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THE LIFE OF CHEF RILEY Talent, passion and hard work key to the rise of the Valley’s ‘revolutionary’ restaurateur. By Stephen Lloyd Wood
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THRILLS WITHOUT CHAIRLIFTS Adrenaline options that don’t involve clicking into boards, standing in lines. By Shauna Farnell
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VAIL CENTRE: INSPIRATION IN ACTION Vail Leadership Institute expands into the Vail Centre for Entrepreneurship, offering four targeted tracks to lead from both head and heart. By Kimberly Nicoletti
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39 OVER A BARREL Much like wine, aging spirits in an oak barrel makes for a smooth, buttery elixir.
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Editor’s Letter
LIVING LIFE RIGHT NOW Bluebird skies and fresh tracks, delicious meals and live shows, chairlift chatter and après ski fun — there’s a lot that goes into putting the happy in “Happy Valley.” For many, Vail is a retreat from the world at large. And yet, for those inside its perimeter, it becomes apparent that it’s not so much an escape as an alternative way to live. When the snow is fresh and the family is together, that’s life in the present tense.
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Après ski when it’s time to take off the boots.
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A show on a cold evening at the Vilar Center.
In this issue of Vail Lifestyle, discover some thrill-seeking adventures that don’t require a chairlift — as well as some luxurious options that are over the top. Read about the hottest trends in fur coats and eyewear, and how to bring some mountain coziness into your abode. Discover the story of “local boy does good” Riley Romanin, who just opened his second restaurant in Beaver Creek. And get the low down on the wild animals that roam these hills, as well as what they taste like.
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Cheers, Wren Bova editor
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Vail Daily Magazine Group GM SUSAN LUDLOW | sludlow@vaildaily.com Editor WREN BOVA | wren@vaildaily.com Art Direction & Design CARLY ARNOLD | carnold@cmnm.org Associate Editor STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD | swood@vaildaily.com Photo Editor CHARLES TOWNSEND BESSENT | tbessent@vaildaily.com Marketing Director MARK BRICKLIN | mbricklin@vaildaily.com Ad Director PATRICK CONNOLLY | pconnolly@vaildaily.com Account Director KAREN SUING | ksuing@vaildaily.com National Sales Director ALLISON ZWEIG | azweig@vaildaily.com Cover Photographer PRESTON UTLEY | preston@prestonutley.com Contributors ED ABRAMSON, JACK AFFLECK, KRISTEN ANDERSON, BRENT BINGHAM, NANCY COLE, INGA COX, JEFF CRICCO, DAN DAVIS, KIRSTEN DOBROTH, SHAUNA FARNELL, KIM FULLER, DENNIS JONES, JOHN LACONTE, POLINA LACONTE, ROSS LEONHART, DANIEL MILCHEV, KIMBERLY NICOLETTI, TRACI J. MACNAMARA, BETH POTTER, PIA REYNALDO, CARAMIE SCHNELL, DOMINIQUE TAYLOR, TONI THISSEL, ARTHUR WESSEL Design Manager AFTON POSPÍŠILOVÁ Design Team DARIN BLISS | ASHLEY DETMERING MADELYN LYBARGER | MALISA SAMSEL Advertising Sales Coordinator KRYSTAL BRUNELL | KBrunell@vaildaily.com Account Managers HEIDI BRICKLIN hbricklin@vaildaily.com
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Growing up in and traveling throughout Europe, Polina LaConte's taste for fashion was developed in urban environs. Upon moving to Vail in '08, her attraction to the area laid partly in the fact that high fashion was available in an active community so far from the city. It didn't take her long to develop a mental inventory of some of the hottest items in Vail.
Denver-based photographer Preston Utley is a former photo editor of the Vail Daily. He enjoys traveling, collaborating with other artists and making pictures. You can track his movements and see his recent photos on instagram @preston_ utley or his website prestonutley.com.
Traci J. Macnamara is a writer, editor, and outdoor adventurer who lives in Edwards. In this issue, she writes about above and beyond luxury adventures, but some of her most memorable moments in the mountains have been more painful than posh, such as the ones spent embracing the motto of an alpine climbing partner: “Go light. Go fast. Go cold. Go hungry.”
Charles Townsend Bessent is a photographer based in Vail focusing on the documentation of planet earth and all of her eccentricities. He is eternally glued to a camera no matter where in the world the wind has blown him. Although he calls the Rocky Mountains home, he is equally comfortable living in a hammock or crashing on your couch.
Dominique Taylor loves the spontaneity and variety of being a photographer. The former Vail Daily Photo Editor is now a full-time freelancer. Whether she’s hanging out in a busy kitchen with celebrity chefs or racing the clock to ride seven resorts in one day, she’s most comfortable with a camera around her neck and a croissant in her hand. Follow her work at dominiquetaylor.com.
Beth Potter developed a love of mountain towns after kicking off her writing career at the Summit Daily News in Frisco many eons ago. When she’s not working, Beth loves skiing, hiking, traveling and spending time with family and friends. She owns a tiny condo in Vail with a grand view of Gold Run.
Kim Fuller loves snow days, whether that means crushing through powder on the slopes or staying snuggled up by the fire. She lives and works out of Minturn as a freelance writer, filling her days with stories of Valley. A few of Kim’s favorite things include: spa days and champagne, early morning first tracks and full moon snowshoes, leaving for adventures and the homecoming that follows.
Kirsten Dobroth is an East Coast native who heard the call of the mountains at an early age. After moving to Colorado in 2008, she spent years travelling the world before being drawn back to Vail, and calling East Vail home. Her writing reflects her active spirit, appreciation for local tastes, and love for the mountainous playground she calls her backyard.
Kimberly Nicoletti sees life as a creative act, whether it's performing on ice skates, taking a personal or business development class at a place like Vail Centre, peeking into the Vilar Center, or just relaxing into a massage at the Ritz.
A lifelong thrill-seeker, Colorado native Shauna Farnell prefers adrenaline rushes that keep her connected to the ground and using her own heart as the key fuel source. This usually means going up and down mountains on boards of some type in the winter and on two wheels in the summer. In addition to Vail Lifestyle, Shauna writes for publications such as ESPN W, Spin, Bike magazine and 5280.
The making of art, fashion and creativity is where Pia Reynaldo feels joie de vivre. Linking turns on a powder day or casting to a rising rainbow are hallowed events for the editorial stylist, but her work with the Vail Daily Magazine Group comes naturally to her. It is a full circle traveled for Pia, who started at the Vail Daily as a graphic designer back in 1989. She now freelances and works as a fine artist.
When Kristin Anderson was in elementary school she took a picture of her cats basking in the sunshine and remembers being amazed that she could capture a moment in time to keep forever. The Colorado native has been on many adventures and captured thousands of moments during her more than 10-year career as a professional photographer. See her work at picturesbykristin.com.
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Cover model Sara Roberts moved to the Vail Valley in 2001 from Iowa to work as a graphic designer at the Vail Daily. Now the Director of Online Media for Slifer Smith and Frampton Real Estate, she married Paul Roberts this summer at the Westin Riverfront Resort. The couple lives with their two rescue dogs, Bruce and Penny, whom she hikes with every day. “I love my Vail ‘family,’” she says. “I have made so many awesome friends over the years. And I love the lifestyle here — I spend my free time doing yoga, cooking and being outdoors as much as possible, whether that’s hiking, camping, being on the river, snowshoeing or snowboarding.” Her favorite part about living in Vail during the winter? “The sunshine, blue skies and dry powder snow!” Look for her this season riding in Blue Sky Basin. art director: carly arnold. editorial stylist: pia reynaldo. hair and makeup: inga cox . photographer: preston utley.
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It’s not often Vail Valley locals win awards on the world stage that are not directly related to skiing. But this year, Jack Snow and Sally Brainerd, founding partners at Edwards-based RKD Architects, Inc., found themselves at the top of the list for “Best Ski Chalet” at the 2015 International Design & Architecture Awards, hosted by design et al, a leading U.K. interior design magazine that aims “to commend design, recognize talent, create opportunities and offer inspiration.” Two RKD-designed homes shared the prize: The Rocky Mountain Residence, here in the Vail Valley; and the Valhalla Residence, in California. “It is great that people in the national and regional markets are starting to notice and appreciate what we do,” says Snow.
Root & Flower —
wine and small bites Third-level sommelier, Jeremy Campbell, and his business partner, Samantha Biazantz, will unveil Vail’s newest foodie destination in lateNovember. The team came from Restaurant Kelly Liken (closed spring 2015), and brought a bunch of their crew with them. The old RKL chef, Matt Limbaugh, is designing the menu of cheese and charcuterie, paninis and more.
FRE E V I L L AGE -WIDE WI-F I First there were free cookies. Now there’s free Wi-Fi. Guests now can use smartphones and other devices anywhere in the village by connecting to the Beaver Creek Free Wi-Fi network. Use it to download the Beaver Creek Village Experience app and become a true Beaver Creek insider.
G R E Y S A LT M E N ’ S S U P P LY C O . O P E N S IN THE SOLARIS The fashion divas over at Perch have created a new men’s clothing store in Vail (across from Perch in the Solaris — where McRae Litt art gallery used to be). The styles offered are a combination of preppy, modern and rugged — think George Clooney sporting an afternoon shadow, wearing a flannel and designer jeans. Brands available in the store include Rag & Bone, Vince, Relwen, Outerknown, Filson and Vineyard Vines, among others.
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Westin Family Kids Club The new Westin Family Kids Club has a built-in Lego wall and multilevel island tables. Daily programming is geared to educate, entertain and encourage kids to get outside. Some favorite programs include "Snow Storm," where kids make snow gauges and survival bracelets, and the "Colorado Mountain Man" unit, which includes making beaver skin hand muffs, head dresses and trading beads.
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P R I VAT E RESIDENCE CLUB REFRESH Recently acquired by Timbers Resorts, the Timbers Bachelor Gulch private residence club in Beaver Creek has just undergone an $8 million renovation. The “refresh” includes a wideranging upgrade of all units, common areas, and a new array of amenities including a game room for kids, a temperaturecontrolled wine cellar, updated fire pits and a state-of-the-art fitness center. timbersresorts.com
Green Elephant drive-through The Vail Valley’s resident organic juicery keeps expanding its locations and its menu. On top of Green Elephant’s Avon and Lionshead locations, the company offers delivery, as well as a new drivethrough in West Vail. Swing in through the Safeway or Ace Hardware entrances off the North Frontage Road.
The Remedy Bar serves up après There’s a new reason to visit The Four Seasons Hotel in Vail — The Remedy bar has a 165-inch television for game-day action, and an impressive Prohibition-inspired cocktail list to aid any ski-day ailments. The long lounge space has live après entertainment Thursday through Saturday, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., and a big heated deck to enjoy on sunny afternoons. Try a handcrafted pizza to share, or a bistro burger on your own.
OUTDOOR DIVAS Outdoor Divas is the country’s first women’s-specific ski shop, founded in Boulder in 2002, and will be opening a new shop in Lionshead this season. The store will be following their core Outdoor Divas brand and will have women’s-specific skis and apparel.
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CRANIOLOGIE IN THE VILLAGE
In an effort to eradicate uncomfortable and ill-fitting helmets and goggles — at least in the Vail Valley — Craniologie has opened a new store in Vail. They carry everything a cranium needs in the mountains: helmets, goggles, audio, video plus beanies and facemasks.
Vail’s Piano Man Micky Poage, Vail’s most beloved piano man, is still tickling the ivories. He’s doing it a bit west — at Vista at Arrowhead. He has a loyal following for his renditions of jazz standards, musical numbers and rock classics.
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Mary Jane’s new Vail jewelry store A shiny and new jewelry boutique opened in July on Bridge Street, across from Patagonia and next to Generation Vail. Mary Jane’s has high-end pieces, as well as affordable options, with brands like Swarovski, Pandora, Brighton and Alex & Ani.
Vintage brings brunch At the northwestern edge of Vail Village, Vintage has opened this season for daily brunch, dinner and late-night bites. Located in the Gateway Plaza building between The Four Seasons and The Sebastian Hotel, in the old Restaurant Kelly Liken space, the brasseriestyle restaurant is serving modern French-American cuisine, with classic and crafty cocktails, and is open from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., and then again for evening and late-night service.
FIVE MORE INDUCTEES The Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame in Vail recently inducted five new members into its Hall of Fame. Elected from a deserving group of 15 finalists, the class of 2015 includes Vail’s Dr. Jack Eck, former Vail Valley Foundation President Ceil Folz, Aspen’s Bud Marolt, Airplanners LLC President Kent Myers and Winter Park freestyle pioneer Bob Singley. The five inductees join a prestigious roster of Hall of Fame athletes, sport builders and visionaries who have made major contributions to Colorado’s ski industry over many decades. They were formally inducted during the 39th annual Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame Gala at the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort in October.
Beyond Organic Local Meat Colorado Meat Co. in Avon is a full-animal butcher shop. They provide "beyond organic" Colorado beef, pork and lamb. All animals are pastured on native Colorado grass lands in Meeker. Owned and operated by local couple Chris Hudgens and Brittany Pearson, all animals and their lineage have been verified to never have hormones, antibiotics or steroids given to them.
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Need a ride? Call the Vail Valley’s new taxi service, Ride Taxi, “established by locals, for locals … or those who dream to be locals.” The brainchild of veteran local taxi driver Nash Pillsbury and his wife, Lynnea, Ride Taxi started rolling this past summer after a groundswell of support from fellow locals helped secure a new license to operate from Colorado’s Public Utilities Commission. In an age of unregulated Uber drivers and crowded corporate shuttle vans, Ride Taxi strives to offer warmand-friendly, top-of-the-line, customer-oriented service under a different business model that utilizes longtime locals as fellow owner/operators. “Ride Taxi is owned and operated by locals who love the mountains, have traveled every winding road within the Valley and strive to give back to the community,” Pillsbury says. “When you ride with us, you are not only hailing a cab … you are enhancing the fabric of the Vail Valley.” A stable of six-passenger vans with plenty of room for luggage and ski and snowboard gear is standing by, on-call, valleywide, 24/7/365. Advance reservations are available, as are special-event services. Call 970.949.1111 or book online at ridetaxivail.com, where Ride Taxi’s free app is available for download, as well.
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of hoverboards yet, but when it comes to eyewear, Marty McFly and Emmett Doc Brown would be pretty impressed with both the functionality and fashion of today’s eyewear. Here’s a glance at this season’s latest and greatest.
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Dior: Floating frames Christian Dior distinguishes many of his frames with an almost bridgeless nose, providing an illusion, as if the frames are floating, or simply held by top bar. A ruthenium bar across the top wraps around, providing a clean, refined silvery-white frame. Dior also offers split lenses, with two different mirrors. For example, a hunter green frame may showcase a silvery top mirror and an emerald mirror on the bottom. “The eyewear industry hasn’t seen a lot of this,” says Danielle Miller, manager of Eye Pieces's Lionshead store.
ROLF Spectacles: All organic materials
SALT: Photo-polarized SALT employs the precision of Japanese manufacturing in its pure titanium frame, complete with titanium nosepiece, for greater comfort. SALT combines the best of high fashion with outdoor recreation in mind; its photo-polarized lens darkens in brighter sun and lightens in cloudy weather. Its design incorporates the vintage, built-up side shields, with holes for venting, and aesthetics. “At the Vegas show (which previews the latest trends), we saw a ton of built-up sides,” Miller says.
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The charm and innovation of three brothers living — and, of course, skiing — in the heart of the Tyrolean Alps captured the devotion of Eye Pieces of Vail, which carries more ROLF inventory than most stores, because they believe in the brand so much. ROLF Spectacles fuses several layers of compressed wood to create not only the frame, but also the hinges — you won’t find any metal parts, including screws, in these frames. What you may find, however, is stone; the brothers incorporate layers of shale to add even more texture to the frame, while still maintaining the amazing lightweight nature, which distinguishes the brand. “It’s wearing handcrafted artwork on your face,” says Miller. Some models even feature buffalo horn tips in the organic design. And, the case, itself, is unique: ROLF constructs its stylish box out of wood only — no metal hinges.
Theirry Lasry: Colorful French design French designer Theirry Lasry’s motto is: “back to the future.” He conceptualizes his frames around the phrase “futuristic vintage, striving for an elite look, which merges vintage inspiration (specifically, the 1980s) with a modern, avant-garde touch.” The handcrafted, flat-fronted frames feature acetate from renowned manufacturer Mazzucchelli. Textured layers of acetate are sculpted, as opposed to merely cut and placed, by combining sheets of various colors against each other. While Theirry Lasry has swept big cities like New York and Los Angeles and captured the attention of a host of celebrities from
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Madonna to Reese Witherspoon, his brand still resides a bit in the underground scene, Miller says. Part of the reason may be because Lasry hides his logo and name from the outside, and, instead, discreetly engraves his name inside the temple area of the frame. His colorful frames lead this season’s trend, featuring an explosion of color. “(Designers) have made big steps in terms of color and frame choice, and many people have a closet full of sunglasses so they can change colors (with outfits),” Miller says. “Theirry Lasry is conservative, sporty and colorful — both understated and overstated color.”
Barton Perreira: Pure-milled titanium Barton Perreira blends high fashion with the finest optics. It gives the eyewear trends of the 1970’s a twist with its stylish flash mirrors. Pure-milled titanium makes them super lightweight. “It’s high fashion, but subtle,” Miller says. It’s no wonder celebs like Angelina Jolie and Marcia Cross stay a step ahead of fashion trends with Braton Perreira’s sophisticated collection.
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Costa Del Mar: Functionally sporty Costa Del Mar provides one of the best lenses on the market, Miller says. Its technical lens blocks 580 nanometers of light, as compared with most high-end lenses, which block about 400 nanometers. Its mineral glass lens is much harder to scratch than normal lenses; let these sunglasses rub on the bottom of your bag and, most likely, it won’t leave one mark, because the mirror is encapsulated within the lens, rather than coated on the exterior. The backside of the lens is also antireflective, which comes in handy after a long day on the river, as the sun sets and begins to add glare. In addition, Costa Del Mar wrap frames fit nicely from cheekbone to cheekbone, and the rubberized material on the frame prevents slippage due to perspiration.
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Dragon: Smooth transitions Dragon Alliance set out to be the leader in active youth eyewear, and it revolutionized the market with its first frameless goggle in 2011. This season, its latest goggle, Dragon XI, raises the bar. Its lens transitions 60 percent, accommodating extremely flat light to bright sun. The ability to automatically alter tints in response to changing sunlight eliminates the need to swap lenses, or even guess how the day’s weather may progress. Dragon XI maintains the frameless design, which provides an expansive field of view. “It’s the most exciting (new goggle) as far as technical features,” says Brent Parker, head winter buyer for Eye Pieces of Vail.
Anon M3: Magnetic This season, Anon presents its M3 goggle with a seamlessly integrated facemask, magnetically held onto the goggle frame. Anon’s M3 also takes the hassle out of switching lenses. It uses
18 strong magnets, each with a pull force of 2.75 pounds, at nine points of connection so there’s no more fooling and fumbling with lens changes. Last season, the Anon M3 was one of the most requested goggles at Eye Pieces of Vail, so Parker is bringing in plenty.
Oakley Flight Deck XM: Rosy new fit The Prizm lens made Oakley Flight Deck goggles extremely popular, but last season’s model didn’t fit smalland medium-sized faces well. And, so
out comes the XM, customized to fit smaller faces while still delivering the full frameless lens. Years of research and development have proven to Oakley that rose lenses impart the best contrast in every condition. “Rose gives you the best contrast in flat light, (showing) the bumps and rollers you might otherwise miss out on,” Parker says. The Flight Deck comes in three tiers of shades, including a deep rose with a darker mirror to provide contrast in trees and block out the brightness when you jump back onto the run. As an added bonus — which will seriously save your face during a forward tumble — Oakley goggles incorporate Plutonite, a durable and optically pure lens material.
Zeal: Capture the adventure Zeal’s HD2 Camera Goggle “is like a GoPro in a goggle,” Parker says. “It’s integrated, so it’s not bulky.” The 12-megapixel HD camera, which automatically adjusts for light, captures 1080p and 720p HD-quality video and wirelessly connects to phones. But the coolest aspect of this goggle is how it reduces the guesswork. A magnified screen in the bottom corner of the goggle allows
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you to watch the footage you’ve just recorded. We recommend waiting until you ride the chair to do this. “The screen is close to the eye, so it looks like a 20-inch screen,” Parker says. Of course, the camera goggle includes Zeal’s finest optics, with 100-percent UV protection, impact resistance frames and its Optimum Lens.
Uvex: Limited Since Uvex makes a limited number of them, the Uvex Snowstrike Variotronic is the most exclusive goggle on the market. As the most requested goggle at Eye Pieces of Vail last year, it sold out in the first week. In addition to fit and new colors that pop, the Snowstrike Variotronic employs an LCD screen in the lens, allowing it to measure the amount of light and change tint automatically — or, you can use the manual button to choose a tint. It’s similar to the Dragon XI, in that it changes tint, but, as Parker points out, with any photochromatic process, there is a lag time, whereas with the electronic modality, it’s instantaneous. – BY KIMBERLY NICOLETTI
GOGGLE BAR In July, the 28-year-old shop known as the goggle gurus at the top of Bridge Street doubled its size. Now, you can belly up to Eye Pieces of Vail’s goggle bar, and the opticians will concoct a heady cocktail that’ll actually make you see more clearly. No, it’s not a liquor elixir; but it is a “head fix.” The experts at Eye Pieces efficiently integrate your helmet with no-gap goggles and wireless speakers so you can listen to your favorite tunes, or, if you must, do business on the mountain. Customized ski and snowboard fixtures display about 200 goggles — each available for you to try on as you take a seat on the wrought-iron and black leather bar stools and hang out at the white stone and glass-top bar — complete with charge stations for smartphones, cameras and more. “We carry all of the best accessories from the best manufacturers, so we’re able to help you make a quick decision with a ton of knowledge,” says Operations Manager Scott Poupore. So, whether you need a simple lens replacement, prescription lenses, or a functional fitting, integrated helmet and goggle set up, Eye Pieces’ new goggle bar is the hottest spot to fix what ails you. – By Kimberly Nicoletti
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WHAT TO WATCH: NEW WRIST GEMS HIT VAIL THIS SEASON VAIL ITSELF SEEMS TIMELESS,
but the style scene here is always ticking along with cutting-edge fashions. Take a minute or more this winter to stop into Betteridge Fine Jewelers in Vail. The deluxe jewelry store is carrying two of the hottest new watches in the world. The new releases from Cartier and Chanel are both very different, but equally classic. “It’s very easy to do complicated and fancy watches,” explains Mike Manjos, lead watch specialist and CFO of Betteridge. “It’s actually harder to do a great, simple watch.”
CLÉ DE C AR TI E R As one of the most respected names in the jewelry industry, Cartier watch styles over the past two decades have generally been shaped, and Manjos says this new round design of the Clé makes it really stand out with everlasting fashion sense. The dial crosses black Roman numerals and blue-steel hands with a date aperture set at 6 o’clock. There are 13 models available in the new line, in sizes of 35, 40 and 41 millimeters, and in 18-karat pink gold, yellow gold and white gold variations — some with alligator straps and a folding clasp, some with full gold bracelets, and some adorned extensively with sapphires and diamonds.
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The octagonal shape for the Boy.Friend case reflects the style of Chanel No. 5 bottle opener. Manjos says this style is a new approach for Chanel, which has come out with more cutting-edge than classic designs in the past. The Boy.Friend comes in either an 18-karat white gold or 18-karat beige gold case. The alligator strap comes in black, navy or red — secured with a white gold buckle. There are only two sizes available: medium, 34.6 millimeters by 26.7 millimeters, and large, 37 millimeters by 28.6 millimeters. Add extra bling with the version that’s set with 64 cut diamonds. – BY KIM FULLER
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eat OVER A BARREL Much like wine, aging spirits in an oak barrel makes for a smooth, buttery elixir
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and complexities of barrelaged cocktails is nothing short of miraculous. Toasty, warm, and welcome after a snowy day on the mountain, liquid creations coming out of oak are distinguishing themselves as something beyond a trend, but distinctly and uniquely Vail.
U N DE RS TAN D I N G TH E AT TR AC TION Jeremy Campbell, Advanced Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and coowner of newly opened Root & Flower in Vail Village, says while the bar’s emphasis is on wine, his intrigue in flavor profiles evoked an interest to include barrel-aged classics for a high-quality pour.
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He explains that cocktails benefit from barrel aging in much the same way wine does. “Time in a barrel allows for a subtle and slow infusion of oak,” he says. “It mellows flavors, rounds off the harsh edges of alcohol and integrates tastes.” Similarly, the process of barrel aging can create new concepts for classic cocktails, and add distinct flavors to new creations.
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G ET COZ Y 10th Mountain Distillery’s cozy nook in Vail Village is the best place to get familiar with locally oaked libations. Known for its whiskey and spirits, made in Gypsum, the tasting room has incorporated both a barrel-aged Sazarac and Manhattan into their tasting experience. “The introduction of a few barrel-aged classics is a chance for guests to try something other than a straight spirit and to showcase what can be done at home with our spirits," says 10th Mountain’s manager, brand ambassador, and mixologist, Ian Tulk. Additionally, 3-liter and Mark Summers has an inventive cocktail list at The Rose in Edwards.
5-gallon barrels are available for purchase for ambitious at-home bartenders.
Find locally crafted whiskey and spirits at 10th Mountain Distillery, in Vail Village.
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right. White whiskey from Basalt’s Woody Creek Distillery, maple syrup and vanilla beans are aged for months to create buttery layers of flavor that combine perfectly with a house-made milkshake and candied bacon.
At Hooked in Beaver Creek, bar manager Chance Humphrey complements innovative, market-fresh seafood and sushi with an ever-changing cocktail list. “We’re the most unique restaurant in Beaver Creek; why stop at the food?” he asks. While Hooked features a Barrel Aged Mai Tai as a cocktail staple, Humphrey’s Barrel Aged Fiesta Negroni substitutes gin for tequila, and makes for a toasty dinnertime sipper. On a sweeter note, the Maple Bourbon Milkshake deserves a pilgrimage in its own
FROM CL A SS IC TO CON CE P TUAL At another Vail Valley cocktail spot, The Rose in Edwards, barrel-aged cocktails are an extension of the drinkable creations for which The Rose is known. The Barrel Aged Chilcano is Beverage Director Mark Summers' take on a Peruvian classic, which features lemongrassinfused pisco, ginger syrup, lime and bitters, along with the classic, mellow layers of flavor imparted by oak. Fascinated by flavors and cocktails, Summers explains that barrel aging a chilcano offers the opportunity to play with a spirit that has never seen oak. “Pisco is a dry white brandy that never touches wood, so the chance to barrel age it gives it an extra level of taste and complexity,” Summers says.
Using a 3-liter barrel from 10th Mountain’s Tasting Room, Jeremy Campbell explains how to create the Root & Flower Barrel-Aged Tequila Manhattan from the comforts of home. Stir together 60 ounces of blanco tequila (Corazon, Don Julio, etc.), 15 ounces of Dolin Rouge Vermouth de Chambery, and 15 ounces of Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth. Funnel ingredients into the barrel. For mixing purposes, the barrel will not be full, and should be rotated daily. Begin tasting at week two, shaking the barrel before each taste. The drink will mature between weeks four and eight, as denoted by integrated flavor, as well as the small burn from the alcohol. Jeremy’s preference is between weeks six and seven, as the flavors tend to dull after eight weeks. Once satisfied, shake the barrel and empty into sealed glass bottles. For a professional finish, follow Root & Flower’s serving directions: 3 OUNCES OF BARREL-AGED LIQUID 3 DASHES ORANGE BITTERS 1 BAR SPOON OF MARASCA CHERRY JUICE Stir in a mixing glass over ice. Strain over ice or straight up, serve with twist of orange peel and one Marasca cherry.
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BACON … OR NOT?
A story of two Beaver Creek chefs, cured pork belly and ‘the anti-bacon’
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FUNNY HOW FEW PEOPLE TYPICALLY
associate Beaver Creek Resort and its array of fine dining establishments with, well, pork bellies. But why? Bellies from hogs are one of God’s great gifts to Mankind as the source of bacon, the embodiment of wonderfully rich flavor and tastiness, decadence and succulence, even crispiness. Eggs and bacon; bacon burgers; bacon bits on salad; bacon-wrapped scallops — the list of delectable dishes involving bacon is endless. Unless you’ve been dining under a rock lately, however, you’ve surely heard one popular saying going around more than ever before: “Anything’s better with bacon.” Right?
DE FIN IN G ‘BACON’ “First of all, what is ‘bacon,’ anyway? Traditionally, it’s pork, or wild boar? I guess you can call boar ‘bacon,’ right?” ponders Paul Wade, executive chef at
Toscanini, the bastion of great Italian cuisine at the heart of Beaver Creek Village. “It’s preserved, meaning it’s cured or salted; generally it’s smoked, a secondary means of preserving.” Real bacon is, after all, part of many gourmet dishes served at Beaver Creek and around the world. And, indeed, Wade’s “big bacon feature” on this summer’s menu at Toscanini is cinghale, or house-cured wild boar belly, served with chestnut gnocchi, arugula and caramelized onion. Very traditional, but on the leading edge of bacon-centric cuisine, as well. Other chefs at Beaver Creek Resort are heavy into bacon-centricity, too. For example, across the street at Hooked, take the “The Crimpster”— a catchy acronym for crab, shrimp and lobster, the lobster’s tail stuffed with tiger prawn, in turn stuffed with snow crab, the whole thing wrapped in bacon, grilled and sauteéd. Designed and tested at a local farmers market by owner/chef Chef Riley
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Romanin before he put it on the menu, the staff at Hooked calls it “the ‘turducken’ of the sea’” — all four of the above items swimming in a nice beurre blanc “of their own juices.” Delicious.
‘FALLI N G -APAR T TE N DE R’ Romanin, also in charge at Beaver Creek’s newest restaurant, Revolution, at the Beaver Creek Lodge, has another classic dish featuring bacon on that menu he describes as “Canadian bacon wrapped in bacon.” When he couldn’t find the right cut of meat for his signature porchetta, a traditional Italian delicacy, he tracked down a pig farmer in Meeker, Colo., who could. Now, on a weekly basis, Mountain View Farms delivers a whole, just-butchered heritage pig. Romanin then makes use of every part of the animal, butchering the hog in-house, taking care the loin is still attached to the whole belly by the rib meat as one big piece. He
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brines it in a mustard, salt and sugar mixture for 24 hours, air-dries it for another 12 hours before rubbing it down with garlic, rosemary, thyme, olive oil, salt and pepper, then rolls it all up so the belly hugs the loin and ties it tight with string to rest overnight. “The next day, we skewer it and rub it with a brown sugar/mustard Revolutions’s porchetta, ‘Canadian bacon wrapped in bacon,’ two days in the making.
glaze and cook in on the rotisserie for six hours, until it’s falling-apart tender, but still juicy because of the rotation,” Romanin adds. Thick slices of the resulting masterpiece — essentially juicy pork loin wrapped in a thick slab of bacon — are served with a yogurt whole-grain mustard sauce, a family recipe straight out of Romanin’s childhood, which took place right here in Eagle County. To die for. …
The Crimpster, at Hooked: lobster tail stuffed with tiger prawn stuffed with snow crab, the whole thing wrapped in bacon, grilled and sauteéd.
FROM TH E B E LLY Well, anybody can do that, counters Wade, who we further challenged to create something for diners who can’t eat pork, for religious regions — perhaps they adhere to Kosher tradition, or Halal. Most importantly, to be “bacon,” Wade insists, it must come from the belly of an animal — but it’s surprising how much latitude that offers. “There are three dimensions of living
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creatures on this Earth — you have land, sea and sky,” he explains. “From the land, on the hoof, so to speak, there’s lamb bacon, too, because they have a belly. Then there’s the air, like duck bacon, not exciting; and turkey bacon gets a bad rap because it’s really just a byproduct, like ‘tofurkey,’ or tofu and turkey. There’s turkey bacon, but there’s nothing ‘bacon’ about that. Chicken bacon? Forget about it. There’s something there, but there’s not much to work with. It’s pretty thin, and there’s no meat, per se, nothing to go after.” What about “turducken,” or chicken stuffed inside a duck stuffed inside a turkey, the whole thing roasted whole? “You can take that back to Medieval days,” Wade explains, “when they’d take a pigeon, or quail, stuffed into a larger bird, like a squab, into a pheasant, into a wild turkey or whatever. But that’s not ‘bacon.’”
TH E ‘ANTI - BACON’ Still determined, like the next “Iron Chef,” Wade goes for broke.
IT TASTES JUST LIKE BACON, AND IT MEETS ALL THE CRITERIA OF BACON, BUT IT’S NOT PORK — IT’S THE ANTI-BACON!"
“So, how ‘bout something from the sea?” he demands, presenting a plate of wafer-thin sliced salmon belly, or saku — practically transparent, like one finds in sushi bars — tossing a few pieces into hot peanut oil for less than a minute. “It’s cured, so technically we can call it ‘salmon bacon,’ right? And it would be Halal and it would Kosher, right? We’ll call it the ‘bacon of the sea.’ It’s cured; it’s smoked; it’s a belly … except it has fins,” Wade laughs. Yep: Tastes just like bacon … but even better, light as a feather in the mouth, yet somehow with that powerful bacon flavor. “It meets all the criteria of bacon, but it’s not pork — it’s the antibacon,” he says. “This would be great on a salad, crumbled, or, instead of lox, on a bagel with cream cheese, or even with eggs for breakfast. “That’s where I would go with this.” Leave it to two Beaver Creek chefs to explore the extremes — bacon vs. anti-bacon. Delicious, in either case. – BY STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD
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GAME TIME There’s no better place than the Vail Valley to enjoy the best in wild game IF YOU’RE LIKE MANY VISITORS
to the Vail Valley, thoughts of dining on wild game may conjure up memories of those gamey steaks Uncle Bud brought home from his hunting trips. Truth is, game meat is one of fine dining’s finer — and healthier — pleasures, especially here in Colorado. Discriminating diners with a flair for the wild owe it to themselves to branch out from the state’s more widely known dishes of local lamb and trout and try some of the wide range of other meats from animals native not only to Colorado but to the Rocky Mountains, in general. “When people come to the mountains, they often want to try some of the other wild critters that traditionally run around here. That’s elk; that’s venison; that’s buffalo, or bison; that’s bear, antelope, caribou, wild boar, rabbit, duck, quail … ,” says Andy Guy, manager of The Gashouse Restaurant & Bar, in Edwards, a longtime locals’ favorite restaurant. “And because game — especially elk and venison — is far lower in saturated fat and cholesterol than beef, it’s better for you, too.”
LEANER THAN ‘CHOICE’ Indeed, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, compared with USDA “choice” beef,
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which is 6.5 percent fat, hooved game animals have far less: moose, 0.5 percent; antelope and elk, 0.9 percent; venison, or the meat from deer, 1.4 percent; and bison, 1.9 percent. Even untrimmed wild boar, at 4.4 percent, and lamb, at 5.7 percent, have substantially less fat than beef. “So, don’t be scared
of game,” advises Guy, who in his eight years at The Gashouse has slowly changed the menu from mainly beef steaks and seafood to one chock full of wild game dishes. “And, because it’s lower in fat, you don’t want to cook game meat past medium. It’s so lean it’ll dry out. For moist, tasty game, you want
The Ultra Game Grill at The Gashouse in Edwards includes grilled quail, elk tenderloin, bone-in venison chop and game sausage.
to stay on the medium to medium-rare side.” Mid-valley, you can’t beat the Gashouse for its wide variety of game options. For starters, try the buffalo carpaccio appetizer: loin
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meat from a Colorado bison that is lightly smoked, then sliced paper thin and served with crunchy crostini with capers and a drizzle of virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Or, there’s the Game Sausage Sampler, with samples of mixed sausages made from wild boar, smoked buffalo and “jackalope.” “We always warn people about the ‘jackalope,’” Guy says, laughing, of the hotand-spicy but savory mixture of jack rabbit, antelope and habanero chile peppers. Looking for an impressive platter to enjoy with friends? Go for the Gashouse’s Ultra Game Grill, with grilled quail, buffalo tenderloin, a bone-in venison chop and a game sausage of your choice.
TH E GO -TO FOR E LK Up in Beaver Creek Village, the Golden Eagle Inn, just off the main plaza, has been Golden Eagle Inn's Mountain Game Burger is made with elk, venison, wild boar, antelope and buffalo.
specializing in wild game — especially elk — for years. “We generally baste our grill meats here with a port wine basting butter,” says Executive Chef Oliver Philpott. “That increases the caramelization on the outside as it’s seared on a very hot grill.” A great introduction to elk, simply prepared, Philpott says, is the elk salad: loin meat seared rare, then cut wafer thin and served on a bed of baby spinach and other items tossed in a blackberry balsamic vinaigrette. The Mountain Game Burger, a fixture on the menu with a generous grilled patty made of elk, venison, wild boar, antelope and buffalo, is a more substantial offering, as is the Rocky Mountain elk meatloaf, served apricotbacon-chipotle glazed with chayote squash and a casserole of roasted poblano chile and sweet corn. This winter, Philpott plans to introduce two new elk dishes to celebrate this year’s “amazing”
chanterelle harvest. “Chanterelle mushrooms are beautiful things, and they go great with game,” Philpott says, going on to describe a carpaccio — “raw meat, seared with a slight cinnamon crust, then a really fragrant, pickled chanterelle mushroom set on top” — and loin in a traditional French sauce à chasseurs, or
Buffalo carpaccio at The Gashouse in Edwards.
“hunters sauce,” made from chanterelles and tomatoes. A new smoked venison dish a la tarte tatin — an upside-down pastry tart with olives, caramelized onions and roasted tomatoes, baked with the crust on the top, “then flipped over right onto the plate” — also is “in the works,” he says. The Golden Eagle Inn is a major player in game sausage, too, with housemade grinds of buffalo, elk and pheasant; and in winter, especially at high season, Beaver Creek’s oldest restaurant offers dinner specials, ranging from a rack of wild boar to “particular” cuts of venison.
TH E ANTLE R’S ROOM In Vail, there’s no better place to dine on wild game than Pepi’s Restaurant & Bar in the Hotel-Gasthof Gramshammer, famous for its Antler’s Room menu, available only in the winter. For the bold gamers, Executive Chef Helmut Kaschitz offers wild boar
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loin with a maple bourbon sauce, served with spätzle and red cabbage; and for game novices, there’s the Wilddieb, or “poachers,” platter with braised quail, wild boar and elk. “People really like the Wilddieb for its variety of meats and sauces,” says Kaschitz, who’s been with Pepi’s for 11 years. “If you’re not sure about game, it’s the dish to go with.” Looking for something flamboyant? The roasted half duckling in orange sauce is prepared flambée style right at the table, accompanied by serviettenknödel, or dumplings cooked in a napkin, and red cabbage.
“The flambeé really puts on a show,” Kaschitz says. And if you want to try caribou, Pepi’s is the only place in the valley you’ll find it, in two preparations — the Canadian caribou cutlet; and the rack of caribou on an herb jus, carved tableside, for two people or more — both served with grilled polenta, red cabbage and panroasted Brussels sprouts.
GA M E ON! With so many options to choose from, the Vail Valley — in the heart of the Rocky Mountains — is a great place to get your game on. Even Uncle Bud would agree. – BY STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD
Wild Game Glossary The Antelope, native to various regions in Africa and Eurasia, was imported to the United States for exotic game hunting and human consumption. Hunters typically prepare the meat in a variety of ways, including sausages, jerky, steaks and roasts. Mildtasting and finely grained, antelope meat has one-third the calories of beef, but it’s relatively high in cholesterol compared with other game meats. Antelope, low in sodium, is a good source of protein, thiamin, iron, phosphorus and selenium and riboflavin. Bison is a Greek word for an ox-like animal; the word buffalo can be used interchangeably. American bison — the largest terrestrial animal in North America — are nomadic grazers and travel in herds. Considered “America’s original red meat,” bison meat tastes similar to beef, but rather coarsely textured and sweet. It is high in protein yet extremely low in cholesterol and has about half the calories and fat of beef. Some cattle breeds are intentionally bred with buffalo to produce “beefalo.” Boar, or Wild Boar, is native to much of Eurasia, North Africa and Malaysia; human intervention spread its range further, making it one of the widest-ranging mammals in the world. Boar meat is very tender with a rich, sweet, nutty flavor and intense marbling. It’s leaner and healthier than pork, being of higher nutritional value and having a much higher concentration of essential amino acids. Low in fat and high in protein, this farm-raised wild animal is the ultimate luxury pork. Caribou, also known as reindeer, and prevalent across the Arctic and Subarctic, from Canada, to Greenland, Norway to Russia, are the third-largest species of deer in the world, after moose and elk, but have the second-largest antler size. Its meat is said to have a much lighter taste than other gamey meats. It has little fat but is high in protein — three times that of beef, making it an ideal compromise for health-conscious eaters unwilling to give up red meat. The Elk is a large animal in the deer, family. Also known as “wapiti” by the Shawnee, elk is one of the largest land mammals in North America and eastern Asia. Elk meat is low in fat and cholesterol with a slightly earthy, robust flavor somewhere between beef and venison and is higher in protein and lower in fat and cholesterol than beef, pork, and chicken. Elk meat is also a good source of iron, phosphorus and zinc. Venison is the meat of a game animal, usually referring to that of a deer but also elk, moose, antelope and caribou. It’s higher in moisture and protein and lower in calories, cholesterol and fat than most cuts of grain-fed beef, pork, or lamb. Venison tastes similar to beef but is richer, finer in texture and can have a gamey note. Naturally tender, it is low in cholesterol and rich with iron and zinc, making it one of the healthiest red meats. — Stephen Lloyd Wood
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FOR SOME PEOPLE, COLLECTING THINGS THEY
find precious is a fun pastime; for others, it’s a passion leading to obsession, sometimes resulting in collections so valuable they require teams of experts, advisors and curators just to sustain. Most of us are somewhere in the middle, hoping just to enjoy our modest collections in relative safety and obscurity. Or, as 19th-Century American writer, publisher, artist and philosopher Elbert Hubbard once said: “Art is not a thing; it is a way.” In any case, our collections — be they of fine art, jewelry, wine, cars, coins or even stamps — are precious. But they’re at risk, too, from many elements, including damage while on display or in transit, fire, water, theft … the list is endless. So we need to protect them, or at least manage that risk, by making sure they’re insured.
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‘AN E XPE NS IVE H OB BY’ There’s no one in the Vail Valley with more passion for collecting than Kent and Vicki Logan, who moved here from San Francisco in 2000 with just part of their vast and growing collection of contemporary art, ranging from paintings by the likes of Andy Warhol and Enrique Martinez Celaya to sculptures and other works by Oliver Herring, Wang Gongxin and other contemporary artists from around the world. Since then, they’ve donated their entire collection — involving the transfer of several hundreds of artworks — to the Denver Art Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Phoenix Art Museum. The Logans still enjoy some of their collection at their Vail home — currently on the market for $13.75 million — which includes a separate, 6,000-square-foot gallery. And they keep some of the collection at other homes in Denver and Scottsdale, Ariz.. If anything, the Logans are serious about protecting their collection, and their homes, with an insurance package worth an estimated $175 million. “There are some paintings individually worth more than this house and the gallery,” Kent Logan says from their Vail residence, estimating their annual bill for insurance alone at roughly $150,000. “Art’s an expensive hobby. But, as someone once told me, ‘Nobody cares more about your art than you do.’”
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N OT ON E ‘S E R IOUS CL AI M’ It’s hard to imagine, then, that after decades of traveling the world to auctions and buying, selling, donating and transporting many hundreds of artworks — some of them each worth many millions of dollars — the Logans have never filed an insurance claim. “We’ve had some small problems, but in 20 years we’ve never had a serious claim,” he says. “I guess I’ve been a very profitable client for the insurance company.” The most memorable “problem” for the Logans, he says, came at a major New York exhibition, where their “Robert,” an impressive oil-on-canvas painting by Chuck Close worth an estimated $1 million at the time, was on display. A child running across the gallery tripped and fell into the painting. No significant damage was inflicted, but the Logans did increase
left: Kent and Vicki Logan insure their
collection of contemporary art, along with their homes in Vail, Denver and Scottsdale, Ariz., for $175 million. above: Valuable artworks and other collectibles are at risk by a variety of elements, whether on display in museums, exhibitions or even at home.
insurance coverage on the piece while it was on display. The painting is worth an estimated $5 million today. “Those are the types of screwy things you get into as an art collector,” he says. Robyn Wiley, the Logans’ collection manager, says such incidents are not uncommon, but the fact no claim was filed in this case is more an example of the service and care from those handling the artwork that comes with having proper insurance in the first place. “Kent’s work is so well respected and so well protected. We make sure everyone knows that when they’re handling something from the Logan collection to
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“Things are different for a collector who may have just a few pieces of art of reasonable value. … The most common time for moving their art is when they sell it to a dealer or acquire a piece and have it shipped to them.” As a service to his clients, Harris hosts occasional, private presentations by his colleagues and other experts in the art field. And in his 35 years in the insurance business, he’s seen or heard of some pretty interesting claims, too, including one involving an expensive wine collection its owner dumped in the swimming pool when his home caught fire. “Unfortunately, in the water, all the labels came off the bottles and nobody could tell what wine was what,” Harris says. “The upside was the insurance company paid the claim and told the insured to keep all the wine because they had no use for it.” This impressive oil-on-canvas painting by Chuck Close, “Robert,” was insured for $1 million when it was slightly damaged during an exhibition. Repairs were made, and no insurance claim was filed. The painting is insured for $5 million today.
be uber-careful,” she says, recalling various incidents with other clients, mainly at their homes, over the years — a caterer backing a cart into a painting on the wall, or a sculpture being knocked over in the backyard. “In any case, it’s absolutely critical things be insured. I always tell my clients to be insured for total loss. It’s unexpected, and you never know when it’s going to come.”
‘E X TR E M E LY C AR E FU L’ At the other end of the spectrum of people involved with managing valuable collections are insurance agents, or brokers, typically the first ones to get calls from collectors looking to share their risk, or to file a claim. In the Vail Valley, there’s no agent more familiar with insuring collectables than Noel Harris, founder of Wall Street Insurance, in Edwards. “Logan’s in a better position than most collectors. An art museum does not want to be blacklisted because they lost or damaged a piece, so they’re extremely careful about how things are handled while in their possession. The same is true for the people who pack and ship artworks. They know who they’re dealing with and they want to be extremely careful,” Harris says.
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‘VALU E IS VE RY PE RSONAL’ Harris says many collectors, unfortunately, prefer not to insure their collections properly, either for privacy reasons or because they can afford to lose an artwork or have it damaged. “Value is very personal in nature, and some people would rather take the risk rather than buy the insurance,” he says. But just as important as buying a homeowners policy to insure the home, it’s important to choose a company with expertise in valuable collections — such as AIG, Chubb & Son or ACE, which routinely add separate portions to policies insuring valuable items or collections — and to update policies regularly. “Updating a policy is very, very important. People typically don’t go out and buy a home full of contents; they acquire them over a period of time. What they often neglect to do is think about what it would cost to replace all the contents of the home, like an art or wine collection, if there’s a catastrophic loss, such as a fire,” Harris says. “Collections are a separate portion of a home policy. You can start with a blanket amount and add on scheduled items, which have nothing to do with the value of the home.”
world, including Denver, is the nation's leading independent art appraisal and advisory firm, specializing in confidential and objective services on valuable collections, from art to wines and spirits, coins to rugs, antiques to toys, porcelain to silver, jewelry to watches. Hennig routinely speaks at presentations like those offered locally by Wall Street Insurance. “We’re often tasked with conducting inspections, cataloging and appraising collections when the owners are away, and we are working with other client advisors,” says Hennig. “For many mountain clients, this is their second home, or maybe a third. So they’re not always attentive; they’re not always there. Risk can occur when you’re not at home, too, so it’s important for a collector to have an advisor, or a collections manager, monitoring things on a periodic basis.” With several clients in the Vail Valley, Hennig serves as an expert and advisor, as well as a liaison among insurance companies, museum curators, handlers and shippers. She typically works for the collectors themselves, though insurance agents like Harris often are the ones to call her in, to protect their own interests. “Oftentimes, collectors don’t have a sense of risk until they’ve had a claim, after the fact, and they want to go back and do everything all over again. It’s like putting your hand on the stove to see if you get burned,” Hennig says. “It’s important to have an action plan and a team in place that ultimately prevents a claim. “Insurance coverage is not just about asset protection,” she adds. “It’s about the service you receive in the event of a claim.” – BY STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD
IT’S ALL ABOUT TH E S E RVICE At the heart of the high-end art and collectibles scene, meanwhile, is Shanna Hennig, a regional representative with the Winston Art Group. The company, with offices in major cities around the
Shanna Hennig of the Winston Art Group is a leading art expert and advisor to collectors, routinely speaking at presentations nationwide.
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CONVERSATION STARTERS Gallery directors and owners share their thoughts about some of the more intriguing artwork in their galleries
“Vail.CO,” by Bill Braun, acrylic on canvas
JOHN VICKERS Vail Village Arts Easily found by looking for the kinetic sculptures spinning out front, the gallery specializes in the sort of art that stops people in their tracks, whether it’s tree-sized bronze pine cones, jumpers descending from the ceiling or beautifully sculpted high-top sneakers carved from wood. VAIL LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE: The painting doesn’t look like a painting — it looks like it’s made of paper. JOHN VICKERS: The technique is trompe l’oeil, which is defined as "a means of various illusion devices that persuade the viewer that they are looking at the objects actually represented, with the objects seeming to project beyond the surface.”
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VLM: Tell us about the artist. JV: We have been representing Bill Braun for over 20 years, and his work never ceases to draw comments, typically with a note of disdain, along the lines of "my kid could do that.” To which we explain, "Take a closer look.” Once they realize what appears to be a child's art project with cut paper, staples, thumbtacks and scribbled colored pencil is actually all done with paint on canvas, they are amazed. He has the title along with his name — simply "Bill" — at the bottom of each painting in what appears to be the old label makers we all used to use. We had one customer purchase a piece, knowing full well the technique. Yet she called to ask us how to remove the labels once she received the painting.
Over the years, we have even had people get angry, thinking that we were out of our minds to charge what we do for kids’ art. Those people are usually the ones that end up purchasing a painting because they are so shocked by the artist’s ability to portray these simple objects with such hyper-realism. Braun tells the story of a client that hates dinner parties and small talk. So when his wife has dinner guests and the conversation starts driving him nuts he simply points out the Braun painting on their dining room wall and all the chitter chatter stops and attention shifts to the painting. So it seems Braun's work not only is great at starting up conversations, but also at shutting them down.
BILL REIS Battle Mountain Trading Post Home to one of the greatest collections of American memorabilia in the Rocky Mountains, it’s an impressive gallery of some very fine art by some very fine artists. VLM: Tell us about the artist. BILL REIS: Jim Gilmore was born and raised on a cattle ranch in southern Colorado, where he continues to live, converting to full-time sculptor in 1985. With no formal art training, Gilmore believes an in-depth knowledge of anatomy and animal habits are very important qualities for an animal sculptor and that his experience as a rancher has given him a knowledge that would be difficult to learn in a school. He is involved with the molding, casting, and applying of the patina and final finishes to each of his bronzes, and this extra effort has earned him collectors throughout the world, as well as repeat Best of Show awards at Safari Club International, the National Wildlife Art Show, and the NatureWorks Art Show. VLM: Why you are drawn to the piece? BR: First of all, it’s Battle Mountain Trading Post’s logo. But also because it’s a tribute to the hundreds of elk that spend their winters right across the street from the gallery. If you’re driving by, you wouldn’t even notice them, but I keep a pair of binoculars for my customers to watch them. It’s a real treat.
"Squash and Stretch," by Ellen Woodbury, Sivec marble and Mongolian Imperial black marble
“Headed for the High Country,” by Jim Gilmore, 550-pound bronze statue of a monarch elk
BRIAN RAITMAN Art on a Whim Galleries Known for an eclectic mix of uplifting and unique museum-quality works from a wide array of contemporary artists, many of the gallery’s artists reside in Colorado. VAIL LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE: Tell us about the artist. BRIAN RAITMAN: Ellen Woodbury is regarded as one of the 50 Most Influential Animators in the long and storied history of Disney. Today, she spends her time in Loveland, creating classic and contemporary stone sculptures from precious stones found throughout the world. Woodbury says, "I apply my knowledge of and experience in animation to my process of designing and carving stone. The result yields a strong sense of movement and life in my sculptures."
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VLM: Why you are drawn to the piece? BR: "Squash and Stretch" speaks so strongly to Woodbury's prestigious career as a directing animator at Disney. The piece even takes its title from a key animation principle — squash and stretch means that there is a change in shape and form but no change in volume, as illustrated through the size and pose of each of the white tailed ptarmigans. Ptarmigans are unique birds. They are very hard to find in the winter due to their completely white feathers. Only their black eyes and beaks peak out of the snow to alert those passing by of their presence. For some seemingly divine reason, as soon as we received this piece from Ellen I started to see ptarmigans on a near daily basis. On several occasions I was able to ski close enough to them to enjoy their quiet and calm presence on the mountainside. Their color, just like the sculpture, is striking. They have several unique adaptations to survive in the harsh alpine environments that they call home. Rather than flying away when approached, ptarmigans tend to remain motionless in order to conserve energy. This enabled me to observe them for quite some time, much as one does Woodbury's incredible work.
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"Italianate Harbor Scene With Figures,” by Hendrik Van Minderhout (1632 - 1696), oil on canvas
The Sivec marble used in the sculpture is the same stone used to create the ancient temples, plazas and sculptures in Greece. The marble Woodbury used is pristine, with medium-sized crystals that glisten like snow. Light dances across the crisp edges and soft curves in the sculpture, revealing the variety of subtle forms Woodbury sculpted into the piece. Woodbury's goal with her work is to raise our awareness of the precious wildlife that we share our beautiful world with. BRADBURY KETELHUT Alpen Art & Antiques The gallery specializes in unique and eclectic works of art from the 16th century to the present day.
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VLM: Tell us about the artist: BRADBURY KETELHUT: Dutch painter Hendrik Van Minderhout was born in Rotterdam. For unknown reasons, he was known as the “Green Knight of Rotterdam.” He arrived in Bruges in 1652. He may have spent time in Italy in 1653. In 1663 he joined Bruges' Guild of Saint Luke. Subsequently, from 1672 until his death in 1696, van Minderhout lived in Antwerp, where he became a member of the local Guild of Saint Luke. His work has brought over $100,000 at auction. This piece was sold at auction by Sotheby’s in 1997. VLM: What draws you to the piece? BK: My specialty is historical paintings. Paintings like this one are a true depiction of a certain period in time in a certain area. To think of all
that was happening in Europe in the 17th century, and that this talented Dutch artist was wandering the countryside transposing this history in real time onto a canvas for future generations to view. Mindehout was known to have worked in Italy around 1653 and this is probably one of the scenes that he saw with his own eyes at a port city just north of Venice. There is a figure in the work in the lower right of a well-dressed lady on horseback. Was this a local noblewoman, possibly a Medici? Are the ships in harbor coming or going, and to where? To the Silk Road? For trade with China? To the Ottoman Empire? Hundreds of years later, the viewer is left to speculate on who the characters are and what they were doing on this particular day. – BY WREN BOVA & STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD
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ARTISTS IN THE HOUSE Vilar Performing Arts Center: a relational venue
Some people consider Beaver Creek's 535-seat Vilar Performing Arts Center to be the Carnegie Hall of the West.
ALISON KRAUSS’ SOULFUL
and intuitive songs found an audience in Nashville’s historical Ryman Auditorium, dubbed the Carnegie Hall of the South. So when the Grammy-award artist performed at the Vilar, she couldn’t help but feel an akin spirit in Beaver Creek’s intimate setting. “This feels like going back to our roots,” Krauss said to Kris Sabel, executive director of the Vilar Performing Arts Center. If the Ryman is the Carnegie Hall of the South, the Vilar just might garner a reputation as the Carnegie
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Hall of the West. The 535seat theater has hosted everything from Broadway productions and legendary musicians to cuttingedge dance and familyfriendly entertainment. Its debut in 1998 built upon Beaver Creek’s reputation by making the village the first mountain resort in the world to support its own performing arts facility that drew such diverse cultural shows. The crystal-clear acoustics and tiered seating, which avoids obstructing stage views from any seat in the house, makes the
Vilar “very much a listening kind of venue,” Sabel says, as opposed to a club or festival setting. The intimate atmosphere allows artists like Trace Adkins to dig deep into his repertoire and present songs he rarely performs at shows because they don’t work well in bigger concert venues. “There is more of a give and take,” Sabel says. “(Artists can) focus on the interaction between their songs and the audience. What I hear back a lot from artists is that they feel respected by our audiences.”
RELATIONSHIP LIVES AT THE HEART OF THE VILAR Sabel continues to build a reputation for the Vilar by cultivating respectful relationships at every level. Before every performance, he reminds people to not only turn off their phones, but also tuck them neatly away. His intention: For audiences to unplug from the outside world and truly connect with the artists. “The artists are not used to that,” Sabel says. “They feel like they’re getting more respect. It gives (everyone) a moment to think differently and respond differently
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The intimate atmosphere at the Vilar allows artists such as John Legend to deliver performances that may not play well in larger venues.
and feel differently. It has created a respectful place for artists to come.” The theater’s woodpaneled columns, autumnal fabric hues and muted, earth-toned brushed walls mirror traditional European halls — namely Litmman’s Kunstler theater in Munich — extending the warm welcome.
TH E I NTR IC AC I ES OF R E L ATIONS H IP The ability of the Vilar to attract renowned acts stems not only from the generous support of donors and the Vail Valley Foundation, but also the masterful ability of Sabel to juggle conflicting and fluctuating schedules. The inherent intricacies of booking acts are complex enough in “regular” indoor
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venues, which typically offer a nine-month season, from September to May. Since the Vilar sits at the base of Beaver Creek Resort, its season revolves around skiing — specifically, late December to March, which results in, for all practical purposes, a threemonth season. To further complicate matters, Sabel books musicians, with huge tour busses, during the winter, when weather can make travel difficult. Yet, he managed to book John Legend. The Vilar was one of only 32 dates on Legend’s itinerary, and the only venue to host him in a six-state region. “That comes from being a good partner,” Sabel says. But, as anyone in a long-term relationship
THERE IS MORE OF A GIVE AND TAKE. ARTISTS CAN FOCUS ON THE INTERACTION BETWEEN THEIR SONGS AND THE AUDIENCE.” – KRIS SABEL
knows, being a good partner isn’t always simple; it requires compromise. Enter Boz Scaggs. As Sabel fashioned the winter lineup about four years ago, he aimed for more high-profile acts. He hit walls as he looked for tours coming through, or near, Colorado. And then he discovered Scaggs’ Northwest tour. The problem: His three tour busses and semi truck full of gear was only traveling from Portland to Seattle; it didn’t make sense for the band to drive wintery roads to Colorado for one night. Nevertheless, Sabel had his sights set on Scaggs, so he made “a significant offer,” which included renting gear from Denver so the band could simply fly in, perform and fly out.
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However, Sabel ultimately ended up with more than he bargained for. Soon after Scaggs’ appearance at the Vilar, the artist paired with Michael McDonald and Donald Fagen, and in Sabel’s mind, it was a no-brainer to book the legendary artists. But the following winter, Scaggs’ agency approached Sabel, saying they wanted to book Scaggs again at the Vilar. People loved both of Scaggs’ shows, but, facing a third date in such a short time, red flags shot through Sabel’s mind: Scaggs was just at the Vilar; it might be hard to sell tickets to justify the cost; and the Vilar is known for bringing in diverse acts — not the same ones, year after year. Yet, Sabel believes relationships with artists and managers come before any difficult questions he
The Vilar can host everything from Broadway productions and legendary musicians to cutting-edge dance and family-friendly entertainment.
might have to face through the board, or community members. He said yes to Scaggs’ agency, and it turned out to be the same agency representing Legend. “(The relationships) allow us to bring much higher quality acts than most places in the country (the Vilar’s size) can,” Sabel says. “It’s a bit of a chess game to figure out how to get these artists and these acts out here.” Though, at the end of the day, both Sabel’s relational skills and the Vilar Center’s intimate setting create a rich experience for both audiences and artists. “Something definitely happens when they walk into
talking to him. It’s what I long for; it’s what I want to invest my time in, and I think a lot of people long for that, including the artists.”
the Vilar,” Sabel says. “It’s a more meaningful conversation. (For example), when you see Lyle Lovett, you feel like he’s just reaching right into your soul and you’re
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boundless mountainous terrain on which to explore by ski, bike or foot and crispy clean air to breathe, at altitude, it’s no wonder the Vail Valley is home to one of the fitter populations of hardbodies in Colorado, often listed as the nation’s fittest state. Beyond just the average Vail hardbody, however, the valley also is home to many elite, professional athletes at the national, world and Olympic champion levels. In their pursuits of uber-fitness, -strength and -conditioning, they supplement their time training in this ultimate outdoor playground with hours and hours sweating indoors, too, at the gym. But where? Vail Lifestyle Magazine goes indoors to find out.
‘A S TRON G CR E W ’ At the very highest end of the elite spectrum is the Minturn Fitness Center, which opened in 2014 as a joint effort among the Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, the town of Minturn and myriad private stakeholders, creating perhaps the nation’s only half-public, half-private facility of its kind. It’s where Vail’s
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multi-Olympic gold medalist and world champion downhill skier Lindsey Vonn works out when she’s in town, along with fellow Olympian, reigning FIS world champion and X Games champion ski crosser Chris Del Bosco. “Suffice to say, we definitely have a strong crew working out with us,” says John “J.C.” Cole, director of human performance, adding to the list upand-coming Ski & Snowboard Club Vail products Abby Ghent and Tess Johnson, both fledgling members of the U.S. Ski Team; Canada’s world championship silver medalist skier Dustin Cook; and pro lacrosse player Mike Begely, recently drafted by the Ohio Machine. Cole says these top, Vail-based athletes are attracted to the Minturn Fitness Center, located in Maloit Park, just south of town, for several reasons: equipment, such as the Keiser Air Modality machines used by many professional sports teams, including the Denver Broncos; a “knowledge base” backed up by trainers certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, “the gold standard for trainers”; and a philosophy based around “functional training” in a
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of the Minturn Fitness Center is home to the likes of Olympian and/or world champion skiers Lindsey Vonn, Chris Del Bosco and Dustin Cook, as well as local up-andcomers Abby Ghent and Tess Johnson.
“no pressure” environment. “We’re not a spa with hot tubs and Zumba classes,” Cole says. “We’re all about fitness, strength and conditioning.” You don’t have to be part of the elite crowd to work out there, however. Memberships allowing full access to the main fitness floor, movement studio for classes, physical-therapy room, performance lab and locker rooms are available to the general public; and drop-ins are welcome, too, with day passes available. But, while you might find yourself working out next to Vonn and company, Cole says, you better be serious and agreeable to certain rules of the house. “We want to provide a safe, productive environment in which these top athletes can come and work out and not get hassled by the paparazzi,” Cole says. “Our regular members
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understand that. They all tell me ‘it’s great to have the pros around because it really motivates us.’”
M I K AE L A’S COR N E R OK, but if you know anything about our local Olympians, you’re probably wondering about slalom skier Mikaela Shiffrin, the reigning Olympic and world champion who grew up in EagleVail. She prefers the Athletic Club at the Westin, in Avon, at the base of Beaver Creek Resort. “I live only three minutes away, so it’s really convenient,” Shiffrin tells local channel TV8. The 27,000-square-foot facility features state-of-the-art equipment, too, such as Woodway treadmills, Precor elliptical trainers, Cybex Eagle strength equipment and Cybex and Precor cardio pieces. There’s a Pilates studio, as well, along with a cycling room sporting a full-on Computrainer program and CycleOps stationary bikes. This fall, a new suspension bridge by QX has been installed in the Movement Studio featuring additional TRX, a sliding rail for bags, adjustable plyometrics platforms, battle rope anchors and aerial yoga attachments. It’s no wonder the Westin facitility is popular with many top international skiers while they’re in town for the Birds of Prey World Cup. You’ll find Shiffrin, meanwhile, in her own zone, as the club has installed an array of equipment
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International triathlon stars Josiah Middaugh and John O'Neill regularly do their swim training at the Athletic Club at the Westin, with its outdoor, 25-meter saline pool.
designed just for her in what’s been dubbed Mikaela’s Corner. “They asked me if there was ‘anything we can get you,’” Shiffrin says. “I had some ideas from the workouts I do, and they’ve been so generous.” When she’s not there, however, anyone’s welcome to work out in her corner, Shiffrin says. “I’m spending, like, six hours in the gym when your average person with a real job works out 20 minutes or an hour — but they can still do everything I’m doing,” Shiffrin says. “Hopefully, Mikaela’s Corner will be something everyone wants to use.” Brett Donalson, one of the Westin’s top personal trainers, says it’s not just top skiers who use the facility, which offers sweeping views of Beaver Creek Resort from its location on the banks of the Eagle River. Many of the valley’s top endurance athletes — such as newly crowned XTERRA Triathlon World Champion and showshoe racer extraordinaire Josiah Middaugh and International Triathlon Union athlete John O’Neill, a product of Battle Mountain High School’s cross-country program — are there on a regular basis, too, typically swimming in the club’s 25-meter, outdoor, saline pool. “These XTERRA athletes are living, working people here in the valley, but they’re some of the best endurance athletes in the world, too,” Donalson says. “One key to swimming fast is swimming with faster people, so they all feed off each other. And when you’re in the pool at 6 a.m. and looking up at Beaver Creek, it’s not a bad place to be.”
‘A CE R E B R AL APPROACH’ Interestingly, many of those XTERRA athletes swimming at the Westin head to Edwards for their strength-and-conditioning workouts at Dogma Athletica, billed by its founder and head trainer, Rod Connelly, as “one of the world's premier high-altitude training centers.” An accomplished cyclist, he and his wife, Michelle, created the company in 2006 to bring “a more comprehensive and cerebral approach” to training. Dogma Athletica in Edwards offers "a more comprehensive and cerebral approach" to personal training.
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“Most people up here in Vail are not necessarily gym rats. They enjoy their outdoor pursuits and like to be on the mountain,” he explains. “So, we created an actual training center for this type of person. That’s our niche.” Dogma Athletica — Latin for “a belief in the athletic process” — offers a weight room with state-of-the-art, multi-functional Freemotion Fitness equipment, a wide range of free weights, Power Lift cages, Hammer Strength equipment, a Vertimax plyometric trainer and a Shuttle MVP power glide. But it’s Dogma’s coaching staff — which includes Middaugh — and its comprehensive personal approach built around initial physiological testing and comprehensive workout planning, Connelly says, that keeps top endurance athletes coming back. “Just like anything, to be successful you need a plan, and for us that plan involves nutrition, time constraints, business and family commitments, health history and goals,” Connelly says. “When you bring all those components together, people can make some pretty remarkable strides.” While the membership is limited “to avoid an overcrowded or intimidating environment,” Connelly says, Dogma welcomes drop-ins by people in town on the short term. “If someone’s here for the holidays and interested in a personalized training program, they can come in, get an assessment, do some workout sessions and take away a program they can do at home,” Connelly says. “Then they can follow up with our trainers by phone, or email, and even download video clips of certain exercises to their phone.”
A WOR KOUT DES TI NATION Indeed, with all the high-tech equipment and state-of-the-art training methods, it’s no wonder the Vail Valley is home to a growing community of elite professional athletes — and it’s become a virtual workout destination for us mortal hardbodies, as well. – BY STEPHEN LLOYD WOOD
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TAKE A GREEN SPA DAY Manor Vail Spa in Vail aims high with eco products and practices HOW MANY CHEMICALS
soak into your skin every day? Research has revealed that the average adult uses nine personal care products each day, with 126 unique chemical ingredients. On the opposite side of the skincare spectrum, the Schmidt sisters, Kordi and Ruth, weren’t even allowed to wear synthetic fabrics while growing up on a family-run, organic and biodynamic farm in Canada. Biodynamic is considered the step “above” organic. “Our whole growing
up was always about the sustainability of the farm,” says Ruth, who moved to Vail two years ago. “At the grocery store we got pasta, sugar and salt; everything else was done at home, on the farm — everything.” Kordi, owner, therapist and esthetician at Manor Vail Spa, has developed her business model from the eco-aware ideals of the Schmidt tradition — rooted in taking care of people and the environment. Once Kordi was introduced to Eminence,
an organic and biodynamic skin care line out of Hungary known for its earth-to-bottle formulas, she knew it was a perfect fit for her spa. Hungary holds some of the highest standards of organic qualifications, and Kordi says the company’s biodynamic commitment shows their product integrity. The ingredients for Eminence products are even planted and harvested according to the cycles of the sun and the moon. “It’s really important to myself, and now Ruth
as well, to follow the fundamentals of what we grew up on,” she says. “To bring that into our workplace and what we do, and hopefully help people to understand and be a part of it as well.” Kordi’s vision now has support from Ruth — her twin-like counterpart, who manages the spa — and they have both worked extensively to achieve an Eminence Green Spa Certificate. This recognition awards spas that have influenced the “green”
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CE R TIFIE D CH E M IC AL- FR E E To receive the green certification from Eminence, a spa must fulfill 60 percent of the required conditions, including practices like using recycled paper products, as well as reusable and biodegradable options, using natural, non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products, purchasing supplies in bulk, and installing solar panels. There are over 50 qualifications on the checklist that a spa can aim to complete. On top of their emerald accolades, Manor Vail Spa also offers oncology-specific services. Their green spa concept takes it to the next level in having a “canceraware concept” of not wanting to have chemicals in and around bodies. “For me, being a melanoma survivor,” explains Kordi, “the focus
becomes about what you are putting on the inside of your body, and what you are putting on your skin — it all reflects out.” Kordi also works closely with Julie Bach, president of the Spa4ThePink — a non-profit organization dedicated to helping
Manor Vail Spa features products by Eminence, a Hungarian skin care line known for its earth-to-bottle formulas.
individuals going through cancer treatments to reconnect with themselves through meditation, mindfulness, yoga and spa. The sisters will continue to expand their ecoconscious reach this winter with the spa they are now running at The Ritz Carlton Residences in Vail — open to owners, club members and guests. Ruth says they are on the way to achieving a green spa certificate in the new space. “When you grow up with these strong principles and values, you don’t really appreciate it,” Ruth says. “And then when you are older you start seeing what’s going on in the world; and anything that we can do — whether it be in the spa, drinking coffee or going shopping — those principles come out and we try to share them with other people.” www.themanorvailspa.com – BY KIM FULLER
The Westin’s Spa Anjali in Avon was named a “Top 10 Green Spa” by Organic Spa Magazine in 2015. The facility uses only organic and natural treatment products, including Eminence Skincare, which has planted 1,631 trees on behalf of Spa Anjali. Carpeting made from recycled fishing nets from the Philippines was recently installed, and an extensive recycling program, along with cleaning methods like oxygen-infused laundry and eco wipes, reduce waste and water usage. The Sonnenalp Spa in Vail also made the “Top 10 Green Spa” list in 2015. The spa recently switched to paperless inventory, which saves around 400 sheets of paper per year. All the product lines at the Sonnenalp Spa are paraben free, like the Ytsara line — with products that have over 55 organic ingredients — used in the Warm Herbal Poultice Massage. The Spa at the Vail Vitality Center uses products such as Dr. Hauschka, which are plant based, organic and biodynamically grown. Facials featuring the skincare line give the complexion a boost from natural extracts, and the herbal products are never packaged in plastic. Their rose cream is wax-based and made from the entire plant; the cream sits on the surface of the skin and protects the face from harsh winter air.
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WHAT’S IN YOUR ‘VERNACULAR’? A look at the evolution of architectural design in the Vail Valley
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is conveyed through its architecture — particularly that of its private homes — the Vail Valley has taken great strides the past few years in terms of its vernacular. Discriminating buyers of new highend, luxury homes in other mountain resort towns, like Aspen and Telluride, had been driving a trend toward more modern design inspired by the surrounding mountain landscape. Home design in the Vail Valley, meanwhile, seemed stuck in a rut until the end of the 20th century, with most new custom homes — even
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This duplex on Meadow Drive in Vail, designed by Pierce Architects, is one of many homes in the Vail Valley designed and constructed in the mountain contemporary vernacular — an increasingly popular blend of bold, modern lines, shapes finished in traditional colors, textures and materials found here in the mountains.
veritable palaces worth many millions of dollars — tending to resemble the same ol’ log cabin, mountain lodge or Swiss chalet, albeit on a grand scale.
A M AT TE R OF I NTE R PR ETATION That’s all changed. A relatively new look experts now call “mountain contemporary,” or “mountain modern” — an increasingly popular blend of bold, modern lines, shapes finished in traditional colors, textures and materials found here in the mountains — has taken a firm hold. While even just a few
years ago just a handful of completed homes in the Vail Valley were described as this blend of urban modern with mountain traditional, a veritable slew of new homes incorporating this latest interpretation of contemporary style now stand proudly throughout the Vail Valley, from Vail to Mountain Star, from the Lake Creek Valley to the Cordillera Valley Club, even Singletree. “When I first came here, in 1997, I was doing work similar to what I had been doing in Aspen, where this style was well accepted. They
were a bit ahead of us here in that regard,” says Hans Berglund, who went on to found Edwards-based Berglund Architects, LLC. “The whole community here was skeptical.” “We’ve now seen an evolution of people becoming more accepting of it. Some are more willing to take the plunge than others, but for a lot of them it’s how they’re seeing things now,” adds Kyle Webb of KH Webb Architects, based in Lionshead. “It’s just a matter of their wanting it and accepting it now — more than ever before.”
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‘CL AR IT Y AN D PU R IT Y’ Truth is, Vail has been a stage of sorts for adventurous, contemporary architecture since its early days. A perfect example is, or was, a very modern home built on Rockledge Road, high above Vail Village, by oil and real estate tycoon John Murchison and his wife, Lupe, in the ‘60s. Their home, which integrated enormous walls of glass and a curved roof with natural features of the steep terrain — including existing rock cliffs as a wall in the great room and an enormous deck with views of the entire Gore Creek Valley — was a popular place for Sunday brunch among Vail’s early movers and shakers. Jump ahead to the mid-‘90s. Berglund found himself involved with a home in the Mountain Star neighborhood, on the south-facing slopes high above Avon across from Beaver Creek Resort. He says the trend-setting project — designed to provide a dynamic showcase for the owners’ extensive art collection, adding some contemporary twists to the traditional vernacular with copper siding and paneling, some exposed steel beams and trellis and other modern elements — was a sign mountain contemporary design in
custom, single-family homes was gaining a foothold in the Vail Valley. Then, in 2006, a home much like the Murchisons’ began to take shape in Vail with a curved roof, floorto-ceiling windows taking in Gore Range views and what Berglund
describes as “super strong indooroutdoor connections” and “a kind of clarity and purity.” He sees this home, completed in 2008, as the next step in the valley’s transition toward mountain contemporary architecture. “Everything you see is real structure. It’s all real beams, real structure. You can clearly see what’s holding what up,” Berglund says. “We used to have cover all that stuff up.”
VAI L LE ADS TH E WAY Since then, the design and construction of custom homes in the fledgling new mountain contemporary spirit has continued full-steam — particularly in Vail — and William Pierce of Vail-based Pierce Architects, a resident and fixture in the town’s design and review process since 1978, has seen it all since. He estimates as many as 50 mountain contemporary homes are newly built or under construction today, with more in the pipeline. “You still can’t build them in above: The Murchison Residence on Rockledge Road in Vail, built in the 1960s, led the way for contemporary architecture in the Vail Valley. left: Architect Kyle Webb, who designed, then remodeled, this home in Singletree, says people are wanting "cleaner and cleaner buildings."
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Arrowhead or Beaver Creek or Bachelor Gulch because their design guidelines are so restrictive,” Pierce explains. “In Vail, from the very beginning of the concept of design review, it’s always been more about whether a project fits in an alpine setting. That’s very vague, and intentionally so. It’s meant to allow for creative interpretations of what alpine design really is, on a case-bycase basis. It allows for individuality.” Not surprisingly, Pierce’s designs remain a bit more traditional than his contemporaneous colleagues, though his work — such as a new duplex on Meadow Drive, half of which is for sale — does continue to evolve. “We’re working on a home right now in Vail Village — very contemporary. The owner wanted a Swiss chalet, but his wife is a contemporary architect from Mexico. We were able to blend those two things,” Pierce says. “It’ll be brand new, but it will look like a Swiss chalet remodeled into a contemporary house. It has the classic
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roofline, but the walls are almost all glass. It gives a great indoor-outdoor feeling right there on Gore Creek.”
This Vail home, completed in 2008, was pivotal in the valley's transition toward mountain contemporary, says its designer, Architect Hans Berglund.
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edge, but not the bleeding edge.” Webb, who has projects under construction and on the drawing boards that continue to push the mountain contemporary envelope on a variety of fronts, including sustainability and energy efficiency, says mountain contemporary architecture is here to stay. “Neighborhoods — even Singletree — are, indeed, finally changing their guidelines,” says Webb, referring to the recent remodel of a home he originally designed in the early ‘90s high above Edwards. “This home would have been unheard of just a few years ago. … Now, people want to copy it. “From what I can see, we’re going even more contemporary,” he adds. “People are wanting cleaner and cleaner and cleaner buildings.”
Just how the mountain contemporary spirit is going to continue affect local architectural vernacular remains to be seen, of course, and like any revolution, it’s taking time for the movement to spread. But slowly, as younger homeowners come to the Vail Valley and younger people take seats on boards and commissions throughout the area, the trend is moving toward more freedom, creativity and openness to modern, contemporary design. It’s no wonder architects here remain optimistic mountain contemporary design will be around for quite awhile. “We’re still not at the cutting edge of modern, or contemporary, but we’re still pushing that edge, that boundary, forward,” says Berglund. “We like to think we’re at the leading
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OUTSIDE, THE FIRE PITS WITH CHAIRS
strewn around make everyone feel welcome after a long day of below-freezing temperatures. So do the heated sidewalks of Vail and Beaver Creek and the ski valets who stand at the edge of the slopes to store your ski equipment. Indoors is no different.
FLU FF Y, WAR M FU R
Soft, fluffy sheepskins from New Zealand are trending right now in Vail Valley homes. Throw them on the floor, wrap yourself in one in an indoor or outdoor chair, or place one anywhere you want to feel warm and comfortable, says Yvonne Jacobs, president of Slifer Designs in Edwards. The fur is durable; you can comb it with a dog brush to spiff it up, she says. In fact, all things furry and “textural” are hot — from curly
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The ultimate in luxury and comfort — both indoors and out
lamb fur rugs and rabbit fur pillows, to any alpaca product, Jacobs said. Slifer Designs has branched out into personal items on the alpaca front — selling alpaca throws and baby outfits, along with outdoor hats, gloves and ponchos. Customers say they want the luxe rugs to step onto in the bedroom when they wake up in the morning, Jacobs says. Sheepskin also makes for a livable accent piece in the living room and the bathroom. Gorsuch Ltd. home furniture and accessories exude the comfort and extravagance of the ski resort. The Vail shop features fur throw pillows and cashmere cable throws to keep you warm on those chilly evenings. Perhaps even more unique are the one-of-a-kind, needle-pointed benches offered on the Gorsuch website. A diamond pine pattern on a stool is $225;
a simple pine cone and branch pattern on the Northwoods bench is $738, or the fluffy, sheepskin-looking Cortina bench is $6,500 and includes antlers underneath.
FI R E AN D FL A M E Candles are a perennial favorite — with soy-based candles now taking over the market. Nest national brand candles are sold in the Vail Valley in places like Nest consignment shop in Avon, Worth Home interiors in Vail and at Slifer Designs. Aquiesse brand candles also have done well with scents such as “linen,” Jacobs said. Lasco brand candles have both a “ski house” scent and a “den” scent, both of which impart a rich, woodsy flair. Christmas candle smells include “berries” and “evergreen.” In EagleVail, small business owner Jamie Tatreau crafts her Sweet Mana candle-body butter products in a small
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commercial space after growing too big to keep working in her kitchen. Tatreau, a certified massage therapist at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences in Vail, created the two-in-one products for her clients. Fresh scents range from the “Awaken” citrus-cilantro candle-body butter, to the “Colorado Ale” hops and wildflower candle that Tatreau says is a great gift for men. Sweet Mana candles are sold in close to 40 retail outlets around the country, including numerous Four Seasons resorts. The candles are made of allnatural ingredients that help clients deal with the dry mountain Colorado climate, and you can slather them on your skin as body butter if you don’t burn them. “I heard clients complaining that they were dehydrated and super dry, so the whole product line is targeted at Colorado weather,” Tatreau says. ON TH E DES IG N FRONT If Grandma is coming, and she wants to play Monopoly with the kids — give them their own space, Jacobs says. A bunk room with queen-size beds underneath can make for the ultimate in family bonding time, Jacobs said. The bunk room trend is spreading across the valley – where lower bunks might be a bed facing outwards into the room with the head of the bed against the wall, and upper bunks
might be tricked out with TVs, reading lamps and curtains for privacy. Kids might all get to pile into a bunk room and have their own space to “go wild” and watch movies. Or the bunk bed area of the house might include a family room with bean bags to relax and play board games, Jacobs said. On the visitor front, a bunk room might serve a summer golf outing, with extra room for the group, she said. “It’s to recharge and connect with those you love,” Jacobs says. “We’re a family-oriented resort, and this suits all sorts of different family members.”
S’MOR ES AN D H OT CH OCOL ATE
Residents and visitors to the region love their fondue and personal fire pits, too, Jacobs said. A Beaver Creek client recently installed a fire pit on his condo balcony, for example because he was so enamored with the warmth that the flames added to his entertaining scene, she says. For the final touch to the fire pit, Minturn company Kabbage and Hugs offers up s’more sticks made of locally downed beetle-kill pine. Co-owners Kari Bangtson and Hailee Rustad have a U.S. Forest Service permit to pick up beetlekill pine to create the popular s’more sticks as well as wine holders and stoppers, candle holders and similar items. “We encourage s’more happiness, s’more fun and s’more memories,” Rustad says. To go with the s’more sticks and fire pits, Stuff’n Mallows marshmallows are available at local City Market and Safeway stores. The small Fort Collins company makes “infused” marshmallows stuffed with chocolate, peppermint and other flavors. “It’s the ultimate s’moring,” Rustad says. For the ultimate in decadence, check out the “haut chocolat” at Flame Restaurant at the Four Seasons. It’s billed as “the most extravagant hot chocolate this side of the Rockies.” This is more an experience than a drink — it’s made with Valrhona chocolate and steamed milk, and served in the traditional French hot pot presented on a silver tray. The drink is frothed tableside and topped with homemade chocolate marshmallows and a dark chocolate lattice. – BY BETH POTTER
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“ W E A R E A L L C R E AT U R E S O F H A B I T,” S AYS R O S S L E O N H A R T.
"For me, getting my first job out of school was a simple transition from my college days, mostly spent sleeping until other people’s lunch time and being awake into the wee hours of the morning.” Leonhart kept his college sleep schedule intact his first season in Vail. That first job was copyeditor at the Vail Daily, and as such he worked early afternoons through the nighttime. How many days did he hit the slopes that first season? 49. Nothing to sniff at, but he knew he could do better.
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“While we are all creatures of habit, I believe we are also stewards of our own lives. I decided that I was wasting time and wasn’t appreciating my new home,” Leonhart says. “Coming from Maryland, I had never really skied or snowboarded, nor had I ever heard of Vail before applying for the job. … I wanted to snowboard every day the next season.” And so, last season he laid claim to 150 consecutive days of snowboarding, and learned the mountain intimately.
Ross Leonhart's recommendations for Beaver Creek Mountain: E VE RYDAY TR AI L Centennial (Willy’s Face) The main lift out of Beaver Creek is the Centennial Express Lift. The trail beneath the “Chondola” is well maintained throughout the season, as it is usually the first thing people see as they ride the chairlift, or gondola, for the first time. Riding up each morning, it is too hard to resist. It’s fast. It’s steep. It ends at the village. It’s the go-to run every day at “the Beav.”
POWDE R DAY Upper Stone Creek Chutes
Located on the easternmost part of Beaver Creek, the Stone Creek Chutes are some of the most extreme terrain on the mountain. There are cliffs to huck and powder stashes in secret spots. It’s as close to some of the Back Bowls in Vail that you’ll get. But be careful: there are really only a few solid days to be back there, as coverage can be sketchy.
Royal Elk Glade
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mountain, and Royal Elk Glade is for those who like to duck, dip and dodge through trees. It’s a long, steep run that will have you ready for lunch sooner rather than later. As a double black diamond, it’ll surely get your heart pumping and give you something to talk about at après.
S H OR TAG E OF S N OW Cataract
Rose Bowl has some of the steepest trails on the mountain, and nothing’s better after a few days of no new snowfall than getting a fresh wax on the snowboard, picking up a grooming report and seeing Cataract is groomed. It’s a great place to get a few laps in with little traffic.
Gold Dust
This trail is easily accessible from Centennial Express Lift and is a fun, long, perfectly challenging run. The best part, though, is that it has snowguns that freshen up conditions throughout the week. So when it hasn’t
snowed for a few days, check out Gold Dust.
WITH TH E B ROS Thresher Glade
Riding with friends is what it’s all about. And when your group is all on the same skill level, that’s when the magic happens. A small crew can easily rip through Thresher Glade up Strawberry Park Express Lift, often times staying within a few feet of one another all while taking individual lines. A little bit of snow helps, as it can get sticky in there.
WITH TH E B EG I N N E RS Red Buffalo
Red Buffalo, Red Buffalo, send the whole family over! The Cinch Express Lift is a great place for beginners and yields some of the best views the mountain has to offer. Red Buffalo is a leisurely cruise with classic views of the Gore Range that the whole gang can enjoy. This is also a go-to spot for opposite days, when the snowboarders don skis and skiers strap into snowboards.
John LaConte's recommendations for Vail Mountain: E VE RYDAY TR AI L Riva Ridge
Follow signs from the top of the Mountaintop Express Lift. Some of Vail's classic trails also pay tribute to the people who have played a role in making the mountain what it is today. Riva Ridge is a great everyday trail that honors the men of the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army who fought and died in WWII.
POWDE R DAY Forever
Located under the High Noon Express Lift, commonly called “Chair 5.” On a powder day, skiers and snowboarders don't want their runs to end. Aptly named, Forever is a long run with a perfect pitch that's great on a powder day. The first time the run was skied that we know of was in powder conditions; local Pepi Gramshammer skied it before there was a chairlift,
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then had to hike back out. When he reached the top he said "that took forever," and the run was named.
Ricky's Ridge
Follow signs from the top of the Game Creek Express Lift. A similar run to Forever, Ricky's Ridge is also a great run on a powder day for its vast length and width. It's named after one of Vail's first ski instructors, Ricky Andenmatten of Zermatt, Switz. Vail is known for its wide open bowls, and after experiencing Forever and Ricky's Ridge on a powder day you, too, will not be able to forget the large bowls on the mountain's back side.
S H OR TAG E OF S N OW Lost Boy
Head west from the top of the Game Creek Express Lift.
When the snow is scarce, the groomed runs are the place to be. A fun tour around Game Creek Bowl will lead you to the westernmost point on the mountain and the Lost Boy trail, a favorite among frequently groomed runs for its spectacular views to the west. It was named after 14-year-old Martin Koether of Chicago, who got lost during a snowstorm and skied into notyet-developed Game Creek Bowl in the spring of 1964. He used his Boy Scout skills to build a snow cave, where he spent the night in subfreezing temperatures. The next morning, he walked into the Ski Patrol shack and told patrollers, “I’m the lost boy.”
WITH YOU R G I R L S Lindsey's (formerly International) Follow signs from the
bottom of the Avanti Express Lift. Lindsey Vonn has made great strides in introducing the sport of skiing to young girls through her lessons program at Vail, Ski Girls Rock. When you're out with your girls, you can pay tribute to her by skiing her run, Lindsey's. It's a challenging run, especially if it hasn't been groomed, but it's always a fun one.
WITH TH E B EG I N N E RS Bwana and Simba Accessed from the Pride Express Lift, these runs rarely see crowds and can be a great place to take beginners who prefer a little extra space. The runs it accesses are in the Lionshead area and share the names of popular lions Vail Founder Pete Seibert used to publicize
the original opening of Lionshead. “Simba” is Swahili for “lion”; “Bwana” is an East African term meaning “boss” or “master.”
'On the Hill' “On the Hill” is a live snow report originated by John LaConte and Edward Stoner of the Vail Daily. Last season, Ross Leonhart gave an “On the Hill” report every day of the season from Beaver Creek, and LaConte gave one from Vail. This season, Leonhart will be giving the Beaver Creek report on weekends, in addition to special snow days; LaConte will be doing the same at Vail on weekdays.
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ADVENTURE, ELEVATED Above-and-beyond adventures for the not-so-ordinary traveler
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Vail area or a new visitor looking to elevate your experience this winter season, these sky-high adventure opportunities are sure to get your heart pumping. Get higher, faster, and farther away from the crowds with Beaver Creek’s expanding White Glove services, a stay at Vail’s Game Creek Chalet, or a heliskiing trip that’s a brief charter flight away from the Eagle airport. With such golden prospects for unbounded adventure, you can choose whether or not you’d like to end your day feeling pampered, powder-powered, or just
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plain inspired. But be forewarned: If your appetite for these adventures is unbounded, then the depth of your pocketbook may also need to be bottomless.
G E T PA M P E R E D : BEAVER CREEK’S WHITE GLOVE COLLEC TION Beaver Creek’s White Glove Experience offers the most exclusive opportunities for high mountain pampering, and its White Glove Collection brings together the best of them, including its $50,000 White Glove Package; a White Carpet Snow snowmaking refresh program on three
select trails; White Glove First Tracks skiing or snowboarding access an hour before the lifts open plus gourmet breakfast; and access to the new White Carpet Club at the base of the mountain. While the White Glove Collection bundles multiple on- and off-mountain luxury experiences together, the White Glove Winter Package alone lavishes guests with an array of unforgettable touches, beginning with first-class airfare to the Eagle County Regional Airport followed by helicopter transportation to the base of Beaver Creek. Private
car transportation, lodging for four nights at Trappers Cabin, a private chef, a personal concierge, and front-door mountain access with private ski instructors are all included, as are lift tickets, ski apparel, first tracks opportunities, and more. If you want to go allout in your pursuit of highstyle adventure this winter, then Beaver Creek’s White Glove offerings are for you. PRICE: The White Glove Package is valued at $50,000. Prices vary for individual services. beavercreek.com/ whiteglove
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GET POWDERP O W E R E D : HELISKIING WITH TELLURIDE HELITRAX If the helicopter part of Beaver Creek’s White Glove Winter Package gets you excited more than any of the others, then imagine the exhilaration of getting whisked away in a helicopter and delivered to a high mountain ridge that’s surrounded by untracked powder. With an expert guide, you’ll ski or snowboard down some of Colorado’s most spectacular off-piste terrain and repeat the process, again and again, for up to 14,000 vertical feet of out-there adventure. Telluride Helitrax, a heliskiing outfitter located in southwestern Colorado’s San Juan Mountains near Telluride Ski Resort, makes this powder-hound reverie totally realistic. While heliskiing is not permitted in the Vail area, Telluride Helitrax operates under a US Forest Service Special Use Permit that grants the company and its guests helicopter access to more than 200 square miles of terrain, and they’ll charter a 40-minute flight
for you from the Eagle County Regional Airport to the Telluride Regional Airport in time to board the helicopter for the day. Yes, you need to be an advanced skier and in reasonable physical condition to get the most out of this adventure. But Telluride Helitrax provides required gear such as
skis, an avalanche beacon and airbag, plus food and water throughout the day. After a safety orientation, helicopter briefing, and avalanche protocol session, you’ll get flown up into the high wide-open, where you can whoop and holler to your heart’s delight. PRICE: From $1,750 per person in a four-person group, includes round-trip charter flight from Eagle and a full day of heliskiing for four. helitrax.com
G E T I N S P I R E D : VAI L’S GA M E CR E E K CHALET Situated at 10,500 feet in Vail’s famous frontside powder bowl, the Game Creek Chalet provides instant gratification to adventurers of all ages. This four-bedroom chalet is the place where you can enjoy Vail as its founders first experienced it, surrounded by nature and wildlife in a pristine mountain environment. Although it’s
nestled in the glades of the Game Creek Bowl, the chalet provides a balance of remote charm and modern luxury. Managed by The Arrabelle at Vail Square, a RockResort, the Game Creek Chalet also offers guests access to The Arrabelle’s concierge services, its exquisite spas, pools, and fitness center located 2,000 feet below in Vail. Your stay at the chalet also includes lift tickets and private ski instruction. Plus, you can choose the option of a personal, private chef to help sustain your outdoor activity with cuisine featuring natural and organic products as well as seasonal, locally grown ingredients. This ski-in, skiout lodging is also accessible by snowcat transportation, allowing all members of your group the opportunity to experience a stunning high-mountain retreat. PRICE: From $1,200 per night. arrabelle.rockresorts.com – BY TRACI J. MACNAMARA
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transported ice princesses into mainstream society, but well before the blockbuster launched, little girls discovered the magic of gliding under a star-drenched sky, deep in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. At the same time, boys sought out the cutting edges of hockey blades or the sliding skills required for broomball, while adults practiced their balancing act, or simply sipped a drink or enjoyed a meal in a comfortable restaurant, watching the mix through large windows. The Vail Valley offers a variety of frozen opportunities to spin into the sometimes shiny and sparkly, and sometimes slippery and sharp, world of ice play.
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GO B IG I N BC: B L ACK FA M I LY ICE R I N K At the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, the Black Family Ice Rink beckons. Cozy outdoor sofas surround huge fire pits that warm your toes and hypnotize your eyes. The fireand-ice combination creates a memorable mountain experience, unlike anywhere else. The rink really comes alive from 6-8 p.m. Sunday nights with its American Jukebox Skate Night program, featuring classic tunes throughout the decades, from Elvis to the top 10. Special show times light up young one’s faces, as they dream of wearing red and silver sequined dresses and flying across the ice like the pros. Every winter, skating clubs from Denver and Vail perform at outdoor rinks in Vail and
Where there’s ice, there are skaters
previous page, the ice rink at Solaris, in Vail Village; left, the Black Family Ice Rink in Beaver Creek Village; below, the Alderhof Ice Rink in Lionshead.
Ice rinks Black Family Ice Rink 60 Avondale Lane, Avon 970.845.0438 Noon to 9 p.m.
Beaver Creek, and occasionally, a couple professional skaters pop in for a solo.
ALDE R H OF: A BAVAR IAN TR E AT Clear, stringed lights dangling above the Alderhof Ice Rink add to the charm of the Bavarian-styled village in Lionshead. Anchored by the Arrabelle, European-style painted flowers adorn the surrounding buildings. Fire pits warm spectators and participants, while quaint shops and cafés, such as Rimini and Blue Moose Pizza, offer treats for both young and old. You just may feel as though you’re skating in the center of Innsbruck, Prague or Salzburg, as the square has been inspired by these cities. The ice rink sits among a sunny, central courtyard, adorned with high archways and architectural structures. An authentic glockenspiel rings in the celebration of winter at noon and 4 p.m. daily. The bells add a romance and Old World charm to the skating rink. About four years ago, bellmen from the Arrabelle started a friendly broomball competition with other Vail Resorts employees. Since then, the ad hoc competition has grown to include the public. The rink currently hosts eight teams, but bell captain Brain Klingbail expects more to sign on, since the games are now open to the public. They usually begin the
second Wednesday in January, depending upon the teams and last seven weeks, from 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, culminating to a two-week playoff period. “It’s friendly rivalry,” Klingbail says. “We have people showing up and watching mostly because of the crashes — (players) attempt to run as fast as they can, and they end up crashing into each other; that’s what the crowd really likes.” A 72-hour broomball game also takes place during the Mountain Winter Games in February.
SOL AR IS: MODE R N FANTA SY
In the heart of Vail Village, the Solaris rink opens and closes according to Vail Mountain’s schedule. The rink hosts skating shows during the holidays, and sometimes little girls can even skate with a princess. A huge modern sculpture changes colors throughout the night as skaters circle the rink. Restaurants and shops surround the ice, offering warm respite from otherwise cold nights.
and hot chocolate are available at the rec center’s front desk. Dobson Ice Arena hosts concerts, as well as year-round figure skating, hockey and broomball. It partners with the Vail Library for Story Time Skate, hosts a figure skating competition and shows, and offers figure skating lessons, adult hockey and youth programs. Another NHL-size rink, Eagle Pool and Ice Rink, provides an indoor venue for hockey teams and figure skaters during the winter season. So this winter, experience what gliding on a freshly smoothed oval of ice can do to unleash your cutting-edge adventurer — or, perhaps an inner princess. – BY KIMBERLY NICOLETTI
Solaris Ice Rink Vail Village (141 East Meadow Drive) 1-9 p.m. 970.479.7132 or 970.479.6000 Alderhof Ice Rink Heart of Lionshead Village (675 Lionshead Place Vail) 1-9 p.m. For broomball: bklingbail@ vailresorts.com Nottingham Lake Rentals: Avon Recreation Center, 90 Lake Street., Avon 970.748.4060 Noon to 8 p.m. Eagle Pool & Ice Rink 1700 Bull Pasture Rd., Eagle, CO (call for public skate times) 970.328.5277 Dobson Ice Arena 321 E. Lionshead Circle, Vail (call for public skate times) 970.479.2271
OTH E R VE N U ES Nottingham Lake in Avon operates from about January through March. Admission is free with your own skates, and the recreation center, located adjacent to the frozen pond, rents skates. As a bonus, s’mores
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ome people can just taste success. Chef Riley cooks with it. Parlaying a childhood fascination with food, God-given talent and an intense work ethic into an infectious passion for creating what he calls “whimsical twists on old-fashioned flavor profiles,” Riley Romanin has risen to the pinnacle of the Vail Valley restaurant scene as owner-executive chef at two of Beaver Creek Resort’s finest dining establishments, Hooked and Revolution. All that — and some inspirational mentoring along the way — is just the beginning of what he believes will be a worldwide culinary “revolution.” “As long as I’ve known Riley, if he puts his mind to something, he may seem absolutely crazy,” says his wife, Valerie, former friend and on-again, off-again sweetheart from their days together at Minturn Middle School in the mid-1990s. “But, somehow, he always pulls through … and it’s amazing.”
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Born on the Front Range, in Evergreen, Chef Riley Romanin moved to the Vail Valley with his family when he was 10, living first in EagleVail, then Singletree. The cooking bug already was part of his being after years of watching and helping his mother and grandmother prepare meals as a toddler and young boy. “I was a baby in a backpack watching over my mom’s shoulders and trying to get my face in the pot. As soon as I could push a chair up and put my nose over the counter, I was there to stay,” he says. “I remember worrying my mom ‘cause I wanted a real, sharp knife to chop with. She tried giving me a butter knife, but I’d throw a fit.” It wasn’t long before young Chef Riley, at 15, was on his way to being a food-andbeverage professional, stocking shelves at Edwards’ Village Market, then settling in at Marko’s Pizza & Pasta bussing tables. When the pasta cook didn’t show up one day, Chef Riley was asked “to help out in the kitchen” — and a star was born. “Marko’s was the kick starter for me,” Chef Riley says of his two years there, saving money to buy his first car, a blue Ford Festiva with gold flames painted on the sides. “They really gave me a chance to cook and to see the pressures of the line. It was really fun.” Another stint at The Red Lion in Vail roasting dozens of briskets in a “huge smoker” and deep-frying “batches and batches” of chicken wings and onion rings every day confirmed his passion for cooking. 88
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It wasn’t long before Chef Riley set his sites higher, to fine dining, taking a job as morning prep cook at The Bristol, at Arrowhead’s Country Club of the Rockies. For eight months, Riley honed his skills with a chef ’s knife — the Julienne; the Brunoise; the Chiffonade — rising to pastry chef along the way. It was “a very productive eight months,” he says, making crème brûlée, chocolate tortes, hazelnut flowers, Key lime pie and other “real good classics that take technique to make properly.”
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As if he wasn’t busy enough, young Chef Riley’s culinary curiosity drove his formal education, too. As a sophomore at Battle Mountain High School, the future graduate applied to and was accepted by the two-year Colorado ProStart program — 400 hours of intense training in food industry-specific skills beyond cooking. At the hands of a professional mentor, he
and his fellow students competed in, and won, culinary competitions statewide, and even took second place nationally one year. Chef Riley earned an industryrecognized ProStart National Certificate of Achievement and, more importantly, a scholarship to the culinary program at Mesa State College, now Colorado Mesa University, in Grand Junction. “I’d always been told, ‘Find what you really love doing, and the rest will take care of itself,’” Chef Riley says. “ProStart really opened my eyes to the fact cooking could be a career, and that’s what I really wanted to do.” Just as pivotal as that scholarship to Mesa State, perhaps, was the attention of his ProStart mentor — Paul Ferzacca, owner-executive chef at Vail’s renowned La Tour Restaurant and a major force on the Vail Valley’s culinary scene. “Riley was a passionate kid looking at getting into the culinary arts,” Ferzacca says. “If anything, I helped inspire his passion. He took the ball and rolled with it.”
‘ G AS OLINA’
And roll Chef Riley did, taking his diploma, résumé and knives to Santa Barbara, Calif., and setting his sites next on sushi, something he’d always wanted to master. Outnumbered by seasoned Asian professionals, Chef Riley wasn’t exactly a hot prospect as a sushi chef, however, and the flailing job search soon led him to the city’s iconic, five-star Wine Cask Restaurant. When a sommelier there saw Ferzacca’s name as a reference, the kid from Colorado was on his next career-making adventure, quickly rising to chef de cuisine under another influential master, Alex Castillo. A renowned master at EuropeanCalifornian-Asian “fusion” cuisine using both classic and untraditional flavors and ingredients, Castillo also ran a prolific catering business, serving hundreds of people at weddings and other events several times a week. “Riley worked really hard. He was stubborn and he never quit. He was amazing at the little details, and he had a great palate,” Castillo says. “And he was so fast. We used to call him ‘gasolina,’ because he fueled the whole process.” Chef Riley’s time at Wine Cask also was his first experience truly creating his own dishes. “Alex really redefined my cuisine by helping me rein it in, to keep it simple, to make people curious what’s next, and to stay on the cutting edge,” Chef Riley says. DOMINIQUE TAYLOR
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’The C.R.I.M.P.S.T.E.R.’?
Perhaps there’s no dream greater for a dedicated, decorated, lifelong chef and restaurateur than to create and market a line of signature dishes both highfalutin foodies and the general population enjoy and eat with abandon. The ‘CRIMPSTER’ is just the first such creation by Chef Riley Romanin, he says. A catchy portmanteau word for crab, shrimp and lobster, the lobster’s tail stuffed with tiger prawn, in turn stuffed with snow crab — the whole thing wrapped in bacon, grilled and sautéed — this unique culinary item is destined for purchase frozen and ready for quick preparation at home … or elsewhere. It has roots in Chef Riley’s time in Santa Barbara, Calif., with mentor Alex Castillo, a master of fusion cuisine. Intense design, testing, preparation and hard-fought marketing at the weekly local farmers market followed during his time at The Sebastian-Vail before Chef Riley put it on the menu at Hooked. The staff there jokes it’s “the ‘Turducken’ of the Sea’” — all four rich ingredients swimming in a nice beurre blanc “of their own juices.” Delicious. Someday, Chef Riley wants to market The CRIMPSTER nationally, if not worldwide. “We have it trademarked and everything. I’ve even thought of trying to get on ‘Oprah,’ cooking one for her and giving them away to all her guests,” he says. “I’ve created a lot of things that have never been on the menu, and I still have a lot of ‘em in my back pocket. I just don’t want to use all of them in one restaurant.”
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As productive as his time in California was, Chef Riley really was determined to pursue his dream of running his own fine restaurants in Colorado. At 21, he moved back home, humbly accepting a position as a prep cook again but at a new restaurant in Beaver Creek Village at the time, Brian Nolan’s Foxnut Asian Fusion & Sushi. When a sushi chef didn’t show one day, Chef Riley finally got his break behind the sushi bar, and with his education and experience now tangible assets, he quickly moved through the ranks to become Foxnut’s executive chef and general manager. “I had a blast at Foxnut for five years. I was in my 20s, having a good time, the place was growing and we were having club nights, parties, on Saturday and Sunday nights,” recalls Chef Riley. “It was kind of wild in there, and I was kind of a rebel.” Nolan, meanwhile, had even bigger plans for Foxnut, moving the restaurant “slopeside” and hiring another general manager to run it. Feeling demoted, Chef Riley threw down his keys and left Foxnut, hitting the job market, knife in hand, landing a brief corporate stint as butcher at The Sebastian-Vail hotel. “I’d always wanted to be a butcher and thought that would be really awesome,” says Chef Riley, already highly skilled with a knife.
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As fate would have it, Foxnut’s slopeside move didn’t work out, after all. Nolan came to Chef Riley with the opportunity of the young restaurateur’s lifetime, to take over its former space in the center of Beaver Creek Village. Negotiations ensued, with Chef Riley taking on partners to form a “revolutionary” new company, New New, LLC. In 2013, Chef Riley’s dream of owning, running and designing the menu for his first restaurant — Hooked — had arrived. “One of the most important things I learned at Mesa was that one-word names work best,” he says of Hooked, a unique, creative and wildly successful seafood and sushi restaurant. “Now, in our third year, I’m happy to say we’re rock solid and I think we’re going to be around for a long time.” Last summer, after two years growing Hooked, Chef Riley took his knack for “developing quality gourmet culinary adventures” to the next level, opening Revolution — what he describes as “a world comfort food, family-style rotisserie house” — in the space formerly occupied by Rocks Modern Grill in the Beaver Creek Lodge. The name, he says, comes
from the traditional Brazilian rotisserie method of cooking foods on multiple rotating spits above an open flame. “Things just stay juicier when they’re spinning. With gravity and heat, as the moisture drips out of the meat, it just rolls around on the outside,” he explains. “It’s actually a very healthy way of cooking.”
T H E R EAL ‘R EVOLU TION’
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with restaurants by the ocean in all the big cities. That’s the ‘revolution.’” Ferzacca, meanwhile, says he’s proud to see a ProStart protégé become an “amazing chef,” and “to see his success now with Hooked, and now Revolution, is unbelievable.” And Valerie, with whom Chef Riley reunited and married upon his return to Colorado, maintains it’s his steadfast determination that’s got him where he is today. “When we opened Hooked, a lot of people didn’t understand,” she says. “But he had a vision, he stuck to his guns and he believed in it.” The Romanins live in Wildridge with their toddler son, Rafael, and 10-year-old daughter, Raya. He’s not gotten his face in a pot yet, but she’s already showing traits of her father. “Raya loves to play restaurant. She’ll wear an apron, bring out a stool with a vase of flowers on it, a menu with crazy prices, and take orders,” Valerie says. “She takes it very seriously.” W I N T E R 2 016 ✧ VAIL LIFESTYLE
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Snowshoeing Another great workout — and with plenty of possibilities for thrills, depending on your route — snowshoeing is an activity anyone can jump right into. Only marginally more difficult than walking or hiking and involving a technique that is more intuitive than learned — if you don’t pick your feet up high enough, you might stumble and fall on your face; but in deep snow, the landing should be soft — snowshoes essentially feel like wearing oversized shoes. What’s thrilling about clopping around in clown shoes, you ask? Well, snowshoeing is the ultimate way — and often the only way — to explore any and all hiking or biking trails in the winter. With snowshoes, a person can trek up or down just about anything and truly be immersed in the valley’s snow-covered forests. There is something unspeakably soothing about the crunch-crunch of one’s steps through the flocked pine trees with sun shining through icicledripping branches. For adrenaline seekers and gravity hounds, there’s also the option of running downhill, kicking up a shower of powder — waterproof pants and jacket recommended — and enabling you, if the slope is steep enough, to put your weight on your heels and achieve a sliding sensation.
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Don’t forget to lift those knees up high. Snowshoeing also can provide an excellent wintertime training regimen for runners, particularly if entering Beaver Creek’s Snowshoe Adventure Race Series, comprised of 10- and 5-kilometer courses that involve a fair dose of uphill, downhill, groomed snow and powder … occasionally even breaking trail. They’re a blast, but prepare to get wet.
Whether you’re after a different sort of rush while jetting toward the base area or simply love biking and always have wanted to try it down a snowy slope, ski biking is definitely worth a try. No matter how skilled a cyclist or skier you are, the first thing you’ll notice on a ski bike is that it requires a technique all its own and that it’s more challenging than it looks. Ski bikes are simple frames with a ski on the front and rear, rather than wheels. Like mountain bikes, some ski bikes have suspension — on the front only or both front and rear — and most have a low seat. Mini skis are worn on the feet, too, mounted onto regular ski boots. The legs are a key part of the turning mechanism, along with the
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handlebars, although dialing in the coordination of edging the skis on both your feet and your bike gets to be tricky, especially down steep or narrow ski runs. Former Vail resident Andrea Goodlin returns to Vail every spring to ski bike — it’s become an annual birthday tradition for the Denver-based graphic artist. “It's a little chaotic,” she says. “It's hard to control and slow down, which is part of the fun. Almost everyone is on the same level, and it's so exhilarating flying down the hill in darkness with just a headlamp. I’ve gone way faster on a ski bike than I ever have on a snowboard. I even downloaded an app which clocked me at almost 60 mph.” Goodlin recommends going when
there’s a full moon, though it’s always beautiful, no matter what. Vail’s Adventure Ridge is the place for ski bike rentals and guided tours. Rentals are available for a half-day or full-day and include a 30-minute introduction — highly useful for tips on steering, loading and unloading the bike onto a lift, etc. The rentals include a bike, mini-skis and ski boots, although if you have your own boots you should use them, along with a helmet, of course. The guided ski bike tours happen in the evening, with head lamps, and are offered only to intermediate and advance-level skiers and snowboarders aged 10 and older. For more information or reservations, call 970.SKI.VAIL or 970.754.4380.
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Geared toward individuals who don’t mind getting their heart rate up under the steam of their own engines, Nordic skiing is perhaps the valley’s No. 1 winter workout option. There are cross-country trail systems available throughout the valley — the Vail Golf Course; McCoy Park at Beaver Creek; in Minturn; and in Cordillera — as well as opportunities for experienced cross-country skiers to explore any and all open hiking trails. Nordic is split into two classifications: skate skiing and classic. Skate skiing is similar to Rollerblading, in which
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the ski technique involves kicking one’s feet outward while using poles to push and establish a fast glide. Skate skiing is best suited for Nordic centers and groomed roads or wider trails. Classic involves a forwardonly push/glide technique and can be done either in tracks at Nordic centers or, if using backcountry skis with scales on the bottom or metal on the edges, anywhere as long as you know how to slow down and stop. Hint: use the pizza! “I love cross-country skiing,” says Eva Robaldo, a world traveler who
has skied her way across Norway, Switzerland, Canada and beyond. “People are surprised at how physically demanding it can be. But there is a point where it all comes together — your body, your mind, the track, the snow. It can be very Zen.” Gliding on either kind of skinny skis is a tremendous, full-body workout and a great way to stay warm in the winter. The boots are super comfy, too. Both Vail Nordic Center, 970.476.8366, and the Beaver Creek Nordic Sports Center, 970.754.5313, offer lessons in both styles, as well as rentals.
Many people prefer to give their legs a break and simply go along for the ride. Snowmobiling requires more effort than say, a rollercoaster, but it’s not as taxing from a cardiovascular standpoint as the aforementioned thrill options. That said, standing and steering all day — especially in powder — can be a real workout. Washington State transplant Ryan Leland has been a “sled head” for years. He describes snowmobiling as the ultimate freedom on the snow. “You
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can go wherever you want to go, up or down — you’re not limited by chairlifts or crowds,” he says. “There’s nothing like the feeling of floating and carving through deep powder on a snowmobile.” He rides regularly with a group of like-minded souls. They chase powder days and face shots across Colorado, visiting small towns and hoping for those bluebird days the state is known for. The valley is home to a myriad of snowmobile outfitters whose terrain
spans from the powder-covered ridges of Red and White Mountain to the twisting and tranquil, blue spruce-laden routes through the White River National Forest, often stopping at hidden yurts along the way. With most local outfitters, drivers have to be at least 14 years old, but passengers can be as young as 9; some places have mini-snowmobiles for little tykes. The trip options range from twohour journeys, half-day trips, day-long expeditions, group and private tours.
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ad you met Alana Muller when she was a little girl and asked her what she dreamed of, she would have answered: “I want to have my own business.” But, upon earning her master’s in business administration, she spent a decade climbing the corporate ladder at Sprint Nextel Corp. No one in her adult life — including herself — had asked the all-so-commonchildhood question in a meaningful way. So, she followed the secure route to success, mastering business operations at Sprint. Ultimately, she found herself socially confined within four walls, unaware of any professional community beyond Sprint. So when she returned home from a full-day workshop in Chicago and woke her husband to say, “It’s time for me to quit my job,” he initially wondered if she had been brainwashed. Reminding him of her nagging childhood desire, he said, “OK, let’s do this.” The problem: She had never networked,
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never connected professionally outside of Sprint. The solution: She set out on a disciplined, nine-month networking journey, encompassing 200 meetings, and eventually became president of Kauffman’s FastTrac, a global training program for entrepreneurs. For nearly five years, she earned accolades and awards helping entrepreneurs grow. And though she essentially ran a world-renowned business — and even wrote a book — she hadn’t quite attained her childhood dream. Until John Horan-Kates, founder of Vail Leadership Institute, which is now the Vail Centre for Entrepreneurship, invited her to a retreat. “I really didn’t want to give up a weekend with my family,” Muller says, “but going to the retreat was what led me to my life’s purpose: To start (my own) business and run it full time. Truly, it was life changing.” The retreat allowed her to unplug from hectic deadlines and distractions
and dialogue over gourmet cuisine in a refined log cabin tucked away on Beaver Creek Mountain — just like any other upscale retreat might. Yet, Vail Centre’s unique approach makes all the difference between a nice, relaxing, mind-clearing time-out and a course-altering experience. Its whole-person, heart-centered logics begin with no ordinary introduction; it allows 90 minutes for each person to mindfully tell his or her life story. “Our facilitator, Karah Maloley, asked questions … digging deep inside to understand what was driving us,” Muller says. “We didn’t leave that session without a few tears, and lots of laughter.” Another session centered on stating her life purpose in five words or fewer and assessing how she incorporated it personally and professionally. “We intentionally took the time to explore our vision, mission and purpose and took some action on those items. It COURTESY VAIL CENTRE
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WE BELIEVE LEADERS ARE BUILT FROM THE INSIDE FIRST.” – Ross Iverson
made me realize that I had something that I can offer that was needed, but I wasn’t focusing on it,” she says. “We also spent a lot of time focused on the relationship-based part of life.”
VAIL CENTRE: TRANSFORMING LIVES IN MORE WAYS
When Ross Iverson became president of Vail Leadership Institute two years ago, he knew it had much greater potential to deliver valuable knowledge on a global level. In October, he launched four specific programs, or learning centers, and renamed the umbrella organization Vail Centre for Entrepreneurship, because though VLI focused on personal alignment and integrity, the title “’Leadership’ was too narrow,” Iverson says. “We wanted programming to fit all demographics,” he says. Now, Vail Centre offers intensive certificate courses, university partnerships and fellowships aimed at challenging
participants intellectually, creatively and emotionally. The four learning centers examine Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Longevity and Sustainability.
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Entrepreneurship helps innovative thinkers identify trends across markets and execute their ideas through inspiration and research. Entrepreneurship programs help break through linear thought processes, in order to stretch in new directions. Leading educators, authors and partnerships with educational institutions, such as University of Colorado’s five-day entrepreneurial boot camp, provide rich resources. “We are curating top facilitators and professors from universities around the world to come to Vail,” Iverson says. The center also provides BaseCamp, a co-working facility, which inspires collaboration and enhanced performance.
VAIL CENTRE FOR LEADERSHIP The Leadership center encourages executives to lead with purpose by focusing on character, values and vision. “We believe leaders are built from the inside first,” Iverson says. In alignment with VLI’s original mission, as well as exercises in which Muller participated, the Leadership center offers out-of-the-box learning and networking opportunities. It partners with eCornell and University of Colorado’s Leeds School of Business to provide effective tools to inspire societal shifts. “We haven’t done our job if participants haven’t had a major breakthrough about why they’re doing something and without elevating their passion and unlocking an idea they can pursue when they leave,” Iverson says.
VAIL CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABILITY Since part of Vail Centre’s draw involves its location in nature, its mission includes empowering organizations and
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communities — not just individuals — to generate environmental solutions. The Sustainability center aspires to be the worldwide model of collaboration to positively impact the environment. Experiential learning draws participants out, into the elements. Partners include Colorado Mountain College and Walking Mountains Science Center. “The mountains are our mentors,” Iverson says. “They are a metaphor; we are at the headwaters of the Colorado. We’re upstream, so we’re responsible — everything we do impacts (the environment and people) downstream.”
vide relevant programs to locals and visitors. “They are active and are looking for knowledge of how to keep their bodies working better,” Iverson says. The center will support people who intend to live life to its fullest through mindful aging in the physical, emotional and intellectual realms. With the worldrenowned Steadman orthopaedic clinic, Howard Head Sports Medicine and Shaw Regional Cancer Center, Vail Centre has plenty of local resources to provide cutting-edge research and best medical practices regarding exercise, mental health, nutrition and preventative care.
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With Vail’s growing second homeowner and older demographic, Iverson is launching the Longevity Centre in 2016 to pro-
Online education has opened up a whole new venue for knowledge seekers. JACK AFFLECK / VAIL RESORTS
“IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO TAKE THAT TIME AND PURSUE YOUR PASSION. WE HEAR THAT IN A TRITE WAY, BUT THE RETREAT ALLOWED ME TO BRING TO FRUITION THE THINGS THAT WERE LURKING ON MY MIND, BUT I JUST COULDN’T MAKE HAPPEN.” – Alana Muller
What it can’t quite deliver, though, is an environment fostering deep selfreflection and human interaction. “We have a firm belief in human development,” Iverson says. “We have all the tools we need; it’s just about uncovering them.” Vail Centre offers not only a place for professionals to unplug and unwind, but also a vacation destination for their families. For example, Juan Carlos Aziz, general manager for the Latin American division of international sporting goods company Amer Sports, lives with his family in Vail during the school year, and returns to their original home in Cancun every summer. “A lot of people have come here either to retire or take a different approach to life, and I find myself surrounded by very substantial people who are filled with all kinds of different expertise,” Aziz says. “And,
I think (Vail Centre) is a very good social and business organization with a purpose.” The Centre works with the state of Colorado to spur even stronger trade relations between Mexico and Colorado. About 70 percent of Fortune 50 CEOs in Mexico have a second home in Vail, Iverson says, making it a top destination for all kinds of Mexican executives to come and learn. “When you decide to learn in person, you’ll be much more thoughtful about where you go,” Iverson says. “Vail is close enough (to a city) but far enough.” In addition, the Centre’s concentration on developing genuine human relationships appeals to foreigners and U.S. citizens, alike. “Business doesn’t get done unless there’s a relationship,” Iverson says. “Outside of learning, our job is to build friendships.” After all, that’s the first foundational
step Muller needed to progress toward her larger, more aligned vision. Now, she owns a professional training and coaching business. “Networking is about connecting with others, it’s about establishing community, and it’s about deepening one’s sense of belonging,” she says. As a destination-learning center, Vail Centre provides a variety of opportunities to step away from daily tasks, immerse oneself in nature and mingle with great thinkers and doers who provide academic knowledge and practical techniques. “It’s so important to take that time and pursue your passion. We hear that in a trite way, but the retreat allowed me to bring to fruition the things that were lurking on my mind, but I just couldn’t make happen,” she says. “Everybody made something happen as a result of what went on at that retreat.” W I N T E R 2 016 ✧ VAIL LIFESTYLE
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the mountain scene Elements and textures from around the world contribute to Vail’s sense of style – BY BETH POTTER –
Vail Valley’s interior designers are having a moment. Make that a “mountain moment.” It’s a global, well-traveled look filled with up-to-date textures and colors, served up with a unique mountain twist. Think rustic, organic wood and a relaxed feel. The highcountry vibe is luxe and low-down all at once. Trendsetters around the country look to Vail to find out what’s new on the mountain scene. These designers deliver.
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ersonal taste and professional focus drive the interior design work of Eddy Doumas. His modern contemporary aesthetic includes a glass-blowing artisan from Seattle and hard-to-find fabrics. “I love the clean, tailored mountain homes,” Doumas says. “It’s time for something new.” “New” often means making a fabric statement – hand-woven wools and cozy winter-sweater-looking knits. Cashmere and alpaca yield a broad array of colors. Doumas focuses closely on what clients are asking for, then creates a personalized look. “We really engage the client to participate,” Doumas says. “It should be a really fun experience.” Some of his favorites to use in the Vail Valley currently include a Milo Baughman chrome chair covered in faux fur and anything from Troscan Design and Furnishings in Chicago. John Pomp is the glass blower Doumas has worked with for years who does one-of-a-kind chandelier pieces; Jonathan Browning Studios in San Francisco offers lighting design. Style is important, but comfort is key to Vail Valley’s outdoor lifestyle. Whether clients can afford to spend $100 or $10,000 on the living room table, they want it to be able to take a beating, Doumas says. “The purpose here is not to show off. It’s family-oriented,” Doumas says. “Every client
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wants to come home and put their feet up on their coffee table.” Color palettes are important at Worth Interiors — two or three key colors per room. And Doumas gets inspiration from travels both near and far — from Worth Interiors locations in New York, the Hamptons and TOWN Studios, the Denver showroom, to regular trips to Milan and Paris.
At Worth Interiors, Other designers designer Eddy across the country copy Doumas favors clean, tailored mountain elements of Worth homes with selective Interiors’ designs, color palettes and intriguing fabrics. Doumas says. He PHOTOS COURTESY WORTH INTERIORS considers it the best form of compliment. “It keeps me on my toes,” Doumas says. “I want to be the coolest, new thing happening.”
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allas Lyon coined the phrase “organic mixology” to describe her style. It’s a juxtaposition of the timeless and the classic, the fun and the eclectic — with maybe one or two rustic pieces countering a contemporary setting or an unexpectedly contemporary artwork hung in a more traditional setting. Lyon likes to help visualize what a client wants, then use her vast network of suppliers and craftspeople to help make that vision a reality. For example, she and a client installed a custom-made vertical fish tank into a kitchen-great room remodel in Singletree in one recent adventure. Other times, she might paint an iconic mountain decor item an offbeat color or add an iridescent shine. Years ago, when it seemed everyone wanted to get rid of antler chandeliers, Lyon bought one, painted it red, and made it a focal point of a redesigned room, for example. “It’s not the main point but something quirky,” Lyon says. “I try to maintain freshness and not be too hokey.” Lyon used a yard rake on a plaster/concrete mix to create the texture she wanted Dallas Lyon colfor a dining room wall in laborated with client a Vail remodel recently. Robert Spangler and architect Kyle Webb A huge mirror and lighton a kitchen-great ing sconces framed the room remodel, which included installing a wall, balanced on the vertical fish tank. PHOTOS BY CHARLES other side of the room TOWNSEND BESSENT by a grass wall covering. She’s not afraid of color, either, on the walls, as an accent, sometimes even on the ceiling. A dramatic light scheme she creates might draw the viewer from a long hallway to room with a view of the mountains. “The element of surprise is around every corner,” Lyon says. Artwork is a very personal element of interior design for clients, and Lyon is not afraid to jump in, often shopping for art with them. She also has commissioned artworks, from the likes of Carrie Fell and other artists well loved in the valley. “Times are constantly changing, and people are changing. As long as it looks good, and it’s comfortable and they love it, I’m keeping it lively,” Lyon says. W I N T E R 2 016 ✧ VAIL LIFESTYLE
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unction and beauty are key elements in Patti Dixon’s design world. So is color. Lime-green cabinets at floor level and dark wood cabinets up top strike a dramatic pose in a recent East Vail kitchen project. A white countertop with a colorful, confetti-like finish tops the kitchen island. On the wall, a bright, white tile backsplash and shiny vent hood complete the look. The effect is fun and playful. In a Cordillera great room and kitchen, Dixon uses a dusty, chambray blue color in pillows and cabinets to set the tone in another recent project. Other calming earth-tone hues include various distressed woods used in barstools and walls contrasted with a zebra-striped black and white oversized ottoman. Dixon is passionate about listening to clients to help them create the environments they want. Clients fill out extensive lifestyle questionnaires to explain the dynamics of how they live and how they like to use their homes. “I listen and understand my clients’ preferences, then transform what they have into something they love but did not know possible,” Dixon says. She often starts with an artwork or a prized rug as a catalyst for the change — using the piece to drive other decisions. Taking it up a notch, Dixon often shops with her clients for artwork or purchases it for them. She solicits pictures and designs of what the client wants, then goes to work. Dixon came to Vail in 1981 from Grand Cayman Island, where she met her late husband, Dick. She previously did commercial work in hotels and office buildings in Texas and the Caribbean. Dixon already is busy this fall with holiday decorating deadlines. She’s also designing a new ski room for an existing client. “I can’t think of another career I would love more than this,” Dixon says.
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Mark Summers; Heidi Bricklin, Coni Terrado and Kelly Brophy; Jason Cole, Sara Roberts, Shawna Topor, Eric Burgund and Susan Ludlow; Hunter Chamness, Cara Luff and the rest of the crew at Boxcar Restaurant in Avon provided appetizers while Parce rum was poured; Rob Litt and Mandy Schaub; Gert Nortje, Cherish LaNae, Greg Kelley and Karen Suing; Stephen Lloyd Wood, Don Rogers, Susan Ludlow and Tom Boyd.
VAIL DAILY MAGAZINE GROUP PARTY Sometimes it’s nice just to spend time with our favorite advertisers, sources and colleagues, a brilliant apéritif in hand and scrumptious hors d’oeuvres at the ready. This past spring, the Vail Daily Magazine Group hosted such a reception at Avon’s newest fine dining establishment and bar, The Boxcar, with Mark Summers of Parce Rum pouring his finest Colombian elixir and members of The Boxcar staff graciously passing delectable morsels of sustenance. A good time was had by all.
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE LUNCHEON The Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group strives to ease the financial and emotional burdens endured by those in Eagle County who are battling breast cancer. Since its inception, the group has raised over a million dollars. Dr. Susan Love spoke to a full house at this year's event. Next year's luncheon is on July 13 at the Vail Marriott Hotel and Spa; the speaker will be former “Dancing with the Stars” host Samantha Harris. More info at vailbreastcancerawareness.org.
clockwise from top left: Dr. Susan Love; attendees and board members surround Dr. Susan Love; silent auction items; Beth Slifer, Kristin Kenny Williams, Bob Brown and Mark Bricklin; original artwork by Carrie Fell; Sheika Gramshammer, Liz Meyer and friends; Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group board members.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sara Charles, Suzy Donohue, Dr. Patti Hardenbergh, Chris and Mary Randall, Linda Pancratz; Quincy Pribramsky and Carter Youngblood; Lisa Muncy-Pietrzak and Landis and Darek Pietrzak; Barbara and Howard Rothenberg; Brandon and Shannon Peterson with their daughter, Senna; Vern and Sharon Ritzman.
HIKE, WINE & DINE Attendees hiked through the golden aspen groves of Beaver Creek Mountain, stopping along the way for delicacies prepared by Beaver Creek chefs. Proceeds benefit Shaw Regional Cancer Center and Jack's Place, A Cancer Caring Lodge.
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DAYBOOK TREE LIGHTING AND LANTERN WALK December 20 Slifer Plaza by the Covered Bridge, Vail Village
NOVEMBER
Competition. Five finalists serve up cookie
a spectacular fireworks show. Events start
creations, but just one will walk away with
at 5 p.m. with a skate show and continues
NOVEMBER 20 VAIL MOUNTAIN 2015-’16
the title of “Official World’s Best Chocolate
with a 6 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony and
OPENING DAY Strap on your snowboard
Chip Cookie Recipe” of Beaver Creek for the
fireworks following. Beavercreek.com
or step into your skis for the opening of the
2015-2016 winter season. 2 p.m., cookie
2015 –’16 winter season at Vail Ski Resort.
tasting, 3 p.m. winner announced. Beaver
Enjoy breakfast burritos, swag giveaways
Creek Mountain & Village. Beavercreek.com
NOVEMBER 27-28 WARREN MILLER’S “CHASING SHADOWS” This fall, Warren Miller Entertainment will release its
and music. 9 a.m. Vail Mountain. Vail.com NOVEMBER 27 BEAVER CREEK’S 35TH
66th snowsports film, “Chasing Shadows.”
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Watch JT Holmes, Seth Wescott, Caroline
DAY AND WORLD’S BEST CHOCOLATE
The 35th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Gleich, Steven Nyman, and more as they
CHIP COOKIE COMPETITION Beaver
ushers in the beginning of holiday season
pursue turns in Chamonix, Alaska’s Chugach,
Creek starts the lifts on opening day at 9
in Beaver Creek with an ice skating
Utah’s Wasatch and the mightiest range of
a.m. and rounds out the day with the 12th
show, live musical performances and an
them all: the Himalaya. Vilar Center, Beaver
annual World’s Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
appearance by Santa; the evening ends with
Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
NOVEMBER 25 BEAVER CREEK OPENING
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DECEMBER 11-13 VAIL SNOW DAZE An annual event packed with live entertainment including après ski parties and free headliner concerts, Vail
DECEMBER 4 BLACK DIAMOND BALL The
Snow Daze is the largest early-season mountain
17th annual Black Diamond Ball raises funds
party in North America. Enjoy free performances
for the Vail Valley Foundation. 6 p.m. at the
by TBA artists. Solaris. vail.com/snowdaze.
Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch. Vvf.org. DECEMBER 4-5 WARREN MILLER’S “STRIEF
DECEMBER 11-13 THE NUTCRACKER Presented by Vail Valley’s Friends of the Dance group.
– ONE HELL OF A RIDE” This thrilling feature
Just the mention of the Sugar Plum brings
documentary follows four athletes on their
a winkle to every child’s eye. Don’t miss
12-month journey leading up to the most important
this holiday classic! Vilar Center, Beaver
ride of their career. Facing an adrenaline high
Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
and total loss of control. It gives rare insights into the minds of the athletes and their struggle between risk and reward. Vilar Center, Beaver
DECEMBER 12, 19 MINTURN WINTER MARKET Score handmade gifts, unique
Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
crafts, jewelry, fine art and gourmet food at the Minturn Winter Market. Listen to strolling
DECEMBER 4-6 AUDI BIRDS OF PREY MEN’S
carolers and roast marshmallows. 10 a.m. to 2
WORLD CUP RACES As the only men’s World
p.m. Downtown Minturn. minturnmarket.org
Cup stop in the United States, the Audi Birds of Prey World Cup has evolved into one of the world’s premier ski events. Beaver Creek
DECEMBER 19 - JANUARY 2 BEAVER CREEK
Mountain is home to the formidable Birds of Prey race course, challenging an international roster of top athletes for one week featuring men's alpine ski racing as part of the EverBank America's Winter Opening – “Where It Begins.” vvf.org/athletics/birds-of-prey-world-cup.aspx
LOVES KIDS - WINTERFEST Enjoy free activities that are fun for kids of all ages with Beaver Creek Loves Kids “WinterFest.” Featuring performances, interactive activities, WinterFest characters, parades, contests, holiday lights and more, all activities occur on the Village Plaza during après
ski hours. beavercreek.com/winterfest DECEMBER 19-20 VAIL HOLIDAZE Vail Family Holidaze returns to Vail Village with live entertainment including après ski parties and free headliner concerts. Slifer Plaza by the Covered Bridge. vail.com/holidaze DECEMBER 20 TREE LIGHTING AND LANTERN WALK Vail Holidaze Tree Lighting in Slifer Square followed by illuminated lantern walk in Vail Village. 5 p.m. Slifer Plaza by the Covered Bridge. vail.com/holidaze DECEMBER 21-30 BEAVER CREEK LOVES TEENS, TOO! Designed for guests aged 13-17, the Beaver Creek Loves Teens Too programs entertain and engage teens in all things Beaver Creek and beyond. Activities include a snowshoe trek, testing one’s limits at the Ski & Snowboard Trick class at the trampoline center in Edwards and more to come. beavercreek.com/teens DECEMBER 21 A CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Continuing a holiday tradition, join the Boulder Philharmonic and the Boulder Bach Festival Chorus in an evening of traditional Yuletide instrumental and choral works, featuring Christmas portions of Handel’s Messiah and concluding with the Halleluiah chorus. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) DECEMBER 22-23 CHARLES DICKENS’ “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” has enchanted audiences the world over with its simple message of holiday joy. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) DECEMBER 26-27 GOLDEN DRAGON ACROBATS OF CHINA These acrobats will amaze you with the aerial feats they perform using their bodies and simple props including everyday objects like plates, jugs, bicycles, umbrellas and more. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) DECEMBER 28-29 THE BEACH BOYS To mark their 50th Anniversary, the founding members of The Beach Boys are reuniting for a major international tour and a brand new studio album that represents a whole new harmonic convergence. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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DECEMBER 30 RHYTHMIC CIRCUS: FEET DON’T FAIL ME NOW! A dynamic tap and music performance that mixes hard-hitting
percussive dance and a live rock band and guarantees to enthrall audiences of all ages with its medley of positivity and infectious rhythm. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) DECEMBER 31 VAIL HOLIDAZE Watch skiers create a glowing spectacle on Vail
and part of the Vail Family Holidaze. 6:15 p.m. Golden Peak. vail.com/holidaze DECEMBER 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE FAMILY BASH Start New Year’s Eve in Beaver
KFAST SPEC EA AMERICAN BREAKFAST $4.99
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and fireworks show--an annual tradition
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mountain during the Torchlight Ski Down
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Creek with a public glow stick ski down, a torchlight parade and fireworks over the village. At 8 p.m. the New Year’s Eve Family Bash gets underway with a DJ, games, dancing, and two balloon drops. Tickets are on sale now. beavercreek.com/newyearseve
JANUARY JANUARY 3 BEAVER CREEK RUNNING SERIES: SNOWSHOE EDITION A little bit of snow is no excuse to stop running — just strap on some snowshoes and get going. Featuring competitive 5K and 10K events as well as a Kids’ 1K race, the Beaver Creek Running Series also includes snowshoe demos, sponsor booths and a post-race party in the Village. Check the website for times and course info. Beaver Creek. beavercreekrunningseries.com JANUARY 4 VAIL SYMPOSIUM’S RIGHT-
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TO-DIE: DEATH WITH DIGNITY IN COLORADO PROGRAM Legislation to allow physician-assisted death for patients diagnosed as terminally ill has been highly controversial. Proponents of death with dignity laws tout them as merciful while opponents raise concerns over marginalizing the value of remaining life for terminally ill persons. Three panelists — Representative Lois Court, Dr. Charles Hamlin and Carrie Lucas — all specializing in right-to-die legislation in Colorado, will discuss the matter as it is reintroduced in the 2016 Legislative Session. 5:30
WHOLE FISH TWO WAYS
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p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org JANUARY 6 THE 8 LAWS OF CHANGE PRESENTED BY THE VAIL SYMPOSIUM Martin Luther King Jr., Ben Franklin, Gandhi and Mother Teresa found a way to bend the arc of history to enact exacting and lasting change. After dedicating 16 years to the
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scientific and historical study of change, and drawing on his personal experiences throughout the Civil Rights Movement, scientist, historian, futurist and writer Stephen A. Schwartz will reveal how the dynamics of change are learnable. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org JANUARY 7-9 BIG BEERS, BELGIANS AND BARLEYWINES Featuring worldclass beers from around the country, the 16th Annual Big Beers, Belgians and Barleywines highlights and celebrates craft beers, high-octane big beers and hard-to-find brews along with a
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JANUARY 9 SETH GLIER Grammy
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nominated singer-songwriter. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org, 970.845.TIXS (8497)
%6%29 45%3$!9 .)'(4 JANUARY 8 TEDXVAIL AT BEAVER CREEK TEDxVail, in four sessions, promises to expand your nature with: Naturally
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Global, Naturally Grateful, Naturally
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speakers for the 2016 conference include Trista Sutter, Chris Anthony and Amy BenHorin. 3 to 9 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org, 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 11, 18 & 25 GOPRO RACE DAY & CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Enter as an individual or a team in this amateur race series that’s fun for the whole family. Register online or the day of the event. Beaver Creek Mountain. Beavercreek.com/race JANUARY 13 THE CAPITOL STEPS With nearly everyone running for President, now is the hottest time to see the Capitol Steps and their unique brand of political comedy! 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org, 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 14 LEARNING TO FLY: LESSONS IN THE AIR, VAIL SYMPOSIUM UNLIMITED
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ADVENTURE Steph Davis is a rock climber, a BASE jumper and a wingsuit flyer. Largely considered one of the most intriguing and successful female adventurers by her peers and fans, her name and resume are iconic among climbing enthusiasts. She will speak about the lessons she’s learned in the mountains and in the air as a professional climber and wingsuit pilot,
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and in choosing a highly nontraditional career path. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation. Free. Vailsymposium.org JANUARY 14 EVERYONE ORCHESTRA A uniquely collaborative music performance, unlike anything you may have seen before. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 15 TAKÁCS QUARTET Recognized as one of the world’s great ensembles, the Takács Quartet plays with a unique blend of drama, warmth and humor, combining four distinct musical personalities to bring fresh insights to the string quartet repertoire. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 19 MARKETING TO THE LUXURY MINDSET WITH HARLAN BRATCHER AND TOBY USNIK How does a luxury brand position its products to command tens of thousands of dollars for a handbag or a pair of sandals? What’s the psychological consumer appeal of these products and how does Corporate Social Responsibility factor into luxury branding? Harlan Bratcher
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is the CEO of Reed Krakoff International LLC and the former President and CEO of Armani Exchange. Toby Usnik is the Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer and International Director at Christies. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org JANUARY 20 STARS RIRIE-WOODBURY DANCE Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company’s belief that “Dance is for Everybody” is reflected in its ability to connect audience members to dance in a memorable and meaningful way. 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 20-22 INAUGURAL SKADI FEST Gather your girlfriends for female specific ski demos, customized lessons and VIP events. www.vail.com JANUARY 21 NIKOLAIS DANCE THEATRE: PERFORMED BY THE RIRIEWOODBURY DANCE COMPANY Ririe-Woodbury Preserves the Works of American Master Alwin Nikolais RirieWoodbury’s collaboration with the Nikolais/Louis Foundation for Dance is committed to keep the works of American treasure Alwin Nikolais on the stage.
TRY OUR ENTIRELY GLUTEN FREE MENU! Join us at Ludwig’s for artfully crafted and creative European cuisine with a bit of a twist: Every single dish on the menu, from the sauces and house made pastas to the bread and desserts, is gluten free. Ludwig’s proves with every meal that guests don’t have to give up flavor, quality and creativity in order to eat gluten free. And for guests not concerned about whether their food contains gluten - we guarantee they’ll never miss it!
7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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and dominated. Juan lived through it all and now
— will focus on the research perspective – what
CULINARY WEEKEND Set at the base of a
tells the dangerous, complex and loving tale.
new therapies are being developed, where
World Cup mountain, the Beaver Creek Winter
His book “Stories I Tell Myself” will be released
and how they are being developed and their
Culinary Weekend offers interactive cooking
on Jan. 5, 2016. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m.
clinical translation. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m.
demonstrations, innovative wine and spirits
presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org
presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org
events, gourmet wine pairing dinners and endless hours of phenomenal skiing. Don’t miss a minute of this fantastic, food-centric weekend— or a single run. Visit www.beavercreek.com/ culinary for tickets and more information. JANUARY 22 MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Million
JANUARY 26 MINGUET QUARTET AND WORLD RENOWNED PIANIST ANDREAS KLEIN Taking its name from an 18th-century Spanish philosopher who attempted to make the fine arts available to the masses, Germany’s Minguet Quartet brings to Tucson its “Homage to Glenn Gould,” featuring
Dollar Quartet is Broadway’s smash-hit musical
the Bach fugal music. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center,
inspired by the famed recording session that
Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for
JANUARY 27 AN EVENING WITH BRYN TERFEL:
the first and only time. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center,
INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED BASS-
Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
BARITONE One of the most sought after
JANUARY 25 STORIES I TELL MYSELF: GROWING UP WITH HUNTER S. THOMPSON, VAIL SYMPOSIUM AUTHOR SERIES Telling the
international voices, he is a frequent visitor to all the major opera companies and concert halls in the world. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
story of father and son, through 41 fraught years together, Juan Thompson is the son of fearless
JANUARY 28 STEM CELLS: EXPLORING THE
outlaw journalist/writer Hunter S. Thompson. Juan
RESEARCH PERSPECTIVE, VAIL SYMPOSIUM
shares an intimate portrait of his father as a dad,
LIVING AT YOUR PEAK EVENT Building on
writer, brother, husband and manic searching
two previous stem cell programs, this panel — Dr.
soul who grew up with the times he inhabited
Dennis Roop, Dr. Vikas Patel and Dr. William Hiatt
JANUARY 29-31 VAIL GLOBAL ENERGY FORUM 2016 Now in its fifth year, the Vail Global Energy Forum brings global leaders together for a discussion on how to best provide the energy necessary to support a productive global economy in an increasingly green, secure and affordable manner. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) JANUARY 31 BEAVER CREEK RUNNING SERIES: SNOWSHOE EDITION A little bit of snow is no excuse to stop running—just strap on some snowshoes and get going. Featuring competitive 5K and 10K events as well as a Kids’ 1K race, the Beaver Creek Running Series also includes snowshoe demos, sponsor booths and a post-race party in the Village. Check the website for times and course info. Beaver Creek. beavercreekrunningseries.com
FEBRUARY FEBRUARY 2 STARS OUT OF BOUNDS Out of Bounds explores the vicious world of cyber-bullying in young teens. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 3 CELTIC NIGHTS: SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Just as a plant craves light, Celtic people are drawn to music and song. This driving passion for music and dance is the keystone of Celtic identity. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 4 CONFESSIONS OF A PHONE ADDICT, VAIL SYMPOSIUM HOT TOPIC
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FAMILY EDITION Matt Richtel is a journalist for The New York Times, and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting for a series on distracted driving. His funny, illuminating talk, will describe the startling neuroscience behind our compulsive use of technology. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org FEBRUARY 4 PUCCINI’S TOSCA: PRESENTED BY TEATRO LIRICO D’EUROPA Puccini's TOSCA, is a drama of frightening power. Puccini brings three main figures to life. Tosca is a famous opera singer, deeply religious and spiritual, yet passionate and fatally jealous. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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FEBRUARY 6-9 CARNIVAIL Enjoy Mardi Gras merriment with all the Cajun fixins, including a crawfish boil at Eagle’s Nest, a Fat Tuesday Parade and Street Festival, after dark parties, fun contests, prizes and more. Vail.com. FEBRUARY 8 NO MAN’S WAR, VAIL SYMPOSIUM AUTHOR SERIES Angela Ricketts is the author of “No Man’s War,” her own memoir of years married to an active-duty Army Officer. Her irreverent take on military life is fresh and honest, and her story has resonated with not only thousands of military families but also with non-military families nationwide. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org FEBRUARY 9 BALLET BOYZ BalletBoyz have become one of the hottest dance tickets around, boasting rave reviews and sell out performances around the world. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 11 THE ECONOMICS OF TRANSPORTATION AND ENERGY POLICY, VAIL SYMPOSIUM HOT
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TOPICS FINANCIAL SERIES In the signature “fireside chat” format of the Hot Topics Financial Series, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and former U.S. Secretary of Energy, Frederico Peña will discuss the challenges of producing major infrastructure projects and interaction with energy policy. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org FEBRUARY 12-15 BEAVER CREEK LOVES KIDS – PREZFEST Children can campaign to be President For-ADay, hop in line for the kids’ parade and
Enjoy Your Winter at Enjoy fine Tuscan cuisine with Micky, Vail’s Piano Man playing Monday through Saturday evenings!
enjoy live music on the plaza while the PrezFest cast of characters organizes games, performances and activities for the kids. www.beavercreek.com/prezfest FEBRUARY 13 JENNIFER NETTLES WITH BRANDY CLARK Grammynominated country superstar! 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 16-18 BEAVER CREEK LOVES TEENS, TOO! Designed for ages 13-17, the Beaver Creek Loves Teens Too programs will entertain and engage teens in all things Beaver Creek and beyond. www.beavercreek.com/teens
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TALONS CHALLENGE February 20 Beaver Creek Mountain
FEBRUARY 18 ON THE FISH’S FIN, VAIL SYMPOSIUM UNLIMITED ADVENTURE Kimi Werner shot to fame when a video of her peacefully holding the dorsal fin of a Great White Shark during a freedive went viral in 2013. Her intent was not to sensationalize her encounter with the shark; rather, to the native Hawaiian, the video was nothing more than a day when two animals swam side by side. Werner is a dedicated freediver and a National Spearfishing Champion. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org FEBRUARY 18 WINTERWONDERGRASS MUSIC AND BREW FESTIVAL Line-up features Mandolin Orange, Fruition and the WinterWonderGrass All Stars featuring members of Leftover Salmon and special guest Peter Rowan. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 19-20 WINTER WONDERGRASS FESTIVAL Winter WonderGrass is a boutique festival that brings together bluegrass, roots and string bands, craft breweries, whiskeys and local brands at Nottingham Park in Avon. winterwondergrass.com
FEBRUARY 20 TALONS CHALLENGE More than 26,000 vertical feet of Black Diamond and Double Black Diamond runs await on Beaver Creek’s legendary World Cup runs, Grouse Mountain and in Larkspur Bowl. Conquer all 14 runs and earn your spot on the Talons Wall-of-Fame. Space
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is limited to the first 1,500 registrants. Advance online registration available. Beaver Creek. beavercreek.com/talons FEBRUARY 20 COMEDIAN HEATHER MCDONALD Heather McDonald continuously proves to master her craft as a comedian, actress, story producer and best-selling author. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 21 AOIFE O'DONOVAN American singer-songwriter inspired by folk and bluegrass favorites as well as artists such as Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek.
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Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 24 THE PRODUCERS A scheming producer and his mousy accountant aim to produce the biggest flop on Broadway in Mel Brooks' laugh-out-loud
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spectacle. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) FEBRUARY 25 MADE IN CHINA: CURRENCY DEVALUATION & MARKET MANIPULATION, VAIL SYMPOSIUM HOT TOPIC Considering the motivations of Chinese leaders, foreign relations expert and Vail Symposium DOMINIQUETAYLOR.COM
alumni speaker Jamie Metzl will discuss the bubbles, bottlenecks and problems created by the Chinese government within the respectful domestic economies as well as the international market. Time and location TBD. Vailsymposium.org FEBRUARY 28 BEAVER CREEK RUNNING SERIES: SNOWSHOE EDITION A little bit of snow is no excuse to stop running—
DISCOVER WHY LOCALS & VISITORS RAVE
just strap on some snowshoes and get going. Featuring competitive 5K and 10K events as well as a Kids’ 1K race, the Beaver Creek Running Series also includes snowshoe demos, sponsor booths and a
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FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 5 THE 34TH BURTON U.S. OPEN SNOWBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS Snowsports enthusiasts can get their fill of world-class, Olympiclevel slopestyle and halfpipe snowboarding competitions in Golden Peak by day, and enjoy free concerts in Vail Village by night. Vail. Vail.com/Burton or Burton.com/USO
MARCH MARCH 2 METROPOLITAN OPERA RISING STARS CONCERTS For more than 125 years, the Metropolitan Opera has been the artistic home of the greatest singers in the world. Some of today’s leading artists got their first big break by winning the company’s national auditions, as members of the young artist program, or by catching the attention of Met talent scouts. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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MARCH 3 STARS METROPOLITAN OPERA RISING STARS CONCERTS "Rising Stars" offers a rare opportunity to experience remarkable young artists on the cusp of extraordinary careers. Noon. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
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MARCH 3 HOW VIDEO GAMES ARE DEVELOPING THE LEADERS OF
have shared. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
TOMORROW, VAIL SYMPOSIUM HOT TOPICS FAMILY EDITION Results from recent
MARCH 12-APRIL 9 BEAVER CREEK LOVES KIDS - SPRINGFEST Performers of all types will light up the spring-themed stage
MARCH 9 A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN
throughout these three fun-filled weeks. Kids
studies on the positive impacts of children playing
Fueled by such unforgettable songs as “Me
can enter contests, take photos with the spring
video games include quick decision making
and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart,”
characters, join in parades and more, including
and problem solving, increased ability to follow
“Mercedes Benz,” and “Cry Baby,” “A Night
the annual Easter Egg Hunt in Creekside Park.
instructions, increased motor skills, planning,
with Janis Joplin” is a Broadway musical journey
Beaver Creek. beavercreek.com/springfest
multitasking and time management. John Blakely
celebrating Janis and her biggest musical
and Laura Naviaux — with a collective lifetime
influences. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver
of experience developing and marketing video
Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
TEENS, TOO! Designed for guests age 13-17, the Beaver Creek Loves Teens Too programs
games—will discuss the positive and negative effects these games are having on younger
MARCH 12-APRIL 9 BEAVER CREEK LOVES
MARCH 10 ASTROBIOLOGY & THE REAL
entertain and engage teens in all things
generations. Blakely and Naviaux will also make
POSSIBILITY OF EXTRATERRESTRIAL
Beaver Creek and beyond. Activities include
a special visit to local middle- and high-school
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a twilight snowshoe trek, tubing at Adventure
students to talk about the possibilities for
SCIENCE EDITION Nick Schneider will
Ridge in Vail or testing one’s limits at the Ski
careers in this field. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m.
lead this Vail Symposium presentation.
& Snowboard Trick class at the trampoline
presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org
5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation.
center in Edwards. beavercreek.com/teens.
Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org MARCH 12 KELLER WILLIAMS Since he first
MARCH 6 AN EVENING WITH DEL MCCOURY AND DAVID GRISMAN Through the years
MARCH 11 PILOBOLUS Pilobolus continually forms
appeared on the scene in the early ’90s,
Del McCoury and David Grisman have shared
diverse collaborations that break down barriers
Williams has defined the term independent
the stage at venues across the country and
between disciplines and challenge the way we
artist. And his recordings tell only half the
in 2012 released “Hardcore Bluegrass,” a
think about dance. Physically and intellectually,
story. Keller built his reputation initially on his
unique collection of bluegrass classics. Del &
the company engages and inspires audiences
engaging live performances, no two of which
Dawg celebrates the nearly 50-year bluegrass
around the world. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver
are ever alike. 8 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver
friendship that these two legendary musicians
Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) MARCH 14 NEAR DEATH AND SHARED DEATH EXPERIENCES VAIL SYMPOSIUM CONSCIOUSNESS SERIES Returning to Vail, Dr. Eben Alexander, alongside William Peters and Nancy Rynes will discuss years of research and their process of reconciling spiritual experience with contemporary physics and cosmology. By probing deeply into consciousness, Dr. Alexander and the other have discovered how humans have the capability to transcend the limits of the human brain and the physical-material realm. (One or more of these speakers will also hold a workshop on this topic on March 15, 2016). 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org MARCH 15-31 BEAVER CREEK
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LOVES TEENS, TOO! Designed for ages 13-17, the Beaver Creek Loves Teens
Breakfast and Lunch served all day Offering gourmet sandwiches, soups, salads, crepes, specialty coffees, microbrews, wine and a great Après menu
Too programs will entertain and engage teens in all things Beaver Creek and beyond. www.beavercreek.com/teens MARCH 19 POLISH BALTIC PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA The Polish Baltic Philharmonic as it exists and thrives today represents an amalgamation of international and historical influences, and the lofty passions that witnessed tragedy
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place March 29). 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m.
TASTE OF VAIL March 30-April 2 Vail Village, Vail Mountain and Lionshead
presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org MARCH 30-APRIL 2 TASTE OF VAIL During this annual three-day event, participants experience the Vail Valley's world-class restaurants, fine wine poured by winemakers and winery owners from top wineries around the globe, interactive seminars, the Colorado Lamb Cook Off, après ski tasting and the popular mountaintop picnic at the top of Vail Mountain. tasteofvail.com
APRIL APRIL 2 PINK VAIL Pink Vail is the world’s largest ski day to conquer cancer and has proven to be one of the most fun and colorful ski days of the year. Festivities include live music, a celebration ski down, pink costumes and more. Proceeds benefit patient care and survivorship programming at Shaw Regional Cancer Center. Vail Mountain. Pinkvail.com APRIL 5 STARS ODE TO AN ODE A comedy of iambic proportions! The story of famed poet and swordsman Cyrano de Bergerac and drove revolutions while still capturing the
this presentation. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m.
combines with time-honored, top-notch poetry.
prideful stoicism of the contemporary Baltic
presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org
10:30 a.m. and Noon. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
Sea Coast. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
MARCH 25 STARS ANDREW CLEMENTS’ FRINDLE “Frindle” is about discovering the true nature of words, language, thought, community
and Broadway performer. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center,
MULLEN AND THE WORKS Watch as
and learning. It’s also about great teaching and
Beaver Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
Gary Mullen brings legendary Queen front
the life that surges through every school day.
man Freddie Mercury back to life in an
10:30 a.m. and Noon. Vilar Center, Beaver
energy-filled concert that gets everyone
Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
Creek. Vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497)
APRIL 7-10 VAIL FILM FESTIVAL Presented by the Colorado Film Institute, the Vail Film Festival encourages artistic innovation and
dancing. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver MARCH 26 24TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
promotes new and creative filmmaking.
AT CREEKSIDE PARK Join the Easter Bunny
The weekend features world premiers,
for Beaver Creek’s 24th Annual Easter Egg Hunt,
celebrity appearances, panel discussions
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which includes 4,000 eggs followed by a photo
and nightly parties. Vail. vailfilmfest.com
SERIES The confinement and expansion
opportunity with the Easter Bunny. Kids 12 and
of consciousness is never more prevalent or
under can take part in the Easter Egg Hunt in
more commonly experienced than in Out
waves according to age group. 10:30 a.m.
of Body Experiences (OBE). Often unaware
Creekside Park, Beaver Creek. Beavercreek.com
MARCH 21 OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCES,
death, OBEs are so common that 1 in 10
APRIL 10 BEAVER CREEK MOUNTAIN 2015-‘16 SEASON CLOSING DAY APRIL 10 SPRING BACK TO VAIL End the
of the sensation and confusing an OBE with MARCH 28 THE EXOCONSCIOUS HUMAN,
season with serious fun under the sun and DJ
people report to have experienced it. Three
VAIL SYMPOSIUM CONSCIOUSNESS
tunes at the infamous World Pond Skimming
OBE experts — Scott Taylor and Luis Minero,
SERIES Is our human consciousness defined
Championships. Vail. vail.com/springback
moderated by Damon Abraham — will share
by explorations in space and spirituality;
their personal experiences with and research
by interactions with the extraterrestrial (ET)
on this phenomenon. One or more of these
presence and UFOs? Is our species’ grand
SEASON CLOSING DAY The last day to
speakers will also hold a workshop on this topic
space enterprise centered in self? And the
enjoy the mountain, closing day also provides
on March 22, 2016. 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m.
most fascinating question— are we the ETs
entertainment in the form of the annual World
presentation. Location TBD. Vailsymposium.org
we long to meet? This presentation explores
Pond Skimming Championships: a spectacle
how we are becoming Exoconscious Humans
entailing floatable (and sometimes sinkable)
though participation in space, spirituality,
athletes launching themselves off an on-snow
VAIL SYMPOSIUM HOT TOPIC Prsenters
consciousness science, UFOs and ET
jump onto an icy pond in attempt to successfully
Michael Singh and Robert Einhorn will lead
experience. (A workshop on this topic will take
exit the pond on both feet. Vail. Vail.com
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Painter and sculptor Anton Arkhipov loves the alpine culture because he loves to après ski. The artist will be in attendance at Masters Gallery during the Taste of Vail 2016.
MIXED MEDIA, 70” BY 58”
ADVERTISING INDEX ACTIVITIES Vail Nordic Center 1778 Vail Valley Dr Vail, CO 81657 970-476-8366 vailnordiccenter.com ART GALLERIES Art on a Whim 227 Bridge Street Vail, CO 81657 970-476-4883 artonawhim.com Battle Mountain Trading Post 1031 Main Street Minturn, CO 81645 970-827-4191 battlemountaintrading.com Claggett/Rey Gallery 100 East Meadow Drive, Bldg. 7 Vail, CO 81657 970-476-9350 claggettrey.com Vail Village Arts 122 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-2070 vickerscollection.com ENTERTAINMENT Bravo! Vail 877-812-5700 bravovail.org Vilar Performing Arts Center 68 Avondale Lane Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-845-TIXS(8497) vilarpac.org EVENTS Women Workshops & Demo Daze Ski School Lessons for Women Skadi Vail Women’s Ski Fest 970.754.8245 vail.com Vail Global Energy Forum vailglobalenergyforum.com Holiday Events at the RitzCarlton, Bachelor Gulch 0130 Daybreak Ridge Avon, CO 81620 970-748-6200 ritzcarlton.com/bachelorgulch FASHION, JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES Avalon Clothing Company 61 Avondale Ln Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-845-9700 675 Lionshead Pl Suite 15 Vail, CO 81657 970-476-4112 avalonclothingcompany.com Betteridge Jewelers 141 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-790-6560 betteridge.com
Bri Holloway briholloway.com Denimaxx 1 Willow Bridge Rd Vail, CO 81657 970-476-7988 denimaxx.com Double Diamond Ski Shop 520 Lionshead Circle Vail, CO 81657 (970) 476-5500 Double Diamond Shoes 531 E Lionshead Circle Vail, CO 81657 (970) 479-7463 291 Bridge St, Vail, CO 81657 (970) 477-2668 doublediamondvail.com Grey Salt 141 E Meadow Dr, Suite 205 Vail, CO 81657 970-763-5351 Karats 122 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-4760 karatsvail.com Perch 122 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-688-5947 perchvail.com Skipper & Scout 141 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-470-4380 skipperscoutvail.com Swedish Clog Cabin 500 East Lionshead Mall Vail, CO 81657 (970) 476-8083 tessaclogs.com HEALTH The Steadman Clinic 181 W Meadow Dr Vail, CO 81657 970-476-1100 thesteadmanclinic.com Vail Valley Medical Center 181 West Meadow Dr. Vail, CO 81657 970-476-2451 vvmc.com HEALTH SPAS & MASSAGE Aria Spa Vail Cascade 1300 Westhaven Dr Vail, CO 81657 970-479-5942 ariaspa.com Simply Massage 25 Hurd Lane Avon, CO 81620 970-748-1600 2211 Frontage Road West Vail, CO 81657 970-476-7223
Sonnenalp Spa Sonnenalp Hotel 20 Vail Road Vail, CO 5656 866-284-4411
Luxury Home Rentals 30 Benchmark Rd, Suite 101 Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-748-4480 eastwestluxuryhomerentals.com
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Vail One Vail Road Vail, CO 81657 970-477-8630 fourseasons.com/vail
Tonya and Victoria Frank Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate 148 Beaver Creek Plaza Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-477-5726 franklyvail.com
Vail Vitality Center Vail Mountain Lodge 352 E Meadow Dr Vail, CO 81657 970-426-0034 vailvitalitycenter.com
The McSpadden Team Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate 230 Bridge St Vail, CO 81657 970-390-7632 ownvail.com
HOME AND HOME DESIGN
Woodbridge Realty 866-302-4034 woodbridgerealtyco.com
Colorado Alpines & Wildflower Farm 33601 Highway 6 Edwards, CO 81632 970-926-5504 thewildflowerfarm.com Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa 41010 Highway 6 Avon, CO 81620 970-949-6339 mcpsvail.com Ruggs Benedict 810 Nottingham Road Avon, CO 81620 970-949-5390 ruggsbenedict.com LODGING Playa Azul Resorts Ambergris Caye, Belize 720-577-5707 ownbze.com The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa 126 Riverfront Lane Avon, CO 81620 970-790-6000 westinriverfront beavercreek.com
Vail Valley Luxury Rentals 970-476-7462 stayvailvalley.com NON-PROFIT Bright Future Foundation 970-949-7097 mybrightfuture.org Our Community Foundation 970-977-1093 ourcommunityfoundation.org Salvation Army 90 Lariat Loop Edwards, CO 81632 970-926-3704 salvationarmyvail.org RESTAURANTS & FOOD Atwater on Gore Creek Located at Vail Cascade Resort 1300 Westhaven Dr Vail, CO 81657 970-479-7014 dineongorecreek.com
REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Bachelors Lounge Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch 0130 Daybreak Ridge Avon, CO 81620 970-748-6200 ritzcarlton.com/bachelorgulch
Berkshire Hathaway 511 E Lionshead Circle Vail, CO 81657 970-476-2482 bhhscoloradoproperties.com
Big Bear Bistro 297 Hanson Ranch Rd Vail, CO 81657 970-445-1007 bigbearbistro.com
Ellyn Courtois Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate 230 Bridge St Vail, CO 81657 970-477-5735 besthomesinvail.com
Bol 141 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-5300 Bolvail.com
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty 26 Avondale Ln Suite 119 Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-845-0400 livsothebysrealty.com
Campo de Fiori 100 E Meadow Dr #24 Vail, CO 81657 970-476-8994 campodefiori.net
Castle Peak Grille 0101 Fawcett Rd Avon, CO 81620 970-748-4848 castlepeakgrille.com Hooked 122 Beaver Creek Pl Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-949-4321 hookedbc.com Kiwi International Delights & Coffee 142 E Beaver Creek Pl Avon, CO 81620 970-949-4777 facebook.com/kiwiavon La Tour 122 E Meadow Dr Vail, CO 81657 970-476-4403 latour-vail.com Ludwigs Sonnenalp Resort 20 Vail Rd Vail, CO 81657 970-479-5429 ludwigsrestaurant.com Revolution 26 Avondale Ln Beaver Creek, CO 91620 970-845-1730 revolutiondining.com Splendido at The Chateau 17 Chateau Ln Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-845-8808 splendidobeavercreek.com The Remedy Four Seasons Resort Vail One Vail Road Vail, CO 81657 970-477-8600 fourseasons.com/vail Vin 48 48 E Beaver Creek Blvd Avon, CO 81620 970-748-9463 vin48.com Vista at Arrowhead 676 Sawatch Dr Edwards, CO 81632 970-926-2111 vista-arrowhead.com Zino Ristorante 27 Main St Edwards, CO 81632 970-926-0777 zinoristorante.com SHOPPING CENTERS Cherry Creek Shopping Center 3000 East First Ave Denver, CO 80206 303-388-3900 shopcherrycreek.com
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