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Two years! We have been producing MTN Town Magazine as a print publication for 730 days and we are proud to present our eighth issue. Our magazine was created to promote our Colorado mountain towns, its local people, places, businesses and passions. We are an independent, family owned business based out of Breckenridge who love telling you what is going on in all of our communities.

It’s half way through the winter season and spring skiing is on our minds. The towns, resorts and ski areas have a ton of fun activities and events to entertain you. We are very excited for all of the amazing events scheduled for the 2015 Alpine World Championships in Vail. Chris Anthony shares the enthusiasm the Vail Valley locals are feeling and we have a great interview with Andy Daly the Mayor of Vail in our feature story. Check out MTN Town Favs and Views to get some of the area’s latest news and updates on our favorite things. Hit our Trail section to find out about a wonderful Snowmobiling location near Leadville. Looking to take yourself to the next level? Coach Kathryn Grohusky can help you reach that marker in our Wellness section. Eating great food is a passion; we will never share a negative restaurant story with you so dig in and enjoy our reviews on some fabulous eateries in the region. Love is in the air at this time of year. Valentine’s Day is synonymous with Love and if you’re looking to take your love to a higher place then take a look at our special wedding section. We highlight some great locations to tie the knot and include a very cool story about a wedding conducted at 14,000ft. The snow is great and life is good here. Thank you all for being a MTN Town Magazine reader. Our staff and family truly appreciate it! Holly Battista-Resignolo Publisher

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FA L L I N LOVE W ITH SNOW M A SS BY KRISTEN LUMMIS

Over fifty years ago, Snowmass opened and quickly became Aspen’s family mountain. Upgrades and expansions through the years have made the skiing and riding more challenging and diverse. But at its heart, it’s still a place for families, of all ages. I first fell in love with Snowmass as a child.

Born and raised on Colorado’s Western Slope, Snowmass was our big mountain, the place we went for long weekends and mini-vacations. As young skiers, my brother and I loved exploring the glades bordering the easiest trails, where we could wander, dream and imagine. As we grew older, the mountain grew with us. Our skills increased, and we graduated from the greens of Fanny Hill to the famous rolling blue groomers of Elk Camp. By the time we were in high school Snowmass was a place to rendezvous with friends, staking a claim to the top of the world, shown on trail maps as The Big Burn. The Snowmass of my childhood enjoyed a reputation as Aspen’s family mountain. If Buttermilk and Ajax were joined together as “teaching” mountain and the mountain for “real skiers,” Snowmass was a destination of its own. Organized skiing at Snowmass began in 1963 when commercial snow cats carried skiers up the mountain for untouched, unmapped adventure. Four seasons later, in 1967, chairlifts were installed and the resort officially opened.

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While the resort of my childhood was world famous for extensive intermediate terrain, there were greater challenges to be found, even at that time. Sam’s Knob was the spot for short shots of deep bumps, while my parents claimed that the long, constantly changing fall lines of Campground where were the real skiers hung out.

And while these original trails still form the heart of Snowmass, changes in the last two decades have expanded the mountain and its reputation. Today, the top of the world extends beyond The Big Burn, rising high above tree line along the windswept Cirque. Accessible by a modest Poma lift, the Cirque changed Snowmass from a family destination to a world-class destination. From the summit at 12,510 feet, skiers and riders have their choice of dropping down the Cirque headwall, jumping into challenging north-facing chutes or traversing across the summit to Hanging Valley, with its endless wall shots and glades. As our family has grown, Hanging Valley has become our goto spot, with deep powder, tree skiing and steep moguls. It’s one of our favorite places to ski, not just at Snowmass, but anywhere. Which brings me to the second time I fell in love with Snowmass.

By now, I was older and had children of my own. Our youngest son was just 3 and completing his first season on skis. Our older boy was only 6, but could ski most intermediate runs. This was the first time our boys had been on a big mountain, away from our local area. Just like childhood me, they were thrilled by the countless lifts (now high-speed quads) and the kids’ trails through the trees (now official kid-terrain with signs, tunnels, mine shafts and more). To them, this was adventure. This was skiing. And just as our sons have grown, Snowmass continues to grow, too. The past ten years have seen a new base village, complete with the Treehouse, a comprehensive children’s center, for lessons and other youthful delights, and a pulse gondola connects this base with the original Snowmass Mall, which is also perpetually upgrading. New slope side lodging, including the ski-in/ski-out Westin and it’s funky sister property, The Wildwood, along with the ne plus ultra Viceroy, have opened, along with additional restaurants, giving visitors even more reasons to stay slope side, nine miles from downtown Aspen. The Elk Camp gondola broadens the options from the base, giving visitors easier access to the east side of the mountain, while the beautiful Elk Camp Lodge provides greatly enhanced dining, as well as a focal point for new mid-mountain beginner teaching terrain. The Lodge is also base camp for Ullr Nights, a Friday night

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In 2013, Snowmass opened Burnt Mountain, a former backcountry area about a ten-minute climb from the top of the Elk Camp quad. Three new runs, Split Tree, Rio and A-Line, were minimally cut amongst the glades to augment Long Shot, a popular 4 mile intermediate run. This 230-acre addition brings the total skiable acreage at Snowmass to 3,362 acres, making it the second largest resort in Colorado. In addition to expanded skiing and infrastructure, Snowmass is now a year-round adventure destination. In summer, the Elk Camp gondola serves downhill biking trails, including the expert-rated Valhalla trail, while in both seasons, the lodge is the on-mountain place for dining and special events.

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Through it all, the many expansions and enhancements, Snowmass remains an amazing family mountain. Kevin Jordan, the Snowmass Children’s Coordinator and Bike Snowmass Mountain Biking Coordinator sums up the mountain this way. “Snowmass offers something for everyone, from Elk Camp Meadows, a beginner’s paradise at 10,000 feet, to extreme terrain in the Cirque and Hanging Valley Wall. “Intermediate and advanced skiers and riders can try skiing or riding from one side of the mountain to the other. It will take you at least a couple of days,” he says, adding that even then you won’t cover the entire resort.

For me, it’s all about falling in love, with the mountain, with skiing, my family and with the new lines we’ll surely find. Enjoy Snowmass! Kristen Lummis is the owner, writer and head ski tech at www.braveskimom.com. The mom of two boys in a busy outdoor family, Kristen writes about skiing all year round, tossing in some biking, hiking, parenting and even a bit of reflection during the off-season. While her recreational passion is for all things snow, her real passion is for her family. In addition to writing for MTN Town Magazine, Kristen also publishes at Aspen Magazine, Women’s Adventure Magazine, Club Colorado – The Colorado Ski Country USA Blog, and Liftopia.com. She is a brand ambassador for Mountain Khakis and FERA and the moderator of the Skiing and Snowsports Community.

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“I’m still learning new lines here in some of the extreme terrain.”

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SUNDANCE & FRIENDS Winter isn’t over that’s for sure. If you’re in the market for some warm clothing and footwear then be sure to try Sundance & Friends hand-made Sheepskin & Leather items. All of their leather items are handcrafted and made in their Guffey facility and sold via website and the store they run in Buena Vista. In addition to the warmest boots we have ever worn they include the amazing work of many local Buena Vista artists and craftsmen from Colorado and around the Country. Shoes, jackets, jewelry, slippers, dresses and artwork can be found in the shop. Sundance Sheepskin & Leather was started in 1971 by Barry and Jean Anderson in Guffey, Colorado. Since then their success has grown, first at juried arts & crafts festivals, then their website and now through their beautiful store in South Main Buena Vista. The business opertations are now managed by the Barry, Jean, and their entire family. This is truly a local Colorado mountain town business and we love their products.

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CAIC App Now you can get the CAIC avalanche forecast where ever you have cell service with their new mobile forecast application. This is THE resource for current avalanche and snow pack information in Colorado while you’re on the go. This new app allows you to view up to date avalanche forecasts for 10 Colorado mountain zones, review forecast summaries and current avalanche problems, as well as submit your own observation of conditions in locations you have or are current experiencing. The Android version of the application is now available in the Google Play store and they are awaiting final approval from Apple for the iPhone. For more information on the CAIC and snow conditions in Colorado visit:

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GEAR FOR GUIDES Do you have old ski gear laying around that you no longer use. Maybe you just upgraded to newer, better equipment. GEAR4GUIDES is a small charitable organization providing knowledge and equipment to local communities in areas of the world where unemployment can reach more than 80% in winter but where the opportunities for winter tourism are great. The Faction Collective is pairing up with GEAR4GUIDES in order to teach skiing and safety to these local communities while highlighting the amazing terrain to a global audience excited by adventure tourism. Touring and safety equipment; transceivers, skins, trackers, touring bindings, shovels, probes, but also skis, bindings, ski boots, etc… every donation will help.

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LUVBYRD Breck Movies The newest Co-Working Space officially opened in the town of Frisco this past month and have transformed an art gallery into prime space to hang up your business shutter whether it is for a day, week or for months at a time. Work in an open-air, open-concept inspiring workspace or a private ELEVATE coSPACE office. This location provides all the amenities of a corporate work space without the commitment and with the added bonus of collaboration - all with fast WiFi and conference rooms equipped with the latest technology. Check out their business seminars and meetup events. Their philosophy is work where you play, play where you work; on your own but not alone. Get your work done, then go have some fun while you are in Frisco. www.elevatecospace.com

LuvByrd, an online dating site designed to match outdoor enthusiasts up on active dates has launched in Colorado. Inspired by the lack of dating scene in active Crested Butte, Mike Keshian developed a dating site built for active Coloradans. Tailored to singles that love the outdoors, LuvByrd helps brings couples together that enjoy similar activities. Users can create profiles where they list their city, age, name, their significant-other gender preference, and a range of outdoor activities that they participate in, for both winter and summer (twenty for each). Members can then search for other members by activities listed in their profiles and choose who they want to reach out to and connect with someone that shares their interests. Check out their site for some great social events this winter and spring.

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FIS 2015 WOR LD T ELE M A R K SK IING CH A MPIONSHIPS This February 23 -27, the FIS World Telemark Skiing Championships will be held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Telemark ski racing is the oldest, hardest, and may be the most exciting form of ski racing. Telemark ski racing is the only world cup discipline that tests all forms of competitive skiing in one top-to-bottom event. Each discipline includes alpine, jumping, and Nordic skiing components. Competitors complete telemark style (lunging) turns through gates; fly off a jump, complete a reipelykkje (Norwegian for “knot of rope”, pronounced “rapaloosha”), a large 360 banked turn a.k.a., “the Rap”; and to add to the challenge there is a skate ski (Nordic freestyle) section, which is often at the finish. Time penalties are assessed by gate and jump judges if racers fail to achieve “boot space” while turning (i.e., complete a fully telemarkturn); fail to land past the jump line (distance); and fail to land the jump in a Nordic stance (just like ski jumping). The Telemark events will bring the best of the best competitors in from around the world. This will be the second time the FIS Telemark World Championships have been held in the U.S., with the first event held in Whitefish, MT in 2003. Races will take place at the historic Howelsen Hill in downtown Steamboat Springs and the Steamboat Ski Resort, all hosted by the town of Steamboat Springs. Head to Steamboat to experience this intense competition.

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BRECKENRIDGE G R A N D VAC AT IO N S COMMUNITY CENTER The Breckenridge Grand Vacations Community Center and Library has opened after an incredible renovation of the towns 1909 Schoolhouse. It is the largest and most unique redevelopment project undertaken in Summit County. The 1909 Breckenridge Schoolhouse is a registered Breckenridge Landmark and also contributes to Breckenridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s National Historic District. The renovation of the Schoolhouse cost approximately $8 million to restore the Schoolhouse as a Community Center featuring the South Branch of the Summit County (state of the art) Library, a new 160 seat full feature film theatre, a community conference space, coffee shop and other amenities in the heart of Breckenridge.

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WHITEWATER MUSIC SERIES The Eddyline Restaurant presents the Whitewater Winter Music Series, a fundraiser to benefit the Buena Vista Whitewater Park, the largest whitewater park in the state of the Colorado! This winter and spring they bring bluegrass, soul and rock & roll to the Colorado mountain town of Buena Vista and South Main. From January 10 to May 2, enjoy live music, signature brews and friendship at Eddyline Restaurant to kick-off the 2015 CKS PaddleFest, located at the Buena Vista Whitewater Park.

LeadvilleToday.com Recognizing the need to communicate with the residents of Leadville Kathy Bedell, Publisher/ Owner and Leadville resident has been producing LeadvilleToday.com as an online news and information source serving Leadville and Lake County. Local weather, traffic and news reports, community events, government, politics, local business and recreation are all reported on. Looking to get the latest information for Lake County? www.leadvilletoday.com

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In S ea rch o f Pe r fec t ion T he r i g ht wea the r, the r i g ht t i m e o f y ea r a n d of co u rs e the loca t io n ; f in d i n g s y n c ronic i t y in a worl d of u n ce r ta int y. T he re i s n oth i n g like the feel in g of whe n i t a l l com e s to g the r. E ve r y th i g ca m e to ge the r on e ni g ht for C re s ted B u t te Ph oto g ra p he r T re nt B o n a .

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BY ALLISON BATTISTA

Phunkshun Wear, I had randomly heard the name when they first established themsleves in early 2012. I wasn’t sure who they were or what it was they produced, I just recognized the name. It was on opening day at A-Basin and amongst the vendors setup at the base area that I saw their tent – Phunkshun Wear. Aaha! face protection. Phunkshun Wear produces facemasks: Pullovers, Ballerclavas and Bandana Style Facemasks. At a non-descript location on Brian Avenue in Silverthorne Phunkeshun Wear grew thier sales and manufacturing office. I had the opportunity to check out their facility at that time. Lanny Goldwasser met me upon arrival and took me on a great tour. I’ll start by saying that I expected little and wow, I got a lot. This growing business was bustling with activity. All of the designs are created and silkscreened in house. Colors are carefully matched and everything is cut, prepped and sewed on premises. What started as an interview turned into a learning lesson. I did not know that special saws cut large quantities of fabric or that there are all sorts of sewing machines that perform specific tasks. I also discovered the idea to start Phunkshun Wear started when Lanny and his friend Jacob bought a sewing machine, browsed the web for fabrics and started making their first masks at home – guys sewing, cool. The designs were good and friends and family, as well as a few sympathetic local retailers bought them up. Soon after their first sales, heavy research began into all aspects of the manufacturing and textiles industries. These masks are not old style soggy fleece. This stuff is high tech. Phunkshun’s mission is serious, they manufacture products that protect people from the elements and enhance their outdoor experiences. Their materials are high tech breathable, water-resistant, spf rated and comfortable. One of the coolest parts of the tour was learning how they had sent products to US Troops in Afghanistan. In return, they received a flag flown US Airforce U-28A (a manned fixed wing, plane used for oncall/surge Tactical Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) in support of Special Operations Forces) as recognition for assisting in preserving the lives of men and women in a special combat mission. Facemask needs cross over into a variety of other sports and work situations where people need to protect their faces from the elements, snow or sun. They are now creating products for those markets. Fishermen and ladies their new angling line is ready to debut too. The future is growing for the company as they are now headquartered in Denver to accomodate the growth they have experienced. We highly recommend this Colorado Company’s products. www.Phunkshunwear.com

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Play in Silverthorne Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everyone!

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, in the shadows of the Ten Mile and Gore Ranges, the Town of Silverthorne has something for everyone!

Free Sledding at Rainbow Park | Blue River Trail Recreation Path Free Nordic Skiing and Snowshoeing at The Raven | Gold Medal Fly Fishing Free Ice Skating at North Pond Park | Trailheads to National Forest Service Hikin 64,000 square foot Recreation Center with Aquatics Area For more information 970.262.7370 | www.silverthorne.org 430 Rainbow Drive Silverthorne, Colorado

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TOUGHGIRL TUTUS BY ALLISON BATTISTA

Get ready for your race in style and show them you’re a girl (or guy) who shouldn’t be fooled with. Co-owners and mountain town gals, Julie Knapp and Christina Schleicher, are runners and great friends who have designed the perfect racing accessory for anyone who is out there to have some fun racing seriously or just wanting to get together to support a special cause with their friends and family.

Have you ever raced in a tutu? Not in your daughters tutu bought in the toy section but a real tutu made with layers of pretty tulle material? No? We had not either until we tried one out. This tough product will hold up to your competitive spirit and the outside elements that challenge it. The tutus come in eight different colors and styles. White, Blues, Hot Pink, Light Pink, Black as well as a fun leopard pattern. Tough Girls tutu has a color to match your personality and your outfit. They’re lightweight, have a wide spandex waistband, and a built-in race belt eliminates the need for safety pins. Wear with your own shorts or leggings underneath and walk, run, cycle or ski. These two Colorado mountain town women came together and purchased the business from the original owner two years ago. Both are runners and had always wanted to work together. Today their company is growing and you will often find them out on a trail holding an impromptu board meeting. They are dedicated to partnering with local charitable events and non-profits to assist them in their fundraising campaigns. Doing your first 5k? A hardcore athlete? Embrace the race and your accomplishments with a Tough Girl Tutu. www.toughgirltutus.com

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W hether you are planning an intimate gathering or grand affair, we have breathtaking

mountain vistas and extraordinary service to exceed your expectations. The Telluride Ski & Golf Resort boasts spectacular views and venues in the most beautiful place you’ll ever say “I do.”

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Are you training for the Tough Mudder, Climbing Everest or have simple health and fitness goals?

The Vail Vitality Center treats all its members and visitors like elite athletes. Tucked into the mountains in Vail, Colorado is the Vail Vitality Center located in the Vail Mountain Lodge. And what better way to get in touch with your fitness than the base of Vail Mountain? Age, fitness level, experience and goals- these are just numbers and shouldn’t be barriers to health and vitality. The Vail Vitality Center focuses on building a lifelong health and wellness program for every person with the evaluations and programs professional athlete have access to with their careers. They diagnose your current physical state, help you train for a better you, assist in your physical recovery and educate you about lifelong vitality. The strategic approach The Vail Vitality Center takes maps out a personal plan that maximizes efficiency and helps you avoid overtraining. Here is a taste of how they do that, functional movement screenings, Body Mass Index tests and metabolic testing which creates an individualized nutritional fingerprint. These are just a few of the nationally recognized evaluations and one created by Oxford University available to evaluate your fitness. After the diagnoses period, their experienced personal trainers and coaches work with you individually creating your specific workout. Recovery is the third step, and The Vail Vitality Center provides direction for this with their spa, offering traditional recovery healing along with alternative treatments like Rolfing, myofascial release, Chiropractic, and Acupuncture. Lastly, they educate you on how to take all of this information with you- wherever you live. As well as the center’s Educational Lecture Series that has included presentations such as “Ageless Athlete: Experience Whole Food Transformation” and “Foundational Movements to Increase Performance and Reduce Injury.” There is also medical and holistic healing services available to help your body along the road to peak performance.

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All of this is designed to transform the way you think about health to create Lifelong Vitality. It’s a fresh and important concept for a “health club.” If you need a place to experience some new physical activity, they have over 60 classes including a renowned Yoga and Pilates program. Their indoor cycling program is tough to beat with top of the line bikes; professional coach Jennifer Sage and the fitness and nutritional testing by Ben Stone incorporated into the program. One of the most exciting features is outdoor fitness program offered by Ellen Miller, who has climbed Everest 3 times but is passionate about helping everyone in her class feel good. Like we said- you don’t have to be a professional athlete to get access to professional coaches and programs fit for the pros.

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wellness Here’s your how-to primer on taking control of your badass life and audacious projects. You know the problem. You want to be badass. You want to take control of your life. You want to live a healthy life, rock your career, treat your family and friends oh-sowell, AND rip it up outdoors every chance you get. Yet, your real-life day-to-day actions are sometimes closer to wimpy, wimpy, wimpy. What’s up with that?

WOULD YOU PLEASE DO TH AT AND TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR BA DA SS SELF? BY KATHRYN DAVIS GROHUSKY

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Maybe you used to be audacious, nervy, gutsy… packing up and heading out on “adventuration” every chance you got. Now, things feel stale, repetitive, small, and not-quite-so-daring as you had hoped. You planned to live in the mountains forever…and ALWAYS honor the ‘powder clause’ in your commitment to your employer. Not happening like you planned? And if you are your own employer, that ‘powder clause’ to take care of yourself first on the really, really, sweet days…has that plan gone out the window? Have you just moved up here, and become your own worst enemy when it comes to takin’ care of YOU? You might be believing a few things right about now…Maybe you believe “There’s something wrong here.” Or, you wonder if it’s all your fault….and you say to yourself on those down moments “I’m not good enough.” If you feel like you don’t belong, or you are all alone….it doesn’t feel very good. That self-talk influences you, and you tone it down, hold back, stifle your creativity, and play it safe. Here’s the interesting thing – these deep-seated beliefs are part of the human condition. EVERYONE has these kinds of beliefs…and EVERYONE has specific strategies formed around them. Our entire psychology, culture, society, and world are constructed in response to underlying beliefs. – Lion Goodman

So what’s a burly mountain god or goddess to do when they hit the dreaded wall? Not the physical endurance wall, but the even more gnarly mental endurance wall…the “Ran Outta Self Confidence” Wall or the “I’m Over It” Wall? When you feel like something is wrong, or you just can’t do it, or you are lonely…then what? Your urban friends are likely gonna listen for about 3 minutes and then say, “Well, you live in paradise. You are so damn lucky.” That’s not gonna help much. Your mountain town friends are likely too busy to slow down and really listen…they are all working several jobs, or riding their brains out on their favorite trails, aren’t they? The Solution? Learn that your beliefs…those mostly wonderful, and sometimes icky, and sometimes dreadful voices…they are in your mind, they are not permanent, and changing them can “bust through the roof” of your potential. You CAN unlock what’s blocking you. Understanding more about beliefs can allow you to get out of your own freaking way! First, a little philosophy Contemporary philosophers use the term “belief” to refer to the attitude we have whenever we regard something as true. People don’t typically reflect much on what they believe. Plus, we often think our beliefs are certain, like “facts” or “Knowledge”, they feel more or less permanent. The truth is, there is considerable grey area separating belief from opinion. If some of our beliefs (I’d say most of ‘em) are just that…our opinions, then we can change them. To change things up for the better, first identify old beliefs, decide if those beliefs have importance and value to your life today, and whether you want to keep a particular belief - or let it go. Then, discard beliefs that no longer serve you and create new empowering beliefs that will support the badass life of your dreams. The life you had so clearly in mind a lifetime ago. Here are a selection of three specific solutions to get curious about any beliefs that no longer serve you.

DIY Solution Choose something audacious in your life you want to take control of…to move forward effortlessly, to create, or to develop within yourself. It’s an even better exercise if this goal has been on your mind, but not in action, and you aren’t sure why you are holding yourself back (because that’s always juicy!). For example, let’s say you want to get back into a 3xweek weightlifting and core workout. Instead, you are skipping workouts left and right, debating which workout is better, maybe complaining about the cost of the gym, or the coldness of your garage workout room (wait, who has a garage anyhow?), and just letting those guns get flabby. Ok – now grab a piece of paper and list 20 responses to the fillin-the-blank question “What I think about my body is ______.” Check your list. Are there at least a few beliefs in there that are holding you back? Maybe “I’m too old to get strong.” That’s a “self-limiting belief” and remember, it isn’t anything more than an OPINION. Choose the worst of the limiting beliefs and make a second list of at least 20 “New and Improved” beliefs that you could replace it with. Those beliefs might help you got out of your slump and into more svelte (or burly) guns. Try it! DIY with Virtual Support Or try this! Check out iClearIt. With the iClearIt app, you can clear almost any problem or issue that’s interfering with your happiness, or your progress. It also works to dissolve physical discomfort and many kinds of pain. Almost like having a professional coach inside your phone, one available anytime you need help with

a problem. Use it to clear your mind, shift your mood, melt away resistance, and move forward toward your goals. https://beliefcloset.isrefer.com/go/iclearit/coachgro But, If you REALLY want to “Get Unstuck Already!”, the ticket just might be a complimentary “Get Unstuck Strategy Toolkit” Session with CoachGro. We’ll provide a toolkit to get back that badass, superhero kind life. Learn to take control and get yourself outta your own way. No more wimpy, wimpy, wimpy. Figure out you ARE really doing okay, you ARE good enough, and you will Take Control of your badass life and audacious projects! Do you want your spouse, friend, or boss to Take Control too? Hand them this issue of MTN Town Magazine and say, “Read this great magazine, check out page 28, and DO THAT!”

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SNOW MOBILING L E A D V I L L E BY JAVIER PLACER

Javier Placer has been Snowmobile guiding for over 10 years and shares his love for the outdoors with his clients both on the snow and Colorado’s rivers as CoOwner of Standup Paddle Colorado.

Just over Freemont Pass, about a mile and a half from the Climax Mine, there is a turn-out on the right hand side of the road. On and off since 2004 I have had the pleasure of working for White Mountain Tours as a snowmobile guide and taken thousands of people through this wonderland of snow. From performance tours to high adventures, we have taken guests to the top of “Capitol Hill,” into the depths of “Avalanche Bowl,” ridden the massive ditch we call the “Big Kahuna,” and played in endless meadows filled with feet of pristine Colorado champagne powder. The view from just below Chicago Ridge “named by the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division” is one worthy of a

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postcard with the Climax Mine and the tailing ponds in the forefront and peaks from the Ten Mile Range and Mosquito Range visible as well. Nowhere near as busy as Vail Pass or Rabbit Ears Pass, this small and unsuspecting turnout on the side of the road leads to a veritable gem of backcountry terrain perfect for snowmobiling. With accessible meadows, tree runs, powder fields and plenty of vertical walls for marking, this area has all the makings of a Colorado classic. There is also an abandoned ski lift at the top of Chalk Mountain, diversion ditches from the Climax Mine and a hut that is part of the 10th Mountain Division which adds a historical component to the ride as well.

As a guide, I have seen people riding both responsibly as well as extremely irresponsibly. I feel that in Colorado we are blessed with an access to terrain that the majority of people in the world can only dream about and many times we take it for granted. Substance abuse and negligent consideration for the landscape and other riders sometimes tarnishes the reputation of riders out there recklessly causing havoc in the backcountry. In outdoor recreation we tend to build a false sense of security based on outcomes from our past experiences. We build a certain confidence on the fallacy that because things have worked out for us in the past, they will continue to do so in the present. The same things that make this terrain and access potentially safe, its ease of access, plenty of open terrain, a well-respected tour operator with radios regularly in the area, can also serve as a detriment. In the outdoors we have a saying “everything’s all good, until it isn’t.” If you are going to be riding anywhere, I suggest first of all that you go with someone that knows the area, even if it means paying for a guide the first couple of times. Never enter the backcountry alone. Second, I suggest you start early in the day to allow yourself plenty of time just in case something does go wrong; you better your chances of getting to a spot where you can be seen before it gets dark. Third, if you are in an area where there are tours or there are other riders, bring a radio and know which frequencies they use in case of an emergency; cell phones rarely work. Fourth, bring your tools and a spare belt. Having gear and tools to fix your sled, or potentially tow your sled, readily available in case things go wrong mechanically means that you can be proactive in contributing to your rescue. Don’t be the clown that can’t contribute or is embarrassingly unprepared. Finally, and most importantly, know your line out. Before the temptation of powder turns calls you into dropping into a remote meadow, really look at the terrain. Carefully look and study the landscape and see if you can see a line out. If you are with a group, have the most experienced rider drop in first and give the OK. You would be surprised how many times I have seen multiple riders over confident on the size of their machines buried within 20 to 30 feet of each other. Also, really deep snow may cover hazards or features like ravines, ponds or mini creeks that don’t reveal themselves until it’s too late. I feel that in my time guiding in the backcountry I have seen it all. I have participated in rescues and evacuations, had machines break down, helped people dig out their sleds and most unfortunately been close when someone passed away because of an accident. In many outdoor mediums and sports, we have to obviously respect the land and Mother Nature herself. With sledding, you have to respect the machine as well. One should always be honest with themselves and know that an error in judgment can’t always be saved or over compensated with the throttle. Stay sober, enter the backcountry with respect and reverence, be prepared, pick your riding buddies intelligently, and be safe.

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The ability to rise from bed and move straight to the Did you know that there is a global community computer equaled a permanent PJ professional and really that of people dedicated to the values of Collaboration, did not feel good. I vowed that I would be showered and dressed Openness, Community, Accessibility, and Sustainability before 9am. I also vowed that dishes would stay dirty till noon in their workplaces? Co-working is working in and laundry, vacuuming and other household temptations a wide open shared space full of energy would not interfere as well. and professionals. It is taking off on the Colorado Front Range and the pulse It was about a year into full-time home officing “The ability to rise is beginning to be felt up here in our Colorado that I realized how much I missed the opportunity from bed and move Mountain Towns. Co-working is an office to be interrupted by a co-worker. I came to realize straight to the arrangement where mobile workers come to that social interaction was not always a time killer, computer equaled work together instead of alone. it was an indirect method of communicating and

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VAIL 2015 it ’s time and vail is psyched! BY CHRIS ANTHONY

In a short time 550 athletes from approximately 70 nations will descend upon Colorado and the Vail / Beaver Creek Valley. They will be coming to compete in the 2015 FIS Alpine World Championships, an event that takes place every two years by a host nation. Amazingly enough this will be the 3rd time the World Championships have been hosted in the Vail / Beaver Creek Valley.

individuals including Julia Mancuso who crushes on the big stage and comes with a collection of Olympic Medals.

1989 was the first time Vail & Beaver Creek hosted the Championships. I was a young ski racer and part of a US Ski Team development squad, so I got to forerun the World Championships Downhill in Beaver Creek. This was before the creation of the “Birds of Prey” Downhill that was built for the 1999 World Championships. This course was designed by Swiss Legend Bernard Russi and now ranks amongst the most difficult in the World. Russi won the silver medal in the 1976 Olympic Downhill behind Franz Klammer; both are sure to be in attendance and partying at the both the Swiss and Austrian houses in Vail Village.

On the men’s side, the US is looking strong with “Mr. GS” Ted Ligety who has dominated on the Birds Of Prey Giant Slalom hill. Travis Ganong and Stephen Nyman, along with Andrew Weibrecht, will be leading up the speed team. It is rumored Bode Miller will be coming back as well. He is recently off back surgery.

I tested the original jumps for the ‘99 courses and, even though I was beyond my race years and into my freeskiing years, let me tell you they are scary. The racers will travel at over 85MPH and fly over a few hundred feet. A new women’s course has been built as well. It was tested in a World Cup last year and American Lindsey Vonn proved to be dominant on it. Since then, Vonn was injured and missed almost a year and half of competition till this season. I’m happy to announce she is back and, at the time of writing this, has already won two races this season. Vonn along with Mikaela Shiffrin will lead the strongest American team in history into the World Championships. Vonn will specialize in the speed events of DH and SG while Mikaela will lead the Tech events of Slalom and Giant Slalom. The American team has a number of other powerhouse

From February 2 – 15th the Vail Valley is going to be hopping. There will be races almost every day combined with entertainment every night including free concerts that consist of the musical talents of Michael Franti, Phillips Philips, American Authors, along with lots more, including a few surprises. The entire event is designed to be family friendly. In fact I sat on the Youth Committee of the World Championships. The opening ceremonies will take place on Feb 2 at the Solaris in Vail Village. Franti will perform that night. Viewing for a majority of events is going to be free. But if you want to step up your game, VIP seating on a number of levels is available through the Vail Valley Foundation. I have been looking forward to these two weeks for the last 5 years. The community of the Vail Valley has come together to organize what will be a World Class event. At last check a number of hotels such as the Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek still have space available. But jump on it. mtntow nm a ga zi ne.com | W I N T E R / S PR I NG 2 0 1 5

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VAIL 2015 FIS ALPINE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS BY TROY HAWKS

The World Alpine Championships is moments away, describe the vibe around town? You look at an event like the World Alpine Championships for five years, and as you get closer, you really get into it and there is a tremendous amount of excitement. But it hasn’t always been that way. Part of the challenge is to get the business community really fired up. Part of our job is cheerleading, and now people are really at that level, they see all of the preparations coming together; they see the time clock counting down just before they walk across the Covered Bridge, and now we have other people looking to see how they can get involved. So many people have already gotten involved. The Vail Valley Foundation has more than 1,500 volunteers, and more than 3,500 applications for volunteer jobs. So it’s something that has captured everybody’s attention, not only Vail, but in the valley and the surrounding states. There’s a crew of international folks that come to all of the World Championships and they’ll be here in November.

And you were front and center on the previous two WACs held in 1989 and 1999? Well, not entirely. I came to watch the 1989 Championships with Hans Geier who was president of Steamboat at the time. But it was tough because we had 18 inches of new snow that day, so as they were shoveling the course, Hans and I were enjoying the back bowls, it worked out to be a spectacular day of skiing. In 1999 I was on the executive committee for the Foundation as well as for the event itself.

And how many people are we talking about? In the valley, you’ll probably have 35,000 people here. So it will be busy, but surprisingly enough, those folks will really be focused on the race courses so it’s a terrific time to go skiing. People ask me, “Should I come up during the World Championships?” And I say, “Come on up, the skiing will be awesome.” It’s a great time of year to be here, you can catch part of the World Championships, but the rest of the time you’re going to have more of a private ski experience than you would anticipate during a major world class event.

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And it’s a great opportunity to brush with other cultures? Oh yea, English is not the predominant language. You’ll see major representation from the Italians, Swiss, Austrians, Germans, and they’ll have their own hospitality suites in restaurants and hotels around town. All the major teams will have their special locations, but it gives you a greatopportunity to meet people from around the world. We’ll have folks from Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, and they’ll bring their families and friends, so it’s a wonderful cosmopolitan atmosphere that just has a lot of enthusiasm around it.

What are the opportunities? The incredible thing is that this will drive 700 to 750 million television viewers. It will be broadcast all around the World. The Nation’s Cup isn’t until 2 p.m. because they want it to air live in prime time in Europe. So after all the racing that occurs in Beaver Creek, every night we’ll have the awards here in Vail as well as the evening festivities. Every night there will be music, award ceremonies, and other events. There’s going to be a tremendous amount going on in Vail during the championships, so you have tremendous opportunity for the town to really showcase the community. It gives us the opportunity to make people more aware of this tremendous billion dollar renaissance we’ve achieved in Vail, and to communicate with 750 million people. There will also be about 1500 media folks here, so it’s an extraordinary event and we’re really excited about it.

And logistically, you’re ready? All of the races except for the Nation’s Cup are in Beaver Creek, and the uniqueness of that venue is that you can have all of the women’s and men’s speed and technical events finishing in the same area. Last year the Foundation and Vail Resorts finished construction on the new Women’s Downhill course. We tested it last year and it was a smashing success, so this venue is going to be spectacular. If you go up to the venue now, they’re constructing 6,500 seats. We’ll have a dry run in December for the World Cup, and it will give us an opportunity to work out any kinks on transportation, on communications, on all the finished venues, the media venues, the VIP venues through the World Cup and then finalize it for the World Championships in February.

What challenges does hosting the 2015 WAC present? One of the challenges is the logistics of moving people around, so there’s a tremendous effort between the towns of Vail, Avon, Beaver Creek Resort Company, for buses and moving people back and forth to events so you can be here, and it’s really a “car-less” event? Something you don’t see is the security effort that’s going on. The Federal Authorities are here now, and they are very involved with what’s going on. We’re installing additional security systems so that we have as safe a venue as you could have anywhere in the World. Our police chief has been through this several times before and is considered one of the top event security experts in the United States. In Vail, parking should not be an issue, our events are later in the day when skiers. We have made accommodation with additional parking along with frontage roads by widening all of the roads, putting in curb and gutter, widening the shoulders so they can accommodate cars and give people adequate space to maneuver around their cars in a safe manner if they are loading and unloading skis.

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T EL L UR IDE R E S OR T, T EL L UR IDE sought after dining experience, offering culinary excellence, award winning wine list, exquisite views and impressive ambiance at 10,551 feet above sea level. Allred’s is located at the top of a free five THE VENUES: San Sophia: Accessed by the Gondola, and located minute gondola ride accessible from both the Town of Telluride and the Mountain Village. Allred’s just off the San Sophia Gondola Station, near the boasts views of the 13,000 foot peaks that frame top of Lift 7, this beautiful mountain top outdoor Telluride to the North as well as the twinkling wedding site overlooks the Town of Telluride, surrounded by mountain peaks and towering spruce lights and rooftops of the historic town of Telluride 1,800 feet below. The 12,000 square foot restaurant trees. A wide path runs from the Gondola station, features an arched foyer and hallways reminiscent to the site. The site offers a wooden deck for the wedding party perched at the end of the ridge and a of old European wine cellars, with stacked rock grass amphitheater that can accommodate seating walls, 25 foot f loor-to-ceiling glass windows and for up to 250 guests. The site has 360 degree views huge stone fireplace. The open kitchen is designed with marble counter tops, Italian slate tile and of the Sneff les & Wilson Mountain Ranges. theater lighting. Allred’s can accommodate groups Allred’s: This restaurant is Telluride’s most LOCATION: San Sophia & Allred’s

up to 130 guests, while a private dining room with its own fireplace and mountain views is available for groups to 25. The combination of these two locations makes for the ideal mountain destination wedding! GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS: The weddings venues are connected by a free gondola service that runs daily from 7am until midnight. The venues are the mid-station between the quaint historic town of Telluride and the European inspired Mountain Village. There are plenty of great hotels and private luxury rentals in either town. CONTACT: www.tellurideskiresort.com Photo Credits: Telluride Ski Resort

I B A R R A NCH, GUNNI S ON CONTACT: GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS: Camping is allowed in our manicured hay meadows www.ibarranch.com via tent or RV, allowing guests of the wedding Photo Credits: i Bar Ranch party to celebrate until the late hours. Many hotel THE VENUE: A 14 acre private venue on the banks of the Tomichi accomodations are available within 1-2 miles of the facility. Creek. The venue has a covered pavilion roof that looks like a typical Colorado hay barn. Underneath ACTIVITIES AND THINGS TO DO: the roof is seating for up to 500, with a stage, Fly fishing on-site in the Tomichi Creek, or venture dance f loor, lighting and sound system. On-site out on to the many other rivers in Gunnison ammenities also include two bonfire locations, County. Mountain Bike riding, rafting, live music, horseshoe pits, horse drawn haywagon, kitchen, trail running, shopping, hiking abound. ample parking and individual menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bathrooms. The facility can be heated if plans are made ahead of time LOCATION: 840 Country Road 49 Gunnison, CO

DE V IL’ S T HUMB R A NCH, TA BER N A S H LOCATION: Tabernash, Colorado THE VENUES: High Lonesome Barn: The 4,200 square foot High Lonesome Barn, was painstakingly reconstructed from a Civil War-era Ohio barn and features breathtaking East-facing views of the Continental Divide and is perfectly suited for weddings of up to 350 guests. A converted hay loft provides additional space for intimate receptions and small gatherings and 2 Rumford style stone fireplaces add to the historic charm of this special space. The Broad Axe Barn: This 2,900 square foot indoor reception room, is built from hand hewn

beams recovered from a Civil War-era Indiana barn and features a 25 foot vaulted ceiling, 7 x 10 feet windows and a 2,200 sq. ft. deck with stunning views of the Continental Divide. It’s the perfect venue for weddings up to 160 persons. We also offer more intimate spaces for smaller weddings. Additional Spaces: For smaller parties Devil’s Thumb Ranch offers exquisite restaurants like Heck’s, John Ls’ Wine Cellar & Uncorking Room, Grotto Suraboza and Ranch House Restaurant.

will keep your guests comfortable while attending your special event. ACTIVITIES: There are frozen lakes to skate across, thrilling hills to sled down. And all of them are available at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa. Of course when you stay here you’re only minutes away from Winter Park, one of America’s premier downhill resorts. In the summer go ziplining, f lyfishing, rafting, learn to SUP or head out horseback riding. Take a hike anytime or attend a yoga class.

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BY LESLIE ROSS Getting married in the mountains requires an adventurous spirit and an open mind. Letting go of expectations and dropping into the present moment. Similar to a mountaineering expedition, a raft trip or bike ride, you just never know what type of weather mother nature will serve up. Winter in July or spring in January. So adding on an adventure component to your mountain wedding further ups the ante. Over the past couple of years “Adventure” Weddings, or adding an “adventure” component to the wedding itinerary, have become more commonplace. Couples are combining their passions for playing in the outdoors into an all in one DYI wedding/honeymoon/celebration at their favorite venue… their style of an outdoor “church”. As our adventure culture continues to push the limits, it is no surprise that the locations I get requests to perform wedding ceremonies at continues to become more adventurous and more remote. The sky’s the limit for your dream adventure wedding. From dog sled and sleigh ride tours to a campsite along the Canyonlands White Rim Trail, to a 50 year vow renewal by a secluded riverbank near Yellowstone, to mountain biking (in wedding attire) a couple miles to a secluded lake, couples are trading the traditional ballroom Full Monty weddings for intimate outdoor experiences. There was a first last NYE afternoon as a Florida couple (Bride didn’t ski) married in the howling wind at the top of Breckenridge’s newly opened Peak 6. Groom’s are also expressing themselves more, incorporating their own grand entrances such as sky diving or kayaking to the wedding site. A pinnacle adventure wedding transpired last March on the summit of Quandary Peak. Broomfield based couple Marya Monahan & Nicholaus Romero, avid summer mountaineers,

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combined their dream of hiking a 14er in the winter as the impetus to get married at 14,265. The bridal party of five, including three friends, and myself departed the trailhead at sunrise for a beautiful two and a half hour hike/skin to the summit. Besides a couple mountain goats, we had the mountain to ourselves. Once on the summit, the clear, calm skies quickly morphed into a mini spring storm. Marya and Nick shifted gears from climbers to Bride and Groom, affixing a white veil and a red bow tie respectively to their outdoor attire. The ceremony, personally crafted for the couple, combined personal words, religious blessings, vows/commitment statements, light humor and an exchange of rings. After the “Kiss” and a couple of cheers, the group navigated their way back to the trailhead in flat light stormy conditions. Victorious in their dual mission, the wedding party enjoyed a night out in Breckenridge to celebrate the climb and, of course, the wedding. www.summitcelebrant.com

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The idyllic little community of Eagle is thoughtfully nestled behind a tall ridgeline separating it from the busy highway, is quietly becoming not just a side trip but a true destination in its own right for events and activities.

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Real estate in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Towns and communities is seeing growth and movement. Here’s a snapshot of Eagle, Colorado a booming little community with a large list of amenities. Eagle and Eagle Ranch has become a recognized, booming little town here in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Situated in a banana belt of sorts the area has become a community filled with young and old alike. This idyllic little community, thoughtfully nestled behind a tall ridgeline separating it from the busy highway, is quietly becoming not just a side trip but a true destination in its own right for events and activities. It is ideally situated 30 miles or less from world class skiing at Vail and Beaver Creek and a quick 32 miles to downtown Glenwood Springs. Eagle’s convenient location is also 10 minutes from the Eagle County Airport.

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Visitors will find a variety of stores and shops in the Historic Central Business District in downtown Eagle. In the heart of the traditional neighborhood community of Eagle Ranch is the mixed-use development of Eagle Ranch Village

Approximately 1,020 acres of Town-owned open space. Miles of hiking and biking trails, multiple public parks including the Town Park with an outdoor stage venue, a pool and ice rink, bike skills park, golf course, Nordic center, 5 hotels, 1 motel, 1 bed and breakfast, shopping, and dining. Kayaking, fly fishing, rafting, and canoeing are all within Town limits as well. Eagle is an access point to Sylvan Lake State Park, the 10th Mountain Division hut system, endless snowmobile and backcountry skiing/boarding access and close to the Colorado River’s rafting and SUP scene. Coldwell Banker reports that the median household income is $74,307. In Eagle, 45% of residents are married, and families with children reside in 48% of the households. Half the population of Eagle commutes 19 minutes or less to work, with 64% of residents holding white collar jobs and 36% residents holding blue collar jobs. The median age of homes in Eagle, CO is 16 years, with 61% of those homes owned, 30% rented, and 10% not occupied. In the previous year, 166 Eagle properties were sold. The median sale price of a home in Eagle in the previous year was $339,279. Everything from single family homes, to townhomes and mixed use homes can be found within the town limits. Visitor will find a variety of stores and shops in the Historic Central Business District in downtown Eagle. Restaurants offer everything from down-to-earth eateries and cafes to lively watering holes with culinary offerings that reflect the richness and diversity of the region. Eagle Ranch is a 1,900 acre community of nearly 1250 properties surrounded by 13 miles of hiking and biking trails and seven neighborhood parks. In the heart of the traditional neighborhood community of Eagle Ranch is the mixed-use development of Eagle Ranch Village. It’s an eclectic mix of shops and restaurants as well as a home to local businesses and residences. It is the convenience of urban, yet in a relaxed and comfortable environment. A Movie Theater, Restaurants, Fitness Club, Brewery, Day Spa, Medical Center and more can be found in the business core. Residents rave about their amazing location and town amenities. With all the town has to offer this might be the place for you.

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Located on the bank of the Arkansas River, overlooking the whitewater park in the heart of a critically acclaimed walkable neighborhood called South Main you will find charming architecture, a relaxed small-town feel and endless opportunities for adventure. World-class activities and an extensive system of trails are just steps away. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re done with the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey, dining and boutique shops are at your fingertips and the Surf Chateau is the perfect place to rest. 54

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The Surf Chateau is a distinctly different hotel experience. We invite you to step away from the world of conventional corporate rooms and step into a place where thoughtful design, balanced with endless possibility for outdoor adventure, creates the perfect framework for your vacation.

Our passion for timeless architecture, comfortable, elegant interiors, sustainable materials and outstanding craftsmanship is evident from the moment you arrive. There is nothing ordinary about the Surf Chateau. Walk through the property and you’ll discover a mix of fireplaces, 19th century inspired canopy beds, clawfoot tubs, chandeliers, handmade oak barrel top tables, vaulted beadboard ceilings, patios and balconies with stunning views of surrounding mountains and the river park. At times calm and at times bustling with activity, the beautifully lit and landscaped central courtyard is an enclosed yet social setting. It’s a place for dialogue, drinks, and great times. Spa worthy linens, WiFi and a mini fridge are standard in all rooms. Accessed through the Surf Chateau’s unique and completely handmade stone archway, the luxurious suite feature a 19th century style steel canopy bed, a clawfoot tub and a beautifully tiled shower. Large double French

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doors open to a private patio overlooking the river and whitewater park. One king and one twin (which can convert into a king) sleep up to 4. Other rooms offer queen and double queen beds, king beds, cottage fireplace suites and a cottage suite. This suite is inspired by the â&#x20AC;&#x153;tiny houseâ&#x20AC;? movement, these cottage style rooms are a home away from home. Traditional vaulted beadboard ceilings, simple chic furnishings and a courtyard patio make it the perfect place to hang out. A queen bed in the ladder accessed loft and a sleeper sofa on the main level sleep up to 4. This is a great getaway with winter activites like nordic skiing, alpine skiing at Monarch Mountain, Fat Bike trails and flyfishing in the Winter months. Summer months you can find World-class kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, rafting, road and mountain biking, fly fishing, and an extensive system of trails that are just steps away. Great for a romatic evening away, with a group of friends or a personal retreat. Wedding parties love this beautiful location. www.surfchateau.com South Main, Buena Vista Colorado

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M A R I J UA N A L AW S

I was having a discussion recently with a friend regarding Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pot laws, as Colorado residents we realized we were not entirely in the know about state laws and figured this would be a good topic to present to our readers. First things first though, we would like to preface that this article should not be considered legal advice or as a substitute for legal advice. So here is the most recent scoop on Colorado state Marijuana laws: How old do you have to be to purchase, possess or consume retail marijuana? You must be 21 and older to buy, possess or use retail marijuana. It is illegal to give or sell retail marijuana to minors. What is the difference between medical and retail marijuana? Only licensed retail marijuana stores may sell retail marijuana, and only to those 21 and older. Medical marijuana requires a state red card, which can only be obtained by Colorado residents with a recommendation from a doctor that a patient suffers from a debilitating medical condition that may benefit from medical marijuana. Medical marijuana patients can obtain marijuana from a licensed center, a primary care giver or self grow. For more information about medical marijuana, please visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment. Where can I purchase retail marijuana? Those 21 and older can purchase retail marijuana at licensed retail stores.

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What time and days are marijuana stores open? The state allows marijuana stores to operate from 8am to midnight, seven days a week. Each town has a say in posted operating times. Where am I allowed to consume retail marijuana? Retail marijuana is intended for private, personal use. Such use is only legal in certain locations not open or accessible to the public. Marijuana may not be consumed openly or publicly. Can I consume marijuana in public? No, it is illegal to consume marijuana in public. This includes but is not limited to areas accessible to the public such as transportation facilities, schools, amusement/sporting/music venues, parks, playgrounds, sidewalks and roads and outdoor and rooftop cafes. It is also illegal to smoke at indoor-but-public locations like bars, restaurants and common areas in buildings. Can I possess marijuana? And how much? Since Amendment 64 went into effect in late 2012, adults 21 and older have been allowed to possess up to 1 ounce of retail marijuana. Anything above 1 ounce up to 2 ounces is considered a petty offense with a penalty of $100. Possession of 2 to 6 ounces is a misdemeanor which can result in jail time and a $1000 fine. Possession of more than 12 ounces is considered a felony that comes with jail time and a very heavy fine. How much marijuana can I purchase at one time? Colorado residents 21 and older can purchase and possess up to 1 ounce of retail marijuana at a time. Non-residents can purchase up to Âź ounce at a time.

Can I consume marijuana in a licensed retail store? No, it is illegal to consume marijuana in or around a licensed store. It is also illegal to smoke at indoor-but-public locations such as bars, restaurants and common areas in buildings. Are marijuana “social clubs” or “coffee shops” permitted? No. These businesses are not permitted. What are the consequences if I violate marijuana laws? Penalties range from a fine to a possible jail or prison sentence. Colorado State Statutes and Denver Revised Municipal Code spell out the specific penalties for various violations. Schools, universities and employers are allowed to put in place their own disciplinary actions for marijuana-related infractions. Are the rules different for possession and consumption of edible marijuana than for marijuana that can be smoked? No. Possession laws are the same for all retail marijuana types, and public consumption is always illegal, regardless of form. Can I have marijuana in my car? Yes. Marijuana may be carried in cars but it may not be in an open container and cannot cross state boundaries. It is illegal to use or consume marijuana in a motor vehicle and it is illegal to drive under the influence of marijuana. Is there a DUI-like equivalent for driving under the influence of marijuana? Yes. It is illegal to drive under the influence of marijuana and it can result in a DUI, just like alcohol. Anyone with 5 nanograms or more of delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (known as THC) per milliliter in whole blood (CRS 42-4-1301) while driving can be arrested for DUI. The consequences of DUI is dependent on the driver but they can include fines, jail time and a revoked license. Can I take marijuana through airport security or travel out of state with it?

No. It is illegal to take marijuana across state lines. DIA prohibits possession, use, display, and transfer of all marijuana on its property. Can I consume marijuana on public transportation? No. It is illegal to consume marijuana in public, which includes public transportation. Can I smoke marijuana in a taxi or limousine? It is illegal to smoke marijuana in a taxi, limousine or any form of government-operated mass transportation. You must consult with private Can I consume marijuana inside a smoke-friendly hotel room or on a hotel balcony? It is up to the discretion of the hotel if it allows marijuana smoke to be consumed in their smoking rooms (the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act limits all smoking to at most 25 percent of rooms). You should ask the hotel if they allow it. Some town and city laws prohibit marijuana consumption on hotel balconies if visible from any public place. Are there additional prohibitions on use or display of marijuana? It is illegal to consume, use, display, transfer, distribute, sell or grow retail marijuana at or within any park, parkway, mountain park or other recreational facility, on any city-owned property (including streets and sidewalks) within 1,000 feet of a public or private elementary, middle, junior high or high school. Additionally, DIA prohibits possession, use, display and transfer of all marijuana on its property. Lastly, do not forgetPossession of marijuana in Colorado does not apply when you are visiting ski areas, national parks, monuments or national forests, or other federal properties such as courthouses. Possession of marijuana on federal lands is punishable by a fine of $1,000 on the first offense and up to a year in jail. Follow the rules and you will be able to enjoy!

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WOODY CR EEK DISTILLER S

With fabulous reviews and reminders from the media that small batch doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily mean what it says Woody Creek Distillers is proving that they are the real deal. From start to finish they make all of their premium vodka and Stobrawa Vodka from scratch.

Woody Creek Distillers is owned by Mary and Pat Scanlan and Mark Kleckner, friends who came together to create a line of spirits from their family farms. They proudly use produce grown on their family farm and neighboring farm friends. The history of Woody Creek is pretty cool. Woody Creek is not only the home of the late Hunter Thompson but is a prolific location for potato production. Unknown to most, the Aspen Valley produced more potatoes than the entire state of Idaho. Apparently the potatoes were so famous that President Teddy Roosevelt requested potatoes from our valley be served at his 1905 inaugural dinner. Today those potato farms produce the spuds needed to produce Woody Creek Distillers products. The Stobrawa Vodka is made from a Polish potato prized for its flavor and composition. Stobrawa Potatoes are used to create some of the finest vodkas in the world. The owners worked with collegiate academia to find the seeds to grow this crop and transform it into their prized line of vodka. Woody Creek Distillers has a state-of-the-art distillery, tasting room and retail space in Basalt, Colorado. It is located approximately 15 miles west of Aspen at 60 Sunset Drive in Basalt. The space is large and attractive and offers great seasonal, signature and classic cocktails along with a tasting trio and infused vodka selections. Tours of the distillery are available by appointment. Woody Creek Distillers Tasting Room is open Wednesday through Sunday from 4-9 p.m.

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We love the fact that everything is produced right here in our Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mountain town backyard. From potatoes grown for their spirits and raw waste going back to the Scanlan Farm in Woody Creek as compost or to local ranches as livestock feed. The end result is one refreshing and unique spirit.

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THE PULLMAN G L E N W O O D

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BY PEPPER HAMILTON

I recently experienced an amazing meal at the The Pullman while visiting Glenwood Springs last week. I had the perfect morning with a swim at the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool and a relaxing pedicure at the Spa of the Rockies. I was mellowed out and hungry so I set out to find a bite to eat. I have been coming to Glenwood Springs with the kids for a long time and have noticed a brilliant uptick in the amount of amazing restaurants popping up in the railroad district of downtown Glenwood. I had heard some great things about The Pullman but was not entirely sure where it was so when I stumbled upon it I made a beeline for the front door. I loved the vibe from the moment I walked in. The staff was prompt to greet me and had me seated

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I have been coming to Glenwood Springs with the kids for a long time and have noticed a brilliant uptick in the amount of amazing restaurants popping up in the railroad district of downtown Glenwood.

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immediately. The atmosphere is eclectic and entertaining with each section of their diningroom decorated in a slightly different manner. I loved being able to see into the kitchen. The combination of old brick walls, heavy wood tables and chairs, steel beams and stainless venting along with their bare bulbed lighting gave off a industrial yet sophisticated, contemporary feel. I loved the fun artwork, some with subliminal messaging, “Eat more Pork”. Sounds good to me. The lunch menu was unique with dynamic pairings of fresh, locally sourced products paired with crafty recipes. There were some great pork menu items along with duck, shrimp, steaks and ham selections too. Small plates, large plates, pasta dishes, snacks, sandwiches and sides all graced the eclectic menu. I was thinking meaty, yet I went in an entirely different direction when David, my waiter, divulged their specials. A roasted Olathe Corn Chowder was fresh and ready, I couldn’t resist. I was beyond surprised when he presented my bowl of… art! Delicious art. Smooth and creamy with unique flavors of seasonal, fresh, vegetables in each corner along with a hint of spice. Perfect. My next course was a salad selection from the menu. The Handmade Gnocchi Salad with roasted corn, shrooms, greens, truffle vin and parmesan was presented and once again looked amazing. Arugula galore along with a mixture of petite greens were covered in freshly grated parmesan. The surprise was underneath; slightly caramelized pan fried gnocchi tossed with oyster mushrooms and sautéed roasted corn in a truffle

vinaigrette. The vinaigrette gave this salad a delightful kick and brought together the flavor of the vegetables and gnocchi. This meal was the King of soup and salad combinations. I can now say I am truly spoiled and will never look at a soup and salad combination in the same way again. Dry croutons, goodbye. David tried to entice me with dessert and with the assorted combination of sweet flavors and ingredients it was heard to resist. David was a fabulous waiter, professional without any pretense along with a great sense of humor. I love this place and cannot wait to come back for another amazing meal at The Pullman. We here at MTN Town Magazine highly recommend it. Quadruple YUM!

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MOU N TA I N LYON C A F E S I L V E R T H O R N E

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The place is always packed. This diner style cafe is one of the best, serving incredible breakfasts and lunches seven days a week.

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My dad once told me “you can always tell if a restaurant is good by the amount of cars parked in front of it.” Well there are tons of cars parked around the Mountain Lyon Cafe in Silverthorne at any given time of the morning and early afternoon. This unassuming restaurant has one of the best breakfasts and lunches around.

The place is always packed but never crowded. When you walk in that morning aroma of coffee, bacon and eggs envelopes you and you can feel the upbeat energy of the customers and the staff. There is nothing fancy about the Mountain Lyon Cafe but the food is something to talk about and the service that comes with it is as close to five star as it gets. The staff is prompt and friendly. There’s not a lot of time to chat but what ever you need they have it in front of you in a New York minute. The menu is extensive with Eggs prepared almost every way imaginable; Benedicts, Omletes, Corn Beef Hash, Huevos Rancheros, Breakfast Burritos and Tacos along with Pancakes, Oatmeal, French Toast and well, a whole lot more. How about a big fat breakfast Burrito covered with spicy green chili? They have it and it is delicious. I love their Eggs Benedict with fresh slabs of grilled ham and real

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hollandaise sauce. You have a choice of Hashbrowns or Homefries too. The restaurant has been around for a little over 20 years and is owned by Rob and Kaylee Lyons. They have a passion for good food and produce a great selection of Barbecue and Chili too. Their recipes have won awards from festivals and local competitions. Lunch is as good as breakfast with burgers, sandwiches, salads and great Mexican dishes. If you go online and take a look at Yelp or Trip Advisor all of the comments are two thumbs up and have nothing but great things to say. Portions are huge so come with an appetite. I guarantee youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll eat every bite.

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American style dining with a little Colorado flavor. 137 S Main St, Breckenridge • 970.453.0989 Reservations recommended • Events welcome Dinner 5-Close • Bar happy hour: 4-6

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SLICE O’LIFE BAKERY P A L I S A D E

I am thinking warm and yummy. I am thinking about that smell of bread baking and pies in the oven. Memories of days behind and good food from simple places. We get all wowed up when we run into a new establishment that has been designed by a pro and has beautiful high end finishes. I am starting to realize though that some of the best food comes from those simple places where the signage and pricing is hand written, the display case is from days of old and the equipment is well used, clean and sturdy. I happened to discover one of those places. It was very early on a Monday morning and not a lot was open when I pulled into Palisade. I was looking for a coffee shop and saw nothing at first, but there, right off the corner of W 3rd and Main Street I saw a sidewalk sign: Homemade Bread, Pastries, Sandwiches, Drinks, Ice Cream Sandwiches… no coffee… oh wait the sign hanging above the door: Slice O’Life Bakery and a smaller one…Steaming Bean Coffee – Jackpot! The Cup O’Joe I needed.

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I was not interested in the Pastries until I walked in. This place was the real deal! No mass produced, pre-packaged, dried out, baked somewhere else fodder. Fresh baked treats, breads, bagels, pies, cakes, Bavarian cremes, bread pudding, danish, kuchen, turnovers, cookies and this was just some of their offerings. Mmmmm. I am not a sweet treat girl but this was the end of the rainbow and I was digging in. I went for Bread Puddings, Berry Turnovers and a Baked Apple along with fresh brewed Java. I could have eaten a lot more but as a woman this girlish figure is always closely guarded. As I was grabbing some to take home, I love those little white pastry boxes, one of the bakers appeared with the cutest spiders I have ever seen! Brioche spiders complete with coconut hair and dried cherry eyes. Piping hot from the oven! Yes please, add that to my order. Mary Lincoln who owns Slice O”Life Bakery has been baking in this location since 1980. She even makes wedding cakes. 105 W 3rd, Palisade (970) 464-0577

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Happy Hour Daily Live Music 6 - 9pm Wed - Sat in the Bar Seafood, Steaks and Entrees Casually Elegant, Moderately Priced with Great Specials 601 Main Street, Frisco 970-668-0345

605 Main Street, Frisco CO 970-668-2100 www.KemosabeSushi.com

FOOD HEDZ WORLD CAFE

Sourcing organic & all-natural foods from Thailand to the Heartland. Seasonal Menu I Voted #2 Best Restaurant in Summit

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310 Main Street . Frisco . 970-668--0340 www.VinnysFriscoRestaurant.com

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BRECKENRIDGE DISTILLERY

SPINDAROOS

More then just award winning vodka and bourbon, we have great gift ideas for all of your friends and family. Check out The Shop on our web page. Breckenridge, CO 970-547-9759 breckenridgedistillery.com

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Infant, Toddle and Kids Cycling wear and gear. Get your kids out in functional style. Accessories and Custom orders as well. Denver, CO www.spindaroos.com

ASPEN YOGA MATS

Hand crafted, 100% natural, biodegradable. Foaming hand soap for home or business. Personal care products & more!

Custom embroidered yoga mats offer the ability to express who you are on the mat and find balance. 5 colored mats custom embroidered with original icons

Summit County, CO www.summitsoap.com

Aspen, CO www.aspenyogamats.com

GUNNYLOVE.COM

BONJULI JEWELRY

Gunnylove.com is a web-based marketplace for innovations and products from the Gunnison Valley. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be here to shop our local small businesses.

Our hand-crafted Yoga Jewelry blends ancient spiritual symbols with healing precious & semi precious gemstones to create stunning & unique inspirational jewelry

Gunnison, CO www.gunnylove.com

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WINTER WONDERGR ASS A V O N

WinterWondergrass Festival brings Music, Brews and the Mountains together for the ultimate winter bluegrass festival February 20 -22, 2015. Gatherings of bluegrass, roots and string bands with Colorado craft breweries, whiskeys and local brands for three days of music under the Colorado stars is an event not to be missed.

Headliners Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon and the Infamous Stringdusters will perform along with 16 other fabulous bands. The open aired main stage is surrounded by Nottingham Park’s greens for dancing. In between performances hit the Jamboree and Pickin’ Perch Stages and taste some great Colorado produced brews. If your still jones’ing for more get ready to head out for their late night acts. WinterWondergrass is committed to sustainability and supporting the local community. Get your tickets now.

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PI N K PA R T Y F R I S C O They are celebrating 13 Years of Romping, March 7th in Frisco! Strap on your snowshoes and grab your friends for a fun, family-friendly snowshoe event that raises funds for Susan G. Komen®. Tryout Tubbs Snowshoes on Frisco’s beautiful snowshoe trails, pick up fun swag, enjoy a FREE breakfast, high-five their fun-loving mascot TubbScout and spend a morning in the great outdoors with hundreds of soon-to-be friends. Romp to Stomp participants come in all ages, genders and sizes, from the first time snowshoer to the weekend snowshoe warrior. Try a 3k or 5k Snowshoe Walk or 3k Snowshoe Race. And for the little ones their is the Lil Romper Dash.

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No More F.O.M.O. (Fear of Missing Out)

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Tubing, Beginner Ski/Ride Hill, Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides, Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

9 Miles from Breckenridge Open 7 days a week 10 am - 6 pm reservations recommended 970.668.2558 FriscoTubing.Com 621 Recreation Way

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events calendar W INTER /SPR ING 2015 FEBRUARY JANUARY 27 –FEBRUARY 8 International Show Sculpting Championships, Breckenridge

JANUARY 28 – FEBRUARY 1 Snowdown, Durango

FEBRUARY 2 - 15

2015 World Alpine Ski Championships, Vail/ Beaver Creek

FEBRUARY 3

Highlands SkiMo Race Series, Aspen

FEBRUARY 4 - 8, 2015

102nd Steamboat Spring Winter Carnival

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

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FEBRUARY 12 - 15, 2015

16th Annual Comedy Festival, Telluride

FEBRUARY 7 – 8, 2015

Winter Sol Festival, Buena Vista

2015 Colorado Junior Freeride Championships, Aspen/Snowmass

FEBRUARY 7 – 8, 2015

Winter Warm-Up Weekend, Estes Park

FEBRUARY 7, 2015

45th Annual Frisco Gold Rush Nordic Ski Races, Frisco

FEBRUARY 7, 2015

Studs & Cheaters Ice Racing, Georgetown

FEBRUARY 7, 2015

Tennessee Pass Night Jam, Leadville

FEBRUARY 7-8, 2015

Ski Spree, Sunlight Mountain

FEBRUARY 7, 2015

Chocolate Lovers’ Fling, Telluride

FEBRUARY 7 - 15, 2015

Winter Park Winter Carnival, Winter Park

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

FEBRUARY 13 - 15, 2015 FEBRUARY 13, 2015

Bud Light Big Air Friday, Snowmass

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

White Water Winter Music Series, Buena Vista Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series, Aspen

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Copper Uncorked, Copper Mountain

FEBRUARY 14 - 16, 2015

IFSA Regionals Junior/College Freeskiing Competitions, Crested Butte

FEBRUARY 14 -15, 2015

Rails in the Rockies, Estes Park

FEBRUARY 14 - 15. 2014

Winter Wine Weekend, Keystone

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

24th Annual Mountaintop Matrimony at Loveland

Art Walk, Telluride

Bare Rubber Ice Racing, Georgetown

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Companion Rescue Workshop, Arapahoe Basin

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

Leadville High-altitude Snowmobile Drags, Leadville

Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Display, Steamboat Springs .

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

FEBRUARY 9 - 11, 2015

Steamboat Mardi Gras, Steamboat Springs

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Cupid’s Revenge Snowshoe Race, Winter Park

Town Challenge, Monarch Mountain, Salida

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

Bud Light Big Air Friday, Snowmass

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

FEBRUARY 7, 2015

13th Annual Beacon Bowl and Après Party, Arapahoe Basin

50+ Winter Games, Keystone

Cupcakes & Canvas Après Party, Keystone

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Special Olympics, Sunlight Mountain

Ski with a Ranger Day, Loveland

FEBRUARY 7, 2015 Moonlight Dinner Series - A Night in Spain, Arapahoe Basin

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

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Ski Hooky with 95.7FM The Party, Loveland

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

FEBRUARY 14 - 17, 2015 FEBRUARY 15, 2015

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Highlands SkiMo Race Series, Aspen

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Mardi Gras, Breckenridge

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Mardi Gras Party and River Run Gumbo Cook-Off, Keystone

Fun Day for Practice, Georgetown

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Bud Light Big Air Friday, Snowmass

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

US Telemark National Championships, Steamboat Springs

FEBRUARY 19 - 22, 2015

White Water Winter Music Series, Buena Vista

FEBRUARY 19 - 22, 2015

Power of Four Mountain Battle, Aspen/ Snowmass

FEBRUARY 20 -22, 2015

Bare Rubber Ice Racing, Georgetown

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Volcom Stone’s Peanut Butter and Rail Jam, Keystone

Sweetheart Run/Walk and Health Expo, Fruita

Kid’s Torchlight Parade, Steamboat Springs

Aspen Snowmass Freeskiing Open, Buttermil

Prater Cup, Crested Butte

WinterWonderGrass, Avon .

Bud Light Big Air Friday, Snowmass/ Buttermilk

FEBRUARY 20 -22, 2015

Burton Mountain Festival, Keystone

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Studs & Cheaters Ice Racing, Georgetown

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Canvas Uncorked with Ready Paint Fire, Keystone

FEBRUARY 21 – 22, 2015

Back Country Babes, Weekend – Deep in the Steeps, Wolf Creek

FEBRUARY 21, 2015

Challenge Aspen Chris Bove Memorial Uphill, Snowmass

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Special Olympics, Copper Mountain

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Bare Rubber Ice Racing, Georgetown

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Leadville Loppet, Leadville

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Ski with a Ranger Day, Loveland .

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Fireman’s Fire Hose Relay, Arapahoe Basin

FEBRUARY 27 - 28, 2015

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

FEBRUARY 28, 2015

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MARCH 6 – 8, 2015

Leadville Ski Joring & Crystal Carnival, Leadville

MARCH 6, 2015

Defiance Challenge, Sunlight Mountain

MARCH 7, 2015

The New Belgium Scavenge at Arapahoe Basin

MARCH 7, 2015

Moonlight Dinner Series- A Night in India, Arapahoe Basin

MARCH 7, 2015

Talon’s Challenge, Beaver Creek March 7, 2015 Big Air on Elk, Crested Butte

MARCH 7, 2015

Tubbs Romp to Stomp, Frisco

MARCH 7, 2015

Mineral Belt Mayhem, Leadville

MARCH

MARCH 7, 2015

Ski Patrol Try-Outs, Loveland

MARCH 1 – 10, 2015

USSA U-18 National Championships, Copper Mountain

MARCH 1, 2015

7 Hours of the Banana, Crested Butte

MARCH 1, 2015

Championship Ice Racing, Georgetown

MARCH 2 - 7, 2015

Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships, Vail

MARCH 4 - 8, 2015

10th Annual Durango Film Festival, Durango

MARCH 5 - 8, 2015

IFSA Regionals Junior/College Freeskiing Competitions, Crested Butte

MARCH 7, 2015

Melanoma Awareness Day, Sunlight Mountain

MARCH 7, 2015

Telluride TV Video Awards Competition, Telluride

MARCH 10, 2015

Highlands SkiMo Race Series, Aspen

MARCH 11, 2015

Ski with a Ranger Day, Loveland

MARCH 12, 2015

Ski Hooky with 95.7FM The Party, Loveland

MARCH 13, 2015

Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series, Aspen

MARCH 13 - 15, 2015

MARCH 5, 2015

Cupcakes & Canvas Après Party, Keystone

USSMA Nationals, Crested Butte

MARCH 5, 2015

Bud Light Big Air Friday, Snowmass

MARCH 6, 2015

The 4-H Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry, Eagle

Art Walk, Telluride

MARCH 14, 2015

Bud Light Big Air Friday, Snowmass

2 Star Freeride World Qualifier, Crested Butte

MARCH 15, 2015

Fallen Friends Memorial Event, Aspen

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events calendar Ski Patrol Try-Outs, Loveland

Highlands SkiMo Race Series, Aspen

MARCH 24, 2015

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MARCH 17, 2015

MARCH 26 - 29, 2015

MARCH 21 – APRIL 19, 2015

MARCH 15, 2015

Torchlight Parade and Fireworks Display, Steamboat Springs

MARCH 19, 2015

Cupcakes & Canvas Après Party, Keystone

MARCH 27 – APRIL 8, 2015

USASA Nationals, Copper Mountain

MARCH 27 - 28, 2015

MARCH 19 - 21, 2014

The Grand Traverse, Crested Butte

MARCH 20, 2014

Bud Light Big Air Friday, Snowmass

MARCH 20, 2014

Winter Park Wipe Out, Winter Park

MARCH 20 - 22, 2015

7th Annual Save our Snow and Earth Hour, Arapahoe Basin

2nd Annual Telluride Tribute Fest, Telluride

KickAspen Big Air, Aspen

Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series, Aspen

3rd Annual Durango Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival, Durango Bud Light Big Air Friday, Snowmass

MARCH 21, 2015

Alpenglow Ascents Rando Challenge, Arapahoe Basin

MARCH 21 – APRIL 19, 2015 Spring Fever, Breckenridge

MARCH 21 - 22, 2015

4 Star Freeride World Qualifier, Crested Butte

MARCH 21, 2015

Ski Patrol Try-Outs, Loveland

MARCH 21, 2015

Banked Slalom, Snowmass

MARCH 21 - 23, 2015

STARS of Tomorrow Camp, Steamboat Springs

MARCH 21, 2015 Pink Vail, Vail

MARCH 22, 2015

Helly Hanson Battle in the Bowls, Apen

MARCH 22, 2015

The Al Johnson Telemark Race, Crested Butte

Vail Film Festival, Vail

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MARCH 28, 2015

MARCH 28, 2014

Bud Light Hi-Fi Concert Series, Aspen

MARCH 28, 2015

White Water Winter Music Series, Buena Vista

MARCH 28, 2014

Taste of Crested Butte Presents: Crafted, Crested Butte

MARCH 28,2015

New Belgium Brewing Scavenger Hunt, Loveland

MARCH 28, 2015

Winter Park Wipe Out, Winter Park

MARCH 31, 2014

Night Skiing Ends, Steamboat Springs

MARCH 31 -APRIL 1, 2015

Hike/Snowshoe Overnight Trip with CCMRD, Idaho Springs

MARCH 28, 2015

Winter Park Wipe Out, Winter Park

Spring Fever, Breckenridge

APRIL 1 – 12, 2015

Springalicious Festival, Steamboat Springs

APRIL 1 – 5, 2015

Community Cup - Women’s Slopestyle Invitational, Keystone

APRIL 2, 2015

Outdoor Divas Demo Day, Loveland

APRIL 4, 2015

Moonlight Dinner Series- A Night in Italy, Arapahoe Basin

APRIL 4, 2015

Slush Huck/Pond Skim, Crested Butte

APRIL 4, 2015

Red Bull Schlittentag, Keystone

APRIL 4 - 5, 2015

Sister’s Meeting in the Mountains, Silverton Mountain

APRIL 4, 2015 Cody’s Challenge

APRIL 5, 2015

Beach’N Egg Hunt, Arapahoe Basin

APRIL 5, 2015

The World’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt, Copper Mountain

APRIL 5, 2015

Easter Egg Hunt, Keystone

APRIL 5, 2015

Easter Egg Hunt, Loveland

APRIL 5, 2015

Kid Fest, Monarch Mountain April 5, 2015 14th Annual Brewski, Silverton Mountain

APRIL 5, 2015

Beach Party Pond Skim Spectacular (Closing Day), Sunlight Mountain

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