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Greetings Breckenridge! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning your perfect Breckenridge ski day? Start with this local-focused guide.
  • How did Summit County erase a $7.5 million budget gap?
  • How Aspen’s new ski patrol deal echoes changes at Breckenridge

Also on today's calendar: Rockstar Energy Open and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Breckenridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Breckenridgefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Windy with periods of sun, with a high of 50 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 47, low: 23.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 45 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A skier's guide to Breckenridge Resort: Terrain, dining, lodging, parking, and more (denvergazette.com) — Breckenridge skiers get a one-stop guide to navigating the resort’s five peaks, from beginner groomers to expert hike-to terrain, plus where to park close to the gondola. You’ll also find tips on popular in-town restaurants, lodging options near the lifts, and key winter events like Ullr Fest and the International Snow Sculpture Championships.
   

• Summit Commissioners approve balanced 2026 county budget after facing multimillion-dollar deficit (summitdaily.com) — Summit County commissioners have approved a balanced 2026 budget during a meeting at the historic courthouse in Breckenridge, avoiding the need to tap reserve funds. After months of cuts, hiring freezes, and a trimmed request from the 5th Judicial District Attorney, the county closed a projected $7.5 million deficit. Public safety funding, road and bridge projects, and a new public-facing budget website all factor into the final plan.
   

• Aspen Ski Patrol Deal Secures Safety as Mountain Opens Top-to-Bottom (tetongravity.com) — Breckenridge skiers may be interested that Aspen’s ski patrol just secured a new three-year contract emphasizing skills-based pay and advanced training, mirroring recent union wins at Breckenridge, Keystone, and Eldora. Aspen Mountain is also opening top-to-bottom terrain, underscoring how better-compensated, highly trained patrollers are becoming the norm at major Colorado resorts.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Beaver Run Resort posted a job opening for F&B Assistant Manager - Spencer's in Breckenridge. Apply here.
  • Vail Resorts, Inc. posted a job opening for Ticket Checker in Breckenridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Breckenridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Frisco

  • Silverthorne's Eclectic Kitchen and Bar owners buy Frisco's Uptown on Main (summitdaily.com)
  • Frisco will not be watering lawns with recycled bathwater (krystal93.com)
  • Denver man who admitted to starting Frisco fire given deferred sentence (9news.com)

Keystone

  • Physical altercations at Copper, Keystone resorts lead to charges at end of November (skyhinews.com)
  • 26 of the Best Date Night Restaurants in Colorado (wearemontrose.com)

Ok Breckenridge! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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