Our bikes are wedged at the bow of the bouncing boat as it speeds over the white caps, we stand ready, rain jacket hoods up over our heads. Nick, the captain of the water taxi shouting over the wind…..here it comes! Continue reading RACING THE WALL OF WATER
Category Archives: Colorado
MAROON BELLS – ASPEN
No cars allowed. A bus, provided by the City of Aspen, climbs the steep road to a reflective lake and two giant snow-striped mountaintops, named Maroon Peak and North Maroon Peak, anchor a blissful panorama exemplified by a symphony of color that changes with the seasons. Continue reading MAROON BELLS – ASPEN
UNDER THE BIG TOP – SNOWMASS
Loie lifted the edge of the Zoppe Family Circus tent being pitched at the base of Fanny Hill in Snowmass and peeked inside. She and Howard got tickets and we joined them under the big top for the final performance of the day. Continue reading UNDER THE BIG TOP – SNOWMASS
THE MAYOR OF FRISCO
Up, up and over the Vail Pass to the east of the village is Frisco. By car about 25 minutes…..people actually bike over the pass in about 2 hours. Continue reading THE MAYOR OF FRISCO
IRONBRIDGE – GLENWOOD SPRINGS COLORADO
Locals refer to it as “the best kept secret in the valley.” Stunning views of Mount Sopris from some pristine perspectives. An 18-hole, alpine course where the first nine are fairly traditional and the back nine layout encompasses greens elevated above canyons deep in the forest. The golf cart path can be almost 45 degrees in some parts! Continue reading IRONBRIDGE – GLENWOOD SPRINGS COLORADO
GEORGE CLOONEY!!! VAIL VILLAGE
Gotcha — we didn’t see him or any other celebrities….yet Vail Village had two of my favorite things: food and paved bike paths to pedal. Continue reading GEORGE CLOONEY!!! VAIL VILLAGE
VAIL GOLF CLUB
I know my golf buddies in AZ will want to know that I had a 9:40 start time at Vail Golf Club on August 20th, 2015. What’s interesting is that my start time was delayed by 35 minutes due to frost! Continue reading VAIL GOLF CLUB