Spitfire, Breckenridge (514 at Wedgewood Lodge)

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 Spitfire.

There is an aviation theme to many of the trails on Peak 10, named by former Breck ski patroller and mountain manager who had served in the Air Force. Jim Gill was responsible for naming the trails in 1985 such as Spitfire, Blackhawk, Mustang, Falcon, and Corsair after various famous aircrafts which he was familiar with. Spitfire is a fun tree run at the edge of Peak 10 that throws you out on Upper Lehman. It’s a single black diamond but with the moguls, it’s a leg burner. We recommend that only advanced skiers attempt Peak 10.

After the war.

Much of the 10th Mountain Division got into outdoor sports after they left the military, setting the foundation for the outdoor industry as we know it today. While Jim Gill wasn’t in the 10th Mountain Division, I find this as a perfect opportunity to tie in what happened to some folks after World War II. Many soldiers had fallen, many returned to life as a civilian, and some couldn’t let go of their love for the mountains. The 10th Mountain Division still exists today. Read more here.

En route to Arapahoe Basin with 10th Mtn “boys”: 10th Mountain Division veterans pose in front of a bus. Original creator: May 29, 1959; Moscow, Lorraine. 10th Mountain Division Resource Center, Denver Public Library, TMD351–2017–440.

Seven men on skis pose on flat, snowy area: From left: Howard Lent (86-M), Greenleaf Pickard (86-L), Marcus Tool (86-E), Robert Mahony (86-L), Peter Condliffe (86-L), Curt Krieser (86-L), Miller (Gordon, Robert or William?). Original creator: 1943–1944; Krear, H. Robert, 1922–2017. 10th Mountain Division Resource Center, Denver Public Library, TMD351–2017–768.

Skitrooper in woods, Colorado: Tenth Mountain Division skitrooper cross-country skiing through pines trees, Colorado. Original creator: [1943–1944]; Southworth, William A., 1921–2003. 10th Mountain Division Resource Center, Denver Public Library, TMD-732.

Skitrooper skiing: Tenth Mountain Division skitrooper skiing, with snowy mountains in the distance. He is wearing the woollen ski uniform and sunglasses. Original creator: [1943–1944]; Southworth, William A., 1921–2003. 10th Mountain Division Resource Center, Denver Public Library, TMD-741.

Executing a slalom turn: An unidentified skier executes a ski turn around a slalom flag during a 10th Mountain Division race. Original creator: Jan 1944; Unidentified. 10th Mountain Division Resource Center, Denver Public Library, TMD351–2020–616.

Ski shop in Colorado area: Five men (George C. Gagnon (10th Recon) second from right) are in a ski production shop with skis lying on adjustment tables and lined against the wall. Original creator: 1943–1944; Lafferty, Ralph Frederick, 1918–2012. 10th Mountain Division Resource Center, Denver Public Library, TMD351–2017–481.

Winter 2010.

From aerial imagery, you can see the vast expanse of the White River National Forest. Can you point out Breckenridge and Copper Mountain?

A modern touch.

At Wedgewood Lodge, we want to give you a distinctive look into the past history of Breckenridge. Each photo in your historical gallery is unique to your stay and took countless hours to curate. There are stories to tell about Breckenridge and Summit County today as well, and the following photos have been shot by Julia Anna Moore.

Summer 2020.

In the midst of the pandemic, historic wildfires hit the state of Colorado. Most of my photos during my short walk on Boreas Pass had a hazy red undertone, representative of how my lungs felt even just going a short distance. The air quality was terrible, I’m surprised you could even see these mountains at all.

Duo of the Colorado Rockies framed by Evergreens. You can see the haziness as these photos were taken during the historic 2020 wildfires.

More hazy photos of the landscape on fire.

Summer 2022.

Storms in Summit County roll in like clock work during the summertime, so you better do all your fun outdoor activities before lunch. Sometimes the rain blows over quickly, sometimes it lasts until sunset, creating a beautiful pattern in the sky.

The sun sets in July after a thunderstorm kissing Bald Mountain with alpenglow.

The mountains below are some of the same mountains you saw in some of my above photos from the 2020 wildfires. Notice the clarity in the air as the sun sets, lighting the mountains up with alpenglow. 2022 was a very wet year, a large contrast from the year of COVID-19.

A panoramic view of the White River National Forest.

Autumn 2022.

A small snowstorm turned the peaks white in September, and I ran out of my front door to get the clouds leaving the mountains as the sky cleared. The excitement of ski season set in. The right photo was taken on Lake Dillon from a small boat the next day.

The first snowfall in September, the aspens in the mountains already ready to drop their leaves for wintertime.

Winter 2022.

The picturesque Hoosier Pass in dark greens and grays as snow falls, creating yet another perfect powder day for Summit County. Be careful if you are attempting to drive over this pass in bad weather, or consider delaying travel.

A hazy snowstorm blows over the mountains, creating the atmosphere of cozying up at home with a cup of tea.

Winter 2023.

A fluffy snow had fallen all day, and as the sky cleared up in time for sunset. The alpenglow lit up the mountains before the sun sank behind the mountains creating a hazy blanket of darkness over White River National Forest.

Loveland Pass is the perfect place to take in the view, just be sure that you have 4WD if it’s been snowing and park off the road in the parking lot.

A hazy sunset paints over Loveland Pass

Strings of alpenglow touch the Pali Lift and the Continental Divide at Arapahoe Basin. The alpenglow eventually disappears and the blanket of darkness settles.

During the storm you see below in Summit, conditions were windy, rough, and cold. While most people chose to stay in, I ran up the mountain with my camera.

Strings of alpenglow touch the Pali Lift and the Continental Divide at Arapahoe Basin. The alpenglow eventually disappears and the blanket of darkness settles.

Want to take a piece of Summit County home with you? We will ship any of the prints from Julia’s gallery straight to your house. We offer different sizes and framing options. Reach out here.

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535 Four O’Clock Road, Breckenridge, CO, 80424
(970) 453–1800
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