Breckenridge winter dew tour 2012

December 5th, 2012

Breckenridge dew tour 2012

The Breckenridge winter Dew tour 2012 is about to land, and below is your guide for the weekend festivities.  Premiere atheletes, great music, awesome events, epic ski area, and fantastic town make this a one of a kind event you have to experience for yourself. 

Schedule- Thursday to Sunday

December 13th  
Semi-Final  Men’s Freeski Superpipe
Semi-Final  Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle
Semi-Final Men’s Snowboard Superpipe  
Semi-Final  Men’s Freeski Big Air

December 14th  
Semi-Final  Women’s Snowboard Superpipe
Final  Women’s Freeski Superpipe
Final  Women’s Snowboard Slopestyle
Final Men’s Freeski Superpipe  

December 15th  
Final Women’s Snowboard Superpipe
Final Semi-Final Women’s Freeski Slopestyle
Final Men’s Snowboard Superpipe
Final Semi-Final Men’s Freeski Slopestyle
Final Men’s Snowboard Big Air

December 16th  
Final Women’s Freeski Slopestyle
Final Men’s Freeski Slopestyle  
Final Men’s Snowboard Slopestyle

Athletes-
Bobby Brown
James Woods
Keri Herman
Anna Segal
Zach Black
Brett Esser
Eric Willett
Arielle Gold
Silvia Mittermuller
Simon Dumont
Tanner Hall
Kevin Rolland
Nick Goepper
Tom Wallisch
Rosalind Groenewoud
Maddie Bowman
Brita Sigourney
Jen Hudak
Kaya Turski
Keri Herman
Emilia Wint
 
Other events and Bands

Hip-hop artists Macklemore and Ryan Lewis at the riverwalk center in Breckenridge
DJ duo Two Fresh





Lighting of Breckenridge 2012

November 25th, 2012

Lighting of Breckenridge 2012 photo

Lighting of Breckenridge – Dec. 1, 2012

2:30 p.m. — 3:30 p.m.- The Summit Choral Society will be preforming your favorite Holiday songs, in the Blue River Plaza, Main street

3:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. Holiday Carolers will be walking Main St. and getting everyone in the mood.

3:30 p.m- Holiday Dance Performance in the Blue River Plaza.

4:00 p.m.- Race of the Santas/Kids Reindeer Run begins right on Main St. by the Blue River Plaza.  Dozens of Santas will race down main street as the unofficial start of the Lighting of Breckenridge 2012.

4:30 p.m.- Free hot cocoa and cookies to start the Main street parade to the tree.

5:00 p.m. Santa arrives in front of the fire station, and proceeds to the Blue River Plaza for the lighting of Breckenridge 2012.

5:15 p.m.- We light the Tree!

5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m.- Photos with Santa at the Barney Ford Museum! 

 The tree is lit, for you!                                                              These Santas are fast!
                     





Breckenridge Ski Season 2012- Fresh and fun

October 31st, 2012

Just. Can’t. Wait.

Breckenridge ski season 2012 is about to kick off!  November 9th 2012 marks the opening day of Breckenridge ski area, and your first oppurtunity to experience the fresh and fun season in the rockies.

If you need to know what opening day has to offer, check out the top 5 things to experience on Breckenridge opening day, then do them!

Just 9 short days away…





Top 5 things to experience on Breckenridge opening day 2012 2013

September 30th, 2012

Breckenridge Opening Day 2012

Welcome to Breckenridge opening day 2012 2013, which will begin for you on November 9th, 2012!  As excited as we all get for this time of year, and as many great experiences as it brings, we have narrowed it down the the top five most exciting parts of Breckenridge opening day.  Drumroll….

1. Lots of opening day terrain- sure, ski area opening day at most areas include a short, narrow, “ribbon of death”.  However, in Breckenridge, we have one of the most comprehensive and effective snowmaking systems in the world.  SO no matter the early season conditions, Breckenridge is always open with plenty of terrain for everyone, and no ribbon of death.

2. Escape the crowd- Early season is a great time to hit the slopes, with no crowds.  Sure, there is limited terrain compared to peak season.  However, for the terrain that is open, the lack of people on the mountain make you feel like it is all yours.

3. Everything is fresh, new, and clean- From the wax on the bottom of your skiis, to the merchandise in our retail stores, to the warm and inviting attitudes of our helpful town employees, Breckenridge has a brand new, grand opening every November.  Everything has been shipped in, pulled out, dusted off, shined up, and prepared just for your vacation.

4. Early Season ticket prices- Aside from late spring, early season offers some of the best lift ticket rates of the entire year. Yes, 100% of the mountain is not open yet.  However, two seasons ago, the t-bar was open by Thanksgiving, so there is always a really good chance that you can grab both a great price, and a great experience. 

Ticket rates for 2012-2013-

Nov 9 (Opening) – Nov 15, 2012 -$67 Adult / $46 Child  
Nov 16, 2012 – Nov 20, 2012 -$76 Adult / $46 Child   
Nov 21, 2012 – Nov 30, 2012 -$85 Adult / $46 Child   
Dec 1, 2012 – Dec 7, 2012 -$87 Adult / $46 Child   
Dec 8, 2012 – Dec 14, 2012 -$93 Adult / $46 Child   
Dec 15, 2012 – Dec 21, 2012 -$99 Adult / $54 Child   
Dec 22, 2012 – Jan 5, 2013 -$99 Adult / $57 Child   
Jan 6, 2013 – Jan 17, 2013 -$93 Adult / $54 Child   
Jan 18, 2013 – Jan 21, 2013 -$99 Adult / $57 Child   
Jan 22, 2013 – Feb 14, 2013 -$93 Adult / $54 Child  
Feb 15, 2013 – Feb 24, 2013 -$99 Adult / $57 Child
Feb 25, 2013 – Mar 7, 2013 -$93 Adult / $54 Child   
Mar 8, 2013 – Mar 31, 2013 -$99 Adult / $57 Child  
Apr 1 – Apr 14, 2013 (Closing) -$93 Adult / $54 Child 

5. Awesome deals on lodging- 25% off 4 nights or more- that is right, 25% off if you book your lodging early.  Search, call, or email us for your early season lodging deal right now, and take advantage of everything, 1-5.





Fall comes to Breckenridge Oktoberfest 2012 is on the way.

September 1st, 2012

This is my absolute favorite time of year, and for good reason.  As summer winds down in the high country, temperatures drop, children go back to school, visits to Breck slow down, and leaves begin to turn shades of vibrant colors. 

Fall in Breckenridge

One last event, one last oppurtunity to experience Breck and everything it has to offer- fantastic tempratures, great restaurants, a variety of shopping, spectacular scenery, and our signature fall event Breckenridge Oktoberfest 2012.

One of the highest, largest, and best Oktoberfest parties in the world occure in Breckenridge every fall, and if you have never been, you are missing out on a one of a kind experience only Breckenridge, Colorado can deliver.  Come visit us for Breckenridge Oktoberfest, September 14-16 2012. 

Breckenridge’s 18th annual Oktoberfest, September 14-16, 2012, sponsored by Paulaner Bier.

Main Street party including, German food from dozens of vendors, polka music, Bavarian dancers, begins Friday night a 2 p.m. until 6, then continues on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.





Breckenridge USA Pro Cycling Challenge 2012

August 1st, 2012

Welcome back- Breckenridge USA Pro Cycling Challenge rolls through Breck Friday, August 24th 2012!

This year we welcome back the hardcore riders, awesome parties, free music, and amazing excitement of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in a whole new way- an starting stage.  Unlike the finishing stage we hosted last year, this year will bring the excitement of hanging with the riders, getting autographs, and maybe munching some powerbars with the lean, mean atheletes.

This exciting stage 5 start will take our riders from Breckenridge, over the 11,500 foot Hoosier pass, through fairplay and Woodland Park, and ending up coasting by Pikes Peak and the garden of the gods on the way to the Colorado Springs Finish.

Don’t miss this stage 5 start of the Breckenridge USA Pro Cycling Challenge, happening August 24th 2012!





Breckenridge Hiking Trails – Where to go

July 20th, 2012

 

If you are coming to Breckenridge on a summer vacation, you are no doubt going to explore our wonderful wilderness in one of many different ways.  One of the least expensive, and most fulfilling ways to explore is visiting our huge network of Breckenridge Hiking trails that wind through the national forest the surrounds us.  These Breckenridge Hiking trails are a few of our favorites, and we hope you get the chance to enjoy them as well.

BOREAS PASS – This dirt road follows the old railroad route along Boreas Pass.
It is a gentle incline with fabulous views of the 10 mile range and Quandary Peak.
Drive South on Hwy 9 (Main Street) to the 2nd traffic light from the Welcome
Center and turn left onto Boreas Pass Road. Follow the road up the hill and past the
Breckenridge Lodge and continue until you come to the point where the road turns
to dirt. (10-15 minutes). Park in the lot and begin walking here. You may encounter
occasional car and bike traffic. This hike is out and back. It is 3 miles to Bakers
Tank, and 6.4 miles to the old Boreas Station at the top of the pass.

BAKERS TANK LOOP - This is a six mile loop that begins at the Boreas Pass
Lot. Look for the trailhead marker on the left hand side of the road. This trail winds
up the hill through the woods and comes out at Baker’s Tank on Boreas Pass Road
(about 3.5 miles from the parking lot). When you come to an intersection along the
way with multiple options, follow the blue blazes. The trail will bring you back
down to Boreas Pass Road after about 3 miles, at Bakers Tank. From there, follow
the dirt road back to the parking lot.

SALLY BARBER MINE - From the Welcome Center, drive north on Hwy 9/
Main Street two blocks and turn right onto Wellington Road. Set your odometer to 0
here. From here, the trailhead is 3.9 miles on the right hand side. Follow
Wellington up the hill, staying right at the Y intersection of Wellington and Reiling
Road (1.1 miles). You will now be on French Gulch Road. From this point, continue
on French Gulch Road until you see the parking lot with a big forest service map on
the right hand side at 3.9 miles. From the parking lot, walk along the road for one
tenth of a mile turn right at the fork with the gate across the trail. Continue along the
old mining road another mile or so. You will see the remains of the Sally Barber
Mine on your right, and you will have a wonderful view of the French Gulch Mining
Valley from here. This trail is a little over 2 miles out and back.

SAPPHIRE POINT- (Scenic Overlook) – From the Welcome Center, drive North
on Hwy 9 (Main Street) through the round-a-bout as you leave town. After about
five miles you will come to a traffic light where you will see Summit High School
on the left and Swan Mountain Road to your right. Turn right and continue up to the
summit (appx. 5-7 minutes) where you will see a small parking lot on the left.
The overlook is approximately % mile ahead, with spectacular views of lake Dillon,
Summit County. From there, the trail continues in a short loop back to your car.

 

REILING DREDGE TRAIL  From the Welcome Center, drive North on Main
Street two blocks and turn right onto Wellington Road. Follow Wellington road 1.1
miles to the intersection of Wellington and Reiling road. You will now be on French
Gulch Road. Stay right and follow French Gulch road as it turns to dirt and then
continues past the Country Boy Mine on the right. From the Country Boy Mine, the
entrance to the Rieling Dredge trailhead is 1 mile on the right hand side. It is not
well-marked, but there is a wooden trail head marker directly across from the
parking lot on the right side of the road. Park in the lot on the left and walk across
the road to the trailhead. Follow the trail across the creek to the Reiling Dredge.
This is a short, easy walk of less than a mile out and back.

IOWA HILL TRAIL   this is a one mile loop in a mining area with interpretive
stops along the way. The trail winds its way up and then down a hillside. From the
Welcome Center, drive north for one mile on Hwy 9 (you will pass through the
roundabout). Turn left on Valley brook Road and then right on Airport Road. After
.25 miles the Iowa Hill trailhead will be on your left, directly north of the Publics
Works facilities. As you turn in, stay right and drive up the dirt road to the second
Iowa Hill trail sign. Bus route: From the Bus transit station, take the Airport Road
route and get off at the Public Works stop.

BURRO TRAIL – Drive south on Hwy 9 / Main Street from the Welcome Center
and turn right at the 1st traffic light onto Park Avenue. Continue on Park for one
block and then turn left onto Village Road. Continue for a couple of blocks to the
parking lot on your left just before Beaver Run Resort hotel. Enter the lot and
continue driving to the left far corner of the lot and exit at the sign that says “County
Road.” Park here. Follow the dirt road until you see a pole fence on the left. Go
through the gap in the fence and cross the ski trail between lift tower 5 and 6. You
will see a sign for the Burro Trail straight ahead. It eventually intersects Spruce
Creek Road. From here you can turn back, or continue on to the Spruce Creek Loop
or Mohawk Lakes Trail. Approximately six miles round trip.

SAWMILL TRAIL—This is a P/2 mile round trip up to the Sawmill Reservoir
and back. This hike is accessible from town and great for kids or just a short easy
hike. Go up Four O’Clock Road and continue uphill for .3 miles. At the intersection
of Four O’Clock Road and Kings Crown Road, turn left and the trailhead is located
immediately on the right next to the Snowflake Lift.





6-29-12 Current colorado fire map- Breckenridge is fine

June 29th, 2012

This current Colorado fire map is approximate, not official, and represents conditions as of 6-29-12 at 10:57 a.m.

For more accurate, up to date information visit denverpost

Though my friends and neighboors in Colorado have been subject to several devestating wildfires-

 Breckenridge, as well as most other resort areas, are currently safe to visit, even getting some rain-





Breckenridge Summer Begins June 15, 2012

May 18th, 2012

Breckenridge Summer Begins- June 15-17, 2012

Fire up your summer vacation in Breckenridge this June with Kingdom Days, The Breckenridge Fun Park early opening, early summer gondola opening and more!

Fourth of July: July 4, 2012

Breck Bike Week: July 5-8, 2012

Breckenridge PRCA Pro Rodeo: Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 4 – Sept. 2

USA Pro Cycling Challenge, Stage 5 Start: Aug. 24, 2012

Labor Day in Breckenridge: Aug. 31 – Sept. 3, 2012

Oktoberfest: Sept. 14-16, 2012

Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival: Oct. 5-7, 2012





Breckenridge Fourth of July 2012

May 18th, 2012

 

Schedule of events for the Breckenridge Fourth of July 2012

Updated!- Fireworks cancelled due to stage 2 fire ban

July 4th, Wednesday

Independence Day 10K Trail Run – 7:00 a.m.

The Firecracker 50 Mountain Bike Race – kicking off the fourth of July parade at  9:30am.

Breckenridge Fourth of July Garden Party 9:00 a.m. ticket prices – Adults $40 ($75 day of), Children $40 and Children 5 & under $10.

Main Street Parade –9:30

Live Air Show!- 11:30 a.m. over peaks 9 and 10- free viewing of the highest air show on earth! 

Kids’ Water Fight –12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Dodge Viper display – 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Free Concert: at the Riverwalk Center –Free! Nitty Gritty Dirt Band plays at the riverwalk center! free show at 2 pm!

National Repertory Orchestra Breckenridge 4th of July Concert 8:30pm -indoor reserved  tickets cost $5, $10 and $15. There will be a limit of 5 tickets per order

Fireworks – Due to the fire ban countywide, our fireworks have been cancelled this year.  Fireworks are also cancelled in all surrounding towns- Keep Colorado Safe- Fire Ban!

National Repertory Orchestra – Saturday, July 7th at 7:30p.m.

29th Annual July Art Festival July 6-8, 2012

Friday, July 6th- Riverwalk Center – Cody Canada and the Departed , call the box office at 970-547-3100.

July 6th – 8th, Friday – Saturday, Breck Bike Week