Blog | Best Colorado Ski Resorts

There are plenty of reasons people come to Breckenridge, Colorado, but for many winter visitors, the mountain is where the vacation begins. Rising dramatically above the historic town, Breckenridge Ski Resort combines a large and varied ski area with something that many destination resorts struggle to provide: a real mountain town immediately below it. You can spend the morning skiing above treeline, return to town for lunch, walk along historic Main Street in the afternoon and finish the day with dinner or après-ski without feeling as though you’ve left the mountain behind.

There are destination weddings, and then there are weddings where the destination becomes part of the story.

A winter wedding in Aspen falls into the second category.

When snow covers the mountains, the streets of downtown Aspen glow beneath winter lights, and the surrounding landscape becomes a mixture of white peaks, dark evergreens, and warm interiors, the setting already feels like a celebration. Add a beautifully decorated venue, close friends and family, candlelight, a great dinner, and the possibility of skiing or enjoying the mountains together the next day, and it becomes easy to understand why Aspen has become such an appealing destination for couples planning a Colorado wedding.

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Beaver Creek isn’t just a destination — it’s a feeling. From the moment you arrive, the crisp alpine air, the scent of pine, the shimmer of snow or the glow of summer wildflowers, you sense you’re somewhere exceptional. Choosing where to stay here is more than picking a bed — it’s deciding how you want your mountain moment to feel: luxurious and indulgent, cozy and authentic, or somewhere in between.

Breckenridge is famous for skiing, but the mountains surrounding this historic Colorado town offer another experience that deserves just as much attention: fly fishing. The rivers, streams, reservoirs and alpine lakes around Summit County provide opportunities to get on the water throughout the year, with different conditions and fishing experiences depending on the season. The Blue River flows directly through Breckenridge, while several other important waterways are accessible within driving distance of town, giving anglers a remarkable variety of places to explore.

When people imagine a winter vacation in Vail, the picture that usually comes to mind is easy to understand: skiers making their way down perfectly groomed slopes, snow-covered peaks rising above the valley, and the unmistakable energy of one of Colorado’s most famous mountain resorts. But there is a common misconception hidden inside that image—that you need to ski or snowboard to truly enjoy Vail in winter.