Packing for a trip to the mountains necessitates careful planning, no matter what the season. Whether you’re an outdoor warrior or a sedentary sightseer, a summer visit to Aspen requires specific items to provide protection from the high-altitude sun (and rain, wind, or even snow….you can never be certain what the skies will bring on […]
I am a sleeper. My friends make fun of me for needing a minimum of 9-10 hours of sleep to function. Once the lifts have shut down after the winter season, it’s my time to turn off the alarm on my iPhone and enjoy lazy weekend days. When I do finally wake up, I’m always […]
Author and fly fishing enthusiast John D. Voelker (better known by his pen name, Robert Traver) once said, “The best time to go fishing is when you can get away.” Anytime you can escape the hustle and bustle of your daily routine, you should grab that opportunity with both hands and not let go. If […]
Aspen is definitely renowned for its party scene. Both the Apres-Ski Cocktail Classic and the prestigious Annual Food & Wine Classic call Aspen home, and for good reason. Aspen’s amazing bars, restaurants, and clubs are some of the best in the world. First Stop The first stop on any Aspen bar crawl has got to […]
Ski towns simply don’t have a shortage of pizza. Between après, late night revelry, and the need for on-the-go lunches (all the better to get you back to your outdoor recreational pursuit of choice), a slice is never more than a few minutes’ walk, stumble, or schuss away. Aspen is no exception, with everything from […]
Aspen Snowmass, as a resort, is a great place for beginners to learn to ski. The slopes aren’t as crowded as some of the other Colorado resorts, so beginners have some space to learn the progression from “pizza” to “french fries.” If the references to snacks don’t resonate with you, that means you should probably […]
For the uninitiated, Nordic skiing is “any type of skiing that isn’t downhill, aka alpine, skiing. It refers to non-fixed heel sports such as ski jumping, cross-country, skate-skiing, alpine touring (AT), and telemarking. Snowshoeing is a gray area, because it’s not skiing, but it is considered a Nordic sport,” says Chris Frado Executive Director/President of […]
Seafood in the heart of the Rocky Mountains? While this might sound like a red flag, I’m here to tell you that it’s actually one of Aspen’s best bets. Matsuhisa I could almost stop writing this post after explaining to you that the venerable Nobu Matsuhisa has an outpost in Aspen, and can often be […]
Aspen has a rep for extreme sports and nightlife, but we also embrace our soft side. Whether you’re on a first date or a 50th anniversary getaway, the following places are seriously romantical. Check out our top spots below. Element 47 bar, The Little Nell It’s all about nabbing seats at the two-tops along the wall; […]
Cheese. Chocolate. Wine. What could be better? Oh yes, shrimp beignets. This past Wednesday, my friend/co-worker Miranda and I had the wildly fun pleasure of taking a cooking class put on by Briana, the group sales manager at the Limelight. Miranda and I help make this blog the best it can be, and while its […]
Aspen is in the final stages of preparation to host its 15th X Games. The Superpipe at Buttermilk- site of the actual competition and many related events- is being buffed out; the scaffolding is up. Hotels valleywide are booked out (laggers should check out AirBnB and Couchsurfing.com for last minute crash pads), and bars are […]
If you’re not a skier or short on budget, don’t worry, there’s still something for everyone in Aspen. Outdoor enthusiasts looking to feel the burn should give snowshoeing a try. If you can walk, you can snowshoe. The popular winter sport has zero learning curve and can be as easy as a contemplative walk or as […]
