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2012 Breckenridge Snow Sculpting Contest
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 6:55pm. 63 Views, 0 Comments.
Contest began Jan 24th
Once again, the space outside the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge is transformed into an outdoor sculpture gallery, with the sculpting medium being snow. Fifteen teams from around the world are in town right now, each one racing to Saturday’s finish (Jan 28, 2012), to carve their work of art from a massive block of packed snow.
About a week before the competition begins, wooden molds are put in place, in the sculpting arena; each mold measures 10 feet x ten feet x 12 feet. Snow stompers climb into the molds and stomp the snow to pack it down. The process is repeated until the mold is full, and packed into a block ready for sculpting.
Each team has 65 hours to sculpt, using hand tools, chicken wire, small saws, and…
2011 Pro Cycling Challenge: Stage 5 in Breckenridge Colorado
Monday, August 15th, 2011 at 1:18pm. 381 Views, 0 Comments.
The inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge takes place high in the Colorado Rockies in late August, with Breckenridge hosting the finish line for Stage 5, on August 27th. The top three racers in the Tour de France will be featured in the race, making it an even more exciting, crowd attracting local event.
People familiar with road bike racing are telling us it's the most demanding race ever held on American soil, with racers climbing to 12,000 feet, and breathing in only two-thirds the oxygen experienced at sea level, at every gulp full. Featuring 16 international teams, and 128 gutsy riders, the race to Breckenridge (Stage 5) begins in Steamboat at 11:20 am. The riders will travel a distance of 105 miles and climb a total of 8327 feet. Expected…
Breckenridge Resort Chamber looks to boost Central Reservations bookings
Sunday, March 13th, 2011 at 7:13pm. 244 Views, 0 Comments.
This article is from the Summit Daily News, March 11, 2011, as reported by Caddie Nath.
Town's central booking system struggling, subsidized with town dollars.
As economic indicators begin to point to a recovery for Breckenridge's tourism industry, town and Breckenridge Resort Chamber officials are scrambling to find ways to return the still-struggling Central Reservations to profitability. Central Reservation is a crucial booking agency for Breck's smaller lodging companies.The reservation system, which generated revenue for the resort chamber up until a few years ago, is a key business driver for smaller lodging companies and is the only booking agency with loyalty to Breckenridge and a well-rounded system to show first-time guests all the town's…
Colorado Mountain College gets closer to offering 4-year degrees
Sunday, March 13th, 2011 at 7:09pm. 157 Views, 0 Comments.
This article is from Summit Daily News, Marc 11, 2011, reported by Kathryn Corazzelli.
Final decision for approval may come in late March.
Colorado Mountain College is making progress in its quest to offer bachelor's degrees. Late last week, the Colorado Commission on Higher Education gave CMC preliminary authorization to offer two degrees: a bachelor of science in business administration and a bachelor of arts in sustainability studies. The college is awaiting approval from the Higher Learning Commission before the
degrees can be made official.
Dr. Stan Jensen, CMC president, said the idea to offer four-year degrees started about a year-and-a-half ago. Administrators at the college started talking to the community to see what the interest was, and…
Solar panels get first nod from Breckenridge town council
Sunday, March 13th, 2011 at 7:03pm. 135 Views, 0 Comments.
This article is from the Summit Daily News, Marc 10, 2011, reported by Caddie Nath.
Solar arrays at Riverwalk Center a hot topic for community.
BRECKENRIDGE — The Breckenridge Town Council gave initial approval on a proposed set of solar panels to be located at theRiverwalk Center along Park Avenue in a 5-2 decision at Tuesday's work session.
The 18-foot arrays would save Breckenridge thousands of dollars a year on energy costs, but their potential visual impact on the historic town has raised concerns for many.
“We decided to move forward and send it to planning,” Councilman Jeffrey Bergeron said. “The savings are substantial and
there's no outlying expense for the town. There is an aesthetic cost to these (solar panels), but beauty's…
New school superintendent for Summit County
Sunday, March 13th, 2011 at 6:57pm. 26200 Views, 0 Comments.
This article is from the Summit Daily News, March 10, 2011, reported by Kathryn Corazzelli and Janice Kurbjun.
The search for a superintendent of Summit School District culminated Tuesday night with the selection of Dr. Heidi Pace,currently the deputy superintendent of Academy School District 20 in Colorado Springs.
“She brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership from that district,” said school board president Jon Kreamelmeyer.
The vote followed two site visits conducted for finalists Pace and Kerry Buhler, currently principal at Upper Blue Elementary School in Breckenridge.
“Both candidates are top-notch, talented administrators with a strong commitment to kids. I want to emphasize that Kerry Buhler is an amazing lady. This…
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