Snow Sculptures!
Come see the grand conclusion of the Breckenridge Ice Sculptures!
Pieces from the International Snow Sculpture Championships remain on display through February 4, weather permitting.
Subtle colored lights add to the artistry!
Lots and Lots of New Snow!
Snowfall Totals:
Copper Mountain 12″ 48 Hours - 26″ Last 7 Days
Breckenridge 12″ 48 Hours - 28″ Last 7 Days
Vail 10″ 48 Hours - 28″ Last 7 Days
Loveland 10″ 48 Hours - 28″ Last 7 Days
A-Basin 6″ 48 Hours - 18″ Last 7 Days
Keystone 5″ 48 Hours - 11″ Last 7 Days
SNOW!!!
We have received 4 more inches of snow overnight here in Frisco following snow throughout the day yesterday. Another storm is forecast for Wednesday evening and a big dump for the weekend is on the horizon. The storm track is finally changing to a normal pattern!!!
Safety First!
Copper Mountain has it’s annual safety week in full swing this week, amongst other resorts. Giving the public a chance to see season-long safety efforts from Copper affiliated groups as well as non.
Some that will be there include: National Ski Patrol, Flight for Life, Woodward at Copper, Copper Mountain Ski Patrol, avalanche dogs and more!
Prizes are also being given away at 1 pm. daily.
Check it out! Link below!
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Great Airfare Sale to Denver
The airlines have just announced a great deal from most cities to Denver. Check airfares here A great time to visit Colorado and see us at the Frisco Lodge!
Mix it up with EpicMix!
If you haven’t heard about EpicMix yet, it’s all the rage at the resorts. EpicMix allows you to share photos taken on the mountain effortlessly by getting your picture taken by an EpicMix photographer and then uploaded directly to your EpicMix account which can then be sent to social networking sites like Facebook. Best part about it is it’s free!
EpicMix site link.
Read the article with the link attached to learn more about it! Happy mixing!
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White Christmas
Storm systems passing through Colorado this week hopefully bringing a white Christmas this year.
Forecasters are predicting 2-6 in. in the high country with snow expected Wed-Thur and again on Saturday bringing a white Christmas morning on Sunday!
A gift we can definitely use this Christmas holiday.
Click on the link to read more.
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Silverthorne Ice Castle is underway!
Brent Christensen of Silverthorne has been working diligently to put together his masterpiece ‘Ice Castle’ creation.
Located on the North lawn of the Silverthorne pavilion center, Brent hopes to be done in early December weather permitting.
When finished, the formations will be as tall as 30 ft. and visitors will be able to explore and admire the masterpiece as they navigate the formations.
Click the link for a great article and much more information!
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Enjoy Wassail Days in Frisco – December 3-11, 2011
During Wassail Days each of our guest rooms will receive a free Wassail Days mug.
Experience Frisco, Colorado’s distinctive mountain charm this holiday season. Stroll among holiday decorations and Frisco’s one-of-a-kind shops offering unique Colorado gifts while sipping a steaming cup of warm Wassail ( Ol English apple cider) on Frisco’s charming Main Street and Summit Blvd. As you walk around town you will hear the sounds of carolers singing and holiday cheer.
Wassail Walking Map with a complete list of the Frisco stores and restaurants who will be serving wassail in 2011. Participating merchants will compete for the Frisco Wassail Day Cup. Secret ingredients from red chili powder to nutmeg have been known to be added to some recipes! Who will be challenging the reigning 2010 Frisco Wassail champion Rivers Clothing this year? Who will win the top honor of 2011 Frisco Wassail Champion? You’ll have to be here to vote for your favorite this December.
Wassail Days 2011 is filled with family photo opportunities around each corner, from the Holiday lighting display at the Triangle Park to the Russian Horse drawn sleigh at the gazebo. Make Frisco your picturesque backdrop and share it with us on Facebook!
Thanksgiving Dinner at the Lodge
Please join us on Thanksgiving for our traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It is our compliments to all of our guests staying with us on Thanksgiving evening at the Frisco Lodge. Dinner will be from 5:30pm-7:00pm.
- * Turkey
- * Our Family’s Famous Dressing
- * Cranberries
- * Sweet Potatoes
- * Shawn’s Traditional Green Bean Casserole
- * Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
- * Dinner rolls with honey butter
- * Pumpkin Pie
