Dolomites in Bloom: Spring Skiing and Alpine Indulgence

The Allure of the Dolomites The Dolomites are, quite simply, a marvel. Rising from the northern Italian Alps in a dramatic collage of vertical limestone walls, jagged cliffs, and deep-cut valleys, this UNESCO World Heritage site is home to eighteen towering peaks, many cresting above 9,000 feet. Spring is especially beguiling. The upper slopes remain …

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Telluride, CO: Keeping it Real in T-Town

When picking a ski resort, I put a great deal of weight into the character and authenticity of the town.  I much prefer to hunker down with the locals, breathe a bit of history, and feel like I have truly arrived at a destination with soul, rather than just a contrived ski resort.  Sure the …

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