Breckenridge, Colorado is home to one of the most popular ski resorts in the nation. The resort has now been around for 50 years, and has become one of the ‘go to’ destinations for mountain-lovers year round. Breckenridge continues to raise the bar for vacationers with state of the art lodging properties, great service and unique events.

 

Last November, Rock Resorts opened up One Ski Hill Place in Breckenridge—a ski in ski out complex located right at the base of Peak 8. I had the opportunity to stay at One Ski Hill Place last winter, and it was truly an experience. The ridiculously convenient lodge has 3 dining areas, a full spa and pool (my favorite part-complete with indoor/outdoor hot tubs, a steam room, sauna and pool), a bowling alley, private movie screening rooms, a fitness center, and access to 4 chair lifts right outside the door.

The 3 dining areas include a full service skier restaurant with a grand fireplace, the T-Bar après-ski bar with 40 beers on tap, and a Living Room Café with Slope side Views. The skier restaurant is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, and makes for a great place to stop throughout the day. Each of these dining areas are unique to one another, and there is no better place for après ski than right at the base of the mountain. And to go a step further, a selection of menu options can be brought to your door from One Ski Hill Place’s room service.

 

The lodge is at the center of all the action—the gondola connects to the patio of the lodge, providing guests with access to and from the Town of Breckenridge. And with the ski lifts just outside the door, One Ski Hill Place is truly a ski in ski out property.

One Ski Hill Place provides studio to 4 bedroom condos, offering a variety of options for any group size. The units have the option of a “slope side” view (facing the mountain) or a “Continental Divide” view (facing the Continental Divide and looking out over Breckenridge). Both options are great, it just depends on whether you would rather look up the mountain or out over the valley.

With great views and maximum convenience, the new One Ski Hill Place is a terrific lodge to spend your lunch break, après ski, or your entire vacation. Everything in Breckenridge is at your fingertips from the property, so when booking lodging in Breckenridge don’t forget to mention that you would like to stay at One Ski Hill Place.

 

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My Grandma always says that “the happiest hour is the one filled with food and drink” and I dare you to find someone to object.  Part of what makes vacation so special is the allotment to indulge so I suggest treating yourself to some of the best appetizers and drinks in town while in Breckenridge, Colorado.

After a day of shopping on Main St wander upstairs to Relish, a fine dining experience, who prides themselves on creating Colorado inspired cuisine that you’ll be sure to relish.  After enjoying the views of the open kitchen ask to sit outside on one of their two balconies.  You don’t want to miss the gorgeous views of the mountain while you listen to the Blue River roar by underneath.

As you bask in the sun reviewing the 2 for $10 menus I urge you to share the food so everyone can try a sampling of all the unique delights that the chefs have created.  I recommend the baked escargot with basil and parmesan butter, delivered to your table steaming hot with an extra side of bread.  The bread itself becomes another appetizer as you use it to soak up the overflowing butter that hasn’t yet been devoured.  Another favorite of mine is the togarashi seared beef and cucumber Carpaccio served with edamame hummus and wonton chips.  It is a truly original and mouthwatering dish that can even tempt a vegetarian.  But happy hour is never complete without a drink.  So, choose from a chilled beer, a refreshing glass of wine, a sweet pink lemonade martini or a glass of the best sangria found west of Spain.

Happy hour at Relish runs from four to six but if you happen to find yourself wandering around town looking for a late night bite be sure to stop in at Twist.  Located just one block off Main St. Twist is a brand new edition to Breckenridge dining, offering a twist on traditional comfort food.  Offering two happy hours each night allows for twice the opportunity to indulge.

When the weather is nice sit in the relaxing beer garden shaded by the oversized trees and feel the comforts of drinking in your own backyard, while someone else cooks for you.  Sip on a watermelon lemonade; the watermelon infused vodka is made specially for Twist by the Breckenridge Distillery.  Or cool off with a margarita popsicle as you wait for your pork shoulder tacos and your yuzu sweet grilled and chilled gulf shrimp “cocktail.”  Anything you order is sure to be finger licking good so don’t be afraid to test your boundaries with the rabbit and rattlesnake sausage corndog.

I offer my dining wisdom after spending many hungry nights in Breckenridge, Colorado and impart my knowledge as a Friendly.Knowledgeable.Local.® who loves to eat well and spend wisely.  I encourage you to try both of these restaurants to reward yourself after a long day of adventures.  You have my personal guarantee that you will not be disappointed.

Breckenridge has got the Spring Fever and it’s starting this Friday! The 2011 Spring Fever festival, presented by Cadillac, will take place April 1-24, 2011. Spring Fever will take place at Breckenridge Ski Resort as the town and mountain welcome visitors to one of the best times of the year for skiing, riding, and exciting events. Spring in Breck is widely known for having the best snow in Colorado, along with sunny bluebird days, special events, and great deals for guests. What better way to send off this year’s incredible ski season than with Breck Spring Fever?



Special events include free concerts, poker tournaments, EpixMixers, restaurant specials, ski tours, BBQs, ski and snowboard camps, races, extended park hours, sidewalk sales, Breck Spring Beer Festival, Imperial Challenge, Après Ski Bar Crawl, Mascot Olympics, World’s Highest Torchlight Parade, Weekend-Long Easter Egg Hunt and MUCH more!



Bud Light Concert Series: 3 – 5pm

Saturday, April 2- The Flobots
Sunday, April 3- Cornmeal
Saturday, April 9- The Wailers
Sunday, April 10- Ozomatli
Saturday, April 16- Moe.
Sunday, April 17- DeVotchKa


“After Fever” Riverwalk Concert: 5:30 – 7pm

Saturday, April 2- Platinum Rockstars
Friday, April 15- Moses Jones



The snow is plentiful and the deals are great! Call one of our Friendly. Knowledgeable. Locals. ® in Breckenridge at 1-855-277-7794 to learn about how you can save up to 40% on lodging while enjoying Breck’s Spring Fever Festival!

If you are as much of a New Orleans lover as I am, you are probably aware that Mardi Gras is around the corner, and this time of year calls for some Soco-drinking, accordian-playing, bead-throwing, crawfish-eating, and parade-going celebration! Mardi Gras falls on March 8th this year, and Breckenridge is hosting several events in spirit of lettin’ the good times roll!


The first string of festivities starts appropriately on Saturday, well ahead of the Gras. Beaver Run Resort is hosting a Bacchus Ball, where there will be dancing, drinking, traditional New Orleans cuisine, and the crowning of Rex and the Queen. To attend this pre-Mardi Gras Ball, pick up your tickets at the Breckenridge Welcome Center. Tickets are $45 per person, and $85 per couple, which includes a New Orleans style buffet dinner. Additionally, musician Hazel Miller will be playing all night.


More into the idea of attending an event for free? Breckenridge has that part covered. Lundi Gras evening was traditionally my favorite part of the eventful weekend celebration – there is usually a variety of events and concerts going down that lead up to the Zulu Parade on Mardi Gras morning at 8 a.m. In Breckenridge this year, a Lundi Gras Celebration will take place at the Riverwalk Center Amphitheater, featuring BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, where there will be Hurricanes (the tasty and potent beverage) and full concessions.


On the day of Mardi Gras, don’t miss out on eccentric flavors of the “Taste of Nawlins Picnic” in the Blue River Plaza. Harvest Catering will be offering their talents to indulge attendees with cajun spices and rich southern cookin. Proceeds from the picnic will go to sponsoring Mardi Gras Events for the weekend. Lastly, of course, a Mardi Gras Procession will take place on Main St. at 4:30 pm. If interested in participating, click here.


So if good food, good music, and New Orleans tradition in the picturesque setting of the Rockies sounds like a good time, come out to Breckenridge, for a mountain Mardi Gras Mambo celebration!

If you haven’t already, it’s time to bust out your skis and snowboards because Breckenridge opens THIS FRIDAY! The long wait is over and Breckenridge is kicking off the season with an epic celebration on Peak 8 where you can experience “Breckenridge Like Never Before!” This is a grand opening you won’t want to miss that will consist of new entertainment, lodging and dining attractions on the mountain, including the new Gold Runner Coaster, One Ski Hill Place, Ski Hill Grill, après hot spot the T-Bar and more!

If that’s not enough to tickle your fancy, how about witnessing the unveiling of a brand new, Olympic-sized 22-foot superpipe, which will anchor the resort’s award-winning Freeway Terrain Park on Peak 8. Breckenridge, which is the first resort to have a permanent halfpipe, has always been known for having the best park and pipe in the U.S. and is now upping the ante even further! If you can’t make it to Breck to see or ride this huge new pipe, check out its national television debut live on NBC during the Winter Dew Tour, Dec. 16-19, 2010.

Need more reasons to come to Breckenridge on opening day? How bout some FREE things! The first 1,000 skiers and riders can enjoy a free order of BreckBerry French toast- a new Ski Hill Grill signature menu item. You can also enjoy free parking all weekend! The Kickoff Après Ski Party at the T-Bar will have free menu samplings and tons of giveaways while DJ Cyn keeps the music bumpin’!

Need a place to stay while you get your Breck on? Call 1-888-866-2305, and book your weekend stay with Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals!

In celebration of 151 years since Breckenridge was founded, the town will be featuring distilleries from across Colorado, artisan spirit seminars, and fine local cuisine in Breck’s annual “Craft Distiller’s Still on the Hill Festival.” The festival looks back to the early years of Breckenridge, highlighting some history of the Prohibition, a poker run, and restaurant specials for $18.59, homage to the founding year of Breckenridge.

The dining for $18.59 special lasts from October 8^th to the 16^th at select local restaurants, and the weekend of the 15^th and 16^th will be when the additional festivities take place. On Friday, the 15^th at 4:00, you can get your free passbook at the Gold Pan Saloon and hop around town for the Pub Crawl and Poker Run. Put on your best poker face, and you can score a chance to win some of Colorado’s local crafted artisan spirits. The best five-card poker hands will be in the running for some authentic booze.

Saturday, hit up the Poker Showdown at Breckenridge Distillery from 1-3 p.m. It’s free to attend, but make sure you bring your poker hand from the night before. The top three poker hands will be awarded prizes, and cocktails will be awarded to all participating, as well as tours of the distillery. Any ties will be settled with a high card showdown on the barrel head.

The tasting of spirits, of course, will continue on later Saturday. From 4-6 p.m., The Beaver Run Resort will host Still on the Hill Tasting, where Colorado’s distilleries will present sprits as an informal, walk-around event. It is $10 at the door to get a taste of all the delightful spirits.

So, with 151 years of celebrating Breckenridge, remembering the early years of Prohibition,  and indulging in local spirits while saving on lodging for the Fall season, make a weekend of getting up to Breck. Check out lodging deals with Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals, and talk to one of our local sales agents at 1-888-364-7596. Bottoms up!

This weekend I made my first trip to Breckenridge with some friends. We were hanging out by the pool in Vail when we decided we should mix it up and head to our friend’s Breckenridge house. We stopped at the grocery store to pick up some food to grill and we were on our way. The drive alone was amazing; all the Aspens are bright yellow at this time in the season and make the mountains look like they are on fire. Once we arrived at the house we decided to head out on a nature walk. While we didn’t come across any wildlife, there were a few spots where we had to cross a stream on some makeshift bridges. After a while we were all pretty hungry and decided to head back to the house for some food.

The night could not have been more perfect. After our delicious meal of pork, steak, and chicken we all grabbed some drinks and headed into the hot tub. If there is a better view of a mountain from a hot tub, I have yet to find it. We hung out in the hot tub all night gazing at the stars and the slopes directly in front of us. On the way out of Breckenridge we decided to stop at Daylight Donuts for breakfast. It was amazing; great prices, great service, and amazing food. I recommend stopping by whenever you are in Breckenridge. Our one friend who knew the area the best took us to a peak overlooking Dillon Reserve; the view was unbelievable. The chipmunks there are so tame that if you put some food in your hand they will literally walk right into your hand and take it.

Even though I spent less than 24 hours in Breckenridge, I had an amazing time and can’t wait to head back. To book your stay in Breckenridge make sure you call Rocky Mountain Vacation Rentals at 1.888.866.2305.  You won’t regret it.

This post brought to you by Andrew.

Breckenridge, Colorado – a mountain where I grew up learning to ski and snowboard.  A resort community that to me represents the epitome of what a “ski town” should be.  Ask any local where the staple spots are for tasty, quick eats in Breckenridge, and they will tell you about Crêpes À La Cart.

Crêpes À La Cart is a popular, hard to miss Crêpe stand on Main Street in the heart of downtown Breckenridge.  The menu is very comprehensive, full of sweet and savory Crêpes  and can be overwhelming for a first timer.  Fear not;  you’ll have plenty of time to decide which one to try while waiting in line.   Just know that regardless of which way you go, you’ll be pleased with your choice.  I personally recommend the Monte Christo Crêpe, which consists of chicken, ham, substitute brie cheese, raspberry sauce, and honey Dijon mustard; a taste sensation, to say the least.

Crêpes À La Cart requires patience.  On average, I wait anywhere between 30 minutes to an hour for one  Crêpe.  One of their Crêpe artists recently told me that during peak times in the winter, people will wait as long as 3 hours for a Crêpe!  That popular; that good.  Unfortunately, Crêpes À La Cart only has three locations (Denver, Breckenridge and New Orleans) at this time, although franchise opportunities are available.

Yes, it may be weird that I’m blogging about Crêpes, but  had you have  been with me the six weeks I spent backpacking Europe, you would understand that my obsession runs deep.   Crêpes originated in France and the name comes from the Latin word meaning crisp.  A different batter is used depending on whether you’re going for savory or sweet, once again adding to the many variations available.

Breckenridge might only be 5.3 square miles in total area, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in activities, culture, and, of course, scenery.  Nestled between the Ten Mile Range and the Continental Divide, Breckenridge is home to the highest lift in North America, so be sure to take it to the top in any season.  When you do experience the magic of Breckenridge, I can only hope that your experience is complimented by a Crêpe from Crêpes À La Cart.

Happy eating!

Cali