There’s a popular saying in skiing, “there are no friends on a powder day.” As one of the friendliest people on the mountain, Jenn Losch respectfully disagrees. Characterized by her fellow guides as a “fireball,” a “character,” a “good talker,” someone who’s never known an awkward silence, and a “ripping skier,” Jenn has spent most… Read More
If a passion for skiing were contagious, you’d probably catch it from this guy. Patrick Guilbert speaks about skiing and the mountains with an authentic reverence in his voice that’s almost palpable. A blue-collar boy from New England, he spent his winters earning turns and teaching ski racing at Wildcat in New Hampshire. His path… Read More
Imagine it is the Spring of 1992 in Lake Tahoe, and in an extraordinary feat, 11 feet of snow just fell in seven days. You find yourself to be one of a handful people who has made it to Kirkwood, just as the storm breaks and the resort reopens. The other skiers there just happen… Read More
“The Greatest Of All Time,” a “Mastermind,” the “Godfather of skiing and teaching,” the “complete package,” “nothing rattles Randy.” These may sound like film reviews, but it’s just what people say when they know Randy Brooks. The esteem in which the Breck Guides hold him is unmistakable, and he has been a true mentor to… Read More
You don’t want to get into a game of “who’s been skiing longer?” with Matt Belleville. He is a guy who has literally been on the slopes since he was in-utero. He quickly went from mom’s belly to dad’s shoulders and transitioned to his own pair of skis by 18 months old. He’s been ripping… Read More
“How lucky are we right now?” Patti shouts over another rumble. It’s something she has thought to herself frequently in the 30+ years she’s spent in the mountains of Colorado, but today in particular it resonates. She and Jenny, her friend and client for the day, sit out on a ledge overlooking one of her… Read More
Skiing is not always easy, but it’s a rare opportunity to experience the mountains and all of their grandeur. There’s the gear, there’s the perfect layering balance to stay warm but still be comfortable, and there’s the logistics of getting yourself (and potentially your family) where you all need to go. It doesn’t have to… Read More
“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows” Ralph Marston I am so glad I took the three-day Women’s Camp at Breckenridge Ski Resort and I want you to feel this way too. Besides the many pleasant surprises that came with the camp, my skiing improved tremendously and it was a blast. No matter… Read More
Have you ever been to Breckenridge Ski Resort’s Women’s Ski Week? This might be the year for you! My palms are sweaty, my cheeks are slightly numb and I haven’t been clicked in like this in about six years. I see a decent pitch and some slight bumps scattered down all paths in front of… Read More
As the year nears its end, the Town of Breckenridge is bustling with holiday cheer and excitement to ring in the New Year. It’s a time of celebration and this world-class destination sure knows how to throw a party. Let’s take a gander at how the locals spread joy with some of their most fun… Read More
