136 | 2009 Breckenridge Beer Fest

After missing out on the festivities last year due to an unexpected delay while skiing the North Face of Mount Democract, I returned to Breckenridge on Saturday for the 2009 Beer Fest. Two years wiser and with a young child in the form of a 14-week-old goldendoodle, consumption was limited but a great time was had while the vibe and atmosphere has seemingly grown unchanged since my last time in 2007. Unfortunately, I spent more time answering questions about Birmy than I did photographing the scene, but below are a few pictures from the day.



Quandary Grille giving rise to a look of Peak 10's Fourth of July Bowl, a popular summer descent for skiers and snowboarders:





Plenty of live music all around:





Lots of people took a break from the action and enjoyed the water ...





... including the festival's biggest star, Birmy:





Later in the day, Birmy was reunited with his long-lost cousin, Duffy:








While the skiing at Breckenridge is not the greatest, if I had to choose a mountain town to live in, Stone Harbor of the west would be very high on the list.