A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to attend Aspen’s latest ladies’ night craze: Wine in Heels. It’s a women-only (save for a few media men) wine and food pairing geared toward educating women about wine and food and creating networking opportunities. It works. Wine in Heels is hosted on top of the Dancing…
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Aspen: 4th of July
Aspen loves Fourth of July more than most cities. As always, there will be fireworks on Aspen mountain. Which I can see from my porch [brag]. AWESOME! For the other fun:
Aspen: Spring Celebrations Announcing BlissFits Aspen Boot Camp!
As spring rolls around, there are lots of announcements: babies, graduation announcements, save-the-date cards, and so on. Since I have no news of that sort, I’m excited to celebrate a more Lyssa-like announcement: BlissFits Aspen Boot Camp! You guys know how much I love CrossFit, and sharing the word about fitness and how awesome it is. I’ve…
Aspen: Be the Next Aspen Ninja Warrior
Yeah, that’s right: Thursday night, Aspen will crown its second Aspen Ninja Warrior. The obstacle course is hosted by the Red Brick Recreation Center. $20. Registration and run qualifier take place competition day from 5-7pm with the Finals Competition taking place from 7:30-9pm. Men and Womens Divisions. Ages 14 and up. Cash prizes will be…
7 Unconventional Reasons to Love Aspen
1. Aspen Boarding Kennel & Animal Shelter: summer camp for dogs year round. The best place to board a dog, ever. Sweet staff, easiest drop off ever (literally, you don’t even have to call ahead!). PLUS, doggie webcam while you’re gone!! 2. Hitchhikers: ok, not really hitchhikers, but random people will still stop to give…
Aspen: Snowmass Restaurant Week!
Eating on the cheap in Aspen (/Snowmass) can be a challenge, so I’m thrilled they’ve introduced Restaurant Week to Snowmass! More than 25 restaurants (who knew Snowmass had that many?!) are participating with prices at $20.11 … cute. Started on Saturday, runs through February 18. My top three picks: GARNISH (American) Open Daily for Après…
Aspen: Christmas Party
Aspen: Pray for Snow Party in Snowmass
Because nothing in Aspen is ever online, I had to snap an iPhone pic of the event poster: I know little more than what the poster tells you: Base Camp Bar & Grill is apparently opening under new management with a bang, serving FREE BEER and live music for the price of a canned good.…
HELP! Random Shopping – I Need Your Advice?
I found this for only $80! Should I have bought it? Turns out you need a lot of warm boots in snowy places. Which of these should I get? Or do you have other (not TOO expensive) faves I need to know about? Don’t tell me UGGS!! Snow boots by lifeinaustin featuring sporto shoes Also,…
Aspen: Golden Leaf Half Marathon
I had full plans to run the Vasque Golden Leaf Half Marathon, named by Trail Runner as one of “America’s 14 most scenic races”, which gains 970 feet in elevation on a narrow, winding singletrack before peaking out at 9,400 feet above sea level … but then I ran the Aspen Valley Half Marathon in…