Mountain resort towns are settings designed for indulgence in adventurous activities. Whether you’re skiing the snows of winter, mountain biking the tacky dirt of spring, or fishing the hatches of summer, you’re probably out, and being active. However, no day of spent breath and sun exposure should go unrewarded without another indulgence—relaxation, and a refreshed […]
March is a strange month. While we’re still enjoying skiing and hot toddies, we’re also looking ahead to biking and pool season. Since everyone loves a good cocktail, we thought we’d celebrate this transitional month with a sorta-wintery, sorta-springy recipe: A minty white Russian. This cocktail takes the classic white Russian and puts a spin on […]
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 […]
Road tripping through Ketchum? Spur-of-the-moment weekend getaway? If you only have a short time to play in Ketchum, here is our recommended 48-hour itinerary. Day 1 8:00 am – Chomp, Chomp If you’re not breakfasting at The Limelight, head on over to Perry’s for a quick, satisfying meal and a cuppa joe. This local’s favorite has […]
While Sun Valley is routinely hailed by skiers for Bald Mountain’s superbly kept and remarkably sustained pitches, it is often forgotten that the resort itself is a mere fraction of the winter playground available to those with an affinity for sliding on snow. For any skier or snowboarder looking to ditch the chairlift and […]
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 […]
Winter sports in Sun Valley draw crowds of all kinds: nordic skiers, backcountry shred heads, fat-tire biker babes, groomer aficionados, and even ice climbers if they’re willing to hike for it. But sometimes the more aggressive, adrenaline-filled activities are not what you’re looking for on a vacation. If this is the case, strap a pair […]
There is something about Ketchum that gets people to say, “Yes,” – yes to adventure, yes to a new lifestyle, yes to a challenge, but perhaps most memorably, it is a place where, for nearly a century, people have said an enthusiastic yes to sharing a life, a home, and their hearts with another human […]
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 […]
