Crested Butte was the destination, but it was more than that: It was a much-needed break from the silver-plated bubble of Aspen. Don’t get me wrong — skiing in Aspen is the holy grail, the top shelf, ...

My family is out enjoying a rare ski day together in Crested Butte ... Strawberry Hot Springs, in a picturesque Aspen grove about 15 minutes outside of town, has therapeutic waters up to 105 ...