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Breckenridge Spring Fever 2013- Top 5 Reasons to be Here

toby — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:36:49 +0000

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Breckenridge this spring!

FREE on mountain concert series
Biggest spring event/activity lineup in the Rockies
One last chance to hit the slopes before the mountain closes
Easy to afford lodging and lift tickets
Breckenridge wants you!

Breckenridge Sring Fever 2013 Concert Series-

Sat. April 6th – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Sun. April 7th – The Dirty Heads

Sat. April 13th – 3OH!3

Sun. April 14th – Matisyahu

We don’t stop there- other Breckenridge Spring Fever 2013 events

Breck Ascent Series- uphill skin/snowshoe races
Gondola operating hours are extended
Ripperoo’s Winter Olympics
Breck 5 Peaks Mountaineering Race
Spring Fever Beer Fest
Breckenridge Imperial Challenge bike & ski race
Breck Chili Cook-off at Seven’s
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Seven’s
Extended after-hours Terrain Park events on Friday at the 5 Chair
Breck Throwback Throwdown and Throwback Party and Concert at the Riverwalk Center
Easter egg hunts
Ripperoo Mini World Cup
Fever Reliever merchant discounts

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Breckenridge Ullr Fest 2013

toby — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:30:52 +0000

It is time! Breckenridge Ullr Fest 2013! Below is the schedule of events-

Sunday, 6th –Ullr King and Queen Crowning (6-9pm), live music by The Luv Brothers– Breckenridge Riverwalk Center

Tuesday, 8th – Ullympics (6 – 8pm)- frying pan toss, ski racing and ski boot relay

Wednesday, 9th – Ullr Dating Game (7pm)- Cecilias, call KSMT at 970-453-2234 ext. 20 to be involved.

Thursday, 10th – The big event- Ullr Fest parade then town bonfire. Parade starts at 4:30pm, Bonfire 5-7 pm, and Fireworks at 7 pm. longest “shot ski” attempt!

Friday, 11th – Comedy night:
Comedy Works comics descend on Breckenridge for a night of big laughs at Beaver Run Resort. See the tab above for more information.

Saturday, 12th – Ullr Classic, Pond Hockey Tournament and the Ullr Fashion show

What to do in Breckenridge, Besides Skiing, in Winter

toby — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:06:26 +0000

Winter Activities in Breckenridge

Breckenridge is about much more than just skiing. If you want to experience everything, do this!

Download the PDF to take with you here!

Haunted Tours of Breckenridge	Join the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance for an evening stroll through Breckenridge’s haunted historic district. Along the way, the eerie stories from Breckenridge’s rough and uncertain past will be told but remain unexplained. Reservations required by 5p.m. Allow 90 minutes to complete the tour. Great for adults and kids (4-12)	203 S. Main Street (Breckenridge Welcome Center and Museum)www.BreckHeritage.com 970-453-9767
Music on the Mountains(Kids activity) http://www.musiconthemountains.com 703.424.0337	Music on the Mountains is an early childhood music and movement center located in La Cima Mall downtown Breckenridge for children birth to five and the adults who love them. We invite families who are traveling and visiting with us here in Summit County to come join in for a magical musical experience! Please sign up on line or contact the center to confirm class day and time.	Drop in Rate: $20.00 per family (includes 5 song sample CD, egg shaker, and unlimited number of attendees at class)Please email director@musiconthemountains.com to attend a drop in class.
Mountain Top Museum(Kids activity) http://www.mtntopmuseum.org/ 605 South Park Avenue Breckenridge, CO 80424 970-453-7878	The Mountain Top Children’s Museum is an educational institution that promotes informal learning through interactive exhibits and programs, imaginative play and engagement in active experiences for children ages 10 and under and their families/caregivers.	Admission $7 per child $5 per adult. Children under 1 and Seniors FREE (Children must be accompanied by an adult.) Winter Hours (December 18 – April 19)Open everyday..10am-4:30pm
Ready Paint Fire(Kids activity) 323 North Main Street 970-453-5765 www.readypaintfirebreck.com	KIDS PAINTING PARTIES! every Sunday afternoon ages 3-5 at 4pm - ages 6+ at 5-6:30 Drop off the kids for some creative fun and go grab a Martini or a nap
Woodward at Copper Mountain0505 Copper Road Copper Mtn (970) 968-3400 www.woodwardatcopper.com	Whether you are interested in snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, or trampoline and tumbling we have sessions waiting for you with highly trained coaches! You can meet once or sign up for a series of private sessions so you can work with the same coach each week to progress your skills even further. The sessions are fully coached and available to anyone from ages 8 to 108!
Tubing	Tubing (typically 36 inches or taller) is available at Copper Mountain, Frisco Adventure Center, and Keystone (must be 42”). Just like when you were a kid, only on a much bigger hill with its own tubing lift – during the day or under the lights. With a unique state-of-the-art conveyor lift, the amount of rides is up to you. Get ready to laugh until it hurts in this must-do experience for all ages.	Frisco Adventure Parkwww.friscoadventurepark.com (800) 424-1554 Copper Tubing Hill http://www.coppercolorado.com/winter/plan_and_buy/tubing Call 866.416.9874 for reservations Keystone Adventure Point – Keystone 970-496-3000
Critterland(for small ones under 36”)	There is no reason why your little ones should miss out on a bit of snow play and that is where Critterland comes in – a place filled of magical characters and a safe, fenced-off area with things to satisfy the youngest generation. Inside Critterland, located at the bottom of the Tubing Hill in East Village, guests will find Copper’s new and exciting snow characters. Bearilla, Elkguin, Squeal, Ducktopus, Cheetaphant and the Alliroo are all anxiously awaiting your arrival.	Copper Mountain
French Gulch Snowshoe Tour203 S. Main Street (Breckenridge Welcome Center and Museum) www.BreckHeritage.com 970-453-9767	Join one of our experienced guides for a snowshoe tour in French Gulch. The trails of French Gulch pass through Breckenridge’s fabled Golden Horseshoe, one of Colorado’s more fertile mining regions. No experience is necessary and snowshoes are provided. Space is limited and reservations are required by 8:00p.m. Sunday. Allow 2.5 hours to complete the tour.	Call for directions to the trailhead.Mondays at 1:00p.m. Adults and Kids (4-12) $5 discount if you have your own snowshoes
Iowa Hill Miner’s Snowshoe Tour203 S. Main Street (Breckenridge Welcome Center and Museum) www.BreckHeritage.com 970-453-9767	Enjoy a guided snowshoe tour that goes through the historic Iowa Hill mine site. See an original minter’s boarding house and learn about Breckenridge mining era while snowshoeing. No experience is necessary and snowshoes are provided. Space is limited and reservations are required by 8:00p.m. Friday. Allow 1.5 hours to complete the tour.	Iowa Hill Trailhead off Airport RdSaturdays 10a.m. Adults and kids (4-12) $5 discount if you have your own snowshoes
SwimmingBreckenridge Recreation Center 880 Airport Road Breckenridge, CO 80424 (970) 453-1734	After getting off the mountain from a day of skiing, or after a strenuous hike, the pools and spas are great places to spend some time with the family. Our Leisure Pool has a large slide that both children and adults can enjoy. It also has three play features. They are operated by a hand crank allowing water to spray or dump back into the pool. A small slide keeps the little ones happy. Other amenities include a lazy river swim stream, basketball hoop and a vortex pool. In addition to four swim lanes, the Lap Pool has two basketball hoops and a rope swing.	Breckenridge Recreation Center880 Airport Road Breckenridge, CO 80424 (970) 453-1734
Rock ClimbingBreckenridge Recreation Center 880 Airport Road Breckenridge, CO 80424 (970) 453-1734	Belay Rides/Try-A-Climb Try rock climbing today! Let our professional staff handle the technical side while you enjoy the thrill of climbing. Ages 6 and above (including adults), are welcome. All equipment is provided. $12 for 15 minutes or $5 for 5 minutes of climbing. Space is limited, so sign up today!	Days: Every day Time: 12:00-6:00 pm Cost: $12 for 15 minutes or $5 for 5 minutes
Behind Swinging Doors Saloon Tour	Taste the spirits of the Breckenridge distillery and learn about the historic saloons of Breckenridge. Tour includes Distillery tasting when available. Reservations required by 4p.m. Space is limited.	203 S. Main Street (Breckenridge Welcome Center and Museum)www.BreckHeritage.com 970-453-9767
Zip Line Tour	See the Rocky Mountains from areas never before accessible to the public. Our spectacular 2000 acre private property has views of Mt. Elbert and Mt. Massive, and rests on the splendid slopes of Mt. Arkansas, an almost “Fourteener” at 13,795 feet. Course has five separate zip lining sections, each with entirely different exciting elements of speed, height and terrain, with cables up to 850 feet, some more than 300 feet off the ground.	www.topoftherockieszipline.com800-247-7238 Call for details and reservations
Ready Paint Fire323 North Main Street 970-453-5765 www.readypaintfirebreck.com	Canvas Painting Parties – Every Thursday and Saturday in season – 7pm to 10pm (ish) (or by appointment with 20 people) Bring your friends, drinks and snacks and paint your own masterpiece! Follow along step-by-step with a talented local artist NO experience necessary! We show you what brush to use, what paint to mix and where to put it. You can’t go wrong in this stress-free party atmosphere! And we promise you’ll walk out with a painting to be proud of. (Example artwork Breckenridge Skyline, Ullr, snowboarding)
Jewelry Making	At Flourish, take home something special to remember your vacation. Simple Silver Ring – Make a simple silver band ring – this class shows you how to size and solder a sterling ring. Select from a variety of band styles. 3 hour class includes the silver.	Flourish Artisan Jewelry226 South Main Street 970-389-5301
Glass Art Workshop	Live flame working demonstration 2nd Saturday of December, Jan, Feb. and March 2013 December 8, 1-7pm -Demonstration by Deidre Sewell December 22, 1-7-pm. – Demonstration by Louis Spahni January 12, 2013, 1-7 pm – Demonstration by Christopher Wirth February 9, 1-7 pm – Demonstration by Brett March 9, 1-7 pm – Demonstration by Deidre SewellBreckenridge Gallery Walks Every 2nd Saturday on each month 4-8 pm	Fox Ridge Fine Art Glass GallerySouth end of Main Street above Rasta Pasta 411 S. Main Street 970-547-8192
Breck Arts District	The Arts District is alive year round, offering live music, performance, film and a wide variety of visual arts opportunities. Come and play with clay at the Quandary Antiques Cabin, create a hand-painted silk scarf or learn the basics of printmaking at the Fuqua Livery Stable. The creative opportunities are endless from hands on art workshops for children, teens and adults to demonstrations and cultural events. We invite you to be a part of the growing art scene.	Information: 970-453-3364Arts District Calendar: http://www.townofbreckenridge.com/index.aspx?page=539
Breckenridge Theater	Outstanding Regional Theatre, the Backstage Theatre has been presenting terrific live theatre in Summit County for 38 years. Great shows, great prices, always a great night out! Offer: $2 off regular ticket price (not valid with other offers)	Backstage Theaterwww.backstagetheatre.org 970.453.0199 121 S. Ridge Street
Snowmobiling	Explore Colorado’s back-country via a guided tour. Summit County offers snowmobile tours through beautiful forest glades to the Continental Divide, atop Georgia Pass at 11,000 ft. with unparalleled panoramic views.	White Mountain Snow Mobile Tourswww.whitemountainsnowmobiletours.com 970-668-5323 Good Times Adventures www.goodtimesadventures.com 800-477-0144 guide@goodtimesadventures.com 6061 Tiger Road Breckenridge, CO 80424
Dog Sledding	Believe it or not, You are the Musher! We offer a 6-mile relay tour through the Middle Fork of the Swan River, which can handle up to 6 people. The tour is run as a “relay”; all guests will switch off between running the dogs, riding in the dogsled, and riding on a small passenger sleigh with the guide. The tour runs for a little more than an hour stopping along the way for everyone to trade places. This tour is a unique and interactive way to experience dog sledding and Good Times Adventures is the only local provider. Due to the nature of the sport, children under 3 years and women who are pregnant are not recommended.	Good Times Adventures www.goodtimesadventures.com 800-477-0144 guide@goodtimesadventures.com 6061 Tiger Road Breckenridge, CO 80424
Breckenridge Old Time Photo	Stake your claim in History at Breckenridge’s only Old Time Photo Shop. Historic Old west outfits and props for the entire family. 3D sets for authentic old west pictures. Remember your Breckenridge Experience with flair.	326 South Main StreetBreckenridge, Co 80424 453.4444
Sleigh Rides	Sleigh rides offer a five-star experience for the whole family. Evening and afternoon sleigh rides are available!You’ll love our gorgeous, Amish handcrafted sleighs pulled by powerful, draft Belgian and Percheron horses.	Gold Run Sleigh Rideswww.goldrunsleighride.com (970) 389-1701 Two Below Zero Dinner Sleigh Rides 970-453-1520 www.dinnersleighrides.com Nordic Sleigh Rides (970) 453-2005 www.nordicsleighrides.com
Ice Skating	The Stephen C. West Ice Arena offers ice skating and hockey the whole family can enjoy. Public skating sessions are offered daily. Group and private lessons and equipment rentals are available for all levels of skaters. Our fully-stocked pro shop and friendly staff can get you on the ice and ready to skate so you’ll have a fantastic skating experience in Breckenridge! Want outdoor action? Call the Gold Run Nordic Center for outdoor Skating pond availability. It’s free with your own skates.	Stephen C. West Ice Arena(970) 547-9974 Gold Run Outdoor Natural Ice Rink (970) 547-7889

Breckenridge Ski Season 2012- Fresh and fun

toby — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:48:02 +0000

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…

Breckenridge USA Pro Cycling Challenge 2012

toby — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 02:30:32 +0000

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

toby — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:55:12 +0000

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 2^nd 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 1^st 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.

Breckenridge Summer Begins June 15, 2012

toby — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:21:54 +0000

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

toby — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:45:44 +0000

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

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

New year’s eve in Breckenridge 2011/2012- What to do

toby — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:19:34 +0000

Time for New years Even in Breckenidge, and here is a list of what you can do to ring in the New year in Breckenidge!

New Year’s Eve in Breckenridge

Breckenridge Torchlight parade Starts at 6p.m., look at the ski area!
Yamn at the Riverwalk Cneter- w/ the Oak Creek Band

$20 in Advance and $25 Day of the Show

New Year’s Eve Fireworks (the real stuff!) start at 9, look at the mountain!

To party:

Napper Tandy’s- youngsters
Burke & Riley’s Pub- adult
Liquid Lounge- youngsters
Cecilia’s- youngsters
Beaver Run- adult
Ollie’s- New Year’s Eve Party- adult
Quandary Grill- adult/youngsters
Mother Loaded Tavern- adult
Mi Casa-adult
Park Ave. Pub- adult

To Eat:

Spencer’s- Buffet Dinner $100 per person
Twist- 3 Course Dinner with Champaign toast for $60
Relish- 4 Course Dinner for $90 Reservations Required
Steak and Rib- Regular Menu and NO Reservations!!!
Brian Rose Steakhouse-
Salt Creek- A Special Reservations Only Dinner

Fixed Menu Adults-$85.00 Kids-$41.00

Ember- Special New Year’s Eve Menu Adults-$95 Places Still Available!
Swiss Haven- Menu à la carte

Breckenridge opening Day 2011 2012 is…

toby — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 20:07:17 +0000

Breckenridge Opening day 2011/2012 is 11/11/2011! It is already early October, aspens are almost gone, firewood is being stocked, plow trucks are waking up, and it is time for ski season! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Breckenridge ski area, and it all kicks off on 11/11/2011 with the opening of the mountain.

Book your ski vacation now, Search our lodging for a wide selection of vacation homes and condos before your place is booked!