Archives for January 2019

Summit County has the BEST terrain in the Rockies and conditions are the BEST we’ve seen in years.  When you hit the slopes, make sure you have the BEST time by wearing the BEST gear. 

Whether you are renting or buying, you deserve comfort and quality.  Alpine Sports has got you covered with a huge selections of  kids’, junior and adult performance snowboards, skis and boots or pick from their demo selection of all Mountain or Powder skis and snowboards.

Alpine Sports in Breckenridge gets you on the slopes fast with the latest and greatest winter sports equipment available. Goggles, snow pants, helmets, gloves, hats. You name it;  they’ve got it!  Alpine Sports has a fully stocked showroom of ski accessories to keep you warm when shredding and complimentary local craft beer while you shop.

 

Alpine Sports’ expert ski and board technicians will wax, tune and repair your skis or board while you enjoy the Breckenridge night life.  Bring your equipment into any of their three stores by 6 pm and they’ll have them back to you by 8 am the following day!

You deserve the best experience on the slopes.  Let Alpine Sports get you there.

 

COPPER MOUNTAIN

These kids are on fire on ice! You won’t wanna miss the USASA slopestyle competition for snowboard and ski.  Be there on Saturday 2/2 and Sunday 2/3!

BRECKENRIDGE

Tuesday and Wednesday, 1/29 – 1/30, are the last days to enjoy the Breckenridge International Snow Sculptures downtown.  The event ends at 7:00 pm on the 30th; the sculptures will be taken down!, never to be seen in 3D again!

DILLON

Ice Castles is spinning a hypnotic scene at the Fire Show on Friday 2/1 and Saturday 2/2, 2019 – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm in Dillon on Buffalo Street.

KEYSTONE

Pizza 101 serves up wood fired pizza and wings in a low key atmosphere. Their menu is simple, delicious comfort food.

Pull on your boots and head to downtown Breckenridge!  Plan ahead and you can contribute to the show by stomping layers of snow into a 12 foot cube.  Once the cubes are packed full, teams of artists from around the world will use hand tools to chip and chisel 16 unique sculptures.  Later, you can vote for your favorites and marvel at the skill and talent that has created icy outdoor gallery.

Shown above is the GOLD Metal winner of last year’s competition. Below is last year’s Artists’ Choice winner.  Visit gobreck.com to learn when you can stomp and for all other details.

 

Happy New Year from Summit County!

Ski conditions around the county are Fantastic!! If you have not been up yet, what are you waiting for??

If old gear is keeping you from winter fun, your solution is simple. Head to the closet Sun & Ski Sports. With 4 location throughout the US, they are not hard to find. Sun & Ski has all the brands you have come to love and trust: Salomon, Tecnica, Head, Rossignol and my new favorite Italian ski boot: Dalbello.

The Sun & Ski staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their skilled equipment technicians helped my find my dream boots.  It took some time. I am a nervous consumer. Its a process!!! I tried on 8 pairs of boots and asked dozens of questions. I was never rushed. After an hour, I felt confident I found the right boots for me. I followed my gut: Trust the Italians when it comes to footwear!!

And, just in case my gut was wrong, trust Sun & Ski’s Performance Guarantee: We will put you on the right equipment. The Performance Guarantee allows you, if not absolutely satisfied with your purchase, to exchange it for something that will. This promise is extended for up to one (1) year from the date of purchase.

Thank you Sun & Ski for gearing me up.

I’ll see you on the slopes.

Ciao!

Hooray for SNOW!

With record snowfall in Breckenridge the 2019 ski season is off to a fantastic start!

Summit Express is your source for transportation from the Denver Airport to anywhere in Summit County including: Breckenridge, Copper, Keystone, Frisco, Silverthorne and Dillon.  Shared shuttles from and to Denver Airport are rolling everyday, every hour.  Our private charters bring you to Vail, Beaver Creek, Steamboat or Aspen and travel 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Hourly Trips on Scheduled Shuttles

• Breckenridge
• Keystone
• Copper Mountain
• Frisco
• Dillon / Silverthorne

We’re happy to take the stress and guess work out of your holiday travel.  Consider these reasons to ride Summit Express:

• Safety! Our drivers and vehicles are equipped for mountain terrain and the woes of Interstate 70
• Our dispatch team has an eye on the weather, road conditions, and traffic effecting your trip
• It’s more economical than renting a car
• Don’t expect your rental car to have winter worthy tires
• Parking in Breckenridge is pretty scarce and you’ll have to pay for it
• We’ll bring you directly to your lodging and back to the airport on your way home!

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How do you celebrate the New Year?  With family, friends, colleagues, alone?  However you spend it, take time to reflect… you are precious to the One who made you.

For me: in years past, it has been a bustling family affair.  Seven siblings telling stories of the old days, laughing with each other, and laughing at each other.  Sisters giving “helpful” hints for the dish you’re assigned to bring.  The men conferencing around the grill.  Grandma snapping pictures as soon as you shove your mouth full.

Summit County celebrates the new year with everything from yodeling contests to football bingo at the Irish pub, and fireworks in Breckenridge!  There’s a lot to choose from when planning your weekend: here are some good resources to get started.

• Summit Daily Calendar
• GoBreck
• Warren Station
• Copper Mountain

Have a Happy New Year! May all your holidays be filled with the comforts of a loving home – whomever you’re with this year.