by Philip Armour
August 4, 2009
The Colorado climbing and retail legend imparts his wisdom on the joys of the high peaks, shares the highlights of his in-store mountaineering museum, and talks about how customers just like to hang out on his couch. With all due respect, Gary Neptune—the owner and founder of Boulder’s Neptune Mountaineering—is built like a chimpanzee. He’s [...]
by Philip Armour
June 3, 2009
Think Colorado’s too high for fine wine? Elevation and chilly nights combine to make some tasty juice at Alfred Eames Cellars. Colorado’s high elevation draws mountaineers, free spirits, and Olympic hopefuls, but it’s never been a prime lure for winemakers. The thin air didn’t stop Alfred Eames, however. In fact, the undaunted oenologist is the [...]
