The Limelight Lodge in Aspen, Colorado, has an extensive family history. Better yet, the property is cozy, luxurious and inviting. Here's why you should stay here.
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Crested Butte is home to terrain that will make your knees weak and your palms sweaty. It’s also famous for delicious food and a friendly downtown. Here’s how to maximize two days in one our favorite spots to ski.
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SkiMag.comThe Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia are still a few years away. That's good news, because there's still a lot to be done to prepare the resort. Here's an update on the progress, and the latest on the inclusion of halfpipe skiing. The Sochi Winter Olympics are still three and a half years away, which is good from a skiing standpoint, since the primary competition venue is still under construction and what could be the most electrifying event — halfpipe skiing — has not yet been approved... -
SkiMag.comIn today’s world “going green” means a lot, especially to outdoor enthusiasts who value nature for its recreational offerings. Ski town tourists want to recreate in the mountains, and they need a place to stay while they’re there. Here are five hotels near ski resorts in the U.S. that currently have LEED Certification, and one that’s nearly there. By Colette Maddock -
SkiingMag.comWorld-class skier Sarah Burke doesn’t like to go out for a beer after a long day of skiing (most of the time). She doesn’t like to watch TV, cook dinner, or play around. Sarah Burke likes to take a nap, and a hearty one at that. Napping practices and rigorous training put Burke at the top of her game, but she didn’t get that way all on her own. Momentum Ski Camp whipped her into shape beginning at age 14. And now, Burke is returning to her roots to coach the first ever Girls Week at Momentum... -
SkiingMag.comNext Thursday, June 17th, 10,000 fans of American acoustic bluegrass and roots music will make the annual pilgrimage to the little mountain town of Telluride, Colorado for four days of the 37th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival. The festival is so unique and definitive it is simply known as “Bluegrass.“ The 2010 Telluride Bluegrass Festival lineup is a showcase of some of the biggest names in American traditional and roots music including superstars such as Alison Krauss & Union Station...
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SkiMag.comNews Despite stiff competition from several European venues, the Colorado sister resorts will host ski racing's biggest event for the third time in 26 years. FIS Birds of Prey thumb The International Ski Federation announced today that it had selected Vail and Beaver Creek to host the men's and women's World Alpine Ski Championships in 2015. The FIS ruling council selected the North American venues over Cortina, Italy, and St.... -
SkiMag.comSkiing two miles downhill without taking a break is hard enough. Try doing it at 80 mph on a sheet of ice. That's what it feels like to be an Olympic racer. Think you've got what it takes? Give it a shot on one of these former Olympic downhill courses. Quad burn mean anything to you? By Jennifer Davis Skiing two miles downhill without taking a break is hard enough. Try doing it at 80 mph on a sheet of ice. That's what it feels like to be an Olympic racer. Think you've got... -
SkiMag.comA skier's gotta eat. Be it a piping, hot breakfast, après-ski snacks or a spare-no-expense dinner on the mountain, ski towns know how to fill a belly. Here's an eclectic selection of restaurants, bars and lodges where the grub is sure to satisfy after (or before) a long day on the slopes.
