Packing 101 for Breckenridge
A Complete Breckenridge Packing Guide
Traveling to Breckenridge for the first time is a dream. With the mountains in your view and adventures at your fingertips, you’ll never be bored or downtrodden when you take a trip to this incredible place. But if you’re planning a trip to Breckenridge anytime soon, you might want to think about what you’re putting in your luggage. Packing can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be when you have LocalVR’s helpful blogs.
Today, allow us to bring you along as we dive deep into our guide to packing for a Breckenridge vacation for every season.
A Spring Packing Guide to Breckenridge
Springtime in Breck is a variable period, as it is in most mountain towns. With temperatures fluctuating between winter lows and summer highs and the probability of snow even late into May, you’ll want to have all of your bases covered and include both warm-weather and cold-weather clothes in your luggage. Colorado is known for its changeable weather, and that only gets more intense the further into the mountains that you go.
So, to combat the cold-weather blues, here’s our list of what to pack for a 7-day spring vacation to Breckenridge:
Skiing or snowboarding gear (Breckenridge Ski Resort typically stays open until late May)
Snow goggles
Winter jacket or parka for skiing
Winter coat for casual outings in town
Ski pants or bib
Ski boots
Waterproof and insulated gloves
3-4 pairs of thermal underwear, tops and bottoms
2-3 warm jackets/sweaters/fleeces
2-3 long-sleeved shirts
1-2 short sleeved shirts
3-6 pairs of pants (jeans will work but warmer fabrics might be better)
1 nice outfit for a fine dining adventure
Sunglasses
Chapstick
Bathing suit for a dip in some hot springs or your vacation rental’s hot tub
Summer in Breck: A Packing List
Breckenridge during the summertime is a glorious riot of green flora and beautiful blue skies, and anyone would be lucky to plan a trip to this mountain town when the weather gets warmer. During this time of year, temperatures typically fluctuate between the low 50s to the mid 70s, making outdoor recreational activities very popular between May and September.
Not sure what to include in your luggage for a summer trip to Breck? Here’s our list for a 7-day trip:
1 pair of hiking boots or shoes
1 pair of walking shoes/tennis shoes
1 nice pair of shoes for going out on the town
1 breathable wicking hiking t-shirt for warm days
1-2 long-sleeved shirts for chilly nights
3-6 pairs of pants (jeans are great for the summertime in Breck)
5-6 short sleeved shirts
Sunglasses
Chapstick
1 cap or brimmed hat
Breckenridge in Fall: Packing Ideas
Fall is a beautiful time in the Colorado mountains, with aspens turning the forests of greenery into bright yellow glory from late September to early October. Like the springtime, fall in Breckenridge is a time of variable weather, with lows sitting around the high 30s and highs usually around the 50s, sometimes into the 60s in early September. Rain is also common during this time of the year, with the first snow usually announcing the onset of wintertime.
To help you plan out your next fall trip to Breckenridge, here’s a 7-day packing guide:
1 pair of hiking boots for fall hikes
1 warm hat/beanie
2-3 warm sweaters/jackets/fleeces
2 long sleeved shirts
3 short sleeved shirts
6 pairs of pants
2 pairs of walking shoes/tennis shoes
1 nice pair of shoes for going out on the town
Sunglasses
Chapstick
Sunscreen
A Winter Wonderland: Packing for a Winter Trip to Breckenridge
Winter is when Breckenridge truly comes into its prime, but that doesn’t mean this beautiful season is bearable without the right preparations. Weather during the wintertime in Breck is quite variable, but one thing you won’t have to worry about are weeklong spells of frigid temperatures, which rarely happen in the Rocky Mountains. Instead, prepare for low temperatures in the teens and highs in the 30s on most days throughout December to February.
Not sure what to put in your luggage for a 7-day winter trip to Breck? Here’s our 7-day packing list:
Skiing or snowboarding gear (or you can rent it when you get into town)
Ski goggles
Waterproof winter jacket
A pair of ski boots
Ski bib or ski pants
Insulated waterproof gloves
Snow boots for off-mountain adventuring
4-5 pairs of long thermal underwear for base layers
3-5 warm sweaters/jackets/fleeces
3-4 long sleeved shirts
1 nice outfit for a night at a romantic restaurant
6 pairs of pants
1 pair of nice shoes
Chapstick
Sunscreen
Bathing suit
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Vacationing to Breckenridge during any season of the year is cause for celebration, but if you forget to pack some of the essentials, you may find yourself running out to purchase them. Instead, just follow our packing lists to ensure that you don’t have to waste any precious vacation time taking care of these things.
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