March 2015 - The Limelight Hotel

Laura Thielen on stage with filmmakers for a post-screening Q&A

5 Reasons to Attend Aspen Shortsfest

For a variety of reasons (tourism infrastructure, manageable size, stunning scenery, a good excuse to wear fur) ski towns are desirable locations in which to host major film festivals. Even the most pop culture-averse among us have heard of Sundance;...

The Best Spring Break Bars in Aspen

Spring break. Two words that mean different things to different demographics (if I’m generalizing, which I am). Right now, in Aspen, visiting spring breakers run the gamut from college kids hell-bent on experiencing the “perfect week” to families, couples, and solo...

Three hikers in outdoor jackets looking at a trail sign near Aspen, CO.

How to Buy a Jacket for Your Outdoor Adventures (and Why You Should Do it Now)

Whether you’re a first-time skier or dedicated outdoor adventurer, a high-quality jacket is always worth its weight in down/PrimaLoft®/Thinsulate™/poly/what-have-you. How much you spend does, of course, depend upon your budget, and how often and where you plan to use said...

Meet Aspen-Snowmass’ Avalanche Rescue Dogs

It’s the rare job where the objective is to not have to work, but for the four-footed employees of the Aspen-Snowmass Avalanche Rescue Dog team and their handlers, it’s the ideal scenario. Nine dogs work for the three main mountains-...

Why You Should Attend Whiskey Wednesdays at the Limelight Lounge

Much ado has been made of Colorado’s burgeoning distillery industry (50 and counting). Over the last few years, distilling small-batch spirits has become the new craft brewing in the Centennial State, and tasting rooms are popping up in the unlikeliest...

Making “Last Tracks” on Aspen Mountain with the Limelight

Dedicated skiers always have a list of things that are the equivalent of the Holy Grail when it comes to seeking snow: heli-skiing, making first tracks on a pow day, shredding with a pro. Even if you’re not a hardcore,...