Breckenridge Magazine - Issue 7 Winter Spring 2023/24

ISSUE 7 - WINTER 2023/24

WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM??

WIND SLABS

STORM SLABS

LOOSE DRY

LOOSE WET

WET SLABS

PERSISENT SLABS

DEEP PERSISTENT SLABS

CORNICE

GLIDE

CHECK THE CURRENT AVALANCHE CONDITIONS BEFORE HEADING INTO THE BACKCOUNTRY

DOING OUR PART

It ’s pretty simple, really.

From sharing the trail to sharing public transportation, there’s plenty of ways to make a positive impact.

Learn more at BLikeBreckenridge.com

B U I L D I N G

COMMUNITY FOR GENERATIONS

Our small-town charm comes from a community of people that make caring for each other a way of life. It is a sense of belonging that embraces giving back and getting involved,

we call it

Be a part of something bigger!

Photo: Joe Kusumoto Photography Photo: Joe Kusumoto Photography

S U M M IT FO U N DAT I O N .O R G

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publisher’s greeting

Breckenridge. You know what this town is about? It is about friendships. It is about finding folks who enjoy getting out and getting together. People who value the land around them and help to preserve its beauty. This town is as much about skiing and snowboarding as honoring our roots.

Our opening articles focus on our town’s remarkable businesses. We have a photo essay about the local Colorado Moose population. They are unique creatures and can be seen in town from time to time. Please give them space; they look docile until they aren’t. Please do not try to pet them.

Breckenridge reaches back to the very beginning when the Nuche People, now known as the Native American Ute Tribe, summered here. Gold miners and then those returning from World War II with a fever for white gold worked hard in establishing what you see today.

Everything that is here now has been built on the backs of others. I try not to lose sight of that.

Our feature pages tell the story of our local community members and Breckenridge Nordic Center’s owners, Gene and Therese Dayton. They are true Breckenridge pioneers. Their story is followed by a feature on Nordic Skiing and Touring in our community.

Breckenridge Magazine was known as Mountain Town Breckenridge, a magazine for people who love Breckenridge. We recently confirmed it as Breckenridge Magazine through the Colorado Secretary of State. The contents are the same, and all of it is produced with love by local community members.

I have called Breckenridge my home for a long while but not as long as some. The rage over who is or is not a local is silly. If you’re here and you love Breckenridge, then you are just like us. We are all here on this planet for a short amount of time. Earth, she is the only real “Local” I know. Keep her clean and be kind to her creatures.

Cheers to Breckenridge!

Holly Battista-Resignolo Publisher

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CONTRIBUTORS

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KINGDOM NOTES

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PHOTO ESSAY

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BRECK MADE

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BRECK ETIQUETTE

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BRECK ENTREPRENEURS

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SHOP

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FAMILY

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PEOPLE OF BRECKENRIDGE

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ADVENTURES

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STAY

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HOMES & REALTY

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SOCIALLY SEEN

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DINE LOCAL

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ENTERTAINMENT

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BRECKENRIDGE SCOUT

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NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS

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CALENDAR

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LAST CHAIR

Devon O’Neil Rips Image by: Liam Doran Photography

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WE INVITE YOU TO SHOP BRECK (SHOP LOCAL SHOP SMALL)

Independent businesses are the heart and soul of our alpine streets and the pulse of our local community. The unique boutiques and businesses of Breckenridge offer a shopping experience unlike anywhere else. Thank you for choosing to shop local in our mountain town...we appreciate your business!

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Come out for all our events, including trivia nights Tuesdays and Wednesdays, One Off releases every Wednesday, Comedy Nights and Monday Night Potlucks! Catch live music, including El Paso Lasso live at our Main Street Taproom the first Friday of every month, all winter long. See our full event schedule at www.brokencompassbrewing.com.

Contributors

LIAM DORAN

Liam is a full-time professional photographer specializing in action sports, landscape, wildlife, and travel. He shoots commercial and editorial assignments around the world but is always happy to be home in Breckenridge with his friends and family. Follow Liam’s adventures at @liam_doran_ outdoors

LISA BLAKE

Lisa Blake is a freelance writer and children’s book author living in Breckenridge, specializing in food writing and ski resort and wellness content. She is happiest on her mountain bike, yoga mat, or in a raft with her husband, son, and pug. Her work has been featured in Purist, Yoga + Life, and 5280 Magazine. Find her at lisablakecreative.com.

ROBYN NICOLI

Robyn lives at 9,600 feet elevation here in Breckenridge with her tasting team (aka husband David and teenage son Jacob). She is the chief recipe developer, photographer, writer, and burnt pan-washer for Butter and Air. Cooking is her creative outlet, and any skills she has developed come not from culinary school but from a lifetime of finding yummy-looking things in newspapers, magazines, restaurants, and the internet, and being curious enough to try making them at elevation in her home. www.butterandair.com

JOHN KERNAGHAN

Born in New York, raised in Pennsylvania, but always finding his home in the mountains, John came to Breckenridge in 2019 to chase his passion for snowboarding. John is now a freelance graphic designer and our Design Director. When the snow isn’t flying John can be found rock climbing on one of the many epic crags around Summit county or skateboarding at the Breckenridge Skatepark. You can follow his design work at jdk3design.com.

ELAINE COLLINS

Elaine is a part time professional photographer who enjoys takeing and share photos of beautiful Breckenridge, Summit County, and the world. She loves our community, the events, people and wildlife. We always see her around town and out on the trails.

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DORI WELCH

Dori was born and raised in Breckenridge, where she continues to create a life treasuring the outdoors with her family. A nurse since 2005, she works in various areas of the local hospital. As a champion of health, Dori has also branched into Board Certified Nurse Coaching to support people in their inherent wellness. Dori has a lifelong passion for writing within a variety of content and enjoys being a part of the Breckenridge mountain community.

CARL SCOFIELD

Carl Scofield lives in Breckenridge, CO where for over twenty-five years he has created a successful career as a full-time freelance photographer. His work has been published both nationally and internationally in many books and magazines including Ski, Skiing, Powder, Outside, Sunset, and many others. Balancing work and a lifestyle that allows him to enjoy his passion for living, travel, art, and adventure have been some of his greatest talents. carlscofield.com

SHAUNA FARNELL

A Colorado native, Shauna Farnell loves every self-powered means of mountain exploration. She launched her journalism career at the Summit Daily Newspaper in 2000 and after traveling the world as a media correspondent for the International Ski Federation, plus a few years in New York City and Denver, is thrilled to be back in Breckenridge full time.

ELLEN HOLLINSHEAD

A fixture in Breckenridge since 1985, Ellen along with her husband, local character, and town councilman Jeffrey Bergeron have found a way to spend almost every day on skis during the winter, which she defines as generously as possible. “I usually start skiing the minute the snow flies, about the start of October, and I’ll ski six days a week through mid-April.”

LEIGH GIRVIN

Leigh Girvin moved to Breckenridge with her family in the early 1970s when the streets were dirt and the rock piles left by dredge boat mining towered over town. As a child, she attended Breckenridge Elementary and graduated from Summit High School. Seeing dramatic changes over the decades, Leigh dedicated her adulthood to the protection of trails and open space, and later to historical preservation. Leigh’s particular interest is in Breckenridge’s modern history, from the economic decline of the early-20th Century through resurgence as a ski town.

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Kingdom Notes

Vondt Lite Skirenn!

(Painful little ski race!)

BRECK EPIC ORGANIZERS LAUNCH BRECKEBEINER NORDIC MARATHON Tallying 240 rugged miles over 6 stages, the Breck Epic MTB Stage Race draws competitors from around the country and world each August to the single track trails of Breckenridge. The race’s sprawling courses pen a love letter to Summit County’s backcountry, and the care with which the event crafts the weeklong experience for its competitors resonate deeply within the global mountain bike community, cementing its status among the world’s most celebrated endurance events.

Epic is an authentic, quirky and welcome independent counterpoint to cycling’s increasingly templated ‘super-events’. The events dominating the domestic racing calendar are easy to produce and often taking place on roads. Neither is true of Epic.

Instead, it’s a 6-day human-powered tour of the wilderness cathedrals and public lands surrounding the historical Victorian mining community. In acknowledgement of fact that solitude is a vital component of worship, Epic’s field is limited to just 400 riders each year.

Epic’s organizers specialize in audacious back-of-beyond experiences, so it comes as no surprise to learn that they’re setting their sites on the creation of yet another iconic silent sport event in Summit County. Race director Mike McCormack had been enamored with the idea of re-creating a winter version of Breck’s iconic Firecracker 50 for years (an event he co-founded 23 years ago with then-business partner Jeff Westcott). While no longer involved in the Firecracker’s production, McCormack lovingly describes it as “the world’s best 50-miler,” citing its organization, energy and authenticity as the inspiration for his Epic’s new event, the Breckebeiner Nordic Marathon.

Earlier this year, members of USA Triathlon’s executive team, all of them Epic veterans, approached McCormack to request help identifying potential venues for the org’s winter duathlon (run/ski) and triathlon (run/bike/ski) national championships. He quickly realized that these marquee championship-caliber events paired neatly with the Breckebeiner concept. After conducting an initial canvas of potential venues across Colorado, Breckenridge’s Gold Run Nordic Center quickly emerged as a front-runner in a bid to host the 3-day festival.

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Several months of discussions with town’s event staff, the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, Gene and Therese Dayton (owners of the original Breckebeiner) and the leadership team at the Gold Run Nordic Center indicated enthusiasm and a willingness to collaborate. This important initial consensus then led to identification of potential dates. McCormack and team began planning for a freshly imagined Breckebeiner, one that was in line with the event’s roots with the BOEC and added new components of winter triathlon and duathlon.

The centerpiece of the Breckebeiner weekend is the Nordic Marathon. Taking place on Saturday, February 24th, it offers categories for skate and classic skis as well as 15 and 30-kilometer options. Breckebeiner’s Duathlon (DU) and Triathlon (TRI) events (February 23rd and 25th) offer both sprint and intermediate (Olympic) distances with a focus firmly placed on adaptive categories and athletes. Both DU and TRI also award slots on USA Triathlon’s World Championships team in addition to their designation as national championships.

“I’m not sure that Jeff or I realized the longevity and impact that the Firecracker would come to have when we first started planning it over a pizza at Downstairs at Eric’s in 1999. Looking back, its created joy, wellness and more than its fair share of fun.

Also, a few bruises and scrapes!” offered McCormack.

“The community came to embrace it as something special, something uniquely Breckenridge-ian. I see the opportunity to do something similar with the Breckebeiner; to create an event from whole cloth that adds something uniquely in line with the community’s sensibilities, highlights a lightly used hidden gem at the Breck Nordic center, while also generating resources for organizations like the BOEC, Team Summit and the high school’s Nordic and MTB teams along the way. I suspect that like the Firecracker, we’ll also have a little bit of fun.” www.breckebeiner.com

World Record ShotSki Broken During Ullr Fest

Winter Travel Tips

Here is the link to follow the resources you need to be sure you are safe traveling during the winter months in Colorado: Colorado Department of Transportation : www.codot.gov/travel/winter-driving/

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WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST

When the Snow flys you need to be sure you are prepared It’s essential for motorists to be prepared for snow and ice on Colorado roads. In a recent survey, only 64% of Coloradans were aware of the state’s Traction Laws, with 83% of in-state residents compliant. Compared to 2020 survey results, Traction Law non-compliance increased by 10%, with roughly 75% of non-compliant vehicles driven by Colorado residents.

With 10.7 million travelers along the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels in 2022 and more Colorado drivers traveling statewide, staying prepared is crucial.

SUPERIOR CARE

2469 Feet Long Breckenridge and the Breckenridge Distillery is celebrating another unofficial world record for longest ShotSki previously held by Park City, Utah. This year’s record had 495 skis lashed together, with screws and butterfly wing bolts totaling 2,469 feet long. 1,377 people lined up to take a shot of Breckenridge Distillery Broncos Bourbon and lifted their shot glasses on a countdown from ten to one to achieve ShoSki glory. Cheers! We rock!

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Non Profit Nook - Smart Bellies A Non-Profit Fighting Hunger

It all started when some folks heard there might be some students in Summit County in need of meals over the weekend, so now they fill bags with food each week and send them home.

The local non-profit Smart Bellies work with local teachers and administrators to identify students who might need the extra help - although this program is completely self-selective. There’s no need for families to prove they need the food... if they sign up, Smart Bellies is committed to providing a bag full of nutritious options.

Bags are filled with breakfast, lunch and snack items. The idea is that these are items students can get at school during the week; the kind people at Smart Bellies want them to have the same fuel to get them through the weekend.

The group focuses on nutritious, kid-friendly meals - because everyone needs nutrients to perform at their best, and kids are no different. According to the US Department of Agriculture, more than 1 in 6 children don’t have consistent access to nutritious food.

Hunger is no joke and it is real. If you can help or need help here is their website for more information.

For more information www. smartbellies.org

Stay awhile.

Here in Breck, we’re taking plastics off the menu. If you can’t dine in at our restaurants, we kindly ask that you enjoy your to-go food and beverages with your own reusable mugs, bottles and service ware.

Colorado Mountain College Corner

by Carrie Click A Medical Teaching Lab From Rescue To Hospital Care It’s easy to jump in with both feet to all that Summit County’s outdoor activities offer – from hiking, mountain biking, water sports, climbing and skiing.

And in the off-chance that you’re injured while summiting one of Summit’s peaks or cruising down a single track on your bike, it’s reassuring to know that top nursing and emergency medical service professionals are being educated and trained right here at a new high-tech teaching facility at the Colorado Mountain College Breckenridge campus.

The Nursing Simulation and Outdoor Skills Lab at CMC Breckenridge opens its doors for students in the fall of 2023. Seamlessly attached to CMC’s sizeable campus building, it’s an $8.5 million, 7,761 square foot addition filled with high-fidelity medical equipment, from technologically advanced “patient” mannequins that simulate breathing and bleeding to a hospital wing that replicates the real thing and even a two-story repelling wall where wilderness EMTs can practice high-angle rescues.

Colorado Mountain College is known for its 11 campuses scattered throughout the central Colorado Rockies, its innovative instruction and its bachelor’s and associate degree and certification programs offering educational opportunities in a wide range of academic programs, from business to education, fire science to health care, encompassing over 130 college credentials.

CMC Breckenridge needed this new lab. Classes for the campus’s nursing degrees and emergency medical service certifications – including EMT and wilderness EMT training – fill to capacity with waiting lists each semester. Regionally, nurses are in demand, as are EMS personnel. Breckenridge’s lab joins two other state-of-the-art labs recently built at the college’s Spring Valley campus near Glenwood Springs and Steamboat Springs campus to address the growing need for health care professionals.

Hundreds of students have already graduated from one of CMC’s health care programs and gone on to work in area hospitals, medical centers and with search and rescue organizations.

With CMC’s new lab, more students can benefit from learning in a top-notch teaching facility right here in Summit County. Instruction and clinical hours close to home are that much more accessible to students on their way to successful careers in the mountains.

For more information about Colorado Mountain College, go to https://coloradomtn.edu.

Not 200+ years.

PROTECT YOUR BRECK FROM SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

Photo Essay THE

MOOSE LOOSE ARE

A Photo Essay by Elaine Collins & Holly Resignolo

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In 1978, Colorado Reintroduced Moose to the state. Today they’re are over 3000 Moose roaming our Colorado mountain towns. Colorado’s adult Moose can run 35 miles per hour, weigh up to 1,000 pounds and stand six feet tall at the shoulder.

They are beautiful creatures but can be unpredictable. Here are tips to enjoy an encounter.

• Keep a safe distance • Move slowly • Keep dogs on leashes • Back off when moose put ears back, roll their eyes or appear aggressive • Carry a wildlife pepper spray, UDAP or Counter Attack, to use if a moose becomes aggressive

Breck Made Entrepreneurs are the life blood of every town and we have a ton of them. Here are a few Breckenridge Made products for you to enjoy

Candles You Can Make Head to Ready Paint Fire where you can be a Maker too! Hop up to their Candle Bar and enjoy an intoxicating new experience with fragrance and wax. Smell, mix and pour-your-own-candle, Vessels from $30. This experience takes about an hour. www.rpfbreck.com

KP Mountain Metals Katie Pickens started KP Mountain Metals in 2016 and has since grown her business to become one of our town’s successful entrepreneurs. Her studio is in her home right here in Breckenridge and everything she offers is made with love and perfection. She hand picks all of her stones which include Colorado Turquoise, Bumble Bee Jasper, White Buffalo Variscite, Agate, Labradorite, and Black Onyx. All pieces are made with sterling and fine silver.

She also offers customs and private ring making classes.

KPMountainMetals@gmail.com

Lace & Lariat Check out the new Hat Bar on Main Street, where Natalie and her staff will craft the hat of your dreams with fabulous embellishments to match your own personal style. Feathers, flowers, jewelry, hat charms, and unique bands will top off your style to life. Design a custom hat while shopping in their adorable store.

611 N. Main Street Breckenridge

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Spru Seal 100% Organic Spruce Balms.

Four simple ingredients.

Proven scientific efficacy.

Handmade in Colorado with sustainably foraged spruce resin -- Spru-Seal is The World’s #1 True Healing Spruce Balm for all natural wound healing and dry skin repair!

A modern spin on an ancient blend for rejuvenating dry, cracked skin. Spru-Seal® is the ONLY organic lip balm and organic body balm available on the broader market that contains REAL sustainably foraged spruce resin in every single container. A true, modern classic.

Enjoy soothing relief & grounding aromas from head to toe with their vitamin E rich oils that work far better than any petroleum based or essential oil infused product as a spruce healing remedy for dry, cracked lips, elbows, heels, blisters, cold sores and was originally crafted for those relentlessly split knuckles & fingertips!

Proven effective for quickening wound healing and even kills methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on contact! www.spru-seal.com

The Elevated Line Local line artist + founder, Danielle, of The Elevated Line, crafted a passion project created to share modern art and give back to those who help preserve our beautiful mountains. Head to her website to look around and check back often as new art is added often. you can also find her art at Folcland in Main Street Station. www.theelevatedline.com

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Breck Etiquette

Winter Trail Etiquette

Who goes where to get there?

People love to get outside, and they find various ways to enjoy it when they do. Each mode of travel is different; there are Nordic skiers, skate skiers, snowshoers, runners, hikers, fat bikers, and more playing outdoors together. When it’s snowy, each sport leaves a uniquely different track.

If you’re hiking, running, or snowshoeing, Stay Out of the Ski Track. Skiers rely on these tracks to glide smoothly. Divots are hazards for them. The same applies to groomed skate-ski lanes.

In the winter, skiers coming downhill have the right of way. Just step to the side and let them pass.

If you are fat biking, Fat bikes yield to snow-shoers and skiers, and snow-shoers also yield to cross-country skiers. An even more important consideration is the impacts on the snow inherent in each activity.

Winter etiquette calls for not leaving a rut from a bicycle tread and not leaving holes from walking on the trail surface. Where possible, keep tracks separate and avoid traveling on ski tracks.

Fat biking requires a well-packed trail; if you are sinking more than an inch, it’s time to stop. Sometimes, the snow is not hard enough to ride.

Lastly, always be kind.

Dark Skies = Starry Nights

An International Movement is Gaining Traction We greatly appreciate our starry nights. It is a treasure that twinkles high overhead; the less light pollution, the greater the experience. Colorado has some spectacular locations to take in the Universe that surrounds us. With crisp evenings ahead of us, this is the perfect time to look up in beautiful Breckenridge.

There are some great apps to enjoy what you are seeing, too. Try SkySafari 7 Pro, Night Sky 11, NASA App, or Stellarium Mobile Plus.

Although it may be difficult to see the night sky where you live, the encouraging news about light pollution is that it is reversible, and you can help!

Breckenridge has been taking steps to become a certified International Dark Sky Community and is working towards becoming a certified International Dark Sky Community by 2025.

Consider taking these simple steps at your own home or the property you are renting to help bring dark skies like those to Breckenridge: Use lighting only when and where it’s needed Use energy-saving features such as timers and motion sensors on outdoor lights Shield your lighting so it only shines downward Share with friends, neighbors, and coworkers about how they can help.

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Scott & Anne Lindblom are local agents specializing in luxury and mountain properties in Summit and Park County.

If you are interested in buying or selling real estate in the mountains, don’t wait. Give us a call to make your real estate dreams come true.

LIVE THE MOUNTAIN LIFE.

Scott & Anne Lindblom – Luxury and Mountain Property Specialists Scott M. Lindblom C: 970-485-4065 E: scott.lindblom@cbmp.com E: slindblom@livsothebysrealty.com Anne V. Lindblom C: 608-345-2734 E: alindblom@livsothebysrealty.com E: anne.lindblom@cbmp.com LindblomGroupe.com

137 Main Street | P.O. Box 1598 Breckenridge, CO 80424

Breckpreneurs

Anna Higgins Higgles Ice Cream

We all Scream for Higgles Ice Cream Higgles Ice Cream began as one woman-owned business in 2011, making small-batch ice cream in a shared commercial kitchen for farmers’ markets, summer events, independent grocers, and restaurants. I remember meeting Anna Higgens when she was first starting the creamery. She was renting space in Silverthorne, Colorado. Through a friend, she had invited me in to check out her startup’s new flavors. It was such fun observing her passion for the ice cream business. She told me at that time that this had always been her dream, she always wanted to make and sell ice cream.

For the past few years, that thought stuck with me, why ice cream? We were chit-chatting about her ice cream sojourn from the last time we met as she and one of her associates were cutting up Cantalope for a handcrafted melon ice cream going on the menu. I brought up her why and delved into it a bit more.

Before opening her original production shop, Anna had worked in environmental consulting and her days evaluating our mountain wetlands didn’t fill her with much joy. During high school in Cambridge, Massachusetts she held a job at Steve’s Ice Cream shop.

She loved the atmosphere and how the ice cream made everyone, including her, so happy. It was something she had always wanted to do.

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One day she put her Wellington Boots into the closet for good, the opportunity to follow that cold, creamy desire came with some money she inherited. Anna invested those funds in a course at Penn State University Creamery. There she learned the business of ice cream, from milk production to blending flavors and operating ice cream machinery. It was her Ice Cream dream come true and a leap of faith that is paying off, one happy customer at a time.

From her original, small commercial kitchen, she started small selling Ice Cream with her children from a mobile stand at Colorado farmer’s markets and a location in Silverthorne. For over five years now Anna has been churning out spectacular flavors both traditional and seasonal flavors alike. Honey Lavender, Pumpkin Pie, Peanut Butter & Banana, Nutella, Eggnog. You can make delicious ice cream with any flavor, fresh cream, and sugar. One flavor I missed trying but must experience is her Olathe Sweet Corn and Cream. She was shucking corn to get it started as we wrapped up our interview.

Grab a cone, you’ll enjoy every flavor in her permanent shop located at: 100 N Main Street, Breckenridge www.higglesicecream.com

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ALCOVEATKEYSTONE.COM Michael Lytle | 970.390.9592 Alcove Residences is located in the state of Colorado. All reservations, contracts and other documents relating to the sale of this real estate shall be executed only in the state of Colorado. No state bureau or division of real estate has inspected, examined, or qualified this offering. This advertisement does not constitute an offer or solicitation in any state where prior registration is required. All renderings and illustrative maps are conceptual only and subject to change. Amenities shown in renderings and illustrative maps are proposed, and may not occur. The developer reserves the right to make any modifications and changes as deemed necessary. Square-footages, dimensions, sizes, specifications, furnishings, layouts, and materials are approximate only and subject to change without notice. Window sizes, layouts, configurations and ceiling heights may vary from home to home. Prices are subject to change without notice. Errors & omissions excepted. Listing courtesy of Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate.

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Shop Breck

SHOP BRECK - Folcland Celebrates 3byYears of Retail Therapy Holly Resignolo Meet Alyssa Pullekines, Founder and Owner of Folcland. Alyssa made her way to Breckenridge after discovering her passion for fashion, first in College working for a Vintage Consignment Shop, which she views as the gateway to her career, working for New York City suit maker Steven Allen and Bird Brooklyn after graduating from College.

As Covid came to the city, Pullekines began thinking about moving to Colorado, where she spent most of her earlier years visiting with family each summer. Once her mind was set, she came out, secured shop space, and set up her boutique. Alyssa recently celebrated her 3-year Anniversary of owning and operating her beautiful boutique within Main Street Station.

She has crafted a fashion boutique that honors her belief in “slow fashion” and reflects her personal values by offering eco-conscious and ethically made clothing, accessories, jewelry, and apothecaries from emerging and established independent designers.

Alyssa believes fashion and garment making are arts, and personal style should be celebrated without compromising core human and environmental ethics and values. Her boutique’s collections are manufactured domestically or in partnership with independent artisans and overseas facilities committed to fair wages and ethical labor standards. Clothing that prioritizes small-batch, natural, recycled, low-impact, and sustainable materials and processes are found on every hanger.

Folcland’s apothecary offerings are always toxin and cruelty-free and are handmade by passionate makers using responsibly sourced ingredients.

Folcland (folk | land) means the shared land of the common people. It’s a name borrowed from ages past to reflect Alyssa’s commitment to curating goods crafted ethically and with sustainability in mind, stemming from our belief that, as individuals, we hold a shared responsibility to do our best for each other and the land we live on through the choices we make and products we consume Main Street Station 505 South Main Street, C2 www.folcland.com

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THE KID LIST

TO GET YOUR KIDS OUT FOR A GR E AT D AY S K IING & R IDING Getting the kids ready for a day on the Hill can be a process. As a mother of three children there were many times that we ended up at the base of the resort and yes, something important was missing... most often we would have forgotten ski poles and ski area season passes.Once, I even left my boots at home.

I started making sure we laid everything out on the floor and systematically dressed from foot to toe prior to our outing. I decided one day to create a basic list that I copied and then checked off as we made our way out the door.

It really helped reduce some serious crocodile tears, both the kids and mine.

NECESSARY: o Sunscreen o Winter Performance Socks o Thermal Bottom o Thermal Top o Warm Breathable Top o Snowpants o Ski/Snowboard Boots o Fleece top o Jacket o Necky o Balaclava o Helmet o Goggles o Gloves or Mittens o Hand Warmer Pack in Pocket o Skis/Board o Poles o Resort PASS - This was often forgotten!!!

ADDITIONAL: o Sunglasses o Sunscreen o Lip Protection o Edgie Wedgies o Ski Training Harness o Water/Hydration Pack o SNACKS - For older kids put them straight into their pockets.

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END OF DAY PACK: o Fresh Socks o Snowboots o Hat o Ski Bag to load everything backup at the end of the day o Fresh Change of Clothes (if you are doing a long stretch on the road) o Water & Snacks ADDITIONAL ITEMS IMPORTANT TO YOUR FAMILY -This is for you to write in: o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o VERY NECESSARY: o Patience

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WE’RE ALL IMPERFECT. We’re all human – which means we all have struggles, problems, issues and imperfections. But even though we share these traits in common, they’re often the hardest things to share about. But we can’t care for one another if we keep quiet.

Our words have power. The power to help. To heal. To open closed doors.

And to shed light into dark places. So let’s use our words to take care of each other, and break into the imperfect parts of each other’s lives.

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Meet the Daytons

Gene and Therese Dayton - A Nordic Match Made in Heaven Sharing the joy of winter and cross-country skiing flows from the hearts of Gene and Therese Dayton. Their cup runneth over with enthusiasm for teaching beginners and those with disabilities, reveling in the love of this life-long sport, and welcoming people to their beautiful Oh Be Joyful Nordic Lodge in Breckenridge.

Hewn from massive logs that the entire family helped hand peel or turn on a lathe, the Lodge at the Breckenridge Nordic Center serves as the base area for a sprawling system of snowshoe and groomed cross-country ski trails. Dominating the view from the great room, Peak 8 looms over beginner trails just outside. Guests cozy up to the fire, enjoy food and beverages from the tavern bar, and peruse the wide variety of attractive ski wear, accessories, and equipment in the shop.

Son Josh Dayton manages the operations, providing expertise in ski and snowshoe rental and sales, ski lessons, and snowshoe and snowcat adventure tours.

Everyone at BNC offers a higher level of attentiveness. Gene gives “no ski” intros to the never-evers. Long before newbies get on snow, Gene spends time helping guests feel comfortable with pole strap adjustments and ski equipment. Arising from a fall is easier when you learn Gene’s “turtle” technique.

The Lodge building on Shock Hill near the base of Peak 8 is a dream come true for Gene and Therese Dayton.

In the early 1960s, when a young adult, Gene began scouting Colorado for a place to create cross-country skiing programs for people with disabilities and at-risk youth. “Skiing is freedom,” he said.

As a teen in DeKalb, Illinois, Gene learned the power of water therapy. Teaching swim lessons to disabled kids at the community pool, operated by his dad, gave them freedom of movement.

Later, Gene’s older brother Chuck introduced Gene to downhill skiing and he was hooked.

Gene’s Colorado search landed him in Breckenridge, and by 1969 he created his first Nordic facility out of an old 16’x16’ squared-log Retort House, where the miners would melt gold out of rock ore.

Not long after, alpine skiing took off at Peak 9 in Breckenridge.

The Nordic Center was offered an in-town location at The Maggie with flatter terrain, perfect for cross-country skiing. Gene started the Breckenridge Ski Touring and Mountaineering School, offering backcountry skiing with overnight stays in an igloo.

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Throughout the 1970s, Gene expanded his Nordic ski programs, getting grants to work with Outward Bound schools, court-adjudicated youth, and people with cognitive, vision and physical disabilities. He led canoe trips in Minnesota, and instructed at-risk teens how to teach Nordic and guide blind skiers. “It was a highlight for me to see these kids accept responsibility for someone else.”

As if he wasn’t busy enough, Gene served as the first Telemark Ski School Director at Breckenridge, was a PSIA examiner, and raised a family with his first wife Nancy. And he founded the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center with volunteers.

Today the BOEC is one of the largest providers of outdoor year-round recreation for people with disabilities.

By the late-1970s the Ski Area needed more ground for alpine skiing, and the Dayton family moved their operations yet again, this time to Shock Hill. The Oh Be Joyful Lodge operated from a former ski patrol chalet that Gene moved down from Peak 8.

In 1984 Nancy passed suddenly of heart failure, soon after the birth of their third child, Josh. Gene carried on with the help of the community. “I didn’t cook a meal for a year,” he remembered.

A few months later, in 1985, Therese’s love for “Ski for Light,” a Norwegian-originated international program, brought her to Summit County to teach skiing to blind and visually impaired people. Seeing the Nordic chalet on Shock Hill that first night, she recalls saying: “This place is cool but I needs a lot of work.”

“It was a match made in heaven,” Therese explained. “I understood Gene’s vision and I’m the logistics, the on-the-ground administrator.” They married in June 1987.

As real estate development pressure surrounded them requiring another move a short distance, the new Nordic log rose with generous support from the community and Town of Breckenridge. Skiers and snowshoers wind through spruce forests, meadows and wetlands on trail easements using old flume and mining roads. The White River National Forest permit expansion onto Upper Peak 7 opened another 1,400 acres of interconnected cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.

Today the Nordic Lodge hosts day skiers and evening events, happy hours with live music, and non-profit fundraisers. Countless disabled skiers learn the freedom of movement on snow at the facility.

Gene had no idea that he would create a family legacy when he began his Nordic nirvana 55 years ago. Many of those recycled buildings that started his Nordic dream remain part of the Nordic Center operation. The miners’ Retort House is now the Hallelujah Hut, a destination warming shelter in the Peak 7 area. Staff have become family.

Their children follow in the business.

The Daytons hope to continue their Nordic legacy for another fifty-plus years with a seamless trail system for outdoor recreation.

They both agree: “We are so blessed.”

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Discover the Serenity of Nordic Touring

By Shauna Farnell

There is nothing quite like gliding through pine forests and powder-blanketed meadows with nothing but the sound of “swish-swish” under your feet. Nordic touring is the most peaceful type of skiing, and there are dozens of miles of ideal routes in and around Breckenridge.

What is Nordic Touring

Using a classic Nordic (also known as cross-country) skiing technique on skis (also called backcountry Nordic skis) that are slightly fatter than classic Nordic skis, with metal edges and scales on the undersides.

Nordic touring involves exploring rolling terrain and trails that are groomed or ungroomed. It allows you to venture into the woods and hills, the scales preventing you from slipping backwards (and if the route is steep, skins can be added) and the metal edges allowing you to turn, slow down and stop when descending steeper terrain. The boots used with Nordic touring skis are beefier than other types of Nordic boots and use NNN BC bindings.

Renting Nordic Touring Gear:

The Breckenridge Nordic Center rents Nordic touring equipment, which many visitors prefer to use on the center’s sprawling (20-plus miles) trail system that weaves around the wildlife-rich Cucumber Gulch and upward to Peak 6. The rentals can also be taken offsite for a small extra charge.

The Gold Run Nordic Center, which in the summer doubles as the Breckenridge Golf Course and also features at least a dozen miles of cross-country ski trails through hilly meadows and woods. Gold Run rents Nordic touring gear but requires that it is used only on the premises.

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Touring Routes: Recreation Path Other than the Nordic centers, one of the easiest areas to learn is on the recreation path between Breckenridge and Summit High School, which is actually groomed regularly throughout the winter and cut with a track for classic Nordic skiing.

Nordic touring skis should stick to the groomed section, however, as they are usually too wide for the tracks.

Boreas Pass Another fantastic and scenic route is along Boreas Pass Road, closed to motor vehicles in the winter. From the trailhead, the ungroomed road climbs only mildly for about 3 miles to the historic Bakers Tank and slightly more steeply all the way (about 6.5 miles) to the Summit Hut Section House with stunning views of Quandary and surrounding high peaks. For a more adventurous and secluded route, from the trailhead, climb the Bakers Tank Trail, which switches back and forth on a narrower path through robust pines and what is often deep snow.

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Peaks Trail A challenging and technical mountain bike trail in the summer, the Peaks Trail offers a spectacular Nordic tour, stretching across the base of the Ten Mile Range from Peak 7 all the way to Frisco, about 8 miles. It climbs and descends steeply in a few short stretches, passing over bridges and alongside frozen streams. As you draw nearer to Frisco, the trail opens to jaw-dropping views of Lake Dillon.

Sallie Barber Especially magical after a fresh snowfall, this wide trail takes you from the trailhead at the end of French Gulch Road on a steady (400-foot vertical) climb to the recently restored remnants of a zinc ore mine dating back to 1880. The route travels through pines and around white-blanketed piles of mine-tailing rocks, a landscape that resembles Narnia.

The journey to the mine is 1.4 miles each way.

Bemrose Ski Circus From the top of Hoosier Pass, this system of trails opens to sweeping

panoramas of both the Ten Mile and Mosquito mountain ranges, rolling and weaving through the woods. Be sure to keep to the trails marked with a blue diamond as a couple routes here meander under steep slopes that are vulnerable to avalanches.

Avalanche Danger The beauty of Nordic touring is that it allows you to float atop deep snow and venture into terrain that wouldn’t be comfortable to reach walking, hiking or even snowshoeing. However, unlike backcountry skiing, which allows you to climb and descend steep, unchartered peaks, Nordic touring is meant for undulating, flattish terrain absent of extended steep climbs and descents. That said, these routes sometimes take you below steep slopes, which can be subject to avalanche danger.

Be aware of snow conditions and avalanche zones. If necessary, carry beacons and shovels and know how to use them.

For information on avalanche conditions please visit: www.avalanche.state.co.us

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Art

Meet the Man Behind The Photo Shop

By Shauna Farnell

Producing jaw-dropping landscape photography and custom frames, for Gary Soles, it’s all about the experience

The first time Gary Soles set eyes on Breckenridge was at age 14, when he and a couple of teenage buddies pedaled through while riding across the country (by themselves), from Virginia Beach to the Oregon coast.

“I’ve always wanted to know what was around the next corner,” he says.

It wasn’t until he left the University of Wisconsin in the early 1980s to become a ski bum that he really got to know Breckenridge, and even longer until he established himself as one of Colorado’s most talented landscape photographers.

Although his dad had a basement dark room and young Soles, who had a mild interest in art and “an innate sense of composition, knew the basics of how to use it, he preferred spending his time outside.

However, Soles’ vague dark room knowledge landed him a job at a one-hour photo lab after he moved to Breck. It went under foreclosure shortly thereafter and Soles bought the place.

Struggling to make ends meet, he spent summers sleeping in the woods and winters sleeping in the dark room. In addition to processing other people’s photos, he bought a used camera and began doing some commercial photography, shooting weddings, portraits, products and architecture.

“There weren’t many people shooting here at the time. I started getting paid jobs having a minimal skillset,” he recalls.

Soles started dabbling in landscape photography and critiquing images he’d see on display. He noticed the work of one particularly unskilled photographer everywhere he went, including during a gas station urinal stop, directly in front of his face. Upon seeing

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this image, which featured “bad lighting, bad composition and bad printing,” Soles had an epiphany. He knew if this so-called artist could display his work all over Colorado, he had a chance.

A friend gave him a copy of John Fielder’s Photographing the Landscape. Soles devoured it, putting its tips and techniques into practice while exploring the landscapes throughout Colorado. He expanded his photo lab into a gallery and “went all-in.”

“I always enjoyed nature and spent many days backcountry skiing, hiking, trying to shoot landscape photos,” he recalls. “The big difference between landscape and commercial photography with people, wildlife even, is you know what your subject matter is. In landscape photography, it’s overwhelming. You see these vast scenes. Still, I felt connected to it. I liked the fact that it didn’t involve a big production. You were out there. It was just me. It was more about the experience.”

As evidenced by his body of work in the gallery at The Photoshop on Main Street, Soles has spent three-plus decades coming back from the field with more than just the experience.

Whether he is capturing a panorama of the Ten Mile range under a full moon from the top of Mt. Baldy, a cluster of twisted bristlecones bending in what looks like a hurricane, but is really a cloud bank, or every peak around Breckenridge at sunrise from the top of the Keystone Outback, having hiked there through the night, his work is transfixing.

“It’s the grand landscapes I find the most challenging and rewarding,” Soles says.

Much of his approach he gleaned from Fielder, who became Soles’ great mentor and friend. Soles was by the legendary photographer’s side when he passed away after a battle with cancer last August.

“What I learned so much from John is with every image, you want to have an element that draws your eye in. It needs to have a focal point and flow,” Soles says. “He was able to break down what a good composition consisted of – dividing lines, dominant features, light. His passion for being outdoors, the way he was able to put elements in an image, those are qualities I strive for.

I’d like to think I can continue his legacy.

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Cozy at Home Is there anything cozier than an evening in front of a fireplace?.

THE HEARTH MAKES A HOME... WARM

Who doesn’t love a warm fire after a day out in the elements. A cup of coffee in the morning or a glass of wine at night by the leaping flames is nostalgic and romantic. We look at a few options to keep you warm this winter.

Fireplaces

A wood-burning fireplace is a staple many homes. As one of the oldest methods for heating a home, wood burning fireplaces have advanced dramatically over the years.

Masonry fireplaces are built brick by brick or block by block by a mason at the time a home is constructed. These fireplaces are expensive to build and maintain but are meant to last. Today, wood-burning fireplaces can take on any look you desire. While the traditional fireplace “look” is still available, modern see-through and peninsula varieties are becoming an increasingly popular alternative.

Masonry fireplaces have little or no control over the amount of air that feeds the fire. This leads to terrific inefficiencies compared to other equipment. Wood, gas or pellet inserts are often installed in masonry fireplaces to improve these inefficiencies and increase the amount of heat delivered to a house without losing the ambiance.

Woodstoves

Wood Stoves are a top choice for efficiently heating interior spaces and creating ambiance. Wood stoves are no longer made simply of only cast-iron. Various materials and combinations of materials are now available, such as steel and soapstone. Stoves can be purchased in a variety of different colors, styles, and designs too. Due to requirements set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), new wood stoves available today are eco-friendly with heating efficiencies ranging from 63% to 80%.

Not all wood stoves are created equal. For instance, a stove that weighs 500 pounds and has a 3 cubic foot firebox will provide heat for several hours longer thana stove that weighs half as much with a 1.5 cubic foot firebox. Indications that a wood stove is a product of good workmanship include the thickness of the steel, smooth welds, draft controls that operate smoothly, clean castings and snug doors.

Glass doors on wood burning stoves allow you to see and enjoy the flames of the fire. Quality wood burning stoves will use ceramic glass. This glass is stronger and has better heat radiating properties than tempered glass. Airflow systems “wash” the glass with hot air so sooty deposits can almost be eliminated.

Other helpful features available on wood stoves include blowers, cook-tops, rear heat shields and decorative

A luxurious gas Fireplace is the focal point for the livingroom and dining space in a new property on Timber Trail Lane, The Le Mayen.

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Gas Stoves & Fireplaces Looking for old world charm with a splash of modern conveniences, explore the option of a freestanding gas stove. Free standing gas stoves can be added to any room, match any decor and meet your heating requirements.

Gas heating stoves come in direct-vent and vent-free varieties.

Direct-vent gas stoves can be vented through an exterior wall or up through the ceiling and out the roof. If you are tired of burning wood and want to replace a wood-burning stove with a gas model, the existing chimney can be used to properly vent the new unit.

Some vent-free model stoves don’t require a vent at all. It should be noted that there is no vent to the outside and some are concerned about indoor air quality and health concerns associated with these stoves. If codes in your area allow their installation, in the correct application they can be effective and efficient heaters.

A popular option offered on many models of gas heating stoves is a multi-function remote control. Turn the equipment on and off, control the fan speed or the heat output of the stove. Or put it in the automatic mode and let the remote control act as a thermostat.

One of the main benefits of a gas-heating stove is the flexibility of installation. These heating units can be installed in almost any location within your home.

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Homes & Realty The flames made visible through a glass window will certainly add to the ambiance of a room with a gas fireplace or stove. Technology has enabled freestanding gas stoves to have a large glass window in the front. The logs in many gas-burning stoves are a work of art. The design and placement of the logs are made to closely resemble real wood, giving the look of a real wood-burning fire. The gas log sets are often molded from a real wood form and then hand painted to get an almost identical look to real wood.

Do you live in an area with frequent power outages? Are you concerned about big winter storms? With a gas heating stoves, you will never have to fish around in the dark for a candle and matches or bundle up in coats and blankets indoors when the power goes out in the winter. Instead, start your gas powered stove and enjoy a warm and cozy night by the fire.

Gas stoves can also help you save on heating costs. Gas heating stoves are perfect for “zone heating” or heating one area or room. This is a great way to keep the rooms you are using nice and warm without wasting energy on heating rooms that you seldom use. The pilot light alone can keep a warm relatively warm.

Electric Fireplaces

A new option to consider If your living area doesn’t have a hearth or fireplace, consider adding an electric fireplace.

Today’s modern LEDS can provide the ambiance of a real fire without having to worry about an expensive or invasive project—in most cases, you just need a nearby electrical outlet.

Many of these new fire features can be customized, giving you the ability to change the color, intensity, and even the material in the fire bed with faux logs or crystals, depending on your aesthetic. Internal blowers still allow you to heat the area you place them in.

Maintaining all of these heating sources is very important.

Understanding ash removal is essential. Ashes should be placed in a tightly closing steel container and kept away from combustibles after removal. There should be an understanding about the way embers can reignite for many days after lying dormant if they are suddenly exposed to air. For wood and pellet stoves to operate properly routine ash removal is important. The most dangerous aspect of wood burning units is the buildup of creosote in the chimney. Annual inspection and cleaning the chimney is highly recommended. Unless you have some mechanical aptitude and are familiar with codes and clearance requirements, all of these appliances should be installed by a professional. United Fireplace and Stove, National Fireplace & Stove and the HPBA are good resources for finding dealers and installers.

Pelletstoves

Everyone loves a glowing fire, but for some, the chopping, storing and maintenance of a wood burning fire can be a hassle. You can still enjoy a roaring fire that is cost-effective and environmentally-friendly without all the effort with a Pellet Stove.

Pellet stoves and wood burning stoves look similar but they are actually very different. Pellet stoves are sophisticated appliances that provide an energy efficient and eco-friendly heating option. Because of the environmental and wallet friendly aspects of inexpensive pellet stoves, they have become much more popular in recent years.

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normally come packaged in 40-pound bags for easy handling and storage. Confluence Energy based out of Kremmling, Colorado is the largest wood pellet manufacturer in the western US making this an even more eco-friendly option.

How do Pellet stoves work? Pellets are loaded into a bin or hopper that is usually located either on the top or back of the stove. An auger moves the pellets from the hopper into a burn pot or platform. The speed of the auger will determine the burn rate and the amount of heat delivered to the house. The majority of heat from a pellet stove is through convection. As air from the room is moved through hot heat exchange tubes designed into the stove, the heat is transferred from these steel tubes. A fan moves this heated air into the room.

The exhaust blower sends the remaining combustion by-products out through a pipe in the back of the stove. Many operate their pellet stoves manually. A thermostat or remote control can be used to set and maintain the temperature in the room.

The fire in a pellet stove is contained inside the heat box, which creates an efficient fire. In general, pellets create considerably less ash than burning wood and pellets also give off less creosote. All of this combined with the fact that pellets are made by condensing recycled wood materials into pellets makes for an environmentally friendly heating option. Many environmentalists even consider pellets to be carbon neutral.

The actual pellets that are burned in the pellet stove are very inexpensive to create and to purchase.

For this reason, pellets can be purchased in small quantities on an as-needed basis, which is in drastic contrast to wood, which is purchased by the cord as a large upfront cost to burning wood.

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Continental Divide Winery

Create Your Own Custom Wine at Continental Divide Winery Continental Divide, Breckenridge’s original locally owned winery, gives you a fun and unique opportunity to be a winemaker for a day! Explore the art of wine blending with guidance from their professional staff. Use authentic vintner equipment to custom craft your own personalized wine blend, then bottle, cork and label your custom-crafted wine as a souvenir of your experience.

Awarded Best Winery Experience by Lux-Life Magazine, the Wine Blending Experience is an interactive and entertaining two-hour program offered daily (reservations required). “Think of this as high school chemistry where you play with wine instead of chemicals,” explains winery founder Jeffrey Maltzman.

Verified customer reviews sum up the activity best. “The best thing we did in Breckenridge! I cannot recommend it enough!” wrote Eileen from Boston, MA. “This was such a unique cool experience,” boasted Brittah from Big Lake, MN. “I loved learning and experimenting with how the flavors changed as we made our blends,” wrote Steve from Denver CO.

To book a Wine Blending Experience call 970-771-3443 or book online at cdwinery.com.

Visitors can also enjoy wine tasting and other activities at the winery’s Main Street Station tasting room daily. Wine Tasting reservations can be made through OpenTable, but walk-ins are welcome.

Continental Divide Winery Main Street Station 505 S. Main Street Breckenridge, CO 80424 970-771-3443 cdwinery.com

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Breck Eats Eat

cozy winter restaurant roundup

by Lisa Blake

The Crown thecrownbreckenridge.com

Snuggle up on the fireside sofa with a hot spicy chai or a boozy warm apple pie. This hip, loungy Main Street staple is where locals gather to catch up, where work-from-anywhere ninjas create and where happy hour unfolds over microbrews and art shows.

Breckenridge Nordic Center breckenridgenordic.com

After you get your fill of gliding on the Nordic Center’s legendary groomed cross-country trails, mosey into the Oh Be Joyful Lodge and find the intimate Black Forest Tavern. Thaw out inside the rustic Peak 8 hangout and fuel your next adventure with homemade soups, bratwursts and snacks.

Robbie’s Tavern robbiestavern.com

Kick the snow off your boots and belly up to the bar at this locally owned slopeside bistro perched at the base of Peak 8. Sip on famous margaritas and loaded bacon Bloody Marys while you take in all the ski season action. The green chili and shareable plates of hot fries and flatbreads will warm you from the inside.

Mom’s Baking Co. Nestled just off Main Street on Lincoln Avenue, owner, operator and chief baker Ema Landis keeps regulars coming back with her flaky sweet and savory strudels, hearty quiches, baked oatmeal and some of the best coffee in town. Settle into the comfy blue velvet couch and soak up the European vibes.

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Blue River Bistro The Blue River Bistro has become one of the most highly touted haunts in town. The menu and offerings evolved over the years, becoming famous for its original and intricate list of martinis and cocktails as well as ever-changing salads, appetizers and global-inspired dishes. The place has become a long-time favorite for happy hour, date nights, and social occasions of every ilk. It’s the place for an indulgent weekend brunch of Crab Benedict and clever bubbly breakfast sipper, gourmet grilled steak sandwich lunch any day of the week or braised bison short rib dinner with a shockingly convincing zero-alcohol cocktail accompanied by live music on a Monday or Tuesday night.

“It’s not a special occasion restaurant, but a social restaurant,” owner Jay Beckerman says. “It’s about constantly improving and staying as local as possible. We don’t live in a place where you can go next door to pick up tomatoes, but we support our community as much as we can.”

Blue River sources its beef from Eagle Rock Ranch, coffee from local Mountain Dweller, oils, salts, spices, and vinegars from Olive and Fusion, its ice cream from Higgles, and honey from Bjorn’s.

The Bistro has also maintained much of its same staff for 20-plus years. According to bartender Eddie Bartnick, who’s been part of the team from the beginning, that is a testament to Beckerman’s leadership.

305 N Main Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424 www.blueriverbistro.com

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Ten Ways to Enjoy the Breckenridge Distillery FROM TOURING THE award-winning spirit’s production facility to indulging in world-class cuisine, Breckenridge Distillery is truly an adventure for the senses. Whether you have time for the full experience at the Distillery on Airport Road, or you’re simply curious about tasting its award-winning spirits while strolling Main Street, the Distillery makes it easy, fun and delicious to discover what it’s all about. Here are 10 ways you can experience the Breckenridge Distillery.

PRIVATE DINNERS Book a private dinner or event at the Breckenridge Distillery. Parties up to 30 people can reserve their exclusive spaces surrounded by aging whiskey barrels, old barn wood, leather couches and an authentic mountain vibe.

This exclusive, private dining area comes with a personal wait staff and can be used for families, micro conferences, executive meetings or small parties. For inquiries and bookings, email events@breckenridgedistillery.com

MODERN-AMERICAN STEAKHOUSE Executive Chef Robbie Reyes’ style brings an international flare to the Breckenridge Distillery Restaurant’s menu. Their modern-American steakhouse atmosphere showcases seasonal and approachable dishes that impart not only the fantastic spirits of Breckenridge Distillery but also, their upscale mountain dining experience. Their family style menu features locally sourced steaks from Fitch Ranch. As always, the menu revolves around local produce, comfort foods with a twist and shareable dishes meant to encourage interaction and conviviality. Enjoy Happy Hour dishes starting at $13. Book a reservation at breckenridgedistillery.com/restaurant.

TASTINGS & FOUNDER’S EXPERIENCES The Breckenridge Distillery offers one of the most highly awarded craft bourbons in the U.S. Guests can choose from a limited menu of spirits and have the option to upgrade their tasting to try their high end flights.

Tastings are on a first-come, first-serve basis a both of the Distillery’s locations. Looking for amore personalized and unique tasting experience? Book a Chocolate & Spirits pairing, small bites and spirits pairing, Cask Finished Flights, among others. Book at breckenridgedistillery.com/tour.

COCKTAILS If it’s edible, chances are Liquid Chef Billie Keithley has made a cocktail out of it. And that’s one of the reasons she loves working for the Distillery so much. Because of the Distillery’s special liquor license, Keithley can’t go out and buy spirits and cordials elsewhere, so she creates them herself. Products like amaros, bitters, vermouth and liqueurs are all made in-house. “Which means we can put our own twists on them,” she says.

Keithley and Lead Bartender Griffin Bovich are creating schnapps, shrubs, syrups and juices, among other fresh products, for every specialty cocktail. Popular menu staples include the Obi Wan Old Fashioned, made with Breckenridge Port Cask Whiskey.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY TOURS Every Saturday & Sunday, guests have the opportunity to take a behind-the scenes tour of the Breckenridge Distillery’s production facility. This abbreviated tour starts by tasting their award-winning Breckenridge Vodka and Breckenridge Gin in the Founder’s Lab. Their expert guides will take guests on a 1-hour tour through their original production facility and finish up the experience with a tasting of their Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey. Book a tour at BreckenridgeDistillery. com/tour.

PRIVATE VIP TOURS Breckenridge Distillery offers guests a VIP experience during their After Hours tours.

Use your senses to experience the inner workings of how these handcrafted spirits go from grain to bottle while learning about the history of whiskey and how the distillery was

founded. Tours are offered at 5:00 pm and 6:15pm by reservation only. Book a VIP tour at breckenridgedistillery.com/tour.

BLEND YOUR OWN WHISKEY Nerd out with our distillers and become a master blender for a few magical hours.

Breckenridge Distillery’s distillers are experts in nosing, flavor categorization and pairing substrates together to create a whole that far exceeds the expected sum of its parts. Guests will be taught to break down aggregate flavors while building a whiskey blend complete with mouthfeel and finish.

You will hand bottle your creation and complete the experience with a customized label. By reservation only. Book at breckenridgedistillery.com/tour.

MAIN STREET TASTING ROOM IN DOWNTOWN In the heart of downtown Breckenridge, get a taste of not only the Distillery’s spirits but also a taste of what the Breckenridge Distillery is all about. From merchandise to personable, knowledgeable staff, this small tasting room is a glimpse of what you can experience at their main location on Airport Rd. Learn more about current hours and offerings at breckenridgedistillery.com.

FREE SHUTTLE RIDES The Breckenridge Distillery offers a free shuttle to and from the Breckenridge Distillery and Main Street Tasting Room within Breckenridge town limits. The shuttle fits up to 14 guests. To book a ride, call the Distillery Shuttle at 970-445-8613.

SHOP YOUR LOCAL RETAILER Breckenridge Spirits are available nationwide at your local retailers. Shop your local retailer or get home delivery on your favorite Breckenridge spirits. Visit breckenridgedistillery.com/products to get delivery.

Looking for fun cocktail recipes?

Visit Billie’s Cocktail Lab on their website for 100’s of cocktail recipes.

Rootstalk

Rootstalk is a modern American restaurant founded on the idea of coming home. Chef Matt Vawter was born and raised in Summit County and spent the formative years of his culinary career in Keystone and Breckenridge. After spending a period of time away from Breckenridge, Chef Matt returned to his hometown determined to open a restaurant of his own and help grow the culinary landscape in Summit County.

The name Rootstalk refers to rhizomes that are all connected via a complex underground root system. The name was inspired by the large stands of Aspen trees surrounding the community of Breckenridge. From old dormant roots, Rootstalk was opened in December of 2020 in a historic home on North Main Street in Breckenridge.

The restaurant seeks to provide “Elevated, Everyday Dining” to the local community as well as out of town visitors. The cuisine is ingredient focused, technique driven and deeply committed to quality at all levels. From 7 course tasting menus paired with wine to simply having a quick snack and beverage at the bar. There is truly something for everyone on the menu.

Their hospitality model is team-oriented and based on the idea of welcoming someone into your home. The two dining areas of the restaurant are beautiful juxtapositions of each other. Upstairs is bright, elegant, and airy with views of Main Street offered by bay windows in the front.

The Root Cellar downstairs offers a more intimate dining experience with a Chef’s Counter available for those who love to be part of the action. Cocktails are created with intention and given the same level of care as the food on the plate. The wine program is focused on small-scale quality producers from across the globe from the classic to more esoteric modern styles.

207 North Main Street Breckenridge, Colorado, www.rootstalkbreck.com

Radicato Radicato explores the cuisine of Italy in a beautiful mountain setting in the heart of Breckenridge. Using old world techniques and cooking from scratch the culinary team at Radicato executes Chefs Matt Vawter and Cameron Baker’s vision of Mountain Italian. Ingredients are diligently sourced and are highlighted on ever evolving seasonal menus. Radicato offers a variety of dining options from happy hour, a la carte pastas and entrees, and a 5 course tasting menu which showcases the best of the Radicato kitchen.

The setting of Radicato is also influenced by the season.

In the winter the dining room is lit by the warm ambiance of the lights in Blue River Plaza. There is no better place to watch the snow fall on a winter evening. In the summer two outdoor seating areas provide fresh air, the sounds of the Blue River, and stunning views of the Ten Mile Range.

The dining room provides a welcoming, warm ambiance for any occasion or celebration. Hospitality is the central focus of our entire team at Radicato, we aim to create memorable dining experiences for anyone who chooses to spend a night with us.”

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Hearthstone Restaurant A locals’ favorite since 1989, we invite you to spend an evening in our beautiful, Victorian-era home, while you take in breathtaking views of the Ten Mile Range.

Executive Chef Michael Halpin takes pride in creating a menu highlighting the very best of Colorado. Locally farmed, seasonal products, including meats, fish, artisan cheeses and fresh produce, take the stage as our culinary team expertly prepares each dish with a commitment to the highest quality. Enjoy a craft cocktail and one of our enticing small plates during Happy Hour from 4-6 daily, then follow with a dinner of Colorado Lamb, Blackberry Elk, and wine from our Wine Spectator award-winning cellar. Come experience the legendary hospitality that has earned us a reputation as one of Breckenridge’s best restaurants!

130 South Ridge Street Breckenridge, Colorado 970.453.1148 www.hearthstonebreck.com

Spencers Steaks & Spirits Say cheers to the spirit of celebrating: Take a step back in time at the restaurant named for George Spencer, the founder of the town of Breckenridge, with classic cocktails and old-fashioned western hospitality. Spencer’s is “the” place to gather with a large group to celebrate a special occasion or group dinner.

Spencer’s is THE PLACE for groups large and small to gather and enjoy delicious breakfasts, lunch, après, and dinners.

Check out the new menu this year. Breakfast classics along with benedicts and huge omelets.

Sit down for lunch and enjoy sandwiches, soups & salads, and more. The dinner menu is filled with exceptional steaks, fish, burgers and a wide variety of entrees. Everyone in your group will find something to love, even the kids.

Breakfast | 7 – 10:30 am Lunch | 11 am – 2:30 pm Happy Hour 3 – 5 pm DAILY Dinner 5 – 9 pm Beaver Run Resort 620 Village Road 970-453-8755 www. beaverrun.com/dining/spencers

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Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant & Cantina Since 1981, Mi Casa Restaurant & Cantina has been serving locals and visitors in Breckenridge with one of the most family-friendly restaurants in town for popular Mexican cuisine and Happy Hour gatherings. The authentic menu and colorful tropical atmosphere create a festive dining experience.

The tradition continues today with some recent tweaks including contemporary, spirit-forward Margaritas, and a menu featuring some Tex-Mex flair.

House made Ancho Chili Chorizo, Signature Salsas, Street Tacos, and Cremas are just some of the highlights.

All of Mi Casa’s menu items are great for sharing and remain one of the best values in town. From sizzling Fajitas to tasty Vegetarian or Vegan entrees and kid friendly options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

As one of the largest restaurants in Breckenridge, Mi Casa seats 300 people and is a fantastic location for families and groups to gather and celebrate. A visit to Breckenridge is best topped off with a taste of Mexico. Mi Casa is the local favorite.

to serving you and your family and the tastes and traditions of Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant & Cantina, a local favorite for 42 years.

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Adventuring Around Breckenridge Sleigh Rides Is there anything more quintessential to winter (besides skiing and snowboarding) than a sleigh ride through the snow covered forests and meadows of Breckenridge?

Our town boasts several companies providing Scenic Sleigh Rides, Private & Romantic Sleigh Rides, Dinner Sleigh Rides and Mining Camp Dinner Theater Sleigh Rides. All are a beautiful way to spend time out doors in Breckenridge. Try Golden Horseshoe Tours where the owner will blow you away with her song and dance during their dinner theater. Check Breck Stables where you will be treated to sparkling, evening views of Breckenridge.

Discover Two Below Zero Hot Cocoa Sleigh Ride and Private Sleigh Rides too. www.breckenridgemagazine.CO

Fly Fishing Movies The annual Fly Fishing Film Tour - F3T is a traveling roadshow of the best fly fishing films in the world. Through a submission process, films are selected to bring some of the best content to the big screen across the nation. The F3T is more than just a film, their shows aim to create community, inspire, encourage and support conservation efforts worldwide. Save the Date for this year’s event at the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center on March 22, 2024.

Come in, kick back, drink a beer and enjoy while supporting local and national waters. www.flyfilmtour.com/buy-tickets-2024

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Ready Paint Fire

FLY FISHING

They are back and even better than ever! Paint your own Pottery, Paint some fun Art Projects, Pour your Own Candle. Come enjoy time out of the cold in theri new, cozy new home on Ridge Street. Drinks, beer & wine, snacks and great music add to the fun! Reservations available throughout the day to best serve and assist your group. Reservations fill up quickly during high-season.

Walk-ins can get lucky. Learn about all they have to offer this season. www.rpfbreck.com

Sledding Grab a sled, your family and friends for some sledding. The Carter Park sledding hill is free and located just four blocks east of Main Street then walk-up and slide-down. This sledding hill has just the right amount of steepness. The new Runway Sledding Hill is a walk-up man-made hill on Fraction Drive and located near the free parking lot on Airport Road. Jump on theBreckenridge Free Ride bus loop to get there easily. www.gobreck.com

Bringing People & Trout Together

Since 1985

FLY FISHING

Summit County’s oldest full-service fly shop and guide service. For the very best in public and private water guided fly fishing.

RIVERS & LAKES: Antero, Arkansas, Blue, Colorado, Dillon, Eagle, Eleven Mile, Montgomery, South Platte, Spinney, Swan, Ten Mile, Williams Fork

All Experience Levels Welcome Exclusive Private Ranches • Half & Full Day Wade Colorado & Eagle River Float • Lake Float Fly Fishing Lesson • Winter Fly Fishing

Bringing People & Trout Together

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Nightlife Musical Nooks and Crannies

Local Tunes

By Lisa Blake

Where to catch up-and-coming acts in and around Breckenridge.

In Breck, we’re blessed with gorgeous state-of-the-art venues like the Riverwalk Center and innovative takes on live music with the roving Breck Music AirStage (a 1975 Airstream travel trailer boasting a 14 x 9-foot stage). But, if you look a little closer and dig a little deeper, you’ll stumble upon some incredible acoustic offerings and welcoming tucked-away backyard performers. Here’s where to find local tunes and lively crowds around Breckenridge this summer.

The Beer Garden at RMU

The hidden back patio beer garden at retail-tavern hybrid Rocky Mountain Underground is a local favorite for happy hour cocktails and al fresco indie performances. Play corn hole, nosh on extra-cheesy grilled sandwiches and dance on the AstroTurf — and shop for the latest mountain bike and ski gear in between jams.

Broken Compass

Hit the original taproom north of town off of Airport Road for acoustic Sundays. Solo acts to full bands, mountain bluegrass to Psychedelic rock, local artists showcase their sounds from 6 to 8 pm every Sunday.

Pair it with one of the brewery’s sours or IPAs and you’ve got mid-summer’s eve perfection.

The Blue Stag Saloon

This cozy Main Street hangout brings together barn wood walls and beetle kill wood ceilings with two fireplaces and a heated back patio. Catch live music alongside some stellar late-night drink specials.

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Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub

Ultra-chill Napper’s is the spot for pool, pub food, stiff cocktails and high-energy local acts. Don’t miss the 6 Million Dollar Band for a rockin’ 80s party upstairs.

Continental Divide Winery

Enjoy live music featuring local artists every week in their Breckenridge Tasting or Barrel Room.

Tuesday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

The Motherloaded Tavern

Come to momma’s for happy hour music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 to 8 pm and take in locally loved talent that includes Stoney, El Paso Lasso, Moose and Affordable Housing. Munch on southern fried okra, Wisconsin cheese curds and gravy-doused poutine while you’re there.

Blue River Bistro

The Bistro combines regional blues and jazz acts with one of the best happy hours in town. Catch live tunes Sunday through Thursday 5 to 10 pm and late-night happy hour with two-for-one martinis and gourmet appetizers starting at 9 pm.

Don’t Miss This!

Riverwalk Center Concerts This venue on the banks of the Blue River in downtown Breckenridge, hosts year-round events and seats up to 750 people. Visiting bands, musicians, and multimedia events are scheduled throughout the year. Breck Create has a full lineup of artists scheduled to play throughout the winter and spring.

150 W Adams Avenue Breckenridge, CO www.breckcreate.org

Next Door Neighbors

Meet Our Nextdoor Neighbor Keystone, Colorado

Photo Credit: Jack Affleck

Keystone is a scenic drive 14 Mile drive from Breckenridge and offers adventures in food, shopping, outdoor exploration, art, culture and of course, skiing & snowboarding.

Keystone is a winter wonderland and great summer destination with a growing Village area along with night skiing, snow tubing and the World’s Largest Mountain Top Snow Fort, ice skating, sleigh rides and more. There is tons of fun to be had from sunup to sundown, on the slopes and off. Get ready to take your adventures to new heights at Keystone with the new high-speed 6-passenger Bergman Express where wide-open bowls and gladed terrain await in Bergman and Erickson Bowls.

Keystone resort is home to three distinct mountain peaks – Dercum Mountain, North Peak, and The Outback, with a font-toback progression and layout. Ice Skating on Keystone Lake, Snow Tubing, Sleigh Rides and Nordic Skiing are all found at Keystone.

Adventure Point offers up to eight lanes of high-speed snow tubing action.

World class dining can be discovered on the mountain and off.

The Keystone Ranch Restaurant and Ski Tip Lodge Restaurant are award winning culinary experiences.

The River Run Village holds dining, shopping, musical performances and great events at the Warren Station Center. Kindred is a rising new resort in the Village and one of the most exciting slopeside real estate projects in the ski industry right now and will feature ski-in, ski-out residences along with a Rock Resorts-branded hotel.

Maja Russer who heads up the Keystone Neighborhood Company says, “I love the secret stashes that exist all over Keystone Mountain. The runs that you keep to yourself and tuck away in your memory hoping you can repeat that exact line on the next run or the next powder day. The opening of lift served Bergman Bowl will only compliment all the amazing terrain that Keystone has to offer. Along with the new runs in Bergman, the new events this winter in Warren Station Center for the Arts in River Run make any stay at Keystone complete. Ski and ride by day, explore the happenings at Warren Station by night. It makes for a great combination.” www.keystoneresort.com

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A charming mountain town. With its own tubing hill, beginner ski-ride hill, Nordic center & sleigh rides.

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Calendar of Events DECEMBER December 21, 2023

Breck Create Performance: The Queen’s Cartoonists Holiday Hurrah, Riverwalk Center - Breckenridge Keenly aware of all things holiday-oriented and completely ridiculous, musical ensemble The Queen’s Cartoonists have set out to find the best of the best (and best of the worst) holiday-related cartoons, films, and jazz. The show includes traditional holiday vocal numbers (“White Christmas”, “Jingle Bells”, you know… the regular stuff), paired with jazz arrangements and festive animated films. There’s also a good amount of novelty and comedy (Spike Jones is due for a revival anytime now, we just know it!). https://breckcreate.org/events/the-queen-s-cartoonists-holiday-hurrah

December 29, 2023

Breck Create Performance: The Sweet Lilies, Riverwalk Center Breckenridge The Sweet Lillies’ music is, first and foremost, heartfelt and collaborative. Those defining traits are given life by the quartet of musicians who make up the Lillies, Julie Gussaroff, Becca Bisque, Dustin Rohleder and Jones Maynard. Together they have combined their individual strengths to deliver powerful narratives of life in song. With their newly formed lineup of guitar, viola, upright bass, drums and ethereal vocal harmonies that float like a dream, the Sweet Lillies’ music has a hard hitting original flavor with a forward-looking eye. https://breckcreate.org/events/the-sweet-lillies

December 30, 2023

Breckenridge Vipers Hockey - Breckenridge Head to the Steven C. West Ice Arena for a Breckenridge Vipers Hockey Club Semi-Pro Sr. A Mountain Hockey League evening matchup. For details: www.mountainhockeyleague.co/stats#/2626/team/336110/schedule

December 31, 2023

Breck Create Performance: New Year’s Eve at the Riverwalk Center + Brass Queens - Breckenridge Ring in the New Year at the Riverwalk Center East Coast style with a New York-based female-led brass band, an East Coast ball drop and countdown, plus a DJ, dancing, and more. www.breckcreate.org/events/brass-queens

JANUARY January 12, 2024

Breckenridge Vipers Hockey - Breckenridge vs. Reno Ice Raiders 7:30 p.m - Head to the Steven C. West Ice Arena for a Breckenridge Vipers Hockey Club Semi-Pro Sr. A Mountain Hockey League evening matchup. For details: www.mountainhockeyleague.co/stats#/2626/team/336110/schedule

January 13, 2024

Breckenridge Vipers Hockey - Breckenridge vs. Reno Ice Raiders 8:00 p.m. - Head to the Steven C. West Ice Arena for a Breckenridge Vipers Hockey Club Semi-Pro Sr. A Mountain Hockey League evening matchup. For details: www.mountainhockeyleague.co/stats#/2626/team/336110/schdule

January 13, 2024

Breckenridge Vipers Hockey - Breckenridge Head to the Steven C. West Ice Arena for a Breckenridge Vipers Hockey Club Semi-Pro Sr. A Mountain Hockey League evening matchup. For details: www.mountainhockeyleague.co/stats#/2626/team/336110/schedule

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January 17 – April 30, 2024

Artist-In-Residence: Leela Srinivasan, Breckenridge Leela Srinivasan is an Indian-American poet, researcher, and educator. Originally from the Jersey Shore, she received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in communication from Stanford University, where she authored two theses: a collection of psychological poetry titled The Shame to Cure (2018), and a qualitative analysis of motivations behind digital media usage. In 2022, she received her masters of fine arts in creative writing at the Michener Center for Writers in Austin, Texas, authoring a poetry collection titled Being a Person: A Brief Unpleasant History as her thesis. Leela has worked as a teacher, tutor and facilitator for topics including spoken word poetry, personal essays and therapeutic journaling.

Outside of writing, she enjoys exploring art through fashion, graphic design and playing the ukulele. While in Breckenridge, Leela plans to create a short-form collection of place poetry inspired by the arresting mountain scenery of Colorado. She hopes to further develop as a teacher and collaborator through working at Summit High School and the larger community, gaining a deeper appreciation for all kinds of art and its effects on the larger world. Guests can view the artist at work during Open Doors studio hours on Fridays and Saturdays from 2 – 5 p.m. https://breckcreate.org/artists-in-residence/leela-srinivasan

January 22 – 31, 2024

International Snow Sculpture Championships, Breckenridge Breckenridge’s International Snow Sculpture Championships is a world-renowned snow sculpting competition where teams from around the world descend on Breckenridge, Colorado to hand-carve 25-ton blocks of snow into enormous, intricate works of art. Artists are only allowed to use hand tools, creativity, and inspiration to bring their ideas to life. No power tools allowed! Teams sculpt countless hours across five days (totaling around 94 hours), resulting in a temporary outdoor art gallery in historic downtown Breckenridge!

Join us at the 2024 International Snow Sculpture Championships Sculpting Week: January 22-26, 2024 Viewing Week: January 26-31, 2024 The sculpture viewing area will be closed at 7:00pm on January 31 https://gobreck.com/event/international-snow-sculpture-championships

January 27 - April 28, 2024

In Plain Sight: Queer Rural Narratives from the Water and the Land, Breckenridge The centerpiece of Breck Create’s winter season is the groundbreaking exhibition In Plain Sight: Queer Rural Narratives from the Water and the Land, challenging assumptions about Queer history and visibility. Through a thought-provoking collection of artworks, this exhibition explores the complex relationship between Queer identity and rural environments, shedding light on the resilience and vitality of Queer existence.

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January 27, 2024

Community Event: Campus Crawl, Arts District Campus - Breckenridge Explore the lively Breckenridge arts campus of renovated historic structures thatfunction as studio spaces for classes, workshops, affordable rentals by local artists and visiting artist-in-residence programs. Enjoy a free evening of artist demonstrations and family-friendly craft activities. All ages welcome. Light refreshments provided. Guests are also encouraged to attend the opening reception and artist talk for our current exhibition, In Plain Sight: Queer Rural Narratives from the Water and the Land (parental discretion advised). https://breckcreate.org/events/campus-crawl

FEBRUARY February 9, 2024

Breckenridge Vipers Hockey - Breckenridge vs. Mansfield Barracuda 7:30 p.m - February 10th Mansfield barracuda 4:30 p.m., March 1st Vale yeti 7:30 p.m., March 8th, McCall mountaineers 7:30 p.m., March 9th McCall mountaineers 7:30 p.m., March 27th Vacaville Hickman 7:30 p.m., March 23rd Vacaville Hitman TBD.Head to the Steven C. West Ice Arena for a Breckenridge Vipers Hockey Club Semi-Pro Sr. A Mountain Hockey League evening matchup. For details: www.mountainhockeyleague.co/stats#/2626/team/336110/schedule

February 10, 2024

Breckenridge Vipers Hockey - Breckenridge vs. Mansfield Barracuda 4:30 p.m - Head to the Steven C. West Ice Arena for a Breckenridge Vipers Hockey Club Semi-Pro Sr. A Mountain Hockey League evening matchup. For details: www.mountainhockeyleague.co/stats#/2626/team/336110/schedule

February 17, 2024

Breck Create Performance: Mighty Poplar, Riverwalk Center Breckenridge At its heart, bluegrass music is about what happens when you commit to the moment. The joy of improvisation keeps the music fresh, and the fun of crafting ideas on the fly keeps the musicians on their toes. This true spirit of bluegrass infuses the self-titled record from Mighty Poplar, a new all-star roots project featuring Andrew Marlin of Watchhouse, Noam Pikelny and Chris Eldridge of Punch Brothers, bassist Greg Garrison (Leftover Salmon) and fiddler Alex Hargreaves (Billy Strings) on Free Dirt Records https://breckcreate.org/events/mighty-poplar

February 22, 2024

Breck Create Performance: Super Diamond, Riverwalk Center Breckenridge An uncanny tribute to beloved, master singer/songwriter/performer, American pop icon Neil Diamond – has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, CNN, VH1, Comedy Central and has been featured in publications like Rolling Stone Magazine, Spin and The New York Times.

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February 22 - 25, 2024

Breckebeiner, Gold Run Nordic Center, Breckenridge Nordic Marathon, USA Triatholon & Duathlon National Championships, 2025 World Team Qualifier. All open to the public. For more information: www.breckebeiner.com

MARCH March 1, 2024

Party for the Planet - Breckenridge 6pm-9:30pm | Elevation Ballroom Located inside the Village at Breckenridge 535 S. Park Ave Party for the Planet is HC3’s largest fundraiser of the year. We invite you to celebrate with local brews, live music, delicious food, an award ceremony and a huge silent auction with all proceeds supporting local conservation. Tickets will go on sale in January www.highcountryconservation.org/party-for-the-planet

March 1, 2024

Breckenridge Vipers Hockey - Breckenridge vs. Vail Yeti 7:30 p.m. March 27th Vacaville Hickman 7:30 p.m., March 23rd Vacaville Hitman TBD.Head to the Steven C. West Ice Arena for a Breckenridge Vipers Hockey

March 1, 2024

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Breck Create Performance: Marcia Ball + C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Mardi Gras 2024, Riverwalk Center “Fifty years have passed in a flash,” says Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball of her long and storied career. Ball, the 2018 Texas State Musician Of The Year, has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability to ignite a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she takes the stage. Her rollicking Texas boogies, swampy New Orleans ballads and groove-laden Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world. https://breckcreate.org/events/marcia-ball-c-j-chenier-the-red-hotlouisiana-band

March 8, 2024

Breck Create Performance: Blue Note Records 85th Anniversary Celebration Starring The Blue Note Quintet, Riverwalk Center Blue Note Records is celebrating their 85th Anniversary with a US Tour starring “The Blue Note Quintet” – A group brought together to honor the label’s rich history and pave the way for the eclectic artists of today’s roster. 6 Time Grammy Award nominee Gerald Clayton leads the band as Musical Director and Pianist; “Gerald Clayton is one of the most accomplished, distinctive and innovative pianists performing today” says Don Was, the label’s President since 2012. Rounding out the group is vibraphonist Joel Ross, Saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins, Drummer Kendrick Scott, and Bassist Matt Brewer. https://breckcreate.org/events/blue-note-records-85th-anniversarycelebration-starring-the-blue-note-quintet

March 8, 2024

Breckenridge Vipers Hockey - Breckenridge vs. McCall mountaineers 7:30 p.m - Head to the Steven C. West Ice Arena for a Breckenridge Vipers Hockey Club Semi-Pro Sr. A Mountain Hockey League evening matchup. For details: www.mountainhockeyleague.co/stats#/2626/team/336110/schedule

March 9, 2024

Breckenridge Vipers Hockey - Breckenridge vs. McCall mountaineers 7:30 p.m - Head to the Steven C. West Ice Arena for a Breckenridge Vipers Hockey Club Semi-Pro Sr. A Mountain Hockey League evening matchup. For details: www.mountainhockeyleague.co/stats#/2626/team/336110/schedule

March 14, 2024

Breck Create Performance: Lúnasa St. Patrick’s Celebration, Riverwalk Center Lúnasa, one of the most influential bands in the history of Irish traditional music, celebrates its twentieth anniversary in 2017.

Named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, the group that Folk Roots magazine once called an “Irish music dream team” was formed from members of some of Ireland’s greatest bands. https://breckcreate.org/events/lunasa

March 22, 2024

Breckenridge Vipers Hockey - Breckenridge vs. Vacaville Hitman 7:30 p.m. - Head to the Steven C. West Ice Arena for a Breckenridge Vipers Hockey Club Semi-Pro Sr. A Mountain Hockey League evening matchup. For details: www.mountainhockeyleague.co/stats#/2626/team/336110/schedule

March 22, 2024

F3T Flyfishing Film Tour - Breckenridge The annual Fly Fishing Film Tour - F3T is a traveling roadshow of the best fly fishing films in the world. Through a submission process, films are selected to bring some of the best content to w w w.bre ckenr id gem a ga zi ne.C O | I S S U E 7 2 0 2 3 / 2 4

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March 23, 2024

Breckenridge Vipers Hockey - Breckenridge vs. Vacaville Hitman time TBD - Head to the Steven C. West Ice Arena for a Breckenridge Vipers Hockey Club Semi-Pro Sr. A Mountain Hockey League evening matchup. For details:

APRIL April 1, 2024

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March 23, 2024

Breck Create Performance: An Evening With Spyro Gyra 50th Anniversary, Riverwalk Center Spyro Gyra has long been known to its peers in the contemporary jazz world as a “well oiled road machine” due to its relentless schedule of nearly 50 years of performing. To date, they have logged more than 10,000 shows on six continents and released 35 albums, garnering platinum and gold records along the way. https://breckcreate.org/events/an-evening-with-spyro-gyra

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Last Lift

An Ode to Mountain Outfitters

When we moved to Breckenridge in 1990, a spectacular little shop, Breckenridge Cyclery, was housed at 112 S. Ridge Street. It was the spot to find bikes, used ski and telemark gear. Along with your shopping and purchases came camaraderie and friendship. Owner Ket McSparin made his mark on our town with the Annual Fall Classic Mountain Bike race and the start of the Summit MTN Challenge, a mountain bike race series and events that still exist today. As time and trends moved into Telemark Skiing and Mountaineering, the shop’s name was changed to Mountain Outfitters to embrace all the mountain town activities we love and procure gear for.

The Mountain Outfitters name and location continued to stand through transfers of ownership over the years. They remained under that title until this past summer when it quietly shut its doors and closed down, a casualty of online shopping.

We wanted to remember this space and place. It was where you could discover the latest in Backcountry Gear. Get intel on snow conditions and secret stashes. Bump into a friend, celebrate a great day out, and find some of the area’s most gifted athletes. We will miss this shop. When you’re out there looking for a product, be sure to support Local. These little stores are precious and make our town unique. Without your business, they will not thrive.

Thank you, Mountain Outfitters. We will miss you.

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