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Fun things to do, hike Peak 8 in Breckenridge Colorado
Sep 6th 11
Looking for fun things to do in Colorado with kids or just for yourself? Get off the couch and take a hike up Peak 8 in Breckenridge Colorado.
Over Labor Day weekend we took a little walk up Peak 8 to the 13,000 foot summit. It was a pretty easy hike as hikes go in in Colorado but it was fun and worth the effort. The views were amazing and we were very lucky there was no cloud cover and the skies were clear. It may not show on the video below but we could see forever.
So here’s how we did it. My family and a few friends were staying at One Ski Hill Place in Breck. I highly recommend this as your base camp in Breck. We took the scenic lift up to about mid-mountain and took off up the ridge line to the warming hut or ski patrol house that you can easily see from down in town. The climb from the lift to the house was quite steep and the road/trail up there is mostly loose gravel and dirt so traction can be an issue. I found it to be more difficult coming down than going up.
Once you reach the mountain house there is a small trail leading up to the top of the Imperial chair lift. This is the last little stop until you reach the summit at ~ 13,000 feet. The trail from the top of the chair lift to the summit is rocky, loose and a little steep in spots. This was the most difficult section to descend once you have reached the summit. You want to be careful not to twist and ankle.
Overall I would rate it very accessible and a great afternoon hike that will give you great views of the surrounding mountains.
Mountains at dusk in Breckenridge-iPhone
Sep 5th 09
Breckenridge mountains at dusk
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Fun Day for Kids at Breckenridge Peak 8 Fun Park
Jun 23rd 09
Breckenridge
Sunday for Father’s Day we were looking for fun things to do with the kids so we all agreed to head up from Parker to Breckenridge for a day at the Peak 8 Fun Park. It turned out to be a great fun day for all the kids and parents.
VIDEO BELOW! Garrett our 4 year old said the Alpine Slide was waiting for him and only him. Since he’s 4 years old he rides the slide with me which means FREE and we like FREE in our house. So for $25 for three rides Garrett and I hit the sled and plowed down full speed. He giggled the entire way. Loved it! Take the chairlift up to the top then choose your sled. They have three tracks to choose from and they are all pretty much the same. He sat between my legs and we were off. Go try it I highly recommend it.
Alpine Slide
We also purchased tickets for him to climb the Rock Wall and the Sky Fly Power Trampoline. He was so exited that he climbed the rock wall for the first time ever and made it to the top to ring the siren. He was very proud of himself and he let us know so. Then over tot he Power Tramp as we call it and he was well over the top of the bungee bars in seconds. Weighing in at just under 40 pounds allowed him to fly about as high as the ropes would allow. No complaints from him though. Macey our 1 year old watched and enjoyed the entire day from the comforts of her BOB stroller eating snacks and protesting when she was ready to stretch her legs.
Plan on $100 for the day depending on how many kids and what they want to participate it. REMEMBER to take your season pass if you have one to reap a good discount at the ticket window. Best place to park is down by the gondola in town and hitch a ride on the bus that will drop you off right at the ticket counter. The staff is friendly and the equipment appears to be in good shape.
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