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Breckenridge

Christmas/New Year's in Breckenridge, Colorado

  • by bobbin0308
  • A December 2004 travel journal
  • Last Updated: August 4, 2005
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Breckenridge is a beautiful town. Old Victorian storefronts with every imaginable winter attraction - from skiing to snowmobiling to horse-drawn carriage rides. Tons of shops and restaurants on Main St. and surrounding blocks.

French Ridge Condominiums

Best Things Nearby:
Main Street with all its shops and restaurants only 1 block away. Ski slopes abound (five or six resorts within an hour's drive). Free shuttle to slopes, around town, and all of Summit County picks up right outside your door. Awesome skiing/boarding, shopping, eateries and incredible mountain views around every curve. Picture-taking opportunities so numerous, it's essential to always take your camera out with you. Had a wonderful snowmobile guided tour. Walked out on balcony one night very late, and on a snow-covered boulder only a few feet away was a huge fox curled up, sleeping soundly! Looked up at my husband, then continued snoozing. Saw him there several times throughout the week, and got great photo of our wildlife buddy. Loved eating at Bubba Gump's and several great breakfast/lunch cafes on Main St. in nearby Frisco.

Best Things About the Resort:
The view of the mountain range from your balcony is superb. Private deck with private hot tub after a day on the slopes was everyone's favorite. We own week 52 here, and love the holidays in Breckenridge.

Resort Experience:
We own a two-bedroom/two-and-a-half-bath townhouse. Arrived late Christmas night, and did the late check-in routine on our own with no problems. Officially checked in next morning - smooth process - no delays or problems. Downstairs, you enter a mud room to knock the snow off the boots and store skis and coats. Also on this level is a nicely furnished kitchen with bar and stools, dining table for six, and living room with queen sleeper sofa, fireplace (free firewood), and TV/VCR. Half bath on this level is nice so you don't have to run upstairs to use a restroom.

Off the living room is a private deck with private hot tub with seating for four. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a queen bed, TV, private bathroom, and a wonderful balcony that faces the mountains. We watched New Year's Eve fireworks and skiers with torches come down the mountains from this excellent view. The second bedroom is also upstairs and is very basic, with two twin beds, dresser, and full bath accessed from the bedroom and hallway. Stackable washer/dryer in nook off upstairs hallway.

  • Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
  • Activities: Not Available
  • Amenities: Good
  • Unit Satisfaction: Very Good
  • Family Friendliness: Excellent
  • Service: Excellent
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by bobbin0308 on August 4, 2005

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French Ridge Condo Association
416 South Ridge Breckenridge, Colorado 80424
(970) 453-1226

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