Know Before You Go: Transportation Tips & Tricks Travel in the high country can be tricky to navigate if you’re arriving from warmer climates, so we’ve compiled the details you’ll need to prepare for a safe journey. Keep in mind that conditions and regulations change as rapidly as the seasons, and because of that you’ll want to bookmark cotrip.org on your browser for the most current rules and updates. What is a Traction Law? When weather conditions require, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) may implement special laws called traction laws. You can sign up to receive alerts via text message during your stay by visiting cotrip.org or simply bookmark the site to stay up to date with conditions as things change. During an active period of Traction Law, vehicles are required to have either snow tires, mud + snow tires or a four-wheel/all-wheel drive vehicle. But, just having these types...

Hundreds Of Santas Fill The Streets To Ring In The Holiday Season The 2017 holiday season is officially upon us as jolly Santa Clauses from around the world fly their sleights into Breckenridge for the annual Race of the Santas down Main Street. At the start of every December, more than 500 festive Santas and Mrs. Clauses take over Main Street Breckenridge, filling the town with furry red suits and an overload of holiday cheer. In addition to the hundreds of Kris Kringles frantically dashing for those coveted cookies and milk, many other events will take place as a part of the festivities including the lighting of the Breckenridge Town Tree! Event Schedule 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Handmade Holiday Market Swing on over to the Breckenridge Arts District and spend the afternoon creating fun and festive holiday crafts! Perfect for the entire family! 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Holiday...

Having Trouble With Altitude Sickness? Big Air O2 Has The Answer! Feeling dizzy? Lightheaded? Maybe a little nauseous? Out of breath after minimal physical exertion? You maybe be dealing with altitude sickness.Altitude sickness is a very real ailment and is nothing to be ashamed of. The Town of Breckenridge at 9,600 feet above sea level, meaning that when you get into town you are almost twice as high as Denver! Way up here in the Rocky Mountains our air is a bit thinner, and we have a bit less oxygen available to fuel our active bodies.   The effects of high altitude can vary somewhat between individuals and some may only notice minimal symptoms or even none at all! Regardless of your individual fitness level and age, altitude sickness can affect anyone and even seem random at times.The symptoms of altitude sickness are generally fairly mild. Individuals may experience shortness of...

Race Against The Clock! Can You Escape In Time? Fun For The Whole Family At Breckenridge Escape Room

60 minutes. 1 Hour. The clock is ticking.Can you disarm the bomb? Will you find the treasure and escape before Captain Steelhook forces you to walk the plank? Can you piece together the clues to solve a murder before the killer returns to the scene of the crime?Escape Room Breckenridge is one of the newest attractions in Breckenridge, bringing fun challenges for families and groups of friends. 3 different variations of games are offered with each one game lasting 60 minutes. At the beginning of each game, your group is locked into a themed room, at which point, the clock starts ticking. Begin searching the room for clues, hints, anything to help you escape! Everyone in your party works together, combining brain power to analyze and decipher the clues.Escape Room Breckenridge offers three fun and challenging games to choose from. Can’t make up your minds? Try all three!

The first challenge is in the “Secret Agent Room” where you must track down a Secret Agent who is on the run after being named the prime suspect in Donna Williams’ murder. Be careful though! Before going into hiding, Agent Q hid a bomb in her office that will explode if you don’t defuse it in time! Better hurry!

Escape Room Breckenridge’s second challenge takes you on a journey back in time to 1952, the Golden Age of Hollywood.   Venture in a glamorous Hollywood Starlet’s dressing room where you’ll find she has gone missing. After being informed of her death, it is now up to you to find the clues and solve the murder before the killer returns to the scene of the crime. He’s on his way, better act quickly!

The third mystery game offered at Escape Room Breckenridge takes place on a pirate ship, where you and your crew-mates have just been captured by Captain Steelhook. While being held captive, Captain Steelhook decided to pluder and pilage the village. Its up to you to find Captain Steelhook’s treasure, and find a way off the ship before he returns! If you don’t escape in time, Captain Steelhook is known for making his prisoners walk the plank… Time is of the essence!

If you think you may be up to the challenge, save $2 per person at Escape Room Breckenridge just by using promo code “SkyRun”!

Celebrate 55 Years of Ullr Fest In Breckenridge, Colorado! It all started back in January of 1963 when a small group of Breckenridge locals were lounging around, enthusiastically reliving their EPIC powder day and arguing over whose run down the mountain was the MOST insane that day. This tight-knit crew of mountain dwelling ski-techs and snowplow drivers didn’t know it at the time, but this night would inspire a tradition that would become an annual highlight of the Breckenridge ski season.As the night progressed, the conversation turned to crazy storms that had been pounding Breckenridge with endless amounts of that glorious Rocky Mountain “Champagne Powder”. The decision was made that night to pay tribute, give thanks and celebrate Ullr, the legendary Norse God of Snow! Who is Ullr? And how do you pronounce it? The legend of Ullr originated from Norse mythology. The son of Thor, Ullr (pronounced “ool-er”, but...

Top 5 Ways To Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day In Breckenridge St. Patricks Day is only two days away, and the town of Breckenridge is gearing up for a weekend full of fun, festive activities.  To assist in the planning of your weekend activities, we've put together a list of our Top 5 Ways To Enjoy St. Patricks Day here in Breckenridge!  5. Burke and Riley’s Irish Pub As always, Burke and Riley’s Irish Pub puts on one of the biggest St. Patricks Day celebrations in Breckenridge! Located on the corner of Main Street and Park Ave, Burke, and Riley’s offers true Irish flare. Festive costumes are not only allowed, but strongly encouraged! You may even get lucky and win some free St. Patrick’s Day swag! 4. Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub For those looking to close down the bars this St. Patricks Day, Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub is sure to keep...

Our Top 5 Local Activities for Families this Winter After a busy day – or days – of travel, you’ve finally made it to Breckenridge! The kids are going bananas, you’re feeling a little stir crazy, too. And with all that excitement and pent up energy, it’s hard to focus on just which activity you want to do first… Let us help take the guess work out of planning and get you on track to adventure with this list of our favorite local activities for families. Sledding Frolic and play the reindeer way this season with FREE – yes FREE! – sledding at Carter Park in Breckenridge. All you need is your favorite sled and cold weather clothing (don’t forget your mittens and hat!). Pick up a sled from nearby grocery stores or shops for a great deal; prices start around $15. Tubing Bigger kids and adults can get their...

Breckenridge, Colorado, August 4, 2018 - ​SkyRun Vacation Rentals - Breckenridge, a rapidly growing property and vacation rental management company, announced today that it has hired Brian Bruellman as the Director of Operations. In this position, Brian will be responsible for all aspects of the business operations including maintenance management, housekeeping, inspections and the SkyRun Home Care program. Prior to joining SkyRun Breckenridge, Brian was the Operations Manager and General Manager of Retreatia in Steamboat, Colorado. In that position, he was responsible for overall management of a large vacation rental operation consisting of over 300 properties. Brian managed the operations of Retreatia through their growth from 85 properties to 300 properties including the acquisition of the company. Brian has a Bachelors degree in Communications and a Masters in Information Systems.  "We are very excited to have Brian join the SkyRun team. Brian's experience within the hospitality industry and his leadership and management...

Breckenridge, Colorado, August 3, 2018 (Newswire.com) - SkyRun Vacation Rentals - Breckenridge, a rapidly growing property and vacation rental management company, announced today that it has implemented SkyRun Direct, allowing guests to go directly to their vacation rental and avoid the hassles of an office checkin. SkyRun Direct combined with a new two-way texting platform makes it easy and convenient for guest arriving in Breckenridge for their vacation. Guests now receive a text notification that their rental property is ready with their electronic door codes. "We have integrated the entire operational processes into our system providing a seamless notification system. This allows us have visibility of a properties maintenance, housekeeping, and inspection status and when properties are ready for checkin, guests are automatically notified. We are finding that not only are guests getting into their rentals earlier in the day, but the entire experience is enhanced by not having to stop...

UPDATE 6/15/2018, 10:00 AM Great news!  The Buffalo Mountain Fire evacuation order has been lifted!  At 3:00 PM Thursday afternoon residents were able to return to their homes although a pre-evacuation notice is still in place, meaning that another evacuation could go into effect in the event that conditions worsen.  As of Thursday, the fire was reportedly 45% contained and is still considered an active fire.   Those who were evacuated are advised to dispose of all perishable food as the power was out for over 24 hours.  The FIRC (Family and Intercultural Resource Center) has placed multiple dumpsters throughout Wildernest for food disposal.  Please do not dispose of food waste in your normal home or complex garbage receptacle as this will attrack bears and other unwanted wildlife.  Additionally, the FIRC has placed volunteers at each dumpster site to provide complimentary food including staples like milk, eggs, pasta, chicken, fruits and vegetables.  ...

On May 31st the annual WAVE: Light + Water + Sound festival returns to Breckenridge for it's third year to kick off the start of summer. Artists have begun congregating from around the world to showcase their contemporary public masterpieces incorporated into the local landscape, river and bridges. Relaxing tunes and melodies will soon start to fill the air, adding a touch of magic to the cacophony of birds chirping and water churning as it flows down the Blue River right through the heart of Breckenridge. Giant interactive art installations will start taking shape, becoming one with Colorado’s natural landscape, expanding your consciousness while lending inspiration to your inner creative side. The best part of this vibrant four-day art festival? It’s open to all ages, AND completely free! Immerse yourself in the interactive sea of lights, water, and sound and experience the magic that descends upon Breckenridge to celebrate the start...

Ski season has officially arrived in Breckenridge! Hundreds of excited skiers and snowboarders anxiously waited for the Colorado Superchair Lift to begin turning this morning, eager to get those first turns of the season under their belts. Skiers were greeted by a plethora of opening day activities including giant gooey cinnamon rolls, free t-shirts launched into the crowd from a cannon, smiles and high-fives from resort employees, and of course, smooth turns from the top of Peak 8 all the way to the base. As part of the first chair ceremony, a group of veterans were honored by Breckenridge Ski Resort’s Chief Operating Officer John Buhler, prior to the group boarding chair No. 1 to officially mark the start of the 2017-2018 ski season. John, along with his entire staff at Breck Ski Resort worked tirelessly over the summer to build on and improve upon an incredible ’16-17 season! Here...

Find your inner peace in a gravity-free/sensory-free environment! I recently FLOATED and discovered a level of peace and tranquility I had never experienced before… that was after I panicked, wondering how was I going to float for an hour doing anything and thrashed about wildly as I fought the feeling of floating without effort. Arriving at the Studio Let me set the stage…. I was greeted by a friendly receptionist who introduced me to my float experience.  The moment you walk into the VIVE Float Studio  in Frisco, Colorado your senses are overwhelmed with peaceful scents and music.  The receptionist gave me tour of the Studio which includes a tea room for relaxing after your float and a separate area with lockers and hair dryers to get ready after your float.  Then she introduced me to the features of my personal Float Room which included an open shower, changing area...

Breckenridge, Colorado, November 13, 2017 (Newswire.com) - SkyRun Vacation Rentals - Breckenridge, a rapidly growing property and vacation rental management company, announced today that Megan Pierson (Front Office Manager & Reservationist) was recognized by the Town of Breckenridge as a Service Champion award winner. This award is presented to those individuals or companies that display exceptional guest service and is part of the town's "One Breckenridge" program. The goal of the program is to enhance and promote the unique character and experience of Breckenridge as a world-renowned destination resort and to represent, serve and perpetuate the common interest and character of our community.  "We believe that a culture of guest service needs to start with one local at a time" , said Bill Wishowski, the program director. Megan was nominated for the award due her dedication and passion for guest service and based on continual feedback from guests and owners as to...

Breckenridge, Colorado, October 26, 2017(Newswire.com) - SkyRun Vacation Rentals - Breckenridge, a rapidly growing property and vacation rental management company, announced today that it was voted one of the Best Vacation Rental/Property Management Company in Summit County, CO for the second year in a row. During the summer, over 3000 people cast their votes for their favorite businesses in Summit County, Colorado. SkyRun Breckenridge was chosen from over 50 property management companies operating within the county including some of the country’s largest national chains. The contest is hosted annually as the “ Best of Summit ” and people from all over the world are welcome to vote for businesses in many categories including Property/Vacation  Rental Management. “It’s really great to be recognized as one of the top companies in Summit County. As a small, family owned business we are competing with large national chains like Wyndham and Vacasa. I think we’re...

We will posting periodic updates on the fire situation in Breckenridge, Colorado. You may check back here throughout the day and we will do our best to post relevant information regarding the Peak 7 evacuation order and other potential evacuations should they occur. You may also receive updates at the following location: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5321/ https://www.facebook.com/Red-White-Blue-Fire-Protection-District-131949926836286/ July 11, 2017 @8:17 PM MT - The monsoon season seems to be upon us. It has been raining heavily off and on over the past 2 days. Crews are wrapping up operations on the Peak 2 Fire and will soon move on to other fires around the country. I had the opportunity to meet of few of these brave people tonight at Fatty's where they were enjoying a much deserved celebration. Our sincere thanks to all the firefighters and other personal that helped save our homes, community and economy. This will be our last post...

No, but it might be on the endangered species list. It's easy to think that increasing your nightly minimums is a good strategy to boost revenue. There is often an inverse relationship between minimums, occupancy and revenue. A solid understanding of the rental market in your area is key to finding the right balance between nightly minimums that will actually drive increased occupancy and minimums that will kill your reservations. I’ve increased my minimums. Where have all my rentals gone? Owners are often surprised when I tell them that the average stay in Breckenridge, Colorado is around 3.5 nights. This sounds low, but it’s actually within trends that we are seeing nationally.  There are some areas of the US that still thrive in the weekly rental market. One market that comes to mind is the Outer Banks In North Carolina. If you’ve ever rented a beach house there, you know...

Both the summer and winter seasons are on-track to reach new highs, in Summit and across the western U.S. Thanks to a solid snow season, a relatively stable economy and a growing reputation, Summit broke records in lodging rates for the 2015-’16 ski season. According to statistics gathered by DestiMetrics , a Denver-based destination consulting service, Summit County saw a 1 percent increase in occupancy and an 8 percent increase in lodging rates, for total revenue growth of 9 percent. Compared with western U.S. resorts, Summit saw less occupancy growth, but more rate increases; the overall U.S. Mountain Market saw occupancy increase of 4.4 percent and rate increases of just under one percent. “Summit County gained more overall revenue,” DestiMetrics director of operations Ralf Garrison said. “But they did so largely by raising the price, not attracting more people.” With strong demand across the board, winter rates have traditionally been...

Know what you’re getting…6 questions to ask potential property management companies. Selecting a vacation rental management company in Breckenridge can be a daunting task. Not all companies are created equal and it’s important to understand the differences.  From commissions to fees, selecting a company that is focused on your goals is imperative. 1) What is your commission and fee structure? Do you charge credit card fees, marketing fees, etc.? Everyone wants to know how much something cost before they buy, but this question is not that simple when selecting a company to manage your home. Most companies are commission based, also called the split. Companies in Breckenridge take between 25% - 50% commission depending on the company and what services they offer.  The commission is only part of the question as most companies have complex and often undisclosed fee structures. These fees may include advertising, media, linen, credit card, maintenance...

If you own a second home and are looking for a property management company, you have many choices. Among the many things you need to consider is deciding if you want a national or local company caring for your home. While national vs. local may seem to be low on the list of what's important, you may be surprised to learn that there can be some critical differences. Differences that can effect how your home is cared for, your revenue, and the amount of influence you have in achieving your goals. In recent years, several new national companies have burst onto the market like TurnKey, Vacasa, and Evolve. Some offer incredibly low commissions and guarantees, while others promise to help owners book their own properties. There are things that need to be consider before choosing a national company. 1) How can these companies offer such low commissions? The simple answer is they...