If nothing else, Earth Day each April serves as a reminder to be mindful of everyday habits from how your home is powered to what you do with leftovers. Once you leave home though, how can you continue to reduce your carbon footprint as you explore the earth in pursuit of new experiences, sights and people?
While you’re shopping, give a gift to yourself for 2021 you deserve it! Aspen Peak Cellars, at 60750 Highway 285 in Bailey, is taking reservations for its 2021 Snowshoe and Fondue series. Participants will enjoy a ninety-minute guided snowshoe hike, followed by wine tasting, fondue and live music in a heated tent on the winery’s deck. Snowshoe and Fondue runs every weekend from January 8 through March 21. Tickets are $79 for Friday hikes, $89 on Saturdays and Sundays. Call 303-816-5504 for more information.
Balistreri Vineyards, at 1946 East 66th Avenue in Denver, is offering reduced prices on three-packs for the holidays and gift baskets for the late shopper. I recommend the 2019 Colorado Viognier, made with prized Bookcliff Vineyard grapes. Orange in color from contact with grape skins early in the wine-making process, this viognier is the perfect full-bodied white wine for dark winter evenings. The winery offers curbside pick-up for wine and lunch. Don’t feel like cookin