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
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
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
Winter 2014 just got that much sweeter. The mountain was originally scheduled to close on Sunday April 20th, but with such an epic season Breckenridge has decided to keep Peak 6, 7 and 8 open an extra week thru April 27th. With all the spring breakers gone, it’s a blissful Continue Reading
Everybody knows Breckenridge does sports. 12 months of the year, the area offers world-class outdoor recreation opportunities. Whether you’re an avid sports enthusiast yourself, with hundreds of hours logged on the slopes, or a spectator who virtually counts the days till the spectacular aerial displays of the Dew Tour each Continue Reading
With over 60 restaurants and bars in Breckenridge, deciding where to happy hour can be a pretty difficult decision. Do you go for deals, location, or quality of food? Whatever you’re looking for, Mi Casa has the answer. Short on money? Pitchers of PBR are only $5. Add in complimentary Continue Reading
What’s better than blue skies, fresh snow and Santa Claus? Fresh snow on new terrain that has yet to be touched, ever, was a pretty legit present for most Summit County locals. On December 25, 2013, Breckenridge Ski Resort opened Peak 6, expanding the resort by 550 acres. The opening Continue Reading
