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.
Wildflower Hikes near Breckenridge, Colorado Posted on June 30, 2020 - 8:45 pm by Stacy Sanchez This post is about a few Wildflower Hikes near Breckenridge, Colorado. It’s warm and sunny these days up in the high country, and there’s even a drought like condition out there. So, be careful with backyard fires (Breck homes need a permit for fire pits now) and enjoy the summer with a few choice hikes. If you haven’t been yet, check out a sampling of Lower Cataract Lake, Shrine Ridge and Mayflower Gulch through our videos below. If you’d like other suggestions for wildflower hikes, or want to check out some prime property that has access to meadows filled with wildflowers, send us a message through out contact page, or call Dina, who is an avid wildflower lover. We know lots of neighborhoods in the Summit County area, including ones that have singletrack criss crossing them, including our own listing at 1144 Discovery Hill. Click here to see details about that new build in The Highlands in Breckenridge. Lower Cataract Lake Just 16 miles north of Silverthorne is Green Mountain Reservoir and the roads that lead to the trailhead of Cataract lakes. The lower lake is enough for most people, and is a nice loop around a lake. It has a few ups and downs, but most would call it a relatively flat hike. It has some of the largest Columbine fields I’ve ever seen, and not that far into the hike. So, if you’re pressed for time, head to the left and you’ll find those within about 15-20 minutes. This is an off-the-beaten path hike, so look it up on the map,and fair warning, you’ll be out of cell service when you’re up there, but most might consider that a good thing these days! Colorado Wildflower Hike: Lower Cataract LakeWatch this video on YouTube Shrine Ridge near Vail A very popular hike, but for good reason. Parking at Vail Pass is plentiful, but you will also see all those people on the trail too. Everyone takes the same route and are generally friendly, so be patient and step to the side on tighter trail sections. Lots of big open meadows will be crossed on the way up to the higher part of the trail. Once you’ve gained the ridge, you can choose to go left or right and explore. Bring some snacks and cold beverages for a picnic. Pack a rain jacket and keep your eye on the clouds. Descend if you start to feel the wind pick up quickly and hear rumbling in the distance. Most showers pass fast, so hunker down under an umbrella and it’ll soon be over. Head down to Vail for a nice dinner, or stop in Frisco for the closest town in Summit. Either way, you’ll have lots of fun choices. Foote’s has ice cream and an outdoor space if you are craving something cold after a long, hot hike. Shrine RidgeWatch this video on YouTube Mayflower Gulch near Copper Mountain On the way towards Leadville from Copper Mountain is a superb hidden valley called Mayflower Gulch. It’s literally the backside of the mountain range that includes the Breckenridge Ski Resort and some even ski here in the winter. But, in the summer, a nice walk on a road brings you to a set of dilapidated cabins and roads and trails continue if you’re motivated. Most turn around at the cabins, but we recommend bringing some snacks and going higher up and to the right. There you’ll gain the ridge and will be able to look at the magnificent Gore Range in the distance. Afterwards, head up to Leadville for lunch or dinner, or back down to Summit County and choose from one of the many craft breweries like Angry James in Silverthorne, or Outer Range in Frisco. Other classics include Dillon Dam Brewery, the Breckenridge Brewery and Broken Compass. Mayflower Gulch 2015Watch this video on YouTube Breckenridge Real Estate and Property When you’re up in Summit County and want to look at Rocky Mountain real estate, just let us know what your dream home set up is all about and we’ll see what we can do about finding you that perfect fit for your family. Live your dreams! Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
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 Canvases Watch 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, Colorado Watch 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.
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.
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.