And just like that, off-season is more or less over in Aspen. Sure, the next few weeks will be slow-ish, but this weekend is JAM-PACKED with events like any other summer or winter weekend, thanks to the 2011 Nature Valley Aspen Winternational Audi FIS Alpine World Cup. Basically, the fastest women in the world (downhill ski…
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Aspen: Skiing Memorial Day Weekend!
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…
I am Awesome. And Extreme.
Yes, these glasses are my mom’s mirrored aviators from her skiing days. In the ’70s. In Aspen, there are four mountains to ski. One of them, Aspen Highlands, is the locals mountain. It has a place called Highlands Bowl. You have to hike 1,000+ vertical feet to get to it. In ski boots. With your…
Skiing Double Blacks, Yo
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…
Aspen: Mountain-Top Yoga (and some in the city too)
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,…
Do RipCoreFX, Win a Gold Medal at the X Games
X Games is in full swing, and so am I! … ok, so maybe you won’t win a gold medal. But Gretchen Bleiler (I have your snowboard pants, Gretchen!), Chris Klug, and Peter Olenik train with RipCore and win gold medals, so … For more X Games info, click here!
Aspen: Gay Ski Week
That is not a joke. I kind of thought it was. Not because gayness is a joke, but because most people don’t host “gay” weeks. But here’s the official site: gayskiweek.com. I’m telling you, Aspen and Austin could not be more alike. People here LOVE gay ski week. It kicked off yesterday (1/16) and runs through…
Breakthroughs
People in the CrossFit community talk a lot about breaking through certain fears. Being upside down, lifting heavy weight, whatever. I have never been scared of those things. I can’t do a handstand pushup, but it’s not fear, it’s strength (lack thereof). So I don’t get those “breakthroughs.” But in skiing I face a lot…
Aspen: 12 Days of Aspen
It’s almost Christmas! And almost 2011! The 12 Days of Aspen is cool because it captures both … from December 20-31, check out all sorts of FREE FUN for 12 days. My Fave Stuff Calendar of Events (click here for the full calendar) December 20 2-4pm: FREE Skating, Hot Chocolate & DJ | Silver Circle Ice…
This is what I did over Thanksgiving …
Look how fast I am going!! I’ve already skiied 3 days since last Thursday, and I plan on a weekend of skiing too. Wahoo! As for workouts, I’ve been in the gym but trying not to do anything explosive that would put too much pressure on the ankle … no small task for a CrossFitter!…