Where to Practice Yoga in Summit County

Find Your Flow in the Mountains: A Guide to Yoga Studios in Summit County

From early-morning sun salutations to restorative classes after a long day on the trails or slopes, yoga is an essential part of the Summit County lifestyle. Whether you’re a full-time local, a second homeowner, or visiting for a weekend in the mountains, Summit County offers a diverse mix of yoga studios, each with its own approach to movement, mindfulness, and community. Below is a curated guide to yoga studios across Breckenridge, Frisco, Dillon, and Silverthorne, making it easy to find a class that fits your schedule, your practice, and your mountain routine.

Summit Sol Yoga + Wellness

A wellness-focused studio offering daily all-levels yoga classes plus Pilates,…

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8 Upcoming Events with Friends of the Dillon Ranger District

Get Outside: Upcoming Free Events with FDRD

Looking for unique ways to connect with nature and your local community this season? Friends of the Dillon Ranger District is hosting a variety of free events—from guided hikes and art workshops to educational talks and family-friendly outings. Whether you're a long-time local or just visiting, there's something for everyone to enjoy and explore.

1. Art in Nature | August 7th

Location: Mesa Cortina Trail - 559 Aspen Drive, Silverthorne

Join local artist Agostina Zampieri for a unique on-trail workshop that blends creativity with mindful observation. Designed to deepen your connection with the natural world, this guided experience encourages you to explore and express nature’s details through various…

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Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch: Everything You Need to Know About the Summer Shuttle

The Breckenridge Summer Shuttle to Two Epic Trails

Summit County’s shuttle and reservation system for Quandary Peak and McCullough Gulch were introduced in 2021 to help protect natural resources, improve visitor safety and increase trail accessibility. From mid-June through mid-September, visitors can either reserve a parking spot in advance or take the free shuttle from Breckenridge to reach the trailheads.

Quandary Peak & McCullough Gulch Shuttle Details

Operational Dates: June 14 – September 14 daily, 5 am–5 pm

Route: From Downtown Breckenridge, South Gondola Parking Garage to Quandary Peak Trailhead (about a 20‑minute ride).

Frequency: Every 30–60 minutes. You book the day—not a time—and board first-come, first-served.

Cost:

• $7…

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5 Beautiful Waterfall Hikes Near Breckenridge

5 Beautiful Waterfall Hikes Near Breckenridge

With an average of over 300 inches of snowfall every year in Breckenridge, it only makes sense that the runoff would create some of the most beautiful high alpine waterfalls in Colorado’s backcountry. We’ve compiled a list of the 5 most beautiful waterfall hikes near Breckenridge to add to your summer adventure bucket list!

1. McCullough Gulch Waterfall Trail

Picture by: Mike Peoples on AllTrails

Located just outside of Breckenridge off Hoosier Pass, McCullough Gulch Waterfall Trail is a popular hike offering quintessential Colorado views of rocky peaks, columbine flowers, and mountain goats. Reservations are required for this trailhead June through September from 5 am to 3 pm, outside…

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High Country Golfing in Breckenridge

The Breckenridge Golf Course is a premier mountain course and is one of four Summit County golf resorts. The Jack Nicklaus signature course is a high altitude course at 9,324 feet where golf balls have less resistance and can travel further driving off the tee. This summer golf calendar includes events from social to competitive, designed for all levels of players and those who want to improve their level of play. Fantastic views and wildlife sightings make this course a favorite for golf enthusiasts and spectators alike.

Men’s and Women’s Leagues: The Breckenridge Golf Club Men’s and Women’s Leagues offer competition for resident golfers ages 18-80+ throughout the summer season. Competitions include individual, 2-person and 4-person games. Both…

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Summit County River Recreation Guide

Summit County is home to the highest chairlift in North America as well as the highest deep-water marina in the world. Summit County also has some of the highest rivers in Colorado. Three of the stunning rivers that flow through the high country of Summit County, the Blue River, the Snake River and the Swan River, offer residents and visitors some of the very best recreational opportunities for summer in the high country.

THE BLUE RIVER: The longest river in the county, running a distance of 65 miles, it originates near Quandary Peak in the Ten Mile Range and spills into the Dillon Reservoir just east of Frisco, resuming its northward run through Silverthorne and eventually joining the Colorado River in Kremmling.

Buried under tons of dredge rock…

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Best Kept Secret Trails

Check Out Summit County's Best Kept Secret Trails

Hiking is a popular Summit County activity for both visitors and local alike. Lower elevation hikes can also be done in the winter time with a pair of snowshoes and/or waterproof hiking boots. For those unfamiliar with the area, a quick Google search, a visit to the Welcome Center or asking frontline workers is a good way to get information on which trails to take in. It’s no surprise that the most popular trails are mentioned time and time again. On the weekends or busiest summer days, parking can sometimes be hard to come by and hikers may find themselves one of hundreds making their way up at these beloved sites. For a hiker hoping for a bit of solitude during peak periods, avoiding the hot spots is…

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Ten Summit County Activities You Can Do in June 2020

Whitewater Rafting:  Like a mini roller coaster, except in the water and with better scenery. Whitewater rafting is the most thrilling High Country summer adventure although slow and more relaxing trips are also available for those who prefer a mellow outing or have small children. Performance Tours Rafting begins their season on June 1, 2020. They’ve taken all the necessary precautions to deliver the best rafting trip possible for their 34th year in business. Their best-selling trip runs through Browns Canyon, one of the most popular whitewater rafting trips in North America.

Hiking: The hundreds of hiking trails in Summit County range from handicap accessible at Sapphire Point to the ultimate hiking experience of summiting the 14,000 foot Quandary…

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Wringing the last drops of summer!

Summer in the high country can be shockingly short, and astoundingly beautiful. The abbreviated period of summer helps to concentrate all our high country warm weather fun seeking and forces us to focus as not to waste a precious moment. Summer at over 9,600 feet means few insects, crisp mornings, cool evenings and bright, dry sunny days with the bluest skies you’ve ever seen. Here are some tips to help you wrestle every last drop out of summer at altitude.

If you’ve been thinking about climbing a peak, but haven’t done it yet- get out there now! Trails are dry and snow will start falling up high again soon. Be sure to get an early start to avoid the monsoon weather that typically shows up in the afternoon. Check with a local outdoor shop for…

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High Country Summer Festivals

Since the beginning of Ski Bum Time™, which roughly corresponds with the advent of the annual Warren Miller ski movies in 1950, there have been summer high country festivals designed to keep the winter stoke flowing. It’s just not possible to have that much fun in winter and not channel it into something great for those snowless months. Our event calendar list the current ones.

And there is so much to fest about. Music, art, wine, food, biking, even suffering. Suffering? Yes, Breckenridge even hosts a Spartan Race on August 18 and 19th for those who are serious about testing the limits of human endurance. This multi-sport strength and endurance race gathers thousands of racers and their supporters, spectators and the gang of people it takes to create,…

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