April is an amazing time of year to visit Breckenridge, with both spring blooming and ski season peaking, you can enjoy the crossroads of both seasons in one trip! April is also full of incredible events that are hosted around town. This post will go over some of the most exciting things happening in Breckenridge in April – and when you book with Nofie, you can’t miss them.
Imperial Challenge
Gear up for another incredible race with this spring’s annual Imperial Challenge! Starting at the Breckenridge Rec Center at 7:00 a.m., this endurance race has challengers making their way, by foot or bike, to the base of Peak 7, then shifting gears to ascend to the summit of (or around) the Imperial Bowl, then clip in your skis and race back down to base. This challenge is insanely fun and open to everyone!
2026 Entry Fees
$65 for solo
$90 for team relay
$110 for team duo
You can register here for the 2026 Imperial Challenge.
The New Worlds
The New Worlds is Breck’s freeride snowboarding competition, showcasing all that snowboarding is, has been, and will continue to be. Hosted over an entire weekend, this year’s New Worlds is the 40th anniversary, dense with competition and culture.
Dates: April 17-19
The New Worlds is free for spectators; those with lift tickets can get even better views on the slopes.
Looking to compete? Register here.
5 Peaks Music Series & Pond Skim
Taking place late April of this year is the 5 Peaks Music Series, hosted alongside Breck’s annual pond skim! In Breckenridge at the base of Peak 8 the weekend of April 27th is this spring’s major music event, with Ghostland Observatory, Jayceeoh, and Lil Smokies turning it up all weekend. This festival will begin the afternoon of the 27th, the morning of which is the can’t-miss annual pond skim! With skiers and snowboarders competing for distance and style, the pond skim is a must-see for all of Breck!
Dates: April 27 & 28
Other events to see around Summit County this April
Sunsation: Copper’s closing season cannot be done properly without a weekend of spring skiing, live music, drinking and dancing. Sunsation has it all and is happening next month April 25th and 26th!
Copper Mountain Pond Skim: Copper’s pond skim is being held on April 26th, free for spectators while participants must have a lift ticket!
Make sure you get in on the action by booking your stay with Nofie!
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Brody Samson
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About the Author
Brody, a recent Colorado State University undergrad, spent his time in Fort Collins studying Journalism & Media Communication. He interned at College Avenue Magazine and also received a minor in Global & Environmental Sustainability. His lifelong passion for writing drove him to pursue a career in journalism.
In his free time, he can be found hiking, biking or swimming outdoors. He fiercely enjoys competition in sports along with reading, and playing music on the guitar.
