This is a great nordic center -- they do a really pro job with the trails. Thanks to recent snow in the area, and aggressive snowmaking, they are one of our best bets right now in an otherwise dysfunctional ski season. The upper trails at Breck Nordic are a fun, and challenging, intermediate-level route.

Wait: driving to Breckenridge on a weekend morning? Why? Note that downhill ski conditions have been poor so far this season, reducing weekend traffic, and Sundays are always better than Saturdays. We are also starting late morning -- note that the start time of 11am must be our "skis-down" time. Worst case, taking Highway 285 is a decent backup plan for those coming from the Front Range.

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