Archive for February, 2009

Breckenridge Spring massive festival in Breckenridge colorado 2009 2010

Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Breckenridge spring massive 2009, Breckenridge Colorado

We still have plenty of vacation rentals left for your Breckenridge vacation during spring massive, visit www.rmlodging .com for an assortment of Breckenridge lodging, rental homes, ski in/out condos and townhomes. Here are the details on the 2009 Breckenridge spring massive festival in breck.

2009 Spring massive events schedule, April 1st through the 19Th 2009-
April 1st – 19Th- Come out and take a bite of Breckenridge during spring massive. Local restaurants will have flags on display indicating their participation in the bite of Breckenridge. Stop in to one of our fine Breckenridge restaurants for menu selections at rates of $10, $20, and $30 depending on the participating restaurant.
April 3rd- Massive rail jam to benefit Matt Wyffels- Held at the peak 8 terrain park in Breckenridge, this event is to benefit Matt Wyffels who is a competitive snowboarder who has been paralyzed. Rail riding, prizes, giveaways, and live music for those who attend. All proceeds go to the physical therapy of Matt.
April 4Th- Spring massive slopstyle competition in Breckenridge held at the freeway terrain park on peak 8. This is the second slopestyle event in breckenridge this season, the followup to the successful Dew tour. This freestyle slopestyle competition for skiers and riders displaying their skills in the hope of the cash purse on the line.
April 5Th- Spring massive superpipe competition at the Breckenridge freeway terrain park on peak 8. Those that survive the slopestyle competitions will have another chance at winning a cash prize during the superpipe competition.
April 11Th- KSMT spring massive beer fest, 12-5 at Main street station in Breckenridge. Admission is $30 at the door or $25 in advance, or for the VIP package (includes catered lunch, private tasting, and early entrance) it is $55 in advance and $75 at the door. Personally I recommend the VIP advance, lunch is great to have when tasting beers from 20 microbreweries, if you plan on keeping it inside your body. For tickets contact- KSMT at (970) 453-2234

Again, we still have plenty of lodging options available for Spring Massive, visit www.rmlodging.com

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colorado snow report, breckenridge current conditions

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Snow Report for Colorado ski areas- Breckenridge, Vail, Heavenly, Keystone, Beaver Creek as of February 17Th, 2009. Current conditions and snow accumulation-

Breckenridge ski area
Mid mountain base- 52 inches
Total snowfall- 184 inches
100% of 2,378 rideable acres open

Vail ski area
Mid mountain base- 57 inches
Total snowfall- 286 inches
100% of 5,289 skiable acres is open

Heavenly ski area
Mid mountain base- 64 inches
Total snowfall- 206 rideable inches
98% open

Keystone ski area
Mid mountain base- 42 inches
Total snowfall- 130 inches
100% open

Beaver Creek Ski area
Mid mountain base- 59 inches
Total snowfall- 266 inches
100% open

When looking at these reports pay attention to the mid mountain statistic, it is not what they had, it is what they have. A higher mid mountain base means less chance of a core shot on your skis or board. Also, the more snow accumulation that a resort has, and the more that has melted, the more icy the on mountain conditions.

In Breckenridge we are looking at a fairly large storm that will blow through over the next several days, hopefully dumping 12 or more inches of new snow. If you are looking to take a Breckenridge ski vacation please visit our site, http://www.rmlodging.com/ , for vacation rental homes and condos to accommodate you during your stay.

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Breckenridge Gondola, The breck connect

Monday, February 16th, 2009

The Breck connect gondola in Breckenridge, Colorado

Facts-

    • Transports 3,000 vacation travelers per hour
  • Takes 10 minutes to get to the very top, the base of peak 8

 

  • 7,592 feet from bottom to top

 

  • 121 cabins

 

  • 28 towers

 

  • 391 feet of elevation

 

  • Two mid stations pick up ad let off at Shock hill and Grand lodge

 

The Breck connect gondola transports Breckenridge skiers from downtown Breckenridge to the base of peak 8 in comfort and style. At the base of peak 8 you will find the Bergenhof, which is the oldest restaurant on the mountain, the snowboard terrain park ( which recently hosted the winter dew tour), The colorado superchair and rocky mountain superchair ( high speed lifts), as well as a ski and ride school.

In the old days a nice drive up ski hill road would take you to the base, but with the construction of one ski hill place parking is hard to come by. However, parking is ample, but expensive, in one of several gondola lots that begin at ski hill road and go north through Breckenridge.

Some of the properties located around the gondola include River Mountain lodge ( visit us at http://www.rmlodging.com/ to book our 1br), Mountain Thunder lodge, kingdom park town homes, ski hill condos, park place condos, and sawmill creek.

The gondola is a fantastic option for those vacation renters that are lodged at the north end of Breckenridge. When deciding to vacation in Breckenridge visit us at http://www.rmlodging/ to book a vacation home in this area.

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2009 Mardi gras in Breckenridge

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
Time to celebrate Mardi Gras in Breckenridge.

Come and celebrate Breckenridge mardi gras in the rockies, we still have availability on some of our rental properties. Great last minute deals, check us out at www.rmlodging.com

Schedule of events-

Saturday February 21st is the Bacchus Ball from 6 to 10 p.m. held at Beaver Run. Tickets are $35 for an individual and $65 per couple. Activities include- Cajun cooking, Chris Daniels and the kings, Silent auction, Dancing, and king and Queen of mardi gras 2009 crowning.

Monday February 23rd is a free concert at our Breckenridge Riverwalk center featuring the Dirty Dozen Brass Band fom 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday February 24th is the Breckenridge Mardi Gras Parade down Main street! Come enjoy mardi gras in The Colorado Rockies. We would love to have you stay with us in one of our Beautiful Breckenridge homes.

Growing up in Breckenridge Mardi Gras was not a big thing, but I moved to Baton Rouge Louisiana in 1989 and was broadsided with the institution that is Mardi Gras. I am glad to see it has become such a success up here in the high country. It is a one of a kind experience with none of the stench of New Orleans.

- update, looks like those of you that attend mardi gras 2009 in Breckenridge are going to be blessed with good snow and better weather. The weatherman (if you actually believe in them) is predicting several new inches of snow this week, but his weekend will be sunny and clear for Breckenridge Mardi Gras. Came and enjoy.

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2009 2010 International Snow Sculpture Championship in Breckenridge Colorado

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

2009 2010 International snow sculpture championship winner!!















This is the winner of the 2009 competition. No, not the lady in the red coat. She is the winner of the 2009 get in my shot of the winner competition. Congratulations to team Canada for taking first place with their sculpture titled “family Reunion”.

The competition was held in the parking lot next to the Breckenridge River walk Center across from the Village at Breckenridge and in the shadows of the Breckenridge Ski area.

Second price went to team China’s offering titled “the march of spring”. This sculpture was on of my favorites, but who really cares what I think. I am a Breckenridge vacation rental manager, not an art critic. In the background, to the right, you can see Baldy mountain.

This is third place, Wyoming’s “Trunks Optional”. It is simply amazing that the International Snow Sculpture championship was able to find contestants as far away as Wyoming to attend this event. Or that they were able to find people in Wyoming at all with a population density of 1 person per square mile, but I digress.

All kidding aside, It was a wonderfully produced event and the sculptures were simply amazing. What people are able to do with these massive blocks of snow simply boggles the mind. The championship is one of several events in Breckenridge that makes a Breckenridge ski vacation one of a kind. This years competition was held form January 20th through 24th 2009. While securing your Breckenridge lodging accommodations for the upcoming winter ( visit us a http://www.rmlodging/ for your next vacation rental) I would highly recommend This week in January. Not only will you be able to witness this one of a kind event, but the skiing is wonderful and lodging rates are still low as it is early ski season.

Until next time

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Resort Managers brand new blog aboout Breckenridge colorado vacation renatls and lodging, Welcome.

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

Welcome to the Resort Managers blog, first edition. This blogs sole purpose is to keep all of you rocky mountain fanatics up to date on what is going on up here in paradise. Here you will be able to find information on the following subjects-

  • Breckenridge lodging deals
  • Breckenridge vacation rentals
  • Summer activities- Rafting, horseback riding, hiking, climbing
  • Snow conditions
  • River flows- Blue River, Arkansas river, Colorado river, Cherry creek, royal gorge
  • Great places to- dine in town, shop, hike, ride horses, adventure, snowshoe,
    Nordic ski, sail, raft.
  • Live music and festivals in breck
  • NRO- National Repertory Orchestra
  • Breckenridge Events- Ullr fest, Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s day, Spring massive, fourth
    of July, Lighting of Breckenridge, winter dew tour
  • Places to rent and purchase gear, skis, snowboards
  • Breckenridge ski area opening and lift opening status
  • Snowboard terrain park opening
  • Nightlife- bars, nightclubs, movies at the speakeasy theatre, live music
  • Driving conditions from DIA- Denver international airport
  • Conditions for Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen, Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin,
    Keystone, Steamboat Springs
  • Great deals on lodging, rentals, lift tickets, food, drink, activities

If you don’t see it here please post, or e-mail us at toby@breckenridgeresortmanagers.com . You can also visit our activities section at http://www.rmlodging.com/ or http://www.breckenridgeresortmanagers.com// to find info on your Breckenridge vacation. I will also be posting a variety of information for Breckenridge Property owners who may need information on renting their Breckenridge property, or property management in Breckenridge.
Topics will vary, so if you have a specific question about vacation rental or property management in Breckenridge, please post or contact me at toby@breckenridgeresortmanagers.com
and I will be happy to assist you.


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