Breckenridge, Colorado – International Snow Sculpting Competition Posted on January 3, 2018 - 9:12 pm by Stacy Sanchez Breckenridge, Colorado – International Snow Sculpting Competition The Breckenridge, Colorado – International Snow Sculpting Competition is an annual event that draws thousands of locals and visitors to the core of the historic district in downtown Breck. Teams brave the sun, cold and wind of a high alpine environment to work with tons of snow, stomped on by hundreds of volunteers to create a square blank canvas of solid snow. Creativity, hard work and execution come together over a week of carving before the time limit and judging. I’ve seen some delicate pieces crash before the judging. If you can see the teams working on the sculpture before the deadline, I would highly recommend it. It’s fun to see the different roles that team members take. You can see it’s a collective effort from a group of dedicated people working with a temporary medium, and producing amazing exhibits that brings families together to spend time together. It’s one of my favorite events in Breckenridge, just for its originality and uniqueness. Breck Snow Sculptures 2017: The Blank CanvasesWatch this video on YouTube Breck Snow Sculptures Video and Photo Albums I’ve shared videos to the blocks and then to a longer, carving section of clips. The final designs are showed at the end. But, I wanted to show the artists at work. Because that’s how I saw them. It was fun to put these together, and I try to put out an album or group of images of both carving in action, and final designs, so please come back to this blog and our social profiles to see more fun images of the snow sculptures in Breck and other mountain life scenery, community info and Summit County, Colorado MLS highlights and featured homes. Please contact us to learn more about this event and other lifestyle amenities from living in the high country. 2017 2016 2015 2014 2015 International Snow Sculpting Championships in Breckenridge, ColoradoWatch this video on YouTube Get Answers to Your Questions The area of Summit County is very diverse and the different mountain towns each have their own feel. Some properties for sale are downtown and close to all the action, but if remote and quiet is more your style, we can customize a search just for you. There are many neighborhoods near the Town of Breckenridge, so let’s talk soon and we can find your dream home or property. Sometimes you just want to build and get everything you want. It’s absolutely possible. Contact us to learn more. No pressure, we’re here to help you dream and wonder, and to ask yourself, what if you did buy that home in the mountains? What would your life be like then? CONTACT US Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
3 Tips to Prepare for a Colorado Wildfire Posted on August 13, 2017 - 7:11 pm by Stacy Sanchez 3 Tips to Prepare for a Colorado Wildfire The title of this blog is “3 Tips to Prepare for a Colorado Wildfire” and helps prepare you with items to consider pertaining to your home, property and a Colorado wildfire. We recently had a fire in the Peak 2 area, and it took several days and the efforts of many to safely extinguish the fire and remove the danger. Neighborhoods were evacuated and it was a true emergency until the winds shifted, allowing the firefighters to make ground on containing the fire. Click here to read more on a previous post about the fire and the local and statewide resources involved. Please contact us to learn more about this event, or to learn more about how you can protect your home from a future Colorado wildfire. 3 Tips to Prepare for a Colorado WildfireWatch this video on YouTube The Short List If you were unable to play the video, I’ll go ahead and give you the list in text form here. Sometimes embedded videos from Youtube can be funny on mobile devices and tablets. So, here it is: Make a Defensible Space – Clear the area around your home and help firefighters protect your property Sign up for Emergency Notifications – Receive real-time alerts and texts with up-to-the-minute information Create an Evacuation Checklist – Store essentials in a fire-proof safe, and have your escape plan in order Get Answers to Your Questions CONTACT US Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
Music and Events in Breckenridge, Colorado Posted on July 26, 2017 - 10:12 pm by Stacy Sanchez Music and Events in Breckenridge, Colorado This blog post is about Music and Events in Breckenridge, Colorado. We were recently talking with clients about the mountain culture that exists up in Summit County. This is one a few posts that will ultimately go into a more thorough post with links to this and others I’ll write, because there’s just too much information about it all to include in one article. While the most famous outdoor music venue in the state is Red Rocks, there are locations in the Breckenridge area that provide music in an outdoor setting. There are college kids that come every summer to participate in the summer music programs at the Riverwalk Center, and can be seen playing around town. The National Repertory Orchestra and the Breckenridge Music Festival are just two opportunities to listen to music in the downtown historic district of Breck. Breckenridge Events Calendar We won’t go into everything happening this summer or winter, instead you can CLICK HERE to go to the calendar of events in the local newspaper, the Summit Daily News. Summit County Events Calendar – Summit Daily News Breckenridge Events – Go Breck Copper Mountain Events Town of Dillon Events Keystone Festivals and Events Town of Silverthorne Events Live Music Venues in Summit County This is a list that is by no means comprehensive or complete, so please contact us to add your location here if we missed you! But, this does give you a short list of places you can find music being played. Sometimes it might be a guy in the corner of the restaurant, and others will be full on venues and pavilions for larger bands. BRECKENRIDGE Ski Slopes – Spring skiing and music at the base area on Peak 8 Main Street Station Plaza – Farmer’s Market tunes and other select dates Riverwalk Center – Special guests and ongoing calendar of events from the NRO and BMF Breckenridge Arts District – Musc in the plaza, outdoors and in Abby Hall Blue River Bistro – Live jazz for dinner ambiance The Brown – Newly renovated music room Rocky Mountain Underground – Brand new music scene in the backyard FRISCO Historic Park and Museum – Concert in the park, every Thursdays during summer Silverheels– Bar and grill with live music year round COPPER MOUNTAIN Burning Stones Plaza – Located at the base of Copper Mountain DILLON Lake Dillon Amphitheatre – Being renovated Summer 2017 Dillon Dam Brewery – Brews and tunes, occasionally KEYSTONE Warren Station – Near the gondola and River Run Village, more info River Run Village – The main area towards the gondola Snake River Saloon – Small and intimate Cala Inn – Off the beaten path SILVERTHORNE Silverthorne Pavilion – Multi-purpose venue near the Blue River Silverthorne Performing Arts – Mountain culture evolution If you still need more ideas about what to do in Summit County, then please check back on this blog and follow our Facebook page. We share lots of local information on that page! Thanks for stopping by our lifestyle blog, and we hope this gives you a better idea of some of the music options in the high country. Get Answers to Your Questions CONTACT US Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
Summit County, CO Residents Live Longer, More Active Posted on May 28, 2017 - 10:59 am by Stacy Sanchez Summit County, CO Residents Live Longer, More Active This blog post is called Summit County, CO Residents Live Longer, More Active, and shares links to recent findings. Perhaps it’s the clean mountain air, or wide open spaces, but there’s no denying the therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature. And, if you’re an avid outdoor sports person, the options available in the high mountain towns of Summit County are a dream come true. A short drive from Denver and airhub, Denver International Airport makes the trails and ski resorts an outdoor mecca. Summit County is home to the most active population in the U.S. From weekend warriors to world-traveling adventure racers, Summit County is home to a wide mix of outdoor enthusiasts. Some are early risers and hit the trails early, while others will don a headlamp and exercise at night. Skinning is a popular pre-work activity for those 9-5 workers who can’t ski during the normal lift operating hours. Or, it’s simply when they choose to ski. Check back to read more blogs and articles about specific outdoor pursuits to be found in Summit. Summit County’s life expectancy highest in the nation You can expect to life a long live when you spend time in the towns near Breckenridge. And, I do believe it has a direct correlation to the fact that many of the mountain residents are the most active in the nation. Movement very well could be the fountain of youth. You might have heard of it as the “runners high” or being “in the flow,” but there’s an amazing feeling you get when you are using your body to its fullest potential. Those that are disabled can enjoy the outdoors with a world-class staff at the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center, where I was a volunteer in the Adaptive Ski Program at one time. Summit County’s life expectancy is the highest in the nation, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. In 2014, the latest year that data is available, Summit’s expected longevity was 86.83 years. Thanks for reading the blog all the way through. This means that you’re interested in living longer and being more active, right? The next step is figuring out how to match your outdoor lifestyle with your personality and, of course, budget. We can help you buy a home or sell your home near the Breckenridge area. Please contact us if you have questions about the different mountain towns, the activities near each one, and how we can help you find your dream home in the mountains. We want to help you with your Mountain Habitat. Featured image courtesy of Carl Scofield Photography. Get Answers to Your Questions CONTACT US Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.