Breckenridge 2025
Contacts
Trip Leaders
Cathy Vore-Visconti - 814-341-7755
Michael Visconti – 412-585-0365.
Travel Assistants (air and bus travel)
Gary Fike- 814-233-8511
JR Howell – 412-760-7689
John Keenan – 724-396-8252.
For safety and fun, we want to be certain that everyone has someone to ski with. Please let us know if you need someone to ski/board with.
One or more of the 5 of us will be available daily between 6:30 and 7:30 a.m., at breakfast, to answer any questions or assist with any concerns. You may reach us on our cell phones and we will try to get back to you ASAP. Do not hesitate to text us or leave voice messages.
Flight Info
United Airlines flight number 1765
Departs Pittsburgh on February 22nd, 2025 at 8:24 a.m.
Arrive NO LATER THAN 6:30 a.m.
Tickets will be issued to you via email. You will have them on your phone for check-in purposes.
Carry-on and under seat personal bag are Free.
Please refer to the United Airlines website for baggage detail regarding size and weight.
Flight scheduled to arrive in Denver at 10:12 a.m (Mountain Daylight Time)
Allowing for deplaning, retrieving bags etc. we should leave airport around noon.
We will stop at a grocery store and liquor store to stock up.
All rooms at Residence Inn have a full kitchen including a refrigerator
Hotel Information
Marriott Residence Inn 600 South Ridge Street, Breckenridge, CO Phone 970-453-1181.
Arrival will be around 3:30/4 p.m. depending on weather conditions, etc.
Room Assignments and keys given out at front desk.
Please Provide ID, Credit Card for $40 reimbursable security deposit
There is a secure (locked at night) ski/board storage area near the front lobby desk.
Please leave your skis and snowboards in the locker
Hotel serves breakfast daily between 6:30 and 9:30 a.m..
Breakfast menu includes pancakes, waffles, eggs, daily meat selection, yogurts, fruit, dry cereal, juices, coffee, tea, several varieties of breads and will accommodate gluten free needs. Last year we all ate in the big room just beyond the serving area.
Shuttle Information
The Residence Inn Marriott Breckenridge Winter Ski Shuttle runs on demand every day between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. It is an easy 5-minute drive to the slopes. They drop off/and pick up at all the Breckenridge Base Areas 1. Gondola (Breckenridge Station). 2. Village (Quicksilver Chair). 3. Beaver Run Lift. They generally recommend starting at Beaver – because it has the shortest lines. The daily shuttle driver will provide you with his/her cell number to call for a return ride to the Inn.
Additional Information to Share
Altitude sickness and check list symptoms: headache, weak legs, fatigue. Keep hydrated, limit alcohol & caffeine intake, use Ibuprofen, adjustment first day acclimation, Sea Band Nausea Relief, Altitude Sickness Patches, and Diamox which is a prescription. The town of Breckenridge sits at 9600’ and the Summit on the slopes is 12,998’!
There are numerous non ski/board activities to do Breckenridge. Check the daily info board and plan to join in the fun.
Two great sites to check out for information about Breckenridge are
Remember to pack your MVSC Vest! In addition to the vest, remember your: bathing suit, pool type shoes, cell phone chargers, ski locks, saline nasal spray for nostril dryness.
There is a Catholic Church, St. Mary’s with a Saturday evening Mass at 5 p.m. 2 blocks away. 109 South French Street. Last year several of us attended and then met in town for dinner.
Breckenridge Market & Liquor is located down our street at 311 Ridge Street. For shopping convenience.
There are several second hand shops in town and one recommended is “For Pet’s Sake” and donates to animal shelters.
Cathy and Mike plan on sponsoring a group dinner night with Purchased Pizza and Homemade Salad. Wine included too. A specific night has not yet been selected. More on this will follow.
With your permission, we would like to create a trip roster with members’ names and cell phone numbers. Please let us know if you DO NOT wish to have your information made available.
Activities and Transportation to other local ski resorts
Nearby Epic slopes that you may be interested in and ways to get there. We attained this information from our Inn
Vail / Beaver Creek
You can hire a shuttle to drive you round trip to Vail or Beaver Creek. They booked a group last year and it cost about $50 per person with 10 people. Since it’s a private shuttle, you can decide times.
Keystone
Swan Mountain Flyer “Free Ride” to Keystone. Our hotel shuttle can take anyone to the Breckenridge Station for drop off and pick up.
The following information comes directly from personnel at The Marriott Inn. To book your Activities and Transportation: Patty Belletete, 970-262-0374. www.alpine-events.com/activities; patty@alpineactivities.com. Check it out if interested. You will find a flyer from the site that will list numerous fun things to do.
Dog Sledding Anyone a place through Good Times Adventure Tours on Breck.com. Cost is $180 per person.
Scenic Sleigh Rides - $60 to $65 per person for a one- hour ride. Check out the link. https://youtu.be/PSSOjqyyyil
Breckenridge is filled with fantastic restaurants for you to enjoy with all varieties of cuisine.