Breckenridge becomes world's first ski town to be certified as a Dark Sky Community

DENVER (KDVR) — The town of Breckenridge has officially been designated as a Certified Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International, marking the first mountain resort community in the world to achieve the designation.

The Breckenridge Tourism Office said the designation has been sought since 2023, when the town began work to meet Dark Sky certification requirements, even starting to replace non-compliant streetlights in 2024, and making measurable progress in reducing light pollution.

“The Rocky Mountain towns of Colorado offer immense natural beauty, especially when it comes to the night sky," said Michael Rymer, communities program manager with DarkSky International and a Colorado resident. "With Breckenridge’s work as an International Dark Sky Community, the town hopes to protect and p