Breckenridge Ski Resort

Breckenridge spans five peaks and 2,908 skiable acres above one of Colorado's most walkable historic ski towns. Peak 9 is the resort's own recommendation for beginners and families -- dedicated learning carpets at Quicksilver, and the closest peak to downtown Main Street -- with Peak 8 as a strong second beginner base. Kids 4 and under ski free (ticket pickup required in person, day-of), and named kids programs like Breck Bombers Ski (ages 4-6) sit alongside younger carpet-based options. It is roughly 90 minutes to 2 hours from Denver International Airport by car, longer than some Colorado resorts, but the walkable Main Street gives families a real town to decompress in after ski days.