From the old gold mining towns of Summit County to today’s skiing destinations in Breckenridge, eerie and true tales of life and loss in the Wild West abound. The spirit of mutilated miner William Goodwin is said to haunt Blue River, warning of the dangers lurking below. Some say that the ghost of the widow Sylvia, who died destitute and alone at a boarding house on Main Street, still haunts the building today. Coldblooded killer Dr. Condon took revenge on his stalker and killed the town’s favorite barkeeper. Tour guide and author Gail Westwood explores the area’s most haunted buildings and introduces the ghastly characters who seemingly never left.
Gail Westwood was born in England and immigrated to the US in 1999. After many previous careers she became an historic walking tour guide, following her fascination with the history of the Wild West. She wrote and developed a ghost tour of Breckenridge in 2010 and now owns and operates Breckenridge Tours. Gail is a member of the Summit Historical Society and a volunteer archivist. Find out more
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