The Burn (Room 201)

Julia Anna Moore
Jan 1
4 min read

How to get to The Burn

This run is a thigh burning tree run found on Peak 10 between Crystal and Corsair; it spits you out onto Upper Lehman. It being a good leg burner is not why the run was named this, although it could be a good alternative reason. It was named after a forest fire that struck the area in the early 20th century and nearly reached Breckenridge in the valley below. If you look closely or are visiting during the summertime, you can still see some of the burnt stumps. It’s a single black diamond and is a great place to be on a powder day. You can lap this run on Peak 10’s Falcon Super Chair. We recommend only attempting The Burn if you’re comfortable turning in trees on steep terrain.

Ski resort trail map showing various ski runs in blue, black, and red lines through mountainous terrain with tree symbols, names, and symbols. — *Map of Breckenridge’s Peak 10*

A special historic gallery about gold panning

This gallery features many exclusive photos from an incredible amateur photographer named Mary Marks. She documented her life in the Rockies; from trips taken to find mining sites to her playful and loving marriage with her husband. This specific gallery emphasizes the gold panning portions of her photography. With historical significance and a great glimpse into daily life of the mining days, I consider Marks as far from amateur. Read more about the collection here. If you want to try gold panning for yourself, head to Country Boy Mine, about a five minute drive from town.

Special Thanks to Daniel and Becky. USU_P0597; Mary M Marks photograph collection; Photograph Collections Special Collections and Archives. Utah State University Merrill-Cazier Library. Logan, Utah.

Two people in hats kneel by a campfire, one holding a pan, the other a pot, surrounded by trees in a forest setting, smiling warmly. — **Negative, Glass Plate:** No description. My description: Mary Marks and husband John squatting down in the dirt, looking at each other. Mary is holding a cup and a gold pan. *Original creator: Uknown date. Mary Marks. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.*

A canal with flowing water through a forest; two people stand by the bank near some tools and wood, with tall trees in the background. — **Negative, Glass Plate:** Spruce Creek ditch and headgate of the Gold Pan Mining Company’s hydraulic mining operations, south of Breckenridge, Colorado in the summer of 1900. A man with a shovel stands in ankle deep water downstream from the headgate, which diverts water from the creek into the ditch. On the ground above another man takes a break from cutting wood boards with an axe. *Original creator: 1900; Mary Marks. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.*

Two people at a campsite with a tent, one tending a fire, the other kneeling. Mountainous, bushy background under a clear sky. — **Negative, Glass Plate:** No description. My description: Two men tend to a fire while another man is kneeling in the dirt doing something in front of a white tent. The tent and men are at the base of a hill covered in bushes. *Original creator: Unknown date; Mary Marks. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.*

A woman in a hat pans for gold by a riverside with rocky banks and forest in the background, conveying a sense of focused determination. — **Negative, Glass Plate:** Mary Marks, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, pans for gold in the lower Blue River valley, Summit County, Colorado in 1897. *Original creator: 1897; Mary Marks. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.*

A woman is panning for gold in a river, surrounded by rocks and trees, wearing a patterned blouse and hat, with distant mountains in view. — **Negative, Glass Plate:** Mary Marks’ sister, Katherine (Kate) Schwalbach, pans for Negative, Glass Plate gold in the lower Blue River valley, Summit County, Colorado in 1897. She wears a dark bodice with patterned puffed sleeves and a brimmed hat high on her head. *Original creator: 1897; Mary Marks. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by Breckenridge History, Colorado.*

Four men pan for gold in a rocky riverside setting. They focus intently on their task, dressed in rugged clothes and hats, under sunny skies. — **Negative, Glass Plate:** The Blount brothers pan for gold on their placer claim in the Blue River valley, near the former townsite of Dillon, Colorado in 1898. Their father, Frederick Blount, was president of the Oro Grande Placer Mining Company. *Original creator: 1898; Mary Marks. Summit Historical Society Collection. Image created by 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.

Winter 2022

The picturesque Hoosier Pass in dark greens and grays as snow falls, creating yet another perfect powder day for Summit County.

Snowy cabin surrounded by tall pines, with a parked SUV in front. Overcast skies create a serene, wintry mood. — A hazy snowstorm blows over the mountains, creating the atmosphere of cozying up at home with a cup of tea.

Foggy forest landscape with tall evergreen trees. The background is misty, creating a calm and serene atmosphere. No visible text. — A hazy snowstorm blows over the mountains, creating the atmosphere of cozying up at home with a cup of tea.

Winter 2023

A fluffy snow had fallen all day, and as the sky cleared up in time for sunset. The alpenglow lit up the mountains before the sun sank behind the mountains creating a hazy blanket of darkness over White River National Forest.

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.

Snow-covered mountain with evergreen trees, a ski lift, and a small building at the peak. The sky is clear, creating a serene atmosphere. — Strings of alpenglow touch the Pali Lift at Arapahoe Basin

Snowy mountains with a sign reading "White River National Forest" in the foreground. Overcast sky and serene, wintry landscape. — The alpenglow disappears and the blanket of darkness settles.

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.