Summer in the Rockies means white capped peaks and lush green trails. And instead of skiers and boarders lined up for the chairlift, mountain bike enthusiasts and hikers head up the mountain. It’s summertime in Colorado, which means mountain biking season is on! Owners and guests at Timbers Resorts‘ luxury fractional homes in Aspen, Vail,…

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is officially a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives while in the U.S. armed services. Unofficially, Memorial Day kicks off the summer season and there’s no better way to take advantage of the long weekend (May 25 – 27, 2013) and warm weather than with a…

What do you get when you combine 70 celebrity chefs, 500 restaurant professionals and cool, crisp mountain air? The 2013 Food & Wine Classic. The annual event held June 14-16 this year in Aspen, Colorado, puts the who’s who of food and wine all in one place so eager epicureans can rub elbows with the…

When you think of America’s top chefs, a lot of things might come to mind: Mario Batali’s orange Crocs and Thomas Keller’s starched kitchen whites. Bechamel and butter. Foie Gras and fondue. Flames and passions and the struggle of trying to get a reservation at Matsuhisa, Cache Cache or one of Aspen’s top restaurants at…

If there’s a single athlete who embodies the sport of skiing on the slopes of Colorado, it’s surely Chad Fleischer. And now he’s to be recognized in the state’s very own Ski & Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame. Twice an Olympic competitor, and a World Cup finalist to boot — those achievements representing just some…

Have you ever geocached? The hide-and-seek style craze is a network of family-friendly treasure hunts driven by GPS for users who log in at Geocaching.com. Based on your location, you seek out virtual and real-world markers that other travelers have left to find — a crowd-sourced guide, if you will, to fun and remarkable spots….

The celebration of mothers, every second Sunday in May in the U.S., stems from the ideals and efforts of activists of centuries past. From world peace to better ways of living in the poor and rural parts of the country, the goals and ideals that Anna Jarvis and Julia Ward carved into our calendars, starting…

The Spa at One Steamboat Place presents The BALANCE Retreat Friday, June 7, through Sunday, June 9 BALANCE – the word means different things to each of us yet it is something most of us seek in our lives. The Spa at One Steamboat Place has created an opportunity for you to define and discover…

Let’s get the rumor straight: Cinco de Mayo isn’t Mexico’s Independence Day. If you’re looking to celebrate that holiday, you’ll have to wait until September 16. The fifth of May actually honors the Battle of Puebla, which took place well after the country established independence. Before you raise your margarita in honor, get the dish…

When 5Point Founder Julie Kennedy first hatched the plan to host a film festival in Carbondale, Colorado, back in 2007, Timbers Resorts has proudly supported her vision. Through her many ties and friendships in the outdoor community, Kennedy created the concept for a spring weekend celebrating five tenets – Respect, Commitment, Humility, Purpose and Balance….