Had a work trip to Denver in early April and took the chance to ski two days in Breckenridge. It's about 1,5 hrs from Denver but more on the way back Sunday evening so take care if rushing for a plane. Lift passes are expensive compared to my favorite Pyrenees haunts and ski hire can also be expensive. Breckenridge has four mountain peaks: 7-10. Take the lift from the parking and go to peak 7 for some excellent long blues. Peak 8 is mixed blues, black diamonds and double blacks. Peak 9 has a beginners area and mixed blus/blacks. Peak 10 is advanced and the moguls can be hard on the back as they are deep. Altitude can be a problem as top lift can get to 14500 ft. Some tips: stay in nearby Frisco, it's cheaper and hire skis there and take the bus over. It can save you lots. Ski conditions are generally excellent with much soft dry snow.. but it can get cold. Breckenridge gets crowded at weekends but lots of varied skiing.