The snow-covered Rocky Mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado draw flocks of thrill-seekers each winter for the challenge of skiing and boarding on the slopes.
If you’re an avid fan of skiing, then you are probably dying to get out and play this winter on some of the advanced sections of Breckenridge‘s Ten Mile Range.

Peaks 7, 8, 9 and 10 are connected mountains and have long been popular for advanced skiing and technical difficulty that bring expert skiers back time and time again. A quick overview of Breckenridge’s more challenging terrain is a helpful guide for those who would want to learn and master the ropes of skiing.

*The Facts
Exhilarating and challenging skiing grounds are accessible throughout the state of Colorado but Breckenridge is perhaps on the the top-drawer. Breckenridge devotes 55 percent of its total terrain to black diamonds and offers some of the highest in-bound skiing in all of North America. It is made up of hundreds of acres of steep terrain that bring experts all over the world to rise to the challenge of the skiing sport.

*Peak Breakdown
On each of the four peaks of the Breckenridge mountains, advanced skiers can find the perfect terrain that fits the level and intensity they are looking for. You’ll enjoy the high Alpine bowls of Peak 7 and 8 and the steep trails that move through the trees on the North Face of Peak 9. Peak 10 is for those intense and skilled experts that derive enjoyment from difficult skiing.

*Chairlift Convenience
Advanced skiers usually want to find a mountain that will quickly bring them to the top of each run so that they can speed their way down and repeat the process all day long. If you’re one of them, you’re probably allergic to long lift lines and you’re in luck because this isn’t a worry in Breckenridge. The Imperial Express chairlift carries skiers up 13,000 feet to the Imperial Bowl—Peak 8′s most defining and highest run. It also leads advanced skiers to Snow White—150 acres of terrain that was previously off limits to skiers. Also, 400 acres of double black terrain make the Imperial Express the lift for those who are serious about skiing. The Imperial Express will also put you close to the foot path to Peak 7 and the T-Bar that curves its way down between Peaks 7 and 8.

*Expert Territory
The back of Peak 9′s North Face has a tree shelter and it is home to powdered terrain. Because a 15-minute hike is required to get back to this area, the snow usually stays fresh and there is not much crowd here. Peak 10′s Mustang and Dark Rider are suited for more bumpy and technical skiing. Peak 8 is also a good choice for bumpy terrain that’s loaded with powder. Chair 6 provides the link to less crowded expert areas while the lower portion of Peak 8 offers great expert skiing located between the trails of High Anxiety and Little Johnny. Peak 9′s E Chair offers access to bumpy terrain with a little less intensity.
Peak 10 offers a good combination of black and blue terrain and features the long trail of Cimarron which is a normally developed run used for race skiing.

*Powder
The Burn is a tree-skiing area on skier’s left of Peak 10 and it is the perfect place to check out if you find yourself on the mountains on a powder day. Among Peak 7′s blue terrain, Ore Bucket is a hidden black area that is a terrain of choice of expert skiers on powder days.

Breckenridge provides all the excitement and exhilaration of expert skiing that is hard to catch anywhere else. You won’t have to worry of finding a tough terrain anymore as Breckenridge will give you the runs you are looking for on a premier ski mountain. The only question is, are you up to the challenge?

About the author:
Sarah Fox has been teaching English as a Second Language for 11 years. She has published recipes in Healthy Eating and does all of the writing and design work for her neighborhood HOA newsletter. If you’re planning a trip to Breckenridge, Sarah will be happy to give you a few pointers.