First Annual Chilly Chili Cookoff

RESORTQUEST BRECKENRIDGE HOSTS THE FIRST ANNUAL CHILLY CHILI COOKOFF, AN ULLR FEST EVENT.

Breckenridge, Colorado – January 1, 2008. ResortQuest Breckenridge is proud to host the first annual Chilly Chili Cookoff, to be held at the ResortQuest Main Street Station event plaza on Thursday, January 10. The Cookoff is a benefit for the newly formed Breckenridge Mountain Rotary, a local division of Rotary International.

The Cookoff will top-off the week-long Ullr Fest celebration, a Breckenridge tradition for over 20 years. Ullr Fest pays homage to the Norse god of snow, Ullr, and has become a hallmark event of this world-class ski resort. Festivities begin January 6 with the Ullr skating party at the Stephen C. West ice arena and continues through January 11 with events such as the Ullympics, the Ullr dating game, the crowning of the Ullr King and Queen and the infamous Ullr Fest parade down Main Street Breckenridge.

The Chilly Chili Cookoff will commence immediately following the Ullr Fest parade from 4 – 7 pm on January 10. The Cookoff will feature over 25 entries in two divisions: Restaurant and Open. Cost for tastings is $10 for unlimited tastings. Participants will be judged on five key features of their chili, including the aroma, consistency, color, aftertaste and overall flavor. Local celebrity judges include: professional chef Thomas Salamunovich of the Larkspur in Vail, two-time world record holder in speed skiing, CJ Mueller, Roger Mecca of RSN Television, JJ Thomas, professional snowboarder and Olympic bronze medalist, Lee Zimmerman, President of the Summit Foundation, Jen Assor formerly of NRC Broadcasting and DJ DC with KSMT The Mountain 102.1 and 102.7 FM. The Cookoff will also feature live music on the Main Street Station stage from 4 – 7pm.

Grand prize includes $500 cash, courtesy of Alpine Bank and a 5 night stay at any Hyatt Vacation Club worldwide, courtesy of the Hyatt Main Street Station. Prizes will also be awarded for 1 – 3rd place in each division and for People’s Choice, Best Red, Best Green and Best Vegetarian. Keynote sponsors of the event include: ResortQuest Breckenridge, The Hyatt Residence Club at Main Street Station, ResortQuest Ski and Sport, Alpine Bank, Main Street Station merchants, Budweiser, Tabasco and Action Coach.

ResortQuest Breckenridge will be offering an exclusive Chilly Chili Lodging package, which includes 10% off lodging plus 2 sets of tasting tickets and 2 sets of Hot Chilly long underwear. Packages starting at $76 a night per person. For reservations, contact the ResortQuest reservations office at 800.627.3766 and mention promo code DIR CIL. Visit http://www.resortquestbreckenridge.com/

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From April 12th – 15th, 2007 you just might!

RESORTQUEST BRECKENRIDGE WELCOMES THE PRO-CELEBRITY UNION 2 EVENT TO BRECKENRIDGE

ResortQuest Breckenridge is a proud sponsor of one of Breckenridge, Colorado’s newest events, The Pro-Celebrity Union 2. Join Hollywood stars, musicians, pro-skiers and snowboarders to raise money for charity. ResortQuest Breckenridge offers over 350 lodging options in Breckenridge, Colorado, just steps from all the action this celebrity event brings to town.
The snowy mountain town of Breckenridge, Colorado is eagerly preparing to host what may fast become the celebrity event of the year: The Pro-Celebrity Union. Formerly hosted by Copper Mountain Resort, this event brings together Hollywood star power, talented musicians and some of the nation’s top skiers and riders, all in the name of charity. ResortQuest Breckenridge Lodging offers a full selection of vacation rentals and lodging packages in both Breckenridge and Keystone, just steps from all the event activities and slopeside to Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Backed by the Summit Foundation, a local Summit County, Colorado non-profit organization, the Pro-Celebrity Union is a four-day event filled with music and on-mountain exhibitions. Jeremy Bloom, the former Olympic ski team member, University of Colorado football star and Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver is on tap to host this year’s event. Bloom’s star-power is sure to propel this young event to the next level.
The Celebrity Union kicks-off Thursday, April 12 with the “Battle of the Badges” Hockey Classic, which pits local celebrities, Vail Resorts and Intrawest Resorts management and professional hockey players against one another for bragging rights and charity fundraising. The week continues with concerts by Nina Story (http://www.ninastorey.com/), Hearing Red (http://www.myspace.com/hearingred), Blue County (http://www.myspace.com/bluecounty) and Xiren (http://www.xiren.net/) as well as slopeside and superpipe competitions on Breckenridge’s famed Peak 8 Terrain Park.

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