And this year’s winner for COUPLE of the YEAR…

Live MUSIC and BBQ!

Ten Mile Music Hall, on the corner of Frisco’s Main street and Summit Blvd, has it’s soft opening at the end of the month.  There will be year round concerts, and it will be a hot venue for weddings and special events.  Frisco is a stunning back drop anytime of year (so instagramable!) and the hall has all the Rocky Mountain rustic charm you’d want for wedding photos and atmosphere.

Kicking off Ten Mile Music Hall’s opening, unofficially, is Hymn for Her, a country blues duo with “kick you in the pants- ask you to dance” attitude.  They play Friday 10/26 at 7:30 pm.  Purchase your tickets from 10milemusic.com, Cool Inside or Lyte.  See the current line up here.

The music hall has a large rooftop deck with awesome views of Tenmile Mountain Range.  Moe’s Orginal BBQ is main course on deck- open daily for lunch, dinner and happy hour (warm months).  Food is not served at concerts so fill up beforehand or hoof it to an eatery afterward.  Ollie’s Pub & Grub, Peppino’s Pizza and Kemosabe Sushi are right next door.

The Hall’s grand opening is Tuesday and Wednesday October 30th-31st.  Americana band, Leftover Salmon, is center stage for this celebration.  In case you don’t know, they’re kind of a big deal!  Leftover Salmon has been on the road for almost 30 years; their sound… bluegrass, folk rock, Cajun, country blues, jazz, and soul- a crafted brew of American roots.  Be there or be square!

The reviews are in:

“Surprisingly fun”, “Had a blast”, and “Great family fun”

are just a few of the 97% excellent ratings for the Frisco Escape Room.

Pictures not from local rooms…no spoiler alerts here!

So, what is an escape room and why do you want in?

• It’s an interactive team puzzle; an adventure for about 4-10 players.
• You and your peeps choose a themed room (ex: turn of the century hotel heist) with ambiance and story included.
• Use the backstory and the clues inside the locked room to bust out.
• It’s an hour of excitement and problem solving!

Summit county has 3 options for your next adventure.  Beside Frisco Escape Room, there’s Escape Room Breckenridge and Mountain Time Escape Rooms, also in Breck.

Escape Room Breckenridge was the first of its kind in Summit county.  Choose from one of three adventures using your noggin to crack codes and solve riddles. Your mission (should you choose to accept) is to escape the room in time.

Mountain Time Escape Rooms are designed specifically for Breckenridge, and why not?!  There’s plenty of history and intrigue here to draw from.  This locally owned company is a labor of love and passion for details.

Bundle up and bring someone you love, or someone you want to get cozier with.  Wonder at the magic of imagination put to hard work, wonder at the beauty of ice and light, and wonder at the simple, but profound, pleasure of a rare landscape.

These cool citadels are made using sprinklers to build icicles, the icicles are hand placed then fused together with water to create the towering spires you see above. Caverns and tunnels are warmed with colorful LED lights, transforming what could be foreboding and cold, into a welcoming fortress.  It will still be quite cold, so wear your ski gear and wool socks; bring hand warmers or a hot cup of cocoa.

The opening dates are usually in late December or early January depending on the weather, of course.  Last year the ice castle in Dillon saw tens of thousands of warm souls, and area businesses greeted them with open arms.   Buy tickets online for priority entrance and keep in mind weekends will be much busier than weekdays.  ICE CASTLES website has tips for a great experience and offers  the most up to date information.

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There are times when it’s nice to have wheels, but consider that Breckenridge is a wee mountain town with a HEFTY tourism industry.  Parking spaces are scant and traffic gets… cozy.  If you’re able-bodied consider nixing the expenditure (time and money) of a car rental.

Your better options:

• You can hoof it in Breck- most attractions are snug as bugs in a rug laid on or near Main Street.   Many snowboarders and skiers stomp from their hotels or air b&b’s to the downtown gondola with boots on and gear in tow.
• Summit Stage is a free bus for Summit county, click here for schedules and locations.
• Resort shuttles buzz around Breckenridge.  Check out this list of lodging that offers shuttles for their guests.
• Rent or purchase bikes for any season in Breckenridge.  Yelp has them neatly listed and ranked here.
• Travel with a group to another mountain to ski, shop and dine.  Summit Express charters go where you wanna go and get you there safely.  Whether you’re planning a day trip or a weekend stay we’re happy to roll with you! Call our reservation team at 970-668-6000 to get prices and availability.  Our phone services are FREE, and we’ll make sure you’re well taken care of.

Summit Stage Free Bus stops at grocery stores, shopping centers, downtown hubs, and nearby cities: Frisco, Keystone, and Silverthorne to name a few.

Biking is enjoyed year round in Summit County.  It makes for convenient parking and a great workout for any fitness level.  There are bike lanes almost everywhere and motorists are pretty aware of cyclists.  Word to the wise- helmets, mirrors, blinking lights and vigilance save lives.

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.

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)