Gear Review: Hoodies and other happy wearables
I’m not sure I’ve ever gone through an entire summer (including beach and lake vacations) without getting at least a little burned. I slather on sunscreen, but hours on a lake or ocean, day after...
Kimberly Nicoletti
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Gear review: Let the camping season begin
With the ski areas closed, I’m starting to travel more; these are just some of the products I’ve been testing during trips to warmer climates. Nemo Tracer Endless Promise Sleeping Bag Liner Camping can get...
Gear Review: Man and dog
This review is primarily for a man and his best friend, though the sunglasses and jacket can be unisex. Trot Pets Elevated Complete Set with Mat & Stand My little terrier mix loves toys with...
Gear review: Transitional season clothing
As winter quickly melts away, this clothing bridges the seasonal transition wonderfully. Marmot MonoQuilt PrimaLoft Insulated Hoody This jacket, aka an insulated hoodie, employs 100% recycled polyester within its shell and insulation. But what I...
Grammy-nominated progressive Americana trio The Wood Brothers play the Wheeler
Bassist and vocalist Chris Wood played in Medeski, Martin & Wood when the band formed in 1991. But the first time his brother, Oliver Wood, sat in on that lineup, performing a double bill with his band, King Johnson, they knew they had something special.
Gear Review: Tech and ski
This week, I’m mirroring the weather: It’s swung from true January weather temps and intense winds with snow to more intense winds with sun and March warmth. So, here’s a mashup, from skis to techy...
Gear review: Ski, sun and fun
The Showers Pass waterproof and breathable Porlite Refuge has exceeded all my expectations in a multipurpose jacket. While I originally got the jacket for cycling, it has proven to be a great all-around shell for skiing and everyday use. My favorite aspects of the jacket include the freedom of movement it allows, a removable hood that covers my helmet, an ample amount of ventilation, and a rear-end flap that's useful for minimizing the rear wheel spray up my back. Plus, the outer fabric is made from recycled nylon. While it has many more technical features, these are the stand-out ones for me. $415, showerspass.com.
Kaki King performs three times in Aspen
Kaki King has always enjoyed borrowing from genres and blending them into her own unique style. That’s why Rolling Stone has described the Brooklyn-based guitarist as “a genre unto herself.”
Gear review: Mid-winter
Here are some mid-winter delights. Nemo Double Haul 70L Dual-Purpose Duffel & Tote Granted, I haven’t tested it on the airlines, but from the feel of this rugged, water-repellent duffel, I’d actually trust airline personnel...
DanceAspen’s ‘re:imagine’ delivers world premieres at the Wheeler
DanceAspen has been piquing audiences' interest with free snippets of its "re:imagine" earlier this year, and now, it's showcasing its world premieres in full glory Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. at the Wheeler Opera House. A student performance also takes place Feb. 20 as part of its outreach program.