Easter in Aspen is always a bittersweet time of year for locals. Warmer weather, flowers blooming, leaves reappearing on the Aspen trees, and fewer cars parked downtown signal that it is time to start packing up our ski boots and tuning our mountain bikes. I always ski until the very last day of the winter […]
While many folks across the nation may be interested in celebrities walking the red carpet, we here in Aspen are more thrilled by celebrities skiing the slopes. Those celebrities are alpine skiing circuit champs expected to be competing in the FIS World Championship. The event runs from March 15 to 19 right here in town, […]
Aspen is a backcountry skiing hub. Even our mayor has been working to make Aspen a destination for alpine touring (AT). For those who are new to the sport, alpine touring is when you put adhesive nylon “skins” on your skis enabling you to move uphill. Once you’ve reached the top of your ascent, the […]
If it seems like more of your friends, family, or coworkers are going gluten free, it is not all in your head. I spoke to my friend Jenni Houston, an Aspen-based functional nutritionist, and we quickly agreed that gluten free diets are not just a trend. As Jenni told me, gluten is a protein found […]
In a town known for imbibing and excess, it’s no surprise that Aspen mixologists have created some seriously over-the-top cocktails. There’s a difference, however, between the ludicrous (Bloody Mary’s piled with a grocery store’s worth of garnishes; slapdash combinations of high-octane booze designed for maximum intoxication) and intelligent (well-balanced proportions and flavors; thoughtful use of […]
My friends and I joke that nothing gets your body in shape for skiing other than skiing. Whether you trained for a marathon or did hundreds of daily lunges before the lifts started spinning, your legs are bound to be sore after a couple of days on the slopes. The same goes for kids, so […]
Veganism is more popular than ever; vegan product sales grew 1,500% in 2016, this month is deemed veganuary, and even my steak-loving friends are thinking about “trying veganism for a week.” It’s a movement. And while it’s not difficult to make hearty, delicious vegan dinners at home, eating out can be a challenge, despite food […]
One of the best parts of vacationing in our super-connected age? No, it’s not putting on your “Out of Office” response, or the change of scenery. One if the best parts of going on vacation is recording and documenting it on social media. If your favorite Facebook & Snapchat friends, Instagram & Twitter followers (read Mom […]
There are few places in Colorado skiing which are as iconic or sought after as Highland Bowl. Skiing it has long been considered a rite of passage for locals & visitors alike, and for good reason. Most skiers remember their first trip up and down these slopes. How could you not? Between the effort, the […]
One of Aspen’s best kept secrets? In my book, it’s the many private dining options that exist around town. Whether you’re celebrating a 40th birthday, feting a Bachelorette, or in town with a business group, there are options for every group size and budget. Here are our favorite options for private dining in Aspen. Bosq […]
Let’s be honest. This was a brutal year for America, and it’s time for a fresh start. If politics and other events have left you too over it to usher in the New Year like a rock star, you’ve come to the right place. Yes, Virginia, you can have a laid-back New Year’s Eve. Here’s […]
When planning a ski vacation, most people’s minds automatically go to Christmas, Martin Luther King Weekend, President’s Weekend and spring break. And while I hate to rain on your parade, I’m here to tell you that you’re doing it all wrong. Those peak weekends (no pun intended) are when our mountains and town are overrun. […]
