BRECKENRIDGE, CO -- 12/02/08 --
The snow is falling, historic buildings
are decorated with twinkling lights, the town tree is trimmed and carolers
are singing on the street corner. Breckenridge embodies the holiday season
with a story book atmosphere, festive events, winter activities and lodging
packages that provide an affordable and memorable vacation option needed
now more than ever.
Holiday Lodging Packages:
-- It's not too late to book a family holiday ski vacation at an
incredible value
Five nights of lodging and four days of lift tickets for a family of four.
Get 20% savings with prices as low as $113 per person per night during the
holiday season. Restrictions apply. Visit www.gobreck.com or call
877.593.5260 today.
More Holiday Events than Ever:
-- Get in the holiday spirit with the Lighting of Breckenridge, December
6, 2008
Breckenridge kicks off its holiday season with the annual lighting of the
town tree, which brings together guests and locals every year to rejoice in
true holiday spirit. A Rocky Mountain inspired holiday concert with John
Adams and Friends will conclude the night.
-- See how snow sculpting got started in Breck with the debut of the
Breckenridge Snowflake Challenge, December 6-13, 2008
Snow sculpting revisits its zany roots on the streets of Breckenridge. This
grass-roots sculpting contest is open to anyone who has wanted to try their
hands at sculpting snow. Sculptures will be on display along Main Street
through the holidays.
-- Watch freeskiing and snowboarding's finest pros compete in the
inaugural Winter Dew Tour, December 18-21, 2008
The Winter Dew Tour comes to Breckenridge for its kick off with halfpipe
and slopestyle competitions and live concerts with rock from All American
Rejects and hip-hop from 3oh!3. Come check out the likes of Shaun White,
Hannah Teter, Tanner Hall, Simon Dumont, Steve Fisher and more of winter
sports' greatest in their quest to become Dew Cup champions.
-- Ring in the New Year Breckenridge style, December 31, 2008
Fireworks over the Ski Resort and parties and bar specials around town
welcome 2009 in style. The perfect time to check out Breck's renowned night
life scene.
Off the Beat Activities:
In addition to skiing and snowboarding at the Breckenridge Ski Resort, the
town offers a vast array of distinctive winter activities. Breckenridge
boasts miles of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing trails at two quality
Nordic Centers as well as on the town's trail system.
Experience what it is like to be a musher with a dog sledding tour in
Breckenridge's backcountry or hear the sleigh bells jingle with a ride
through a snowy starlit night on a horse drawn dinner sleigh ride.
Adventure seekers can rent snowmobiles and tour Breckenridge's scenic
backcountry or go sledding at Carter Park.
Other winter activities include a visit to the Arts District, boutique
holiday shopping, spa treatments, hut trips, ice skating, walking, mining
and museum tours and more. With an average of 25 feet of snow each year,
Breckenridge's has endless winter activities to offer.
And So Much More:
If you aren't sold yet, there's more holiday cheer to be had from holiday
card decorating in the Arts District to a performance of It's a Wonderful
Life at the Breckenridge Theatre.
For more information on Breckenridge's holiday events, activities and
packages, visit www.gobreck.com or call 877.593.5260.
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Media Contact:
Carly Grimes
Director of Public Relations
970.453.5064
cgrimes@gobreck.com
