Five peaks along the Tenmile Range. Peak 7 is a devoted intermediate playground; Peak 6 gives above-treeline bowl skiing on blue terrain near 13,000ft.
Blue runs (10) tap any run to zoom in on map
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Independence Superchair
On Peak 7, the central peak of Breckenridge's five. The Independence Superchair drops you at the summit ridge — Pioneer is immediately in front of you, wide open, sweeping down to the right toward Swan City which continues the descent.
The classic morning lap. Fresh corduroy, easy rolling rhythm. Best skied the moment the lifts open.
Freedom Superchair
Also on Peak 7, just west of Pioneer. The Freedom Superchair is at the base of Peak 7 — take it from the bottom of Pioneer for an easy lap.
Long and smooth with loads of room to work on carved turns. One of Peak 7's finest.
Mercury Superchair
On Peak 9, the southernmost and most beginner-friendly peak. The Mercury Superchair is accessed from the base area nearest to downtown Breckenridge — about 5 min walk from Main Street.
Quieter Peak 9 run with light tree coverage — ideal for stepping up from green terrain.
Beaver Run Express
On Peak 9's lower mountain, finishing near the Beaver Run Resort area at the base. Very gentle terrain that connects back to the main base village.
Gentle and flowing — a wonderful way to spin out tired legs late in the afternoon.
Kensho Superchair
On Peak 8, accessed via the Kensho Superchair from the base of Peak 8 — a free gondola from town reaches the base. Cimarron faces northwest and holds snow well.
One step up when you're ready to push. Rewards confident intermediates with an adrenaline hit.
BreckConnect Gondola or SuperConnect (Peak 8)
Springmeier is the classic beginner-to-intermediate progression run at Peak 8 — Breckenridge's most developed and family-friendly peak. Accessible by the BreckConnect Gondola from the town base. A wide, consistently groomed blue that runs along the mid-mountain traverse area.
The BreckConnect Gondola departs from the centre of Breckenridge town — ski-in/ski-out from Main Street. Springmeier is the run most Breckenridge first-timers do on day one. Well-groomed every morning, wide enough for parallel-skiing practice, and the views of the Ten Mile Range are excellent.
Snowflake Chair or BreckConnect Gondola (Peak 9)
Four O'Clock is Peak 9's main return trail — the traditional ski-in route back to Breckenridge town. It's named for the tradition of taking a final run at 4pm when the lifts close. Wide, consistent, and beautiful at end-of-day light. Ski this to get from Peak 9 back to town.
There's something genuinely special about skiing Four O'Clock at the end of the day — the golden afternoon light on the Ten Mile Range, the town visible below. It's the classic Breckenridge closure run. The lower section narrows a bit as it approaches town so ease off the speed.
Mercury Chair (Peak 9 mid-mountain)
American is Peak 9's signature blue run — a long, sweeping descent from the Mercury Chair down the front face. It's a true intermediate cruiser with enough gradient to feel satisfying without being intimidating. Consistently excellent grooming.
American is the run that makes Peak 9 the best intermediate mountain at Breckenridge. Long enough to build a rhythm, groomed perfectly, consistent pitch. At 9,600ft base altitude the air is noticeably thinner than most European runs — stay hydrated and take it easy on day one.
Beaver Run Super Chair (Peak 9)
Bonanza is in the lower Peak 9 area, served by the Beaver Run Super Chair — a fast high-speed quad. It's a wider, more open blue that functions as a natural warm-up run before heading higher. The Beaver Run chair is one of the fastest lifts at Breckenridge.
Good morning warm-up run while the higher lifts load up. The Beaver Run Resort is adjacent — if you're staying there, Bonanza is literally out the door. Easy parking in the Beaver Run lots off Airport Road.
Colorado SuperChair (Peak 8 summit)
Gold King descends from the upper area of Peak 8 — some of the highest lift-served terrain at Breckenridge. At around 12,000ft you're skiing at genuinely alpine altitude with 360° views. The run is a long, consistent blue that makes the most of the vertical.
The best high-altitude blue at Breckenridge. At 12,000ft the views are extraordinary — you can see the Continental Divide clearly. The air is thin here — if it's your first day at altitude, go easy. Summit temperatures can be 15-20°F colder than town, even on mild days.
A genuine 1880s gold-mining town that became one of America's most visited ski destinations without losing its Victorian main street. Colorado's most charming ski town for a first-timer.
Historic town · Lively Main Street · Easy to navigate
Free buses run to all five peaks — a car is completely unnecessary. Stay within a few blocks of Main Street for the best atmosphere.
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