


Get free, friendly, expert advice call 1-888-352-9466 or email
Recently added item(s) ×
You have no items in your shopping cart.
Forums » General Discussion » The Water Cooler » What is there to do in Breckenridge, CO in June?
|
|
#190613 - 01/04/08 10:25 PM
![]() |
|
![]() axiomite Registered: 09/16/04 Posts: 5319 Loc: Marion, IA |
We are going on a big family trip this year to Breckenridge, Colorado from Saturday June 28 to Saturday July 5. I know that Breckenridge is big on winter sports, but what about the summer? Anyone been there? A majority of us that are going aren't in to fishing, so the couple people that are in to that have all ready been told to find out their own information since they would obviously know what they would be looking for.
On this trip will be my family (me, my wife, and our two daughters who will be 9 and 14), my wife's brother and his family, her two sisters and their family, and my mother and father-in-law. All of the other kids will be between the ages of 1 and 3, so nothing crazy for them. A few years back we went to the Smokey Mountains and did a lot of hiking, and some white water rafting which was pretty fun. I am sure that we can do those kinds of activities in Breckenridge as well. So what else is there to do in the area in summer?
_________________________
http://ht.buol.us 2-M60s, VP180, 8-M3s, SVS 20-39PCi, DIY Sub, 8-Shakers, JVC RS45, Anthem MRX-1120 |
Top |
#190615 - 01/04/08 10:42 PM
![]() |
|
![]() shareholder in the making ![]() Registered: 01/29/04 Posts: 13567 Loc: Iowa |
Just west of the Denver area is Mount Evans, it has the highest road you can drive on in the US. It gets pretty curvy near the top, the trees eventually stop growing, you see snow even in June, and Mountain goats, etc..I think at the top it is 15,000+ ft up. If your around there it is the drive. I think the town close by is Evergreen, if my memory serves me correct.
![]()
_________________________
M80s-VP180-4xM22ow-4xM3ic-EP600-2xEP350 Anthem AVM60 Outlaw 7700 Emotiva A500 Epson 5040UB |
Top |
#190626 - 01/05/08 12:42 AM
![]() |
|
![]() axiomite Registered: 09/16/04 Posts: 5319 Loc: Marion, IA |
Cool. I just checked out their web site now that I know about it.
_________________________
http://ht.buol.us 2-M60s, VP180, 8-M3s, SVS 20-39PCi, DIY Sub, 8-Shakers, JVC RS45, Anthem MRX-1120 |
Top |
#190629 - 01/05/08 12:59 AM
![]() |
|
![]() shareholder in the making ![]() Registered: 01/29/04 Posts: 13567 Loc: Iowa |
Looks my memory was a little off, it climbs 7,000 ft in 28 miles and reaches 14,264 when your at the top.
![]()
_________________________
M80s-VP180-4xM22ow-4xM3ic-EP600-2xEP350 Anthem AVM60 Outlaw 7700 Emotiva A500 Epson 5040UB |
Top |
#190636 - 01/05/08 03:35 AM
![]() |
|
![]() connoisseur ![]() Registered: 11/29/06 Posts: 1328 Loc: Alpharetta, GA |
Watch out for the altitude. Absolutely the highest snow skiing I've ever done. If there is any way you can spend a day or two at ~6000-8000 ft to get used to the difference, you'll be better off. Out of 200 of us, more than 50% were diagnosed with altitude sickness - headaches, vomiting, fever; very similar to flu symptoms. Our condo was at 11,000 and we would ski the entire 13,000 to 9,600 ft range. Great time, other than the first 3 days. Steamboat Springs is still my favorite ski place, imho, partly because of the altitude.
Summertime there's lots to do http://breckenridge.snow.com/summerhome.asp Scott |
Top |
#190670 - 01/05/08 11:46 AM
![]() |
|
![]() connoisseur Registered: 04/06/05 Posts: 2339 Loc: Madisonville, KY |
Any golfers in the family?
Some very nice courses near there. |
Top |
#190677 - 01/05/08 12:04 PM
![]() |
|
![]() old hand ![]() Registered: 11/15/03 Posts: 73 Loc: Bowie, MD USA |
Don't forget the Breckenridge Brewery & Pub
|
Top |
#190875 - 01/06/08 10:38 PM
![]() |
|
![]() axiomite ![]() Registered: 08/25/04 Posts: 6052 Loc: Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada |
Rent a Jeep and go exploring.
_________________________
M60ti/VP180/QS8, SVS PC-Plus 20-39, EP500 M5HP, Sierra-1, M40ti M2ti, M3v4, VP100 |
Top |
#190911 - 01/07/08 09:51 AM
![]() |
|
![]() hobbyist Registered: 03/01/07 Posts: 26 Loc: taylor,michigan |
Enjoy the mountains and Colorado.If you get a chance go to Estes Park for a day or two.
|
Top |
#190917 - 01/07/08 10:23 AM
![]() |
|
![]() axiomite ![]() Registered: 10/05/06 Posts: 6955 Loc: PEI, Canada |
I betting there are some great hiking trails up the mountain as well, but I've never been there.
_________________________
With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility. |
Top |