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Breckenridge Vs Vail

Posted on 10/5/20 at 10:46 am
Posted by caliegeaux
Member since Aug 2004
12404 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 10:46 am
Pros\cons of both.

4 couples\No kids

Open to a large cabin or a nice resort on location with individual condos/rooms

Skiing/snowboarding doesn’t really matter.

Usually make a New York trip each December with this group. Active couples. Walking around sightseeing, dining and enjoying drinks.

This post was edited on 10/5/20 at 10:52 am
Posted by SippyCup
Gulf Coast
Member since Sep 2008
6803 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 10:57 am to
I enjoy the people in Breck more than Vail, but the Skiing, the Dining, the Shopping and the nightlife are all better in Vail. This coming from someone who has been to Breck over 20+ times.
Posted by nicholastiger
Member since Jan 2004
53894 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 12:09 pm to
Breckenridge might be a little more affordable if that's part of the deal as well
Plus whichever one you don't stay at, you could visit for the day as both are fairly close to each other
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
52181 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 12:27 pm to
I go to Breck often. I’ve been to Vail. I much prefer Breck, though both are fun trips.

Breck is a real town. The people are nice. Food and drink options are plentiful. Breck is more relaxed and comfortable for us.
Posted by 8thyearsenior
Centennial, CO
Member since Mar 2006
4280 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 12:47 pm to
If you don't know the difference in the two then Breckenfridge is your answer. Vail is better in every way but it is also probably cost about twice as much.
Posted by Marciano1
Marksville, LA
Member since Jun 2009
19768 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 10:13 pm to
Went to Breck last year around this time. Great place and would highly recommend.
Posted by MabshirTiger
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2004
652 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 11:03 pm to
Vail is sooo expensive, but the skiing is sooooo good.
Breck is an awesome, real town. Very busy, almost spring break busy. And good skiing.
Both slopes can be really crowded, but it disperses slightly better in Vail.
Hope that helps.
Posted by roberma
Punta Gorda, FL
Member since Jul 2009
293 posts
Posted on 10/6/20 at 9:09 am to
Vail feels manufactured while Breck is a real mountain town. You can go to Frisco as well from Breck. Cute little mountain town too. Was just in Breck, and they blocked off Main Street and made it all outdoor dining and bars. Not a clue what the plan is once it snows.
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
33112 posts
Posted on 10/6/20 at 6:33 pm to
Breck any day of the week. Just feels like the perfect Colorado mountain town
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
98750 posts
Posted on 10/6/20 at 6:34 pm to
Breckenridge is cheaper

Vail is better in every other way
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
73913 posts
Posted on 10/6/20 at 7:51 pm to
quote:

Breck is a real mountain town.


25 years ago maybe
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
77747 posts
Posted on 10/6/20 at 8:55 pm to
Aspen? Maybe go there.
Posted by TigerSaintInDallas
Member since Sep 2012
717 posts
Posted on 10/6/20 at 11:13 pm to
I like Breck a lot more, mainly for the history and more genuine feel of the town. Vail is Ski Disneyland.
Posted by maxxrajun70
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2011
3726 posts
Posted on 10/7/20 at 8:21 am to
Telluride

Next question...
Posted by SippyCup
Gulf Coast
Member since Sep 2008
6803 posts
Posted on 10/7/20 at 9:17 am to
quote:

Telluride



Without a doubt, but that wasn't an option given.

As for Breck being a real town, the T-shirt shops ruined that a long time ago.
Posted by maxxrajun70
baton rouge
Member since Oct 2011
3726 posts
Posted on 10/7/20 at 10:22 am to
Breck then..
Posted by DaBeerz
Member since Sep 2004
18297 posts
Posted on 10/8/20 at 5:00 am to
Vail seems more of a truck stop skiing area, it’s right off the interstate and has its own village...Sure skiing is great.... breck is a real town and main st is like an old timer downtown strip below the mountain with restaurant, shops, bars.

I’ve never skied Vail though just been by there a few times, mountain biking in summer and white water rafting, correct me if I’m wrong, I can’t compare the skiing mountains though
This post was edited on 10/8/20 at 5:11 am
Posted by pjab
Member since Mar 2016
5744 posts
Posted on 10/8/20 at 1:48 pm to
quote:

it’s right off the interstate


Well you got atleast one thing right.
Posted by dsides
Member since Jan 2013
6153 posts
Posted on 10/10/20 at 10:54 pm to
quote:

I’ve never skied Vail though just been by there a few times, mountain biking in summer and white water rafting, correct me if I’m wrong, I can’t compare the skiing mountains though


Vail might be the best overall ski mountain in the country when it comes to acreage, variety of terrain, lifts, accessibility, etc.
Posted by Jp1LSU
Fiji
Member since Oct 2005
2542 posts
Posted on 10/12/20 at 2:07 pm to
We haven’t been to many of the mountain towns in Colorado and we keep saying we want to try somewhere other than Vail. We booked it again this year for the week of MLK weekend. Lots of our friends love Steamboat.
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