Breckenridge, Colorado - 150 Years In The Making

TUESDAY, 30 JUNE 2009
Submitted By: Mariangela Silvestre

Despite a miniscule population of around only 2100, Breckenridge’s financial fortunes have transformed since the first ski area was opened by Rounds and Porter lumber company back in 1961.

Welcoming more than 16,000 visitors in its inaugural ski season, this would increase to more than 220,000 visitors during the 1971/72 season. The resort's popularity continuously grew over the next 30 years, peaking with 1.4 million in 2000 and being ranked as one of the top 5 places to ski by the BBC in 2006.

Now owned by Vail Resorts, continuous investment into Breckenridge’s facilities ensures its position as the one of the most-visited ski resorts in the US. Now offering the first double-loading six-passenger chair-lift and the highest-capacity lift in the US, Breckenridge continues to push boundaries in the worlds of skiing and snowboarding.

So, what do the next 150 years have in store for this little gold-mining town in Summit County, Colorado? Only time will tell. One thing is for certain, Breckenridge will be making 2009 a year to remember with activities and special events to celebrate its 150th anniversary in the perfect way.

With the ski season set to begin on 7th November 2009, Breckenridge will be inviting skiers and snowboarders from all over the world to celebrate the rich history of this fantastic mountain village. Don’t miss the festivities in Breckenridge in 2009 – they’ve been 150 years in the making.

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