Breckenridge hosts early season concert
As you probably know by now, A-Basin and Loveland are already open for skiing. An early October storm blessed the mountains with a good base. Let’s hope this winter brings more and better snow than…
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MyTrail jacket review – tested in Alaska!
Mountain tested: MyTrail Women’s 850 Fill HL Hooded Down Jacket I’m always excited to try products emerging from Colorado companies, especially those who take pride in ethical sourcing. So, when offered the chance to do…
Mountaintop yoga in Vail
Mountaintop yoga in Vail offers the opportunity to do Tree Pose in the trees, and Mountain Pose in the mountains. Therefore, when I read about Vail Mountain and Supergoop offering mountain top yoga this summer, I…
Swiss Alps skiing: an insider’s view
We’ve enjoyed Swiss Alps skiing since November 10, 2017 — Verbier, Switzerland to be exact! The resort of Verbier 4 Vallées officially opens daily from December 2, 2017 and stays open through the end of…
Keystone ski resort – early season
Last Wednesday, my friend and I enjoyed a bluebird day at Keystone ski resort. Considering how very early in the ski season it was, we had low expectations. We checked conditions at Keystone ski resort,…
Ski essentials
Packing the ski essentials for a day or several days on the slopes is so important that I have a “note” saved on my phone to check before I leave home. Until I finally created…
Staying fit with the Swiss
Our new Snowgrrl contributor Tracie, based in the Swiss Alps, shares her and her friends’ tips for staying fit off season. Fall in the Alps Chilly air, vivid colors, and frosty peaks peer over us from…
Skiing economics (part 2) – accommodations
Ski shares, room rentals, and friends, oh my! Last time, I wrote about all of the logistics involved in enjoying a fun day in our mountain resorts. I concluded that it is possible with military-like…
Skiing economics (part 1)
For many outdoor enthusiasts along the Front Range, the Labor Day holiday represents an important weekend to acquire season passes and gear at hugely discounted prices. Those planning to stay in the mountains for several…
Vail hosts fine food for a cause this Labor Day!
This Labor Day weekend, Gourmet on Gore brings Vail Village to life with four days of gourmet fine food and drink. As we all know, Vail is a great place to visit in the winter. …