Colorado Rocky Ballooning, 970.468.9280
Make your dream a reality with a hot air balloon ride in the magnificent
Colorado Rockies. Experience North America's highest altitude ballooning with
views of the Continental Divide, Breckenridge Ski Resort and Lake Dillon.
Sunrise flights include a champagne toast, continental breakfast, in-flight
classical music
More than 40 miles of paved path takes bikers from Breckenridge to Frisco,
along the shoreline of Dillon Reservoir (Lake Dillon), across the dam, sown
the hill to Silverthorne, from Frisco to Copper Mountain and all the way to
Vail, if you so desire.
For off-road enthusiasts, hundreds of miles of trails and abandoned mining
roads provide a great getaway into the Summit County backcountry. You can
even take a chairlift up the ski mountains and take a leisurely green run
(or a thrilling black run) down.
Also look for exciting bike races through out the summer, including road
biking, mountain biking and cyclo-cross events.
Summit Stage buses are equipped with bike racks for daytime lifts around
the country. Bike rentals are plentiful and include water bottles and
helmets.
Mountain View Sports, Keystone 970.468.0396,
www.mountainviewsports.com
Offering coasting bike trips down scenic Vail Pass. Why bike uphill, when
Mountain View Sports can take you to the summit of Vail Pass. Then make the
coast down 12 miles of paves bike path while enjoying view of the surrounding
mountains. Also specializing in bicycle rental, repair and accessories.
The Dillon Reservoir, Keystone Lake, Green Mountain Reservoir and the new
Breckenridge Whitewater Park as well as the many rivers in Summit County provide
great locations for watersports. Rentals are available at the marina, the
Keystone Sportshaq, or at many sports shops throughout the county.
Breckenridge Whitewater Park 970.453.1734
Dillon Marina 970.468.5100, www.dillonmarina.com
Frisco Marina 970.668.557
Breckenridge Whitewater Park
Breckenridge, CO 453.1734
www.townofbreckenridge.com
Colorado Kayak Supply
Silverthorne, CO 513.9104
www.coloradokayak.com
Adventure Company, 101 Ski Hill Road, Breckenridge, 1.800.497.7238
/ 907.453.0747, www.theadventurecompany.com.
Mild to Wild whitewater rafting! Offering trips for all experience levels.
Free lunch included on full day trips. Experienced guides. Wetsuits and bootie
rental available. Visit the website for discount coupons. Hiking and biking
trips on request.
American Adventures Expeditions, 800.228.0675, www.americanadventures.com,
Mild to Wild Whitewater on the Arkansas River. Professional guides and the
highest quality equipment. Ask about group rates.
Performance Tours, 110 Ski Hill Road, Breckenridge, 800.328.RAFT /
970.453.0661, www.performancetours.com,
Catch a wave! A variety of trips for all ability levels. Group and family
discounts. Sixteen years experience, fully licensed.
More on kayaking and whitewater
rafting near Summit County, CO ...
Arkansas Valley Adventurers
Buena Vista, CO 800.370.0581
www.coloradorafting.net
Blue River Anglers
Breckenridge, CO 888.453.9171
www.blueriveranglers.com
Breckenridge White Water Rafting
Frisco, CO 668-1665
www.breckenridgewhitewater.com
Cutthroat Anglers
Silverthorne, CO 888.876.8818
www.fishcolorado.com
Mountain Angler
311 S. Main St.
Breckenridge, 970.453.HOOK (4665)
www.mountainangler.com
Summit County's oldest fishing guide service. Year-round fly fishing trips,
public and private waters. Plus fine outdoor sportswear and gear.
Summit Guides
Keystone, CO 468.8945
www.summitguides.com
Casino Shuttle
Aces & Eights Casino Shuttle
Frisco, CO 800.276.1211, 970.468.7777
Featuring three daily trips daparting fom your front door!
Emphasizing safety and comfort, we whisk you to over 26 casinos in Blackhawk,
Colorado. Play slots, blackjack, poker and keno. Ask about how you can get
free drinks, an all-you-can-eat buffet!
Breckenridge Nordic Center & Breckenridge Golf Club
453.6855
Frisco Nordic Center
Frisco, CO 668-0866
Keystone Cross Country Center
Keystone, CO 496.4275
www.keystoneresort.com
The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks
Groomed Trails -- no services
Summit Huts Association
Breckenridge, CO 453.8583
Backcountry ski/hike huts
Golf is an adventure in the high country. The natural surroundings add panoramic
mountain views, streams and wetlands to the course environs. Playing at altitude
allow the ball to soar further and faster than usual, and you may even encounter
wildlife on the course, from beaver to elk and moose.
The golfing season in Summit County runs from late spring to early fall (mid-May
through mid-October). Here are Summit County's five excellent courses.
Breckenridge Golf Club, 970.453.9104
The county's only 27-hole Jack Nicklaus-designed municipal course. Nine additional
holes were opened in summer 2001. The three"nines" blend with the
landscape and include open terrain, streams, beaver ponds, native grasses
and wetland areas and forsted terrain. Twelve of the holes feature water,
and there are 48 bunkers on 16 holes. The course has been rated among the
Top 10 in difficulty in Colorado from its professional tees.
Call inadvance for tee times. Reserved tee times five or more days in advance
are only available with lodging reservation through Breckenridge. Central
Reservations, 877.234.3989
Keystone Ranch Golf Course and The River Course at Keystone, 970.496.4250
or 970.496.4444, www.keystoneresort.com
The Ranch Course features a traditional Scottish "linksland" design
on the front nine and a traditional mountain valley layout on the back nine.
This 72-par course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. At the center of
the course is the award-winning Ranch restaurant. The AAA Four-Diamond restaurant
acts as the clubhouse during theday and serves gourmet meals and golf lunches
in an historic log homestead.
The River Course is Keystone's newest, 18-hole course. This 71-par course
was designed by Dana Fry and Michael Hurdzan, Ph.D., landscape arhitects renowned
for their environmentally sensitive golf course design. The course features
a 194-foot drop from the tee to green on the par-4, 509 yard 16th hole and
finishes with a challenging navigation through 12 bunkers on the scenic 18th
hole.
Golf packages are available through Keystone Resort and allow guests to schedule
tee times when arranging their lodging.
Copper Creek Golf Club, 800.458.8386 / 970.968.2239, www.coppercolorado.com
The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks, 200 Golden Eagle Road, Silverthorne,
877.259.6700 / 970.262.3636, www.ravengolf.com
More on Summit County golfing and
golf courses ...
Though separated by a distance of 13 miles The Raven Golf Club and Copper
Mountain Resort are bound together by Copper's new base village. The new Village
at Copper has quickly become known as a place filled with excitement - a place
that guests of both Copper and The Raven Golf Club can enjoy.
Located just steps away from the new village is North America's highest Championship
golf course - Copper Creek. Designed by masters Pete and Perry Dye, Copper
Creek provides 18 holes of play amongst a beautiful Rocky Mountain backdrop.
The 6,053-yard, par 70 course lies along Ten Mile Creek and encompasses a
variety of terrain as it winds through wooded pines and even crosses a few
of the slopes that exist as ski and snowboard trails during the winter season.
Services and amenities include a fully stocked golf shop, rental equipment,
practice facilities, club storage and instruction by PGA certified Professional
David Twohig and his staff.
The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks is a high-end, semi private facility that
boasts superior service and a truly special high alpine golf experience. Located
in the majestic Gore mountain range at an altitude of 8,700feet, the Raven
opened in the fall of 2000 and has already received several high profile awards.
The course ranges from 5,235 to 7,413 yards to provide a challenge for golfers
of all abilities. The unique bunker design creates a sense of classic golf
course set in modern times.
Breckenridge Ice Rink
Breckenridge, CO 547.9974
www.townofbreckenridge.com
Mountain High Jeep Rentals
Breckenridge, CO 453.0205
www.mountainhighrentals.com
Self-guided, off-road Jeeps
Summit Motor Sports
Breckenridge, CO 453.0353
www.summitmotorsports.com
Tiger Run Tours,
0056 Cty Rd. 450,
Breckenridge, CO 800.318.1386 / 970.453.2231,
www.tigerruntours.com.
The open top Hummer Tour takes you above treeline where awesome, panoramic
views, beautiful alpine wildflowers and wildlife abound. Also offering 4x4
and ATV tours over rugged mountain terrain.
Country Boy Mine
0542 French Gulch Road
Breckenridge 970.453.4405
www.countryboymine.com
Jump on a hay wagon and step back in time. Ride past the authenic mine buildings
and relive the exciting adventures of the Colorado Gold Rush. Our beautiful
draft horses pull the hay wagon. After the hay wagon, gather around the miner's
campfire to roast marshmallows! Family fun for all ages!
Summit County's extensive network of trails presents many options for people
who want a challenging trek or a relaxing stroll. Seek out delicate high alpine
wildflowers, or climb to a crystal clear lake. For the ultimate hiking experience
and a view from the top of the world, consider tackling a "fourteener";
several of Colorado's 52 14,000-foot peaks are within a day's excursion from
Summit County. Check local bookstores for guide books to help you find trails
suited to your ability level. Also call the information centers.
American Safari Ranch
Fairplay, CO 719.836.2431
www.americansafariranch.com
Horseback and hay rides, log cabins
Bar T Outfitters
Silverthorne, CO 468.6916
www.bar-t-outfitters.com
Breckenridge Stables
Breckenridge, CO 453-4438
Copper Mountain Stables
Copper Mountain, 968.2232
www.coppermountainstables.com
Dillon Marina
Dillon, CO 468.5100
www.dillonmarina.com
Heeney Marina
Heeney, CO 468.8497
www.melodylodgecabins.com
Osprey Adventures
Frisco, CO 668-5573
www.ospreyadventuresusa.com
Country Boy Mine, 0542 French Gulch Road, Breckenridge 970.453.4405,
www.countryboymine.com, Explore
1,000 feet of original workings in the mine as you feel, hear & smell
what it was like to be a miner over 100 years ago. After the tour, gold pan
inside the restored Blacksmith Shop building, explore the authenic mine site,
pet the roaming burros, and slide down a 55 foot ore chute.
Tiger Run Tours,
0056 Cty. Rd. 450
Breckenridge, CO, 800.318.1386 / 453.2231,
www.tigerruntours.com.
At Dry Gulch, CO, step back in time to the 1800's Gold Rush era as you visit
the "Lightburn Tunnel" gold mine complete with equipment, the Blacksmith
Shop with its bellows, the Hoist House, and the furnished Prospectors' cabin.
The gold mine tour is included with our snowmobile, 4x4 and ATV tours.
Peak 8 Fun Park. Peak 8 at Breckenridge Ski Resort is the site of
diversions like the Alpine Superslide, which takes riders on sleds down the
mountain on three tracks that range in challenge and grade to accomodate both
adults and children. You can also enjoy Superputt miniature golf, or navigate
through "Amaze in Breckenridge," billed as Colorado's largest maze.
Breckenridge
The National Repertory Orchestra, the Breckenridge Music Institute, Genuine
Jazz in July, the Blues Festival and concerts at the Riverwalk bring music
to Breckenridge all summer long.
- Breckenridge Resort Chamber; 970.453.6018
- Village at Breckenridge; 970.453.2000
- Riverwalk Ticket Office; 970.453.4201
- Breckenridge Music Festival, Riverwalk Center; 970.453.9142,
www.townofbreckenridge.com
- Breckenridge Music Festival Riverwalk Center; 970.453.9142,
www.breckenridgemusicfestival.net
Frisco
Frisco comes alive with music events all summer long like Music on Main,
"Saturday at the Park" concerts at the Frisco peninsula and Sunday
afternoon "Concerts in the Park" at the Frisco Historical Park gazebo
on Main Street.
Dillon
The Dillon Amphitheatre is home to the summer concert series with free shows
every Saturday night. Don't miss a show in the great venue with Buffalo and
Red mountains and the shores of Lake Dillon in the backdrop.
Georgetown Loop Railroad, Inc.
Georgetown, CO 303.569.2403
www.georgetownloop.com
Leadville, Colorado & Southern
Leadville, CO 719.486.3936
www.leadville-train.com
Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad, 326 E. 7th Street,
Leadville, 719.486.3936 * www.leadville-train.com,
Take a scenic railroad trip from Leadville's century-old depot, along the
headwaters of the Arkansas River, up to a spectacular view of Fremont Pass.
This train ride is sure to delight you!
Royal Gorge Route Railroad
Canon City, CO 303.569.2403
www.royalgorgeroute.com
The Breckenridge Recreation Center and Silverthorne Recreation Centers are
state-of-the-art facilities with indoor pools, a water slide, hot tubs, steam
shower, racquetball and basketball courts, weight rooms, indoor track, cardiovascular
equipment, fitness classes, personal trainers, massage and more. Babysitting
and children's program also available. Breckenridge has an indoor climbing
wall and tennis courts. Copper Mountain and Keystone resorts also offer excellent
facilities, tennis and fitness programs.
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