Feb 7, 2012

Bighorn Steakhouse

Keystone, CO Restaurant

By Lisa T. Bergren

After a long, hard day of skiing or playing at Keystone, there’s nothing like coming back for a quick shower and then heading out for a casually elegant dinner at Bighorn Steakhouse, in the Keystone Lodge, overlooking Keystone Lake. When you make reservations (970.496.4386), ask for one of the tables by the window. You can watch the ice skaters and hockey players, as well as see the mountains beyond. Continue reading

Feb 1, 2012

Unique Keystone, CO

Fun Things to Do, Beyond Skiing

By Lisa T. Bergren

After a while, it takes a bit to differentiate between ski resorts. A vital element, of course, is the number and variety of slopes the slopes and lifts, but the vibe and what we term “extracurriculars”—what a resort offers, beyond skiing—also contribute to a resort’s vibe. Continue reading

Oct 7, 2011

Maroon Bells, Colorado

Moment of Peace Video

Autumn was in full color in Colorado as this “moment of peace” video was captured. Enjoy. Continue reading

Oct 6, 2011

Devil’s Head Peak Trail

Douglas County, Colorado

By Lisa T. Bergren  

Looking for a fabulous family hike along the Front Range? If you’ve ever driven along Hwy. 85 through Sedalia, you’ve likely seen the unique ridge of Devil’s Peak, rising like a craggy-backed dinosaur in the sea…and after winding your way through an almost-surreal maze of ATV and motorcycle trails and campsites, there’s a terrific hiking trail to be discovered. Continue reading

Sep 26, 2011

Hagerman Pass, Colorado

The Accidental Off-Roader

By Lisa T. Bergren 

Looking for a new route, Leadville to Basalt, or vice versa? Thinking of going over Hagerman Pass to/from Leadville in a 4WD vehicle? Uh, yeah. We did THAT last weekend. Continue reading

Sep 23, 2011

Marble, Colorado

Mountain Town Built on Stone

By Lisa T. Bergren  

If you’re in the beautiful valley of Redstone, Colorado (or Carbondale, Aspen, or Glenwood Springs), and you’re looking for an excursion, consider a drive into the quaint village of Marble, and up the mountain toward the quarry. Continue reading

Jun 20, 2011

The Curtis of Denver

Bringing Fun and Fun to Hotels

By Lisa T. Bergren

In Denver, The Curtis, a Doubletree hotel, is a kick in the pants. The door hangars say “Dream On!” (vs. the JW Marriott Cherry Creek’s spa-like “Serenity”). Décor is vaguely retro, but in a classic, palatable sort of way. Think of it as smart and tailored on a budget, like the younger brother who can dress up decently well and attend The Family’s high-brow functions, but then goes out and parties afterward, loosening the tie. Continue reading

Feb 1, 2011

Skiing Old-School Sunlight

Glenwood Springs, CO

By Lisa T. Bergren

Maybe it’s because I grew up skiing in Montana at Big Mountain, back before it got its facelift and became Whitefish Mountain. In my early years, it was just a few major runs, a couple of chair lifts, a T-bar and a rope tow. And it drew most of its skiers from the locals in Whitefish and Kalispell and Columbia Falls, not from the far reaches. Continue reading

Jan 30, 2011

Soak in the Healing

Glenwood Hot Springs in Winter

By Lisa T. Bergren

The Ute Indians called the hot springs “Yampah,” which meant “big medicine” and it wasn’t long before European capitalists came along and purchased the springs and the land around it. Continue reading

Dec 5, 2010

Skyline Drive

Canon City, Colorado

By Lisa T. Bergren

We’ve whipped past it twenty or more times along Highway 50, but this fall, a friend made us promise to take a brief rabbit trail over the remarkable Skyline Drive, just outside of Canon City. Continue reading