For snowboarders in particular, there is no substitute for the ubiquitous beanie hat. If you want one with style, best to take a look at the Burberry Knitted Beanie with chunky leather buckle:
This particular version of the beanie retails for a pricey £130 ($230).
By all accounts Burberry Moon Boots will be one of the must have ski accessories this year. These beauties are suitable for children aged between 2 and 13 - with adult versions costing in the region of £145 ($290).
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Posted by Ruth Miller on Thu 24th January 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Skiing
For those of us lucky enough to go skiing in Verbier you might want to consider staying at the Chalet L Raphael, a spanking brand new mansion with 9 double rooms and a spa…
A private chef, ski passes, beauty and health assessments plus airport transfers are included in the package.
Lucky guests also have exclusive use of a swimming pool, vodka bar cigar club and a hair salon.
You’re gonna need deep pockets if this place takes your fancy - a week costs £90,000 ($180,000)....
Posted by Ruth Miller on Fri 4th January 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Skiing
For the very best apartments in Aspen look no further than Aspen Meadows. Built in 1955 the apartments include stunning floor to ceiling windows filled with wonderful mountain scenery.
The Aspen Meadows web site says:
Aspen Meadows Resort is surrounded by the Colorado Rockies and minutes from historic, chic downtown Aspen. With state-of-the-art conference facilities and a variety of recreational activities including whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and hot air ballooning. Aspen Meadows is the ideal location to plan your next meeting or vacation. Home of The Aspen Institute, the resort is renowned for attracting heads of state, diplomats, business leaders, educators, artists, and activists from the world stage to its programs, conferences and seminars year round.
Great for all year round accommodation. Reasonably priced too, with rooms costing around £150 ($300) per night in peak ski season.
In terms of hotels in Aspen you should give serious consideration to Hotel Lenado. A small, friendly boutique hotel with a cosy 19 rooms. The location is close to the centre of Aspen so great for night life and restaurants. Also perfectly positioned for the slopes.
The decor of the hotel is contemporary, stylish and very sumptuous. The lounge is open plan with a stunning floor to ceiling fireplace and a small bar. The roof top incorporates an amazing hot tub with beautiful views over Aspen Mountain.
The rooms are individually decorated and incorporate four poster hickory or carved applewood beds, bathrobes and TV’s. For the luxury focused there are Deluxe Smuggler rooms which include DVD’s, woodburning stoves, mini bars, private balconies and hot tubs…
I would say that the Lenado is uber luxurious, unpretentious and very homely. During ski season, double bedrooms go for £170 ($320) per night.
