As a Colorado Mountain Town that boasts one of the best ski resorts in America, Breckenridge has certainly become a tourist hot-spot and local favorite. Whether you make an annual pilgrimage or come every weekend to ski/snowboard, Breckenridge will always leave you wanting to stay longer. Its charm is matched by some of the best …
Our family recently traveled to Chamonix France and the absolute highlight of the trip was visiting the Aiguille Du Midi. It was easily the most amazing mountain top experience I have ever had without having to utilize my ice-axe and crampons. Even though it was summer time, many of the ski lifts, trams and mountain …
When we think of Colorado, some of the first images that come to mind are tucked away little towns lined with cottages backed up against an evergreen forest and mountain-filled background. While this isn’t the case for all of Colorado, it certainly is a reality in this part of the Rocky Mountains. Whether you’re planning …
Resorts like Jackson Hole and Taos have recently begun changing their marketing to be more “approachable” mountains, with newly remodeled beginner areas and re-vamped ski school programs. However, there are some resorts that were just born to be beginner friendly – they don’t even have to try. Steamboat Springs happily counts itself among that list. …
When I first moved to Steamboat Springs, I was itching to get skiing and experience that “Champagne Powder”. When April came around, I went on my last back country ski tour and looked out at the view with nostalgia, thinking that I would surely miss the snow when it was gone. Then, for the first …
Picture a small city, nestled in a valley- a beautiful teal blue glacial river runs through the middle. Topping off the old European architecture are megalith peaks. Students on commuter bikes or athletes on mountain bikes whiz around the cities countless bike lanes. No matter where you are, a walk in the woods or a …
Snowbird is famous for, you know, being steep and deep all winter. It’s also famous for spinning lifts longer than any other ski area in Utah. Ski corn (and slush) into June while the Salt Lake Valley roasts in shimmering heat. While the lifts continue to run as of press time, they eventually will stop. …
Bringing your family to Vail in the winter is a one-of-a-kind Rocky Mountain experience. From its world-class skiing to its events and activities, you’ll surely have a vacation packed full of good mountain fun. There’s always something going on in Vail. Vail prides itself on being a family resort, so there are quite a few …
The summer activities in Mammoth Lakes are truly endless. So, with this roundup I hope to let you in on the very best and must do activities to make sure you have a blast when you visit. We recently traveled by car (10+ hours from our home in Oregon) to visit the quaint mountain town …
I’ve been so excited by the prospect of moving our family to a Colorado ski town, I hopped on a plane to do some hands on research. Below are my first hand impressions of 3 of the most popular resort towns in all of Colorado. So, what is the best Colorado ski town to live …