See the Snow Sculptures in Breckenridge, January 21-February 2, 2014

Post by 365 Things to do in Summit County Colorado.

Do you know your Downward Facing Dog and Tree poses

Hatha, Vinyasa, Hot Yoga, Ashtanga, Prenatal, and many more types of Yoga are offered through several studios in Summit County. You have the option to drop in for a day, purchase a punch pass or a monthly pass at most studios. With many of them right in town, you can easily walk from your condo or work to get your yoga workout!

Including achieving a spiritual goal, the physical postures of yoga are used to alleviate health problems, reduce stress and make the spine supple in contemporary times. Yoga is also used as a complete exercise program and physical therapy routine. 


Check out the local studios:
Meta Yoga
Summit Hot Yoga
Samadhi Healing 
Summit Yoga 

Courtesy of: Century 21 Gold

Send your kids to camp

Summit County has a wide variety of camp options throughout the year. While you may not be thinking too much of summer camps right now, you may be wondering what options there are for kids throughout the school year and during winter breaks. 

The Town of Breckenridge offers mini-camps and after school programs in the winter for those children whose parents may need to work during holidays and vacation times. 

"Breckenridge Mountain Camp Mini Camp provides fun, affordable daycare for Saturdays and Summit County Schools no-school days. Just like our awesome summer camp, each day your child is provided a healthy snack and structured, engaging activities! Programs include swimming, climbing, gym games, ice skating, Nordic skiing, arts & crafts and local field trips.” (Courtesy: Town of Breckenridge) http://www.townofbreckenridge.com/index.aspx?page=1076

While the Silverthorne Rec Center doesn’t offer any camps during the winter, they do offer after school programming for children in grades 1-5.http://www.silverthorne.org/index.aspx?page=146

Check back with us in early Spring and we’ll have a list of options for summer camps!!

Take an avalanche class

I'm sure you know that we have some amazing backcountry & side country ski/snowboard options here in Summit County… But, with 5 ski resorts within a 10 minute drive of our front doors (depending on where you live), it's easy to forget that the backcountry & side country options can be dangerous.

Every year, thousands of adventurers seek deeper powder, steeper lines and less crowds by veering away from the resorts. Since 1950 avalanches have killed more people in Colorado than any other natural hazard, and in the United States, Colorado accounts for one-third of all avalanche deaths.
Courtesy: CAIC

That's a pretty big number and it can be avoided! We all need to remember that as much fun as snow can be, it an also be very dangerous.

There are avalanche preparation courses throughout the state. You can take a class through the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, Colorado Mountain College or one of he local resorts. With so many educational resources there's no reason not to be aware of how to react in an avalanche situation. Whether it's a first time class or a refresher, everyone considering going into the backcountry should take a course.

Local Resources include:

CAIC

Colorado Mountain College

Breckenridge Resort

Get a Massage

There a dozens of massage shops in Summit County, so why not take a day to get a massage and relax a little. After a long day of skiing, hiking & biking, you're sure to need some pampering. Most of the local salons offer 1 hour massages as well as full day spa treatment packages. 

Some of our favorites:
https://www.facebook.com/soothedayspa
https://www.facebook.com/bluesagespa
https://www.facebook.com/LodgeAndSpaAtBreckenridge
https://www.facebook.com/bodyworksspa.frisco?fref=ts
http://www.anewyoumassage.net/
https://www.facebook.com/corpussanuscolorado

Enjoy a horse drawn sleigh ride:

Horse drawn sleigh rides are a great way to get outdoors and spend time with family & friends. Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa under a warm blanket as you are pulled through the snowy woods. When you get to your destination, enjoy a home cooked meal and some live music.

"Dash through a Winter Wonderland on a Beautiful and Majestic Handcrafted Sleigh or an Intimate and Private Exclusive Sleigh. Discover the magic of the mountains as your sleigh glides through open views of the mountains." (Courtesy of: http://www.brecksleighrides.com/)

"You're in for an 'old-fashioned' journey of a lifetime as you travel through breath-taking mountain views." (Courtesy of:http://www.dinnersleighrides.com/index.htm)

"Enjoy a 20 minute ride to a historic ranch homestead while your wrangler entertains you with the history of the area and introduces you to the horses. When you arrive at our cabins, you'll be greeted with hot chocolate, soup and biscuits. Then you will relish your choice of NY Strip, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Salmon, or Chef's choice vegetarian entree such as Tofu loaf. All options include garlic mashed potatoes and fresh steamed vegetables. Finish with Dutch apple pie and home made ice cream. Enjoy live music while you dine." (Courtesy of:http://www.keystoneresort.com/activitiesdetail/Key+-+Dinner+Sleigh+Ride+Check-In.axd)