Precariously perched on a rock outcropping on the Crystal River is a mining powerhouse dating back to 1893. Crystal Mill is one of the most iconic photographed spots in Colorado. The picturesque place had eluded me for years, partly because it has to be your destination. It’s between Glenwood Springs and Crested Butte. The closest town … Continue reading
La Bottega is my favorite place for Italian food in Vail. I stumbled upon the sunny patio I love a few years ago while covering the then Teva Mountain Games. When I was in Vail for an afternoon of GoPro Mountain Games and shopping recently, I got to introduce my friend Christy to this lovely … Continue reading
On my last visit to Beaver Creek, I wanted to hike a trail I hadn’t done before and, boy, was I treated to a spectacular view on the Lost Buck Spur Trail. My friend Christy and I head up Elk Track Road from Beaver Creek Village. We did the 5 Senses Trail then followed the … Continue reading
Funny I lived in Denver for 5.5 years and just walked into a gem of a boutique hotel in LoDo (Lower Downtown) during a one night stay in the Mile High City after a few days in the mountains. To be fair to myself for missing out on a staycation in this chic hotel, I … Continue reading
Two of my cousins, Susan and Elizabeth, introduced me to this hike. Part of their childhood was spent in Evergreen, Colorado. It’s a delightful town nestled in the Foothills and just 45 minutes from Denver. A hike in Three Sisters gives you a variety of scenery from open meadows to granite boulder formations to hiking … Continue reading
Yes, you can still go snowshoeing in May in Colorado. One of my favorite spring snowshoe adventures is Saint Mary’s Glacier. It is about an hour’s drive from Denver. Technically the glacier is a large perennial snowfield, which means it snow/ice is there year round. You start at an elevation of 10,428′. In winter trekking … Continue reading
Colorado has some of the best alpine skiing in the world. If you’re heading to the Centennial State for a ski vacation, you may wonder what other snow experiences you should do when you take time off the slopes. From driving your own dog sled to skiing to a gourmet lunch, this is my list … Continue reading
Skiing first tracks is a magical, almost mythical experience. It’s even more spectacular watching the sun rise over the mountains on a fresh blanket of snow on Christmas morning. Several years ago my friend Robert Purdy, GM of Park Hyatt Beaver Creek (one of my favorite hotels in the world!), gave me a special gift … Continue reading
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