Overnight storm dumped 6-9 inches on Summit County by Friday morning...

Before I moved permanently to a resort community, I grew up, like many people, taking ski vacations in the mountains with my family. After three or four days of skiing, bruised and sore, one of my sisters or I would inevitably say one morning over breakfast, “Let's just go shopping today.” Even for those of us who really enjoy it, shopping often becomes a mission-based activity: a mad dash through crowds of people for the one or two needed items followed by a hasty retreat to the safety of the parking lot. Particularly in the midst of the holiday hangover, it's not particularly appealing. But shopping in Summit County is different. Here, it's not about the purchase, but about the process. The tiny, historic towns of Breckenridge and Frisco are designed for the aimless day shopper, who has time to browse and isn't looking for anything in particular. Cute little Main streets are lined with historic buildings where, over ...