If your plans include traveling to high-altitude conditions, one thing to remember is to be knowledgeable about altitude sickness – just in case. Mountain destinations, such as Aspen, have less oxygen than cities at sea level, and sometimes visitors can feel “ill” due to the altitude change. Symptoms of altitude sickness include shortness of breath, [...]

For those looking for a little pampering while on vacation, Aspen, Colorado, might be the perfect place for a peaceful getaway. Aspen has a number of rejuvenating spas that promote wellness and healthy living – and can leave you feeling energized, youthful and joyful! Local day spas, such as the renown Aspen Club & Spa, [...]

Ocean paddle boarding (SUP) is a growing sport in the West Coast and is catching on in the East Coast, but here in the Rocky Mountains, adventurers are becoming more and more enthralled with a new hybrid on the sport – river paddle boarding SUP! Paddle boarding involves standing or sitting on a surfboard-like apparatus [...]

This week, we continue our two-part series on Aspen golfing with a sit-down interview with Frias broker Sam Green, our resident golf expert! Frias Properties broker Sam Green spent 25 years in New York City. He always wanted to take up golf, but working and living in the Big Apple inhibited his ability to play. [...]

Frias Properties of Aspen vacation specialist Andrew Myatt is what we call a modern-day “ski bum”. He routinely accomplishes something most skiers only dream about – logging 100 days of skiing in a season. Just recently, Myatt earned his fourth consecutive 100-day pin, a recognition given by the Aspen Skiing Company for those who reach [...]