Archives for March 2018

I was talking to my friend, David, at Summit Express, who hikes fourteener’s (mountains with a peak at 14,000 feet or higher).  He motivated me to start exploring Summit county’s mountains.  So, naturally, over the last year I’ve done absolutely nothing about it.  UNTIL NOW!

I’m gonna ease into the scene with easy to moderate hikes; save the 14’ers for my friends.  So, in no particular order here’s my list:

1. Wheeler Pass in Brekenridge (pictured above) – It makes me want to frolic around in a sundress with a picnic basket singing “the hills are alive with the sound of music”.  I’ll probably wear pants and bring a back pack though.
2. Mohawk Lakes in Breck- Waterfall, mining structures and lakes, oh my!
3.  Mayflower Gulch Trail in Frisco.  This trail is reportedly good for snowshoeing in the Spring, and camping in the summer.  It’s a busier trail, so expect friendly faces and doggies.

Make sure to check weather conditions and reviews to see if you should bring your YakTrax, etc…  Always consider safety and gear when you’re hiking in the Rocky Mountains.  Your safety is our first priority when you ride with Summit Express.  Let us know if you are traveling with children under 9 years old- we provide car seats and booster seats.

See you on the trail; I’ll be the one with two black lab/golden retriever puppies.

 

Start Friday morning 3/23 feeling good about your decisions; take a hike with historical value.  The Preston Ghost Town & Gold Mine Hike starts at 10 AM- doable; it’s a 3 mile hike- also doable; your guide will give you the 411 on Preston’s history and mining heritage, and a brown bag lunch.
Balance that with an early evening historical saloon tour. Behind Swinging Doors Saloon Tour allows you to taste history while hearing about it! Meet up at 203 Main Street on Friday 3/23 at 5 pm. Click here for prices and booking info.

Kick up some fun at the 1st Annual Rocky Mountain Country Fest at Warren Station in Keystone.  Doors open Friday with Western honky-tonk and line dancing to connect you to Colorado’s cowboy roots.  Saturday at 9:30 PM rock out to Wylie and the Wild West.  Yodel-ayhee-hoo!!

BOOM! Culture.

For the music aficionado…

Start Wednesday, March 14th at 7:30 PM –Blue Grass Picking Night at Ein Prosit in Frisco.
Afterward, 9 PM, head to the Barkley Ballroom in Frisco and chill with the Shaky Hand String Band.

For the artsy fartsy…

On Thurdsay, March 15th at 5:30PM – Breck Create has two really fun classes to choose from; Woodcut Print making, or Paint a Landscape.  Have you tried art classes with friends and wine?  Surprisingly fun even without a stitch of talent.
At 7:30 PM, catch a show at Breckenridge Backstage Theater– “Totally Awesome 80’s Ski Town, USA” will be totally rad!

For the party maximizer…

Spring Fever Festival kicks off Saturday March 17th in Breckenridge.  This month-long party features live music, a beer fest, chili cook offs, mountain challenges, the Breck Plunge, and much more.  Keep your ear to the ground or ask your concierge for the best places to be, and when to be there.

For the cerebral crowd…

What are you doing here?!  Just kidding.  But, I suppose you’ll want to do your own research 😉

For the safety conscience traveler…

Book your ride back home early because seats sell out this time of year.  Keep calm & don’t procrastinate!