By Kim Fuller Published in Snowshoe Magazine Find a snow-covered cirque on skis, and you’ll likely be taking some great powder turns. “A cirque is a basin carved out by a glacier,” said Alex Biegler, owner and founder of Cirque Mountain Apparel. “And they always make for good skiing in the backcountry.” Skiing so good, in fact, that Biegler named his company after these natural powder bowls. Biegler is a Vail ... continue reading...
Know Your Joe: Coffee Tips From The Experts
By Kim Fuller Published in the Vail Daily Coffee talk is getting a little complicated. There is a trend among coffee brewing aficionados to use more hand-brew methods rather than a conventional coffee brewer, said Tara Picklo, owner of Yeti’s Grind in Vail and Eagle. “I use the word ‘aficionado’ loosely because you don’t have to be an expert to love the process behind brewing coffee,” she said. “One can ... continue reading...
Aspen Is A Slice Of Heaven, Not Too Far From Home
By Kim Fuller Published in the Summit Daily News There’s just something about Aspen that keeps me coming back. I barely remember, but can still recall, a stay at The Little Nell when I was a little girl. They left a mint on my pillow for turndown service, and like magic, I could illuminate the fireplace with the flip of a switch. More than 20 years later, I still love and appreciate top-tier service and elite amenities, but ... continue reading...
Gear Review: Active Accessories For Four-Legged Trekkers
By Kim Fuller Published in Snowshoe MagazineThe first time I put the Kurgo Loft Jacket on our dog, Jack, the air was pushing its way into the negative digits outside our home in Minturn, Colorado. It was early November, but after a temperate and sunny Indian Summer this year, the first snowfall and cold snap hit with hard and fast. On this early morning, I bundled into a down jacket, and was happy to be able to put Jack ... continue reading...
Bambool Baselayers Born In Vail
By Kim Fuller Published in Snowshoe MagazineOut of all the base layers you own, how many do you actually wear? For most avid recreationalists, a few long sleeves come out of the drawer to be worn, then washed, folded and returned. We all know of a few reasons why to play favorites with fabrics, and that’s why some layers move to the bottom of the pile.Craig and Jessica Woods are based in Vail, Colorado, a mountain town at ... continue reading...
