Breckenridge Shocks Colorado Skiers With 'Early' Closing Day Announcement

Closing on May 12th might not seem early in the grand scheme of things, but Breck skiers have started to grow accustomed to closing dates closer to Memorial Day.

An Instagram commenter expressed his disappointment considering current conditions. As of May 10th, 2024, Breckenridge has a 76 inch base depth and 340 inches of total snowfall on the season.

Breckenridge responded with an explanation:

"We're always sad to see winter go but it's been a blast! Between the forecast next week, wanting to give our employees some downtime, and getting ready for summer in a month, we felt like this was the best call!"

It's important to note that Breck's late-season offerings have only emerged in the last decade. The resort used to close at the end of April, but owner and operator Vail Resorts has made a conscious effort to market Breck as a premier May skiing destination.

How does the saying go? 

'Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.' That's the best advice I can give to somebody wishing that the season was longer at Breck.

Go get those last turns this weekend while you still can!