Crosscut is a blue run underneath Snowflake lift (which is in our backyard) that is important to note. If you want to go to the mid-load station, you have to look for the trail in the woods that is on lookers-left. If you want to continue to Peak 9, you go straight and keep your speed because it’s pretty flat and difficult for most people. I don’t think Crosscut is named after anything specific, but is more of a functional name. Right after you pass C-Chair, there is another run named Snowflake that is on lookers-left, that will take you straight home to the base of Snowflake Chair.
Map of Breckenridge’s Peak 8
Loveland Pass
Loveland Pass is kind of like the crosscut for Summit County. Before there was the Eisenhower Tunnel, there was Loveland Pass. Loveland Pass and the city of Loveland are named after William A.H. Loveland, the president of the Colorado Central Railroad. In 1869, Loveland opened a wagon road connecting Denver with Leadville, which became part of the U.S. Highway system in 1919 and served as the main route from Denver to Georgetown until the Eisenhower Tunnel opened in 1973. Located along the Continental Divide, about 70 miles east of Denver, Loveland Pass reaches an elevation of 11,991 feet and has a gnarly 6.7% grade. It serves as an alternate route for trucks carrying hazardous materials and offers scenic mountain views. While it remains open year-round, the pass can be dangerous in winter and may close temporarily during snowstorms. Please check with Colorado Department of Transportation before heading out into difficult weather.
Car On U.S. Highway 6 (Loveland Pass), 1954: One b/w photograph and negative of a car driving on U.S. Highway 6 (Loveland Pass). There is a sign on the side of the road indicating the direction and mileage to Denver and Dillion. Original creator: 1954; Ringquist, Loey. Aspen Historical Society, Ringquist Collection.
Bus ride from Denver to Aspen, 1966: One b/w negative looking towards the summit of Loveland Pass (coming from the east side), 1966-. This was the route of I-70 at the time since Eisenhower Tunnel was not built until 1973. The photo was taken from inside of a bus that was transporting passengers from Denver to Aspen; they had become stranded in Denver when their flights were cancelled by inclement weather. Related images and a story are in the Aspen Illustrated News on January 5, 1967 (page 12). 35mm roll. Original creator: 1966; Hiser, Cherie Jenkins. Aspen Historical Society, Aspen Illustrated News Collection.
Motoring on the Rockies: Clear creek, on the Loveland Pass road, near Silver Plume, only adds to the enjoyment of an auto tour. Original creator: June 7, 1925; The Rocky Mountain News. Colorado Historic Newspaper Collection.
View the Colorful Loveland Pass One Of Colorado’s Finest Scenic Beauty Spots: View the Colorful Loveland Pass One Of Colorado’s Finest Scenic Beauty Spots. Original creator: December 10, 1938; The Denver Star. Colorado Historic Newspaper Collection.
Snowboarders walk into the summit of Loveland Pass during the moonlight to back country ski at night January 3, 2007. Scores of skiers gather during the full moon for an experience that is unique to Colorado’s back country: Snowboarders are at the top of their game, having reached the summit of Loveland Pass. During the previous full moon Jan. 3, skiers could be found making tracks in new snow on or around Loveland Pass, Berthoud Pass, Quandary Peak and the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. Original creator: 2007; DENNIS SCHROEDER. Donated to the Denver Public Library by the Rocky Mountain News, RMN-032–9070.
William A. “Bill” Southworth at the Continental Divide, Loveland Pass, Colorado: Tenth Mountain Division soldier, William A. “Bill” Southworth poses for a portrait at the Continental Divide. He is wearing a khaki uniform with a white belt, which was not army issue. The signs at the side of the highway identify the place: the first is Colorado, U.S. Highway 6. Denver 62 miles east, Dillon 15 miles west. A larger sign reads Continental Divide, Loveland Pass, elevation 11,992 feet above sea-level; Atlantic Ocean watershead to the east, Pacific Ocean; watershead to the west; Clear Creek County to the east, Summit County to the west. Original creator: [1943,1944]; Southworth, William A., 1921–2003. 10th Mountain Division Resource Center, Denver Public Library.
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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