Ski.com Epic Dream Job Stop 13 - Breckenridge and Keystone, Colo.

As one of the U.S.’ most beloved and visited ski resorts, Breckenridge has all the essentials on tap: varied skiing with epic views, a lively nightlife scene, accommodations and dining options to fit every budget and a picture-perfect historic downtown. 

Recap: Stop 12 – Crested Butte, Colo. 

Only 100 miles from DIA, it’s incredibly convenient and affordable to access. It’s also just 30 minutes from Keystone, a kiddo’s winter paradise with on-mountain snow forts and a weekly village parade featuring Ripperoo every Saturday at 4 p.m.

A couple weeks back, Ski.com’s Epic Dream Job hire Jackson Lebsack completed the Summit County leg of the journey in Breckenridge and Keystone. Here’s his “best of” roundup.

Best of Breckenridge and Keystone:

Capturing the Tenmile Range scenery

Hiking to the upper mountain terrain at Keystone

Cruising around downtown Breck on a sunny afternoon

Bowling at One Ski Hill Place

Next stop → Beaver Creek and Vail, Colorado

To see more from Lebsack’s travels, follow him on Instagram @skicom or @jacksonlebsack, and on Ski.com’s Facebook page. You can also keep up with his travels in realtime on Ski.com’s website.