Snowstorm moves out just in time for opening day!

Breck just pulled in 4 inches of new snow yesterday in an early week storm that dropped 6 inches over the past two days. It's still cold this morning with maybe another inch expected, but opening day Friday up at Peak 8 should be balmy. Lifts open at 9 a.m. and don't forget the annual free pancake breakfast at the Bergendorf starting at 8:30 a.m.

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Summer Fun in Colorado

Looking for something fun to do with your friends and family in Colorado? Check out all these great packages that ResortQuest Colorado locations are offering. There is something for everyone! Click on the "Breckenridge Lodging" to find out more about Summer Breckenridge Packages Breckenridge Lodging

Aspen & Snowmass
Aspen May Special: Book your summer vacation before May 31st and receive 15% off your total lodging costs.

Aspen Spa Package: Book 4 or more nights and receive 20% off any spa service at The Aspen Club & Spa.

Aspen Golf Getaway: Book 3 or more nights and receive discounted golf of $90 per person for 18-holes, plus a golf cart, at The Aspen Golf & Tennis Club.

Aspen Girl’s Getaway: ResortQuest Aspen is catering to girlfriend getaway groups by offering discounts such as 20% off spa services and car rentals, along with special rafting packages and sunset dinner tours starting at $76 per person.

Breckenridge & Keystone
Breckenridge Summer Getaway: Book a multi-night stay with ResortQuest and receive 10% to 20% off your total lodging costs. Stay 5 nights or more and get 5% off plus ONE NIGHT FREE!

Breckenridge Film Festival: Stay with ResortQuest on June 5-8 and receive 20% off lodging and discounted film passes.

Raft with ResortQuest: ResortQuest has teamed up with AVA Rafting to offer this exciting deal which includes two nights lodging, a raft trip for two and a reusable waterproof camera to capture all your memories. Only $85 per night per person!

Steamboat Springs
Choose your own Steamboat Adventure Package: Reserve a multi-night vacation rental in Steamboat Springs this summer and receive a $50 to $100 “I Love Steamboat” gift certificate good at local shops, spas, restaurants and tour operators. Stay 5+ nights and get 20% off plus a $100 gift certificate.

Telluride
Early Summer Savings: Reserve a vacation of 4 or more nights before June 1 and get the FIFTH NIGHT FREE! Book your Memorial Day vacation with us and receive 25% off lodging and 25% off bike rentals from ResortQuest Ski & Sport.

Telluride Bed & Breakfast Special: Reserve a 2-night stay in a one-bedroom condo or larger and receive a $50 gift certificate to a local grocery store.

Top of the Top Web Contest

Introducing our first annual Top of the Top Web Contest. We're looking for your fun and creative submissions on the Top 10 things to do or see in Summit County. It could be anything from the Top 10 Happy Hour spots, to the Top 10 Places to Pick Up Chicks. But, keep it clean and keep it creative. The winner will have to be interesting, inventive and articulate!

Post your submissions here - one winner will be chosen on March 31 and will receive a $100 AMEX gift card, courtesy of ResortQuest.

Note: To be eligible to win, you must also e-mail your submission to aturri@resortquest.com with your contact information. By posting here you are giving ResortQuest permission to use the content on both visitbreck.blogspot.com and resortquestbreckenridge.com or resortquestkeystone.com.

Thanks and have fun!

Breckenridge Beer Festival

NRC Broadcasting is proud to announce The Breckenridge Massive Spring Beer Festival. The festival features 12 microbrews and craft beers with unlimited tasting. Breweries include Breckenridge Brewery, Steamworks, Stone Brew, Wolf Rock, Flying Dog, Bristol, Great Divide, Sam Adams, Left Hand, Odells, Red Hook and Grand Teton. Enjoy free live music from local favorites the Universally Famous Rocket Surgeons and the wildly popular Young Dubliners. The festival is Saturday April 7th at Main Street Station in Breckenridge from 1 - 5 pm, coinciding with Breckenridge Ski Resorts Spring Massive celebration. For lodging packages, starting at just $55 per night per person with free entrance and mug for the beer festival, contact ResortQuest, official lodging partner for the Breckenridge Beer Festival, at 1-800-507-8643. For more information, go to www.breckenridgebeerfestival.com Breckenridge Lodging

Mardi Gras on Main Street Breckenridge

Main Street Station announced that it will once again host a Fat Tuesday celebration on Breckenridge's premiere outdoor plaza. This event is FREE and kicks off in Breckenridge's Main Street Station, 505 South Main Street, at 3pm.

The event will be February 20th from 3 - 6 pm with an outdoor barbeque featuring authentic Cajun cuisine. The outdoor lounge will be serving beer, wine and customary Mardi Gras Hurricane.

Live music will top off Breckenridge's Mardi Gras celebrations with the likes of the Tommy Shreve Trio. Tommy Shreve is a Louisiana musician through and through. He grew up listening to rock, blues, soul, country, Cajun/ zydeco and R&B. The Tommy Trio has toured with the likes of Jimmy Buffet and has been dubbed "the Cajun Clapton."

If you are thinking about coming down for this celebration and would like to get a room give ResortQuest Breckenridge a call for some awesome lodging deals. They have over 350 units so there is bound to be something to fit your needs. ResortQuest Breckenridge phone number is 800.525.2258 or visit them on the web at www.resortquestbreckenridge.com

RESORTQUEST BRECKENRIDGE NAMED “FRIENDS WELCOME” BUSINESS OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER, 2006

The Breckenridge Resort Chamber has just announced that their choice for “Friends Welcome” business of the month for November, 2006 will be awarded to ResortQuest Breckenridge, a vacation rentals and property management company in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Breckenridge, Colorado – December 20, 2006 – For the first time ever, ResortQuest Breckenridge will be awarded the “Friends Welcome” service award by the Breckenridge Resort Chamber, the governing body of the town of Breckenridge, Colorado. ResortQuest Breckenridge offers over 350 vacation rental properties and lodging choices throughout Breckenridge and Keystone, Colorado. ResortQuest also manages the ResortQuest Breckenridge and Keystone Real Estate offices and three ResortQuest Ski & Sport ski rental stores.

Established as a way to recognize outstanding local businesses for providing superior service and quality customer interactions, the “Friends Welcome” award has become a hallmark of the service culture in Breckenridge. Winners are described as organizations or individuals that went the extra mile and really represent the strength of the Breckenridge community.

ResortQuest received their award on December 13, at the December resort chamber mixer, held at Beaver Run Resort. As a result of their win, ResortQuest Breckenridge Vacation Rentals will also be entered, along with the 11 other monthly winners, to receive the annual “Friends Welcome Business of the Year” award for 2006. In addition, three individual employees were recognized for their outstanding customer service.

ResortQuest Breckenridge offers a complete selection of vacation rentals and lodging package in Breckenridge and Keystone, just steps from all the adventure the mountain resorts have to offer. Guests can choose from deluxe hotel suites, 1-4 bedroom condominium and luxurious private homes in ski-in/ski-out or downtown locations. For more information on ResortQuest Breckenridge and their wide selection of vacation rentals, visit www.resortquestbreckenridge.com

Breckenridge hit with over 15" of fresh snow

ResortQuest Breckenridge hit with winter storm.
Ski resort covered in excess of 15 inches of snow.

Breckenridge, Colorado – October 26, 2006. Breckenridge, Colorado is reeling from one of the first winter storms of the season. The storm hit the resort with a vengeance late Wednesday, October 25 and left the area covered in over 15 inches of wet, early season snow. Officials rushed to close Interstate 70, the state’s primary east-west thoroughfare, as hundreds of motorists found themselves stuck and stranded on the side of the road. Highway 285, connecting Denver and Colorado Springs to Breckenridge from a southern route, has also been shut down temporarily. Additionally, the heavy snow shut down all local schools and many across the front range Denver/Boulder area. Even for a high-alpine resort that is accustomed to winter storms, this one shook the county.

Despite the inconveniences, the early storm was a blessing in disguise for the area ski resorts. Summit County, Colorado is home to 5 major ski resorts within a 20 mile radius, including Breckenridge Ski Area, and is largely considered the hub of the Colorado ski culture. With the ski season fast approaching, locals and resort officials alike welcomed the snow with open arms.
ResortQuest Breckenridge offers a complete selection of vacation rentals and lodging package in Breckenridge and Keystone, just steps from all the adventure the mountain resorts have to offer. Guests can choose from deluxe hotel suites, 1-4 bedroom condominium and luxurious private homes in ski-in/ski-out or downtown locations. For more information on ResortQuest Breckenridge and their wide selection of vacation rentals, visit http://www.resortquestbreckenridge.com/
For a limited time, ResortQuest Breckenridge is offering Lift and Lodging packages starting at just $115 a night. Guests can choose from deluxe hotel suites, 1-4 bedroom condominium and luxurious private homes in ski-in/ski-out or downtown locations. For more information on ResortQuest Breckenridge and their wide selection of vacation rentals, visit www.resortquestbreckenridge.com/freeride

WHAT’S NEW, IMPROVED IN UTAH, COLORADO AND WYOMING, Atlanta Journal Constitution, 10/20/06

As ski season approaches, we're getting flurries in Georgia — in the form of dispatches from the Western ski resorts with what's new and improved on the slopes. Most of the resorts are opening in mid to late November. Getting there will be easier as Delta Air Lines has expanded its service to include 11 ski destinations in the western United States and Canada. Delta has added service to Telluride, Colo., and nonstop service to Steamboat, Colo., as well as expanded service to Aspen, Vail and Denver, Colo.; Jackson Hole, Wyo.; Bozeman, Mont.; and Sun Valley, Idaho.