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Mountain
Managers

970-668-3174
www.mountainmanagers.com
The splendor of the Rocky Mountains awaits your arrival. Book your next getaway in one of our condos, townhomes or luxury homes throughout Summit County!!

Frisco Lodge
Bed & Breakfast

321 Main St.
800.279.6000
www.friscolodge.com
"Your Home Away From Home," offering fabulous hospitality and service, richly appointed guest rooms, gourmet culinary delights, and incomparable historic ambiance.

New Summit
Inn
1205 N. Summit Blvd.,
800.668.3220
www.newsummitinn.com
The perfect place to start your mountain adventure!


Ramada Limited
990 Lakepoint Dr.,
888.671.6311 970.668.8783
Clean, affordable accommodations.

Alpine Inn
105 Lusher Ct., Frisco
800.314.3122 970.668.3122
www.alpineinnfrisco.com
Reasonable prices, indoor heated swimming pool and hot tub.

Town of Frisco
Main Street of the Rockies
970-668-5547
Stroll along our line-up of shops, restaurants, galleries, and museums that guide you to the Marina on Lake Dillon.

Copper Mountain
888.219.2441
www.coppercolorado.com

Best Western
Lake Dillon Lodge

1202 Summit Blvd., Frisco
866-980-6380
970-668-5094
Beautiful rooms, indoor pool, hot tubs,
Beautiful rooms, indoor pool, hot tub, free wi-fi, free continental breakfast, conference facilities, and pet friendly rooms available.

Holiday Inn
1129 N. Summit Blvd.
970-668-5000
800-465-4329
The ideal location, placed amidst the Rocky Mountains, bordering Lake Dillon. Conveniently accessible from I-70 and only 80 miles west of Denver (DEN).

Backcountry Snowmobile
Tours at Aspen
Canyon Ranch

13206 County Road 3
Frisco CO 80443
Parshall/ Frisco
800-733-6985
www.backcountry snowmobiletours.com

Beautiful views on the continental divide, expert guides, extensive trail system and open playground. Guided to your level of experience. Snowsuits, snow boots, helmets and transportation provided. Includes snacks and refreshments. Enjoy the best tour in Colorado.


FRISCO

The town of Frisco may be small but it's chock full of fun, inviting, worry-free adventures with new discoveries at every turn.

Start your weekend off by satisfying your wanderlust with a bit of RECREATION; round up the family and hit any number of the surrounding trails with snowshoes or rent cross country skis at the Frisco Nordic Center. Come afternoon, it's time for some RELAXATION. Take a stroll down Main Street for shopping, snacks and even a few historical landmarks.

But no matter how fun-filled your day is, you can't miss the clear mountain sky at night. Get out for some evening CELEBRATION > From countless bars and restaurants, to our signature events, firework displays, community bonfires and plenty of activities even after the sun sets. So bring the kids, bring the dogs or just bring your sense of adventure and let your weekend unfold in Frisco.

Visit TownOfFrisco.com or call 1 (800) 424-1554 formore information.

EVENT SCHEDULE


Trick or Treat on Main Street October 31, 2011

Frisco Haunted House October 29-31, 2011

Wassail Days, Dec 3 - 11, Experience Frisco, Colorado's distinctive mountain charm this holiday season. Stroll among holiday decorations and Frisco's one-of-a-kind shops offering unique Colorado gifts while sipping a steaming cup of warm Wassail ( Ol' English apple cider) on Frisco's charming Main Street and Summit Blvd. As you walk around town you will hear the sounds of carolers singing and holiday cheer.

Santa Dash, December 3, 2011, 3:00 PM. It's a short dash down Main Street in Santa suits to raise money and win even more. Register on Active.com for a holiday run that's worth the goodie bag

Frisco Tree Lighting, December 3, 2011, 4:00 PM, Join us for the Frisco Tree Lighting in the Frisco Historic Park. Sing along with carolers and welcome in the Holiday Season, Frisco Historic Park

Best in the West Chili Contest, December 3, 2011, 5 pm - 7pm, Enjoy a warm bowl of chili or two or three as you vote for the best chili in the west. Your admission includes two beverages and all the chili you can stomach. Frisco Adventure Park

Santa's Calling, December 6, 2011, 6 pm - 8 pm, Santa will call all the good boys and girls of Summit County to find out what they are hoping for this Christmas. Parents should let Santa know that their child will be around that night by filling out a Santa Callings request in locations throughout Frisco

Victorian Christmas, December 7, 2011 4-7 pm Victorian Wassail Night at the Museum including a Community open house, hot chocolate, cookies and wassail a reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas Reading at 5:00 and Madrigal singers at 6pm, Frisco Historic Park

Free Nordic and Snowshoeing, December 8, 2011, All Day, Come out and enjoy early season Nordic and Snowshoeing in Frisco. Rentals and Lessons are available for additional fees. Frisco Nordic Center

Free Tubing, December 8, 2011, 11 am - 1 pm, The Frisco Adventure Park wants you to enjoy our new design . Scream down multiple lane of Tubing fun. Reservations for each 1 hour session are required Frisco Adventure Park

Carolers on Main Street, December 10, 2011, 1:30-3:30, Carolers from the Summit choral Society will be bringing holiday cheer to your ears as they stroll down Main Street

Breakfast With Santa, December 10, 2011, 9 am - 11 am, Come enjoy breakfast with Santa, listen to him read "The night before Christmas" and tell him what you want for Christmas (reservations required - call Summit County Preschool at 668-5508 ext 1) Tuscato's Itailano Restaurante

Visit Santa in the Historic Park, December 10, 2011, 12-2pm, Come visit Santa and his reindeer in the Historic Park, Frisco Historic Park

Visit Santa at the Stork n Bear, December 10, 2011, 3-4:30

Gold Rush, February 5, 2012, 8am - 2pm, The 42nd Annual Frisco Gold Rush Nordic and Snowshoe Races. Sponsored by Salomon this Nordic race series is the oldest in the state. Visit Active.com to register, Peninsula Multi purpose field

Pink Party, March 2, 2012, 5 pm - 8 pm, Come celebrate the Tubbs Romp To Stomp out Breast Cancer Snowshoe event with a pre registration party showcasing local pink merchants and offer food and drinks. Best Western Lake Dillon Lodge

Spontaneous Combustion Community Bonfire February 4, 2012

42nd Annual Frisco Nordic Center Gold Rush Cross-Country Skiing Race February 5, 2012

Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer March 2012

Easter, April 8, 2012, 10-12pm, Easter egg hunt and the Easter Bunny

Night at the Museum, May 4, 2012, 5 - 7 pm, A celebration of the 29th anniversary of the Schoolhouse Museum

Marina Season Opener, June 2, 2012, 12 - 2 pm, Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Marina with discounted drink and dinner deals

For more information and updated events visit www.townoffrisco.com.


CLOSEST SKI RESORTS
FAST FACTS

1. There is an average of 296 sunny days per year in Colorado! In July temperatures range from 36 to 74 F.

2. The Ute Indians were the first to travel the region now known as Summit County. The first white men in the area were known as "mountain men" who trapped in the high mountain lakes for the thick coat of the beaver from 1810 until the 1840s.

ATTRACTIONS

Frisco Nordic Center
A world-class cross-country nordic and snowshoe center in the heart of Frisco. Enjoy amazing mountain views on 58k of trails. 970.668.0866.

Copper Mountain - Frisco is just a hop, skip and jump from Copper Mountain Resort, six miles from Copper on I-70. No matter how you look at it, one place would not be the same without the other. A trip to Frisco would not be complete without a visit to Copper. Or vice versa. Frisco is Copper's Town and Copper is Frisco's Resort.

Ten Mile Creek Recreational Pathway
This 50+ mile paved path stretches from Vail to Frisco and Dillon and from Keystone to Breckenridge. Bikers, hikers nordic skiers, snowshoers and
in-line skaters use the trail year-round.

Frisco Historic Park
Experience the 1880s with a variety of buildings from Frisco's colorful history: a school-house museum, log chapel (great for an intimate winter wedding), jail, trapper's cabin and settler's home, as well as artisan shops. 970.668.3428.

Frisco Bay Marina - Discover 25 miles of shoreline around Dillon Reservoir. In the summer enjoy power boats, paddle sports, sailing, fishing, rentals, tours, lessons, full service marina and sales. 970.668.4334 or 800.424.1554.

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION


Summit Stage
(970) 668-0999
Connecting Breckenridge with neighboring resorts of Keystone and Copper Mountain as well as the towns of Silverthorne, Frisco and Dillon and runs continually from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM all year. Summit Stage buses depart regularly from the Breckenridge and Frisco Stations, along with many other key locations throughout the county year round.

SHUTTLES


Summit Express
1-855-MTN-VANS
970-668-6000
www.summitexpress.com
Denver Airport to Summit County Transportation. We offer scheduled shuttle service to and from Denver International Airport and Summit County Colorado. Our professional drivers will take you to your Summit County destination door stop whether it is in Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain or Dillon so you may start your Colorado vacation hassle and worry free.
Peak 1 Express
855-GO-PEAK1

Just $45 to Breckenridge or Frisco! Airport transportation between Denver and all Summit County locations. Choose door-to-door service, private charter service or drop off at transfer centers. Our Mercedes Sprinters are the safest, most comfortable airport shuttle vehicle.

SKI RENTALS

Pioneer Sports
842 N Summit Blvd. - next to Walmart. Frisco, CO, 80435
970 668 3668
www.pioneersportscolorado.com
Discount Lift Tickets to Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone and more. Quality Ski/Board rentals at value prices. We regularly tune our rental fleet with the Montana Crystal Glide Tuning System... the difference is INCREDIBLE.

PodiumSports
720 Main Street
Frisco, CO 80443
970-668-9996
www.podiumsportsgroup.com
Pedals, planks and people
Podium Sports is defined by the lifestyle of competition and the commitment to be the best on the road or the mountain, all year long. We are your one stop shop for Wilier and Rocky Mountain bikes, Fischer, Atomic, Blizzard, Rossignol and Faty-Pus skis, Tecnica, Full Tilt and Lange boots, repairs, technical clothing, casual apparel and accessories that fit your mountain lifestyle.




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