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Winter Fun Activities in
Summit County
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Sledding.For a few bucks you can pick up a sled at most grocery stores, then all you need is a snowy hill! Carter Park in Breckenridge is free with easy access, Frisco Adventure Park has a new sled hill, and for the adventurous, a short drive up to Hoosier Pass will definitely provide lots of thrills!
Cross-country skiing. A great workout and a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Nordic Centers can be found in Frisco, Breckenridge, at the Raven Golf Course in Silverthorne, at Keystone Resort and Copper Mountain. Most require a trail use fee, but the Silverthorne Nordic Center is free.
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Snow biking/cycling. Keystone offers Intro to Snow Biking lessons through the first week of April 2012. Enjoy a guided introduction to snow biking in the Summit Learning Area. Reservations required, call 970-496-4386.
Snowmobiling. There's nothing quite like the adrenaline-fueled experience of riding on a 150-horsepower open sleigh! High Country Tours in Dillon (970-668-9945) has guided and unguided snowmobiling trips for all ability levels.
Sleigh rides. The perfect, romantic setting to cozy up with a loved one. Breckenridge Stables (970-453-4438) offers scenic and dinner sleigh rides on Peak 9 of the Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Tubing. An absolute blast for kids and adults alike! In Keystone at Adventure Point, in the East Village at Copper, or at Frisco Adventure Park. Check the Deals & Discounts section for a $2 off coupon at Frisco Adventure Park.
Snowshoeing. The perfect way to explore Summit County's winter wonderland. Many of Summit's summer hiking trails make great snowshoe trails in winter. For rentals:
• Alpine Sports, 970-453-8100/453-4455
• AMR Ski Rentals, 970-453-6921
• Pioneer Sports, 970-668-3668
• Virgin Islands Ski Rental, 970-468-6655
Ice fishing. The sportsman's version of yoga - peace, quiet and tranquility. For your ice fishing and fly fishing needs, stop by Mountain Anglers at 311 S. Main St. in Breckenridge.
Scenic snowcat tours. Keystone offers Mountain-Top Snowcat Tours for those who prefer a scenic ride. For those wanting to get out and ride that scenery, check out Ski Cooper's Chicago Ridge SnowCat Tours. www.skicooper.com.
Live music. Three20South in Breckenridge has a capacity of less than 300, so you'll see some of the hottest, high-caliber local and national funk, rock, electronic, jam, hip-hop and reggae acts in the most intimate venue. Check the website for the latest show announcements. www.three20south.com.
Ice skating.Located at the corner of Hwy 9 and Hamilton Creek Road in Silverthorne, is the town's own perfect little ice skating pond. Maintained December
through February, skating is free, but you'll need your own equipment. If you need to rent skates, go to the Steven C. West Ice Arena in Breckenridge, Keystone Lake or West Lake in Copper where rentals are available.
Massage or spa day.You've been on the hill all day and taken a beating. Simply Massage (970-547-0900) and Harmony Health and Massage (970-485- 3344) have the cure for what aches you.
Located in Breckenridge, call to schedule an appointment.
Karaoke.Maybe you didn't nail your backside 360 on the hill today, that doesn't mean your chance to impress has been lost! Go to Dos Locos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Keystone on Thursday nights
at 9:30 p.m. to redeem yourself with your rendition of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive." BuckMoors in Dillon also has karaoke on Tuesdays if once-a-week just isn't enough.
Bowling.Lakeside Bowl in Dillon has 12 lanes of pure bowling fun for all ages. Grab yourself a White Russian from the bar and throw a few frames. (970-468-6257)
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Festivals and parades.Summit County will find any excuse to throw party. Copper Sunsation, Ullr Fest, Mardi Gras, Spring Massive and more can be found on packed main streets and incrowded villages celebrating everything from the Christmas spirit to the Norse god of snow. Check the calendar of events for details.
See a play.Breckenridge's Backstage Theatre is an award-winning theater showcasing plays that run the gammut from comedy to tragedy. Check their website www.backstagetheatre.org for the current show schedule.
Check out these companies for your activity needs!
Sponsored Listings
ATV
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Fun For You Rentals
12 Fawn Court, Silverthorne
(970) 368-0631
www.funforyourentals.com
Many different options, from touring to full-blooded four-wheelers. GPS units available, fully-loaded with trail info. Many rental options to satisfy your needs, 1/2 day, full day, overnight.
Bikes
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Alpine Sports
610 Main Street, Breckenridge
www.alpinesportsrental.com
Alpine Sports in a locally owned and operated full service ski shop company with locations on the north and south ends of Breckenridge. We are proud to take care of all your rental bike needs. We have a huge selection of NEW rental bikes from Specialized for the whole family. Whether you are looking for a cruisy bike ride down Vail pass with the family or an Extreme mountain bike experience, we have a ride for everyone. Don't forget to ask about our Vail Pass Bike Shuttle - Have Alpine Sports take the whole family to the top of Vail Pass and cruise 14 miles downhill on a paved bike path all the way to Frisco. This is a great day adventure for all ages and abilities.
Pioneer Sports
560 Silverthorne Lane, Silverthorne
842 North Summit Blvd., Frisco
1202 North Summit Blvd., Frisco (Inside Best Western)
(970) 668-3668 • (800) 888-3688
www.pioneersportscolorado.com
Proudly serving winter and summer sports needs in Summit County, Colorado for almost 30 years!
Rebel Sports
214 Ten Mile Cr., Copper Mountain • (970) 968-2408
220 Main Street, Frisco • (970) 668-2759
www.rebelsportsrentals.com
Ski, Board, Bike. Central to over 40 miles of the Beautiful Summit County bike path system. Rent by the hours or sign up for our most popular ride - Vail Pass.
Lake Dillon Bike Rentals
149 Tenderfoot St., Dillon
(970) 468-8006
www.lakedillonbikerentals.com
Kids and adults mountain bikes. Comfort Adult bikes. Tandem & Tag-a-long bikes. Lowest rental rates in Summit County.
Fishing
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Mountain Angler
311 Main Street, Breckenridge
(970) 453-4665
www.mountainangler.com
Outdoor clothing, info, gear, guides, licenses, fly fishing lessons, 1/2 and full day trips, float fishing trips, private ranch fishing.
Breckenridge Adventure Tours
(970) 485-4399
www.breckenridgeadventuretours.com
Guided Fishing Trips and Rafting.
We offer trips for first timers to the most seasoned anglers. All trips are customized to your needs and wants so if you don't see something you like here, just call us with the details and we'll make it happen. Don't worry about equipment! Breckenridge Adventure Tours provides you with all the gear you need. If you wish to use your own gear, that's okay with us too.
Breckenridge Outfitters
101 North Main Street, Breckenridge
(970) 453-4135
www.breckenridgeoutfitters.com
Daily guided fly fishing trips. Half and full days. Float trips, fly shop, rentals, gear and apparel, friendly advice.
Fitness
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Studio D
710 Summit Blvd #103, Frisco
(970) 409-9949
www.jazzercise.com
StudioDFrisco@comcast.net
Drop ins, local and visitors welcome. Classes offered Mon-Sat. Call or email for a schedule. Specializing in group fitness classes. Jazzercise, circuit training, and body sculpting.
Breckenridge Recreation Department
880 Airport Road
(970) 453-1734
www.townofbreckenridge.com
The 69,000-square-foot Breckenridge Recreation Center offers a variety of athletic and community activities. Open to residents and visitors daily.
Silverthorne Recreation Center
430 Rainbow Drive, Silverthorne
www.visitsilverthonre.org
Voted best recreation center by Summit Daily's "Best of 2011." Four indoor pools, three slides, hot tub, sauna, gym, track, cardio, weights, fitness classes, free WiFi.
Fun Park
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Breckenridge Ski Area
(970) 453-5000
www.breckenridge.com
Come enjoy a day of family fun at the Breckenridge Fun Park. Located on Peak 8, the Fun Park features activities for all ages including the new Gold Runner Alpine Coaster, Alpine SuperSlides, Mountain Biking, Mini Golf, Climbing Wall, Sky Fly Trampoline, Bounce House, Gem Stone Panning, the Mineshaft Maze, and much more! Experience all the fun this summer in Breckenridge!
Frisco Adventure Park
621 Recreation Way, Frisco
(970) 668-2558
www.townoffrisco.com
The Frisco Adventure Park offers fun for everyone year round. Our premiere attraction for the winter season is our tubing hill and ski & ride slope/terrain park. The Adventure Park also includes the longtime favorite, Frisco Nordic Center. Including miles of Nordic and snowshoe trails on the Peninsula Recreation Area.
Golf
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Mount Massive Golf Course
(719) 486-2176
www.mtmassivegolf.com
Open May-October. Reasonably Priced, spectacular natural setting, and relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Grill, beverages, rentals. Tee times 7 days in advance. The Mt. Massive Golf Course sits at the base of two of Colorado's highest mountains, just outside the historic mining town of Leadville, Colorado. Originally established in 1939, the beauty of the scenery has drawn golfers here for over sixty-five years. This challenging course with small-town charm welcomes players of all ages and abilities to enjoy golfing in a majestic and awe-inspiring setting. At 9,680 feet, Mt. Massive is the highest golf course in North America.
Precision Ski and Golf
Located in Frisco on Hwy 9 - off I-70 at Exit #203
Across from Wal-Mart
(970) 668-3095
Custom club fitting, re-gripping, re-shafting and repairs. Overnight service. Custom made woods, irons, wedges and putters. Rental sets and demo clubs and accessories available.
Horse and Sleigh Rides
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Breckenridge Stables
(970) 453-4438
www.breckstables.com
Build memories that will last a lifetime. Come ride one of our custom built mountain sleighs up the beautiful slopes on Peak 9 of Breckenridge Ski Resort.
Two Below Zero
616 Recreation Way, Frisco
(970) 453-1520
www.dinnersleighrides.com
Rated #1 in America! Our themed dinner experience and live shows are a treat for all ages. The authentic Colorado experience you are looking for. Book today!
Jeep & 4-Wheeling
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Mountain High Rentals
620 Village Road, Breckenridge
(800) 955-0807
www.mountainhighrentals.com
Discover the Rocky Mountains back country on your own at your own pace. You can cross the Continental Divide a dozen different ways on 150-year-old mining roads.
Stay The Trail
(720) 684-9960
www.staythetrail.org
The mission of Stay The Trail Colorado is to encourage the responsible use of the roads and trails that are open to motorized recreation in Colorado.
Jet Ski
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Fun For You Rentals
12 Fawn Court, Silverthorne
(970) 368-0631
www.funforyourentals.com
All our jet skis have three seats to accommodate the whole family. Splash around the lake and enjoy the surroundings. We offer a wide selection of pull-behind toys for the jet skis such as tubes, boards, skis, ect. Available only at Green Mountain Reservoir, Heeney, CO.
Marinas
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Dillon Marina
150 Marina Drive, Dillon
(970) 468-5100
www.townofdillon.com
A full-service marina located on the scenic shores of Dillon Reservoir. Home to weekend regattas, marina store, sailing lessons, variety of boat rentals and the popular Tiki Bar.
Frisco Bay Marina
(970) 668-4334
www.friscobaymarina.com
Frisco Bay Marina offers: A full service marina, slips, moorings, racks, and dry storage options, Old Town and Necky canoe and kayak dealership, Evinrude/Johnson outboard motor service dealership, Canoe and kayak rentals, Powerboat rentals, Sailboat lessons, rentals, Tours and paddleboat rentals, Lake Dillon Water Taxi, Bar & Grill, Marina Park with kids playground (Perfect for picnics!), Fiberglass and boat repair, Sail repair.
Mine Tours
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Phoenix Goldmine Tour
800 Trail Creek Road, Idaho Springs
(303) 567-0422
www.phoenixgoldmine.com
Spend the day and hang out for awhile after your awe inspiring tour of the Phoenix Gold Mine. Pan for gold, silver and other precious stones, metals and minerals, on our portion of Trail Creek. Pan just as the pioneers did, down stream from many mountain crevices and historical mines. Hike our nature trails, bring a cooler and use our picnic area, complete with a hot grill! Come for the experience, return for the Fun! A day at the Phoenix Gold Mine is sure to be a true adventure! Phoenix Mine has been featured in National Geographic Publications and seen on national television and the Discovery Channel.
Museums
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National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum
120 West 9th Street, Leadville
(719) 486-1229
www.mininghalloffame.org
director@amigo.net
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum is a monument to the memory of the men and women who pioneered the discovery, development and processing of our nation's natural resources. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily during the winter.
Rafting
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Performance Tours
(970) 453-0661
www.performancetours.com
Experience the thrill! Mild to wild raft trips in the Royal Gorge area for all ages and abilities. Group discounts. 20 years of experience. Excellent safety record.
The Adventure Company
(800) 497-7238
www.theadventurecompany.com
Founded in Breckenridge, CO in 1987, we offer a wide variety of 1/2 to 5 day raft trips from 5 convenient locations. Whether it's beginner, intermediate, advanced, or expert whitewater that floats your boat, we have the PERFECT trip for you! With an emphasis on safety, quality, customer service, and affordable pricing, our trips are packed with premium features. As COLORADO'S ONLY OUTFITTER THAT DOES NOT HIRE FIRST YEAR GUIDES, contact us to discover The Adventure Company "difference".
Breckenridge Adventure Tours
(970) 486-4399
www.breckenridgeadventuretours.com
Guided Fishing Trips and Rafting. We differ from our competition because all our trips are private. We cater to you, we pick you up when you want, drop you off when you want and our food is catered to what you want! We plan our trips around you! |
Ski Resorts
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Keystone Ski & Ride School
(800) 255-3715
www.keystoneresort.com
With three mountains at Keystone, there is a lot of terrain to conquer. Whether you're just beginning or an old pro, the friendly, knowledgeable instructors at Keystone Ski & Ride School will help you accomplish your goals. Improving your skills makes your time spent at Keystone even more fun.
Ski Cooper / Chicago Ridge Snowcat Tours
Top of Tennessee Pass, 9 miles west of Leadville
(800) 707-6114
www.skicooper.com
Ski Cooper / Chicago Ridge Snowcat Tours: short lines and long runs. No hustle and bustle - just affordable prices and a variety of terrain for all.
Ski/Snowboard Rentals
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Alpine Sports
610 South Ridge St., Breckenridge • (970) 453-8100
400 North Park Ave., Breckenridge • (970) 453-4455
New Location - 435 N. Park Ave., Breckenridge
www.alpinesportsrental.com
Alpine Sports is locally owned and operated full service ski shop company with locations on the north and south ends of Breckenridge. We have $200,000 worth of new adult and junior skis, snowboards, snowshoes, snowblades and demos for the whole family. Bring your skis or board into one of our Tune Shops for a tune on our Wintersteiger Tune Jet by our world class race technicians to have a better experience on your own equipment.
AMR Ski and Board Rentals
400 N. Park Ave., Breckenridge
(970) 968-2408
www.amrskiandboardrental.com
Full service sales, rental and repair shop. Our one location is conveniently situated between the Gondola and the main town shopping center at the City Market Plaza.
Avalanche Sports
540 S. Main Street, Breckenridge • (970) 453-1461
315 N. Main Street, Breckenridge • (970) 453-4019
www.av-sports.com
Avalanche Sports is a full-service ski and bike shop specializing in high performance rentals for the entire family. We are an independent, locally owned, operated and supported shop.
Base Mountain Sports
500 S. Park Ave., Breckenridge
(877) 255-0159 • (970) 453-6405
www.basemountainsports.com
Base Mountain Sports has been Colorado's premier ski shop for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have been family owned and operated since day one.
Craniologie
302 S. Main Street, Breckenridge
(970) 486-5334
www.craniologie.com
Craniologie has the perfect assortment of helmets, goggles, audio and video from your favorite brands, including Smith, Giro, POC, Bern, Salomon, K2, Skullcandy, GoPro and more! Come experience our three-stop fit process!
Norski Sport Rental
70 River Run Rd., Keystone
(970) 486-1475
www.norskisports.com
Norski Sport Rental offers the best rentals at the best prices. Check us out in Keystone Village for all of your rental needs.
Pioneer Sports
842 N. Summit Blvd., Frisco
1202 N. Summit Blvd., Frisco (In Best Western)
560 Silverthorne Lane, Silverthorne (La Quinta Inn)
(970) 668-3668
www.pioneersportscolorado.com
pioneer@colorado.net
Discount lift tickets to local ski resorts. Quality ski/board rentals at value prices. We regularly tune our rental fleet with the Montana Crystal Glide Tuning System... the difference is INCREDIBLE. Proudly serving winter and summer sports needs in Summit County, Colorado for almost 30 years!
Podium Sports Group
720 Main Street, Frisco
(970) 668-9996
www.podiumsportsgroup.com
Podium Sports fulfills your every mountain sport need by offering the best outdoor brands in the industry. Unique products for the mountain athlete.
Precision Ski and Golf
Located in Frisco on Hwy. 9 - off I-70 at Exit #203
Across from Wal-Mart
(970) 668-3095
Equipment specialist for custom boot fitting and ski and snowboard tuning - from recreation through racing. Custom insoles and stance alignment. Top gear from Nordica, Rossignol, Solomon, Tecnica, Volkl, Lange, Marker. Test / Demo Skis and accessories available.
Rebel Sports
214 Ten Mile Cr., Copper Mountain • (970) 968-2408
220 Main Street, Frisco • (970) 668-2759
www.rebelsportsrentals.com
Professional overnight ski and board tunes available in both locations. Rentals for any skill level including new ski and board demos every year.
Virgin Islands Ski Rentals
241 Summit Place, Silverthorne
(970) 468-6655
www.virginislandsski.com
We offer rental and sales of the finest equipment both new and used, the best discount on area lift tickets, as well as factory store prices on ski clothing and accessories.
Snowmobile
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High County Tours
130 Main St. #6, Dillon
(970) 668-9945
www.coloradosnowmobile.com
Guided snowmobile tours in Colorado's High Country. From beginner to advanced. Free snowsuits, boots and helmets. We are Colorado's finest snowmobile adventure.
Theater
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Backstage Theatre
121 South Ridge St., Breckenridge
(970) 453-0199
www.backstagetheatre.org
Summit County's oldest and most award winning theater. 2010 Outstanding Regional Theater by Colorado Theatre Guild.
Storyteller Skyline Cinema
312 U.S. Hwy. 6, Dillon
(970) 468-6355
www.storytellertheatres.com
State-of-the-art motion picture theatre offering digital sound and 3D projection. We are available for parties and rentals.
Train Tours
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Alpenglow Adventures Train Tours
Frisco
(970) 468-7777
www.alpenglowadventurestours.com
We provide railroad tour packages every day of the year that include many additional family-fun activities along with the excitement of "ridin' the rails!" Alpenglow Adventures makes your day a true Rocky Mountain High!
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