![]() ![]() Take a guided snowshoe tour to learn about Breckenridge’s local mining historyġ0. Sled with the family at the free Carter Park sledding hill or Airport Road sledding hillĩ. Take a guided fly fishing tour and explore the riversĨ. Taste your way through the world’s highest distilleryħ. Take a heated snowcat tour through the forest with a stop for s’mores and hot chocolateĦ. Get in the holiday spirit at the Lighting of Breckenridge and Race of the Santasĥ. Snowshoe or cross-country ski at one of Breckenridge’s two Nordic centersĤ. Eat and shop along historic Main Streetģ. Start planning your itinerary to be sure not to miss the best 100 things to do in Breckenridge! Top 100 things to do in Breckenridge this winterġ. Whether it be working together to figure out clues in an Escape Room or sampling spirits at the Distillery, we know that moments spent together trying new things is what Breckenridge is all about. With endless possibilities off the slopes, from dog-sledding to roller-coasters and brewery tours on fat-bikes, its safe to say we have some of the most unique winter activities and events in the World. Pro Tip: Copper Mountain actually offers free snowshoe tours if you want to get a feel for the sport before investing in equipment (or are looking to entertain yourself while your friends are on the slopes).Sure, Breckenridge is a mountain resort with world-class skiing, but it’s also a unique town with character and a fascinating history. We made a stop at their well-stocked whiskey room (the largest in Colorado) to properly warm up and did the ghost tour. If you’re looking to make it a full day adventure, you’re not far from the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park (where the Shining was filmed). Pretty much anywhere you can hike you can snowshoe so if you find you like the sport, it might be worth investing in the gear (which you can find rather reasonably for a few hundred dollars). If you’ve never tried it, snowshoeing is an easy sport to pick up and essentially the winter version of hiking with some strange footwear (why must everything have a fancy name to make it sound more complicated?). 0002 Maroon Bells/Winter Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness near Aspen Gallery. Snowshoeing is a great way to explore Rocky Mountain National Park in the winter without falling on your face. 0001 Winter Pines Summit County Gallery image. I found this awesome tour on Groupon, which is regularly offered through Apex Ex. There’s even a tour to see multiple in one day. Whether you go luxury resort style or rustic camping, a dip in the hot water will take the chill off in no time (especially if you throw in a massage). If you want to make a weekend out of it, some of the more exotic ones are further south – Pagosa and Dunton Springs, for example. Strawberry Park in Steamboat is one of my favorites for it’s clothing optional fun after dark, while Sunwater Spa in Colorado Springs has multiple naturally heated mineral soaking tubs. Holy Hot SpringsĬolorado has 30 natural hot springs scattered throughout the state, meaning you could go to a different one every weekend and not be bored. If you’re like me and looking for something to do other than heading to Summit every weekend or “Netflix and chill” this hibernation season, read on. Instead, I’ve come up with a few alternate pastimes to get you jazzed about winter in Denver. But being such an expensive hobby, that’s not super feasible. My perfect ski day would be one run, bloody, one run, lunch, one run, après (and don’t forget the hot tub night cap). That said, I do like to shred every once in awhile and the social aspect of a snowy getaway to the mountains. While most of my friends are busy racking up ski days and vertical feet like it’s going out of style, I’m counting down the days until summer returns and wondering if it’s socially acceptable to be a snowbird in my 30s. It’s no secret that winter is not my favorite season. ![]()
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