Hosted by Disabled Sports USA at the Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado, The Hartford Ski Spectacular is one of the nation’s largest winter sports festivals for people with disabilities, with more than 800 registered participants annually!
The programs offered during this week-long event include learn to ski and snowboard lessons, a week-long race camp, Level I Race (Ski Spec Challenge Race), nordic skiing, free clinics (in nordic skiing, biathlon, curling, and sled hockey), PSIA National Adaptive Academy for Instructors, banquets, and other social/networking events. The title sponsor of the event is The Hartford Financial Services Group.
The Hartford Ski Spectacular strengthens and expands adaptive snow sports programs in communities throughout the U.S. and helps identify and train youth, wounded warriors, and others with disabilities who strive to be winter Paralympians. A week of ski and snowboard race training prepares athletes for national and international competitions.
The annual winter Dew Tour ski and snowboard competition and festival will return to Breckenridge, Colo. December 13-16, 2018. The four-day event includes the world’s best male and female skiers and snowboarders competing in individual Halfpipe and Slopestyle competitions, Dew Tour’s signature Team Challenge and Streetstyle competitions and a calendar of fan-based activities. Past competitors include Olympic gold medalist and Dew Tour champions Chloe Kim (USA), Nick Goepper (USA), Shaun White (USA), Red Gerard (USA), Gus Kenworthy (USA), Dara Howell (CAN) and others from around the world. This year’s winter Dew Tour will mark the 11th anniversary of the event being held at Breckenridge Ski Resort. The Dew Tour competitions and festival are FREE and open to the public. The 2017 Winter Dew Tour in Breckenridge was a milestone event, having served as an Olympic qualifying event for U.S. Snowboarding and Freeskiing, Canada Snowboard Slopestyle and as a points contender for World Para Snowboarding. The event resulted in many athletes qualifying for the Pyeongchang Olympics at Dew Tour, much to the excitement of the crowd who came to meet and cheer on their favorite athletes. “We are excited for the return of the Dew Tour at Breckenridge this December,” said John Buhler, vice president and chief operating officer at Breckenridge Ski Resort. “The event is a great way to celebrate the start of the winter ski and snowboard season, and it’s a fun time be in town, get out on the mountain and catch some of the best freestyle skiers and snowboarders in the world competing at Breck.” “It’s such a great feeling to be heading back to Breckenridge, knowing that athletes, fans and partners really enjoy coming to Breckenridge to kick off the season,” said Adam Cozens, vice president and general manager of Dew Tour. “We are thrilled to have such strong support from the town of Breckenridge and the ski resort. After last year’s intensity for the athletes, I think we will see some incredible progression from the skiers and riders this year at Dew Tour, and we’ll be sure our courses are ready for that.” In addition to the individual competitions in men’s and women’s ski and snowboard Slopestyle and Halfpipe, as well as a para snowboard competition, Dew Tour will include the Team Challenge. It will feature the 12 biggest winter hardgoods brands (six ski and six snowboard) competing in a format that embraces the comradery not often seen in skiing and snowboarding. Each brand will select one team captain and three team athletes to compete.
Check out the full schedule HERE.
The Motet will headline the Dew Tour concert on Saturday, December 15 at the Riverwalk Center in downtown Breckenridge, Colorado. Doors for the all-ages show will open at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $40 and VIP tickets are $100.
VIP tickets include a meet and greet with the band prior to the show, a dedicated VIP bar, and a preferred VIP viewing area. See you at the Riverwalk Center!
Experience the great outdoors under the full moon! Let our experienced guides lead you on a wild adventure, with guidance from the moon, while they share stories of our historical and natural environment. All ages are welcome!
Cost is $60 and includes snowshoes. Children are $45 includes snowshoes (one child per paying adult). Post tour, we return to the Clubhouse for socializing and a light meal.
Experience the great outdoors under the full moon! Let our experienced guides lead you on a wild adventure, with guidance from the moon, while they share stories of our historical and natural environment. All ages are welcome!
Cost is $60 and includes snowshoes. Children are $45 includes snowshoes (one child per paying adult). Post tour, we return to the Clubhouse for socializing and a light meal.
Ullr Fest will celebrate 55 years January 9-13, 2019 The Town of Breckenridge invites snow lovers of all ages to join the party. During Ullr Fest in Breckenridge, don’t be surprised to see horned Viking hats adorning the heads of skiers and snowboarders, the biggest bonfire in town, and more than 12,000 Ullr enthusiasts filling the streets for the Ullr Parade with crazy float participants skiing off jumps on Main Street or gliding along town in a hot tub. Join us to rejoice with Ullr himself… he’s ready for a good party.
Break the world’s longest shot ski record at Ullr Shot Ski
Take part in the Ullr Parade down Main Street
Retire your Christmas tree at the Ullr Bonfire
Prove your dedication to the cold at Ullr Ice Plunge
Comedy Night starring stand-up comedian, Jimmy Dunn
Breck’s Got Talent, Wild & Scenic Film Festival, family activities and a whole lot of ULLR!
Join us January 21-30, 2019 for the 29th Annual International Snow Sculpture Championships presented by Breckenridge Brewery!
During the Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships, 16 teams from around the world descend on Breckenridge, Colo. to hand-carve 25-ton blocks of snow into enormous works of art. From blocks of snow, into intricate snow sculptures. Artists are only allowed to use hand tools, creativity, and inspiration to bring their ideas to life. No power tools allowed! Teams sculpt countless hours across five days –the result is a temporary outdoor art gallery in historic downtown Breckenridge.
Competition/ Sculpting Days: January 21-25, 2019
Viewing Days: January 25-30, 2019
The event site will close at 7 p.m. on January 30 and the Sculptures will be taken down!
Apply to compete in the 2019 International Snow Sculpting Competiton
It’s time to show Pass Holders the love! During Pass Holder Appreciation, you can enjoy demo days, First Tracks, free Epic Mix Racing, parties, live music, giveaways and more! What’s even better than being appreciated? We’re holding this event series from Feb. 3 – Feb. 9, a time where skies are blue, snow falls in abundance and the most terrain will be available.
30% off Rentals at Breck Sports on Main Street
50% off breakfast crepes at Pioneer Crossing
20% off lodging at official lodging properties
10% off CME shuttles
Visit www.breckenridge.com for more information and discounts!
Each year, New Orleans visitors and Mardi Gras lovers take over Breckenridge with masks, boas, beads, music and revelry to commemorate the carnival season. Join us on Main Street for a New Orleans-Style Breckenridge Mardi Gras party!
Parade starts at 4:30 PM
More information regarding the concert and activities will be posted HERE.
Come join us on Closing Day to celebrate the end to an amazing 2018-2019 ski and snowboard season. The Breck Plunge pond skim event will help close out the season with a splash. Join the fun at the base of Peak 8 with live music, food, drinks and great people!
More information will be announced HERE.
