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GuideSpud Jones rescued in Breckenridge

By Anke
updated 4 months ago

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GuideSpud Jones (aka "Indiana") is a busy guy. Somehow the ingenious folks in Breckenridge got him to spend the weekend in the beautiful town of Breckenridge in the Colorado Rockies (maybe $$ was a factor). He was busy. He drew a huge crowd and was not only the MC for the Music festival but also tapped the keg at the annual beer festival. G. Jones actually enjoyed the beer festival a little too much....

What a Story

I have never seen so much hustle and bussle in Breckenridge. It was so super crowded, and security was tight. I tried hard to take a picture of GuideSpud, but the security guards did no let me. That was Saturday – everything changed on Sunday.

The great GuideSpud Jones

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Meeting Guidespud Jones

We were so lucky! It turns out GuideSpud stayed at the same hotel we did – the Village Hotel! On Sunday morning, he was doing some PR in the pool area of the hotel. That’s when I got a shot. I think he even winked at me.

The Accident

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GuideSpud was a little hung-over, and he fell backwards into the pool. He was swept away so fast, and his death was imminent and certain. I will never forget the faces of the reporters and photographers who seemed completely helpless in the situation.

Niklas to the Rescue

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But not my son. Without even thinking about it, he jumped into the pool to rescue his hero.

He did it!

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He rescued GuideSpud Jones. From the smile on GuideSpud’s face, we could tell he was alive and happy. The cheering was incredible! All I wanted to do was hug my son for his courageous act.

Smiling again

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A little nude sunbathing – and he is smiling again.

The Moral

The Moral of the story is this:

  • GuideSpud Jones is just human – he likes his beer as much as everyone else, and the altitude will get him as well
  • Sometimes it is hard to tell who the real hero is
  • Never sunbathe nude unless you want your picture on the Internet

 

Some Resources

Where it happened

The Village Hotel

The Village Hotel

535 South Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424

The Village Hotel underwent a multi-million dollar makeover in 2006 and features renovated rooms, amenities, public s...
The Village Hotel underwent a multi-million dollar makeover in 2006 and features renovated rooms, amenities, public spaces, and beautifully refinished exterior- making it one of the most conpemporary, luxurious hotels in Breckenridge. It is literally surrounded on all sides by lively and welcoming action.The Village Hotel is a few hundred yards' walking distance from the chairlift at the Base of Peak 9. The property is also features elevator access to the pedestrian plaza and is half a block from charming historic Main Street.

Breckenridge Music Festival

The festival goes on all summer.

Breckenridge Beer Festival

That was fun.

Beautiful Breckenridge, CO

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The Hero!

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GuideSpud made it.

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