Alcohol
The minimum age for buying alcohol or consuming alcoholic beverages in the United States is 21 years of age. Beer, wine and liquor may be purchased at specialty liquor stores. Alcohol is not served at bars and restaurants beyond 2:00 AM on any night of the week. A valid form of photo identification (passport or international driver's license, etc.) may be required upon purchase of alcohol or for entry to bars and nightclubs.
Altitude
Above 8,000 feet, altitude illness affects 20 to 30 percent of visitors from low elevations to some degree. The first thing most people notice is a shortness of breath, especially when exercising. In addition, the heart is likely to beat faster and one may develop nausea, fatigue, headache, or have difficulty sleeping. If you develop one or more of these symptoms you may have Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). If these symptoms do not subside within a day or two, consult a doctor.
Atmosphere
Breckenridge prides itself in being a laid back, casual mountain town. No need to bring your high-heels or dress clothes. Jeans and a sweater or fleece is the norm around here.
ATM’S/Banks
Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards are widely accepted at our resort and throughout town, in addition to Traveler’s Cheques. ATM machines accept most cards for a small fee and are located at various on-mountain locations and throughout town. We can provide a list of local banks.
Emergencies
The telephone number for emergency services in the USA is 911.
Lodging
With a few exceptions, most lodging accommodations in Breckenridge consist of hotels, studios, condos and do not include breakfast.
Peak Times
Although special events and promotions may influence our attendance levels, a good rule of thumb is that our resort is most busy on or around holidays. The following list highlights historic attendance trends throughout the winter season:
Lowest Attendance
• Ski area opening (mid-November) through the third week of December
• Last three weeks of April
Moderate Attendance
• January and February (with the exception of holiday weekends)
• First and last week of March
• First week of April
Highest Attendance
• Christmas week through the first week of January
• US Martin Luther King weekend in mid-January
• US Presidents' weekend in mid-February
• Middle two weeks of March (US school Spring Breaks)
Smoking
All bars and restaurants in Breckenridge are smoke-free.
Time
Breckenridge time is quoted in Mountain Standard Time (MST). In observance of Daylight Savings Time (MDT), clocks are set forward one hour in late March or early April and are set back one hour in late September or early October.
Transportation
While a number of properties are within walking distance of historic Main Street or the mountain, Breckenridge is served by the Free Ride Transportation System. The Free Ride travels routes through Breckenridge connecting the resort's base areas, runs the perimeter of downtown, stops at the Ice Rink, City Market, Recreation Center, Village and Four O'clock Roads, Columbine and Broken Lance Drive and Peak 9. Check out the Breckenridge Free Ride map.
Voltage
Voltage in the United States is 110V.
Weather
If you've not spent time in the mountains before, be aware that weather conditions will be a bit different than in the valleys, and at higher altitudes your body may behave differently. Dress for cooler temperatures and be prepared for sudden weather changes. Importantly, prevent sunburn ... you'll tan or burn much more quickly and deeply in the mountains than at sea level. It's colder at higher altitudes and layers of clothing are a good idea. It may feel colder or warmer depending on whether it's windy or cloudy on the one hand, or sunny with still air. Even at an air temperature of freezing you may be quite warm at 10,000 feet at noon if the air is still and the sky cloudless. You may feel like you're freezing at 50°F with thick cloud cover and a stiff wind. It's best to dress in layers and wear breathable clothing. Visit our custom weather forecast for an up-to-date forecast. Note: US temperature is reported in Fahrenheit.
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