Mountain Living magazine recently posted an awesome travel guide for the high country that’s full of eco-friendly destinations. Here’s a taste of what they highlight in “The high-country’s best green getaways”:
1. Shop at Corky Woods, interior designer Michelle Pauline’s “green” department store in Basalt, Colorado, for everything from chic apparel and body products to housewares and healthy building materials. www.corkywoods.com
2. Pick out fine cashmere hats, scarves, socks, leg warmers, throws, baby blankets, booties and more, all handmade by local women in a rainbow of colors, from Golightly Cashmere on Padre Martinez Lane in Taos, New Mexico. www.golightlycashmere.com
3. Reserve a table at Six89 in Carbondale, Colorado, where owner-chef Mark Fischer looks to local farmers, ranchers and food artisans for ingredients for his nationally respected sustainable cuisine. Try the “random acts” tasting menu. www.six89.com
The High West Distillery and Saloon in Park City, Utah
4. Ski in and sip small-batch whiskey and vodka, crafted from local mountain ingredients in a traditional copper pot still, at High West Distillery and Saloon in Park City, Utah. “Victuals,” like gruyere and white cheddar whiskey beer cheese and “butcher’s specials,” are perfect pairings. www.highwestdistillery.com
