June 04, 2021

A Weekend in Summit County

The weather is BEAUTIFUL today in Summit County! Come up and enjoy the sunshine and all the outdoor adventures the mountains have to offer! Here are some of our team's favorite things to do in Summit County: 

Join the Party!

It's the First Friday Summer Kick-Off event in Silverthorne tonight between 5.30 and 8.30 pm! Enjoy live music from local band Frisco Funk Collective, catch up with your favorite local non-profits to learn about their summer programs and activities, and watch a gymnastics demonstration from the Silverthorne Storm gymnastics team. Free summer games, helmets, balls, and more will also be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Hope to see you there!!

More information: https://www.silverthorne.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/3681/18

Get out on the Lake! 

Stand Up Paddleboard on Lake Dillon. Bring your own board or rent one at Dillon Marina. Get out early to enjoy the best of the mountain weather. You can also rent Kayaks or Pontoon Boats which are perfect for the whole family! 

SUP & Kayak Rentals: https://standuppaddlecolorado.com/location/dillon/

Boat Rentals: https://www.townofdillon.com/marina/boat-rentals

Align and Flow!

Peak Yoga has started their Summer outdoor yoga program and it is the perfect way to kick off your weekend in the mountains, WITH A VIEW! From 9am – 10am on Saturday, June 5th, enjoy yoga by Lake Dillon. Make sure you sign up in advance, bring your sunglasses and sunscreen and take a much-deserved break after your busy week! 

More information at: https://www.peakyogastudio.com/outdooryoga

Go for a Hike! 

We like to hike for the view!! Here are some of our favorites for the early season: 

Old Dillon Reservoir Trail is a 1.7 mile loop trail in Dillon, Colorado, and is great for the whole family! Try to get out early to avoid the typical afternoon showers we see this time of year! More information at https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/old-dillon-reservoir-trail

Lily Pad Lake Trail is a 3.3 mile out and back trail located near Silverthorne, Colorado. The lake at the top is a great place to stop for lunch and you get some amazing Dillon reservoir views along the way! There are trail heads in Frisco and Silverthorne for this hike. 

More information at https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lily-pad-lake-trail

Stop for Lunch!

Who doesn't love lunch on the patio?! One of our favorite patios is at Sauce on the Blue in Silverthorne, CO. Listen to the river, soak in the Sunshine and enjoy a delicious Italian-inspired lunch!

Check out their menu at https://sauceontheblue.com/menu/

Looking for more to do this weekend? Check out this weeks list of local events: https://omniresorts.com/blog/events-summit-county/

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