Aspen, CO – It all starts far out over the Pacific when pulsing rivers of cold, wet air begin swirling eastward. The vaporous waves wash ashore and then heave up against the mountains, cresting and breaking in a spray of fresh powder – crystalline grace for skiers and riders. Rich and I meet the waning … Continue reading High on Aspen
Aspen, CO – At first glance, all is well in Aspen, Colorado. Seats on the many connections from Denver are hard to come by, the airport is amongst the finest in ski country, real estate developments continue to snake down valley, and the town is alive with an unmatched variety of shops, nationalities, and cultural … Continue reading Aspen in the New Millennium: Destination Unknown
Big Sky, MT – Energy buzzed through the growing line of skiers and snowboarders lined up at the entrance to the Lone Peak tram. For once, we’d been in the right place at the right time: upon arrival at the unloading station of the Lone Peak triple chair, when queried, the liftie informed us that … Continue reading Big Sky: An Intermediate Paradise
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. n The family-owned ski resort lies northeast of the city, 15 miles away by car. Artist’s Road begins climbing out … Continue reading Ski Santa Fe: A Turquoise Jewel
It’s hard to believe, but the modern telemark revival has been under way for a generation – enough time to see quantum changes in gear, not to mention in awareness and attitudes. n And we have come a long way. Some old-timers may even remember that back in the early days, telemark skiers were met … Continue reading Telemark Resurgence Continues
There’s nothing worse than putting on damp boots. So for years I dried my snowboard boots on the stove, letting the warmth from the pilot light do its job overnight. Then I visited my buddy Pete’s cabin in Whitefish. He had a Peet’s boot dryer. No more boots on the stove! PEET’S ELECTRIC BOOT & … Continue reading Ski and Snowboard Boot Dryers
Jay, VT – Back in 1947, James Thurber’s story about a chap named Walter Mitty was brought to life on the movie screen by the zany and talented Danny Kaye. Mitty was an ordinary man who got himself into trouble with some extraordinary daydreaming. Charles Schulz’ Snoopy was loosely based on Mitty, especially the “World … Continue reading Extremely Jay