My kids aren't the most enthusiastic hikers. They believe that all walking should have a specific, fun, and not-too-distant destination. Read More »
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Long before I was a mom, I was a mountain biker. Nowadays, I log more miles nursing my infant than killing it on the single track, but I know I'll be on my knobby tires before too long. Read More »
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What do I love about summer in Beaver Creek? A lot. I first experienced Beaver Creek as a journalist on assignment. I'd been contracted to round up about 20 ski patrollers from Colorado resorts and wrangle them for a fashion shoot for a national magazine. We went to the 'Beav because they had avalanche dogs. Even with grubby patrollers and a demanding photo shoot, the resort's beauty and amenities was not lost on me. Then I became a mom and fell deeper in love…
By Rachel Walker | May 16, 2013
Tags: Bachelor Gulch, Beaver Creek, Epic Moms, events, Osprey, summer, tough mudder, Trappers Cabin, U.S. Pro Cycling Challenge, vacation, Vilar Performing Arts Center
The days stretch like taffy, the sky looms large and blue, and the wildflowers explode. Summer in Vail is like an around-the-clock playground—for me and my family. Behold, seven things I love: b 1. Beer on the deck of the a href= http: arrabelle.rockresorts.com dining tavern-on-the-square.asp Tavern on the Square a b There are few things as refreshing as a lager in your hand, fries and a burger at the ready, and a comfortable patio chair to…
By Rachel Walker | May 13, 2013
As Mother's Day approaches, I've been thinking about what it means to be a mother. If you were to ask me, I could sum up motherhood in one word (make that many one-word sum ups). Exhilarating. Exhausting. Relentless. Creative. Inspiring. Fun. Hard. Messy. Unpredictable. I could go on. But then, if you sat me down and showed me picture after picture of my two young sons you'd render me speechless. I know this is true because I just spent an hour flipping…
By Rachel Walker | May 07, 2013
