October 2010

Want to ring in the New Year in style this year? Come to Breckenridge, Colorado to see one of the most spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations in the country. The festivities kick off at 6pm with the annual Torch Light Parade as skiers and snowboarders from the Breckenridge Ski Resort wind down the mountain from the top of Peak 9 in a luminary procession to The Village at Breckenridge.

Following the Torch Light Parade, everyone moves to the Riverwalk Center for the sounds of YAMN, one of Colorado’s premier progressive jam bands. The doors open at 7pm and the band hits the stage at 8pm. Prepare yourself for a wild ride as these guys are pure entertainment. This is an ALL AGES concert and one not to be missed. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 on the day

On Saturday November 13, 2010 the Friends of the CAIC hold their third annual Benefit Bash to benefit the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC). This year’s event will be held at the Riverwalk Center in downtown Breckenridge and there will be live music, plenty of food and beer, a silent auction and door prizes to the lucky winners.

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) performs several important services as a cash-funded program of the Colorado Geological Survey. Most importantly, they provide transportation and recreational forecasts of mountain weather and avalanche conditions. Each year Colorado ranks as one of the most dangerous snowpacks in the country. The CAIC provides vital information for both recreational users and

The Breckenridge Ski Resort, located in the historic mining town of Breckenridge, Colorado has announced plans to open for the 2010-2011 ski season on November 12, 2010. This world class ski resort operates on over 2350 skiable acres within the White River National Forest and offer skiing on four peaks of the Ten Mile Range.

The Breckenridge Ski Resort features the Imperial Express Super Chair which provides lift service to its summit elevation of 12,840 feet, qualifying it as the highest chairlift in North America. Not only does Breckenridge offer the steep and deep terrain of the Lake Chutes, the ski resort provides plenty of beginner and intermediate runs as well. With 155 ski runs serviced via 30 lifts, there is something for everyone at