3.23.2009

Spring break snow finally arrives!


After one of the driest Marches in recent years, Breckenridge is finally getting blasted! Hop over to the ski resort site to see the latest on-mountain action.




Breckenridge is reporting 5 inches last night and a winter weather advisory is calling for up to another foot overnight! It's a great time to head up for a couple of days of mid-week powder -- check out these great lodging deals! No reason to miss the first chair.

3.13.2009

Spring MASSIVE in Breckenridge






Ok Spring Breakers… you ready for Spring Massive here in Breckenridge? Are you worthy of one of the best times you will ever have at a ski resort? This will be the eighth festival and will sure to keep you up late at night with the pub parties – and get you up early in the morning for the legendary skiing. The Fest includes free outdoor concerts, the Bite of Breckenridge, Comedy Nights and, of course, the infamous Breckenridge Beer Festival.

In town events….
April 1st - 19th - Bite of Breckenridge sample food around Breck with great deals around town.
It all kicks off April 1 with the Bite of Breckenridge which goes on until the 19th. Participating restaurants will feature sample menus at a fixed rate of $10, $20 or $30 depending on the restaurant.

April 4th - Breck 150 kick-off party from 3-6 at Main Street Station Plaza will officially kick off the 150th Anniversary of the town and will focus on the “white gold” boom that brought Breckenridge back to life. If will include something for all generations from “gold nugget hunts” for the kids to live music and dancing with the Six Million Dollar Band to an “Anniversary Toast to the Town” with local legends. Food and beer sales will provide by the Breckenridge Restaurant Association as a fundraiser for local youth athletes.

April 11 – The Breckenridge Beer Festival - KSMT’s 3rd Annual Breckenridge Massive Beer Festival, at Main Street Station - April 11th from 12-5PM. 20 Breweries will be on hand sampling brews from around the world – there will be FREE live music from Papa Mali, Motorhome and Big Richard.
Regular tickets are $30 for umlimited tastings - $20 with a ResortQuest Lodging special package.

Want more? Be a VIP... For only $50 with lodging , or $75 at the door you'll get in early - never wait in line grab an extensive lunch buffet at the new Himalayan Restaurant and have unlimited private beer tastings.

ResortQuest Beer Fest package has $99 room nights for 2 people.

Other events in town...
April 12th Easter Brunches all around town
April 18th Masive Bud Light Music weekend at Riverwalk Center with Keller Williams


On the Mountain – check out these events...

April 3 – Massive Style and Air Competition Freeway terrain Park Peak 8 will return with Breck’s first purse money for this event. Also that day - amateur skiers and snowboarders are invited to rally on the rails at the Matt Wyffels Massive Rail Jam - Freeway Terrain Park on Peak 8. There will be prize money and giveaways with an after party and live music.

April 4 – Skiers and riders throw down in this progressive freestyle competition in its second year in Park Lane Terrain Park for the Massive Slopestyle Competition. With a cash purse on the line, each rider will be judged on overall style, technical difficulty and creativity.

April 3-4 Giant Slalom

Fill your calendar with these other mountain competitions...

April 5th Massive Superpipe Competition
April 7-8 Super G Surefoot Colorado Ski Cup Championships
April 18th Imperial Challenge
April 19th Bump Buffet




Check out the full schedule of Breck Ski Resort Events and get ready for the Spring Break of your life...