The mountain air, the gurgling river, sleeping under the stars… reset my soul and life and mind. Hanging with my bromance, my coven, and my new phx bestie filled my heart with happiness and peace. Working on the library deck, drinking gas station coffee, and eating Bangkok Happy Bowl brought maximum contentment to a remote…
You guys, I know I’ve fallen in love before—with Lake Tahoe over the 4th of July two years ago, with Lake Ear or whatever it’s called in Sandpoint, Idaho—but this time it’s really real. I am in love with a cabin. On Aspen Mountain. That you get to by riding in the back of a pickup…
I’m back home (one of ’em anyway) for the wedding of yet another couple I successfully set up! I can’t wait to watch these two get married in the beautiful mountains. I’ve been here for a few days, and there’s just no place in the world like Aspen.
I wrote about hating hiking here. But I do appreciate many things about hiking: the beauty of my surroundings, the relatively low-impact exercise, and how much Nali loves it. I also love that I can watch the seasons literally change before my eyes. This is less than thirty minutes away from my house, door to…
The Copper Mountain Ski Patrol is bringing a Snow Day to Austin! Much needed after wildfires, no? Maybe some real snow? A Mobile Snow Day Van will be cruising around Austin all weekend, so look for it: Saturday, Sept. 10 at 1 p.m.: UT Longhorns Tailgate at the Bob Bullock Parking Lot The snow machine…
A few days ago, I mentioned that I was in San Diego for a conference. I also talked about how I couldn’t get enough of the beach. I literally could not get enough. I went to PB (as the cool kids call it). I went to Coronado Beach. I went to Corona del Mar Beach.…
25 runs 136 acres of mostly intermediate terrain 71 inches base 80 inches of snow since the mountain closed 16 inches of snow in the past two days Gondy 10a-4p Ajax Express 10a-2p Adult tix $32 per day Ski/snowboard rentals at Four Mountain $25 per day That’s right, the top of Aspen Mountain is open for…
We haven’t talked skiing in awhile, though some of you may have seen my tweet the other day that I skiied my first DOUBLE BLACK run. That’s right, kids, I SKIIED A DOUBLE BLACK. At the beginning of the season, I had a come-to-Jesus-or-whoever-the-ski-god is talk with myself where I finally made peace with the…
There’s less than a week left of skiing on Aspen Mountain, so Aspenites and visitors absolutely must take advantage of FREE yoga at the Sundeck every single day through Sunday (closing day)! Taught by a rotating group of yogis, all of whom are skilled instructors, the yoga runs from 9:30-10:15ish every morning. Mats are provided,…
Rotating across the mountains are extended lift hours: ’til 6pm or later! Even better? Each of the late days has a theme and a party!! What could be better?? Lifts: Summit Express Hours: Lift serviced skiing until 6:00p.m. Theme: St. Patrick’s Day Party: Cliffhouse until 6:00p.m. then the party moves to Bumps at the base!…