• Menu
  • Skip to right header navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Uncover Colorado Logo

  • Blog
  • Activities
  • Events
  • Towns
  • Lodging
  • Dining
  • Transport
  • Made in CO
  • Search
  • Blog
  • Activities
  • Events
  • Towns
  • Lodging
  • Dining
  • Transport
  • Made in CO
  • Search
Breckenridge Ski Resort Imperial Chairlift Express

Breckenridge Snowboarding to Leo’s Cabin

February 13, 2011 By //  by Matt Thomas

FacebookTwitter

Sunday was a warm, blue sky day at Breck, which gave great opportunity to explore the mountain and find Leo’s Cabin tucked away in the woods. We hit each peak at Breckenridge and got a good sampling of Breck’s groomers, steeps and bumps.

UPDATE: – Breck took down Leo’s Cabin. Do not go looking for it 🙁 …chalk that up with the much later added and removed Breckenridge Troll, RIP …thanks Breckenridge fun police for keeping us safe!

On Saturday night we left from Denver to beat the traffic. Everyone was thirsty and ready for a beverage, so we swung by the Plume Saloon in Silver Plume for beers.

Silver Plume Saloon
Plume Saloon in Silver Plume (also now RIP).

After spending the night in Frisco, we arrived casually to the mountain around 11am and got a great $15 spot right near the slopes at Breck.

Breckenridge Ski Resort
Made it on the mountain.

Breckenridge Ski Resort Leo's Cabin
Obligatory stop at Leo’s Cabin.

Breckenridge Ski Resort Imperial Express Superchair
Imperial Express Superchair.

The Imperial Express Superchair takes you up to the highest terrain available at Breck, near 13,000 feet. It accesses wind blown bowls and plenty of expert hike-to-terrain.

Breckenridge Ski Resort Leo's Cabin Tree Rail
Tree rail below Leo’s Cabin.

Breckenridge Ski Resort Imperial Bowl
Windy run on Imperial Bowl.

For apres ski we grabbed a Fat Tire at the Coppertop Bar & Cafe at the base of Peak 9. Then we headed to downtown Breckenridge for authentic Mexican at Fiesta Jalisco.

Breckenridge Resort Coppertop Bar
Coppertop Bar & Cafe.

Breckenridge CO Downtown
Funky section of downtown Breck.

1 Year Prior: Ides of March Skiing to Leo’s Cabin

Breckenridge Ski Resort Peak 9 Chairlift
Peak 9 Chairlift.

The previous ski season, on March 15, 2010 (I consolidated these Leo’s Cabin posts), we left for Breckenridge late and we were on the mountain by 1pm. Spring Break meant it was crowded, with land mines all over the place.

Breck is laid out in a way that if you do not stay at the very top, you inevitably will hit long flat cruisers to the bottom where the noobs are plentiful.

The real draw at Breck seems to be the beauty of the massive peaks and the bountiful number of easy groomers. We did not get a chance to check out Imperial Bowl or any of the hikable terrain, so maybe what the hell do I know.

Breckenridge Ski Resort Peak 8 Imperial Bowl
Peak 8 Imperial Bowl.

Breckenridge Ski Resort Forest
South of Breckenridge past Peak 10.

It was blue sky all day long. We got a chance to check out Leo’s Cabin. It’s a real nice shack built off of Peak 10 in the middle of the trees. The trees at Breckenridge are all pretty tightly packed.

Breckenridge Ski Resort Leo's Cabin
Outside view of Leo’s Cabin in Breckenridge trees.

Breckenridge Ski Resort Leo's Cabin Inside
Inside and upstairs of Leo’s Cabin.

Breckenridge Ski Resort Leo's Cabin Upstairs
Upstairs of Leo’s Cabin.

Breckenridge Ski Resort Leo's Cabin First Floor
First floor of Leo’s Cabin – Pissed off Craig

Breckenridge Ski Resort Leo's Cabin
View from atop Leo’s Cabin.

Afterwards, we got some Mexican food in Silverthorne at Fiesta Jalisco. It was quick service and large portions.

Frisco Dam Road Mountains
View of mountains from Frisco Dam Road.

Silverthorne CO Fiesta Jalisco
Mexican restaurant in Silverthorne where we ate, Fiesta Jalisco.

Breckenridge Ski Resort Peak 9 Chairlift
Peak 9 Chairlift.

1 Year After: Skiing the Woods at Breckenridge

Breckenridge CO Leos Cabin
Leo’s Cabin in the trees at Breckenridge.

On January 28, 2012 (I consolidated another Leo’s Cabin post here), I once again returned to Breck, located about an hour and a half from Denver. Breckenridge was nearly 80% open with over 1800 acres to play on.

It was a blue sky day and there weren’t any lift lines to worry about. Sometimes late in the day you can park for free at the base of Chair 9.

Breckenridge Ski Resort CO
An easy run heading in the base of Peak 9.

Quicksilver Super6 Lift at base area of Peak 9.
Breck's Ten Mile Station at the top of the QuickSilver Super6 Lift.
An intermediate run off Peak 10.
Looking over at Peak 8 - Breck's highest lift-served terrain.
Zoom-in on Peak 8 - 12,998 feet above sea level.
Tree skiing at Breckenridge.
A tree rail in the woods at Breck.
Avoiding some rocks by getting "some" air.
An intermediate run at Breck.
A run down Peak 9.
Breck's has some outstanding scenery. Keystone Ski Resort is visible in distance.
Sun setting over Peak 10 at Breck.
Peak 8 sitting behind the Ten Mile Station.
Breck has plenty of easy runs near the base of its Peaks.
Skiing down into the base of Peak 9.
We stopped by Fiesta Jalisco in downtown Breck for a Mexican pizza.
Ready to roll.

2 Years After: Cloudy Ski Day at Breckenridge

Breckenridge Ski Resort Leo's Cabin
Leos’ s Cabin in Breckenridge.

On March 20, 2013 (once again another consolidated Leo’s Cabin post), I returned to Summit County’s most popular resort. Breckenridge is one of the busiest resorts in Colorado. The mountain features a variety of beginner terrain, bowl skiing and a mix of steeps and moguls throughout.

The ski area tends to flatten out towards the bottom, so experts should ski the upper half. There are four peaks: 7, 8, 9, and 10, with a new Peak 6 coming in 2013/2014.

The area has a lot to offer in terms of things to do, both on and off mountain. Downtown Breck is easily one of the nicest ski towns in Colorado. There are tons of shops and restaurants, with most places hosting a happy hour.

Today’s Skiing:
Late start as usual and first trip to Breckenridge Ski Resort. of the year. It was an overcast day of skiing, but fun nevertheless. Snow came later in the day. Thankfully, I have an epic local pass because lift tickets were going for $119 – the highest I’ve seen yet.

Riding up to Peak 10.
Snow rolling in over Peak 8.
2013-03-20-Breck04
Inside Leo's.
Upstairs.
It smells like it looks.
Pack it in. Pack it out.
Do not open sky roof on a pow day.
Forest view.
Expert tree skiing.
Devil's Crotch. Why not.
Steeper and more annoying than I intended.
Skipped that run.
Vista Haus.
An easy blue.
Peak 8 base area.
The T Bar.
Back to the base.
Coppertop Bar & Cafe at the base of Peak 9.
Horses await their dinner-sleigh pulling duties.
The Absinthe Bar is downstairs to the Swiss Haven Restaurant.
The Absinthe Bar has over 40 types of Absinthe.
They also have 2 for 1 apps from the Swiss Haven menu and $3 sessions. This is a Kasechnitte - French bagquette soaked in white wine topped with prosciutto, Vacherin and Gruyere cheeses.

Related Posts

12 Incredible Colorado Hot Springs Where You Can Camp
10 Captivating Colorado 13ers to Hike
Bring Your Dog Cross Country Skiing at Bayfield's Vallecito Lake
8 Best Ski Towns In Colorado
Matt Thomas

About Matt Thomas

Matt is an avid writer and explorer, who loves to showcase this wild, wondrous world. And his favorite place to be is right here in the Centennial State.

FacebookTwitter

Join our Colorado travel community

Enter your email below and grab our free locals' guide and monthly what's up designed to help you live your Colorado life and uncover fun things to do. —and never miss out again.

Next Post: Three Days Skiing in Val d’Isere, France Val D Isere Ski Resort»

Primary Sidebar

Join our Colorado travel community

Enter your email below and grab our free locals' guide and monthly what's up designed to help you live your Colorado life and uncover fun things to do. —and never miss out again.

Popular Posts

  • 6 Closest Hot Springs to Mile High City
  • Do Grizzly Bears Still Live in Colorado?
  • Top 9 Affordable Ski Resorts in Colorado
  • 12 Best Hot Springs Resorts in Colorado
  • How D.I.A.’s Murals Feed Conspiracy Theorist
  • Quick Guide to the Best Neighborhoods in Denver

Recent Posts

  • Learn Colorado’s Official State Symbols
  • Do Grizzly Bears Still Live in Colorado?
  • The Tallest Buildings in Denver
  • 7 Former Ski Areas of Colorado
  • Wise Practices for Exploring the Winter Backcountry
  • 4 Winter Motorcycle Rides from Denver

Footer

Get In Touch

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Resources
Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter

Disclosure: Uncover Colorado is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Things To Do

  • Travel Blog
  • Colorado Activities
  • Colorado Events
  • Colorado Towns
  • Colorado Hotels
  • Colorado Restaurants
  • Colorado Transportation
  • Made in Colorado

Visit Mile High Happy Hour for Denver neighborhoods' restaurant happy hours.

Winter Activities

  • Camping
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Federal Lands
  • Hot Springs
  • Ice Skating
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Snow Tubing
  • State Parks

Vacation like a VIP! Leisurely Lifestyle shares life and travel hacks, as well as cheap luxury travel.

Copyright © 2021 · Uncover Colorado - Vacations, Travel & Tourism | Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer