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Things to do in Breckenridge on Thanksgiving 2019

A locals guide to turkey day in Breckenridge

A Breckenridge locals guide to the top things to do in Breckenridge over thanksgiving.

Turkey day is right around the corner and winter has landed in Colorado. Blessed yet again with early snowfall Colorado’s Rocky Mountains are poised for another supercharged ski season.

Hold your horses though buckaroo, though the mountains are snow covered we’re still experiencing early season conditions for skiing and snowboarding. Beware of fallen trees and exposed rocks in the trees and thinner coverage below 10,000 feet.

These early conditions are great for snow shoeing, fat biking and Nordic skiing and we have done the research.

When you have that "I'm looking for something to do in Breckenridge" moment, use our curated a list of the top things to do in Breckenridge which is useful even if you are lodging in Keystone, staying at Copper Mountain or vacationing in Vail. All of these activities are within 30-45 minutes of you.

If you need help with vacation planning in Breckenridge we can help too! Send an email to [email protected] and we will help you create an amazing Colorado vacation itinerary.

Gobble Gobble!

Rob

 

Top 3 Activities in Breckenridge Besides Skiing

 

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1. Fat Bike Beer & Distillery Tour

If you've never ridden a fat bike before, you're in a treat! These bikes love early season conditions and have 4.5 inch wide tires to grip the snow, ice and whatever the bike trails in Breckenridge can throw at them! Then get you're appre's on early with stops at the Broken Compass Craft Brewery and the Breckenridge Distillery. Return transportation is arranged.

 

2. Winter Horseback Riding

Channel your inner cowgirl and cowboy (... cowperson?) and explore a 3000k acre ranch by horseback. Find a sitter if you have small children. Kids must be over 8 to participate on this one.

 

3. Snowshoe to Isak (the troll)

This is the easiest of all options. Rent snowshoes at a local shop (Ridden has them for $20 with poles) and head out past the Lewis C. Stephen ice rink. Isak is a 15 minute snowshoe from the parking lot. After mastering your snowshoes take your experience to the next level by completing the 30 minute Illinois Gulch Upper and Lower loops.

 

 

 

Ski & Snowboard Rentals in Breckenridge

All ski rentals and snowboard kits are not created equal. We have 3 great recommendations based on what your needs may be. Looking to stay at your cabin? Then use the delivery services provide by Ski Butlers.

But if you're one those folks that needs everything check out the top to bottom ski & board rentals at Ridden. They litterally have you covered from head to toe with their top to bottom ski & board rental packages. These guys make it too easy with packages include helmet, goggles, jacket, pants and a ski or board setup.

 

 

Snow Shoeing near Breckenridge

Okay. So you hit hit the troll already... been there done that. Here are the next 3 trails you should take a look at in order of difficulty.

  1. Burro Trail in Breckenridge
  2. Sallie Barber
  3. B&B Trail

 

Snow Cat Tours near Breckenridge

When you want to do something outside and not be cold do this. You'll have the adventure experience of riding in a huge snow machine with the comfort of a heater. Go early if you want to be able to see the forest as it get's dark around 4.

 

 

Snowmobile Tours near Breckenridge

Snowmobile tours will not be running yet. These are typically really competitive reservations. If you want to go during any holiday week/weekend you need to book asap.

 

Dog Sledding Tours near Breckenridge

Dog Sledding tours will not be running yet. Just like snowmobile tours, these are really competitive reservations. If you want to go during any holiday week/weekend you need to book asap.

 

 

As always be sure to plan well in advance for food. City Market will be insanely busy and don't forget that you need several days to thaw out your turkey.

by Rob Catalano

 

 

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