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

Last Chance to Save Sale!

November 5, 2018 by Summit Express

I’m not sure if you heard or not, but we’ve got snow.

Tons of it.

breck snow stake 11-5

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.

Book Now and Save!

Copper Mountain Airport Shuttle

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.

Breck’s Dining Passport is Back

September 28, 2018 by Kevin W

Do you love finding all the hottest deals and dishes in town? If so, food lovers unite! Breck’s dining passport is back just in time for the ‘slow’ season. Fill up your belly and treat yourself while you wait for the mountain to fill in with snow. Passports will be available from September 24 through November 15, 2018 for 10$. All proceeds go towards giving back to the community . . for instance, scholarships for local students. For the next few months simply enjoying a good meal can go a long way! Check out the list of participating restaurants and see if the dining passport is the right choice for your taste pallet. There are plenty of great places to eat on the list so make sure to help out a good cause.

Whether you’re a local or just visiting Breckenridge for the early season this deal is perfect for you. For all those people here visiting who aren’t as familiar with Breckenridge’s great food scene I will give you a few of my favorite options available on this years passport.

A few personal choices:

twist -great happy hour. great service

kenosha- lots of beer choices. huge outside deck. wide variety of food options

canteen- mellow settimg with wonderfull food

PS… don’t forget that Summit Express does not just get you up to the mountains. We also get locals out to see the world for their trips! Like me. I am currently writing this with this view 🙂

Have a great weekend and happy eating!!

Breckenridge Strings, Ciders & Sours 2018

September 25, 2018 by Lora B

Main Street Station

Breckenridge, CO Sept 28th-30th

Ah cider! One of Fall’s favorite flavors. Celebrate the season and all it’s loveliness with wild ales, crisp ciders and exquisite eats! There’s always a lot more going on than listed; but, here are the main events for the Breckenridge Strings, Ciders & Sours festival :

Friday: VIP Cider Pairing Dinner 6:30 pm -see pricing and details below.
Saturday: Grand Tasting 2-6 pm
Sunday: Brunch 11am

Breck TV Channel 17 is where it’s at. Tune in while making breakfast; you’ll catch the happenings and hot spots for the weekend.

Is “rugged luxury” an oxymoron? Lodging in the Rockies’ ski resorts satisfies the beast in the burliest of brutes and appeases the prettiest princesses. Take advantage of the best online resources for your stay in Summit county. Here are a few of our favorites:

Book Breck Voted Best of Summit 2017! (2018 results not yet in.) It’s like having a friend in the county, even if you’re brand new to Colorado.

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Breckenridge Resort Managers With 59 properties to choose from you’ll have the pick of the litter.