Beloved Breckenridge trail troll whose wild popularity led to its demise this past November, is close to being whole again at Illinois Gulch. Featuring Phil Qualman, superintendent of Eagle...Classified Customer Service/ Sales Classified sales for the Vail Daily and our sister publications plus some special projects. Follow the footprints! The nearby Stephen C. West Ice Arena provides ample parking most of the time, it’s far removed from any residential neighborhoods, and the ice rink is already being served by multiple routes on the town’s free busing system.To keep troll traffic segregated from the existing trail traffic, the troll will be built alongside a new trail about 200 yards into the woods from the trailhead.Danish artist Thomas Dambo originally constructed the Isak Heartstone sculpture on the Wellington Trail — which ran directly behind a cluster of homes — as part of a summer arts festival.The plan was to leave the troll, a reward for venturing into the woods, in place as long as it withstood the elements.
Win stuff. From the shuttle stop, you’ll see the troll footprints marking the way to a newly created sustainable trail of stones.
If you are heading on a troll hunt, please help Breckenridge maintain Isak for as long as possible by keeping these best practices in mind:The best way to see Isak and explore Breckenridge’s quaint historic streets is by boots, bikes and buses. Isak Heartstone, a 15-foot tall wooden troll sculpture by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, at it's new home near Illinois Gulch trailhead in Breckenridge on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Danish artist Thomas Dambo has returned to bring Isak back to life after reaching an agreement with the town of Breckenridge to rebuild the 15-foot wooden sculpture on a new, different trail in a less residential part of town at Illinois Gulch.The town previewed Isak’s unveiling to the media Friday morning. Breckenridge’s trailside troll will move into Illinois Gulch this spring when the artist who created the sculpture made of reclaimed wood returns to Breckenridge to build a reimagined version of his work.Town officials revealed the new location Monday night at the Breckenridge Recreation Center.The new spot was chosen by a task force comprised of staff from different town departments, tourism officials and members of the general public.They picked Illinois Gulch for a number of reasons.It had to be on town-owned land. Visitors are encouraged to take the bus or walk 15 minutes from the Breckenridge Welcome Center to reduce traffic at the site.Sign up for our weekly entertainment and outdoors emails to get news and weekend plans sent right to your inbox. Town officials revealed the new location Monday night at the Breckenridge Recreation Center. From the Illinois Gulch Trailhead, take an immediate right on Illinois Gulch trail (to the left is the Trollstigen Trail (.25 miles) to Isak). The Illinois Gulch trailhead is located in the southeastern corner of the parking lot next to the Stephen C. West Ice Arena. Now you can find out with this short interactive “tree-hugger” challenge. Visitors are asked to respect the work and not visit the troll until early June.Sign up for our weekly entertainment and outdoors emails to get news and weekend plans sent right to your inbox. Pay is DOQ. According to GoBreck.com, this trailhead can be reached via 15-minute walk from the town’s Welcome Center at 203 S. Main St. At the moment, the troll’s feet have been completed, and work on the new Trollstigen (“Trolls Road”) trail is not expected to be completed for at least two to three more weeks.The town has said that it chose the location, behind the Stephen C. West Ice Arena at 189 Boreas Pass Road, because of its location away from populated areas, easy access to the road and public transit, local mining history and scenic forestland.Dambo is expected to complete Isak on Friday, May 10, and at 10:30 a.m. there will be a ceremonial placement of Isak’s “heartstone” by local children who placed the same stone in the original Isak last year.The existing social trail will remain closed for two to three weeks so that town staff can build the new Trollstigen trail and make it accessible and sustainable for visitors.
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