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šŸŒ± Where Breckenridge locals can drop old ski gear to help neighbors

Breckenridge, Colorado Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Breckenridge! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Breckenridge locals can drop old ski gear to help neighbors
  • How bad was this winter compared to Breckenridgeā€™s worst ski season?
  • How Breckenridgeā€™s latest contest honored 40 years of snowboard history

Also on today's calendar: Homeschool Skateboarding Thurs.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and becoming windier, with a high of 66 and low of 31 degrees.
  • Thursday: A rain or snow shower; cooler, temps: high: 45, low: 26.
  • Friday: Windy with periods of sun, with a high of 49 and low of 33 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Colorado Nonprofit Teams Up With Ski Resorts To Repurpose Unclaimed Lost & Found Items (unofficialnetworks.com) ā€” A Breckenridge-based nonprofit, Slopes To Hope, is turning unclaimed ski gear from resorts like Keystone, A-Basin, and Breckenridge into vital donations for shelters across Summit County and Denver. Locals can drop off clothing at several Breckenridge locations or donate money to support operations, helping keep thousands of pounds of winter wear out of landfills and on neighbors in need.
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2. This was a terrible winter for skiing in Colorado. But it's not the worst, according to some mountain residents. (cbsnews.com) ā€” Breckenridge locals are comparing this winterā€™s historically dry ski season to the brutal 1980ā€“81 drought that nearly crippled the townā€™s ski-dependent economy. Longtime residents and local historians recall mass layoffs and plunging bank deposits back then, noting that todayā€™s snowmaking and diversified economy softened the blow, even as worries grow about long-term water supplies and wildfire risk across the West.
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3. Breckenridge Resort, CO, Marks 40 Years of Snowboarding History with 'New Worlds' Competition (snowbrains.com) ā€” Breckenridge Ski Resort just wrapped up its ā€œNew Worldsā€ snowboarding competition, celebrating 40 years since the mountain first welcomed snowboarders and helped launch the sportā€™s global profile. Nearly 100 riders, including veterans from the 1986 World Championships, competed in retro gear and modern runs, underscoring Breckenridgeā€™s legacy as a hub for progression and Olympic-caliber talent.
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4. You Can Visit These 4 Legendary Mountain Towns Without a Car (backpacker.com) ā€” Breckenridge is spotlighted as one of just four mountain towns worldwide to earn IDEAL certification for top-tier sustainable tourism, with strong transit, bag fees, and a single-use plastics ban. Visitors are encouraged to arrive car-free, use the B Like Breckenridge app, and enjoy Dark Sky stargazing and challenging hikes like Crystal Peak while minimizing their impact.
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Other local events
    Friday May 1
  • PTSA Movie Night
    Breckenridge Elementary School Breckenridge, CO 80424
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday May 7
  • Homeschool Skateboarding Thurs
    Breckenridge Recreation Center , 880 Airport Rd , Breckenridge
    2:00 pm

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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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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