Ah, summer. Such a bittersweet goodbye. Snow is dusting the peaks, and we’ll will soon be reveling in the steeps and deeps. It’s been an amazing summer in Aspen! We’re going to miss those hot days and warm nights—with just enough nip in the air to keep the puffy on standby … bluebird skies over […]
I’m fond of saying there’s a tap in every town in Colorado, and with over 200 craft breweries and counting statewide, it seems I’m not far off the mark. Colorado beer has become synonymous with excellence over the last two decades (few things are more conducive to a cold one than a day on the […]
It’s officially shoulder season in Aspen, which to the uninitiated means you have the fall foliage and idyllic Indian summer days (global warming notwithstanding) to yourself. It is, therefore, the ideal time to visit, especially because you can avail yourself of great deals, from the Limelight packages, to local restaurant, bar, and outdoor activity specials. […]
There’s good reason the Maroon Bells are the most photographed peaks in North America: They’re stunning and easy to get to. When you’re in Aspen, you’ve got to go see these geologic celebrities. Here’s your insider’s guide to seeing Maroon Bells. Catch the shuttle Private vehicles are restricted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, […]
My friend Bill is an executive chef at Beano’s Cabin in Beaver Creek. Recently, I spent a day helping him forage various wildfoods for his restaurant. As we skulked around in the forest looking for porcini and huckleberries, I asked what inspired him to feature foraged foods on his menu. “There’s no identity to Colorado cuisine other […]
