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08 Apr 2009

Happy 150th Birthday Breckenridge!

posted by Rex Manz on 08 April 2009

It was 1859 when gold prospectors settled the area occuppied by modern day Breckenridge.  The history of Breck is rich filled with stories and colorful characters.  Saloons and brothels saw both the boom times and the busts.  Breckenridge’s current economy is only 30-years old ushered in by the white gold of the ski industry.  At the turn-of-the-century, [...]

05 Jan 2009

Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center

posted by Rex Manz on 05 January 2009

Adaptive skiing refers to finding a way to adapt skiing to serve people of all abilities and disabilities.  The mission of the Breckenridge Outdor Education Center (BOEC) began in the early 1970’s as a few Breckeridge residents began leading cross country ski trips for people with disabilities.  BOEC was established in 1977 for the express [...]

06 Nov 2008

Breckenridge - Take A Break In Breck

posted by Rex Manz on 06 November 2008

Welcome to Breckenridge — established 1859.  Gold established Breckenridge in 1859 when it was discovered along the Blue River running through Breckenridge.  The Gold Pan Saloon was also established in 1859.  The gold boom busted, but the Gold Pan Saloon is still in business as the longest continuously operating bar west of the Mississippi.  If [...]

28 Oct 2008

So Many Colorado Ski Resorts So Little Time

posted by Rex Manz on 28 October 2008

If you are visiting this blog, chances are that you have visited at least one of the eleven major Colorado ski resorts.  Very few people get around to visit all of them.  I have as part of my business.  Not only have I visited them all in the winter, but in the summer and fall as [...]

01 Sep 2008

Record Breckenridge Home Sale

posted by Rex Manz on 01 September 2008

The luxury real estate market does have a life-of-its-own.  This Breckenridge Colorado single family detached house recently sold for $5,500,000 making it the most expensive residential sale in Summit County history.  Without a doubt, this 7,500 square foot, 7-bedroom, ski-in and ski-out property is exceptional for its location, quality and amenities.  Still, on a per square foot basis, there [...]