Breckenridge Archives

CO Ski Area Closing Dates 2023

Now that it is April, the Colorado ski season is winding down. Spring is a great time to get out and enjoy some time on the slopes. The great snow we have enjoyed for the 2022-2023 ski season has allowed several of our local ski areas to extend their seasons. Some have already closed, most […]

Summit County Short Term Rental Regulations – 2023

The last couple of years have been an ever evolving short term rental landscape. Every town implemented rules, the county implemented rules. Moratoriums were put in place then ended. The rules changed here but not there. It’s been ridiculously hard to keep up. And once again, after a nine month moratorium, Summit County short term […]

Banff Film Festival in Breck Never Disappoints

Every February the Banff Film Festival comes to Breckenridge with a selection of short films that inspire and excite. The world tour comes to Breckenridge thanks to the BOEC (Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center). We have been going for several years now. Last year was an online viewing due to the pandemic, which I will admit, […]

Summit County Winter Events 2022

There are always a lot of fun events happening throughout the winter all around the county. The towns, ski areas & some local businesses all put on events that give us a diverse selection to choose from. Breckenridge and Keystone don’t have many 2023 events on the calendar yet but here are a few events […]

22-23 Ski Season Underway!

The 22-23 ski season is underway! This season A-Basin claimed the first to open title with an opening day of October 23rd. Keystone has announced their opening on October 28th and Winter Park on Halloween day. Winter Park actually has a scheduled opening of November 17th but has jumped the line opening with limited terrain. […]

It Pays to Convert your Short Term Rental to Long Term in Summit County

Is your short term rental (STR) income slowing with the economy? Are you no longer using your Summit County home but aren’t ready to sell. Do you want to help the locals with the current housing shortage? If you are answering yes to any or all of these questions, you may want to consider converting […]

Solar Rebate for Homeowners in Frisco

In partnership with High Country Conservation Center, HC3, the Town of Frisco is working to Solarize Frisco. The town is offering a $1500 solar rebate for homeowners in Frisco during May! In addition, the program’s installer is stacking an extra $300 rebate on top. If you have been considering adding solar to your home, now […]

Breck Raises Short Term Rental Fees

After a public meeting in November the Breckenridge Town Council voted to move forward and raise short term rental fees. The proposed ordinance suggested a fee of $756 per bedroom. During the meeting a lower rate was decided on for the first year and a few exemptions were discussed. If you short term rent your […]

Town of Breck Caps Short Term Rentals

After the town council meeting September 28th, the town of Breckenridge is moving forward capping short term rentals within town limits. Some exceptions do apply but those exceptions must meet rigid standards. These standards are only currently being met by 13 complexes within the town of Breckenridge. Short term rentals in those 13 complexes make […]

Dillon Considers Short Term Rental License Moratorium through Winter

At a council meeting today, September 21st, the Dillon Town Council will discuss and vote on a short term rental license moratorium until the end of April. The council has seen short term rental (STR) applications increase recently due to the moratorium imposed by Summit County and the cap being considered in Breckenridge. As a […]