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Plum Picks: Hot Springs
Ahhhhh... nothing comes close to sinking into a hot spring after a long day of skiing. You might be surprised to learn that there are quite a few hot springs in the cold mountain region. Plum Picks the Best Hot Springs in the Mountains, including The Cottonwood Hot Springs (Vail, CO), Glenwood Springs (Aspen, CO) & Orvis Hot Springs (Telluride, CO).
February 12, 2010 in Plum Picks
Plum Picks: Best Extreme Activities
Calling all adrenaline junkies! Plum Picks the Best Extreme Activities in the mountains, including skiing Palmyra Peak in Telluride, winter paragliding in Aspen & The World Pond Skimming Championships in Vail.
January 11, 2010 in Plum Picks
Plum Picks: Best Dinner
The Best Things in Life are a delicious meal! Plum Picks the Best Dinner in the mountains, including Telluride's New Sheridan Chop House (Famous for dry-aged steaks), Montagna in Aspen (located in the five star Little Nell) & Vail's Sweet Basil (voted Best Restaurant in Colorado).
January 11, 2010 in Plum Picks
Plum Picks: Best Après Ski Spots
After a day on the slopes, nothing (and we mean nothing!) beats a cozy environment full of friends, food, libations & live entertainment! Plum Picks the Best Après Ski Spots in the Mountains including The Last Dollar Saloon (Telluride, CO), 39º Lounge at The Sky Hotel (Aspen, CO) & The Red Lion (Vail, CO).
January 11, 2010 in Plum Picks
Jeremy Swanson
Plum Picks: Best Sweets
Looking to indulge your sweet tooth? Plum Picks the Best Sweets in the mountains, including hot chocolate from Rimini (Vail & Beaver Creek, CO), ice cream from The Sweet Life (Aspen, CO) & handmade truffles from Telluride Truffles (Telluride, CO).
January 11, 2010 in Plum Picks
Plum Picks: Best Pro Courses for the Public
Ever dream of racing the same courses conquered by the likes of Bode Miller & Ted Ligety? Then gives these runs a try! Plum Picks the Best Pro Courses Open to the Public including Ruthie's, Strawpile & Norway at Aspen Mountain, Beaver Creek's Golden Eagle and The Lower Plunge at Telluride.
January 11, 2010 in Plum Picks
Plum Picks: Best Lunch on the Mountain
Where are the optimal places to refuel in the middle of your ski day? Plum Picks the best lunch spots on the mountain, including Gorrono Ranch in Telluride, Aspen Highland's Cloud Nine Bistro & Belle's Camp at Blue Sky Basin in Vail.
January 5, 2010 in Plum Picks
Plum Picks: Best Family Fun Activities
The Best Things in Life are fun for the whole family! Looking for some fun family activities in the mountains? Try nightime ski biking on Vail Mountain, sledding at the Aspen Recreation Center or ice skating in Telluride Town Park.
January 5, 2010 in Plum Picks
Plum Picks: Best Sushi
Let the good times roll! Sushi roll, that is. Plum Picks the Best Sushi in the Colorado Rockies, including Matsuhisa (Aspen, CO), Honga's Lotus Petal (Telluride, CO) and Sato (Edwards, CO).
January 5, 2010 in Plum Picks
Plum Picks: Best Après Ski Bars
Après Ski: It's a mountain tradition! Where's the best place to grab a pint after a day on the slopes? Plum Picks the Best Après Ski Bars in the Mountains, including the Tap Room (Vail, CO), Garabaldi Lift Co. (Whistler, B.C.), 39º Lounge (Aspen, CO), the Mangy Moose (Jackson Hole, WY) & more.
January 4, 2010 in Plum Picks
Plum Picks: Best Coffee
What's the best way to start your day? Watching Top Of The Mountain, of course! BUT the second best thing has to be a steaming cup o' joe. Plum Picks the Best Coffee in the mountains, including ink! Coffee (roasted in house!) in Aspen, The Bookworm in Edwards, CO (specialty sandwiches & more) & Telluride's The Cowboy Coffee, which slings Fair Trade brew from a converted horse trailer.
December 22, 2009 in Plum Picks
Plum Picks: Best Brunch
Plum Picks the Best Brunches in the mountains, including the Westside Cafe (legendary Bloody Marys!) in Vail, The Blue Jay Lodge & Cafe (delicious sausage gravy) in Telluride, the Hickory House (Home to Oprah's favorite ribs) in Aspen & more.
December 22, 2009 in Plum Picks
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Plum Picks: Best Places To Stay in the Mountains
Top Of The Mountain highlights the best places to stay in the mountains including The Capella in Telluride, Vail's Game Creek Chalet, The Four Seasons in Jackson Hole, Aspen's The Little Nell & more.
December 16, 2009 in Plum Picks
Kathyrn Barrows
Plum Picks: Best Live Music Venues
Top Of The Mountain explores the best live music venues in Vail, Aspen & Telluride, including the Vilar Performing Arts Center, Belly Up & The New Sheridan Opera House.
December 16, 2009 in Plum Picks
Plum Picks: Best Shopping
Top Of The Mountain picks the best places to shop for winter apparel in Vail, Telluride & Aspen, including Gorsuch, Overland, Jagged Edge, D & E Ski and Snowboard Shop and Dennis Basso.
December 16, 2009 in Plum Picks
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