Breckenridge to unveil Zip Line Tour, Challenge Course and more this summer

This summer, Breckenridge Ski Resort will begin a new era in its summer offerings for guests with the debut of Epic Discovery, June 9, 2017. Guests will take in some of the best views in North America as they zip, coast, tour, slide, and hike their way around the iconic mountain resort.
 
Epic Discovery at Breckenridge will provide a unique, on-mountain summer experience, immersing guests in activities which provide big-time thrills; allow them to challenge themselves physically; guide them to explore and better understand their natural surroundings; connect them to the unique history of the town, and ultimately, create lifelong memories.
 
“The debut of Epic Discovery at Breckenridge marks a completely unique way to explore while interacting with Breck’s incredible mountain environment,” said John Buhler, vice president and chief operating officer of Breckenridge Ski Resort. “Epic Discovery’s exhilarating zip tours, challenge courses, wildlife trail exploration, and interactive ‘learn-through-play’ activities will welcome guests with a whole new aspect of summer fun on the mountain, for which Breck is renowned.” 
 
In addition to the launch of Epic Discovery, summer visitors will continue to enjoy Breck’s famous Alpine SuperSlide, the Gold Runner Coaster and Breck Flyer Zip Line.

Epic Discovery launched at Vail Mountain and Heavenly Mountain Resort last summer. Visitors to Vail Mountain this summer will benefit from the new Kids Ride Free gondola ride program, and Heavenly will debut a new zip line tour experience in late June, inviting guests to fly over the waters of East Peak Lake. 
 
Vail Resorts’ Epic Discovery experiences represent leading innovations for summer recreation in the mountains, and collaborative partnership with the U.S. Forest Service through the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act.
 
“We wanted to partner with the U.S. Forest Service to create an experience that’s truly unique,” added Hans Vollrath, senior director of summer business for Vail Resorts. “Epic Discovery offers guests an authentic connection to Breck’s beautiful mountain environment by balancing fun, experiential activities and education.”
 
Epic Discovery will complement the eco-discovery experiences across the mountain with educational content. Subsequently, Vail Resorts will utilize its new “1% For The Forest” program to contribute one percent of all summer lift ticket and activity revenue to The Nature Conservancy, a leading non-profit conservation organization, for forest restoration projects on national forest lands.
 
The following Epic Discovery experiences will debut at Breckenridge Ski Resort this summer:

• Expedition Zip Line Tour on Peak 7 – Guests will spend two hours exploring the Peak 7 Ore Bucket area of Breckenridge Ski Resort by air; navigating over a mile on eight zip lines between 10 towers and a 200 foot long aerial bridge walk with stunning views of Summit County.
• Alpineer Challenge Course – Just steps away from the top of the Colorado SuperChair area at the base of Horseshoe Bowl, teens and adults will be able to pick their own paths through 16 different challenges from lightly swinging logs to shoe-to-rope balancing maneuvers.  The one-of-a-kind course blends in with the surrounding environment of the new Alpine Camp and offers shade for those who want to observe the fun.
• Interpretive Trail with Animal Abilities and Story Stakes – This new 0.75 mile hiking loop takes guests on a journey of learning about Breck’s high-alpine environment, including animals, flora and fauna, mountain wetlands, impacts of the gold rush and additional history of the area. Story Stakes along the loop will provide photos, fun facts and interesting written descriptions to encourage a connection to the area while learning in a unique way. 
• Gold Summit Climbing Wall – All ability levels will love testing their skills on the different routes on the new permanent rock climbing wall at the top of the Colorado SuperChair. The 35 foot tall climbing wall, with 13 distinct routes is perfect for beginners to advanced climbers.