Vail Lifestyle // Winter 2018

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WINTER 2018

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SCORE Defy the winter chill with fashions for the season. Even during the darkest days of winter, ditch seasonal functionality and bring a burst of alpine luxury through color and texture.

Whether it’s silver, plaid or faux fur, 2018’s hottest trends will keep the winter blues away.

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THE FARM AT KNAPP RANCH Located in Edwards, The Farm at Knapp Ranch has become a year-round operation focused on sustainability, research, education and, ultimately, delicious flavors. From microgreens and potatoes to honey bees and a small sawmill, the legacy property is an exercise in creativity. Many local restaurants serve Knapp Ranch products on their menus.

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HAPPIEST OF HOURS Après ski is not just a time of day, but a state of mind. After the day’s activities, families and friends come in from the cold — or sit on a heated patio — and share drinks, food and stories. Live music and a sense of revelry are usually part of the scene.

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18 EDITOR’S LETTER 20 CONTRIBUTORS 23 NEW + NOTEWORTHY 28 GEAR GUIDE ON THE HILL 31 POWDER STASH

During the course of his work week, Vail Daily Entertainment and Outdoors editor Ross Leonhart captures the heart and soul of Vail's big backyard

By Ross Leonhart

34 GATE DANCER

Born and raised in Vail, Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin balances motivation and ambition

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By Edward Stoner

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38 BACK OF BEYOND

Take a little tour of Vail’s famed back bowls.

By John LaConte

OFF THE HILL 41 THROUGH THE LENS

Sport, lifestyle and fine art photographer Bo Bridges captures Vail’s spirit.

By Kim Fuller

45 GIB SINGLETON GALLERY*

The late sculptor Gib Singleton left a vault of wax molds that are now being cast and released as part of his legacy

By Kimberly Nicoletti

46 PARTY PLATTERS

The Grazing Fox, offers antipasto platters, grazing tables and gourmet boxed lunches

By Kim Fuller

47 FALL LINE KITCHEN & COCKTAILS*

Located in the iconic Clock Tower building on Bridge Street, Fall Line is where ski bar meets incredible food

By Kim Fuller

48 SMOKING THE STIGMA

5 things to know before going to a pot shop for the first time

By Ross Leonhart

50 SWISS CHEESE, COLORADO STYLE

Rocky Mountain Raclette serves up a taste of Europe in your home

By Kim Fuller

54 THE LOOKOUT*

The Westin Riverfront Resort’s newly expanded lobby bar

By Kim Fuller

55 VACATION RENTALS*

Four reasons to consider a luxury home rental over a hotel

By Lauren Glendenning

56 MOUNTAIN STAGE

Vilar Performing Arts Center offers diverse programming in an intimate locale

By Laura Bell

58 THE COLLECTION

This season’s style trends

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62 SUNNY SIDE UP

Sunglasses are a necessary element of Vail’s high-altitude fashion scene

104 VENUES

Some classic spots to visit during the wintertime

64 THE NEW NORMAL

Life after cancer treatment changes in many ways — often for the better

By Kimberly Nicoletti

72 STYLISH RIDE

Highly evolved Volvo XC60 aims to conquer the midsize luxury SUV market

By Andy Stonehouse

106 VAIL VALLEY WEDDING TRENDS

Couples today want a wedding that embodies who they are 108 KICK BACK AND ENJOY THE VIEW

On-mountain decks are the perfect spot to take a breather, or grill with the family and friends 109 GETTING HERE

The Vail Valley is nestled in the center of Colorado with easy access from the east and the west 110 THE PERFECT SPOT

Vail and Beaver Creek have parking spots and lots for different budgets

76 THINKING BIG

Ann Smead and Mike Imhof are re-invigorating one of the Valley’s most enduring institutions

111 ACTIVITY LISTINGS

Activities in the Vail Valley

80 THE SUITE LIFE

Local hotels offer a bevy of above-and-beyond perks

119 DAYBOOK

Calendar of events

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By Kimberly Nicoletti

68 WINTER FEET

From reflexology to heat technology, interventions can keep your feet comfortable

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112 EAT LISTINGS

Restaurants, organized by town

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Editor’s Letter

AC TIVE PURSUITS There’s a lot about the Vail Valley that makes it special: steep mountains, terrific dining, exclusive boutiques, quality entertainment.

But the heart and soul of this place is the fact that it’s a giant playground. From snowcovered slopes to outdoor skating rinks to concerts, festivals and activities, “fun” is a worthy pursuit. And not a passive one.

Whether we are pushing through the burn of a day chasing powder, or gathering around a table to share tales at après, life in the Vail Valley in an active endeavor.

Read about all of it in this issue of Vail Lifestyle.

Enjoy the season, Wren Bova editor

On the Cover COVER PHOTO BY DOMINIQUE TAYLOR

Jessica Redniss and her daughter, Tobi, are pictured on Vail Pass at Black Lakes, a favorite spot of year-round fly fishermen.

Jessica is wearing Authier’s Fit jacket in silver (Tommy Bowers Ski); Tobi is sporting an Imoga Willow jacket in powder and a Baby CZ cashmere hand-knit chunky cable hat (Skipper & Scout).

Jessica and her husband, Bryan, own The Rose in Edwards, a cozy, funky gem of a restaurant specializing in excellent food and cocktails. Recently expanded to make room for more patrons, the eatery’s menu runs from the fanciful — Duck, Duck, Goose — to the soulful — ramen with pork belly. Visit theroseedwards.com for more information.

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Contributors

Heather Hower is a runner, reader, mother, writer and editor. Originally from the East Coast, she’s ridden her bike in France, hiked in the Alps, swam in the Mediterranean Sea but always loves coming home to Eagle. Her true penchant is for the written word; read her story about Vail’s après ski scene.

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Andy Stonehouse writes about automobiles for SKI Magazine, the Summit Daily News and the Boulder Daily Camera. While test-driving 80 new cars a year sounds like a lot of work, he gets no sympathy whatsoever. See his review on Volvo’s XC60.

Katie Coakley is a sometimesVail-based freelance writer who regularly travels the globe, discovering all sorts of interesting places. She loves living in the moment, whether it’s taking advantage of hotel perks or enjoying the local culinary scene. See her story on the year-round operation, The Farm at Knapp Ranch.

Photo editor Dominique Taylor loves the spontaneity and variety of being a photographer. Whether she’s chasing 5 minutes of sun on a cloudy day or talking cocktails with mixologists, she’s most comfortable with a camera around her neck and a croissant in her hand. Follow her work at dominiquetaylor.com.

Kim Fuller loves living in and enjoying the mountains, whether she’s hiking, dining out or cozying up at home.

She lives and works out of Minturn as a freelance writer, filling her days with stories of the Vail Valley. In this issue she writes about restaurants, raclette and photography. See more of her work at kimfullerink.com.

Kimberly Nicoletti sees life as a creative act, whether it’s performing on ice, laying signature pow tracks, pursuing dreams, conquering fears — or writing about it all. The freelance writer and editor is constantly learning, seeking out adventure and teaching others how to write their own story. Read her articles on how to care for winter feet, and how life changes after having cancer.

Style editor Jennifer Geisman has more than two decades of expertise in public relations, copy writing and blogging. She has an extensive public relations background covering lifestyle, consumer products, luxury goods, travel, and retail. Much of her published work focuses on the luxury goods market.

Tom Boyd is the former editor of the Vail Trail newspaper.

He has written about sports, the environment, Olympic events and the outdoors for The Denver Post, the Rocky Mountain News, Paddler Magazine and 5280 Magazine, among others, and is currently Director of Media Relations for the Vail Valley Foundation, a position he has held since 2015. He and his wife, Renee, life in Edwards and have two young children, Tyler and Alex.

Freelance photographer Kristin Anderson loves looking at the world through the lens. Whether she is showcasing a chef’s creative dish or a piece of jewelry, she brings a detail-oriented vision to her work.

Vail Daily Entertainment and Outdoors editor Ross Leonhart is often found researching his beat: enjoying the outdoors and having adventures.

In addition to his stories in the Vail Daily, watch his “On the Hill” weekend broadcast from Beaver Creek on vaildaily.com.

Freelance journalist Laura Bell has spent the past couple decades working for mountain-town newspapers. Her acute curiosity for everything from goat yoga to brain waves keeps her writing career a diverse one. Read her story on the Vilar Performing Arts Center in this issue.

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FORMATION DOMINIQUE TAYLOR

Born and raised in Vail, Austin Chow has returned with his fiancé and partner, Mary Ross Walker, to open Formation Boutique, a women’s fashion and modern art experience. After traveling around the world to personally source all of their stock, the duo will feature roughly 65 designers — veteran designers in their 15th season, perhaps, and others new to the scene in their second. “Ninety-five percent of our designers aren’t available in Colorado,” Chow says. “It’s pretty special.” So is the space itself, which is outfitted with movable walls so it can be easily re-sculpted, depending on the art exhibits. formationboutique.com

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THE LOOKOUT

Montauk Seafood Grill

The Westin Riverfront Resort’s newly expanded lobby bar, The Lookout, offers Colorado microbrews and other libations, a menu based around apps, sandwiches and flatbreads, and plenty of large-screen televisions. westinriverfront beavercreek.com

Lionshead favorite Montauk Seafood Grill has a new owner, an encore chef and a revitalized space. Recently purchased by local Cameron Douglas who brought back beloved chef Dimitri Souvorin, the restaurant will serve lunch, après and dinner seven days a week throughout the season. montaukvail.com

FA L L L I N E Chef David Walford is bringing his magic touch to Bridge Street. What used to be Pendulum is now Fall Line, a classic ski bar and grill that hits all the right notes: delicious food, fun ambiance and a killer location in the Clock Tower building. Burgers, ramen, chops and more. FallLineVail.com

Hygge Life New to EagleVail, the Hygge Life shop is a collection of cozy home décor, accessories and gifts inspired by the Danish concept of hygge (hoo-ga). hyggelife.com

DoubleTree

by Hilton What was formerly West Vail’s Holiday Inn has been remodeled to make way for DoubleTree by Hilton.

PHOTO BY DOMINIQUE TAYLOR

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LAUREN K AT LANAE

Lauren K’s jewelry, made exclusively from handpicked gemstones, is now available at LaNae Fine Jewelry in Vail. The collection highlights the individual nature of gemstones, favoring personality over perfection. shoplanae.com

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WILSON

Vail International Gallery on Meadow Drive often has a larger-than-life Bates Wilson sculpture in front. His reclaimed mixed-media artwork — think recycled aluminum and vintage machine parts — packs a punch.

“Mara,” a bunny sculpture, was posted outside the gallery’s door until Mr. Yutaka Noda, founder of multi-national hotel and restaurant group Plan Do See Inc., visited Vail and fell in love with the sculpture. “Mara” is now installed in the Garden Oriental in Osaka, Japan, and a second bunny, "Jacob," was commissioned for a Plan Do See resort on the southern island of Fukuoka. See more of Bates Wilson’s work at the gallery. 100 East Meadow Drive, Vail. 970.476.2525 vailgallery.com

RED BUFFALO PARK

Beaver Creek has expanded its family-friendly options with Red Buffalo Park at the top of the mountain. With a kids’ adventure zone, snow sculptures and easy access to Candy Cabin, the area is perfect for both kids and beginners.

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Public Art Town of Vail’s Art in Public Places is bringing in Patrick Dougherty for an installation in June, 2018. Combining his carpentry skills with his love of nature, Dougherty’s “stickwork” is based on primitive building techniques that he applies to saplings on a monumental scale. artinvail.com

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ARC’TERYX AIRAH WOMEN’S JACKET A single-layer solution providing comprehensive backcountry protection with exceptional breathability, combines waterproof GORETEX® performance with airpermeable Polartec® Alpha® insulation. $599 featured in Azalea. Available at Arc’teryx

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN GOLF CARD The Rocky Mountain Golf Card offers buy-one-get-one free golf at 13 courses within the highcountry resort communities.

The card is valid throughout the 2018 golf season and looks to save golf enthusiasts up to $950 in greens fees. Limited number available, $99. rockymountaingolfcard.com

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OUTDOOR RESEARCH HEATED GLOVES Using its ALTIHeat™ technology, Outdoor Research’s gloves integrate the heating elements into the interior fabric, allowing for a better range of motion and flexibility,. Lucent, Capstone and Oberland options run from in-town chic to backcountry serious. Rechargeable batteries. $250-$500.

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PIA DESIGN HAT Made by skilled artisans in the southern region of Poland, the faux fur hat is extremely warm. $90 at Pia Design in Riverwalk.

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VAIL BREWING COMPANY CANS Locally owned and operated Vail Brewing Company is making the foray into canned beer, which will be available at Vail Resorts on-mountain eateries as well as other spots around town. Look for Gore Creek IPA, Pete’s Stash Pale, and Hot Mess Blonde in what is sure to become a signature, colorful can. Designed by Kind Designs, the cans sport a topo map of Vail as well as an outline of the Gore Range. vailbrewingco.com

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THE RANGE FROM WESTON SNOWBOARDS Designed to send cliffs in the Gore Range, this freeride/freestyle board has a poppy, playful ride with its rockered tip and tail, allowing for effortless spins and butters while keeping the camber underfoot for ultimate control and consistency. A local company, Weston Snowboards just opened its new R&D room in Minturn. $499 Available at westonsnowboards.com

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BLACK DIAMOND MISSION SKI PANTS These do-it-all ski pants are made of GORE-TEX for waterproof and breathability. Sporting a low-pro, quickaccess protected pocket for beacon storage, offset side venting, internal gaiters and boot-access zippers, the Mission pants can handle multiple seasons of heavy lifting. Men’s and women’s styles. $449. blackdiamond.com

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M O U N TA I N S OF ADVENTURE

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POWDER STASH During the course of his work week, Vail Daily Entertainment and Outdoors Editor Ross Leonhart captures the heart and soul of Vail's big backyard PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROSS LEONHART

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above, from left:

They say there are no friends on a powder day, but friends are really everything on a powder day; there’s no better way to start your day than a morning chairlift ride to powder turns.

right: Under the steady gaze of the Gore Range, the seasons come and go.

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right: It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood when visibility is low and snow is plentiful — Northwoods Express is Vail's newest chair upgrade for the season.

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Heading up for a powder day; adventures are more fun when Fido gets to tag along; Ross Leonhart, in his natural habitat, returns to the On the Hill condition reports on VailDaily.com during the weekends this winter.

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GATE DANCER

Born and raised in Vail, Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin balances motivation and ambition

LAST MARCH, THE WEEK SHE TURNED 22,

Mikaela Shiffrin posted a video to her social media accounts in which she danced around a hotel, lip syncing to, appropriately, Taylor Swift’s “22.”

Shiffrin had just about wrapped up her first World Cup overall title — a crown that makes her, on paper at least, the best ski racer in the world.

“I don’t know about you. But I’m feeling 22,” Swift sings as Shiffrin struts and spins on the hotel balcony.

To that point, Shiffrin had won an Olympic gold medal, three World Championships and 31 World Cup races.

At first glance it would seem that, for Shiffrin, 22 feels a bit different than most.

“I have this fantasy of being a

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dancer. And I’m not,” Shiffrin said later, in her characteristically selfeffacing way. “I have some rhythm.

I’m not bad. But that’s pretty much the best you can say about it, is I’m not bad. And you don’t get extremely uncomfortable watching me dance.”

She added, “Slalom is a dance, but it’s a dance that I understand.”

In a sport where races are routinely decided by several hundredths of a second, Shiffrin has won World Cup slalom races by as much as two seconds — a monumental margin against the best skiers in the world. What makes her so good? Her natural talent is matched by her work ethic and drive to succeed, says her coach, Mike Day.

“People think she is simply a natural talent that can beat people by that margin,” Day says. “She is outworking them on snow and off snow. Huge volume of skiing, huge volume of conditioning during the summer.”

Shiffrin was born in Vail, skied as a kid with Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, and the family now lives in nearby EagleVail. Her mother, Eileen, and father, Jeff, instilled in her a methodical approach to getting better each day.

“Every time she goes out and skis she’s just trying to do it better,” says Jeff, who is an anesthesiologist at Vail Health. “So some days that’s happening.

Not every day. She’s just dedicated to that process of trying to do it better.”

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Shiffrin competes during a women's FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup giant slalom race in Killington, Vt.

OLYM PIC A M B ITION Mikaela Shiffrin arrived in Sochi midway through the 2014 Olympic Games, a teenage phenom ready to make her mark on the Olympics.

Shiffrin went on to win the gold medal in slalom in Sochi, the youngest slalom champion in Olympic history.

In interviews after she won the gold medal, she was already looking toward the 2018 games, telling reporters she dreamed of winning five gold medals in the PyeongChang Olympics.

She followed that statement with, “I’m sorry I just admitted that to you all.”

Nearly four years later, Shiffrin doesn’t regret making the five-goldmedal statement. But she takes a more nuanced approach to her ambition.

“The point of that statement was to say I am very ambitious, obviously,” she says. “It wasn’t to say, ‘Oh, yeah, I’m going to sweep the Olympics next time because nobody else is good enough.’ It was more to say, ‘I’m really ambitious and I’m hoping that whatever events I

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SLALOM IS A DANCE, BUT IT'S A DANCE THAT I UNDERSTAND.” MIKAELA SHIFFRIN compete in the next Olympics, I hope I have a shot at winning a medal.’”

Shiffrin is no longer a teenage phenom.

She has dominated the slalom discipline, winning yearly titles since 2013 — except for an injury-plagued 2015-16 season. For most of 2015 and all of 2016, she won all 12 World Cup slaloms that she entered.

From the very start of her career, things seemed to come easy to Shiffrin.

She burst on the scene in March 2011 as a 15-year-old with her first World Cup appearance, landing on the podium by December of that year and winning her first race in 2012.

“My first three, four years on the World

Cup was just sort of like that meteoric rise kind of thing,” she says. “And then things just kept working well. I was always focused on just trying to improve and make better turns every day.”

But with success came new expectations — from herself and others.

In the season after the Olympics, she said she started to “expect to win” rather than simply skiing her best. Subpar results — including an 11th place slalom finish in her first post-Olympic season campaign — made her question her approach, turning away from internal and external expectations and toward that mantra of “making better turns.”

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Shiffrin pets a reindeer after winning an alpine skiing women's World Cup slalom, in Levi, Finland, Nov. 12, 2016.

Early in her career, she had been so relaxed before races that she had napped in the snow minutes before the start. But, especially at the beginning of her 2016-17 overall-winning season, she started experiencing nausea before races.

“It hugely had to do with how much I was listening to other people and letting other expectations sway my own motivation and also letting my own expectations be more results-based vs. focusing on my skiing,” she says.

M IS E R AB LE AN D M AG IC AL

In the birthday video, Shiffrin continues down the hallway, dancing with an empty luggage cart.

“We’re happy, free, confused and lonely in the best way. It’s miserable and magical,” Swift sings.

All of the success builds Shiffrin’s confidence — but it also sows a fair bit of doubt over whether she can keep it up.

“Pretty much 90 percent of the time for me is moments of doubt,” she says. “Like, ‘OK, however many races I’ve won, what if I never win again?’ That’s what I think.

And, like, what will people say? What will I think? Will I feel like a failure?”

Yet Shiffrin keeps winning, and has expanded her success to giant slalom (four World Cup victories), combined (one victory) and super-G (a fourth-place finish).

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As a six-year-old, Mikaela Shiffrin spent time at the Lionshead Skate Park.

A student of the sport, she has often studied the techniques of the best skiers — including her idol Marlies Schild, the longtime Austrian slalom specialist. Now Schild is retired, and Shiffrin sits atop the skiing world.

“It’s difficult in that I am very visual learner, and the entire way up the ranks, I was always watching the racers better than I was,” Shiffrin says. “And now on paper, in theory, when you’re No. 1, you’re kind of like, ‘Where do I go from here?’”

She has always returned to her mantras: Make better turns. Get better every day. She has repeated those sayings since she was a 15-year-old rookie; since she was a little girl skiing with her parents on Vail Mountain.

Shiffrin acknowledges that she could retire today and be considered one of the best ski racers ever.

“But then, I think, ‘Well, is that really what I want?’ Then why don’t I retire now? That’s not what I’m looking for,” she says. “I feel like I have more to accomplish in the sport. I have more to learn with my skiing itself.

And going through that kind of like a mental journey to get to that final point where I say, ‘Why am I actually doing this?’ And it’s for that sort of personal fulfillment or satisfaction of feeling like I’m working really hard at something and I’m actually getting better.”

EVERY TIME SHE GOES OUT AND SKIS SHE'S JUST TRYING TO DO IT BETTER. SO SOME DAYS THAT'S HAPPENING. NOT EVERY DAY. SHE'S JUST DEDICATED TO THAT PROCESS OF TRYING TO DO IT BETTER.” JEFF SHIFFRIN, FATHER She’ll be a favorite in PyeongChang in three events — the slalom, giant slalom and alpine combined. Whether she competes in all five events will depend on whether she can qualify for spots in the downhill and super-G among the talented U.S. speed team.

This time around, she doesn’t exactly say she hopes to win five gold medals; yet she doesn’t disavow the statement of her 18-year-old Olympic rookie self.

“My ideal result would be winning medals in the disciplines that I compete,” Shiffrin says.

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BACK OF BEYOND Take a little tour of Vail’s famed back bowls IN MARCH OF 1957, EARL EATON TOOK HIS

new friend Pete Seibert up what is now Vail Mountain to observe the large basins of snow on its backside. While the area was technically below timberline, trees there were sparse due to the wildfires of a bygone era. The fact that the area was below the timberline meant it was more protected, and less susceptible to the nasty weather one will often encounter when reaching the point on a mountain high enough that trees can no longer grow. Eaton and Seibert knew it had the potential to become an iconic ski area, but they could never have imagined what

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it would one day become. Most resorts are fortunate to have one nice basin of snow, known as a bowl, open to skiers and snowboarders. Vail is not most resorts.

SU N DOWN BOWL

Sun Down Bowl is one of the great “stash” areas of Vail Mountain because making multiple laps on many of its runs is no easy task. While Sun Down Bowl runs like Forever, Windows and Wow can be lapped with a single ride up Chair 5, Sun Down Bowl’s popular ridge runs — Morning Side Ridge, Ricky’s Ridge, and Widge’s Ridge — require two lift rides to reach.

SU N U P BOWL

Sun Up Bowl is a great place to find groomed runs on Vail’s backside.

The Slot, Headwall and Yonder are often groomed, and locals will tell you they’ve even seen Cow’s Face groomed. That run is not to be missed on a powder day, and its name has an interesting story. Seibert, a WWII 10th Mountain Division veteran, once heard a run at Loveland described as being “steeper than a cow’s face,” and thought the description was perfect for the Sun Up Bowl run down to Chair 5, as well.

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TE A CU P BOWL

One of the most overlooked bowls on Vail’s backside, Tea Cup Bowl is more frequently observed from the chairlift that bears its name than from the ground beneath it. The Tea Cup lift provides an exit from Blue Sky Basin in the afternoons, but Tea Cup Bowl itself has some great powder stashes and rarely opened terrain, including the upper and lower Tea Cup Glades.

If those glades are open, you’ll want to ski them if you’ve the skills. The tour provided by the Tea Cup Glades takes you through dense aspen groves, which hide some of the best cliffs at Vail.

CH I NA BOWL

Little did they know, in describing the headwall in the terrain now known as China Bowl, early skiers in Vail would give birth to a theme that would define the terrain around it for decades to come. True to their names, the Genghis Kahn run is among the meanest in China Bowl, while the Poppyfields provide a mellow euphoria with their gently sloping groomers.

S I B E R IA BOWL

Sticking with the Far East theme, Siberia Bowl is another overlooked

MOST RESORTS ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE ONE NICE BASIN OF SNOW, KNOWN AS A BOWL, OPEN TO SKIERS AND SNOWBOARDERS. VAIL IS NOT MOST RESORTS. area in Vail's back bowls. Often times, if skiers make it over that far, they'll skip Siberia Bowl for the last lift on that side of the mountain, the Mongolia surface poma. The easy terrain in Siberia Bowl's Gorky Park offers a nice contrast to the more difficult steeps and cliffs located in nearby Rasputin's Revenge. When the weather's cold, both areas tend to preserve untracked areas for longer than other parts of the mountain due to the lure of lift No. 22.

IN N E R MON GOLIA

Like its namesake, the Silk Road has been known to offer goodies to those who are brave enough to travel upon it. Jump off the upper Silk Road early, and you're in Inner Mongolia Bowl, which promises good terrain with less of a skate back to the lift at the end.

If it hasn't snowed in a little while, but the weather has remained cold, Inner Mongolia usually has powder stashes in the gully that takes you back down to the lower Silk Road.

OUTE R MON GOLIA

The most difficult terrain to reach on Vail Mountain can also be the most rewarding for those who take the long skate to get there. The large bowl between the upper and lower Silk Road is Outer Mongolia, an area left untouched as nature intended. If you can reach the resort's far boundary, the trip is, in itself, worth the journey. Stay on the Silk Road the whole time, and you'll have a new understanding of the old phrase, "The journey is the destination."

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THROUGH THE LENS Sport, lifestyle and fine art photographer Bo Bridges captures Vail’s spirit PHOTOGRAPHY BY BO BRIDGES

MUCH LIKE A JOURNALIST might have gotten his start with a high-school paper route, Bo Bridges started his photography career with a job at Photo Finish, a one-hour photo-processing lab in Lionshead. For almost six years he was a fulltime Vail resident, before venturing to the West Coast. Now with a gallery in the heart of Vail Village, the professional sport, lifestyle and fine art photographer says his connection to Vail never feels too far away.

"Vail Snow Day," by Bo Bridges

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PHOTOGRAPHY

“I had a house here for 12 years,” he says, “and we went back and forth all the time. I would show up with no return ticket.”

Bridges is now based in Los Angeles, with a gallery in Manhattan Beach, California, finding that a solid home base is what’s needed right now for his kids and their full schedules of school and sports.

“We still try to pull them out when we can,” he says.

TH E S K Y, TH E S E A

Bridges has a background that is as diverse as his portfolio.

He’s traveled all over the world with athletes and actors, shooting everything from fast action and sports, to the solitude and awe of animals and nature. While "Up and Down," by Bo Bridges

IF YOU’RE AN AVID SKIER OR SNOWBOARDER, YOU’VE SEEN IT — EVERYONE’S EXCITED AT THE BOTTOM, EVERYONE’S EXCITED AT THE TOP, AND IT’S LIKE ALL YOU DO IS HOOT AND HOLLER THE WHOLE WAY UP AND DOWN.” BO BRIDGES, PHOTOGRAPHER countless people have seen Vail through a camera lens, Bridges has continued to capture more dynamic angles.

With a pilot’s license and a degree in marine biology, Bridges says he focuses on two main themes: above and below. In addition to onland elements, like snow, his collection includes aerial shots of beaches and city skylines, as well as under-ocean glances of great white sharks.

“Up And Down” is one of Bridges’ photographs that sheds light on the love that he "Perspective," by Bo Bridges

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has for being on the mountain to hit a perfect powder day.

“That one I’m in love with, because it kind of talks to everyone,” he says. “There’s a big powder day, a lot of snow, and anyone who skis or snowboards has kind of been there. If you’re an avid skier or snowboarder, you’ve seen it — everyone’s excited at the bottom, everyone’s excited at the top, and it’s like all you do is hoot and holler the whole way up and down.”

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“But you take a camera with you, take some pictures without your entire lens getting covered by snow, and then you shove it back in your bag before you get to the top,” he says.

While Vail Mountain has grown, Bridges says the essence is all still very present, from what you can do to the feeling you get.

“I don’t feel like any of that has changed — just more people are accessing it,” he says. “I still have my love for the village and the mountain as well, and I really enjoy getting out there during all the seasons.”

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"Sunset Sleddin'," by Bo Bridges

“He always goes huge on the first hit — and for that matter the second, third and fourth,” says Bridges of White. “Here you can see him boosting close to the top of the 25-foot marker at the US Burton Open in Vail.”

Vail-based Chris Anthony was the first pro skier Bridges ever shot, back in 1996.

“We went up to Mushroom Bowl and shot this huge 40foot drop,” says Bridges of an image called “Hip Check.” “I didn’t push him to do it. I just remember saying, “If you are going to launch that, I’m going to shoot a sequence.” I can also credit Chris with teaching me how to ski. I used to chase him on my snowboard and found that it was easier to ski with skiers and board with boarders.

To this day I still do both.”

Bridges goes out in the field with snowmobilers, too.

“Sledding up on Vail Pass is incredible. I’ve been going

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up there for years to both ride and shoot. This carve reminds me of a big wave slash with offshore winds,” he says of a photo he took of a sled turning sharply into the snow.

Then there are those moments in nature that almost are too striking to frame.

Bridges used evergreens to compose a shot of the Gore Range, imagining the pointof-view of a mountain lion.

“Pulled back in the trees looking out on the Gore Range on a crisp bluebird day,” he says, “ready to pounce on the snow below.”

On the front side of Vail Mountain, Bridges sees moments like he did when he photographed “Belly Flop.”

“It’s a classic shot of late spring skiing, and everyone trying to get in that last run of the day,” he explains. “I was leaving the US Burton Open and looked up and saw this

"Reap the Benefits," by Bo Bridges

coming down. I used a very shallow depth of field to try and zone in on one subject.”

But what Bridges most hopes to catch when he’s here, like every kid, and avid snow sports lover, is too much snow for school (or work). A snow day in

Vail is about a perfect as it gets.

“I remember when I first moved to Vail in 1996, I’d see these signs on some of the local businesses that read, ‘Powder DAY! We will open back up soon … .’”

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Now, three years after Singleton’s death in 2014, Zueger continues to represent Gib’s work and assist in preserving his legacy. Gib was ahead of his time, planning and always thinking about the future.

Many artists pass away without a strategy to preserve their legacies.

The price of an artist’s work after their death typically rises within the first year, but then sales and public interest vanish within three years — only to return with renewed zest, and increased prices, 20 to 50 years later.

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Gib’s goal was to have his set of life-size Fourteen Stations of the Cross to be installed in Rome.

It’s not a stretch to imagine that happening in the future. Singleton had already impressed the Vatican foundry early in his career with his design of Christ on a bowed cross.

John Paul II had carried a version of this on his crozier, as well as Pope Benedict and Pope Francis.

Gib dreamed big. There are 33 editions of his life-size Stations and he wanted them to be on display in 33 cities throughout the world.

Gib wanted to have his artwork be around for 500 years. In regards to this, he was known for saying what happens now is not really that important; what happens 500 years from now is very important. Two sets of the life-size Stations of the Cross have already been placed. One is at the Basilica in Santa Fe, New Mexico and the second is at the Museum of Biblical Art in Dallas, Texas.

Scott Peck, the curator of the Museum of Biblical Art, describes what solidifies an artist’s legacy: a presence in museums, a strong catalogue of work, unreleased work available after death and a museum in an artist’s name.

Gib seemed to have foresight in developing his legacy. He created 40 molds of unreleased works, which his estate will release, four pieces a year over the next decade.

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gardens and municipalities allows Singleton’s art to be alive and in sight. This is exactly what Gib wanted. The sculptor, who invented emotional realism and brought Christian art back into the mainstream, will continue to impact viewers.

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GOURMET FOOD

PARTY PLATTERS Pamela Davis' new venture, The Grazing Fox, offers antipasto platters, grazing tables and gourmet boxed lunches LONGTIME VAIL VALLEY LOCAL

Pamela Davis has been making antipasto platters for years, filling happy hours, birthdays, camping trips and more with delicious and memorable piles of meat, cheese and ideal accompaniments.

“My friends kept telling me that people would pay for the spreads I was making but I wasn’t convinced,” says Davis.

“It wasn’t until earlier this year that I decided to make this my passion project.”

In addition to the antipasto platter and grazing tables that Davis creates, she also puts together luxury lunch boxes for on-the-go events. She accommodates food allergies, and provides products that are local, all-natural and organic.

KIM FULLER: What has inspired your spreads?

PAMELA DAVIS: When I started researching caterers that do similar antipasto platters, I found that the majority of them are in Australia. Australians coined the term “graze” for this style of food. It is fantastic to see that there is a whole culture of grazers that eat the way we do at home! I decided to focus on designing beautiful, abundant spreads using organic and local products with fingers crossed that people in the Vail Valley would catch on … and they did. I went a step further and created the Fox Box because I know Coloradans love to be outside. It’s antipasto to go in an economical box filled with the same items from my platters, ready to take on the go.

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KF: What are some examples of the food you include in your spreads?

PD: Assorted cheese and charcuterie. Fresh fruit and vegetables as well as dried fruit and quick-pickled vegetables. Bread, crackers, oven-roasted nuts and olives, dips and a small savory treat.

KF: Why do you think“grazing” is a fun and unique food option at a party or gathering?

PD: Grazing is a party’s best friend. It is the perfect way to socialize — eat a little, sip wine, eat a little, get carried away in a conversation.

Passed appetizers and dinner are served in a rush. Get it before it’s gone. A graze can last for hours. I believe that we should all slow down and enjoy food and the company of our friends and family.

KF: What are some of the trends in grazing-style food that you have been seeing recently?

PD: I suppose the trend is turning what we American’s call “appetizers” into a meal.

A graze is designed with bite-sized pieces of finger food that are meant to keep you guessing as you make your way through the spread.

If there is enough variety in flavor, texture and color, a crowd big or small will be satisfied and will forget that they “skipped a real meal.”

Maybe because they have had a nice time enjoying one another’s company.

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The Bridge Street Cheeseburger and a side of fries.

KITCHEN & COCKTAILS

BY KIM FULLER PHOTOS BY DOMINIQUE TAYLOR

since the 1960 s , bridge street

has been a main thoroughfare for countless skiers going to and from their day on Vail Mountain.

Shops, restaurants and bars line this high-traffic area, and for much of the ski season last year, many curious passersby awaited the unveiling of an exciting remodel on the street’s north end.

Pendulum opened in spring of 2016, but after a trial season, the owners of the space have brought on long-time local restaurateur David Walford to take the reins for the new establishment: Fall Line Kitchen and Cocktails. Walford’s vision is simple and refined: quality

Cocktails are a key component of the Fall Line experience.

Price Range:

food at an accessible price, all offered on a consistent all-day menu from 11 a.m. through 10 p.m.

“We have exceptional sandwiches and salads, creative sides, and there are three flatbreads available,” he says.

“That is the whole menu. It’s casual and quick with just enough sophistication, but not over the top.”

Walford was the chefowner at Splendido in Beaver Creek for 22 years. He won’t be working in the kitchen at Fall Line, but as director of operations, he’ll be helping to design the menu and working with executive chef Jake Burkhardt to refine its execution.

“It’s going to be fun because I have been in the kitchen for literally decades,” says Walford, “After 22 years of owning my own restaurant,

I do know a little bit about how it’s all run, so I figure why don’t I contribute there as well, instead of just being in the kitchen.”

Classic and delicious is what you’ll find on the menu here, with items like The Bridge Street Cheeseburger with Black Angus beef, Tillamook cheddar and “Chef’s sauce,” and a Maine lobster roll BLT with sweet chunks of Maine lobster, lemon mayonnaise and cherry wood bacon. Order The Brutus Salad for some greens but still a hearty meal — it comes with New York steak, potato croutons, tomato and aged cheddar, with jalapeño-cilantro vinaigrette.

Dynamic flavors will shine through on dishes like the steamed buns with pork belly or shiitake mushrooms, as well as warm and savory options like the ramen bowl with duck. For the table, try a bunch of sides to share, including Queso Fundido and crisp Brussels sprouts, and order a flatbread like The Luigi, with mushrooms, broccoli, pork sausage, roasted garlic cheese and chilies.

Bartender Brandon Bigalke has

Shares and sides: $8 - $16; Sandwiches, salads and flatbreads: $16 - $22.

Ambiance:

Sophisticated food in an inviting and casual atmosphere.

Signature Dish:

Maine Lobster Roll BLT with sweet chunks of Maine lobster, lemon mayonnaise and cherry wood bacon.

Kid Friendly?

Yes.

created an innovative cocktail list, so you can go for a classic like a Manhattan, or sip something different like the Bee Sting with fennel pollen-infused tequila, Sancerre, lemon and honey.

“We will keep everything fresh and well made,” Walford promises.

“We’ll keep it seasonal and keep it simple, and really, really good.”

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LEGAL POT

SMOKING THE STIGMA 5 things to know before going to a pot shop for the first time

YOU CAN’T BUY HAPPINESS, BUT

you can buy weed in Colorado.

While it can feel awkward walking into a pot shop for the first time, walking out with a bag full of weed — legally — is pure freedom. Here’s a list of five things to know to ease the paranoia of going weed shopping for the first time.

T YPES OF H IG H

Forget the stereotypes.

Explore the world of CBD and THC. The CBD — cannabidiol — is what’s currently being researched for its medical benefits, including for people with migraines, arthritis and chemo patients. There are rubs, lotions, flower (to smoke), tincture drops and more.

THC — tetrahydrocannabinol — is what gets you the high, intoxicated feeling.

If you’re looking for pain relief without the high, then marijuana products high in

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CBD and low in THC are up your alley.

If you’re looking to geek out on the couch for a couple of hours, then high THC is perfect.

T YPES OF CONSUM P TION Weed-infused products are expanding into everyday use.

In addition to smoking, there’s tea and hot chocolate, lip balms, candies and chocolates, lotions and other exotic uses.

Smoking kicks in the fastest and tends to last the shortest duration while edibles can take some time to kick in — hours — and last longer than anticipated — even more hours. When consuming edibles for the first time, or the first time in years, it’s best to start slow.

T YPES OF WE E D

There are three types of weed — sativa, indica and hybrids.

Sativas — such as Glass Apple — are the ones for the active lifestyle while indicas — such as Trainwreck — are more for relaxing.

It’s hard to find pure sativas and indicas, so most are some type of hybrid leaning more toward one or the other.

Golden Goat is a nice sativa hybrid while Lemon Kush is a strong indica hybrid.

A little variety is perfect.

POT S H OP ETIQ U ET TE

Like kids in a candy store, marijuana dispensaries keep the goods secured behind a glass case. When it’s your turn, feel free to look and smell, but don’t touch the bud. The budtender can help with any questions, also.

Credit cards are accepted for payment but often for an additional fee.

L AWS OF TH E L AN D

The laws surrounding marijuana are very similar to those of alcohol — you can’t smoke in public and you can’t drive high.

Edibles are a great alternative to smoking with many of the hotels and short-term rentals being non-smoking — as well as Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains.

Be smart, be safe and have a happy high.

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H O M E C AT E R I N G

SWISS CHEESE, COLORADO STYLE Rocky Mountain Raclette serves up Europe in your home

Meats and veggies are grilled on a granite slab during a raclette party.

KATHRYN MATTHEWS TRAVELED TO EUROPE this past summer looking for some inspiration. As the owner and executive chef

of Rocky Mountain Raclette, she spent time in Switzerland learning more about the art of cheese, specifically Raclette.

Swiss in its origins, Raclette is a type of cheese, as well as the name of the meal designed around this cheese. If you’re thinking fondue, think again — while both come from Switzerland, the meals are distinctly different.

Matthews brings the fully catered, gourmet experience to homes in Vail and Beaver Creek, from setting the table to providing all the food and the equipment, namely the cheese scraper and the tabletop Raclette grills.

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The Vino There are many options for wine pairings at a variety of price points. Here’s Kathryn Matthews’ recommended hit list.

WHITE WINES Oyster Bay - Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough, New Zealand ($13.99) Salomon - Gruner Veltliner Austria ($14.99) Tenuta San Lorenzo - Gavi Piedmont, Italy ($14.99) Blange - Arneis Piedmont, Italy ($28.49) Domaine de Pree Semelle Sancerre - Loire Valley, France ($28.99) Gerard Boulay - Sancerre Loire Valley, France ($28.99) Far Niente - Chardonnay Napa Valley, California ($69.99)

RED WINES Rex Hill - Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley, Oregon ($32.99) Heitz - Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, California ($59.99)

At the table, diners cook a variety of fresh vegetables and proteins on the granite-topped grills. Underneath the flat cooktop, cheese gets broiled to melted, oozy perfection, after which it’s scraped onto potatoes and artisan bread.

During a typical Swiss-style Raclette party, cheese, potatoes, charcuterie, cornichons and pickled pearl onions are traditional elements.

“Mine is so different,” Matthews explains, “because I combine it with the Rocky Mountains.”

That means there is a medley of vegetables to grill, as well as decadent proteins like beef tenderloin, elk strip loin, buffalo sausage, shrimp and lobster tail. She also provides a variety of dipping options like chimichurri,

Raclette noun │ ra·clette A Swiss dish consisting of melting cheese and then scraping onto bread or boiled potatoes; also: the cheese used in this dish originating from Switzerland

huckleberry sauce and herb butter in order for people to create their own customized flavor combinations.

By the time you have everything grilled and ready to go, you can create a pretty delicious plate that’s just like loading up a baked potato. A charcuterie board is included to begin the experience, and a homemade baked dessert completes the meal.

Raclette is meant to be slower than most meals, creating time and space for valuable interaction between a family or group of friends.

“This meal in Europe could take up to three hours,” Matthews explains during a Raclette dinner in Vail. “So you are supposed to eat, and drink, and talk, and really enjoy creating each bite.”

It’s a versatile meal, with something for everyone. Those with food allergies can be easily accommodated. Designing your own bites may feel overwhelming at first, but once you dive in it’s all about cultivating great conversation and taking in all the flavors of the evening.

Darioush - Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California ($109.99) Orin Swift Mercury Head – Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley, California ($138.99)

ROSÉ WINES AIX Rosé - Rosé - Provence, France ($16.99) Domaine de Terrebrunner Rosé - Bandol, France ($41.99)

CHAMPAGNE Veuve Cliquot - Champagne, France ($61.99) La Grande Dame Champagne, France ($175.99) Dom Perignon - Champagne, France ($209.99) With advance notice, Rocky Mountain Raclette will order and pick up wine through a local liquor store, then bring to your private residence upon arrival.

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Raclette cheese is strong, holding its own with cured meats and brightly flavored pickles.

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RACLETTE IS MEANT TO BE SLOWER THAN MOST MEALS, CREATING TIME AND SPACE FOR VALUABLE INTERACTION BETWEEN A FAMILY OR GROUP OF FRIENDS.

Freshly baked pastries finish the meal.

“I really love interactive dinners,” says Matthew McConnell, a guest of a Rocky Mountain Raclette evening. “I think this is a very sophisticated experience that goes with our alpine lifestyle. After a day of snowshoeing or alpine skiing or snowboarding, it’s so special to be able to come and sit around a table with loved ones, break bread, and look at the beautiful glow in the fireplace.”

Learn more at rockymountainraclette.com.

— BY KIM FULLER

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THE LOOKOUT

Steak sandwich, a glass of red wine — and a view.

BY KIM FULLER PHOTOS BY DOMINIQUE TAYLOR

there ’s a new après - ski hot spot in Avon. The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa is setting the bar high with The Lookout, an expanded lobby restaurant and bar serving a full food menu alongside hand-crafted cocktails, Colorado microbrews, and a growing collection of fine whiskies.

The bar area now has 24 seats, and the inviting and social setting of The Westin lobby creates a living room-style atmosphere, complete with plush couches and large floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Beaver Creek Mountain. With live music every afternoon, there’s hardly a better place to sit, relax and look out.

“You ski down the mountain, you come here, and then you’re sitting on the couch for après listening to the music in front of you, and

it’s like, ‘Wow, I just skied those slopes,’ ”explains manager Annie Rowland.

“And that’s pretty cool.”

Try a local beer, like the establishment’s very own Lookout Stout, a golden stout made down the road by Crazy Mountain Brewing, and order a round of starters and snacks for yourself or a group, including the olives and almonds, a perfect combination of savory nibbles, and the green yet decadent tempura asparagus.

The Bourbon Derby cocktail will wet your whistle with a punch of Knob Creek, combined with

The mushroom flatbread includes ricotta cheese, roasted mushrooms, arugula and truffle oil.

fresh basil, muddled grapefruit and a touch of sweet. Or, keep it neat — with The Lookout’s ever-expanding list of whiskies and bourbons, have bartender Josh Griffith fix you up a flight.

Executive Chef Angel Munoz has created a well-balanced menu of salads, sandwiches and flatbreads. The kale salad includes Brussels sprouts, apples, bacon and sunflower seeds for a hearty dose of health-meetsfulfillment, and the watermelon salad is a balanced combination of grilled watermelon, goat cheese, candied pecans and balsamic vinaigrette.

One of the most mouthwatering items you can order is the Rueben, a classic sandwich prepared to perfection at The Lookout.

Flatbreads are the newest addition to The Westin fare. For big flavor, order the roasted mushroom with truffle, ricotta and arugula, and for a more filling option, the roasted chicken flatbread is topped with prosciutto, blue cheese, watercress and balsamic, along with tender pieces of shredded chicken.

“A lot of people come through

Price Range: Snacks and starters: $8.50 - $18.50; Salads, sandwiches and flatbreads: $12.50 - $16.50

Ambiance:

Inviting and innovative hotel bar and living room-style lobby with full food service.

Signature Dish: Roasted mushroom flatbread with truffle, ricotta and arugula.

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the lobby in this hotel,” says Munoz, “and we’re trying to make some great food and combine it with great drinks to bring all the people together.”

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4 REASONS TO CONSIDER A LUXURY HOME RENTAL OVER A HOTEL Vacation homes come with personalized service, privacy and countless amenities

BY LAUREN GLENDENNING • BROUGHT TO YOU BY TRIUMPH MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES

so many vacations begin with

countless hours spent researching local restaurants, activities and lodging options, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a destination expert who could coordinate everything for you based on your needs and interests?

Luxury hotels might offer posh rooms and a concierge who works for hundreds of guests, but choosing a private luxury rental puts you at the top of the list of VIPs. “It’s important to find experts in home placement,” said Kathleen Sedillo, reservations and marketing manager at Triumph Mountain Properties in Vail. “We strive to meet individual needs and create custom experiences.”

In a resort destination with no shortage of luxury options, here are four reasons to book a private home rental for your next visit to Vail.

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Unique experiences Luxury travel experiences are not always created equally, which is why it’s important to find a company that provides more than just lodging. Triumph Mountain Properties carefully selects luxury homes for their location and style.

With homes from East Vail to Cordillera, Sedillo said every guest heading to the valley can find their dream vacation home with the right planning and coordination.

Triumph provides 24-hour access to a destination coordinator who customizes a vacation experience long before the guest arrives. She said knowing their guests’ needs and wants helps them create unique experiences and lasting memories.

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Extreme personalization While personalized service is not a new concept in luxury travel, the level at which it’s done is important. Guests staying in hotels, for example, are likely to get bounced around from person to person every time they call prior to a stay. Triumph provides each guest with a custom trip-planning webpage where destination coordinators post information specific to that guest’s vacation.

The personalized webpage features everything from details about the home they have booked to transportation arrangements, dining reservations, recommended excursions such as snowmobile tours, dog sledding and more.

If a guest hasn’t booked something they’ve discussed with their coordinator, such as ski rentals, the coordinator can add a reminder to the webpage to keep the trip planning on track. “Every time a guest opens their page, they can conveniently see everything that’s been arranged for their vacation,” Sedillo said. “All you need to do is click on your personal link and you can easily view the specifics of your trip.”

with wine pairings, or pack you a lunch for your day on the slopes.

“If you feel like staying in but want fine dining and prime service, a personal chef is a great option. They can combine the feel of your favorite restaurant, with the comforts of being at home with loved ones,” said Mary Scott, a Triumph destination coordinator.

Destination coordinators also personalize housekeeping schedules to ensure the cleaning is done at a convenient time. Some homes offer indoor lap pools, private hot tubs, home theaters, wine cellars and game rooms. For Triumph guests who have an interest in fitness and rejuvenation, there is full access to the Vail Vitality Center and Spa. In-home massages, private yoga lessons, and personal training can also be arranged.

“From grocery shopping and delivering your packages, to booking your most memorable adventure, we can do it all,” Scott said. “Sit back, relax, and let us do the planning. It’s what we’re here for.”

it’s personal for us, as well,” said Meagan Pouch, a Triumph destination coordinator.

Pouch spends time getting to know her clients well before their trip to the Vail Valley. She likes to determine what kinds of excursions people are interested in, whether they enjoy arts and entertainment, fine dining or the more adventurous side of traveling.

“I can provide our guests with insider knowledge so they can return home and say, ‘I did amazing things in Vail I never would have known about,’” she said.

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Amenities A luxury home rental offers an exclusive gathering space to families who want to feel at home while on vacation. Travelers who enjoy the amenities of luxury hotels can find the same conveniences and more with a private home rental. One unique amenity Triumph offers is the arrangement of an in-home chef who can provide elegant dinners

Strong relationships There’s a motto among Triumph’s destination coordinators they’re proud of: they won’t suggest an activity or restaurant to any guest unless they’ve personally tried it.

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L I V E T H E AT E R

MOUNTAIN STAGE Vilar Performing Arts Center offers diverse programming in an intimate locale

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KYLE FROMAN

DeVotchKa WHEN THE VILAR PERFORMING

Arts Center in Beaver Creek first opened its doors in February 1998, expectations were high. It was touted as a European-inspired masterpiece boasting, “not a single bad seat in the house.” Twenty years later, it continues to wow residents and visitors who come to see a concert, dance troupe, comedian, musical and more.

For the 2017/2018 season, highlights include two national Broadway tours including Cyndi Lauper’s "Kinky Boots" and Pulitzer Prize winner "RENT," comedian Jim Gaffigan, NYC jazz renegades Snarky Puppy, house favorites Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen, America’s rock icon’s John Hiatt and Collective Soul, indie band DeVotchKa, radio personality Garrison Keillor, dance troupes Ailey II and BalletX, The Commodores, banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck and many more.

BIG APPEAL, SMALL VENUE Country music legend Clint Black, who sells out arenas throughout the country, says of the VPAC, “Our show is just made for venues like the Vilar Performing Arts Center. It’s a really intimate theater, which

I love. I love being close to the audience. It’s our kind of place.”

“Sometimes a smaller venue can actually be a huge benefit when performing the show,” says “RENT” actress Jasmine Easler. “’RENT’ really thrives with intimate houses and the sense of a closer engagement with its audience, so I'm looking forward to performing at the Vilar Center.”

Jessica Walling, production

Jim Gaffigan

manager of “Kinky Boots,” also believes that the setting of the VPAC will provide for a great evening.

“The show will feel more intimate,” Walling promises.

“Typically when you play smaller houses, the audience is a bit closer to the stage and it feels like they are actually part of the show itself. Many actors will talk about how they feel more connected to the audience and are able to give a more energetic, heartfelt performance because of that connection. Frequently, the smaller the house, the bigger the performance will feel, which is perfect for a show like this.”

MAGICAL THEATER

“It’s so easy to become engrossed in the incredible performances that take place inside the Vilar Performing Arts Center and forget where you are,” says Nancy Gage, VPAC patron and performance underwriter. “The quality of the theater, the very high level of talent that comes to the stage — you almost expect to walk out the theater doors and onto the streets of a major metropolitan area.

ELEVIN STUDIOS, APIS

Instead you walk right into Beaver Creek Village. It’s really something special that I don’t believe has an equal anywhere else in the world.”

Nestled just steps from Beaver Creek Mountain, ambitious adventurists can ski all day, grab a bite to eat at one of the village restaurants and take in a performance, all within the space of one day and 2,000 feet — not counting vertical skied.

And herein lies one of the beauties of the VPAC, although it is a grand venue, there is no stuffy dress code.

Apres ski attire, sans ski or snowboard boots, is fine.

“Destination guests often find out about us after they arrive, but sometimes we see people make the pilgrimage specifically for our shows, which in turn benefits everyone,” says VPAC Executive Director Duncan Horner. “A good example of that this year was our Lord Huron booking, where about half of our audience were firsttimers with people traveling for the show from as far away as Florida and Canada.”

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Thom Browne - "TB-808" - Titanium frame and side shields, with flat base light blue lenses. Eye Pieces of Vail, Vail Village 970.476.1947, Lionshead 970.476.0226, Beaver Creek 970.748.1947 eyepiecesofvail.com

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Custom-designed pendants and ring featuring fourteener Mount of the Holy Cross, which can be seen from the top of Vail mountainfrom Portofino Jewelry in Avon 970.949.1404 www.portofinojewelry.com

Lamp with canvas artwork encased in clear resin, accented with floating silver leaf flecks Large silver bowl with horn handles from P Furniture & Design 970.949.0153 pfurnitureanddesign.com

Indian Wedding Princess pearl earrings with diamonds, available in freshwater or Tahitian pearls from Mauri Pioppo at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch 970.748.6880 www.mauripioppo.com

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SHOPPING

Mountain Modern Tibetan Area Rug, hand made in Nepal from pure Himalayan wool from Ruggs Benedict 970.949.5390 ruggsbenedict.com

18k Brushed Finish Gold, Diamond and Gemstone Collection by Jude Frances. from LaNae Fine Jewelry 970.476.7933 shoplanae.com

Moncler cashmere/ wool pullover with side zip from Avalon Clothing Company Beaver Creek 970.845.9700 Lionshead 970.476.4112 avalonclothing company.com

Polar GPS running watch and fitness tracker from Vail Vitality Center 970.476.7721 vailvitalitycenter.com

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FASHION

SUNNY SIDE UP Sunglasses are a necessary element of Vail’s high-altitude fashion scene

BY JENNIFER GEISMAN • PHOTOGRAPHY BY DOMINIQUE TAYLOR MODELS: LINDSEY PENNEY & JORDAN HARRILL, GENERAL MANAGER AT MATSUHISA VAIL

For an après ski date, the men’s Dior Tensity specs ($540; Eye Pieces of Vail), Stenstrom's men's checkered flannel shirt ($242; Avalon) and Manto men's reversible leather giuffre vest ($1,208) will give her something to talk about. Especially when she is equally as chic in a pair of Dior Nightfall metallic rose gold-framed sunglasses ($565; Eye Pieces of Vail) and the Herno women's down jacket with fox trim ($795; Avalon).

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From the runways to the mountains, protecting your peepers with sexy sunnies is a must during winter. A favorite brand of Lady Gaga, Gigi Hadid, Rihanna, Zayn Malik and Kendall Jenner, the Adam Selman Le Specs are hot ticket sunglasses this season. Don’t leave home without The Fugitive ($120; Formation) or The Family ($120; Formation). Pair these chic specs with the Diomi multi-colored fox jacket ($1,295; Avalon).

RETAIL LOCATIONS Formation Boutique Solaris, 141 East Meadow Drive #203, formationboutique.com Avalon 61 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek Village and 675 Lionshead Place #15 Vail, avalonclothingcompany.com Eye Pieces of Vail 122 East Meadow Drive, Vail Village; 675 Lionshead Place, Arrabelle; 46 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek Village and other locations, eyepiecesofvail.com

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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

THE NEW NORMAL

Life after cancer treatment changes in many ways — often for the better

For Molly Churchill, the “new normal” after cancer includes distancing herself from drama and finding beauty where she didn’t see it before.

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WHEN DOCTORS DIAGNOSED MOLLY CHURCHILL with stage four lung cancer, a spectrum of emotions

flooded her: anger, because she had been a dancer, always took care of herself and never smoked; fear, because in the 71 days it took doctors to find the proper treatment, the cancer had metastasized to 15 other parts of her body; sadness, about how she would miss milestones, grandchildren and holidays; and worry, about how her family, and even her dogs, would get along without her.

As she recalls that dark time, Churchill realizes how having cancer has transformed her: She lives the “new normal” all cancer survivors face, from dealing with physical issues, to maintaining a support network, and allowing feelings to ebb and flow.

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What’s in a name? At Vail Health, a lot of history.

Howard Head Sports Medicine and partnerships

What began as a seasonal clinic for skiers has grown

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PH YS IC AL ADJ US TM E NTS Some days, Churchill feels tired from the oral chemo she takes to keep the cancer in check. On those days, she slows down, listens to her body, rests and says, “Maybe tomorrow.”

Fatigue is one of the most common complaints during and after cancer treatment. Pain is also a side effect, and some people suffer nerve damage from chemotherapy or surgery. Lymphedema, a swelling of the body caused by buildup of lymph fluid, can be extremely uncomfortable and may require physical therapy. In addition, survivors experience weight changes, trouble swallowing, bowel and bladder control, problems with their mouth and teeth and menopause symptoms in women. It can take months, and even years, for the body to physically recover from cancer and its treatment.

Many survivors walk away with new scars, the signs of what their bodies have been through, and some suffer from invisible pains and dysfunctions that inhibit their day-to-day lives.

“I’ve learned that beating myself up really does not ever help,” says Churchill. “Instead, I’ve learned to ask, ‘What is helpful to me?’”

Shaw Cancer Center takes a similar approach: Its Spirit of Survival program focuses on helping patients survive and thrive. From offering yoga, Reiki, massage, Pilates, acupuncture and other physically therapeutic modalities, to encouraging workouts and hikes, solid nutrition habits, support groups and monthly social outings, Shaw helps survivors recover from cancer and equips them with health and wellness practices to keep the disease at bay.

ACCE P TI N G CHALLE N G ES

When Dave Nelson learned he had prostate cancer in 2006, a successful surgery removed his prostate and allowed him to live cancer-free. In 2009, he saw an ad for Shaw’s support group, so he attended — and discovered his physical fitness wasn’t up to standards.

Many studies have shown the more active people are after cancer treatment, the fewer recurrences they have. That’s why Sarah Giovagnoli, coordinator of Shaw’s Fit for Survival program, emphasizes regaining strength and stamina during, and after, treatment.

Both longtime survivors and people

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going through treatment share Shaw’s gym, supporting and encouraging each other, especially when people must accept temporary physical limitations due to cancer.

“There’s such camaraderie,” Giovagnoli says. “Everyone gets it; you’re exhausted.

We work with patients at every level.

Most people here are so committed to regaining their wellness. It’s not about how much you can lift; it’s about getting well. It’s one step at a time.”

Still, Shaw’s exercise physiologists do encourage fitness, albeit gently.

SOME PEOPLE EMBRACE THE TERM ‘SURVIVOR,’ AND OTHERS CHOOSE NOT TO DEFINE THEMSELVES THIS WAY." Nelson had stopped pushing himself physically in his late 50s, but when he discovered his strength and aerobic capacity measured below normal, he realized, “I could walk out and say, ‘I don’t like this,’ or stay and grit my teeth and see my physical fitness improve beyond what I ever thought it could be,” he says.

He chose the latter and recalls, “It made a huge difference in the way I lived my life. I’m very active and physical now, and I might not have been if I didn’t get into Shaw’s fitness program. I became willing to take responsibility to push myself in my physical activities instead of residing in my comfort zone, and it was empowering.

It pumped up my self-esteem.”

Giovagnoli strives to instill the importance of exercise as a lifestyle by customizing home exercise programs and then testing, and revamping, the program after three months.

After cancer, Nelson became stronger than ever, and even completed a 100-mile bike ride to raise funds for cancer research.

S TR I K I N G A BAL AN CE “Once you have cancer, you’re kind of lumped in with this label of ‘cancer survivor,’” Nelson says. “I am often uncomfortable being referred to as a survivor because I know how fortunate I was to have a relatively brief and uncomplicated experience with cancer as compared to so many other people.”

While care team members at Shaw refer to both current and past patients as “survivors,” they work with every person individually to understand and honor each stage of his/her journey.

“Some people embrace the term ‘survivor,’ and others choose not to define themselves this way,” explains Shaw’s Social Worker Erin Perejda.

“We support every expression of our patients’ journeys, and we recognize that people’s attitudes sometimes change along the way. We’re here for them at the obvious junctures, as well as after those sneaky middle-of-the-night panic attacks that sometimes surprise them.”

Perejda works with some patients who rely heavily on being able to talk through their experiences and emotions in one-on-one counseling. Others thrive on giving support to their peers in group counseling. People celebrate their survivorship through events like Pink Vail or with a commemorative tattoo. And some choose to dive back into daily life and quietly focus on moving forward.

“However people choose to process their survivorship, one common realization most come to is that life is different than it once was,” explains Perejda. “This is what we refer to as ‘the new normal.’”

The Shaw team strongly recommends building a healthy support network, whether it’s cancer-related or not.

Churchill learned whom she could open up to and whom she ended up soothing because they didn’t know how to respond. She also distanced herself from anyone who created “drama.”

“Before cancer, it was so much easier to get caught up in the little messes and details of life,” she says.

It’s not uncommon for friendships and relationships to change with the impact of a cancer experience. Some patients express gratitude for the opportunity to find their “true” friends while others admit to feeling overwhelmed by a new-found support of those who

Dave Nelson challenged himself physically after cancer treatment, and completed a 100-mile bike ride.

were simple acquaintances, distant friends or estranged loved ones.

“There can be power, and it’s often overwhelming, in being the recipient of an outpouring of love and support and to come to find how valued you are,” explains Perejda.

Often, there is an unsettling transition from the focus on the survivor back to others in his/her life. Mothers who took the time to take care of themselves during treatment must shift back to caregiver mode. The phone calls and meals stop coming, and there is often an abrupt shift back to “reality.”

“To think that the cancer journey is over when the treatment ends is a huge mistake,” says Perejda.

When going through treatment, there is a sense of actively doing something to get rid of the cancer. When that fight ends, there is, for some, an increased sense of fear that by not doing something, the cancer will return.

“It is my observation and expectation that rarely will even one day go by when survivors won’t think about cancer,” says Perejda. “My hope, and I have seen this happen, is that the thoughts regarding cancer will lose their destructive power — the anxiety, fear, depression — with time and instead, drive survivors to grow in meaningful ways in their lives.”

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Perejda sees cancer survivors search their souls to figure out, “who am I in this bigger picture, and where do I fit in?”

“Before cancer, I didn’t have the sense of urgency, even though I’ve always been a go-getter,” Churchill says. “When you’re given the diagnosis, you don’t know how much time you have (so) there’s a fervent need to get these things going.”

Some survivors choose to travel, spend more time with family, try new things.

“Cancer causes people to dig deep, make changes, gain a great awareness and appreciation, and ultimately, make what they want of their life,” Perejda says.

Nelson agrees. He says, “You realize life can be very short, tenuous, fragile, and if you want to have positive experiences, it’s important to get them while you can.”

In other words, the change in perspective helps people embrace life more fully.

While no one would ask for cancer, the experience undoubtedly changes

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BEFORE CANCER, IT WAS SO MUCH EASIER TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE LITTLE MESSES AND DETAILS OF LIFE."

lives, and many people are ultimately grateful for the transformation.

“I think I’ve learned an incredible amount about life in this time,” Churchill says. “I have found new gifts through having cancer, which I never, ever knew would happen. I find so much beauty in so many places I never saw. Hope is the operative word. Hope keeps us all alive. It’s the proverbial silver lining — and there are many silver linings.”

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WINTER FEET From reflexology to heat technology, interventions can keep your feet comfortable LET’S FACE IT: IN OUR COLD, DRY

climate, feet are often the first to be ignored. We cram them into boots and expose them to freezing temperatures, and then we bury cracked heels or untidy toes in thick socks and footwear.

This winter, don’t wait until you jet off to a sandy destination to pretty up your toenails, and don’t wait until your big toe feels numb when you pull it out of a ski boot on a single-digit day. Take time to attend to your feet by considering these interventions: invest in custom foot beds; add heat to your feet; relax into reflexology; schedule a pedicure; and take care of your feet with quality products at home.

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Foot beds, customized for your ski or snowboard boots, can make a big difference in both performance and comfort.

Custom foot beds fill the void beneath feet to create a neutral, strong and balanced position from which to execute turns. The foot beds focus on equalizing three main points of the foot: the heel, the ball of the pinky toe, and the ball of the big toe. This allows all parts of the foot to share the bearing of weight, which ultimately leads to greater comfort.

Typically, feet collapse toward the inside of the body, leading to imbalances. This — and other

types of structural imbalances — can, in turn, cause large calluses and other foot problems.

Boot fitters like Chris Wiberg, at Ski Boot Fitting Inc., study a client’s bare feet, noting what joints move and which are not as mobile, as well as such features as calluses. After insuring a specific ski or snowboard boot is a good match for an individual, he casts the foot in a custom mold and handcrafts a foot bed to both support the foot in a neutral position and also seamlessly interface the insole with the boot.

In the end, customers walk away with a boot that is not only comfortable, but also performs well.

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USING THE FOOT AS A BODY M AP

ENSURE TOAST Y TOES

Cold and numb toes can ruin an otherwise great ski day, but fortunately, technology continues to address the problem through advances.

One of the oldest methods of heating feet in ski boots emerged through companies like Hotronics and Therm-ic. Their boot heaters consist of wrapped wires that run under an insole, out the boot and into a battery. In the past, batteries didn’t last as long, but now, Therm-ic provides a model promising up to 29 hours, while Hotronics offers systems that allow skiers to choose the level of heat they want, to preserve battery life.

“For those that get cold, it can definitely lengthen the amount of time they can be on the hill,” Wiberg says.

However, Wiberg cautions skiers against installing boot heaters themselves.

“It’s important to have a boot technician install them,” he says, explaining that the heating element, which runs underneath the front of the foot, can cause discomfort if improperly installed.

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Batteries, attached outside the boot, can also seem bulky and sometimes interfere with certain maneuvers.

Two other heating technologies are making huge advances to maintain foot warmth. Heated socks, and the latest and most innovative — heated boot liners — are both solid options for cold feet.

While cheap heated socks laden with heavy batteries began the movement, companies like Lenz offer performance socks that are “not cheesy,” Wiberg says. The socks include a thin battery, which you tuck in, below the knee.

And, perhaps the coolest aspect of these socks involves the fact that you can control them through Bluetooth.

“They’re just as effective (as boot heaters),” he says, “and, quite honestly, as (better) technology comes in, I think they will slowly but surely take over.”

However, the socks aren’t for everyone: Super technical skiers who don’t have a millimeter of room to spare in their snug boots won’t tolerate the extra thickness of the sock.

Another innovation comes in the form of heated boot liners, currently available in mid-level, recreational boots made by Atomic and Salomon.

The liners themselves contain builtin batteries and heating elements.

“Keep an eye out, because other manufactures are starting to play with this,” he says. “Boot heaters, in general, are evolving.”

Pedicures aren’t just for ladies. In fact, Franki Cabrera, at Sonnenalp Spa, believes they’re for everyone — old and young, male and female. She even thinks a couple’s pedicure can be a fun ice-breaker on a blind date.

A professional pedicure is like a magical experience, especially for those unaccustomed to sporting neat — and/or painted — nails. With just a hint of color (which Cabrera and others help narrow down when in doubt), toes become so much more playful and sexy. And, the hard-asnails polish holds up for weeks, even if you end up swimming and walking on a sandy beach.

A number of spas throughout the valley offer reflexology for relaxation and overall health benefits. The Chinese method involves stimulating pressure points located on the feet that correspond to various organs and meridians in the body.

“The purpose of reflexology is to promote all-over body healing, tension relief and stress relief,” says Carly Mietzner, spa manager of Aria Spa. “Many believe that while only your feet are being touched, it can be just as beneficial, if not more, as a regular, full-body massage.”

Each foot has 7,000 nerve endings, which correspond to specific areas of the body.

Placing mild pressure on certain parts of the foot can influence each area. For example, the smaller toes correspond to the sinuses and the brain, while the ball of the foot corresponds to the heart.

“The Chinese believe in what we call meridians, or energy channels, that flow throughout the body and that these energy channels can be blocked by illness, stress and tension,” Mietzner says. “Reflexology is a wonderful treatment for everyone, and the stimulation of these different pressure points clears the energy channels and allows full body relaxation and relief.”

HEEL!

Whether you go for the pedicure or not, regular home maintenance prevents those nasty, sometimes painful, cracked heels. Quality spa products help remove dead skin and moisturize feet.

For example, Sonnenalp Spa uses Pevonia Multi Active Foot Cream for its pedicures.

Salicylic acid within the cream sloughs off dead skin cells, which then allows its other hydrating ingredients to penetrate into the foot, resulting in soft skin.

“I believe it's the best foot cream out there,” says lead aesthetician Jessica Johnson. “Other foot creams just hydrate the skin but never exfoliate the dead skin, so the products will never penetrate; they just sit on the surface.”

Johnson also recommends Pevonia Preserve Body Moisturizer for the calves.

“It's a great lightweight body

moisturizer,” she says. “It soaks into the skin very quickly, leaving your skin soft and hydrated, not oily.

“Regular use of these products and monthly pedicures will keep your feet soft, hydrated and ready for the winter.”

In addition, soaking feet in a hot bowl of water mixed with Epsom salt helps relieve pain and swelling, as well as ingrown toenails, she says. Buffing feet in the shower with a quality, spa foot file (which Sonnenalp does after each pedicure), helps prevent calluses and cracks.

So, before winter ravages your feet through extreme temperatures and low humidity, take some action to care for them. After all, they tote you around all day and support your weight, so give them a little love.

— BY KIMBERLY NICOLETTI

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STYLISH RIDE

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few decades can produce in an automaker’s overall reputation. While Sweden’s legendary Volvo was always associated with safety and practicality, sexiness was not often the key attribute connected to the storied manufacturer of the “hippie hearse,” as we may have gently chided the generations of Volvo station wagons plying America’s byways.

Nowadays, Volvo has gone in a completely different direction, emphasizing style, grace and forward-thinking design in its entirely re-

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Highly evolved Volvo XC60 aims to conquer the mid-size luxury SUV market

envisioned lineup of vehicles.

And nowhere is this more evident than in its new SUVs, including the much-acclaimed, full-size XC90 and, more recently, the all-new 2018 XC60, which I got to preview and thoroughly enjoy during a June trip to a then-placid Barcelona, Spain. Timing is of course everything and in a year that later saw terrorist attacks in exactly the spots we so comfortably lazed, plus the ongoing heartache about Catalonia’s vote to secede from Spain, I realize I was lucky to journey through beautiful country in a beautiful car,

without a care in the world.

That carefree (but still very much self-aware) sense of luxury is much the aesthetic Volvo has tried to instill in its new products. Safety is of course still tantamount to the Volvo experience, but the intention in XC60 and all of Volvo’s aggressive schedule of new products in the coming years is to create a comfortable, engaged motoring experience, surrounded but not overwhelmed by technology. Design has become more bold and poignant (the upcoming XC40, a smallish crossover that looks a bit

like the Range Rover Evoque, pushes this to an even sharper degree) and the XC60’s chiseled looks, massive mid-body character lines and edgy stance certainly make it seem like a just-so-slightly miniaturized version of the massive and eye-catching XC60.

While the luxury mid-sized SUV category is gradually expanding in the full-sized, Suburban-crazy USA, XC60 makes up more than 30 percent of Volvo’s global sales, so an all-new vehicle to replace a very popular but (unbelievably) nine-year-old model is a very welcome thing.

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The 2018 XC60 is constructed from the same adaptable frame architecture as the XC90 SUVs and S90/V90 sedans and wagons, and shares a considerable percentage of the XC90’s parts — the full-sized sport seats and an iPad-styled infotainment system, most notably.

That means an amply scaled mid-size SUV that provides all of the safety, gracious styling and up-to-date technology of its larger sibling (plus standard all-wheel drive, on all trims), but can be purchased for a somewhat more competitive $41,500 and up. And while the collision-prevention and crash survival systems are even more pronounced on the new XC60,

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the vehicle is also still a lot of fun to drive — especially around the multitudinous traffic circles, at high speeds, that we found throughout Barcelonan wine country.

New double-wishbone front suspension has been added and an optional air suspension system also increases ride comfort and response, when you wish to dance a bit.

The SUV’s engine choices reflect the company’s iron-clad commitment to build nothing but four-cylinder engines for now, and just high-efficiency three-cylinders (and then eventually nothing but allelectric propulsion systems) in the not-so-distant future. XC60 gets a standard turbocharged

2.0-liter four-cylinder good for 250 horsepower, or a more sprightly 316 horse setup generated by a turbocharged and supercharged model.

You may also be interested in the T8 hybrid version of the XC60, which will combine a small turbocharged/ supercharged engine and an electric motor to drive the rear wheels, producing a punchy 400 horsepower total.

Glossy as the new SUV is, one cannot discuss Volvo without seeing what new safety gadgets are now available, and XC60 marks the debut of three new systems.

At low speeds, the City Safety system will now help steer for you if pedestrians or bicyclists (or, as many of my mountain friends discovered this year, moose) suddenly cross your path. Out on the highway, the oncoming lane mitigation is a very smart addition that senses traffic on two-way roads and will also help you aggressively steer out of the way of danger. As well, the blind spot warning system now also includes steering assist to help avoid bumping into cars approaching you from the rear.

If that seems like the car is doing a lot of steering for you, that’s just part of Volvo’s equally aggressive moves

toward autonomous driving systems, with test highways in Sweden already being wired for self-driving automobiles, and the full family of cars ready to quickly integrate autonomous technology. The combined system (especially the lane-keeping mode) does make for the occasional ungainly robotic yank on the wheel, especially as you merge through painted lines onto the highway, but the overall package makes the vehicle one of the safest on the road.

XC60 incorporates much of the general design and feel of the new XC90, including a glossy, chrome-framed grille and striking headlights with bold, integrated LED running lights (dubbed Thor’s Hammer, as Viking descendants are ought to do). There’s a shorter front overhang, a longer

GLOSSY AS THE NEW SUV IS, ONE CANNOT DISCUSS VOLVO WITHOUT SEEING WHAT NEW SAFETY GADGETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE, AND XC60 MARKS THE DEBUT OF THREE NEW SYSTEMS. hood and the prominent indentations along the cabin give the 184.6-inchlong vehicle a pretty serious sense of presence. XC90, by the way, is 195 inches; the XC60 still manages a decent 29.7 cubic feet of behindthe-seats cargo storage.

Inside, the chrome-lined vertical air vents, the oversized touchscreen and pronounced Bowers and Wilkins speakers (a 15-speaker, 1,110-watt system

is available) plus attractive driftwood-accented trim all make for a nice package.

Ten-way power seats in the front row and a four-zone ventilation system also provide premium touches, despite the size. A full panoramic sunroof opens up the cabin, and you don’t particularly get the impression you’re in a shrunkdown XC90; the XC60 feels sizeable, sexy and complete.

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THINKING BIG Ann Smead and Mike Imhof are re-invigorating one of the Valley’s most enduring institutions

The 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships captured the international spotlight.

I T WO UL D B E DI F F IC U LT TO TEL L THE

story of the Vail Valley without the story of the Vail Valley Foundation. Born as an outgrowth of the volunteer spirit and ‘bigidea’ mentality that helped the area mark its place on the international map, the Vail Valley Foundation was formed in 1981 and has been a big part of the scene ever since.

Since those early days, Vail, Beaver Creek, and Eagle County have made a name for themselves for great skiing and great views, but even more so because of something rare in resort towns: the ability to act as a true community, one with a culture of volunteerism, generosity and support for one another that brings unity among everyone who takes part.

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In the Vail Valley, it only takes a little while to begin to notice that a lot of the things that set us apart – the big events, the performing arts venues, as well as the education programming that make living here unique — can be traced back, in part or in whole, to the Vail Valley Foundation.

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If it is difficult to tell the story of Vail without the Vail Valley Foundation, then it’s equally as difficult to tell the story of the Vail Valley Foundation without the story of Ann Smead and Mike Imhof.

One serves as Chairman of the Board, the other as President and CEO, and over the past two years the pair have

overseen a major transition in the organization’s history — one that will determine its course for several years to come. As leaders, both are quick to pass the accolades to others around them: the VVF staff, the extensive list of supporters, the unrivaled philanthropy of top donors, and the guidance they receive from an impressive Board of Directors. Nonetheless, leadership has a way of infusing itself into an organization, and the decisions large and small made

by Smead and Imhof have already had a major impact on the direction of the VVF, and therefore the Valley at large.

It wasn’t long ago that many questioned exactly what that direction would

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be – and with good reason. For years, preparations for the 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships had swallowed the spotlight – even though the VVF continued commendable work in its arts and education endeavors. But the scale of the Championships put it square in the public eye — not just in Vail but nationally and abroad. The VVF played a central role in organizing the event, which included an incredible 220,000 spectators, 500 athletes, 2,200 volunteers, and more than 800 million viewers worldwide.

When the lights came down on the Championships the whole town seemed to take a deep breath and give itself a well-deserved pat on the back (and also catch up on some long-lost sleep). It wasn’t long, however, before a “what’s next” feeling permeated the VVF. The sense of transition further intensified when longstanding President and CEO, Ceil Folz, announced her retirement from VVF in September 2015, heralding the end of a highly-successful 26-year run at the organization (16 years as President) that had come to define the VVF at that time.

Then, in December 2016, Chairman of the Board Harry Frampton stepped down after having served as the organization’s chair virtually since its inception in 1981.

Suddenly that “what’s next” question had a companion query: “Who’s next?”

Mike Imhof and Ann Smead at work in the Vail Valley Foundation offices in Avon.

Soon after Folz’ departure, Imhof was tapped for the job of President and CEO. He had come to the valley in 1998, originally to work with Vail Resorts. In 2007 he transitioned to the Vail Valley Foundation, eventually serving as Senior Vice President before taking on his new

The “Mud Stud” is part of the reason the Vail Valley Foundation’s GoPro Mountain Games has become a top destination for mountain kids.

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role in autumn of 2015. He and his wife Ellen have two children who attend local schools, and when he’s not at the office or a VVF event, he can often be seen on the sidelines of a youth lacrosse game (his youngest son is a goalie) or educating his eldest son, a guitar player, on the finer points of Seattle grunge rock.

In the office, his singular ability to pay attention to the task at hand is a rarity in today’s Tweet-and-text-obsessed world (Imhof, by the way, has zero social media accounts), and this ability pairs well with the highly-variegated world of the Vail Valley Foundation, where Imhof ’s morning might be spent talking to the former Secretary of Education and the afternoon with the Secretary General of the International Ski Federation.

Wary of the spotlight, it’s difficult to get too much out of Imhof by way of his personal attributes and private life, but the trademark laser-focus comes into play when the conversation turns to leadership philosophy. He outlines eight values which he says guide the organization (Leadership, Integrity, Stewardship, Service to Others, Innovation, Empowerment, Creativity, and Accountability) and says that, although he and Smead want to, “…change at the pace of the community,” that a healthy respect for the history of the organization is a key to future success.

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“I can’t overstate the impact that Harry Frampton had on our organization and in this community in general, and President Gerald Ford, and all our past Presidents — [John] Horan-Kates, who helped create the VVF, [Bob] Knous, [John] Garnsey and Folz,” Imhof says. “I feel incredibly blessed to live in this amazing community, to work with people like Harry, Ann, our staff and Board, and to lead an organization whose core value system is predicated on service to others.”

In the lead-up to the Championships, it may have been easy to view that service in terms of major athletic events, yet Imhof says that the post-Championships landscape has allowed other aspects of the organization to shine. The Vail Dance Festival, for example, just had its best year on record, the GoPro Mountain Games is arguably the most successful adventure sports and outdoor lifestyle event in the world, and the Vilar Performing Arts Center had an impressive 95 percent occupancy rate throughout its summer performances. Whatever Imhof is doing, it seems to be working. This holds true as well for the education work of the Vail Valley Foundation via the VVF’s YouthPower365, which serves the youth population in three ‘empowerment’ phases: Early childhood (PwrUp) to K-12 (PwrHrs), to college and career training via programs like Dollars for Scholars and mentoring programs (PwrOn).

Artist in Residence Michelle Dorrance taps with Robert Fairchild at the Vail Dance Festival – one of many VVF events that marked record years in 2017.

CHAN G E I N U N ISON WITH TH E COM MU N IT Y

The VVF has always had a threepronged approach: arts, athletics, and education. Early on, the work of people like Pepi Gramshammer, Bill Brown, Bob Knous and John Garnsey brought the 1989 Championships to town, firmly

The VVF’s YouthPower365 has become a major force for educational advancements in Eagle County, garnering national attention for its proven results. Photo by Logan Robertson.

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establishing the organization’s athletic component. The Vail Dance Festival, the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, and eventually the Vilar Performing Arts Center ensured the arts piece was also well in place. The VVF’s dedication to education spans decades and has been transformative for young children from early childhood, into K-12 programming, to career & college readiness. The goal of VVF’s YouthPower365 is ‘Every Child, Every Day,’ cradle-to-career.

Balance among all three elements is a priority for Smead. She and her late husband, Joe Smead, began supporting education efforts in the Vail Valley in the late ’90s, and she joined the VVF board of directors in 2004. Together with the Tang family, the Borgen family, and Steve and Amy Coyer, Smead and her husband Michael Byram are recipients of the Education Legacy Award, given by the VVF to those who have contributed significantly to VVF’s education initiatives.

It’s not entirely surprising that Smead, who has been a pioneer in a wide range of arenas, found herself in a leadership role once again as Chairman of the Board, elected unanimously in December of 2016. Smead graduated University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics

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ONE KEY THING OUR BOARD MUST DO IS LOOK FORWARD. WHAT IS OUR COMMUNITY GOING TO NEED IN FIVE YEARS, SEVEN YEARS FROM NOW? HOW CAN WE BE IMPACTFUL?” ANN SMEAD, VAIL VALLEY FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIR

Ann Smead has been on the Vail Valley Foundation's board of directors since 2004; in 2016 she was elected unanimously Chairman of the Board.

and Statistics and soon afterward joined IBM as a systems engineer. She continued into a real estate career that culminated with her elevation to Partner in a large Portland, Oregon, commercial real estate management and development company. She subsequently joined Kaiser Aerospace & Electronics Corp., where she managed their diverse real estate portfolio. During this time she also taught in Eastern Europe shortly after the fall of the Berlin Wall, assisting with the transition from communism to free market capitalism and democracy.

Although she has an impressive history, Smead isn’t one to dwell on the past.

“One key thing our board must do is look forward,” Smead says. “What is our community going to need in five years, seven years from now? How can we be impactful? What is our best way forward?” she asks. “It is important for the Foundation, or any organization, to understand what your mission is and stay true to that mission. There are many good ideas, but if it isn’t important to the

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Vail Valley Foundation President and CEO Mike Imhof accepts a Sports Travel Award for the organization’s work with the 2015 Alpine World Ski Championships.

mission, an organization can’t allow itself to be fragmented by ‘mission creep’.”

Still active and interested in the VVF, Frampton seems exceedingly pleased with the way Smead, and Imhof, are carrying on the legacy he helped create.

“Change is often good,” Frampton says in his familiar Southern drawl. “They are implementing some things that I hadn’t thought about and I think that is positive. Between Mike and Ann the Foundation is in good hands. They have the core leadership skills and they care about our community. They and the other members of the board and staff are going to do a great job meeting new challenges.”

Those new challenges may rock — literally. Imhof and Smead quote a recent community survey that shows that a majority of Valley citizens (and visitors) are craving new headliner music events. Time will tell, but 2018 is likely to see an influx of popular bands in the rock, pop and country genres at the VVF’s Ford Amphitheater.

Also on tap, a major education

initiative to ensure that 100 percent of YouthPower365 students graduate high school career-and-college ready. With thousands of students coming up from their nationally-recognized PwrHrs programming and into their next-level PwrOn programming, it’s a tall order.

Add a 20th Anniversary celebration for the VPAC, the 30th Anniversary of the Vail Dance Festival, and an internal goal to make the VVF a top place to work in Colorado, and its clear Smead and Imhof are thinking big for 2018 and beyond.

That’s a good thing, Frampton says. In fact, he left Smead and Imhof with a bit of advice before signing off as Chairman: “Let’s not play small ball. Let’s aim for the fences.”

There are new players up to bat, and much has changed at the Vail Valley Foundation, but it’s clear that the VVF’s ‘big idea’ philosophy is still alive and well in the Vail Valley.

— BY TOM BOYD

Tom Boyd is the Director of Media Relations for the Vail Valley Foundation.

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THE SUITE LIFE

Local hotels offer a bevy of above-and-beyond perks

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Visiting the Vail Valley means receiving some pretty sweet perks at hotels and resorts. Our homes-away-from-home are known for going the extra mile for guests, whether that’s schlepping skis to the slopes or pampering your pooch. However, there are some perks at hotels and resorts in the area that you wouldn’t even know were an option — unless you book a room.

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B R I N G OUT TH E ‘B E NZ It’s true that you don’t really need a car while staying in Vail. After all, the free bus will take you almost anywhere you need to go and many resorts have shuttle services. However, if you’re jonesing for a drive, Four Seasons Resort Vail has a solution for its guests. Taking a spin in one of the luxurious Mercedes-Benz SUVs is complimentary for guests.

Bachelor and Scout, inset, at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch

FABU LOUS FOR FI DO

Four-legged guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch get to sleep in a posh dog bed, use ceramic food and water bowls during their stay, and utilize “The Bachelor’s Packet,” which includes an in-room dining menu crafted exclusively for dogs and

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activities around the area. The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers a Doggy Massage. Guests of the hotel can lounge in The Great Room in front of the fire place with their dogs on the floor next to them. Current residents of the hotel include Bachelor, a two-year-old St. Bernard, and Scout, a one-year-old Bernese Mountain dog.

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For some kids, relaxing in a resort hotel room is not enough “roughing it” and resorts are offering options for those outdoors-inclined guests that would rather create their own lodging experience.

At the Lodge at Vail, A RockResort, kids who are looking for an adventure (but mom and dad would rather stay comfortably indoors) can ask the concierge for a Fort Pack to create their own indoor/outdoor adventure.

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S HAR PE N YOU R CU LI NARY CH OPS It’s never too late to learn something new and, at Four Seasons Resort Vail, the culinary staff at Flame is on hand to help. The courses are offered on various dates throughout the year.

Reservations are required with 24-hour notice and this experience is complimentary for in-house guests.

For those looking for a more in-depth exploration of a subject (for a price), the Four Seasons has you covered with both seasoning and sipping experiences.

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CREATE CUSTOM COCKTAILS, STRAIGHT FROM THE DOCTOR OF DRINKS APRÈS WHISKEY CART. Stewart shows off the spice in life with customized spice rub classes where attendees get hands-on experience in creating their own blends.

In addition to introducing attendees to spices, sugars, herbs and many other flavors that most folks don't traditionally find in their own kitchens, he’ll guide them through the exciting and intimate process of creating a custom rub for each individual palate — including a name. For those who feel that sampling goes best

with spirits, the resort’s Director of Beverage Steven Teaver conducts Mixology classes to create custom cocktails, straight from the Doctor of Drinks Après Whiskey cart.

These are just some of the first-class perks that are available at Vail’s resorts. Whether you’re looking to pamper yourself, your kids or even your pooch, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the “suite” life in Vail.

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Fireside Chat Nothing goes better with a crackling outdoor fire than s’mores. These sweet treats have become de rigueur at hotels and resorts in the Vail Valley. The experience is slightly different at each resort, ranging from classic to gourmet. Here’s where to get your fix.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch invites guests to indulge in après s’mores at the outdoor fire pit daily.

Though most everything at The Ritz-Carlton is bespoke, they’ve figured out that nothing beats the classic: graham crackers, Hershey’s chocolate and Jet Puffed marshmallows.

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek’s signature s’mores happy hour is a highlight for many guests who gather around the outdoor fire pits at the end of each day for

this complimentary event.

Milk chocolate is paired with graham crackers and one of the chef's handmade marshmallows in a variety of flavors including vanilla, Grand Marnier and raspberry.

The Lodge at Vail, A RockResort offers an assortment of s’mores from 3-6 p.m. each day.

Looking for a warm-up after finding fresh turns on the mountain? The Lodge also offers a selection of warm winter cocktails and après drinks to help jumpstart a cozy evening.

Vail Marriott Mountain Resort also provides s’mores supplies near its scenic outdoor fireplace.

Build them single-story or triple-decker: No matter the construction you desire, it’s possible.

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strappy sandals, but winter fashion trends are all about coming out of hibernation and flirting with stylish pieces that defy the chill. Even during the darkest days of winter, ditch seasonal functionality and get your fashion A-game on through color, texture and the epitome of alpine luxury.

a l p i n e LUXU RY When the evening calls for a playful ensemble, opt for the camel-colored Mink Biker Jacket ($5,460; Avalon), your favorite white t-shirt and skinny jeans. For understated glam, wear accessory staples with a hint of sparkle, such as stacking the Pomellato brown diamond and rose gold Nudo ring ($6,750, Betteridge) with the Pomellato pink quartz and rose gold Nudo ring ($2,350; Betteridge). Sweep your locks up halfway and don a pair of the Paul Morelli spiral mesh rose gold and diamond hoop earrings ($16,000; Betteridge)

colored FUR When the red color trend hit the fashion runways, we were a bit skeptical at first. Cue the Scarlet Mink Cape ($5,460; Avalon) and all of those doubting notions disappear. This stunner will set the tone (literally) for an evening out on the town. Saunter down the Vail Village catwalk in the mink, a pair of Timberland black short boots with lacing ($170; Double Diamond) and dangle a pair of Boucheron Estate Collection ruby and diamond chandelier earrings ($33,000; Betteridge). Finish the outfit with the Pomellato pink quartz and rose gold Nudo ring ($2,350; Betteridge) to play peek-a-boo when sipping your winter cocktail.

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all dressed U P The party circuit doesn’t end with ringing in the New Year. The winter soiree scene opens 2018 with celebratory trends for your cocktail silhouette that will surely have your gal squad kicking up their heels.

When the low-lights hit the Laura Egloff Holly Dress ($275; Perch) it gives off a silvery shimmer, but with one swift twirl, it will sparkle like metallic gold. With all that glitters, accessorize this cocktail dress with only simplicity and elegance — Pomellato white diamond Sabbia earrings ($7,600; Betteridge), stacked Heather Ashbury monogrammed floating white and rose gold diamond monogrammed bangles (price upon request; Betteridge) and a feminine and delicate, heel.

High altitude glamour is all you need to chase away the winter blues. The Alice & Tricia Analiya Cocktail Dress ($375, Avalon) has the perfect amount of swank and will give you that dressed-to-kill look you’re going for. Fuse together sophistication and brilliant luxury with a pair of simple, yet fabulous, Estate Collection diamond hoop earrings ($9,500; Betteridge), a Pomellato white diamond Nudo ring ($5,700).

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g i rl s' n i gh t OUT Show off your sense of style and your toned ski legs in the black Milly Simona Top ($350; Perch) and the Mother THE Looker Ankle Fray Huntress Pants, ($238; Perch).

Add some serious pizazz with the season’s glitter trend and finish your look with a pair of glitter Golden Goose Slide Sneakers ($520; Perch) in lilac. Of course, you can’t have a girls’ rendezvous without icing on the cake. Complete your outfit with a pair of Pomellato London blue topaz Nudo earrings ($3,000; Betteridge).

Blend textures and debut the midnight blue Derek Lam Velvet Cami ($425; Perch) with the Isabel Marant Zeffrey leather leggings ($235; Perch). Go one step further on the velvet bandwagon and wear a pair of Rag & Bone Kent Lace Up floral velvet sneakers ($385; Perch). And, because the night is all about you and your posse, glitz up your outfit with the Heather Asbury monogrammed yellow gold and diamond dog tag necklace ($7,600; Betteridge) and layer it with the Pomellato rose gold link necklace ($8,850; Betteridge).

mad for PLAID Designers are just mad for plaid. This season, the vintage tartan style blends with a modern concoction of city slicker chic. Combine timeless British tailoring with a keen attitude and sport the Biella Collezioni Blazer ($990, Avalon) over an uber-hip slogan t-shirt, such as the Sol Angeles Out Doorsy Novelty Tee ($85; Perch), and leather skinnies or jeans. In keeping with the ready-for-anything style, combo this ensemble with the super-cute Cougar downy sneaks ($150; Avalon). Top off your urbane-meets-mountain look with a pair of Pomellato white diamond Sabbia earrings ($7,600; Betteridge), Heather Asbury monogrammed floating diamond bangle (price upon request; Betteridge) and the Heather Asbury white gold and horn diamond monogram dog tag necklace (price upon request; Betteridge).

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Although winter brings out many fashionable shoes for indoor flaunting, you can still be your true fashionista self and parade the alpine catwalk in chic, mountain-perfect boots. Our picks for the season are the Cougar Canuck plaid nylon boots ($150; Double Diamond) and the Sorel Cate the Great Wedge boot ($275; Double Diamond).

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The pure wow of the Black & White Mink Vest ($3,906, Avalon) worn with D-Exterior silver and Brown Stitched Pants ($255; Avalon) will put your fashion nemesis in her place. Wear the combo with a simple black bodysuit and sky-high stilettos for a more retroinspired flair. Dazzle up your bling and go all out with a pair of Pomellato brown diamond Sabbia earrings ($4,100; Betteridge), Pomellato brown diamond and rose gold Nudo ring ($6,750, Betteridge) and the pre-owned Cartier Tank MC watch in rose gold ($14,500; Betteridge).

— CREDITS: Hair and makeup Anna Himmes of West One Salon, 40780 US Highway 6, Avon, w1salon.com Models Whitney Harper of the Vail Valley Foundation and Amber Griggs Photo assistant and stylist Christian Schneider of ideagarden.org Catering The Grazing Fox, thegrazingfox.com Location bōl, world class food and bowling, Solaris, 141 East Meadow Drive, Vail, bolvail.com

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hile some ideas are born in a flash of genius, others grow, steadily stretching out tendrils to catch hold of the imagination, the spirit and perhaps even the soul. On a stretch of land nestled in a stunning alpine valley in the bosom of the Sawatch Range, one couple’s idea has taken root, inventing a farm that is, in its essence, the result of a desire to preserve open land and create sustainability.

The Farm at Knapp Ranch is more than the sum of its parts, which includes a one-acre vegetable farm, two growing hoop houses, a oneacre orchard, five test gardens, an apiary, weather data collecting stations, a lake and pond, and sawmill operations, in addition to the residence and the guest cabins. It’s also an experiment, a trial-and-error process and, above all, a legacy grown from a firmly planted ideal.

The Farm is located 8,700 feet above sea level.

Sowing the seeds of a high-altitude farm

Betsy and Bud Knapp came to the Vail Valley in the 1990s, looking for “open land.” When they came over the little hill at the bottom of the valley near Edwards, Bud Knapp said that he and his wife Betsy looked at each other and both said, yes —that’s what we’re looking for.

“In that process, we began thinking, if we did get all this, what would do with it?”

Bud Knapp explains.

The period that followed involved a lot of research, from architecture (the style of the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression appealed to them) to ways to incorporate the structures into the land, working with the environment rather than against it.

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“The overarching idea is that we wanted to protect the open land,” Knapp says.

“We didn’t want to develop the land, other than the building quarters for family and guests. Keeping the land open and relatively free, but in its natural state — that became very important to us.”

A practical eye led to the first steps of farming: There was a lot of grass on the land, so they tried their hand at cutting it down and making hay. An incentive program from the state of Colorado to become stewards of the forest led to the building of a sawmill to deal with beetle kill pine, which in turn became outdoor furniture and other crafts.

And the farm? That began practically, too.

Judy Rau, the Knapps’ former caretaker, started a kitchen garden to grow herbs and flowers to cook with and display around the house. The result was so successful that they started to talk

about growing more food to eat. Experiments with “dozens of vegetables” over three or four years demonstrated what could — and couldn’t — grow at 8,700 feet above sea level.

“We didn’t attempt to sell anything,” Knapp explains. “We used the food that we grew, that was successful, we used it internally and with neighbors and staff. It took several years of experimentation and I would say that it probably represents both Betsy’s and my goal of using research to see, ‘What does Mother Nature give? What does the land provide you?’ You can’t force it up here. You get what you’re given.”

The altitude, shorter growing season and unpredictable weather all contributed to what Knapp called a challenging process. But the Knapps’ desire to share their experience with fresh food and sustainability sparked an idea for an experiment. They invited chefs to visit the farm and see what they

“THE FARM AT KNAPP RANCH ENCOURAGES THE COMMUNITY TO BECOME EDUCATED IN FARMING, FOOD PRODUCTION — AND EATING REAL FOOD.” Sandy Story, Head Grower and Sustainable Agriculture Manager

The orchard includes two apple varieties: Honeycrisp and Gravenstein; sunflower sprouts are delicious and nutritious; lettuces and greens are popular items with local restaurants.

were doing — to taste for themselves.

“Our first experiment was with Hooked in Beaver Creek,” says Wendy Rimel, Director of Administration at Knapp Ranch. “A section in the hoop house was reserved for Hooked’s Chef Riley who worked with Brian Gandy, our former Sustainable Agriculture Manager, to grow specifically for Hooked. It was a mutual experiment.”

The results — “gourmet greens” such as Mizuna, Shiso, Purslane and a variety of lettuces as well as some root vegetables — were phenomenal, Rimel says. The different produce that the Knapps were able to grow at high altitude tasted better and stayed fresher longer. It was a success.

Sustainability is an important practice for the Knapps. And while the term can mean different things for different people and environments, Head Grower and

Farm Manager Sandy Story explains that their number-one priority is growing the best-tasting food that works in rhythm with the high-altitude environment. From sourcing organic seeds that perform well to water-use management, every element is carefully considered at the farm. But the spark of experimentation still remains.

“The Farm at Knapp Ranch encourages the community to become educated in farming, food production – and eating real food” Story says. “We are currently implementing our oyster mushroom project and hope to be growing productively by the end of the year.

It’s also important to look for edible plants that are low impact, highly nutritious and easy to grow in a short period of time — all the while working with our climate and elevation.

I am always looking for high-altitude root vegetables and other leafy greens that will

be productive and unique to our valley.”

The Farm at Knapp Ranch has slowly expanded, shooting out tendrils as ideas are cultivated and relationships grow. The farm has provided fresh produce to 40-plus restaurants in the Vail Valley with a wide variety of veggies.

“Probably our most highly coveted produce are our salad greens,” Story says. “Specifically our Knapp Premium Blend, which is a blend of Red and Green Mustard, Yukina Savoy, Tatsoi, Pac Choi and Chinese Cabbage. All of our micro greens are popular but our red micros are probably the most popular: Purple Sango Radish, Red Cabbage and Red Russian Kale.”

These greens all grow at different rates, but take generally 10 to 21 days from planting to harvest. The growing season doesn’t stop in winter: The team moves their micro greens down to a location in Edwards for the snowy months.

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Honey bees are a fairly new addition to The Farm; greenhouses help extend the growing season.

But the Knapps never had a desire to create a massive farm on their land.

“We’re really working on Mother Nature’s schedule,” Rimel says. “The philosophy has always been to provide food for the owners, then staff, then wholesale to restaurants and retail outlets.”

From farm to your table

It’s not just restaurants that are reaping the bounty from The Farm at Knapp Ranch. Hovey & Harrison, which opened in summer 2017, and Village Market in Edwards carry items from the farm: You may have seen the colorful bounty of Colorado Blue potatoes earlier this fall.

“We have worked with the Knapps since we started Ripe, seven summers ago, so of course we’re going to continue to partner with them as our only local Edwards farm as we grow Hovey & Harrison,” said Gretchen Hovey.

“The Knapp Ranch is pristine in all of their practices — it’s a no brainer. From picking out heirloom seeds to growing to harvesting, everything they do is high quality goodness.”

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because we’re not near any other farms.”

These practices and the unspoiled nature of the land contribute to the taste of their produce, so much so that Hovey & Harrison not only sells the produce, but also incorporates it into the menu. From salad greens to potatoes, the dishes change often, reflecting the produce that is available.

“We get to use a lot of their product the day it was picked,” Hovey says. “Not only does it taste wildly different and delicious (the greens have flavor!), but it has bundles of nutrients that other produce getting shipped across the country simply cannot maintain.”

Bees and branches

The decision of what to grow is not only dependent on what will flourish in higher altitudes, but also what will succeed in variable temperatures and dry air. Greens and lettuces thrive in the rich glacial moraine soil and the Knapps have slowly and steadily increased their offerings to include potatoes, squash and edible flowers. But the spirit of experimentation and the desire for sustainability continues, incorporating bees and buds.

For the past three years, Carmen Weiland has been in charge of the bees at The Farm at Knapp Ranch. Though the bees were

there before she was, she took over the post when the prior beekeeper left.

She had been interested in bees for a while, thanks to her uncle who was a beekeeper in Germany. With the help of a consultant from Denver, she began getting into the business of bees.

“Bud loves the bees,” Weiland says. “He is very concerned with giving the bees the best environment in which to thrive.”

It’s become an international affair. Weiland recently returned from a trip to Slovenia, home of some of the best beekeepers in the world. She was on a “bee tour,” visiting other beekeepers and learning how they keep their bees healthy and happy. It’s a multi-part formula, from the types of hives used to the fact that Slovenia does not have a variety of honey bees: Slovenia is one of the only countries to have protected their native Carniolan Honey Bee. “They’re very strict, but they’re very serious about their bees,” Weiland says. “Most have other jobs (other than beekeeping). They don’t call it a hobby, they say it’s their duty to keep bees.” Slovenia has been labelled the “heart and soul of beekeeping” by the head of the International Federation of Beekeepers. The country has pushed to promote the first annual World Bee Day, which will be held on May 20, 2018.

Hovey & Harrison in Edwards carries The Farm's produce, and uses it in several dishes, too.

Weiland brought what she learned in Slovenia back to The Farm at Knapp Ranch.

She’s writing up a business plan to put in a bee house and an earth house, a place for growing herbs and creating tea mixtures and tinctures. Apitherapy, or bee therapy, is also in her plan, offering relief for asthma, arthritis and other ailments. It’s a three or four-year plan, but the passion that Weiland exudes for this project is almost tangible.

Currently, The Farm at Knapp Ranch is home to six colonies of bees and Weiland is in the process of moving them from the farm to the orchard. It’s quieter there and the orchard’s trees and wildflowers will provide a better home. Though Weiland explained that they didn’t pull any honey this year (“You can make bees or make honey — you can’t make both,” she explains), two-years before they pulled nine gallons from four colonies. This light and delicate pure wildflower honey is one to keep an eye out for: It’s truly a taste of the farm.

The orchard is another experiment for the Knapps. Betsy, who was very involved at Wellesley College, was interested in the permaculture approach and engaged a designer from the college for the orchard design. Enter Dr. Kristina Jones, the director for the Wellesley College Botanic Gardens.

For the past five years, Dr. Jones has been working with the Knapps on the small orchard, designing the layout and helping to discover what can grow. Currently, the orchard is home to Gravenstein and Honeycrisp Apples, Italian Plums, and Luscious Pears). Though Dr. Jones admitted it has been challenging — the trees are still quite small — she said that it has been a success in that they’ve learned quite a lot. From trying to alleviate the variable weather in Colorado that might make trees break dormancy early to pruning trees to help mitigate the stronger sun at altitude, the orchard is a work in progress.

“They’re getting established, and that’s the main thing,” Dr. Jones says. “Once you establish a fruit tree, it should be productive for a good long while.”

Cultivating the future

As with any living thing, The Farm at Knapp Ranch continues to grow and evolve.

Sometimes, though, the roots take a different turn. Betsy Knapp, partner in the guiding vision of the farm, passed away in June 2017.

Bud continues to execute the vision they had; it’s even taking on more life as he contemplates legacy concepts to preserve the land.

“I’m thinking, ‘What’s next? What’s going to happen after Bud?’” Knapp says.

“I’m 80. I have to start cranking it up, protecting it in legal and financial ways.

I’m thinking about the next generation or two, trying to create the legal structure for the ownership and management of this land… I’ve been working my tail off, trying to figure out what will be the best for us, long-term, after I’m long gone.”

The story of The Farm at Knapp Ranch is also evolving. Through programs with local organizations like Walking Mountains, more people are experiencing the joy of walking the land, peeking into greenhouses and learning how things grow. “That knowledge changes peoples’ perspectives, says Rimel. It creates a new way of thinking.”

The next time you sit down at a restaurant, or peruse the produce at a local store, keep an eye out for the “K” of The Farm at Knapp Ranch. Pick up a potato and gently brush of the soil that clings to the peel. Take a deep sniff and see if you can imagine a place tucked into the mountains, sun shining on apple trees and bees buzzing high above.

It’ll taste like sunshine, like cool breezes and, if you let it linger on your tongue, anticipation for what’s yet to come.

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Whether it ’s called happy hour or après ski, the golden time af ter the lif ts close and evening begins is filled with merriment, libations and more

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Après ski at The Fitz at Manor Vail is a favorite of locals and visitors alike. The menu is filled with Coloradocentric products; one signature dish includes the Brussels sprouts, pictured at left in a cast iron skillet.

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udging from the lyrics of “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” Procol Harum might’ve spent a few happy hours in Vail: “We skipped the light fandango/Turned cartwheels 'cross the floor/I was feeling kinda seasick/But the crowd called out for more/The room was humming harder/As the ceiling flew away/When we called out for another drink/The waiter brought a tray.”

Après ski is a time-honored tradition in Vail. With a host of options — from highbrow cocktails to a simple mug of PBR — one could spend a week "après hopping."

Tavern on Vail Square can kick off happy hour. It’s cozy and welcoming; doubly so if it’s a snowy afternoon and you’re up for some people watching. Located in Arrabelle, the Tavern’s upbeat atmosphere is complemented by an accessible, delicious menu.

Just across the way sits the timeless favorite: Garfinkel’s. Open since 1993, the sunny deck beckons, whether you’ve skied powder and trees all day or have wobbled your way down a green run. The deck is open as often as possible in the winter and it’s usually packed with a pleasant mix of families, spring-break types, cool dudes and moms take a break from their little ones.

“We’ve been at this since 1993 and it can get a little crazy here at après — it’s controlled anarchy, which makes it part of the fun,” says General Manager Mike D. Garfinkel’s is going green with recyclable bottles and cans or drinks in pint glasses only. Add to the mix that Garfinkel’s really tries to keep things affordable — $4 Coors for instance — and it’s easy to see why the deck is the place to be.

Head east, partygoers, and sidle up to the swanky bar at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences. The Remedy at the Four Seasons Vail offers a refined happy hour with its expansive mountain-facing windows, fire pits and “playful concoctions, inventive elixirs and a twist on classic cocktails.”

Beverage Director, and bourbon aficionado, Steven Teaver creates hand-crafted drinks with surprising flavors. One of the faves?

The Medicine Cabinet: Weller “Remedy

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G A R F I N K E L' S

Barrel Select” bourbon, maraschino, Pimm’s, green chartreuse and Carpano Antica. Best of all — it’s on draft. Now we’re talking.

Stop by from 4 to 6 p.m. daily for a “Remedy for Your Week” and specials, as well as seasonal cocktails created by Teaver.

“The Remedy Bar was created two years ago as a place for locals to socialize, unwind and imbibe... adding Happy Hour to our offerings was an instrumental part in drawing in our neighbors and friends. So being voted as one of the best Happy Hours around is encouraging that locals continue to enjoy frequenting our bar," enthuses Brent Martin, General Manager at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail.

Guests at the hotel get to enjoy hot chocolate and a huge spread of different flavored marshmallows for a daily s’mores happy hour.

Head across the street to the Sonnenalp, where revelers can opt for the Westernstyle Bully Ranch or the cozier King’s Club.

The Sonnenalp is home to the infamous Mudslide. Creamy, dreamy, iciness trouble in a glass, one should be enough but oftentimes leads to two, or three…

“It’s never too cold for a mudslide,”

Garfinkel's expansive deck has a prime view of the slopes, and is perfect on a sunny day.

“ W E ’ V E B E E N AT THIS SINCE 1993 AND IT CAN GET A LITTLE CRAZY H E R E AT A P R È S — IT’S CONTROLLED A N A RCH Y, WH I CH MAKES IT PART OF THE FUN.” { M I K E D . , G A R F I N K E L’ S }

The Red Lion has live music every day during the ski season.

THE RED LION This Bridge Street spot helped create and define Vail's après ski scene.

Josh Ruark, marketing manager, shares conspiratorially. And he’s right, by the way.

Happy hour at the Bully runs from 3 to 5 p.m. daily and is a family-friendly stop. Just a few steps away is the King’s Club, with what feels like a more adult version, with comfy seating, a roaring fire and dim lighting. Gather around the piano for live music Wednesdays through Saturdays. Coincidently enough, happy hour here runs from 5 to 7 p.m.

Frost at the Sebastian brings a colorful, lively, international flair to daily happy hour with food and drink specials — and a robust menu of handcrafted signature cocktails on tap. Better yet is the complimentary hot cider and crafted s’mores for the little ones from Pastry Chef Laura Kretzing. This way, no one will whine as the parents wine.

At the base of Gondola One, looking up the challenging Pepi’s Face, is the new Express Lift Bar. Pop your skis in a rack outside and tumble inside for “First Beer Fast”: $2 Bud or Bud Light the second you walk in the door. Settle in for a craft cocktail, Colorado-fresh snacks and live entertainment. Bonus: There will be a daily shot ski special — Instagram-worthy for your poor friends at home, stuck at the daily grind.

Root & Flower burst onto the scene a few years ago and it quickly developed a cult-like following. There’s happy hour then there’s the class list that encourages imbibers to learn as they sip. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the small space is quickly packed. The cocktail menu is long and lively with high-proof, low-proof, sweet liqueurs and brandy options, in addition to whiskey (corn, rye and barley), vodka, rum,

“IT’S NEVER TOO COLD FOR A MUDSLIDE.” {J O S H R UA R K , THE SONNENALP}

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“YOU KNOW HOW IT IS WHEN YOU’RE O N VAC AT I O N ,

Sparkling wine makes for a festive ingredient on the cocktail menu at The Fitz.

YOU WANT TO B E IN T H AT LO C A L S P OT. ” { TA R Y N M I L E T T I , T H E F I T Z }

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The Fitz has a spacious, comfortable indoor space.

But come spring, the deck is full.

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PEPI'S Newly remodeled, Pepi's has been a local institution since Vail's early days.

gin… you get the idea. There’s something for everyone — and every boozy need.

The team at Root & Flower let revelers find their happy a bit later – from 11 till close Sunday through Thursday with Génèpy shots, beer, wine and, of course, bubbly options.

Continue along to Bridge Street where The Red Lion, one of the oldest bars in Vail, always has something going on — and it usually involves singing, swaying and laughter.

There’s live music every night. Dave Tucker, who plays Thursday through Sunday, knows at least 1,500 songs — and probably more.

He’s amenable to requests from around the decades, says Angela Werner, Red Lion’s manager. Après kicks off at 4 p.m. with music and specials… then kicks back off at 9 p.m.

Some intrepid souls have lasting power for both sessions. Vail’s own Johnny Schleper takes the stage the rest of the nights.

Take a right off the deck at The Red Lion and head straight towards Pepi’s, where there is excellent people watching no matter the time of day or season. Tons of skis lean up against the railing, giving a clue as to the popularity of this watering hole, restaurant, hotel and bar.

Founded by ski legend Pepi Gramshammer and his wife, Sheika, around the same time as The Red Lion — that is, the early 1960s — when Vail was barely a dot on the map. It was a favorite of President Gerald Ford when he spent time in Vail.

Down the way is The Fitz at Manor Vail.

After a massive redesign that did away with their fine-dining restaurant and doubled the real estate of the energetic and casual bar and eatery, The Fitz has become a major player on the après ski scene. Striking just the right note between hearty snacks and full-on dinner, Chef Ken Butler’s menu is a welcome treat after a day on the hill. The dry-rub chicken wings are a must, served with house pickles, as are the Brussels sprouts, which are made more decadent with pancetta, then brightened with balsamic vinegar.

Comfy chairs, occasional live music and a friendly buzz in the room all round out the casual, comfortable experience.

The room is filled with a mix of locals — it’s a favorite of ski instructors working out of Golden Peak — and visitors.

“We have a great local vibe,” agrees Taryn

Miletti, bar and restaurant manager. “You know how it is when you’re on vacation, you want to be in that local spot.”

Miletti is the creative force behind the cocktail list, which changes seasonally.

Though involved, her drinks are approachable and, it must be said, really fun. She recently started using Chef Butler’s sous vide setup for her infusions — “instead of just putting stuff in a mason jar, I weigh it on the scale down to the gram,” she says — and the results are a success. The Trailhead is a showstopper: Miletti infuses Espolón blanco tequila with jalapeños and blackberries, which give the cocktail a bright purple hue. Served over ice with a whole lime squeezed on top, it’s got a nip of heat and a touch of smoke on the finish. And for those who don’t want to dive into a liquor bottle before dinner, try her Prosecco Old Fashioned, which swaps sparkling wine for the traditional bourbon, allowing for a gentler start to the evening’s food and drink lineup.

All in all, après ski helps prolong the day’s adventures by allowing friends to gather and share tales of the day, before heading out for the serious business of dinner… and beyond.

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Solaris

VENUES Some classic spots to visit during the wintertime B E AVE R CR E E K Vilar Performing Arts Center

The Vilar Performing Arts Center is a 535-seat theatre, owned and operated by the Vail Valley Foundation, which presents a variety of yearround performances including Broadway musicals, concerts, family entertainment, comedy, dance, classical music and more. The acoustics are terrific, and there is not a bad seat in the house.

Beaver Creek Ice Rink

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Beaver Creek Village, the Black Family Ice Rink is open year-round. Ringed by the occasional firepit and plush couches, it’s a great spot for kids and adults. Offering weekly events like American Jukebox Skate Night on Sundays, it’s a fun place to skate under the stars.

McCoy Park

Beaver Creek’s Nordic area is one of the valley’s most special places. Located at the top of the Strawberry Park Express Chairlift, it

includes 32 kilometers of tracked and rustic trails.

Afterwards, it’s easy to head down to Beaver Creek Village or Bachelors Gulch.

VAI L Vail Square

Located in the heart of The Arrabelle at the base of the Eagle Bahn gondola, Vail Square is centered by an outdoor ice skating rink that is open all winter long. Surrounded by shops, warm up at the fire pit after skating.

Solaris

What has now become the town center of Vail Village, Solaris is a mixed-use structure with residences and retail operations. On the ground level a nice-sized ice rink is set off by a large, multicolored sculpture. For large gatherings and concerts, the ice is covered up and becomes both stage and audience area.

Covered Bridge

This iconic Vail landmark crosses Gore Creek, taking people from Meadow Drive into Vail Village proper.

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Adventure Ridge

Located at the top of the Eagle Bahn on Vail Mountain, Adventure Ridge is a year-round, day-and-night activity center offering activities for adults and kids of all ages. The high-elevation playground includes ski biking, snow tubing, kids snowmobiling, rebound trampoline and zipline.

Warm up at the firepit, or inside at Bistro Fourteen.

Vail Nordic Center

Located on the east end of Vail, the Vail Nordic Center offers cross-country, skateski and snowshoe trails on the Vail Golf Course.

Surrounded by trees and with a great view of Gore Range, the course includes 7 kilometers of groomed ski track and 10 kilometers of separate snowshoe trails. A new clubhouse, including retail shop, will be open for the winter season.

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WEDDINGS

VAIL VALLEY WEDDING TRENDS Couples today want a wedding that embodies who they are

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Winter Wedding

1. PET- FR IE N DLY WE DD I N GS

With the amazing outdoor venues available throughout the Vail Valley, incorporating your best friend into your wedding day is not as challenging as it may sounds. Of course, that depends on your best furry friend’s manners!

2 . RUS TIC M E ETS CH IC

Piney Lake is a spectacular setting with scenery that threatens to steal the show.

Show your guests true western hospitality by hosting all or part of your big day on horseback, through Bearcat Stables or Beano’s Cabin in Beaver Creek.

Piney Lake

3. ANY DAY BUT SATU R DAY

By being open to off-peak days, your options expand exponentially. Venues are more readily available and can be less expensive to boot. Many of the

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valley’s wedding pavilions such as Donovan Pavilion in Vail and the Brush Creek Pavilion in Eagle are booked on Saturdays a year in advance. Ask about availability and special rates for midweek options.

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4. WI NTE R WE DD I N GS

A winter wedding can be as adventuresome or romantic as you are. Get married on the mountain at the Vail or Beaver Creek wedding decks, snowshoe to a secluded location, or host a traditional church wedding at the Vail or Beaver Creek chapels.

Your guests will be thrilled to incorporate a little, or a lot, of skiing into the fun.

5. I NTI M ATE GATH E R I N GS

Many couples prefer pass up big locations and lengthy guest lists in favor of hosting fewer guests where the couple can create a unified theme that transports guests for the day. Smaller settings allow hosts to devote more resources to details, dĂŠcor, music and travel.

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From food and flowers to music and mementos, wedding couples are focusing on locally sourced and inseason ingredients on menus, tables and the dance floor.

For more information on planning your dream Vail Valley wedding, check out the Wedding Directory online at visitvailvalley.com.

THE EAGLE VALLEY LIBRARY DISTRICT offers free programs for all ages, free library cards for visitors, and free wireless internet!

Checkout movies, books, magazines and more at the Avon, Eagle and Gypsum Public Libraries.

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Belle's Camp

KICK BACK AND ENJOY THE VIEW On mountain decks are the perfect spot to take a breather, or grill with family and friends BLUEBIRD DAYS ON THE

mountain call for sunny groomer laps, and big views of the peaks around Vail on one of the resort’s spacious deck areas. Bring the kids, a pack of burgers, and some sunscreen, as Vail’s decks are a popular stopover that often turns into the day’s main attraction.

HAWK E’S DECK Hawke’s Deck is often the life of the party on Vail Mountain, and can be found at the top of Chairs 4, 11, and 5, with grills available on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Hawke’s Deck — and a small warming hut for colder days.

J E B B I E’S DECK Jebbie’s Deck can be found under the Avanti Express Lift, and near the Blackforest Public Racing course on the mountain.

While it doesn’t attract quite the host of characters as Hawke’s Deck, it’s a great family friendly option that’s near beginner and ski school frequented runs.

PAR K E R’S DECK Known by locals as “Window’s Deck,” Parker’s has some of the best views in the valley, and overlooks Sun Down Bowl

and Mt. of the Holy Cross. The deck is found most easily by heading down Ramshorn from the Mountain Top Express Lift, and then following signs for The Skipper and Windows Road to the left.

B E LLE’S C A M P The beacon of Blue Sky Basin, Belle’s Camp is the perfect stopover for a hot cocoa and ready-made sandwiches in the small — and typically packed — lodge, before heading out to the expansive deck seating complete with first-come-first-served grills.

As lifts for Blue Sky Basin stop running before the rest of the mountain closes, grills

at Belle’s Camp shut down in the early afternoon.

OUZO DECK If a bump run down Game Creek Bowl has got your legs burning, take a pit stop at Ouzo Deck, which is located above the Game Creek Lift. Picnic tables overlook the lift, and as it’s easily accessible from Eagle’s Nest, it makes for a great meeting place with friends and family.

Keep in mind that decks close at 4 p.m. in accordance with National Forest Regulations, and to help ski patrol clear the mountain and head down for the day.

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LINDA GUERRETTE

GETTING HERE The Vail Valley is nestled in the center of Colorado with easy access from the east and the west E AG LE COU NT Y AI R POR T (EG E)

Skip the snowy passes by flying directly into Eagle County Airport, located just 30 minutes from the resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek. Your vacation starts the moment you walk off the plane, with less time traveling and more time in the mountains.

During the ski season, Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines provide non-stop jet service from 15 major airports across the U.S. and Canada to Eagle County Regional Airport. Additional flights are offered in peak season. For the 2017/2018 ski season, there is direct service from Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York’s JFK; Newark, NJ; Phoenix, AZ Salt Lake City, UT; San Francisco, CA; Toronto, Ontario, Canada and Washington/Dulles.

Non-stop service from Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Denver is available in the summer and fall months. For more information, visit flyvail.com.

WINTER ART PROGRAMS Lantern Making Workshops, Holiday Lantern Walk, Winterfest Ice Theater, Winter Art Walks, and much more…

For details visit

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Vail Winterfest Ice Theater presented by Vicki & Kent Logan in memory of Lou Meskiman – Vail’s favorite masked man. Vail Paper Lantern Project sponsored by Doe Browning.

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Located two hours east of the Vail Valley, Denver International Airport boasts non-stop service to over 100 cities worldwide on 16 airlines. Book flights, find shops and restaurants and check security wait times at flydenver.com.

CHAR TE R E D FLIG HTS

The Vail Valley Jet Center, located at the Eagle County Airport, offers numerous services for personal aircraft and assists in arranging charter flights. Dedicated to providing exceptional operational and technical service, the Vail Valley Jet Center offers a comfortable lobby with a fireplace, grand piano, fresh-baked cookies and popcorn, concierge, two conference rooms, business center, private changing areas with showers and more. Call 970.524.7700 or visit vvjc.com for more information.

— STORY COURTESY VAIL VALLEY PARTNERSHIP

PHOTOS BY JACK AFFLECK

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Babies to 6 years old

Ages 9 to adults

Vail Public Library offers a variety of complimentary programs for kids of all ages. From Story Time, where young children can be swept away in the pages of a book, to Tech Studio where older kids can learn and play with new technology. For program days and times, visit

vaillibrary.com

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PARKING

THE PERFECT SPOT Vail and Beaver Creek have parking spots and lots for different budgets VISITORS TO VAIL AND BEAVER

Creek guard their parking spots with the same fervor as their secret powder stashes on the mountain, and although figuring out a convenient parking option for the day can be difficult, both resorts have options aimed at hitting different time commitments — and budgets — on the mountain.

B E AVE R CR E E K

If you find yourself commuting in to hit the Beav’s slopes from elsewhere in the valley, both the Town of Avon bus and ECO Transit buses have stops at the Bear and Elk lots, along with the Covered Bridge bus stop in Beaver Creek. Although, if having a car nearby is a must, there are options for parking near the resort.

Slope-side Garages

Ford Hall Garage and Villa Montane Garage are both in Beaver Creek Village, and offer covered spots for resort guests, with different pay rates during the day. Free parking in both garages is offered before 5pm for 60 minutes, or after 5pm for 2 hours.

During daytime hours, guests can use either garages for up to three hours for $10, up to four hours for $25, or for $35 for more than four hours. If hitting the slopes is a higher priority than finding the best deal, valet parking is available for a $50 flat rate at the Vilar Performing Arts Center.

Shuttle-Serviced Lots

Resort guests can opt for less expensive parking at the Bear and Elk Lots on Highway 6.

Each lot has a daily flat rate

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of $10 per vehicle, although guests can opt for a 10-day punch pass for the lots for $75.

A complimentary shuttle drops skiers at Beaver Creek Village.

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The Town of Vail transit system operates free buses linking West and East Vail with Vail Village and Lionshead Village, but there are several other options if you don’t nab a spot along the Frontage Road — or at a friend’s house — on a powder day.

Parking Structures

Skiers can park at either the Lionshead Parking Structure or Vail Village Parking

Structure for $25 all day — with lesser rates available for less time — or try for a spot at one of the privately-owned garages located in Solaris, Manor Vail Lodge, or Cascade Village. Keep in mind that the prices for privately owned garages fluctuate throughout the year, and might be more expensive on a Saturday than on a Wednesday. Parking at both the Lionshead and Vail Village structures is free between 3 p.m. and 3 a.m.

Free Parking

Although they can be hard to come by — especially on weekends — free spots can be found streetside and in certain lots around

Vail that are serviced by the Town of Vail bus.

• Red Sandstone Park, 725 N. Frontage Road. 15 spaces available 7 days a week.

• North Frontage Road across from the West Vail Mall. 50 spaces available 7 days a week.

• North Frontage Road west of West Vail roundabout.

100 spaces available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

• Donavon Park, 1600 S. Frontage Road. 90 spaces available when pavilion is not in use (signage indicates when the lot is open).

Overflow parking on the South Frontage Road is also free, and vehicles must be moved by 11 p.m.

— BY VLM STAFF

MOLLY EPPARD

VAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY Vail Public Library is open to all residents, guests and seasonal employees of Eagle County. There is something for everyone at Vail Public Library - books, DVDs, Tech Studio, online resources and programming for all ages. www.vaillibrary.com 970.479.2187

THE EAGLE VALLEY LIBRARY DISTRICT offers free programs for all ages, free library cards for visitors, and free wireless internet! Checkout movies, books, magazines and more at the Avon, Eagle and Gypsum Public Libraries. www.evld.org 970.949.6797

TOWN OF VAIL’S ART IN PUBLIC PLACES (AIPP) AIPP enriches Vail’s cultural fabric through the visual arts. Enjoy seasonal art programs and art walks through Vail Village to view the town’s collection and exhibitions. www.artinvail.com 970.479.2344

IMAGINATION STATION A thoughtful play space, featuring a Thoughts Flow to inspire experimental play, a Play Wall to integrate physical and cognitive learning, a light table and builder boards that inspire problemsolving, a hyperbolic funnel that models planetary motion and a vet clinic where children can play doctor to the animals.

395 E. Lionshead Circle, Lionshead (Vail) vailrec.com, 970.479.2292

ADVENTURE RIDGE Play in the afternoon and well into the night at Adventure Ridge with ski bikes, kids' snowmobile track, tubing, new mountain coaster and more. A snow park the size of a football stadium on top of the mountain.

Located at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead vail.com, 970.754.8245

HAAGEN-DAZS Haagen-Dazs Dessert Caafe’ known for its “FREE COFFEE” when you buy a FRESH BAKED Cinnamon Roll.

Serving smoothies, milkshakes, and custom ice cream cakes. Located on your way to the Lionshead Gondola. Open Early Everyday.

675 Lionshead Pl, Vail 970.476.1441 Open 10am-10pm

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Seared sea scallops with cashew-coconut puree, house kimchi and sesame crisp from Vin48.

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COLUMBINE CAFE & BAKERY 51 Beaver Creek Pl, 970.949.1400

AGAVE 1060 W. Beaver Creek Blvd., 970.478.8666

DOMINO’S PIZZA 51 Beaver Creek Pl., 970.949.3230

AVON BAKERY & DELI 25 Hurd Lane, 970.949.3354

FIESTA JALISCO 240 Chapel Place, No. 129, 970.845.8088

MAYA MODERN MEXICAN KITCHEN & TEQUILERIA in The Westin Riverfront Resort 126 Riverfront Lane, 970.790.5500

BARRA PINTXO 137 Benchmark Rd., 4W, , 970.688.5037

FOOD! BY MARC 137 Benchmark Rd., 970.688.5037

MONTANA’S SMOKEHOUSE 82 E. Beaver Creek Blvd., 970.949.7019

BOB’S PLACE 100 W. Beaver Creek Blvd., 970.845.8556

FOODS OF VAIL 82 E Beaver Creek Blvd #100, 970.949.0282

NORTHSIDE CAFÉ AND BENDERZ BURGERS 20 Nottingham Road, 970.949.1423

BURGER KING 15 Hurd Ln., 970.949.1292

GONDOLA PIZZA 240 Chapel Place, No. 113, 970.845.6000

CHINA GARDEN 100 W. Beaver Creek Blvd., 970.949.4986

GREEN ELEPHANT JUICERY 150 E. Beaver Creek Blvd., 970.470.4042

CHRONIC TACOS 150 E Beaver Creek Blvd A101, 970.845.8226

KIWI INTERNATIONAL DELIGHTS AND COFFEE 142 Beaver Creek Plaza, 970.949.4777

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LOADED JOE’S 82 E. Beaver Creek Blvd., No. 104, 970.478.1480

NOZAWA SUSHI 240 Chapel Pl, 970.949.0330 PAZZO’S PIZZERIA 82 E. Beaver Creek Blvd., 970.949.9900 PHO 20 47 E. Beaver Creek Blvd., 970.478.3007

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STARBUCKS 25 Hurd Lane, 970.748.1072; inside City Market, 260 Beaver Creek Pl, 970. 949.5409; inside The Westin Riverfront Resort, 126 Riverfront Lane, 970.790.6000 SUBWAY 47 E Beaver Creek Blvd., 970.949.1312 TACQUERIA NO SE HAGAN BOLAS 104 Beaver Creek Place, 970.845.7959 THE BLUE PLATE 48 E. Beaver Creek Blvd., 970.845.2252 TICINO 100 W Beaver Creek Blvd., 970.748.6792 VIN48 48 E. Beaver Creek Blvd., 970.478.9463

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ANDERSON’S CABIN at The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch 130 Daybreak Ridge Road, 970.478.6200 BACHELORS LOUNGE in The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch 130 Daybreak Ridge Road, 970.478.6200 BEANO’S CABIN Beaver Creek Village, 970.754.3463 BEAVER CREEK CHOPHOUSE 15 W. Thomas Place, 970.845.0555 BLACK DIAMOND BISTRO in the Charter Hotel 120 Offerson Road, 970.845.3198

SIMPLY DELICIOUS 970-476-4403 latour-vail.com 122 E. M e a dow D r ive , Va il Dinner 5:00 – 10:00 P.M. Holiday Hour 3:00 – 10:00 P.M.

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BLUE MOOSE PIZZA 76 Avondale Lane, 970.845.8666 BUFFALOS in The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch 130 Daybreak Ridge Road, 970.478.6200 COYOTE CAFE 210 Beaver Creek Plaza, 970.949.5001 DANIEL’S BAR & GRILL in The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch 130 Daybreak Ridge Road, 970.478.6200 FIRESIDE GRILL IN THE OSPREY AT BEAVER CREEK 10 Elk Track Road, 970.429.5042 GOLDEN EAGLE INN 118 Beaver Creek Plaza, 970.949.1940 GROUSE MOUNTAIN GRILL in the Pines Lodge 141 Scott Hill Road, 970.949.0600 HOOKED 122 Beaver Creek Plaza, 970.949.4321 MIRABELLE 55 Village Road, 970.949.7728 POWDER 8 KITCHEN & TAP 136 East Thomas Pl., 970.827.4813

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WYLD in The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch 130 Daybreak Ridge Road, 970.343.1555 ZACH’S CABIN 214 Beaver Creek Place, 970.754.6575

PAZZO’S PIZZERIA 50 Chambers Ave., 970.337.9900 PICKUP'S PIZZA 422 McIntire St., 970.328.3388 PRIMAVERA 332 Grand Ave., 970.328.0454

EAGLE 7 HERMITS BREWING COMPANY 1020 Capitol St, 970.328.6220 BONFIRE BREWING 127 W 2nd St, 970.306.7113 BRUSH CREEK SALOON 241 Broadway St., 970.328.5279 CAPITOL BAR AND BISTRO 343 Capitol St., 970.328.7990 CASA MEXICO 50 Chambers Ave, 970.328.4433 COLOR COFFEE ROASTERS 717 Sylvan Lake Rd., 802.324.7985 EAGLE DINER 112 Chambers Ave, 970.328.1919 EL PARIENTE TAQUERIA 50 Chambers Avenue, 970.328.4433

REAL JALISCO 701 Chambers Ave, 970.328.9300 RED CANYON CAFE 128 Broadway, 970.328.2232 STARBUCKS inside City Market, 103 Market Drive, 970.328.1302 STOUT HOUSE COFFEE & KITCHEN 131 Chambers Ave., 970.328.9696 THE BACK BOWL/ BOWLMOR CAFÉ 50 Chambers Ave, 970.328.2695 THE DUSTY BOOT 1099 Capitol St., 970.328.7002 TU CASA 106 Oakridge Dr., 970.524.1660 YETI’S GRIND 330 Broadway, 970.328.9384

REVOLUTION at the Beaver Creek Lodge 26 Avondale Lane, 970.845.1730

EXPERT BURGER 313 Chambers Avenue, 970.328.1291

RIMINI GELATO & CHOCOLATE 45 W Thomas Pl, 970.949.6156

FROST CREEK 1094 Frost Creek Dr, 970.328.2326

SADDLERIDGE RESTAURANT 44 Meadow Lane, 970.754.5450

GOURMET CHINA 212 Chambers Ave, 970.328.0866

SPLENDIDO AT THE CHATEAU 17 Chateau Lane, 970.845.8808

GRAND AVENUE GRILL 678 Grand Avenue, 970.328.4043

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STARBUCKS One Beaver Creek Lane, 970.754.6247

LUIGI’S PASTA HOUSE 1143 Capitol St, 970.328.5400

BELMONT DELI 105 Edwards Village Blvd., 970.926.1796

THE DUSTY BOOT ROADHOUSE 210 Offerson Road, 970.478.1146

MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ 630 Grand Avenue, 970.337.2277

BROKEN ARROW 142 Arrowhead Cir, 970.754.6750

THE METROPOLITAN 210 Offerson Road, No. 201C, 970.478.3123

OWASHI SUSHI & KITCHEN 225 Broadway St, 970.328.3836

CAFÉ MILANO 429 Edwards Access Road, 970.926.4455

TOSCANINI 60 Avondale Lane, 970.754.5590

PASTATIVELY 94 Market, 970.328.7324

CAFE 163 105 Edwards Village Blvd., 970.926.1163

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EAGLE VAIL Ristorante Ti Amo 40928 U.S. Highway 6, 970.845.8153 ROUTE 6 CAFE 40801 U.S. Highway 6, 970.949.6393

CHAPARRAL GRILLE 655 Clubhouse Dr., 970.926.5922 CRAZY MOUNTAIN BREWING COMPANY 439 Edwards Access Rd.B-102, 970.926.3009 EAT! DRINK! 56 Edwards Village Blvd., No. 104, 970.926.1393 E|TOWN 295 Main St., 970.926.4080 FIESTAS CAFÉ & CANTINA 57 Edwards Access Road, 970.926.2121 GORE RANGE BREWERY 105 Edwards Village Blvd., 970.926.2739

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JUNIPER RESTAURANT 97 Main St., 970.926.7001 LARKBURGER 105 Edwards Village Blvd., 970.926.9336 LOCAL JOE’S PIZZA & SUBS 280 Main St. #103, 970.926.4444 MAIN ST. GRILL 97 Main St., Unit W101, 970.926.2729 MARKO’S PIZZERIA 57 Edwards Access Road, No. 7, 970.926.7003 MIXTURA 34500 U.S. Highway 6, 970.569.2440 SATO 105 Edwards Village Blvd., 970.926.7684

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SMILING MOOSE DELI 1170 Edwards Village Blvd., 970.926.2400

MAGUSTO’S 101 Main St., 970.827.5450

CRESPELLE 278 Hanson Ranch Rd., 970.470.4028

STARBUCKS 216 Main Street, 970.926.5444

MANGO’S MOUNTAIN GRILL 166 Eagle St, Red Cliff, 970.827.9109

CUCINA in The Lodge at Vail 174 Gore Creek Drive, 970.754.7872

SUNDAE 56 Edwards Village Blvd., No. 110 970.766.7522

MINTURN COUNTRY CLUB 131 Main St., 970.827.4114

THE BOOKWORM OF EDWARDS CAFE 295 Main St., 970.926.7323 THE CRAFTSMAN 56 Edwards Village Blvd., 970.926.8226

STICKY FINGERS CAFÉ & BAKERY 132 Main St., 970.827.5353 TENNESSEE PASS COOKHOUSE Tennessee Pass, Ski Cooper, 719.486.8114

ELWAY’S VAIL in The Lodge at Vail 174 Gore Creek Drive, 970.754.7818 FALL LINE KITCHEN & COCKTAILS 232 Bridge St, 970.470.4803

THE EAST 69 Edwards Access Road, No. 6, 970.926.6628

THE GOURMET COWBOY 455 Main St, 970.748.6898

FLAME in the Four Seasons Vail 1 Vail Road, 970.477.8650

THE FRENCH 75 275 Main St., 970.446.6917

THE MINTURN SALOON 146 Main St., 970.827.5954

FROST 16 Vail Rd. #1, 970.477.8130

THE GASHOUSE 34185 U.S. Highway 6, 970.926.3613

THE TURNTABLE 160 Rail Road Ave., 970.827.4164

JOE’S FAMOUS DELI 288 Bridge St., 970.479.7580

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LA BOTTEGA 100 E. Meadow Drive, No. 37, 970.476.0280

THE ROSE 97 Main St., Suite W102, 970.855.0141 TIMBERHEARTH at The Club at Cordillera 101 Legends Drive, 970.926.5588 VISTA AT ARROWHEAD 676 Sawatch Drive, 970.926.2111 WOODY’S BAR & GRILL 27 Main St. #106, 970.926.2756 ZINO RISTORANTE 27 Main St., 970.926.0777

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10TH MOUNTAIN WHISKEY & SPIRIT CO. 227 Bridge St., 970.470.4215 ALMRESI 333 Bridge St., 970.470.4174 ALPENROSE RESTAURANT 100 E. Meadow Dr., 970.476.8899 BIG BEAR BISTRO 297 Hanson Ranch Road, 970.445.1007 BOL at Solaris 141 E. Meadow Drive, No. 113, 970.476.5300

LA CANTINA 241 S Frontage Rd. E, 970.476.7661 LA TOUR RESTAURANT 122 E. Meadow Drive, 970.476.4403 LANCELOT RESTAURANT 201 Gore Creek Drive, 970.476.5828 LARKSPUR RESTAURANT 458 Vail Valley Drive, 970.754.8050 LEONORA at The Sebastian Hotel 16 Vail Road, 970.477.8050 LOADED JOE’S 227 Bridge St. # C, 970.479.2883

BULLY RANCH at the Sonnenalp Hotel 20 Vail Road, 970.476.5656

LOS AMIGOS 400 Bridge St., 970.476.5847

GARDUNO’S 291 Main St., 970.827.4017

CAMPO DE FIORI 100 E. Meadow Drive, No. 24, 970.476.8994

LUDWIG’S at the Sonnenalp Hotel 20 Vail Road, 970.476.5656

KIRBY COSMO’S 474 Main St., 970.827.9027

CINÉBISTRO 141 E Meadow Dr. #104, 970.476.3344

MATSUHISA VAIL 141 E. Meadow Drive, 970.476.6628

BC BACKCOUNTRY WINGS AT THE COWBOY BAR 455 Main St., 970.763.5621

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NICKY’S QUICKIE 151 Main St., 970.827.5616

DELIZIOSO 100 E. Meadow Drive, 970.476.7925

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MOUNTAIN CUPCAKES 141 E. Meadow Drive, 970.306.6422 MOUNTAIN STANDARD 193 Gore Creek Drive, 970.476.0123 OSAKI’S SUSHI & JAPANESE 100 E. Meadow Drive, 970.476.0977 PAZZO’S PIZZERIA 122 E. Meadow Drive, No. 9, 970.476.9026 PENDULUM 232 Bridge St., 970.470.4803 PEPI’S BAR AND RESTAURANT 231 Gore Creek Drive, 970.476.4671

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ROOT & FLOWER 225 Wall St., No. 103A, 970.763.5101 RUSSELL’S 228 Bridge St., 970.476.6700 SHAKEDOWN BAR 304 Bridge St., 970.479.0556

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STARBUCKS 242 E. Meadow Drive, 970.754.2233 SUNDAE 242 E. Meadow Drive, 970.479.1705 SUSHI OKA 100 E. Meadow Drive, 970.476.1588 SWEET BASIL 193 Gore Creek Drive, No. 201, 970.476.0125 SWISS CHALET at the Sonnenalp Hotel 20 Vail Road, 970.476.5656 TERRA BISTRO 352 E. Meadow Drive, 970.476.6836 THE 10TH Mid-Vail Village, Vail Mountain, 970.754.1010 THE BLÜ COW CAFÉ 304 Bridge St. C6, 970.476.2013 THE FITZ BAR & RESTAURANT at Manor Vail Lodge 595 Vail Valley Drive, 970.476.5000

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THE GEORGE 292 E Meadow Dr., 970.476.2656

BLUE MOOSE PIZZA 675 Lionshead Place, 970.476.8666

THE LEFT BANK RESTAURANT 183 Gore Creek Drive, No. 4, 970.476.3696

EL SABOR 660 Lionshead Place, 970.477.4410

THE RED LION 304 Bridge St., Unit 1, 970.476.7676 THE REMEDY BAR in the Four Seasons Resort Vail 1 Vail Road, 970.477.8600 UP THE CREEK BAR & GRILL 223 Gore Creek Drive, No. 103, 970.476.8141 VENDETTA’S 291 Bridge St., 970.476.5070 VINTAGE 12 Vail Road, 970.479.0175 WHITE BISON 223 Gore Creek Drive, 970.763.5470 YAMA SUSHI 168 Gore Creek Drive, 970.476.7332 YETI’S GRIND 141 East Meadow Drive, 970.476.1515

VAIL - LIONSHEAD VILLAGE ALTITUDE BAR & GRILL in the Evergreen Lodge 250 South Frontage Road W., 970.476.7810 ANNAPURNA NEPALI & INDIAN CUISINE in the Evergreen Lodge 250 South Frontage Road W., 970.476.7812 AVALANCHE PUB 715 W Lionshead Cir, 970.476.4444 BART & YETI'S 553 E Lionshead Circle, 970.476.2754 BISTRO FOURTEEN Eagle’s Nest, Vail Mountain, 970.754.4530

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FIRST CHAIR CAFÉ 715 W Lionshead Cir,970.476.4444 GAME CREEK CLUB Eagle’s Nest, Vail Mountain, 970.754.4280 GARFINKEL’S 536 E. Lionshead Circle, 970.476.3789 GREEN ELEPHANT JUICERY 616 W Lionshead Cir. #206, 970.470.4206 HAAGEN-DAZS at the Arrabelle at Vail Square 675 Lionshead Place, 800.767.0120 LES DELICES DE FRANCE 531 E Lionshead Cir. #6, 970.476.1044 MOE’S ORIGINAL BBQ 616 West Lionshead Circle, 970.479.7888 MONTAUK SEAFOOD GRILL 549 East Lionshead Circle, 970.476.2601 RIMINI GELATO & CAFÉ 675 Lionshead Pl., 970.476.1712 STARBUCKS 675 Lionshead Place, 970.754.7745 TAVERN ON THE SQUARE 675 Lionshead Place, 970.754.7704 THE LITTLE DINER 616 West Lionshead Circle, 970.476.4279 VAIL CHOPHOUSE 675 W. Lionshead Circle, 970.477.0555

BLU’S RESTAURANT 4695 Vail Racquet Club Drive, 970.476.3113 CASA MEXICO 2211 North Frontage Road W., 970.479.9000 CHICAGO PIZZA 1031 S Frontage Rd. W., 970.476.7000 GREEN ELEPHANT JUICERY 2111 North Frontage Road, 970.688.5247 LOCAL JOE’S PIZZA 1000 Lions Ridge Loop #2A, 970.476.2222 MAY PALACE 2109 North Frontage Road W., Unit A, 970.476.1657 MCDONALD’S 2171 N Frontage Rd W, 970.476.1966 NOZAWA SUSHI 2211 North Frontage Road W., 970.476.9355 NUDORU RAMEN BAR 2161 North Frontage Road W., 970.476.7570 STARBUCKS inside Safeway, 2131 North Frontage Road W., 970.476.3561 VAIL ALE HOUSE 2161 North Frontage Road W., 970.476.4314 WESTSIDE CAFE & MARKET 2211 North Frontage Road W., 970.476.7890 YELLOWBELLY 2161 North Frontage Road W., No. 14, 970.343.4340

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SILVER SAGE RESTAURANT 1099 Red Sky Rd., 970.754.8362

ALE HOUSE KITCHEN & TAP 2161 N Frontage Rd. W., 970.476.4314

SUMMER THYME RESTAURANT 376 Red Sky Rd., 970.754.8431

daybook VAIL HOLIDAYS December 14-31, Vail

DECEMBER DECEMBER 1-3 BIRDS OF PREY MEN’S WORLD CUP RACES

work at this Vail Symposium event. 6 p.m.

DECEMBER 11 EXPLORING COLORADO’S WORLD OF WHITE:

Donovan Pavilion, Vail. Vailsymposium.org

A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY DECEMBER 8-10 VAIL SNOW DAYS

nature photographer John Fielder for a multi-

The fastest alpine ski racers from around the

event with three evenings of free, live concerts

media presentation as they share some of

world come to test their mettle on the slopes

presented by Bud Light. Also, check out family-

their best stories of Colorado’s wintery world.

of Beaver Creek for this exciting stop on the

friendly events, a sponsor expo village and

6 p.m. Antlers in Vail. Vailsymposium.org

Men’s World Cup tour. After the races, enjoy

more. Solaris in Vail Village. Vail.com/events/ DECEMBER 14 WHAT DOESN’T KILL US:

live music, fireworks, kettle curling competitions and more festivities in Beaver Creek Village

DECEMBER 9 BONFIRE DUB

HOW FREEZING WATER, EXTREME

for the 3rd annual America’s Winter Opening.

Bonfire Dub plays a deep and powerful blend

ALTITUDE AND ENVIRONMENTAL

of roots music — original songs with rich

CONDITIONING WILL RENEW OUR

Beaver Creek, AmericasWinterOpening.com

LOST EVOLUTIONARY STRENGTH

melodies, featuring down tempo, acousticDECEMBER 7 MAKING THE CROOKED STRAIGHT:

Join ski-mountaineer Dr. Jon Kedrowski and

Celebrate the winter season with at this kick-off

laced and electric-steel driven reggae, folk

Summiting Kilimanjaro clad only in a pair

CREATING MEDICAL MIRACLES IN ETHIOPIA

and dub. Bonfire’s lyrical repertoire is inspired

of shorts may sound insane. However,

Whether it’s fixing debilitating spine diseases

by Eastern philosophy, indigenous struggles,

Scott Carney survived that ordeal, plus

or creating a lasting effect on neurology in

political injustice, international relief efforts,

many others, to show how our bodies can

Ethiopia, Dr. Rick Hodes and Dr. Andrew

a deep respect for the soul of love and the

thrive when we push them to the limits. He

Kaufman are proving that individuals can make

balance of nature. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver

shares his experiences beginning at 6 p.m.

an incomparable difference. Hear about their

Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

Donovan Pavilion, Vail. Vailsymposium.org

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RENT February 7 Vilar Center, Beaver Creek

DECEMBER 14-31 VAIL HOLIDAYS

DECEMBER 22 HOLIDAY LANTERN WALK

Scrooge, that most unrepentant and miserly of fellows,

Falling upon the winter solstice, enjoy this joyful

is made to see the light as he survives a merciless

sounds, events and cheer during the month of

community gathering and celebration of light.

battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own life:

December with the family-friendly Vail Holidays.

The short jolly procession through Vail Village will

Jacob Marley and the Christmas Spirits of Past, Present

Embrace the holidays with the annual tree lighting

include illuminated lanterns and live music, as walkers

and Future. 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center,

ceremony and lantern walk. Ring in the New

wind their way to the Gore Creek Promenade for

Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

Year Vail style with the Torchlight Parade down

the opening celebration of the 11th Annual Vail

Golden Peak, followed by a firework display.

Winterfest Ice Theater. 4:30-5:15 p.m., Covered

Holidays is free and open to the public. Vail

Bridge in Vail Village. Artinvail.com/Events

The town and mountain come alive with lights,

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 6 BEAVER CREEK LOVES KIDS – WINTERFEST

and Lionshead villages. Vail.com/snowdays DECEMBER 22 11TH ANNUAL VAIL WINTERFEST

music and parades. Kids can get pictures with

Ice sculptor Paul Wertin/Alpine Ice brings back the

Santa, listen to the Original Dickens Carolers sing

The Alpine Arts Center will instruct participants

popular free and family friendly cinematic experience

holiday favorites, and watch a lively parade of

on creating their own paper lantern. This lively

in ice again this winter season. Lounge in oversized ice

winter characters. 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Beaver

evening will include complimentary light snacks,

chairs next to scenic Gore Creek during the day and

Creek Plaza, beavercreek.com/winterfest

holiday music, and wine and beer available for

watch film projections on an ice screen in the evening.

purchase. Cost is $10. 4-6 p.m., second floor of the

Holiday favorite “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”

Lionshead Welcome Center. Artinvail.com/Events

(1966) will screen at the opening celebration.

MAKING WITH THE ALPINE ARTS CENTER

Projection begins daily at dusk until 10 p.m. and will DECEMBER 22 PAPER LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP WITH HELEN HIEBERT

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Creek Village comes alive with games, fun, prizes,

ICE THEATER GRAND OPENING

DECEMBER 20 COCKTAILS & CANVAS: LANTERN

Every afternoon during the holiday season, Beaver

DECEMBER 26 STARSHIP FEATURING MICKEY THOMAS

In 1985, Starship released the album that would

be on view until the ice melts. 5:15 p.m., Gore Creek

come to define the ’80s. Featuring two No. 1

Promenade in Vail Village. Artinvail.com/Events

hits – “We Built this City” and “Sara” – the album reached No. 7 on Billboard and went platinum.

Create your paper lantern at a free workshop with local paper artist Helen Hiebert. Bring your paper

DECEMBER 23 A CHRISTMAS CAROL

As Starship continued to reach the top of the

lantern to the Winter Solstice Lantern Walk through

A powerful story of redemption, Charles Dickens’ “A

charts, the band released videos for all their hits

Vail Village immediately following the workshop. 1:30-

Christmas Carol,” has enchanted audiences the world

that are still popular today. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center,

4:30 p.m., Vail Public Library Artinvail.com/Events

over with its simple message of holiday joy. Ebenezer

Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

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DECEMBER 27-29 BEAVER CREEK

Margaritas!

LOVES TEENS, TOO!

Designed for guests aged 13-17, the Beaver Creek Loves Teens Too programs entertain and engage teens in all things Beaver Creek and beyond. Activities include a twilight snowshoe trek, tubing at Adventure Ridge in Vail or testing one’s limits at the Ski & Snowboard Trick class at the trampoline center in Edwards. beavercreek.com/teens

DECEMBER 27 NEIL BERG’S “100 YEARS OF BROADWAY”

This dazzling tribute to the Great White Way brings Broadway’s finest stars and greatest songs together for an unforgettable event, featuring hits ranging from classic shows

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such as “Evita” and “Fiddler on the Roof,” fan favorites like “Cats” and “Jesus Christ Superstar,” to perennial blockbusters like “Les Miserables” and “Phantom of the Opera.” 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

A REAL Mexican RestauRant & t aqueRia

DECEMBER 28 BITCOIN AND THE

Ask about our Lunch Specials Chapel Square • Avon 970-845-8088 • We Cater!

RISE OF DIGITAL CURRENCY

It’s been almost nine years since Bitcoin burst onto the scene, but many people are still wondering how digital currency affects not only the individual, but also the financial

Introducing 7 Hermits Beer in a can!

world. Join experts Bill Laggner and Zach Markiewicz in a fireside chat with Richard Bard as we discuss the future of cryptocurrency, both nationally and globally. 6 p.m. Donovan Pavilion, Vail. Vailsymposium.org.

DECEMBER 28 JOHN MCEUEN AND FRIENDS PRESENT "WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN"

The water source for the best beer doesn’t get any closer than where our beer is brewed.

Nestled at the base of the Seven Hermits mountain range in the beautiful Town of Eagle, you will find our unique brewpub where we can some of our finest craft beers.

Look for these cans in a store or bar near you!

A founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John McEuen brings with him 45-plus years of worldwide performing with his banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin. Often referred to Eagle

Colorado

as “The String Wizard,” he weaves stories of his travels and family life, taking audiences along for the ride. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) DECEMBER 30 CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

Watch as stars, dreams and ornaments come to life in this Broadway musical, holiday spectacle and cirque show, all in one. The element that makes Cirque Dreams Holidaze so unique and different from traditional holiday shows is that you never know what is going to happen next — expect the unexpected! Time TBA, Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

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TORCHLIGHT SKI DOWN December 31 Vail and Beaver Creek Mountains

Voted among the Travel Channel’s top 10 familyfriendly New Year’s Eve celebrations, New Year’s Eve in Beaver Creek begins with a public glow stick ski down, torchlight parade and fireworks over the village. Following the fireworks, the New Year’s Eve Family Bash gets underway with a DJ, games, dancing, raffle prizes and balloon drops. beavercreek.com

JANUARY JANUARY 4 FROM QADHAFI TO CHAOS: LIBYA'S CENTRALITY IN WESTERN GEOSTRATEGY AND THE FIGHT AGAINST JIHADISM

Though the Trump administration has largely ignored the protracted conflict in Libya, the fallout from the multi-year civil war has major implications on Western geostrategic interests.

Jason Pack will discuss the inception of the crisis, the current and what the U.S. policy towards these complex issues should be. 6 p.m.

Grand View at Lionshead. Vailsymposium.org

JANUARY 7 BEAVER CREEK RUNNING SERIES: SNOWSHOE EDITION

Racers of all ages and ability levels take to the snowy trails on snowshoes for these exhilarating

JANUARY 16 AND 17 KINKY BOOTS

banjo player who has reinvented the image and

events. Choose from the 5K or 10K race, and enjoy

Kinky Boots is on its national Broadway tour! This

the sound of his instrument through a remarkable

giveaways and a post-race meal afterward. Race

show is the winner of every major best-musical award,

performing and recording career that has taken him

starts at 11 a.m. Beavercreekrunningseries.com

including the Tony, the Grammy and London's Olivier

all over the musical map. He performs in concert with

Award. Based on true events, this huge-hearted

the Brooklyn Rider string quartet, a group hailed as

JANUARY 11 FILM SCREENING: CHASING CORAL

hit tells the story of two people with nothing in

“the future of chamber music.” 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center,

Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an

common - or so they think. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center,

Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

unprecedented rate. A team of divers, photographers

Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 23 ANDERSON & ROE

and scientists captured an ocean adventure on film, determined to discover why the reefs

JANUARY 17 THE PUSH: A CLIMBER'S JOURNEY OF

original compositions and notorious music

In January 2015, Tommy Caldwell and his partner

videos, Greg Anderson and Elizabeth Joy Roe

Kevin Jorgeson completed the first free ascent

are revolutionizing the piano duo experience.

of El Capitan’s Dawn Wall in Yosemite National

Described as and “the most dynamic duo of this

JANUARY 12 RIRIE-WOODBURY DANCE COMPANY

Park, California, making history and capturing

generation” (San Francisco Classical Voice) and

Ririe-Woodbury (Rī-rē Woŏd-bûr-ē) Dance

the imagination of millions. Join Caldwell as he

“rock stars of the classical music world” (Miami

Company is Utah's most established institution

describes his journey up the Wall, which has been

Herald), the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo aims

for contemporary dance. The company actively

called the most difficult rock climb in history. 6

to make classical music a relevant and powerful

embraces and commissions the work of

p.m. Donovan Pavilion, Vail. Vailsymposium.org

force around the world. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center,

mystery to the world. 6 p.m. Battle Mountain

High School, Edwards. Vailsymposium.org

Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

contemporary choreographers, tours worldwide, and develops dynamic education and community

JANUARY 18-21 BEAVER CREEK WINTER CULINARY WEEKEND

outreach programs. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

JANUARY 24 AND 25 IS IT THE END

With a wide range of epicurean experiences — from

OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT?

intimate, luxurious culinary explorations to dynamic,

ADDRESSING GEOPOLITICAL CONCERNS IN A TIME OF UNCERTAINTY

JANUARY 13-14 SKADI VAIL WOMEN’S SKI FEST

high-alpine outdoor adventures — Beaver Creek

Inspired by the Norse goddess of winter, Vail

Winter Culinary Weekend mixes and mingles with

Mountain will host the 3rd annual Skadi Vail. Female

celebrity guest chefs. Get to know the world-

Americans are paying attention to worldwide

skiers and riders will be treated to customized

renowned Beaver Creek host chefs, sip on exquisite

concerns and our nation’s foreign policies. This two-

on-mountain guided experiences with female

cocktails and wines, and revel in endless hours of

day, four-session program will focus not just on status

instructors, female-specific ski equipment demos,

phenomenal skiing. beavercreek.com/culinary

and solutions, but on raising important questions like,

No one lives in a bubble and now, more than ever,

“Is the post-war order collapsing?,” “Is Europe falling

wine and cheese, film premiere and more. Skadi

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Known for their adrenalized performances,

ENDURANCE, RISK, AND GOING BEYOND LIMITS

are disappearing and to reveal the underwater

Vail is an event designed by women for women and

JANUARY 19 BELA FLECK WITH BROOKLYN RIDER

apart?” and “Is China destined to rule the world?”

is offered for any level of skier. vail.com/skadi

6 p.m. Donovan Pavilion, Vail. Vailsymposium.org

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Bela Fleck is revered by some as the world’s premier

JANUARY 30 THE CAPITOL STEPS

FEBRUARY 9 GREG LASWELL

With nearly everyone running for President

An American musician, recording engineer and

in 2020, now is the hottest time to see the

producer from San Diego, Laswell has released seven

Capitol Steps and their unique brand of political

studio albums, as well as several EPs and special

comedy. Since they began in 1981, the Capitol

singles. Many of his songs have been featured in

Steps have recorded over 30 albums, including

films and television shows. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center,

their latest, “Orange Is the New Barack.”

Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

They've been featured on NBC, CBS, ABC and PBS and on National Public Radio stations

FEBRUARY 10 PROJECT FUNWAY

nationwide. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver

Highest Quality of Care

Serving the Vail Valley for 30 Years

Project Funway is an unconventional fashion design event that challenges regional amateur designers

Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

to create garments out of anything but fabric and send them down a runway. Proceeds go toward

FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 1 DOVER QUARTET

The Dover Quartet catapulted to prominence after sweeping the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, the group has become

the Education Foundation of Eagle County. 6-10 p.m., Dobson Arena, Vail. efec.org/events/ FEBRUARY 11 BEAVER CREEK RUNNING SERIES: SNOWSHOE EDITION

snowy trails on snowshoes for these exhilarating

a major presence on the international scene.

events. Choose from the 5K or 10K race, and enjoy

With its burnished warmth, incisive rhythms

starts at 11 a.m. Beavercreekrunningseries.com

sound has helped confirm its status as “the (New Yorker). 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 2 AND 3 GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS

Dr. Justin Moses DMD

Dr. Paul Corcoran DDS

giveaways and a post-race meal afterward. Race

and natural phrasing, the Quartet’s distinctive young American string quartet of the moment”

Racers of all ages and ability levels take to the

FEBRUARY 12 RISING STARS OF THE OPERA

The Richard Tucker Music Foundation presents Rising Stars of the Opera, featuring four young

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FEBRUARY 7 WOMEN’S HEALTH CARE IN THE

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care, both its cost and accessibility, for low-income families is a large part of this struggle; meeting the special requirements of women’s health care can

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be a challenge. Join a panel of experts to discuss this locally important topic. 6 p.m. Colorado Mountain College, Edwards. Vailsymposium.org FEBRUARY 7 RENT

In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two

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decades later, Jonathan Larson’s “Rent” continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. Now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) CO PUC LL03331

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LYLE LOVETT AND ROBERT EARL KEEN February 21 Vilar Center, Beaver Creek

singers who have been recognized among the leading

country and internationally. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center,

Gaffigan’s humor largely revolves around fatherhood,

opera singers of the next generation. This show offers a

Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

observations, laziness and food. Gaffigan has had several successful comedy specials, written several popular

rare opportunity to experience remarkable young artists on the cusp of extraordinary careers. 6:30 p.m. Vilar

FEBRUARY 16-19 BEAVER CREEK

books, and starred in a television series based on his life

LOVES KIDS – PREZFEST

called “The Jim Gaffigan Show.” 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center,

Celebrate nostalgic Americana this President’s

Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

FEBRUARY 14 MARCHFOURTH MARCHING BAND

Day. Campaign to be president for a day, hop in

This group is an internationally acclaimed, genre-

line for the kids’ parade with Teddy Roosevelt and

breaking force in the world of entertainment — a

Abraham Lincoln and enjoy live music on Beaver

sonic explosion delivered by 20 musicians, dancers

Creek Plaza while the PrezFest cast of characters

and artisans who travel the world, year-round,

organizes games, performances and activities

provoking and, most importantly, funny program,

taking audience members of all ages, from all

for the kids. beavercreek.com/prezfest.

week after week? Don Roy King has the answer.

FEBRUARY 22 THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE WITH SNL’S DON ROY KING

What does it take to create a topical, thought-

Saturday Night Live’s Emmy-award winning director

walks of life, on a joy-inducing, foot-stomping, booty-shaking, soul-stirring journey that defies

FEBRUARY 17-18 BEAVER CREEK LOVES TEENS, TOO!

visits Vail for one evening to share stories from one

categorization. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver

Designed for guests aged 13-17, the Beaver Creek

of television’s most enduring shows. 6 p.m. Battle

Loves Teens, Too programs entertain and engage

Mountain High School, Edwards. Vailsymposium.org

Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

teens in all things Beaver Creek and beyond.

FEBRUARY 15 AILEY II

Activities include a twilight snowshoe trek, tubing

FEBRUARY 23 THE ALTERNATE ROUTES

The talented dancers of Ailey II are renowned for

at Adventure Ridge in Vail or testing one’s limits at

captivating audiences and translating their strength

the Ski & Snowboard Trick class at the trampoline

Routes are the band that helped us to remember “we

and agility into powerful performances. Under

center in Edwards. beavercreek.com/teens

are how we treat each other, and nothing more.” Now they’re back with a new single, “Safe Haven”— a love

the artistic direction of Troy Powell, this critically

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A rock band out of Bridgeport, Connecticut, the Alternate

acclaimed company presents vibrant performances

FEBRUARY 17 AND 18 JIM GAFFIGAN

song that uses real life as its backdrop. 7:30 p.m. Vilar

and innovative community programs across the

Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

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As a stand-up comedian, actor, writer and producer,

FEBRUARY 24 TALONS CHALLENGE

More than 26,000 vertical feet of black diamond and

BURTON U.S. OPEN March 5-10 Vail Mountain & Vail Village

double black diamond runs await on Beaver Creek’s legendary World Cup mountain, Grouse Mountain and in Larkspur Bowl. Conquer all 14 runs and earn your spot on the Talons Wall-of-Fame. Space is limited to the first 1,500 registrants. Advance online registration available. Beaver Creek. beavercreek.com/talons FEBRUARY 26 GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS: ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

Gary Mullen brings legendary Queen front man Freddie Mercury back to life in an energy-filled concert that will have everyone dancing in their seats and in the aisles.

7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497

FEBRUARY 28 BALLETX

BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, unites distinguished choreographers with an outstanding company of world-class dancers to forge new works of athleticism, emotion and grace. BalletX challenges the boundaries of classical ballet by encouraging formal experimentation while preserving rigorous technique. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

MARCH MARCH 1 GARRISON KEILLOR: Garrison Keillor captivated audiences for more than 40 years with his signature blend of humor,

program, Alison Felix, vice president and Denver branch

Companion,” and he continues to bring stories to life

executive at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

on public radio’s “The Writers Almanac.” A best-

will not only explain the role of money in the economy,

selling author, he has published more than two dozen

but also discuss how it impacts employment statistics,

books of fiction and poetry. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center,

price statistics and more. The latter session will discuss

Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

the state of the economy in the U.S., in Colorado specifically, and the role of the Federal Reserve in

MARCH 1 SHOW ME THE MONEY: UNDERSTANDING

JUST PASSING THROUGH

charisma and wisdom as the host of “A Prairie Home

each. First session at 3:30 p.m. at Colorado Mountain

THE ROLE OF MONEY IN OUR ECONOMY

College, Edwards. Second program continues at 5:30

Money: theoretically it makes the world go ‘round,

p.m. at Donovan Pavilion, Vail. Vailsymposium.org

but do you know how? In the first of a two-session MARCH 4 BEAVER CREEK RUNNING SERIES: SNOWSHOE EDITION

Racers of all ages and ability levels take to the snowy trails on snowshoes for these exhilarating events. Choose from the 5K or 10K race, and enjoy giveaways and a post-race meal afterward. Race starts at 11 a.m. Beavercreekrunningseries.com

MARCH 5 THE COMMODORES

For three decades, the Commodores have remained a force in the music industry, best known for their hit song "Brick House.” The successful Commodores of the present have produced six new albums, embarked upon a worldwide tour and created their own record label. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

MARCH 5-10 BURTON U.S. OPEN SNOWBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS

This event welcomes the best snowboarders in the world to compete for the prestigious halfpipe and slopestyle titles, featuring Olympic medalists such as Mark

BALLETX February 28 Vilar Center, Beaver Creek

McMorris, Kelly Clark, Ayumu Hirano, Jamie Anderson and many more. The action continues off the snow from Tuesday onwards with an epic sponsor village, nightly concerts in Vail Village, and The U.S. Open of Broomball Tournament at Solaris Ice Rink. BurtonUSOpen.com

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PINK VAIL March 24 Vail Mountain

MARCH 15 KATRINA, SANDY AND HARVEY: THE EFFECT

MARCH 6 THE 5 BROWNS

Since her debut with the New York Philharmonic

Whether performing individually or together in

at the age of eight, Chang has continued to

various combinations from duo to complex five-

impress audiences with her technical virtuosity and

piano arrangements, these five classically talented

refined emotional depth. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center,

around the globe, and scientists assert that intense

siblings reveal a deep connection to the intent of

Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

storms, droughts and record-breaking heat waves are

OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON EXTREME WEATHER

occurring with increased frequency because of humans.

their material while bringing a fresh energy and dynamic character to the color and tonal spectrum

MARCH 11-31 BEAVER CREEK LOVES

But blaming individual weather events on climate

KIDS – SPRINGFEST

change is harder. This panel of scientists will discuss

Performers of all types light up the spring-

the links between climate change and the intensity of

themed stage for two fun-filled weeks. Kids

hurricanes and typhoons, from historical patterns to

MARCH 8 ADVENTURERS GIVING BACK

can enter contests, take photos with spring

man’s influence. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; program

Sure, traveling around the world making first ascents

characters, join in parades and more. All

starts at 6 p.m. Donovan Pavilion. Vailsymposium.org

and exploring new places is cool. However, for

SpringFest activities are free and fun for kids

these three adventurers, giving back is the greatest

of all ages. beavercreek.com/springfest

of their sound. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

MARCH 21 THE CHALLENGE OF AFTER DEATH SURVIVAL: FINDING COMMON GROUND

victory. From peak-bagging for Alzheimer’s to furnishing fireplaces in Nepal, hear how some of

BETWEEN SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY

MARCH 11-12, 25-26 BEAVER CREEK LOVES TEENS, TOO!

life’s greatest adventures come after the records. 6

This Consciousness Series event asks: How do we

Designed for guests aged 13-17, the Beaver Creek

deal with what comes after death? Join a provocative

Loves Teens, Too programs entertain and engage

panel discussion between Dr. Eben Alexander,

MARCH 12 SARAH CHANG

teens in all things Beaver Creek and beyond.

neurosurgeon, and neuroscientist Marjorie Woollacott:

Recognized as one of the foremost violinists of our time,

Activities include a twilight snowshoe trek, tubing

the first has been to the other side and back, and the

Sarah Chang has performed with the most esteemed

at Adventure Ridge in Vail or testing one’s limits at

second has meditated for 40 years and published

orchestras, conductors and accompanists in an

the Ski & Snowboard Trick class at the trampoline

research on meditation and end of life experiences.

international career spanning more than two decades.

center in Edwards. beavercreek.com/teens

6 p.m. Donovan Pavilion, Vail. Vailsymposium.org

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There’s no shortage of extreme weather occurring

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MARCH 24 PINK VAIL

Colorado and one in five people in the United States

The world’s largest ski day to conquer cancer,

each year, but nearly 60 percent do not receive

THE BOUNDARY WHERE SCIENCE AND

Pink Vail has proven to be one of the most fun

treatment. Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy will speak

MYSTICAL EXPERIENCE MEET

and colorful ski days of the year. Festivities

about his advocacy in the field of mental health and

Neurosurgeon Eben Alexander and neuroscientist

include live music, a celebration ski down, pink

addiction, combining his personal story with his policy

Marjorie Woollacott discuss the hard problem of science

costumes and more. Proceeds benefit patient

work and vision for our country moving forward. 6

meeting spirituality and ask, “What catalyzes transformation

care and survivorship programs at Shaw Regional

p.m. Donovan Pavilion, Vail. Vailsymposium.org

in the life of materialist scientists and others?” 4-7

Cancer Center. Vail Mountain. pinkvail.com

MARCH 22 WORKSHOP IMPOSSIBLE TRUTHS: EXPLORING RESEARCH AT

MARCH 31 26TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT

p.m. Vail Public Library, Vail. Vailsymposium.org MARCH 24 THRONES! A MUSICAL PARODY MARCH 22 MIKE SUPER: MAGIC & ILLUSION

Kids can hunt for more than 5,000 eggs and

Will Tyrion’s accent ever improve? Can Jon Snow

meet the Easter Bunny at this annual tradition.

Mike Super has astonished millions of people with

possibly know more than nothing? Just how red can

There will be two different egg hunt zones,

his craft, including the Hollywood elite. Winner of

the Red Wedding get? And is Gandalf still alive?!

one for kids 4 and under, and another for kids

NBC’s hit TV show “Phenomenon” and finalist on

Wait… Find out in this hilarious send-up of HBO’s

5-12. Creekside Park, Beavercreek.com

this season’s top rated summer series “America’s Got

phenomenally successful Game of Thrones. 7:30

Talent,” Mike Super will perform his interactive magic

p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org

for all ages. 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

MARCH 27 LET IT BE

APRIL

Annerin Productions and Jeff Parry Promotions

APRIL 1-6 BEAVER CREEK LOVES KIDS – SPRINGFEST

MARCH 22-25 VAIL FILM FESTIVAL

bring you the show that you never got to see The

Presented by the Colorado Film Institute, the Vail

Beatles perform. Relive the past from Ed Sullivan

stage for two fun-filled weeks. Kids can enter contests,

Film Festival encourages artistic innovation and

to Abbey Road, sing along with favorite hits and

take photos with spring characters, join in parades

promotes new and creative filmmaking. The weekend

imagine the reunion that never was. 7:30 p.m.

and more. All SpringFest activities are free and fun

features world premiers, celebrity appearances, panel

Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org

for kids of all ages. beavercreek.com/springfest

Performers of all types light up the spring-themed

discussions and nightly parties. Vail. vailfilmfest.com MARCH 23 SHEL

MARCH 28 VENTRILOQUIST LYNN TREFZGER

APRIL 4-8 TASTE OF VAIL

Audiences of all ages are treated to Trefzger’s vocal

During this annual three-day event, participants

This virtuoso indie folk band and sister quartet brings

illusion talents when they meet a drunken but lovable

experience the Vail Valley's world-class restaurants,

classically inspired mandolin, violin and piano sounds,

camel, a cantankerous old man and a feisty little girl. You

fine wine poured by winemakers and winery owners

along with the band’s glowing vocal harmonies, to

may even see some other audience members who are

from top wineries around the globe, interactive

Beaver Creek. The group draws from broad collection

brought up to the stage for the action. 6:30 p.m. Vilar

seminars, the Colorado Lamb Cook Off, après

of influences, from the rock bands of the ’60s to the

Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

ski tasting and the popular Mountaintop Picnic

contemplative composers of the 18th century and

at the top of Vail Mountain. tasteofvail.com

even the waves of modern electronica. 7:30 p.m. Vilar

MARCH 29 MENTAL HEALTH = ESSENTIAL HEALTH

Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)

Mental illness affects more than one million people in

APRIL 6 UPDATE: STILL LIVING AMIDST A NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE

One year later, Joe Cirincione, president of Ploughshare Funds, discusses the best thinking and worst fears of experts specializing in nuclear warfare as the world’s worries continue to heat up. 6 p.m. Grand View at Lionshead, Vail. Vailsymposium.org

APRIL 7 A COLLECTION OF CONSCIOUSNESS: CURATED SELECTIONS

In this special presentation, four experts will present four short lectures on varied topics related to consciousness. From the history and implications of out-of-body experiences and otherworldly journeys to an international perspective on extraterrestrials visiting Earth, this compendium of varied subjects will provide a stimulating and elevating experience. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Vail Public Library, Vail. Vailsymposium.org

APRIL 15 BEAVER CREEK MOUNTAIN CLOSING DAY

Beaver Creek Mountain closes for the 2017‘18 winter season. Beavercreek.com.

TASTE OF VAIL April 4-8 Vail Mountain

APRIL 15 VAIL MOUNTAIN CLOSING DAY

Vail Mountain closes for the 2017’18 winter season. Vail.com

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