HOW TO DUST OF CHAMPAGNE: Vail and Aspen, between the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, where snow is unique in the world

On our benches, today we host a mountaineer of Colorado. Dean (although he was not born in the Rocky Mountains), we proposed a highly original portrait of Vail and Aspen, but within the reach of ordinary people. What is special, is the series of small details that can make any great travel experience. He, too, we say “thank you for sitting on our benches. We are waiting still, in info@meetingbenches.com

Welcome to Colorado. My name is Dean, the snow of my ski is not alcoholic (although we call it “champagne powder), and if you want to ski in peace – without crowds – I am the right person for you. In fact, I was not born in the Rocky Mountains, but among the buildings of glass-cement of New York, but my parents I received the most precious of gifts (after my life) love for the West my homeland, possibly next to a wooden cottage.

Obviously, I do not propose to stay in the expensive North Star Ranch, Aspen, but I promise to take you there, in what we call the mountain “Cortina Colorado.” Do not forget: if you love cross-country skiing, Aspen is the place that is suitable for you. If you want, I can accompany you, because I know some few nooks and habit of the deer that live on the edge of the woods of Vail. Skiing in these parts, it could happen to encounter some face “known.” In fact, Vail is frequented by particular people (actors and directors, industrial and sports stars), and this is the reason that has made this valley famous houses, build houses fantastic, absolutely not affordable for ordinary people. That at 366 Forest Road, is one of those. http://www.go-colorado.com/Aspen/

Turning next to the Creekside Condominiums, Vail offers the other side of the hotel business, which is much cheaper, even with the advantage of being close to the ski schools, as well as allowing a great tour by snowmobile, or dogsled . Sure, staying in a wooden chalet, it’s intriguing, but expensive. If you decide to come back, organized by friends, because dividing the cost of the kind of house built with logs of wood, is an unforgettable experience. Located in Beaver Creek, might be interested in the 43 Holden Place, able to accommodate up to ten people. http://www.allaspen.com/attractions/

I love this valley (and in particular some of his secret spots), to the extraordinary nature of his stillness. An amazing feeling, but so authentic that could accommodate the return of the first inhabitants of these places so special: the miners. Aspen was their capital. Do not forget that, before them, these were the Indian territories, that’s why – entering into the Alaskan Shop – there is an incredible amount of their crafts, wood or stone. Do not ask me to take you inside the jewelry Mudhead Gallery, Beaver Creck, because I could not resist to buy something (prices, oddly enough, are reasonable). http://www.aspenchamber.org/

For this afternoon, I will look at five o’clock in the library. I see two question marks, in your eyes. Quiet. After that time, no skis, or even walking in the woods, but sip tea in the library Explore Bookseller, is intriguing. For your dinner – Vail – you can go to 316 East Hopkins Street, and I am quite sure that The Howling Wolf not let you down (prices abbordabilissimi). For your last night, a special tip: Chelsea Club, Vail, on Bridge Street. Its uniqueness is not in the opening time (similar to all the other rooms, a nightclub where “doing the night”), but the opportunity to wait for the sunrise (which – if you go there – I am sure do not forget). This is my business card. As you can see, I work in a real estate agency. Do not forget to Dean. http://www.aspenchamber.org/how-to-get-here/visitor-centers/