travel tips for Breckenridge, CO

01/27/2007 06:01:47 PM · #1

Originally posted by Southern Gentleman:

The wife and I went on a 5 day trip to Breckenridge, co back in 1999. An absolute beautiful place. We stayed at the Beaver Inn Resort overlooking the town.

As the last poster said, Water is a must, it will be your friend but don't drink to much. You can get water poisoning. Because of the altitude, around 8 or 9 thousand feet, it will take you a day or two to adjust to the thin air if you are not use to those altitudes. The water is to keep from dehydration. I know that sounds funny because it cold this time of year there but because of the elevation the sun really gets to your body even if it's cloudy.

I can't remember all the site to see but when you get there you will not have a problem finding places to visit. Vail, Co. is not to far and it is beautiful. Just wing it and have fun. Please take a lot of pictures. Take one of the resort for me if you can.

Have fun,
SDW

Did you stay at Beaver Run Resort and Conference center or is there another Beaver Inn Resort? We're staying at Beaver Run Resort (at Peak 9), so I'm sure I'll get a shot of it!

01/27/2007 05:42:39 PM · #2

Originally posted by Cutter:

Originally posted by boomtap:

Originally posted by Sunshyne:

Originally posted by boomtap:

This isn't breck, but the scenery is similar. I think you will enjoy it.

Wow!!! That shot is spectacular!!!!!! I can only hope to see something similar - much less capture it in a photograph!!!

It is at least this beautiful. There is some great scenery in Breckenridge. You will have no problem filling up your memory cards.

Yeah, I would say the 360 panorama of Breckenridge is 10x better. If the weather is cooperative and roads are moderately clear, I would suggest simply walking into the tourist office and saying "hey, we have 4 hrs to drive somewhere beautiful....where should I go?"

I live there and the locals have never ever let me down when I request that.

That's a great idea - thanks for the tip - as simple as it is, I'd never really thought to do that.

Wish me luck with the weather! Where do you need to go to be able to see/shoot the 360 panorama of Breck?

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01/27/2007 05:37:38 PM · #3

Originally posted by boomtap:

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Ahhh! Thanks :)

erschmitt

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01/27/2007 11:21:20 AM · #4

Originally posted by Sunshyne:

Anyone have any tips for restaurants in the area???

Downstairs at Eric's - awesome burgers, right on main street too.
Mi Zuppa in frisco - Soup, it hits the spot after a cold day skiing - closed on sundays though
Po Boys in frisco - Cajun in the mountains - make a damn good jambalaya

Cutter

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01/27/2007 10:54:38 AM · #5

Originally posted by boomtap:

Originally posted by Sunshyne:

Originally posted by boomtap:

This isn't breck, but the scenery is similar. I think you will enjoy it.

Wow!!! That shot is spectacular!!!!!! I can only hope to see something similar - much less capture it in a photograph!!!

It is at least this beautiful. There is some great scenery in Breckenridge. You will have no problem filling up your memory cards.

Yeah, I would say the 360 panorama of Breckenridge is 10x better. If the weather is cooperative and roads are moderately clear, I would suggest simply walking into the tourist office and saying "hey, we have 4 hrs to drive somewhere beautiful....where should I go?"

I live there and the locals have never ever let me down when I request that.

01/27/2007 10:50:59 AM · #6

Originally posted by Sunshyne:

Originally posted by boomtap:

This isn't breck, but the scenery is similar. I think you will enjoy it.

Wow!!! That shot is spectacular!!!!!! I can only hope to see something similar - much less capture it in a photograph!!!

It is at least this beautiful. There is some great scenery in Breckenridge. You will have no problem filling up your memory cards.

01/27/2007 10:47:09 AM · #7

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01/27/2007 09:56:13 AM · #8

Originally posted by rob_banks:

From Breckenridge, drive south on 9 to Fairplay, go right on 285 to Buena Vista (that's Byoona, not Bwayna to the locals :), right again on on 24 and head to Leadville, continue on 24 to Minturn, then go right again (East) on 70 and you'll head through Vail back to Breck. It's one hell of a scenic drive. You'll take in a LOT of 14ers. :)

Also, a great road trip from Breck is to head up to Winter Park and take in the WEST side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park is great but it's a LONG HAUL from Breck in the winter. There's a road that goes from Winter Park to Estes but it goes over 12,000 feet in elevation and is closed in the winter. Idaho Springs should be a good place to see Bighorn. Also, check and see if you can drive far enough up Mt. Evans to see mountain goats. This time of year, closed roads may prevent you from getting high enough.

What is a 14er?

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01/27/2007 09:48:51 AM · #9

Originally posted by boomtap:

This isn't breck, but the scenery is similar. I think you will enjoy it.

Wow!!! That shot is spectacular!!!!!! I can only hope to see something similar - much less capture it in a photograph!!!

SDW

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01/27/2007 05:35:37 AM · #10

debitipton

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01/27/2007 01:16:00 AM · #11

Originally posted by Nobody:

I like the skiing in Breckenridge, but from one lowlander to another, be prepared for some really bad headaches the 1st day or two. The altitude is a killer. Breck is really up there.

Take an aspirin (not ibuprofen) BEFORE you go up the mountain and stay away from the booze as much as possible for the first 24 to 48 hours. Drink water, water and more water until you get use to the altitude. It will really help. Saline nasal spray will help avoid the dreaded bloody nose from the lack of humidity here.

There are some really great restaurants in Breckenridge. My kids love Bubba Gump's. You may be there during the Ice sculpture contests which are fun to watch and make for great photos. Vail is a short drive away and makes for fun people watching. We hang out at Keystone, it's not as touristy. Their lake has ice skating this time of year. They also have a great sleigh ride/dinner package to the original homestead that we highly recommend

Nobody

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01/26/2007 11:39:18 PM · #12

I like the skiing in Breckenridge, but from one lowlander to another, be prepared for some really bad headaches the 1st day or two. The altitude is a killer. Breck is really up there.

We have been going to Steamboat or Park City lately instead. They aren't as high, and the headaches havent been a problem.

In any case, try to stay hydrated. It helps.

01/26/2007 10:25:58 PM · #13

This isn't breck, but the scenery is similar. I think you will enjoy it.

01/26/2007 09:28:58 PM · #14

Anyone have any tips for restaurants in the area???

01/26/2007 11:28:55 AM · #15

Originally posted by Gaby_G:

Check Virtual Tourist, amazing travel community.

Thank you so much for this link....this is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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01/26/2007 11:05:24 AM · #16

Originally posted by jfwolpert:

we moved to colorado from mount pleasant over 5 years ago! we used to be in snee farm.
my son works at copper mountain and i am not a skier but my daughter loves to ride at breck. have fun! we are supposed to be getting some powder tomorrow.

Wow! Small world...I live in the Seaside Farm area. I don't ski either, but my husband-to-be does and this will be his first time out West!!!

He'll ski and I'll take pictures :)

jfwolpert

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01/26/2007 10:22:07 AM · #17

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01/26/2007 10:16:28 AM · #18

Thanks a bunch!!!! All of these tips will help a lot!

:)
Marjorie

Gaby_G

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01/25/2007 11:55:32 PM · #19

Check Virtual Tourist, amazing travel community.

vtruan

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01/25/2007 11:49:03 PM · #20

Originally posted by MrEd:

Hope you like snow. We just had our 4th snowy weekend in a row. I just moved here in April and loving every minute of it.

I think this weekend will be the sixth straight weekend with a storm. And another is supposed to hit Wednsday of next week. So dress for snow. Van

vtruan

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01/25/2007 11:11:51 PM · #21

To me breckenridge Ski Area is the best for beginner skiing and probably snow boarding (I quit skiing when a Breckenridge daily ski lift ticket was $5.00). It has very wide slopes, not to steep, some challenging runs, znd lots of shopping in town. Photo opportunities are just about anywhere.

There are several mountain passes,(check a Colorado Map) i.e. Hoosier (south to Fairplay), Mosquitoe (Minturn to Leadville), Tennessee, Guenella and others near by have vistas of high peaks and landscapes.

Old mining towns like Idaho Springs, Fairplay, Leadville, Alma, etc. that have old building to shoot, with scenic backgrounds.

I like the trip over to Leadville, There you can travel south to Buena Vista. You will see the Mosquito Range to east and Collegate (Sawatch) Range to west, Five of Colorado's highest. Mt. Elbert, Mt.Massive, Mt. Yale, Mt. Harvard, Mt. Princeton, and others all over 14,000 ft.

In South Park, yes "the South Park" where Fairplay is you may see herds of elk, deer, buffalo (toward Hartsel), antelope, and other species. Check bird feeders in small towns and you may see rosy finches, jays, and other mountain species.

Just some ideas.

Van

Message edited by author 2007-01-25 23:13:09.

Cutter

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01/25/2007 11:09:21 PM · #22

Originally posted by boomtap:

Breck is nice. You will have fun, but stay out of the snowboarders way or they will run you over. Lots of good night spots. If you are staying in the town there are some good times to be had.

I concur.

Breckenridge is my spot, primarily. And yes, I am one of *those* snowboarders.

PM me if you have any specific questions....Have fun.

I am not in CO at the moment, but should be returning mid-Feb and resuming my weekly seat on the lifts!!!

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01/25/2007 10:30:49 PM · #23

Breck is nice. There are 100,002 T-shirt shops there. They all sell the same t-shirt. You will have fun, but stay out of the snowboarders way or they will run you over. Lots of good night spots. If you are staying in the town there are some good times to be had.

yakatme

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01/25/2007 10:26:33 PM · #24

Third time's a charm. I'm glad it worked.