Ellen Miller – A Trail Breaker in the World of Mountaineering

Ellen Miller, one of the Vail Valley’s most accomplished mountaineers, keeps inspiring those around her to continue the climb after healing from injuries sustained during her lifetime of adventure and athleticism.  As Ellen Miller knows so well, climbing a mountain isn’t just about standing on the peak, but all the ascending and descending steps it takes to fulfill the journey. As an incredibly accomplished mountaineer … Continue reading Ellen Miller – A Trail Breaker in the World of Mountaineering

Women’s Cycling Summit 2023

An exciting new event is rolling into the town of Breckenridge and it is all about helping women overcome limiting beliefs on the bike and beyond. Join the Women’s Cycling Summit 2023 held in conjunction with Breck Epic for three days of panel discussions, inspiring guest speakers, skills and tech clinics, group rides and much more August 14 through the 17th at Beaver Run Resort. … Continue reading Women’s Cycling Summit 2023

Kerri Karcz – Blazing the River SUP Scene for Women of all Ages

Kerri Karcz has been blazing the river SUP scene for women of all ages and proving that all you have to do is try to become a master of any sport. In 1993 Kerri Karcz had just graduated from college and like many of us, was drawn to the mountains. She wondered what she was going to do now that she had accomplished obtaining her degree. … Continue reading Kerri Karcz – Blazing the River SUP Scene for Women of all Ages

BIKE LOVE OAXACA -“It takes a Village to raise a child” 

A dream leads to the launch of getting bikes to kids in Oaxaca, Mexico One of the really beautiful things about working with the communities in the mountainous villages of Oaxaca in the Sierra Norte mountains Mexico is that they truly live in that way ~ together as a village, in the most remote, simple, and beautiful way; looking out for every member and child … Continue reading BIKE LOVE OAXACA -“It takes a Village to raise a child” 

Designing Women – playing with color, lighting and a passion for the restaurant business

story by Suzi Mitchell, photos by Regan Beroni Restaurateur Bettina Neset cares nothing for the limelight. She is happy to be the hidden half in a husband-and-wife team, who have built up Rex’s Family of Restaurants in Steamboat Springs over the last two decades. However, if there is one thing that reflects her true colors, it is the interior design within each of their seven … Continue reading Designing Women – playing with color, lighting and a passion for the restaurant business

A Pad That Might Change the World

Kayce Anderson, Ph.D. – A Woman Who Rocks the Rockies For most of her professional life, Glenwood Spring’s Kayce Anderson, Ph.D., was an ecologist happily immersed in scientific research in South America. She spent a third of each year hitchhiking through the mountains of Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, camping out in tiny Quechan villages at 14,000 feet for weeks at a time to collect butterfly … Continue reading A Pad That Might Change the World

Marigolds Farmhouse Funk & Junk – Women Curated and Crafted

by Holly GoSpritely Generations of entrepreneurial know-how and getter-done spirit lives in the well-stocked walls of Marigolds Farmhouse Funk & Junk in Breckenridge. The story of the four women who operate this lively and unique boutique is just as surprising as the treasures found in Marigold’s itself, all are Colorful and Unique. Lori Maphies, Lisa Norton, Nancy Williams and Danielle Maphies are a family of … Continue reading Marigolds Farmhouse Funk & Junk – Women Curated and Crafted

Jeannie Thoren

This past August Jeannie Thoren was inducted into the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame. As a recognized Ski Industry Sport Builder, she joined a long list of Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame inductees. Jeannie has elevated the skiing experience for women across Colorado and globally through her dedication, tenacity, and perseverance. Congratulations, Jeannie! The story below was written by Claudia Carbone and appeared in 2017 … Continue reading Jeannie Thoren

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame - Jill Tietjen

Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame “Great Colorado Women” Stories Series

The Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame is hosting their “Great Colorado Women” Stories Series in 2022 and the second event in the series will be in Colorado’s mountain town of Vail.  Join the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame August 24, 2022 from 5:30 to 7pm for an informative and inspiring talk featuring Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame inductee Jill Tietjen, PE.   A veritable powerhouse, … Continue reading Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame “Great Colorado Women” Stories Series