Breck Riverwalk Center could lose $75K on live music this year
The town-funded Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge is struggling with live music – and it comes at a steep price. “We are losing about $75,000 a year because of the volatility and risk of ticket sales,” a Breck Create spokeswoman told town council this week, saying competition for live music is fiercer than ever. “We used […]
After long hiatus, Breck hopes to welcome 2025 with NYE fireworks
Fireworks might blast off in Breckenridge again. Town council is considering a New Year’s Eve fireworks show over the slopes at Breckenridge Ski Resort. The last show was in 2019, when town officials indefinitely canceled future fireworks for two reasons – wildfire danger and traffic congestion. In a memo, town staff says those will not […]
In The Classroom: Learning to play, playing to learn at Carriage House in Breck
Today we are IN THE CLASSROOM at Carriage House Early Learning Center in Breckenridge with three-and-under lead teacher, Miss Kielee. “Here at Carriage House specifically we do a lot of play-based learning, where we learn by play,” she tells Krystal 93 news director Phil Lindeman during a recent visit to her classroom. “We do a […]
Breckenridge is teeming with ghost towns – if you know where to look
Before there was Breckenridge, there was Fort Mary B. “It was founded Aug. 15 of 1859, so it predated Breckenridge by a couple of weeks,” local historian Bill Fountain tells Krystal 93. “They were concerned about the Ute Indians, who actually turned out to be friendly in this part of the state.” Fountain is the […]
Let’s talk about the Breck Epic with 2 local mountain bike pros
Take it from a professional mountain biker – the Breck Epic is a bucket lister. “This is the race you always look up to, look forward to,” says Nicole Valentine, the women’s 2021 three-day champion. “You keep it at the top of the list of incredible events you must participate in.” This year Valentine is […]
Trail of the Week: Eye of the Tiger at Keystone
Eye of the Tiger is an intermediate, technical trail that winds its way through the trees of Dercum Mountain and offers a more challenging natural riding experience, including berms, rail bridges and large rocks. If you’re looking to push your skills on more rugged terrain, this is the perfect trail to hit before trying out […]
Gems Pass unlocks cheap days at Loveland, A-Basin for price of one lift ticket
There are hidden gems, and then there are straight up gems. The Gems Pass from Colorado Ski Country USA gets you access to the latter kind. On sale now, the teen ($199) or adult ($325) Gems Pass buys you two days each at 11 smaller ski areas: Arapahoe Basin, Ski Cooper, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Granby […]
Can Colorado tap into the future of ‘passion travel?’
Mountain towns like Breckenridge and Vail are the second-biggest reason people come to Colorado. The Colorado Tourism Office just released its annual report, showing mountain towns generated $4.25 billion in spending last year. That’s 15% of all tourism spending, second only to the Denver metro area at nearly $14 billion (49%). Statewide, tourism spending set a record of […]
Coroner: Fairplay man found dead in Lake Dillon was transient, likely camping nearby
UPDATE Aug. 7 Summit County coroner has identified the man found dead in Lake Dillon the morning of Aug. 6 as 35-year-old Jonathan Thomas Wilson. Authorities believe Wilson was transient and likely camping in the area. His last known address was in Fairplay. Authorities found a Colorado ID when they pulled him from the water. […]
Coming to a 14er near you
Colorado’s new 14er access law takes effect this week. Senate Bill 58 shields property owners from lawsuits if a hiker is injured on private land leading to a 14,000-foot peak. Expect to see liability signs on popular hikes like the Decalibron Loop outside of Alma. That circle of 14ers was a turning point for this […]