Traveling to the top of Peak Eight, the Imperial chair lift at Breckenridge Ski Resort is the highest chairlift in North America. It tops out at 12,840 feet, which is over 1,000 feet above treeline. The summit sees snow for much of the year, but it is an exposed talus field in the summer months.

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June 26, 2023

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Peak 8 Trail

1.81km

01:10

490m

Hike the Peak 8 Trail in White River National Forest for a moderate 1.1-mile ascent to the Breckenridge ski resort's highest point.

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Ten Mile Peak to Peak (Tenmile Range Traverse)

33.4km

13:20

2,030m

1,870m

The Ten Mile Peak to Peak (Tenmile Range Traverse) is a difficult 20.7-mile hike in Colorado, offering extreme high-alpine scrambling.

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Peak 8 Summit Trail

14.1km

05:06

850m

Hike the difficult 8.8-mile Peak 8 Summit Trail for panoramic views of Breckenridge and the Tenmile Range, gaining 2793 feet.

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Location: Summit County, Colorado, United States

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Peak 8 Trail

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