Birthdays are meant to be celebrated. So waste no time finding the perfect venue for you and your crew to celebrate! Here are some of our picks for where to throw a birthday bash in Sun Valley. The Sawtooth Club If you’re looking for a comfortable setting with some western flair, check out the Sawtooth […]
Find out how to take wonderful photos of Colorado’s Aspen trees with your camera–whether it’s a DSLR or your iPhone. Best Places to Photograph Aspen Trees Luckily, Aspen groves are all over the state, so you’ll have strong odds of seeing them wherever you go. But if you’re looking for the best place and don’t […]
There is something special about the 14ers near Aspen. Perched in the midst of one of Colorado’s finest mountain ranges, these seven peaks are remote, rugged, and beautiful. For those who enjoy mountaineering, they are some of the finest summits in the entire state of Colorado. The 14ers near Aspen, as well as Aspen itself, […]
When planning your dinners out in Aspen, sushi is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. I’ll admit that out here in Colorado we’re pretty landlocked. But Aspen attracts some of the world’s best music acts, artists, comics, and writers, so why not bring in the best food? Sushi at Aspen’s top restaurants […]
Aspen was a mining town long before it became the world class ski destination it is today. During the silver boom, Aspen was founded as Ute City, named for the Ute Indians who have lived here for centuries. Many of the buildings you’ll encounter in Aspen have been around since the boom, built in the […]
Even though summer is winding down, Sun Valley in August is the perfect time to turn up! Dust off your summer bucket list and make the most of the long days, the warm weather and jam-packed events calendar in town. Here are some things to do in Sun Valley in August. Catch Some Major Shade If […]
When’s the last time you took a well-deserved break and intentionally unplugged yourself from work/family/friends/errands? While all people need to take a break to recharge, women have a difficult time finding the space or time to breathe. This can lead to stress, poor health, low self-esteem, and frustration. I recently sat down with Kali, a Sun […]
Summer may be winding down, but if you’re in Aspen that doesn’t mean that you have to. August is a great time to polish off that summer bucket list and try something new. Here are things to do in Aspen in August! Load up on Fresh Food at the Farmer’s Market Tis the season for […]
Idaho’s wild salmon numbers have plummeted in recent decades. I wasn’t aware of this until I heard about three Sun Valley women embarking on a 900-mile horseback journey up the Columbia, Snake, and Salmon River; from the Pacific Ocean to Stanley, Idaho. Their journey took 50 days and had one goal: To draw attention to […]
It’s time for a company get together. Whether it’s a quarterly shareholders meeting or the annual employee conference, choose a location that offers both a professional business atmosphere and opportunities to go off script with invigorating outdoor adventures. Why not Colorado? After you’re done with the formal presentations and slideshows, The Limelight in Aspen is ready […]
The best coffee shops in Sun Valley all have one thing in common. They make it better to wake up, greet the day, and start your next adventure. Whether you like your coffee straight up, latte style, or filled to the brim with chocolate (raises hand), love of coffee is something many weekend warriors have […]
A few weeks ago, on “National Donut Day,” I noticed that a Twitter user thousands of miles away had referenced our tiny mountain town. He’d had the best donut of his life at Annette’s, the tiny bakery on the Hyman Avenue Mall. While Aspen is a place that might seem wrapped up in healthy eating, […]
