Talking sports, Aspen-style.
The Sporting Life 01/22/10Bowling, Highlands-style
Growing up in Milwaukee, I had a lot of motivation to go bowling. You see…Milwaukee was the “Bowling Capitol of the World” and probably still is, unless some other Midwest town has grabbed the prestigious title. I had the iconic Echo Bowl nearby and plenty of bowling instruction and leagues to take advantage of throughout childhood in order to have fun and hone my skills. I honed my PBR beer-drinking skills at the same time! Fast forwarding to my present healthy lifestyle in Aspen, there’s a whole new kind of “bowling” to be experienced, Aspen Highlands-style. Now this bowling is a bit more athletic and challenging, to be sure. As a weekly skier and blogger on Highland Bowl: The Bowl Blog www.aspensnowmass.com , I’m going to offer you... Posted at 02:22 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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12/08/09In Ski Shape?
Are YOU ready for the first big powder day of the season? My best buddy Johnny, who’s a weatherman in Salt Lake City, is calling one to two feet for Aspen this week! Skiing—in particular, powder days—is one of the main reasons many of us live here. The sensations of flotation and freedom are unmatched, Posted at 02:20 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
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10/07/09Mtn. Biking Tips for Autumn
September and early October are my absolute favorite times of year for mountain biking. The gloriously golden fall colors splash across the mountainsides, the average temperature drops to an aerobically-comfy range and I have the singletracks all to myself. It’s apparent why so many locals don’t like to tell visitors about early fall, our oh-so-sweet “sleeper season.” But the word about our amazing autumns has gotten out! I recently had the good fortune of meeting two brothers who not only share my enthusiasm for spectacular fall beauty and solitude but also a passion for mountain biking. They were visiting Aspen a few weeks ago on their annual boys’ adventure trip. In order to fully enjoy their mountain biking experience, I shared the key skills... Posted at 02:28 PM | Permalink | Comments: 0 |
The Sporting Life
Talking sports, Aspen-style.
Bowling, Highlands-style
Growing up in Milwaukee, I had a lot of motivation to go bowling. You see…Milwaukee was the “Bowling Capitol of the World” and probably still is, unless some other Midwest town has grabbed the prestigious title. I had the iconic Echo Bowl nearby and plenty of bowling... Comments: 0
Posted 01/22/10 @ 02:22 PM
