From the second we met the german shepherd, this place could do no wrong in our dog loving eyes. When the pup joined our group photo, we couldn't have been happier. We got off to a bumpy start here as there was a mechanical issue the day prior that canceled our initial reservation. Thankfully, they were able to move some stuff around and make it work for us on our second day in town so we could enjoy the snow ride, which was high on our list as a bunch of Southern California girls who never see the snow. We arrived all bundled up but the blankets in the sleigh were much appreciated as well. After our sleigh ride, they offered to give us a tour of the mine as well, which was an unexpected but nice gesture. read more

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Just finished a great tour of country boy mine. Our guide Michael was so informative and fun. All the crew was great. Lots of things to see and do once the tour is over. The grounds are so picturesque. read more

Country Boy Mine - Museums Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

The sledding at Country Boy Mine was awesome! The staff was so friendly. And they really made the extreme sledding memorable. It was so fun. I would definitely go back again. Ian, our monster truck Jeep driver, was amazing. read more

Country Boy Mine - Group photo before sledding down the mountain. - Museums Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Fun and interesting tour. Nice for the whole family. The guide knew alot and was very informative read more

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What an unforgettable experience! The staff were friendly and knowledgeable from the moment we arrived. The tour of the mine was fascinating and fun! Took home some gems and gold flakes from the panning experience! Would recommend for adults and children! read more

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Such nice guys working there ! John and Michael were both super informative and the tour was the best. Would highly recommend going! read more

Country Boy Mine - Walking in the mine - Museums Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

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Feb 10, 2033 We booked an extreme sledding day and got 3 runs on a mountain 10,100 feet above sea level You sled on your stomach and guide the sled with 2 handles. If you guide it right, it was FAST! I used my knees to help guide the sled as well. Heather was a superstar and awesome person who helped me out of a bind. Highly recommend read more

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We visited Country Boy Mine for the mine tour and panning for gold. We absolutely enjoyed the tour. Information and energy of the guide was great! We would recommend and look forward to coming back to do the other activities. read more

My ten year old grandson recently learned about the California Gold Rush from his fourth Grade class in Los Angeles, California. We (family and grandma) really enjoyed our tour guide because he was funny and informational as well. We liked learning the methods of mining in Colorado Gold Rush, drilling and panning - especially my grandson. He liked panning because it was really fun trying to get small pieces of gold. He was really determined to find gold, just like the original gold miners. He actually did find a little bit of gold, but not enough to be worth a lot. We also liked the Monster Truck Sleigh Ride and seeing the original Coal Miner's Cabin. It's hard to believe they lived in these kind of houses in that temperature. read more

Country Boy Mine - I panned for gold for a solid hour. - Museums Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

My 3 year old and i did the monster truck sleigh ride and it was fantastic. The tour guide was so sweet to my son and great at making the entire journey fun. They let my son drive the jeep at the end and it was the highlight of his trip. Country boy mine is a must visit. read more

Country Boy Mine - Museums Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

Have you ever heard of extreme sledding? Neither have I! At least not up until our visit to Country Boy Mine. We stumbled across this activity because our group wanted to do a snow activity that wasn't as taxing on the body as snowboarding or skiing. For some people in our group this was their favorite activity we did over snowmobiling and snowtubing. In short, extreme sledding is where you lay stomach first on a sled and use your hands to steer as you're going down a slope. It requires effort from your entire body because your lower half is pressing down and in on the sled to keep it stable while your upper half is steering. If you're not careful then you can easily tumble over, but you're only a few inches off the ground so the fall is nothing serious. You start off going as many rounds as you'd like on the practice slope and then you can take the ride up to the main slope which is over 1/2 mile long and traverse that three times. The main slope is pretty steep so you're able to reach a fast velocity on the way down. My friends and I had fun racing each other. After sledding we explored the little museum building on site, watched others attempt to pan for gold in the little body of water, and played around in the fluffy snow. I hope this place gets more attention because extreme sledding is so fun! read more

So much fun! We did the snowshoe adventure and sleigh ride here. The sleigh ride is a sleigh pulled by a truck fitted with snow treads. The snowshoe adventure is like an escape room but outdoors. Both were lots of fun and my family had a blast. After the sleigh ride we were handed a stick and a bag of graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows to sit and make s'mores at the fire pit. The staff here is exceptional and make the day even better. If you're tired of skiing or just looking for a little side trek, stop by. They offer mine tours, extreme sledding and more. read more

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My family decided to do the mine tour & panning while in town recently, and we loved it. Our guide, Nicole, was great. She was friendly and knowledgeable. Our group had kids and adults and she was great at engaging everyone. It was really cool seeing the inside of the mining area and the amount of water flow coming through. Afterwards, we panned for gold, which was probably our favorite part. We planned inside, and sat by the fire to warm up our hands when needed. I would recommend buying a small vial from the front desk area before the tour, that way it's ready when you start panning. I have a little vial with fools gold, calcite, quartz, and I even found a piece of amethyst. read more

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Wow!!! This experience was really cool... Not in the sense that it blows you away.. but in the personal touches that the staff give you! Our family enjoyed our time here so much that we came here twice! On our last free day of vacation in the Breck area, we all agreed to go back up and hang with these guys... do some panning for gold, sledding, and just generally loving the view. Our guide Michael was the best!!! He made our trip and clearly loves his job! We also had the opportunity to meet the owner and take a ride in their new mountain off-road/snow climber. They're future plans for the site are increcible! You MUST make this a part of your trip to the area. We LOVED the experience!!!! The gold mining is unbelievable and very real! Swirl the dirt, grab some gold. That easy! Touring the mine is also very cool and with Michael's knowledge, even better. Bring your kiddos as they will LOVE this place! There is even a slide (chute) from the plateau to the parking lot. Oh, and during the winter, take advantage of the sledding opportunities... they are EPIC!!! DO IT!!! read more

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Have you done it all? All Zip-lined out? Need a change of scenery from the slopes? This was such a fun way to try something new! We skied and snow mobiled but wanted to add another adventurous element to our Breckenridge trip and thankfully found extreme sledding the week before our getaway. First and foremost - the team!!! These are a great group of guys with the warmest and most welcoming energy! They truly love what they do and are eager to make guests/tourists happy during their visit. Each team member we encountered had such enthusiasm about the mining property, the insanely cool cars transformed into snow cats, the donkeys on-site and the history of the area. Our guide offered to take some very cool photos of us up on the hill and even walked down the hill to video us mid-sledding! The extreme sledding itself was pure joy - I laughed and screamed (out of fun, not fear) each ride down. You get introduced to the sleds on their practice track before going down the bigger run. I was surprised at how easy the sleds were to maneuver! Really nice to feel so in control unlike a lot of other snow sports/activities - plus you can always use your feet to slow down! They did a good job creating the run as it's not too scary for the cautious yet still provides a great thrill for adrenaline junkies. Being towed up on a massive sled trailer was a perk in itself and the views alone are worth a visit. I especially loved the close proximity to town because it made fitting the experience into our trip easy and convenient! We had to leave promptly for dinner reservations so my only advice is to leave yourself a cushion so you can experience the property for all it has to offer! read more

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Our family of four did the mine tour this afternoon with Nicole. It was such a wonderful experience. Nicole was extremely kind, considerate and funny. They answered all our questions and made everyone on the tour comfortable. They taught us how to pan for gold and was extra patient with all ages of all kids. We loved our experience with them! Thank you Nicole!!! Maeve (sp?) was amazing as well. They were extremely educated and outgoing. I appreciated them taking the time to explain things to everyone! Thank you so much!! read more

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Family of four with a 10yo boy and 12 yo girl. We had a great tour with Miner John. The tour itself was fun,.honestly John's passion is what made it fun. A great mix of knowledge, jokes and kid friendly fun. The kids got some hands on fun inside the mine It's pretty cold in there so maybe bring a sweater etc.. The highlight for the kids was panning for gold. There's lots shiny things in the water to keep them enthusiastic. The guides and staff really make this place. read more

The tour goes back deep into the mine. Dress warmly! Michael was our guide and engaged both children and adults while educating us on the history of mining in the region. He also taught us his to pan for gold at the end. If you purchase a ticket for the tour it includes gold panning at the end. The mine is located right in Breckenridge and offers a beautiful view from the panning area. We came home with a baggie of fools gold and other rocks. read more

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Our tour guide was so friendly and informative! This is a great way to learn more about the gold mine here in Denver and get a fun chance to pane gold. We spent at least 2 hours after the tour to have a picnic and pane gold. read more

Coming from the east coast, seeing caves and mines over there. This was on our to do list, we got a mine tour with Nicole. She was very informative and friendly, broke down every detail that there could have been. Talked about the history of the mine, the minerals, the tools, down to the natural life thriving on the walls. I was very impressed and I will definitely come back for another visit in the future, make sure to say Hi to Goldie. She's a miniature Jerusalem donkey, they have plans on getting her some play mates. Joe the mine mechanic was super friendly and talked about Donkeys and Mules, the potential for this place is through the roof.. I guess there was a show that use to operate that I hope they bring back, it talked about old timey doctors and morticians. They have gold panning, axe throwing, escape room, sledding, picnic area and a very fast slide that helps with a quick trip back to the parking lot. Please tip, it's expensive to live out here and these people are so nice to be out here to educate the rest of us on how our country was built. read more

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Took a crazy few rides in the extreme sledding with Country Boy Mine this morning. Check in staff, instructor, driver - all outstanding personalities I seat these peeps really do want to be there and live their jobs. Jon our driver was super fun and funny and super helpful in getting us (me) going a little faster and longer What a blast. Super affordable, easy to get to and tons of different activities to fill and hour or a day read more

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Awesome little experience in Breck. The Extreme Sledding was great along with the property and staff! Definitely recommend for all ages! (We're 29 and 31). read more

Country Boy Mine - Museums Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

The place was really cool, no frill, and very educational. It's only like five minutes from downtown Breckenridge. We had a great tour guide! We were with an older lady with a walking stick, was slower than the group, but had no issue. Would recommend this place to visit. read more

SO MUCH FUN. We wanted to have a snow *experience* but didn't want to do the whole skiing thing. Instead we chose this place - and it was the PERFECT choice. Three times down the mountain is just enough and it was a definite adrenaline rush. Also separate from the fun time - the staff seemed to really enjoy their jobs and were all genuinely kind and informative. Thanks to Nicole for the ride and the fun facts, and thanks to Josh for the lunch rec! Pizza and pasta was def the way to do. read more

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The outdoor escape room was such a unique and fun activity for families. My 8 year old had a blast solving the clues to get to a long-lost treasure. Our guide Ryan was the best - friendly, informative, good with kids. Thanks for a unique afternoon we are sure to remember. read more

We had such a blast doing Extreme Sledding. It was a short trip in a sleigh to the beginning. The course is approx 1/2 mile-a little more. Great for all ages! Very friendly staff. Thanks for a great time read more

Country Boy Mine - At the top of the Course. - Museums Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

What a fun place to visit, it was snowing like crazy but they even have panning for gold inside which was wonderful since it was so cold!! Meg did the gold mine tour, so informative and just made our visit amazing! Panning was amazing and I found a piece of Citrine that can even be put into a ring!! If you are looking for a piece of history it's right here at the Country Boy Mine! Meg you are an amazing and informative young lady we had a blast! read more

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Great slice of Colorado history. Take the family and enjoy the mine tour and some gold panning. Step it up for the adults with some axe throwing or keep it family oriented with a nearby hike. read more

Amazing!!!! Such a cool experience. We learned so much about mining and about the area. The setting of the mine is out of this world gorgeous! read more

Ever want to know a little bit about a miners work day? Book a tour at Country Boy Mine! After check-in, we were introduced to our guide, Miner John. We were first given a short intro and bio of our guide ,and fellow tourists. We proceeded into the mine (which is no longer an operating mine), where our guide gave us hardhats,rules, history on mining, some history on the mine itself and the daily ins and outs of a miner back in the days of operation. It was really cool to go into the mine. If you are claustrophobic,it won't be a tour for you. Temperature wise,it was cool in the mine ,but not cold enough to wear a jacket. Long sleeve shirt, and leggings sufficed for myself. After the tour, you are given the opportunity to pan for gold! They demonstrate how to pan, provide the pan, wader boots,a pipette, and a bag to put your finds! Yes! You get to keep any gold , gems,and minerals you find! They also have a treasure hunt on site, picnic tables (feel free to bring a cooler with drinks and lunch,we did!), free parking, an ore slide you can go down, some donkey friends, and LOTS of picture moments. There is a shop onsite to purchase souvenirs,tshirts ,vials to store your pan finds, snacks,and drinks. I really wanted to purchase a fleece jacket or hoodie with their business name on it, but they didn't have any at the time. Hopefully during the winter they do! Very family friendly, a must do if you are visiting the Brackenridge, CO area! read more

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This was so much fun for adults and kids! The tour was very informative and it was so much fun to pan for gold afterward. We did find a single gold flower inside the water so that was exciting! The staff was so nice and our tour guide, Robyn, did an excellent job answering any question anyone of any age had. I will certainly be returning! read more

Country Boy Mine - Inside of mine - Museums Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

What a fun place for toddlers-seniors! We did the monster truck sleigh ride which was fun and informative. Mike, our driver and guide told us all about the mines, mining and miners of years past. The ride provided us with beautiful scenery. We watched the sledders which looked amazing! There are a few additional fun things which I'll leave that for you to discover! A must! read more

Had a great time here. Michael is great. He explained everything well and even took pictures and video of our group. I would recommend and do again if/when I return to Colorado read more

We had a great time on the mine tour. Isaac was wonderful! His knowledge and love for the mine made our experience very enjoyable. read more

Country Boy Mine - Entrance to the mine. - Museums Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

I wasn't totally excited to visit a mine in general, but am so glad we did! The passion, knowledge, education, first-hand experience and even familial history that John had and brought to the tour made it worthwhile ten times over. I have a new appreciation for what miners have gone through and more education from him of the history and how it has evolved over time. I felt very safe the entire time and was really impressed to hear about the future expansion of this mine that John is working on. Panning for gold at the end was the cherry on top. Two thumbs up! Would do again. read more

Such a great experience for our family. Miner Joe took us through the mine, gave fun and insightful information about the history behind the mine, helped us pan for gold flakes, and even a ride on their new snowcat. Definitely a memory my kids will never forget and a must for families visiting Breck. read more

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Country Boy Mine attractions are fun and informative. Had a blast touring the gold mine and so much fun on the sleigh ride. We had a great tour guide for both activities. These people enjoy their jobs and reflect on how the interact with their customers. Shout out to Nicole and Michael you guys are great. Keep up the good work !! Steve from Long Beach Ca . read more

Country Boy Mine - My wife closing around at mine - Museums Near Me - Breckenridge, Colorado

I've been going to Breckenridge and Summit County for over 30 years and just discovered this place with my family. My 11 and 12 year olds rate this as one of the top experiences anywhere, and they've experienced a lot of neat things in their life. Friendly talkative staff, rustic beautiful surroundings, not at all touristy (please don't change that), and a unique experience that is well priced. The reservation system is easy and they are on time with activities. The people working here seem to actually enjoy working here which makes the experience enjoyable because they are responsible for guiding you. Honestly, the extreme sledding was one of the funnest things I've done with my kids. read more

We had the most amazing time. First, we were 15 min late because I'm a terrible navigator. I called and they helped me get to the location. We did the treasure hunt, mine tour and a monster truck ride. Every single person we interacted with was so nice. We had an incredible time. My 7 year old was completely fascinated and they included him in everything. He loved it. And I loved it too. I would recommend this to anyone coming to Breck. Such a great time especially with kids. The guides were engaging and let my son do so much cool stuff. And I learned a lot of interesting things about mining. Much more interesting than I ever imagined. My son may now attend South Dakota Mines. Go HardRockers!!! 10/10 would recommend read more

DO NOT do the "escape room" if you are over the age of 12. We did the whole escape room in 20 minutes. We solved everything very quickly and when we did struggle slightly we were given the answer by the instructor. It was mind numbingly easy. I've done many other escape rooms that were way better that were way cheaper. Definitely NOT worth the $40 per person. Very disappointing. read more