Jun 21st, 2011 at 8:00AM: Everyone knows that Aspen, Colorado is one of the top skiing and snowboarding destinations in all of North America, if not the world. With an average of about 300 inches of powder falling on an annual basis, the place is a veritable winter wonderland for anyone looking to spend some time on the slopes. Add in an interesting mix of culture, cuisine, and shopping, and you truly have a world-class ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Summer adventures in Aspen, Colorado
Jun 21st, 2011 at 8:00AM: Everyone knows that Aspen, Colorado is one of the top skiing and snowboarding destinations in all of North America, if not the world. With an average of about 300 inches of powder falling on an annual basis, the place is a veritable winter wonderland for anyone looking to spend some time on the slopes. Add in an interesting mix of culture, cuisine, and shopping, and you truly have a world-class ...Ten iconic foods of summer, and where to find them
May 20th, 2011 at 2:00PM: Aah, summer. A time for the beach, pool parties, lazy days...and sheep cheese? While many foods are undeniably the essence of summer--watermelon, peaches, and anything grilled come to mind--there are plenty of edibles not identified as seasonal foods.
Most of my favorite things to eat just happen to peak in summer, so I decided to compile a list of both the obvious and not-so. Even the most ...Food & Wine Classic in Aspen celebrates 29th year; get discount tickets until March 15th
Mar 8th, 2011 at 10:30AM: Better put your cardiologist on speed-dial; it's almost time for the 29th annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. The nation's most-lauded culinary festival will be held June 17-19, featuring food, wine, and cocktail seminars, cooking demos and competitions, grand tastings, and book signings by celebrity chefs like Tom Colicchio, José Andrés, and Michael Symon. Get your tickets ...Holiday trip? Consider rail travel
Nov 26th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
Unlike Europe and Japan, the United States isn't known for its high-tech, efficient rail travel. Which is a shame because, as I recently discovered, taking Amtrak is sometimes a better way to travel this big country of ours, and generally speaking, it has a lower carbon footprint per passenger than driving or flying.
You definitely need to have time to spare for long distance trips, ...Colorado residents petition to change name of Kit Carson Mountain
Nov 23rd, 2010 at 9:30AM: Residents of the Colorado town of Crestone have petitioned the U.S. government to change the name of a local mountain, sparking a heated debate and controversy that revolves around community rights, history, and the lasting legacy of an American legend.
At the heart of the controversy is the 14,165-foot tall Kit Carson Mountain, located in the he Sangre de Cristo Mountains, not far from ...Cowgirls hit the trail with '100 klicks for chicks' ride
Sep 18th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The Triple Creek Ranch, located in beautiful Darby, Montana, is preparing for their inaugural "100 Klicks for Chicks" trail ride, which will send adventurous cowgirls off on a five-day excursion through the Rocky Mountains. This women's only ride will be a of mix all-day adventure with luxury accommodations back at the bunkhouse at night.
Scheduled to begin on Thursday, October 28th and run ...Epic cycling tour comes to North America
Aug 18th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Tour d'Afrique Ltd., the adventure travel company that organizes some of the best cycling tours on the planet, has announced the latest addition to their catalog, and this time they're bringing their magic to North America. This new ride is aptly named The North American Epic, and when it launches next May, it will cover nearly 5000 miles, stretching from the Pacific Coast of California to the ...Telluride Blues & Brews Festival single-day tickets on sale now
Jul 6th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Even in a town famous for its festivals, Telluride's Blues & Brews is one hell of a party. The 17th annual, beery, bluesy weekend takes place September 17-19th in Town Park, but if you're short of cash or time, single-day tickets from $55 to $65 are now available.
Headliners include George Thorogood & the Destroyers, B.B. King, and a TBA performer whose identity will be released Augusts ...Photo of the Day (07.05.10)
Jul 5th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
You don't need fireworks to color the sky. Sometimes Mother Nature does it for you. Whether it's an epic storm rolling through, a breathtaking sunset or just the coming apocalypse, the sky can take on all sorts of crazy hues.
Flickr user Chris Maki captured this photograph of a pretty fantastic storm heading over the Rocky Mountains that made the sky more colorful than the suits at the ...Food & Wine Classic in Aspen offers day passes to debauchery
May 19th, 2010 at 3:00PM: It's almost time for the 28th annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, and day passes are back by popular demand. The June 18-20 festival features seminars, cooking demos, grand tastings, and book signings by featured chefs like Thomas Keller, Mario Batali, and Giada De Laurentiis. All of this goodness in an alpine wonderland doesn't come cheap, which is why the $295 Grand Tasting pass is such a ...Make your summer Epic at Vail
May 4th, 2010 at 4:30PM:
Flee the cities and suburbs this summer, and head out to Colorado to connect with nature and use your body as more than a wedge for subway doors. Vail Resorts is reading to for you to hit the Rocky Mountains with style and help you get the most fun and relaxation (or excitement, depending on your taste) out of your summer getaway.
The seven-day/six-night "Epic Summer" package is designed to ...Plane Answers: Announcements from the captain and Denver turbulence
Jan 8th, 2010 at 1:30PM: Rich asks:
Hi Kent, I love your blog and it has really helped me to relax when flying. When I was a kid and used to fly it seemed as though the flight deck would regularly update passengers about what was going on with the trip, the plane, etc. Now it seems as though most of the time I hardly hear anything. It would be nice to know if there is some turbulence coming up or something like that. ...Girls, girls, girls! Trapper's Cabin getaway
Aug 9th, 2009 at 12:00PM: There's no guarantee that this retreat will become home to the latest in the Where the Boys Aren't series, but Trapper's Cabin on Beaver Creek Mountain does offer the ladies a chance to disappear for a while and enjoy relative seclusion and a bit of relaxation. This four-bedroom, four-bathroom villa is 9,500 feet in the sky, surrounded by nature and designed for high-touch service.
Trapper's ...The Osprey Hotel - Luxury and fun in Beaver Creek
Jul 30th, 2009 at 3:00PM: Beaver Creek's newest hotel is The Osprey -- and it's a RockResort, which we like very much. Why? Because RockResorts are all environmentally friendly, and also extremely luxurious. Nestled gently in the Rocky Mountains, The Osprey has fun amenities for luxury thrill seekers like helmet cams for skiing or biking, apres ski mixology lessons at The Osprey Bar, a bath concierge (!), lobster nachos ...Get everything you want in Vail this summer
Jul 19th, 2009 at 8:00AM: I don't know what it is about The Arrabelle at Vail Square, but that property knows how to put an interesting deal together. The RockResort property is adept at finding new and unusual ways to make itself even more attractive (which is hard to do when you consider the quality of the property and amenities). The latest gig is offered in partnership with Kessler Canyon, a wildlife retreat and luxury ...Treat yourself to an "epic summer" in Colorado
May 28th, 2009 at 8:00AM: A full week in the Rocky Mountains is exactly what you need to unwind. "Epic Summer," the latest package from RockResorts, includes a range of options for individuals and families looking to enjoy crisp western air and natural surroundings without sacrificing comfort.
The package, which includes taxes and resort fees, costs $1,195 per adult and $895 per kid – a savings of almost 40 percent! ...Spend a Day--At Least--Immersed in the Rockies
Jul 22nd, 2007 at 2:51PM: There are few destinations as breathtaking as the Rocky Mountains. I've lived near them all my life, and while there are many things about my home city that I loathe, the Rockies always make coming home exciting. No summer of mine is complete without a few days spent in the mountains, breathing in the pine-y air and taking in the amazing views. If you're headed to the Alberta Rockies area and ...
