Experience the Best of Colorado’s Mountain Towns
This website is filled with ways to explore Colorado without breaking the bank. It has been created by a Breckenridge local who spends every day in the mountain town, loves living here, and definitely does not spend like she is on vacation every day. This gorgeous gem of a town has so much to offer but a lot gets overlooked for the ski resort. The goal of On The Alpenglow is to help you see more, do more, and experience more *without* spending more.
Mountain Meals
I’m here to tell you it is okay to cook on vacation.
Better yet, I have the perfect process to keep it stress-free.
The Mountain Meals provides 5 dinners for under $100.
It includes complete recipes, a grocery guide, and altitude adjustments.
These are meals that I actually cook multiple time a month. Promise!
The Summit Savings
The Colorado Rockies are known for world-class skiing and phenomenal hiking, but it’s also known for world-class price tags. I’ve lived here for over a decade, and I’ve spent that time finding the happy hours, the free shuttles, and the hidden gems that keep life here affordable. Below is my complete collection of tips, tricks, and guides that are designed to help you experience the best of Breckenridge and the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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Rainy Afternoons in a Mountain Town: Free Indoor Activities in Breckenridge, Colorado
Summer in the Rocky Mountains brings bright mornings, warm weather, and a reliable late-afternoon event: monsoon season. While these brief, passing storms provide vital hydration to the high country, they definitely put a damper on afternoon outdoor adventures [especially above treeline, where lightning poses a serious safety risk]. When the dark clouds roll over the…
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Paddle Boarding @ High Altitude || Cold Water Stand Up Paddle Boarding
High-Altitude Stand Up Paddle Boarding:Preparing for Cold Water and High Elevation Paddle boarding on an alpine lake looks beautiful in photos, but paddling at 9,000 feet and above demands respect. High-altitude waters introduce physical and environmental challenges that can quickly turn a casual afternoon into a stressful situation if you are unprepared. To have a…
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Early Spring: What To Do When The Snow Disappears
Early Spring: What To Do When The Snow Disappears Welp, spring sure did arrive with a…slow, mellow melt that has been going on since January! Yea, this isn’t the spring skiing any of us wanted and all of the resorts are closing terrain, lifts, and even base areas well before the hopeful “late April” and…
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Gear Rentals: How to Rent for Less
Gear Rentals: How to Rent for Less Where to Rent for Less Don’t just walk into the shop nearest the lift. You will often pay a “convenience tax” of 30% or more. Here are the specific shops we locals recommend to friends because they have fair prices, good gear, and solid online booking discounts. Skis,…
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Free Activities [Indoors] || How to Keep Cozy
Free Activities [Indoors] || How to Keep Cozy Okay, let’s talk about the “other” side of a ski vacation. I’m talking about the day the wind is blowing so hard it feels like you’re being sandblasted by ice. Or maybe it’s that “bluebird” day, but your legs have officially turned to Jell-O and are staging…
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Free & Cheap Parking @ Breckenridge Ski Resort
Free & Cheap Parking @ Breckenridge Ski Resort Let’s talk about the #1 pain point in Breckenridge: Parking. It’s the fastest way to kill your vacation value, and frankly, it’s a confusing, expensive nightmare designed to trap the unprepared. You see the crisp air, the insane views… and then a $45 parking bill for a…
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