I chose this run because it’s a super beautiful and calm green run in the forest. You feel isolated from the rest of the resort and its a nice way to get back to Peak 9. The only problem is that you have to be a decent skier or rider to get here, at the minimum you will take Peak 8 Transfer which is a blue run, and it’s only up from there in difficulty such as icy and steep black diamond, Shock, or bumped out and exposed Mach 1. This run was probably named after the great number of portable sawmills that existed in the area during mining times. Lumber was of great value and sawmills were everywhere. Probably makes sense that the run is inside the forest.
Map of Breckenridge’s Peak 8 and 9
The Kaisers
The Kaiser family had stakes in the town during the ming era. They opened the Kaiser Meat and Grocery Store in 1904, which was the firest glass front buliding in town. They were also involved with the Morning Star Mine and the local school board and other public affairs. The Kaisers had a large family, of which their daughter June tragically died at the age of 12 to what was believed to be a heart problem. Their family home is now the Hearthstone Restaurant which is a beautiful farm-to-table culinary experience. Reservations are recommended.
Large piles of snow cover Lincoln Avenue in front of Kaiser’s Market in Breckenridge: A man standing outside Kaiser’s Market looks at the enormous piles of snow remaining on Lincoln Avenue in Breckenridge, Colorado after the “Big Snow” winter of 1898–1899. Original creator: circa 1899; Unidentified. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.
Kaiser’s house on Ridge Street, Breckenridge: Kaiser’s residence on Ridge Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. Constructed in 1885 as the home of Mr. Ira A. Cammett, the property was acquired in 1891 by Johann Christian (“Chris”) Kaiser. Chris and his wife, Ida, were long-time proprietors of Kaiser’s Market on Lincoln Avenue. They raised three sons in this house, Edwin, Harold, and Carl. The home featured a west facing square bay window and a second floor dormer window on the south side. Within the fenced yard are stairs leading up to the front porch and entrance. St. Mary’s Church and its bell and belfry (added in 1899) is in the background. Original creator: circa 1930s-1940s (Creation); Unidentified. Breckenridge History Photograph Collection. Breckenridge History, Colorado.
Gold dredge, Breckenridge, Colo: View of the Blue River Placer Mining Company (or Continental Mining Company) bucket-line dredging boat, in Breckenridge, Summit County, Colorado. The covered stacker of the hydraulic mine and processing plant extends over tailing piles; a person is on deck. Original creator: [1917–1938?]; Unidentified. Denver Public Library Special Collections, X-60157.
June Kaiser rides her horse Nellie in Breckenridge: June Kaiser, daughter of Carl and Esther Kaiser, rides her horse named Nellie in a grassy area across from the 1909-built courthouse in Breckenridge, Colorado. Handwritten caption on the reverse: “June & her horse Nellie” and “July 1942.” Original creator: 1942 (Creation); Unidentified. Breckenridge History Photograph Collection. Breckenridge History, Colorado.
A couple pose by the Continental gold dredge on the Blue River: A man and woman, probably Carl and Esther Kaiser, stand in front of a gold dredge. Signs and notices on the dredge warn “No Admittance” and “Danger No Trespassing”. Handwritten caption on the front: “Gold dredge managed by Carl Kaiser 1933–1938”. The Yuba dredge (renamed Continental dredge) operated on the Blue River from 1917 to 1938, when it was dismantled and moved to Fairplay, Colorado. It was the last of the nine dredges operating around Breckenridge. Original creator: 1933–1938 (Creation); Unidentified. Breckenridge History Photograph Collection. Breckenridge History, Colorado.
Alice, Ida and June Kaiser with friends in a 1914 Dodge sedan in Breckenridge: Alice Kaiser drives her sisters, Ida and June, and friends in a 1914 Dodge sedan down Ridge Street in Breckenridge, Colorado. Handwritten caption on the reverse: “‘Sophisticates and Myrtle Bridge — 1936”, “Carl Kaiser house on left — Chris Kaiser house on right” and “Alice Sandefer driving ‘her’ car”. Alice, Ida and June were the daughters of Carl and Esther Kaiser, and granddaughters of Chris and Ida Kaiser. Note: Carl an Esther Kaiser’s house is often referred to as the “Ladybug House”. Original creator: 1936 (Creation); Unidentified. Breckenridge History Photograph Collection. Breckenridge History, Colorado.
A modern touch
At Wedgewood Lodge, we want to give you a distinctive look into the past history of Breckenridge. Each photo in your historical gallery is unique to your stay and took countless hours to curate. There are stories to tell about Breckenridge and Summit County today as well, and the following photos have been shot by Julia Anna Moore.
A hazy sunset paints over Loveland Pass
Spring 2022
A fluffy snow had fallen all day, and as the sky cleared up in time for sunset. Pinks and purples stretched over the peaks as the temperature dropped, welcoming in the night.
Loveland Pass is the perfect place to take in the view, just be sure that you have 4WD if it’s been snowing and park off the road in the parking lot.
Strings of alpenglow touch the Pali Lift at Arapahoe Basin
The sun sets, lighting up the Continental Divide that has grown quiet as guests have left the resort for the day.
Arapahoe Basin is an advanced mountain at the other end of the county.
Want to take a piece of Summit County home with you? We will ship any of the prints from Julia’s gallery straight to your house. We offer different sizes and framing options. Reach out here.
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