Fall in Summit County is short. Really short. The aspens turn gold somewhere in the back half of September, and then one hard freeze comes through and the leaves are on the ground within a week. If you are planning a trip around the color, you are planning around a window that is maybe ten…
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 safe day on the water, you need to understand how the…
Welp, spring sure did arrive with a…slow, mellow melt that has been going on since January! Yea, this isn’t the early 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 “early May” dates originally penciled onto calendars. If…
A down day in the mountains can feel like a trap. You are in an incredibly expensive destination, and you are not outside doing the main expensive activity. Whether you are taking shelter from a summer afternoon monsoon that dropped the temperature twenty degrees, hiding from winter winds that feel like ice sandblasting your face,…
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 with a cheap plastic sled or pay for the luxury…
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. The best part about these trails is…
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 County. If you’re looking for the best…