Trail Mix by Joe Scolari: Guided Hike for Families + Artist Talk
(BIFA) Breckenridge International Festival of Arts
Illinois Creek Trail
FREE WITH REGISTRATION
Trail Mix weaves together the natural beauty of Breckenridge with moments of artistic discovery—inviting hikers and bikers to encounter pop-up performances, outdoor installations, and guided mindfulness experiences along scenic local trails.
This special family-focused hike encourages participants of all ages to slow down, tune into their surroundings, and explore the forest in a fun, engaging, and educational way—including encounters with featured artists along the trail.
About the installation: Ciügaboc (CHOO-guh-boc):
Swiss Italian Artist, Joe Scolari, crafts magical interactive experiences inspired by the wonder of woodlands and wild spaces. Playful marble runs twist and cascade between trees, rocks and other natural elements found on the forest floor. The form and shape of these playful sculptures are guided completely by the natural topography of the landscape. Created to evoke a sense of joy and adventure, Scolari’s interactive installations are completely grounded in the strict simplicity of the natural materials he uses to create these marble runs—wood and rock.
Trail Directions
Illinois Creek Trail
Trail Difficulty: Beginner
From Blue River Plaza, travel south on Main Street. Turn left on Boreas Pass Road. The Stephen C. West Ice Arena will be on the right. The trailhead is located at the far east end of the arena’s parking lot. Once at the trailhead, take the trail on the right (west) to follow the trail exhibit and find the trail mix performance area. Please allow at least 5 mins to get to the performance area from the trailhead.