January is that “sweet spot” that locals covet and savvy travelers plan for. Tucked between the holiday rush and the President’s Day weekend crowds, this is when the mountains settle into their full winter peak.
The snow piles up, the lift lines shrink, and it feels like you have your own private playground. It’s the ultimate time in the season for a day of adrenaline-filled outdoor adventures, topped off with a cozy evening in a 7500-square foot spectacular home designed for 16 guests to enjoy One Perfect Day in Breckenridge.
Here is a snapshot of how to spend one perfect January day with Summit at Shock Hill as your luxury home base.
Mornings at Summit at Shock Hill start with a quiet kind of grandeur. Wake to sweeping alpine views framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, then wander to the main kitchen, or the secondary wet bar and kitchenette conveniently located near five of the home’s seven bedrooms, for that first, blissful cup of coffee.
The gourmet kitchen transforms breakfast into an unhurried ritual with ample counter seating, a large island for pancake stations, and enough space for everyone to drift in and out as they please.
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For non-skiers or anyone craving a different type of adrenaline, head out for a day of snowmobiling or, yes, winter ziplining.
To top off the day, hop aboard a horsedrawn sleigh for a Hot Cocoa Sleigh Ride, a quintessential winter outing, before returning home.
Back at Summit at Shock Hill, après-ski unfolds exactly the way it should - relaxed, indulgent, and perfectly social. At the end of a day full of outdoor adventures, the hot tub beckons. Or warm up around the fire pit with a cocktail in hand.
Inside, appetizers and cocktails circulate as dinner takes shape in the gourmet kitchen complete with Wolf appliances, dual sinks and dishwashers, a huge refrigerator, and a stunning center island designed for grazing and conversation.
Meanwhile, others migrate to the entertainment level for a few rounds of pool, or game of cards, or simply to assemble a jigsaw puzzle. In a home this thoughtfully designed, everyone finds their space.
After dinner, the whole group piles into the dedicated theater room with full surround sound and plush seating for movie night - the perfect finale to a banner day.
When eyelids start to droop and sleep starts calling, each of the home’s seven beautifully appointed bedrooms beckon. Five luxurious ensuite rooms feature spa-like bathrooms with soaking tubs and oversized showers.
Two bunk rooms, a dream for kids and teens, share a fun, locker-room-style bath with a trough sink and multiple showers.
Of course, no perfect day in Breckenridge comes together by accident. The Moving Mountains Guest Services Team is here to curate every detail—from chalet comforts to mountain adventures and holiday-week events. All you have to do is arrive, exhale, and enjoy! Here are the team’s insider tips for a stress-free ski vacation:
- Streamline Arrival: Use a pre-arrival grocery stocking service. Have ski and snowboard rentals delivered and fitted in your residence.
- Ship Ahead: Send luggage, ski gear, and holiday presents in advance. They can be waiting in your residence upon arrival, making the travel day significantly easier.
- Seamless Transportation: Fly into Denver International Airport (DEN). For the most stress-free way to get to Breckenridge, arrange a private transfer for the 2-hour drive. Once you’ve arrived in town, you’ll use the complimentary Moving Mountains shuttle to get around, so there is no need to hassle with a rental car and winter driving.
- Skip the Lift Ticket Office: Pre-purchase your lift tickets through Moving Mountains so you can hit the slopes without the hassle of the lift ticket window lines.
