Topic: Shopping

One of our favorite times of year is now upon us—it's sale season! So break out your walet and get ready for some great finds.

Ladies will go nuts for the D&E Women sale, which boasts up to 50 percent off
on selected street wear, up to 25 percent off helmets, 25 percent off
of jackets and pants, and 20 percent off skis, snowboards, boots, and
bindings.

Men and women alike will enjoy Polar Revolution’s
“Everything Snow” sale where all winter products are discounted 20-40
percent. Trust us, you’ll want to stock up on hip gear for winter ‘09.

For avid mountain folk, the Ute Mountaineer is also offering 15-40 percent off technical clothing, skis, boots, winter shoes, helmets, and more

And if you a looking for mountain-chic streetwear Boogie's is a must, with 30-70 percent off outerwear, cashmere, boots, and jeans.

Here at Plum we like to pride ourselves on being bargain shoppers—a difficult feat in this ski town littered with designer stores. Since we love a good deal, we're thrilled that some of our favorite stores in town are marking down their merchandise as the summer comes to an end. Grab a shopping buddy, and get ready to be blown away by these unbelievable red-tag finds.

It wouldn't be summer in the Roaring Fork Valley if downvalley didn't play host to some good, old-fashioned mountain fairs. This weekend, July 27-29, is the Carbondale Mountain Fair, bringing food vendors, arts and crafts, and great music to Sopris Park.