Ski Proposal in Breckenridge Colorado

This ski proposal at Breckenridge Ski Resort was a shocking surprise! When Coleman dropped down to his knee, Erin thought he was pranking her. Then Coleman pulled out the ring box and Erin still thought it was a prank. When he opened the ring box and Erin saw the ring, she finally realized it was real! She was in such shock she dropped her skis and poles! As she said yes, nearby skiers and snowboarders cheered for them! It was such a sweet proposal to witness at Breckenridge!

Ski Proposal in Breckenridge Colorado

Erin and Coleman came all the way from DC for their Colorado ski vacation. Though they love skiing in the East, they enjoy taking ski trips all over the U.S. and even to the Canadian Rockies! These two are both expert skiers! Both Erin and Coleman were even officer’s in their college’s ski club. 

After their proposal, we took the highest lift in North America, the Imperial Express, to the top of Breckenridge’s Peak 8. Peak 8 stands just under 13,000ft! We hiked the ridge which had incredible 360 views of the Colorado mountain range. Then we dropped into the double black diamond bowls and took epic photos of Coleman and Erin being badass skiers. 

It was so fun to ski with Erin and Coleman and to document their engagement!

Proposing at Breckenridge Resort

Don’t worry- you don’t need to be an expert skier like Erin and Coleman to propose while skiing or snowboarding. As long as both you and your partner are comfortable on your skis or snowboard, and can get around, then it’s completely possible. Plus, I always recommend taking off your skis or snowboard before actually proposing so that you and your partner are able to move freely. I have plenty of location recommendations to match your skiing level!

Enjoy getting a glimpse into Erin and Coleman’s ski proposal on this bright and sunny day!

Skiing Proposal Photographer

I’m a Colorado skiing proposal photographer. I photograph ski proposals across Colorado and the US! To learn more about proposing while skiing or snowboarding check out my guide here!

Snowboarding and Skiing Proposal at Keystone Resort

This skiing and snowboarding proposal at Keystone Resort was a total surprise. Ever since Mollie proposed to Alex in Austin last summer, Alex wanted to counter-propose! She thought nothing could be better than to propose doing one of Mollie’s favorite activities- snowboarding!

Snowboarding and Skiing Proposal at Keystone Resort

Mollie grew up snowboarding at Keystone Resort every year, and it was the location of their first trip together. Naturally, it was the perfect place for Alex to propose! Alex had been working hard on her ski skills to make sure she could pull off the proposal, and she sure did! 

Mollie had no idea that Alex would use this trip to present her with her own engagement ring. It was so much fun capturing the surprise and the joy! Their smiles say it all! I photographed Alex and Mollie skiing and snowboarding on several different runs. Of course, we stopped so they could pop a celebration bottle of champagne too. Then we made our way down to River Run Village. I had an awesome time skiing and snowboarding at Keystone with these two!

Tips for Proposing at Keystone Ski Resort

With a good plan in place, it’s completely possible to propose to your partner while skiing at Keystone Resort. These are a few of my top tips for planning a successful ski proposal:

• Plan to propose early in the day! The earlier you hit the mountain at Keystone, the higher the chance you’ll have more privacy on the slopes.  

• Propose on a weekday. Going off the previous point, weekdays at Keystone Ski Resort are typically quieter than weekend dates (with the exception of the holidays). 

• Head to the backside of Keystone Resort. If both you and your partner are comfortable and confident skiers then I highly recommend heading towards the backside. You’ll find some of the most breathtaking views (and some of the best runs)!

Client Review

Alex left me such a thoughtful review about her experience working with me to pull off this proposal to Mollie:

"HIRE HER. Gabrielle is an EXPERT skier that will help craft the perfect proposal!

From start to finish I felt so reassured by her experienced professionalism, whether it was advising the most picturesque locations to propose on the mountain, to her confirming every last detail to pull off the surprise element. Above and beyond, the hours she spent after the proposal documenting us on the gondola, skiing, and even popping champagne together were so special. We are so thankful for the gorgeous photos that she captured. You will not regret hiring her!"

Ski Proposal at Keystone Resort

Thinking of proposing while skiing at Keystone Ski Resort? I’ll help you plan the logistics such as the best place to propose on the mountain and the best time. Check out my skiing proposal guide and get in touch with me below to start planning!

Ski & Snowboard Proposal Steamboat Colorado

A ski trip turned into an engagement trip for this couple in Steamboat, Colorado. Remy and Sara came to all the way to Colorado from Columbus, Ohio. These two come out west to ski several times a year. This year was their first time in Steamboat Springs and skiing at Steamboat Resort!

For the proposal, Remy lead Sarah over to a gorgeous spot overlooking the mountains. Right before they got to this spot a huge cloud had come by and was blocking the mountain view that we had chosen the spot for. By the time they arrived, the clouds parted and the mountain view opened up! Remy popped the question and of course, Sara said yes! They both were so thrilled and had the best smiles on their faces!

Ski & Snowboard Proposal Steamboat Colorado

After Sara said yes, I skied along with them for a few runs. In a span of a few hours, the weather went from cloudy to snowy, to sunny, so we experienced it all during our time together! To end their ski and snowboard proposal session, Remy and Sarah nestled up in some trees and popped a bottle of champagne to celebrate! 

After he proposed Sara said, "Steamboat is my new favorite mountain!" Steamboat will be a memorable place for Remy and Sarah from now on! It was so much fun to photograph this Steamboat ski proposal with an adventurous and upbeat couple!

How to Propose while Skiing at Steamboat Ski Resort

Steamboat is one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado with a wide variety of trails for beginners to experts. Being tucked in the northwest corner of Colorado, Steamboat Springs is about a 3 hour drive from Denver. It’s a slightly longer drive than other popular Colorado ski resorts, but it’s beyond worth it! Skiing at Steamboat is always an amazing experience! And If you love tree runs, Steamboat is known for it’s amazing powder-filled tree skiing!

With all of my clients planning to propose, I usually recommend: 

1. Propose on a weekday. Ski resorts are typically less busy on weekdays with the exception of any holidays (like Christmas, New Years, and Spring Break). 

2. Propose in the morning. There will be less people to work around in your ski photos if you pop the question earlier in the day!

You can find out more about the Ski Proposal Experience here!

Steamboat Springs Ski Engagement Photos

Thinking of proposing while skiing, but aren’t sure how to plan the rest?? That’s where I come in! I’ve photographed ski and snowboard proposals across numerous ski resorts in Colorado and beyond. The first step is to get in touch with me below! 

Skiing & Snowboarding Proposal in Vail

We couldn’t have asked for a better bluebird day for this skiing and snowboarding proposal in Vail!

Vail Proposal Photographer

Francisco and Valeria came all the way from Guatemala for a ski vacation in Colorado. Valeria has been skiing with her family in the Rockies since she was a child, and Francisco just learned to snowboard during this trip! He took some snowboard lessons and when he proposed, it was only on his fourth day ever on the mountain. Thankfully, Francisco’s surf-boarding skills definitely transferred over! I was so impressed!

How to Propose While Skiing & Snowboarding in Vail

When Francisco started planning his Vail proposal to Valeria, he reached out to me about photographing it. I worked with him to nail down the time and gave him recommendations on where to propose on Vail mountain. I LOVE the spot he ended up proposing because it has the most incredible mountain views and an intimate feel. 

When Francisco and Valeria got to “the spot”, Francisco set up his Go Pro. They had been using it to take photos and videos their entire trip, so Valeria just thought he was taking a photo of them. Valeria turned her back to take off her helmet and when she turned around, Francisco was down on one knee! She was so surprised and had the biggest smile on her face!

Right after the proposal, Francisco and Valeria ran into her family who was coming up the lift nearby. They were ecstatic and so excited for the newly engaged couple! After the initial celebration, I headed off with Francisco and Valeria to capture photos of just the two of them skiing and snowboarding. After hitting a few runs together, they met back up with their family for group photos and to continue celebrating.

These two were super fun to ski with and they couldn’t keep from smiling! I had such an awesome time capturing their engagement and skiing with them!

Client REview

Francisco left me the best review!

"I don´t have words to describe how happy I am that I hired Gabrielle. In the beginning, I thought it would be enough to propose at the mountain and just take some pics with the Gopro and the phone. But hiring her made everything EASIER and made for a magical proposal- the best proposal ever!! From the planning to the execution, it was PERFECT. My girl had no clue that she was there to take pictures of the proposal because she did everything perfectly and camouflaged in with the crowd. I love the result of the pictures, we can’t stop looking at them and sharing our magical moments with friends and family. Once more, MANY MANY THANKS!" -Francisco

Colorado Ski Proposal Photographer

Thinking of planning to propose while skiing in Colorado? I’ll help you plan the logistics such as where to propose on the mountain and what time is best. Check out my proposal tips and get in touch with me below to start planning!

Snowboard Proposal in Breckenridge, Colorado

Carlos and Daniela came to Colorado from Florida for a snowboard vacation with their friends. A month before their trip, Carlos reached out to me to help plan his proposal to Daniela. He knew he wanted to propose during a day they were snowboarding at Breckenridge Ski Resort, so we made a super sneaky plan!

Snowboard Proposal in Breckenridge, Colorado

There ended up being a snowstorm on the day Carlos planned to propose at Breckenridge Ski Resort. An accidental powder day is always the best! During a short break from snowboarding, Carlos got Daniela’s attention before they strapped back in. He dropped to one knee and popped the question. It was so fun to see the surprise and shock on Daniela’s face as she said yes! As they hugged, their friends all celebrated and cheered behind them. 

After the initial excitement, I did a few runs with just Carlos and Daniela. We stopped in the trees for beautiful snowy portraits and to celebrate with champagne. As we headed back onto the slopes the snow had slowed down, so we were able to get photos with mountain views. Carlos and Daniela got to spend the rest of their day at Breck snowboarding and celebrating their engagement!

Planning a Proposal with Snowy Weather

Since I work with clients ahead of time to determine the date and location of a proposal, the weather can’t be predicted. You never know if you’ll have a sunny bluebird ski day in Colorado or if it’ll be snowy. It ended up snowing on the day Carlos proposed to Daniela, but everything still worked out perfectly. When proposing, your partner will be surprised and excited regardless! The snow made it feel like Carlos and Daniela were in a winter wonderland with the snow circling around them. I loved getting to photograph these two and skiing with them. Their love and excitement was contagious!

Review

Carlos left me the kindest review after working with him:  “Gabrielle was a blast to work with! Her professionalism, attention to detail, flexibility, and friendly personality made the whole process enjoyable. I highly recommend her services if you're looking for a fun and unique proposal experience.”

Looking for more inspiration for a ski and snowboard proposal? This ski and snowboard proposal in Vail is one of my favorites!

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About the Photographer

I’m Gabrielle, the creator and photographer behind Ski the Day. I specialize in photographing ski and snowboard weddings, elopements, proposals, and engagements. As an avid skier and wedding photographer, I aim to be a resource for couples who want to incorporate their love of skiing or snowboarding into the biggest day of their lives. I’m based in Colorado and available for travel worldwide.

Breckenridge Ski Proposal | Shahin & Paulina

Shahin and Paulina’s Breckenridge ski proposal at Peak 8 was on a beautiful blue sky day in April. These two came from Mexico City to Breckenridge for a Colorado ski vacation!

Ski Proposal in Breckenridge

Shahin proposed to Paulina on their second day on the mountain. They had stopped for a short break near the T-Bar at Peak 8. Before strapping back in, Shahin asked me to take a photo of him and Paulina as if I was a photographer for the mountain. Then Shahin dropped down to one knee and popped the question. When Paulina said yes, people waiting in the nearby lift line started cheering! Paulina was surprised and SO excited. You can see how she was gushing with excitement in their photos! 

After Shahin proposed, we took some portraits of them in the trees. Then they took a few moments to FaceTime their family in Mexico to tell them the good news! I hit a few runs with them to capture fun action shots of them skiing and snowboarding together. Then they popped a bottle of champagne and enjoyed the rest of their day on the mountain!

Planning a Breckenridge Ski Proposal 

When Shahin reached out to me about planning to propose while skiing in Breckenridge, I sent him location ideas for his proposal and he scouted them pn his first day on the mountain. He ended up picking a spot with great views in the middle of Peak 8. 

When planning to propose at a ski resort it can feel overwhelming to decide where might be best. With proposal clients, I’ll always send locations ideas and recommendations to help them decide the spot that is best for them. When it comes to deciding where to pop the question you can look for a spot: 

• at the top of the mountain or a run

• at the base of the mountain

  towards the back bowls or lesser known parts of the mountain. 

It depends on what you are envisioning, but I always help my clients nail down the best spot for them!

Looking for more ski proposal inspiration? Check out Andrew & Kim’s Vail ski proposal!

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About the Photographer

I’m Gabrielle, the creator and photographer behind Ski the Day. I specialize in photographing ski and snowboard weddings, elopements, proposals, and engagements. As an avid skier and wedding photographer, I aim to be a resource for couples who want to incorporate their love of skiing or snowboarding into the biggest day of their lives. I’m based in Colorado and available for travel worldwide.