6 Planning Tips For Your Trip to Breckenridge

Gear

If your group is here to ski, book gear rentals and purchase lift tickets online in advance to save money and time spent at counters and ticket windows. Ask about package deals on skis or boards, boots and helmets and inquire about group, student and military discounts on lift tickets.  For the biggest savings, you’ll want to purchase your lift tickets 7 days or more in advance.

Hint: Arrange to pick up gear and lift tickets the night before so you can head straight to the slopes in the morning.

Kid and Pet Sitters

Traveling with children or pets? Breckenridge goes above and beyond to welcome pets and our kid-friendly restaurants and activities make us a top family destination year-round. Dog-sitting and walking services and trusted childcare are easy to source. Just be sure to book them in advance of arriving in Breckenridge.

Resort Sitters and Care.com are excellent resources. During the summer, the Breckenridge Recreation Center and Mountain Top Children’s Museum offers day camps. Mountain Top Children’s Museum also offers an evening Kid’s Night Out program year-round. If the kids are learning how to ski or snowboard, book your group or private lessons online for the lowest guaranteed price.  Care.com and SitterCity.com are also popular ways to find local sitters.

For pet sitters, try Breckenridge Dog House (tip: they book up fast, so call ahead), Rover.com and Care.com for reliable help.

Transportation

For the smoothest travel to and from Denver International Airport, ditch the rental car and book a shuttle. Numerous shuttle companies transport you, your luggage and your gear from DIA to Breckenridge and back. They’re warm, safe and offer water and wifi for your journey. TripAdvisor or a quick Google search will help you find the best company.

Once in Breckenridge, it’s extremely easy to go carless.. Take advantage of the Free Ride town-wide transit system, the Main Street trolley, Lyft and Uber and hotel shuttle services.  Find more tips on getting to Breckenridge and getting around once you’re here.

When you Get Here

Dress for the Climate

Layers are key in the mountains no matter the season, so be sure to wear or carry a fleece, windbreaker or waterproof jacket, sunscreen and sunglasses, a reusable water bottle and maybe even gloves and some extra socks.

Don’t have what you need? Shop here. Breckenridge’s downtown retail district is lined with gear and rental stores. We even have a specialty sock shop, hat shop, multiple sunglass, goggle and helmet shops and all the big brands in skiwear and sun-protecting outerwear.

Plan Your Dining

Most restaurants in Breckenridge don’t take reservations. The exception? Many of the higher-end establishments now take reservations through OpenTable.com. A handful of Breckenridge restaurants offer special event spaces that can be reserved for large groups and private gatherings.

If the restaurant of your choice doesn’t accept reservations, don’t fret—show up early, put your name on the list and then stroll and shop historic downtown Breckenridge while you wait to be beeped or texted.

There are also numerous grocery and catering service companies here for easy-button stay-in dining.