Local Info

Service Providers

These are service providers we have personally used or have been recommended to me by clients or friends.  They are recommended solely because of past experience with them.  We cannot guarantee their products or service.  If you have other Service Providers you recommend, please email me at debbie@nelsongroupcolorado.com.
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Ski Resorts

Summit County is home to four of the nation’s World Class ski resorts, and is a short driving distance from even more. From freshly groomed runs and terrain parks, to back-bowls and deep powder, there is something for every level of skier at all of the resorts Summit County has to offer.

• Copper Mountain
• Breckenridge
• Keystone
• Arapaho Basin (A-Basin)

Summit County Snow Report
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Fishing & Hunting

Summit County is one of the top destinations in Colorado for avid fishermen and hunters. With some of the best rivers and lakes for fishing, and mountain tops and deep forests for hunting in the state, you’ll have no trouble finding your “honey hole” for whatever outdoor sport you enjoy.
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• Local Fishing Reports
• Colorado Big Game Hunting Season Dates and Fees
• Colorado Small Game Hunting Season Dates and Fees
• Buy Your Colorado Fishing and Hunting Licenses Here!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Hiking

Summit County offers some of the state and nation’s most beautiful and scenic hiking trails. Whether you prefer walking through the deep forest along a mountain stream, or trekking up a 14’er surrounded by wildflowers, there is a trail for every level of adventurer.

Find Your Summit County Trail

Sailing & Other Water Activites

Come enjoy one of the most special sports offered in Summit County, on one of the nation’s highest in elevation lakes. There are many sailing trips, pontoon boat rentals, SUP & kayak options available through two different marinas, located in Frisco and in Dillon. Come see (or take part in) many sailing regattas throughout the Summer, put on through the Dillon Yacht Club.
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Frisco Marina​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Dillon Marina

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​​​​​​​Local Schools

Summit County offers a variety of educational opportunities for families and for those pursuing a college degree.

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Our public school is Summit School District and provides 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school and 1 high school as well as a small school option for middle & high school that works great for student athletes as well as students where a traditional school schedule is not ideal.

You can visit the Summit School District website at:  www.summitk12.org where you can learn more about each school and their offerings.

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From Dual Language programs to Outdoor Education to STEM and everything in between, Summit County Elementary Schools offer a vast array of educational experiences for young children:
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• Breckenridge Elementary
• Dillon Valley Elementary 
• Frisco Elementary
• Silverthorne Elementary
• Summit Cove Elementary
• Upper Blue Elementary
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Summit School District offers 2 different options for Middle School & High School.
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• Summit Middle School
• Summit High School
  
  

And Snowy Peaks which offers an alternative option for middle & high-schoolers:
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Private School 6-12
The Peak School in Frisco is a private school offering a progressive, coeducation college preparatory middle and high school.  They focus on personalized education, challenging academics, and character-building.  thepeakschool.education

Home School K-12
Many families in Summit County also choose to home school.  If this choice is right for you and your children, you can meet up with other families and find home-school resources at:  myhomeschoolhub.com
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College
Summit County is home to 2 campuses for Colorado Mountain College.  Offering Bachelor’s Degrees, Associate Degrees, and Certificates in several areas, Colorado Mountain College is a great choice for college students who want to live where they play.  coloradomtn.edu


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