Why I love Rent the Runway (so far)
During COVID, I stopped going to the office and when that lease expired, I did not renew. I was living and working in my condo in a walkable neighborhood. For several months, my days consisted…
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The quest for cool
As we swelter through the the record heat this summer, options for keeping cool abound. Cooling mattresses pad systems, portable fans, towels and apparel promise relief from hot or muggy weather. These options are especially…
Six Social Distance Skiing Essentials 2020
I know, I know, skiing is the ultimate socially distanced sport. We’re outside, and generally at least six feet apart from each other. However, now that we don’t know whether the lodges will be open…
Future of Skiing?
I have been wondering about the future of skiing. Is it going to look like the brief re-opening of Arapahoe Basin ? Reservations required, only going up on the chairlift with your own party, lodges closed for…
Running on ice, oh how nice!
Raise your hand if you like to be cooped up… yeah, me neither. Since Denver has had more snow than usual in the past few weeks, and the city has failed to clear the sidewalks,…
Packable boot review
Review of Pakems Women’s Cortina – Brickell Reviewed by “QUICK CHICK” , Tracie Max Sachs Tracie, a 5 time World Cup Champion in Speed Skiing, reviewed packable boots by Pakems. She is the American Women’s record…
An Epic Change: Epic vs Ikon passes (and the book detailing the battle)
Commitment vs freedom. . . a battle individuals grapple with everywhere, including on the ski slopes! Particularly this winter, when appealing prepaid lift pass products abound, commitment can pay off. Vail Resorts continues to offer…
Travel light/have a light impact with Ogio
I recently had the opportunity to check out a few pieces from the Ogio Alpha Convoy line. Ogio built this collection of durable backpacks, luggage, and add-on pieces to withstand the test of time with…
Barefoot lifestyle shoes
Here’s a question: do you like cushioned shoes or do you prefer the barefoot feel? For most of my life, I’ve worn shoes with padded soles. Cushioning seemed especially important back when I ran half…
Windproof gear
Ah, Colorado weather! One minute sunshine, the next wind and snow. With such unpredictability, weatherproof apparel is a must. On windy day with alternating sunshine and snow, I tried out the new GORE® Wear, developed…