Towns of Summit County Colorado

               The Towns of Summit County Colorado

Where do you live in Summit County Colorado. Few counties in the nation enjoy as much name recognition is Summit County Colorado. The reason is obvious Summit is internationally known ski resorts located in different towns in one county. Frisco, Dillon, Breckenridge, Silverthorne, today more residents of  Summit County live in the unincorporated areas than in all of the towns combined. Thus Summit County has become synonymous with Colorado high country and represents the pinnacle of the nation's ski and hospitality industry.

Breckenridge; in 1961 the ski hill open with its humble title; peak eight ski area. Little did the town realize that merely 20 years later Breckenridge ski resort would become an international powerhouse of skiing. Breckenridge is layout now features to rain on four mountains- peaks seven, eight, nine and 10 each peak reveals its own character ranging from the family cruisers of peak nine, to the Bulls on seven, to the glades of 10, to the extreme altitudes and steeps of peak eight served by the highest lift in North America. 

Keystone Ski Resort: established in 1970 Keystone is the largest of the counties resort. Keystone became home to Summit County's first gondola in 1984 and added second in 1990. The resort is also Colorado's largest night ski destination. Keystone resort compromises three incredible and unique mountains jerk him mountain, North peak and the outback. The mountains of Keystone offer some of the best terrain Colorado has to offer ; steeps, bowls, bumps, glades, rails, hits, lights-you name it Keystone has it all. This resort community located in unincorporated Summit County has evolved into a vibrant year-round resort. With the villages of River run and Lakeside the resort offers everything from spas to ice-skating, from high octane mountain biking to serene paddle boating, with several of Colorado's highest rated restaurants one of the largest conference centers in the Rockies and exceptional lodging Keystone is one of the most complete mountain resorts in the state. One of my very favorite locations for Keystone Colorado real estate and homes and condos for sale is Ski Tip Lodge, Ski Tip Ranch and of course River Run Village. 

Frisco Colorado: Frisco has the distinction of being a vibrant, independent community and not being dominated by any individual resort. The counties largest in town residential area is in Frisco, most of which are within walking distance of downtown. Main Street in Frisco is a clear representation of its past in the historic Park as well as is future with the marina. A very livable town, Frisco offers the area's largest Nordic center as well as quick access to Copper Mountain

Copper Mountain: in recent years a renaissance has taken place at Copper Mountain. It has transformed itself from simply a skiers mountain to a complete year-round resort where one finds all the comforts of home, whether ripping 2600 vertical feet in February or stocking trout and gold metal waters in August new shops and restaurants have rounded out the Village at Copper- Some of the finest ski in ski out Summit County homes are located at Lewis Ranch at Copper Mountain.

Silverthorne Colorado: Silverthorne is Summit County's Gateway and fastest rowing community. At a youthful 40 something, Silverthorne is maturing into a mountain town of its own design. With treasured blue River running through its core Silverthorne utilizes this asset as a fisherman's dream. With its proximity to the interstate factory stores florist into the industry of their own, and with the towns contour to the valley floor, the Raven golf course at Three Peaks Homes is a premier mountain experience.

Dillon Colorado: Dillon is most known for its nomadic history. During its 100 year history Dylan has relocated itself three times- buildings and all! Dillon was established as the trading hub of the counties situating itself at the confluence of the blue, 10 mile and snake rivers. After several years on the wrong side of the river the town fathers found that it would be better to move to the north side of the confluence to better serve the increased traffic from the train lines and pack trails. It's most recent move was necessitated by the construction of the reservoir. The town of Dylan now sits above and on the shores of the new hub of the county, which bears home age to its namesake Dillon  Reservoir