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Breckenridge is a town in Summit County, Colorado, United States. As of the 2000 census the town had a total population of 2,408. It is the county seat of Summit County. Breckenridge is also a popular ski resort during the winter months, servicing multi-difficulty ski slopes on the Rocky Mountains. Summer in Breckenridge attracts outdoor enthusiasts with hiking trails, wildflowers, fly-fishing in the Blue River, mountain biking, and nearby Lake Dillon for boating.

Breckenridge Ski Resort, or just Breckenridge or Breck, is a ski resort located in Summit County, Colorado near the town of Breckenridge. The resort is owned and operated by Vail Resorts which also operates three other resorts in the state (Vail, Beaver Creek, and Keystone) and Heavenly Ski Resort at Lake Tahoe.

Breckenridge:
Location: Colorado, USA
Nearest city: Breckenridge, Colorado
Top elevation: 12998 ft (3962 m)
Base elevation: 9600 ft (2926 m)
Skiable area: 2,208 acres (8.94 km²)
Runs: 147 total
15% beginner
33% intermediate
20% advanced
32% expert
Longest run: "Four O'Clock" - 3.5 miles (5.6 km)
Lift system: 29 total (1 gondola, 2 high-speed 6-passenger Superchairs, 7 high-speed quad chairs, 1 triple chair, 6 double chairs, 12 surface)
Terrain parks: 25 acres
Snow fall: 300 in/year (7.62 m/year)

On August 2, 2005, construction began on the Imperial Express Superchair, which opened in time for the 2005-2006 ski season. It is the highest lift in North America, reaching a peak elevation of 12,840 feet.

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