Main Street Station Summer Concert Series Announced!

Ahhhh...summertime in Breckenridge, turquiose blue skies, cool temperatures , hiking, biking and now LIVE MUSIC in the PLAZA!

Main Street Station has announced the first ever Summer Concert Series. The series kicks off on June 6th from 3 - 7 in the Main Street Station Plaza featuring the M.T.H.D.S. and headliners Pep Love and Opio , front men from the wildly successful Heiroglyphics.

M.T.H.D.S. sound is funk-driven rock, melodic hip-hop and blue reggae united together. Formed in April of 2007, ‘The Methods,’ as they’re more widely known to their fans, were drawn together by a love of music and snowboarding. Using a name derived from the snowboarding trick, the Colorado based group began playing to world class athletes, tourists, ski bums, gnarly shredders, hipsters, slizzes and confused drunk weirdos that accidently wandered into various shows.

Headliners Opio and Pep Love are members of the Oakland -based undergound hip hop collective - Heiroglyphics. Both remain two of the most popular Mcees in the Hieroglyphics camp, coming off with a smooth flow in conjunction with well thought-out and clever verbals. They continue to astound fans worldwide.

Tickets $15.00 by calling Main Street Station at 970-453-4000 or purchase day of show.

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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.

Breckenridge Beer Festival Returns!

Main Street Station in downtown Breckenridge will once again host the 3rd Annual Spring Massive Breckenridge Beer Festival. Thousands will be in attendance to sample brews from 18 different micro breweries visiting from all over the country.

There will be live music beginning at noon including Motorhome and the headliner Papa Mali. The combination of spectacular views, fantastic brews and live music makes this event the perfect place to bring your friends and meet some new ones!
Main Street Station combines a downtown Breckenridge
location with lakeside mountain views.
Visit the Breckenridge Beer Festival website
for more information and to purchase tickets.
Breckenridge Beer Festival

Papa Mali headlines in Breckenridge

It's time again for Snow Sculptures!

In Breckenridge each year, blank canvases of snow become works of art. From a whimsical bouquet of enormous flowers, to thought provoking abstract shapes, sculptors form these masterpieces before thousands of spectators over the course of five days in the heart of town.
In its 17th year, artists from all over the world will come together to present intricate, awe-inspiring snow sculptures. These artists will carve twenty-ton, 12-foot-tall blocks of snow into pieces of art using only their creativity, inspiration, own two hands and permitted hand tools.

I have been lucky enough to preview the designs for some of these sculptures - wait until you see the Breck Team's - it's called "Wheee!" and it's a roller coaster - don't know how they are going to pull it off - but knowing those guys - they will!

There are great lodging packages out there if you are coming into town - ResortQuest has one of the best deals in Breckenridge - with 50% off your lodging PLUS two free snow proof cameras to get pictures of these masterpieces! Visit Breckenridge Lodging for the details.

The 2007 Snow Sculpting Teams are:
Team Breckenridge
Team Canada
Team Idaho
Team Czech Republic
Team Alaska
Team Mexico
Team New York
Team Oregon
Team Wisconsin
Team Switzerland
Team Turkey
Team Wisconsin
Team Minnesota
Team Canon City

For more information on the Budweiser Select International Snow Sculpture Championships, call 800-936-5573.

Event Details

*Sculpting concludes on Saturday, January 27th at 10 a.m. and there will be an awards ceremony at the Riverwalk Center at 3 p.m. that same day. Sculptures may be viewed at any time – day or night – during sculpting week and viewing week. Viewing week is January 28th – February 4th (weather and safety dependant).

*Each 4-person team carves a unique sculpture, often times depicting a team’s culture or heritage. There will be a total of 14 teams competing at the 2007 Championships, represeting ten different countries. Only hand tools are allowed in the competition; no power tools or colorants may be used.

*On January 27th, a panel of artists will make awards to the top four teams on the basis of theme, style and technique. The sculptors will also learn which team has been selected as People’s Choice, Kids’ Choice and Artists’ Choice. See you there!

Winter Dew Tour coming to Breck!

This new three-event tour kicks off in Breckenridge, with the top skiers and snowboarders in the game including Shaun White, Hannah Teter, Steve Fisher and more, all competing for a $1.5 million dollar prize purse. Running the weekend of December 19th to the 21st, you'll see Slopestyle and Superpipe events on Peak 8 every day, plus a concert at the Riverwalk Center in town Friday night.

Television coverage will air on NBC, MTV2 and USA, so be sure your face is in the crowd. Stay for the Winter Dew Tour December 18 – 21 and get 30% off your lodging, a $30 gift certificate to breakfast and a 12 pack of mountain dew so you can stock up on energy for the mountain. Get on the mountain, check out the pros and do the Dew!

Visit ResortQuest Breckenridge for details and to book.

Breckenridge Says Farewell To Breakfast Main Staple The Prospector Restaurant

The Prospector Restaurant closed it's doors on Monday September 1st after 30 years in business.

Owner Darryl Lee doesn't think that Breckenridge will see another restaurant like this anytime soon. He reflects on serving breakfast to generations of locals.

"I've had kids who said they ate their first pancake here," he said. 'And now they are adults with kids."

"This place is adorable. All rustic-mined themed. The building is over 100 years old with tons of history and some great articles on the wall for additional information. Food was great," wrote one reviewer on trip advisor.

Although it won't be the same as the Prospector visit Day Light Donuts or Blue Moon Bakery across from Main Street Station for some great grub to start your day.

To read the full story visit the Summit Daily

Main Street Station

"Up With People" comes to Summit County, CO

Up with People, the international global education program for young adults, is coming to Summit County. While giving to communities through its community impact activities and shows, the program also addresses the real need to help young adults gain a global perspective, intercultural understanding, knowledge of worldwide issues, leadership skills and a sense of social responsibility.

The cast members will be performing a condensed version of the “Up with People Show”, a community celebration that features original and international songs and uses the universal languages of music and dance to inspire, energize and educate. The event serves to spark people to action by highlighting local non-profit organizations and the unique characteristics of communities they visit.

Up with People show on August 14 at 7:30pm at Summit High School. $10 for students and seniors and $15 for general admission.

Up with People’s visit to Summit County was made possible by generous sponsorships from Mark and Tracy Burke of Burke and Riley’s Irish Pub and the Colorado Mountain College. The show on Wednesday is thanks to the Main Street Station Hyatt.

Up with People provides young adults an international and intercultural experience that teaches servant leadership and uses the performing arts to deliver messages of hope and goodwill throughout the world. Up with People exists today to spark people to action in meeting the needs of their communities, countries and the world while building bridges of understanding as a foundation for world peace.

For more information visit Up With People

Above are pictures from Up With People's performance at ResortQuest Main Street Station

Ready, Set and Swim!

Ok so maybe the ducks float more than they do swim!

The Summit Foundation 21st Annual Great Rubber Duck Races are here. Buy your $5 duck and take your chance at winning.
The Rubber Duck races you know and love return to the cool, clear water of the Blue River in Downtown Breckenridge on Saturday, August 30th. Three competitions will mark the day with the Comcast Kids Duck Dash setting the pace at 2 p.m. in the first race of the day. The FirstBank Business Battle Duck Race at 3 p.m. and the spectacular Myriam Enterprises Great Rubber Duck Race held at 4 p.m. Many great prizes will be awarded in addition to live music, BBQ, childrens amusments throughout the entire day in a great family setting!

Visit Summit Foundation for more details!


Visit Breckenridge Lodging to find out what ResortQuest Vacation specials are going on during that time.

Skateboarding Legal on Breckenridge Streets?

As taken from the Summit Daily

BRECKENRIDGE — Breckenridge skateboarders may soon be shredding the streets legally: Town council members this week gave its staff the go-ahead to prepare rules allowing skaters on most streets.

The council expressed concerns about safety, but decided the eco-friendly transportation method might be worth a try.

“We’re going out on a limb here,” council member Jeffrey Bergeron said to three skate enthusiasts in attendance. “We hope you don’t make us look like chumps.”

About 30 skateboard supporters attended a town meeting less than a month ago, suggesting policy changes and commenting that it seemed unfair for skaters to be ticketed when bicyclists are allowed on the roads.

Colorado law allows Breckenridge Police Department to ticket people riding skateboards on town streets, but few citations have been issued in the past year.

Under new rules, skaters would likely be allowed on all streets except Colorado 9 and Main Street, as the state makes rules for the highway, and Main is heavily traveled.

The Town’s status as a home-rule community allows it to create laws for acts otherwise prohibited by the state.

Police chief Rick Holman said he plans to get feedback from the “skate community” before making suggestions for the ordinance.

He pointed out in a memo to council that unlike bicycles, skateboards don’t have brakes. A skateboarder recently lost control at an intersection and jumped off the board before it struck a car, creating a large dent.

Holman’s memo included ordinances from Steamboat Springs and Jackson Hole, Wyo., that allow for limited skateboarding.

In Steamboat Springs, skateboards and rollerskates or in-line skates are allowed on streets not heavily traveled, and riders must be equipped with reflectors or lights from dusk until dawn.

Holman said the Breckenridge Police Department doesn’t support allowing skateboarding on the town streets.

“For me, safety concerns for both the skateboarder and the motorists on the road outweigh the transportation benefits achieved by a select few,” he said in the memo.
No other Summit County communities are considering allowing skateboards on their streets, he said Tuesday.

Concerns were raised at the meeting regarding skaters losing control on the steep roads leading west to Main Street.

“There’s a lot of road needed to check (their) speed,” Mayor John Warner said.
Council member Dave Rossi said he lived in San Francisco for several years, and skateboarding was legal and the riders were able to maintain control even on steep streets.

Town attorney Tim Berry said the town will need to make signs alerting visitors to skateboards on the streets.

Council members Jennifer McAtamney and Eric Mamula were not present for Tuesday’s discussion.

Walking Tour of Breckenridge on Saturday the 2nd

A walking tour of the remaining wildflowers and native landscapes indigenous to our area will be offered on Saturday by Continental Divide Land Trust.
This two hour tour will walk down Breckenridge's sidewalks as well as some dirt paths and start at 11 am or 12:30pm.
Space is limited so make your reservations in advance before Friday at noon. Details will be provided upon reservation and a $5 donation is suggested.

Visit Continental Divide Land Trust for more information.

Thinking about sticking around Breckenridge for a couple of days visit Breckenridge Lodging for vacation rentals information.

Dog Wash Fundraiser at Main Street Station

Is your dog Fido in need of a little scrubbing behind the ears, but you can't seem to hold him down? Need not fear, volunteers with the Mountain Top Children's Museum in Breckenridge are here!

On Wednesday July 30th from 10 - 2 bring your dog down to Main Street Station for a nice soapy bath and help raise money for the Mountain Top Children's Museum.

This event is sponsored by ResortQuest Breckenridge and Paws & Claws.

Come out for a day of soap, suds with your Spud!

Visit Colorado with ResortQuest this Summer: We’ll Buy the Gas!

From Steamboat to Aspen – ResortQuest offers lodging deals in six top Rocky Mountain destinations.

ResortQuest Colorado wants to help lessen traveler’s pain at the pump this summer with its new "We’ll Buy the Gas package." Guests who book a one bedroom condo or larger will receive a refund for one full tank of gasoline upon arrival. Driving a hybrid vehicle? We’ll tack an extra $10 onto your refund as a thank you for your environmental awareness.

ResortQuest Colorado - part of the nation’s largest resort vacation home and condominium rental company - has nearly 3,000 condos and homes in the state’s most popular resort destinations, including Aspen, Snowmass, Breckenridge, Keystone, Steamboat Springs and Telluride. And with summer rates for a two-bedroom condo starting at $199 per night, ResortQuest Colorado offers average savings of roughly 20percent versus standard hotel rooms.

Most ResortQuest Colorado residences, which range in size from studios to six-bedrooms, feature a full kitchen, perfect for a big group meal, and spacious living areas ideal for relaxing with friends and family. Other amenities including daily housekeeping, pool, hot tubs, fitness center and concierge services. Take a virtual tour of available units at www.resortquestcolorado.com.

The We’ll Buy the Gas offer is valid through Oct. 1, 2008, with a three night minimum stay in a one bedroom or larger condo required. Blackout dates do apply. Guests must provide valid gas receipt to receive the refund, with a one tank maximum.

To book in Breckenridge or Keystone call 800.661.704 or visit Breckenridge Lodging
To book in other Colorado locations, call 800-GO-RELAX or visit www.resortquestcolorado.com.

Biking in Breckenridge

Last weekend I got a chance to take a bike ride around Breckenridge. It was so nice and relaxing. I couldn't have asked for better weather. A couple of my friends and I rented cruiser bikes at the River Mountain Lodge Bike shop, ResortQuest Ski and Sport. They had great rates and were so helpful. Some of the guys rented out the mountain bikes and headed up to Peak 9. They had tons of fun too!

The Ski and Sport shop had some great retail stuff too. I couldn't leave without getting a Breckenridge sweatshirt for my brother.

Check out the bike path that goes all around Summit County from Copper Mountain, Breckenridge and Keystone. www.summitcolorado.com/summit-county/biking/

Look into all the bikes that ResortQuest Ski and Sport has to offer at www.ResortQuestSkiandSport.com

Town Of Breckenridge Party

The town of Breckenridge hosts it annual Town Party at the Riverwalk. The town party is the place to be on Friday afternoon as the party begins at 4 and goes till dark around 9pm. There will be a cash BBQ hosted by Hearthstone Catering and live music by Papa Mali. Check out the bands website at http://www.papamali.com/ This is the kick off to Breckenridge's Kingdom Days. Instead of townies spreading out on the lawn to enjoy the festivities attendees will be spread out in the parking lot and inside the center. Don't miss out on the annual town picture. This sure to be one to remember.

This will be the first time that locals will be able to check out the new and improved Riverwalk Center. The Riverwalk Center now has a permenant roof that will be able to host multiple events throughout the year.

Fresh Air, Fresh Films with the Breckenridge Film Fest

June 5-8

For over a quarter century Breckenridge Film Festival has celebrated the art and craft of filmmaking. This summer, a unique and varied array of independent films, premieres, receptions, educational programs and retrospectives honoring featured guests takes place high in the Colorado Rockies. Nationally-known NBC-TV film critic and “Reel Talk” co-host Jeffrey Lyons serves as master of ceremonies and moderator of the discussions and forums. Educational outreach programs, children’s films, celebrity guests, independent filmmaker forums and other events celebrating the art of film, contribute to the Festival’s diverse program.

Celebrate the arts and stay with ResortQuest for only $95 a night, plus discounted film passes*.
Call today 800.627.2793

Visit the Breckenridge Festival of Film Website for more information, or book your lodging online with ResortQuest now.

http://www.resortquestbreckenridge.com/Vacation-Specials-Deals-ResortQuest.htm

2 for 1 Dinners In May

This is one of the best times of year in my opionion. May and October are known for their 2 for 1 dinner deals around Summit County. This is the time of year for you to grab a friend and hit up a bunch of restaurants you have been dying to try.

Here are a few in the Breckenridge area:

Cafe Alpine: 2 for 1 Tapas in the Tapas Bar or 2 for 1 Dinners in the Dining Room. For the dinner each person needs to purchase either a dessert or a First Course. Valid till May 22nd

Michael's Italian: 2 for 1 Dinners some restrictions apply. Valid till May 22nd.

Relish: Two Course Dinner for only $25

Hearthstone: 2 for 1 Dinners some restrictions apply. Valid May 22nd.

Breckenridge Brewery: 2 for 1 Appetizers from 3-6pm

Fiesta Jalisco: 2 for 1 House Margaritas or 2 for 1 Combination Dinner with the purchase of 2 drinks. Valid May 21st.

Bubba Gump: 2 for 1 Entrees during Lunch and Dinner must purchase 2 beverages 18% gratuity added before discount. Valid May 22nd

MiCasa Mexican Restuarant and Cantina: 2 for 1 Dinners Valid May 22nd

Quandary Grille: 2 for 1 Dinners Valid May 24th

Powder Day In May?

Breckenridge has had non-stop snow for the last day and half. Isn't it May? Didn't I just see tons of people out the other day on bikes and running? That's what i love about the mountains biking one day and skiing the next. Plenty more skiing at A Basin. There reporting 6 inches in the last 24 hours. Check out the picture of the deck at Main Street Station in Breckenridge. You can't even see the resort right behind it!

The Breckenridge Beer Festival was off the hook!

I think I am just now recovering from the beer fest. The beer fest was five days ago! There was over 1,000 people there drinking and dancing for hours. The Railbenders put on an awesome I even saw some kid (25 year old kid) in the train that was making laps around the Main Street Station Plaza! Too funny. I think alot of people took advantage of ResortQuest's killer lodging packages. That way everyone gets to have fun. Anyways check out the pictures and hopefully i will see you at the next Breckenridge Beer Festival on July 19th.

The Weekend is Here! - Top 10 Apres Food and Drink Specials in Breckenridge

Top 10 Après Drink and Food Specials
I encourage you to try all of these local favorites, just not on the same night!

1. MiCasa Mexican Restaurant
Don’t go home for a siesta after skiing, come in and enjoy an outrageously cheap food menu. With 99 cent tacos and $3 wing baskets you can’t go wrong. Don’t forget to cool down with $1 off margaritas and $.50 – 1 off the beer menu.

2. The Fireside Lounge at River Mountain Lodge
One of the best kept secrets on the mountain is now out! When the lifts close at 4pm Bubba the bartender is opening for business with $1.50 12 ounce drafts. Enjoy darts, board games and the new flat screen.

3. Downstairs at Eric’s
If you are looking for a sports bar with over 40 TVs, Eric’s is the place to be! From 3-6 you can get domestic drafts for only $2 and pitchers for $6. Did I mention they have the largest arcade in Breckenridge?

4. Blue River Bistro
For those of you with a more refined taste in your beverages, Blue River Bistro offers 2 for 1 martinis. Yup that’s right 2 for 1 martinis from 3 -6. If you can’t make it after your done skiing come in and relax from 10-12am for the same special.

5. Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub
With the longest happy hour in Breckenridge from 4-8pm, Napper Tandy’s offers $2 domestics and well drinks and $3 coronas. If you happen to stay a little later don’t be surprised if you end up on their happening dance floor!

6. Copper Top
Located at the base of Beaver Run lift, this is the place to be when the mountain closes. Soak up the rays on the deck with music and grilling outside. The specials change but the day of the week. One of my favorites is the $17 shot ski with four shots of Tuaca that a group of friends take all at once. Great for ski vacation photo albums!

7. Quandry Grille
If you worked up an appetite on the slopes ski down to the Quandry Grille located at Main Street Station from 3-6 and enjoy half priced appetizers. A must try is the Pioneer Eggrolls and Sweet Thai Chili Hot Wings. Don’t forget to order a $3 draft, well or wine special.

8. Windy City Pizza
If you are craving pizza or cheesy breadsticks stop by Windy City for some of the best happy hour specials around from 4-6pm. With $1.25 slices and PBR this is the local ski bum’s home away from home. Why go all the way to Chicago when you can get the best Chi-town pizza right here in Breckenridge with ½ off apps, wine and beer during après ski.

9. Kenosha Steakhouse
Step outside on the newly expanded deck at Kenosha Steakhouse and sample 2 for 1 appetizers from 3-5pm. Highly recommended is the Garlic Shrimp. A quarter pound of shrimp with garlic butter and tomatoes surely will hit the spot after a long day on the mountain. A most due are their bloody mary’s which were voted 3rd best in Summit county.

10. Breckenridge Brewery
No wonder The Breckenridge Brewery was voted the third best brewery in Summit County in 2007 by the locals. With $6 pitchers and $2 pints it’s a steal for some locally crafted beer not from the factory. If beer’s not your thing try the $3 well and wine drink specials.

Powder Day at Breckenridge 3/14

Check out this video i took with a helmet camera i rented from ResortQuest Ski and Sport out of River Mountain Lodge. It has some great shots of powder runs, tree runs and an awesome shot of my friend "trying" to cut ropes. Let's just say the Karma God was watching! The Ski and Sport shop has some great deals on renting the helmet cameras now for skiing or mountain biking. Awesome to show friends and family! Sorry i had some better video but it wouldn't load since it was too big. www.resortquestskiandsport.com