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Blending the best amenities and fine dining of a city, the quaint, casual feel of an alpine village and the spirit of the great outdoors, Beaver Creek is the ultimate place for a destination wedding. By Kimberly Nicoletti
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Sunny glades, peaceful trees, smooth trails — Beaver Creek Resort hosts hikers, skiers, riders and other action enthusiasts determined to conquer, or just enjoy, the terrain. By Wren Bova
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23 ELEVATED EATS Beaver Creek is a year-round destination for foodie festivals.
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26 IT’S BROADWAY, BABY The Vilar Performing Arts Center brings in live theater with unique style.
30 BLUE COATS, BLUE SKIES Ski School Ambassadors help guests with everything from planning wedding proposals to finding lost skis.
44 VILLAGE COMMUNITY Beaver Creek’s businesses cater to a diverse clientele.
34 LOCAL BOY DOES GOOD Chef Riley Romanin has a culinary ‘revolution’ in mind.
51 THAT’S KID-TASTIC Beaver Creek offers many opportunities for kids to push themselves safely while having fun and improving their skiing.
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38 SPA DAY His-and-her spa treatments can have a lasting effect.
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40 CHIC RETREAT This three-story house embraces the site’s steep grade and endless terrain.
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54 A NATURAL PAIRING Beaver Creek’s Hike and Wine Excursion offers guests two important elements of the good life.
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56 OUR MAN 'ON THE HILL' Behind the scenes with Ross Leonhart and his GoPro.
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60 SWING TIME Beaver Creek Golf Club and Red Sky Ranch offer the resort’s guests the ultimate alpine golf experience.
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62 SPURS AT THE READY The Beaver Creek Rodeo is a fast-paced, family-friendly event.
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Vail Daily Magazine Group GM SUSAN LUDLOW | sludlow@vaildaily.com Editor WREN BOVA | wren@vaildaily.com Associate Editor STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD | swood@vaildaily.com Art Director CARLY ARNOLD | carnold@cmnm.org
Stephen Lloyd Wood, an APaward-winning writer, editor and media consultant, has been combing the Vail Valley for good stories since 1999. He also can be found riding his myriad bicycles in the surrounding mountains or teaching skiing with the Vail/ Beaver Creek Ski & Snowboard School.
In this issue, Edwards-based writer Traci J. Macnamara writes about skiing with kids. Her favorite terrain includes steep, powder-puffed glades, and she loves to ski with kids of all ages, including grown-ups.
Kim Fuller is a Colorado native, and she was born with a passion for playing in the mountains. As a freelance writer, Kim also makes a point to take world travels and indulge her wanderlust spirit. When she’s not diligently writing in her Minturn nook, teaching yoga around town or gliding on champagne powder, find Kim at the local eateries and craft breweries, where she enjoys the more indulgent side of inspiration.
Charles Townsend Bessent is a photographer based in Vail, focusing on the documentation of planet earth and all of her eccentricities. He is eternally glued to a camera no matter where in the world the wind has blown him. Although he calls the Rocky Mountains home, he is equally comfortable living in a hammock or crashing on your couch.
Unplugging from the noise and connecting to something that truly stirs your soul — it's why Kimberly Nicoletti lives in the mountains, and one of the reasons she loves writing about Beaver Creek weddings and creative human connection at the Vilar. She balances sedentary, freelance writing with adventures on the peaks.
Photo Editor DOMINIQUE TAYLOR | dtaylor@vaildaily.com Marketing Director MARK BRICKLIN | mbricklin@vaildaily.com Ad Director PATRICK CONNOLLY | pconnolly@vaildaily.com Account Director KAREN SUING | ksuing@vaildaily.com National Sales Director ALLISON ZWEIG | azweig@vaildaily.com Contributing Writers LAURA BELL, KIM FULLER, TRACI J. MACNAMARA, PAGE MCLEAN, KIMBERLY NICOLETTI, Photo Curator JESSE STARR, Vail Resorts Photographer Contributing Photographers JACK AFFLECK, CHARLES TOWNSEND BESSENT, KIMBERLY GAVIN, LINDA GUERRETTE, ZACH MAHONE, JESSE STARR Copy Editors ROSS LEONHART, ALI MURRAY, KAYLEE PORTER Design Team Manager AFTON POSPÍŠILOVÁ Design Team ASHLEY DETMERING, DARIN BLISS, MALISA SAMSEL, MADEYLYN LYBARGER Advertising Sales Coordinator KRYSTAL BRUNELL | KBrunell@vaildaily.com
Dominique Taylor loves the spontaneity and variety of being a photographer. The former Vail Daily photo editor is now a full-time freelancer. Whether she’s hanging out in a busy kitchen with celebrity chefs or racing the clock to ride seven resorts in one day, she’s most comfortable with a camera around her neck and a croissant in her hand.
Page McClean has lived in four towns in Colorado and many more around the world. When she’s not writing, she moonlights as a guitarist and singersongwriter. She also works as a teacher, and occasionally gets to use her degree in Visual Anthropology.
Laura Bell was a longtime valley local who moved away, only to find her way back home in 2015. She enjoys chronicling trends in fashion, food, art and the lives of others, when not venturing out in the great outdoors.
Freelance writer and editor Caramie Schnell is a born-and-bred Colorado girl with a penchant for homemade anything, especially pie. She loves to write about, in no particular order: new cities, small towns, great restaurants, passionate people, artists and wellness.
Linda Guerrette is a freelance photographer looking to continually showcase this incredible place she’s called home for many years. She enjoys the challenge of capturing athletes at speed as well as nature expressing itself and everything in between. Most of her images are captured while exploring on foot, skis or bike.
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Editor's Letter A WORLD APART
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Beaver Creek is a world unto itself. Pass through the gates, ascend the steep hill and suddenly you’re away from it all. The pedestrian-friendly village radiates out from the central ice skating rink, open year-round. It’s a prime spot for people watching, and here is what you’ll find: people having fun. Whether they’re biting into one of the freshly baked complimentary chocolate chip cookies the resort serves daily at 3 p.m. or simply meandering around the plaza in search of a little something — shopping, noshing, taking photos — people are smiling. The family vacation is important… perhaps even sacred. No matter what difficulties are involved in clearing everybody’s schedules and heading for the hills, so to speak, once there — or rather, here — it all becomes absolutely essential. Whether it’s seeking powder stashes after a storm, relaxing into a day at the spa or sitting 10 yards from a performer at the Vilar Center, enjoying life together is an irreplaceable experience. Beaver Creek offers world-class dining, well curated shopping and downright wonderful customer service. But it’s also a mountain, with all of the wild unpredictability that entails. It makes for a heady combination.
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First there were free cookies. Now there’s free Wi-Fi. Guests can use smartphones and other devices anywhere in the village by connecting to the Beaver Creek Free Wi-Fi network. Use it to download the Beaver Creek Village Experience app and become a true Beaver Creek insider.
NEW HELISKI PACKAGE Beaver Creek guests can now book the Vail Valley’s first ever heli-ski resort package, designed for guests of the Beaver Creek Park Hyatt. The Ultimate Heli-Ski Experience includes private helicopter transfer to the San Juan Mountain Range for a day of professionally guided heli-skiing, four nights of luxury accommodations for up to four people, a day to ski Beaver Creek’s fresh tracks with a Park Hyatt Beaver Creek executive, plus other perks. beavercreek.hyatt.com
White Glove Treatment This winter, Beaver Creek presents the White Carpet Club — an exclusive, private retreat within the heart of the Village, welcoming guests to join for the duration of a vacation. Located steps from the escalator leading to the Centennial Express Lift, the White Carpet Club includes private facilities and a dedicated on-site concierge, V.I.P. parking and slope-side equipment check. beavercreek.com/ whitecarpetclub
Opened in summer 2015 by Chef Riley Romanin — owner of Hooked, as well — Revolution is a cutting-edge restaurant where a selection of meats are cooked in rotisserie fashion and presented tableside on a rotating platter with sauces and sides spun between friends and family to share. Revolution is conveniently located in the Beaver Creek Lodge, next to the Covered Bridge bus stop. revolutiondining.com
WESTIN FAMILY KIDS CLUB The new Westin Family Kids Club has a built-in Lego wall and multilevel island tables. Daily programming is geared to educate, entertain and encourage kids to get outside. Some favorite programs include "Snow Storm," where kids make snow gauges and survival bracelets, and the "Colorado Mountain Man" unit, which includes making beaver skin hand muffs, head dresses and trading beads. westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com
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Looking for the best — and fastest — breakfast in Beaver Creek Village? Head over to the Terrace Restaurant at The Charter, where manager Karl Krupp’s got a "fullon, upscale buffet presentation” ready every morning, complete with cage-free egg dishes, a build-it-yourself waffle bar and oatmeal station and a wide array of fresh fruit and berries. If you’re on the move — and don’t even have time to enjoy one of the best views of the Village around — grab an English muffin, bagel sandwich or breakfast burrito to go. “It’s all very quick,” he says. wyndhamvacationrentals.com
P R I VAT E R E S I D E N C E CLUB REFRESH Recently acquired by Timbers Resorts, the Timbers Bachelor Gulch private residence club in Beaver Creek has just undergone an $8 million renovation. The “refresh” includes a wide-ranging upgrade of all units, common areas, and a new array of amenities including a game room for kids, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, updated fire pits and a state-ofthe-art fitness center. timbersresorts.com
WOMEN’S S O C I A L TO U R The Beaver Creek Women’s Social Tour lends a casual environment for women to enjoy themselves on the slopes with other like-minded women. Guided by a woman from the Ski School Ambassador Team, guests enjoy a fun, relaxing atmosphere while building skill and confidence. The two-hour ski is an opportunity to embrace a day in the mountains among a supportive, social environment. beavercreek.com
New Boutique For Kids Young Colors Kids’ Boutique, located next to the Covered Bridge, is the newest retail addition to Beaver Creek Village. This Colorado company has been creating unique children’s clothing and gifts, sizes baby to ‘tween, since 1998. Founded by husbandand-wife team Rob and Donna Prescott, Young Colors Kids’ Boutique has the vision of bringing fun products created using indigenous art processes from around the world to their boutique stores.
Beaver Creek Village Experience App The Beaver Creek Village Experience app is your onestop shop for all things Beaver Creek. This free app features an interactive village map and directory, special event details, shows at the Vilar Performing Arts Center, weather reports and even current status updates on the parking lots. This winter, the app also will feature restaurant and merchant specials, as well as push messages that will give you the most up-to-date resort information. The Beaver Creek Village Experience app is free and available at all major app stores.
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FRIENDLY SKIES Located 22 miles west of Beaver Creek,Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE) makes travel to and from the Vail Valley convenient. Thanks to a runway expansion in 2009, the airport can handle much more than the commuter props one expects at small airports. “Most airports our size aren’t served by the bigger aircraft,” says Greg Phillips, Eagle County’s aviation director. “We can handle virtually any commercial aircraft.” The neighboring Vail Valley Jet Center accommodates private planes and charters, and includes services such as a concierge, meeting rooms, complimentary crew cars and more. flyvail.com Winter 2016 direct routes Atlanta Chicago Dallas Denver Houston Los Angeles Miami New York City (JFK) Newark Toronto, Canada
Average aircraft size 130.8 seats per departure
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Top Airport Destinations from EGE, with and without nonstop service Dallas Miami New York City (JFK) Chicago (O’Hare) Newark Los Angeles Houston New York City (La Guardia) Boston Ft. Lauderdale Tampa Mexico City Sao Paulo, Brazil Austin Orlando Washington D.C. (National) San Francisco Washington D.C. (Dulles) Philadelphia
Number of commercial passengers * January 36,252 February 31,266 March 37, 453 April 7,327 May 1,218 June 4,300 July 7,887 August 7,665 September 5,224 October 1,575 November 2,555 December 16,246 Runway length 9,000 feet *September 2014 through August 2015
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ELEVATED EATS Beaver Creek is a year-round destination for foodie festivals
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singletrack riders of the world come to Beaver Creek for skiing and snowboarding, mountain biking and hiking. While those same outdoor enthusiasts are balancing their endorphins with finger foods and wine pairings, they stroll and sit alongside less adrenaline-driven adventurers — the food-focused travelers. Here, everyone can explore the area’s deliciousness. Food festivals are carved into Beaver Creek’s event calendar for year-round, mouthwatering entertainment in the mountains. “It’s the talent of the chefs that are in the village,” says Christian Apetz, executive chef at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek, home of the 8100 Mountainside Bar and Grill. “We’ve got some great restaurants — the caliber from Daniel at Mirabelle, David at Splendido at the Chateau and David at Grouse Mountain Grill, those guys — they all do a very good job and they have a ton of passion and they love to share it.” That’s Daniel Joly, David Walford and David Gutowski. These chefs, along with Kirk Weems of Allie's Cabin, Bill Greenwood of Beano's Cabin and Tim McCaw of Zach's Cabin, are some of the best in Colorado. You’ll see them often at any of the resort’s foodie events, serving smiles and delicious bites beside their whitecoat-wearing teams of talent. It’s this camaraderie that makes the culinary scene shine, because the restaurants all support one another to create the experience of a coveted, alpine dining destination. Restaurants in Beaver Creek have been holding their own, season after season, but during the festivals, chefs step out of the kitchen to share their unique tastes with eager flavor testers. WINTER WARMTH While the slopes are quiet between the New Year and President’s Day weekends, Beaver Creek hosts a most memorable food festival, featuring guest chef talent and an array of feast-worthy activities.
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For 2016, Beaver Creek Resort Company is revamping the four-day extravaganza. The January 21-24 dates are set in place, with details of the Beaver Creek Winter Culinary Weekend line-up still simmering. As always, the festival promises to provide a taste of the creative and inspiring culinary culture that thrives in Beaver Creek, which makes it intimate, engaging and fun for festival-goers. “Personally, I love the event, and I love what Beaver Creek does,” says David Walford, executive chef and owner of Splendido at the Chateau. “They have brought in chefs from all over the world — we have had chefs from New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles; we’ve had chefs from Argentina and from Italy.” Celebrity kitchen masters like Alex Seidel, of Mercantile and Fruition in Denver, and John Besh, iconic New Orleans chef and cookbook author, have attended the event for multiple years. “It’s fun for me,” Walford explains, “because I like seeing what these guys are doing, and it’s fun for my cooks, too.” Apetz describes the mid-winter weekend as “totally food-forward.” “It’s all about creating experiences with regard to food and beverage,” he says.
Culinary festivals bring the best in food and beverage sampling in one event.
If you make it to one thing in January, make it to the Grand Tasting on Saturday night, Jan. 23. Set in a radiant and bustling ballroom, it’s a chance to meet chefs, try unique cocktails, sip your way through an extensive selection of great wine and, most importantly, eat like a king. SUMMER SPIRIT “It’s the intimacy, more than anything,” says local beverage specialist Paul LaLena of the Beaver Creek festival scene. “You see how receptive people are here, too. They want to learn and they want to have fun.” For the Beaver Creek Wine and Spirits Festival in August, the emphasis on food and drink innovation is a 50-50 split. Event themes like Manhattans and Mules call emphasis on creative mixology, while wine dinners delight in pairing food and drink specifically. “It’s my favorite event of the year,” shares LaLena. At the 2015 Tacos and Tequila tasting event for Wine and Sprits, The Dusty Boot hosted a four-course pairing of street-style tacos with short pours of Herradura tequila
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varieties. LaLena led guests through the specifics of each course — like how the Herradura añejo, or “aged” variation, paired with the rich and savory-sweet flavors in a short rib taco. Steven Hampton, executive chef of The Metropolitan, hosted a Wine and Tapas Social for the 2015 festival. His four-course menu was a crowd-pleaser, especially the coffee and ancho chilerubbed lamb lollipops, served with parsnip puree and roasted jumbo asparagus, paired with a silky Chilcas Cinsault single vineyard red wine. For a pairing dinner like this, Hampton writes the menu and then shares it with his wine purveyors. They taste their way into selections for each course, working with what he describes as a “hodgepodge of different purveyors.” To close, the grilled Palisade peach and candied walnut bread pudding was a showstopper, glistening from plate to spoon to every celebratory swallow — enjoyed sweetly against a glass of Marcarini Mostaco D’asti white Moscato. “I like simple food with gigantic flavors,” he said at the event, “and I think we accomplished that tonight with the four courses, and that’s what we always want to bring to the table.” Like Beaver Creek’s main winter food festival, the summer Wine and Spirits weekend closes out with a Grand Tasting, but instead of in a ballroom, Mild summer weather allows for al fresco events.
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the warmth of the season allows for a tent-covered, al fresco finale at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain. FOOD AND FAMILY What is fall without a little prost and oom-pah-pah, or Memorial Day weekend without beer and barbecue in the sunshine? Beaver Creek still keeps its spirits up during the quieter months, with Oktoberfest in early-September and Blues, Brews and BBQ in late-May. “Clearly, the title says that it’s beverage forward,” Apetz says of the annual Oktoberfest. “So, yes, there is beer, but with the amount of food vendors we have there, it’s truly a food festival.” Blues, Brews and BBQ over Memorial Day marks the start of summer, and Apetz says it’s all about cooking very simple, approachable food. “For example, last year we did beef belly poutine,” he says, “so it’s simple, snack food that anyone is going to want to eat with a cold beer.” These two events are the most family-friendly, with live music, fun zones for kids, and Beaver Creek’s culinary demonstration series to engage veteran and aspiring chefs. The culinary demos happen in the demo tent, just past the Covered Bridge, during every Beaver Creek food festival except the January event, when it’s too cold for an outdoor venue. Beaver Creek’s annual festivals, themed dinners and cooking demonstrations, are always distinct,
The Grand Tasting always includes creations from local and guest chefs.
year after year, with new activities and visiting chefs to keep the feeling fresh. “They mix it up every year,” says Apetz, “because no one wants to come to the same event — when you rewind the tape and push play — from a food or beverage program standpoint. The Beaver Creek Resort Companydoes a good job of recruiting all the Beaver Creek restaurants and letting them come down and do what they do best.” — BY KIM FULLER
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morning, the first truck, loaded with Broadway production lighting pulls into the Vilar Performing Arts Center. About 50 specialized contractors, hired by the Vilar, begin unloading the lights, which 16 or so riggers will string high from trusses and devise wiring schemes, if they don’t already match the Vilar’s. As they plug away, the costume truck rolls in. A group
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of only four or five local specialists pull the heavy, ornate costumes out of the trunks in which actors stuffed them after their performance the night before. They begin laundering, steaming and ironing. One person straightens individual hairs on wigs. Meanwhile, two or three trucks filled with scenery and props arrive. The crew assembles an entirely new stage floor, in addition to
elaborate and shifting backdrops and middle-ground props. The goal by lunchtime: to hang all the lighting from the ceiling, unload and set up most of the scenery, and arrange the costumes in proper dressing rooms. After split-shift lunches, crews bustle and buzz, focusing lights, building scenes, setting up the orchestra pit, assisting with sound
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ONE OF THE THINGS THAT’S REALLY SPECIAL ABOUT SEEING A BROADWAY SHOW AT THE VILAR IS YOU ARE IN IT; IT’S VERY INTIMATE AND IMMEDIATE.” — KRIS SABEL
above: Like many of the Vilar's Broadway performances, "Cats" was sold out. left: "The Producers" is part of the 2016 winter lineup.
checks and costume changes, and once the Broadway actors exit the stage, tearing down the entire set, packing it up and restoring the curtains, lighting and other elements, which crews removed the previous day in preparation for the Broadway event. They’ll finally leave the theater around 3 a.m. — a 20-hour day under their belts. “It’s crazy to see how it comes together,” says Kris Sabel, executive director of the Vilar Performing Arts Center. Bringing a Broadway show to a small mountain town during the winter months is no small feat, but the Vilar Center has been pulling it off for 15 years. After spending weeks, and sometimes months, in major cities, national Broadway tours eventually land in smaller venues for at least a few nights. But for the Vilar, whose mission includes an ever-changing schedule of diverse programming targeting a relatively small community, booking the same show for three nights in a row doesn’t make sense. Unfortunately, securing a national
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Broadway tour for only two nights isn’t a sound monetary investment either; Sabel simply hopes to break even. “It doesn’t make financial sense, but our mission is to be a wellrounded performing arts center. There are a lot of high expectations of what we offer to our community and to our guests,” Sabel says. “Because we have such a generous philanthropic community that supports cultural opportunities, (working residents and guests) get to take advantage of this generosity. ... People who don’t get a chance to see Broadway shows in New York, or even Denver, can
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see it in their own community.” And, more than just ease and convenience of viewing Broadway in Beaver Creek is the distinctive experience the Vilar’s venue presents. For example, when Sabel saw “Mama Mia” in Denver, he just didn’t like it, but when it played at the Vilar, his perspective changed. “Here, it works for 500 people in a way that it didn’t in a 2,000- or 3,000-person venue,” he says. “One of the things that’s really special about seeing a Broadway show at the Vilar is you are in it; it’s very intimate and immediate. It feels like they’re performing it to you;
HERE, IT WORKS FOR 500 PEOPLE IN A WAY THAT IT DIDN’T IN A 2,000- OR 3,000-PERSON VENUE." — KRIS SABEL
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right: "A Night with Janis Joplin" hits the Vilar stage in March. below: "The Producers" is one of Mel Brooks' best comedies.
they’re performing to 14 rows back, versus 40 rows back. It’s different. You feel like you’re sitting up-close and personal.” A DIVERSE LINE-UP On Jan. 22, the fiery sounds of Jerry Lee Lewis ignite with the power of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins in “Million Dollar Quartet,” a Broadway musical based on the historical night in 1956 when all four artists convened at Memphis’ legendary Sun Records for one of the greatest jam sessions in rock ’n’ roll. Then, Feb. 24, the wacky comedy of Mel Brooks comes to the stage, as inspired by Brooks’ film of the same name, “The Producers.” The Vilar’s Broadway series rounds out March 9 with “A Night with Janis Joplin.” In addition to celebrating the raspy queen of rock, the musical travels back to Joplin’s biggest influences, including Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith. Of course, the Broadway series is only a small slice of stardom the Vilar offers. Its Concert Series attracts everything from bluegrass and country to classical and opera; the Family Series features the mind-bending twists, leaps and contortions of The Golden Dragon Acrobats of China, as well as traditional holiday shows; and its Comedy Series ranges from the family-friendly giggles of Brian Regan and high-profile comedians like Jay Leno to political satires from The Capitol Steps. In addition to pulling off one- or two-night-only Broadway shows, if there’s one accomplishment Sabel’s proud of regarding the Vilar Center, is the sheer number of diverse, top-notch shows it offers. “It’s part of who we are,” Sabel says. “We live in a very unique valley.” - BY KIMBERLY NICOLETTI
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enticing in Beaver Creek than the complimentary chocolate chip cookies that greet skiers and snowboarders at the end of the day? Imagine a mountain concierge who will not only offer guests a complimentary tour of the mountain — revealing secret powder stashes among other tips — but also make dinner reservations, provide sunscreen, carry your skis and even help you plan to pop the question to your beloved. Welcome to the world of the Beaver Creek Ski School Ambassadors, a select echelon of individuals
who do all of the above and more. Different than a typical mountain host, the ambassadors offer services above and beyond at no charge for those skiing Beaver Creek. “Last winter, a guest forgot his wife’s birthday,” says Beaver Creek’s Senior Communications Manager Rachael Woods. “He happened to mention this to an ambassador; the ambassador gathered other ambassadors, dressed in chef hats and coats and surprised the guest’s wife in the middle of the ski day with freshly baked, gourmet birthday cupcakes presented on a silver platter.”
Entering its eighth season, the program’s moniker is a slight misnomer. According to Woods, the ambassadors’ initial mission was to escort guests, who arrived via shuttle to the village, to their ski school lesson, hence the term “Ski School Ambassador.” Since then, the program has evolved into an integral part of guest services at the resort — so much so that the 32-member team, half full-time and half parttime, are vetted by guest services. The position is not available on the website or listed at a resort job fair. “They are more so identified due to their
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personalities and emotional intelligence,” explains Woods. “They possess the innate ability to connect with each and every individual guest and offer authentic, personalized, customized experiences.” About 10 of the part-time ambassadors are local high school students. The high school identifies candidates who are not only straightA students, but also who have exhibited excellent leadership traits, such as confidence, strong communication skills, great personalities and a team-player attitude. After the school nominates the students, they are then interviewed by Beaver Creek for consideration. And while they are not part of the ski school, it is required that each ambassador be a level seven or higher skier or snowboarder. However, those wishing to take a complimentary tour need only be an intermediate skier or boarder, comfortable riding blue groomed runs. It is not uncommon for a guest to place his or her new skis in the same rack as another guest with identical skis. What happens if a guest picks up the wrong pair of Salomon twin tips and doesn’t notice until after a few runs? Once
THE AMBASSADOR GATHERED OTHER AMBASSADORS, DRESSED IN CHEF HATS AND COATS, AND SURPRISED THE GUEST’S WIFE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SKI DAY WITH FRESHLY BAKED, GOURMET BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES again, an ambassador will come skiing to the rescue. The ambassador records the guest’s information and arranges for complimentary equipment rental for the rest of the day. Then the ambassador turns into a super sleuth and investigates the location of the “swapped” equipment. Last winter, the ambassador team had a 93 percent recovery rate.
The ambassadors also manage and execute Beaver Creek specialty programs, such as the Women’s Social Ski Tour and White Glove First Tracks. The complimentary, twohour women's tours meet at the base of the Centennial Express Lift at 10:15 a.m., Tuesday through Friday, led by a female ambassador. Participants can glean insider tips ranging from where to discover the most savory slice of pizza on the plaza to how to procure a coveted “Zipperroo” for their children. A Zipperroo is a zipper cover that children attach to their jackets; it has a picture of ski school mascot Ripperroo on it. Here’s a hint: ambassadors carry them at all times. At the end of the two-hour tour, the ladies are treated to their favorite hot or cold beverAmbassadors help guests have customized experiences.
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age at Starbucks. Reservations are not required for the tour — just show up with a smile. And should you need hand warmers, the ambassador will have those too. The White Glove First Tracks program allows guests to enjoy glistening first tracks with ski school professionals. Participants board the Centennial Express Lift at 7:30 a.m. to enjoy the sunrise and silence of a world-class mountain at the beginning of the day. After working up an appetite following an hour of un-interrupted skiing, guests are treated to a five-star gourmet breakfast at the private on-mountain Allie’s Cabin. Reservations are required. Should you have a question, need directions or just want to know when to find those chocolate chip cookies, just find an ambassador wearing a blue coat and a big smile. - BY LAURA BELL
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LOCAL BOY DOES GOOD Chef Riley Romanin has a culinary ‘revolution’ in mind SOME PEOPLE CAN JUST
taste success. Chef Riley Romanin cooks with it. Parlaying a childhood fascination with food, Godgiven talent and an intense work ethic into an infectious passion for creating what he calls “whimsical twists on old-fashioned flavor profiles,” Romanin has risen to the pinnacle of the Beaver Creek restaurant scene as owner-executive chef at two of the resort’s finest dining establishments, Hooked and Revolution. “It’s all just the beginning,” he says, of what he believes will be a worldwide culinary “revolution.” ‘MY FACE IN THE POT’ Born on Colorado’s Front Range, in Evergreen, Romanin moved to the Vail Valley with his family when he was 10. The cooking bug already was part of his being after years of watching and helping his mother and grandmother prepare meals as a toddler and young boy. “I was a baby in a backpack watching over my mom’s shoulders and trying to get my face in the pot. As soon as I could push a chair up and put my nose over the counter, I was there to stay,” he says. “I remember worrying my mom ‘cause I wanted a real, sharp knife to chop with. She tried giving me a butter knife, but I’d throw a fit.”
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Hooked offers fresh fish, inventively prepared.
I REMEMBER WORRYING MY MOM ‘CAUSE I WANTED A REAL, SHARP KNIFE TO CHOP WITH. SHE TRIED GIVING ME A BUTTER KNIFE, INSTEAD, BUT I’D THROW A FIT.” — r i l e y r o m a n i n It wasn’t long before, at 15, he was on his way to being a food-and-beverage professional, first stocking shelves at Edwards’ Village Market, then moving into the kitchens at nearby Marko’s Pizza & Pasta, the Red Lion in Vail Village and, finally, into fine dining at The Bristol, at Arrowhead’s Country Club of the Rockies, where he honed his skills with a chef ’s knife — the Julienne; the Brunoise; the Chiffonade. GETTING A PROSTART The future graduate of Battle Mountain High School soon applied to and was accepted by the
two-year Colorado ProStart program — 400 hours of intense training in food industry-specific skills beyond cooking — which led to a scholarship with the culinary program at Mesa State College, now Colorado Mesa University, in Grand Junction. “ProStart really opened my eyes to the fact cooking could be a career, and that’s what I really wanted to do.” From there, diploma in hand, Romanin headed west, to California, to Santa Barbara, setting his sites next on sushi, something he’d always wanted to master. Outnumbered by seasoned Asian
professionals, he wasn’t exactly a hot prospect as a sushi chef, however, and the flailing job search soon led him to the city’s iconic, fivestar Wine Cask Restaurant, where he quickly rose to chef de cuisine — and got his first experience truly creating his own dishes. 'CULINARY ADVENTURES' Determined to pursue his dream of running his own fine restaurants in Colorado, Romanin, at 21, moved back home, humbly accepting a position as a prep cook at a new restaurant in Beaver Creek Village at the time: Foxnut Asian Fusion & Sushi.
Are you ready for ‘The C.R.I.M.P.S.T.E.R.’? Perhaps there’s no dream greater for a dedicated, decorated, lifelong chef and restaurateur than to create and market a line of signature dishes both highfalutin foodies and the general population enjoy and eat with abandon. The “CRIMPSTER” is just the first such creation by Chef Riley Romanin, he says. A catchy portmanteau word for crab, shrimp and lobster, the lobster’s tail stuffed with tiger prawn, in turn stuffed with snow crab — the whole thing wrapped in bacon, grilled and sautéed — this trademarked culinary item is destined for purchase frozen and ready for quick preparation at home … or elsewhere. The staff at Hooked jokes it’s “the ‘Turducken’ of the Sea’” — all four rich ingredients swimming in a nice beurre blanc “of their own juices.”
It’s no joke. It’s simply delicious.
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Long story short, in 2013, in the same restaurant space, Chef Riley’s dream of owning, running and designing the menu for his first restaurant — Hooked — materialized. Romanin soon took his niche for “developing quality gourmet culinary adventures” to the next level two years later, opening Revolution — what he describes as “a world comfort food, family-style rotisserie house” — in the space formerly occupied by Rocks Modern Grill in the Beaver Creek Lodge. The name, he says, comes from the traditional Brazilian rotisserie method of cooking foods on multiple rotating spits above an open flame. “Things just stay juicier when they’re spinning. With gravity and heat, as the moisture drips out of the meat, it just rolls around on the outside,” he explains. “It’s actually a very healthy way of cooking.”
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Pan seared, steamed, grilled or raw — the fish options at Hooked are varied.
THE REAL ‘REVOLUTION’ With two concept restaurants doing great business in one of Colorado’s primary culinary destinations — and The Crimpster ready for market — Chef Riley admits “revolution” may just have a second meaning, after all. “If this place makes it big enough, I want to team up with local farmers to grow everything we use, even the meats. To have every restaurant be sustainable would be really awesome,” he says. “And I want to go worldwide with restaurants by the ocean in all the big cities. That’s the ‘revolution.’” - BY STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD
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SINCE OUR 20S, I’VE NAGGED MY
husband to use sunscreen. I explained about the dry climate, the high elevation. His response: “That’s OK, as long as I’ve had a well-lived life in the mountains.” I’m not saying I’ve taken the best care of my skin; I grew up in the baby oil and silver tanning bed era. But that’s exactly why spa treatments seem more like a necessity than an indulgence. The minute my husband walked out of his 60-minute Bachelor Gulch Signature Facial at The Ritz-Carlton, he exclaimed, “My face has never felt so fresh. If I would’ve known facials felt this good, I would’ve been getting them all along.” And, I couldn’t deny it: His face appeared the softest and cleanest I’ve seen it in years. If only I could’ve made sunscreen feel so good. “My face feels full of life and
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rejuvenation; soft and smooth,” he said, when I asked him to describe it. “My face has never felt this good.” It makes you wonder why only about 20 percent of the spa’s facial clients are men. Meanwhile, I’m pretty sure I glowed from my 60-minute Signature Massage. I’ve had plenty of massages in my life, from an extremely deep Rolfing session, to ho-hum massage treatments. I enjoy massages, but they often follow a formulaic pattern. “Massage back first; dig into shoulders. Release tension. Check. Massage arms. Check. On to the legs. First right, then left. Now, turn over, please. Quick thigh, foot, maybe chest or forehead massage. Linger on the scalp. Voilà. Tell her to drink water, and onto next client.” Valentin, a Bulgarian massage therapist and ski instructor, took a
very different approach. His integrated technique made me forget we were massaging “this part, and then that part.” It allowed me to truly relax and luxuriate in the rejuvenation. As my muscles melted into a sense of ease, next door, the aesthetician was getting the “uncomfortable part” over, as she performed extractions (that’s what they call it; I won’t mention the word “blackhead” more than once, but, again, my husband’s skin really did look ridiculously renewed). He thought a facial would be all powder-puff, feel-good, cucumbersover-the-eyes, but the fragrances that wafted across his nose ranged from citrus to lavender, to, of course, the standard cucumber refreshment. Prickly sensations ran across his face for a moment before a soothing steam and mask took over. Face, neck,
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Spa Struck in The Charter at Beaver Creek offers facials, massages, body wraps and more. The facility includes a fitness center, hot tubs, and both an indoor and outdoor pool. Two signature treatments include a deeptissue massage and a hot stone massage. Both are designed to give lasting results for those who like to play hard in the mountains.
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lymphatic, shoulder and hand massages allowed him to fall deeply into the experience. Each Astara Mask targeted his specific facial needs, supplying botanicals, nutrients and essential oils to each area. Afterward, the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch’s grotto offered a regimen of steam showers, saunas and hot tubs briefly “interrupted” by a dip in the cold pool to increase circulation and metabolism. The huge rock walls provided a feeling of cavelike security and earthiness, while the water softened the atmosphere in a perfect balance of “ahhhhhh.” It’s been two weeks since our his and hers escape. I just doublechecked my husband’s nose and cheeks before committing this to paper: His skin remains clear. Still, we both long for another Sunday afternoon at the Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, and my husband’s constant question is: “When are you taking me to the spa again?” - BY KIMBERLY NICOLETTI
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build on in Beaver Creek is almost impossible — but for recent clients of Kyle Webb, that turned out to be the easy part. Once purchased, the steep lot presented a puzzle. Surrounded by houses on four sides, everybody who might be affected by the home got to weigh in on the design. It took a solid year to get through Beaver Creek’s Design Board, but they were finally able to amend the building envelope and begin the project in earnest. “It was all about the lot to start with, and figuring out how to have the least
impact,” says Webb, owner and principal architect of KH Webb Architects. “It was a very steep lot, and very challenging to build on.” But as can happen, instead of limiting the team, those challenges allowed them to find creative solutions that now seem downright inspired. To minimize the effect of the roofline on a neighbor’s view, they were able to replace the original design with a sod roof. Likewise, instead of fighting the lot’s steepness, it became part of the home’s identity. There’s 30 feet of drop across the house, which steps
down the hillside in three levels. The upper level, or main level, includes the master suite and public areas — dining room, kitchen and living room. “They wanted to be able to live on one level," Webb says. “That whole floor is open and glassy. They can entertain and it’s all wide-open spaces.” The second floor includes a room for each child, a recreation area and a guest room; below that, there are three more guest rooms. When they’re not entertaining large groups, that lowest floor is simply closed off. And when the kids aren’t around, either, the middle floor can be shut, too.
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THAT WHOLE FLOOR IS OPEN AND GLASSY. THEY CAN ENTERTAIN AND IT’S ALL WIDE-OPEN SPACES.” – KYLE WEBB “The clients wanted the design to be efficient,” explains Webb. “So, working with the client’s goals, we had a courtyard you drive into rather than a separate driveway. That means the house is retaining the driveway.” The courtyard also afforded them a degree of privacy, so the home could be full of glass — well lit and transparent — and yet not put the residents on display. “I love the whole upper level,” says Webb. “It’s an amazing space. Beaver Creek regulations allow you to have high roofs, so there’s tons of volume — really great spaces to work with.” In addition to the light and glass that are major
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factors upstairs, stone, wood and zinc help create the visual structure of the house. Against this palette of natural elements, designer Jan Chenault layered textiles of brown and gray, with occasional bursts of deep color. Like Webb, Chenault has projects all over the country. Also like Webb, she works in a variety of styles, based on what her clients want. She’s been known to take her clients to New York City
Holden Residence Team KH Webb Architects architect Kyle Webb Stacey Goehring project team RA Nelson contractor Jan Chenault interior designer Danny Aldez superintendant Kimberly Gavin photographer
where they can be exposed to all manner of styles, and in turn, hone their own. There’s no getting around that this Holden Road home is designed for entertaining, from the 110-inch-long walnut dining room table to the fleet of guest rooms that ultimately sleep 18. But for Chenault, her favorite part of the house is the master suite. “It’s serene and soft, the way bedrooms should be for busy people,” she says. – BY WREN BOVA
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thoroughfare is not usually the best recipe for business success, but it seems to work for Beaver Creek’s community of retailers and restaurants. The exclusive resort offers everything from fine dining to wacky artwork. Many local businesses have become the village’s heart and soul.
SPLENDIDO AT THE CHATEAU David Walford Running a high-quality restaurant is like conducting a symphony orchestra, reckons Splendido chef-owner David Walford. “A symphony is only as good as its musicians,” he says, attributing 21 years of success to his employees, many of whom have been with him for a dozen or more years. “You can have the best conductor out there waving his arms and doing his thing, but, if the musicians aren’t looking up and paying attention, all that is lost.” Located in the Chateau Beaver Creek, Splendido offers intuitively fine dining without all the pomp and circumstance. When the restaurant’s original owners brought Walford on board as executive chef, the gave him carte blanche in composing the menu. With Splendido as a moniker, he assumed it would be Italian, but they told him they chose the name was for the “splendid” view diners would have. “We do have many people calling and asking what they should wear — because we are in Beaver Creek and the name does sound formal,” Walford says. “We tell them, ‘Come in your jeans; bring your kids; but don’t expect a burger.’” For Walford, it’s all about American fine dining with local ingredients and attention to detail. “Expect your money’s worth,” he says. “A steak at Splendido may be $60, but whatever the charge, let’s make sure the value is there.” Parents can look forward to
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healthy alternatives for their little ones, as well, as the children’s menu offers honey yogurt, grilled chicken breast and shrimp, providing a nice diversion from the fried foods and hot dogs most restaurants dish out to the under-12 set. Signature dishes range from wood-oven-roasted rack of Colorado
lamb — ever so tender and succulent — to pristine Hamachi crudo to an incredibly edible seafood tower. Though the dessert menu is always as vivacious as the live piano music in the bar area, it’s difficult to resist the lure of a beautifully executed lemon soufflé with huckleberry sauce. splendidobeavercreek.com.
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J. COTTER GALLERY Jim Cotter A Barbie doll limb riddled with piranha teeth marks, stones from a driveway, rocks gathered on a hike, dirt, plastic mustaches, religious icons, feathers from fly-fishing — just some of the things that might become collectible jewelry designed by Jim Cotter, owner of J. Cotter Gallery. The artist’s Minturn workspace is sensory overload — dogs yapping, people coming and going, a phone ringing, a welding tool smoldering, a mysterious smell. The juxtaposition of a diamond set into concrete for a ring, or a beautiful pearl necklace waiting to be spray-painted with graffiti, works surprisingly well. After displaying a ring with a plant growing out of its dirt-lined center, Cotter says he “makes pretty jewelry, too,” such as stunning engagement rings, a necklace crafted from turquoise, wooden beads and bronze coins. “I have a good following of people who buy unusual pieces,” says Cotter A native of Iowa, Cotter says he grew up learning “how to do everything,” including welding. And later, in a Nebraska college, after taking the school’s two jewelry classes, he began creating
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art with objects lying around, including a Campbell’s Tomato Soup can, which he transformed into a cuff. A master’s degree in sculpture and stone carving followed at the University of Wyoming, and Cotter began setting up “pop shops” to sell his wares in places like Estes Park and Central City to fund his education. When he heard about Vail, he decided to visit, soon realizing it would be “kind of interesting to be in on the beginning of a new town.” He established his flagship establishment in Vail in 1970; another in Beaver Creek Village followed three decades later. These days, however, Cotter typically can be found in his Minturn workshop doing what he loves. “I get to create all these things,” he says with a wave of his hand, which brings us back to the Barbie limb. Cotter made it into a fishing lure when he was on the Amazon trolling for piranha, catching his coveted trophy on the first cast. jcottergallery.com.
AVALON Frank and Tonia Hall Evolution: It’s not just for the survival of species; successful retail operations need to get in on the action, too.
With a constantly changing line and a few core staples, Avalon in Beaver Creek Village has evolved from a store specializing in outerwear to a onestop shop for designer jeans, elegant dresses, accessories and myriad other things necessary for a fastpaced, stylish life in the mountains. Proprietors Frank and Tonia Hall already had a successful clothing store in Aspen when, in 1997, Vail Resorts leasing agents convinced them to open a similar store in Beaver Creek’s Market Square Building. “They were looking for a good men’s and women’s clothing store and there weren’t a lot of great men’s stores around at that time,” Frank Hall says. Since then, Avalon has developed quite a list of repeat clientele. Even so, the more things change the more they stay the same. One constant Frank attributes to Avalon’s success is its highly-attentive staff members, some of whom have been with the company for many years. “Our staff members have developed personal relationships with the clients. We stay in touch with them through social media like Facebook and Instagram. We pride ourselves in taking care of our clients,” he says. “The only way a store can be successful
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is if it’s a place people want to come in.” Each year, the Halls travel to Paris, Milan and New York to visit vendors and find new items. She has a degree in fashion design. “We have the right mix of product. No matter how big or small your store is, you have to have enough lifestyle items across all product categories to succeed,” says Frank Hall. “The challenge of coming up with new things every season … keeps it interesting.” Changes in styles and fashion evolution are an exciting part of the business, he adds. Spurred by the success of the Beaver Creek store, Frank and Tonia opened a second Avalon location in Lionshead in 2007. And, while the visibility and traffic is arguably greater, the Beaver Creek store remains the “go-to shop” for discriminating customers familiar with the area. avalonclothingcompany.com
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KNOX GALLERY Mark Kihle What do cave paintings, a snowboarding penguin and a bronze statue of George Washington have in common? All three can be found at Knox Gallery in Beaver Creek Village. The life-size likeness of America’s founding father is leaving soon, actually, to join another of fellow commander-in-chief Thomas Jefferson. The presidential sculptures come and go at Knox Gallery, and the owner of the latter has decided to bring the former into the retinue. Other sculptures have been placed outside the gallery, too, and they’re all very approachable. It’s all just part of what keeps things interesting for gallery manager Mark Kihle. “People climb up on the pedestal and have their pictures taken with the them. You are always taught not to touch anything as a kid, but
kids can touch these,” Kihle says. “When you have three-dimensional art, it is very interesting.” In addition to bronze statues of people, one can also find bronze penguins crafted by former Hewlett Packard executive Shari Vines. Having a little fun and “giving snowboarders some exposure because they weren’t racing in the 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships,” Kihle also has placed a 5-foot snowboarding penguin outside of the gallery. The Loveland-based, self-taught artist has created a comical skiing penguin chick — “Schussbomber,” wearing a USA bib for good luck — in honor of the championships, as well. Another Coloradan, Mark Thompson, has paintings on display at Knox. His medium is egg tempera, the oldest form of painting, as cave dwellers are known to have used it for their drawings, crushing berries into an egg yolk for pigmentation.
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While pigments have evolved over the centuries, the eggs have remained. An egg tempera painting can take months to create. “While the egg is dry to the touch, it can take six months to dry completely. And the actual work is very time consuming,” Kihle says. “Mark does only about 12 to 16 paintings a year, whereas an impressionist can paint a painting a day. Mark estimates one painting has over 1.5 million brush strokes.” Because the artwork resembles a photograph more than a painting, Kihle keeps a magnifying glass handy so patrons can see the tiny brush strokes. Opened in 1985 by Dean Knox, the gallery was the first in Beaver Creek Village. Fresh off a recent remodel, it’s quite diverse. knoxgalleries.com.
Q BOUTIQUE Ghiqui and Nicole Hoffmann Hoffman sisters Ghiqui — nickname “Ghiq” — and Nicole — nickname “Niq” — have been in the retail industry for years. In 2008, they opened Beaver Creek’s Q boutique. “We knew we’d work well together, but this was our first opportunity to do so,” says Niq Hoffman. Things happened fast. On Jan. 1, they learned the shop space was
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available. A week later, they’d sold their first item of clothing, a Planet Earth Sweater, part of the stock Ghiq Hoffman had from her previous store in Vail, The Laughing Monkey. “There are a lot of second-home owners here, and people with timeshares, that return annually. They have become return customers and friends,” says Ghiq Hoffman. One such customer from New Orleans always brings her guests and friends into the store when they visit.
“She is our unofficial ambassador. Everybody she brings in buys something,” says Ghiq Hoffman. “It doesn’t matter who you say says what because we finish one another’s sentences anyway,” adds her sister. The boutique has a wide array of items, and the Hoffmans are happy to special order things. One customer may buy a poncho in every color; another may peruse a catalogue to find just the color combination they’re looking for. “We had one customer come in with a bag of her own clothes and asked for help finding items that would work with what she had. She came in with pieces and left with a wardrobe,” says Niq Hoffman. The most common comment: “We don’t see this kind of stuff where we are. Can you open a store where we live?” Indeed the colorful mix of sparkling earrings, cashmere jackets, Australian bracelets and Italian shirts might overwhelm a customer, but that’s a challenge the Hoffman sisters love. “We see something that may look fantastic on them and they will say, ‘Really, I never wear this color,’” says Niq Hoffman. “But then they try it on and love it. It’s a good feeling when you can help someone look great.” qboutiquebeavercreek.com – BY LAURA BELL
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THAT’S KID-TASTIC Beaver Creek offers many opportunities for kids to push themselves safely while having fun and improving their skiing
THE TRUE MAGIC OF BEAVER CREEK happens on the mountain, where world-class snowmaking keeps groomed runs in top shape all day long and where light, Rocky Mountain powder blankets off-piste steeps. But unlocking that magic on a family vacation with skiers of various ages and abilities can be more challenging than the most challenging of ski runs. There’s nothing fun about a family ski day that ends in tears or tantrums.
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While family meltdowns can happen even in the most stunning locations, a few tricks can help keep kids happy on the slopes. And when kids are happy, adults stay happy, too. That vision you may have of your family skiing an end-of-day run back to the village together, arriving all smiles and high-fives, isn’t too far away when you approach your time on the mountain with these key tips on terrain and itinerary selection in mind.
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Choosing kid-friendly skiing areas for your family is critical to success, as terrain selection is an important part of keeping skiing with kids both safe and fun. Luckily, Beaver Creek has pioneered the development of familyfriendly terrain and kids-specific ski zones. In the mid-1980s, Beaver Creek began constructing trails with themes that are attractive to young skiers, including areas that connect with local history, mountain culture, ecology and the amazing ski dog, Ripperoo, who even makes live, on-mountain appearances as the Beaver Creek Ski & Snowboard School mascot. Kids’ Adventure Zones on the mountain have continued to develop over the past three decades with ongoing improvements and additions, such as this season’s new areas devoted to terrain-based learning. “The concept behind Beaver Creek’s terrain-based learning features is to provide a seamless, natural transition while developing confidence and skills,” explains Fred Rumford, director of ski school for Beaver Creek. “Both skiers and riders will be able to learn on gentle, beginner terrain that includes subtly-sculpted snow features which help to guide them into the correct technique.” While guests of all ages are invited to explore these areas through the ski school's adult and children's programs, proper terrain selection remains an important part of skiing together as a family when a ski instructor is not present as a guide. Mike Blakslee, general manager of the children's ski school, cautions parents about over-terraining kids, or taking them on terrain that’s too steep, too soon. “Over-terraining is one of the most common mistakes that parents make,” he says. “It’s exciting to
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watch kids progress, but their bodies and minds work much harder when trying to keep up in areas that are above their ability levels. And when kids get tired, they don’t flicker out — they flame out.” At that point, all of the fun has been zapped out of skiing, and skills can actually regress. Overterrained skiers often get stuck relying on a counterproductive wedge-skiing strategy to make it through areas that are above their skiing level, and then it becomes even more difficult to progress to a parallel skiing stance. It’s also more important to manage pacing and attention to physical needs when skiing with kids, who may not be able to express or understand their own needs. In order to maintain a comfortable body temperature, kids will need to take more frequent water and snack breaks, and they’ll also need extra time to add or shed layers of clothing. All of these seemingly little things require ongoing diligence and a lot of patience. But the reward is big when the whole family is out there enjoying the process together. Finally, before considering what to do on the mountain or where to go, keep this most basic rule in mind: Have fun. “As long as kids are having a good time, they’ll keep improving, and a fun experience is better for adults, too,” says Blakslee. Taking a hot chocolate
break to warm up in a new location or telling jokes on gondola rides adds to the enjoyment. Keeping skiing fun sometimes involves making the most out of the whole mountain experience, including off-slope opportunities for play, rest and exploration. With the importance of terrain selection in mind, consider exploring these kid-tastic areas on Beaver Creek Resort that also have a lot of adult appeal:
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Sweet Destination: The Candy Cabin Located at the top of the Strawberry Park Express and Upper Beaver Creek Mountain Express lifts, Beaver Creek’s Candy Cabin opened its doors in the 2014-2015 season. This rustic cabin takes on a vintage candy store design and offers barrels full of candies that can be purchased by weight. Even if kids are not yet skilled enough to ski there, they can still practice loading and unloading the chairlift and walking across ski-area terrain while learning ski safety essentials along the way. Depending on the age, ability, and stamina of skiers, it is possible to ski green runs from the Candy Cabin back to Beaver Creek Village via the Beaver Creek Mountain Expressway and Dally runs or down to Bachelor Gulch via Primrose and Stirrup. From
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Bachelor Gulch, skiers can enjoy their candy stash on a shuttle ride back to Beaver Creek. Allow plenty of time for this journey, and add the Candy Cabin into a daylong itinerary instead of considering it a last-minute stop. Kid-tastic: Sugary treats of all colors, shapes, and sizes are bound to make kids smile. The location of this place and its contents spark the imagination and create memories that will have young skiers begging to return day after day, year after year. Adult appeal: The mere mention of a trip to the Candy Cabin will cheer up any unhappy skier, and this place will connect with any sweetsloving adult. Beyond having sugary candies from days of yore, the Candy Cabin features artisan chocolates crafted locally by fifth-generation chocolatier Michael Mootz, Jr. Each dark or milk chocolate bar is presented in a custom Beaver Creek gold box, which adds a little something extra to an already sweet treat.
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Jumpin’ Good: Jack Rabbit Alley Accessible from the top of the Cinch Express Lift, Jack Rabbit Alley is an intermediate-level gladed area that’s full of surprises kids love. Tight trees and ski-through tepees challenge skiers to control speed and turn on command while wagons and other structures along the trail invite exploration. Kid-tastic: Young skiers love the chance to explore in the trees, and this area’s twists and turns present a natural experiential learning opportunity. Foot steering and foot-tofoot skiing skills are critical to success in Jack Rabbit Alley, where skiers will get immediate feedback when they make mistakes and corrections. Adult appeal: Skiing in this area at the very top of Beaver Creek offers a big-mountain skiing feel with stunning views of the surrounding peaks. Tight trees, obstacles, and varying terrain may make skiing Jack Rabbit Alley as an adult even more challenging than it is for youngsters, who have a lower center of gravity and a smaller size in their favor. Be prepared for the challenge, or bail out at any time on one of the groomed ski runs that flank Jack Rabbit Alley to keep your eye on the kids in action.
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Powder Stash: Via Vito Offering advanced, gladed skiing in the Bachelor Gulch area, Via Vito is a great place to hone offpiste skiing skills among the silvery trunks of aspen trees Accessed from the Primrose trail, Via Vito is known for its light powder stashes and trees spaced at a friendly distance. The steepness of the slope is just challenging enough to keep skiers focused, but not too steep to be scary for those already skiing at an advanced level. Kid-tastic: Young skiers who can comfortably ski advanced terrain will love skiing in these trees where they can also learn more about wildlife along the way, as Via Vito is one of Beaver Creek’s ske-cology environmental education areas. Parents need to make ski safety and staying together a priority in this area, and fun tactics such as giving each person a specific animal noise to call out in response to a locator call can help kids gain group awareness while skiing safely in the trees. Adult appeal: Keeping up with kids skiing at an advanced level in the trees can be a proud moment for any parent. The terrain and snow conditions in this area are memorable, but there’s nothing better than sniffing out a powder stash and then giggling along with the kids when you reach the bottom together.
FUN TACTICS SUCH AS GIVING EACH PERSON A SPECIFIC ANIMAL NOISE TO CALL OUT IN RESPONSE TO A LOCATOR CALL CAN HELP KIDS GAIN GROUP AWARENESS WHILE SKIING SAFELY IN THE TREES. These three areas at Beaver Creek offer a sampling of ability-appropriate terrain to explore with kids. Find more by looking at a mountain trail map and locating areas marked as Kids’ Adventure ski zones, including Tombstone Territory, Ripperoo’s Retreat, Aspen Alley, and the beginner area surrounding the Buckaroo Express Gondola. Choose itineraries based on the ages, abilities, and interests of those in your group, and get ready for the mountain’s magic to unfold for kids of all ages, including every grown up kid-atheart. – TRACI J. MACNAMARA
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of Beaver Creek. The resort’s Wine Excursion combines two iconic Beaver Creek experiences: Beano’s Cabin and the classic hike up to Beaver Lake. While you could certainly hike and dine on your own, this paired experience facilitated by professional guides offers much more than the sum of its parts. The idea first grew out of Beaver Creek Hiking Center Director Nate Goldberg’s time in Europe. Having experienced the joy of good physical exercise followed by delicious charcuterie, Goldberg wanted to bring the combination stateside. On the
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BEAVER CREEK’S HIKE AND WINE EXCURSION OFFERS GUESTS TWO IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF THE GOOD LIFE
culinary end, Beano’s was looking to draw on the success of their winter “white glove” experience. After much planning, their dream came to fruition in 2015. As in Europe, the wine excursion allows participants to hike in beautiful areas, eat amazing food and engage with their surroundings. Guests meet at the hiking center in the village, where they may test out Leki hiking poles and Salomon backpacks and footwear. There is always a low hiker-to-guide ratio in order to customize the excursion for the guests. “We want it to be a quality experience; that’s why we
keep it small,” Goldberg explains. The hike starts and ends at Beano’s, the best part of the trail. Goldberg explains that the region used to be a center for lettuce cultivation. Chef Greenwood follows in local tradition and the farm-to-table trend, down to his herb garden and his love for foraging in the wild. Goldberg points out the new beehives and says to keep an eye out for the restaurant staff harvesting salad greens and edible flowers. Beaver Creek, the destination, is the source of Beaver Creek, it's namesake stream. As part of the trail is in a
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ELK USE ASPENS FOR RUBBING THE FUR OFF THEIR ANTLERS. IN NATIVE WISDOM, THESE TREES ARE THE EYES OF THE FOREST. wilderness area, the guides explain that one must travel “by foot or by hoof” — no vehicles allowed. And so the hike begins. Much like an aspen grove, the guides have deep roots in Beaver Creek and share their knowledge with the hikers. Elk use aspens for rubbing the fur off their antlers. In native wisdom, these trees are the eyes of the forest. Before crossing a bridge, Goldberg’s favorite part of the hike, the group learns about other trees like “flat, friendly firs” and the two types of spruce found in Colorado: Engelmann and the less common blue. Guests engage their senses by feeling the needles of the conifers, noting the differences in scent and learning about what surrounds them along the trail. Beyond natural history, the guides teach participants to be better hikers. Accommodating all skill levels, they ask the group to pay attention to their bodies, to be more efficient with their pole use and to practice “power breathing.” The guides maintain an easy pace, encouraging guests to take
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brief pauses to enjoy the beauty of the hike. Like the wine tasting ahead, this experience is best savored sip by sip. At the lake, there is free time to walk around or enjoy the view. On the way down, the guides inform the group when they have earned each of the tasting plates and wines. Luckily, the hikers arrive at Beano's Cabin having worked off even that last bite of dessert ahead of time. The wooden table setting is beautifully rustic. Bluegrass plays softly in the background. While the menu varies weekly, one can
expect to start with a refreshing white like a Spanish Albariño. A cutting board arrives with prosciutto, Parmesan, Brie, foraged greens, flowers and stone ground mustard. A separate plate appears with roasted bitter greens and dill dressed in a vinaigrette. Warm gougères serve as the perfect sponge with which to to mop up the olive oil. The waiter comes around to present the red, this time a Tempranillo. Conversation bubbles around the tables as the food gets passed family-style. The tasting ends with homemade fruit and herb sorbets. Paired with Prosecco, this is a perfect palate cleanser. With a parting gift from the sommelier, the group enjoys the view one last time and heads downhill to the day’s end. – PAGE MCCLEAN
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OUR MAN 'ON THE HILL' Behind the scenes with Ross Leonhart and his GoPro NEXT TIME YOU’RE ON THE
ski slopes early — as in, just after the lifts open — and you see a guy in a pink gorilla outfit rippin’ powder on a snowboard, selfie-stick-mounted video camera in hand, screaming “Good morning, Beaver Creek,” telling a really corny joke and rambling about the snow conditions and the weather, it’s a good bet that’s the entire production crew for a wildly popular new online phenomena. Ross Leonhart isn’t always wearing a pink gorilla suit, but the energetic 26-yearold is writer, rider, host, cameraman, editor and production manager for VailDaily.com’s “On the Hill,” a daredevil, as-closeas-you-can-get-to-live snow conditions report, available for viewing online by 10 a.m. local time every morning during the ski season. “It’s just me and a GoPro,” says Leonhart, who moved here not even four years ago straight out of journalism school at the University of Maryland for his first job: copyeditor at the Vail Daily newspaper, based in EagleVail, at the foot of Beaver Creek Resort. “Well, actually, it’s a bit more complicated than that.” ENJOYING THE RIDE Call it a series, a program, a show or even a social-media experiment, Leonhart is on the mountain every morning of the ski season, typically by himself, hooping and
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hollering and snowboarding to his heart’s content — and recording and uploading three- to four-minute “episodes” in little more than an hour and a half, or so. Beaver Creek’s “On the Hill,” along with similar efforts at Vail, Aspen and in Summit County by the Vail Daily’s sister newspapers in those communities, is going viral these days, and Leonhart
is enjoying the ride. “I’m just having so much fun. Don’t get me wrong, though: Getting up here by 8 a.m. every single day in the winter is damn brutal, especially when I work at the newspaper till 10 at night, or later,” he says in his peculiar, Maryland version of Southern Drawl. “But, once I start heading up to Beaver Creek, past all those flags, and it’s so beautiful and amaz-
ing, and I see Centennial up there, and I just think, ‘Here we go; let’s do it!’” ‘A LOT OF MOVING PARTS’ It takes about 30 minutes to an hour to record an episode, snowboarding one run only, he says, with a laptop computer in his backpack. Then he’s off the hill, looking for the closest “decent wireless,” which he typically finds at the
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Beaver Creek Guest Service Center, just two escalators down from the bottom of the Centennial Express Lift. Another half-hour or so editing with iMovie, typing up headlines and descriptors and uploading the entire episode to Vimeo.com, linking it all to VailDaily.com, then a short clip to Instagram. com, and it’s a done deal. “I try to set the scene, but there’s a lot of moving parts. It’s intense, because I’m trying to remember, like, a script, how many inches it snowed last night, or all season, or in the past week. I’m trying to think about where I am, and be safe.” CORNY JOKES Oh, and the jokes, which he typically finds online, such as: • “What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? — a thesaurus!” • “What do you call somebody afraid of Santa Claus? — a ‘Claus-trophobic!’”
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“Who doesn’t love jokes?” he says. “Jokes are great! “There’s lots to think about, and some days are better than others,” he adds. “The worst part is, like, when it’s a powder day and I’m up here getting great video and everything’s great — then I’ve got to go sit in a room.” Once everything’s uploaded, it’s off to the day job at the Vail Daily, where’s he’s risen fast to copy chief, overseeing the final edit and layout for everything readers see in print the next day. “The whole point of this ‘On the Hill’ thing is you can read other snow reports and stuff, but this shows you what it looks like right now,” Leonhart says. “If someone is here, sitting at home, in their office, or in a hotel room, they can watch it by 10 a.m. and maybe decide to head up, or not. That’s what it’s for. And it’s for people on the Front Range, too; if the conditions suit their fancy, they can plan to come up for the weekend.”
‘I RIDE WITH MY FRIENDS’ With his antics taking face shots in the powder, cruising the trees and bumps, hitting jumps and flying down the groomers, it’s hard to imagine Leonhart really didn’t know how to snowboard before he took his first real job. “I’d done it once or twice, but I didn’t know what I was doing. I really just taught myself how to snowboard … plus, I watched a lot of YouTube videos,” he says. “And on my days off, I ride with my friends. They like to go fast, so that’s how I started. If they go fast, I’ve got to keep up. Every year, it just gets better and better.” Two years in with three more to go on his “fiveyear plan” to develop as a journalist in Colorado, Leonhart says the whole “On the Hill” experience is great for his résumé. “I will have edited; I will have designed; I will have been in charge of a daily
newspaper copydesk; and I’ll have video experience, too, with production, writing, editing, everything,” he says. “Once I start reporting, I really want to incorporate videos into what I’m doing, especially with sports, player interviews, stuff like that.” ‘NO PLACE I’D RATHER BE’ The whole experience, meanwhile, has turned Leonhart into a huge fan of Beaver Creek. “It’s just a great mountain with all sorts of terrain, easy access around the mountain, hardly ever any lift lines, great people; there’s no place I’d rather be,” he says. “I know the mountain, and the resort, like the back of my hand now, but I’m also always learning new things about the mountain, too.” Tune into Beaver Creek’s “On the Hill” every morning of the ski season at VailDaily. com or on Instagram at Colorado_Livin_on_the_Hill. — STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD
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BEAVER CREEK GOLF COURSE The 18-hole championship Beaver Creek Golf Course is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and ranks among Golf Digest magazine’s "Top 75 Golf Resorts in North America." Robert Trent Jones, Jr. set eyes to create the famously narrow and challenging fairways of Beaver Creek Golf Club nestled in the canyon leading up to the resort. The club opened in 1982, with its immaculate greens, alpine vistas and an array of Rocky Mountain wildlife. After a $4-million-dollar renovation, the clubhouse is now known as The Rendezvous Club Restaurant. Offering both indoor and alfresco dining, the creekside patio is a hidden gem. Featuring contemporary American cuisine crafted with fresh Colorado produce, it’s a great lunch spot before or after a round. RED SKY RANCH AND GOLF CLUB What once was an historic Colorado ranch is now lauded as one of the most
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desirable private golf communities in the western United States. Red Sky Ranch and Golf Club and its two championship golf courses are set in a classic western landscape filled with magnificent panoramas, aspen, evergreen, sage, rock outcroppings, wildflowers — and is named for its quintessential “red sky” sunsets. Guests of Beaver Creek Resort properties are invited to play at the golf club. Named for the legendary icons who designed the lush fairways and greens, Tom Fazio and Greg Norman, the courses share an extensive ridge that serves as a wildlife migration corridor for deer and elk. Great care was given to preserve the natural landscape; more than 25,000 native plants were nurtured, maintained and incorporated into the Tom Fazio Course. The 13,000-square-foot Red Sky Guest Clubhouse features a restau-
rant with both indoor and outdoor dining, a full-service pro shop, and locker rooms. It overlooks the 18th hole of the Tom Fazio Course.
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AN ADVENTUROUS PAIRING
Summer Wine Excursions Savor this one-of-a-kind summer mountain tour that combines breathtaking views by way of 4x4 or hike. After a spectacular mountain-top experience, arrive at Beano’s Cabin™ welcomed with amazing views of Grouse Mountain where the expert staff will lead a unique wine and cheese pairing, topped off with chocolate covered strawberries and La Marca Prosecco.
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to participate, as well as those who prefer to remain spectators, the Beaver Creek Rodeo features nonstop action. Classic events include bareback and saddle bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding, while the younger set can take to the ring for the calf scramble, mutton bustin’ and burro racing. Pony rides, face painting, a mechanical bull and an array of food choices make the Thursday night series a festive event. Gates open at 5 p.m., and the hoopla begins in earnest at 6 p.m.. As with all things Beaver Creek, a touch of luxury is always on offer — in addition to classic summer fare, Champagnes, sparkling wines and catered group sections are available.
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magine a scenic, smooth, relatively level and wide pathway high above three world-class mountain resort villages here in the Colorado High Country on which, depending on the season, one can travel by foot, snowshoe or mountain bike. That’s the idea behind the Village-toVillage Trail, a pathway stretching nearly six miles from Beaver Creek Resort’s Talons area all the way across Bachelor Gulch to McCoy Springs, above Arrowhead Village. The trail is part of a larger system of “skiways,” access roads and other paths known in some circles as the “interconnect,” which locals here use to enjoy this expansive, three-village resort. The idea became reality in the late 1990s, when Vail Resorts — inspired by similarly interconnected mountain communities in the Alps, such as Austria’s St. Anton, Lech-Zürs and Kitzbühel — began developing Bachelor Gulch Village. Key was the installation of the Bachelor Gulch Express Lift, to allow skiers and snowboarders to move freely between the existing ski resorts of Arrowhead and Beaver Creek. “The experts mapped and reported their findings as the land told its story, revealing how its resources could best be used and how the valley’s new residents might accommodate the various ecosystems that make up Bachelor Gulch,” local historians and authors Don and June Simonton wrote in their Living on the Mountain: A History and Field Guide of Bachelor Gulch, published in 1996. “Its position between Beaver Creek and Arrowhead fit perfectly into a concept of villageto-village skiing, with lifts and trails crossing the ridges that separate the valleys, creating varied recreation routes for skiers and hikers alike.”
Today, the Village-to-Village Trail is heart and soul to that vast, interconnecting network of trails and skiways, making it the perfect pathway for exploring Beaver Creek Resort, which includes Bachelor Gulch and Arrowhead. The trail officially begins — or ends, depending on which direction one chooses to explore it — at nearly 8,900 feet above sea level at its intersection with the Beaver Lake Trail, 1.75 miles up the Beaver Creek Valley from Beaver Creek Village. From this point, as a sign suggests, it’s a relatively easy, 4-mile journey to Bachelor Gulch Village and another 2.5 miles to Arrowhead Village. Except for three well-signed detours made necessary by the development of roads, skiways, private homes and snowmaking infrastructure, the trail descends at a consistent, gradual rate — this is the century-old route of an irrigation canal, after all — across
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Bachelor Gulch to Horizon Pass, then on across Arrowhead to the westernmost slopes of the ski mountain above McCoy Springs, near today’s Trailside and Cresta neighborhoods. The marked trail then leaves the Highline Ditch’s original route at about 8,500 feet for its final, precipitous drop to Arrowhead Village on the valley floor, at 7,400 feet. The primary challenge for hikers, mountain bikers and snowshoers wanting to experience the best the Village-to-Village Trail has to offer, therefore, is climbing up to it, typically on other, lesser-known hiking and biking trails; once there, the trail offers a multitude of options for getting to know the mountain resort far better than if you just ski it. The resorts’ free ground transportation options — including yearround busses serving Beaver Creek Village from the Bear and Elk parking lots on U.S. Highway 6 and seasonal shuttles serving Arrowhead, Bachelor Gulch and Beaver Creek villages — can add to the experience.
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There’s no better place and time to witness the yearly explosion of wildflowers in the Colorado High Country than on the wide-open, eastfacing slopes of Beaver Creek Resort in springtime, just as the snows of winter recede. Because much of the terrain above the villages is closed for elk calving through June 30, however, it’s advisable to make this a mission for early July. One hike, in particular, that’s perfectly suited for wildflower watching is from Beaver Creek Village to Bachelor Gulch Village. Start with the Lost Buck trail, which climbs a mile and half straight up the President Ford’s ski run to where it meets the Village-to-Village Trail in the Strawberry Park neighborhood; from there, head northwest on the main trail through a dense forest of lodgepole pine and aspen trees, across the sunny ski slopes of the Elkhorn area and across a wooden pathway over wetlands at Daybreak Ridge Road; emerge from the forest onto the open slopes of the Sawbuck ski run, where the Bachelor’s Loop trail breaks off for an easy descent to Bachelor Gulch Village. There’s a great place midway for a picnic with an appetizing view at Valley View Overlook, by the way,
complete with a wooden picnic table, about 100 yards off the main trail. Returning to Beaver Creek Village is easy, meanwhile, with regular, seasonal shuttles between Bachelor Gulch Village and the Bear Lot.
Once summer arrives in force, typically mid-July through mid-September, the Village-to-Village Trail is the perfect way to “interconnect” with roads and trails that go way up high — on a mountain bike. And for this, consider riding the trail northwest to southeast, beginning and ending in Arrowhead Village as part of a counter-clockwise loop, which lends itself to longer, gentler climbs and steeper, faster descents. Options from the main trail include the Arrowhead Mountain Trail, which climbs even higher, passing through vast groves of aspen trees to the Alpine Club Yurt on its way to Primrose Road; from there, the road climbs gently past Trappers Cabin and on to the top of the Strawberry Park Express Lift and the entrance to McCoy Park. From there, lungs willing, the access road continues as Beano’s Hill Climb all the way to the top of Larkspur Bowl, at 10,370 feet, where views of
"if anything, by the time you complete your high country loop, you’ll have seen more of beaver creek resort than you ever imagined.” the Gore Range over Beaver Creek Mountain are, well, breathtaking. A number of options for descending to Beaver Creek Village remain, including back down Beano’s Hill Climb to the Talons area, then Dally Road or the Allie’s Way trail. Or, grab the Village-to-Village Trail again from where it officially begins, and enjoy the ride back to Arrowhead. If anything, by the time you complete your High Country loop, you’ll have seen more of Beaver Creek Resort than you ever imagined.
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The Village-to-Village Trail, one of the Vail Valley’s great outdoor experiences, actually started out long ago as an irrigation canal for poor ranchers and farmers. Indeed, what today is a relatively level and wide pathway for more than five miles — making it great for hiking, biking and snowshoeing — the trail has its origins nearly a century and a half old with the first residents of these three valleys above the Eagle River at Avon, who arrived to claim plots of land on which they hoped to eke out a much more modest existence as beneficiaries of the Homestead Act of 1862. Those fortunate enough to establish themselves in the Beaver Creek Valley had the namesake stream flowing year-round; but those in the Smith Creek Valley, now Bachelor Gulch, and the McCoy Creek Valley, further west, often were left high and dry and needed a dependable source of water. “They contended with the climate — six months of snow followed by dry summers — and found that water, while abundant, did not always run where they needed it. So they built ditches to tame the water and channel it into their fields,” Don Simonton wrote in Beaver Creek: The First 100 Years, published in 1980. “Miles of irrigation ditches were built, and having rearranged the course of the waters to suit themselves, the ranchers settled down to run cattle, and to raise hay and grain, and to plant fields of potatoes and peas and spinach and anything else that would grow under the risky conditions at seven thousand feet and up.” It took eight years — from 1905, when water rights were adjudicated, to 1913, when water first began to flow — for four homesteaders and their horses to clear trees and dig the SBAH Ditch, so called for their last names: Spaulding, Borders, Anderson and Howard. Over the years, the canal came to be known as the Highline Ditch, as it took the highest line from Beaver Creek itself near Red Tail Camp, now known as the Talons area, delivering its precious water to other ditches below and, ultimately, to crops farmed by their families, and others. According to local water rights records, the 1.5-foot-deep, 4-foot-wide canal, with a capacity of 9.75 cubic feet of water per second, was enlarged several times, ultimately delivering as much as 2,706 acre-feet of water a year to as many as 720 irrigated acres in its heyday, including the short-lived “Lettuce Boom” of the 1920s, when Bachelor Gulch was a primary source of lettuce to markets across the country. Economic challenges, including the Great Depression of the 1930s, followed, however, and by the ‘40s the Highline Ditch and nearly all the land it fed had been abandoned. Over the coming decades, Avon’s Nottingham family acquired most of the homestead properties in the Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch valleys. “The farmers had accepted their failed economies and drifted away,” Simonton and his wife, June, wrote in Living on the Mountain: A History and Field Guide of Bachelor Gulch, published in 1996. “For the next 50 years, no one lived in Bachelor Gulch. Only a few local hikers strolled through, pausing to peer into age-littered cabins, and berry pickers, who came in the fall to strip off dark, red chokecherries for jams and syrups. “Then, cross-country skiers began sliding into the valley along an old irrigation ditch out of Beaver Creek.” The Nottinghams, in the end, wound up selling their holdings in the Beaver Creek Valley and Bachelor Gulch in 1972 to Vail Resorts’ privately-owned predecessor, Vail Associates, which proceeded to develop the Beaver Creek Valley, opening it as a ski resort in 1980. Vail Resorts began developing Bachelor Gulch in the mid-1990s.
PHOTO COURTESY CLIFF SIMONTON EAGLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY/ EAGLE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
Autumn at Beaver Creek Resort is, for most people, the most scenic season of all, and hiking the Village-to-Village Trail is, perhaps, the best way to immerse yourself not only in the magnificent golds and oranges of the “quaking” aspen, but also the fleeting, vivid reds of maples, oaks, birches and dogwoods. The colors typically are at their peak in late-September to early October. From Beaver Creek Village, take the Aspen
Glade Trail up and around the Haymeadow area, then Allie’s Way across the ski slopes of lower Beaver Creek Mountain to the Talons area and the Village-to-Village Trail. From there, through magnificent, sunny, eastfacing groves of old-growth aspen — and with several, strategically placed wooden benches along the way on which to relax and commune with nature — follow the path of the former irrigation canal to the Lost Buck trail and back down to Beaver Creek Village. You’ll be glad you did.
While skiing and snowboarding are, by far, the most popular activities at Beaver Creek Resort in winter, snowshoeing the Village-to-Village trail is a fine way to explore, as well. Cross-country skiing on the trail is not recommended, as conditions can be extremely variable, and the resort does not provide groomed ski tracks. From Beaver Creek Village, head straight up Dally Road to the Talons area. From there, take the Village-to-Village Trail across the sunny, east-facing aspen groves to the Lost Buck trail; descend through the Strawberry Park neighborhood back to the village. Snowshoe rentals, guided tours and more are available at the Beaver Creek Nordic Center, adjacent to the Strawberry Park Express Chairlift.
The couple's first dance at Talons Restaurant.
Beaver Creek's many amenities, such as the chair lifts, complimentary cookies and beautiful scenery add to the experience. Venues such as the Chapel at Beaver Creek and Talons Restaurant contribute as well.
ALL-INCLUSIVE VISION
Childhood memories often spur couples to choose Beaver Creek for their wedding, but the resort’s recreation, dining and events seal the deal. “It’s not just a wedding,” says JoAnn Moore, master bridal consultant and owner of Mountains & Meadows in Vail. “It’s a wedding celebration where guests can kayak, fly fish, raft, golf — the girls go to the spas. Everything is right in the village, and we can get them just about anything related to the great outdoors.” Beaver Creek’s exclusive, yet varied, options make the location not only look picture perfect, but also feel picture perfect. The venues, resort and wedding professionals all cooperate to ensure an effortless wedding. “Talk about vision and collectively coming together,” Moore says. “It’s like clockwork how the staff works together … and we’re just blessed with the best chefs. It’s unique, and it’s an adventure. It’s like having all this magic for (the couple) to themselves.” For example, last September, the forest surrounding Beano’s Cabin smelled of sage as Leon Joseph Littlebird performed a Native American blessing. As he called in the ancestors, a hummingbird briefly hovered over the bride and groom. The groom walked down the aisle as Littlebird played a warrior song on his flute, after which a string quartet chimed in. Beano’s is just one of the rustic, yet high-end, venues that make it feel like a couple is getting married in their own, intimate cabin. Allie’s and Zach’s also offer exquisite dining, paired with unparalleled mountain experiences. SaddleRidge showcases some of the best Western heritage within an elegant, oversized cabin. It hosts the largest collection
of Native American and Western artifacts and furnishings outside of a museum. Its giant windows and 40-foot-high vaulted ceilings provide a warm, open, outdoor feeling. “It does feel like a Colorado experience,” says Kelly Karli, owner of Kelly Karli Weddings and Events in Edwards. “It’s rustic (but) you can soften it, too.” Carly was one of the first brides to celebrate her reception at Talons Restaurant, built specifically for the 2015 World Alpine Ski Championships. She played upon the venue’s nod to alpine skiing by using a pair of vintage wooden skis as the “guest book,” and bringing in an old, modified ski chair from Rose Bowl to act as a photo booth. During cocktail hour, photographers snapped pictures of guests mingling on the 6,700-square-foot deck from above before everyone moved inside for dinner. Properties like the Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, when booked in low season, can feel like having “your own isolated hotel, where you can enjoy each other’s company in the hotel, the spa or the Jacuzzi,” Karli says. Any time of the year, it offers the pristine privacy of the Bachelor Gulch area. Even locations like the Park Hyatt’s grand ballrooms can be transformed to reflect Colorado’s natural environment. Planners like Karli employ everything from cherry blossom trees and greenery to textural lighting and flowers to accent and soften the rock pillars. Likewise, they add drapery, lighting and perhaps some birch branches around the columns at Spruce Saddle to transform it from a ski-inand-out-Epic-burger-stop to a stunningly up-lit, intimate locale. “The venues work to go out of the box,” Moore says. “They are not just pinecones and aspen leaves; they (cooperate) to bring as personalized and unique an experience as the couple.” 2 016 A N N UA L ✧ BEAVER CREEK MAGAZINE
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As Carly walked down Mother Nature’s aisle to Beaver Creek’s Wedding Deck, Brad stood against the Gore Range’s rock-solid backdrop. Though she risked the ever-present chances of rain, or snow, and even worried a bit when it frosted the night before, the day turned out sunny and warm. “Everything really came together with nature,” she says. “And all of our pictures are so amazing.” Every couple planning an outdoor ceremony at Beaver Creek has a backup plan so reliable that staff members set up the secondary site, just in case. However, in Moore’s 30 years of planning Beaver Creek weddings, she has only had to use the backup plan five times. Couples who prefer indoor weddings for weather, or religious, reasons opt for The Chapel at Beaver Creek. The stone and stucco, nondenominational chapel, which is owned and operated by representatives from various congregations, sits within a balsam tree grove. Sunlight streams through the large windows, which overlook colorful foliage. A babbling river runs near the courtyard, providing gorgeous backgrounds.
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says photographer Jason Grubb of Jason and Gina photography. “Beaver Creek has that elegance, that, ‘I’m separated from the world’ feel.” “It’s a great opportunity to show off a place that means something to the couple,” says Nate Agnini, co-owner of Nate & Jenny Weddings. “People are just blown away by the beauty and grandeur of Colorado.” Lush evergreens, the earthy bark of pine trees and mountain peaks punctuated by blue skies form the backdrop for the Arnolds’ photos. Soft grasses play upon the light emanating behind flower girls’ delicate hair. In one snapshot, the bride’s silvery high-heels and her simple, wildflowerinspired bouquet rest upon a stack of cut firewood. Throughout Beaver Creek, nooks and crannies offer unique photo opportunities, from green golf course shots to old, wooden barns that capture the essence of Colorado. “There is a lot of variety, from river shots to mountain views, and they are all quite accessible,” says Vail Valley photographer Dominique Taylor. “It epitomizes a mountain wedding experience, whatever the season is and wherever you go in Beaver Creek.” During Carly and Brad’s ceremony on the Wedding Deck, the couple rooted a small aspen in a planter, in lieu of lighting a unity candle. Mature trees, which have stood the test of blustery winds, heavy snowstorms and intense sunlight, formed the background for the fledgling aspen. After the wedding, the couple transplanted it to Carly’s parents’ backyard in Bachelor Gulch, where it continues to grow strong.
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Sunny glades, peaceful trees, smooth trails — Beaver Creek Mountain hosts hikers, skiers, riders and other action enthusiasts determined to conquer, or just enjoy, the terrain. Boasting an average snowfall of 323 inches, the winter season sees plenty of powder days, while summer’s snowmelt fuels wildflowers, mossy rocks and rich, loamy soil.
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The Beaver Creek Stables operate at the base of the mountain during the summer months. Book a trail ride, or opt to arrive for dinner at Beano's Cabin via horseback. PHOTO BY SEAN BOGGS / VAIL RESORTS
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McCoy Park at the top of Beaver Creek provides 360-degree views for snowshoers and Nordic skiers. It's one of the most peaceful spots at the resort. PHOTO BY CODY DOWNARD / VAIL RESORTS
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In addition to well-groomed runs and powder stashes in the trees, Beaver Creek has three terrain parks for skiers and snowboarders who want to push their limits. New for the 2015/2016 season, they're adding a couple small features into the Kids' Adventure Zone at Arrowhead's Aspen Alley. PHOTO BY DAN DAVIS / VAIL RESORTS
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Bikers, skiers and hikers all expect the same thing from Beaver Creek Mountain: gorgeous views. Created as a ski resort, the area has much to offer in every season. PHOTOS BY LINDA GUERRETTE AND JACK AFFLECK / VAIL RESORTS
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WORLD-CL AS S E VENT S
WINTER 2015-16 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS November
February
11/25
Beaver Creek Mountain Opening Day
2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22 GoPro Race Day & Championship Series
11/25
World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition
2/12 – 15
Beaver Creek Loves Kids PrezFest
11/27
35th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
2/16 – 18
Beaver Creek Loves Teens, Too!
2/20
Talons Challenge
2/28
Beaver Creek Running Series: Snowshoe Edition
December 12/4 – 6
Audi Birds of Prey Men’s World Cup Races
March
12/19 – 31
Beaver Creek Loves Kids – WinterFest
3/12 – 31
Beaver Creek Loves Kids – SpringFest
12/21 – 30
Beaver Creek Loves Teens, Too!
3/15 – 31
Beaver Creek Loves Teens, Too!
12/31
New Year’s Eve Family Bash
3/26
Easter Egg Hunt
January
April
1/1 – 2
Beaver Creek Loves Kids – WinterFest
4/1 –2
Beaver Creek Loves Kids – SpringFest
1/3 & 1/31
Beaver Creek Running Series: Snowshoe Edition
4/10
Beaver Creek Mountain Closing Day
1/11, 1/18, 1/25
GoPro Race Day & Championship Series
1/21 – 24
Beaver Creek Winter Culinary Weekend
1/29 – 31
Global Energy Forum
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DAYBOOK EVERYONE ORCHESTRA January 14
NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 25 BEAVER CREEK OPENING DAY AND WORLD’S BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE COMPETITION Beaver Creek starts the lifts on opening day at 9 a.m. and rounds out the day with the 12th annual World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Competition. Five finalists serve up cookie creations, but just one will walk away with the title of “Official World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe” of Beaver Creek for the 2015-2016 winter season. 2 p.m., cookie tasting, 3 p.m. winner announced. Beaver Creek Mountain & Village. Beavercreek.com NOVEMBER 27 BEAVER CREEK’S 35TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY The 35th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony ushers in the beginning of holiday season in Beaver Creek with an ice skating show, live musical performances and an appearance by Santa; the evening ends with a spectacular fireworks show.
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Events start at 5 p.m. with a skate show and continues with a 6 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony and fireworks following. Beavercreek.com NOVEMBER 27-28 WARREN MILLER’S “CHASING SHADOWS” This fall, Warren Miller Entertainment will release its 66th snowsports film, “Chasing Shadows.” Watch JT Holmes, Seth Wescott, Caroline Gleich, Steven Nyman, and more as they pursue turns in Chamonix, Alaska’s Chugach, Utah’s Wasatch and the mightiest range of them all: the Himalaya. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
DECEMBER DECEMBER 4-6 AUDI BIRDS OF PREY MEN’S WORLD CUP RACES As the only men’s World Cup stop in the United States, the Audi Birds of Prey World Cup has evolved into one of the world’s premier ski events. Beaver Creek
Mountain is home to the formidable Birds of Prey race course, challenging an international roster of top athletes for one week featuring men's alpine ski racing as part of the EverBank America's Winter Opening – “Where It Begins.”. DECEMBER 4-5 WARREN MILLER’S “STRIEF – ONE HELL OF A RIDE” This thrilling feature documentary follows four athletes on their 12-month journey leading up to the most important ride of their career. Facing an adrenaline high and total loss of control. It gives rare insights into the minds of the athletes and their struggle between risk and reward. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) DECEMBER 11-13 THE NUTCRACKER Presented by Vail Valley’s Friends of the Dance group. Just the mention of the Sugar Plum brings a winkle to every child’s eye. Don’t miss this holiday classic! Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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DECEMBER 19 - JANUARY 2 BEAVER CREEK LOVES KIDS - WINTERFEST Enjoy free activities that are fun for kids of all ages with Beaver Creek Loves Kids “WinterFest.” Featuring performances, interactive activities, WinterFest characters, parades, contests, holiday lights and more, all activities occur on the Village Plaza during après ski hours. beavercreek.com/winterfest
RHYTHMIC CIRCUS: FEET DON’T FAIL ME NOW! December 30
DECEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 30 BEAVER CREEK 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, testing one’s limits at the Ski & Snowboard Trick class at the trampoline center in Edwards and more to come. beavercreek.com/teens DECEMBER 21 A CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Continuing a holiday tradition, join the Boulder Philharmonic and the Boulder Bach Festival Chorus in an evening of traditional Yuletide instrumental and choral works, featuring Christmas portions of Handel’s Messiah and concluding with the Halleluiah chorus. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
DECEMBER 22-23 CHARLES DICKENS’ “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of holiday joy. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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DECEMBER 26-27 GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS OF CHINA These acrobats will amaze you with the aerial feats they perform using their bodies and simple props including everyday objects like plates, jugs, bicycles, umbrellas and more. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) DECEMBER 28-29 THE BEACH BOYS To mark their 50th Anniversary, the founding members of The Beach Boys are reuniting for a major international tour and a brand new studio album that represents a whole new harmonic convergence. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) DECEMBER 30 RHYTHMIC CIRCUS: FEET DON’T FAIL ME NOW! A dynamic tap and music performance that mixes hard-hitting percussive dance and a live rock band and guarantees to enthrall audiences of all ages with its medley of positivity and infectious rhythm. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY BASH Start New Year’s Eve in Beaver Creek with a public glow stick ski down, a torchlight
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parade and fireworks over the village. At 8 p.m. the New Year’s Eve Family Bash gets underway with a DJ, games, dancing, and two balloon drops. Tickets are on sale now! beavercreek.com/newyearseve
JANUARY 9 SETH GLIER Grammy nominated singer-songwriter. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org, 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 11 (18 AND 25) GOPRO RACE DAY & CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Enter as an individual or a team in this amateur race series that’s fun for the whole family. Register online or the day of the event. Beavercreek.com/race JANUARY 13 THE CAPITOL STEPS With nearly everyone running for President, now is the hottest time to see the Capitol Steps and their unique brand of political comedy! 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org, 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 14 EVERYONE ORCHESTRA The Everyone Orchestra conductor/founder Matt Butler takes its participants, both on stage and off, on improvisational journeys with the most diverse of lineups. Tuning in to his energy, the band and audience utilize The Conductor as their pivot to set the mood of each passing jam as he communicates with the musicians using hand signs, whiteboard and assorted mime suggestions. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 15 TAKÁCS QUARTET Recognized as one of the world’s great ensembles, the Takács Quartet plays with a unique blend of drama, warmth and humor, combining four distinct musical personalities to bring fresh insights to the string quartet repertoire. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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JANUARY 20 STARS RIRIE-WOODBURY DANCE Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company’s belief that “Dance is for Everybody” is reflected in its ability to connect audience members to dance in a memorable and meaningful way. 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 21 NIKOLAIS DANCE THEATRE: PERFORMED BY THE RIRIE-WOODBURY Dance Company Ririe-Woodbury Preserves the Works of American Master Alwin Nikolais Ririe-Woodbury’s collaboration with the Nikolais/ Louis Foundation for Dance is committed to keep the works of American treasure Alwin Nikolais on the stage. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 21-24 BEAVER CREEK WINTER CULINARY WEEKEND Set at the base of a World Cup mountain, the Beaver Creek Winter Culinary Weekend offers interactive cooking demonstrations, innovative wine and spirits events, gourmet wine pairing dinners and endless hours of phenomenal skiing. Don’t miss a minute of this fantastic, food-centric weekend— or a single run. Visit www.beavercreek.com/ culinary for tickets and more information. JANUARY 22 MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Million Dollar Quartet is Broadway’s smash-hit
musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 26 MINGUET QUARTET AND WORLD RENOWNED PIANIST ANDREAS KLEIN Taking its name from an 18th-century Spanish philosopher who attempted to make the fine arts available to the masses, Germany’s Minguet Quartet brings to Tucson its “Homage to Glenn Gould,” featuring the Bach fugal music. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 27 AN EVENING WITH BRYN TERFEL: INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED BASS-BARITONE One of the most sought after international voices, he is a frequent visitor to all the major opera companies and concert halls in the world. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 29-31 GLOBAL ENERGY FORUM Now in its fifth year, the Vail Global Energy Forum brings global leaders together for a discussion on how to best provide the energy necessary to support a productive global economy in an increasingly green, secure and affordable manner. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
JANUARY 31 BEAVER CREEK RUNNING SERIES: SNOWSHOE EDITION A little bit of snow is no excuse to stop running—just strap on some snowshoes and get going. Featuring competitive 5K and 10K events as well as a Kids’ 1K race, the Beaver Creek Running Series also includes snowshoe demos, sponsor booths and a post-race party in the Village. Check the website for times and course info. Beaver Creek. beavercreekrunningseries.com
FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 1 (8, 15 AND 22) GOPRO RACE DAY & CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Enter as an individual or a team in this amateur race series that’s fun for the whole family. Register online or the day of the event. Beavercreek.com/race FEBRUARY 2 STARS OUT OF BOUNDS Out of Bounds explores the vicious world of cyber-bullying in young teens. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 3 CELTIC NIGHTS: SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Just as a plant craves light, Celtic people are drawn to music and song. This driving passion for music and dance is the keystone of Celtic identity. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 4 PUCCINI’S TOSCA: PRESENTED BY TEATRO LIRICO D’EUROPA Puccini's TOSCA, is a drama of frightening power. Puccini brings three main figures to life. Tosca is a famous opera singer, deeply religious and spiritual, yet passionate and fatally jealous. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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FEBRUARY 9 BALLET BOYZ BalletBoyz have become one of the hottest dance tickets around, boasting rave reviews and sell out performances around the world. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 12-15 BEAVER CREEK LOVES KIDS – PREZFEST Children can campaign to be President For-A-Day, hop in line for the kids’ parade and enjoy live music on the plaza while the PrezFest cast of characters organizes games, performances and activities for the kids. www.beavercreek.com/prezfest FEBRUARY 13 JENNIFER NETTLES WITH BRANDY CLARK Grammy-nominated country superstar! 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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FEBRUARY 16-18 BEAVER CREEK LOVES TEENS, TOO! Designed for ages 13-17, the Beaver Creek Loves Teens Too programs will entertain and engage teens in all things Beaver Creek and beyond. www.beavercreek.com/teens
FEBRUARY 18 WINTERWONDERGRASS MUSIC AND BREW FESTIVAL Line-up features Mandolin Orange, Fruition and the WinterWonderGrass All Stars featuring members of Leftover Salmon and special guest Peter Rowan. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 20 TALONS CHALLENGE More than 26,000 vertical feet of Black Diamond and Double Black Diamond runs await on Beaver Creek’s legendary World Cup runs, 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 20 COMEDIAN HEATHER MCDONALD Heather McDonald continuously proves to master her craft as a comedian, actress, story producer and bestselling author. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 21 AOIFE O'DONOVAN American singer-songwriter inspired by folk and bluegrass favorites as well as artists such as Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 24 THE PRODUCERS A scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks' laugh-out-loud spectacle. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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FEBRUARY 28 BEAVER CREEK RUNNING SERIES: SNOWSHOE EDITION A little bit of snow is no excuse to stop running—just strap on some snowshoes and get going. Featuring competitive 5K and 10K events as well as a Kids’ 1K race, the Beaver Creek Running Series also includes snowshoe demos, sponsor booths and a post-race party in the Village. Check the website for times and course info.. Beaver Creek. beavercreekrunningseries.com
MARCH MARCH 2 METROPOLITAN OPERA RISING STARS CONCERTS For more than 125 years, the Metropolitan Opera has been the artistic home of the greatest singers in the world. Some of today’s leading artists got their first big break by winning the company’s national auditions, as members of the young artist program, or by catching the attention of Met talent scouts. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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MARCH 3 STARS METROPOLITAN OPERA RISING STARS CONCERTS "Rising Stars" offers a rare opportunity to experience remarkable young artists on the cusp of extraordinary careers. 12:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 6 AN EVENING WITH DEL MCCOURY AND DAVID GRISMAN Through the years Del McCoury and David Grisman have shared the stage at venues across the country and in 2012 released “Hardcore Bluegrass,” a unique collection of bluegrass classics. Del & Dawg celebrates the nearly 50-year bluegrass friendship that these two legendary musicians have shared. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 9 A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN Fueled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” and “Cry Baby,” “A Night with Janis Joplin” is a Broadway musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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MARCH 11 PILOBOLUS Pilobolus continually forms diverse collaborations that break down barriers between disciplines and challenge the way we think about dance. Physically and intellectually, the company engages and inspires audiences around the world. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 12-APRIL 2 BEAVER CREEK LOVES KIDS - SPRINGFEST Performers of all types will light up the spring- themed stage throughout these three fun-filled weeks. Kids can enter contests, take photos with the spring characters, join in parades and more, including the 23rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt in Creekside Park. Beaver Creek. beavercreek.com/springfest MARCH 15-31 BEAVER CREEK LOVES TEENS, TOO! Designed for ages 13-17, the Beaver Creek Loves Teens Too programs will entertain and engage teens in all things Beaver Creek and beyond. www.beavercreek.com/teens MARCH 12 KELLER WILLIAMS Since he first appeared on the scene in the early ’90s,
Williams has defined the term independent artist. And his recordings tell only half the story. Keller built his reputation initially on his engaging live performances, no two of which are ever alike. 8 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 19 POLISH BALTIC PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA The Polish Baltic Philharmonic as it exists and thrives today represents an amalgamation of international and historical influences, and the lofty passions that witnessed tragedy and drove revolutions while still capturing the prideful stoicism of the contemporary Baltic Sea Coast. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 21 ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN BY GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS Watch as Gary Mullen brings legendary Queen front man Freddie Mercury back to life in an energy-filled concert that gets everyone dancing. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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MARCH 25 STARS ANDREW CLEMENTS’ FRINDLE “Frindle” is about discovering the true nature of words, language, thought, community and learning. It’s also about great teaching and the life that surges through every school day. 10:30 a.m. and Noon. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 26 24TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT AT CREEKSIDE PARK Join the Easter Bunny for Beaver Creek’s 24th annual Easter Egg Hunt, which includes 4,000 eggs followed by a photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. Kids 12 and under can take part in the Easter Egg Hunt in waves according to age group. 10:30 a.m. Creekside Park, Beaver Creek. Beavercreek.com
APRIL APRIL 5 STARS ODE TO AN ODE A COMEDY OF IAMBIC PROPORTIONS! The story of famed poet and swordsman Cyrano de Bergerac combines with timehonored, top-notch poetry. 10:30 a.m. and Noon. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) APRIL 5 RITA WILSON Actress, singer, producer and Broadway performer. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) APRIL 10 BEAVER CREEK MOUNTAIN 2015-‘16 SEASON CLOSING DAY
MAY MAY 28-29 BLUES, BREWS & BBQ FESTIVAL Join in for the unofficial launch of summertime in the mountains during the 13th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival. Top barbecue chefs from around the state join local chefs in serving up mouth-watering barbecue complemented by thirstquenching microbrews at one of the largest Colorado Microbrewery beer tastings in the state (May 28), augmented by fabulous musical performances on the main stage. Beaver Creek. Beavercreek.com/bbb
JUNE JUNE 13-25 SUZUKI MUSIC CAMP Suzuki students, faculty and teachers from all 50 states and 10 countries join together to enjoy the Colorado Suzuki Institute for two weeks each summer in Beaver Creek. www.coloradosuzuki.org.
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JUNE 29 BEAVER CREEK MUSIC EXPERIENCE CONCERT SERIES Tap your feet and move to the beat during the Beaver Creek Music Experience, which takes place on Wednesday nights during the summer. This free concert series features a wide range of performers in a variety of styles, from bluegrass to jazz to acoustic rock, all with the spectacular backdrop of Beaver Creek Resort. Beaver Creek. Beavercreek.com/musicexperience
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JULY JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Celebrate our nation's birthday with great food, drinks, free concerts and, of course, an amazing fireworks display, on the back lawn of Beaver Creek. Beaver Creek. Beavercreek.com/julyfourth JUNE 23, 30 BEAVER CREEK RODEO SERIES AT TRAER CREEK From team roping to barrel racing, bull riding to mutton bustin’, there’s always something to see and experience at the Beaver Creek
Rodeo Series, which takes place every Thursday at the rodeo grounds in Avon. In addition to the rodeo performances, enjoy face painting, pony rides, mechanical bull rides and more. Avon. Beavercreek.com/rodeo
JULY 5, 12, 19, 26 MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Tuesdays in July and August, Beaver Creek hosts Movies Under the Stars - free family movies on the big screen. Selections are rated G or PG and start as soon as the sun sets. Bring a blanketor chairs and enjoy the show. Movies start at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Beavercreek.com/moviesunderthestars JULY 6, 13, 20, 27 BEAVER CREEK MUSIC EXPERIENCE CONCERT SERIES Tap your feet and move to the beat during the Beaver Creek Music Experience, which takes place on Wednesday nights during the summer. This free concert series features a wide range of performers in a variety of styles, from bluegrass to jazz to acoustic rock, all with the spectacular backdrop of Beaver Creek Resort. Beaver Creek. Beavercreek.com/musicexperience JULY 7, 14, 21 BEAVER CREEK RODEO SERIES AT TRAER CREEK From team roping to barrel racing, bull riding to mutton bustin’, there’s always something to see and experience at the Beaver Creek Rodeo Series, which takes place every Thursday at the rodeo grounds in Avon. In addition to the rodeo performances, enjoy face painting, pony rides, mechanical bull rides and more. Avon. Beavercreek.com/rodeo
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AUGUST 4, 11 BEAVER CREEK RODEO SERIES AT TRAER CREEK From team roping to barrel racing, bull riding to mutton bustin’, there’s always something to see and experience at the Beaver Creek Rodeo Series, which takes place every Thursday at the rodeo grounds in Avon. In addition to the rodeo performances, enjoy face painting, pony rides, mechanical bull rides and more. Avon. Beavercreek.com/rodeo AUGUST 6-7 29TH ANNUAL BEAVER CREEK ART FESTIVAL Art lovers and collectors converge in Beaver Creek Village to meet local and national artists from 30 different states who will showcase their works including glass, mixed media, paintings, jewelry, and pottery. A unique blend of contemporary, original works at affordable prices. Admission is free. Beavercreek.com/artfestival
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AUGUST 2, 9 MOVIES UNDER THE STARS Tuesdays in July and August, Beaver Creek hosts Movies Under the Stars — free family movies on the big screen. Selections are rated G or PG and start as soon as the sun sets. Bring a blanketor chairs and enjoy the show. Movies start at approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Beavercreek.com/moviesunderthestars
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SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 3-4 OKTOBERFEST Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a Bavarian flare. Beaver Creek's17th annual Oktoberfest returns with foot stompin' oom-pah-pah music, unbeatable beer and wunderbar wurst. The Oktoberfest Shuffle 5k/10k takes place September 4. Beaver Creek. Beavercreek.com/oktoberfest
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