The weather gurus have spoken: An incredibly strong El Niño is brewing over the Pacific Ocean. Caused by the periodic warming of surface waters in the Pacific Ocean and the changing wind patterns along the equator, El Niño storms impact the atmosphere and, therefore, the plant’s climate. Although El Niño Continue Reading
Village at Breckenridge Resort: STUDIOS: GOLD September 27 – November 5 $89/nt rate! Stay 4 nights get the 5th night FREE. A true Colorado Mountain getaway! Don’t settle for booking a vacation rental you can’t see! With Ski Colorado Vacation Rentals you get to choose your rental from our many studios available Continue Reading
Mount Elbert has a lot to be proud of. This peak reaches to the highest of heights – literally. Elbert is the tallest 14er, the highest summit in all of the Rockies, and is the second-highest mountain in the contiguous United States. Located just outside of Aspen, this Colorado gem Continue Reading
It is October in the Rocky Mountains once again. The leaves have changed, mornings are fresh yet chilly, and all of Breckenridge is quiet. But, just because we are in the off-season does not mean that the mountains are off-limits until ski season. In fact, locals worship the month of October Continue Reading
A secluded part of the Sawatch Range, Class 2 and 14,009’ Mount of the Holy Cross is not visible from I70 and does not come into view until you are well within the wilderness. Named for the distinct cross shaped snowfield on its northeast face, Holy Cross was once named Continue Reading
On September 27, 2015 the Earth will cast her shadow over the full moon – this is a natural phenomenon called a lunar eclipse, or a Blood Moon. On Sunday evening, sunlight will be refracted through Earth’s atmosphere and give the moon a deep, red glow. Blood moons are rare Continue Reading
There are two routes up Pikes Peak. This first-hand account follows the East slopes 13 miles up, and 13 miles back down to Manitou Springs. There is a shorter route, 14 miles round-trip, on the other face of the mountain but it is not as easily accessible and is far Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered about the history of Breckenridge? Look no further. Founded by a prospecting company hungry to find gold along the Blue River, rich and colorful Breckenridge is the largest historic district in all of Colorado. Despite the differences in spelling, the town of Breckenridge was named after Continue Reading
The brutal Decalibron loop gets its name from the four highest peaks along the route: Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln, and Bross. Located less than one hour away from Main Street, the Declibron is the perfect caper for adventurers seeking ideas for hiking in Breckenridge. The entire area is comprised of large, rolling hills and commanding mountain summits. Often times, Continue Reading
Breckenridge does not take its beer lightly. As one of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in the Rockies, the town will proudly be pouring over 8,000 gallons of craft beer this weekend! Join us this weekend for the 21st annual Breckenridge Oktoberfest to experience a little bit of Munich and a whole Continue Reading
