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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
The Local’s Guide to Sledding in Breckenridge & Summit County Is there anything better than flying down a snowy hill? It’s the kind of fun you don’t grow out of. The best part is that you don’t need a lift ticket to go sledding in Breckenridge. Whether you want to hike up a free hill…
Winter Hiking in Breckenridge [No Car Needed!] Breckenridge is famous for its ski resort, but if you need a break from the slopes, nothing beats a quiet snowy hike. Winter hiking in Breckenridge is free, peaceful, and the best way to acclimate to our 9,600+ ft. altitude without spending a dime on a lift ticket….
Five Free Things To Do In Breckenridge Let’s be honest: between lift tickets, rentals, and $20 burgers, a ski vacation burns cash fast. But the best things in Summit County? They don’t cost a dime. While the crowds wait in line for expensive lift tickets, I want to show you the local side of Summit…
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