Breckenridge Associates
Real Estate

Track and share activity on the ski slopes this winter ski season when Vail  Resorts debuts EpicMix, a cutting-edge and innovative free gaming  application for skiers and snowboarders available at the Vail Resorts  family of ski resorts – Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, Beaver Creek and  Heavenly. EpicMix will launch at the resorts this December. What is EpicMix? EpicMix is simple with three basic components. The first is to capture your own skier data and you can create  personal goals on the slopes. For example, it can track which  lifts you’ve ridden for the day and how many times you’ve ridden  them, how many skier days you’ve had for the season among other  activities. The second component is you are rewarded along the way as you  complete certain activities. Various accomplishments, such as riding  the Imperial Lift at Breckenridge will reward you with a pin – the  “Imperial Palace” pin to be specific to this Breckenridge act...

Winter is coming and that means it’s time to protect your mountain property from the elements. Harsh winds, freezing temperatures, snow and ice could damage your property if some precaution is not taken heading into the winter months. Preparing your home now means you can enjoy it later. While you may know the basic measures to help prevent frozen pipes, we’ve compiled a list of winterization tips that we hope you’ll find helpful whether your mountain property is your primary residence or second home. Cheers to a great winter season ahead! 1.)        Disconnect outside hoses. Drain your hoses and irrigation systems. Though you may have a “freeze proof” spigot, it’s a good idea to cover your exterior spigots with insulated covers. Covers can be purchased at the hardware store. 2.)         Caulk and maintain weather stripping. Any leaks in windows or doorways that are allowing airflow or moisture should be sealed to keep your hom...