Contest Winner Testimonials
See what some of our contest winners had to say about their experience staying at Breckenridge’s most-coveted resorts.
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Andrew H. | CO
2024 Rocky Mountain Grand Slam Giveaway
We had an amazing time in Breck! Everything was amazing.
We came up in the late summer to escape the heat. We have a newborn who was 2 months old at the time, and that was her first trip to the mountains.
The accommodations were perfect; more than enough space for us and all the baby gear! The staff was very welcoming, and they helped explain the easiest ways to get around town with the gondola, where to park, etc. The location of the property was perfect. Close to town but still felt secluded and private.
The highlights for us were:
– seeing Isak the troll in the woods
– walking around town and shopping (we bought the hat for our baby girl in the photo)
– amazing views from the Bar Down restaurant up the hill
Thanks again for everything, winning this giveaway was epic. Thanks to you and everyone else for setting this up!
Natalie J. | Utah
2025 Breckenridge Wine Classic Giveaway
Natalie’s prizes include 3 nights of lodging at The Grand Colorado on Peak 8, $1,000 cash, 2 tickets to the Grand Tasting event, bottles of wine from The Calling, and a $50 gift card to Carboy Winery.
“I am so lucky to have won The Best of Breckenridge giveaway!!!
My best friend and I arrived at the Grand Colorado Peak 8, and we were immediately warmly welcomed by Suzanne. She was so friendly and welcoming, giving us ideas on where to bike ride and what to do around the resort. Parking was great. We felt 100% safe leaving our bikes in the truck. Our room was wonderful!!! The king bed was so comfortable. We take a lot of cream for our coffee, and the staff were so kind to bring it every morning. We met so many nice guests and residents during our stay. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. The generous wines left by The Calling and Carboy winery were so nice to sip on after a long drive. The bike ride into Frisco along the paved bike path was magnificent. The scenery along the way was just simply breathtaking (rivers, mountains, wild raspberries). One of the residents recommended it to us. We found a few single-track dirt trails along the way to give us some challenge, which was recommended by [a very nice maintenance employee].
The wonderful winery Carboy, with its amazing frozen sangria after a bike ride, is exactly what one needs. The free bus ride back to the resort (bike transport is available) is convenient and simple. Dinner at the Rootstalk was probably the best dinner I will ever have. The food and service were impeccable!! The chef’s knowledge [and food sourcing] was so interesting to hear.
The Breckenridge wine classic was so fun, we drank, ate, and danced! The shuttle to and from the Grand Colorado on Peak 8 was easy, and all the drivers were polite, friendly, and helpful. The spa and Grotto saved us the next morning. The steam room and sauna were divine!! Followed it up by the cold plunge, and we were back to normal and able to do a nice off-road bike ride that starts very close to the hotel and ends up in town, which had been recommended by the helpful staff. Taking the free gondola back to the resort was an extra treat. The views and scenery along the ride are magnificent. The staff managing the gondo were kind and professional. They loaded our bikes safely into a separate gondola.
The entire trip, we kept saying “we have died and gone to heaven” [which quickly turned into] “let’s move to Breckenridge”. I cannot wait to go back and snowboard this winter!!!”
Kathy and Mike G. | New Jersey
2024 Grand Colorado Giveaway
Kathy’s prizes include 5 nights of lodging at The Grand Colorado on Peak 8, $1,000 cash, and $150 in resort credit.
“My husband and I had a wonderful trip to the Grand Colorado at Peak 8 in Breckenridge (June 2025). The resort was absolutely beautiful with many amenities. Pools, movie theater, escape room, and bike rentals are just a few. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. They had many recommendations to offer when we asked about local restaurants and stores. There was a lot to do in the area, especially outdoor activities. Many beautiful trails both walking and bike riding. The views when riding the gondola to the base of the mountain and back up to the resort were breathtaking. Overall, the trip was amazing! Thank you for the opportunity for this vacation!”
Sibyl F. | Alabama
2024 Colorado Summer Adventure Giveaway
Sibyl’s prizes include 7 nights of lodging at The Grand Colorado on Peak 8, $5,000 cash, and an adventure package including biking, rafting, and flyfishing!
“It’s an understatement to say that my family was blown away by our Best of Breck trip to The Grand on Peak 8. The resort had everything we wanted and more to make our experience both fun and relaxing. The kids loved the pools and outdoor games and my husband and I enjoyed taking in the fresh mountain air while watching them play. The on-site restaurants exceeded expectations (get the Philly at Robbie’s!) and the staff was very attentive to detail and welcoming.
It was easy commuting between the resort and downtown via the gondola, and getting out of town to explore the surrounding area via car was also quick, easy, and so SCENIC. Words aren’t adequate to describe the views, both at the resort and beyond. Breck had never really been on our radar as a vacation spot, but after this trip, we will definitely be back again (and again!)”
Tatum G. | Texas
2024 Breckenridge Wine Classic Giveaway Winner
Tatum won three nights at the Grand Colorado on Peak 8 during the Breckenridge Wine Classic Giveaway! In addition to lodging, she also received two event tickets, $1,000 cash, and bottles of wine paired with a wine tasting from Carboy Winery.
“I’m so happy to have been chosen as the winner of this giveaway! The resort and room were great and we were only a few minutes from downtown. My mom and I enjoyed taking the gondola to the shops and restaurants. The wine classic was a great experience and we appreciated the wine left in our room from Carboy. My mom really enjoyed ULLR cafe at the resort! Also, shoutout to Emmily for answering all of our questions and making us feel welcome and comfortable for the trip.
My favorite restaurant in Breckenridge had to be Tin Plate Pizza. They had AMAZING gluten-free pizza and dessert for me, as well as pizza and dessert for my non-GF mom.
I went hiking on a nearby trail and loved it. I would definitely return to Breckenridge in the summer!”
Jonathan L. | Alabama
2023 Fall for Breckenridge
“My wife and I had an amazing time on our trip to Breckenridge, [June 2024]. The Grand Colorado on Peak 8 is beautiful with several pools, hot tubs, a gym, grilling areas, and much more. The resort is in the perfect location on the mountain and a very short drive into downtown. Staff members were eager to provide personalized recommendations for hiking trails and local eateries. Hearthstone, Tin Plate, and Blue Moose were some of the highlights of the many restaurants and great food we indulged in.
Breckenridge has a plethora of outdoor activities and adventures we enjoyed! My wife and I biked to Frisco, took a train ride in Georgetown, golfed in Keystone, went white water rafting in Buena Vista, and spent the rest of our time exploring the beautiful town of Breckenridge.
It’s one of the best trips we have ever been on, and we can’t wait to go back!”
Alicia K. | Florida
2023 Breckenridge Escape Giveaway Winner
Alicia’s prizes include 4 nights of lodging at The Grand Lodge on Peak 7, $1,000 cash, and a personalized gift bag with Best of Breckenridge swag!
“I will forever be grateful for the beautiful memories made thanks to winning this amazing sweepstakes. We loved our one-bedroom residence at the Grand Lodge on Peak 7. We ate at the Sevens Restaurant, and the kids and I enjoyed the Waffle Bar one morning for breakfast, where we met an employee who was from where we live in South Florida. This vacation was my kids’ first time seeing snow, and it even snowed at some point each day that we were there. We started our first full day there with a dog sledding tour at Good Times Adventures. The next day, we took the free shuttle to Main Street to shop, eat, and sightsee. On our last full day there we were fortunate enough to take the free shuttle to see the Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships. The sculptures blew us away. We then took the shuttle back to Peak 7 and went on our first-ever gondola ride to Peak 8, to enjoy a meal at a restaurant there. The views throughout our vacation were breathtaking. Thank you for making our winter wonderland vacation happen!”
David L. | Missouri
2022 Dream Trip Giveaway Winner
David and his family won the 2022 Dream Trip Giveaway which included 7 nights at the Grand Colorado on Peak 8, $5,000 cash, and one outdoor adventure of their choice!
“It was a wonderful vacation for our family. Breckenridge has so much to offer—especially in the way of outdoor activities. We did things we had never done before and we loved it. All of the guides at our activities were so nice and really went out of their way to make us feel welcome the resort was a beautiful property as well. We’ll call this one of our best vacations yet!
Thank you for the gift basket, and for everything on the trip. It was amazing in every way possible.”
Lucinda H. | Kansas
Grand Breckenridge Giveaway Winner
“We had a BLAST!!! Enjoyed our stay. The staff at the Grand Colorado on Peak 8 were very friendly and helpful. Loved seeing all the skiers on the mountain. Absolutely beautiful views all around. The Gondola ride was awesome. I would recommend that anyone who stays here will have an awesome time. Would love to go back someday. Thank you all for your awesome hospitality.”
Alex H. | Colorado
Winter Wonder Getaway Winner
“Wow! What an amazing experience, and for free – even better! I randomly just found this contest via Instagram and could not believe I won. The Grand Colorado Peak 8 location, amenities and staff were all above and beyond. The room was sensational, the staff was more than accommodating and so friendly, and the entire “resort” was beyond superb! 15/10 would recommend staying here if you can, whether you win a giveaway or save up for a fun vacation! Thank you all again for the great memories and amazing birthday weekend!”
Erik L. | Ohio
Grand Breckenridge Giveaway Winner
“Our stay started off on Monday February 21, 2022. We were there through Sunday February 27 and loved every second we were there. Friendly greetings at the front desk for check-in. We went up to our room to find out it was super spacious and cozy. Robbie’s Tavern was our first dinner there, and met all of our needs after a very long travel day. We had our epic passes ready for Tuesday and Wednesday and the weather couldn’t have worked out any better not too cold and snow falling as we were riding. Being from back east I always wanted to go out west and snowboard so it was a bucket list trip. The gondola ride down to downtown Breckenridge was a first and definitely used it the rest of the week to get down into downtown for shops and restaurants which we couldn’t seem to get enough of. Only a longer stay would’ve allowed us to see a lot more but I have plans to return in the near future. Thank you for such an awesome opportunity to make my dream vacation come true.”
Maureen S. | Texas
Ski Home Getaway Winner
“The Grand Colorado on Peak 8 Resort exceeded my expectations. From friendly/helpful staff to resort amenities, not to mention the convenience of being right on the slopes, was an amazing experience. We enjoyed our time at the Grand Colorado so much that we decided to become owners so we can come back every year with our families/friends. The resort is beautiful and with so many amenities to offer there’s something for everyone to enjoy and have a great vacation.”
Stephanie F. | Colorado
Stay Slopeside Winner
“We could not have enjoyed our week at the Grand Lodge more!!! Here are some highlights from the week. We loved the condo and spent time making meals and eating in. We utilized the grotto and theatre room. And took full-advantage of the shuttle service! On Wednesday we celebrated our 3rd Wedding anniversary at Hearthstone per one of your concierge‘s recommendations. We shopped and enjoyed live music, local food and beers downtown. Katie at the lobby bar also made us some great margaritas and we enjoyed a rainy afternoon at the pool.
This was truly a dream come true! As I’ve mentioned, we are both teachers and being able to trot away for an entire week worry-free was a huge blessing for us!!! THANK YOU!!!!!”
