Dillon Ice Melt Photos

Upcoming Events:

The 2012 Ice Melt Contest is open for online ticket purchasing. The 2011 device sank into the lake on May 23rd.

The Dream Condo winner was announced on December 31, 2011. Select the 'Breckenridge Condo Raffle' for details.

The 2011 Car raffle was won by Christopher Rybak of Dillon Colorado

Krystal 93 BBQ at the Summit will be held August 10th & 11th, 2012 in Dillon, Colorado. Registration is not yet open.

Summit Showdown was on
September 24th, 2011 at the
Best Western in Frisco

Local Weather:

ROTARY CLUB OF SUMMIT COUNTY

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Dillon Ice Melt Photos

2011 Ice Melt Device Launch Team: Cris Bezinque and Bob Ashley

Rotary Ice Melt Team Leaders Rob Phipps and Tom French prepare Ice Walker Bob Ashley for device deployment by Chris Bezinque, Sheriff's Dept.

Ice Device is carried to Hover Craft for launch

Craft takes device to center of Dillon Reservoir

Jeff documents young ice melt device admirers with Bob ready for the launch.

Jeff videos interview with Rob for TV tonight.

Summit Rotarians admire successful 2011 launch of ice device

Much thanks go to Scott Kennedy and his son Steven of Specialized Truck and SUV, Frisco for transporting the device to the launch point.

Last year's Launch - another beautiful spring day

2010 Ice Device Launch April 10th Cris Bezinque and Rob Phipps

Criz Delivers the device to center of Dillon reservoir.

Launch Team: Rob, Cale Osborn, Cris

Rob checks out the ice device and flag before launch.

Check out some of our photos from past years:

The Summit Sheriff's Department Hover Craft carried the Ice Device to the deepest part of Dillon Reservoir:

Dillon Ice Melt

Our First Ice Prince: Mike Dardi:
Mike Dardi, Fatty's Pizzera our 2009 Winner, with runners up Paula Parker, Elle Davis and Melissa Ball:

Photos from the 2009 Ice Melt Ball:

2011 Rotary Ice Melt Contest
ended on May 23, 2011 @ 13:13:26

Winners were:

1st Prize - $2,000:
Jim Doyle, Dillon
1 minute & 25 seconds off

2nd Prize - $750:
Katie Johnson, Silverthorne
28 minutes and 25 seconds off

3rd Prize - $500:
Marjorie Biggs, Breckenridge
33 minutes and 56 seconds off

Ice Melt Device was Launched at 10 AM at the Dillon Marina Boat Ramp on Saturday, April 9, 2011. Much thanks to to John Minor, Summit County Sheriff, and his team for the launch of the device, and to Dave Fernandez, Denver Water Dillon Manager for again letting us use the Reservoir. For photos of the event check the Photo tab above and FACEBOOK links for videos and more information.