Breck is 10,000', with a whole lot of traffic.Leadville is 10,000'. With not a whole lot of traffic. Keep that, and the weather, in mind.
In good weather, the scenery is better.
tomorrow AMBreck is 10,000', with a whole lot of traffic.
What day are you going? That makes a big difference anymore. The eastern way will have Breck ski traffic to deal with, but the Copper traffic has been stupid on Saturday mornings (an hour through Officers Gulch???).
Sounds like you can do what you please, then! I prefer the western way, myself. BV has some decent places for lunch etc ... http://www.biggiessubs.com/tomorrow AM
It will be windy tomorrow, so I'd avoid the blowing snow on 285 and take the western route. I like the western views better too.tomorrow AM