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Originally published in the Winter 18-19 issue of SPOKE+BLOSSOM.

Photo: Ben Strauss

Photo: Ben Strauss

Travel Crested Butte, @travelcrestedbutte 

Even those of us who love where we live need an occasional getaway, and Crested Butte never disappoints. Gorgeous scenery abounds here, and hiking and mountain biking trails seem to go on forever. Travel Crested Butte is a one-stop shop for planning your adventure, with camping guides, updates, and FOMO-inducing photos.

Photo courtesy Ann Driggers

Photo courtesy Ann Driggers

Ann Driggers, @anndriggers 

Originally from Great Britain, Driggers makes her home in the Roaring Fork Valley. A true outdoorswoman and gifted photographer, Driggers inspires with her daily adventures — whether they be skinning up Mt. Sopris, bikepacking, rafting, wild-ice skating, or camping with her adorable Jack Russell. Follow him too: @scooter_the_terrierest

Photo courtesy Kyle Moxley

Photo courtesy Kyle Moxley

Kyle Moxley, Adaptive Athlete, @skiracecolorado 

Kyle Moxley’s adventuring knows no bounds. A veteran injured  in Iraq, he is a voice for adaptive athletes everywhere, encouraging others to never doubt their abilities after injuries. Moxley competes in adaptive alpine ski races all over the world and volunteers for sports clinics, Special Olympics, Wounded Warrior Project events, and more.

Photo courtesy Kristin Holbrook, Two Skirts

Photo courtesy Kristin Holbrook, Two Skirts

Two Skirts, Telluride, @twoskirtstelluride

Western Colorado fashion icon Kristin Holbrook has a simple philosophy: When women get dressed up, they look good and feel good. Holbrook’s upscale boutique, a Telluride mainstay for nearly 20 years, is beautifully curated with her signature mix of whimsical mountain lifestyle pieces and couture-inspired selections from both New York’s fashion market and Colorado designers.

Photo courtesy yoga V

Photo courtesy yoga V

yoga V, Grand Junction, @yogavstudio 

Yoga V’s infrared-heat and non-heated yoga spaces encourage everyone to become yogis. Yoga V offers challenging flow classes, gentle yoga, adaptive and veteran yoga, meditation classes, and even yoga for kids. Yoga V also offers workshops and RYS 200-hour teacher trainings for those who want to help others further their practice.

Photo courtesy Aspen Music Festival & School

Photo courtesy Aspen Music Festival & School

Aspen Music Festival & School, @aspenmusicfest 

Snag your tickets now for Aspen’s upcoming classical music festival June 27-August 18. One of America’s finest, the festival welcomes top orchestral musicians and opera performers, with students performing alongside artist-teachers and special guests. Ticketed and free performances are held in one-of-a-kind venues throughout Aspen.