The majority of conversations going around town now in one way or another are all focusing on one common topic, where is the snow?  In Breckenridge, we certainly have not seen the same early season snow as we had last season.  This seems to also be the case in several other western resort towns.  Since we cannot control Mother Nature, we are forced to take action in other ways.  No snow in November means several things for us folks in Breckenridge; It gives us the ability to enjoy long hikes without snow shoes and tackle some of Colorado’s 14,000 ft. + peaks, it makes us appreciate artificial snow making more so than we would like to, and it creates a situation where all employees are eagerly waiting to demo some of the new powder line equipment but simply can’t yet.

Just because there has been little snowfall so far this year, doesn’t stop the big wheel of events from turning in Breckenridge.  From the 4^th-11^th of December we welcome the Hartford Disabled Sports Ski Spectacular into Breckenridge.  In its 23rd year, the Hartford returns to Breckenridge as the nation’s largest winter sports festival for people with physical disabilities.  It’s always a pleasure when you get the chance to meet these people on the slopes or in town as they are always sure to lift your spirits and make you appreciate all the activities that come with a mountain town.  This event is conducted by Disabled Sports, USA and in Breckenridge; this is something we always look forward to.

Another thing the lack of snow will not change is the Winter Dew Tour coming to town December 15-18^th.  As Breckenridge locals, we will welcome in several hundred elite winter athletes all to compete on Peak 8 in Breckenridge for their shot at the Dew Cup.  Of course the Dew Cup champion is based on cumulative points from all 3 winter tour stops with The Nike Open in Breckenridge being the first of the 3 to kick off the 2011/2012 season.  There is more fun to be had than watching these athletes soar out of the pipe or tear down the slopestyle course while the Dew Tour is in town.   There are live concerts right on the mountain following each Dew Tour event, and the town as a whole is more energetic than ever during these 3 days.

Even without snow, there are always fun events going on in Breckenridge and plenty to chat about around town.  The snow will eventually arrive; whether it comes as a 50^th birthday present to Breckenridge on December 16^th or Santa Claus brings it as a gift on his sleigh later in the month, one thing is for sure…. The Breckenridge community will be waiting!