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Mountain Air

“We are now in the mountains and they are in us, kindling enthusiasm, making every nerve quiver, filling every pore and cell of us.” - John Muir, My First Summer in the Sierra

Now is the time to plan your summer climbs! How many of Colorado’s fourteen-thousand-foot peaks have you tackled? It’s important to plan in advance so you are certain to get up and down before the afternoon clouds roll in. There is some great information online about selecting the right climb. Also, the Next Page bookstore on Frisco’s Main Street sells some good local hiking guidebooks.

If your sights are set on Quandary Peak, be sure to visit ParkQuandary.com for updated information on trailhead parking reservations. A new system was implemented last summer and parking is now…

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Summit Seniors

Summit County is home to some of the most active Senior Citizens you will ever meet and Summit Seniors has been connecting those folks within our community for more than 40 years. This amazing group supports the health and well-being of seniors by offering dozens of activities, events and social gatherings every month. Summit Seniors fosters community for people looking for friends, new hobbies and fun adventures. They offer indoor activities like card groups, exercise classes, theme dinners, craft workshops and support sessions plus outdoor activities like golf, hiking and skiing clubs. Additionally, Summit Seniors is a hub for volunteering throughout the county. This group is unbelievably well connected! They serve countless hours delivering meals on…

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The Imperial Challenge

A Breckenridge Spring Tradition will take place again on April 16. The Imperial Challenge is equal parts grueling and fun. This pseudo triathlon pits competitors against each other on a bike ride or run up the roads twisting through the Peak 7 neighborhood, then up the snow from the base of Peak 8, past the T Bar, to the tippy top of the Imperial Chairlift. Once participants summit, it’s a race back down to the base of the Independence Super Chair at Peak 7. Categories vary from ultralight SkiMo gear to more traditional AT gear to running cleats, snowboards or snowshoes. Two-person relay teams can also enter the fun! Completion of this event earns a person some serious bragging rights. All the information is online at www.MavSports.com

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Unprecedented Market Conditions

I am sure you have heard about the real estate market here in Breckenridge from a myriad of sources. I have to say, in the 25 years of being in the real estate business here, I have not seen this situation happen before.

Currently, there are just 39 properties for sale in the Breckenridge area, with only 26 listed below $4 million and only 3 below $1 million! The total for all areas, including Park and Grand County, is only 149 listings for sale.
To put this in perspective, in March 2014 there were 556 listings for sale in Breckenridge and 1,690 for all areas. Remember, maximum inventory count usually occurs at the end of June.

One of the best investments to hold during inflationary periods is real estate, so if you currently own in Summit County,…

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Breckenridge Ski Patrol

On March 16 and April 15 from 6-8 pm, Breckenridge Ski Resort will be hosting the third and fourth events in a four-part series of ski patrol avalanche talks.

The events feature members of the Breckenridge Ski Patrol, as well as local guest speakers. This outreach is in an effort to educate community members about the current state of the snowpack, terrain management and more.

The evening events are free and open to the public. They feature a raffle for door prizes and a cash bar and are being hosted in the Elevation Room at The Village at Breckenridge.

And if you think you have what it takes the Breckenridge Ski Patrol is now hiring for the 2022/2023 Ski Season! On-snow tryouts are being held April 4th and 5th. More information can be found at…

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The Eclipse Theater

Have you heard that the little movie theater in the heart of downtown Breckenridge just reopened? After a brief hiatus, The Eclipse Theater (formally The Speakeasy) is now being enthusiastically run by the Breck Film Fest organization and is hosting matinee and evening showtimes throughout the week at their 103 S. Harris Street location. The talented team screens a variety of Blockbuster, Indie and Outdoor films year-round and is even hosting an upcoming week of Oscar Shorts. They serve up buttery popcorn and candy and have loads of free parking. In their continued effort to support locals, Broken Compass beer and Carboy wine are both on tap AND every Wednesday is Locals Night! Bring your ID to the door to receive discounted tickets. Check out their…

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Another Amazing Show of Artistry

The International Snow Sculpture Championships wrapped up on Friday with another awe-inspiring display of art in the heart of Breckenridge. Team Wisconsin, competing for their 8th time, secured Gold with their sculpture “The Digital Divide” – one robot and one human hand meeting on a wall of binary code.

Artists worked around the clock often through subzero temperatures last week to bring their sculptures to life.

The event is one of my favorites… a small town in the Colorado mountains showcasing larger than life world-class winter art.

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The International Snow Sculpture Championships ARE BACK!

The Breckenridge Snow Sculpture Championships kicked off with a BANG (a miniature cannon) in the Riverwalk parking lot - right behind our office - today!

Twelve teams from six countries compete by carving 12-foot-tall, 25-ton monoliths of snow into breathtaking sculptures using ONLY hand tools. The work is exhausting, and the end results are amazing! Artists this year have travelled from Ecuador, Germany, Italy, Lithuania and Mexico. Additionally, six U.S. teams will showcase their art at this year’s event. The athletic artists will carve all week until the whistle blows at 9am on Friday, January 28 and judging commences. Many of the sculptors will work through the night on Thursday to meet the deadline.

The massive sculptures will stand for just a…

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The Lights of Breckenridge

Ever since the formal “Lighting of Breckenridge” event earlier this month the center of town has been aglow each and every night with more than 250,000 LED holiday lights. The scene is extraordinary and one of the most photographed of anywhere in town. It’s awesome to see friends and families gather in Blue River Plaza for special moments together… wedding proposals included! Make time to stroll through and experience it for yourself sometime this winter.

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Mountain Community

This morning I saw this Letter to the Editor in our local paper, the Summit Daily News, and I am thankful for how connected our little community is.

I’m proud to be part of Breckenridge Associates Real Estate where we support not only the Summit High School Mountain Bike team but also youth softball, hockey and soccer. We offer two local scholarships each year to graduating seniors, we host the Breckenridge Film Festival opening night films each fall and our ski area medallion purchases support our county’s largest nonprofit, the Summit Foundation.

If you are ever looking for information on local nonprofits I’d love to help. This Thanksgiving I’m grateful for a small mountain community that strives to make life better for everyone in it!

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