Every winter, Breckenridge transforms into a world-class stage for creativity, welcoming artists from across the globe for the International Snow Sculpture Championships! Imagine this: teams of talented sculptors hand-carving massive 25-ton blocks of snow into breathtaking works of art—all against the stunning backdrop of the Rockies.
Breckenridge is open for the 2024/25 ski and snowboard season! After a beautiful summer and extended fall, we are back on snow and couldn’t be happier. Opening Day is a special time, kicking off months of snow flurries, warm drinks, powder days, and the thrill of being on the mountain once again. Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, Opening Day at Breckenridge Ski Resort is an event filled with excitement, nostalgia, and community spirit.
Skiers and snowboarders assemble on Opening Day 2019.
For the Best of Breckenridge team and snow diehards alike, Opening Day at the local ski resort is like being transported back to Christmas morning as a kid. Weeks before, the air begins to chill, dustings of snow cover the mountain tops, ski passes are discussed and purchased, trip plans are made, and preseason workouts begin. All this builds anticipation for the upcoming snow season, reaching a crescendo on the first day the lifts start turning.
The Best Of Breckenridge team loves observing the tradition of joining in on the Opening Day fun. Here they are at the start of the 2022/23 season.
The night before, gear is pulled out of closets, skis and snowboards are hastily tuned, and alarms are set for an early start. Much like waiting for Santa, it’s hard to sleep, excited to return to snow, strap in for the first time, and feel those first-day wobbly ski legs.
Opening Day 2021. Praise Ullr!
If you arrive before the lifts begin to spin, you can feel the electricity in the air as eager skiers and snowboarders line up in the lift maze. Friends reconnect with high-fives, stories are shared, and new friendships are made instantly. The ski resort usually amps up the excitement with music, donuts or another sugary snack, and a few words over the microphone to hype the upcoming season.
Once the first chair is loaded, a cheer rings through the air — it’s finally time!
The Best Of Breckenridge Team takes their first chairlift ride of the 2023/24 Snow Season.
There’s something magical about that first ride up the chairlift on Opening Day at Breckenridge: the crisp mountain air, the crunch of fresh snow under your boots, and the feeling of being back where you belong — on the slopes.
The first chairlift ride of a new season.
A few years ago, Breckenridge Ski Resort upgraded its snowmaking system, and no matter how much natural snow has fallen, early-season conditions have been surprisingly good ever since.
Enjoying the first snow and runs of the season. Opening Day 2020.
After a lap or two, some people might head to Ullr Café, Robbie’s Tavern, or the TBar for celebratory drinks, while others might hurry off to work or school. But everyone unstraps with the feeling of, “We’re back,” knowing there’s a whole season of possibility ahead.
Cheers to a new season!
For all these reasons, Opening Day holds a special place in the Best of Breckenridge team’s hearts, and it’s something we look forward to every year. So, here’s to Opening Day and a new season on snow — we can’t wait to see you out there this winter!
Our Opening Day ski legs were feeling great!
If you’re looking for a place to stay just steps from the slopes this early season or Opening Day, we highly recommend the Grand Colorado on Peak 8 or the Grand Lodge on Peak 7. Click here for special discounts!
If it isn’t the mountains, the charming town, or the many winter activities that are drawing you to Breck, it must be one of these events. Are you on the fence about when to visit our town? Here are a few dates to steer you in the right direction.
The iconic Breckenridge Oktoberfest is making a return in 2024! Join us for a weekend of views, brews, food and dancing in Breckenridge. Main Street will be closed to traffic and transformed for the 28th annual event hosted by Breckenridge Brewery.
Join us in Breckenridge as winemakers and wine enthusiasts from around the world gather in the Rocky Mountains this August! Sip back and relax during one of the the Grand Tastings featuring an impressive, curated assortment of over 300 domestic and international wines, premium craft beers and seltzers.
If you’re on the fence about what dates to visit Breckenridge this summer, consider joining us for one of these events! There are endless activities and things to do in Breckenridge during June and July.
