An Adventurous Escape
Story and Photos by Holly GoSpritely Media
Just days before Covid-19 changed the world, I experienced a ski day for the record books at Snowmass Resort in Colorado. I had come in to tour the new Limelight Hotel Snowmass and met up with a friend for two days out skiing the mountain. It was exciting to roll into a very stylish yet laid back Hotel with exceptional amenities and a terrific vibe.
Limelight Snowmass offers posh and cozy rooms and residences with ski-in/ski-out access, perfect for guests who are all about stepping outside to explore the slopes of Snowmass or to shop and enjoy exceptional restaurants in Snowmass Village. Music, delicious food, people from around the world, fun activities, and a great bar scene marked the 48 hours I spent there.
But it wasn’t just the vibe of the scene or the beautifully appointed room where I rested my head, it was the opportunity to ski with two women, as a group, whose skills matched one another’s.
From the opportunity to rip freshly groomed corduroy before anyone else was on the mountain through Snowmass’s First Tracks program to traversing the resort’s terrain into steep chutes and crevices, I felt my entire being come to life.
It was so much fun sharing time with two ladies who rip! Both have been involved in the ski industry for the majority of their lives. We realized this industry is a small world and we all know someone who knows each one of us through our work at various resorts in Colorado’s mountain towns.
Both of these gals knew Snowmass’s mountain like the back of their hand, and it was good fun to be toured about, dropping some sweet lines with these badass mountain women. After a ton of runs, a warm cookie from Up 4 Pizza was the perfect break to keep our legs going before heading to a late lunch at Sam’s. The sugar, snow and warm sun made it possible to continue enjoying the resort’s long runs of bumps and wide open terrain.
We were quite ready to step into Sam’s on mountain restaurant later that afternoon to enjoy the establishments splendid menu and intoxicating views.
We indulged in a variety of perfectly prepared small plates, refreshing beverages and attentive service. It is a foodies paradise to be quite honest with you.
The thigh burn back to the Limelight Hotel was real but worth the pain from each and every turn earlier that day.
After a quick change, we joined up for Après in the Limelight Lounge. The scene was happening. Locals and visitors alike were mingling in the livingroom-like atmosphere to enjoy local brews, signature cocktails, and creative comfort food. Stories of each person’s day outside skiing and snowboarding could be heard over the din of the crowd.
We stepped out to enjoy Snowmass Village and right into The Collective, a bright and colorful gathering space for folks of all ages. Foosball, pool, an interactive wall mural, engaging games like skee-ball, board games, full-size gaming area, and selfie space are all housed inside. Mawa McQueen’s Mawaita also offers delicious dining too. A large skating rink marks the entertainment area outside.
After a stroll through The Collective, we headed out into Snowmass Village to grab dinner. The selections in the village are vast with Sushi, Thai Food, American Food, Mexican Cuisine, Seafood, and Steaks; there is something for everyone. We chose to enjoy Aurum, a restaurant that you can find in Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge, and Maui, Hawaii. Its slopeside windows frame the resort’s beauty and the hospitality group’s carefully curated cuisine is a delight to the diner. It was a great way to close out the day.
The next morning we got out, grabbed a Crepe at Chef Mawa McQueen’s, The Crepe Shack, and took a few more runs.
Before we retired we sunned our faces and relived the weekend at the on-mountain restaurant and bar, the Cabin, and reluctantly headed back to the Limelight Hotel. The bell staff assisted me to my car and I headed home, sad to leave, but giddy from a day and night of bonding on the snow.
I highly recommend grabbing your girlfriends and escaping to this great mountain resort. There is so much to explore!
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