Both A-Basin and Loveland share the same laid-back ambience. There are no chic condo villages, long lifts lines, high-speed quad lifts, overpriced parking lots or cappuccino carts. Instead, the emphasis is on skiing.
Shreddin’ Bettys hang 10 in a dude-dominated world
I admired the simple elegance of the sport. A snowboarder gliding in a serpentine pattern down a mountain is a breathtaking demonstration of grace. The beauty of snowboarding is what appealed to me. (And, I admit, the fact that I was a terrible skier and had nothing to lose.)
The road to Taos, New Mexico
The high valleys and plains in the shadow of the Sangre de Cristo mountains combine Native American, European and cowboy influences to create an enchanting atmosphere.