The blissfully convenient ski-in/ski-out Crystal Peak Lodge sits slopeside at the base of Peak 7, steps from the BreckConnect Gondola and Independence Superchair (an easy 50 yard pole-over – you can do it). A refined take on rustic, the lodge design was inspired by the grand classics at Yellowstone and Yosemite. Amenities abound, from the onsite Breckenridge Sports Ski & Snowboard, to private ski lockers and bike storage. Your Crystal Peak guest status gets you access to the two-lane private bowling alley, aquatic center, gym, steam room, sauna, movie lounges, billiards table and Rejuvenation Center spa – all at the neighboring One Ski Hill Place. Just walk in like you’re supposed to be there (because you are!). Taking a night off from dinner duty? The ski-up Sevens next door boasts some of the best pizza on the mountain.

Well appointed one- to three-bedroom condominiums offer sweeping views of the mountains and Lodgepole pines. Spacious suites range in size from 700 to 2,000 square feet, and promise quality z’s for up to ten – particularly after a day out on the slopes, rivers, golf course or trails. Your private balcony or patio is morning coffee- or happy hour-ready (weather permitting). And modern gourmet kitchens don’t skimp on the finishes. Granite countertops and stainless steel appliances inspire you to boldly venture beyond your usual repertoire. Too tired to Google a recipe, let alone shop for ingredients? Peak Provisions delivers groceries or even prepared meals you can pretend you made while your crew was at the pool. The DVD player and moss rock fireplace are all the entertainment you’ll need after dinner. Place bets on which kiddo will fall asleep first.

Curious about the local dining scene? Hop the complimentary shuttle and feast like the food-lover you are, with pasture-to-plate dining at The 9600 Kitchen, where traditional farmhouse cooking stars the best of Colorado’s farms and ranches. Or sample your way through Breck’s best collection of local craft spirits and beers, swapping semi-true stories from the slopes at Park Avenue Pub’s après ski. Outdoor activities abound year round, from sledding, night tubing and snowmobiling when the snow hits, to summers on the golf courses, lakes and hiking/biking trails.