Archives for November 2018

Wassail Days in Frisco ushering in all things winter and Christmas!

November 27, 2018 by Lora B

November 30th to December 9th

WASSAIL noun 1. spiced ale or mulled wine drunk during celebrations for Twelfth Night and Christmas Eve.

What may one do during Wassail Days?…

Drink a variety of wassail recipes from participating Frisco businesses. Many may be hot spiced cider, sans the ale or wine.
As you stroll and sip, get the “12 Days of Wassail” card punched and then turn it in for a commemorative mug.
Meet at the town pavilion for the Christmas Tree lighting celebration.
Enjoy the Soup Cup Classic at Frisco Adventure Park. Go tubing with friends and family while you’re there!
See Wassail Days’ events and full schedule here.

If you’re looking for a place to cozy up and bed down for the holidays, give Frisco Lodge a call or visit their website. (Pssst… they are also participating in Wassail Days!)

The vintage decor seems a special fit for the Holiday season- it’s cozy and nostalgic, plush with all the feel good comforts of Grandma’s house.

Where ever you stay make sure to book early! Same goes for your ride back to Denver; shuttle departures sell out this time of year as we have guests heading back home for the holidays, and locals heading out to see family.

Welcome Winter Family Carnival

November 20, 2018 by Lora B

November 25th 2018 from 3 PM to 6 PM

at Warren Station in Keystone- it’s FREE!

It’s a White Thanksgiving

November 19, 2018 by Summit Express

Early season snow conditions are amazing!!!!

All Summit Ski Areas will be open on Thanksgiving Day this year, and for that we are grateful! Heavy amounts of natural snow and consistent snowmaking allowed Breckenridge and Keystone Ski Resorts to open early this year. Copper Mountain opens Friday 11/16/18. A-Basin opened 10/19/18 showcasing many base area renovations, partially in expanded dining options. If you have never had a Bacon Bloody Mary at A-Basin, add it to your bucket list!!

My Thanksgiving tradition is skiing & eating. I’ll be hitting the slopes at Breckenridge this year and enjoying the amazing early season powder, followed by dinner Sevens in the Grand Lodge on Peak 7. The grand feast includes butternut squash bisque, hazelnut stuffing and roasted brined turkey. YUMMY!!! For more Thanksgiving Day dining options, check out the Summit Daily the week of Thanksgiving for dining specials and reservations.

If you are looking for something other than skiing and eating, sign up for the Frisco Turkey Day 5K. The first annual Turkey Day 5K is open to all ages and takes place on the Summit County Recreation path and town of Frisco side streets. All racers are invited to make a non-perishable food donation at the event, which will benefit the Family and Intercultural Resource Center of Summit County. The Frisco Adventure Park tubing hill and Nordic center is now open for the season. Sleigh rides with spectacular mountain views around the Peninsula Recreation Area and down scenic trails depart from the Frisco Nordic Center.

With so much to do and so much to look forward to this winter, its easy to be grateful.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM SUMMIT EXPRESS!!!

Stuff to do this week… possibly meet Red Gerard and Jules Marino!

November 13, 2018 by Lora B

Wednesday 11/14, 4 pm to 6 pm

Attend Backcountry Skiing 101 at Colorado Adventure Guides in Breckenridge. It’s a free 2 hour clinic with experienced back country ski guides.

Here’s a peak at what they’re offering:

Knowledge of the right equipment needed; food, tools, safety and clothing.
Introduction to trip planning.
Available resources for further education.
Tips and Tricks for making the most of the back country experience.

Thursday 11/15, 8:30 pm

Watch Far Out, Teton Gravity Research’s new adventure film showing at Dillon Dam Brewery– $8 at door includes a raffle ticket. It’s a look at those who seek the rare and extreme skiing and boarding experience. Presented by REI.

Saturday 11/17, 8:30 am to 8:00 pm

Join the dance at Breckenridge Ski Resort where there will be FREE concerts and giveaways. Pro riders Red Gerard and Jules Marino will hit the mountain, too!

Breckenridge and Keystone Open Early

November 10, 2018 by Kevin W

If you haven’t seen the news on social media or heard the word on the streets, I’ve got you covered. Keystone and Breckenridge both opened early this season. That is big news for Summit County. This has been the first time in a LONG time that any of the Vail Resorts actually opened earlier then the expected date. 11/7/18 was the lucky date and boy was it a treat for all the people living up here! I think it was the first opening day where I actually made it in time for spot in the main lot at keystone. . .even though I arrived after 10 am. But it gets even better. Free coffee and homemade granola bars awaited me as I waltzed onto the gondola without a care in the world. Opening day?! That is seriously unheard of!! I certainly enjoyed the change of pace 🙂

Thinking about what i’m going to blog about while enjoying Keystone’s opening day:)

The good news with the early opening is both mountains opened with more terrain then usual so even the busy weekends are filled with great skiing and manageable lift lines. What does that mean for the winter? Well, for one we are off to a great start compared to last year. That makes for great conditions (November-April) for all of our guests coming for the early and late seasons. If you were waiting to see how the winter was looking before booking your trip. . I think it’s safe to say its going to be a good one! BOOK IT

Make sure to check out all of Sky Runs accommodations if you need a place to stay while you are here. They have amazing properties and just so happen to be one of our partners!

Scared of driving in the snow but still want to make it to the mountains for a get away? Leave the driving to us. Give us a call at 970-668-6000 and we’d be more than happy to help plan your trip. . and don’t be shy! Ask questions about the area. We have a very knowledgeable staff with tons of local info and would love to point you in the right direction.

If you missed out on Breckenridge’s or Keystone’s opening day have no fear. Beaver Creek, Vail, and Copper are all still set to open soon. Go out and get yourself some early season turns and join us for some fun in the mountains. ENJOY

Props to the Peeps in Keystone!

November 6, 2018 by Lora B

Keystone Resort opens Friday Nov 9th at 9 am

Show up early to join the before party. They’ll be celebrating at the Gondola Plaza with music, giveaways, treats and Ripperoo- Keystone’s own pup mascot! BTW; Keystone Resort was voted BEST OF SUMMIT 2018 in the resort catagory!

More of Keystone’s BEST of SUMMIT 2018 winners

Arapahoe Basin- a partier’s winter paradise.
Inxpot Keystone Coffeehouse – charge up and fill up here because you’ll need it for the mountain!
Snake River Saloon & Steakhouse- Winners in 3 different categories because food, drinks and live music are good for you.
Pizza 101 – brick-oven fired, hand tossed pizza …yum!
Keystone Ranch Restaurant has a rustic atmosphere. locally sourced food, and killer steaks.

A must- see film on Saturday at Warren Station

Get Stoked Movie Series premiers “Hoji” on Saturday 11/10, from 5:30 pm to 10 pm at Warren Station at Keystone. Matchstick Productions’ ski flick featuring Eric Hjorleifson is gonna be rad, because the man is radical. Click here to view the trailer.