Breckenridge Ski Resort Now Open
- Breck Opens with the most terrain in Summit County, Colo
- Veterans honored with first chair
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. — Nov. 13, 2015 — No superstitions, just super conditions for Breckenridge Ski Resort’s opening day today, Friday the 13th. Lifts are now turning at one of America’s most popular ski resorts; the strong combination of a foot of snow over the past week, Breck’s snowmaking and blue bird skies made for perfect conditions for opening day.
In addition to great early season conditions, Friday’s opening marked the resort’s annual commemoration of Veterans Day. Each year, the resort awards the honor of first chair to notable armed services men and women in honor of national holiday. This season, first chair went to 13 Foxtrot Fire Support Specialist Zach Barrett of Buffalo, NY and Sergeant retired Keith Deutsch of Littleton, Colo., a combat engineer who was awarded a Purple Heart by President Bush after losing a leg on a convoy in Iraq.
While riding first chair is exciting to Deutsch, he really was looking forward to seeing the look on his daughter Ava’s face when she got on snow.
“Really it’s about her now,” Deutsch said. “4 years ago it would be about my perfect run, but now it’s about the little one.”
Barrett and best friend Kyle Carson were also excited for first chair and Opening Day. Barrett was nominated to receive the honor through Breckenridge’s Facebook page and upon notification that he had won, took the train out from Buffalo to get to Breck for the occasion.
Barrett and best friend Kyle Carson were also excited for First Chair and Opening Day. Barrett was nominated to receive the honor through Breckenridge’s Facebook page and upon notification that he had won, took the train out from Buffalo to get to Breck for the occasion.
“We spent 33 hours on the train to get here,” Barrett said. “It was quite the ordeal because we hit a few storms, but Opening Day at Breck has been on the bucket list for years.”
Breckenridge will be open for the ski season through April 17, 2016. For more details on the 54th season at Breck, as well as event and lodging information, visit Breckenridge.com.
Breckenridge Ski Resort requires all skiers and riders to observe all posted signs and warnings. Closed trails may contain hazards due to limited natural snow coverage and snowmaking operations. Please keep off closed trails and out of closed areas for safety reasons.
Let it Snow – Watch it Live
With snow in the forecast for this week, watch Breckenridge’s live snow stake cam to see the snow pile up this week and throughout the season.
Last Chance for 2015-2016 Epic Passes
The Epic Pass continues to be the best value and most popular lift product in the industry, offering guests access to 13 resorts in three countries and a savings of up to 35 percent as compared to single-day lift ticket pricing. Purchase by Nov. 22 for the lowest price guaranteed now at $809 for adults and $419 for children, on EpicPass.com.
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. Renowned for the welcoming spirit and friendly character of its locals, with over 200 restaurants, bars, and shops, and numerous year-round activities and events, Breck embodies more than just a destination, it inspires a way of life. www.breckenridge.com.
About Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN)
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. The Company’s subsidiaries operate nine world-class mountain resorts and two urban ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Perisher in Australia; Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mt. Brighton in Michigan. The Company owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development 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.
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. The Company’s subsidiaries operate nine world-class mountain resorts and two urban ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Perisher in Australia; Afton Alps in Minnesota and Mt. Brighton in Michigan. The Company owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development 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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