Beyond the slopes, Breckenridge in winter means snowmobiling (Good Times Adventures, 6061 Tiger Road), dog sledding (Good Times Adventures), sleigh rides (Breckenridge Stables), and ice skating (Stephen C. West Ice Arena).
Breckenridge is an old mining town with more than 200 shops on Main Street and a ski resort spread across several peaks above it. The free BreckConnect Gondola runs from town to Peak 7 and Peak 8, and two Nordic centers groom trails near town. Winter brings Ullr Fest in December and the International Snow Sculpture Championships in late January.
Snowmobiling to the Continental Divide
Two-hour guided tours up the Swan River Valley toward Georgia Pass, reaching the Continental Divide at 11,585 feet. Each tour starts with practice time in an open meadow.
From $258 per snowmobile (solo driver), plus an $11 permit fee, as listed on 2026-11-08
Dog sledding
A 90-minute tour covering six miles of Swan River Valley trails. Guests take turns mushing, riding in the sled and riding in a guide-driven sleigh.
From $204 per person, plus a $7 permit fee, as listed on 2026-11-08
Sleigh rides
Scenic and dinner sleigh rides from the base of Peak 9 and from Gold Run Nordic Center. The Peak 9 dinner ride climbs from about 9,600 feet to about 11,000 feet and stops at a yurt for a buffet with live entertainment.
Ice skating
Public skating, drop-in hockey and learn-to-skate classes, with an indoor rink and a seasonal outdoor rink.
Snow tubing in Frisco
A lift-served tubing hill in nearby Frisco with one-hour sessions. It opens for 2026/27 on November 26, weather permitting, and reservations are required.
From $44 per hour ($55 on holiday dates), as listed on 2026-11-08
Snowshoeing and snowcat trips
Self-guided and guided snowshoe outings on the Nordic Center trails. The center also runs private snowcat trips to a backcountry hut with s'mores and hot chocolate.
Cross-country skiing
More than 40 km of groomed classic and skate trails below the ski resort on Ski Hill Road, with lessons and rentals.
BreckConnect Gondola
A free gondola from town to Peak 7 and Peak 8. No lift ticket is needed.
Free, as listed on 2026-11-08
Barney Ford Museum
A house museum run by the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance, one of several history sites in town along with the Edwin Carter Museum and the Welcome Center Museum.
Free, $5 suggested donation, per the Breckenridge History listing on 2026-11-08
Distillery tour and tasting
Tours of the production facility on Airport Road end with a bourbon tasting. Guests must be 21 or older to taste. A Main Street tasting room is open daily.
Free 30-minute tour on Sundays; 45-minute reserved tour $25 per person, as listed on 2026-11-08
History walking and saloon tours
Guided tours of the historic district, including the Walk Through History Tour, the Saloon Tour and the Tombstone Tales Tour.
Not skiing? Book the Good Times dog sled and snowmobile tours early, and ride the free gondola up to Peak 8 for mountain views without a lift ticket.
Where to stay in Breckenridge
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Beyond the slopes, Breckenridge in winter means snowmobiling (Good Times Adventures, 6061 Tiger Road), dog sledding (Good Times Adventures), sleigh rides (Breckenridge Stables), and ice skating (Stephen C. West Ice Arena). Book the Good Times dog sled and snowmobile tours early, and ride the free gondola up to Peak 8 for mountain views without a lift ticket.
Yes. Good Times Adventures, 6061 Tiger Road: Two-hour guided tours up the Swan River Valley toward Georgia Pass, reaching the Continental Divide at 11,585 feet. Each tour starts with practice time in an open meadow.
Yes. Good Times Adventures: A 90-minute tour covering six miles of Swan River Valley trails. Guests take turns mushing, riding in the sled and riding in a guide-driven sleigh.
Yes. Breckenridge Stables: Scenic and dinner sleigh rides from the base of Peak 9 and from Gold Run Nordic Center. The Peak 9 dinner ride climbs from about 9,600 feet to about 11,000 feet and stops at a yurt for a buffet with live entertainment.
BreckConnect Gondola: ride from town to Peak 7 and Peak 8 with no lift ticket. Breckenridge Distillery: complimentary 30-minute tour and bourbon tasting on Sundays. Summit County Recpath: over 8 miles groomed for free skiing from the Breckenridge Rec Center to Frisco Adventure Park. Golden Horseshoe: the town grooms Tom's Baby and Middle Flume trails.
As of November 8, 2026, Breckenridge has 0.0" of snow in the 7-day forecast.
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