Favorite blue runs on baldy Sun Valley Ski Resort dawns its patterned apron of ski trails draped over Bald Mountain, snugged right up to the town of Ketchum. “Baldy”, as it is affectionately referred to by locals, boasts some of the very best intermediate “Blue” runs of any ski hill in the country, and it’s […]
Aspen Snowmass has something for everyone. Experts can get as extreme as they want by hiking the Highlands Bowl, heading to the Cirque Headwall on Snowmass, or skiing any of the expert terrains on Ajax (local speak for Aspen Mountain). But what about beginners? The name of our area evokes images of steep peaks and […]
While ski vacations are undoubtedly amongst the best of vacations, the logistics involved in the trip can be daunting. Because of the physically demanding nature of sliding down a mountain, calorie consumption is of the utmost importance, and is thus a logistic that simply cannot be neglected. But keeping yourself well fed at a ski […]
A “ski vacation”, for most folks, is not merely the act of skiing while on vacation, but rather, a theraputic delve into the romantics of the “skiing lifestyle”. Consequently, it behooves the visiting skier to explore every aspect of the typical routine amongst the town’s locals. Do so, and soon you will find that “Après Skiing” […]
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. […]
This drinkable martini recipe comes from our renowned bartender, Chrissy. As you may remember, she dirt bikes by day and tends Aspen’s Limelight bar by night. Recently we asked her to share one of her favorite recipes with our readers, and she delivered! Here is the recipe for a white chocolate raspberry martini (although we recommend […]
So, you wanna do as the locals do? Here is a quick, go-to guide for everything you might, or might not need (but could justify buying anyway) in Ketchum. Clothing The Board Bin The Board Bin has outfitted the snowboard community since 1988, and they are still on point when it comes to fashionable clothes and […]
So, you’ve come off of your fall mountain bike ride and you’re headed home to wash off the grime. The shower just doesn’t seem luxurious or healing enough to meet your needs. Fret not, Idaho has you covered. Several million years ago, Idaho sat on top of what we now call the Yellowstone Caldera (currently […]
In ski town vernacular, “Thanksgiving” is synonymous with “opening day.” Even if Mother Nature needs an assist in the form of snow-making, most major Colorado resorts kick off ski season by starting operations on Thanksgiving Day. As a longtime food industry professional and ski town veteran, I bid farewell to celebrating holidays in 1995, when […]
As the hasty buzz of summer season winds down here in the Wood River Valley, cool air fills the vacant voids where amicable crowds of visitors once walked, bustling the streets and trails around Ketchum. The suddenly mellow atmosphere is inviting and warm as ever, despite the crisper temperatures. Flip flops get stored in winter […]
