memorable mountain adventure, from snowmobiling to snow tubing and sleighrides, and more.
Check out our top picks for off-the-slopes winter adventures in Breckenridge.
A favorite for kids and thrill seeking parents alike, tubing is a must. Slide down snow-covered hills on an inner tube. One tubing adventure starts with a boat ride. Yes, you read that right! Instead of a lift to get you to the top of the hill, you'll be towed in a big yellow inflatable raft by a snowmobile. From there you can conquer two epic slopes –a gentle green run of 150 yards and an exhilarating blue run of 300 yards.
There’s more than one way to dash through the snow in Breckenridge and snowmobiling is always a favorite off-mountain activity. Thousands of acres, groomed trails, tree-lined meadows, and open space offer plenty of room for high-powered playtime. There are numerous options for all ages and abilities.
Dashing through the snow on a horse-drawn sleigh--it doesn't get more Colorado than that! A Hot Chocolate Sleigh ride is the perfect afternoon experience for all ages. Or for an evening experience choose a star-lit sleighride, home-cooked meal and live music for a picture-perfect evening you'll never forget.
There are miles of groomed cross-country and skate ski trails between Breckenridge's two Nordic centers. Peacefully glide across meadows and through aspen groves enjoying the views and crisp mountain air at a much slower and more relaxing pace than schussing down the mountain.
The Nordic Centers around the area all have designated and well-marked snowshoe trails. Or the Breckenridge trail system offers hundreds of miles of ungroomed trails to set off on either a self-guided adventure or guided tour to explore the area's historic mining ruins.
