Archives for February 2018

Feel The Gold at Copper Mountain

February 17, 2018 by Summit Express

Feel good while going for gold in Copper Mountain!

February 23rd – Copper Mountain is hosting its Feel Good Fridays!
This Feel Good Friday event(s) going on at Copper Mountain is a good way to feel amazing about riding the mountain. Copper Mountain hopes to raise awareness for organizations in its winter sports community by offering discounts on lift tickets! Head to Copper Mountains website for more information on the best Fridays they have to offer.

February 24th & 25th – Copper Mountain will help Special Olympians go for Gold!
Events like Alpine Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing and Snowboarding will be the main events at Copper Mountain Special Olympics. Not only is Copper Mountain the official training site for all Colorado-based winter Special Olympics athletes but it is now the official host for the Winter Games. Browse on over to Copper Mountains website for more details and a schedule of events. Go For Gold Olympians!!

Employee News

February 16, 2018 by Summit Express

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Copper Mountain and Subaru WinterFest

February 12, 2018 by Lora B

Subaru Winterfest featuring live music by Bleachers

From Denver airport to your condo’s front door, we’ve got you covered. So check in, then check out the goings on at Copper Mountain’s website.

Subaru WinterFest hits Copper’s slopes this weekend, February 16-18. Here’s what’s up:

S’mores and craft coffee
daily gear/equipment giveaways
Live music
Tiny houses in Center Village
Woodward Copper Barn– think indoor skate park, BMX zone, foam pits, trampolines, etc…

Have a great stay and and tell us about it on your way back home!

Mardi Gras Summit County!

February 11, 2018 by Summit Express

Get ready for a New Orleans-Style Mardi Gras here in our very own Summit County!

Bust out the costumes, colorful masks and beads for this festive event. Enjoy a great time in Keystone, Frisco and especially Breckenridge. Tons of fun can be had by the whole family. There will be parades, bikes races, concerts and more for you and your family to enjoy. Take a look at the Summit Daily’s amazing article for more information.

Going to Frisco? We’ll bring you there

February 6, 2018 by Lora B

Credit Todd Powell- Frisco Adventure Park Tubing Hill.jpg

Once you’re in Frisco check out the local fun. Try the Tubing Hill at the Frisco Adventure Park. Remember slip and slides? This is like that in an easy chair, but 1200 feet long,with a lift!

Things you need to know before you go:

Make a reservation – click here for pricing and more info
The tubing hill is closed for maintenance Tuesdays and Wednesdays through February
Bring goggles and dress like you would for a day of skiing/boarding
There’s food and beverages in the day lodge
Riders must be 36 inches tall

Frisco Adventure Park also offers beginners slopes for skiing and boarding, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and sleigh rides! Remember to stop and take in the phenomenal 360 degree view that this park on a peninsula offers.

Winners of the 28th Annual International Snow Sculpture Championships!

February 2, 2018 by Summit Express

This years International Snow Sculpting Championships were amazing! 16 teams from 11 countries fought hard and long to call themselves champions. All teams brought forth some fantastic talent and skill upon the 25-ton blocks of snow. Here are the teams that competed this year to turn the 12 foot tall blocks into some amazing art over 5 days.

2018 Snow Sculpture Teams

Argentina
China
Estonia
India
Italy
Lithuania
Mexico
Mongolia (Erdene)
Mongolia (Tserendash)
Switzerland
Turkey
USA-Breckenridge
USA-Colorado
USA-Oregon
USA-Wisconsin (Tomczak)
USA-Wisconsin (Vogt)

2018 Champions

Team Mongolia – Erdene won the Gold with “Secret” (Shown in Picture)
Team China won the Silver with “Thinker”
Team USA – Wisconsin won Bronze with “A Dance Devine”

Visit the events website for more information about the winners and crowd favorites!!!