Is that....could it be....SNOW in July in Breckenridge?!

Ok, so it may not be enough to actually call it the "first snowfall" of the season, but my eyes aren't lying...that is SNOW on them thar peaks!

Whistler's Reality TV Connection

Well, I realize by posting this I'm actually confessing a guilty pleasure...that of my love for reality tv's Hell's Kitchen with Chef Gordon Ramsay.
I have a great job in a great industry and have had the chance to experience more than once what is, forks-down, one of the best ski resorts for dining and nightlife--Whistler. (Oh, and they ski there too!)
But I do have to admit a bit of envy for those Hell's Kitchen contestants. Why? Well, because they are competing for a truly incredible prize--a head chef position at Araxi, one of Whistler's best known restaurants.
A sweet prize, for sure...but consider too that Whistler is playing host to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, which the Hell's Kitchen winner will have a front row seat for, and now you'll know why I'm green with envy, just like an undercooked brussel sprout. :o)

Golfing at the Keystone River Course

My family and I went golfing today at the Keystone River Course. I love this course! It was a gorgeous sunny day. The views at this course are amazing. I hope you enjoy the pictures. If you love golf like I do you need to email me at lilly@snowventures.com and book lodging and come up and play at the beautiful courses we have here.

Ski Valle Nevado this summer!

My client just recently returned from a week in Valle Nevado. She had nothing but good things to say! A fantastic trip...snowboarding was awesome, had snow the entire time and the service was excellent from everyone. Her only negative comment was the cost of snacks and water....she suggested picking up these things before heading up to Valle Nevado.....Water alone was US12.00 for a medium sized bottle. Check out the pic of her friend....awesome shot!

4th of July in Breckenridge!

I love living in Breckenridge! One of my favorite holidays is 4th of July and Breckenridge has a great celebration. We had a parade that last for about an hour and a half with everything from the Budweiser Clydesdale horses, soldiers, firemen, policeman and enough candy to fill the bag of a child with more candy than they get on halloween. We have the Firecracker 50 bike race. After the parade it was fun to go down by the river walk and enjoy some food and drinks while the kids played in the bouncy houses, obstacle courses and got their face painted. It took my breath away when sitting by the river and looking at the mountains with snow still on them. I sometimes take for granted of the beautiful place I live.
After all that fun we went to a friends and had a cookout and later watched one of the best firework shows Breckenridge has ever hosted. We have so much fun stuff to do and explore for this summer. Email Lilly@snowventures.com if you would like to come see Breckenridge this summer or if you are already excited about skiing I can help with that as well. I hope to see everyone in Breckenridge.

Families love Keystone Resort ~ Free Activities for the Kids!

If you are looking to head to the mountains for the summer, Keystone is a great place for families. Keystone has free family activities all summer. Tuesday 11a.m.-1p.m. they have free programs such as Denver Zoo, music, jugglers along with face painting and balloon making. Wednesday nights in July are free and include many activities. July 1st I took my son and a friend. They enjoyed camel rides, bouncy house and carnival games all for free. They then got to watch a dance performance of belly dancers following a performance by the Magic Genie. Here's a schedule for the rest of July. If you would like to come stay the night in Keystone send me and email at lilly@snowventures.com

Tuesdays 11 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

July 7-Wee Notable Music and Dance

July 14-Michael Stanward Music

July 21-Puppet/Bruiser the Dog

July 28-Jim Jackson the Juggler

Aug 4-Land of what if: Kid's Theater

August 11-Denver Zoo Assembly Animals.

Wednesday Nights 4p.m.-7p.m.

July 8-Hoop Dancers and Magic Wizard

July 15-Stomp Like Dance and Mr. Noise

July 22-Polynesian Dancers and The Many Islands Theater

July 29-Break Dancing and The North American Assembly Animals

What a great time at summer solstice in Breckenridge! Watermelon eating, seed spitting, pie eating, tug o war (girls versus boys, chicks win!), miniature golf, and fire engine parade made for lots of fun. Breckenridge in full on Summer rocks!!

Ski Training During The Summer With Mountain Biking

Keeping fit for ski season during the summer is easy with mountain biking. The balance you need to navigate down the mountain is similar to the balance needed to ski. And its a great way to enjoy the beauty of the mountains. I thought I was done with mountain biking after taking a nasty head over handle bars fall last summer while vacationing at
Sun Valley. But now that it is summer again in the mountains I can't wait to get my bike ready for some trail riding.

If you are looking for a great bike shop in Breckenridge, Colorado try Great Adventure Sports and join us in the help to build the Swan Mountain Recpath around Lake Dillon.


Anne@snowventures.com