Powder Day in Breckenridge, CO. The Best Breckenridge Ski Runs.

The snow is coming down hard and Breckenridge is in full Winter. Powder days are unlike any other in Breckenridge and the snow report is predicting more! Take a day and discover some of the best ski runs in Breckenridge!

We gathered some of our trusty snow-hounds and our beloved ResortQuest Ski and Snowboard Shop crew to give up the secret info on the best breckenridge ski-runs and this is what they’ve divulged…

For the Expert Skier:
Ptarmigan & Pika Runs: Black Diamonds. To ski Ptarmigan or Pika take the T-Bar lift. These killer runs are easy to access, have lots of open terrain, trees are great but optional, and the snow is excellent on a powder day.
The Bowls: Double Black Diamonds: Access the Bowls by taking Imperial Express SuperChair and take a hike to the Peak 8 Summit…and the world shall be your oyster. Enjoy awesome snow, awesome bumps, awesome views and awesome skiing.
And so much more: You could spend days or the rest of your life tackling all the amazing expert terrain that Breckenridge has to offer. So get out there and start one day at a time!

For the Intermediate:
Cashier Run: Blue Run: Get to Cashier by taking the Mercury Super Chair on Peak 9. Ski a long run with fun trees to duck in and out of on the sides of the run. Takes you right back to the Lift so you can do it all over again.
Monte Cristo: Blue Run: Access Monte Cristo from the Independence Super Chair on Peak 7. This run starts out high almost above tree line then cruises along the edge of the ski resort.
And soo many more: All of the lower portion of Peak 7 is great for intermediate with easy blue runs. If you are ready for more of a challenge head up to the Blues at Peak 8 via the Colorado Super Chair.

For the Beginner:
Powerline: Green Run: Access by taking the 5 chair at the base of Peak 8. This run and all the greens in this area have a good easy pitch all the way down to the base of each lift.
And so many more. There are perfect rolling runs at the base of Peak 8 where you can learn in a comfortable setting, and still see lots of terrain!

So come to Breckenridge and get familiar with the amazing terrain for all abilities! And if you are ever looking for a secret stash of powder, a perfect blue slope to master or a beginners run for fun head into the ResortQuest Ski and Snowboard shop where the crew are locals with the knowledge of where to go!

International Pancake Day! Breckenridge's Best High Altitude Pancakes

Pancakes grace our mornings in so many delightful ways! Some like ‘em hot, or packed full of blueberries, bacon filled, dripping in syrup, adorned with happy faces or smothered in whip. No matter how you like your flap jacks Breckenridge serves up some mean pancakes to match your pre-skiing mighty appetite.

For International Pancake Day we wanted to tell you our favorite sports to get the best and yummiest pancakes. Swing into the Blue Moose Bar and Grill, across the street from Main Street Station. They serve up a serious 3 pancake stack. Our second favorite is the amazing honey cakes at Columbine Cafe, 109 S. Main St.

Both restaurants serve some incredible pancakes and any kind of breakfast that you might be craving on your vacation! So get to Breckenridge for some mountain food and get incredible lodging deals to make those cakes even sweeter!

It's Been Snowing. It is Snowing. And Snow in the Forecast in Breckenridge

We've wined, dined and given thanks to Ullr. We've snow danced daily. We've prayed for snow. This week, Old Man Winter has delivered the goods - and the goods have come in the form of 43 inches of snow, snow and more snow in the last 7 days. Overnight Breckenridge Ski Resort reported 7 inches of new snow. ...It is currently snowing. And, there's snow in the forecast!

The groomers are immaculate and there's deep powder to be found in the trees and up in the bowls. Breckenridge is at the peak of condition for the 2009/2010 ski season.

ResortQuest Breckenridge invites you to stay with us and save 40% off 2+ nights. Choose from River Mountain Lodge, Main Street Station and oh so many more vacation rentals! Book today!

Breckenridge Snow Report for Valentines Day

Cupid shot an arrow at Breckenridge and 11 fresh inches of powder fell out of the sky yesterday, Valentines Day. There's not much you could love more than that! (We think the dog agrees!). Breckenridge has enjoyed 14 inches of fresh powder in the last 48 hours, and 22 inches over the last 7 days. Almost all of the mountain is open and the conditions are fabulous.

ResortQuest Breckenridge has an incredible lodging deal of 40% off 2+ nights. Come and play today!

Breckenridge, CO Will Rock to North Mississippi Allstars with the City Champs

Feb. 10^th In Breckenridge, North Mississippi Allstars and the City Champs will invade Breckenridge for an awesome show at Three20South and the high mountain air will ring with blues-infused rock and roll. North Mississippi All Stars have a long standing affiliation with Mississippi country blues and City Champs are the newest in a long lineage of Memphis musicians. The distinct sounds of these bands will come together and are going to rock the night! This is a show not to miss.

Tickets are $20 on-line at www. three20south.com Show is at 9:00pm. Call 970-547-5320.

Three20South is a high altitude, great sound, good vibes small intimate venue with a capacity at 265 people and they bring some of the best music options to Breck and Summit County. Get your tickets soon. Shows are known to sell out!

ResortQuest Breckenridge is having phenomenal ski lodging packages so get to Breckenridge to hear killer music, rip it up on the slopes and save some money.

See official website for North Mississippi Allstars and City Champs.

Lithuanian Team Wins Breckenridge Snow Sculpture Competition

A team of artists from Lithuania edged out teams from Canada and Mexico for the gold medal in the 20th annual Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships on Sunday in Breckenridge.

Team Lithuania's sculpture, "Milite Est Vita," depicts a gloved hand holding up the "V" sign, "symbolizing the fragility and temporary nature of victory," organizers said in a statement. The sculpture will remain on display through next Sunday, alongside the work of 11 other teams representing six countries, at Breckenridge's Riverwalk Center.

The sculptures will remain on display at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge until Sunday, Feb. 7.So, it's not too late to take a vacation in Breckenridge to see these magnificent works of art. Book ResortQuest today and save 40% off Breckenridge lodging.

Ready, Set, Sculpt (and Save) at Breckenridge's International Snow Sculpture Championships

The International Snow Sculpture Championships are well underway in Breckenridge, CO. ResortQuest's staff have been sneaking out in their breaks to watch in awe as the thirteen teams from around the world carve incredible works of art out of snow. The teams hail from Canada, China, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Mexico, Russia and, of course, the United States — this year, there's even a joint Canada-USA team.

Sculpt!

Teams have been chiseling, sawing and smoothing 20-ton blocks of water-laden snow blocks reaching 12 feet high since Tuesday. Each team sculpts for a total of 65 hours — no power tools allowed — from Tuesday through Saturday. Founders didn't want the event to turn into a coffee-swigging, adrenaline-junky marathon, so the snow-loving artists can work only through the final night before judging.

Spectators vote for their favorites, through the Peoples' Choice and Kids' Choice awards. In addition, awards from a panel of well-known artists and patrons of the arts go to the top three sculptures.

Though the public can't touch the team sculptures, a professional artist creates interactive snow pieces designed especially for kids, such as a rabbit's head with two floppy ears, which they can slide down.

The frozen art forms remain around the Riverwalk Center until the night of Feb. 7, when town staff knocks them down. Occasionally, the town removes the sculptures earlier — when they pose a danger of collapsing. The only way the artists' hard work lives on is through photographs.

Save!

If you haven't already booked lodging for this incredible event, ResortQuest Breckenridge would like to invite you to be our guest. Take your pick of our remaining lodging and save 40% off two nights - book online today! Or, you can stay in an exquisite BlueSky Breckenridge two bedroom condo for just $249 per night. To book BlueSky, you will need to call (800) 661-7604. (Restrictions apply).

20th Annual International Snow Sculpture Competition Returning to Breckenridge, CO

Ready, Set, Sculpt! Watch the furry of creation as teams from all over the world turn 12 foot tall, 20 ton blocks of snow into sculptures of your wildest dreams in just 65 hours. The artists in the International Snow Sculpture Competition begin the sculpting on Tuesday, January 26 at 11:00am and continue their creative process till Saturday, January 30th at 10:00am. Judging begins at 10 a.m on Saturday and the awards ceremony is at 3:00 on Sunday the 31st.

If you don’t have a chance to take a stroll in the Riverwalk Center (150 West Adams Avenue) everyday to check out the progress than you can’t miss Friday night before the due date the next morning and Saturday you will be able to see the full completed project. But the sculptures will stand until the following Sunday, January 7th!

Last year's teams were from the US, the Czech Republic, Canada, China, Italy, Mexico, Mongolia and Russia and whipped up an insane winter wonderland. This is not an event to miss. Check out ResortQuest Breckenridge for cheap lodging deals during the International Snow Sculpt!

Check out video from last year's competition

Breckenridge is #23 of the Places in the World to Visit From the New York Times!

When you close your eyes and spin the globe your finger might just land on Breckenridge, CO for your next travel adventure, however the New York Times says you shouldn’t chance making it here, you should plan to go. New York Times named Breckenridge number 23 out the 31 places in the world you should travel to in 2010 (see full article).

Destinations range from the ever exotic Sri Lanka to the southern most Patagonian wineries. And beautiful Breckenridge made it amongst the only other US cities (Los Angeles, and Las Vegas) named as desirable places to visit! NY Times says Breckenridge is not only known for “the town’s main strip, which is already an après-ski bonanza of Irish joints, upscale restaurants and boutique shops. The BreckConnect Gondola now whisks skiers from town to the slopes in a matter of minutes (up to Peak 7 and 8 lifts).”

So get to Breckenridge! ResortQuest Breckenridge has insane lodging deals that will help you check Breckenridge and it’s skiing off your bucket list. Or get lucky and win by playing the ResortQuest Treasure Hunt and win a trip with lodging for a dollar a day!

Start Hunting For ResortQuest Treasure!

The ResortQuest Treasure Hunt has commenced. The first clue has been posted to our Treasure Hunt website. If you want to win a ski vacation at one of ResortQuest's exclusive vacation rental homes from March 6, 2010 for 5 nights - start hunting! A new clue will be posted each day this week until somebody claims the prize. It's that easy!

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