Best Trails to See Aspen Trees near Breckenridge Posted on October 6, 2022 - 12:53 pm by Stacy Sanchez Fall Hiking in Summit County This post is a sampling of options and my opinion on what just may be the Best Trails to See Aspen Trees near Breckenridge. After a summer full of rain, the fall colors in Breckenridge have arrived later than usual. I first moved to the high country in 1995 and have noticed that the fall colors tend to peak around the middle of September each year. The leaves are not guaranteed to peak at that time, and several weather factors and events can play into their longevity and brilliance. For example, one year an early snowstorm fell for a few days and the majority of the leaves turned brown and dropped rather quickly. Aspen Trees near Breckenridge, Colorado - Fall 2021Watch this video on YouTube This summer the rain fell a lot and the leaves have slowly turned yellow, behind their normal pace. I’m not exactly sure of the science behind why that is, but it is early October now and the colors are still spectacular. And, we have haven’t had any major weather events to hasten or expedite the color change. Regardless, I’m writing this blog, noticing our web traffic has increased on an older blog, Aspen Trees in Breckenridge, Colorado, and thought it was time for an updated blog that shows off some of my newer pics and videos. A Quick Walk Through the Aspen TreesWatch this video on YouTube Best Trails to See Aspen Trees near Breckenridge I’ll do a quick summary and work off the original list I posted about. You can expect many trail users along the way as you explore the forest. Please be alert, as mountain bikers or fast runners could be coming down hill and around blind corners at any moment. Take the ten essentials for any outdoor outing in the high country terrain. Ready for the suggestions? Ok, here they are. Boreas Pass Road and Aspen Alley These two fall classics are the top two in this line up. And, they will be busy. Start your day at the Breckenridge Troll, Isak Heartstone, near the Stephen C. West Ice Arena and Rotary Snowplow Train Park. Take your pics with the troll and get back in the car and take a drive up the old railroad line that is now Boreas Pass Road. You’ll pass the trailhead parking (another great hiking option, but not so many aspen on that section as Aspen Alley) and after a short drive, you’ll arrive in a spectacular setting of panoramic views of the Ten Mile Range, a fabulous tunnel of aspens, and you can continue to the summit of Boreas for a few moments in the alpine. Aspen Alley is gorgeous and you can watch a video below. Boreas Pass Road Aspen Alley in Breckenridge, ColoradoWatch this video on YouTube Little Mountain A new reroute climbs the north face of the hill side and is quite rocky and includes some advanced terrain, meaning high steps in spots that may require the use of hands and feet at the same time. Once you arrive at the top, you will be able to enjoy almost 360 degree views of the surrounding area. To the south is the Blue River valley towards Hoosier Pass, Baldy Mountain to the east, the Breckenridge Ski Resort and Ten Mile Range to the west and to the Williams Fork Valley to the north. Hoosier Pass Drive south of Breckenridge and arrive at Hoosier Pass, and you’ll have passed Quandary Peak, a 14er (14,265 foot peak) and will have a few choices to explore fall views from an alpine perspective. For something different, keep going south to explore the towns of Alma and Fairplay. Look for Otto’s food cart in Alma, or continue on to explore the eateries near historic South Park City, like Casa Sanchez. Lomax Placer For a quick and easy access walk around historic buildings and trees, the Lomax Placer Mine Site has some old cabins. You can find it right off of Ski Hill Road, just past the skiers bridge that crosses overhead. There is a parking lot for easy access too. Park and take some nice pics with the family! Lomax Pacer Mine French Gulch Trails Drive up Wellington Road from Main St., and take the right when the road forks. Continue past the Country Boy Mine and choose between three trailheads, the B&B, the Reiling Dredge and the Sallie Barber Mine. Numerous loops, out and backs and connections offer multiple options for leaf peepers. Fall Hikes around Lake Dillon Seeing the water and trees together is a special treat and one easier hike is the Old Dillon Reservoir, right off of the Dillon Dam Road. Also, look up the Frisco Peninsula trails , Rainbow Lake and the Dillon Nature Preserve for airy views across the lake. Lily Pad Lake Trail The parking is on a frontage road near the eastern Frisco I-70 roundabout on/off ramp, and that leads up and through some tall and amazing aspens where you can arrive at a family favorite, Lily Pad Lake. Montezuma Road Take the right fork towards the Gondola parking lot at the Keystone Resort and head up Montezuma Road for a scenic drive up to quirky and colorful town of Montezuma. Lots of aspen trees line the drive that some opt to bike instead of drive. Jeeps and OHVs park at the far end of town and continue up to higher alpine roads that criss cross the landscape. Kenosha Pass Other Fall Leaf Peeping Around Colorado Over the years we’ve spent some time driving around and have been lucky to see fall colors in other places outside of Summit County. Here’s a sampling of adventures that await you, your friends and family. Vail SteamboatKebler PassEstes ParkMaroon BellsTellurideTwin Lakes / LeadvilleKenosha Pass Contact us with Trip Planning and Mountain Habitat Searching If you’ve found this blog, chances are you’re planning a trip to the Breckenridge area. There’s a ton of information online these days, but feel free to use the contact form below to send us a message about any trails you see in the blog or elsewhere. We are also Breckenridge Real Estate and Property specialists that help families find the perfect property to call home, and to be able to spend time in the mountains. Make memories in the aspen trees, on the slopes and around the various towns of Summit County, Colorado. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
Fall Hiking Near Breckenridge – Photos and Videos Posted on October 26, 2020 - 5:08 pm by Stacy Sanchez It’s been a super busy summer for Breckenridge Real Estate, but we did find a bit of time to take clients to some of our favorites, which you can see in videos in this post titled Fall Hiking Near Breckenridge. There are many places to see the trees change colors, and once they’re finished up high near Breck, you can travel around the state for an additional few weeks to get other locations changing. We tend to change the earliest and other lower elevations take longer than we do. So, bookmark this post to revisit next summer and make a plan to travel around and see the colors. Summit County Real Estate is Breaking Records If you would like to read a few articles about how sought after homes and properties are around Summit County, then please click the following links to read more. You can also follow our Facebook page to see timely posts as they come out. 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Aspen Alley in Breckenridge Probably the most popular trail for viewing the aspen trees is the aptly named “Aspen Alley” trail in Breckenridge. A winding uphill trail will connect with Boreas Pass road, another popular spot for panoramic views of the Blue River valley while meandering through a short, yet dense tunnel of aspen. Go mid-week for less crowds on both of these trails. Folks were wearing masks too, as the trail is narrow at times. https://www.facebook.com/mountainhabitatbreckenridge/posts/2706331199625396?__cft__[0]=AZXtzBEbuB9yqWYAZ_1LP7ntkHN24Pa1TuNLbg9cNPT8-st8qFBujOJGmulPWiSy5u8sZP5rvphylaWc3p4stE_jizJkCCFT_20wLX4WcvmcYrbkUcS61BE0-ttjtoB9Drch5rqAt-BunrtoS9i5mWqXNYV8dHG2rGyJtLdOxdSsZ_rppoEE3bH1dvlEb2fxNxQ&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R https://www.facebook.com/mountainhabitatbreckenridge/posts/2710268015898381?__cft__[0]=AZV_t_7PC7c5lWWOyWEO4cqGYE5WM33ElXaq4ZVO5DMDCMCHMtJbeuhZgo6HM4FwT_sFshKV6UDGGm3sc5FZtq2WveCeGiuQUOhqlHTjhBak7f-tlgDzyCTBYniGKWSIZi4l-R35JQrbrbxAoR1aDDYiUDJLk53ZldIots-tjPMSctIq0qXku6leDr3MEe8czyaQ4L_2PFManQzwlg2QkXw1&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R https://www.facebook.com/mountainhabitatbreckenridge/posts/2707253356199847?__cft__[0]=AZW4dqfOZ6VOHL3uEIZf3XY1mx9dgoPAEHYqIPxtBHr4Q0xn1ZPwokELGcuSqBqTHYChuWPdT4EQtCdDBt5dzH-6QSrfFw_yZvGPoZ97T5_PG5VaYSGRgkSjOcZ8DgUCzZ6tz338lcPIK2UjZ_TmwfFuMi_hSVYtWSUuuk57YbuZbjM-0BRrlLYDvQHjQotIov4&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R French Gulch in Breckenridge Another popular hiking and mountain biking area in Breck are the trails in the French Gulch area. An easy way to check out the trees is to simply drive or mountain bike up the main road. Single track trails line both the north and south side of the valley for exploring. Historic signage can be found near points of interest along the way. https://www.facebook.com/mountainhabitatbreckenridge/posts/2708089696116213?__cft__[0]=AZWBrHJntTjWqTDvQELmjzjT6q4eI6yUzTzF0E_RHKU7p7xSoNdbetThpZUxJaFE4Iy60P0__M1KoPYfHjX696OBjmbHeX7yhBQ24FuEwa7hCYxhtSwPSghDPUJTS0LtdzfWlQZ0b0cB9ieltLNI2CHm95PaH1l55HsadiRsgVR2VXMWRTmo_wQLICTCdi3nuOg&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R Exploring Salida and Steamboat We really didn’t go anywhere since COVID came around, but we finally took some quick overnights around the state. One night near Salida and another night at Steamboat. We took our bikes to Salida and then soaked in the hot springs. At Steamboat we did a long hike to Fish Creek Falls. We sat outside on the large deck at Aurum and felt safe, with river views of the Yampa. 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Live your dreams and buy a home in the mountains! https://www.facebook.com/mountainhabitatbreckenridge/posts/2713927285532454?__cft__[0]=AZV8NIS8jyD1ZZnVJ4xQP4woLKC-_JqSjJIl9YWD3lT7EZAUOTpMrKcBLq9SmbUfI1Yv0x4nOL_aWJmUS5cORC0fgoJRzwr7VGoqF-S3Aog27i31taKnuHFcpHyZWWzt7YMjAqs41s2d5tGV3ARpvNu7FFt2DZddRc9C8sVFNMTZ641IRdSTT6pCo_VJGBLZiYZtBcyt4tc6_q6-jot05FS6&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R https://www.facebook.com/mountainhabitatbreckenridge/posts/2718125898445926?__cft__[0]=AZW5EqijVHd-PLeiaZj–XIFJo-iEsyqbHJCG9Ev8bKdlQ65SDqCXGso0Mg4ikQnAWy4exswP5_NVjMD_ANCN2pG84m_DjZQoj9TUHM1kgUHARBzSErNP6CnNepfkr7mZnW6hr5IjYb1JwHXcVxleM12zhT3Z6eyF3Et2ES6iPML_oqOBu_ClO9l3R08o6MXM7tSMQoGw4VxEV3vRr5O9HPF&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R Hiking Near Steamboat, CO https://www.facebook.com/mountainhabitatbreckenridge/posts/2718651991726650?__cft__[0]=AZUo6-3fiiS79NAXGe6eaKkwJ-a_1Tu0GFez_Uz6x4LG_bBcfo_3-_F-uSRS3yqM3XWidS7zhuX7sW92iCk9UqvvxKrQimZqDs_Ieu6yoEZP1G7Kz4eSPVX6Qe_8t2-Spy4ePY7RXp9s7yT64L0YCJ2uvgSaqJ0UXPtBsXlAwrCb9Bdxo9TlajTLQ2OlwXRxmCs&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R Photo taken near Salida, CO https://www.facebook.com/mountainhabitatbreckenridge/posts/2724836631108186?__cft__[0]=AZV88gfAwz6WKae5p9_yF_NWqoZktPJ1iKUkgbFTbw-ymap305J0qzX5tU3lbgzP6kLDPdlEjuvzDgAOf42XN0aaP3gLIgjZfJ32xZAnwKGDnDyH709Z4CULBIgyKcMdrzVJyNTaFGMwbB7nY2xW5eDke6mjiuQCOeKPwFJm_oQBY0lveeurPs-k2GZIyqrrd0E&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R Photos taken near Steamboat, CO Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
Breckenridge Home For Sale: 111 Sawmill Condos Posted on April 2, 2019 - 9:12 pm by Stacy Sanchez Breckenridge Home For Sale: 111 Sawmill Condos Click to see the MLS Listing: PRICE REDUCED! Remodeled kitchen island and floating shelves with jacket nook on the left. We are happy to share one of the newest listings in the mountains, a stunning Breckenridge Home For Sale: 111 Sawmill Condominiums! This is the location everyone dreams of. Walk everywhere, gondola a block away and on the bus route. Oh, and you can ski right up to it at the end of the day. You walk out the door to the intersection of Ski Hill Road and Park Avenue. One bus close by goes up to Peak 8, or walk to the Breckenridge Station and choose your destination. Hop the Summit Stage to Keystone, or other nearby mountain resorts. 2BEDROOMS2FULL BATHROOMS1,172 Sq Ft. Click to see the MLS Listing: PRICE REDUCED! Click here to see a virtual tour of this Breckenridge Home For Sale Why you Want to Live in Downtown Breckenridge We’ve had a few open houses to promote this listing, and a few of the renters and neighbors have popped in to see this remodel first hand. That’s right, it’s been completely redone, with all sorts of upgrades that you’ll enjoy after playing in the mountains. Renters choose to seek out rentals in this building due to its proximity to the historic district in Breckenridge, which is filled with shops, restaurants and a lively downtown area to explore on foot. Or, there are numerous bus stops within walking distance that allow you to choose a new trailhead, as you should, with so many options to walk, hike and ride bikes on world class trails. You can also walk to museums, a newly renovated library and movie theatre, or you can walk to the grocery store for a few things while you stretch your legs. The bike path is half a block away too, so you can ride all the way to Frisco, or Vail, if you’re motivated! Amenities The property has been outfitted with numerous upgrades in the recent remodel, and the following is included: Car PortDishwasherEat in Kitchen or Dining RoomElevatorGranite CountertopsKitchen IslandPatioRefrigeratorWasher IncludedDryer IncludedTub and ShowerDesigner KitchenStall Shower And Tub1 Fireplace 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
Breckenridge Ski Culture: The Early Days Posted on November 4, 2018 - 9:03 pm by Stacy Sanchez 2 Breckenridge Ski Culture: The Early Days This blog features a super video that shares Breckenridge Ski Culture: The Early Days. A group of soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division spread out around Colorado and helped start many of the ski areas that have blossomed into the mega resorts we enjoy today. Back then, it was a different time and many mountain people had a different way of living life. You can listen to a few of the stories in the following video from the Breckenridge Ski Resort. Above Treeline: Chapter One - The Early Days Watch this video on YouTube The History Surprisingly, there’s a connection between myself (Stacy, Dina’s husband) and Breck. Rounds and Porter, the company mentioned below is a Wichita, Kansas company. That’s where I grew up. I moved to Colorado in the summer of 1996 and Dina moved here in 1993. To me, it was funny that Wichita had played a role in the beginning of the ski area and town that I would later call home. The following excerpt is from the Breckenridge Tourism Office blog. Late 1950s – The conception of building a ski resort in Breckenridge began when Bill Rounds of the Porter and Rounds Lumber Company became interested in bringing skiing to the valley. He created an organization called the Summit County Development Corporation led by Claude Martin and Bill Starks. 1961 – After some time, Trygve Berge convinces Bill Rounds that a ski area in Breckenridge could be a good business venture. Berge helps design the ski area and layed out the trail system. The Peak 8 Ski Area opened on Dec. 16, 1961, with one Heron double chair and a midway unloading station and one short learners T-bar. Ticket prices were $4 for an adult and $2.50 for children. Attendance ranged in the neighborhood of 17,000 skiers. Opening Day We are now in the middle of a snowy stretch of early November and many skiers are attending ski swaps, and pre-season screenings of ski and snowboard flicks. This is a great time to reconnect with other kindred mountain folk, hoot and holler at the screen, as scenes from our favorite places pop up. We are also exposed to new locations and far off locales that spur the adventurous to travel in search of new experiences and new mountains to explore. We have our favorite lines on our backyard hill, and we’d be happy to show you around when you work with us. We are happy to share that the Breckenridge ski resort is opening on November 9, 2018, this Friday. Locals are treated to a seasonal coffee mug promotion at various coffee shops around town on Thursday, called Wake Up Breckenridge! If you are able to ski more than 3 or 4 days it makes financial sense to purchase a ski pass. We add on 10 days at Vail and Beaver Creek for an additional $50 dollars. If you can go only one day to either of those resorts, it’s worth it. The back bowls of Vail are unreal, and the trees at “The Beav” are amazing. Blue Sky Basin at Vail is a lot of fun too. But, in Breckenridge, we usually start off with at least one, maybe two or three top to bottom runs on Peak 8. That might differ this year, as we are getting an abundance of early season snow. Ski patrol will evaluate the runs and make sure it’s safe to open. As the season progresses, the snow makers will blow snow on the runs adjacent to what’s open and go left and right, expanding the terrain. Ski Resorts Already Open Loveland and Arapahoe Basin are already turning their chairlifts and happy skiers and snowboarders have been riding for a few weeks already. However, the winner this year was Wolf Creek Ski Area. It was the first to be able to open up. The diehards were there and can now be found in the resorts in Summit County. Thanks for reading and contact us with any questions about our awesome ski culture in Summit County. 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.
Summer Activities in Breckenridge, Colorado Posted on August 19, 2018 - 9:03 pm by Stacy Sanchez Summer Activities in Breckenridge, Colorado Hiking Mayflower Gulch This post is about Summer Activities in Breckenridge, Colorado. And, this is a website and blog about homes for sale and properties in Summit County. What we do is help families buy and sell, and live their dreams. If you’ve visited once, or a few times, you’ll find something new in the following list. This list comes from a dialogue from a friend who reached out with some questions about where to go and what to do. Her family owns a home locally and wanted to get some fresh ideas on how to explore the Rocky Mountains. I was happy to share what I’ve experienced over the years This post comes a bit late, but that’s because we’ve had a busy summer, so bookmark it for later. We’ve been working with clients, remodeling details, and a nights of interior design homework that now I am happy to share that Dina is now certified through the Interior Design Institute. What that means for our clients is that we can now add value to our relationship regarding the upkeep and interior aspects of the property. More about that later, for now let’s check out the list of things to do! Family-friendly Summer Bucket List Our conversation started out like this: Stacy…hope you are doing well. I am going to be out there for 3 weeks from June 30-July 23rd. I would love to meet up. Also…do you mind sending me a list of some of your favorite things to do…especially if they are some of your insider secrets;). We have done quite a few things…but I am always looking for new ideas of things to do either in Breckenridge or in summit county. What have you done that you really liked or didn’t like? Age / ability recommendations? My kids are aged 13,9 and 6:) I wrote back : “What have you done that you’d recommend for others? I might write a blog with a list of basic stuff as a starting point and we can go from there.” Her response blew me away. Her list is a classic list of things that every family should have as their own Summer Bucket List for Breckenridge. This is how she sent her reply. A numbered list. Perfect for a blog, so I just had to share. Feed the chipmunks at Sapphire Point Bike downhill from Vail pass and stop for lunch in Copper Hike the Fairy Forest and then walk around the lake / play in the teepee / then finish the hike down under the snowflake lift Tuesdays we go to Keystone for the Kid’s Discovery Days. One day in July they have a big event with ponies / bubble tub / face painters. We bring our lunch and have a picnic near the stream Peak 8 fun park Iowa Hill hike Mohawk lake hike Every event at the July 4th downtown in Breckenridge Free Gondola Rides Pizza and Video Games at Erics When my kids were younger if the weather was bad we would go the the Children’s Museum. Rainbow Park [in Frisco] with a picnic. We bring a picnic. On certain days they have this big tarp the kids can go slip and sliding down. Vail, to either the farmers market or the outdoor amphitheater. Last year we saw ET. We send our kids to camp on Wednesdays at the Breck Rec Center as they do the excursions with the kids on Wednesdays. The moms and I usually do an adult activity(go to the spa at the Grand Lodge-I think that is what is called…up near peak 7. We have also gone white water rafting and zip-lining. I have also done I think it is called the McGullough Gulch hike (I think your wife had it on a blog), as well as some hike called maybe Blue River? We have gone to the Breckenridge theater after eating happy hour at Hearthstone. We have crepes from the crepe stand…which is always a must do. Summit County Summer Bucket List When I responded, I made a bullet point list of activities for her to research and look up. There are so many blogs, articles and photos of these places online, so be sure to check out classics like the Town of Breckenridge website, Trip Advisor, Mountain Project and MTB project. Hike around Hoosier Pass Hike the Peaks Trail Hike Mayflower Gulch to the cabins Take a drive up Boreas Pass Road Hike Little Mountain near the ice rink Hike Peaks Trail from Breck to Frisco Hike around Loveland Pass Drive up to Montezuma and explore Ride the bike path around Keystone Hike to Rainbow Lake in Frisco Lily Pad Lake hike from Frisco Hike to Willow Falls in Silverthorne Hike Mt. Royal in Frisco Hike Shrine Pass on Vail Pass Glenwood Springs road trip Iron Mountain Hot Springs Salida road trip: Mt Princeton hot springs (has slides and stuff for kids) Georgetown Railroad Trip Ponds by Officer Gulch exit between Frisco and Copper Beau Jo’s pizza in Idaho Springs French Gulch trails South Park City in FairPlay Take a drive up Blue Lakes road to the end, usually mtn goats Disc Golf in Frisco Sweete’s Foote shop in Frisco for ice cream Dillon Marina Park and concerts on weekends are awesome Ten Mile Creek hike in Frisco And, to bring this mega post full circle, I received a message from my friend. It said, “Stacy…thanks so much for the suggestions. We did part of the peaks trail this morning which was fun.” For me, that makes it all worth it. I know she’ll be back to work on this list, and I hope you will too. Thanks for reading! 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.
Live Web Cam in Breckenridge and Summit County, CO Posted on November 29, 2017 - 4:48 pm by Stacy Sanchez Live Web Cam in Breckenridge and Summit County, CO If you’re looking for a Live Web Cam in Breckenridge and Summit County, CO you’ve come to the right place. It wasn’t easy to find everything I wanted to share here. And, so below you’ll a list of cameras for the different towns and highways around Breck. Weather forecasts are never accurate and are subject to the microclimates around the mountain valleys and peaks. Use this info as a starting point and then work with your local travel contact about specifics. If you don’t have a local contact, feel free to follow us on Facebook and you can learn all sorts of tidbits and info as I share relevant, entertaining and helpful information about the mountain community of Summit County. Snow Stake Cam for the Powder Hounds Some diehards will rise early to flip the phone open to a bookmarked tabbed of this page. There, you’ll be able to check the different web cams at the ski areas and then you can decide where to shred the gnar that particular day. Traffic cams will help you make the call to stay for an early dinner, or grab an app or two before heading to the different microbreweries as traffic dies down. Have a designated driver, and please don’t drink and drive. Get a room, or find an Uber or taxi to help you arrive home safely. Web Cams for Colorado Ski Areas, Towns and Highways Here are the web cams for the ski towns and mountain resorts, and a few resources for travel. Please let us know if you find a broken link, malfunctioning camera that doesn’t restore, and if you find a camera that should be on this list. We appreciate any leads to live web camera feeds that could help someone visiting or living in Breckenridge or Summit County, Colorado. Travel Roads: Colorado Department of Transportation – I-70 and Denver area Ute Pass Cams – Highway 24 to Colorado Springs Airports: DIA Denver International Airport – website / webcam Towns and Ski Areas Towns / Cities: Denver Idaho Springs Georgetown Silverthorne Dillon Keystone Frisco Breckenridge Copper Mountain Vail Beaver Creek Aspen Glenwood Springs Steamboat Grand Junction Telluride 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.
Aspen Trees in Breckenridge, Colorado Posted on September 26, 2017 - 8:02 pm by Stacy Sanchez Aspen Trees in Breckenridge, Colorado The colors are out there, but how do you know where to go to view the Aspen Trees in Breckenridge, Colorado? I’ve narrowed it down to a few prime spots where the views are outstanding, the trees are colorful, and you’re set up for success. The rest is up to you. And, if you’re unable to make it up to Breck and Summit County to check out the fall colors, here’s a video we made to share the local scenes of early fall. The rest of fall will be filled with rain turning into snow. They’ve actually already started blowing snow at Copper Mountain, Arapahoe Basin and Loveland Ski Area. The race to open is on! Aspen Trees in Breckenridge, Colorado 2017 Watch this video on YouTube Locations to View the Aspen Trees in Summit County 1. Boreas Pass Road Continue driving south on Main Street in Breck and turn left at Boreas Pass road. A gas station will be on your right. Stop at the Snowplow Rotary Park to check out Engine No.9 and visit some of the railroad history of the Rocky Mountains. 2. Aspen Grove Trail Find a parking spot at the first major switchback on Boreas, or hike from the Ice Rink. Connects with Boreas Pass Road higher up. 3. Stephen C. West Ice Arena Take a short hike up Little Mountain for just under an hour to a nice bench with panoramic views of the Ten Mile Range. 4. Hoosier Pass Being surrounded by fourteen thousand foot peaks is hard to beat. And, you’re on the Continental Divide. Continue on to South Park City in Fairplay for a touch of a historic mining town feel in their display of old Colorado. 5. Lomax Placer A short drive up Ski Hill Road on the left, and just past the skier bridge. Historic buildings and interactive mining for gold during the summer. 6. French Gulch Trails Driving from Main Street, turn east onto Wellington between Extreme Pizza and the Local Market. Drive until the road splits. Go right. If you go left, you’ll end up on CR 450. Three trailheads offer adventure. B&B, Reiling Dredge and Sally Barber. 7. Lake Dillon When driving north from Breckenridge to Frisco, turn right like you’re going to Keystone. Halfway up on the left is parking for Sapphire Point and great views of the Ten Mile and Gore Ranges. 8. Montezuma Road Keystone, Colorado options include the Summit Cove inlet on Lake Dillon, and the road that heads up to Montezuma. 9. Lily Pad Lake Trail Go through the roundabout by I-70 and the Whole Foods in Frisco, and take the frontage road near Giberson Ranch. Get Answers to Your Questions The Summit County area is very diverse and the different mountain towns each have their own feel. Some units 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 Breckenridge, so let’s talk soon and I can tell you about some of my favorite ones, and which might work best for what you’re looking for! 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.