Breckenridge transportation to Denver airport
If you’re planning a ski trip to Breckenridge, You should spend a night in Denver in order to get acclimated. Denver is less than 2 hours away from Breckenridge but a little more than half the altitude at around 5,000ft about a mile Its hard to imagine that the world class ski resort of Breckenridge is less than 2 hours away yet so close to this large population. Before you truck off to your Breckenridge condo you may enjoy staying in Denver for a day or two. Denver is home to four major sports teams, so if you follow a basketball, hockey, football or baseball team that is traveling to Denver for a game you can travel along and experience rooting for the away team. Another great attraction in Denver is the Denver Museum of Nature and Science where there are great displays on North American Indians, Dinosaurs, and even ancient Egyptian and Chinese exhibits. You’re already on a great vacation and you haven’t even left for Breckenridge.
Be careful on the drive up to Breckenridge. You’re driving in snow, now some of you may have experience at this, but a lot of people don’t, and it’s not like driving in the rain. Avoid high speeds, especially when near other cars. To avoid skidding, brake gently, and if your wheels lock up, ease off the brake. Keep your lights on, but don’t use hazards, this can distract other drivers. If you should start to skid take your foot off the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. Hitting the brakes too hard won’t slow the vehicle down. If you get stuck don’t try pushing on the gas, it will only dig you in deeper. Your best bet will be to shovel out some of the snow and apply a more firm surface around the tire to allow for better traction. You can use sand, kitty litter, or even salt.
Don’t ski too hard the first day or two! So you make it to Breckenridge and its time to ski or whatever you have planned, but you want to be careful. Breckenridge is 9,600 feet above sea level and being that high up can cause altitude sickness with symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, dizziness and fatigue. Altitude sickness is caused because you move to an area that is high above sea level and your body has not had time to adjust. Higher altitude means lower air pressure and less oxygen for you to breathe. Your body can get use to less oxygen in the air, but not quickly, it takes a few days to get acclimated to the air, especially when you are doing any strenuous activities. To prevent this there are medications you can take like Diam ox which can be found in local drug stores. Drinking plenty of water also can help because you’re replacing fluids your body loses trying to breathe in the thin air.
Drink a lots of water and Eat small meals frequently. If you have a condo or are renting, cooking at altitude in Breckenridge can be different from back home. Tips for high altitude cooking in Breckenridge can be found in several specialty cookbooks. Some easy tips to follow are to use more water or other cooking such as butter or oil, and pump up the heat, maybe 20-30 degrees
Denver to Breckenridge Shuttle Service
When traveling to Breckenridge Colorado travelers will need to find a way to get from Denver International Airport (DIA) or something Eagle County Airport to Breckenirdge. Breckenridge is over 100 miles away from Denver Colorado so it can be quite a trek. There are many options for getting to Breckenridge from Denver including renting a car, limousine, shared shuttle, etc.
Renting a car can be useful and easy to do when going to Breckenridge. However, especially during the winter months, car rentals are very expensive. To rent a four-wheel drive SUV can be upwards of $150 a day during the winter. Also, please keep in mind road conditions during the winter as well. I-70 can be a treacherous road to drive during the winter. Without proper snow tires and driving skills, driving in the winter can be hazardous. Snow tires are your most important asset when driving in the winter and no rental comes equipped with them.
Once you arrive in Breckenridge, CO there will be little use for your rental car. If you do not have a condo with parking this can be a major issue as well because parking is very limited in Breckenridge Colorado. It is very easy to get around Breckenridge without a car. There is a free bus system provided by Summit Stage and Powderhound Transportation provides taxi services throughout Breckenridge, CO.
Limousine services are another way to get from Denver to Breckenridge. However, there can be very expensive with one-way prices reaching over $500 for a simple 2-hour ride. They can be useful for those looking to have a luxurious way into the mountains. It is also much nicer than any shared shuttle service, however you do have to pay for it.
You can now get your own ride into Breckenridge without having to pay for limousine service. Powderhound Transportation, the same company that offers taxi services in Breckenridge, also provides transfers to Breckenridge. The shuttles are not shared and are much cheaper than limousine service. This service is much better than shared shuttle service such as Colorado Mountain Express which is now owned by Vail Resorts, the same people charging you $90 a day for a lift ticket. Go local and take Powderhound!
Shared shuttle rides into Breckenridge may seem to be your best option if you have a party of two or less. But with a party larger than two, there is almost no reason not to get your own shuttle with a company like Powderhound. The ride is over 2 hours to Breckenridge. Do you really want to squished into a shuttle with 10 other people? It’s like being in a Super Shuttle for 3 hours having to make tons of stops! Not the greatest idea.
Don’t get tricked into thinking that shared shuttles are the best way up. They do have their purpose for single riders, but always explore your options. Don’t forget, shared shuttle, means exactly that. You sit in a shuttle with 10 other people for over 3 hours making lots of stops! You also can’t leave at your own times. You have to wait on other people. This does sound like the ideal way after hours of flying.
Be sure and always explore all options when choosing a Breckenridge shuttle service. Do your own research and your own decision-making when choosing a shuttle to Breckenridge.
