Idaho is great for all kinds of uphill, land-based sports in the summer. This includes mountain biking, hiking, trail running, rock climbing and horseback riding. While these active sports have a solid corner of the summer adventure market, we can’t ignore the fact that when the sun is out, time on the water never seems […]
Spring has sprung and it is officially wedding season–one of my favorite times of year! As a self-proclaimed wedding expert, I’m excited to give you the low-down on my favorite small wedding venues in Aspen. Ajax Terrace My absolute top choice for the ceremony itself is the Limelight Hotel’s Ajax Terrace. Aptly named, the terrace […]
If there ever was a place that knew how to do three day weekends, it’s the Wood River Valley. Here’s what you need to know to make your Memorial Day Weekend in Sun Valley unbeatable. The Sun Valley Wellness Festival May 26-29 The Wellness Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary in Sun Valley this year, […]
The precipitation delivered to the Sun Valley — Ketchum area consists of some profoundly lucky water molecules. Fluttering from the heavens in their snow-born phase, they arrive on pristine mountains and have the fortune of creating some of the best ski runs on the planet. As they morph into their liquid phase in the growing […]
Once our local mountains have closed, it’s all about getting in shape for summer activities. My absolute favorite thing to do each summer is the hike from Aspen to Crested Butte. My friends and I always plan it over a long weekend in order to take advantage of everything that Crested Butte has to offer, […]
I wish I knew the person who first thought of, then subsequently issued the statement, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy pizza, and that’s kind of the same thing.” I couldn’t agree more. For those of you that can’t think of a more palatable food option, this post is for you. Sun Valley […]
If you’re planning a wedding, business meeting, or holiday vacation, you probably have some questions. How far in advance should you realistically book for popular weekends in Aspen? While the number of hotel options in Snowmass is growing, Aspen has a finite number, so getting those requests in is crucial for sweat-free planning. Here are […]
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 […]
Having been a rower in college, I subscribe to the belief that a person can finish a whole day’s work by 10 am — workout, three square meals, an entire to-do list and a nap – if they are an early riser. If you are one of these people, well, the former rower in me […]
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 […]
Sure, you could get mom another scarf or scented candle for Mother’s Day this year. But let’s be real: what she really wants is to spend some quality time with you! Why not make it count with a mountain getaway? May in the mountains means sweet off-season deals for you and beautiful weather for all […]
