BRSC Western Carnival

Jan 23-30, 2027 - $2,415

Listed price includes round-trip air.
Lift ticket not included. Epic Pass of some type recommended (more below).

Breckenridge is highly regarded for its massive 3,000-acre terrain, high-alpine bowls, and charming, historic town atmosphere.  It is consistently rated as excellent for all skill levels, particularly beginners and intermediates, with high-speed lifts servicing five distinct peaks.  See why Forbes magazine named Breckenridge as one of the best ski resorts in Colorado:

Breckenridge is a great family resort just 104 miles from Denver. Thanks to its abundance of green trails and plenty of areas for lessons, it has become a popular place for adult beginners and little ones alike.  But that doesn’t exclude those more advanced skiers—187 total trails mean there is something here for every level.  One of the coolest and most unique elements of the town of Breck is its direct access to the mountain from Main Street.  Ski right from the top of North America’s highest chairlift at the close of the day directly to your favorite après watering hole—nearly the entire town is ski-in, ski-out.  Speaking of the town, its historic mining town charm is one-of-a-kind.  Here, you’ll find plenty of shops and restaurants, sans the stuffy feel of some of the other more expensive ski towns in Colorado. 

  Beaver Run Resort Complex, right at Peak 9's Beaver Run Super Chair

Our trip package includes seven nights (Sat-Sat) in the ski-in/ski-out Beaver Run Resort with nonstop RT air from Washington Dulles to Denver (details below) and ground transfers. 

Nestled between the mountain and Main Street, at Beaver Run we're just a few steps away from the ski slopes.

Beaver Run has an extensive lineup of amenities including pools, hot tubs, and a fitness room.

Typical QQ Hotel Room

Hotel Rooms:  Our spacious, comfortable hotel rooms are individually furnished and have two pillow-top Queen beds and a sitting area.  Amenities include a coffee maker, microwave, and mini-fridge. 

Condo Option:  We may be able to place you in a 2-bedrooom/2-bath condo (aka a Two Bedroom Suite), upon request and subject to availability.  This may be a good option for families or friends.  They have a full kitchen, fireplace, private balcony, a Queen bed in the Master bedroom, and two Queen beds in the Guest bedroom.

Single Rooms:  Listed price is for double occupancy; add $1,000 for the single supplement if you want a room (but not an entire Condo unit) to yourself.

BRSC Western Carnival:  Events include:

• Welcome Dinner Party on Sunday
  
• Farewell Dinner-Dance on Thursday
  

Breakfast Option:  Coupons for the breakfast buffet at Spencer's Restaurant are available as a $24/day option, tax & gratuity included.  You may select as many or as few days as you wish when you register for the trip.  (Max of 6:  We depart too early on Saturday, Jan 30, to enjoy breakfast.)

Lift Tickets:  Lift tickets are not included in the trip package, as Vail Resorts does not offer group lift tickets.  Epic Passes, which must be individually purchased (not through the club), provide far better value than buying lift tickets at the resort.

Epic Passes:  Participants are encouraged to purchase an Epic Pass product of some type early-on.  The following options would cover your skiing for the trip; prices shown are as of March 2027 when 2026-27 pass sales began, but will increase in the ensuing months, and will be unavailable after early December:

• A "full" Epic Pass ($1,089)
• Military Epic Pass – Active/Retired ($215); Veteran ($620)
• Epic Day Pass (the non-holiday-rate for an "all resort" pass)
  – ($527 for 5 days; $602 for 6 days)
• Epic Local Pass ($809)
• Tahoe Local Pass ($685) - 5 days total at The Rockies
• Summit Value Pass ($651)

You may purchase Epic Passes directly from Vail Resorts, but we suggest that you visit our Epic & Ikon Pass page to explore the various options available, including promotional offers from our tour operators.  They offer all except the military passes, which must be purchased directly from Vail Resorts.

Our tour operator for the Breckenridge trip, Encompasse Tours, has a special promotion offering up to a $200 rebate in conjunction with the purchase of an Epic Pass.

Air Schedule:  Flights on United Airlines (Subject to Change):

Save $623 with a package without air tickets

Membership Requirement:  Your club membership must be current when signing up for the trip and throughout the duration of the trip.  The trip has been "sanctioned" through the Blue Ridge Ski Council.  Current members of other BRSC member ski clubs may register for the trip beginning July 1.

Payment Schedule:

We’ll confirm your registration after you've signed up (registered) for the trip and we've received your payment:  Pay online by going to our Partial Payments Page where you can make initial deposits &/or interim payments for one or more trips, and for one or more members, in a single transaction.  You may also make partial payments with credit cards at club meetings.  Note:  If you wish instead to pay for the entire trip (or to pay your remaining balance), you should make your payment directly against your trip invoice.  You can find your invoice(s) from your profile page by selecting your name in the upper right corner of the website when you are logged in.

If you prefer to pay by check, make it payable to the Pentagon Ski Club and mail it to our treasurer:  Tom Gallagher, 8203 Lazy Point Lane, Lorton, VA 22079.  Indicate which trip, and what skier(s), it is for.  Or give it to the trip leader (or to Tom) at a club meeting

Trip Leader:

Brian Sundin

sundin4@yahoo.com

503-828-2841 (c)