IT’S MAGICAL, IT’S INSPIRING…

It’s cold!

* Buy tickets here.

• tickets are $17-$25
• kids are $12-$16
• buy tickets in advance as standby tickets are not guaranteed
• pets and emotional support animal are not allowed, service animals are welcome
• strollers and wheelchairs may be a rough ride because of the snowy terrain
• there are porta-potties near the entrance
• no outside food or beverage allowed

Dillon is a nook town with great eats and awesome thrift shops.  Check out Summit Thrift & Treasure, or Gold Mine Thrift.

Try Sabor Mazatlan [970-455-8374] if you have a hankering for good seafood; the prices are right and the drinks are delicioso!  It’s at 324 Dillon Ridge Way, next to Dillon Community Church.

Jersey Boys is arguably the best NY style pizza in the mountains.  The menu holds an impressive variety of Italian and American fare.

Arapahoe Cafe & Pub is a landmark joint with good BBQ and lovely atmosphere.

1.View the finished snow sculptures, in Breckenridge, from Friday to Wednesday.  Take a leisurely walk through River Run to see what marvels come from putting chisel to ice (in the hands of amazing international artists, that is).

2. Check out stand up comedy at Warren Station, in Keystone, on Friday.  Seize the opportunity to not take yourself too seriously.

KNOCK KNOCK

who’s there?

GORILLA

gorilla who?

GORILLA ME A HOT DOG, WILL YA’?

It’s my nephew’s new favorite joke; and now mine!  I would pay top dollar to spend an evening listening to his routine.  *His shows are exclusive to northern Minnesota.

3. Copper Mountain has a full week of events- Summit High School Slalom Race, USSA Masters Race, and B4BC Poker Run.  Watch these amazing competitors shred the slopes, and mingle with those that love the race!

WHERE:

• The Riverwalk Center on South Park avenue between Washington Street and Adams Avenue, Breckenridge, CO.

WHEN:

1. This week is the “technical week” of the International Snow Sculpting Championships in Breckenridge.  10 foot cubes are being built 12 foot high.  Enthusiastic volunteers stomp snow, layer by layer, to create a solid block dense enough for intricate carving.  *There may still be time to sign up to stomp; click here to volunteer.  Warming shacks are on hand for your comfort, yea survival.
2. Next week is “sculpting week”- commencing Monday, Jan 20 at 11:00 AM.  Watch as artists from around the world whittle and work.  Thursday, Jan 23, is the last night of sculpting.  Join the party as artists push to meet their deadline, and supporters rally in good cheer -celebrating the feat.
3. Jan 24 thru 29 is “viewing week”.  Come marvel at the creativity and skill it takes to create such beautiful displays!

For the 20th Anniversary of 

BIG BEERS

Belgians and Barleywines Festival

January 9 thru 11

 

The Colorado Rocky Mountains serve as majestic back drop for this highly esteemed festival.  Bring your appetite for great beer and conversation.  Opportunity abounds to learn about ancient techniques, new recipes, what’s hot and what’s on the horizon.  As you hobnob with brewmasters and owners ask what his/her favorite is; it’s a fine way to start a convo, and to get the best of samples.  What else might you enjoy this weekend?

 

• Brewmasters’ Dinners– Make friends at the dinner table with beer and food pairings.
• Beer and Brewing Seminars– Educated yourself on the latest in experimental techniques.
• Commercial Tasting Event– Saturday at 2:30 pm at Beaver Run Conference Center-  behold the best variety of beer the world has to offer under one roof!
• Purchase tickets here 🙂

 

Surround yourself with good folk and the people you love!

Once in a blue moon I get the itch to go all out for New Years.  I’m talkin’ 6 inch heels, cocktail dress (maybe a gown), hair curled -supported with enough pins to hold up the Golden Gate bridge- and makeup heavy enough to make RuPaul green with envy.  I LOVE looking this fabulous- for about 2 hours.  Then the heels pinch, the dress chafes, and my make up cracks up like the Sahara at noon.   That’s when it’s time to find my date; he’s in his dress Carhartt pants and work boots because he isn’t into torture.   I give him “the look” and he’s happy to go start the truck.

As soon as we’re home I’m out of the dress, into PJ’s, face scrubbed and hair in a ponytail; feeling like all is right in the world.  And it’s 10:35 PM- way past my usual bedtime!  But, it’s New Years so I put in a movie, gather my pups and hubby, then snuggle into the sofa.  It may not be glamorous, but I’m surrounded by good folk and the people I love.

If you’re looking for something less provincial, a bit more urbane, check out these Summit county celebrations…

• Keystone- Time Travel Dance Party  For those of you who love to get down in costume!
• Breckenridge- The premiere party at the Maggie is glitz and glam- casual attire not welcome.
• Copper Mountain- USASA Rail Jam, a parade, moonlight skiing, and fireworks!
• Dillon- Dillon Dam Brewery has a rad 80’s party- no cover charge!
• Silverthorne- Baker’s Brewery is hosting a slightly more laid back shin dig with live music. Check it out here.

FYI: It’s a leap year; leap days are extra days added to the calendar to help synchronize our calendar with Earth’s orbit around the sun.  Earth’s orbit takes approximately 365.25 days, hence the need to make up for the .25 (every 4 years.)

Book a private charter for your holiday travels and stop for some holiday cheer!

We love that one of our guests took advantage of our FREE 30 minute stop, on our charter, to pick out a Christmas tree for their condo in Breckenridge!  What a fabulous way to make Christmas vacation that much more special!

Book a private charter if you…

• want to pick up something before checking into your condo, (ie. trees, lights, groceries, reindeer, etc…)
• land really early, or really late, and the shared shuttle just doesn’t work for you
• have a large group; it may save you money
• have furry friends you bring with you wherever you go
• want to avoid the other stops on our shared shuttle route
• just love the celebrity lifestyle!

We wish you a warm and wonderful Christmas, and Holiday season!

No, it’s usually not. Here’s why:

Successful airport transportation should have:

Value

• It’s cheaper to ride our shuttle than fill your gas tank, equip your car with the right winter tires/chains, & pay for parking or a hotel
• Parking is a scarce commodity in Breckenridge & costly! Skip the overnight parking fees for a car that you simply don’t need.
• Curbside pick up at baggage claim – no shuttle to ride to the rental counter to then wait in line to get your car for another 30-60 minutes!
• Don’t stress missing your flight with rental return delays or stopping to refuel
• Reduce I-70 congestion & our carbon footprint!

Safety

• Our safety record is exceptional!  Our drivers are trained to understand I-70’s many challenges, (ie. snow storms, chain laws, steep grade driving, reacting to dangerous drivers, etc…).
• All our vehicles are equipped with the BEST Nokian Winter Snow Tires & rear dual tires
• A rental car is NOT equipped for mountain driving conditions. Most are not AWD or 4X4, nor do they come with the correct snow tires, chains or even an ice scraper!

Convenience

• We have 15 pickups every day all winter in the mountains and at the Denver Airport.
• Everyone finds I-70 to be stressful, let us drive. It’s your vacation, you should… relax.
• There’s free transportation everywhere in Summit County!!!
  • Keystone & Copper Mountain both have free In-Resort Shuttle Systems
  • Breck Free Ride takes you around the entire town & resort
  • Summit Stage – free bus around all of Summit County!
• Click here for more information on how to get around EASY without a car.

Here are the new Denver Airport shuttle times…

From the airport (we call them arrivals)

• Arrivals start at 8 AM
• Pick ups are every hour on the hour till 9 pm, our last shuttle is the 10:30 PM “catch all” shuttle going up the mountain

From Summit County (we call them departures)

• Departures start at 5:30 AM
• That means we pick you up in the hour before the scheduled departure time.  (Example: we pick up guests between 4:30 AM – 5:25 AM, then leave the county at 5:30 AM with everyone on board)
• Pick ups are every hour, on the half hour, till 7:30 PM (that’s the last one going down the mountain)

Time it right

• If you have checked bags to claim it’ll take you around 45 minutes from landing time to bags in hand
• If you have ski or snowboard bags it’ll take you 50 minutes to an hour
• Choose the pick up time that gives you time to get your stuff! Our online system gives you a 40 minute window, but that may not cut it if you have bags.
• If you have kids, or are traveling with the elderly, give yourself an hour, at least.  The airport will be very busy, you may want to use the restrooms and grab a bite to eat.  It’s about a 3 hour ride, depending on traffic and road conditions.

Above: BLUE dots on doors indicates EAST side, door 513 is near the Southwest baggage claim #6 and #7

Above: Step outside from door 513, turn right, walk across 1 lane to ISLAND 1: “Mountain Carriers”

1. Look up your existing reservation on our site.

• Click on “BOOK NOW” (top right, green button)
• Click on “Manage your reservation“
• Type in your reservation, select “email” (or your choice of options), enter your email address.
• There it is!  You can cancel or make changes.  If you have any problems feel free to call us for assistance 970-668-6000

2. Chat online with a live agent

• At the bottom right of the site there’s a dark gray bar -“Chat with us“. Click on the word bubble to chat.
• This is a great way to make quick changes to your reservation, update flight info, make corrections, or ask for your itinerary to be emailed again.

3. Sign up for our Frequent Rider program.

If you use us a couple times (or more) every year this benefits you.  Every dollar you spend is 1 point. Once you have 200 points divide your total by 5, you have $40 to use toward your next shared shuttle. (200 points /5= $40)

1. From the HOME page see the “Book Now” box on the right. At the very bottom of the box click “join our program“.
2. Follow the steps, wait for the email we send you with your new Frequent Rider ID #.
3. Book online with your ID #, or call us (970-668-6000) and say “I’m a Frequent Rider”.

4. Book Online.

• If you have a Frequent Rider ID or a coupon code click on BOOK NOW (green button top right) and click on “Frequent Rider Login”, or Enter Group Code in the box, then hit “Go”.
• If you’re not a frequent rider, click “HOME” on the top left, then enter your info in the box that says BOOK ONLINE, click “Continue”.

The Race of the Santas & the Lighting of Breckenridge

December 7th, 2019

Deck our Breck with boughs of holly- Fa la la la la, la la la la la la!…

It’s Breckinning to look a lot Christmas…

Simply having a Breckenful Christmas time…

God rest ye merry Breckenridge…

Santa Claus is comin’ to Breck- in droves.  Seriously there will be A LOT of Santas running around.  But first there will be a snowman competition, a pup parade, a kids race, then the streets of Breckenridge will be awash in red and white and running shoes as merry makers of all ages line up for the Race of the Santas.

Afterward, bundle up and hustle down to bustling Main Street to ooh and aah as the Christmas lights spark to life and cast their glimmering glow- Breckenridge is transformed into the quaintest Christmas town in Colorado!