Breckenridge, Colorado - stock photo

Breckenridge, Colorado, USA - October 12, 2015: Main Street runs through the town of Breckenridge, Colorado which was created in November 1859 by General George E. Spencer, the historic Town of Breckenridge is the most populous municipality of Summit County, Colorado, United States. The town also has many part-time residents, as many people have vacation homes in the area. The town is located at the base of the Tenmile Range. Summer in Breckenridge attracts outdoor enthusiasts with hiking trails, wildflowers, fly-fishing in the Blue River, mountain biking, nearby Lake Dillon for boating, white water rafting, alpine slides, and several shops up and down Main Street. In December 1961, skiing was introduced to Breckenridge when several trails were cut on the lower part of Peak 8, connected to town by Ski Hill Road. In the 50-plus years since, Breckenridge Ski Resort gradually expanded onto Peak 9 and Peak 10 on the south end of town, and Peak 7 and Peak 6 to the northwest of town.