Summer Fun Returns to Breck, June 12
Summer Fun Returns to Breck, June 12
Breck Summer Fun Park opens Friday, June 12
FREE Scenic Gondola rides to the Fun Park
Sneak Preview at Local Appreciation Day Thursday, June 11
Mountain Cleanup Day Postponed due to Heavy Snow Pack
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo., - June 9, 2015 – Breck officially kicks off the summer season with the opening of its famous Summer Fun Park on Friday, June 12 at 9:30 a.m. Uniquely situated on the slopes above the Historic town of Breckenridge, and easily accessible via the FREE BreckConnect Gondola, the Breck Summer Fun Park features activities for all ages, including the Gold Runner Coaster, Alpine Superslide, Breck Treks guided hikes, 4X4 off-road tours, off-road Segway tours, a climbing wall, mini golf and more.
Summer 2015 will also welcome the new Kids’ Base Camp. The base camp focuses on Breck’s youngest guests and will offer three new attractions for children weighing between 30 – 100lbs., including a small kids zipline, kids challenge course and a kids summer tubing hill. Exact opening dates of the kid’s zone is still TBD, visit Breckenridge.com for the latest news, activity openings and more.
The Breckenridge Summer Fun Park will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. through Labor Day; then Friday, Saturday and Sunday the following weekend during Oktoberfest to close out the summer season on September 13. Free parking will be available for guests in the Gondola North parking lot. The BreckConnect Gondola will start running with FREE service on Friday, June 12 at 9 a.m. To purchase tickets in advance, visit Breckenridge.com.
Locals’ Appreciation Day
Breckenridge Ski Resort invites local residents to donate canned goods for the Family and Intercultural Resource Center (FIRC) and enjoy a sneak peak of the Summer Fun Park on June 11 from 1 – 5p.m. The Fun Park can be accessed via the Breck Free Ride. Featured activities include the Gold Runner Coaster and the Alpine Superslide. Mountain Cleanup Day will be postponed until a later date due to heavy snowpack.
The lingering snow pack is also having an impact on mountain biking programs and Segway tours, which will open at later date; hiking programs and 4x4 off-road tours will be limited. Keep checking Breckenridge.com or call 970-453-5000 for status updates on activities. Please note: sledding within the ski area boundary is not permitted.
On-Mountain Dining
Fun Park visitors can also enjoy dining during the summer on the spectacular Ski Hill Grill patio conveniently located at One Ski Hill Place at the base of the fun park. In addition, the T-Bar next door will be open daily starting June 12 from 11 a.m. until the gondola closes. Sevens, on Peak 7, will also be open daily, from 11 a.m. -10 p.m. for both lunch and dinner. Additionally, Sevens will serve all day brunch on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer season.
The Living Room in One Ski Hill Place is another great place to grab a meal at Peak 8. Starting June 19, full summer dinner service begins, with full meal service, including breakfast and lunch starting the next day on June 20. Guests dining with the Living Room well receive a free appetizer with dinner until July 2.
For full details on all events taking place in Breck this summer, including programs for kids, 4x4 tours and more, and to purchase your Fun Park tickets online, visit Breckenridge.com.
Beat the Heat in Breck this Summer
When summer heats up, Breckenridge is the coolest place to be. Refresh your spirit in the Rocky Mountains with rates from only $119. Visit Breckenridge.com for all the latest summer lodging deals and more information.
Stay connected all year long and learn more about Breckenridge Ski Resort at www.facebook.com/Breckenridge or @breckenridgemtn on Twitter.
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; Park City and Canyons in 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.