This unit is named after a fun, fast, and steep run on Peak 10. Double Jack is a single black diamond that is reliably open. We recommend that only experienced riders go to Peak 10. There’s a reason why the signs say “Experts Only” at the base of Falcon Super Chair. To get to Double Jack, you must take the high speed Falcon Chair to the top of Peak 10 and follow the signage. When crossing over to different runs, always check uphill before turning. Many collisions happen because of the snow fence that splits this area. It’s one of the main groomed runs, but always be sure to check the groom report on Breck’s website.
Map of Breckenridge’s Peak 9 and 10
Tiger №1 dredge after it sank in the Blue River in Breckenridge, Colorado, in November 1937: A day earlier the 300-ton bucket line (in the foreground) dropped while crews were doing repair work, causing the dredge to twist and resulting in a crack in the hull. The dredge was raised and repaired, and operations resumed April 11, 1938. East-facing buildings on Main Street can be seen in the background. Original creator: Unknown date. Unidentified. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
Bucyrus No 4: No description. Original creator: Mary Marks. Unknown date. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
Tiger №1 dredge on the Blue River in Breckenridge: Tiger №1 dredge on the Blue River just north of Breckenridge, Colorado. Probably before the boat was rebuilt and new machinery installed. The dredge moved within town limits, from the north to the south boundary. Buildings in the path of the dredge had to be demolished or moved. Original creator: Circa 1933; Unidentified. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
Ridson No 1:Original creator: 1933–1935?; Mary Marks. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
Ridson No 3:Original creator: Unknown date; Mary Marks. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
Pit Crew:Original creator: 1941; Mary Marks. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
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.
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?
From aerial imagery, you can see the vast expanse of the White River National Forest. Can you point out Breckenridge and Copper Mountain?
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.
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.
More hazy photos of the landscape on fire.
More hazy photos of the landscape on fire.
More hazy photos of the landscape on fire.
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 sun sets in July after a thunderstorm kissing Bald Mountain with alpenglow.
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 first snowfall in September, the aspens on Peak 8 already ready to drop their leaves for wintertime.
The first snowfall in September, the aspens on Peak 8 already ready to drop their leaves for wintertime.
The first snowfall in September, the aspens on Peak 8 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.
A hazy snowstorm blows over the mountains, creating the atmosphere of cozying up at home with a cup of tea.
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 at Arapahoe Basin
Strings of alpenglow touch the Continental Divide
The alpenglow 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.
Imperial Express Chair during a white out at Breckenridge.
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.
Many of Peak 9’s runs were named directly after mines around Breckenridge, and this one is no exception. Wellington Mine had valuable zinc, copper, and silver and now it can live on as a seemingly unseen run on the map. It’s somewhere near the popular Country Boy run, which is a blue on Peak 9, but could be kind of like Ego Lane, where you have to fall into the right conversation with the right person to know the lore about where it is.
Wellington Mine
Wellington was the largest mine in the Breckenridge area. It opened in the 1880’s and closed in 1972, which is quite late, lead being responsible for about 60% of the value of the mine. It’s incredible that mining lasted that long knowing that many mines went under way earlier in the century. It was probably helpful that it was vital during World War II for its high-grade zinc ore. Here are some scenes and people from this mine.
Underground at the Wellington Mine in 1949: Bud Enyeart is the third from left in the back row. Original creator: 1949; Unidentified. Courtesy Enyeart family.
A man poses outside the Wellington Mine and Mill, near Breckenridge: A man wearing a bowler (derby) hat stands on the dirt road outside the Wellington Mine and Mill operations in French Gulch, east of Breckenridge, Colorado. Behind him is a massive mine waste dump. In the background on the hillside are the Oro Shaft buildings. Original creator: Circa June 1913; Unidentified. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
The Wellington Mine and Mill in French Gulch east of Breckenridge: The Wellington Mine and Mill in French Gulch east of Breckenridge, Colorado. An electric tramway brought ore from the upper (or Wellington) level down to the mill. In view in the background (between the lower mill’s smokestacks) are the buildings of the Oro Shaft. Original creator: Circa 1900s; Unidentified. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
The Wellington Mill, east of Breckenridge: The Wellington Mill in French Gulch, east of Breckenridge, Colorado. Handwritten caption on the front: “Wellington Mill”. Original creator: circa 1930s-1940s (Creation); Unidentified. Breckenridge History Photograph Collection. Breckenridge History, Colorado
Sawmill operations at the Extenuate (X10U8) Tunnel of the Wellington Mine in French Gulch east of Breckenridge, Colorado: Piles of logs and finished mine timbers are stacked throughout the property. Circa 1900s. Original creator: Circa 1900s; Unidentified. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
A man at the Wellington Mine and Mill, near Breckenridge: A man dressed in a suit coat and hat, and wearing pants tucked into tall, laced boots, stands on the dirt road outside the Wellington Mine and Mill operations in French Gulch, east of Breckenridge, Colorado. Behind him is a large stack of lumber and finished mine timbers. Smoke fills the view in the background. Original creator: Circa June 1913; Unidentified. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
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.
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?
From aerial imagery, you can see the vast expanse of the White River National Forest. Can you point out Breckenridge and Copper Mountain?
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.
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.
More hazy photos of the landscape on fire.
More hazy photos of the landscape on fire.
More hazy photos of the landscape on fire.
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 sun sets in July after a thunderstorm kissing Bald Mountain with alpenglow.
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 first snowfall in September, the aspens on Peak 8 already ready to drop their leaves for wintertime.
The first snowfall in September, the aspens on Peak 8 already ready to drop their leaves for wintertime.
The first snowfall in September, the aspens on Peak 8 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.
A hazy snowstorm blows over the mountains, creating the atmosphere of cozying up at home with a cup of tea.
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 at Arapahoe Basin
Strings of alpenglow touch the Continental Divide
The alpenglow 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.
Imperial Express Chair during a white out at Breckenridge.
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.
Well, I hope you don’t seek out 4 O’Clock until it’s closing time… because this road back to town has this name for a reason. You can get there from almost anywhere on Peak 8. Take a look at the map.
Map of Breckenridge’s Peak 7, 8 and 9
Main Street
Of course, 4 O’Clock is also the name of the road where Wedgewood Lodge is, so you can take this trail straight home. Like I said before, you can also take it back to town, which is really fun and reminds me of Zermatt in Switzerland. This unit features Main Street of Breckenridge, and it was really difficult picking the “best” shots, but I wanted to highlight the early mining days and the era after mining that seems to be a gap in the timeline for Breck.
People under the portico of the Denver Hotel on snowy Main Street: Men and women stand in snowdrifts covering the sidewalk under the portico of the Denver Hotel on Main Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. Others stand in the snow in front of Evans Pharmacy. In view is a barber’s pole advertising “Baths”. During the “Big Snow” event of 1898–1899, heavy snowfall had reached the second story of most buildings. Tunnels were dug to allow passage on both sides of the street. Original creator: 1889–1899; Unidentified. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
Denver Hotel on snow covered Main Street, Breckenridge: The Denver Hotel on the west side of snow covered Main Street, Breckenridge, Colorado during the “Big Snow” event of 1898–1899. Snowfall totaled over 32 feet that winter; it was so deep it reached the hotel’s second-floor balcony. The two-story wood frame building featured paired gables and a shared false-front with the words “DENVER HOTEL”. The Post Office shares the hotel’s covered portico. Next door is a false front building with signs announcing “Bankrupt Stock” in the storefront windows. Original creator: 1889–1899; Unidentified. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
A girl and boy playfully pull at opposite ends of the boy’s suit coat: A girl and boy playfully pull at opposite ends of the boy’s suit coat outside Breckenridge High School on Harris Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. This game is often called “Tug of War”. Quoted from text handwritten below the photograph: “Little Angels”. Card mount has uneven edges, possibly cut from a larger poster or other type of display. Original creator: circa 1920s-1930s (Creation); Unidentified. Breckenridge History, Colorado.
Concrete sidewalks line Main Street, Breckenridge: Buildings fronted with concrete sidewalks line both sides of Main Street in Breckenridge, Colorado, looking north. Circa after 1912. Utility poles line the east side of the dirt packed street. Across the street, two men and a dog stand outside the building adjacent to Evans Pharmacy. To the right is the Denver Hotel. The balcony and covered portico has been removed and boards are placed across the second floor doors. Next is a front gable two and half story frame building, then Bruch’s Barbershop and Store with a barber pole out front. Further north is the Silverthorn Hotel. Original creator: Circa after 1912; Unidentified. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
Wood frame houses and the Occidental Hotel on North Main Street in Breckenridge: Wood frame houses and the Occidental Hotel on North Main Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. Looking east over the snowy landscape, with Bald Mountain and Barney Ford Hill in the background. In the distant view, left center, is the hip gable roof and four-sided cupola of the brick Summit County Courthouse on Lincoln Avenue. Snow and ice covered Blue River is in the foreground. Probably before the dredge came through. Original creator: Circa 1920s; Unidentified. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado
Main Street, Breckenridge, Colorado: Breckenridge, Colorado, circa 1867. Log buildings and cabins line the west side of the rocky, dirt packed Main Street. The two story, side gable log building is the 1862-built Silverthorn Hotel. A covered horse-drawn carriage is stopped out front. More wagons pulled by horses or oxen crowd the street. In the foreground a young boy (possibly Eli Fletcher) sits on a tree stump. In view (far right) is a pump and trough for horses and oxen (removed in 1881). Original creator: Circa 1876; Unidentified. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado
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.
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?
From aerial imagery, you can see the vast expanse of the White River National Forest. Can you point out Breckenridge and Copper Mountain?
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.
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.
More hazy photos of the landscape on fire.
More hazy photos of the landscape on fire.
More hazy photos of the landscape on fire.
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 sun sets in July after a thunderstorm kissing Bald Mountain with alpenglow.
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 first snowfall in September, the aspens on Peak 8 already ready to drop their leaves for wintertime.
The first snowfall in September, the aspens on Peak 8 already ready to drop their leaves for wintertime.
The first snowfall in September, the aspens on Peak 8 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.
A hazy snowstorm blows over the mountains, creating the atmosphere of cozying up at home with a cup of tea.
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 at Arapahoe Basin
Strings of alpenglow touch the Continental Divide
The alpenglow 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.
Imperial Express Chair during a white out at Breckenridge.
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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