It’s officially spring in Summit County!

March 2019 was the snowiest March in Keystone ever with over 7 feet of fresh powder.

There is no better was to welcome spring than to slap on your sunscreen and head over to Keystone while you still can.  Official closing day is April 7th. Keystone celebrates the end of winter season with its annual  Slush Cup on Sunday, April 7. Fun for the entire family, including pond skimming competitions for kids and adults!! Followed by apres in any of the many River Run restaurants and pubs. Or head over to The Goat and catch some live music.

Summitcove has over 300 properties to choose from including ski-in/ski-out, log cabins, condos and patio homes- all accessible by the Summit Stage FREE bus. Summitcove Lodging is offering 15% all 2-night stays at their Keystone properties this April.

So why not spend you spring on the sunny slopes of Keystone?

Book your getaway now at https://www.summitcove.com/land/april/

Come out for 10 Barrel’s Snow Beach party on Saturday, March 23rd.  From Nashville, TN, Moon Taxi brings a mix of rock and pop with an upbeat outlook and a get-up-and-move spirit.

Moonlight Dine & Ski is for you night owls and city folk who eat dinner into the wee hours of the night- like 7:15 pm.  It all starts at 5 pm… you’ll meet the group, ride the gondola to the tippy-top, ski or board down to mid-mountain and have dinner at the Solitude Station (accompanied by live music from Beau Thomas- a Colorado native), then ride the rest of the way down via ski’s, snow board, or gondola.

Stay at nearby Alpine Inn in Frisco– within a 15-minute drive of Copper Mountain Ski Resort and 11.5 miles from Breckenridge Ski Resort.  Here are a few reasons to check in…

• refrigerators and flat-screen televisions
• Complimentary wireless Internet cable
• indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center
• fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area
• complimentary continental breakfast
• 24-hour front desk
• Free self parking onsite
  * Enjoy your stay in Summit County- where it may never stop snowing.  Let us take care of your ride from and to the Denver airport -safely and stress free.  Call our phone agents– it’s free- at 970-668-6000.  They know all the ins and outs of mountain travel and have great tips for where to ski, eat and sleep.

Copper Uncorked Saturday March 16th

at Burning Stones Plaza Center Village, in Copper Mountain

From 2pm – 5pm savor wine & wing samples prepared by Copper’s talented Chefs. (there’s Honest Tea pairings for those who don’t drink wine).

Afterward take time to digest the smoke-fired sounds of Anderson East from 3:30pm – 5pm.

The cost is $25 to $35 per guest.  A good deal considering I pay at least $20 for a plate of wings and 1 glass of wine.

Check out the details here.  “$5 of every ticket sold will be donated to Gift of Adoption Fund, Colorado Chapter.”

Fat Tuesday is March 5th and Breckenridge plans to celebrate!!!

Welcome Cajuns to Mardi Gras 2019~ Summit Style!!  The town of Breckenridge will host her annual  Mardi Gras parade down Main Street starting at 430pm.  Proper attire is purple, green & gold with a few festive beads, feathered masks and a warm jacket; after all it’s still winter in Colorado.

Spectators are invited to gather along the fenced parade route on Main Street and watch the fun as local citizens and business gallivant through Breckenridge.  There will be plenty of decorated floats, lots of laughs and Beads! Beads! Beads!

When the procession ends,  join the town for a FREE concert by the Hazel Miller Band at the Riverwalk Center.  Then hit up one of the many restaurants and bars in the greater Summit metropolis and let the party continue.   Might I suggest, The Lost Cajun with locations on Main Street Breckenridge and Main Street Frisco.  Mardi Gras must-do!!!

ASH WEDNESDAY is March 6th.

True Fat Tuesday marauders know the reason behind this annual festival: Celebrate hard before 40 days of Lent.

Here’s a schedule of services on Ash Wednesday

Mass-St. Mary, Breckenridge-8:00am

Our Lady of Peace,Silverthorne 1:00pm
Parish Center-Casa Gabriel Open- 4:30pm

K-5 Religious Education-Our Lady of Peace- 5:15pm
Ashes and Communion Service-Copper Mountain- 6:00pm
Confessions-Our Lady of Peace- 6:00pm

K-5 Religious Education in Spanish-Our Lady of Peace-6:30pm
Knights of Columbus Rosary- St. Mary, Breckenridge- 7:00pm

Mass-St. Mary, Breckenridge & Our Lady of Peace,Silverthorne- 8:30pm
Mass-Spanish-Our Lady of Peace- 8:30pm – 9:30pm

If you’ve never been to the Special Olympics here’s your chance.   It’s such a great way to spend time with your family.  It’s inspiring. You’ll enjoy the passion and skill these athletes bring to the table.

Click here for a calendar of events for this weekend and the rest of the month.

Saturday, March 2

11am (tentative): Snowshoe and Cross Country Ski

11:30am: Super G (Alpine & Snowboard)

4pm: Awards

Opening Ceremonies & Victory Celebration/Dance to follow

Sunday, March 3

9:00am – 2:00pm: Slalom & Giant Slalom

9am (tentative): Cross-Country/Snowshoe Competition

Awards to follow competition

If you are interested in volunteering click here and have a blast!

Teen Lego Day at Frisco Library on Tuesday Feb 19th.  Let’s be real; Legos are awesome at any age. While you’re there pick up a book, a couple fave magazines, or a few movies.

A-Basin is hosting Fireman’s Firehose Relay on Feb 22nd to benefit the Burn Camps Program (Children’s Hospital of Colorado).  This is a no-brainer.  You’ll support a worthy cause and be surrounded by fire fighters from all over Colorado.   Hubba hubba!

Also on Friday Feb 22nd – Disco Skate at SCW Ice Arena fron 7 PM to 8:30 Pm.  Public skating fee’s apply.

Kidtopia Culinary Festival @ Keystone Resort still going till 2/15

So, this all started on Friday 2/8, but I’ll give you the lo-down of what’s still to come:

• Today 2/11 at 4:30-6 p.m. at Expedition Station there will be a Winter Movie Matinee featuring Disney’s Ratatouille. Such an awesome movie; it inspires me to get into the kitchen and throw caution to the wind.  It’s a FREE event and there will be popcorn!
• Monday thru Friday enjoy Cookie Time at 4 p.m. at the Activities & Dining Office in Buffalo Lodge.  A freshly baked cookie before dinner counts as an appetizer you know.
• Wednesday 2/13 check out Colorado’s Critters Wildlife Education Station from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Expedition Station.  Kids will make their own Dirt & Worms dessert and learn about local animals.
• Thursday 2/14 from 11-1:30 p.m. have Valentine’s Day Lunch with Ripperoo (Keystone’s mascot) at Alpenglow Stube. Call to make reservations # 970-496-4386.
• Friday 2/15 meet up at Ripperoo’s Milkshake Social, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Mountain House- 2nd Floor.

Bring the kids out for a fun and educational family bonding opportunity!

LOVE IS IN THE AIR!

Love-Love-Love the Lodge at Breckenridge.

Valentine’s Day is a week away. Now is a good time to make dinner and spa reservations for that special person in your life. The Lodge at Breckenridge is a quaint spot for a romantic getaway located 2 miles from Main Street Breckenridge.  You can enjoy the perfect get-away without actually getting away.

The Lodge at Breckenridge, nestled high above town off Boreas Pass Road, has everything you need under one roof to delight your sweetie.  Alpine Spa at the Lodge at Breckenridge has an experienced staff of therapists skilled in the arts of healing and relaxation. Their services include traditional Swedish and deep tissue massage, as well as high elevation and hydration treatments.

Don’t forget to pack your swim suit!!   You simply can not beat the unobstructed view from their outdoor hot tubs.

After a day of relaxation, head to the Traverse Restaurant, featuring delicious cuisine with a spectacular view of Breckenridge.  Choose from lamb, duck, seafood, steak and more.  The menu is both diverse and delicious.

A day at the Lodge at Breckenridge is the perfect way to say I LOVE YOU!!