Eddie's Insight
By Eddie Bowers- Broker Associate, Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
We are off to a great start to the ski season. Both Loveland Ski Area and A-Basin are open for skiing. Check out the beautiful photo today in Breckenridge!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
September Market Insider Friday, August 28, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Spring into Summer! The Great Egg Scramble presented by Vail Resorts 360 and Breckenridge Ski Resort - Saturday, April 11th, 10 am at the Breckenridge Recreation Center. This event is FREE and open to children ages 0-10. Gym, pool and climbing wall scrambles will take place, so bring swimsuits and baskets for eggs. Meet the Bunny!
Spring Ice Show - It's fun for the entire family on Saturday, April 4th, 5-7 pm at the Stephen C. West Ice Arena in Breckenridge. $8 for adults, $6 for kids. See local and regional skaters show off their skating skills in this ice show everyone will enjoy.
Group Fitness Summer Training Classes - Don't miss our spring classes meant to get you fit for summer endeavors! Try Indoor Cycling, Golf Fitness, Train for the Trail and Triathlon Training. Call or visit us online for a complete schedule.
April Falls Climbing Competition - Saturday, April 4th at the Breckenridge Recreation Center Climbing Wall. Adults and youth welcome. 3-9 pm. On-sight format rope climbing.
Learn to Play Lacrosse - For boys and girls in grades 2-3 and girls in grades 4-5. Program begins April 20th. Call to register today!
BMC Summer Day Camp and Spring Break
Registration for Summer Day Camp is going on now! - Summer Day Camp with the Breckenridge Recreation Department begins June 3rd. Weekly fieldtrips, theme weeks and much more! Register now for this popular program.
Take a "staycation" with the Breckenridge Recreation Department! - Staying home for spring break this year? Enroll the kids in our exciting Spring Break Camp, April 13-17 with the Breckenridge Recreation Department. Open to ages 5-12. Fun games, activities, sports and more! Call (970) 453-1734.
150 Days of Discounts Join the Breckenridge Recreation Department to honor Breckenridge's 150th Anniversary with 150 Days of Discounts this spring. Each of the Recreation Department facilities, the Breckenridge Recreation Center, the Gold Run Nordic Center and the Stephen C. West Ice Arena, will offer discount wheels for customers to spin for up to 18% off, or a free day pass. One spin per visit, adults only, other restrictions apply. 150 Days of Discounts ends June 14.
The snow is beginning to melt and the greens at the Breckenridge Golf Course are being cleared for summer play. While it may not look like summer is on its way to the High Country, indeed it is! The Gold Run Nordic Center closes for the season on April 5th, BMC summer day camp registration is going on now, our guests are preparing for summer sports and we are gearing up for yet another exciting season of recreation in Breckenridge!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
This annual festival is an interactive event including music, family fun and on–hill competitions. Events include the Bite of Breckenridge, Massive Brewfest, Massive Competition weekend and the ever–popular season finale - Massive Music Weekend! Visit Breckenridge Ski Resort this season and experience the incredible skiing and riding at Peak 8.
For more information please visit: www.breckenridge.snow.com
Monday, March 16, 2009
Thanks to daylight savings time, guests can take advantage of more daylight hours and enjoy more skiing time at Keystone Resort. Skiers and riders can ski into the sunset and under the lights Wednesday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday until 6 p.m. Keystone will also offer expanded terrain during twilight skiing hours giving skiers and riders more trails to enjoy.
Spring Forward at Keystone Resort with Sunset Skiing and Riding
Friday, March 13, 2009
Vail Resorts, Inc. announced a new all-inclusive summer family vacation experience in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, “Epic Summer, A Colorado Family Adventure.” Vail Resorts is combining the best of its Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail and Beaver Creek mountain resorts in Colorado with classic Rocky Mountain summer adventures for locally guided, all-inclusive family vacation experiences in four- and seven-day itineraries. Vail Resorts will begin taking reservations for the Epic Summer trips beginning April 1, 2009.
“In these challenging times, we’re seeing a return to the basics of a classic family vacation with ‘luxury’ now defined as companies providing a good value and people spending quality time with friends and loved ones. Our ‘Epic Summer’ vacation will have the best that Colorado’s Rocky Mountains have to offer with everything included at one very attractive price,” said Rob Katz, chief executive officer of Vail Resorts. “Right now, there is no better place to visit than the majestic national parks and forests of the West, and our new Epic Summer vacation will take guests on a guided tour through these spectacular mountain settings for a memorable outdoors summer adventure.”
What makes Epic Summer trips memorable, besides the carefully selected activities, are Vail Resorts’ experienced local guides who will lead guests through the entire itinerary from the moment they arrive until it’s time to say farewell. The Epic Summer guides have been hand-picked because of their knowledge of and passion for Colorado and the mountains. They are experts in the history, culture and ecology of the areas that families will visit and have already taken care of all of the logistical planning so families can relax and make the most of their vacation experience.
On the six-night, seven-day itinerary, families will experience all of the following included activities: The wonder of standing at the top of the Continental Divide in a trip to world-renowned Rocky Mountain National Park. The thrill of whitewater rafting down a scenic Colorado river. The serenity of horseback riding through groves of aspens, pines and fields dotted by wildflowers on Beaver Creek Mountain. The awe of a gondola ride to the summits of Vail and Keystone mountains, followed by family-friendly naturalist hikes and mountaintop picnics. The delight of an historical walking tour through the old Victorian mining town of Breckenridge, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The excitement of an authentic gold mine tour and hands-on gold panning.The reward of a Wild West cowboy campfire dinner, complete with wagon rides and storytelling.
The itinerary also allows plenty of time to explore the unique shops and boutiques in the towns of Estes Park, Vail and Breckenridge, along with other optional activities such as outdoor ice skating, orienteering and bicycling.
All of the meals are included and carefully planned to reflect the character and flavor of the Rocky Mountain West. Three of the lunches are mountaintop picnics where guests enjoy magnificent sweeping views of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, while another is enjoyed on the banks of a river during the rafting excursion. Dinners take place in iconic Colorado restaurants as well as an outdoor cowboy campfire dinner.
Families looking for a weekend escape can enjoy an abbreviated version of the seven-day guided trip featuring white water rafting, a scenic gondola ride to an easy guided hike and mountaintop picnic, horseback riding and time for shopping in the towns of Vail and Breckenridge.
To round out the guest experience and engage family members of all ages in the unique natural settings of the Epic Summer adventure, key messages about local flora and fauna, geology, geography and history of the region will be artfully integrated into guest activities. As a further complement to the experience and in keeping with Vail Resorts’ commitment to environmental stewardship, the carbon impacts associated with the lodging and transportation portion of each guest’s trip will be offset to support development of renewable energy throughout the country.
The Epic Summer trips run from June 26, 2009 through Sept. 6, 2009. Both packages include experienced guides, accommodations in well-appointed condominiums or lodge rooms in Keystone or Breckenridge resorts, all featured activities, transportation to and from all activities, ground transfers to/from Denver International Airport and all meals. Airfare is not included. The Epic Summer trips are recommended for children ages 6 and older.
The six-night, seven-day all-inclusive package is priced at $1,195 for adults and $895 for children (ages 12 and under). It begins on Sunday evenings with a welcome reception and dinner in Keystone Resort and ends after breakfast on Saturdays.
The three-night, four-day package is $695 for adults and $545 for children (ages 12 and under). It begins on Thursday evenings with a welcome reception and dinner in Keystone Resort and ends after breakfast on Sundays.
For more information and reservations, call 888-538-EPIC (3742) or visit https://mail.ewpartners.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.epicsummer.com. Vail Resorts will begin taking reservations for the Epic Summer trips on April 1, 2009.
Angler Mountain Ranch Single Family Homesites
Angler Mountain Ranch announces incentives for the next 6 sales!
Featured Communities of Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne
Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne. Charming mountain towns with rich and colorful histories. You can still tour 11 original 1880 buildings in Frisco's Historic Park. The lakeside Town of Dillon was moved three times.
In winter, the premiere Summit County resorts are only minutes away. Enjoy cross-country skiing and ice skating, snowmobiling and sleigh rides or an old-fashioned holiday.
In summer, the beauty of Colorado surrounds you. Alpine rivers and streams. Scenic Lake Dillon. You can pan for gold or shop at over 70 brand name stores in Silverthorne. Enjoy a lakefront cocktail at the Dillon Marina Tiki Bar or the Island Grill at the Frisco Marina.
In Summit County, you’ll find new condominiums and townhomes, riverfront and golf course properties. The Community at Three Peaks in Silverthorne offers generous, private, wooded homesites that back up to U.S. Forest Service land. A true Rocky Mountain setting. The convenience of city living. Frisco, Dillon and Silverthorne.
Eddie Bowers
Broker Associate
Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate
970-389-3755 cell
970-453-9090 office
970-547-7953 direct
888-531-2800 toll free
970-453-4130 fax
www.summitcountyhome.com
Archive - March 3, 2009
Community:
Keystone. More than a destination, it’s a way of life. In the winter, four challenging mountains on over 2,200 skiable acres, an 11.5-hour ski day and A51, one of the largest night terrain parks in North America. In the summer, two championship golf courses, fly-fishing and whatever activity you can dream up. Year-round, Keystone features award-winning dining, and shops in River Run and Lakeside Village. Ski under the stars and lights, enjoy the Wine Jazz and Art Festival or relax along the seven miles of the Snake River that runs through town. Enjoy award-winning dining at the Ski Tip lodge, the Keystone Ranch, or the Alpen Stube. In Keystone, there’s something for everyone. At Settler’s Creek, you’ll find townhomes with stunning vistas, surrounded by wetlands and the White River National Forest. And River Meadows at Ski Tip features single-family homes and duplex residences. Celebrate adventure. Keystone. Pure. Simple. Pleasure.
2008 Slifer Report
The 2008 Slifer Report is an in-depth analysis of Summit County real estate activity broken down by area and property type. Please click on the link below to view online.
ARCHIVE - February 24, 2009
Featured Community: Breckenridge, Colorado
Victorian. Family-oriented. Breathtaking natural beauty year-round. Enjoy countless outdoor activities, winter and summer, because Breckenridge averages over 300 days of sun each year. With over 1.4 million skier days last year, Breckenridge is one of the most popular winter resorts in the country. Highlights include a state-of-the-art children’s center and thrilling terrain parks. Throughout the year, cultural events like the Breckenridge Film Festival, the Music Institute, Genuine Jazz or the Backstage Theatre will entertain you. Quaint streets feature fine dining and endless shopping opportunities.A master plan guides ski resort development for the next 20 years and will provide new real estate opportunities. Recently, the resort opened a gondola linking town with the ski area and a new Skyway Skiway. With an array of ski-in/ski-out housing opportunities, you only have to throw open your front door and go. The resort comes right down into town, so you can ski home for lunch. And the limited availability of these properties makes them highly valued. Breathtaking alpine vistas. The perfect mountain town. Breckenridge. Home.
Smart Buyers Report
Today, smart buyers are finding value in homes throughout Summit County with a broad selection of inventory, favorable interest rates and a very resilient local market.
Once again, the window of opportunity has opened. Buyers are realizing there are a number of reasons to take advantage of current market conditions and purchase their mountain homes. There is no better time than the present to create a legacy of memories with your family.
The following report outlines these factors:
ARCHIVE - February 12, 2009
FEATURED DEVELOPMENT: ONE SKI HILL PLACE, BRECKENRIDGE
The first Breckenridge ski-in/ski-out resort that combines extravagance, legendary service, and impeccable design with the definitive Colorado ski vacation location. One Ski Hill Place is just steps away from the Colorado and Rocky Mountain SuperChair lifts and the new seasonal Breck Connect Gondola which connects Peak 8 with downtown Breckenridge. The cornerstone of the Peak 8 master plan will feature 90 wholly owned residences, ranging in size from studios to 4-bedrooms, each with a 5-piece master bath, spacious deck and distinctive interior finishes.
Above and beyond the luxurious appointments, residents will enjoy legendary RockResorts service and an exceptional variety of proposed amenities including an aquatics center with two pools and two hot tubs, a fitness facility with steam room, sauna, sports massage and fitness equipment, a bowling alley, conference center, owners’ ski lounge with storage lockers and shower facility, full-service skier restaurant, café and lounge, and a lively après ski bar, movie and game lounges, an exciting snow-front plaza, and heated underground parking.
~Eddie Bowers
Contact info:
Eddie Bowers
Broker Associate
Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate
970-389-3755 cell
970-453-9090 office
970-547-7953 direct
888-531-2800 toll free
970-453-4130 fax
www.summitcountyhome.com
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