Whether you’re visiting, or ending a work day happy hour is a great time to wind down and fill up.  The best drink and food specials are served up with a friendly smile and easy going atmosphere.   It’s a good time to catch up on the local news and meet new friends.  Remember to tip your bartender well- what goes around comes around!

Sauce on the Blue

Canteen flatbreads

The Canteen Taphouse and Tavern is well loved- and reviewed- for their great bar service and food variety.  BBQ Korean Pork Street Tacos, Brisket, and gluten free and/or dairy free veggie burgers exemplify their well rounded menu.

Breckenridge Tap House has great ratings, too.  I’ve not yet been there, but that will be remedied soon.  Happy customers suggest the $3 street tacos.  Be there from 3 – 6 pm any day of the week to share drinks, food and conversation with friends.

Wednesday 06/12, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Bike to Sauce on the Blue in Silverthorne for live music by Leon Littlebird and get your bike tuned up by Mountain Sports Outlet.  They have an awesome “social (happy) hour”!  My favorites are the Gorgonzola filet tips, the wild mushroom 10″ pizza, and $5 house glass of wine.

Breck Tap House street taco

 

 

June, how do I love thee?  Let me count the ways..

I love the robust sunny days cooled by the mountain breeze

I love the verdant green against the snowy peak

I love the herd and its’ calves’ carefree frolic

I love to stroll the farmers’ market in blissful leisure

The winter hustle and bustle has moved aside for summer’s more sedate pace.  BBQ is in the air and running shoes have replaced ski boots.  While your at it bring out your flip flops and cleats, because the markets and the golf courses are open for recreation.

Dillon Farmer’s Market, on Lodgepole Street, is opening June 7th and going through mid September.  It’s arrayed every Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM.  Goods include fresh produce, strawberry lemonade and Mexican style street corn- my personal favorites.  There are art and jewelry vendors, food in plentiful variety, and magic shows for the kiddos.

The Copper Creek golf course opens June 7th.  Whatever skill level you play; play here!  The scenery is majestic, the course is phenomenal, and your friends will be thanking you (and buying your drinks) for at least the first round.   Purchase season passes here; or individual rounds start at just $23.00!

June is ‘Cycle Silverthorne Month’.   Visit www.silverthorne.org to view the scheduled events.  If you don’t live in the county we’ve got you covered; you can rent bikes!  Here are a few places to get equipped:

• Pioneer Sports in Silverthorne
• Wilderness Sports in Dillon, or
• Lake Dillon Bike Rentals, 970-468-7580
• Rebel Sports in Frisco
• Carvers Breckenridge

WAVE: Light + Water + Sound

Breckenridge

Thursday 5/30 – Sunday 6/2

It’s a multi-sensory experience that excites the imagination and develops wonder.  Breckenridge is host to this amazing art exhibit from May 30th to June 2nd.  Installled in and around downtown’s Blue River Plaza this free interactive experience incorporates Breck’s water features with lights, color, sound and music to turn the area into something spectacular.   Be a part of it this week- it’s so Instagramable!

Join our community in honoring veterans and their families…

• Memorial Day Ceremony in Dillon, CO
• Breckenridge Heritage Alliance’s Memorial Day Commemoration
• Shop Breck Sidewalk Sale
• Cross Fit BBQ

18th Annual Festival of the Brewpubs

Sunday May 26, 2019 – noon to 4 PM

Arapahoe Basin

Cost $35

I borrowed the title from Leslie Knope (so many quotable lines from Parks & Recreation.)  A-Basin’s last party of the season is not only a great time, it’s a great value!  Let me explain: conservatively, the average price of a craft beer at our local breweries is $6.50 plus $2 tip = $8.50.  So, $35 gets you 4 beers and a satisfied bartender; ensuring good service next time you belly up.

At the Festival of the Brewpubs $35 buys you a bottomless mug for sampling local brews, live music by The Jauntee, and a commemorative mug!  Bring some extra cash as there will be outdoor food vendors, you’ll need food if you’re drinking beer at elevation.

You’ll also need a ride home: Summit Stage has you covered!  They’ll be running to and from A-Basin, so no need to drive.

Have fun and be safe, ‘cuz your momma loves you.  Also, here are helpful hints to NOT be the schmuck that someone has to carry out:

• Know your limits, and don’t mix media.  If you’re new to the area be aware of the risks associated with elevation, especially drinking, *etc… at high elevations.  It can be deadly. No joke.
• Stay hydrated!
• Eat. Mangi. Comamos!
• Wear a hat and sunblock- mom would approve 🙂

What a spectacular time of year!  Today I saw a herd of antelope and buffalo guiding their babies across the meadows by the Blue River!  Elk are usually hanging around the valley, too. The sun is bright and hot, the air is cool and crisp, the colors are vivid, and trails are accessible- mostly.  Head out with binoculars and confidence – because you have the resources to point you to the right trails.  No need to get stuck in the mud.

Perhaps my favorite site for trail conditions is TRAILFORKS.  Search by activity type and narrow down what conditions you’d like, or which condition you’re trying to avoid.  The posts are dated so your know how current they are, sometimes there are notes like, “trees down across trail on upper portion”.

Check out ORIC -Outdoor Recreation Information Center – This site is packed full of practical information about hiking trails, difficulty levels, and conditions.  There’s loads of easy-to-access info for pretty much any outdoor recreation you’re planning.

Before you hit the trail gear up at Alpine Sports in Breckenridge.  They’ll hook you up head to toe: sun hats to boots, canteens to cuddle duds.  They carry all the latest trends and the neatest gadgets.  Personally, I like browsing the camping gear and pet stuff.