Gathering place around a firepit. Photo by Claudia Carbone
LOGE Breckenridge, formerly The Wayside Inn. Photo by Claudia Carbone
LOGE Breckenridge, formerly The Wayside Inn. Photo by Claudia Carbone

Editor’s note: The LOGE sold this property to the town of Breckenridge to use as affordable housing, so it no longer is available for vacations. 

When all you need is a bed, bath and place to store your gear, LOGE in Breckenridge is the perfect spot. Pronounced lodge, the name is an acronym for Live Outside, Go Explore, and that’s exactly what the owners want you to do while staying at their properties.

They’ve bought up old motels in great outdoorsy locations, foxed them up and turned them into homebases for outside adventures. Appropriately, they call them camps. We are in the LOGE camp, formerly The Wayside Inn, in Breckenridge, Colorado. Other camps are in Westport and Leavenworth, WA; Bend, OR; and Mt. Shasta, CA. 

LOGE Camp in Breckenridge. Photo by Claudia Carbone
LOGE Camp in Breckenridge. Photo by Claudia Carbone

Rooms at LOGE Breckenridge

We like to bike, so we are thrilled that we can safely store our bikes in the room. Waking up is a trip – like waking up in your garage when the first things you see are bikes hanging on the wall! In addition, our room has boot heaters and racks for skis and snowboards, as well as gear to use during our stay.

For example, there are a Yeti cooler, Black Diamond headlamp and Rumpl insulated blanket that I cozy up in when the night turns cool. All these items are available to buy if we want to take them home. Tempting!

Also in the room are a desk, TV, fridge, microwave, electric teapot and tea and instant coffee. The “dresser” is a tall shelf with baskets, and the closet is a rack with a few hangers. Next to it is a small bathroom with a shower. And that is all we need. 

King room with bike racks and hammocks. Photo by Claudia Carbone
King room with bike racks and hammocks. Photo by Claudia Carbone

Heck, with the hammock and sleeper sofa, we could have had more friends.

King bed with sleeper sofa. Photo by Claudia Carbone
King bed with sleeper sofa. Photo by Claudia Carbone

But we have the only friend we want to sleep with us. 

Henry on courtesy doggie bed. Photo by Claudia Carbone
Henry on courtesy doggie bed. Photo by Claudia Carbone

Live Outside at LOGE Breckenridge

In keeping with the “Live Outside” theme, two firepits welcome guests to gather at the end of the day and share stories.     

Gathering place around a firepit. Photo by Claudia Carbone
Gathering place around a firepit. Photo by Claudia Carbone

There also are grills for guests’ use.

More rustic firepit at LOGE. Photo by Claudia Carbone
More rustic firepit at LOGE. Photo by Claudia Carbone

Wayside Cafe at LOGE Breckenridge

A wood-burning fireplace is the centerpiece for a cozy indoor gathering place in the Wayside Cafe on the property. The cafe also serves as the office where you will find Eddy, the friendly general manager who can answer any questions you have about the camp or things to do in Breck.

By the way, check-in is super slick. Prior to your arrival, Eddy texts you a room number and code that you punch in at the door. Easy-peasy!  

LOGE lobby with a welcoming fireplace. Photo by Claudia Carbone
LOGE lobby with a welcoming fireplace. Photo by Claudia Carbone

Eddy can also serve you barista coffee and breakfast before you head out for the day. Be sure to grab some water, too, as staying hydrated is key to combating high altitude sickness. Breckenridge is 9600 feet above sea level. 

Wayside Cafe at LOGE Breck. Photo by Claudia Carbone
Wayside Cafe at LOGE Breck. Photo by Claudia Carbone

What to Do in Breckenridge

Breckenridge is a Victorian town with a colorful mining history. Photo by Carl Scofield
Breckenridge is a Victorian town with a colorful mining history. Photo by Carl Scofield

One of the best things about LOGE is its proximity to everything Breck offers, and that means just about any mountain adventure. The paved bike path to town (3 miles away) and around Summit County is across the street as is the free shuttle bus stop. In warm months, single-track trails criss-cross the mountain like spider webs. Besides hiking and biking, there’s whitewater rafting; sailing and kayaking on Lake Dillon; horseback riding; 4-wheel drive tours; fly fishing; and Epic Discovery, the mountain playground that includes an alpine slide, alpine coaster, ziplines, climbing wall, ropes course and much more to challenge your outdoor skills. In winter, five peaks offer terrain for every skiing/boarding ability, from ballroom slopes to steep chutes. Nordic skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, dog-sledding, snowmobiling and horse-drawn sleigh rides round out the outdoor activities. 

For more about Breckenridge and a schedule of events, visit gobreck.com.

LOGE Breckenridge, 165 High Tor Road, Breckenridge, CO 80424; 970-551-2155

www.logecamps.com/breckenridge-co

Claudia Carbone is an award-winning travel writer based in Denver. Read about other hotels she’s visited in Sleepin’ Around.

 

 

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