Late in the summer of 2013, I made it my quest to follow in my brother’s footsteps and conquer all of Colorado’s famous 58 14ers. On July 14, I made my first official documented trek up the Class 2 slopes of 14,035’ Mount Sherman with my brother and now sister-in-law. Continue Reading
The USA Pro Cycling Challenge will be in Breckenridge this month! Referred to as “America’s Race,” the seven different stages will take place August 17- August 23. For seven consecutive days, the world’s top athletes will race through the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountain Range, reaching higher altitudes than they have Continue Reading
Acute mountain sickness, more commonly known as high altitude sickness, is an illness that affects individuals traveling higher than 8,000’ above sea level. AMS is not fully understood, but most often occurs when the human body is not given enough time to properly adjust to lower oxygen levels in the Continue Reading
Colorado Mountaineering is not for the casual adventurer; it is a dangerous hobby and many people have died while climbing the glorious 14ers. Unforgiving terrain, unpredictable weather, and risky people can add together to create a situation where your climbing knowledge and experience will be tested. Just because hundreds of Continue Reading
Veganism is kind to our bodies, our animals, and our planet. This type of diet is diverse and healthy but can be hard to plan for. Thankfully, your trip to Breckenridge does not have to wreck your lifestyle commitment. With multiple vegan-friendly diners throughout the town, living vegan has never Continue Reading
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Every vacation area has a secret, that well-kept, almost hidden jewel that only the locals and real insiders know about. In Summit County, that secret is Silverthorne, Colorado. Why Silverthorne? Silverthorne Colorado’s location is absolutely ideal. It’s nestled between three world-class ski resorts — Keystone (5 miles), Copper Mountain (10 Continue Reading
With the completion of the Dillon Dam in 1963, the Blue River was diverted to form the largest reservoir in the Denver Water system. With almost 27 miles of shoreline, Lake Dillon in Colorado has become a huge draw for sportsmen, nature lovers and families alike. Activities abound year round, Continue Reading
Alpine slides, horseback riding, hot air balloon rides, panning for gold, biking down Peak 8: what do all these have in common? These are all Breckenridge activities you can enjoy in the summer. When most people think of Breckenridge, they envision swooshing down powdery slopes under a crystal blue winter Continue Reading
If you’ve ever wanted to see things from a bird’s perspective, to float above the earth quietly as if on a breeze, you need to experience hot air balloon rides. It’s like nothing you’ve ever experienced before or will again. Some say the best time to fly is at sunrise or Continue Reading
