I don’t know what level you were skiing at when you were 16 years old—I know I wasn’t anywhere near world class. That’s why I’m amazed at the speed and proficiency of 16-year-old phenom Mikaela Shiffrin of Eagle-Vail. This formidable high-schooler finished 8th in the Aspen slalom World Cup qualifying round, becoming the only American […]
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History Comes to Life in Breckenridge
Sure, we’re known for great skiing and riding, fabulous shopping and gourmet dining, but not many visitors know about Breckenridge’s rich history. In 1859, at the height of the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush, white settlers moved into the Blue River Valley, home to the nomadic White River and Middle Park Ute Native Americans tribes. By […]
Breckenridge Ski Resort Turns 50!
Colorado’s popular ski resort is looking pretty spry for a 50-year-old. The official birthday date is Friday, December 16, 2011, but the celebration will last all year long. Over the last 50 years, Breck has become one of the world’s most popular ski destinations for people from all over the globe. The combination of our […]
Breckenridge in Top 10 among Skiers and Boarders
Those of us who live here have always known it—now the world knows it as well— Breckenridge, Colorado is one of the best places in North America to hit the slopes. Ski magazine’s Fall 2011 resort issue puts Breck at number 9, just behind Steamboat and just above Telluride. Pretty great company to be in, […]
Breckenridge Dream Home for Sale…Kelli Awarded the Listing
Have you imagined what your dream home in Breckenridge might look like? You need not look any further than this extraordinary property now listed for sale at $1.2 million—and worth every cent. This spectacular, 4500 square foot home is nestled up against national forest land and affords an incomparable view of Lake Dillon and the […]
Pine Beetles in Summit County…Little Pests, Big Impact
The mountain pine beetle has been working its way through Colorado’s wooded lands for about a decade. The first indications of the infiltration showed up in Grand County, but the insects migrated south and are now evident throughout Summit County. Once they get into a tree, there is nothing to be done except have the […]
A Good Season to Invest in Summit County Real Estate
It’s spring in Summit County. That means 50° one day and a foot of snow the next! It kind of reminds me of the stock market. We’ve been through some troubling economic times recently, but the good news is that ups and downs in the stock market and the housing market have always occurred, just […]