Aspen has become quite the destination for cycling enthusiasts. Not only will Aspen play host to two stages of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge this year, it will be kicking biking season off with its very own Aspen Cycling Festival.
Food & wine & music – oh my! FOOD & WINE will toast the 30th anniversary of its sold-out FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen with a benefit concert and party at the Benedict Music Tent in Aspen, Colorado. Elvis Costello & The Blue Beguilers will headline the evening and food will be served by acclaimed chefs José Andrés, Mario Batali and Michel Nischan.
Join FOOD & WINE Magazine for it’s annual FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the event and will be held June 15-17th. Experience the magazine in three dimensions during this pleasure-packed weekend of cooking demonstrations, food samplings and wine tastings – all in the spectacular setting of Aspen, Colorado.
Want to defy ordinary, but find yourself stuck in the mundane? You can always defy ordinary when in Aspen, Colorado, which is why we’ve created a sweepstakes to let you try it out firsthand. Enter for your chance to win a summer getaway to Aspen, CO that will defy ordinary. This summer in Aspen you can feast your soul and senses at our renowned art, music and dance festivals while endless outdoor activities inspire the mind and body. The Grand Prize includes:
Aspen prides itself on active and healthy living. The Aspen Club & Spa knows how important the benefits of exercise can be for all of us, which is why they paired up with Author of the book Younger Next Year, Chris Crowley, to present an amazing destination week in which individuals or couples can immerse themselves in a new mentality of living younger and healthier.
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies, more commonly known as “ACES” will be presenting a Book Club discussion tomorrow, April 24th at 6pm at the Catto Center at Toklat, 11247 Castle Creek Rd. ACES co-director, Tom Cardamone, will moderate Wendell Berry’s Bringing it to the Table
Just because the lifts are closed doesn’t mean there aren’t great activities to be had. The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies is presenting an evening entitled, “Creating a Climate for Change” this Thursday April 19th at 7:30 p.m. Open Society Media Fellow Jeffery Barbee presents a five-country series of positive African Climate Change Projects that are examples for the world to follow. Enjoy a special launch of the 35 minute film and an open discussion with scientists and the film maker.
Spring is here and love is in the air! Aspen has long been loved by its locals, its visitors and by its visitors turned locals for years. Its simply that kind of town. Apparently the folks over at 303 Magazine in Denver, Colorado like us too and dedicated an entire issue on everything there is to love about this place. By quickly creating an account to view the e-edition of the magazine you’ll start by reading an on-point and endearing love letter from 303 Mag
Aspen Film is smack dab in the middle of another successful Shortsfest. If you’re looking for something different and mind-stimulating for the weekend, there’s still a chance to get in on the action. Aspen Shortsfest is known as one of the premier film festivals and always provides a well-rounded assortment of short films and activities. Here’s what the weekend schedule looks like:
After thoughtful deliberation, Aspen Skiing Company has decided to close the doors on Aspen Highlands one week early. The mountain was anticipated to close Sunday, April 22nd, however due lower mountain conditions not being stellar, they’ve decided to move up the closing day to April 15th. That means that the traditional Aspen Highlands Closing Day blow out comes one week early this year. Get your retro costumes ready and we’ll see you there on Sunday, April 15th!
Colorado Ski Safari - Vail and Aspen, Feb 6-13th
The Limelight Lodge is thrilled to announce that Inside Tracks and First Tracks return for the 2012 Winter Season!
Book by Jan 13 2012, Stay 5+ nights, 20% off. Ski-in/ski-out luxury resort lodging at the base of Snowmass Mountain.
Stay 7, Pay 6 nights. Deluxe ski-in/ski-out condos on Snowmass Mountain.
7 nights lodging, 6 day ski pass, ski equipment rentals, airport transfers; from $997 per person incl tax.
4 bedroom private house with hot-tub available for X Games! On shuttle route. Private hot tub.
