VIDEO: Breckenridge pays homage to Ullr

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Jenney Coberly

Wackiness prevails at the 49th annual Ullr Fest Parade

Story and video by Jenney Coberly

BRECKENRIDGE, CO — Summit County could use Ullr’s help right about now, and locals and visitors alike did their best to encourage him to send some snowfall this way.

On a clear and very cold late afternoon, spectators lined Main Street to enjoy the annual spectacle. Some young Broncos fans entertained the crowd by ‘Tebowing’ their way along the parade route.

The parade was followed by a bonfire in the south gondola parking lot.

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Video: January events in Breckenridge

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Jenney Coberly

There was lots of sight and sound and motion in Breckenridge in January, 2011.

With the Breckenridge New Year’s Eve fireworks and concert, the Ullr Fest parade, and the Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships, January was a good month for video. The 11 videos posted in January on the Summit Voice YouTube Channel garnered more than 3400 cumulative views so far.

The most viewed video in January was the Ullr Fest Parade, with 735 views as of today. The next most popular were the Tuaca Body Art Ball, with 397 views, and Breckenridge Snow Sculpture Championships Day 2, with 372 views. For coverage of the snow sculpture championships from day one through the awards ceremony and beyond, check out our Breckenridge Snow Sculpture page.

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Week in Review: Top stories and headlines

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

A story quoting White River NF supervisor as saying that the local fire danger from beetle-killed trees may have peaked was one of the most-viewed stories last week.

Lots of video and forest health coverage last week, along with global warming and Gulf oil spill news

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — We started the week by reporting on a new initiative from the Summit Prevention Alliance to build public and institutional support for new rules on tobacco retailing, including distance restrictions from schools, as well as age limits for clerks and licensing of tobacco retailers. The organization says there is research showing local kids can easily buy tobacco products. Get the details here: Summit County: New tobacco rules eyed.

That same day, the shooting in Arizona dominated the news. Since there was plenty of breaking information available on all channels, Summit Voice took a look at the way so-called new media was handling the story, and at first blush, it didn’t look good. Even major sources like CNN and NPR mis-reported the early facts, obviously focusing on speed rather than accuracy in their efforts to draw viewers, listeners and readers. Read the analysis here: New media: Monkey see, monkey do?

See the rest of the headlines, local news and stories ranked by page views after the break … (more…)

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Video: The wild and wacky Ullr Fest Parade in Breckenridge

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Jenney Coberly

The Ullr Fest Parade is always a good time, and this year was no exception.

A large and enthusiastic crowd lined Main Street behind parade barricades.  Thankfully the temperatures had moderated from earlier in the week, so a great evening was had by all.

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Breckenridge Ullr parade winners announced

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

More floats than ever in this year’s event

The first-place winner of the 2011 Ullr Parade float contest was The Train of Debauchery to Ullr Mountain: Breck Velo, Rob Phipps Motor Sports, “Racer's Edge” Ski tuning. Click on the image to see many more photos at the Breckenridge Resort Chamber's Facebook page.

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — Snow has been piling up in Breckenridge, with 228 inches so far this season, and this year’s Ullr Parade paid homage to the Norse God of Snow with more floats than ever before. Here are the winners.

First Place – The Train of Debauchery to Ullr Mountain: Breck Velo, Rob Phipps Motor Sports, “Racer’s Edge” Ski tuning, with six-plus vehicles, a ski jump, the Peak 13 Chair and more.

Second Place – Ullr Kingdom: Breckenridge: Grand Vacations and Ullr Schnapps.  The defending champions, Grand Lodge on Peak 7, return with Ullr’s Kingdom, Y’dalir (yew-dales). When not out playing in the snow, catch a glimpse of life Ullr Style at Yew-dales.

Third Place – Feelin’ Groovy: Breckenridge Nordic Center: This float represents “Feelin Groovy & Crazy” as ULLR gets in the groove at the Breckenridge Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Adventure Center. ULLR has friends from all over the world, see his ‘60s friends from London, England.

“The judges were blown away by the creativity,” said event director Sally Croker. “Don’t be surprised to see new awards next year. Everyone really enjoyed the efforts to make this the biggest Ullr parade ever.”

Other parade highlights included the traditional but unofficial Ullr gold underwear streakers; the highest pedicab operation in the world; Shake Weight, “Get Hard in just 6 minutes per day;” and plenty of creative Ullr characters.

For more information on Ullr Fest and Breckenridge’s upcoming events, the Budweiser International Snow Sculpture Championships and Mardi Gras, contact the Breckenridge Resort Chamber at 877-593-5260 or visit www.gobreck.com.

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Video: Breckenridge Tuaca Body Art Ball

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jenney Coberly

Tuaca Body Art Ball at Riverwalk Center

Packed house for Riverwalk event

By Jenney Coberly

The Tuaca Body Art Ball entertained an enthusiastic capacity crowd at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge, Colorado, on January 11, 2011, with a high-energy show that blends body art, music and dance.

The show was brought to Breckenridge as part of the 2011 Ullr Fest celebration, which continues through Saturday, January 15.

More, including video, after the break

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Breckenridge: Ullr Fest coronation on Jan. 10

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jenney Coberly

Ullr has smiled upon Summit County with a fresh blanket of snow

By Summit Voice

BRECKENRIDGE — Ullr Fest continues, with the crowning of the King and Queen Jan. 10 and the Ullympics and Tuaca Body Art Ball Jan. 11.

Check the Breckenridge Resort Chamber website for more details.  The festival winds up Saturday afternoon with the Chilly Chili Cookoff.

More details after the break … (more…)

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Tuaca Body Art Ball coming to Riverwalk Center

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jenney Coberly

The TUACA® Body Art Ball

“The body is a canvas.  A captivating visual marvel that blends body art, music and dance to create a colorful, surreal event that is not soon forgotten.”

Tuesday, January 11th, at 8:00 pm at the Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge, CO

UPDATE: January 11 at 6 p.m. – This event is now sold out.

There’s no charge for admission, but you have to register here to attend, and all guests must be at least 21 years old.

The show came to the Ogden Theater in Denver on February 15, 2010, as reported by Metromix Denver.

If you’re interested, check out this video posted on YouTube by the Breck Resort Chamber, or visit their events page here.

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Breckenridge: Ascher, Evans to reign over 2011 Ullr Fest

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Bob Berwyn

Frisco artist Nicholas Froehlich designed this year's Ullr Fest poster.

Nordic party and bonfire set for Jan. 10

By Summit Voice

SUMMIT COUNTY — It’s time to catch your breath from the Christmas holidays and prepare for the next big event as Breckenridge will honor Ullr, the Norse god of snow, in a festival that has deep roots in the Colorado resort town.

As the first order of business, long time Breckenridge locals and business owners Rick Ascher and Annie Evans will be crowned King and Queen of the 2011 Ullr Fest at the January 10 Ullr Nordic Party and Bonfire.The couple was picked from a batch of 74 candidates winning recommendations and votes from Breck town council members, previous Ullr Royalty and numerous business owners. (more…)

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