The 10th Mountain Division huts are just one of many reasons I moved to Colorado nearly 20 years ago (never mind the fact I’d never set foot on a piece of Nordic equipment at the time). For most non-residents, the hut system is a relatively little-known piece of U.S. history to visitors. The Aspen-based, non-profit […]
If you’re a dog person, then it’s a given that your pooch isn’t a pet so much as family member. Animal lovers implicitly understand this stuff. One of the best things about ski towns is that they’re so dog-friendly: Canines are allowed into many hotels, shops and bars, and welcomed on restaurant patios. I’ve seen dogs (full-sized […]
I clearly recall the first time I heard the term “gaper.” I was visiting my teenaged nephew, who resides in Lake Tahoe, and he was regaling me with stories about his day. At the time, he was on the Squaw Valley Ski Team, and as a longtime Tahoe grom, he had (and retains) little patience […]
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. […]
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 […]
Summer comes late to the Rockies, which is both a blessing and a curse from a food-lover’s standpoint. In the Aspen region, we have to wait a bit longer for stonefruit like peaches and cherries, but the payoff is so sweet and luscious, it’s garnered national renown. With summer produce now at its peak, I […]
Rising summer temps mean it’s time to hit the patios of Aspen—or the rooftop terraces of the Limelight—for some lighter, refreshing seasonal microbrews. Colorado is loaded with worthy options: don’t miss the opportunity to join some of Colorado’s best craft brewers at one of the Limelight’s three-course Beer Dinners. In the meantime, here are 5 […]
