Breckenridge Peak 6 Expansion

Planning and Construction of New Peak 6 Terrain at Breckenridge to Move Forward This Summer 

Dec. 18, 2012 -- Planning and construction of 543 acres of new terrain in the Peak 6 area of Breckenridge Ski Resort will begin next summer, Breckenridge Ski Resort announced today. Peak 6 will include 400 acres of lift-served terrain and 143 acres of hike-to terrain. Breckenridge expects to open the new terrain for the 2013-2014 ski season, including adding a new high-speed, six-person chairlift and a new fixed-grip chairlift to access the Peak 6 area.

The U.S. Forest Service approved the project in August of this year in the form of a Record of Decision (see below) after completing a Final Environmental Impact Statement, a process which began with project scoping in 2007. The decision was appealed, but after further review the Forest Service is upholding its approval.

"We are incredibly excited to move forward with planning the construction of the Peak 6 terrain this summer and to bring to fruition a 23-percent increase in Breckenridge’s skiable acres for our guests," said Rob Katz, chairman and CEO of Vail Resorts. "The expanded terrain will help significantly spread out the large crowds we see today and alleviate long lift lines. Further, our guests will be able to explore and enjoy an entirely new experience of high alpine bowl skiing and riding at Peak 6."

Peak 6, located within Breckenridge Resort’s special use permit boundary, is the first ski terrain expansion on U.S. Forest Service land in Colorado since 2008 and the first at Breckenridge since the Peak 7 expansion in 2002.

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Vail Resorts receives US Forest Service Approval for 543 acre terrain expansion at Breckenridge

Aug. 21, 2012 — The U.S. Forest Service granted approval for a 543-acre terrain expansion in the Peak 6 area of Breckenridge Ski Resort, Vail Resorts announced today. Peak 6 will include 400 acres of lift-served terrain and 143 acres of hike-to terrain, expanding the resort's skiable acres by 23 percent. Breck expects to open the new terrain for the 2013-2014 ski season by adding a new high-speed, six person chairlift as well as a new fixed-grip chairlift for full access of the Peak 6 area. 

“Peak 6 will be a tremendous addition to Breckenridge, significantly improving the guest experience by adding both new terrain and lift capacity,” said Rob Katz, chairman and CEO of Vail Resorts. “In addition, the new terrain provides access to intermediate runs and high alpine bowl skiing that will be enjoyed by a wide variety of our guests.”

The approval came in the form of a Record of Decision by the US Forest Service after completing a Final Environmental Impact Statement, a process which began with project scoping in 2007. The decision remains subject to appeal for 45 days.

Peak 6 is the first ski terrain expansion on U.S. Forest Service land in Colorado since 2008 and the first at Breckenridge since the Peak 7 expansion in 2002.

“We want to thank the Forest Service for the depth of their environmental analysis that their experts conducted, as well as the entire Breckenridge community who engaged in an extensive public process, resulting in a better project," Pat Campbell, Senior Vice President and COO of Breckenridge Resort, said. "The feedback that resulted from all of the participation and engagement over the past several years was extremely valuable for the process and so a huge ‘thank you’ is due to our elected officials, employees and the entire community for the level and quality of participation.”

For full information on the project, visit the U.S. Forest Service's official site, breckenridgePeak6.com.

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