http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm The VisitBreck.com blog. We are now BBB accredited! en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 15:34:34 -0600 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:34:00 -0600 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss info@visitbreck.com info@visitbreck.com http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/5/3/Breckenridge-Golf-Club-Opening The Breckenridge Golf Club will open the Elk Nine, Saturday, May 5. This is the earliest opening ever! We will open the Beaver Nine on Friday, May 11 giving us 18-holes of play. The Bear Nine will open later in the month. Expect early season conditions. The lack of snow this winter and heavy winds created a very thin snow coverage which has affected early growth of the turfgrasses. As conditions won't be perfect, but still very playable, we will operate at reduced rates through May 18. We are offering 9 holes at $21 and 18-holes at $42. These are walking rates. Carts will be available but will be restricted to cart paths until the fairways get stronger. With these great rates, grab your friends and put your foursome together. You may play the Elk Nine twice for an 18-hole round. Tee times will not start until 10:30. That will move to 10am on May 11th. We will start taking tee times for Saturday on Tuesday, May 1. Tee times this year may be made online starting at 6am each day four days outside of play. Phone lines for tee times will open up at 10am until we get further into the season. Booking online will give you the best availability. Once you have created a profile at the tee time booking page, your profile is stored so that you do not have to enter the information again. You can track your tee times and make cancellations from the site as well. Here is the link to the booking page https://www.teeitup.com/golf/teetime.m?c=12012 - we suggest you add this to your favorites list. For the first week, from May 5 to May 10, if you plan to play 18-holes and you are booking online, you will need to book two separate 9-hole tee times. Please book your second nine at least 2 1/2 hours after the first tee time. Lesson Clinics will be starting for both adults and junior golfers on Monday, June 4. Sign-up for your class today. Instructors are also available for private instruction. For the enjoyment of all golfers we would like to remind you that golf courtesy is to be checked in for your tee time at least 15 minutes before your time, that you wear proper attire and that you maintain a proper pace of play. For additional information please visit our web site at www.breckenridgegolfclub.com or phone us at 970-453-9104. The web site has program information as well as punch card information. We hope to see you soon, The Staff at Breckenridge Golf Club Source: Breckenridge Golf Club Breckenridge Events Thu, 03 May 2012 12:34:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/5/3/Breckenridge-Golf-Club-Opening http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/29/GOLD-RUN-LODGE-5-BEDROOM-LUXURY-HOME-SLEEPS-15 Today's featured property... This magnificent, 5-bedroom, ultra luxurious ski home is 5,254 square feet of pure mountain sanctuary! Located in the prestigious Highlands neighborhood in Breckenridge, and only a short drive to the ski slopes, this is the perfect ski vacation home for anyone looking for the ideal mountain getaway! Once you step foot in this home, you are surrounded by elegance that will exceed your expectations. This spacious and beautifully decorated home has it all! The main level boasts a great room with a seating area and gas burning fireplace. The kitchen is stunning with granite counter tops and Viking appliances that would make any cook's dream come true! There is a separate dining area with seating for 10 guests and a butler's area for serving the most unforgettable meals. In addition to this fabulous entertaining area, the main level also has a master suite with a king sized bed, gas fireplace, and a bathroom fit for a king and queen. The master bath has a beautiful walk-in shower with dual shower heads and a Jacuzzi for those long days on the slopes. The upper level has two bedrooms and a full bathroom that is ideal for kids of all ages, with one bedroom containing 3 twin beds and the other bedroom containing 2 twin beds and a bunk bed. The spacious lower level has an entertaining area with a wet bar, playstation 3 and brand new pool and foosball tables! The seating area is comfort at its best with a stunning moss rock, gas burning fireplace for those cold, snowy nights. Also on this level is a second master suite with a king bed and private full bathroom and a second bedroom with a queen bed and private full bathroom as well. This magnificent, 5-bedroom, ultra luxurious ski home is 5,254 square feet of pure mountain sanctuary! Enjoy the outside of this home as much as the inside! With a brand new hot tub, outdoor log furniture, a new gas grill and a new wood burning firepit this home has it all! The open floor plans lend itself to family vacations and quality time spent with friends. With its high ceilings and windows that flood the home with light, this is living at its best! Book this sensational home today and you won't go home disappointed! For more info visit: http://www.breckaccommodations.com/lodging_rates.cfm/mode/unit_detail/unit_id/1280/startrow/1 Breckenridge Lodging Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:12:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/29/GOLD-RUN-LODGE-5-BEDROOM-LUXURY-HOME-SLEEPS-15 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/26/Kingdom-Days June 16, 2012 - June 17, 2012 Location: Breckenridge Join us as we celebrate our town's heritage during the fifth annual Kingdom Days. Celebrate 153 years of Breckenridge's diverse history with mining, exploration and adventure. Founded in 1859, Breckenridge was inadvertently excluded from some copies of the U.S. maps, becoming known as "Colorado's Kingdom" until 1936 when it finally became incorporated. For an entire weekend, this real town turns upside down to pay tribute to gold fields and mining, exploration and adventure, brothels and saloons, booms and busts. Source: breckenridge.com Breckenridge Events Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:35:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/26/Kingdom-Days http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/22/HIGH-COUNTRY-LODGE-12-BEDROOM-PRIVATE-HOME-SLEEPS-30 Today's featured property... High Country Lodge - Very Large Private Home on 10 acres surrounded by National Forest with amazing views from our 3,000 square foot deck. Very easy access to town, ski, or single track biking/snowshoe trails that leave from our property. We offer Catering, Healthy Alternative cooking classes taught by a professional chef and a fun atmosphere for kids and parents! Large private lodge(12,000 square foot home) located on Peak 7 in Breckenridge. Natural grounds on ten acres overlooking the Continental Divide. Will accommodate 24+ people, with private parking area for all. We have 12 bedrooms,15 baths, Newly Updated Guest kitchen, and 12,000 square feet of living space Perfect for family vacations, weddings, reunions, and group gatherings, the Lodge is quaint with a large central area surrounding the fireplace and view. Catering is available within the lodge for dining needs. The Lodge is very clean with no clutter-feels like your home right away! For more info visit: http://www.breckaccommodations.com/lodging_rates.cfm/mode/unit_detail/unit_id/1349/startrow/1 Breckenridge Lodging Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:51:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/22/HIGH-COUNTRY-LODGE-12-BEDROOM-PRIVATE-HOME-SLEEPS-30 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/19/GOLDENVIEW-LODGE-LUXURY-HOME-6-BEDROOMS-SLEEPS-22 Today's featured property... A TY PENNINGTON FAVORITE! If this place was good enough for Ty's recent stay in Breckenridge, we are confident that you will love it! A Magnificent authentic, warm and cozy, full log home over 5000 square feet built with 18" to 24" Douglas Fir logs! Featured in the WOMAN"S DAY "Ty Pennington at Home" magazine (December 2008 edition) This home has 32 foot high ceilings, a stone gas fireplace in the living room, decorated with exquisite oriental rugs, and overlooks the mountains and hundreds of acres of nation forest. This gorgeous six bedroom , five and half bath log home has two master bedrooms. It features a home theater with lush leather reclining elevated seats, a surround sound system and a large TV that will make you feel like you are at the movies. Soak in the new eight seat hot tub on a deck that overlook the forest. The home has a full rec room with large pool table, foosball table and game room tables , stereo system w/DVD, flat screen TV and fireplace. There is also a separate sports bar ( which doubles as a second kitchen) with two flat screen TV's so you can watch two games at the same time. This home also boasts a kitchen with two ranges including a Viking stove and Bosch dishwasher. Beautiful large 5' x 9' red cedar dining room table and chairs along a brand new 40 burger stainless steel Jenn Air barbecue. There is a total of ten TV's in the home including one in the kitchen. Six of them have DVD and VCR capability. Easy access to ski area ad home is located on the bus route. Master bedroom has new Jacuzzi whirlpool for quiet relaxation. All pets are welcome at the Golden View Lodge and the home has a two car heated garage. Bedrooms: Master 1- queen bed with private bath- stand up shower, tub, washer dryer and a tv. Master 2- king bed with private bath- stand up shower, tub, and a tv. Two more bedrooms both with queen beds share a bathroom up next to the loft/ tv area. Two pullouts are in the large loft. Down by the gameroom, there is another queen bedroom with bath. There is also a bunkroom with bath that has a single over full bunkbed with a pull out trundle (sleeps 5). There is another pullout in the gameroom and one in the great room. This home has internet access but not wireless. For more info visit: http://www.breckaccommodations.com/lodging_rates.cfm/mode/unit_detail/unit_id/1303/startrow/1 Breckenridge Lodging Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:50:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/19/GOLDENVIEW-LODGE-LUXURY-HOME-6-BEDROOMS-SLEEPS-22 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/15/PARK-PLACE-04B-2-BEDROOM-SLEEPS-8 Today's featured property... JUST LISTED! RUSTIC RETREAT! WALK TO MAIN STREET & THE SLOPES!! AWESOME LOCATION! This rustic Park Place condo has just been listed, and already is one of our most popular condominiums! Loaded with colorado style amenities and ideally located for skiing & apres ski time! Situated directly across the street from the 4 O' Clock ski run, and 1 block from historic Mainstreet! Loaded with onsite hot tubs, heated swimming pool access, covered parking, private balcony, beautiful stone wood fireplace, color TVs, VCR & DVD combo units, washer & dryer, full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave! This spacious condo includes a queen bed in the master, Twin bunk beds and a Queen in the second bedroom and a Queen sleeper sofa in the living area, right in front of the huge stone gas fireplace! This 1st floor unit, is walking distance to everything and also on the FREE shuttle bus route! Great Location!! After a day on the slopes ski back home on the 4 O'clock ski run, and walk across the street to your ski getaway!!! For more info visit: http://www.breckaccommodations.com/lodging_rates.cfm/mode/unit_detail/unit_id/1109/startrow/1 Breckenridge Lodging Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:36:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/15/PARK-PLACE-04B-2-BEDROOM-SLEEPS-8 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/12/Extended-Season-Openings April 20, 2012 - April 29, 2012 Location: Breckenridge Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Breckenridge ski resort is extending the 2011-2012 ski season Friday, Saturday, and Sundays April 20-22 and April 27-29. During this extension, skiers and snowboarders will enjoy: $50 day lift tickets Free parking Access to terrain on Peak 8 including the Imperial Express Super Chair from 9 am - 4pm each day '11-'12 season passes will continue to be valid Deals on ski and ride school classes. Source: http://www.breckenridge.com/eventdetail/Open+for+Extended+Season.axd?year=2012&month=4&eventview=calendarview Breckenridge Events Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:19:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/12/Extended-Season-Openings http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/5/RIVERBEND-LODGE-DELUXE-STUDIO-SLEEPS-4 Today's featured property... SKI-IN/SKI-OUT!! LITERALLY STEPS TO THE SLOPES & LIFT!! The Riverbend Lodge is a ski-in/out studio centrally located and slope side! Truly an awesome location for the serious skier or shopper! Approximately 3 blocks to Historic Main Street, and only steps to the slopes & lift! Walk to town, or take advantage of the FREE private Guest Shuttle. This cozy condo is fully loaded with a gas fireplace, stereo, vcr, satellite TV, jetted tub, Hi Speed Internet, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, exercise room, sauna & steam rooms, high speed internet, laundry facilities, underground heated parking garage and private ski lockers! The bedding consists of a Queen in the separate bedroom area (No Door) and a Queen sleeper in the living room area, right in front of the gas fireplace! The Riverbend lodge is a tasteful deluxe condo has a small kitchenette with microwave (no oven), dishwasher and small fridge. Very exclusive large studio ski-in/out condo located in a GREAT location!! For more info visit: http://www.breckaccommodations.com/lodging_rates.cfm/mode/unit_detail/unit_id/1015/startrow/1 Breckenridge Lodging Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:13:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/5/RIVERBEND-LODGE-DELUXE-STUDIO-SLEEPS-4 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/1/DOUBLE-EAGLE-2-BEDROOM-SLEEPS-6 Today's featured property... NEWLY REMODELED CONDO HAS IT ALL! Ski right to the Double Eagle condo on the 4 O'Clock ski run! Walk to the lifts or catch the FREE shuttle to all the HOTSPOTS in Breck! At the end of the day, relax in the onsite hot tub. Or stroll over and take advantage of the access to a outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub! This newly furnished & carpeted condo has 1 brand new Stearns and Foster handmade luxury queen bed, brand new flat screen tv's with dvd players in each bedroom and a brand new queen sofa sleeper in the living room, right in front of the gas burning fireplace! This gorgeous condo is full of extras to make you feel right at home! From the huge selection of videos & games, even a baby stroller, & wi-fi Internet; with a brand new 37' flat screen tv right to the complimentary children's snow sled! Cooking In? Enjoy the Bar-be-que grill located on the large newly built slope side deck! There is even ski storage! A very nice condo & location at a SUPER price! For more info visit: http://www.breckaccommodations.com/lodging_rates.cfm/mode/unit_detail/unit_id/1028/startrow/1 Breckenridge Lodging Sun, 01 Apr 2012 16:18:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/4/1/DOUBLE-EAGLE-2-BEDROOM-SLEEPS-6 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/3/29/Comedy-Night March 08, 2012 - April 12, 2012 Location: Breckenridge Time: 7:00pm Website: BreckSpringFever.com Every Thursday from March 8 - April 12 Enjoy live comedy at various locations around town. March 15th is the biggest night at the Riverwalk Center where you can catch five amazing comedians perform! Show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $25 at alwaysmountaintime.com. Comedy Night on March 22 scheduled to go at the Park Avenue Pub. Source: breckenridge.com Breckenridge Events Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:07:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/3/29/Comedy-Night http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/3/25/Bud-Light-Concert-Series-Leftover-Salmon March 31, 2012 Location: Breckenridge Time: 2:00pm Website: BreckSpringFever.com The Bud Light Concert Series brings the party to Breck with six total days of big-name acts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons on the mountain at the base of Peak 8. Reggae master Julian Marley, kicks off the month-long concert series on March 24 and the series concludes with the legendary Rusted Root on April 15! All concerts will be FREE to the public and will take place on a specially-constructed stage on the mountain facing One Ski Hill Place, a RockResort, at the base of Peak 8, from 2-5 p.m. on each concert date. This jam band from Boulder, Colo. infuse their unique blend of bluegrass, rock, country, and Cajun/Zydeco, which the band calls "Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass," and have become a favorite within the jam band scene. Source: breckenridge.com Breckenridge Events Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:01:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/3/25/Bud-Light-Concert-Series-Leftover-Salmon http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/3/22/Events-This-Saturday EPICMIX SCAVENGER HUNT 9AM-NOON. Join Breck and EpicMix for our first ever EpicMix Scavenger Hunt this Saturday, March 24. Connect with fellow EpicMixers in an on-mountain scavenger hunt, compete in challenges, earn EpicMix pins, and celebrate Spring Fever! Solve riddles to unlock special EpicMix virtual pins in various locations throughout Breck. Registration is $10 for 1 person and $25 for a team up to 5 people. BUDLIGHT CONCERT SERIES: JULIAN MARLEY, 2-5pm. Get to the base area at Peak 8 this Saturday, March 24th for the first Spring Fever concert performance, by Grammy Award-nominated Julian Marley! In the same tradition as his father, Julian's music is inspired by life and spirituality. Join us while this musical visionary performs live on the specially-constructed BudLight stage! Source: Breckenridge Ski Resort Breckenridge Events Thu, 22 Mar 2012 15:20:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/3/22/Events-This-Saturday http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/3/18/Breck-Ascent-Series--Race-4 Mark your calendars for the 2012 Breck Ascent Series presented by the Breckenridge Ski Resort, Breckenridge Recreation Center and Mountain Outfitters. Wednesday, March 21st  5:30PM NEW for 2012 we will have two race divisions: " Lightweight  nordic & randonee race gear (lightweight skis with Dynafit or comparable binding) " Heavyweight  splitboard, snowshoe, telemark or alpine touring gear " You will choose your race division when you register for the races Source (and for more info visit): townofbreckenridge.com Breckenridge Events Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:42:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/3/18/Breck-Ascent-Series--Race-4 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/3/15/Upcoming-Events By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY -- The Tenmile Range will once again reverberate with the tasty sounds of reggae, soul and fusiongrass, as Juliam Marley, Leftover Salmon and Rusted Root take to the stage at Peak 8 during the annual Spring Fever concert series. The season-ending celebration will cap off the ski area's 50th season in style on a specially built slopeside stage facing the "beach" at One Ski Hill Place. The concerts set for 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays starting March 24 through the end of the season. The first weekend (March 24) features Julian Marley, who is becoming a reggae legend in his own right, followed Sunday (March 25) by the New Orleans-style horns and drums of the Soul Rebels Brass Band. Boulder-based Leftover Salmon takes the stage March 31, bringing their unique "Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass" to the slopes of Summit County. For a change of pace, SoCal singer-songwriter Donovan Frankenreiter will share some of his musical styling and soulful lyrics on Sunday, April 1. Ska and reggae veterans Toots And The Maytals will light it up Saturday, April 14, and the concert series ends April 15 with the world fusion sounds of Rusted Root. This year's Spring Fever also encompasses Easter, as well as as a town-wide St. Patrick's Day party for good measure, along with extended hours at the Peak 8 terrain park (open until 5 p.m.) and a "Then & Now" halfpipe competition showcasing snowboarding's past and future. More events set for the last month of the season: Breck Ascent Series uphill races Park & Pipe Ski and Ride School camps The Breck 5 Peaks Mountaineering race A KSMT Spring Beer Festival The 16th Annual Imperial Challenge Source: summitcountyvoice.com Breckenridge Events Thu, 15 Mar 2012 10:44:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/3/15/Upcoming-Events http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/3/11/TRAILS-END-01-1-BEDROOM-SLEEPS-4 Today's featured property... JUST LISTED! SKI-IN/SKI-OUT! The Trails End is located slopeside and at the base of the Peak 9 ski area! This rustic "Colorado Style" condo offers you all the amenities and location for the ultimate Breckenridge ski vacation! Located just 2 blocks from historic mainstreet, the Trails End is situated slopeside, and in one of the best locations in Breckenridge. With private balcony, onsite sauna as well as indoor & outdoor hot tubs, outdoor heated swimming pool access, gas fireplace, and full kitchen. You will not be disappointed staying here! Within the complex you also have access to washer and dryers, elevators and ski storage. The bedding in this tastefully rustic unit, consists of a Queen bed in the bedroom and Queen sofa sleeper out in front of the gas fireplace! This condominium is in high demand, due to it's proximity to the slopes and downtown Breckenridge. Take advantage of this newly listed Unit and Book it now! This one will not last long! For more info visit: http://www.breckaccommodations.com/lodging_rates.cfm/mode/unit_detail/unit_id/1128/startrow/1 Breckenridge Lodging Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:35:00 -0600 http://www.breckaccommodations.com/blog/index.cfm/2012/3/11/TRAILS-END-01-1-BEDROOM-SLEEPS-4