Below is an article that was featured in the Summit Daily News regarding the Town Council approval of The Shock Hill Lodge & Spa:  BY LORY POUNDERsummit daily newsSummit County, CO ColoradoJanuary 23, 2008BRECKENRIDGE - Breckenridge Town Council passed the planning commission decisions at this week's meeting, which included the approval of the Shock Hill luxury condo project at the midway station of the BreckConnect Gondola.The Shock Hill Lodge and Spa will have about 100 units that are being released in six phases for between $1 to $4 million. The parking will be underground and a hybrid shuttle service for residents is part of the project that will also involve sustainable building. Now, with the recent approval, the plan is to go to contract at the end of February with a groundbreaki... 02/01/2008

Tyra at Riverbend LodgeOpportunity to own your slice of ski heaven in Breckenridge! Ski-in/ski-out location, walking distance to town.  Heated parking garage, sauna, hot tubs, fitness room, cozy common areas for gathering with friends and family.  Steps to the popular Snow Flake lift you can put your boots on in your room and walk out the door to catch the lift. Additionally there is ski storage and valet service. Tyra at Riverbend Lodge is located in Breckenridge's 4 O'Clock Sub. Surrounded by open space and wet lands and views of Baldy Mountain in the background, you can't beat this mountain location! Surrounding areas include Grand Timber Lodge, Tyra Summit Condo, Snowy Ridge, Trappers Glen and Westridge Sub.  Make sure to call the Amon Team today! 01/30/2008

Bret Amon | Sotheby's International Realty | 970.376.3813 Shores, Breckenridge, CO New Construction in Breckenridge, Colorado on Blue River 3 Bdrm Multi-Family, 60 units offered at $1,170,000 Year Built 2009 Sq Footage 2,457 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2 full, 2 partial Floors 2 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $300 per month DESCRIPTION Come down to the river. Look up to the dream. There is a place on the Blue River in Breckenridge, where you can stand on the bank and look across designated open space to the Breckenridge Ski Resort, Baldy Mountain, Quandary Peak and away forever. But don't let the view distract you from more immediate pleasures...like Gold Medal Fly-Fishing. Quiet and secluded, yet close to ski resort amenities, such a place on such a river might be a drea... 01/30/2008

Saturday morning, January 26, 2008, 8:00am. Just a few hours to go before the sculptors have to lay down their tools. Some have been at it all night. Others finished Friday. The 18th Annual Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships are almost done. In case you missed them, read my Pre-contest post and my Day 2 post for some background and more photos.I'll post the winners and other finished sculptures soon.   Tools of the trade. Hand tools only. No power tools allowed. Also no structural supports or colorings are allowed.    www.RolandoTheRealtor.com  is your source for Summit County, Colorado real estate in Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Dillon, Frisco, Keystone, & Silverthorne. Ski condos, vacation chalets, & mountain homes. Call me today at 970 389 9801.  01/28/2008

Breckenridge, Colorado hosts the 18th annual International Snow Sculpture Championships. Sixteen teams from nine countries have 65 total hours to create these amazing, but temporary, works of art. Temporary because they melt. (Actually, they'll be bulldozed long before they have a chance to melt, but the promo piece for the event describes it as "an art gallery that melts.") Day 2, Wednesday morning, January 23, 2008. See my earlier post showing the pre-contest setup.They started with 10x10x12 foot blocks of snow on Tuesday. By day 2, some teams have progressed more than others.Here is Team China's sculpture so far: This guy is really getting into it...  Team Mexico shows off their plans to some visiting preschoolers:Team Lithuania has the snappiest jackets...  The Lithuanians have thei... 01/24/2008

The 18th annual Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships begin on Tuesday, January 22, 2008.Teams from nine countries will compete. They get 65 hours to carve a 10'x10'x12' block of snow into a beautiful work of art. Carving starts Tuesday, goes all day Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and then all night on Friday night, ending at 10am Saturday.  These blocks of snow were built over several days last week. Local residents helped stomp the snow into wood forms, which are then removed. Sixteen teams from none countries will compete.This is a lonely block on the Blue River Plaza on Main Street, a short walk from where the rest of the blocks are. I don't yet know who will carve this one.  01/21/2008

Breckenridge Ski Resort- Peak 6, Peak 7, Peak 8 & Shock Hill Development News      New luxury developments continue at Breckenridge Ski Resort. Pricing of new condos is approaching the $1,500 per sq. ft. level. Peak 6- Plans for a new lift and 450 acres of new terrain are formally on the table. About six trails totaling 67 acres would be clear-cut below timberline. An additional 285 acres including intermediate, advanced-intermediate and expert skiing terrain would be above timberline and lift served. Breckenridge Ski Resort also proposes to construct a top terminal ski patrol and warming hut and a bottom terminal food and beverage facility.Peak 7- Construction of the sold-out Crystal Peak Lodge and Grand Lodge continues. The relocation of Ski Hill Road from its present location, down t... 01/20/2008

Located between Breckenridge and Frisco, Villas at Swan's Nest is a quaint, condo complex tucked just off the beaten path.  Built in 1999 and 2000, the 138 unit complex backs to open space and has creeks and ponds surrounding it.  Floor plans range from 848 to 1348 square feet and all feature a patio or deck and washer/dryer hook-ups.  Most of the units have an attached one car garage or one of the 17 detached garages in the complex.  Less than one third of the condos in this complex are primary residences; many are second homes or rental properties. Travel anywhere in the county is easy from Villas at Swan's Nest.  You can take Swan Mountain Road for a beautiful drive around Lake Dillon to both Dillon and Keystone.  Jump on Highway 9 and soon you'll be in Breckenridge or beyond to Park... 12/03/2007

Shock Hill is gondola ski in, ski out in Breckenridge, Colorado.  Year to date, 2 homes have sold, 4 are under contract and one home is active.  Please see details below.  Also, phase III of Shock Hill Lodge and Spa was released on Decemeber 1, 2007.  Get your reservation in now!StatusAddressComplex / Subdivision NameList PriceSold PriceSold Price SFSold DateLiv Area SF# BdrmsS44 Columbia DRSHOCK HILL HOMES CONDO1,159,0001,159,000480.31511/8/200724134P8 Columbia DRSHOCK HILL HOMES CONDO1,225,000      24134P12 Columbia DRSHOCK HILL HOMES CONDO1,199,000      24134S177 PEERLESS DRSHOCK HILL2,975,0002,975,000616.70811/1/200748246P26 Columbia DRSHOCK HILL HOMES CONDO1,599,000      23904A26 Columbia DRSHOCK HILL HOMES CONDO2,099,000      24504P32 Columbia DRSHOCK HILL HOMES CONDO1,159,000    ... 12/02/2007

Great news from Breckenridge, Colorado!  Phase III of Shock Hill Lodge & Spa is being released tomorrow!!!  Offering one bedroom, two bedroom, three bedroom and penthouse floor plans.  You ski in, You ski out.  The gondola is just a few steps away.  This amazing new development in Breckenridge offers a first class spa, restaurant, valet skiing, infinity pool, sundry store and so much more!  Phase III will go fast!  Make your reservation today!For more information, please see www.ShockHillLodge.com/sar/  Also, give the Amon Team a call at 970.376.3813.  www.AmonTeam.com .  Cheers! 11/30/2007

Get out your skies!  Breckenridge recieved nine inches of fresh snow last night!  This is awesome for the resort and for real estate as well.  When the skiers are happy, everyone is happy.  Keystone reported seven inches of fresh snow.  The skiers, snow mobilers and snow shoers are having a blast today in beautiful Summit County, Colorado.  Have a look at this picture we just took on Peak 9 in Breckenridge!For more information on Breckenridge, Keystone, Frisco, Copper Mountain, Silverthorne and Dillon real estate, please visit www.AmonTeam.com or simply call The Amon Team at 970.376.3813. 11/28/2007

RockResorts comes to Breckenridge! Started by the Rockefeller family years ago, RockResorts is the leading brand in properties that are uniquely defined by their location. Unlike the consistent sameness of other luxury resorts, each RockResort really looks and feels like it belongs where it is. Vail Resorts acquired RockResorts recently, and they have taken the huge step of introducing this unheard-of level of luxury to Breckenridge.This morning I attended a Realtor preview presentation put on by Vail Resorts Development Co. They are starting to accept pre-construction reservations for One Ski Hill Place, a new RockResort at the base of Peak 8. This is already the main base area at Breckenridge Ski resort, and One Ski Hill Place will be the premier place to own slopeside in Breck.A bowl... 11/28/2007

Breckenridge's Shock Hill Lodge & Spa, located at the midway station of the new BreckConnect Gondola, offered 15 units ranging from $1.1 million to $2.75 million (one to three bedroom units), which sold out in 10 minutes when they went on sale.  The developer then decided to release the 15 units in phase two, which sold out be the end of the day.  Units in phases three through five will be released at an undetermined later date.As the luxury trend continues, people are looking for smaller, more high-end homes.  People are spending more per square foot on their homes, because they want high-end appliances and finishing touches.Some of the land, such as Shock Hill, simply demands high-end homes, with its stunning views.  The project will include a private spa for owners as well as concier... 11/24/2007

Breckenridge Real Estate Catches Heisman Eyes  Breckenridge, Colorado  (November 16, 2007) -  Heisman trophy winner and former pro running back Eddie George, after being tackled for years in the NFL, has decided it's time to tackle the slopes and possibly real estate at Breckenridge Ski Resort. George was in Denver on Thursday to tape FSN PRO FOOTBALL PREVIEW and Thursday night George, family and friends arrived at Alpine Majesty Ski Haus on Peak 7, a luxury home currently listed in the MLS for $2,990,000. Eddie plans on doing a little skiing, but being a successful businessman, he is always interested in evaluating local real estate markets.  "Breckenridge offers all the amenities of Vail and Aspen, but at a much more affordable price. Luxury was the missing element." stated George. "N... 11/23/2007

How awesome!  Breckenridge Ski Resort received 6 inches of new snow from last night's storm.  This is great news.  Especially after the news that Beaver Creek Ski Resort will be moving back their opening day until Friday, after Thanksgiving.  We just went into town and the streets are busy, as well as the parking lot for skiing.  Everyone is just loving it.  We ate at the Empire Burger restaurant which, in my opinion offers some of the best burgers and fries in the county.   They also serve Buffalo if you're in the mood.  Here are 2 photos we just took to boast about our snow fall.  Cheers! 11/21/2007

The Water House on Main Street is another spectacular condo development by Vail Resorts taking place in the heart of Breckenridge.  This development is located on the south end on Main Street, directly between Hyatt at Main Street Station and The Marriott’s Hotel at Breckenridge.  The development will be 55-units with one, two, and three bedroom condos available. The Water House on Main Street is centrally located in the town and very close to the Peak 9 Quicksilver Super chair.  This condo development is located so well in Breckenridge, many owners will not need to move their car for the entire stay in Breckenridge.  The Main Street Station is built around the Maggie Pond, which offers ice-skating in the winter and paddleboats in the summer, hence the Water House.  Reservations will be... 11/14/2007

Where else could be more perfect to spend the Thanksgiving holiday than Breckenridge, Colorado?Wake up and have a steaming cup of coffee and huevos rancheros.  Next, you and your family will enjoy a beautiful gondola ride to the top of the mountain.  Ski or snow board all day long and cherish your time together as a family and friends.  Further into the early evening, enjoy a relaxing hot tub and soothe those muscles.  Finally, gather for your Thanksgiving Dinner at one of many Breckenridge restaurants which will be open, such as Beaver Run.  This year, make your Thanksgiving memories in Breckenridge, Colorado! See GoBreck for more information!  To View ALL BRECKENRIDGE PROPERTIES FOR SALE, PLEASE VISIT AmonTeam.com .Thank you for visiting our blog! 11/11/2007

  Shock Hill is one of Breckenridge's most premier subdivisions.  This gorgeous subdivision boasts the new gondola's mid station.  Shock Hill consists of single family homes, town homes, duplexes and parcels.  Whether you downhill or cross-country ski on the Nordic trails which wind throughout the neighborhood, you can come home for lunch.  Don't feel like skiing?  Take the day off and ride the gondola, free, to the center of town without the hassle of parking. Nestled amongst the Nordic Center and open space and Crystal Peak Lodge, enjoy the easy access to cross country skiing.  Close to town yet private and tranquil.  Spoil yourself and make Shock Hill your mountain home.  Surrounding areas include Cucumber Patch at Shock Hill, Christie Heights and Boulder Ridge. 11/10/2007

This a new listing in Breckenridge, Colorado. The home site is over 17 acres just below the new Peak 7 Base The artical below describes the property and who a potential purchaser may be. BY KIMBERLY NICOLETTI summit daily news Summit County, CO Colorado October 13, 2007 Breckenridge lot sets record price The 17.2-acre site is at the base of Peak 7 BRECKENRIDGE — It’s beginning to look a lot like Aspen — several years ago, of course. Breckenridge has been breaking real estate sales records, and now a new one’s on the block: a 17.2-acre lot is listed for $5.4 million near the base of Peak 7. It is the most expensive single family lot in the history of Summit County, said Bret Amon, a local realtor with Ten Peaks — Sotheby’s, who represents The Hall McNeer Development Group, which owns th... 10/28/2007

 Summit County Colorado Real Estate Shows a Substantial Increase!August 2007 Real Estate Highlights: August 2007 number of transactions was up 24% compared to August 2006.  August monetary volume is up 42% compared to August 2006! Last August 2006 YTD monetary volume was $934,138,606.  This August 2007 YTD monetary volume is $ $1,022,863,107. Last August 2006 YTD transactions were at 2,168. This August 2007, YTD transactions are at 2,087.Year to Date Average Sales Price of Residential Improved Units Only is $510,81015 Residential Improved Units sold in the 1M-1.5M price range in August, 6 Residential Improved Units sold in the 1.5M-2M price range.31% of Real Estate Closings were cash transactions at the time of closing in AugustReal Estate in Summit County Colorado continues to be one o... 10/08/2007