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Breckenridge on Track for Record Month of Snowfall
  • Breck receives eight inches of new snow in 24 hours
  • Exclusive Game Day First Tracks opportunity this Sunday!
Video & Photo Alert: Broadcast-quality video and photos of today’s snow are available on Vail Resort’s Dropbox site, https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wcvr41spvmcas0g/PFtjG2Sf6b under the Snow Alert – January 2014 folder.  Please credit Vail Resorts. 
With eight inches of new snow overnight, the mountain terrain at Breckenridge is 100 percent open for skiers and riders to enjoy. Guests have access to 2,908 acres of skiable terrain across all five peaks, including beginner to extreme terrain, along with the brand new high-alpine hike to terrain on Peak 6. Breck has received more than seven feet of snow so far this month, and with two feet of new snow in the forecast this week, January 2014 could prove to be a record month for snowfall in Breck.
 
To celebrate January’s snowfall and the Denver Broncos’ big game this Sunday, Breck officials are offering an exclusive first tracks opportunity for skiers and riders decked out in Broncos gear on Sunday, Feb. 2. Any guest clearly wearing orange and blue will be able to access the mountain at 7:30 a.m. – one hour before it opens to the general public via the Beaver Run SuperChair on Peak 9. This will be the only chair open for first tracks. Guests who wish cheer on the powder and Colorado’s home team must hold a valid Breck lift ticket or season pass to access the chairlift.
 
Save 25 Percent on Lodging in January and February
Locals know that January and February are the best times to come to Breck – the snow is abundant, the town is hopping, and deals are to be had. Book three nights of lodging or more now through Thursday, Feb. 13 and you’ll receive 25 percent off your lodging. Choose from a slope side condo on Peak 8 or an in-town luxury home for your vacation to Breck – there is an option for everyone. Rules & Restrictions: Based on availability. Blackout dates apply. Discounts may varywww.breckenridge.com
 
Stay Connected
Visit Breckenridge.com for terrain updates, snow reports, lodging deals, event details and the lowest priced lift tickets guaranteed. Stay connected all season long and learn more about Breckenridge Ski Resort at www.facebook.com/Breckenridge watch official resort videos at www.YouTube.com/Breckenridge, and follow @Breckenridgemtn on Instagram and Twitter.

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About Breckenridge Ski Resort
With five huge peaks, 2,908 acres, four terrain parks, a 22ft Superpipe, 11 bowls, the highest chairlift in North America, family-friendly terrain and a world-class ski school, all situated above an authentic, hip mountain town with awe-inspiring views, there are good reasons why “Breck” is one of the most popular ski resorts in the Western Hemisphere. And new for 2013 – Breck welcomes Peak 6, the biggest resort expansion in the last decade. Renowned for the welcoming spirit and friendly character of their locals, with over 200 restaurants, bars, and shops, and numerous year-round activities and events, Breck embodies more than just a destination, inspiring a way of life. www.breckenridge.com.
 
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About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Canyons in Park City, Utah; Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.
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