Tag: Breckenridge
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Here’s a look at ‘a day in the life’ of a Colorado ski patroller
The morning at a ski area begins long before the first chairlift starts spinning, when the mountain is still quiet and covered with a fresh, untouched layer of snow. After all, behind every run a guest makes down a powdery smooth slope is a team of patrollers who have already put in hours of unseen…
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Breckenridge’s latest addition is already crowded with fans seeking sweet pastries, bread
By Daliah SingerSpecial to The Gazette The line at Threefold Bakery, Breckenridge’s newest café, is more than 20 deep on a Sunday morning. Stacks of gleaming croissants, crisp scones, frosted cinnamon rolls and golden loaves of sourdough await behind the counter, with more being rolled, folded and baked in the open kitchen. The crowd isn’t…
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Appeals court rejects theory that existing tax revenue undermines need for new fees
Colorado’s second-highest court rejected a plaintiff’s claim last week that the tax revenue generated by an existing activity should prevent local governments from imposing new fees aimed at regulating the activity. The question stemmed from Colorado’s unique constraints on taxation under the 1992 Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. The constitutional amendment generally requires voter approval of…
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16-person brawl takes place outside of mountain town Irish pub
The Breckenridge Police Department is seeking to speak with two individuals after a 16-person brawl took place outside of Napper Tandy’s Irish Pub over the weekend. According to a report on the matter, the fight involved two groups of approximately eight males, taking place on Sunday, March 15 at about 11:39 p.m. The fight resulted…
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Winds hit 111 MPH at two popular Colorado ski areas
As was expected, big winds hit Colorado over the weekend, reaching into the triple-digits in some places. Per National Weather Service reporting, the Parsenn Bowl summit found at about 12,060 feet of elevation is where some of the strongest gusts were present, measured at 111 miles per hour around 1 a.m. on March 15. Skiers…
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Out-of-state skier dead after fall in Breckenridge’s ‘most extreme’ terrain
A skier has died in the area of double-black extreme terrain at Breckenridge Resort, per a report from the Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The fatal incident took place on March 11, with deputies receiving a report of a skier crash that had occurred in the Lake Chutes area at about 1:30 p.m. At that time,…
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Breckenridge police on the hunt for alleged snowboard thief
A recent case of snowboard theft is believed to have taken place at Breckenridge Resort and local police are asking the public for their assistance in the matter. According to the Town of Breckenridge Police Department, a Nidecker-brand snowboard with bindings was stolen from a ski rack near The Maggie on March 1 at approximately…
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11 bars to visit that opened during the ‘Wild West’ days of the 1800s in Colorado
In an era when horseback riders roamed Colorado’s streets and gunslingers made their mark on various mountain towns, locals were no stranger to liquid libations. The 1800s marked a time of major development of Colorado and with that came plenty of bars – a few of which have stuck around into the 21st century. Here’s…
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Here’s a look at the winners of Breck’s 2026 International Snow Sculpture Championships
It’s official – the winners of the International Snow Sculpture Championships held in Breckenridge have been announced, and this weekend is the perfect time to check out the final results from the event. In its 35th year, the competition that took place over recent days included 12 teams, 10 being international and representing their respective…
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Colorado’s lack of snow pack hurting outdoor industry; could spell drought conditions this summer
A snowy weekend forecast in January was a relief to skiers, hydrologists, fire officials and ski resort staff in Colorado, as the state continues to see record high temperatures and record low snowfall. A USDA map showed the average statewide snowpack on Tuesday at 58% of the median. It’s the lowest snowpack year Colorado has…