Late Spring Operations
High alpine spring vibes can be enjoyed all the way into May at Breck!
High Five to Spring Vibes into May
Spring is one of our favorite times of the year at Breck for skiing and riding, and there are plenty of chances to get your spring turns in with the resort regularly scheduled to operate as long as possible into May, until the snow melts! Thanks to a base elevation of 9,600 feet above sea-level, including the highest chairlift in North America – the Imperial SuperChair – and the good work of our friend, Ullr, Breck often boasts spectacular spring snow conditions, and offers one of the longest-running ski seasons of any major resort in the country.
Beginning in late April, intermediate-, advanced- and expert-level skiers and riders can celebrate spring and get on snow long after many resorts have closed for the season, with access to signature high alpine terrain across Peaks 6, 7 and 8. Warmer weather, long sunny days, goggle tans and the occasional spring powder day - what's not to love?!
Heads up! There is no beginner terrain available during late spring operations and all skiing and riding is intermediate-and-above level terrain.
Late Spring Operating Plans
All Five Peaks will remain open through Sunday, April 14. Beginning Monday, April 15 we will start to move to our late season operating footprint. While operations are always subject to change, and Mother Nature has the ultimate say since everything on mountain is weather and conditions dependent, if everything goes according to plan, here is what’s on tap for our late season operations. We’re planning to ski and ride as long as the snow lasts into May!
Please be advised, there is no beginner terrain available during late season.The following lifts will operate for late spring skiing and riding from 9 AM to 4 PM for the remainder of the season:
Peak 8
Base area access out of Peak 8 is planned through April 28; after that all access to late season skiing and riding will be out of Peak 7 and the Independence SuperChair.
- Colorado SuperChair (through April 28)
- Imperial SuperChair
- T-Bar
Peak 7
- Independence SuperChair
Peak 6
- Zendo Chair
- Kensho SuperChair
BreckConnect Gondola
The BreckConnect Gondola will operate daily through April 28, 2024 for access to Peaks 7 and 8. After April 28, the BreckConnect Gondola will be closed for the season until we open for summer operations on Friday, June 14. This is a part of our collaboration with the Town of Breckenridge to help support the health of the Cucumber Gulch Preserve and wildlife that migrates through the gulch and under the gondola in the spring. Starting April 29, after the closure of the BreckConnect Gondola, buses will be used to transport skiers and riders up to the resort.
Ski & Snowboard School Lessons
Group and private lessons with the Breckenridge Ski & Snowboard School will be available through Sunday, April 21. For information and to book, visit our Ski & Snowboard School page.
NEW Five Peaks Music Series & Splash Into Spring Pond Skim, April 27-28
NEW this spring we are excited to announce the Five Peaks Music Series, alongside the annual Splash into Spring Pond Skim Event, presented by our partners KONA Big Wave. Events will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28 and feature musical acts Ghostland Observatory, the Lil Smokies and Jayceeoh. The weekend will also feature events, activations and samplings from our friends at KONA Big Wave, Mountain Dew, Toyota and T-Mobile.
It all kicks off on Saturday, April 27 at 10 AM on Peak 8 at the annual Splash into Spring Pond Skim where skiers and riders can send it into spring and see if they sink or skim as they try to make their way across. Prizes will be awarded for best overall skim, best costume and best splash. Registration is set to go live on Saturday, April 13 at 8 AM.
Following the pond skim on Saturday, Ghostland Observatory kicks off the inaugural Five Peaks Music Series that same afternoon with a free on-snow concert starting at 2 PM.
The spring party rolls into Sunday with day two of the Five Peaks Music Series starting with Jayceeoh at 11 AM and The Lil Smokies at 2 PM
All events and activations will take place at the base of Peak 8, with the concert stage and event activations located on the snow in between the Five SuperChair and Colorado SuperChair.
