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40 Facts about the Eisenhower Tunnel

December 4, 2023Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Edwards, Keystone, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Trip Planning

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...

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5 Ways To Satisfy Your Wanderlust In Colorado

May 31, 2022Breckenridge, Dillon, Events & Activities, Food, Frisco, Hiking, Holidays, Private Shuttle Service, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Silverthorne, Spring, Summer, Trip Planning, Vail Valley

When traveling to Colorado, there might be an occasional question of what are some of the things you can do when adventuring through the beautiful rocky mountains. There are various things you can do when coming here, whether it is spending time outside or going on a rafting trip. Today I will be giving you...

Colorado’s Ski Resorts Opening Dates

November 1, 2021Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Denver International Airport, Dillon, Holidays, Private Shuttle Service, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Ski Area Info, Summit County, Trip Planning, Uncategorized, Vail, Vail Valley

It is finally winter in Colorado. Well, technically it’s still fall, but it is getting cold at least. The cold weather means Colorado ski resorts are either open or getting ready to open soon. Here are some opening dates for the Vail Valley and Summit County areas to help you start planning your Colorado winter...

Dine-in Options for Thanksgiving in Summit County

October 8, 2021Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper, Dillon, Frisco, Holidays, Keystone, Private Shuttle Service, Trip Planning, Uncategorized

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...

Top 5 Outdoor Activities to do in Colorado this Winter – February 2021

February 1, 2021Breckenridge, CO Blog, Dillon, Events & Activities, Trip Planning, Winter

Not only are outdoor activities good for your mental and physical health, but they’ve come to be incredibly important over the last year as social distancing is much easier when venturing around outside. Though Colorado has some world-class ski slopes scattered across the state, that’s not the only option you have to get outside this...

Holiday Ski Vacation: Save Money When You Plan Ahead

October 27, 2020Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Events & Activities, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Summit County, Trip Planning, Vail, Vail Valley, Winter

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...

Tips for Traveling to Colorado this Fall: Air Travel, Road Trips, Shuttles & More

October 9, 2020Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, CO Blog, Copper Mountain, Denver International Airport, Dillon, Eagle County Regional Airport, Holidays, Keystone, Private Shuttle Service, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Summit County, Trip Planning, Vail Valley, Winter

You are planning a trip to Colorado this fall to visit some family and friends to do some autumn leaf peeping, Rocky Mountain National Park adventure, or any of the other fun activities the state has to offer. Whatever the reason for your visit to Colorado is, there is some planning you may have to...

Shop Local: Top Gear stores in Summit County

April 11, 2020Breckenridge, CO Blog, Dillon, Freeskiing, Frisco, Hiking, Shopping, Silverthorne, Summit County

Summit County has so many fun things to do outside and lots of shops to help you get the gear you need for all on them! From new gear to used gear. Whether you are trying something new to the more experienced these shops will have something for you. Or maybe you are looking to...

Celebrating 4th of July in the Rockies

June 2, 2019Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Dillon, Events & Activities, Festivals, Frisco, Summer

Everyone loves the Fourth of July in the mountains! If you are visiting the Rockies during this great American holiday, here are some great activities and events that you will not want to miss! Frisco’s Fabulous 4th of July Parade: Located on Main Street in Frisco, Colorado. The festive parade starts at 12:30pm at Madison...

How to Avoid the I-70 Traffic Heading to Colorado’s Mountain Towns

January 30, 2019Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper, Copper Mountain, Denver International Airport, Dillon, Edwards, Frisco, Holidays, Keystone, Private Shuttle Service, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Silverthorne, Trip Planning, Vail

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...

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