If you are headed up to the mountains, you probably hop right on I-70, as soon as you leave Denver International Airport.  You’ll cruise through the Denver area, catching glimpses of the Mile High City before making your way up in elevation and into the Rocky Mountains.  Twisting and turning through the beautiful vistas, time...Read More

Summit County and Breckenridge, Colorado are widely recognized as having some of the most scenic roads in the country. From perfect paved mountain passes to wild off-road adventures, Breckenridge serves as an exceptional starting point for scenic drives, offering unparalleled access to some of the most stunning landscapes in the region. So, if you’re looking...Read More

The Eisenhower Tunnel, located on Interstate 70 about an hour west of Denver, Colorado, represents an engineering marvel and a crucial component of interstate travel in Colorado. Carved through the solid granite of Loveland Pass, this tunnel spans 1.7 miles, making it the longest mountain tunnel in North America. It represents a vital link along...Read More

Summit County holds some of the best towns, resorts, and slopes in the world, such as Copper Mountain, Keystone with the night lights, Beaver Creek, and of course, good ol’ Breckenridge. Right down the street from Beaver is Vail. These towns cater well to the many people that travel to these destinations during the winter...Read More

All of us at Peak 1 Express hope everyone enjoyed their holiday season.  We’re just now getting into prime ski time here in the Colorado Rockies, so if you’re planning a trip out soon you’ve got some great things to look forward to.  What can you enjoy aside from skiing and snowboarding this winter in...Read More

A ski vacation can rack up some bills if you don’t plan ahead.  Between renting ski equipment, lodging, transportation, and your lift passes, you’ll do yourself a favor by booking all aspects of your vacation a few months in advance.  Here are some ways to save money when you plan ahead for your holiday ski...Read More

Tips on Traveling to Colorado This Winter During the Coronavirus Pandemic With the world the way it is this year, one thing we can still get excited about is the upcoming 2020-2021 ski season here in Colorado. It’s a great time to start planning your winter vacation to the Rocky Mountains in the upcoming months. ...Read More

If you have ever wanted to travel to the rocky mountains for spring break you may notice that there are a lot of costs that can add up and make your spring break quite pricey. Colorado has blown up as a spring break destination and will definitely give you a vacation that is one of...Read More

Whether it’s your very first time to the mountains, or even if you are just coming back home to a more familiar elevation, then that turn from Denver on I-70 that opens up to the Rocky Mountains is always a majestic sight. The view of the massive Rockies from Denver is truly something to behold. It happens to be much easier to behold this incredible sight when...Read More

Why is I-70 so busy? There is one main highway to get travelers from Denver to the beautiful Rocky Mountain towns, and there are many travelers trying to get there. It’s a two-lane highway at high elevation with unpredictable and harsh weather conditions. I-70 passes through the continental divide at the Eisenhower Tunnel. At this...Read More