Thrill seekers flock to the snow-packed Rocky Mountains each winter for the challenge that so many ski towns offer on the slopes. If you’re an avid skier, there’s no doubt that you’re likely squeezing in time to get out and play this winter on some of the advanced sections of Breckenridge’s Ten Mile Range. This connection of the mountains of Peaks 7, 8, 9, and 10 have long been known for advanced skiing and technical difficulty that bring star skiers back year after year. If you’re an advanced skier, a quick overview of Breckenridge’s more challenging terrain will help.
The Facts. Colorado offers exhilarating expert skiing throughout the state, so why do advanced skiers prefer Breckenridge? By devoting 55 percent of its total terrain to black diamonds and offering some of the highest in-bound skiing in all of North America, the question is really a no-brainer. The hundreds of acres of steep terrain bring experts flocking to rise to the challenge of the sport in Breck.
Peak Breakdown. Advanced skiers find terrain on each of the four peaks that fits the level and intensity that they are looking for. You’ll enjoy the high Alpine bowls of Peak 7 and 8 and the steep trails that move through the trees on the North Face of Peak 9. Finally, an intense collection of moguls speed down Peak 10 for difficult skiing.
Chairlift Convenience. As an advanced skier, you mean business. You want to find a mountain that will quickly bring you to the top of each run so that you can speed your way down and repeat the process all day long. You’re allergic to long lift lines and fortunately this isn’t a worry in Breckenridge. The Imperial Express chairlift carries skiers up 13,000 feet to the Imperial Bowl, Peak 8’s most defining and highest run. This lift also leads advanced skiers to Snow White, 150 acres of terrain that was previously off limits to skiers. Additionally, 400 acres of double black terrain make the Imperial Express the lift for those who take their skiing seriously! The Imperial Express will also put you close to the foot path to Peak 7 and the T-Bar that curves its way down between Peaks 7 and 8.
Expert Territory. The back of Peak 9’s North Face is home to powdered terrain with tree shelter. Because a 15-minute hike is required to get back to this area, the snow usually stays fresh and crowds are normally low. For more bumpy and technical skiing, head to Peak 10’s Mustang and Dark Rider. Peak 8 is also a good choice for bumpy terrain that’s loaded with powder, and Chair 6 provides the link to less crowded expert areas. The lower portion of Peak 8 also offers great expert skiing nestled between the trails of High Anxiety and Little Johnny. Peak 9’s E Chair also offers access to bumpy terrain with a little less intensity. And, Peak 10 offers a good mix of black and blue terrain and features the long trail of Cimarron, a normally groomed run used for race skiing.
Powder. If you find yourself on the mountain on a powder day, you’ll want to check out The Burn, a tree-skiing area on skier’s left of Peak 10. And, among Peak 7’s blue terrain, Ore Bucket is a hidden black area that is a favorite of expert skiers on powder days.
The excitement and exhilaration of expert skiing is not hard to catch in Breckenridge. If you’re up to the challenge, you won’t find a shortage of tough terrain that will take you for the runs you’re looking for on an expert ski mountain. And with plenty of Breckenridge Ski in Ski out accommodations, you’ll find yourself spending all day doing what you love best: hitting the slopes!
