November 25th 2018 from 3 PM to 6 PM
at Warren Station in Keystone- it’s FREE!
It’s a White Thanksgiving
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!
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
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!
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.
(Eric pictured below.)
Last Chance to Save Sale!
I’m not sure if you heard or not, but we’ve got snow.
Tons of it.
It’s only November 5th, and this is powder day #6 …in a row!
We’re setting up for an epic winter, I would highly recommend that you book your winter ski travel plans now! Town is bustling with energy and the anticipation is difficult to contain. Travel days and lodging are filling up fast now as everyone prepares for the snow-apocalypse that is the winter of 2018-19.
To give you one more reason to plan your trip now, we’re running our Last Chance Sale.
This will be the last sale we run before the season gets going, so book now and save! Breckenridge and Keystone open this Friday, November 9th and with all of this snow, it will be an opening of epic proportions.
Best date night restaurant in Summit
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.
Silverthorne Outlets Shopping Extravaganza!
Outlets at Silverthorne
Saturday November 3, 2018
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Buy tickets online! Note: When you click TICKETS a list of local charities pops up. Choose the charity you’d like to give to; each is a gift of $25.00.
Here’s what to expect…
- You’ll get a PDF Ticket from your online purchase, bring tickets to registration from 9 am to noon in the Red village.
- When you register at the Outlets you’ll get a wristband and a program with discounts.
- There will be drinks and food. Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s and breakfast, a catered lunch, dessert bars and a wine tasting in select stores!
- A free prize ticket for each shopper, with drawings throughout the day. Don’t forget to pick up your goody bag!
- EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS!
Summit Express
Voted BEST of SUMMIT 2018
is your FREE shuttle at this event!
The 3 Outlet villages are within walking distance; but, if you’d rather ride we are happy to pick you up! We’ll be doing loops (with 2 stops) at each village so you can heft your bags on board and rest up for the next shopping spree. Click here for a map of the Outlets’ locations.
I suggest making a list; this is going to be the ideal time to shop for Christmas, birthdays and anniversaries. One store manager told me the deals during the Extravaganza are often better than Black Friday! Check out all the shops at the Silverthorne Outlets ahead of time to get ideas and make a game plan.
Gentlemen, this party is for you, too!
Here are several reasons to buy a ticket and join in.
- Beef Jerky Outlet and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
- Columbia Factory Outlet
- Crocs -who doesn’t need another pair 😉
- Eddie Bauer
- FANZZ – hats and jerseys and stuff
- Le Creuset -for the culinary masters
- Under Armour and much more
The Best Airport Shuttle in Summit County
The People Have Spoken
It’s with great pride that we can announce Summit Express was named 2018 Best Shuttle Service by the Summit Daily.
We know there is choice in transportation. We want to thank all our loyal customers, business partners and fans for this great honor. Thank you for voting for us. Thank you for riding with us. And thank you for supporting our mission:
Provide the BEST service to our guests through safe, reliable access to their destinations by team members who strive to create the BEST work culture in our resort communities.
Summit Express was born eight years ago when owners Jackie and Bob Roppel moved to Summit County with the goal to create a new shuttle service dedicated to providing exceptional customer experience. There have been many bumps along their journey, but they did it by staying loyal to their mission.
- At Summit Express we never take our customers for granted. We create long term relationships with our guests and our community.
- We value people: employees, guests, our partners and every resident of Summit. We are active in the Chamber of Commerce.
- We support local events like the Frisco BBQ, Breckenridge Film Fest, Rotary Club of Summit County, Breckenridge 4th of July parade, Silverthorne Shopping Extravaganza, COO Breakfast, Breckenridge Snow Sculptor, Dillon Marina Mutt Show and countless school bizarres and auctions.
Thank you for your trust and support. Thank you for this great honor. We look forward to the serving you this winter and for years to come.
We love you Summit County!!
Get Your Gear and Book Your Stay, it’s Time to Play!
Get Your Gear and Book Your Stay, it’s Time to Play!
Summit county has a plethora of gear; from helmets to boots, (and skis and boards, of course) plus all the in between goods! SUN & SKI in Dillon has you covered- literally. Visit their store across the street from Dillon Dam Brewery, then have a pint and a bite at “the Dam”.
Much more than a roof overhead, Summit County lodging goes the extra mile, because we want you to come back! Frisco Lodge also has you covered- literally; and their breakfast is a delight not to be missed! Make sure to check out some of the other endless local options while you’re at it.
Winter is here! Come join us for a great winter season.