Breckenridge Magazine Issue 4

ISSUE 4 2022

Last season, we lost 12 people in Colorado to avalanches.

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WE INVITE YOU TO SHOP BRECKENRIDGE SHOP LOCAL ~ SHOP SMALL

Independent businesses are the heart of our high streets and the pulse of our local community. Breckenridge boutiques and services are finding creative ways and are going to extraordinary lengths to stay open. They're counting on us to get behind them. Remember, where you shop matters to our mountain town.

THANK YOU FOR VISITING BRECKENRIDGE

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BEST BOUTIQUE CLOTHING, SHOES, JEWELRY, ACCESSORIES, HOME DECOR, BABY & KIDS

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publisher’s greeting

Welcome to our fourth issue of MountainTown: Breckenridge, a newer publication for the Breckenridge community crafted by the folks who reside here and are proud to showcase our historic town. We created this publication during the pandemic as a way to create jobs for local writers, photographers, and artists. There is a ton of talent here.

Issue four highlights some amazing chefs and service industry heroes. Without the dedication of these individuals, I am not really sure where our town would be now that we are coming out of COVID. You’ll notice that we have a bit of a Food & Beverage theme on these pages. We cover local Kitchens in our Homes & Realty department, locally made dining-inspired products, and a great article on Chris Brower who brings Grand Valley, Colorado produce to our community on a daily basis.

We chat up the incredible wildflowers and aspens that dot our mountainsides each summer and fall.

There is a new section to our publication, Next Door Neighbors. This section will now cover a town to the north, south, east, and west of us. They too are a part of our community in more ways than one.

Stories on shopping, art, and fun things for families to do are also included in the magazine. We hope you will pay attention to some of our etiquette articles. There are a lot of people out there accessing our trails and we have tips on how to preserve them to enjoy again later.

Thanks so much for reading, It means a lot to all of us.

Cheers!

Holly Battista-Resignolo Publisher

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For the love of

BRECKENRIDGE EMBRACE THE SPIRIT

Breckenridge is a truly special place. And all of us who call it home have to continue doing our part to preser ve and protect it. Our small-town charm. Our wildlife. And the nature that surrounds us. Together, we’re on a mission to ensure ever ything we love about Breckenridge remains for us to enjoy now and into the future.

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Contents 12

CONTRIBUTORS

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KINGDOM NOTES

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WILDFLOWER PHOTO ESSAY

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BRECK MADE

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NON-PROFIT NOOK

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BRECK ETIQUETTE

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ENTREPRENEURS

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TRAIL

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FAMILY

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CHEFS OF BRECKENRIDGE

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SERVICE HEROES OF BRECKENRIDGE

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HOMES & REALTY

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SOCIALLY SEEN

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DINE LOCAL

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COOK LOCAL

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NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORS

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THE SCOUT

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CALENDAR

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LAST CHAIR

Cover Image: Breck Bug Love by :Chris Brower

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THE SCHLEGEL & HART REAL ESTATE TEAM

“We would be honored to show you how the power of two of Breckenridge’s top producing real estate agents, coupled with Slifer Smith & Frampton’s unrivaled marketing program, can make the difference for

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you.”

Please call us today to discuss the Breckenridge real estate market and how we can help you buy or sell your dream home

JIM SCHLEGEL & MICHELE HART

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Shauna Farnell, Liam Doran, Leigh Girvin, Carl Scofield, Alexandria Nicole, Robyn Nicoli, Holly Resignolo, Elaine Collins, Pepper Hamilton, Dori Welch advertising sales

Noelle Resignolo visionaries

Liam Doran, Carl Scofield, Elaine Collins, Chris Brower, Holly Resignolo design

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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

ALEXANDRIA NICOLE

Alexandria Nicole lives in Breckenridge, with her family, and operates Majestic Mountain Tile & Stone and her Property Management Company, Unforgettable Vacations LLC, while devoting time as the Founding Chairwoman of The Social Equity Advisory Commission and acting Facilitator of Colorado-based Solidarity Talks.

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. 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 take-

ing 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.

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Kingdom Notes

Bustang Launches New Pegasus Service Pegasus is allowing people another option for travel along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor The Colorado Department of Transportation’s new express shuttle, Pegasus, little brother to CDOT’s Bustang, began providing passenger service on Friday, May 27 with yearround departures from Denver’s Union Station, with stops at the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood, Idaho Springs, Frisco, Vail, and Avon.

Gov. Jared Polis joined CDOT and other transit partners for the unveiling of the Pegasus shuttle in an effort to reduce traffic, air pollution while helping everyone with their budgets.

“We are continuing to save people time and money with more ways to get to and from the mountains. We are launching Pegasus to reduce traffic, help save Coloradans and visitors money on travel, and more easily explore our beautiful state,” said Gov. Polis.

A Pegasus shuttle seats up to 11 people, is wheelchair accessible, and equipped with USB ports, power outlets, and Wi-Fi. Each vehicle also has luggage storage, bike racks and ski/snowboard containers.

“In addition to helping to alleviate traffic congestion during peak travel times, we initiated Pegasus so that passengers could connect to local transit providers at each stop,” said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew. “In addition to complementing the existing Bustang coach service, Pegasus can utilize the express lanes on weekends, when traffic nearly doubles. In turn, we’ll have fewer cars in the regular lanes to improve the flow of traffic and that’ll help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

The service will have hourly departures from sunrise to sunset along its East and West routes. This is a fantastic way to get to Denver and surrounding neighborhoods from our mountain town communities. Jump on Pegasus and connect with an RTD Lightrail or Bus. Heading to DIA?

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This is certainly a convenient way to get to your gate.

“One fully-booked Pegasus shuttle is the equivalent of removing six two-person vehicles from the road,” said CDOT Division of Transit and Rail Director Amber Blake.

“Multiply that by dozens of Pegasus trips each weekend and we can double our part in mitigating congestion, and help make the drive to the mountains safer and more enjoyable. Moreover, this service aligns with our mission of improving transit options and integrating transit into Colorado’s Transportation System.”

Discounted rates are available for senior/disabled and children 2-11 years. Follow service alerts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at @RideBustang. Tickets also can be purchased through the Bustang mobile app available from Google Play and the App Store.

Although COVID-19 restrictions have been removed, some public safety measures remain, including: • Face masks required for drivers; strongly recommended for passengers but not mandatory • Additional personal protective equipment issued for drivers • Hand sanitizer wipes offered to passengers when boarding the van • Vans cleaned and disinfected upon completion of each route and after completion of each day’s routes, including all seats, safety belt buckles, head rests (front and back) and armrests Ace Express Coaches of Golden contracts with CDOT to operate Pegasus.

It is encouraging to see more steps taken to encourage mass transportation. For more information on Pegasus routes, maps, schedules, tickets and more is at : www.ridebustang.com/pegasus

The Speakeasy Theater is now The Eclipse Theater This past fall Breck Film took over the Speakeasy Theater lease and renamed it The Eclipse Theater as a homage to our town’s first movie theater once located on Main Street in the early 1900’s. The Eclipse Theater reopened as the new permanent home of Breck Film for screenings and events as well as current blockbuster, indie, classic, foreign, and outdoor films year-round. The 155-person theater has also improved on their offering with soda, popcorn, snacks and locally produced beverages from Broken Compass Brewing and Carboy Winery. The theater is currently open Wednesday-Monday, CLOSED on Tuesday. Check their website to see the lineup and head to 103 S. Harris Street, Breckenridge. www.breckfilm.org/the-eclipse

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) Unveils Full Schedule of Camps and Retreats for Injured Veterans and Their Families The BOEC’s Heroic Military Program is for men and women who serve our country and are now faced with the challenge of accepting and living with a disability. Open to veterans, active-duty military, and members of the Guard and Reserve, BOEC’s Heroic Military Program returns this summer with multiple courses and retreats for those who have been injured while serving our country and are faced with new challenges associated with recovery. Because family members are critical to the healing process, they are also welcome to participate in many of these custom programs including the Ruby/Horsethief & Westwater Heroic Families River Trip (July 25-30), two Heroic Women’s Military Colorado River Trips (August 15-20; September 12-17), and a collaboration with Craig Hospital’s Operation TBI Freedom on June 25 in Colorado Springs.

Funded by The Department of Veterans Affairs Adaptive Sports Grant and several generous foundations and

individual donors, BOEC’s year-round Heroic Military Program is offered at low or no cost to active military members from all over the United States and features several mountain retreats, river trips, pieces of training and camps that feature exhilarating activities, the highest quality instruction and equipment, and some of the most beautiful and exciting venues in the Rocky Mountain West.

“These events are a unique and wonderful way for veterans to reconnect with themselves, other veterans, and their families,” said BOEC Marketing Manager, Barry Rubenstein.

“Sometimes these individuals have a hard time assimilating back to ‘normal’ life after their service is over and living with an injury. These trips offer a therapeutic outlet for veterans and their families to harness the power of the great outdoors in their recovery process.”

Another example of our incredible community’s commitment to kindness. www.boec.org

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Kingdom Notes

Watson Avenue Roundabout What’s with the construction on Park Avenue by the Gondola and Transfer Station?

Good Question! The Town of Breckenridge is constructing a new multi-lane roundabout at the intersection of Park Ave (SH 9) and Watson Ave Roundabout in the summer of 2022 (April to November). The current intersection is not meeting the current traffic demands, particularly for access to

the parking structure and Breckenridge Transit Station, a roundabout will improve safety and traffic flow in this area. The project also includes road widening (two lanes to four lanes), utility work, street lighting improvements, and landscaping between Ski Hill Road and French Street.

Construction is scheduled to be complete in November, 2022.

Park Ave (SH 9) will remain open

This summer, the resort is upgrad- located near the Colorado Supering the Rip’s Ride chairlift on Peak Chair. In addition, due to construc8 to a high-speed quad for the tion there will be no beginner upcoming 2022/23 winter season. mountain biking trails this summer Due to this construction, there will and the resort will not operate the be some impacts to summer activ- kids summer tubing activity, kids ities and trails. Most notably, the zipline or the Breck Flyer Zipline.

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Photo Credit Breckenridge Ski Resort, Bob Winsett

Rip’s Ride Chairlift Upgrade at the Breckenridge Ski Resort

to traffic throughout construction.

The work will require reconfigured lanes, one lane traffic at times, and other traffic impacts and delays.

Pedestrians will be detoured east to the Blue River Rec Path during the project.

For weekly updates and updates on all Breckenridge road construction, please visit and be in the know: www.breckroads.com.

LIVE THE MOUNTAIN LIFE Scott & Anne Lindblom Luxury and Mountain Property Specialists Scott M. Lindblom C: 970-485-4065 E: scott.lindblom@cbmp.com Anne V. Lindblom C: 608-345-2734 E: anne.lindblom@cbmp.com

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THE WILDFLOWER HUNTRESS Mid-July / Sunflowers

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ne would think after the abundant snowfall of 2019, when we had a two hundred year historical avalanche cycle, that the wildflower season in Summit County, which starts early June and ends late August, would be epic. But sadly most of June that year was a bust with my usual stashes still buried under a couple feet of snow. The most exciting thing I came across was, oddly enough, dead mountain goats. Three separate flower quest outings hiking up avalanche paths – where often you find the best flowers - turned out to be plenty of mud and three dead goats in various states of decomposition. Mountain Goats are savvy alpine animals and it was a real testimony to the crazy winter that year to see them perish in avalanches that obviously they hadn’t expected.

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Trying to predict when and where wildflowers will peak, is an obsession of mine that has required a lot of record keeping (thousands of photos), way too much texting amongst other flower fanatic friends, and a fair amount of stalking on social media. But despite all my efforts, every season has surprises. It can be awfully frustrating to drive all the way to Green Mountain Reservoir for my first fix in early June where I hope to bike through hillsides of Balsam Root, only to find it was a bust. (And by the way, the balsam root was dismal this year. The twenty plus inches of new snow on May 23 -25 did some damage.

But the snow loving Pasque Flower at the Frisco Peninsula was off the charts!)

Autumn / Frosty Ball Thistle

High Alpine / Sky Pilot

Early August / Rosy Paintbrush

So much of it has to do with... you guessed it... water... and here at 9600 feet, that water is as much about how much rain occurs in May, as it is the snowpack from winter. And with the early June flowers (Balsam Root, phlox, flax, scarlet gilia, lupines, sugarbowls) one must also take into account how many cold nights and sunny days we had in May, A dry winter doesn’t always mean a terrible flower season especially if the monsoon comes early. And conversely epic winters like 2019 doesn’t always translate into epic wildflowers since the early blooms just never had a chance, and the late blooms had to act quick before the late August overnight freezing temps began.

So as you can see, being a wildflower connoisseur is complicated and there is a lot of pressure on me to give out the right information. So please, go easy on me, since I am about to divulge some of my favorite flower locations yet I could very well be wrong in timing.

by Ellen Hollinshead Baldy / Mid-July / Paintbrush

Early July / Lupines

Let’s start with late June. The best wildflowers are often found on sagebrush hillsides – Blue Fax, Sulphur Flower, Phlox, Purple Fringe, Harebells, Lupine, Prairie Smoke, Scarlet Gilia, Elephant Heads, Blue Columbine to name just a few. I like to bike the trails between Tiger Road and Summit Cove for these displays.

Because I also ski the high alpine for much of June, I have found that much of the west or south facing dry tundra slopes have amazing flowers - Old Man in the Mountain, Sky Pilots, Early June / Balsam Root + Lupine

Alpine Forget Me Nots, Wallflowers, King and Queens Crown and more.

Try Hoosier Pass or Loveland Pass or any high alpine pass for some of these.

Early July I start to look for wild roses and lupine– check out the Pence Miller Trail or Bettys trail for this combo. The best Lupine are on the Breckenridge Nordic Center Trails in the Shock Hill neighborhood.

Late August / Fringed Gentians

Late August / Gentians

Late June / Old Man of the Mountain

By mid-July, I look for the red Indian Paintbrush on Baldy Road. Columbine starts to pop up in aspen groves or even in the high alpine. Last summer, the Aspen Sunflowers broke records close to the top of Boreas Pass.

Early August is the best time to hike up our high alpine basins for my favorite, the Rosy Paintbrush. Go even higher on the talus slopes up Boreas Pass, where very little life occurs, and you might even come across the ugliest ‘flower’ of them all but so majestic and Pikas love them – the Frosty Ball Thistle. And the grand finale in late August at the highest elevations is always the Gentians – Fringed, Arctic or Parry gentians, seen on Hoosier Pass or Mayflower Gulch.

Tread lightly and, please don’t pick the wildflowers. We want them to spread. Good luck everyone, hopefully this helps.

Breck Made Our community is filled with Entrepreneurs and Craftsfolks. This issue is dedicated to Food & Beverage and we found a few locally produced things you might like to see in your kitchen.

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1. MAGICAL SCRAPS - Home Decor & More This family-owned boutique is packed with adorable handmade goods for you, your kids, and your home.

Owner Jessica Sessions-Bender and her creative staff love to create one-of-a-kind items. We spied their beautiful napkins, potholders and fun towels to brighten up your dining area. Magical Scraps offers a wide variety of unique handmade boutique clothing and accessories for women and children.

310 S. Main Street, Breckenridge www.magicalscraps.com/pages/about 2. MILE HIGH CREATIONS We love these hand crafted, blinged out coffee and beverage cups made with love to benefit ski patrol, search and rescue and EMS Teams. Be sure to grab one.

You can find Them at Kaleidoscope, 226 S. Main Street, Breckenridge Find them on Facebook: @KaleidoscopeBreck

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3. TREELINE RANGE - Bloody Mary Mixes Tree Line Bloody Mary Mixes are made with REAL food and have a CLEAN label. Mixes are made without: artificial flavors, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, artificial preservatives, xanthan gum or any other chemical thickening agents. Separation is natural so SHAKE WELL and enjoy! Find them at the Breckenridge Distillery on Airport Road or www.treelinebmm.com

4. SPICE AND TEA MERCHANTS BRECKENRIDGE The Spice & Tea Merchants have the freshest, finest cooking spices and teas for your kitchen endeavors. For 10 years The owner has provided high-quality spices and teas without additives.

175 kinds of teas and a wide variety of originally blended spices can be found at this locally owned store. Stop in to place your order.

324 S. Main Street, Breckenridge www.spicemerchants.biz/breck

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Non-Profit Nook

High Country Conservation Center Summit County’s High Country Conservation Center aka HC3, is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to promote practical solutions for waste reduction and resource conservation in our mountain community with a focus on impactful climate action. Program areas include waste reduction, energy efficiency and clean energy, water conservation, and sustainable food production. HC3 believes in working locally to solve these global problems by helping our community reduce carbon pollution, save energy and take advantage of Colorado’s sunshine to generate solar power.

• HC3’s zero waste initiatives encourage our town, residents and visitors to generate less trash, while recycling and composting more.

• Their program, Solarize Summit, empowers residents to take action on climate change by making it easy and affordable to generate clean, renewable electricity at home. Over 50 systems were installed in 2021, bringing HC3’s 3-year total to 160 households.

• What’s it like driving an electric car? HC3 organized and is educating folks to understand the perks of driving electric by hosting an electric car event with several vehicles to test drive.

• In partnership with local water utilities HC3 teaches residents how and why to save water in their homes. Their in-home check-ups include leak detection, on-the-spot quick fixes and water education.

• HC3 is driving new programs and creative outreach to increase local recycling and their food scrap composting program. The food scrap drop-off program, mattress recycling, and neighborhood glass stations made it easier than ever for residents to trash less and recycle more.

• HC3 offers Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs and Community Garden plots in Breckenridge as well as other locations in Summit County.

• The Breckenridge Recycling Center is located at the West end of Coyne Valley Road and offers Cardboard, Paper, Plastics #1 & #2, Aluminum Can, Glass, Paper Carton and Alkaline Battery Recycling along with their food scrap bins (requires a membership).

Learn more about these programs and many others, as well as ways to get involved by heading to: www.highcountryconservation.org

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URGENT CARE IN DILLON Colorado Mountain Medical’s urgent care is an affordable

alternative to the Emergency Room.

Open 7 days a week, the urgent care is located in the new

Dillon Health Center, just off the exit in Silverthorne.

WE TREAT • Altitude sickness • Respiratory and urinary tract infections • Cough, cold, fever, flu and COVID symptoms • Minor cuts and burns • Fractures, strains and sprains • Stomach illness and dehydration

DILLON HEALTH CENTER

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Dillon Health Center | 365 Dillon Ridge Road | (970) 926-6340

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Breck Etiquette

B Like Breckenridge

For all of us who love the mountains we are working hard to preserve and protect the spirit of our special mountain town and the natural wilderness we all love so much. Breckenridge and the folks who love to live and visit here are on a mission to inspire everyone - whether for a weekend or a lifetime - to join us in preserving and enhancing life through the B Like Breckenridge campaign.

1. BE KIND

Our first act is to be Kind and Patient to all who are working hard to provide the laid back welcoming spirit that Breckenridge has always been known for. Things get busy here. Everyone wants to play these days whether at the trailhead, shops or our restaurants.

2. CONSIDER GOING CARLESS

Getting to and around Breckenridge is easy and convenient, due to free transportation options and our easily walkable town. Breckenridge’s shuttle and transportation systems will help. with Ways To Go Carless During Your Trip: Book an airport shuttle to easily get to and from Denver International Airport (DIA).

Use Breckenridge’s free community transportation systems: FreeRide, Main Street Trolley and the Summit Stage.

Also check out our article on Pegasus.

Explore the town by foot or bike.

If staying at a hotel, utilize free lodging shuttles to get to and from downtown.

Choose hiking trails near your lodging by using the GPS feature on AllTrails, Google Maps & COTREX. Opt for ride share services like Uber and Lyft whenever possible if a car is needed.

Choose guided activities that offer free shuttle service transportation.

3. PACK IT IN AND PACK IT OUT

Protecting what we love is more important than ever when heading outdoors. Be sure what you pack in gets packed out, all the way to a trash can. Leave what you find, like wildflowers and artifacts. Bright and beautiful when in bloom, the Rocky Mountain Columbine has been Colorado’s state flower since April 4, 1899, but is it illegal to pick them when found in the wild on public land.

4. BYOB (BAGS & BOTTLES)

The Town of Breckenridge has a bag fee of 10 cents per bag at shops around town, restaurants and grocery stores.

Visit like a local and bring your own reusable bag. You might notice that straws don’t come in your beverages, that’s because straws are only available per request. Another item to keep in your day bag is a reusable water bottle.

Breckenridge has water refill stations throughout town and some of the best tap water in the country.

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5. RESPECT WILDLIFE

While you’re in Breckenridge, you may see animals like moose, mountain goats, foxes and bears. In most situations, people and wildlife can coexist, and most wild animals are harmless if left alone. It is exciting to see wildlife and it’s ok to take photos from a distance without disturbing them. Please leash your dogs and pick up after them too.

6. STAY ON DESIGNATED TRAILS

On trails, walk single file in the center of the tread — even where it’s wet, rocky or muddy. Trails become progressively wider and form parallel paths when people walk on the edges or detour around obstacles. Taking a shortcut, especially on switchbacks, has severe consequences.

Shortcuts become unsustainable trails or gullies that cause erosion and require costly restoration. Stay on trails is to minimize animal disturbances. Wildlife have learned to expect people on trails and may avoid these areas. When you wander off trail you increase the likelihood of disturbing wildlife and altering their natural behaviors. As always, be respectful of others while on the trail.

7. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

The CAIC - Colorado Avalanche Information Center, encourages everyone interested in Backcountry Recreation to check the forecast before you leave. Planning to ski? Everyone should take a field based Avalanche Course before heading out too.

Weather knowledge and proper planning helps to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable outing. Be prepared for extremes. In Colorado, the weather can change quickly so pack layers and make sure you are prepared for sun, rain, wind and even snow. When hiking in the high country, remember to start your hike early in the morning before the afternoon storms roll in.

Be sure to pick a hike that matches the skills and abilities of your group. Gain knowledge of the area you will visit by checking local hiking or land management websites, guide books and studying area maps. Make sure you understand the terrain you will encounter, local area regulations, check the muddy meter and how long the hike may take you. Always bring a map with you, as there may not be cell service in the place you are visiting.With these local tips, you’ll keep Breckenridge clean, stay safe, have great photos & stories to share with friends and B Like Breckenridge!

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Bringing Fresh Colorado Produce to the Mountains of Breckenridge

by Leigh Girvin Feast on Colorado’s abundant fresh produce thanks to Suzanne and Chris Brower of Uncle John’s Farmstand.

Savor sumptuous tomatoes, juicy peaches, fresh sweet corn, and crisp apples in season without making a trip to the Grand Valley. Twice a week in summer, Chris Brower makes the journey, over eight hours round trip, to bring us mountain-dwellers the best of Colorado tastes.

Uncle John’s Farmstand started when Suzanne got pregnant. After years working in restaurants and living the ski bum life, Chris and Suzanne hungered for good food and their own business. As a kid, Chris worked summers baling hay on his Uncle John’s farm in Michigan, where making cider, sugaring maple, and raising produce were part of the family business. Years ago, Suzanne worked for Summit County’s first farmstand, Emerald Acres, where she caught the farm-fresh food bug.

“The first couple years were a struggle,” Chris said, remembering the original farmstand location mid-way between Frisco and Breckenridge. With the move to Frisco in 2006, business took off. Now the Farmstand’s jam, relishes, produce, and jerkys can be found in Frisco, Silverthorne, and at the Sunday Farmer’s Market at Main Street Station in Breckenridge.

Local restaurants soon took notice of Chris and Suzanne’s fresh produce offerings. Chef Michael Halpin of The Hearthstone Restaurant left Chris a note one day, asking if he could deliver heirloom tomatoes. Restaurant orders grew exponentially from there. Chef Matt Vawter of Rootstalk “is super supportive,” Chris added. “He’ll take any ingredient that’s ready.” Other local restaurants where you’ll find Uncle John’s produce include Modis, Aurum, Carboy and Twist. The Breckenridge Brewery sometimes buys ingredients for their Lavender beer.

Uncle John’s Farmstand is a family affair. Suzanne runs the stands. Chris handles the orders and transportation.

Their children manage the Sunday market in Breckenridge, learning valuable life skills like how to run the register and deal with the public. “They embrace it,” Chris proudly shares.

When Chris leaves his Summit County home at 4:00 in the morning, pickers are just heading to work in farms around Grand Junction, Palisade and Hotchkiss. “I can’t arrive too early,” Chris explained, because the produce is being harvested as he is driving to pick it up.

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“It’s a tremendous amount of work to grow the food, take care of it, get it picked, packed and transported.

Migrant laborers do the seasonal work; long hard hours away from family. There is a lot of sacrifice that goes into bringing fresh produce to market,” Chris explained. “The growers I buy from believe in what they do. I have a lot of appreciation for the people who work hard so we can enjoy good food.”

Visit Uncle John’s Farmstand in Breckenridge at the summer Sunday Market at Main Street Station, 505 S. Main Street from mid-June to early- September.

112 Klack Road | Breckenridge Beautiful in-town residence located in sought-after Sunbeam Estates. Mountain views and open concept with great room and gourmet kitchen, stone fireplaces, large rec and family room for entertaining.

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156 Peerless Drive | Breckenridge Enjoy this luxury mountain estate in the exclusive Shock Hill community.

Designed by world-renowned architect, Allen-Guerra, with an open floor plan with collapsing glass doors leading to your private deck with stunning mountain views.

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256 Timber Trail | Breckenridge The “Mayen” will showcase a modern interpretation of traditional Swiss alpine architecture with materials imported from the Alps, including centuries-old reclaimed wood and Norwegian natural stone. Amenities include a Swiss spa with Hammam, wine cellar and three levels of outdoor living.

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46 Spalding Terrace | Breckenridge Private cul-de-sac in the Highlands offers exceptional views of the 10 Mile Range. The floor plan is open and offers excellent natural light.

Expansive deck. Spacious lower level rec room. Oversized garage with shop area.

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A Natural Fit in Summit County Real Estate.

Tranquility, comfort, exquisite residences and world-class recreation make this unique mountain town a natural fit for so many. Your broker should feel the same way—seamlessly meeting your expectations through any real estate transaction.

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Autumn Aspens Produce Colorado Gold When the Leaf-Peeping Season Is Upon Us Do you remember how and why a fall leaf changes color? Trying to remember lessons from our 5th grade past is sometimes foggy.

Here is a quick synopsis of why leaves change color so you can have that discussion with a 5th grader (there is far more science involved if you want to research, this is basic).

Leaves are the tree’s food factories, they take water from the ground through their roots, a gas called carbon dioxide from the air, and then use sunlight to turn water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and glucose.

Plants use glucose as food for energy and growth. The way plants turn water and carbon dioxide into oxygen and sugar is called photosynthesis. A chemical called chlorophyll helps make photosynthesis happen. Chlorophyll is what gives plants their green color.

The bright reds, oranges, and yellow we see in leaves are made mostly in the fall. In some trees, glucose is trapped in the leaves after photosynthesis stops. Sunlight and the cool nights of autumn cause the leaves to turn this glucose into a color. The green chlorophyll disappears from the leaves. As the bright green fades away, we begin to see yellow and orange colors. Small amounts of these colors have been in the leaves all along. We just can’t see them in the summer, because they are covered up by the green chlorophyll.

The amount and brilliance of the colors that develop in any particular autumn season are related to weather conditions that occur before and during the time the chlorophyll in the leaves disappears. Temperature and moisture are the main influences. A succession of warm, sunny days and cool, crisp but not freezing nights seems to bring about the most spectacular color displays. During these days, lots of sugars are produced in the leaf but the cool nights and the gradual closing of veins going into the leaf prevent these sugars from moving out. Because carotenoids are always present in leaves, the yellow and gold colors remain fairly constant from year to year.

The amount of moisture in the soil also affects autumn colors. Like the weather, soil moisture varies greatly from year to year. The countless combinations of these two highly variable factors assure that no two autumns can be exactly alike. Late spring or severe summer drought, can delay the onset of fall color by a few weeks. A warm period during fall will also lower the intensity of autumn colors. A warm wet spring, favorable summer weather, and warm sunny fall days with cool nights should produce the most brilliant autumn colors.

No matter the circumstances of wind, weather, rain, and snow, the leaf color in our Colorado Mountain Towns will be brilliant! Autumn Aspens are Colorado Gold so get out there and enjoy!

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Family All of Breckenridge is a playground, but when you have little’s their definition of what is a playground may differ from your own. Our community has a ton of options when it comes to playtime for kiddo’s. Sometimes there is nothing like time well spent around a swing set or jungle gym. Here is a list of where you can find them and the additional fun these little parks have to offer:

River Park and Playground

Prospector Park

482 Floradora Drive River Park is one of our newest and coolest outdoor playspaces for kids. Swings, Slides, Climbing Structures and more have been artfully constructed to keep your children active and engaged at any time of the day. Bring their bikes and helmets too, the little bike park is great for learning new skills.

• Rubberized play surface; sand and grass play areas • Covered open air pavilion with picnic tables (not available for private rentals) • Barbecue grills • Bike racks • Public restrooms, water fountain and water bottle filling station • Limited Free Parking, Access by Free Ride Transit

114 N. Main Street Situated in the heart of Breckenridge at the Northern end of Main Street you will find Prospector Park with a nature like rock themed play area with climbing structures. A great place to stop with an Ice Cream cone from Higgles Ice Cream Shop in the Town Square Mall on the corner of Ski Hill and Main or some Gelato further down Main Street.

• Across alley from Edwin Carter Discovery Center • Home of Tom’s Baby sculpture • “Natural” rock-themed play and climbing structures • Wood chip ground cover • Picnic tables and benches • Public restrooms next to Edwin Carter museum • Pay Parking in lots and along Main Street, Access by Free Ride Transit

0189 Boreas Pass Road This wonderful Train themed park is located directly west of the Stephen C. West Ice Arena where the historic Engine No. 9 train engine and boxcars reside along with train themed climbing area and swings.

• Adjacent to High Line Railroad Museum, open June-September • Railroad themed play structures • Wood chip ground cover • Public restrooms, water fountains and water bottle filling station in Ice Arena • Snacks and beverages sold at Ice Arena • Free Parking, Access by Free Ride Transit • Limited Free Parking, Access by Free Ride Transit

800 Airport Road

High Line Railroad Park Playground

Kingdom Park

Ball Fields Playground

Free parking at Breckenridge Recreation Center or Breckenridge Tennis Center, on the Blue River Rec Path or access via Free Ride Transit (Rec Center stops) You will find this park tucked away between the softball fields on the south side of the Recreation Center and several steps away from the bike path. Climb and Slide while listening to the sounds of your kids laughter and the Blue River flowing by.

• Sand ground cover • Seasonal restrooms with water fountain, lighting during field events • Picnic tables and bench seating • Barbecue grill • Bike racks • Free Parking, Access by Free Ride Transit

Turf Field Playground

This is another brand new park located between Breckenridge Skateboard Park and the turf field behind the Breckenridge Tennis Center. The, dare I say “Jungle Gym”, is really neat and offers swings, small slide and a whole lot of fun. Bring a picnic and set up under one of the two covered open air pavilions with picnic tables (not available for private rentals) • Wood chip ground cover • Bike rack at Breckenridge Tennis Center • Extended seasonal restrooms, water fountain and water bottle filling station • Limited Free Parking, Access by Free Ride Transit

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Matt Vawter Talking Roots with Chef Matt Vawter

by Leigh Girvin

Breckenridge happily reclaims acclaimed Chef Matt Vawter as our first home-grown chef. Raised in Summit County, trained in CMC’s rigorous Culinary Program, seasoned in top-end kitchens in Denver, and now back in Breckenridge with his own restaurants. With the wildly popular Rootstalk and the soon-to-open Radicato, Vawter completes the circle from local kid to local celebrity chef.

Front Range foodies know Matt Vawter from Fruition and Mercantile Dining & Provisions in Denver. Vawter started at Fruition at age 22 and worked his way up to executive chef and partner at Mercantile with Alex Seidel, winner of the 2018 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest. In 2020, Vawter returned to Breckenridge to open Rootstalk.

How did a kid who grew up ski racing on Summit’s slopes with a love for football make it happen? We asked Matt Vawter to share the story of his roots.

Young Matt Vawter came to Summit County with his family. His step-dad worked at Keystone’s golf courses, maintaining the greens and irrigation, while Matt and his siblings grew up in Keystone, Dillon and Silverthorne.

At age 14, Vawter got a job bussing at Frisco’s busy breakfast joint, The Claimjumper. He gravitated to the kitchen, lingering there after his shift. It wasn’t long before someone said: “if you’re gonna hang out back here, do something!” The manager recognized his culinary interests and quickly graduated the youngster to working the line, flipping pancakes and hashbrowns.

Vawter loved the fast pace and teamwork of restaurants, the sense of feeling under the gun. As in sports, the cooks win and lose as a team. A football player since sixth grade, Vawter found kinship in the kitchen.

“I knew that I wanted to be in kitchens and learn about food. My interest was exploring ingredients, plating, finer dining.” Even at that tender age, Vawter was on his life’s path.

Working at Keystone’s golf courses brought his dad in close contact with David Welch, then chef at the Keystone Ranch. “Ask Chef if he can give me a job,” Vawter requested his father. “Chef David gave me the opportunity at 15. I started there.”

Unlike others in the kitchen at the Keystone Ranch, Matt was a hire, not an apprentice. But that quickly changed when Chef Kevin Clark of the Culinary Program at Colorado Mountain College noticed his skills. Clark wanted Vawter in the program, and figured out a way to keep him at Summit High School while simultaneously earning credits toward a Culinary degree.

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started my first year in Culinary school.” But something had to give. Vawter gave up football for his senior year at Summit High. “At the time, it was the toughest decision I had to make.”

In that era, the CMC Culinary program had a footballstyle draft to recruit the apprentices into their next kitchen assignment. Matt Fackler, then Chef at Keystone’s Ski Tip Ranch, picked Vawter for his last rotation in culinary school. “Some of the same lessons he taught me I still preach to my cooks today. Integrity of ingredients, proper care for ingredients.”

After graduation, Vawter had offers from Keystone.

It was Chef Fackler who asked “Why? You’ve been here since you were fifteen. Get out and see what else is out there.” Fackler suggested working at a new restaurant in Breckenridge, The Cellar. Later, Fackler “recommended Fruition in Denver. That worked out. It was good advice.

Matt Fackler was the first person I asked about doing Rootstalk. We are still good friends.”

The focus on ingredients instilled by mentor Matt Fackler undergirds Matt Vawter’s food philosophy today. At Rootstalk, Vawter’s menu showcases produce. “Vegetables and the seasonality element, that’s what excites me most about food. Seasonality means traveling around the calendar. As different things come into season, that dictates our menu and techniques.”

Vawter also appreciates the farmers growing the food: “they are craftsman in their own right, caring for the products. It’s on us to take care of the process to the plate. We don’t have to do a whole lot to highlight that. My philosophy of food is ‘keep it simple,’ let the ingredient do the talking.”

Vawter’s philosophy carries over into the dining experience. Rootstalk’s concept is to create memories around food and the restaurant. “I want you to remember forever the people you were with, the food you were eating, the service. That’s the core of our mission.”

A good chef surrounds him or herself with a great crew. Vawter credits his staff and partners for allowing expansion to Italian-themed Radicato, the new restaurant taking over Chef Fackler’s former Relish space.

Radicato translated from Italian means deeply rooted.

Vawter, deeply rooted in the mountains of Breckenridge, is back home. The Breckenridge dining scene is all the better for it.

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Andre Hampton A Food & Beverage Professional Comfortable Inside and Outside

by Pepper Hamilton Meet Andre Hampton. Chef, Caterer, Raft Guide, Camp Cook, Husband, Father, and dedicated lifelong food and beverage professional. I have known Andre since the summer of 1991 when he was a Raft Guide at Keystone Resort.

Andre had arrived in Colorado in 1989 from the city sidewalks of Spanish Harlem in Manhattan. While growing up in the city he started cooking and working in restaurants. “I started out washing dishes but I learned to love food. I soon went to work for a friend who owned Dream Cuisine, a catering company in the metropolitan area. They did a lot of food production and catering for movies and commercial producers. I was just a kid but the owner would send me out on jobs and basically say, here you go; Here is the food, a van, and everything you need for production, and I would cook and get the job done.

I went all over the place for all sorts of productions in New York and New England. I enjoyed it and learned that I absolutely love cooking.”

“I was lucky and had the means to leave the city a lot.

I spent almost every summer in Western Massachusetts and New England. Many kids got stuck in the city. I was exposed to rivers, mountains, and the woods. I volunteered for trail crews and became a river sherpa for an outfitter in Maine. We would set up all the camps and kitchens. I would help the river and camp guides as well as cook on many multi-day trips in Maine and Canada. We were cooking fish straight from the river. Baking, and preparing fantastic entrees and desserts using Dutch ovens.”

One of the guides he worked with also worked in Colorado and gave Andre an invitation to come out and check out the state and all the adventures it offered. Andre said, “I came out to Keystone and I stayed.”

“I was hired as a river guide and learned how to become a raft guide. My skills from the entertaining service crossed over into guest service. It was at that time that I saw a niche for Private Cheffing. While I was guiding I was also working in restaurants at night. One of the establishments I worked for asked me to cook for parties. “ It became a natural progression from cheffing private parties to owning his own company. During the Recession, Andre was laid off from his restaurant job. He had just

purchased a condo and decided with his wife that it was time to go all in and start his own business.

Andre started Black Diamond Catering in 2007 thinking he would be a private chef. Although it was the Recession his business went from once-a-week bookings to events reserved daily. He grew in leaps and bound and has not looked back since.

Andre said, “he modeled his business after the New York City catering company he worked for where you don’t just do one small 20-person event, you become a working food factory prepping for a variety of events.” He serves everything from boxed lunches, to a cocktail party for 50 and weddings for up to and over 250 people. Today he says, “we are in a state of constant production. We always have someone in prepping and working to prepare for our gigs.”

Andre met his wife Courtney at Arapahoe Basin on June 4th many years ago. They have a daughter, Ayla who is 12.

She loves to write and has already been published and won a writing award.

“Courtney and I do a lot of events together. She is a professional DJ and owns Hampton Entertainment. She has also expanded her business to include photo booth options and live music for special events. She promotes me and I promote her. It is great to work together.”

Andre also owns the CU Tavern in the Blue Sky Breckenridge Condo complex where his restaurant offers delicious American dishes, like juicy burgers or tender ribs, and cocktails to suit any taste!

“We create a lot of different menus and I am proud of our food but our specialty is our service. We provide personal service that makes everyone feel like they are our only client. It is not just about putting food down, we are here to offer the very best hospitality possible and be an industry expert in everything our community offers.”

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Jay Beckerman A local restaurateur’s bright thread in Breck’s fabric

by Shauna Farnell

Meet Blue River Bistro owner and Breck Town Councilman Jay Beckerman

Jay Beckerman never dreamed that he’d end up building one of Summit County’s most successful restaurants. As a college graduate, he certainly did not foresee himself becoming owner and operator of multiple restaurants and then bringing his talents for creating successful, people-first work environments into an even deeper cog of the community.

Beckerman, who was elected to the Breckenridge Town Council this spring and opened Dillon’s Bistro North in Fall 202l, was 22 years old when he pulled the means and the moxie together to acquire Blue River Bistro.

It was September 2001, shortly after he graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

“I got through college working at restaurants and bars.

It was the only thing I knew,” Beckerman says. “I found this fledgling business, an existing restaurant that wasn’t doing well. It was not even a week and a half before 9-11. It was an inauspicious beginning.”

While other recent college graduates cushioned their entrance into the real world with backpacking trips, seasonal jobs and ski bumming, Beckerman found himself bound to the Bistro, putting in long days doing it all.

“You see all your friends out playing, traveling the world, doing Semester at Sea, living in different countries. There you are bussing tables, working 15, 18 hours a day, seven days a week. If the chef didn’t show up, you’re flipping burgers. If the bar tender didn’t show up, you’re bartending. I was the host, busser, server, cook, expediter. We were cleaning the restaurant ourselves every morning,” Beckerman recalls. “I found if you surround yourself with good people and put those people before you, good things happen. That’s what got me through the first five years.

At the time, it was really the transition from a five-month town to a 10-month town. Staying open 365 days a year, having the same quality of food and drink whether you came in on a Thursday night in March or October, I believe that had a lot to do with the success of the restaurant.

Locals had a place to go for their graduation parties in May and their birthday parties in the fall.”

It wasn’t long before the Bistro became one of the most highly touted haunts in town. The menu and offerings evolved over the years, becoming famous for its long list of creative martinis and mules as well as seasonally fresh, ever-changing salads, appetizers and European-inspired dishes. The place has become a long-time favorite for happy hour, date nights and social occasions of every ilk.

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Benedict and clever bubbly breakfast sipper, gourmet burger lunch any day of the week or soothing Chicken Parmesan dinner with a shockingly convincing zero-alcohol cocktail accompanied by live jazz music on a Monday or Tuesday night.

“It’s not a special occasion restaurant, but a social restaurant,” 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 coffee from local Mountain Dweller, its oils, 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 10-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.

“It starts with Jay,” says Bartnick, whose wife Renee has also worked at the Bistro for 16 years. “Jay has always set the tone for a great environment, positive, fun and supportive vibe. He promotes from within, wants to give the best opportunities to people who have been there a while.

I’m so fortunate to be where I’m at in Summit County, where I found my niche and was able to raise a family. It’s largely due to Jay.” An avid skier and mountain biker Beckerman and his wife, Dr. Erin Beckerman have two elementary-aged daughters. Beyond restaurants, he has been hugely involved in the community over the years, co-founding the Summit Lacrosse Program, Breckenridge Tourism Office board treasurer, member of the Summit School District Finance Committee as well as the Summit County and Upper Blue Planning commissions. As a newly elected Breckenridge Town Council member, Beckerman plans to bring the same heart, compassion and value he places on the people who make his restaurants special to the broader swath of individuals that make Breckenridge special.

“With 150 employees, people who are so dear to me, listening to their trials and tribulations, especially as housing has become more expensive and unattainable, I thought, we can do better than this,” he says. “Shelter is such a primary concern, not being able to provide that for people who make this town run. I find it so critical to support the new wave of people coming in. I want a town that my girls will return to after some life experiences, wanting to raise families and create a life here themselves.”

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30 Years Crafting Family in the Kitchen and Diningroom

by Pepper Hamilton

The Motherloaded Tavern - The Home of Mothers In Love With Food is a pure Woman owned and operated business that is nod to her own mother who helps support her name-sake restaurant on a daily basis (even though she lives on the east coast). Meet Chmurny Cain, chief MILF with 36 “adopted” children working alongside her in one of the last old school buildings in Breckenridge. Tin ceilings, crooked walls, and creaky floors are now all hers after purchasing the building from her landlord on April Fools Day 2020.

As a new owner on the 100 Block of Main Street, Breckenridge she felt like she had hit the jackpot after years of renting but the Pandemic had her secondguessing her decision until she realized that she would have had to pay rent anyway. Chmurny kept the news low because she wasn’t sure where Covid was going to go.

Chmurny opened The Motherloaded Tavern in 2006 and survived the Stock Market Crash so she figured she could beat Covid, she was right and found that tackling the challenges of the Pandemic brought the restaurant’s team together. Everyone wanted to work. All of my staff wanted to do something to help to keep the business alive. She reflected on how she has seen how people have changed through Covid’s challenges. In the restaurant, we are super clean, more patient, and much more human. Chmurny found the weekly Breckenridge Restaurant Association Meetings over the phone brought all of the restaurant owners closer together too as a group as they worked on ideas to keep one another afloat.

She feels lucky. People at the Motherloaded Tavern want to come to work. You can tell as an outsider when you walk in, nobody is holding back, and everyone is having fun. Her staff is very human; they all like to share experiences and make connections with the visitors. She also said that she has the best kitchen crew in all the years she has operated.

The Motherloaded Tavern is an authentic space where you can settle in and be yourself while enjoying delicious homestyle comfort food. Her website states clearly, “the MLT is a friend-run business! We choose our friends and we choose to be together, working to provide you with a friendly atmosphere that cannot be replicated.” You can feel that when you walk in.

When I asked her how she came up with the restaurant’s concept she talked about how after years working at the Breckenridge Brewery she wanted to break away and

create something new and DIFFERENT for the town. She had let a few local Realtors know that they were looking for a space to open a restaurant. Her vision was to offer honest, comforting food in a lively atmosphere. When she found a space she settled in and began developing all of the restaurant’s recipes. Most have been crafted by Chmurny and some were pulled from crazy cookbooks she has collected over the years. Many of those cookbooks line the shelves in her restaurant.

Chmurny has been working in the restaurant business for a long time. “When I was 15 I told my dad I was going to work in a kitchen and he laughed at me. He drove me to my interview betting that I wouldn’t get the job.

When I got back in the car he was flabbergasted to learn that I was accepted to my first kitchen job. I have been cooking and in restaurants ever since.” Over the years she tackled and mastered all the other positions running a restaurant requires. Front of the House, Back of the House, Dishwasher, Plumber, and everything in between.

The Motherloaded Tavern’s menu is a treat filled with Hand Crafted Nibbles like Fried Okra, Buttermilk Chicken Fingers, Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds, Crispy Pickle Spears, and other unique treats. Comforts for the Soul consist of Chilis, Soups, and Poutine. Try the Chicken & Waffles, Meatloaf, a Burgers, or Mac and Cheese. Wash it all down with Sweet Tea or a Mason Jar Cocktail and check out the handcrafted infused liquors for quick and delicious cocktails. Oh and of course, if you clean your plate there are some yummy desserts.

Late nights are insanely fun with live music. Karaoke is crazy busy on Wednesdays and they do Trivia on Thursday, if you attend, you will see it is not a traditional Happy Hour.

Something unexpected is that Chmurny studied to be a Russian language specialist and was a Russian translator for a bit. That was a short career, when she decided to move on she and her Dad decided to try something different. The two wanted to go somewhere new so they threw a dart at a map, it landed on Fairplay. They came out here and took a look and decided Breckenridge was a better fit. Her Dad bought a condo, which she now uses to help house employees, and the rest is history.

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Robbie Reyes Serendipitous Travels

by Holly Battista-Resignolo

It was serendipity that Robbie Reyes arrived back in Breckenridge after many years of traveling to Colorado to ski and snowboard as a kid. Born and raised in Washington DC, Robbie often went to the mountains on winter trips with his parents.

As he got older, Chef Robbie Reyes discovered that he had always had a knack for cooking and started kitchen work when he was only 14. He worked in restaurants before his parents knew of his cooking jobs.

Rather than pursue an education at a Culinary School, he chose to learn the trade under the supervision of more established members of the food & beverage industry and recognized chefs. He says, “It was something I had a passion for.” Robbie then decided that he should gain further experience by working abroad. He looked toward London until he discovered the booming food scene in Peru.

Robbie says, “I wanted to go outside the country and train. Peru at the time was booming as a food and gastronomy hub. It was a choice between London and Peru. A lot of Chefs were doing some really unique things in Peru, and I thought it would be a great experience to head there to cook and learn something completely different. In Lima, there were very cool ingredients you cannot find anywhere else in the world. The country offers foods from the Amazon Basin, Peruvian Andes, and the Pacific Ocean with unique indigenous fruits and grains, Meat, and superbly fresh Seafood. The cuisine was inspiring, and I immersed myself into the culture’s unique preparations.”

“I fell in love with the seafood, and Peruvian Leche de Tigre, made with fish scraps, lime juice, ginger, cilantro, peppers, onions, and other seasonings, is one of my favorite dishes. It’s blended and served with corn, onions, peppers, and sweet yams. At the end of my time in Peru, I took time to travel the country and experience the Amazon, the high mountains, and Peru’s coastal communities.”

He absorbed the culture, flavors, and cooking techniques and brought them home with him. Robbie returned to the states and began working for David Chang in New York.

Chang was opening a Washington, DC restaurant and Robbie soon returned to his hometown to the delight of his parents to work at Chang’s new location. The food scene was bustling there, and after a time, the ultracompetitive nature of the business became a burden.

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After some contemplation, Robbie decided to take a break and come to Colorado.

When Robbie discovered the Breckenridge Distillery Restaurant, led by world-renowned chef David Burke he was smitten. “The restaurant had a completely different feel than other restaurants in town. It had a casual hipster city-style even though it was in the mountains.” Dan O’Brien, the Chef at that time, had owned a restaurant in DC, and the two connected, and I became the Distillery’s Sous Chef.” When Robbie met founder Bryan Nolte, he discovered Nolte was good friends with David Burke.

Robbie Reyes was promoted to the Executive Chef position slightly over a year ago. For Robbie, this was the first restaurant that did not have a sommelier or wine program. Crafting a menu for spirits and finding a way to balance hard booze and cocktails has been a unique new experience. Robbie says, “There is definitely a lot of experimenting. Working with Breckenridge Distillery’s Liquid Chef Billie Keithley is awesome. We talk all the time about flavors and pairings.”

Billie says of Robbie, “Robbie is a whole ‘nother level of creativity and talent. When you are having a conversation about menus and dishes, you can see the wheels turning.

He is always pushing for the absolute best. Being around that makes me happy and want to push to new levels too.

If you’ve ever seen Food Networks “Best Thing I Ever Ate” I feel like I can say that about every dish he creates. It’s the best thing I ever had. He’s a leader and a great teacher.”

We are constantly changing the menu as things go out of season or come into season or if we get bored with a particular dish. Some new entrees and salads are being crafted for dinner service. I am composing a more refreshing summer menu now with an ode to the Peruvian Ceviche I love. In addition, I am working on incorporating more fresh flavors and seasonal produce like area Tomatoes, Gooseberries, Peaches, and Corn.

Head to the Breckenridge Distillery this summer and fall to experience his new menus while enjoying their hip dining space and outdoor patio with music scheduled for many summer nights.

SERVICE CHAMPIONS OF BRECKENRIDGE One Breckenridge honors our businesses for providing exceptional guest service Each season the Breckenridge Tourism Office One Breckenridge committee recognizes local Service Champions for providing exceptional guest service on a seasonal basis. The committee chooses outstanding stories provided by guests that exemplify the values of the One Breckenridge program and celebrate all Service Champions at the Annual Meeting.

Winners were selected from dozens of nominations submitted for consideration, referencing positive guest interactions from staff at local hotels, restaurants, retail shops, activity providers, and grocery stores.

Chef Jimmy Hood of the Doubletree Hilton, a Vail Resorts property, was named the - Individual Service Champion of the Year - for his willingness to go above and beyond, not only for guests but his team members.

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When coworkers at The Double Tree were scheduled for shifts that started before the bus was running, Jimmy did not hesitate to offer them a ride, even when it meant waking up earlier, stated one testimonial.

The Business Service Champion of the Year appeared repeatedly within many nominations, acknowledging several staff members across multiple departments for their welcoming and empathetic attitudes. Housekeeping, Bar, Event and Front Desk staff from The Lodge at Breckenridge (pictured below) were all mentioned by name in more than ten nominations, demonstrating the organization’s devotion to customer experience. Rhonda Wilson, General Manager of the Lodge at Breckenridge accepted the business service champion award (pictured right) on behalf of the staff at the hotel, restaurant and spa.

Visitors and residents who experience or witness exceptional service are encouraged to submit nominations for Guest Service Champions on OneBreckenridge.com throughout the year.

If you would like to honor an individual or business in our town www.onebreckenridge.com

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SERVICE HEROS OF BRECKENRIDGE

Some behind the scene and state recognaized service heros providing exceptional guest service year round.

Socorro Lopez

For the last 15 years, the wonderful aroma of homemade artisan bread has wafted from the kitchen of The Hearthstone Restaurant, thanks to the skills of Chef Socorro Lopez. An integral member of the talented staff, Socorro is a service industry hero, shown through her consistency, attention to detail and growth mindset - she always seeks to improve her culinary knowledge. Socorro exemplifies true leadership, modeling by example, managing the morning prep crew and jumping in to work the hot line during the week. Every day, Socorro makes positive contributions to the outstanding team that makes The Hearthstone a special place to dine.

Christian Lindblom In 2021 the Colorado tourism industry nominated ten tourism employees to be recognized as Top Frontline Tourism Workers in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week. These nominees are people who do an outstanding job of welcoming visitors to our state and providing them with the best experiences possible. The Colorado Tourism Office and tourism industry recognized Breckenridge local Christian Lindblom as a 2021 Top Frontline Tourism Worker.

The Colorado Tourism Office complimented him and stated, “ Countless stories have come from Grand Colorado on Peak 8 about Christian’s dedication to “Colorado-Style” hospitality. From driving guests in his own car to DIA during a snowstorm to giving a guest his shirt for a virtual board meeting, Christian’s service to guests and the travel industry is unparalleled.”

Roberto & Jocio Lopez

Rocio & Roberto Lopez are 20+ year residents of Summit County and are an integral part of Giampietro Pizzeria’s kitchen. They have brought formidable cooking and organizational skills that have made the kitchen at Giampietros thrive.

The couple’s effort, training and dedication are the root of our consistent and tasty cuisine allowing us and our team to build a restaurant of which we are all truly proud. Their 3 children attend or have graduated Summit High School and contributed their talents and scholastic abilities to our community’s academic excellence. They have always been stellar employees, super people and steadfast in the commitment to our community. Great participants and instigators, their sense for festivities, whether formal holidays or a spontaneous celebration for a friend, is well timed and invaluable to our restaurant’s sense of family.

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Homes & Realty

The Heart of the Home Kitchens

by Pepper Hamilton

The Party always finds its way to the kitchen. Why? Well, that is where the freshest food is along with cold beverages and lots of good conversations.

Here are three fantastic Breckenridge kitchens that provide plenty of space and essentials to cook up a storm for family, and friends.

Mountain Modern Sleek lines and modern conveniences.

Mountain Modern brings together metals, wood, and other natural materials to complement the outdoor environment that surrounds us.

This kitchen design by Jacque Ball of Creative Cabinetry features Bridgewood Cabinetry. The aged knotty alder of the island blends perfectly with the deep shaker door style and onyx stain on the perimeter, for a beautiful mountain modern look.

Sleek lines and bright white countertops meld with the traditional subway tile for a clean and beautiful space.

This kitchen offers plenty of counter space and a layout that compliments conversations before, during, and after a meal.

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Homes & Realty

The Bronze Eagle A kitchen above it all in Breckenridge This gorgeous home perched high above the Breckenridge Golf Course boasts the ideal kitchen, perfectly situated for watching the sunset over the mountains of the Breckenridge Ski Area.

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This gorgeous home perched above the Breckenridge Golf Course boasts the ideal kitchen, perfectly situated for watching the sunset over the mountains of Breckenridge Ski Area!

Large island and ample counter space provide abundant workspace with ample light. In addition to the five-burner gas stove top and traditional/convection oven, there is a GE Advantium built-in oven, a warming drawer, double appliance garages, two dishwashers, trash compactor, bottom freezer refrigerator, additional double refrigerator drawers and under-counter beverage center.

Most of the built-in appliances have wood panels to blend them seamlessly with the beautiful cabinetry. The cozy breakfast nook, computer work desk area, fireplace, in-cabinet TV and bar seating make the kitchen a true family gathering place. Plenty of storage within the kitchen is enhanced by the adjacent butler’s pantry and large food pantry.

Truly a dream kitchen! This home is currently for sale by Rori Miller and John Keith of the Keith and Del Zotto Group at LIV Sothebys in Breckenridge. More info at: TheBronzeEagle.com

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`Anesi This kitchen brings calm to a mountain dwellers cooking and living space. ` Anesi is a Greek term for comfort, convenience, leisure, coziness and spaciousness, a definition that embodies this family’s home and kitchen space.

Local Realtor and Designer, Dina Sanchez designed a welcoming, serene space for her expanding, multi-generational family to gather, relax and imbibe on the bounty of our regions as a compliment to her family’s ethnic recipes.

After years in the flower business, this Master Flower Designer obtained her Real Estate license and Diploma of Interior Design. With an eye for color and balance she crafted a kitchen area in her recently renovated home with a calming palette and a generous amount of functional space. The updated home

allows outdoor light to enlive the area. Keeping natural wood finishes as the focal point allows her food and artwork to take center stage.

Beautiful sliding barn style doors crafted from Wyoming snow fences are a focal piece when you arrive into the kitchen area.

This stylish accent hides a large pantry space on days when company comes to gather and enjoy her and her husband Stacy’s creekside home. As you enter from the backside of the home the waterfall quartz countertop island makes a statement and brings your eye to the whole of the kitchen space.

Open shelving helps acheive a breezy openess. ` Anesi.

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Trygve’s 90th Birthday

FIRC Fashion Show

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Dine

Local

Eat

Experience Historic Breckenridge Dining

by Leigh Girvin

Experience historic Breckenridge in these favorite local restaurants in our oldest buildings. Every gold town needed a variety of services to support mining and miners. Following Breckenridge’s founding gold strikes in 1859, merchants and saloon-keepers set up businesses. These historic buildings began their life serving the gold-seekers of early Breckenridge, as boarding houses, billiards halls, saloons, and fine homes. Step back in time when you dine at these restaurants.

Gold Pan Saloon and Carboy Winery

Walk through Breckenridge’s only remaining swinging saloon doors at the Gold Pan. The oldest bar in town began life in the 1880s as a saloon. Saloons have probably occupied this site from the earliest days of Breckenridge, historians believe. It didn’t take much to make a saloon: two barrels with a board on top for a bar and enough liquor to satisfy your clientele. In those days, rot gut whisky was common as saloon-keepers needed to extend their precious barrels of booze until the next supply wagon arrived. Extenders included tobacco water, sugar, even lye to add that sensation of the alcohol burn.

Only the best liquors and wines are served today at the Gold Pan Saloon and Carboy Winery located at 103 N. Main Street. The historic saloon survives on the south side of the building, complete with an 1880s mahogany Brunswick bar, old photos, real wood burning stove, and a funky vibe. The northern structure was recently upgraded for the Carboy Winery, creating their own wines right downstairs in the basement. Miners never envisioned drinking a frozen rose’ or a mango mojito, but you can.

It looks like the Gold Pan is two separate structures stuck together because it is. The saloon on the south is the 1880s original; the northern half was added in 1905, and the two businesses were joined in 1911 with the addition of the second story covering the two. For many years, the northern section was Bradleys’ Bowling and Billiards.

During Prohibition, locals knew to go to the back for an illicit sip. Breckenridge authorities did not strictly enforce Prohibition.

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, food options include burgers, burritos, and a delectable lamb French dip. The Gold Pan Saloon has been a fixture in downtown Breckenridge for well over a century.

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Breckenridge Tap House

Just north of the Gold Pan stands Breckenridge’s oldest structure to house a restaurant, the Breckenridge Tap House at 105 N. Main Street. Known for years as the Springmeyer Building thanks to Alva Springmeyer who owned the building before the beginnings of the ski area.

Old timers tell that Alva would sit in the shade on the bench in front of his building, dressed in the same plaid shirt with tobacco stains down the front, and stop vehicles coming in to town. He wanted to ensure newcomers were “nice people.” Thanks to Alva’s careful screening process, Breckenridge still offers a friendly atmosphere. In Alva’s honor, the ski area named the “Springmeier” ski run after him.

The building may look Victorian on the outside, but the original hand-hewn logs remain exposed on the inside, highlighting the pioneer log construction. Newspapers found in the walls go back to 1873. The structure served as a boarding house, various commercial enterprises, and a residence. Over the years, owners adhered newspapers to the walls for insulation. Newspaper remnants endure that you can still read today and learn about the services, medicines, and products available in early mining towns.

The menu focuses on Mexican specialties like tacos, quesadillas, and carne asada. Miners would be jealous of the beer selection today, featuring 37 beers on tap and a full bar. The cozy restaurant opens up to a large patio in back with sweeping views of the Ten Mile Range and Breckenridge Ski Area. https://breckenridgetaphouse.com/

Hearthstone Restaurant

Sit in the large bay window in the front dining room and imagine the original Kaiser family gathered there around their Christmas tree. Originally built in 1885 as a residence, the building was extensively remodeled in the 1970s to become a restaurant. Yet The Hearthstone retains the floor plan, dimensions and decor of the original period. It still feels like dining in an historic home.

The Kaisers were a prominent family during Breckenridge’s mining heyday. Christian Kaiser was a butcher who ran the local grocery and served as a community leader.

During the snow blockade of 1898-99 when the railroad couldn’t run and the town ran out of food, Mrs. Kaiser went to milk her beloved cow only to find it missing. Her husband butchered it to feed the hungry town. Years later, their son Carl would become Breckenridge Town Attorney.

He built the smaller yellow home next door.

The Kaiser family sold their house in 1967 to Andrea Dewey, an early restauranteur. After initial success with The Filling Station, Andrea remodeled the house to become the brothel-themed Andrea’s Pleasure Palace.

Ask to see Andrea’s risque wall paper discovered during a remodel. Andrea’s Pleasure Palace didn’t last long, but the rumor that the Kaiser’s family home was a House of Ill Repute persisted in Breckenridge for years. While not true, it makes for a good story.

Today, The Hearthstone, located at 130 S. Ridge Street, continues as one of Breckenridge’s favorite fine dining experiences. While the menu changes seasonally, diners can count on excellently prepared dishes, fine wines and cocktails, and superior service. Reservations are recommended. https://www.hearthstonebreck.com/

Fatty’s Pizzeria and Sports Bar

Pioneering Breckenridge family Edwin and Almeda Peabody bought the dry goods and furnishings business in 1894 and opened The Colorado House. Today’s owners proudly share that historic name on the false-fronted facade of Fatty’s Pizzeria at 106 S. French Street.

Originally built in 1880-81, the commercial structure stayed in the Peabody family for generations. Son-in-Law Jess Oakley gained fame as Breckenridge’s postman for skiing over Boreas Pass to keep the mail flowing during the snow blockade of 1898-99. A snow-loving family, son E.C. Peabody created an early version of a snow-bike to while away the hours during the Great Blizzard. Peabody family members operated The Colorado House for boarding, renting rooms and providing meals, until the 1950s.

In the 1970s, as Breckenridge grew into a ski town, The Colorado House continued as a restaurant downstairs and hotel upstairs. With few options for lodging in those days, many newcomers to town stayed in The Colorado House to get a foothold before finding housing. Long-timers remember the small rooms and inadequate heat. Though The Colorado House famously had a bathtub, there was rarely enough hot water available to fill it. In 1975, Richie Poveromo acquired the property and opened Fatty’s Restaurant, now one of Breckenridge’s most beloved and longest-running hang outs.

Fatty’s co-owner, Breckenridge Chef Matt Fackler, who recently turned over Relish Restaurant, will be spending more time at Fatty’s. Manager TJ Messerschmidt is excited to have Chef Fackler’s knowledge of food and operations back in the house: “he sees things from a different perspective.” Expect new things out of the kitchen this summer. For example, Fatty’s now makes its own ricotta.

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Amazing Grace

Tiny and mighty, the Grace makes every dish to order so you might have to chat with the locals while you wait for your food. Dating from the early 1880s, the building’s false front indicates that Lincoln Avenue was the second commercial street in Breckenridge after Main Street. Originally built as a restaurant, the structure also served as the office for the first town surveyor and later as a residence. https://amazinggracebreckenridge.com/

Tin Plate Artisan Pizza

Their special sourdough crust and artisan toppings set Tin Plate Pizza apart. The building started life around 1880 as the home of Lewis Hilliard, Breckenridge’s prominent assayer who consulted with miners and mine engineers to determine the weight of their gold sample or the value of their ore. Breckenridge’s most famous gold nugget arrived here in 1887, swaddled in a blanket and carried tenderly in the arms of Tom Groves, earning the 16-pound nugget the nickname “Tom’s Baby.” https://www.tinplatepizza.com/

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Mt. Golian Grill

Taking off from the popular Mongolian grill dining style, Breckenridge’s newest restaurant occupies an old building. Built in 1898 for Mr. and Mrs. Looney, the home typified the Victorian aesthetic with a square bay window and detailed molding. Like local workers today, J.P. Looney had many jobs: attorney specializing in real estate, commercial, stock and estates, railroad board president, manager of the Breckenridge Mercantile, and miner. When Mrs. Looney died in 1900, he leased the house to another family. https://mountgoliangrill.com/

Rootstalk

Built in 1898 in the storybook Queen Ann Style featuring asymmetry, multiple bay windows, and generous porches, the structure was originally the Gaymon home. As the publisher of the Summit County Journal, Oren K. Gaymon made and chronicled Breckenridge history. His wife Augusta brought an East Coast civility to Breckenridge with her elegant parties, cut crystal and delicate China. Today’s diners at Rootstalk sense that same refinement in the interior finishes and stained-glass windows. Learn more about Rootstalk in this issue’s profile of Chef Matt Vawter. https://www.rootstalkbreck.com/

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Breckenridge Distillery 1925 Airport Road, Breckenridge

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.

9 Ways You Can Experience the Breckenridge Distillery:

INTERNATIONAL INSPIRED LUNCH Using ingredients and inspiration from around the world (Peruvian, Vietnamese, Indian, and French), Chef Robbie Reyes brings a perfect harmony of American cuisine in the form of upscale sandwiches. Dishes include Smoked Chicken Bahn Mi, Broncos Blend Bourbon infused Boulder Sausage with a Sweetwater Beer Mustard, Curry Pasta Salad, and house-made BBQ Chips. Seasonal offerings with a mountain feel.

MODERN-AMERICAN STEAKHOUSE Executive Chef Robbie Reyes style brings an international flair 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 our upscale mountain dining experience. Their family-style menu features a 45-ounce Tomahawk Rib Eye, 20-ounce Kobe New York Strip, and other seasonally focused dishes. 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 with $12 plates.

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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 said. Keithley and Bar Manager Mich Sakakeeny 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 Brecken ridge Port Cask Whiskey.

SUNDAY DISTILLERY TOURS Every Sunday, guests are taken on 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 their original production facility. Their expert guides will take guests on a 30 min tour and finish up the experience with a tasting of their Breckenridge Bourbon Whiskey. Tours are $10/ person, reservation only, and include a signature Glen Carin tasting glass.

Book a tour at breckenrigedistillery. com/tours.

TASTINGS The Breckenridge Distillery offers one of the most highly awarded craft bourbons on the market and you can try it for free. Guests are offered two complimentary samples from a limited menu and have the option to upgrade their tasting to try their high-end spirits. A great way to explore their award-winning line of hooch.

AFTER-HOURS TOURS Breckenridge Distillery offers guests a VIP experience during their After Hours Tours. Use your senses to experience the inner workings of how these hand-crafted spirits go from grain to bottle while learning about the history of whiskey and how the dis-

tillery was founded. Guests also have the opportunity to try spirits that have yet to be released to the public. Tours begin at 6:15 p.m. by reservation only.

Book a VIP tour at breckenridgedistillery.com/tours.

FOUNDER’S LAB 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.

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PRIVATE DINNERS IN DARK ARTS SOCIETY This intimate dining experience in the Distillery’s exclusive whiskey club is an experience like none other. Parties of up to 8 people can reserve the Dark Arts Society private room featuring old barn wood, leather couches, and a view of the bottling production area of the Distillery. This exclusive, private dining area comes with personal wait staff and can be used for families, micro-conferences, executive meetings, or small parties. For a private dining experience, email restaurant@ breckdistillery.com.

MAIN STREET TASTING ROOM 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 at breckenridgedistillery.com.

Rootstalk

Radicato

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 which 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. Our 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.

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Rooted in Italian cuisine Radicato offers a family style dining experience in a beautiful setting on the Riverwalk in Breckenridge. Radicato is inspired by old world traditions and showcases techniques like handmade pastas. Sharing food, drink, and conversation with friends and family is at the heart of the dining experience at Radicato. Chef’s Matt Vawter and Cameron Baker have designed a menu that is meant to be explored and experienced collectively as a table. There is something truly special about passing plates around a table and being able to share in the same food as the person seated next to you. The menu includes vegetable and seafood focused starter plates, a wide selection of handmade pastas, and large plates from our grill. Our wine program focuses on Italy and the United States with something for every palate.

Located in the heart of Breckenridge on the Riverwalk the views from the dining room and patios are idicillic.

The late day sun bathes the dining room with wonderful light and enhances the elegant setting. It is a welcoming environment for parties large and small. Focused, friendly, and genuine hospitality is provided by an experienced professional service team. Radicato aims to whisk you away to Italy while you are located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

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Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake With Pistachios And Pepper

by Robyn Nicoli

If ever we needed some sweetness, it’s now, wouldn’t you agree?

INGREDIENTS SHORTCAKES • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 TB baking powder • 1/2 tsp salt • 8 TB (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 3/4–1 cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing—optional) BERRIES • 1 quart fresh ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 1 tsp good-quality balsamic vinegar • 1/4–1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped

Oy, it’s been a week (month, couple of years). Let’s brighten things up with this light and happy recipe for Balsamic Strawberry Shortcake with Pistachios and Pepper. It’s the perfect summer dessert, and it has, I think, great potential to bring a little delight to whomever you choose to share it with.

You all know I love to mess with a classic. It’s just fun to take something that’s no-brainer scrumptious as it is, and then amp it up with unexpected ingredients. This experiment was a good one. Per tradition, juicy strawberries are piled atop light, buttery, slightly sweet biscuits and big dollops of cream. The tweaks come in the form of zesty vinegar, crunchy

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toasted nuts, and—wait for it—a sprinkle of black pepper. Unexpected? Yes. Delicious? I dare you to make it and find out (spoiler: also yes).

When I was doing research for this recipe, I had an epiphany: shortcakes are pretty much just scones! I’d never thought about it. But the ingredients

you’ll find that as the berries sit in the sugar/vinegar, they’ll produce a gooey syrup at the bottom of the bowl.

You can drizzle a bit more of this over your shortcakes, serve it over ice cream, or get creative and blend it with seltzer water (and vodka, perhaps!) for a refreshing spritzer.

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are exactly the same: flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, butter, cream.

So essentially this is my basic scone recipe, prettied up for dessert. If you’re feeling extra nutty, you could even make it with my Pistachio Scones (just leave out the apple). Feel free to serve it for breakfast or brunch, too, and tell your guests it’s a special scone served with berries and cream.

It’s all in how you sell it, people.

Balsamic vinegar and strawberries are a happy pairing, with the strong tang of the vinegar contrasting with the sweetness of the berries in a way that makes their flavor really pop. A modest amount of sugar helps the berries stay in dessert territory. Buy

the deepest, reddest strawberries available to you, and use the best aged vinegar you can find. A couple of grinds of dark, black pepper in the mix might sound weird, I know!

But the pepper adds a really pleasant, subtly spicy nuance.

Just before serving, sprinkle on some pistachios, which are satisfyingly crunchy and salty and a perfect complement to the richness of the cream and shortcakes.

I encourage you to eat this dessert gleefully, in giant forkfuls, if only as a counterbalance to some of the yuck out there. And please, share it with someone—or several other someones—who could also use a little taste of joy.

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INSTRUCTIONS SHORTCAKES Preheat oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Make the shortcake dough: In a medium bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, add flour, baking powder, and salt and mix or whisk until combined.

Add the cold butter chunks and, using the mixer on low or cutting in by hand with a pastry cutter, combine until butter is the size of small peas.

Blend in the sugar until it’s evenly distributed.

Add 3/4 cup of cream and mix until soft dough begins to form. If the dough seems dry, add a little more cream (a tablespoon at a time) until a soft but firm consistency is attained. Try to handle the dough as little as possible to avoid over-working (which can result in tough shortcakes).

Form dough into a rough ball and transfer to a floured surface. Pat into a square about 3/4 inch thick.

Using a sharp knife, cut dough into thirds, then in thirds again to create nine sections. If you prefer round shortcakes, use a large biscuit cutter or cookie cutter.

If desired, brush tops with heavy cream and sprinkle with a little granulated or demerara sugar (aka raw sugar).

Transfer the shortcakes to the parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between each. Bake at 425 degrees fahrenheit for 18-20 mins, until bottoms are evenly browned and tops are beginning to turn golden.

Transfer to a baking rack and allow to cool completely before slicing.

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WHILE THE SHORTCAKES ARE BAKING, PREPARE THE BERRIES. Place the sliced berries in a medium bowl, toss with the sugar, and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.

Add the teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and freshly ground black pepper to taste (I like a good amount, for a discernible kick), and mix gently but thoroughly.

JUST BEFORE SERVING Assemble the shortcakes: slice each cake lengthwise and top one half with a dollop of whipped cream followed by a generous spoonful of berries. Carefully place the second shortcake half on top and add more cream and berries.

Sprinkle the tops of each shortcake with chopped pistachios and serve.

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Next Door Neighbors

Meet Our Nextdoor Neighbor Frisco, Colorado

Small But Mighty By

We love our neighbor, the Town of Frisco, it’s small but packs a big punch of fun and activities. The amount of opportunity to eat, recreate, dance, and shop is remarkable for this charming community. The question is where to begin? How about a little history from the proprietors of the Frisco Lodge...

“The town of Frisco, Colorado was founded by Henry Recen in 1873. Henry was a Swedish trapper and miner that built a small cabin on the mountainside. Recen and a handful of miners developed the land and eventually built a railroad that connected the small mountain towns for transportation and goods. Just like any town, Frisco was built with a reason in mind. In this particular situation, Frisco Colorado was created mostly due to the mining boom found in the area. Frisco wasn’t named after San Francisco, even if it does have a similar name. In fact, the name Frisco is derived from the letters associated with the St. Louis- San Francisco Railway company. You have the FR from Francisco, IS from St Louis and CO from Company!

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In the beginning, the permanent population was only 250 people, as well as multiple hotels, saloons, businesses, and railroads.’

You can learn even more by visiting the town’s Historic Park & Museum. Collections of artifacts and structures that interpret Frisco’s past and its people are displayed at the museum. This cultural center holds regular lectures, guided hikes, tours and other events designed to bring the town’s past to life.

Since the town’s founding the community has grown and today Main Street is the bright jewel and base camp of the town. Loaded with unique shops and world-class dining you will find relaxing coffee shops, breakfast joints, casual and exceptional fine dining, an award-winning brewery and a fabulous music hall. You won’t have to go far and find what your appetite is looking for. Looking for a quick coffee bagel or burrito try Abby’s or the Frisco Coffee Roaster. If fine dining is your destination then head to Vinny’s, Silverheel’s or The Uptown. Lakeside dining? Yes,

LIVE@RIVERWALK CENTER The 2022 line up includes The Steeldrivers, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Drive-By Truckers, An Evening With Cowboy Junkies, G. Love Solo and Acoustic, Jesse Cook, Béla Fleck My Bluegrass Heart ft. Billy Contreras, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Shaun Richardson and Mark Schatz, Dirtwire, The Wailin’ Jennys and Graham Nash. Buy tickets at breckcreate.org.

BRECKENRIDGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS AUG 12–21, 2022 | ADVENTURE + PLAY + CREATIVITY

Presented by Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate.

Inspired by themes of environment and mountain culture, the 10-day festival brings together a variety of performances, exhibitions, screenings, workshops, talks and surprise collaborations, with an eclectic mix of music, dance, film, visual arts and family entertainment. Internationally renowned movement company Pilobolus performs throughout the festival, and don’t miss the Revolution Music Series led by artistic director and conductor Steven Schick.

THE ARTS DISTRICT CAMPUS Ignite your creative spirit with a fantastic lineup of Art Classes + Workshops, Date Nights, Youth + Family Programs, Art Exhibitions, Artists-In-Residence, Public Art, plus Free Family Summer Saturdays, Bike-In Movies and Fourth of July: Surfin’ USA.

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Next Door Neighbors direct yourself to the Marina for cocktails, and lunch or dinner at the Island Grill. A must stop is Foote’s Rest for ice cream and barbecue. There’s even a delicious Cajun spot on Main Street. Sit down for breakfast, head to the Butterhorn Bakery or Salt & Bread. Your taste buds won’t be disappointed and you will want to load up, if you’re spending the day in Frisco you’re going to be burning some calories.

It is always Happy Hour in Frisco but if you’re looking for some cheers then you are in the right spot. Highside Brewing is always pouring great beer and offers a delicious menu. Try Prost, Colorado’s only Beer Hall, their giant pretzels are great. The new distillery, The Uptown on Main’s rooftop deck is a great place for a group to gather or for a romantic rendezvous. Check out the saloon at Frisco Prime. Their classic turn of the century bar serves up great modern-day cocktails and delicious food.

Frisco is a lakeside town. Some tremendous upgrades have taken place over the past few year at their marina. A new boat ramp makes it darn easy to get your boat in and out. Don’t own a boat? Well, there is plenty to rent from.

Pontoons, Sailboats and Power Boats, the marina rents them. I personally love to paddleboard and the access at the new beach is fantastic. How fun to have a Sandy Beach where you can dip your toes and cool off in the waters of Lake Dillon. The Marina has stand-up paddleboards available for rent as well as kayaks and canoes. Maybe you would like to try finessing a rowboat. The Frisco Rowing Center can set you up and provide instruction. Bring the

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sunscreen and your beach towels along with a picnic that can be picked up at Deli Belly on Main Street.

Have teenagers? Then head over to the Frisco Adventure Park where a free skatepark with fresh smooth concrete is waiting to challenge them. While they’re off skating there are tons of trails to hike or bike and if disc golf is your thing then you’re in luck, there’s an awesome Disc Course to challenge you.

Biking opportunities abound. The Summit County bike path leads in every direction from Frisco. You can access the Peaks Trail and enjoy single track all the way from Breckenridge or you can have a wonderful ride around the Peninsula at the Frisco Adventure Park. Check out the pump track for kids biking as well as the Dirt Jump Park facility. It might not be your thing but it is so fun to watch area bikers take on the challenge of the course.

There are beautiful hiking opportunities with trailheads in each corner of the town. Go do a power hike up Mount Royal or take it further up to the top of Peak 1. Grab the kids and head to Rainbow Lake. Meadow Creek is beautiful and you can even head up to the Old Dillon Reservoir. The Peninsula Trail Frisco Adventure Park offers panoramic views at any time of the day.

That’s a lot of intel. Frisco is the perfect stopover when traffic is heavy on I-70. The Basecamp shopping area has great restaurants as well as Outer Range Brewing and you can find most of what you need along Summit Boulevard.

Come enjoy the adventure of this little town.

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Adventuring Around Breckenridge

FLOATING & WHITWATER ADVENTURES Floating and Whitewater Adventures

Raft Colorado’s wild waters or find a relaxing float for your family and friends to enjoy on one of the many river corridors the state has to offer. Try the Upper Colorado, Arkansas River, San Juan, Yampa River or some of the more exciting tributaries like the Eagle or Blue River. Melt off has filled our rivers. Check in at the Breckenridge Welcome Center to learn more: www.gobreck.com/breckenridge-tips/breckenridge-welcome-center

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Enjoy a summer day outside in the kiln yard, firing ceramic pieces in a special gas firing. Create cohesive mosaic projects using a wide range of materials and techniques.

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Calendar of Events JUNE

June 11-12, 2022 The Rob Millisor Heart Health Walk, Breckenridge The Heart Health Walk was established in memory of Rob Millisor, one of the owner/developers of Breckenridge Grand Vacations. Sign up for the 7th Annual event and their golf tournament: www.bgvgives.org/heart-healthwalk/#schedule June 12 – September 4, 2022 Breckenridge Sunday Market, Breckenridge The Breckenridge Sunday Market is bigger and better than ever with a unique selection of artistic creations, handcrafted and homegrown items. The market will be held every Sunday, starting June 12th. Join them at the Main Street Station in Breckenridge. Leashed, wellbehaved pets are allowed. www.rockymountainevents.com/ breckenridge-farmers-market/

JULY

July – September 4, 2022 Breckenridge Sunday Market, Breckenridge The Breckenridge Sunday Market is bigger and better than ever with a unique selection of artistic creations, handcrafted and homegrown items. The market will be held every Sunday this summer, starting June 12th. Join them at the Main Street Station in Breckenridge. Leashed, well-behaved pets are allowed. www.rockymountainevents.com July 1 – 30, 2022 BreckCreate Classes and Workshops, Breckenridge BreckCreate offers a selection of fine art, craft, and design classes that serve beginners to advanced students.

Participants can register in advance or drop in; class capacity is limited. Prices include materials. Registration for all classes + workshops is available now at www.breckcreate.org.

July 4, 2022 July 4th Celebration, Breckenridge Every Independence Day, Breckenridge comes alive with patriotism, parties and the annual Main Street Parade. It’s a day of celebration that includes athletic competitions, live music, art festivals, family activities and a few of our favorite small-town traditions.

6:00am – Main Street Closure 7:00am – 11:00am – Independence Day 10k 9:30am – 11:30am – Independence Day Parade & Firecracker 50 11:00am – 4:00pm – Surfin’ USA 6:00pm – Annual NRO Concert For more information: https://gobreck.com/event/ independence-day-celebration July 7 – 31, 2022 Live@Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge The Steeldrivers, live at the Riverwalk Center on July 7, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are $30-$40. www.breckcreate.org/riverwalk 78

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July 7 – 9, 2022 39th Annual Breckenridge July Art Festival, Breckenridge Nationally ranked fine art festival set under the beautiful backdrop of Breckenridge, Colorado. The show will run Thursday- Saturday 10am-6pm Daily 505 South Park AvenueBreckenridge. www.mountainartfestivals.com/ July 9, 2022 Live@Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Mary Chapin Carpenter with special guest Emily Barker, live at the Riverwalk Center on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50-$60. On sale now. www.breckcreate.org/riverwalk July 14, 2022 Live@Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Drive-By Truckers with Buffalo Nichols, live at the Riverwalk Center on July 14, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35-$40. On sale now. www.breckcreate.org/riverwalk July 17, 2022 Live@Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge An Evening With the Cowboy Junkies, live at the Riverwalk Center on July 17, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35-$45. www.breckcreate.org/riverwalk July 29 – 31, 2022 Breckenridge Food & Wine, Breckenridge The Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival brings you a unique, wine-tasting experience. Main Street Station Plaza and The Village at Breckenridge, (at the base of Peak Nine), transform into a beautiful, mountain-side vineyard starring an array of varietals created by top wineries. From the soft and smooth to the unabashedly bold, guests will get more than their fair share of delicious sips. There will be nearly 300 wines to select from! www.rockymountainevents.com/breckenridge-food-wine July 31, 2022 Live@Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge G. Love Solo and Acoustic, live at the Riverwalk Center on July 31, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$35. On sale now. www.breckcreate.org/riverwalk

AUGUST

August 1 – 31, 2022 BreckCreate Classes and Workshops, Breckenridge BreckCreate offers a selection of fine art, craft, and design classes that serve beginners to advanced students.

Participants can register in advance or drop in; class capacity is limited. Prices include materials. Registration for all classes + workshops is available now at www.breckcreate.org.

August 4 – 6, 2022 21st Annual Breckenridge August Art Festival, Breckenridge Nationally ranked art festival featuring artists in 13 fine art categories. Show will be at the Village at Breckenridge and Main Street Station on the South end of town. Free admission, family friendly. 10am-6pm Thursday- Saturday www.mountainartfestivals.com/festivals-calendar

August 12 – 21, 2022 BRECKENRIDGE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS ADVENTURE + CREATIVITY + PLAY BreckCreate is proud to present the return of the annual Breckenridge International Festival of Arts (BIFA), a celebration of adventure, creativity and play. From on-trail environmental art installations to the exciting emergence of the Revolution Music Series in partnership with the National Repertory Orchestra, BIFA offers an exhilarating program of extraordinary talent in spectacular spaces across Breckenridge, Colorado. Learn more and makes plans to attend this spectacular event: www.breckcreate.org/bifa August 14, 2022 Live@Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Jesse Cook, live at the Riverwalk Center on August 14, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40-$50. Visit breckcreate. org/support for more information regarding membership. www.breckcreate.org/riverwalk August 22, 2022 Tee It Up for the BOEC, Keystone Ranch The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center’s Tee It Up Golf Scramble is an annual fundraiser held at the Keystone Ranch Golf Course each August. All proceeds from this event benefit BOEC’s adaptive outdoor programs for those with disabilities and special needs. Remember, just by playing some golf, you are making a difference in the lives of many! www.boec.org/tee-it-up-golf-scramble August 26, 2022 Hog Fest Bacon & Bourbon, Breckenridge Bacon is the most loved food in the universe and the route to all things swine and divine. Add in the quintessential American liquor, bourbon; mind blown. These indulgences come together for Breckenridge Hogfest – Bacon & Bourbon Festival. www.rockymountainevents.com/breckenridge-hogfest

SEPTEMBER

September 1 – 30, 2022 BreckCreate Classes and Workshops, Breckenridge BreckCreate offers a selection of fine art, craft, and design classes that serve beginners to advanced students.

Participants can register in advance or drop in; class capacity is limited. Prices include materials. Registration for all classes + workshops is available now at www.breckcreate.org.

September 3-5, 2022 47th Breckenridge Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival, Breckenridge Top artists from across the country will gather with their original works of art in 13 categories including jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture and more! You won’t want to miss the last nationally ranked fine art festival of the summer! The show will be at Colorado Mountain College just north of town with free admission and free parking.

10am-5pm Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm Monday. www.mountainartfestivals.com/festivals-calendar

September 11, 2022 Live@Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Bela Fleck My Bluegrass Heart- Billy Contreras, Sierra Hull, Justin Moses, Shaun Richardson and Mark Schatz, live at the Riverwalk Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $55-$65. Visit www.breckcreate.org September 16th-18th, 2022 Strings, Ciders & Sours, Main Street Station and The Village at Breckenridge Ciders and Sours are some of the most loved beverages in the universe and the route to all things magnificent.

Add in some live Bluegrass, delicious food, gorgeous Breckenridge mountain views and great friends...you have an irresistible recipe for making magic! These indulgences all come together for the Breckenridge Strings, Ciders & Sours. Hosted by Rocky Mountain Events, LLC. www.rockymountainevents.com September 24, 2022 Live@Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Dirtwire, live at the Riverwalk Center on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$30. www.breckcreate.org/riverwalk

OCTOBER

October 1 – 31, 2022 BreckCreate Classes and Workshops, Breckenridge BreckCreate offers a selection of fine art, craft, and design classes that serve beginners to advanced students.

Participants can register in advance or drop in; class capacity is limited. Prices include materials. Registration for all classes + workshops is available now at www. breckcreate.org.

October 2, 2022 Live@Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge The Wailin’ Jennys, live at the Riverwalk Center on October 2, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30-$40. www.breckcreate.org/riverwalk October 7 – 9, 2022 Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival, Breckenridge Colorado’s premier craft distilled spirits festival. Held annually in October. Sponsored by the Breckenridge Restaurant Association, Breckenridge Resort Chamber, Beaver Run Resort and the Breckenridge Distillery. www.breckenridgecraftspiritsfestival.com October 22, 2022 Live@Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Graham Nash, live at the Riverwalk Center on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $55-$65. www.breckcreate.org/riverwalk

NOVEMBER

November 1 – 30, 2022 BreckCreate Classes and Workshops, Breckenridge Participants can register in advance or drop in; class capacity is limited. Prices include materials. www.breckcreate.org. mo unta i ntow nbre ckenr id ge. com | I S S U E 4 2 0 2 2

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Last Lift

We came for the winters but stayed for the summer and then the return of winter.

Until we see you again old friend... For now we will enjoy the high alpine flowers, bluebird days and warm sunshine. Less than 150 days till your bullwheel begins to turn again.

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