Archives for September 2018

Breck’s Dining Passport is Back

September 28, 2018 by Kevin W

Do you love finding all the hottest deals and dishes in town? If so, food lovers unite! Breck’s dining passport is back just in time for the ‘slow’ season. Fill up your belly and treat yourself while you wait for the mountain to fill in with snow. Passports will be available from September 24 through November 15, 2018 for 10$. All proceeds go towards giving back to the community . . for instance, scholarships for local students. For the next few months simply enjoying a good meal can go a long way! Check out the list of participating restaurants and see if the dining passport is the right choice for your taste pallet. There are plenty of great places to eat on the list so make sure to help out a good cause.

Whether you’re a local or just visiting Breckenridge for the early season this deal is perfect for you. For all those people here visiting who aren’t as familiar with Breckenridge’s great food scene I will give you a few of my favorite options available on this years passport.

A few personal choices:

twist -great happy hour. great service

kenosha- lots of beer choices. huge outside deck. wide variety of food options

canteen- mellow settimg with wonderfull food

PS… don’t forget that Summit Express does not just get you up to the mountains. We also get locals out to see the world for their trips! Like me. I am currently writing this with this view 🙂

Have a great weekend and happy eating!!

Breckenridge Strings, Ciders & Sours 2018

September 25, 2018 by Lora B

Main Street Station

Breckenridge, CO Sept 28th-30th

Ah cider! One of Fall’s favorite flavors. Celebrate the season and all it’s loveliness with wild ales, crisp ciders and exquisite eats! There’s always a lot more going on than listed; but, here are the main events for the Breckenridge Strings, Ciders & Sours festival :

Friday: VIP Cider Pairing Dinner 6:30 pm -see pricing and details below.
Saturday: Grand Tasting 2-6 pm
Sunday: Brunch 11am

Breck TV Channel 17 is where it’s at. Tune in while making breakfast; you’ll catch the happenings and hot spots for the weekend.

Is “rugged luxury” an oxymoron? Lodging in the Rockies’ ski resorts satisfies the beast in the burliest of brutes and appeases the prettiest princesses. Take advantage of the best online resources for your stay in Summit county. Here are a few of our favorites:

Book Breck Voted Best of Summit 2017! (2018 results not yet in.) It’s like having a friend in the county, even if you’re brand new to Colorado.

BreckCondowithaView.com ‘Tis the season for spectacular color. Enjoy the leaves changing from the inside out. Book a condo with an exceptional view!

Breckenridge Resort Managers With 59 properties to choose from you’ll have the pick of the litter.

Arapahoe Basin has Started Snow Operations

September 22, 2018 by Kevin W

Two days ago, the moment most of us here in Summit County wait for finally happened. . . Arapahoe Basin has started snow operations!! Yes. It’s official. The snow guns have been blowing over the last few nights when the temperature has dropped low enough. It’s always hard to part ways with the warmer weather but once the snow starts blowing it’s hard not to think about the season ahead.

Photo from A Basin

Last season, Arapahoe Basin kicked off the season on October 13th and went through June 3rd for another amazing year, lasting 233 days. Do you know what that means? It means you need to start thinking about your winter trips and don’t forget the season here in Summit starts early. With snow making already in process they may even be able to open even earlier than last year. The aspens are already losing leaves. Could this be the early season we’ve all been waiting for? Give us a call at 970-668-6000 and book your winter adventure today. Come enjoy our favorite time of the year with us!

Locals Tip:

We are currently running a few really great promotions. Check the website, facebook, or Call one of our local agents and ask about some of our pre-season rates.

Buy our season pass early. . even if you only plan to spend 4 days skiing or snowboarding in the County you will pay off an A basin-Keystone pass priced at $369. Day rates are currently 110$ at an online deal. So plan ahead and save some money for all the other fun things to do here during the snow season.

Fall SALE before the leaves fall

September 18, 2018 by Lora B

Sit back, relax!

Let us take care of you while you take care of business.

Summit Express rides are always a great value!

Cash in on our preseason sale for an even better value; book by 9/30/18 for travel by 4/01/2019.

Save $10 on Airport Shuttles. ($5 off one way)
Save $20 on Airport Shuttles w/ 3 or more people. ($10 off one way)
Save $50 on Private Charters. ($25 off one way)

Breckenridge Film Festival is Here

September 14, 2018 by Kevin W

Are you going to be in or near Summit County area between September 20-23rd? Perfect! Because the Breckenridge Film Festival is here and is a must see! Dating back to 1981 this is one of the oldest running events still going on in Summit County. Which is why Summit Express is honored to be sponsoring the event. We will be running a shuttle all weekend so leave your car at home or simply avoid the extra walking between events!! Take Summit Express for free. Enjoy all the parties and extracurricular activities with a safe ride through town after.

PSA: Just make sure to thank your driver a little extra since this is DRIVER APPRECIATION WEEK. They will be running a FREE shuttle but as always, a little extra thank you is always appreciated. After all these drivers do spend ‘most’ of the year driving in some of the most intense snow conditions in the Country all so that you don’t have to 🙂 Help them enjoy some laid back Fall weather while they help cater to all your transportation needs.

September is one of the best times to be in the mountains. Less crowded streets and fall colors make for a wonderful intermission to the film festival. With plenty of hiking right around town you will be able to mix the outdoors with some great independent films. There are plenty of ticket options so if you only wanted to drop in for a quick viewing you can acquire tickets on a film by film basis.

Make sure to check the website for the details for the Breckenridge Film Festival This will help you decide which passes to buy and what films catch your eye the most.

The film fest kicks off on the 20th with a movie called Love, Gilda. For any Saturday Night Live fans this film highlights the life of Gilda Radner, one of the shows oldest and most remembered actresses. Looking for a more serious film? Check out “Casualties of War” at the Speakeasy on the 21st. Or if you are a winter enthusiasts like most of us here at Summit Express check out the film Rouge Elements and get excited for season.

“Rouge Elements” Preview

Give us a call at 970-668-6000 for all your transportation needs or if you are just curious about where and when we will be running during the Film Fest. We look forward to seeing you all out there. Happy viewing and don’t forget to check out all the Fall colors. You may even get lucky enough to see a moose like I did this past week!

One of my favorite fall photos I’ve captured this season

Have a great weekend!

Fall into Lake Dillon

September 11, 2018 by Lora B

Women & Wine on the water:

A two hour tour on the lake, with your Captain as DD. $50/person includes the riggin’s and ride, and hors d’oeuvres. BYOB (bottle).

Dillon Farmers’ Market:

Friday 9/14 from 9 am to 2 pm. It’s such a pleasant way to spend the morning. My ideal fall day in Dillon: Grab a coffee at Cameez, walk to the Farmers’ Market, hit up the thrift shops, grab some grub (maybe wings and a pint), hike with hubby and puppies, then head home. All that with a stunning mountain backdrop!

Thrift shops:

My two favorite thrift stores in the county are in Dillon- both on Fiedler Avenue. Summit Thrift & Treasure and Gold Mine Thrift are within walking distance of each other, the Farmers’ Market, Cameez and Lake Dillon. Actually, everything in Dillon is within walking distance.

Coffee & Food:

Fuel up with coffee and crepes at Cameez before you browse the farmers market. You’ll find this ice cream/fro yo/coffee shop in the Dillon shopping center. If you’re not an early eater the Farmers’ Market has you covered later on. There are plenty of choices from fresh fruit and pastries to brats and burgers. If you haven’t tried Chimayo Mexican Grill yet, give them a go! They have really good fish tacos; fresh, crisp and super flavorful.