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Breckenridge

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2012

    Wazee Supper Club will close Friday for a three-week overhaul

    The Wazee Supper Club has been serving cold beer and hot Colorado-style pizza since it was founded 38 years ago by the Karagas brothers, Jim and Angelo, who'd opened My Brother's Bar a few years earlier at 2376 15th Street. From the start, the Wazee was lower downtown's go-to neighborhood bar -- lon ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 11, 2012

    Colorado beer calendar: Dry Dock brings back a seasonal favorite

    The third annual Denver International Beer Competition takes place this weekend at the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield, a contest that last year received more than 190 entries from brewers in more than twenty states and six countries. The gold-medal winners will be showcased at the Taste of El ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 27, 2012

    Seven brand new Colorado beers to try this spring

    Standing in front of the beer cooler in Colorado, the Napa Valley of Beer, can be a little overwhelming. Okay, it can be a lot overwhelming. There are dozens of styles -- from IPAs, stouts and sours to Belgian saisons bocks and barrel-aged brews -- from a confounding number of breweries. And then t ... More >>

  • News

    March 1, 2012

    Ski resort "smoke shacks" have the bowls that really count

    Standing in front of the beer cooler in Colorado, the Napa Valley of Beer, can be a little overwhelming. Okay, it can be a lot overwhelming. There are dozens of styles -- from IPAs, stouts and sours to Belgian saisons bocks and barrel-aged brews -- from a confounding number of breweries. And then t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 30, 2012

    Team Canada-Quebec wins International Snow Sculpture Championships in Breckenridge

    "Team Canada-Quebec created a sculpture that demonstrates all virtues of carving snow: clean execution, anatomically correct figures and animals, texture, balance and more," said Jenn Cram, judge coordinator for the 22nd annual International Snow Sculpture Championships and Arts District administrat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 3, 2011

    Oktoberfest, Craft Spirits Festival, anniversary celebrations and more on this week's culinary calendar

    The Great American Beer Festival might be over, but hold onto those hangovers, because Oktoberfest and Breckenridge's Craft Spirits Festival are still on the agenda. Here's a taste of what's ahead this week in food events:

  • Blogs

    August 8, 2011

    Out of work? Here are four cool auditions for Front Range thespians

    ​ Theater seasons are revving up all over town, and as always they cover the gamut: serious, classic, thoughtful, imaginative, pandering, comic, adventurous, silly or just plain fun. On our random list of upcoming auditions, there's something for everyone. Get out your head shots, confidence a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2011

    Three Colorado athletes named to first-ever U.S. Freeskiing National Team

    ​The new U.S. Freeskiing National Team announced its first official team roster today, following April's news that Ski Halfpipe will be an Olympic medal sport at the 2014 Games in Sochi and that Copper Mountain will host the first Olympic qualifier for the event in December 2013. Three of the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 24, 2011

    Today in Stoke: 'Pioneers on Planks' drop old-school ski history lesson at CMC

    Arapahoe Basin photo archives, via SummitDaily.comOn "the Beach" at Arapahoe Basin, back in the day​Back in the day we had to ski to school uphill in both directions. Okay, maybe not, but you can still get an earful of old-school ski stories when representatives from Arapahoe Basin, Breckenrid ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 2, 2010

    True Colors

    Arapahoe Basin photo archives, via SummitDaily.comOn "the Beach" at Arapahoe Basin, back in the day​Back in the day we had to ski to school uphill in both directions. Okay, maybe not, but you can still get an earful of old-school ski stories when representatives from Arapahoe Basin, Breckenrid ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2010

    Breckenridge celebrates its twentieth birthday with two parties and great sales

    Flickr​Breckenridge Brewery is almost old enough to drink. The company, which was founded in 1990 by Richard Squire, will celebrate its twentieth anniversary this week with a couple of parties and a nod to strong sales. Breckenridge is now the state's third oldest microbrewery and the 46th l ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 1, 2010

    Bike to the Future in Breck

    Flickr​Breckenridge Brewery is almost old enough to drink. The company, which was founded in 1990 by Richard Squire, will celebrate its twentieth anniversary this week with a couple of parties and a nod to strong sales. Breckenridge is now the state's third oldest microbrewery and the 46th l ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 28, 2010

    Breckenridge Brewery's new Amato Ale House will offer beer with a view

    ​When Breckenridge Brewery's newest restaurant opens on March 1, 2011 in what is now Amato of Denver, at the corner of 16th and Central streets, it will feature forty Colorado craft beers on tap, along with small plates, seasonal menus, beer dinners, a private events room, a rooftop patio over ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2010

    Hot, burning ass cheek!: Grandson of influential Texas clan "branded" during Colorado ski trip

    This branded buttock belongs to Amon G. "Chance" Carter IV.​So you thought the most controversial recreational activity in Breckenridge these days involves smoking marijuana? That's nothing compared to the damage done to Amon G. "Chance" Carter IV's ass. Channel 7 reports that Carter, whose g ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 7, 2010

    Ullr Nothing in Breckenridge

    This branded buttock belongs to Amon G. "Chance" Carter IV.​So you thought the most controversial recreational activity in Breckenridge these days involves smoking marijuana? That's nothing compared to the damage done to Amon G. "Chance" Carter IV's ass. Channel 7 reports that Carter, whose g ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 17, 2009

    Do the Dew

    This branded buttock belongs to Amon G. "Chance" Carter IV.​So you thought the most controversial recreational activity in Breckenridge these days involves smoking marijuana? That's nothing compared to the damage done to Amon G. "Chance" Carter IV's ass. Channel 7 reports that Carter, whose g ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2009

    Chip Off the Old Block

    This branded buttock belongs to Amon G. "Chance" Carter IV.​So you thought the most controversial recreational activity in Breckenridge these days involves smoking marijuana? That's nothing compared to the damage done to Amon G. "Chance" Carter IV's ass. Channel 7 reports that Carter, whose g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2009

    Marijuana is still illegal at Breckenridge Ski Resort, dudes

    Have these guys heard it's still illegal to toke at Breckenridge Ski Resort? Doubt it.​In November, voters in Breckenridge approved the decriminalization of marijuana in the community -- and the town council has now approved regulations relating to the measure. As of January 1, 21-and-older ad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2009

    Breckenridge police chief thinks marijuana arrests may actually go up after vote to decriminalize pot

    Chief Rick Holman is talking to a lot of confused people these days. Even more than usual.​Yesterday, Sensible Breckenridge's Sean McAllister, speaking about the passage of ballot initiative 2F, a marijuana decriminalization measure in his hometown, bristled at a media claim that the action wa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 4, 2009

    Sean McAllister on Breckenridge's decriminalization of weed, the Board of Health's medical-marijuana action

    The Breckenridge marijuana vote put a smile on Sean McAllister's face.​Sean McAllister experienced a big up and an equally large down yesterday. As the head of Sensible Breckenridge, a marijuana advocacy organization, he was thrilled when residents of the ski town voted overwhelmingly to decri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2009

    Sean McAllister leads the campaign for sensible marijuana laws in Breckenridge

    Sean McAllister thinks the government has better things to spend money on than busting small-time weed users.​While the rest of the state bickers about medical marijuana, and what kind of limitations should or shouldn't be placed upon it (read Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper's take here), Breck ... More >>

  • Music

    August 20, 2009

    Less is more at three20south in Breckenridge

    Sean McAllister thinks the government has better things to spend money on than busting small-time weed users.​While the rest of the state bickers about medical marijuana, and what kind of limitations should or shouldn't be placed upon it (read Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper's take here), Breck ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2009

    Breckenridge: One small step closer to legalizing pot

    Small amounts if this could soon be legal in Breckenridge.​In the battle to become Ski Country's most weed-friendly destination, the town of Breckenridge has moved one step closer to legalizing the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The town clerk has certified a petition circulated by ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2009

    Breckenridge Brewery: Yes they can

    Cans of Breckenridge Brewery's Avalanche Ale began rolling out of the plant this week and into liquor stores, just in time to catch the heart of the summer season. Breckenridge, which is borrowing its canning line from Ska Brewing Company in Durango, will also supply concert venues, golf courses an ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 2, 2009

    The Tale of the Trail

    All roads lead to Breckenridge this week.

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2009

    When life gives you pine beetles, make picture frames

    Photo courtesy of Rich DziombaPicture frames made of beetle-killed pine trees in the BKTA showroom. The problem is a familiar one to Colorado residents by now: two million acres of dead trees, forested mountainsides turned entirely red. The high country has been turned into a giant tinderbox by a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2009

    A Crush on Cans: Wynkoop vs. Breckenridge

    It's American Craft Beer Week - seven days that even the United States Congress felt should be set aside for drinking micro brews. But Colorado's beer culture is worth a deeper look, since 100 craft breweries operated here in 2008, producing 75,000 barrels of delicious beer. Of particular interest ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 8, 2009

    Feeeling Chili

    It's American Craft Beer Week - seven days that even the United States Congress felt should be set aside for drinking micro brews. But Colorado's beer culture is worth a deeper look, since 100 craft breweries operated here in 2008, producing 75,000 barrels of delicious beer. Of particular interest ... More >>

  • News

    January 8, 2009

    In life and death, tattoo artist Kauri Tiyme made her mark

    It's American Craft Beer Week - seven days that even the United States Congress felt should be set aside for drinking micro brews. But Colorado's beer culture is worth a deeper look, since 100 craft breweries operated here in 2008, producing 75,000 barrels of delicious beer. Of particular interest ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 6, 2008

    Breaking Into the Outside

    It's American Craft Beer Week - seven days that even the United States Congress felt should be set aside for drinking micro brews. But Colorado's beer culture is worth a deeper look, since 100 craft breweries operated here in 2008, producing 75,000 barrels of delicious beer. Of particular interest ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 7, 2008

    A dinner to relish at Relish

    It's American Craft Beer Week - seven days that even the United States Congress felt should be set aside for drinking micro brews. But Colorado's beer culture is worth a deeper look, since 100 craft breweries operated here in 2008, producing 75,000 barrels of delicious beer. Of particular interest ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 25, 2008

    Look of the Day - Charlie Schmidt

    It's American Craft Beer Week - seven days that even the United States Congress felt should be set aside for drinking micro brews. But Colorado's beer culture is worth a deeper look, since 100 craft breweries operated here in 2008, producing 75,000 barrels of delicious beer. Of particular interest ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2007

    Delegating Denver #21 of 56: Kentucky

    It's American Craft Beer Week - seven days that even the United States Congress felt should be set aside for drinking micro brews. But Colorado's beer culture is worth a deeper look, since 100 craft breweries operated here in 2008, producing 75,000 barrels of delicious beer. Of particular interest ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 28, 2007

    Biking Blast

    It's American Craft Beer Week - seven days that even the United States Congress felt should be set aside for drinking micro brews. But Colorado's beer culture is worth a deeper look, since 100 craft breweries operated here in 2008, producing 75,000 barrels of delicious beer. Of particular interest ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 18, 2007

    Snow Business

    It's American Craft Beer Week - seven days that even the United States Congress felt should be set aside for drinking micro brews. But Colorado's beer culture is worth a deeper look, since 100 craft breweries operated here in 2008, producing 75,000 barrels of delicious beer. Of particular interest ... More >>

  • Calendar

    January 4, 2007

    Let It Snow

    It's American Craft Beer Week - seven days that even the United States Congress felt should be set aside for drinking micro brews. But Colorado's beer culture is worth a deeper look, since 100 craft breweries operated here in 2008, producing 75,000 barrels of delicious beer. Of particular interest ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 29, 2006

    Back to the Blues

    It's American Craft Beer Week - seven days that even the United States Congress felt should be set aside for drinking micro brews. But Colorado's beer culture is worth a deeper look, since 100 craft breweries operated here in 2008, producing 75,000 barrels of delicious beer. Of particular interest ... More >>

  • Summer Guide

    June 2, 2005

    How to survive...a long, hot summer

    Thirteen weeks of quirky, offbeat, gloriously Colorado entertainment.

  • Sports & Recreation

    March 24, 2005

    Best Snowboarding Attitude

    Jesse Csincsak

  • Dining

    March 3, 2005

    Drunk of the Week

    Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant and Market

  • Calendar

    April 22, 2004

    Thigh High

    Imperial Challenge burns in Breckenridge

  • Calendar

    January 22, 2004

    The White Stuff

    Snow sculpture challenge packs a creative punch

  • Summer Guide

    June 12, 2003

    I Drink, Therefore I Am

    Why don't we sip into something more comfortable?

  • News

    April 17, 2003

    Boys Gone Wild

    Breckenridge has a bad-boy image, but is there truth in advertising?

  • Calendar

    March 27, 2003

    Best Place to Pick Up a Guy

    Diamond Cabaret

  • News

    March 20, 2003

    Off Limits

    Bitch, bitch, bitch

  • Summer Guide

    June 13, 2002

    A First-Class Fourth

    Breckenridge wraps itself in patriotic colors.

  • Music

    January 31, 2002

    Preaching the Summit

    Colorado ski resorts look to folkie Jim Salestrom for a musical lift.

  • News

    January 14, 1999

    Off Limits

    Colorado ski resorts look to folkie Jim Salestrom for a musical lift.

  • News

    August 28, 1997

    Unpainting the Town

    A tourist-hating vandal with a grudge the size of Texas makes a splash in Breckenridge.

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