Copper Mountain, CO (March 2002) – Peeling back the curtains, a kaleidoscope of light patterns played upon the otherwise pitch-dark slopes above the new village, emanating from a series of high-powered projectors perched atop 30-foot high wooden poles. Further up the … Continue Reading ››
Avon, CO – Pass through the town of Avon, cross the Eagle River on the bridge named simply "Bob," and you’ll soon know something’s up. If you somehow miss Beaver Creek’s Reception Center, you’ll know right away because a security … Continue Reading ››
Bromont (QC), Canada – It seems that small dogs don’t understand their size. What other explanation could there be for a Chihuahua that attacks a Rotweiller? You’d think that the little guy would pick his fights more carefully, but he … Continue Reading ››
Mont-Tremblant (QC), Canada – When ski resort conglomerate Intrawest purchased Québec’s Tremblant resort in 1991, it bought a mountain largely thought to be past its prime. A true ski history mogul, Tremblant had fallen on hard times and was floundering financially. … Continue Reading ››
St.-Philémon (QC), Canada – It was around 10:30 p.m. when I pulled into the tiny pastoral village of St.-Philémon, Québec. René Godbout, Massif du Sud’s general manager, was convinced that I would never find my condo in the dark, and therefore made arrangements to meet me in the parking … Continue Reading ››
Bozeman, MT – “One if by land, two if by sea.” The code for the light signals emanating from Boston’s Old North Church during the American Revolutionary War was clear enough. Equally clear is the signal cast by Bozeman, Montana’s call to arms, a single blue light flashing high … Continue Reading ››
Santa Fe, NM – Home to Georgia O’Keeffe, green chiles and hand-crafted turquoise jewelry, New Mexico’s capital is home to another gem high in the Sangre de Cristo mountains overlooking the city: Ski Santa Fe.nThe family-owned ski resort lies northeast of the … Continue Reading ››
