The 5 Best Colorado Ski Towns For Fall Foliage Nestled within the rugged embrace of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado’s ski towns are renowned for their winter wonderlands. However, as the temperatures cool and the aspen leaves transition from verdant green to a harmonious symphony of golds and oranges, these alpine havens transform into something truly magical. A landscape ablaze with the fiery hues of autumn, where the crisp mountain […] Kenneth Condon | August 12, 2026 0 Comments
Breckenridge’s BIFA Bolsters its Immersive – and Free – Outdoor Experiences this August Unlike any other mountain town festival, the Breckenridge International Festival of the Arts (BIFA) spreads far beyond tents and stages to the streets, river and trails this August. In its 11th year, BIFA, managed by Breck Create, unfolds in Breckenridge, Colorado, Aug. 20-23. The festival brings every imaginable – and unimaginable – artform to unexpected areas, many outdoors and a […] Industry News Shauna Farnell | August 4, 2026 0 Comments
Breckenridge, CO, Launches New “Kingdom” Campaign Inspired by a Forgotten Piece of History Just over a week ago, I was driving up the I-70 for a day of downhill biking at Keystone, when I passed a large billboard near the exit to Berthoud Pass depicting a ski-bum-esk Ullr, the Norse god of snow, holding a cardboard sign saying, “They left us off the map.” Intrigued yet confused, I saw the small Breckenridge logo […] Industry News Liam Abbott | August 3, 2026 0 Comments
A Beloved Ski Shop in Breckenridge Struggles to Overcome Bankruptcy When Chuck Ginsburg talks about how rewarding it is to completely rekindle someone’s love for skiing after adjusting their ski boots, or about supplying a young alpine racer with a World Cup-caliber ski setup, it’s easy to forget his ski shop is in jeopardy. A Racer’s Edge, one of the oldest and most respected businesses in Breckenridge, Colorado, filed for […] Industry News Shauna Farnell | July 10, 2026 2 Comments
The Story Behind the Peak 10 Classic in Breckenridge’s Fourth of July Bowl and Why it’s Canceled for 2026 For the first time in nine years, the Peak 10 Classic is not happening this July 4. Why is that? Take a glance up at Fourth of July Bowl in Breckenridge, Colorado, and see how the bowl has dwindled to a few snow patches. Launched as a fundraiser for a local injured in a bike accident in 2018, the Peak […] Industry News Shauna Farnell | June 26, 2026 0 Comments
The Best U.S. Park Resorts, Ranked by a Freestyle Skier Who’s Ridden Them The best US park resorts are the flip side to big mountain skiing, almost like the yin and yang of freestyle skiing. Both must exist in perfect balance for the sport as a whole to progress. I am a big mountain skier by passion, but park skiing has recently become a bigger aspect of my skiing. It is a great […] Brains Ryan Flynn | June 16, 2026 6 Comments
Fewer Skiers, Fewer Avalanches — But Colorado’s Trauma Deaths Held Steady Colorado’s snow-starved 2025-26 season produced fewer skier visits, limited avalanche activity, and reduced traffic in the backcountry. Despite this, the number of trauma-related deaths at resorts across the state remained stubbornly high. Of the 13 total deaths that occurred in-bounds at Colorado ski resorts, 9 of them were trauma-related, according to a Colorado Sun report by Jason Blevins. All 9 trauma-related […] Industry News Quinn Brophy | May 15, 2026 0 Comments
A Snowboarder Clicked ‘Agree’ While Actively Suing Vail Resorts. It May Have Erased His Case What the Epic Pass Waiver Lawsuit Is Really About Every skier and rider knows the moment. You’re purchasing your pass online, clicking through the liability waiver, and moving on, because the legal details are not why you’re here. It’s a seasonal reflex: click, agree, ride. John Litterer, a snowboarder from Texas, did the same thing, a seemingly routine action now […] Industry News Jacqui Davis | May 13, 2026 1 Comment
Elite Ski Lodges Claim Top Spots in VRBO’s 2026 Vacation Rentals of the Year Five years in, VRBO’s annual top rentals list has become an inside look into the best vacation rentals in the United States. Topping the list this year are two of the most impressive ski properties in the United States. In order to crack into the top 15, each rental must meet a detailed set of standards. VRBO takes into account […] Noah Wehrman | April 27, 2026 0 Comments
Breckenridge Resort, CO, Marks 40 Years of Snowboarding History with “New Worlds” Competition Following the momentum of the recent Winter Olympics, Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado transformed into a theater of world-class talent this past weekend to host the “New Worlds” competition. The event served as both a showcase for modern Olympic-level progression and a vibrant tribute to the resort’s 40-year history as a sanctuary for snowboarding. Related: How Colorado’s Peaks Prepared the […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | April 21, 2026 0 Comments
Closing Time at Breckenridge, CO: One Last Weekend to Send It After a winter fueled by Ullr prayers and steady stoke, the end has officially arrived. Breckenridge Ski Resort, Colorado, will close for the 2025–26 season on Sunday, April 19, wrapping things up with a high-energy weekend that leans fully into spring skiing’s signature mix of soft snow, sunshine, and celebration. The resort announced the closing day on its social media […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 16, 2026 0 Comments
Breckenridge, CO, Bomb Threat Empties South Main Street Before Police Give All Clear Breckenridge Bomb Threat Prompts Brief South Main Street Evacuation The Breckenridge Police Department responded to an anonymous bomb threat on South Main Street on April 6, briefly evacuating the area before officers determined there was no danger to the public, according to a social media post. Related: Man Arrested In Breckenridge, CO, For Plans to Commit Shooting The department received […] SnowBrains | April 9, 2026 0 Comments
Co-Founder of Breckenridge Resort, CO, Trygve Berge, Dies at 93 — A Pioneer Who Helped Shape Modern Skiing The man who helped turn a quiet Colorado mining town into one of the most iconic ski destinations in North America has died. Trygve Berge, co-founder of Breckenridge Ski Resort, passed away on April 2, 2026, at the age of 93 following a brief illness. Related: Colorado Snowsports Museum Hall of Fame Inductees 2024 A Norwegian-born Olympian, master builder, and […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | April 7, 2026 0 Comments
Top 9 Longest T-Bars in North America Over the last few decades, T-Bar lifts have declined in popularity and have given way to more modern lift systems. T-Bars have generally been used to service beginner areas and upper mountain zones with little wind protection, but innovation in lift technology has created better alternatives. Carpet-style lifts have become increasingly popular in beginner areas as they are easier for […] Brains Brett Currie | February 2, 2026 0 Comments
Breckenridge Distillery, CO, Breaks World’s Longest Shot Ski Record with 1,420 People Breckenridge Distillery set a new record for the world’s longest shot ski on Thursday, marking the 13th time the distillery has claimed the title. The lineup included 1,420 participants, 507 skis, and stretched 2,489 feet along Main Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. The record attempt opened the 62nd annual Ullr Fest, the town’s long-running winter celebration honoring Ullr, the Norse god […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | December 19, 2025 0 Comments
Breckenridge Collision Case Could Redefine Ski Resort Liability in Colorado Whether skiing or snowboarding, every mountain visitor seeks the joy and good times of their sport. Yet, we must acknowledge the inherent risks involved with riding downhill, whether stemming from terrain or man-made hazards. While we riders understand risk, the resorts that provide these great experiences worry about liability. Related: Ever Read The Fine Print On A Ski Area Waiver? […] Industry News Greg Wedow | November 25, 2025 0 Comments
Breckenridge, CO, Patrollers Will Not Picket After Reaching Agreement With Vail Resorts After months of negotiations and a planned picket looming, Breckenridge Ski Patrol Union and Vail Resorts reached a tentative labor agreement late Thursday night, avoiding a public demonstration scheduled for Sunday, Summit Daily reports. In a joint statement released early Friday, both parties announced the new three-year deal extending through November 15, 2028. The union’s bargaining committee has unanimously recommended […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 14, 2025 0 Comments
Breckenridge, CO, Receives Dark Sky Certification The town of Breckenridge, Colorado, has officially been certified as an International Dark Sky Community by DarkSky International as of August 2025. A Dark Sky certification shows a town’s commitment to light pollution reduction in order for residents and visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the night sky. Breckenridge’s efforts to reduce light pollution date back to 2007, when it […] Industry News Joseph Kaufmann | September 1, 2025 4 Comments
Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO, Brings Back Program that Allows Locals to Access Free Summer Activities This summer at Breckenridge Resort on select dates, any resident of Summit or Park County can enjoy free access to a plethora of fun activities that will surely keep them on the mountain for the whole day. From 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 8, and Friday, August 22, Breckenridge resort is opening up Peak 8 Base Camp […] Sam Fishman | August 7, 2025 0 Comments
Best Ski Towns in North America to Visit if You’re Not Skiing or Snowboarding Ski towns across North America offer a large variety of activities off the slopes. From fine dining and nightlife to spas, festivals, and art galleries, and everything in between, both the U.S. and Canada’s ski towns offer a little something for everyone. Some towns, however, pull well above their weight in off-slope activities year-round. From coast to coast, the continent […] Brains Joseph Kaufmann | August 2, 2025 0 Comments