This is why I'm Hott!!

Who knew the staff here at breckgear.com had so much talent. Not only can they accurately pack orders and ship them across the country while maintaining a sweet website with an even sweeter discount, but they can sculpt as well.

This year the staff entered the Breckenridge Snowflake challenge. This is an amateur snow sculpting competition hosted by the town of Breckenridge. This year's theme was winter dreams and we immediately realized that nothing would be a better dream come true than partying with a bunch of penguins. BAM! Team Loaded Penguins was born. We set about immediately setting the stage with an igloo and a hot tub, everyone knows penguins live in igloos and relax in hot tubs.

Next to be built were our party penguins, we carved a pair of trash can sized emperor penguins and a few more smaller penguins in the igloo and around the hot tub.

Guess what gang. we won SECOND PLACE in our first ever snow sculpting event!!

Jasper the dog

Chowdah

POWDER ALERT!!!!!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and I couldn't agree more. This is Kelly.

Breckenridge has been smacked with the storm we have been waiting on, the resort is claiming 20 inches of fresh in the past week with more on the way. The local Breckgear.com crew could not be happier and we are making the most of all the snow.

As you can see we are charging the mountain but we certainly don't let the sun going down stop our fun. With all this snow literally laying around it was time to break out the shovels and make our backyards into the ultimate "apres ski" hangout. First to be built was a log "spine" or back to back quarter-pipes. This is accomplished by making a triangle of logs and covering them with snow.

Here Austin and Kelly land some pretty picturesque stalls.

In this shot, Kelly learns to fly as he uses the spine as a jump. Both riders are staying comfy through the build and jib session with The North Face soft shells.

Soft shells are jackets and pants made from a highly breathable stretch materials . They are ideal for the active outdoors man because they allow for a much larger comfort range. I jasper the dog have the ultimate outerwear piece but these guys seemed to have a pretty close second. They stayed comfortable while shoveling snow and hefting logs all afternoon and hiking up and down the yard well into the night. Temperatures dropped but the fun continues with the right gear.

If your are looking for the perfect piece for aerobic activities check out the Apex Bionic Jacket. This piece is windproof and water resistant, lightweight and bulk free.

If you don't find exactly what you are looking for or you would like to get one of the pieces in the pictures give us a call on our toll free number 1-800 TNF BRECK.

Soon to come...SNOW SCULPTING

Thanks for reading,

Jasper the dog

(Talk about hunt and peck)

How To:

How to wax your skis or snowboard

Everyone makes mistakes

Last year the snowsports industry went crazy over the new Marker Duke, a totally new and unique product from a company that's been making ski bindings since 1952. Whats unique about the Duke is that its a downhill binding with alpine touring capabilities versus an AT biding with downhill capabilities. The folks at Marker managed to give the Duke a din setting of 16 which was previously unheard of in the world of AT bindings. How did they make this possible? Lots of heavy plastic and more metal. Those of you who like to hike up the mountain before you ski down it may see this as a problem. You're absolutely right. The Duke is noticeably heavy when you're heading up and for a skier like me, not quite necessary when you're skiing down. See, I'm a little guy. At 155 lbs and very respectful of gravity, I would never use a din setting higher than 10! In the Duke's defense, there are some dudes out there that weigh a lot more than I do and are hucking it big of cliffs and jumps. Those guys could actually use a higher din setting making the Marker Duke the ideal product. Lesson learned. I hiked today with my new Fritschi Freerides and I love them.

Lets sum this up. If you're a little guy like me and you stay on the ground most of the time, I don't think you should get it! If you're a little heavier and you go big in the air not just on the ground, it's probably perfect for you.

Stop by BreckGear.com to take a look at all the great new The North Face products available for this coming winter!!

Breck Opens

ITS HERE

The season has finally arrived and we here at breckgear.com couldn't be happier! Breckenridge opened a few days ago and the staff has been hitting the slopes hard.
One piece that has been constant for the crew is the sentinel thermal jacket. This piece has accomplished early season excellence by combining the supreme wind proofing and breathablitly of Gore "Windstopper" materials with a light weight, but durable, shell nylon. The piece also boast a highloft fleece interior for adding warmth. My friends keep giving me a hard time saying the jacket is so soft and comfy that it must be made from baby seals or unicorn horns or something.
It isn't; baby seals are a myth.
This jacket has been awesome for resort skiing and it is breathable enough for us to wear while we hike and skin in the mornings or evenings.

love
jasper the dog

shoulders

Shoulder.

Merriam-Webster's online dictionary defines shoulder as the laterally projecting part of the human body formed of the bones and joints with their covering tissue by which the arm is connected with the trunk.
There are a few other definitions including parts of garments, pieces of meat and a few verb definitions to include carrying a load or knocking something over.

Whichever you choose, shoulder means only one thing to the Breckgear.com crew. Cleaning. In the summit county vernacular the shoulder is the time of year between ski season and all the other seasons. A-Basin and Loveland ski areas are open for business, but we (snowsnobs) tend to find ourselves hand washing baseboards or cleaning the interior of the trash can. You and I both know that cleaning the interior of the trash can is reserved soley for the truly bored or the completely "retentive." Main street Breckenridge will soon change from tumbleweeds to toontown and thanks to the doldrums of shoulder season we will be ready and waiting for the crowds.

Although I seem to be casting these "tweener" times as pretty weak, it is actually a great time to visit summit county. The Summit Daily is teeming with 2 for 1 deals at all the restaurants, hotel rooms are less expensive and you can literally dance around in the middle of Main Street. The weather is chilly, but lets be honest, it's a great excuse to release your inner pyromaniac. You know that guy, it's the voice in the back of your head that can't wait to get all the ornaments off the Christmas tree and see how big the flames will be once it's in the fire pit.
This time of year may not be for our usual adrenaline seeking crowd but there is ample room for a more mellow crew. Come on up and visit, the locals will be siked to see you (sweet diversion) and you know the shops will be spotless.



Jasper the Dog

Take a virtual tour!

Many of you have been to our store in Breck and you know what kind of customer service we offer. If you have not been to The North Face Breckenridge before, now you can take a look around without even getting up from the chair you're sitting in! Simply click HERE to take a virtual tour of our store......its amazingly beautiful!

Gore-Tex Unraveled

Gore-Tex Unraveled,

How warm is gore-tex? Do I need Gore-tex? Did Al Gore invent Gore-tex before or after the global warming?

These are a few examples of the misconceptions the staff here at Breckgear.com confront on a daily basis. We love it when people ask questions; as there is no sound as pleasing to our ears as our own voices, but understand that some people can be a little shy about phoning us up. That is why I, Jasper the dog, will set the record straight on this Gore-tex enigma.

To Dispel the aforementioned myths; Gore-tex itself is about as warm as a plastic grocery bag, you may or may not need Gore-tex, that depends on you and Al Gore invented neither of those things.

A brief bit of history:
Gore-tex is produced by the W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc. which was founded by Bill and Vieve Gore in 1958 when they started fiddling with their chemistry sets (or whatever it is that scientist do while wearing their haughty lab coats). Since then, the company has been producing some pretty amazing barrier layers with a lot of applications. You can find Gore-tex in electrical wiring sheaths, cutting edge surgical procedures and of course fine outdoor gear products.

The chemistry behind Gore-tex is fairly simple. It relies heavily on the fact that water vapor molecules are much smaller than liquid water molecules. Gore-tex is a membrane comprised of millions of tiny cones, the openings at the small end of these cones are bigger than a vapor molecule but smaller than a liquid molecule. Guys, as you get moving in the out of doors your body produces a bunch of sweat which is in turn vaporized by body heat. These molecules are pushed into the large end of the cones and out of the small end because your body is producing a lot more sweat. As in all things, when there is an overcrowding of these molecules in one place they will disperse to greener pastures, so to speak. Girls, a similar process occurs when you exercise except we all know that you don't sweat. Reread that last section and replace the word "sweat" with something like strawberry short cake or glitter or whatever you do. All of this is accomplished without letting any water or wind in.

Why does this matter? A garbage bag is waterproof, but you will probably freeze if you wear one because it doesn't let any perspiration out. Gore-tex does; and it is the best because it allows the most moisture out of any membrane. Thus, no water is hanging around your skin, sucking up all your heat and making you feel uncomfortable.

Gore-tex is a great waterproof breathable membrane but only you know if you need it. Every outdoor gear company has their own membrane or coating to accomplish the same goal, these are great options because they will keep you dry, they will breathe and they help keep the cost down. Its up to you to decide if you need more breathability

Opposable thumbs are for pansies,
Jasper the dog.

New Snow in the Mountains!

Book your trip to Breckenridge NOW because winter is here! On monday, Breckenridge Ski Resort Snowmakers came out from hibernation and started making snow. On top of that, I woke up this morning to see a few inches on the ground outside my house and about 6 inches at the resort. It may be october, but its time to start thinking about the upcoming ski and ride season and what type of North Face gear you need to stay warm this winter! Check out the Live Cam to view our winter wonderland and check out The North Face Breckenridge for the latest and greatest in winter outerwear.

Beautiful Miss Bucca

Much has gone on in the last week and I need to tell you about the bad news. Beautiful miss Bucca passed away last thursday, my best friend for the last 10 years. I adopted Sambucca when she was about 4 yerars old from a nice family in Belchertown Massachusets. Over the last 10 years she has been by my side keeping me company in a way only Bucca could do.

Bucca was starting to show her age and I do feel that it was her time to go. Instead of messing around with doctors and needles, Bucca found a nice little spot in the woods following a great hike to Lily Pad Lakes in Frisco, Colorado. I don't really blame her.

To make things a little better for me, Tony and I still took our trip to Fruita, Colorado and Moab Utah. Three days of mt. biking and one day on the road bike can do wonders for one's state-of-mind. Lets just say that the riding in Moab is much more technical than here in Summit County. Being rockstars, though, we tried everything we could and I only went over my handlebars once. Not bad.

The North Face Breck Crew

Here's an old photo from this past may that I just got my hands on. Every year on the last day the resort is open, we have a little gathering at Carter Park to celebrate a job well done. Many of the great peeps from the Skylark Group joined us this year as well.

Check us out online at http://www.breckgear.com/ for the latest and greatest in winter snowsports apparel. We have a great selection and FREE SHIPPING!!

Product Review-The North Face Sentinel Thermal Jacket

Working for a privately owned North Face store has some huge advantages, many of which include plenty of time to play in and around our mountain town as well as the feeling you get when you are truely enhancing the local economy. Another GREAT thing is all of the free stuff. Susan loves to dress us up in the latest and greatest The North Face has to offer.....every season. We, like everyone else in the industry, get tremendous pro deals from The North Face, but nothing is better than a gift!

New for this upcoming winter season is the Mens and Womens Sentinel Thermal Jacket and let me tell you, it is warm and comfortable. This Gore Windstopper piece uses a fabric that is exclusive to The North Face. That means that you can only get a jacket of this caliber from The North Face and we are very proud of it. This jacket is a true Summit Series classic that will be a great 4-season addition to your outerwear collection. The softshell exterior has a very soft handfeel yet keeps all of the wind and most of the water out. The interior is a high loft thermal fleece fabric that adds the perfect amount of insulation and comfort to this piece. It is well worth it to spend the extra money on a Gore Windstopper softshell because of the added breathability you get in comparison to other windproof softshells. In-house windproof fabrics rely on the density of the woven polyester to keep out the elements. This makes for a more "boardy" and stiffer feel and hinders breathability. Gore Windstopper uses a windproof membrane, a seperate piece of material, that keeps it all out while allowing moisture to pass through away from the body.

Take a look at the pics and check out these great jackets at our site, BreckGear.com

Oktoberfest 2008, Breckenridge Colorado September 12th - 14th

Believe it or not, the days are getting cooler and summer is coming to end here in Breckenridge Colorado. You know what that means? Yes my friends, its time for Oktoberfest 2008!

September 12th through the 14th, Main Street in Breck will transform into a venue offering great food and drink from numerous vendors, live music with Those Austrian Guys, Schuhplattler dancers, kids’ rides and inflatables and much more. The street party kicks off on Saturday at 11 am with the first keg tapped at noon! Events on Saturday will continue through 6 pm. On Sunday the party starts at 11 am and will wind down around 5 pm. Will you be left standing?!

Oktoberfest 5k run/walk The race begins and ends at the beautiful newly expanded Riverwalk Center in Downtown Breckenridge. Get your weekend off to the right start with this 7th annual event leading you through the trails in Breck offering beautiful scenery and lasting impressions. Dont worry though, the race will be done in plenty of time to enjoy and experience the days activities!

Start time: 10 am

Call (970)453-1734 to pre-register.

Cost: Adults: $20 (pre-registered); $25 (race day)

Youth 17 & under: $10 (pre-registered); $15 (race day

VOLUNTEER! Its a great way to get involved and do something good for your community or favorite mountain town. The town of Breckenridge relies on these kind of activities to attract people to town and stimulate the local economy, but we can't do it all by ourselves.

Here's how you can help:

Beer Tent – Pouring beer or wine and collecting tickets from patrons. You must be 21.

Merchandise Tent – Selling drink tickets, steins and other event merchandise.

Set up/Tear down – Help set up/tear down the event site

For all the information you need to volunteer, call 970-453-5055

Check out the Town of Breck Website for the all the official information!

While you are here, stop by The North Face Breckenridge and check out all of our great deals on all the summer outerwear and sportwear. We have it all at 30 to 50% off!!

Beautiful Mohawk Lakes, Breckenridge, Colorado

How to get there: Once you are on Spruce Creek Rd, continue on to the parking area at the end of the road. There are signs at the trail head describing your route. Its too easy. If you have a 4-wheel drive, you can continue on to the upper parking area to shorten your hike. There are limited parking spots here, but I have always been able to find one. Walk up to the end of the dirt road and you will see the trail heading back into the woods.


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There is something truly amazing about high alpine lakes. Upon arrival at Lower Mohawk Lake, I feel like I am close to the summit of the surrounding 13ers. This is a busy hike, but I still recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy one of the most beautiful places in the world. Its perfect because almost anyone can handle the 3.6 mile hike (from the lower lot) and its super close to town. Only takes about 10 minutes to get there from The North Face Breckenridge store on Main Street!

Here is beautiful Baylor enjoying the cold water of Lower Mohawk

Baylor spent about 45 minutes in the ice-cold water on Tuesday! Not quite sure how he does it. Baylor also did some nice landscaping free of charge. He really likes rocks!


Stop by and see us in person and we can give you directions to so many other hikes in the Breckenridge area. Our personable staff members love chatting about the area and the outdoor activities we so enjoy.

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To the top of Loveland Pass.....Fun in Moab

I have been pretty busy lately between work and a week long trip to the east coast. If you live in the right place and work for the right people, life can be pretty amazing. On Tuesday, Kelly and I decided to hurt ourselves and ride our road bikes from his house here in Breck to the top of Loveland Pass. It was a grueling 50 mile ride with plenty of elevation gain....I haven't done the math, but it was quite the climb. I do recommend it to anyone who loves to road bike, but since I hadn't been cycling in a couple weeks, maybe a couple 20 mile rides prior to this would have been a good idea!! Anywho, here's a picture of me at the top. Proof.

Our office manager, Tammy Chambers (who is amazing by the way) also got to have some fun lately. Tammy and her husband Dean and daughter Talon took their beautiful German Shepard to Moab for a nice little family camping trip. She said it was pretty hot and Gitmo couldn't get enough of the swimming.

As always, stop by The North Face Breckenridge in beautiful Summit County. We are located at 322 S. Main Street in Breckenridge. Also check out BreckGear.com and view all of our sale items as well as our NEW WINTER JACKETS!!!

New Winter Product At The North Face Breckenridge!!

Thats right, the new winter product has arrived at The North Face Breckenridge and BreckGear.com! We are working like crazy to get this great stuff out of the boxes and on the floor so you can get the first look at this upcoming winter season's latest and greatest in outerwear and sportswear from The North Face.

Here is one of our favorites so far........The North Face Women's Thunder Jacket. Its the pinnacle, ultralight mid-layer for The North Face® athletes: a luxuriously insulated, highly compressible jacket for multi-purpose backcountry use.

If you like this one ladies, you should also check out the Women's Thunder Vest......
Guys, guess you'll just have to wait for your Thunder, we didn't get them yet. In the mean time, check out this sweet Denali Hoodie!

Locals who ride faster than me.....a lot faster

Last night was my first time racing in the Summit Mountain Challenge, a racing series that caters to locals here in Summit County. Some of the riders are pros, and a handful are guys and gals that are in pretty good shape just looking to have a good time and push themselves mentally and physically. Being of the latter type, I was quite pumped up going into the 17 mile race on a course that I love. I didn't see what a demoralizing experience this would be for me! The guys in my group (Sport men 19-29) are very good riders that somewhat put me to shame last night. I was only about 12 minutes behind most of the riders in my class, but I just wanted to do better. I won't give up though, and plan on doing more races as the summer goes on. Hopefully my times will improve as I become more experienced riding with people who are that much better than myself!

Don't forget to check out all of the Sale Items at BreckGear.com! That's The North Face Breckenridge......Online!

THE NORTH FACE SALE!

Its that time of year again, we are anxiously awaiting the arrivial of our NEW winter product! Good news for all of you because that means all of our spring and summer outerwear and sportswear is now on sale! Check out BreckGear.com for great deals on rainwear, softshells, running gear, lots of stylish sportswear and more! We are even still honoring our FREE SHIPPING on orders over $50 in addition to all the great deals at The North Face Breckenridge.
These super deals include the Mens and Womens Denali Jacket now offered at $119.95. This jacket normally retails at $165.......thats a great deal!

We also have the Mens and Womens Apex Bionic Jacket on sale at only $99.95. Thats a $30 discount!

Also, check out the great colors we carry in the Womens Oso Hoodie! This great jacket is on sale at $99.95. Thats a $30 discount!

Independence Day Celebration in Breckenridge, Colorado

I think summer is finally here, and here to stay. This doesn't mean we wont get some flurries on the 4th of July, but the days are getting longer and sunnier, and the snow on the trails has almost melted. If you are a hiker or biker coming to town, you can pretty much go on any trail without running into too much snow. Trails at lower elevation and south facing are the best ones right now if you're looking for a nice dry excursion into the woods. Stop by The North Face Breckenridge for great advice on local biking and hiking trails, as well as info about just about any other outdoor activity! We also have tons of sportswear and outerwear at Breckgear.com that is ideal for climbing, hiking, cycling, fishing, rafting.......you get the point!

So there are numerous family oriented activities coming up here in Breckenridge, Colorado, that are sure to please the entire family. Visit the Breckenridge Welcome Center for the most up-to-date information on whats going on here in town, and read more below about some of my favorites!

Independence day is one of the best times during the summer to spend in Breckenridge. Along with all of the great restaurants and shopping opportunities along Main Street, there is a parade in the morning that kicks off with the USA CYCLING MARATHON MOUNTAIN BIKE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, or better known here in town as the Firecracker 50!! This race is not only open to national champions, but beginners and juniors as well! For those of you that don't want to ride the 25-50 mile race but still want to be active, there is the Firecracker 10K trail run that starts at 8:30 am. For more info on the trail race visit GoBreck.com
Throughout the day there are free concerts, activities for kids and performances by the National Repertory Orchestra at the Riverwalk Center.

Mud Season

Mud season has arrived in the mountains and for many Summit County folk this means vacations at the beach, trips to Moab, peace and quiet, and two-for-ones at the local restaurants. Another great thing to look forward to is all the sunshine and warm days bringing the snow to a melt and the rivers nice and high. The trails come clear and make way for the return of mountain biking season and tan lines. All of the raft guides bust out of Breckenridge and head to Buena Vista to get on the water as soon as possible.

Authentic local man from Sayulita selling mass produced goods from China at a reasonable price

This all sounds great, right?! If you have lived in Colorado for any length of time though, you know that the weather can be crazy and you learn to expect things to change a bit. Although, just realizing that a storm could come to town bringing 5 to 16" of snow to our mountains and streets doesn't keep us from complaining one bit. I am very anxious to get on my bike and start getting into shape but its tough when the streets are covered in snow and ice. In the meantime, I can appreciate all that our little piece of heaven has to offer. Not many people in North America can say they went skiing on their days off this week and few dogs in our country got to roll around in the snow this morning before mom or dad went to work. Biking season will come soon enough I suppose.

Sayulita Life great site with all the information you need get you started in this perfect Mexican town

Maverick Sports Promotions looking to do some racing this summer?!

BreckGear.com tons of new sportswear and outerwear for Spring '08!

Another product review from The North Face Breckenridge!

The Covertible Vedder Jacket from The North Face is new for Spring '08 and is the perfect lightweight softshell for any aerobic activity. All of us here at the Breckenridge store are excited about this piece becuase of how versatile it is. It is nice to have a jacket that is perfect for cycling, hiking, running and climbing!

First of all, the sleeves zip off so you can quickly adapt to warming air or body temperatures when you are on-the-go. Stuff the sleeves into the dedicated pocket then easily zip them back on when Mother Nature decides its time.

The material used also makes this jacket perfect for the Spring, Summer or Fall. Apex Aerobic is a lightweight polyester softshell material that breathes extremely well while providing enough protection in the rain or wind to keep you comfortable.

Take a look below for the Men's and Women's Convertible Vedder Jacket:

Men's Convertible Vedder Jacket

Women's Convertible Vedder Jacket

New for Sring 2008

We often get excited when new gear comes in for the upcoming seasons, and every year there are a few new products that we can't wait to use. The first one I will bring to your attention this season is perfect suited for and outdoor adventure in the spring, summer, or fall.

New for Spring '08, the ZOT Windstopper™ from The North Face is the perfect jacket for any endurance sport enthusiast. Breathability is crucial in outerwear designed for high aerobic activities, but you still need protection from the elements. The ZOT delivers both! The North Face took two of the best materials in the industry and put them together to build this amazing jacket, cousin of the award winning Cipher Windstopper™ jacket.

The front portion of the piece is constructed with a very soft, super lightweight Gore Windstopper™ softshell. This amazing fabric is the perfect weight for cool to warm temperatures when you need to protection from the elements without sacrificing breathability.

The underarm panels and mid-to-lower back portion of the ZOT are put together using the in-house, Apex Aerobic fabric. Also a softshell, this material has tons of stretch and is built to move moisture very efficiently while providing very good protection from the elements.

The North Face Men's ZOT Windstopper Jacket

The North Face Women's ZOT Windstopper Jacket

Show me some skin(s)

The clouds this morning were orange and pink as I warmed up the car at 6:45. It only lasted a few moments as the sun slowly rose over Baldy Mountain and bathed the town and ski resort of Breckenridge in a warm, soft yellow light. The temperature was comfortably in the teens without a hint of wind as Andy and I began our skin up Peak 8 this morning.

This season Andy and myself indulged in the latest and greatest alpine touring gear. With new (and very expensive) alpine touring bindings securely mounted to our fat skis, we are able to switch between traditional alpine mode for ripping down the slopes and touring mode, which releases the heels allowing us to slowly climb up these very same slopes with the appropriate application of climbing skins. The climbing skins are a synthetic mimicry of real animal skins sporting very fine hairs all pointing in one direction allowing, when applied to the bottom of a ski, one to walk straight up a snow-covered slope without slipping back down.Thus far this season we have had very few days as beautiful as this morning. Our typical morning hike up the mountain has taken place with a biting wind, blowing snow, and a gray cloudy sky. I even hiked up in my The North Face Redpoint Optimus Jacket one morning with the hood up and was still cold. Today was not the case. Wearing only a base layer, a 100 gram Polartec Aurora Quarter Zip fleece, and an the extraordinarily breathable Apex Elixir Jacket, I was still working up a pretty good sweat by the time we reached our morning destination, the Vista Haus at the top of the Colorado Superchair. Andy didn't even complain once about his hands being cold.After removing our skins, we decided to bomb the groomed blue-black Spruce back to the truck. By the time I reached the bottom of the slope there was a smile plastered across my face from ear to ear. I was grinning like an eight year-old boy who'd just summited the enormous mound of dirt in the construction site behind his house. Starting the day off with a skin up the mountain has become for me what a strong cup of coffee is for others. It wakes me up. It makes me happy. It prepares me for the usually long day ahead. For anyone who wants to join, we will probably be heading up again Friday morning. Plan to be moving by 7:30. Stop by www.breckgear.com or visit us in person at The North Face Store on Main Street in Breckenridge to get outfitted in the best gear for your skin. It's on sale too!

More Pics from Alta and Snowbird

As I promised, I have more pictures from our trip to Utah with The North Face Summit Dealers. Take a look, then don't forget to check out BreckGear.com for some great deals on the Fall '07 winter gear line.......It's all on SALE!!!

Wish I was

this kid ROCKS! Check out the The North Face Breckenridge Athlete! His name is bross and he will be famous some day

New Snow in Breckenridge and Products on Sale at BreckGear.com!

Its snowing in beautiful Breckenridge, Colorado. Click to check out the WEATHER REPORT so you can take a look at whats going on here in Summit County.

ALSO, very important......everything is ON SALE at BreckGear.com!! You MUST check it out because its all 15 to 20% off retail price. Other sites have The North Face product on sale, but they don't have any stock. The good news is we have TONS of stuff left to choose from. Check it out before your size is GONE!

Again, thats BreckGear.com for the best selection and great prices on The North Face jackets, pants, and equipment.

The North Face Summit Dealers Event--January 2008

It's been a while since I have posted, been pretty busy getting BreckGear.com ready for our Spring '08 shipment. We have some great product coming in for this upcoming season, check it out soon!

January 21st through the 23rd may have been the best three days of my life. The North Face Summit Dealers event was being held in Snowbird, Utah. Pete, Greg and I were invited to take part, and we just happened to fly into SLC with 1.5 feet of fresh on the ground up in the canyon. Here is a great video that was shot by one of the other The North Face dealers on the 22nd. There is no great footage of me, but im just outside the frame........

So much snow, yet still no pictures

I would like to apologize on Andy's behalf. After reading his post from yesterday promising a slew of eye-popping photos documenting the great snow we have been receiving, I am sorry to report that both he and I neglected to take our cameras with us today. At least I didn't promise I would. If you need an idea as to how the skiing was for us today, I recommend you pick up the latest issue of Ski, Skiing, or Freeskiing magazine and flip to a page with a large photo spread of a few amazing skiers ripping down some untouched powder with snow billowing over their shoulders. After more than a few runs down the Cucumber Bowl at Breckenridge I had snow plastered all over the front of my pants and jacket up to my chin, and it wasn't all from my face plant off a little rock cliff I tried to drop. Not quite a snorkel day, but beautiful nonetheless. Hopefully one of us will remember our cameras in the next few days so we can prove how beautiful the skiing out here in Summit County really is. In the meantime, stop by BreckGear.com or The North Face store in downtown Breckenridge, and at least you can get the gear you need to rip up and down whatever snow-covered hills you may encounter.

Winter

Sorry to inform you, no new pics to post today, just some great things to tell you about. We recieved a foot of new snow during this last storm and the skiing and riding at Breckenridge has been superb. Well, this is what Greg and Pete told me about yesterday on the hill, I haven't skied Breck for quite a few days. On my day off on Sunday, I ventured over Vail Pass to Beaver Creek to find some freshies. I spent the day exploring this quiet mountain, finding powder stashes all over the place and stopping off at a couple members only clubs for a gourmet lunch and a few afternoon coctails. "Not exactly roughing it". It has been since last year that I skied boot to knee deep powder and Beaver Creek didn't let me down on Sunday. That night I made it over the pass just before it closed till monday morning. After a couple days in Eagle it is VERY nice to come back to our REAL mountain town, Breckenridge.

I will be skiing tomorrow on my day off and I PROMISE to get some great pics, maybe in the windows, maybe up at the Peak 10 shack, you never know. Until then


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New Snow in Breckenridge!

This is the perfect time of year in Breckenridge, the town has quieted down from the CRAZY holiday season and the snow is great! You haven't heard from me for a while due to the fact I have been working and not really doing anything fun. We do have some weather coming into the area, and I expect it to be pretty snowy for the next few days. Check out the Weather Report for Breckenridge, Colorado! Looks like we will be getting snow through the weekend, just in time for me to start skiing again on the not so crowded slopes.

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