In her native Sweden, Berit Daniels was just 2 when she first strapped on a pair of cross-country skis. “I’d shuffle around in my yard making loops in the snow,” she says. Nearly 40 years later, Daniels makes loops regularly…
If you happen to ride a lift in Aspen with a ruggedly handsome man who, in a German accent, quizzes you about your ski clothes — “Are zay warm?” “Do zay fit well?” “Are zay functional?” — it may be…
The ski terrain at the four mountains in Aspen and Snowmass is vast. Your family could easily spend a week exploring the 300-plus trails, seeking out stashes of powder and riding the rails. But you’ll likely have some afternoons or…
The grand manor style and luxury atmosphere is apparent at St. Regis Aspen. Located at the base of Aspen Mountain steps from world-renowned shopping and dining, the opulent property is a destination for the global citizen. From the fresh flowers…
Atop Aspen Mountain, we clip into short fat skis. Just over 3 feet long, these twin-tipped “skiboards” would look trendy on a teen, but that’s not us. We’re a group of gray-heads for whom the term “hip” is usually followed…
Recent excavation of an ancient Columbian mammoth fossil has put Snowmass, Colorado in the spotlight. Not to be outshone by its prehistoric media magnet, Viceroy Snowmass Luxury Mountain Resort is receiving its own acclaim as a luxury destination. As one…
5-star / 5-Diamond accreditation is the pinnacle of success for any hotel or resort around the world. Aspen is fortunate to have such a property at the base of the mountain where guests literally walk out the doors to the…
Not just a winter ski destination, versatile Aspen takes on a whole new persona in the warmer months of spring and summer. One of Colorado’s most internationally known destinations, Aspen sings a siren’s song to adventurers and mountaineers all year…
The first time I stayed at the Limelight Lodge was back in 1991. It was my first ski trip to Aspen, Colorado. Back then, the Limelight was an affordable lodging alternative to the higher-priced hotels Aspen is known for —…
Aspen has a universal reputation as a luxurious destination for well-to-do jetsetters, but surprisingly, there’s also an array of affordable lodging choices for travelers with smaller budgets — even if you’re visiting with dogs or yearning to hit the slopes…
Aspen, Colorado is known as a skier’s paradise, but the breathtaking mountain scenery welcomes people all year round for Colorado vacations. The city is situated at the upper end of the Roaring Fork Valley, where trout fishing is amazing during…
My idea of a perfect weekend escape with friends? Two nights at a nearby (but not too close) hotel, pampering spa treatments, fine dining and plenty of outdoor activity. Throw in some red wine and lots of late-night girl talk,…
Dining outside is one of the delicious delights of summer — a European tradition that has captured American diners big time. We find patios in gardens and malls, on rooftops and streets, and even in parking lots. But nowhere is…
Savvy servers are pouring wines and discussing them knowledgeably in wine bars proliferating in Colorado. Order them by the glass, by the bottle or by flight — small pours of several wines, enabling you to compare several vintages from a…
Colorado color begins at higher altitudes and works its way down, yielding golden foliage from mid-September through early-October. This is a quiet time in Aspen, Colorado’s ritzy resort in the Rockies. Streets empty, restaurants seat without lines and opulent hotels,…
The international “who’s who” in food and wine gather in Aspen, Colorado, every year for the Aspen Food & Wine Classic sponsored by Food & Wine magazine. It’s a culinary dream come true to be able to taste and sip…