Hello friend,
Welcome to the Wedgewood Lodge, slope-side, next to Snowflake Lift. Snowflake is a one-of-a-kind two-person lift that has a mid-load station and 70-degree turn to put you at Peak 8. It’s personally one of my favorite lifts of all time especially when snow is quietly falling, blanketing the landscape in Colorado’s legendary white powder.
We’re extremely stoked that you have chosen Breckenridge, and even more so that you’re staying with us. We pride ourselves in being a long-standing boutique experience, with studio spaces to three bedroom townhomes. We’re still family-owned and operated and specialize in group travel and weddings. Whether you’re here for the ski season or a summer getaway, we are only a few blocks from Main Street and just a stones throw from the slopes where you can ride and hike.
We renovated in 2023–2024 and within that renovation we decided to customize each and every space with unique historic photographs curated by me (Jules)! The artwork in your unit is unique to you and contains a piece of Breck’s history. In addition, you’ll see some of my own photographs sprinkled throughout the space. Each unit is also named after a run somewhere in Breck’s 3,000+ acres, with the story behind it explained below. Unfortunately, we only have 52 units, so a lot of runs were left unmentioned but we hope that you get to explore as much as you can. At Wedgewood, we love where we live and want to display how far the town has come. Thanks for coming, and enjoy your stay.
How to get to Art’s Bowl.
This unit is named after a run that is difficult to get to. Art’s Bowl is located on Peak 7 above the tree line. It’s a double black diamond that isn’t always open, but when it is, it’s a hootin’ and hollerin’ time. We recommend only expert skiers & snowboarders approach this run. To get there, you must take the Imperial Express Super Chair, and depending on the conditions you will either have to take a short hike to the top of Peak 8 and ski along the ridge-line or there is usually a track right from the chair all the way to the other side of the bowl. Be sure to stay high so you can catch some powder on the way down with CJ’s or Magic Carpet. From there, you can hit Art’s Bowl, no problem. You won’t know it but you’ll ski over Cucumber Creek and you’ll either end up back at the authors favorite lodge, Pioneer Crossing, or you can continue down the mountain to the base.
A person’s best friend.
If you guessed dogs, you’re exactly right. Summit County is an extremely dog-friendly place, and it seems like we always like our furry friends here. They are an integral part to our community keeping locals company and skiers safe on the mountain. We have an awesome dog park in town within Carter Park where they can run free and play, but remember there are leash laws on trails here in Breckenridge to keep your dog safe from the multitude of wild animals like moose and bears.
Dog team bringing supplies: Three soldiers on snowshoes during training maneuvers near Camp Hale, Colorado, with two teams of six dogs and sleds. Original Creator: Captured by J. Harry Wikane (John Harry). Circa 1943–1944. 10th Mountain Division Resource Center, Denver Public Library, TMD351–2017–237.
Indian boy and his dog: A young Native American Ute man with wrapped braids, wearing leggings, and a necklace, holds his dog around the neck in one hand and a bow and arrows in the other, western slope Wasatch Mountains, Utah. Original Creator: Captured by John K. Hillers. Circa 1871–1875. Denver Public Library Special Collections, X-30400.
This photo wasn’t taken in Breckenridge, but the Mountain Ute People often traveled to or through this area seasonally as it is an important cultural area.
Jack train loaded with ore: A dog guides a line of burros hauling ore in pack saddles, Summit County, Colorado. Title quoted from handwritten caption on card mount: “Jack train loaded with Ore. Original Creator: Captured by Otto Westerman. Circa 1880s-1903 (Creation). J. Frank Willis Photograph Album. Breckenridge History, Colorado.
A dog asleep in the parlor room of the Finding house on Main Street, Breckenridge: A dog is asleep on the carpeted floor of the parlor in Charles A. and Martha (Silverthorn) Finding’s house on Main Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. Circa 1893. The room is furnished with area rugs, a secretary desk, a bookcase and a wicker rocking chair in the bay window. Anchoring the room is an ornate cast iron parlor stove. Decorative items throughout include framed pictures and photographs, porcelain plates supported on easels, seashells and vases. Doilies, antimacassars and tasseled cloth runners cover chair backs and tables and heavy tasseled curtains drape the opening to the adjacent music room. A large book is displayed on a metal book stand, probably the Family Bible. Original Creator: Unidentified Creator. Circa 1893. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
A man and dog outside the remains of a snow tunnel on Main Street, Breckenridge during the Big Snow of 1899: Melting snow exposes one of the tunnels that had been used to access businesses on Main Street, Breckenridge, during the “Big Snow” winter of 1898–1899. A man reaches to hold the paw of a dog sitting with both front legs raised up off the ground. In the background are false front buildings and a side gable structure. “April 14th, ‘99” is handwritten on the reverse. Original Creator: Unidentified Creator. Circa 1899. Agnes Miner Collection; Gift, Colorado Springs Ghost Town Club. Breckenridge History, Colorado.
No title: Underground at the Wellington Mine in 1949. Bud Enyeart is the third from left in the back row. Unidentified Creator. Circa 1949. Courtesy Enyeart family.
According to The Diggings, Wellington Mine was discovered in 1887, and has a depth of 404 meters/1,325 feet. There were loads of different minerals but the miners were mostly interested in lead and zinc. You can read more about it here.
