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Why You Don’t Need a Rental Car in Colorado this Winter

December 18, 2023CO Blog, General, Holidays, Private Shuttle Service, Road Conditions, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Summit County, Trip Planning, Weather, Winter

Colorado is known for its great outdoors filled with beauty and adventure, especially during the holiday season. People travel from all over the world to check out Colorado’s world-class slopes and enjoy the 300 days of sunshine. You may immediately think you need to rent a car to get to your holiday mountain destination, but...

woman drinking milk outside of a cabin in the winter

How to Save Money on Your Trip to Colorado This Winter

October 16, 2022Breckenridge, Breckenridge Ski & Snowboard Rentals, Denver International Airport, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Trip Planning, Winter

Traveling to Colorado for a winter vacation is a trip all visitors are sure to remember forever. Spending time in the wonderful Rocky Mountains during the cold months looks and feels like you walked right into a Hallmark movie. From the gorgeous views of the mountains, to the picturesque towns, it truly is a magical...

woman in the rocky mountains in the winter

Your Colorado Winter Vacation Checklist

October 3, 2022Trip Planning, Weather, Winter

Traveling to a state with a weather pattern you’re not used to can be quite intimidating, especially in the winter. As a native Texan myself, I know it definitely took me a while to figure out what exactly I needed to bring with me when visiting states like Colorado that actually experience cold winters. With...

How to Save Money this Colorado Ski Season

September 26, 2022Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone, Private Shuttle Service, Road Conditions, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Ski Area Info, Summit County, Trip Planning, Vail, Vail Valley, Weather, Winter

When fresh powder hits the slopes, people flock to Colorado ski resorts by the tens of thousands. Summit County alone receives an average of 300 inches or 762 cm of snow per year, bringing winter vacationers and locals along with it. The winter season can be quite expensive here in the Rocky Mountains, and prices...

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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...

Attendants at Spring Fever in Breckenridge

Mountain Events for the Spring 2022 Holidays

January 19, 2022Beer, Breckenridge, CO Blog, Events & Activities, Festivals, Holidays, Keystone, Spring, Summit County, Trip Planning, Vail Valley

It’s no secret that spring is the perfect time of year to visit the scenic Colorado mountains. Not only are the temperatures getting a little bit higher, but there’s still plenty of fresh snow on the slopes and a lot of activities going on in town. Whether you’re planning to travel to Summit County or...

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5 Benefits of Booking a Mountain Shuttle During Holiday Season

December 15, 2021CO Blog, Denver International Airport, General, Holidays, Shuttle & Transportation Info, Trip Planning, Winter

This holiday season, treat yourself to stress-free transportation from Denver Airport to your mountain destination. Whether you’re traveling individually, or with a large group, booking a shared shuttle is the safest, easiest, and most cost-effective way to start your slopeside vacation. Peak 1 Express boasts a top-of-the-line fleet, drivers, and amenities that will make what...

Vail ski run in the winter with a blue sky

Our Favorite On-Mountain Dining Options

August 9, 2021Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, CO Blog, Events & Activities, Food, General, Ski Area Info, Summit County, Vail, Vail Valley

1. The Overlook The Overlook Restaurant sits at 11,274 on the top of Peak 9 at Breckenridge Ski Resort. This on-mountain restaurant features Asian-inspired foods that will be sure to warm you up and fuel you for the day. The Overlook has great options for vegetarians with menu items like Rocky Mountain Ramen and Overlook...

Colorado’s Summer Road Work and How to Avoid It While Visiting the Rockies

June 4, 2021Road Conditions, Summer, Trip Planning, Weather

Before we can talk about the dreaded summer road work, we have to talk about the famous Colorado Winter in the Rockies. The I-70 mountain corridor can see an average of 300 inches of snowfall every year. Also, average low temperatures can stay around 13F from October to April. You can imagine that much snowfall,...

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Spring 2021 Colorado Mountain Events for Families

May 3, 2021Breckenridge, CO Blog, Events & Activities, Festivals, General, Silverthorne, Spring, Summit County, Vail

Spring is in full swing here in Colorado! We have snowstorms, rain, sun, clouds, and everything in between! As we get less and less snow and more and more sun, the urge to get outside in this amazing place is getting stronger. COVID restrictions have decreased and hopefully, we can keep it that way. Fewer...

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