Kevin W, Author at Summit Express

Work Hard:Play Hard

February 6, 2019 by Kevin W

THE BUSY SEASON- WORK HARD:PLAY HARD

Hey guys! I haven’t blogged since New Years so I figured I would get back into the groove now that the holiday season has finally settled. We have been busy here at Summit Express but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been enjoying the winter season as well. We love the work hard:play hard mentality. Enjoying the mountains is always a must but we also love providing our guest with the best customer service possible while at work. We appreciate where we live and that has a direct correlation to our guest service here at Summit Express, which is focused on helping people living out their dream vacation.

Working Hard: An example of our Guest Service

Paul H (one of our key operations guys and lead dispatcher) and myself (Sales and Social Media) were voted as 2 of 13 stand out guest service representatives here in Summit County. This was awarded to us for going above and beyond for our customers and truly giving our guests the official Summit County experience. We all strive to be one of the best customer service destinations and it was awesome to see our hard work pay off. I also want to tip my hat to the rest of the staff here because it is a combined effort on all levels. The customer service all ties together . . . going above and beyond whether its out on the road, the dispatchers, our partners, or those behind the scenes in the office.

The outstanding guest service from business to business is important for our guests to leave town feeling satisfied. . .So a big thank you to our partners and all the other great companies out here in Summit County who help make this such a special place to live and visit!

Working Hard! Paul and I receiving our awards

Playing Hard

When we aren’t in the office we are usually out doing “research” on all the fun activities that Summit County has to offer so that we can always point you all in the right direction. Plus we really just like having fun. I like to keep these blogs fun because behind the scenes that’s really what this company is all about. We play just as hard as we work so make sure to ask questions when you book reservations with us. Local knowledge can be the difference between an OK trip and an amazing one! So don’t be afraid to ask…we love to fill guests in on all our favorite activities and destinations. If you haven’t been keeping up we have a lot of snow with more on the way next week so come out and join us on the slopes!!!

Casually playing Harder!

So anyway enough about us.

Lets highlight a few of the local events in the near future for you guys.

FEBRUARY 7th– JJ Grey and Mofro play at the Ten Mile Music Hall. You are missing out if you haven’t seen a show here yet. It’s a small venue so it’s a very intimate place to see your favorite artists.

FEBRUARY 8th– Check out the Upward Band and Frisco’s newest brewery- High Side Brewing OR if you wanted a different type of entertainment the Ice Castles in Dillon are having a fire performance

FEBRUARY 9th– Night two of the fire performances at the Ice Castle or check out some live music at Baker’s Brew In Silverthorne while they host the Shaky Hand String Band. Or do some night skiing at Keystone and catch the weekend firework show. If you are in Breck check out Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal at the Historic Brown

FEBRUARY 10th– Need some time to unwind after an event filled weekend of riding and festivities? Check out READY PAINT FIRE for a ‘paint your own valentine” event. Don’t have a special someone? Well then paint one for your mom or dad, duh!! 😉

Have a great weekend everyone!! Cheers

New Years Plans?

December 30, 2018 by Kevin W

Do you still have some energy left for New Years after the crazy holidays? If so . .we have you covered with some great ideas to bring in the New Year.

On Saturday, December 30, The Frisco funk and blues band The BIG ONION will be playing at A-Basin’s Sixth Alley Bar starting at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy local entertainment after a good day on the slopes.
Copper Mountain fireworks and torch light parade down the mountain
Breckenridge fireworks at 9pm
Eminence Ensemble plays a show at the new Ten Mile Music Theater
Breck’s Riverwalk New Years Eve Concert
Gold Pan Saloon in Breckenridge is having a New Years Eve Party. Check out some of the other local bars for deals and specials all night.

Make sure to get out and enjoy the New Year in the mountains. Don’t forget to use UBER or LYFT during this time of year. OR take advantage of the free bus. Be safe and be smart!!

Best Family Activity

December 14, 2018 by Kevin W

Best Family Activity:

I unfortunately didn’t make it out to Colorado until I was 23. But with that being said if I was able to come out as a kid I would’ve certainly had my family chose the Frisco Adventure Park. The adventure park is truly one of the best family activities. It is open all year long and offers plenty of family fun. The adventure park offers Disc Golf: a bike park, lake Dillon, a trail system, a brand new skate park, snow tubing, a seasonal snowboard/ski park, and a few ball fields.
In the middle is an information center with a helpful staff to direct you in the right direction for some family fun. The adventure park is located right in Frisco, which is also right next to the Marina and close to all the businesses on the Main Street.
The Adventure park is a great way to enjoy winter without having to go the resorts. It’s also a much better price option.
Tubing!!
Winter Season: Currently the Adventure park is covered in snow! This means the park is now open to tubing, sleigh rides, cross country skiing, and much more! Make your plans now and as always LET US KNOW IF YOU NEED A RIDE UP TO THE MOUNTAINS!! 970-668-6000. You are just a call away from the trip of a lifetime.

sleigh rides!!

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

Best date night restaurant in Summit

November 2, 2018 by Kevin W

Best Date Night:

I wish I had more experience to help everyone out with this one but the couple’s of Summit County might tell you it’s the Hearthstone. Why? Well, even in the slowest of seasons the Hearthstone always has a wait. But read any of the online reviews, the wait is well worth it.
Beyond just the sheer beauty of the actual building going inside only gets better! This is an extremely classy establishment with a very skilled staff. So take your special someone out for a night of food and fun to remember.
Eclectic mix of all types of food. A great menu for all.

Local Tip: After the food is done take a short walk down to Main Street and enjoy the rest of the night enjoying beautiful views and great drinks.

The Hearthstone in Winter

The hearthstone also was chosen by the locals of Summit as the top 3 places for a date night as well. My personal opinion was not too far off 🙂 Check out Summit’s Best of 2018 for ALL the locals favorite spots.

Keep the hearthstone in the back of your mind if you have winter plans this year and are in Breckenridge with a loved one.

The Best Skiing and Snowboarding in Summit County

October 21, 2018 by Kevin W

Hey guys. Today I will be trying to give you an idea on the… Best Skiing in Summit

Locals Tips:

For me this is an easy pick. Most of you would picture the iconic Breckenridge Resort as one of the best but these days the fact that most people would guess that is the exact reason why it’s not #1. The best skiing is Copper Mountain. The in bounds terrain is unbeatable at around 2,456 sq foot, which offers long groomers, endless tree runs, and one of the best parks in the country.

Pro tip: Copper is usually WAY less crowded then the popular resorts offered on Vail’s Epic Passes.

This year they also introduce two new lifts, one using the bubble chairs (allowing you to stay even warmer) and the other lift featuring both gondolas and open chairs. One of the best parts of copper is the ease of access throughout the whole mountain. The other stand out for me is the simple fact that you can tell the employees like working there. It really creates a great atmosphere.

Great night life for anyone who is staying within the resort… no driving needed either!

The town at the bottom is also perfectly placed for all your drink and food needs 🙂

Copper was also just added to the new Ikon Pass, offering a huge selection of mountains. If you like to travel this pass is just the pass for you!

Copper is also home to Woodward. After a day on the slopes hit the Woodward barn for some indoor skateboarding or try out some new tricks in the foam pit!

They are a partner with Summit Express so save some money getting to and from the mountain. Give us (970-668-6000) or Copper a call. Either can help you arrange your transportation.

Copper also offers outdoor snowboarding through the summer. Whether it’s through the camp sessions or through the public park you can always get your snow fix at Copper.

Plenty of rentals for all abilities!

Locals Tip: Mario’s World. . .you won’t find it on your trail map but ask a local and try and ride this section of the mountain off the American Flyer lift. Oh and check out Eagle BBQ too. . .very cool up and coming restaurant at the bottom of the mountain.