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Winter Activities - Breckenridge and Frisco |
Summit County is Colorado’s premier skiing and snowboarding destination, offering an unbelievable choice of four world-class mountains: Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin. And, just minutes away, there’s Vail, America’s largest ski area, and luxurious Beaver Creek. Nordic skiing and snowshoeing trails are plentiful too, as well as every other winter activity imaginable.
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Snowmobiling/Dog Sledding
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For those who love their motorcycles and bikes in the summer months, a snowmobile is a perfect way to get those endorphins going in the winter. Bundle up and get your motor running for a scenic tour throughout Summit County. For a more conventional and old-fashioned way to experience Summit County, sign up for a dog sledding adventure. These are both sure to be experiences you will never forget!
Recommended Companies:
- Good Time Snowmobiling Tours 970-453-7604 (offers dog sledding)
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White Mountain Snowmobile Tours 970-668-5323
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Tiger Run Snowmobile Tours 970-453-2231
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Sleigh Rides/Nordic Sleigh Rides
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What depicts the holidays more than a Currier and Ives card with a sleigh ride featured on it? Grab a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the stunning landscape that Summit County has to offer. Perfect for a family affair to get the spirits going! Choose the right package for your family: Sleigh Ride-climb aboard an oak sleigh handcrafted after styles found in the 1850’s, then nestle yourself under an antique lap robe. A handsome team of mules will take you down a secluded, picturesque trail. Sleigh Ride and Dinner-after a charming sleigh ride, you’ll find a warm and cozy camp tucked deep in the forest where you’ll receive a delicious dinner. Nordic Sleigh Ride-is quite unique and is a fabulous treat, in that it features a sleigh ride, dinner and show.
Recommended Companies:
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Breckenridge Dinner Sleigh Rides (Breck Golf Course) 970-453-4405
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Nordic Sleigh Rides/Nordic Dinner Sleigh Rides (Breck Golf Course) 970-453-2005
- Two Below Zero Dinner Sleigh Rides (Frisco Nordic) 970-453-1520
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Copper Mountain Sleigh Rides 970-968-2232
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Tubing-Copper and Keystone
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Is an excellent winter sport and may be favored by those of us that prefer taking runs on a tube. Picture yourself in a winter wonderland, going high speed, wind blowing through your hair, and truly feeling the curves of the mountain. Snow tubing is all-around fun and is a great excursion for family and friends.
- Keystone Tubing, Adventure Point Tubing 970-496-4386
- Copper Tubing 970-968-2318/800-416-9874
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Nordic Skiing
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If you are looking for a new and unique winter sport, nordic skiing is just the sport for you. Nordic skiing encompasses all different types of skiing where the heel of the boot is not fixed to the ski. Several techniques that are used are the ski jump, cross country skiing, biathlon, and telemark skiing.
Recommended Nordic Centers:
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Breckenridge (Ski Hill Road) 970-453-6855
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Gold Run Nordic Center (Golf Course) 970-547-7889
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Frisco Nordic Center 970-662-0866
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Ice Skating
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Ice skating is a classic and elegant winter sport. Even if you are not the most advanced skater, don’t be weary about hitting the ice (no, not literally)! This is the perfect opportunity to feel equal parts athletic and a part of nature. Summit County offers some of the most beautiful places in the country to skate. Perfect way to bond with loved ones.
Recommended skating areas:
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Breckenridge Maggie Pond 970-547-5726
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Stephen C. West Ice Arena 970-547-9974
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Copper Mountain 970-968-2882
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Keystone Resort Ice Rink 970.468.4245/800-354-4386
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Spa Massage
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Face it, we all deserve the royal treatment once in awhile and being on vacation is the perfect excuse! Why not pamper yourself with a glorious day at the spa with a relaxing mud bath and back massage? Breckenridge and Frisco brag the finest spas this side of the Continental divide; take time for you after a strenuous day on the slopes.
Recommended Companies in Breckenridge:
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Blue Sage Spa 970-453-7676
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Sacred Tree 970-453-8558
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A Mountain Sanctuary Day Spa 970-547-1610
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Alpine Spa and Salon 970-453-2044
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Breckenridge Acupuncture 970-470-3347
Recommended Companies in Frisco:
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Bodyworks Spa and Massage 970-668-5859
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First Impressions Salon and Spa 970-668-1577
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Healing Hands Massage Therapy 970-393-2636
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Namaste Bodywork Therapeutic Massage 970-393-2636
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Area Recreation Centers
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