Lonely Planet, “The 11 best places to visit in Colorado”

As winter basecamps go, you won’t find one better than Breckenridge. For starters, it’s home to one of Colorado’s best and biggest ski resorts. Whether you’re on a family ski vacation or on the hunt for untamed powder, the spacious groomed slopes and high alpine bowls won’t disappoint. There’s tubing and snowshoeing for even more winter fun.

The town is within striking distance of five other first-rate winter resorts, including Keystone, Copper and Arapahoe Basin, and there’s even free bus service between them. For some après ski fun, Breck’s quaint historic district – this was a working mountain town before the chairlifts got here – buzzes with life, with spots like Breckenridge Brewery creating a genuine community feel. You’ll find all this just two hours from Denver International Airport. Read Article