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RESORTQUEST BRECKENRIDGE WELCOMES THE CHEVROLET U.S. SNOWBOARD GRAND PRIX TO BRECKENRIDGE SKI RESORT.

ResortQuest Breckenridge is proud to welcome the annual Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix to Breckenridge, Colorado.  Featured riders include: US Snowboard Team members Danny Davis, Gretchen Bleiler, Hannah Teter and Breckenridge Team members JJ Thomas, Steve Fischer and Chad Otterstrom.  The town of Breckenridge, CO is known for world-class snowboarding terrain, legendary nightlife and an endless supply of winter adventure.

Breckenridge, Colorado – December 6, 2007 – For the seventh year the Chevrolet U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix will return to Breckenridge, making it the fourth consecutive year, the event opened its season at the resort.  The event showcases world-class professional riders from around the globe with intense halfpipe sessions in Breckenridge’s #1 rated pipe.  The Grand Prix also serves as the only North American qualifier for The Arctic Challenge, hosted by snowboarding legend Terje Haakonsen in Norway.

Consistently voted as a top snowboarding resort by readers of Transworld Snowboarding magazine, pros like Steve Fisher and 2002 Olympic bronze medalist JJ Thomas call Breckenridge home. ResortQuest Breckenridge is excited to welcome these world-class athletes and provides over 400 vacation rentals in Breckenridge, just moments from the slopes at Peak 8 and on Main Street.

ResortQuest Breckenridge has been witness as snowboarding history has been written and rewritten at Breckenridge.  The resort was one of the first in North America to allow snowboarding in 1985, then one year later, hosted the first world championships.  ResortQuest Breckenridge has been providing quality vacation rentals in Breckenridge since 1996.

Last year, a crowd of 5,000 plus were on-hand to witness local rider Steve Fischer earn an automatic trip to the Arctic Challenge after landing a barrage of big tricks in the 30 foot tow-in quarterpipe during the Paul Mitchell Progression Session. This year, riders will have another chance to show their stuff in the invitation-only nighttime halfpipe event on Saturday, December 15 at 7pm.

ResortQuest Breckenridge offers a complete selection of vacation rentals and lodging package in Breckenridge and Keystone, just steps from all the adventure the mountain resorts have to offer.  Guests can choose from deluxe hotel suites, 1-4 bedroom condominium and luxurious private homes in ski-in/ski-out or downtown locations.  For more information on ResortQuest Breckenridge and their wide selection of vacation rentals, visit www.resortquestbreckenridge.com

For a limited time, ResortQuest Breckenridge is offering Lift and Lodging packages starting at just $111 a night. Guests can choose from deluxe hotel suites, 1-4 bedroom condominium and luxurious private homes in ski-in/ski-out or downtown locations.  For more information on ResortQuest Breckenridge and their wide selection of vacation rentals, visit www.resortquestbreckenridge.com/freeride or call 800.627.3766.

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