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    Carvers Ski & Bike Rentals

    Carvers Ski & Bike Rentals

    4.4
    (59 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Reserved 2 electric bikes a week ahead for discount. Easy going staff, if weather is bad they gave…read moreme option for 100% refund. But weather was ok so we got the informative clinic from Henry. Off we went to Frisco with the Breckenridge Marathon also going on at the exact same time. But the path is big enough to share. Easy drop off, bikes were solid. Highly recommend

    July 24, 2023. Monday. Morning…read more This business is in the heart of downtown Breckenridge. It's conveniently right by the start of the bike path to Frisco. My wife and I rented two bikes on-line from them. Make sure you rent on-line because you get cheaper rates. We rented an e-bike for her and a carbon fiber road bike for me ($60 each). The technician adjusted both of these to our ride height and provided bike locks and helmets free of charge. My technician oiled the chain and made sure the pedals were firmly screwed in. He had me sit on the bike to make sure of the seat height. We biked from Breckenridge, around Dillon Reservoir, and back. A total of thirty-five miles in one day. This was a beautiful ride, and I would highly recommend it to anyone. See attached photos. The bike path had been groomed and you can tell Colorado cares about its bikers. The only dangerous part of our entire ride happened on the east side of Dillon Reservoir, where the bike path became a downhill road with lots of bumps and holes. For three miles we went downhill and the shoulder is non-existent. We started at 9:30 AM and were done about 3 PM. The bikes held up nicely and if the miles intimidate you then definitely rent an e-bike. You still have to pedal but it kicks in to boost you on the uphill ascents. Rent from Carvers for the excellent service and custom fitting.

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    September 2024
    Peak trail from Breck to Frisco. Sons first time on full-suspension.  Loved it
    Peak trail from Breck to Frisco. Sons first time on full-suspension. Loved it
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    Breckenridge Ski Resort

    Breckenridge Ski Resort

    3.9
    (403 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    We rode the gondola from the Main Street and came up here for future ski trip. It was beautiful but…read moresooooo crowded. Free gondola ride with three stops but it was a great exploration. I don't think I'm a ski fan (I tried it and once was more than enough) but still love the beauty I see. We were told that NYE was also crazy busy but didn't realize Valentine weekend would be too. Beautiful nevertheless!

    I have this list of resorts to ski at that I have been checking off over the years. I feel like…read moreBreckenridge Ski Resort has been on that list forever. My buddy and I finally made the drive over from Arizona and had a blast skiing here. Breckenridge Ski Resort (or just Breck) is a popular resort that is owned and operated by Vail Resorts, Inc. We have Epic Passes and used them while we were here. Breckenridge Ski Resort opened in 1961 and has a total of 35 chair lifts. It has five peaks that are part of the Ten Mile Range. We stayed in nearby Frisco and made the short drive over each morning. We then took the BreckConnect Gondola to Peak 8 and began our day there. Lower Peak 8 is home to the base village of Breckenridge Ski Resort. There are places to eat, shop and rent gear in this area. For trails, there is a good mix of beginner, intermediate and advanced runs that you can access from Lower Peak 8. Check out Ullr, the Norse god of Snow statue while you are here at base village. My buddy and I are intermediate skiers that mix in some black runs here and there. I personally have been skiing since my teenage years. We spent most of our first day skiing runs off the Colorado and Rocky Mountain Superchair lifts to get our warmup reps in. We then finished our day hitting some blue runs over at Peak 6. There are a number of places to grab food and drinks. We hit Sevens (at the base of Peak 7) for an early morning Bloody Mary. We also grabbed lunch at T-Bar over at base village. But for the most part, we snacked on granola bars and other goodies that we carried in our pockets. We like to grab hotels that have a big continental breakfast so that we don't have to spend a lot of cash on food on the slopes. Day Two we wanted more challenging runs. Some people told us that Whale's Tail is a good challenge and fun to ski on. Whale's Tail is a double black diamond run that has a 604-foot drop, from 12,858 to 12,254 feet. It is nestled between Peak 7 and 8 and you have to take the Imperial Express lift to get to it. Imperial Express is the highest lift in North America at 12,840 feet. Crossing the catwalk in strong windy weather was no fun. But you get beautiful views of the entire mountain from the top of Whale's Tail once you get there. If was worth the challenge and we had fun skiing down it. The rest of the day we took it easy and skied mostly green and blue runs over at Peak 8 and 9 to wrap up our trip. We enjoyed hanging out in the town of Breckenridge after our two days of skiing. The town itself is very charming and has a number of bars and restaurants. Breckenridge attracts all sorts of outdoor enthusiasts in both the summer and winter. Breckenridge Ski Resort has made the town a popular destination for skiers since it opened in the 60's. The town is definitely worth a stop after a day on the slopes.

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    Base of Peak 8
    Base of Peak 8
    Imperial Express - Highest Ski Lift in North America
    Imperial Express - Highest Ski Lift in North America
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    Loved this sculpture welcoming us on a sunny day
    Breckenridge Ski & Sport

    Breckenridge Ski & Sport

    4.0
    (11 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Walk-ins welcome

    These guys were so amazing! The manager and Jesse met us as soon as we arrived for our bikes. We…read moreplanned on getting regular bikes without e-assist with the intentions of riding from Breckenridge to Frisco. When we got there the manager said that they didn't offer that service and we were so disappointed. He talked us into taking the e-assist bikes and assured us that we could make the round trip! My fitness level was not prime and it made me apprehensive but again he assured us that it was doable. I am so glad he talked us into the e-bikes because we so enjoyed every minute of our ride without feeling like we were going to have to bathe in icy hot after. Kudos over and over for this business! Don't hesitate renting from these guys.

    I reserved four e-bikes for Sunday, June 14, and specified bike sizes--including a small bike for…read moreone rider--more than three weeks in advance. When we arrived, there was only one employee working (Mike) and another group ahead of us, so we waited about 15 minutes before the rental process could begin. Once we were helped, we were informed that the small bike we had reserved was unavailable. Mike then spent roughly 30 minutes trying to repair another small bike in the back. After he brought it out, we did a test ride in the parking lot, but the bike immediately displayed an error code. We were then told it would not provide any pedal-assist power. At that point, we gave up on getting a working bike from Breckenridge Ski & Sport and went across the street to another rental shop. Remarkably, they had a properly sized bike ready for us almost immediately. Once we got on the trail, the three bikes rented from Breckenridge Ski & Sport all felt noticeably underpowered compared to the bike from the other shop, which easily outperformed them throughout the ride. The online reservation process was straightforward, but the experience at the store was frustrating and disappointing. Reserving specific bike sizes weeks in advance should ensure those bikes are available and in working condition when customers arrive. I appreciate Mike's efforts to solve the problem, but the lack of preparation and equipment readiness significantly impacted our experience.

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    Technician tuning bike
    Breckenridge Ski & Sport
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