By Kim Fuller Published in Elevation OutdoorsThe exertion and variability of ski touring calls for lightweight but technical top layers, so I tested the Patagonia Refugitive Jacket and Pants on December days with completely opposing conditions: a sun-drenched Saturday in the backcountry and in a whiteout storm on Vail Mountain.Both days I wore a light top and bottom Bambool baselayer, and while ascending, my temperature stayed really ... continue reading...
Seven Date Ideas In The Vail Valley
By Kim Fuller Published in the Vail Daily Spontaneity is fun, but a little bit of planning can make an experience all the more special. Whether you are surprising your sweetie or creating a grandiose holiday gift package for your parents, we’ve got some ideas here to help you put together a first-class string of date days. Triumph Mountain Properties concierge Meridith Lowe is a master of “what to do in the valley,” whether it’s getting a coveted ... continue reading...
Stay In Shape This Winter Season
By Kim Fuller Published in the Vail Daily It’s shredding season, but that doesn’t mean your legs should do all the work. Gyms and yoga studios in the Vail Valley have classes every day that can make you stronger, fitter and faster on the slopes and beyond. One benefit of working out with a class is that there’s a trainer or teacher leading you along the way. “When an instructor is calling the poses, I will do the poses the instructor is ... continue reading...
Holiday Peace of Mind With Meditation
By Kim Fuller Published for the Vail Vitality CenterThe holiday season can be extra busy and sometimes stressful, so it’s the perfect time to engage in mindful practices like yoga and meditation.Yoga director at the Vail Vitality Center, Karen Anderson, learned to meditate in a 30-day silent retreat in India. She was with a Tibetan Buddhist group from Colorado, and she says the retreat changed her life.She now has a daily meditation practice ... continue reading...
Shaping Tastes: Cocktail Glassware 101
The Sazerac — a classic — is served in a traditional Old Fashioned glass at The Remedy.By Kim Fuller Published in Vail Lifestyle Magazine Raise your glass and take a look at it. While quality ingredients and creative recipes can make up a great craft cocktail, it’s the glass that makes it complete."Personally, I want the cocktail to be as striking to the eye as it is on the palate." Donovan Sornig, Mountain Standard“Glassware is ... continue reading...
