“Humans were never meant to hibernate.” That is the motto of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month (LSSM). January may be Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, however, any time is a great time to learn, especially at Aspen Snowmass. Why Learn to Ski in Aspen? Aspen Snowmass receives a diverse set of skiers each […]
Groovy 70s associations aside, is there any dish more alpine than fondue? Switzerland’s national dish isn’t as prevalent as it once was in ski towns, but it’s still a much-loved seasonal après ski tradition (granted, there’s no wrong time to indulge in bread, sausage, and apples dipped into molten pot of cheese). There’s a reason […]
Halloween seems to engage the sweet tooth in most of us, even if we’re able to resist the siren’s call of sugar the rest of the year. I don’t consider myself a dessert person, but I do have a weakness for homey, Americana-style baked goods like pies, cobblers, brownies, and cookies (only if they’re on […]
Season pass? Check. Hotel reservations? Check. Now that you’ve got those dialed, perhaps it’s time to think about upgrading your janky old duct-taped parka or finally getting those Nordic skis. Whatever it is you’re in need of for winter recreation, chances are you’ll find it at one of the Aspen area’s ski swaps, which are […]
Coffee enthusiasts know that espresso is meant to be consumed in a single slurp, preferably while standing. While that works for the Italians, Americans prefer to take a more leisurely approach to their caffeine fix, regardless of the time of day. In a ski town like Aspen, there’s all the more reason to dawdle- after […]
In high-altitude regions like Aspen, the growing season is a short-one. As with mountain climes around the world, farmers bid farewell to summer with festivals celebrating local agriculture and the gathering of the year’s final crops. For locals and visitors, September and October are the time for Western Slope harvest, wine, and cider festivals. Below, […]
Aspen’s gorgeous sunsets, mountains, rivers and hiking trails are scattered with wildflowers. Some take it for granted that we hold so many species of flora in our backyard playground, but each summer the Limelight team ventures outside and our breaths are taken away. Flowers. Everywhere you look. If you’re not venturing to Aspen this summer, you […]
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of solitude is “the quality or state of being alone or remote from society.” I’d wager that few people visit a ski town like Aspen to achieve said state, but certainly I’m not alone in longing for the occasional respite from summer crowds. Barring a trip to the backcountry, which […]
It’s no secret that Aspen has a plethora of kid and family-friendly activities. From the Aspen Recreation Center with its rock wall, lazy river, three story slides, and year-round ice skating rink to the many parks, playgrounds and public areas, filling a day is an easy task. But once those places have been explored, and […]
It is hard to imagine that Aspen could be any more beautiful; but every year, just as the leaves are aflame in fall color, Snowmass is transformed into something almost too beautiful to be imagined. For a few short days, the Snowmass Balloon Fest lights on the valley and bejewels the valley with countless brightly colored hot […]
Après may get most of the glory in ski towns, but what’s more summery than an alpenglow-accented sundowner made with local, seasonal produce or spirits? Exactly. We’re fortunate to have a handful of award-winning distilleries and mixologists here in the Roaring Fork Valley, and creating thoughtful, intelligent cocktail menus that reflect the seasons are what […]
If you are aching to get away from it all and enjoy the pine covered splendor of the Aspen outdoors, camping may be just the thing you need to satisfy your soul. Camping offers rewarding and educational family experiences unlike those experienced anywhere else. In a setting like Colorado, you expect outstanding outdoor recreational offerings, […]
