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spring 2014

From first chair to après across two counties

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7 mountains, 1 day

Marijuana 101

Racing against the clock in the I-70 corridor

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Amy Purdy: A bionic fembot’s road to Sochi

by Krista Driscoll photos by Dominique Taylor

Your cannabis education starts here

by Krista Driscoll & Kelsey Fowler photos by Nick Young

by Jasmine Listou Bible

departments 5 Gadgets for gearheads

18 Snacks for the slopes

30 Condition your mind

36 Of teeth and tutus

The newest innovations from trade show season

Keep active kids happy with sustained nutrition

by Krista Driscoll photos by Nick Young

by Stephen Regenold

by Kim Fuller

Re-program your brain-body connections to up your game on the mountain

6 Get the goods for

by Krista Driscoll photos by Nick Young

spring slush Sunny days, cool nights make for variable conditions

by Aaron H. Bible

10 A day at The Beach

24 Thrift store couture Look sassy while being savvy story and photos by Jasmine Listou Bible

34 Summit suds Local soap companies put love into their lather

by Kim Fuller

38 Mountain Marquee Righteous rhythms come to Summit County stages for spring

by Krista Driscoll

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Soak up slopeside sun at Arapahoe Basin this season

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Welcome to the spring edition of

February – June 2014 Vol. 3 : No. 1 Publisher

Matt Sandberg msandberg@summitdaily.com Editor-in-chief

Ben Trollinger btrollinger@summitdaily.com managing Editor

Photo: Dominique Taylor

Krista Driscoll kdriscoll@summitdaily.com

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s we pursue our new direction with Explore Summit magazine, we are constantly refining our mission and reviewing reader surveys in order to supply a variety of content that appeals to many demographics. Rather than pursuing a narrow audience, we hope to offer something for everyone, from those who are interested in the latest gear advancements (p. 5) to those who are looking for affordable fashion in Summit County (p. 24) to those who want to pursue an epic skiing quest (p. 46).

Through our Department pieces and Feature articles, we are hoping to give visitors and local residents a more personal connection to the people who drive our mountain community. Nowhere is this more evident than in our new Out of My Element photo feature (p. 36), which gives readers a behind-thescenes look at prominent local figures by exploring their passions outside their typical roles in the county, and in our in-depth profile of local Paralympian Amy Purdy (p. 56).

We have also sought to improve the visual impact of the magazine by supporting local freelance photographers. For this issue, we

have included a range of work from Nick Young, a photographer who lives in Blue River. Check out some of his fantastic shots as he captures a day at The Beach (p. 10), the proper form for ski-conditioning exercises (p. 30) and Breckenridge Mayor John Warner (p. 36).

Finally, with the advent of new legislation in Colorado, Explore Summit magazine has gone “green” by adding a new section devoted to recreational marijuana. Our goal with this Cannabis feature (p. 64) is to provide a trusted source of information on everything from laws and regulations to where and when you can smoke to how to choose the best product to fit the experience you’re seeking. In future editions, we hope to dive more deeply into the culture surrounding marijuana consumption and how it evolves as state and federal legislation change the ethos of this particular substance.

As always, we welcome your feedback on ways to improve our coverage and create a more personal bond between our readers and Explore Summit magazine.

Krista Driscoll Managing Editor

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Gadgets for gearheads The newest innovations from trade show season JigaBot AIMe auto cameraman Dubbed a “robotic mount,” the AIMe product from JigaBot can pan and tilt automatically to track motion and help you film, hands-off. It follows the every move of a subject to properly frame him or her in action.

All that is required is that the subject wears a tiny included infrared beacon.

The product, due to market in June 2014, works like a robotic tripod. It tracks smoothly with internal steel ball bearings that let the unit (with a camera attached on top) spin and tilt to 240 degrees for a large range of capture. Solo shooters and anyone who needs a handsfree filming solution should be pleased with the potential of the AIMe. Retail: $299.99, www.jigabot.com

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Xensr+ sports motion tracker Stick this Oreo-size node on your skis, skateboard or snowboard, and it will track and record your session through space and time.

A litany of gauges onboard, including an accelerometer, gyro and GPS, let the Xensr+ measure speed, route,

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With the hubbub of trade show season, including the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and the SnowSports Industries America Snow Show in Denver, comes new products and innovations for people who play in the outdoors. Here are a few to-bereleased products for mountain gearheads.

distance and jump height to a purported 3 millimeters of accuracy.

The Xensr+ does not require a smartphone to measure and store data. It turns on and tracks with its GPS and gauges. After a session, it syncs to a phone for viewing and interpreting data and letting you share your fun with the world on social media.

Retail: $199.99, www.xensr.com

Practical Meter solar device Knowing how much power you’re getting while charging via portable solar panels is a mystery.

A new device, the Practical Meter, offers an easy-toread power gauge.

The kit, made by Power Practical, will come with multiple cables to connect to your device. Small LED bars light up to tell you how much electricity is being generated — each lit-up bar equals 1 watt of power. The readout lets you angle your solar panel in an optimal position toward the sun for the fastest possible charge.

Retail: $24.99, www.thepowerpot.com

Stephen Regenold is founder and editor of www.gearjunkie.com.

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Get the goods for spring slush Sunny days, cool nights make for variable conditions

by Aaron H. Bible

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pring conditions in the High Country are wildly different than mid-winter conditions, with different ambient temperatures, air temperatures, snow temperatures, sun patterns and snow moisture content and densities. To combat these “differences” requires different gear, gear designed for slush, for warmer temps and for wetter snow.

1. Brooks-Range Ski Scraper Since spring skiing means more ice buildup and more frequent wax changes, you’ll definitely need to throw a scraper in your pack. This simple unit from Brooks-Range works just fine for gunk on skis and skins and excess wax and ice build up on skis, bindings, etc.

Retail: $6.95, brooks-range.com

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When a company turns 100 years old, you have to figure it’s on to something. Stanley thermos company has now branched into coolers, cookwear and flasks, in addition to its proven vacuum bottles. Don’t leave home on a spring ski or snowshoe outing without at least an eCycle 7-ounce Flask and probably also a classic 17-ounce Hammertone Green Vacuum Food Jar. Retail: eCycle 7-ounce Flask: $15; 17-ounce Hammertone Green Vacuum Food Jar: $30, www.stanley-pmi.com

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3. Swix F4 Wipe Everyone knows how sticky spring snow can be, whether you’re on cross-country skis, snowboard or alpine skis.

Combat this problem quickly and conveniently with the new and improved Swix F4 Wipe. It slips into any pocket and is perfect for unpredictable conditions. Swix skier, backcountry guide and avalanche forecaster Ian Havlick hands these out to clients as “an easy way to make less-thanperfect-snow feel better.” Swix liquid wax has some competition, but the product has undergone improvements in the past few years to increase durability. The wipe makes application easy with a polishing cloth included.

Retail: $3 per wipe, www.swixsport.com

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Forces Ops for years to develop this versatile, puffy insulation, and paired with its Powerstretch Pro stretch on inner panels for freedom of movement, these pieces will quickly become an essential layering piece in your spring skiing arsenal.

They feature three pockets, 80 grams of insulation and a Pertex Quantum face for the ultimate in lightweight wind block.

Retail: $300, mammut.shptron.com

5. Stio Wool Jersey From spring skiing mecca Jackson Hole, Wyo., comes the Stio line of fashion-forward, highly technical apparel. The style of the Stio Wool Jersey full-zip midlayer is inspired by vintage cycling jerseys, but the 100 percent wool construction makes it warm, anti-microbial, water repellent, durable and comfortable, no matter which sport you chose to apply it to.

Looking good while chilling out after a long spring hike is an added bonus.

Retail: $200, www.stio.com

6. Dynafit Radical ST Binding

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4. Mammut Eigerjoch and Biwak Light jackets

The Dynafit Radical ST Binding is the ideal spring backcountry binding designed to take you deeper and further with less weight (550 grams) and more security. When the snow is heavy, you want the lightest and easiest binding you can get, no matter your ability level.

The Radical ST also offers release capacity of 4-10 and two speedclimbing aids, and its minimalist design will allow you to feel the full flex of your ski under your feet.

Retail: $499.95, www.dynafit.com

From mountaineering leader Mammut, and utilizing Polartec’s new Alpha synthetic fiberfill insulation, comes the lightweight and breathable Eigerjoch (men) and Biwak (women) Light jackets.

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Rainbow Park is centrally located right in the heart of Silverthorne, next to the Silverthorne Recreation Center.

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Angler Mountain Ranch Trail The Angler Mountain Ranch Trail is a local connection to the popular Forest Service maintained Ptarmigan Trail. Hikers are immediately challenged with an uphill that rewards with amazing views of the Town and the Gore Range.

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A day at The Beach Soak up slopeside sun at Arapahoe Basin this season

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othing beats a bluebird spring day at The Beach, Arapahoe Basin’s pre- and post-slope hot spot in the ski area’s Early Riser parking lot at the base of the mountain.

“The Beach has taken on a life of its own over the years,” said Adrienne Saia Isaac, A-Basin marketing and communications manager. “Not only is the view from the base area gorgeous, but you’re close to the lifts and it’s free — slopeside parking isn’t usually cheap these days, let alone free.”

John Dowling, of Colorado Springs, takes a nap on the bed of his truck while everybody else skis. Dowling has been out of commission due to foot surgery.

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• All dogs must be on a leash and cannot be left unattended.

• No open fires or charcoal grills.

Gas grills only.

• You must leave your Beach spot by 6 p.m., when the parking

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There are 10 to 15 parking spots that guests can reserve by paying in advance, Isaac said, and all others are free and first-come, first-serve.

Reservations are made at arapahoebasin.com or by calling guest services at 888-ARAPAHOE. Price per spot starts at $100 and varies according to the time of the season and day of the week.

“On the weekends and in the spring, The Beach can fill up by 9:30 a.m.,” Isaac said. “If you’re dead set on snagging a Beach spot, I suggest getting there early.”

The A-Basin parking lots open around 7 a.m., she said. Each reserved spot has room to park two vehicles and comes with a picnic table.

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“The vibe is super chill, and people are there to barbecue hard and ski harder,” Isaac said. “When my friends are up here to ski or ride, at least one car pulls up to The Beach and it becomes our home base for the day. There’s nothing like ripping down International to your car and then soaking up the afternoon sun.”

A variety of groups come to play, everything from kids’ birthdays to wedding receptions to costume parties.

For nearly a decade, Jay Donato, of Arvada, has organized a Beach party every season called “Drinko de Mayo,” usually in the first week of May near the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo.

He said as many as 130 people have participated in the annual gathering.

“We could always go up and get a free spot, but then you have to rush up there for it,” he said.

“We always reserve at least one spot and bring a 10-by-20foot tent, a full-size grill, at least 100 buffalo burgers and hot dogs, and we bring up a keg.”

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Donato also recommends bringing chairs, music, shot skis, a donation jar to help offset costs and crazy stuff to wear.

“We have had everything from sun to snow,” he said. “We have had powder days and nice warm days, so it kind of varies from year to year.”

Beach etiquette

If you have kids, Isaac suggests parking in front of the Molly Hogan chairlift for a great place to watch their lessons and keep walking with gear to a minimum. Isaac said it’s important for everyone to clean up after their group, to recycle when they are able and to keep in mind that The Beach is for everyone to enjoy.

“We ask that everyone be respectful of other guests and of this incredible mountain environment,” she said. “Usually, our guests are awesome about maintaining a fun, yet controlled atmosphere down there. The Beach is just one component of what makes this place legendary.”

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Photos clockwise from top: Giselle Reamaso and her two dogs, Yosi and Ginger, enjoy the sunshine on The Beach / Angela McArtor, from Denver, relaxes in a float tube in the bed of her truck as she drinks a beer / Dymytro Kryshtal teaches his daughter Magarita how to ski on The Beach. They are from Ukraine and come to America every two years to visit friends / Dave Dawson, also known as "Double-D," grills up some brats for a recently engaged couple / Erica Ohmes, Becky Walter, Anna Walter, Kate Oreilly and Zach Dove hang out at their car and enjoy some beer / Logan Long and his dad, Micah, take a break and eat some food in their RV while skiing at Arapahoe Basin. They are from Denver and often come up to teach Logan how to ski / Eric Anderson, of Georgetown, catches a Frisbee thrown to him by his friend Geoff Guimaraes, of Fort Collins.

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During the past 23 years White Mountain Snowmobile Tours, Inc. has built a reputation of excellence as Colorado’s highest touring snowmobiling outfitter, riding at altitudes up to 12,800 feet on the Continental Divide. Fifty new Polaris snowmobiles arrived in January 2014 to add to the existing fleet of top-of-the line machines, but other exciting new developments and changes in 2014 will expand the company’s continuing commitment to their guests, employees and the local business community. In July 2012, Top of the Rockies Zip Line, Inc. opened for business at the company’s PRIVATE property 14 miles south of Copper Mountain on the slopes of Mt. Arkansas, an “almost” Fourteener.

Top of the Rockies operates under the same ownership as White Mountain and is registered with the State of Colorado. The convenient location, only 14 miles south of Copper Mountain, on the way to most rafting adventures, and the spectacular back country terrain has made it a smashing success. Top of the Rockies is the only zip line in the world to fly over a train, and in the winter, snow cats are used to transport guests to the first zip line deck at 11,200’ of altitude. The existing course now provides 5 separate zip lining sections, 4 with twin lines for side by side flying.

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Frisco is in heart of the Colorado Rockies minutes from 6 ski resorts including Copper Mountain (7 minutes) and Breckenridge (15 minutes). Frisco’s laidback Main Street is what you imagine when you think of a western mountain town, and it offers an authentic, mountain town experience complete with great shopping and exceptional dining all within walking distance from affordable lodging and hotels. Take a free tour of the Historic Park & Museum and learn what it was like to live in a small mining town over 125 years ago. Put on your hiking boots, snowshoes or cross country skis and explore the local trails and recreation paths which are easily accessible from Main Street. Be sure to stop by the Visitor Information Center at 3rd and Main for more information about Frisco.

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Frisco Adventure Park Experience the outdoors at the Frisco Adventure Park! Have a screaming good time with your friends and family at the tubing hill. For first time skiers and snowboarders, take advantage of convenient access to the beginner hill with a lodge and parking within walking distance. Sign up for a lesson on the beginner hill through Copper Mountain’s Ski & Ride School. Cross country ski or snowshoe on over 40k of trails at the Nordic Center. Sit back and take in the beautiful mountain scenery on a horse drawn sleigh ride. Or simply relax by the fire, sip hot chocolate and read a book in the Day Lodge. Visit www.friscoadventurepark.com for more information.

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Snacks for the slopes Keep active kids happy with sustained nutrition || by Kim Fuller

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ctive kids need sustained energy, and it can be as simple as packing a snack.

“Adequate nutrition is necessary for physical and mental growth,” said Dr. Adam Loomis, pediatric hospitalist at High Country Health Care in Frisco. “Kids are pretty active, so healthy snacks can help them get through a day of skiing and help them to pay attention in school.”

Loomis recommends snacks that are balanced: those with whole grain, protein, natural fat and sugar combinations that will keep blood sugar up. In the High Country, kids are likely to be more active than average, and they also may be dehydrated.

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When is it time for a snack?

“Low blood sugar usually shows up not as hunger but as irritability and/or tiredness, and if it’s really low, a child may become sweaty or have a panic attack, when a child’s heart begins to race or (he or she) has trouble breathing,” Loomis said.

He said sugars are burned through very quickly, so having a snack that contains protein is the best option to give kids more sustained energy.

Certain food items are better to take in your pocket than others, since long days skiing can often mean hours out in varied weather.

Loomis recommends the following quick bites for sustained energy

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Granola bars or trail mix

Recommendations: Balance Bar, Clif Bar, Nature Valley products Loomis prefers a lowsugar bar or trail mix and something with nuts, which provide protein and healthy fat. Make sure there are whole grains in the bar or whole-grain granola in the trail mix, and check to see if there is a high amount of protein in it, Loomis said.

“You want to make sure the sugar content is made from complex carbohydrates, not just pure sugar,” he said. “Some of the bars coated in chocolate and yogurt are ok, but check the label for natural sugars and whole grains.”

Nut butters and fruits

Recommendations: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, Nutella and graham crackers, apples Nut butters are a great source of protein for kids, and if there is an allergy, choose almond butter or even Nutella. Loomis recommends the balanced energy that comes from larger snacks or light lunches, such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Peanut butter and graham crackers can be a nice alternative, and the ingredients can be carried for hours in a backpack or lunch tote.

“Fruits are good, too, and to combine them with a nut butter is a very healthy snack for sustained energy,” Loomis said.

“Dried fruit is good, too — the sugar content is usually higher, but it’s better than a candy bar or donuts.”

Cheese and grains

Recommendation: Cheese with wholegrain bread or crackers Cheese can be a great snack, but it can go bad in about an hour or so if it’s not kept cold. Loomis said string cheese could hold out at room temperature for two hours, maximum.

He recommends pairing cheese with a whole-grain bread or cracker, providing a high level of fat and protein that will take longer to burn off.

Hydration A sweet treat

Recommendations: Small oatmeal cookie, cookies with nuts in them Loomis said not all on-thego desserts are created equally, and he said to always look for the options with the most whole-food ingredients.

“Not all cookies are bad,” he said. “Like if kids have a small oatmeal cookie or cookies with nuts in them or even one of the chocolate- or yogurtcovered granola bars for a treat would be good.”

Recommendations: Water or a low-calorie sport drink, such as Gatorade G2 or Powerade Zero “For most activities, water is probably the best thing for kids to drink,” Loomis said. “If they have food and are out for three to four hours, they don’t really need an energy drink.”

He recommends that kids drink the lighter versions of sports drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade, if they are going to drink something other than water.

“I recommend half-calorie sports drinks over juice, which can act as a diuretic and dehydrate them,” he said. “If kids are older, they may be open to carrying their water in a Camelback, but younger kids should use a backpack with a removable water bottle.”

Kids should eat and drink frequently, eating something at least every hour or two and drinking water every 15 to 20 minutes.

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Snake River Saloon & Steakhouse

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Goat Soup and Whiskey Tavern

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970.513.9344 22954 US Hwy 6

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If you're looking for a unique local bar with affordable prices, delicious food, awesome bands, and that small town vibe, then the Goat Soup & Whiskey Tavern is definitely your kind of place.

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Over 38 years of great food and service. Voted BEST live music and dancing. Menu includes, Prime Rib, Salmon, Ribs, KC Sirloin, Pasta and a kids menu.

Fine Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spicy Papaya Thai cuisine.

Dining in and take out available. Open every day at 11a.m.

970.468.2509 290 Summit Place Shopping Village www.jjsummit.com

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Summit County’s favorite Irish Restaurant and Pub. This long time local hangout offers great food at affordable prices in a warm, friendly, family atmosphere. Come by and enjoy a game.

Complete sports coverage on 20 TV’s!

970.468.2457 | 501 Blue River Parkway MurphysFoodAndSpirits.com Find us on facebook @ Murphy’s Irish Pub

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Fiesta Jalisco

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Sunshine Café

A real authentic Mexican restaurant in Summit County.

970.468.9552 269 Summit Place Shopping Center www.fiestajalisco.net/silverthorne.htm

Come dine in one of the oldest buildings in Summit County.

The Historic Mint, having been in business since 1862, is the locals’ choice!

970.468.5247 | 347 Blue River Parkway www.mintsteakhouse.com

Voted best breakfast, brunch, and lunch in Summit County.

Deliciously affordable dining.

970.468.6663 | 250 Summit Place Shopping Center (Across from Office Max) www.sunshine-cafe.com

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Burke & Rileys

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Downstairs at Eric’s

Breckenridge’s favorite late-night kitchen. Come for lunch, stay for dinner – and check out our patio to enjoy the best views of Breckenridge’s famous mountain peaks.

970.547.2782 520 S. Main St. – La Cima Mall www.burkeandrileyspub.com

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Breckenridge Brewery & Pub is located on South Main Street in the historic mountain town of Breckenridge with one of the most dramatic views of the mountain. The menu is eclectic and features traditional pub fare, burgers, sandwiches, daily specials and much more. Open at 11am every day with happy hour from 3-6pm!

Delicious pizza, juicy burgers, tasty sandwiches, fresh salads, spicy wings and more. 20 beers on tap and 100 beers by the bottle. 14 flat screen HDTV’s, satellite coverage of all your favorite sports and an arcade with over 25 games. Open daily 11 a.m. - midnight.

970.453.1550 | 600 S. Main St. | www.breckbrewpub.com

970.453.1401 | 111 South Main St. www.downstairsaterics.com

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Muncheeze Pizza Bar

The Flatbread Pizza Co.

Italian cuisine featuring pizza, pasta, and breakfast calzones.

An item for every budget and served with a smile. $1 PBR refills! Delivery and catering available. Gluten free options available. Open 7 days a week.

A rustic, family friendly atmosphere to enjoy quality, Neapolitan style pizza. Baked in the only wood fire brick oven in Breckenridge, our pies are great for lunch or dinner. We also serve fresh salads, and beer and wine is available. Open 7 days a week at 11am with happy hour daily from 2-6pm.

970.453.1475 | 1900 Airport Road Unit A3A4 Across from the Distillery

970.423.6693 | 520 S. Main St., La Cima Mall Above Park & Main | www.theflatbreadpizzaco.com

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Whale's Tail

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Ollie’s Pub & Grub

Ollie’s is also proud to offer something for everyone. Whether you are a family with young children or looking to indulge late into the evening you will be accommodated at the pub and grub.

970.668.0744 | 620 Main St. -Frisco 970.453.9148 | 401 S. Main St. -Breckenridge www.olliespub.com

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Arapahoe Cafe

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Join us at the Whale's Tail with the best location in Breckenridge serving up great specials daily and beautiful mountain views. Recently under new ownership, we're you're new favorite local hangout with friendly staff and a cozy atmosphere.

Great food, friendly service, and reasonable prices since 1945.

Come see for yourself why we’re voted best in town year after year!

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Voted the best pizza and sandwich in Summit since 2005. Pizza, calzones, cheesesteaks, pastas, subs, beer, & more! We deliver!

Open from 11a.m.-10p.m. everyday.

970.453.2221 | 323 S. Main St. www.whalestailbreckenridge.com

970.468.0873 | 626 Lake Dillon Drive www.arapahoecafe.com

970.513.1087 149 Tenderfoot Street

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The Boatyard

304 Main St 970.668.4728 www.boatyardgrillandpizza.com Specializing in contemporary American cuisine including Mediterranean, Southwestern, and Pacific Rim influences, the Boatyard Grill is a perfect place for a mid-day pick-me-up or a hearty dinner. Be sure to try one of their fresh wood-oven baked pizzas. They’re also a favorite for brunch every Sunday at 10am with fresh pastries. Selections from their classic cocktails and their extensive wine list serve as the perfect complement to any dish.

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Tuscato Ristorante Italiano

311 East Main St 970.668.1523 www.tuscatofoods.com

“The everyday restaurant for all occasions!” Centrally located on Frisco’s Main St, Tuscato has been a local’s favorite for fine Italian cuisine since 1998. Sit down in their warm and casual dining room to enjoy classic Italian comfort food featuring handcrafted pastas, fresh fish, and seasonal produce. Their extensive wine list, designed to enhance your dining experience, is at an affordable price point and should not be missed.

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5th Ave Grille

423 Main St 970.668.3733 www.5thavegrille.com

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Prost

313 Main St 970.668.3688 www.prostfinebeers.com

Fine Beers and Sausage

Prost: purveyors of the finest German and Belgian beers in Summit County. In addition to their coveted selection of libations, Prost serves some of the best sausages in Colorado in a cozy beer hall environment. Whether you’re looking for a full stein or dinner with friends, Prost is the perfect place on Frisco’s Main Street for any kind of fun, any time of the day.

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Do you love a lively happy hour, savory dishes and professional, friendly service?

Join us at the 5th Ave. Grille for delicious hand cut steaks, seafood entrees, small plates and vegetarian and gluten free options. Happy Hour is available daily in the bar, or enjoy a more intimate experience in our cozy dining room. The 5th Avenue Grille is conveniently located on the corner 5th and Main St.

Thrift store couture Look sassy while being savvy

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ith so many great shops and boutiques in Summit County, it’s easy to overlook a few of the more subtle options: second-hand thrift and consignment stores.

These stores carry gently used merchandise at a fraction of the cost, and our county boasts more than 10 shops, each offering a variety of goods for you, your family and your home.

With the influx of high-end items, these stores are stocked with quality goods that you can scoop up at bargain prices.

We’ve visited a handful of these shops to give you an idea of the gems you can find if you do a little searching.

1. Funky Trunk Boutique The Funky Trunk Boutique is a beautiful little shop, full of highend clothing, accessories and footwear for women. Only items that meet the criteria of owner Lodema Cullum, a Summit County native who has a discerning eye for fashion, can be found in this consignment shop. You’ll find everything from fur coats to casual wear, all in impeccable condition. Stay warm and in style with this purple jacket from Patagonia ($68) or black puffy coat from North Face ($88). Pair them with these furry white boots from DC ($48) for the classic ski bunny look.

Find it: Funky Trunk Boutique, 211 Main St., Frisco; (970) 668-9266

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2. Rags to Riches We all know how pricey ski gear can be, so purchasing lightly used items can be the perfect solution for visitors who aren’t keen on buying a winter setup that may only be worn for four or five days.

Head to Rags to Riches, a shop that carries men and women’s apparel, winter gear and footwear. This locally owned shop has been providing visitors and locals alike with nearly new items for 10 years. We found great deals on ski pants, belts and purses. These gorgeous Guiseppe Zanotti pumps ($144) are a steal, and these brand-new, never-been-worn Sorels ($96) are hard to pass up.

Find it: Rags to Riches, 202 Main St., Frisco; (970) 668-3775

If you love mountain style, this is the store for you. A large showroom on Main Street in Frisco is stocked full of finds for your home. Going on its seventh year in business, this locally owned shop carries everything from small, decorative objects to rustic log beds and Western artwork. We found this beautiful tapestry ($55) that could be used as a wall hanging or accent at the end of a bed and this large, metallic vase ($25) that would add the perfect touch of shine to any home.

Find it: Alpine Accents Consignment, 101 Main St., Frisco; (970) 668-3113

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4. A Furniture Find No assembly required! Forgo the trend to buy cabinets that come with directions, and head to this local haven instead. A Furniture Find in Dillon is full of dressers, tables, couches and other large home furnishings. Whether your style is modern, mountain or vintage, there are plenty of items in great condition to choose from.

With delivery options available, and remarkably reasonable prices, A Furniture Find may be the best find in the county. We fell in love with this vintage dressing table ($200) that could serve as a vanity, bar area or even a desk.

Find it: A Furniture Find, 119 LaBonte St., No. 204, Dillon; (970) 389-3895

5. Little Bears Boutique The birth of a new child is a wonderful thing, but the cost of creating a nursery? Not so wonderful. Luckily for Summit County folks, a lovely little boutique full of items for the little ones awaits.

Little Bears Boutiques in Dillon carries everything from cribs ($200) and bassinets to toys, stuffed animals and clothing for infants and toddlers. Gently used items at a fraction of the cost will make your baby and your wallet happy.

Find it: Little Bears Boutique, 119 LaBonte St., Dillon; (970) 368-6467

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6. Summit Thrift and Treasure For the slightly older kiddos, visit the Summit Thrift and Treasure.

The store has hundreds of toys to choose from ($0.99 to $4.99), along with children’s books, clothing and shoes. While you’re there, browse the large selection of men and women’s clothing, accessories, books, electronics and small home decor items. This nonprofit store is owned and operated by the Family & Intercultural Resource Center, an organization that’s been serving Summit County since 1993. The proceeds from the thrift store help provide parenting education, emergency assistance and community support and a food bank. Feel good about your savvy spending.

Find it: Summit Thrift and Treasure, 340 Fiedler Ave., Dillon; (970) 262-2461

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FREE Savings Card Other thrifty options • For Pet’s Sake, 203 N. Main St., Breckenridge; (970) 453-4339 Want to do more for our furry friends? Visit For Pet’s Sake in Breckenridge, another great thrift shop carrying clothing, home goods and small furniture for the benefit of Animal Rescue of the Rockies.

• Summit Thrift and Treasure, 1745 Airport Road, Breckenridge; (970) 432-6444

Stop by Customer Service, 246-V Rainbow Drive in the Green Village to pick up your FREE Savings Card for special discounts at over 50 stores.

While you’re in Breckenridge, visit Summit Thrift and Treasure, the second thrift store location owned and operated by the Family & Intercultural Resource Center.

• Gold Mine Thrift, 130 Main St., No. 1, Dillon; (970) 485-5588 Don’t forget to pop into Gold Mine Thrift in Dillon. Locally owned and operated, this small shop proudly offers antiques, home goods, small furniture and clothing to Summit County shoppers at very reasonable prices.

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8. Horse Cents Saddle up and get ready to shop! This sprawling space boasts three rooms full of artwork, home decor, clothing, ski gear, books and all sorts of random things you never even knew you needed. More like an indoor mall than a shop, we loved getting lost in this huge selection of books ($0.25 to $5).

This 100 percent volunteer-run thrift shop donates every penny earned to the Swan Center Outreach, an establishment that is part horse rescue, part human rescue through animal education, training and therapy.

Founded in 1987, this locally founded and operated oasis is a Summit County haven for horses.

Find it: Horse Cents, 252 Warren Ave., Silverthorne; (970) 389-3269

7. Summit Habitat for Humanity R e Store Are you new to town or needing a new look for your condo? Head to the Habitat ReStore in Silverthorne. A huge selection of donated furniture waits — everything from large armoires to small light fixtures for you to sort through. Pick up a gently used piece to refurbish to suit your style, or luck out and find nearly new items such as this solid wood headboard ($49) to add a little rustic red to your mountain lodge. Proceeds from this Habitat store benefit not only the national nonprofit organization, but also go directly to helping build a local Habitat home. Currently, a home on Boreas Pass in Breckenridge is under construction thanks to shoppers and supporters like you.

Find it: Summit Habitat for Humanity Restore, 131 Blue River Parkway, Silverthorne; (970) 423-7445

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South Park Pottery & back room beads 417 Front St. Fairplay (719) 836-2698 www.backroombeads.com

Buffalo Mountain Gallery & Hang Time Framing 711 Granite St. Frisco, CO. (970) 668-0705 www.buffalomountaingallery.com

South Park Pottery & Back Room Beads carries a wide selection of beads and bead supplies including lampwork beads and raku fired beads created by artist and owner, Pat Pocius. The store specializes in Czech glass seed beads, Czech pressed glass and semi-precious gemstone beads. We also have an eclectic array of interesting and unusual items throughout the store. Stop in if you're in the area!

Offering fine art, prints, serigraphs, unique and local posters, metal wall sculptures, photography, vintage posters and custom framing. We stock all Breckenridge music festival posters, stop in for a FREE copy of your favorite. Mention ad to redeem one per family please.

Full custom framing services by our fast and friendly staff. Offering custom mirrors, needle art and keepsake collages. We have a spectacular selection of wood frames, as well as simple poster frames and matting.

3 Coyote Creek Studio Arts | A Colorado Artist Co-op 419 Front Street, Fairplay Hours (Daily): 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (719) 836-2040 www.coyotecreekarts.com Coyote Creek Studio Arts Foundation is located in a rustically styled building on historic Front Street, close to South Park City Museum in Fairplay, Colorado. Our Gallery is a Colorado artist’s co-op offering art from a talented group whose work encompasses painting, art jewelry, glass, pottery, photography, woodworking, sculptures and so much more!

Please come visit.

Vintage Posters starting at $35.

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Condition your mind Re-program your brain-body connections to up your game on the mountain

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o properly execute your powder turns or improve your agility on the bumps, you might need to retrain your brain.

cause hip, knee or back pain,” Page said. “We then start making other compensations to relieve the hip, knee or back pain, and pretty soon the muscles are firing out of sequence and we are just ‘getting by’ instead of “As adults, we’ve all maximizing our efforts.” developed muscle imbalances Page shared a handful that cause some muscles to of exercises that can help be tighter than others, and re-program our brain-body as a consequence, we connections. The focus should compensate by using any be on using core muscles, she muscle we do know how to said, which means everything activate,” said Marika Page, between your shoulders and fitness and facility coordinator your knees, not just your abs. at the Breckenridge “These exercises, ideally, Recreation Center. will train the muscles to For example, she said, fire in the order they were many people, both men and designed to fire,” she said. women, use their quadriceps “With repeated practice of instead of their glutes for these sequences, the neural any squatting motion. connections between your “Over time, the quads get brain — telling the muscles overused or overtight and to fire — and your muscles start exerting forces on the — actually doing the firing surrounding joints that can — become stronger, more natural and more ‘automatic.’”

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How to do it: In the plank position, with dumbbells in each hand and hands directly under your shoulders, row one arm through with dumbbell in hand.

Why it works: Primarily, this is an abdominal and hip exercise and it’s teaching your abs and hips to stay still while the weight is moving around you.

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How it will up your game: Keeping your core engaged allows your arms and legs to move freely.

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How to do it: With the dumbbell in your left hand, raise your left arm straight over head keeping your elbow totally straight, and step your left leg back into the lunge position, with your heel raised. Lower your back knee toward the ground, and push up through your front heel.

Why it works: Using Offset lunge a single dumbbell makes A it harder for your abs to stabilize — both sides of your torso have to work against gravity but with each other to stay even.

The weight overhead makes it that much farther from your center of gravity, forcing that whole chain of muscles to work together to stay upright. If you have a bad shoulder, you can hold the dumbbell down at your side. Doing the exercise without the weights allows you to check that you can keep your torso upright.

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How it will up your game: You need to show yourself that you have control of your torso so your torso can stay upright while your legs are bending when you’re skiing.

How to do it: Stand on one foot with the other slightly raised.

Why it works: When you’re standing on one foot, it seems super basic, but a lot of people hold themselves there with their calf muscle instead of their hip muscle. Make sure your outer glute, the outside part of your hip, is the primary firing muscle. A lot of it is what Page calls a Jedi mind trick, using your brain to tell that muscle to turn on.

How it will up your game: Let the right muscles do the right job. This reduces overall muscle tension.

How to do it: Stand on your left leg with the dumbbell in your right hand. With your right leg slightly bent, lean forward using your glute muscle. Return to the original position. To add the press, bring the dumbbell through the shoulder and above your head.

Why it works: If you’re only going to do one of these exercises, this is the one to do. Every time you take a step or slide your ski forward, the force goes from the ground, through your heel and up the back of your leg, crosses into your lower back and ends up in the opposite shoulder. That’s the sequence that the muscles are designed to fire in. The more efficient that firing pattern is, the more energy you have to deal with everything else — steering, changing direction, turning, watching for little people, all of that.

How it will up your game: This exercise will help you have better posture with less effort, better coordination between your upper and lower body and more body control through your core.

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Pushup with shoulder touch How to do it: In the plank position, drop down and then back up, followed by a shoulder touch across your body.

Why it works: The single most important thing here is that your abs should be the primary muscle engaged when you’re doing a pushup. Think of someone punching you in your stomach — you immediately tighten your deep ab muscles, Page said.

Those muscles are what you should be using to do a pushup.

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Ball pushup How to do it: Standard pushup with hands on exercise ball.

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Why it works: Your hands are on a moving surface. It just adds an element of instability that you have to ignore, Page said. Can you forget about the fact that your hands are on a moving ball and still fire your abs to do a pushup?

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How all three will up your game: Working from the middle out (as when you start this motion from your abs) allows you to generate more equal power throughout your whole body. This allows the upper and lower halves to work together more efficiently.

Bouncing pushup How to do it: Remove your hands and drop your chest to the exercise ball. Replace hands on ball and push back up.

Why it works: This exercise is mostly to convince people to engage their abs and take the pressure out of their shoulders, Page said. When your hands come off the ball, obviously your arms are doing nothing. Keeping your torso tight allows you to rebound off the ball and then stop your momentum at the top of the move. It forces you to work with gravity; you have to let gravity pull you back to the ball.

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How to do it: Standing on one foot with the other slightly raised, lower yourself into a squat position with arms outstretched. You want to stand up using your glute muscle, and the easiest way to do that is to push down with your heel. If you push down with your heel, your butt is working.

Why it works: To build off the simple balance exercise, this exercise asks the question: Can you keep your foot relaxed?

You’re not trying to control the exercise with your foot, Page said. Most of the muscles in your leg are relaxed, which allows you to bend your knee.

How it will up your game: Getting used to being on one foot and being able to control your own momentum prepares you to react to “unexpected” weight shifts in a controlled environment.

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Repeat with the other leg. Extend both legs, rolling your back across the exercise ball.

Why it works: Your movement is creating momentum that you’re trying to stabilize with your abs, so you get your abs to be the primary firer during that whole sequence.

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How it will up your game: By lying supine on the ball, you are engaging your abs without your feet on the floor. When your feet are not involved, you have fewer proprioceptors giving you information about your location in space and are forced to focus your force in your middle. When your core muscles are contracting, they absorb pressure from your joints.

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Summit suds Summit County is soap central, offering many different ways to get your skin fresh and oh, so clean this season.

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types of soap: Bar soaps offer a variety of different scents and blends. Herbs, spices and wildflowers add exfoliating benefits to the soaps, Fernandez said. Summit Soap Co. also makes shampoo bars, shaving soap, a citrus-mint foaming soap and an all-purpose cleaner, as well as lotions, beard conditioner and lip balms.

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products, along with others throughout the state. For a complete list of retailers, visit www.summitsoap.com, email info@summitsoap.com or call (970) 692-8966.

2. Breckenridge Soap Co.

1. Summit Soap Co. These hard soaps are made using traditional methods, blended at room temperature and yielding about 180 4-ounce jars per batch.

“We combine natural second-life and organic plant oils, pure essential oils, herbs, spices and wildflowers to create our skin-healthy blends,” said Dan Fernandez, co-owner of Summit Soap Co. “Days after the batch reaches our block molds, each bar is hand cut and arranged on our curing racks.”

Fernandez said each bar of soap and shampoo will cure for at least 30 days before it’s handlabeled and then ready to use in the shower, tub or sink.

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prices: Retail prices range from $1.50 to $6.49 for hard soaps and shampoos, and wholesale pricing options are available for 1-ounce soaps and shampoos, the foaming soap and cleaner by the gallon. what sets it apart: Every Summit Soap product is 100 percent natural, Fernandez said, and people with sensitive or damaged skin often use it.

“We never add fillers or preservatives, and the moisturizing nature of our formulas works great to combat the harsh effects of our highaltitude environment,” he said. where to find it: Purchase the soap products at the Summit Gift Shop and Show Room at 76 Huron Road in Breckenridge. Gift shop hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Also, more than a dozen Summit County retailers carry Summit Soap

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soap-making process: Company owner Renee Bartnick said Breckenridge Soap Co. makes soap the old-fashioned way, using the cold-process method.

Lye and water are mixed with organic oils at a specific temperature and brought to trace, she said, and then the liquid soap is poured into wooden soap molds, insulated and allowed to rest for 48 hours. After two days, the soap is sliced into bars and allowed to cure for four to six weeks.

“This six-week period allows water to evaporate, which creates a nice, hard bar of soap,” Bartnick said. “We only use natural ingredients in our soap, such as herb and clay, to add color and essentials oils to add the scent.” types of soap: While organic and all-natural soaps are the company’s main focus, they also make organic lip balms, skin salves, hair masks and bath salts.

“We have Breckenridge Brewery soaps, (such as the Oatmeal Stout Soap), soaps for babies, people with eczema and psoriasis, acne, shaving, normal skin and more,” Bartnick said.

prices: Soaps are priced at $7 for a 4- to 5-ounce bar. what sets it apart: Breckenridge Soap Co. uses organic ingredients, and Bartnick said the company strives to leave the smallest possible environmental footprint. The product shrinkwrap is biodegradable, and the lotka paper soap labels can be planted in soil to grow flowers.

“Organic oils are the base in all of our products because your skin absorbs 60 percent of what you put on it,” she said. “Our focus is to create a high-quality skincare product that everyone can use.” where to find it: This home-based business sells its soaps, salves and lip balms at the following Breckenridge locations: B’s Modern Mountain Apothecary, Nature’s Own, The Local Market and the Breckenridge Brewery and at Backcountry Herbal Apothecary in Frisco.

The company also makes small, amenity-sized soaps for Paragon Lodging vacation rentals.

To learn more, visit breckenridgesoapco.com, email breckenridgesoapco@gmail.com or call (970) 495-3965.

All photos provided by manufacturers.

Local soap companies put love into their lather || by Kim Fuller

3. Colorado Soap Works

soap-making process: This company makes small-batch, vegetable-based glycerin soaps.

The Earthy Creations soaps are available with a variety of natural elements, such as lavender buds, calendula flowers, ground loofah, oatmeal, orange and lemon peel, green and red clay, goat milk and lemongrass, as well as shea butter, sweet almond oil and apricot seed oil for added moisture.

“Essential oils, essential oil blends and fragrance oils are used to scent the soap and offer aromatherapy benefits,” owner Karen Mack said. types of soap: Along with a variety of small-batch bars made consistently, seasonal molded soaps and special-order soaps — in the mold, or shape, of your choice — also are available.

Additionally, the company carries a variety of lotions, hand creams, foot creams, bath salts and soy candles. prices: Price range and sizes of soaps run from $2.50 to $5 each in 2- to 4.5-ounce sizes.

what sets it apart: “Our line of botanical soaps is influenced

by Mother Nature,” Mack said.

“These soaps have a natural element, making them all unique in their own way and offering a variety of special properties.” where to find it: Made in Frisco, Colorado Soap Works products are available at various craft shows in the county and through www.coloradosoapworks.com for pickup and delivery. Email info@ coloradosoapworks.com for more information.

4. Fresh Soap Co.

soap-making process: Owner and soap artist Kim Nieuwoudt said her company uses the method of cold-process soap making.

“We proudly use high-quality, vegetable-based oils and butters from sustainable sources,” she said. “Some of the oil and butters we use are olive, avocado and sweet almond oils, shea butter, cocoa butter and mango butter, to name a few.”

Goat milk is used in the soaps for is low pH levels and soothing properties, Nieuwoudt said, as well as essential oils, seeds, herbs flowers and honey in some of their soaps and beeswax in their lip balms.

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Nieuwoudt said it takes 24 to 48 hours to harden in its mold. The soap is then cured on display at the store for six weeks. types of soap: “We make glycerin soaps (the shiny soaps) and cold-process soaps (the more opaque, heavier soaps),” Nieuwoudt said. “Every batch we make has a different formula, each one unique, well thought out and special, and we put a lot of love into each batch.”

The Naked soaps are popular for sensitive skin, and Nieuwoudt said the Beer Soap, made from Colorado craft beer, is also a best-seller. Fresh Soap Co. also makes edible-looking cupcake soaps, soap pops and entire soap cakes, complete with frosting. Many of the company’s soaps have exfoliates in them, from gentle calendula petals to gritty coffee grounds. prices: Retail prices range from about $5 up to $100. A Soap of the Month is usually sold by weight, once the customer decides how big of a cut he or she wants. what sets it apart: These hand-crafted soaps are made from scratch in the Fresh Soap Co. Breckenridge Main Street store, so soap browsing and customer service are accessible for all.

“They are more than soap because each one is a work of art,” Nieuwoudt said.

She said the store offers a wide range of soaps, soy candles, lip balms, lotions, scrubs, sea salts and bath bombs, along with bath accessories such as soap dishes, loofahs, slippers and shower caps. where to find it: This soap company has recently moved to its new location at 411 S. Main St. in Breckenridge. Customers can also buy Fresh Soap Co. products online at www.freshsoap company.com or place a phone order at (970) 423-7194.

5. Milagros of Colorado

soap-making process: Milagros uses a vegetable-based glycerin to melt and pour the soaps into the molds. Saponified oils of coconut, palm and safflower are added to the bars in the process, making them moisturizing for individuals with dry and sensitive skin. types of soap: The company makes all-natural, vegetable-based glycerin soap bars.

“Because our soaps have the highest vegetable glycerin content possible, and since glycerin is a natural humectant that draws moisture to the surface of your skin, it won’t strip your dermis of the properties that allow it to retain hydration,” states the soap company. prices: Half-pound bars of soap are sold for $8.50. what sets it apart: Milagro means “miracle” in Spanish. The company says it has worked very hard to perfect its handmade “miraculous” creations.

“Milagros soap is natural, with no detergents, no surfactants, no sulfates, no parabins, alcohol or sugar,” owner Sandy Jenkins said. where to find it: Made in Brighton, this soap is old at the Beehive in Breckenridge, located at 302 S. Main St. Call (970) 453-3920 or visit milagrossoapcompany.com for more information.

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Name: John Greer Warner Age: 63 Profession: Dentist and mayor of Breckenridge What is he wearing?

Way back in the ’80s, Warner was asked to be involved with a PTA Halloween carnival in Breckenridge. Much to the giggling glee of the children and amusement of attending parents, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound mustachioed dentist donned a wig and a tutu and handed out toothbrushes as the Tooth Fairy. Since then, the costume has come out whenever Warner’s tarter-fighting skills were needed, be it Halloween lunches with his dental staff, skiing the now defunct Bump Buffet, tackling the Imperial Challenge or touting a sign on Airport Road to promote early childhood education initiatives.

Why this? Warner said the costume serves to delight and disarm everyone who sees it. “It’s a way to show off, get people to smile and get people thinking about their teeth,” he said. “When I would ski, I’d hand out toothbrushes. I wore my tutu on the bottom, and kneepads to protect my knees, so I was quite the vision then, as well. … It’s good, clean, harmless fun and a way of focusing people on dental health and taking care of themselves.”

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rom Colorado roots to reggae and rock, Summit County venues have concerts covered for the spring season.

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John Brown’s Body

where:

The Barkley Ballroom, Frisco Friday, March 28. Doors open at 9 p.m. tickets: $15 in advance or $18 at the door when:

John Brown’s Body formed in Boston in the mid-1990s at a time when there wasn’t what you’d call a U.S. reggae scene. The band quickly gained a national following and created distinctly American reggae, steeped in traditional vibes but incorporating elements from other genres. Whereas most groups tackled typical reggae themes — religion and marijuana — the members of John Brown’s Body acted more like an indie band, writing songs that used the vocabulary of reggae to express their own experiences. Visit www.barkleyballroom.com for more information.

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Todd Park Mohr, of Big Head Todd and the Monsters where:

three20south, Breckenridge Friday, March 21. Doors open at 9 p.m. tickets: $18 in advance or $20 at the door when:

Todd Park Mohr is the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for the rock band Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Founded in Colorado in 1986, Big Head Todd and the Monsters catapulted out of the mountain states and into the national spotlight. With chart-topping singles and engaging live shows, the band has sold more than 3 million albums and packed major venues worldwide, including selling out Red Rocks Amphitheatre seven times. Most importantly, they’ve done it the old-fashioned way, with excellent songwriting, scorching guitar and fearless genre melding. Visit www.three20 south.com for more information.

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The Giving Tree Band where:

Goat Soup & Whiskey Tavern, Keystone Friday, March 28. Doors open at 9 p.m., and music starts at 10 p.m. tickets: $5 when:

Led by enigmatic brothers Todd and “E” Fink, The Giving Tree Band is making its way to the head of a classy class of young American songwriters and performers. The Finks extended their brotherhood to all seven members and started out with only a collective heart as big as the ocean. They now wield a wide array of instruments, from acoustic and electric guitars, slide guitars and banjos to violin, mandolin and pedal steel. A band’s band, they all live together, travel together and do everything as one family, harmonizing their voices and lives on and off stage.

Visit www.soupandwhiskey.com/events for more information.

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BARNEY FORD VICTORIAN HOUSE TOUR Home of escaped slave turned prominent Breckenridge businessman, and black civil rights leader.

Tues-Sun, 11am-3pm through April 20. Starting April 21, Fri-Sun 11am-3pm through June 13.

IOWA HILL GOLD MINER’S SNOWSHOE TOUR Mining relics and interpretive signs tell the story of Iowa Hill and how gold was extracted from the surrounding hills. Allow 90 minutes to complete the tour.

Reservations required by 8pm Friday.

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Base area, Arapahoe Basin Ski Area when: May 3. 1-4 p.m., part of the Shakin’ at the Basin May Concert Series tickets: Free

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Originally from Iowa City, Iowa, Eufórquestra (pronounced: yoo • FOHR • keh • struh, think Euphoria+Orchestra), relocated to Fort Collins in August 2008 and has made a splash on the Colorado music scene. Eufórquestra has spread its unique, rhythmic blend of sound nationwide, integrating such genres as Afrobeat, reggae, funk, soukous, soca and dub. Eufórquestra’s music is igniting dance floors across the country, with a sound that “explodes, dances and melts in your ear with sheer bliss,” according to Chris M. Slawecki, of AllAboutJazz.com.

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FRENCH GULCH GOLD MINE AND DREDGE SNOWSHOE TOUR Join one of our experienced guides for a snowshoe tour in French Gulch, the location of dozens of early mining operations. Reservations required by 8 pm on Sunday.

Allow 2.5 hours to complete the tour. Monday, 10am HISTORIC WALKING TOUR Take a tour through Breckenridge’s Nationally Recognized Historic District. Along the way hear stories of the gold seekers, rough individuals, and other hardy souls who lived in Breckenridge over 100 years ago.

Allow 90 minutes to complete the tour.

Wed-Sun, 11am & 1:30pm through April 20.

Starting April 21, Sat & Sun, 11am & 1:30pm through June 13.

BEHIND SWINGING DOORS SALOON TOUR Taste the spirits of the Breckenridge Distillery and learn about the historic saloons of Breckenridge.

Tour includes Distillery tasting when available.

Reservations required, space is limited.

Friday, 5 pm (reserve by 4 pm) BRECKENRIDGE HAUNTED TOUR The eerie, the unexplained and the creepy will be experienced as you stroll the historic streets of town.

Upon entering the homes of Breckenridge’s former citizens, you’ll wonder…was it a draft or did you just meet Mrs. Briggle? Reservations required by 5pm, space is limited. Saturday, 7:30pm.

SKI THROUGH HISTORY TOUR Join a local expert for an afternoon of skiing or riding and learn about the history of skiing at Breck. This guided tour is a great way to experience the beautiful mountain and the rich heritage of this picturesque town. Participation requires intermediate skill level, your own equipment, and your own lift ticket. Advance reservations and payment required by 8pm on Thursday. Tours offered Fridays 1-4pm through April 18th.

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Calendar dozens of events to choose from this spring

FEBRUARY Every Friday through March 29 || Ski with a Ranger, Copper Mountain Once a week at Copper Mountain, skiers get the chance to learn more about their surroundings, hitting the slopes with a special guide. The Ski With a Ranger program covers everything from the types of trees that line the trails to the type of snow best coveted by skiers and boarders.

Visit www.coppercolorado.com.

Every Saturday in February and March || Ripperoo’s Village Parade, River Run Ski School, Keystone Join Ripperoo as he parades through the village with his Ski School friends every Saturday at 4 p.m. Help them dance their way to the Dercum Square Ice Rink for Cookie Hour. The parade also features performers, Ripp’s new parade float and a horse-drawn wagon for Ripperoo’s young friends to ride along. Free parking available in the River Run parking lot.

Visit www.keystoneresort.com.

Every Saturday in February and March || Kidtopia fireworks, Lakeside Village and River Run, Keystone Kidtopia has a fireworks show at 7 p.m. every Saturday through March 29. Guests in both Lakeside Village and River Run Village can see the show. This is a free show with parking available at the River Run parking lot.

Visit www.keystoneresort.com.

Feb. 14 || Mountaintop Matrimony, top of Chair No. 2, Loveland Ski Area The Mountaintop Matrimony is for couples getting married or renewing their vows and takes place at noon outside the Ptarmagin Roost Cabin, elevation 12,050 feet. The Ptarmigan Roost cabin is located at the top of Chair No. 2 at Loveland Basin.

Couples are required to sign in the morning of the event and are asked to be at the Ptarmagin Roost Cabin by 11:30 a.m. the morning of the event. Visit www.skiloveland.com.

Feb. 14 || Valentine’s Comedy Show, Silverthorne Pavilion Silverthorne’s annual Valentine’s Comedy Show at the Silverthorne Pavilion. Visit www.silverthorne.org.

Feb. 15 || The New Belgium Scavenge, Arapahoe Basin The infamous on-mountain Colorado Scavenger Hunt comes to Arapahoe Basin from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a day to don your best costume, chase chickens, search for bigfoot and answer some ridiculous riddles, all while skiing, raising money for the High Country Conservation Center. Cost is $10 per person, plus ski pass or lift ticket. Visit www.arapahoe basin.com.

Feb. 15 || Sixth-annual Save Our Snow Celebration, Arapahoe Basin All proceeds from this event will benefit the High Country Conservation Center, Summit County’s local resource center that provides awareness, education, appreciation and preservation of the environment. Meet the Green Team and representatives from HC3 and learn about A-Basin’s sustainability initiatives. Discounted $69 adult lift tickets for the day will be offered, and $20 of that goes directly to the HC3. Visit www.arapahoebasin.org.

Feb. 19 || Ski with Bernie, Gold Run Nordic Center, Breckenridge Ski with Bernie, Nordic supervisor, and work on individual Nordic skills, such as consistency, technique and skiing continuously at an even pace for one hour. You can choose classic or skate skiing; geared toward all abilities. Open to ages 10 and older only; $12 per child.

Visit www.townofbreckenridge.com to register online.

Feb. 14-15 || Winter Wine Weekend, Warren Station, Keystone Come to Keystone for a weekend of fun and wine.

Visit www.warren station.com.

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Feb. 21 || Country Western Dance, Silverthorne Pavilion Lessons at 7 p.m. and open dance runs from 8 to 11 p.m.; tickets are $5 at the door.

Visit www.silverthorne.org.

Feb. 22 || Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge This year’s tour will feature a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental and adventure mountain films. Doors open at 7 p.m. to the general public, and screening begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission.

Private VIP reception tickets are $50 and include advanced seating at 6 p.m., dessert/light fare reception and beverages. Visit www.boec.org.

Feb. 23 || Rocky Mountain Freestyle Devo Competition, Arapahoe Basin Check out some of the hottest young freestyle skiers at this Rocky Freestyle Devo event hosted

by Team Summit Colorado and Arapahoe Basin. Competition closed

FEB 14-16 Copper Uncorked & In Love, Copper Mountain Come to the Wine-n-Wing Challenge at Burning Stones Plaza, where Copper chefs will compete to see who can create the best wine and wings pairing. Next, head to one of the resort restaurants, which will feature comfort food paired with affordable wine selections. In the evening, view fireworks, or join the Copper Mountain Ambassadors for a free fullmoon Moonlight Snowshoe Tour. Call guest services at (970) 968-2318, ext. 45861, or visit www.coppercolorado.com for a complete schedule of events.

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to the public; spectators welcome.

Visit www.arapahoebasin.com.

Feb. 27 || “Other Desert Islands” opening night, Lake Dillon Theater, Dillon As bitingly hilarious as it is devastatingly poignant, “Other Desert Cities” ultimately reveals that family secrets and the mirages of truth and illusion that encompass them can be as hopeful, dangerous and devastating as an oasis in the California Desert. Visit www.lakedillontheatre.org for a complete show schedule and ticket prices.

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Feb. 28 to Mar. 6 || USSA U-18 National Championships, Copper Mountain The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s under-18 slalom competition. Visit www.us sa.org or www.coppercolorado.com.

Feb. 28 || Fireman’s Fire Hose Relay, Arapahoe Basin Fire departments from across Colorado team up to participate in a unique slalomstyle event that benefits the Burn Camps Program at The Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Teams of five firefighters race down a 15-gate slalom course while holding on to 50 feet of fire hose. All participants have to dress in their bunker jacket and fire helmet. Visit www.arapahoebasin.com.

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events March 1 || Tubbs Romp to Stomp-Colorado Snowshoe Event, Frisco Strap on your snowshoes for the fun, family-friendly Colorado Romp to Stomp in Frisco, a fundraiser for the Susan G. Komen organization. Try Tubbs Snowshoes on the town’s snowshoe trails, take photos in the photo booth, pick up swag, have a free breakfast, high-five mascot TubbScout and more.

Open to all ages.

Visit tubbsromptostomp.com/co/ about/romp.

March 1 || Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge Break out the mountain formal wear — anything goes — for an evening of New Orleans-inspired cuisine, hurricane cocktails and live music with Hazel Miller. The party takes place from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person at the Breckenridge Welcome Center or online. Visit www.go breck.com/events/mardi-gras.

March 1-2 || USASA Rocky Mountain Series, Copper Mountain Come to Copper for the Rocky Mountain Snowboard and Free Ski Series’ halfpipe and slopestyle competition. Visit www.rocky mountainseries.com.

March 4 || Mardi Gras Parade on Main, Main Street, Breckenridge Kids and families are welcome at Breckenridge’s mountain Mardi Gras celebration. Hang out on Main Street to see the floats and shout a little “throw-mesomething-mister.” Visit www.go breck.com/events/mardi-gras.

March 4 || Mardi Gras Festival, River Run Village, Keystone Enjoy the festivities in Keystone and take part in the annual gumbo cook-off.

Visit www.keystoneresort.com.

March 6 || Cupcakes and Canvases Apres Event, Warren Station, Keystone During this two-hour class, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., an art teacher will guide kids to create an artistic masterpiece while enjoying delicious cupcakes. Warren Station’s bar will be open during the event for parents to enjoy an adult beverage. Class includes canvas, art supplies, cupcakes and guidance.

Visit www.keystonefestivals.com.

March 15 || Massenet’s “Werther,” Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge Two of opera’s greatest artists — Jonas Kaufmann and Elina Garanca — appear together for

MAR 1-2 Special Olympics, Copper Mountain Copper is proud to be the official winter training site for all Colorado-based winter Special Olympics athletes, as well as the official host resort for the Winter Games.

This season marks the 25th consecutive year Copper Mountain will host the event.

Visit www.specialolympics.org.

the first time at the Metropolitan Opera in Massenet’s sublime adaptation of Goethe’s revolutionary and tragic romance.

The show will be broadcast live starting at 10:55 a.m., and it is directed and designed by Richard Eyre and Rob Howell, the same team that created the Met’s recent hit production of “Carmen.” Rising young maestro Alain Altinoglu conducts.

Visit www.nromusic.com.

March 14 || Canvases and Cocktails, Warren Station, Keystone Resort Canvas and Cocktails from Cherry Creek visits Warren Station. Learn the basics of acrylic painting and enjoy a glass of wine in this upbeat and casual class. The instructors will lead you step by step as you make a creation that is uniquely yours. Canvas, paint and supplies included in the entry.

No experience necessary. Bottled wine and $5 cocktail specials are also in the mix. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door.

Visit www.keystonerestort.com.

Mar. 15 || Moonlight Dinner, A Night in the Pacific, Arapahoe Basin From 6 to 11 p.m., be transported to the Pacific Rim region where exotic flavors and ingredients await. Offerings include Japanese and Thai cuisine. This event is

lift-served. Guests are welcome to hike or snowshoe to and from mid-mountain.

Visit www.arapahoebasin.com for tickets and a sample menu.

March 20 || Cupcakes and Canvases Apres Event, Warren Station, Keystone During this two-hour class, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., an art teacher will guide kids to create an artistic masterpiece while enjoying delicious cupcakes. Warren Station’s bar will be open during the event for parents to enjoy an adult beverage. Class includes canvas, art supplies, cupcakes and guidance.

Visit www.keystonefestivals.com.

March 21 || Country Western Dance, Silverthorne Pavilion, Silverthorne Lessons at 7 p.m. and open dance runs from 8 to 11 p.m.; tickets are $5 at the door.

Visit www.silverthorne.org.

Photo: Kent Meireis / Copper Mountain

March 21 || Alpenglow Ascents Rando Series, Arapahoe Basin Come to Arapahoe Basin on Friday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. for an afternoon of skinning with a three-part randonee springtime series of uphill and downhill challenges. This new series will start and finish in the Base Area and summit at 12,472 feet. Visit www.arapahoebasin.com.

March 22 to April 20 || Breckenridge Spring Fever, Breckenridge Breckenridge’s elevation — 9,600 feet — makes the snow last longer and the bluebird spring days even sweeter. To celebrate, Spring Fever brings a month-long lineup of activities for families, beer drinkers, music lovers, mountaineers and more. Close down the winter skiing season on April 20 with Easter activities for all ages. Visit www.go breck.com for a complete schedule of events.

March 22 || Breckebeiner 60K Nordic Ski-A-Thon, Breckenridge Nordic Center, Ski Hill Road, Breckenridge The 12th annual Breckebeiner 60K Nordic Ski-A-Thon & Snowshoe Bash runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is a benefit for the Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center. There will be multiple courses on criterion loops for both teams and individuals.

The Nordic course will be on intermediate terrain groomed for both skate and classic styles.

An adaptive Nordic course will also be offered for those with special needs. Nordic 6K ski loops will be marked, as well as a snowshoe loop of 3K. For families with youngsters, there will be a 1K-snowshoe loop including a treasure hunt at noon. Rentals are available at the Nordic Center at a reduced rate for all participants.

Call (970) 453-6855, or email bestnordicski@gmail.com.

March 26-April 9 || USASA Nationals, Copper Mountain The United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association National Championships is the largest snowboard and freeskiing event in the world, welcoming top athletes from around the nation to compete for the title of National Champion. Visit www.usasa.org or www.coppercolorado.com.

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April 4 || Alpenglow Ascents Rando Series, Arapahoe Basin Come to Arapahoe Basin on Friday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. for an afternoon of skinning with a three-part randonee springtime series of uphill and downhill challenges. This new series will start and finish in the Base Area and summit at 12,472 feet. Visit www.arapahoebasin.com.

April 5 || Puccini’s “La Boheme,” Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge Puccini’s moving story of young love is the most performed opera e x p l o r e s u m m i t. c o m

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The show will be broadcast live starting at 10:55 a.m. Anita Hartig stars as the frail Mimi in Franco Zeffirelli’s classical production, with Vittorio Grigolo as her passionate lover, Rodolfo.

Visit www.nromusic.com.

April 12 || Moonlight Dinner, A Night in Italy, Arapahoe Basin Take a culinary journey through the Italian countryside starting at 6 p.m. This is one of the most popular Moonlight Dinners of the season, and the event is lift-served. Guests are welcome to hike or snowshoe to and from mid-mountain. Cost is $82 per person; reserve a spot at www.arapahoebasin.com.

April 12-13 || Sunsation, Copper Mountain Take fun in the Copper sun to a whole new elevation, with live music, Red Bull Slope Soakers and the world-famous Eenie Weenie Bikini Contest, back by popular demand.

Visit www.coppercolorado.com for a full schedule.

April 16 || 25th annual Enduro, Arapahoe Basin Teams of two take laps up the Pallavicini (Pali) chair and either ski or ride down the mountain on designated trails from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. without stopping. The record is 72 runs. There’s a $150 entry fee for teams of two, and an apres party will follow the race from 5 to 8 p.m.

Visit www.arapahoebasin.com.

April 17 || Cupcakes and Canvases Apres Event, Warren Station, Keystone During this two-hour class, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., an art teacher will guide kids to create an artistic masterpiece while enjoying delicious cupcakes. Warren Station’s bar will be open during the event for parents to enjoy an adult beverage. Class includes canvas, art supplies, cupcakes and guidance.

Visit www.keystonefestivals.com.

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April 18 || Country Western Dance, Silverthorne Pavilion, Silverthorne Lessons at 7 p.m. and open dance runs from 8 to 11 p.m.; tickets are $5 at the door.

Visit www.silverthorne.org.

April 20 || Easter Egg Hunt, Frisco Historic Park & Museum, Frisco Tailored to children 8 and younger, there will be age-specific hunting areas: Children younger than 3 will be egg gathering in Town Hall; ages 3 to 5 will be egg gathering at the Frisco Historic Park gazebo lawn; ages 6 to 8 will be egg gathering at the Frisco Historic Park upper lawn. The schoolhouse bell will ring at noon to signify the start of the hunt.

Visit www.townoffrisco.com.

April 25 || Alpenglow Ascents Rando Series, Arapahoe Basin Come to Arapahoe Basin on Friday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. for an afternoon of skinning with a three-part randonee springtime series of uphill and downhill challenges. This new series will start and finish in the Base Area and summit at 12,472 feet.

Visit www.arapahoebasin.com.

April 26 || Bill’s Ranch Walking Tour, Bill’s Ranch, Frisco Join long-time Bill’s Ranch resident Judy Anderson for a historic tour of Frisco’s Bill’s Ranch community from 10 a.m. to noon.

Participants will discover how this unique residential area originated, learn the connection to Frisco’s survival and explore original pioneer cabins from the early 20th century.

Visit www.townoffrisco.com.

April 26 || Mozzart’s “Cosi Fan Tutte,” Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge Music director James Levine makes his long-awaited return to the Metropolitan Opera podium to conduct Mozart’s beloved opera about testing the ties of love, which will be broadcast live starting at 10:55 a.m. The

cast is filled with youthful Met stars: Susanna Phillips and Isabel Leonard are the sisters Fiordiligi and Dorabella and Matthew Polenzani and Rodion Pogossov are their lovers, with Danielle de Niese as the scheming Despina.

Visit www.nromusic.com.

MAY May 3 || Shakin’ at the Basin May Concert Series & Tres de Mayo Fiesta, Arapahoe Basin The fiesta runs from 1 to 4 p.m., and Eufórquestra will be playing.

Euforquestra has a unique, rhythmic blend of sound integrating such genres as Afrobeat, reggae, funk, soukous, soca and dub.

Visit www.arapahoebasin.com.

May 10 || Rossini’s “La Cenerentola,” Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge A peerless pair of Rossini virtuosos joins forces in La Cenerentola — a vocal tour de force for mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato, singing her first Metropolitan Opera performances of the Cinderella title role, and high-flying tenor Juan Diego Flórez, as her Prince Charming. The live broadcast begins at 10:55 a.m. Alessandro Corbelli and Luca Pisaroni complete the cast, with Met principal conductor Fabio Luisi leading the score.

Visit www.nromusic.com.

May 10 || Shakin’ at the Basin May Concert Series: The Congress, Arapahoe Basin Summit County regulars The Congress will play from 1 to 4 p.m. Evoking emotions that you thought had long passed — the feeling of your first cigarette or the way you feel listening to a worn vinyl as it warmly crackles against the sound of a summer night — The Congress is naturally compared to many names and styles of years gone by, but ultimately, the band plays rock ’n’ roll.

Visit www.arapahoebasin.com.

APR 20 Beach ‘N Egg Hunt, Arapahoe Basin

May 16 || Country Western Dance, Silverthorne Pavilion, Silverthorne Lessons at 7 p.m. and open dance runs from 8 to 11 p.m.; tickets are $5 at the door.

Visit www.silverthorne.org.

Photo: Courtesy of Arapahoe Basin

May 16 || Friday Night at the Museum, Frisco Historic Park & Museum, Frisco From 5 to 8 p.m., celebrate Colorado’s Preservation Month with an annual community open house, including light refreshments, tours and live music.

Visit www.townoffrisco.com.

May 16 || “Orphans” opening night, Lake Dillon Theater, Dillon Deserted in childhood by an unfaithful father and the death of their mother, orphaned nowadult brothers Treat and Phillip live together in a dilapidated row house in North Philadelphia. The violent, yet emotionally wounded, elder brother Treat provides for the younger, disabled Phillip through odd jobs and petty thievery. Visit www.lakedillontheatre.org for a complete show schedule and ticket prices.

May 17 || Shakin’ at the Basin May Concert Series, Arapahoe Basin The music is always family

The Easter Bunny visits A-Basin for an egg hunt that both skiing and nonskiing kids can enjoy. Those who wish to hunt on foot will search in the learning spaces near the base area at 10 a.m., and kids on skis will head to one of Arapahoe Basin’s green (beginner) trails to search for eggs starting at 11 a.m. Visit www.arapahoebasin.com. friendly, so all ages are welcome every Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. to listen to music in the base area. Those 21 and older can take advantage of beer on tap.

Visit www.arapahoebasin.com.

May 17 || Clean-Up Day, Silverthorne Grab your grubbies, gloves, family and neighbors and head out for a morning of sprucing up your community. Volunteers meet at Rainbow Park for area assignments at 9 a.m. and are invited back to the park at noon for an appreciation picnic.

Visit www.silverthorne.org.

May 18 || Dance Recital, Silverthorne Pavilion, Silverthorne See the year-end performance of the Recreation Center Dance Program from 6 to 8 p.m. More than 60 students will put on a show that will delight all. Visit www.silverthorne.org. e x p l o r e s u m m i t. c o m

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racing against the clock in the I-70 corridor

by Krista Driscoll photos by Dominique Taylor

6 a.m.

The alarm clock goes off and I stare at it stupidly, wondering why the thing is beeping at me at such an ungodly hour. I hit the snooze bar.

6:09 a.m. The beeping is back, but this time it awakens something in my brain: an adventure waits. Today is the day we tackle seven resorts in one stretch, from first chair to last. I shove out of bed and start cramming various items into my backpack, my mind still numb with sleep.

Ski passes, check. Water, check. Three different pairs of gloves and a handful of different layers for varying weather, check.

6:57 a.m. I stuff a notebook and pen in my pack alongside a tentative itinerary for the day and grab a pencil at the last moment in case temps drop and the ink in the pen freezes. I applaud myself for my forward thinking and preparedness as I throw my skis into the car and head from home in Breckenridge toward Frisco.

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7:13 a.m. The sun is beginning its climb through the sky in the east over our first destination, Loveland. I review the route again in my head: a run or two at Loveland, then over its namesake pass to Arapahoe Basin, up Highway 6 to Keystone, over the curves of Swan Mountain Road and down Highway 9 to Breckenridge; then back up 9 and onto Interstate 70 to Copper, over the pass to Vail and a final, mad dash to Beaver Creek.

7:29 a.m. A brief but joyous reunion ensues in the Summit Daily parking lot with my friend, photographer and companion for the day, Dominique. We chatter a bit in the cold morning air, reviewing the plan and brainstorming photo ops as we load up Dom’s gear for the trek through the tunnel to Loveland. e x p l o r e s u m m i t. c o m

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a.m. Loveland is

quiet, peaceful. Long shadows creep up the Continental Divide, illuminating sections of the horseshoe-shaped ski area one run at a time. We park a few rows from the base, don all of our layers and procure our lift tickets before studying routes on the trail map. Confident in our timeframe and approach, we choose two lifts on near opposite sides of the resort. It’s our first mistake, and it will catch up to us.

8:30 a.m. The rope drops on Chair 1, and I eagerly skate forward to claim the first chair, only to be brought back to the reality that Dom has dropped her lens hood, which pushes us back a few seats.

No matter — we’re made of time.

8:33 a.m. I tuck

my chin into my coat against the morning chill and lean back into the three-seater, suddenly aware of the fact that there’s no safety bar on this lift.

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bark and take a line through the shadows and down the fresh corduroy on Tempest, pausing for photos and seeking just the right lighting and angles. We’re moving at a snail’s pace, but thus far, we’re ignorant of it.

8:45 a.m. After cutting across the resort, we hop on Chair 4 and head up the Divide. The lift takes us into the direct sunlight for the first time, and we’re surrounded by the white glow of Perfect Bowl. More dawdling turns under the lift drop us onto a run called Scrub, where Dominique captures me stumbling my way over a short stretch of moguls.

9:01 a.m. Dom points out that I can’t drive in my ski boots and we’ll never make it if I have to take them off and on at each resort. I look down at her snowboard boots and hand over the keys. We leisurely pack up the car and head up Loveland Pass to Arapahoe Basin.

9:20

a.m. The Beach is

still half asleep, and we manage a spot in the lower lot close to the edge of the snow.

A few revelers are setting up camp chairs and cordoning off party zones. We stop to shake hands with a cardboard cutout of Zach Galifianakis, whose flesh-and-blood companion has already cracked his first (or second or third) beer of the day, and then trundle over to the Black Mountain Express, which will take us to mid-mountain.

9:31 a.m. We

board the lift and collect some friendly advice from an A-Basin employee, which leads us down Wrangler to the Lenawee lift and straight to the top for a glimpse of Montezuma Bowl.

9:43 a.m.

Montezuma

is wind-blown and roped off, but the vista gives us a sweeping, panoramic view of Keystone and Breckenridge, our next destinations. Again we linger too long, still unaware of the fact we’re eating into our time too quickly and falling behind at every step. We scurry down Norway Face, through Dercum’s Gulch and then shoot down High Noon to the base. The siren call of The Beach catches us once again, and Dom stops for photos while I schlep the gear back to the car.

10:10 a.m. A few wrong turns in the parking lot and a closed exit gate nibble away more precious minutes, and we continue to ignore the clock in favor of discussions about the perfect, bluebird day and lamentations about skipping a quick breakfast at Loveland.

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10:19

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Run lot at Keystone is nearly full, and reality finally sets in that we have been dragging ass and are now facing potential failure in our quest.

We hustle through the motions of unloading gear and begin the hike to the gondola, a bit disheartened that we’ve parked about as far away as possible from our ride up the mountain. Ski boots clicking and squishing along slushy pavement in the growing heat of the morning, we make our way across the landscape.

10:26 a.m. The

line for the River Run gondola is ridiculous, so we take our first shortcut and hop into the singles queue, which moves at a fairly rapid clip.

10:31 a.m. Board-

ing the gondola, I end up with a seat across from a gentleman from my home state of Iowa.

The Hawkeyes lost the Outback Bowl, and I’m still in mourning that it will be months before the return of college football. No matter at the moment, though, since the skiing is good and the forecast indicates that it will only get better.

for a dog’s eye view of Dercum Mountain, while I get directions to the fort — “it’s right over there.”

10:47 a.m. My ski boots meet the icy floor of the fort and there’s a brief struggle before I dig in my toes and clamber through the doorway. I look as ridiculous as I feel, I’m sure, but it’s hard to resist a lap through the maze as Dom follows two appropriately sized adventurers through the castle and down the slide.

11:03 a.m. Flying

Dutchman takes us to River Run and the base, and we contemplate throwing me in a ski wagon with Dom at the reins just to get back to the car more quickly. My calves already ache from trotting in my boots, but I suck it up and we do the quick waddle back to the car.

The sun is fully on us, the temperature has hit 35 degrees, and we’re in a full-on pant as we strip layers and throw our gear and ourselves back into the car.

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11:13 a.m. That took too long. Way too long. We’re leaving Keystone and adding up travel time and resort time. The equation is pretty straight forward, and the result is not encouraging: We’ve mangled it pretty good, spent too much time on grabbing freshies, playing fetch with the avy dog and sliding around the snow fort.

11:21 a.m. At the turn onto Swan Mountain Road, I give in and make the call to my boyfriend, Devin, for backup. We’ll drive straight to my home in Breck on Peak 9 and pick him up to drive us the rest of the way.

11:37 a.m. Traffic on Highway 9 causes more problems, so we make a quick detour onto French Street. Boreas to Broken Lance, we fly into the parking lot, where Devin is waiting with Nika, our husky and enthusiastic new traveling companion.

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climbs into my lap and spreads wet nose smudges over my goggles as we sit in traffic on the way to Peak 8. Our goal was to try out some of the new terrain on Peak 6, but we can tell that getting there will be a mess and will put us even farther behind, so we opt for a lap through the terrain park.

12:03 p.m. 5-Chair takes us up through the trees alongside the terrain park, and Dominique takes off her gloves in a rush to capture some park hits from above. A brief fight with the lens hood ends in one of her gloves drifting down to the powder under the chair. Glove down — it’s the first real loss of the day.

12:12 p.m. We take separate lines through Park Lane Terrain

Park, each on a different quest.

Dom posts up in the park to capture some sick images of a 13-year-old park phenom, while I hug the lift in search of the missing glove. Near the bottom of the line, I spot it, a tiny speck of black in a sea of white.

12:15 p.m. Heading across the snow at a right angle, I lift my skis high to avoid sinking into

the untracked powder below the lift. Halfway to my destination, a voice above on the lift shouts down, “What are you doing?” It takes a minute for me to register that the inquiry is directed at me, and I have brief flashbacks to being 8 years old and floundering around in waist-deep snow under a lift at Steamboat, evil teenagers heckling me from above. Refocusing on the task at hand, I take

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11:53 a.m. Recruiting Devin is already paying dividends. He pulls my skis and Dom’s board off the roof of the car as we unload in the skier drop-off area. Without

the hike from the parking lot, we might be able to make up some time.

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12:33

1:20 p.m. Our first

p.m. Chugging up

Highway 9 to Frisco, we realize that we’re famished. Skipping breakfast at Loveland was another mistake, compounded by the fact that we didn’t bring any snacks or energy food, so we have to make a stop.

12:55 p.m. Every

error is another grain of sand through the hourglass, and forgetting to bring food proves to be the costliest one yet, as we hit the curb in front of Pika Bagel Bakery in Frisco. We double up the stop as a bathroom break, but it still takes time to get food in the middle of lunch hour on a weekday. “This isn’t helping,” Devin texts me from the car, and my heart sinks a little.

another step forward, point at the glove and shout back up, “Soldier down!”

“This is not ’Nam. There are rules!” is the reply. I chance a quick look up and see two snowboarders grinning down at me. I grin back, grab the glove and beat a hasty retreat out of the rough and back to the fairway, another setback vanquished.

1:08 p.m. Domi-

12:28 p.m. I raise the glove triumphantly into the air as Dom rides toward me and we make a beeline back to the drop-off lot, where Devin is waiting with the car.

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piece of luck finally arrives, as the Super Bee lift has a short line and we start the journey up the mountain. We pull the bar down to peruse the trail map and choose a route that we think will lead us back down to East Village.

From the top, we cruise Copperopolis, pausing here and there for photos. Our lack of familiarity with Copper’s terrain puts us on a nonnegotiable path to Center Village, so I frantically call Devin and tell him of the change in plans.

1:45 p.m. Main

nique leaves her gear in my car, jumps in the driver’s seat of her own and tails us down I-70 to Copper Mountain.

The original plan to try the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center proves overly ambitious, so we scrap it to ride up Super Bee to the summit.

We ditch Dom’s car at the edge of the free Alpine lot and Devin drives us into the East Village.

Vein dumps us into Center Village, and we hike from the base of the American Eagle to the skier pick-up by American Flyer. Devin loads skis and board, and Nika greets me with a furry paw slap to the face as I climb into the back seat.

1:52 p.m. Dom

safely deposited in her car, we caravan over Vail Pass to stop No. 6. Another bit of luck on the pass, as they completed all of the avalanche control the day before.

I sit back and take a few breaths as we hash out a plan for tackling Vail.

Our original goal was to ride Gondola 1 to the new Chair 4 and dip into The Back Bowls, but another long walk through Vail Village would eat up too much time from our rapidly depleting day. We decide to circumvent the bulk of the crowd and head to Golden Peak.

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After ditching Dom’s car on the top of the Vail Village parking structure, we race around to the skier drop-off at Golden Peak. Tumbling out of the car and into the lot, Dom and I snatch up our things and scuttle toward Chair 6 as Devin begins the first of a few laps around town to kill time.

2:25 p.m. Our

gamble on the lift lines at Golden Peak

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pays off, and we load Chair 6. Time is still riding us like an overzealous boss, so we choose to only make the trip halfway and head down through the Golden Peak Terrain Park.

2:35 p.m. Dom

stops for a few choice photos of park rats hitting rail grinds and booters, followed by one spectacular moment of me sliding the world’s smallest box directly behind a few shredders that wouldn’t reach the height for an average carnival ride. I scoot my bruised ego through the remainder of the park and back to the base.

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2:45 p.m. Leaving

Vail, the final target for the day is to make it to Beaver Creek in time for the iconic cookies at 3 p.m. It’ll be close — now it all comes down to traffic. Dom jumps into her car, with a plan to skip the lots at the base of the mountain and drive directly to the top of the hill to Beaver Creek.

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beaver creek 3:01

p.m. We’re

cruising up the hill to Beaver Creek, but we’ve missed Cookie Time. My stomach protests loudly, having only eaten a bagel all day, but there’s nothing we can do.

3:05 p.m. Mere seconds after I step onto the snow near the Beaver Creek Chophouse, I see Dom already racing around the Centennial base area, hunting for anyone who might still

have a cookie in hand for a photo.

Apparently in the five minutes since the sweet treats were handed out, people have already scarfed them down or shoved them into pockets, as there are none to be found.

3:15 p.m. Thwarted on cook-

ies but ultimately not defeated, we strap in, hit the singles line and take a seat on the Centennial Express Lift for our final ride of the day. I exhale slowly and a goofy smile creeps across my face. We did

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it — seven mountains in one day.

3:23 p.m. I lean on my poles

at the top, cherishing a minute of relaxation and letting a small sense of accomplishment flood over me.

Dom snaps a photo of my moment as she skates off the chair behind me and adds a few more clicks as I pull off my skis, hold them aloft and let out a few whoops.

The wind picks up a bit and sends the snow swirling in little eddies around my feet. I finally have a chance to take notice of something besides the clock and the burning in my legs from a day of hiking in

ski boots.

3:28 p.m. The route down is

Cinch to Gold Dust to Hay Meadow, and I make lazy turns and stop a few times to ogle the view of the valley. At the bottom, I unclip from my skis and shoulder them a few steps to the Chophouse, Dom already ahead of me capturing the daily champagne toast. We confiscate a couple of glasses from a friendly couple, who offer them up after hearing our story, and we clink them together before taking a victorious sip.

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Amy Purdy: A bionic fembot’s road to Sochi

by Jasmine Listou Bible

Amy Purdy’s legs are currently in two different time zones.

As we sit nestled in the double amputee’s cozy condo in Frisco, her right leg is in Silverthorne with her machinist, Fin Doyle of Bomber Bindings, while her left leg is with her prosthetist at Prosthetic Orthotic Associates in Orlando, Fla. Clad in a flannel shirt and grey jeans, and beautifully makeup free, Purdy is laid back and confident. She occasionally flips her thick, groovy hair. Reminiscent of the ’70s, it’s wild and almost feathered and somehow manages to fall perfectly into place with each hair toss. She looks upward as she ponders each question, managing to speak in sound bites, eloquent and succinct statements that tell of her years of motivational speaking.

In the front hallway, there are countless medals and awards that she’s been collecting over time. Her guest room has been taken over by spare snowboards, boots, skateboards and sponsor apparel. As we chat, we sip chai tea lattes in amusing souvenir mugs that she collects on each of her worldly adventures.

She beams when she speaks of traveling: snowboarding in Spain, training in Austria, competing in Indonesia on the Amazing Race. At 34, she’s an athlete and an adventurist.

This sense of duality has become an overarching theme on Purdy’s road to the Paralympics — as well as her journey through life.

Two sides There are two sides to Purdy: the competitive snowboarder on the snow and the compassionate humanitarian off the snow. Finding a balance between the two can be hard, but Purdy has created a life for herself

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that fosters both. There is a grace and warmth that radiates from within. Her sparkling eyes tell of a multi-layered woman filled with drive and passion. Full of charm and charisma, her incredible story and eloquence have taken her from delivering one of the highest rated TED talks to a TOMS/Element Skateboard shoe drop donation in South Africa.

Two legs lost At the age of 19, Purdy contracted a rare form of bacterial meningitis. Within 24 hours of developing flu-like symptoms, she was on life support in the emergency room in Las Vegas, with less than a 2 percent chance of survival.

Her body went into a state of septic shock, experienc-

ing organ failure and the loss of circulation to her extremities. She slipped into a three-week coma, her body fighting to save itself. She awoke to the loss of two kidneys, her spleen, the hearing in her left ear and another stark reality: The loss of circulation to her feet and ankles left no choice but to amputate both legs below the knee. Purdy had never seen an amputee or a prosthetic leg before.

“My own were the first amputee legs I had seen,” she said. “I had seen pictures, but it was hard to grasp.”

In that moment, when others may have thought their life was over, she decided hers was just beginning.

Two chances at life “Not many people get a second chance at life, so how

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do I want to live this second chance?” Purdy said. As she lay in the hospital bed, physically and emotionally broken, she knew she wanted to do two things — somehow help others through her loss and get back onto a snowboard.

She had been an avid snowboarder since the age of 15, falling in love with the freedom she felt on the slopes.

Daydreaming about riding again helped motivate her on her road to recovery and gave her a sense of direction.

With the constant support of her loving family, she knew she had the inner strength to achieve anything she set her mind to.

Through painful trials and tribulations, Purdy learned to walk, dance and ultimately come to peace with her two new legs and new way of life. There were no legs specifically designed for snowboarding, but she didn’t let that stop her. Using duct tape, wood and whatever she needed, she was going to get out there and get after it. Six short months after being released from the hospital, she triumphantly rode a snowboard for the first time with prosthetic legs. This was it. This is what she was destined for.

Two years Two years later, Amy encountered another bump in her path to recovery. Her kidneys were not repairing themselves, as the doctors had initially hoped. Her battle with bacterial meningitis resulted in near complete failure in both kidneys, and it became apparent that a kidney transplant was necessary.

Days after her 21st birthday, she received a kidney transplant from her father, who was a near perfect match. A mere three months after her kidney transplant, she competed in the USASA National Snowboard Competition, bringing home three medals.

This victory sparked the fire in Purdy and intensified her drive and determination.

“I’ve never been good at not doing my best,” she said.

“I’ve always strived to do the best I can.”

2-2-2002 Feb. 2, 2002, was the day Purdy met Daniel Gale, her business partner, boyfriend and best friend. Spend two minutes in a room with them, and you can see why they’ve been inseparable since they met in Crested Butte nearly 12 years ago. A mutual respect, adoration and attraction are palpable, along with a shared sense of

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With her support system in tact, Purdy focused on regaining her strength and improving her snowboarding abilities. After finding herself continually frustrated with the lack of resources, she knew she needed to find a solution not only for herself, but also for similar athletes.

Seeing a need within the snowsports industry, Purdy and Gale in 2005 created the nonprofit Adaptive Action Sports (AAS), which offers opportunities to youth, young adults and wounded war vets with permanent disabilities.

AAS was the first snowboard-specific organization for amputees seeking outdoor adventure, offering clinics, snowboard camps, training sessions and even bringing the adaptive snowboarding to the X Games. Purdy and Gale have spent the past eight years dedicated to growing the sport, garnering international interest and increasing mainstream popularity and, perhaps most importantly, “creating a space for amputees to come and play.”

Purdy’s compassion and infectious spirit are evident as she speaks about teaching kids to live without limits.

“Becoming a Paralympic athlete is not just possible, but you can create a career from it,” she said. “That’s huge — that’s breaking boundaries.”

AAS now has now found a home at Copper Mountain.

With its new facility in Center Village, the organization provides athletes with a gym, tuning station, flat screens for video analysis and start-gate training. Having this exclusive training format, along with coaching from Gale and utilizing Copper as her home mountain, has allowed Purdy to dedicate her time and focus on preparation for Sochi.

No. 2 in the world Now ranked as the second highest female adaptive snowboarder in the world, Purdy’s dedication is paying off. This spring, she will travel to Sochi, Russia, to compete in the 2014 Paralympics. Purdy is making history before she’s even arrived; thanks in part to her own efforts and those of AAS, this is the first time ever that snowboarding is a Paralympic sport.

“In this Olympic year, I’m not striving to be THE absolute best, I’m striving to be MY best,” she said.

“I was always a snowboarder, but now I’m an athlete.”

She’s always worked out but is now focusing on getting her body into the best physical condition she can. Her on-snow training is complemented with a regimen that includes CrossFit, yoga, hot baths and lots of good, quality sleep.

Two millimeters As the only dual amputee who will be competing in the Paralympics Boardercross, Purdy has as extra set of boundaries that she’s pushing through. Not being able to rely on one “good” leg increases the need for her prosthetic legs to be perfect. This is something she’s struggled with since her first set of prosthetic legs.

“Because we are at the beginning of our sport, no one has developed an ideal snowboard foot,” she said.

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A different road The level of dedication, competitiveness and drive that it takes to be an Olympian is something that few people possess, and to become a Paralympian takes an added dose of courage and patience.

For the 2014 events in Sochi, Russia, Paralympians will use different training centers and coaches, wear different uniforms and have less access to some of the high-dollar, top-of-the-line equipment and resources that ablebodied athletes are granted.

“Able-bodied riders think about their boards, boots and bindings, and I have a massive layer of tweaking before that even becomes important,” said Amy Purdy, Paralympian snowboarder.

“People assume that we’re in hightech feet. But they’re nowhere near high tech enough to move the way a normal foot moves.”

But creating solutions is something that Purdy and her fellow Paralympians are used to.

They are no strangers to obstacles and embrace the chance to show the world that they are capable of anything.

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This confidence and ambition caught the eye of Toyota, one of the sponsors helping Purdy to achieve her personal goals and Olympic dreams. Additionally, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Kellogg’s and The Hartford are all Olympic Committee Sponsors, supporting both the Olympics and Paralympics.

With support from organizations like these moving forward from these Paralympic Games, Purdy and Adaptive Action Sports are leading the charge toward bringing adaptive snowsports to the mainstream and inspiring a new generation of athletes.

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“So all the athletes are in their garage, customizing off-the-shelf feet to try to make them bend a little bit like we need it to bend for a snowboard foot. It’s a serious process. I spend a lot of time in the machine shop.”

A mere 2 millimeter adjustment can make a world of a difference, thus the need to have one foot in Florida with her prosthetician, while the other foot gets a two millimeter adjustment from her machinist here locally. Constant minute adjustments are essential to getting her feet and legs where they need to be. The Olympics have given her extra incentive to figure out the best situation for her prosthetics.

“In my mind, I know what I can do, I just have to have the body parts to do it,” Purdy said. “When I know something isn’t right with my legs, I’m not going to settle. I want to get to a point when I feel totally capable.”

Having experienced snowboarding before the loss of her legs presents an interesting situation. She knows what it’s supposed to feel like. She knows what it’s like to not even think about your legs and just focus on the hill.

This quest to get back to that sense of freedom fuels her laborious refinement of her equipment.

“As my skill level advances, I need my legs to keep up,” Purdy said. “It’s always moving forward and progressing.

The leg setup that I had last year that I thought, ‘This is it, I’m dialed, don’t have to think about my legs anymore.’ But as soon as my skill level went up, those didn’t work for me anymore. I suddenly needed more ankle flection or more

dynamic movement.”

Getting her legs to match her snowboarding ability level is an ongoing process, and going toward the Olympics is just making her that much more driven.

Now on her fourth pair of new feet this year, she’s hoping these feet will carry her to a gold medal.

Two views With the Paralympic games in Russia on the horizon, Purdy has much to look forward to. She’s healthy, happy and committed, looking toward the Paralympics and beyond and focusing on a picture larger than her own.

“I feel stronger now than I ever have, snowboard, racewise and mentally,” Purdy said. “I’m really excited and dedicated to the innovations of proper prosthetics for this sport. For the next four years, I want to focus on that. I’m excited for not just my riding but the proper leg setup for riding — through the organization, helping other people.”

There are two ways to look at everything. There are always two sides to every story, two ways to look at life and its occurrences. Some choose to view life’s unexpected events as tragedies; some choose to view them as part of a greater journey.

Purdy chooses the later, managing to find the good in everyone and everything that comes her way.

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it started with questions, from the banal to the bewildering, some curious, some demanding, others pleading or just plain disturbing, but always, from the very beginning, there were questions.

Since the people of Colorado voted to legalize marijuana, the number of questions has only grown, and the barrage continues as consumers are slowly educated about the substance and its attending litany of laws. With the advent of recreational cannabis sales in January, owners of local stores have become the fielders of questions, the gatekeepers of information, the dispellers of myths, and it’s a task they seem to welcome, along with their skyrocketing sales.

Caitlin McGuire, co-owner of the Breckenridge Cannabis Club, said the responsibility often lies with proprietors and employees to educate customers about how to use products safely and all of the regulations that go along with marijuana use.

“If you have questions, you can come and ask.

Don’t be afraid to come in here and pick someone’s brain,” she said. “Part of the reason that we’re here is to make everyone aware of what needs to be known about the industry, whether it’s the safety side of things or how to do it so you’re not breaking the law. And we’re also here for the public who doesn’t consume, if they have any questions.”

The Breckenridge Cannabis Club is housed in an eclectically arranged historic building on Main Street, but McGuire said it has a homey feel due its tight spaces and the staff that fills it. The welcoming air is sure to invite one thing — more questions.

“Our bud-tenders are excited that the work they do is appreciated by our customers,” McGuire said.

“Our customers have questions that need to be answered, and that’s what our bud-tenders are there for. It feels so nice that when you are talking to people they are listening and appreciate what you have to say.”

The inundation of inquiries runs the gamut from how much cannabis to consume at one time — there are recommended doses but it varies from person to person — to whether tipping restaurant servers with marijuana is standard procedure in Summit County — no, definitely not. There’s no such thing as a stupid query; no question is taboo. So here, we take a stab at answering some of those questions, from purchasing and possession to how to smoke hash, in an effort to educate and, ultimately, but some of those questions to rest.

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If you have questions about the framework and regulations supporting the purchase of recreational marijuana in Summit County, you’ll likely find many of your answers here. Statutes, codes and other sources have been cited for those who wish to explore further any individual query.

Who can purchase recreational marijuana?

Anyone 21 and older, with a valid government ID, is allowed to purchase, smoke and possess marijuana in Colorado. Much like in a liquor store, individuals need to show an ID in order to make purchases. You can share with a friend, as long as you aren’t getting paid in the process.

(Colorado Department of Revenue: Permanent Rules Related to the Colorado Retail Marijuana Code, p. 36, 48, section C)

Where can people purchase marijuana?

Licensed retail shops began selling recreational marijuana on Jan. 1, 2014. The shops were previously medical marijuana dispensaries and may or may not have chosen to continue to sell medical products in addition to retail products. The earliest brand-new retail shops can open is Oct. 1, 2014. Shops have hours mandated by the state, much like liquor stores, so no purchases can be made before 8 a.m.

(Colorado Department of Revenue: Permanent Rules Related to the Colorado Retail Marijuana Code, p. 42, 48, section A; The Denver Post)

How much can individuals buy?

In a single transaction, Colorado residents can purchase up to 1 ounce, while out-of-state visitors can purchase 1/4 ounce. All adults 21 and older can possess up to 1 ounce on their person.

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the average joint contains slightly less than a half-gram of marijuana. An ounce is slightly more than 28 grams, so 1 ounce equals approximately 60 joints.

(Colorado Department of Revenue: Permanent Rules Related to the Colorado Retail Marijuana Code, p. 48, section D; The Denver Post)

How much does it cost?

In the medical-marijuana market, ounces run from $150 to close to $300. But the more common purchase amount is an eighth of an ounce, which costs around $25 to $45 for medical marijuana. Stores have set their own prices for retail products, but customers have to pay high state and local taxes for the marijuana — 25 percent for the state, on top of a 5 percent excise tax in Summit County and other retail sales taxes.

Most stores will only accept cash because banking regulations mean that marijuana stores commonly don’t have access to banking services. People can make multiple purchases in the same day, as long as they do not exceed the 1-ounce limit.

(The Denver Post)

Why are marijuana stores having trouble with banks?

The issue is rooted in the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, commonly called the Bank Secrecy Act, which regulates how banks must

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report and respond to transactions believed to be linked to illegal activity. Marijuana sales are sanctioned in Colorado by the state government, but they remain illegal federally, leaving banks and businesses in a legal limbo.

Attorney General Eric Holder said in the article that the new rules would address problems faced by newly licensed recreational marijuana retailers in Colorado, and medical marijuana dispensaries in other states, in operating on a cash-only basis, without access to banking services or credit. (Reuters)

Where can people legally smoke or consume marijuana?

The only place it’s 100 percent OK to consume marijuana is in a private residence, with permission from the owner. Most ski areas are on federal land, where marijuana use and possession is still illegal — same with national parks, national forests and national monuments. Hotels and resorts can institute their own smoking policies. Under Colorado’s Clean Indoor Air Act, marijuana smoking isn’t allowed anywhere that cigarette smoking is also banned. Consumption is specifically banned in any state-licensed marijuana facility.

(Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act; Colorado Department of Revenue: Permanent Rules Related to the Colorado Retail Marijuana Code, p. 49)

far left: Photo: Alpenglow Botanicals: A close-up photo of indica strain BreckBerry, an exclusive phenotype to Alpenglow Botanicals, shows the individual THC crystals on the flower. / bottom Photo: Nick Young: A range of marijuana strains is displayed at Breckenridge Cannabis Club.

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and 10 percent sales tax on recreational marijuana. That 25 percent state tax is expected to generate $70 million every year. The first $40 million will go toward school construction, and the rest will be used to regulate the marijuana business and put together educational campaigns. (www.colorado.gov; Proposition AA)

Are people allowed to drive?

top: Photo: Nick Young: Employees roll pre-made joints at Breckenridge Cannabis Club. / right: Photo: Nick Young: The greenhouse at Alpenglow Botanicals. Until October 2014, retail marijuana stores must grow at least 70 percent of the product they sell.

How are marijuana sales monitored?

Colorado’s seed-to-sale marijuana inventory tracking system doesn’t track every plant. But businesses are required to record their process through the tracking system, which is meant to ensure the product does not get outside the state. Businesses are subject to audits or inspections by the state Marijuana Enforcement Division, as well. The marijuana must have a label that lists its potency and any nonorganic pesticides or fungicides used in its cultivation.

(The Denver Post; Colorado Department of Revenue: Marijuana Enforcement Division website; Colorado Department of Revenue: Permanent Rules Related to the Colorado Retail Marijuana Code, p. 92)

Where do shops get their marijuana?

Until October 2014, retail marijuana stores must grow at least 70 percent of the product they sell.

The first supply sold to customers starting on Jan. 1, 2014, came from a one-time transfer from the stores’ medical marijuana supplies.

(Colorado Department of Revenue: Permanent Rules Related to the Colorado Retail Marijuana Code, pp. 22, 48, section A1)

How much money is the state making?

Business licenses cost anywhere from $2,750 to $14,000, plus local fees. In November, voters passed a 15 percent excise tax

A state law creates a preset limit for drivers, similar to alcohol. Drivers with a reading of 5 nanograms of active THC in their systems will be considered impaired and will be cited. It is illegal to smoke or eat marijuana in a moving vehicle, but it may be carried as long as it is in a closed container.

(Colorado House Bill 13-1325; www.colorado.gov)

Can people take marijuana out of Colorado?

Definitely not. Every city and county in Colorado has its own marijuana regulations, so even transporting from place to place within the state can be tricky. It is still illegal to transport marijuana across state lines, even if it was purchased legally in Colorado.

Denver International Airport announced it is against the law to take marijuana into the airport, as well. (www.colorado.gov; The Denver Post)

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Though strains of marijuana are classified as either indica or sativa, it’s rare that a plant will be 100 percent of one or the other. Hybrids are common, and the composition of each plant dictates the type of high you will feel.

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“Indica gives you more of a body high, as opposed to the head high of the sativa,” said Zach York, processing supervisor at Alpenglow Botanicals in Breckenridge.

Whether you’re choosing your product based on grade, price or other factors, when shopping for a particular high, it’s good to know the basics. Here, York breaks down the two main categories of marijuana, indica and sativa, and the various strains therein.

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familiar moniker also makes this product popular with a lot of consumers. The aroma of the flowers translates very closely to what they will taste like when smoked, and this one is very aromatic. York said its high indica content makes Pineapple Express good for pain treatment or those who are looking to relax or go to sleep.

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phenotype that was cultivated from a Pineapple Express seed, a variation of the original.

Alpenglow Botanicals co-owner Justin Williams explained how particular phenotypes are developed. “Parents have 10 kids, but they aren’t all exactly the same,” he said. “Close, but not exact.”

Mango Kush placed highly in the recent Cannabis Cup and has a dense structure, York said, with a light-green appearance and lighter colored hairs on the flowers.

Strawberry Cough Composition: 75 percent sativa, 25 percent indica Aroma: Fruity, with some spice, fitting to its name Features: Like most sativa-dominant strains of marijuana, Strawberry Cough is characterized by its fluffy buds, which are typically less dense than those of its indica-heavy cousins. A phenotype of the Strawberry Cough, called Strawberry Blue, placed ninth at the Cannabis Cup. York describes the sativa high as “motivational, uplifting, a head high as opposed to a body high, with a little bit more creativity or psychoactivity” than an indica.

Juicy Fruit Composition: 90 percent sativa, 10 percent indica Aroma: Much sweeter in the aroma, compared to Strawberry Cough Features: York said the Juicy Fruit is a little bit heavier than other sativa strains, with really nice bud

Jacks Cleaner Composition: 90 percent sativa, 10 percent indica Aroma: More toward spicy, like a classic Middle Eastern hookah spice Features: Another popular product, this strain is named for Jack Herer, a famous marijuana strain breeder and seed grower. “That’s one of those that when it’s more fully developed, more desirable, it’s that fluffy, not quite as dense, light green with orange hairs,” York said.

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Smoke `em if you got `em Joints Easily transportable and discreet, it’s no wonder that joints are still prevalent, despite all of the advancements in smoking technology. Most shops carry rolling papers, blunt wraps and even rolling devices to roll your own joints, or a few, such as the Breckenridge Cannabis Club, sell pre-rolled joints if your fingers just aren’t that nimble.

How they work: A joint is similar to a hand-rolled tobacco cigarette and can be rolled with or without a filter. Crumble or grind whole flowers

into smaller pieces, remove any stems and seeds and roll into a rolling paper. Light one end, and take a drag, called a hit, from the other.

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simple pipe. Hitters can be made of various materials, but one of the most common is glass.

“A bat is a small, straight piece of glass with a hole on each end, one for your material and one to smoke out of,” said Zach York, processing supervisor at Alpenglow Botanicals.

If you’re looking for something a bit larger, graduate to a bowl-style piece, a glass

Pre-rolled joints of indica or sativa on display at Breckenridge Cannabis Club.

If your preferred method of cycling THC through your bloodstream is smoking, options abound for inhaling the heady stuff. These paraphernalia pieces vary in price, depending on where they are purchased and how high-tech they are, but from a standard joint to elaborately artistic glass pieces, you’re sure to find the vessel that suits your needs.

Various pipes on display at Alpenglow Botanicals in Breckenridge.// right: A larger water pipe on display at Alpenglow Botanicals.

Water pipes

pipe with a relatively deep bowl fitted with a carb or choke on the side and four or five inches of glass between your face and the end of it. This is one of the most popular vessels for smoking marijuana, a less common style of which is the steamroller.

“Not as many people like those,” York said of the steamroller-style pipe.

“It’s a straight tube with the carb at the very end and the bowl at the end of

the piece. The only difference is the shape.”

How they work: To smoke out of a hitter, load one end of it, typically the end with the larger flare, by packing the marijuana tightly into it. Light the packed material, and take a hit from the other end. A bowl-style piece works in a similar fashion, with flowers packed into the bowl. If the pipe has a carb, inhale with your finger over the hole on the

Adding a water filter to a pipe allows for a cleaner, smoother intake and arguably a more flavorful experience when smoking. The cooling aspect of the water can help eliminate coughing and throat irritation from smoke, York said.

The universal title of water pipe applies to vessels in a range of sizes, from smaller bubblers, which have water filtration at the end of a bowl glass piece, on up to tabletop-sitting bongs.

How they work: Putting your mouth onto the

mouthpiece of the pipe creates a vacuum, and inhaling draws the smoke into the chamber, where it bubbles through the water. Once the chamber fills with the desired amount of water-cooled smoke, the smoker can release the vacuum with a carb and continue inhaling to draw the smoke into their lungs.

Vaporizers The latest smoking technology, for marijuana and tobacco, comes in the form of the vaporizer.

Vaporizers are used for smoking both flowers and hash, and the idea behind this pen-style apparatus is to surround the material with heat, rather than combusting it. Butane vaporizers use a metal heating element or wire around a wick, York said, and others use a ceramic heating element.

“The idea is to have

as little combustion as possible or eliminate combustion totally,” York said.

“The portable vaporizing pens do that as best they can because you’re still loading your material onto a heating coil that gets red hot. There are some heating elements with the vaporizers that come with a built-in metal screen over the heating elements.”

How they work: Marijuana flowers are packed into one end of the vaporizer pen, called the oven, similar to packing the bowl of a pipe. Heat surrounds the flowers and releases the active ingredients in the marijuana as a vapor, which is inhaled through the other end of the pen.

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THE STORE A family owned and operated business by long time Summit County locals, Alpenglow Botanicals opened in October 2010. Having proudly provided the town of Breckenridge with the finest medicinal marijuana products for three years; the store opened on January 1, 2014 to provide the same great service for those looking to buy recreational marijuana and marijuana products. With a newly remodeled store Alpenglow Botanicals provides plenty of space with a warm and comfortable shopping environment. The friendly, well trained staff and an ATM on site allows for an effortless and enjoyable experience.

ACCESSORIES & SOUVENIRS To complement any purchase there are several accessories and souvenirs available. A variety of affordable glass, including pipes, bubblers, and bongs fill the shelves and are a great option to enhance your smoking experience. Additionally Alpenglow Botanicals provides vaporizers, specialized concentrate accessories, hash vapor pens, batteries, and replacement atomizers. Take the experience of making history back home with you by picking up some stickers, a lighter, stash jars, a t-shirt, or any of the other souvenirs offered.

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Hashing it out Bubble hash Concentrates come in different forms, based on what solvent is used to create them. Classic hash, or bubble hash, is produced using a water solvent. It’s is a tar-like, black substance of varying consistency from the rock hard, pressed form to powder form, which is gummy and sticky.

“It’s popular because it’s easier to consume than the other ones,” York said, referring to other styles of hash.

“Just put it into a glass piece and light it up.”

Butane hash Another variety of concentrate is butane hash, which is created by running liquid butane through a tightly packed tube of buds. As the liquid comes out, it evaporates away and then the butane is further purged using heat, York said. This process results in different consistencies of butane hash.

The first, called shatter, has a concrete, rock-hard density.

Shatter is clearer looking with some translucence to it, and it’s popular for its visual appearance and flavor, York said. A second form of butane hash is liquid butane hash oil, which is mainly used for vaporizing out of portable vaporizing pens. Wax, or butter, is another style.

“Fitting to the name, it has a really waxy consistency and will get all over your fingers,” York said. “It looks like a little chunk of butter and it comes right off and you can spread it on anything.”

Butane hash is consumed through a process called dabbing. A quartz or titanium piece called a nail fits into a classic water pipe, or bong, in place of the flower bowl that’s normally there. Using a small torch, the nail is heated, and then the wax is touched onto the nail using a dabbing tool.

As the hash wax comes in contact with the nail, it immediately sublimates and is inhaled through the water pipe.

Companies have also developed e-nails, York said, which plug into the wall. The e-nail contains a small power box converter that attaches to the nail and heats it, eliminating the need for a torch.

Other kinds of hash Other, less common, types of concentrates are extracted using carbon dioxide or isopropyl alcohol as a solvent.

This results in a black liquid that’s generally not quite as flavorful as the bubble or butane varieties, but there are exceptions, York said.

“It’s not as prominent,” he said. “There’s not a ton of knowledge about or people making those varieties.”

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Concentrates, commonly called hash, are exactly that — a concentrated substance created from marijuana flowers that provides a more immediate, more intense effect for THC consumers.

“Some people say it’s better for their health or lungs because they feel like they don’t need to smoke as much to get the same effect,” said Zach York, processing supervisor at Alpenglow Botanicals in Breckenridge. “Flavor is probably another factor — concentrates can be pretty flavorful.”

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970-968-2408 LOCALLY OWNED Open daily 8 am - 8 pm www.rebelsportsrentals.com

per person

24 HOUR BIKE RENTAL

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