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The Drunken Hearts with Scott Law and Tim Carbone at last year’s YarmonyGrass Festival. Photo special to SneakPEAK.
The Drunken Hearts join Colorado jam and bluegrass legends for YarmonyGrass Festival. Interviewed by Phil Lindeman.
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ew blunders are more embarrassing than calling a band by the wrong name.
Within minutes of talking to Andrew McConathy of jamgrass group The Drunken Hearts, I’d already committed the cardinal sin. And what did I substitute for such an undeniably catchy name? The Broken Hearts, which is the equivalent of redubbing The String Cheese Incident something blandly stupid, like The Pre-Sliced Cheese Event. Thankfully, McConathy has dealt with it before. “You can’t imagine how many times I get that,” the guitarist and co-bandleader said during a phone interview a few days before YarmonyGrass, the season-ending bluegrass festival at State Bridge outside of Bond. The Drunken Hearts is set to play the coveted Saturday night spot during the two-day festival, and it only makes sense: The festival is his baby. As YarmonyGrass founder, McConathy has crafted a lineup that pairs well with The Drunken Hearts’ brand of high-energy bluegrass. The 8-year-old festival has waxed and waned over time, but it always boasts appearances by Colorado’s jam band and bluegrass royalty: Drew Emmitt (Leftover Salmon) headlines Friday night with guitarist Scott Law and banjo player Andy Thorn, while Bill Nershi (The String Cheese Incident) plays Saturday night with Honkeytonk Observatory, capping off the festival after The Drunken Hearts’ set. Although McConathy’s band is comparatively new – he perfected guitar under festival regular Law – it carries on the spirit of inventive, unpredictable musicality Emmitt and Nershi perfected. The six-piece features McConathy on acoustic guitar, lifelong friend Derek shields on upright bass, Ted Welles on drums, Cory Russell on pedal steel and banjo, Adam Galblum on fiddle, and Rob Eaton, Jr. – son of the Dark Star Orchestra regular – on electric guitar. If nothing else, the band is dripping with homegrown talent. After getting the band name right, SneakPEAK spoke with McConathy about the evolution of YarmonyGrass, how to define the Colorado sound and his soft spot for Jack Kerouac. SneakPEAK: You’ve put a lot of love and sweat into YarmonyGrass since 2006. What’s your personal highlight of the festival? I’ve talked to musicians who can’t wait to
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What: YarmonyGrass Festival, two days of music from Colorado bluegrass and jam bands like Honkeytonk Observatory with Bill Nershi, The Drunken Hearts, The Olora Bros., Bonfire Dub and six more. When: Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24 Where: State Bridge near Bond Cost: $35 (single day) or $65 (both days) To purchase tickets or find out more about camping, paddling and other activities at State Bridge, see the venue website at www.statebridge.com.
finish a set and get on the river, while others invite people to jam at their campsites. Andrew McConathy: The river has always been the biggest draw for me. I grew up a few miles from State Bridge and raised some hell out that way when I was growing up, so it’s always about coming back to the peace and awesomeness of the river. This is the last festival of the summer for State Bridge, and it’s great that we can get so many great musicians to come out and just enjoy being in nature. You can be floating by in your boat and see Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth fly fishing on the banks. It’s just that kind of festival. SP: The YarmonyGrass lineup is heavy on Colorado musicians, or at least musicians who got their start in Colorado. Has that always been your goal, to keep things focused on the state? AM: Yes and no. Billy Nershi and Keith Moseley from String Cheese have really been the core musicians who come every year, and that’s a testament to what we’re going for. The String Cheese incident had a huge impact on me as I was growing up, so it makes sense to make them the ringleaders of this festival. It’s almost like what Telluride does with their festival, except brought to our neck of the woods.
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2013 USA Pro Challenge >>>>
Spotlight for the
spectator
The 2013 USA Pro Challenge rolls through the Vail Valley. By Kim Fuller. Cover photo by Zach Mahone.
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ycling fans know the best place to watch a race. Stand on a descent and The course map for the the 10-mile-long Vail Time Trial on Aug. 23. Vail Valley Foundation graphic. passing bikes become blurs, Above: Right: Professional cyclist Timmy Duggan with Team Saxo-Tinkoff. John Pierce photo. but see a mountain stage to resume for the evening as needed. Fans are encouraged to arrive in Beaver Creek prior to witness the heart of pedaling power. This week, 2:00 p.m., with a number of special events and activities slated to get underway in the event the largest spectator event in the history of expo area at 1:00 p.m. Colorado is back, bringing world-class athletes Pedaling the pass Friday’s Vail Time Trial brings speed to steep, and in this sprint, there is no reprieve of a to America’s colorful core. descent. Stage 5 begins in Vail Village at the Solaris Plaza, and the Time Trial winds its way The seven-day, 683-mile USA Pro Cycling Challenge began in Aspen on Monday, Aug. 19, and will conclude in Denver on Sunday, Aug. 25. The ride comes to town on Thursday, August 22, as Beaver Creek hosts the finish of the Stage 4 ride from Steamboat Springs. On Friday, Stage 5 brings cyclists and spectators eastbound to Vail for a fast and furious Time Trial from the Vail Village to the top of the Vail Pass. “The big thing about watching bike races is it’s not really about seeing the race, it’s about the whole atmosphere,” said Nate Buyon, an avid cyclist from Boulder. “Even with the uphill stages you’re only going to see riders for a couple of seconds, so it’s all about the fanfare and the spectacle of the race itself, because cyclists watch bike races and they can appreciate the intensity and how hard these individuals are working in their element.”
through Vail Village before heading east on the South Frontage Road through East Vail and up Vail Pass. The gentle grades of the first half of the course give way to a steady climb for the last three miles. The first rider starts at 1:05 p.m., and starts will be every 60 seconds until the last 10 riders, who will start every two minutes. Prior to the start of the Time Trial, forerunners will be riding the course, beginning at noon. Two years ago, in the inaugural USA Pro Challenge, eventual tour champion Levi Leiphaimer solidified his overall victory with a win in the Vail Time Trial, edging out runner-up Christian Vande Velde by 58-hundredths of a second to take the win. New this summer, a paving project has made a slight change of surface on approximately that final four miles of the 10-mile course. The new pavement begins in East Vail just pior to the Highway 6 gate, and extends all the way to the finish at the Vail Pass cul de sac. “I think the smoother surface will allow riders to maintain their rhythm much easier,” said Jim Birrel, managing partner of Medalist Sports, the organization responsible for USA Pro Challenge race operations and management. “Because they are able to maintain their rhythm, we should expect to see some faster times.” The best viewing areas for the Time Trial will be along the course route in Vail Village and at the climb on Old Highway 6 to the finish. Race fans should consider riding their bikes from Vail Village, or hear to the top of Vail Pass and ride down to the finish. Another option is to use the East Vail bus route to access outlying spectator areas in order to walk up the racecourse on Old Highway 6. ECO Regional Transit will offer free express bus service from the Beaver Creek parking lots to the Vail Transportation Center every 20 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the first 2,000 passengers receiving commemorative cowbells. For those that ride their bike, free secure bike storage will be offered from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the top deck of the Vail Village parking structure. Following the race, formal awards will be given out back at Solaris Plaza race starting area in Vail Village.
On the brink On Thursday, the race is expected to move into Beaver Creek after 2:30 p.m., with the first rider expected to finish in Beaver Creek Village at approximately 3:30 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to leave their cars at home and bike or hike to the resort to watch the exciting uphill finish of the Steamboat to Beaver Creek stage – keeping in mind Beaver Creek’s unique location, said John Dakin, vice president of Communications of the Vail Valley Foundation. Cycling spectators can also leave their rides at a convenient bike valet in Creekside Park, available for drop-off and pick-up from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Stage 4 race leg has been crowned the 2013 “Queen Stage,” and will feature a new 10-mile climb through Bachelor Gulch, dubbed “The Brink,” before Pro Challenge riders make their way up to the finish. Dakin said the addition of the new climb and descent through Bachelor Gulch will be a section of the stage that also offers premier viewing. It will be a chance to see the riders dig deep for a truly climactic completion. “The Brink represents the defining moment between ultimate victory and suffering the consequences of reaching your physical limits,” said Ceil Folz, president of the Vail Valley Foundation and the head of the Local Organizing Committee for Stages 4 and 5 in Beaver Creek and Vail. “The name also maintains a bond to winter as the fastest ski racers in the world attempt to negotiate The Brink segment of Beaver Creek’s Birds of Prey Downhill Leaders of the peloton racecourse each year.” This year’s Pro Challenge is headlined by two of the top riders in the world – 2013 Tour de Shuttles from the Elk and Bear Lots in Avon to Beaver Creek Village will run through- France champion Chris Froome (GBR) of Sky Procycling, and 2013 Tour de France Sprint out the morning, beginning at 5:30 a.m., with the final trip scheduled for 2:15 p.m. Rodeo Jersey Winner Peter Sagan (SLO) of Cannondale Pro Cycling. Lot shuttle service will begin at 7:00 a.m. and operate until the 2:15 p.m. closure and then [See SPECTATOR GUIDE, page 20]
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Colorado’s
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After a career filled with injuries, Boulder native Timmy Duggan eyes a strategic win in his home state. Interviewed by Phil Lindeman.
SP: That brings up an interesting point, though. Once you reach the professional To read an extended version of the Timmy Duggan level in cycling, is there such interview, go to SneakPeakVail.com a thing as home court advanand find Timmy Duggan under “Features.” tage? TD: For sure. I’m really familiar with altitude, and for me growing up in Boulder, that’s just the norm. A lot of these other guys have to work up to it. For me, even after this long, it’s being at sea level that feels different. I feel like I have all sorts of extra power. I was actually in Vail a few days ago and rode the time trial course a few times. It’s never fun to return to 10,000 feet, but I can usually get back to it within 10 days or so.
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SP: Altitude is a factor for the entire race, but what stage stands out as tougher than the rest? TD: There certainly aren’t any easy stages the entire race, but the one that’s really hard is finishing in Beaver Creek. It’s really lumpy the entire way, and that uphill finish is just killer. Since his first professional road race in 2005, the 30-year-old Boulder native has suffered There’s no rest. I think the stage from Aspen to Breckenridge could be the sleeper – it might five injuries while on a bike, rode for two different teams in two European countries and be a bit harder than it looks on paper. I actually rode that stage yesterday and there are a lot graciously accepted his role as a domestique – the professional cycling equivalent of a relief of exposed areas where you might run into wind. We’ll see how people handle it. pitcher in baseball. SP: Your sidelining injury this January was the last in a long string of setbacks. Do you And yet, Duggan continues to notch personal victories like a humble superstar. At the ever hit a point where you feel demoralized or frustrated? 2008 Tour de Georgia, he suffered a near-fatal brain injury following a bike crash and was TD: This year for me has been one of the most difficult and frustrating years of my career, back in the saddle by 2009. By 2012 he was at the top of his game, helping Taylor Phinney even more so than the head injury – actually, it may be equal to that. You try to get back in take a fourth-place finish at the London Olympics before claiming a major title: national the game, but when you’re at 90 percent, it can take a whole extra year to get back to 100 champion at the 2012 USA Cycling Pro Road Championships. percent. That tiny bit of percentage means the difference between winning and competing. The 2013 season looked bright until January, when Duggan took another nasty fall at a race in Australia. To add insult to very literal injury – a broken tibia and collarbone – it was SP: You’re looking to come back from this injury and be the rider Team Saxo-Tinkoff his first time wearing a jersey for Team Saxo-Tinkoff of Denmark. wanted. What role do you play on the team? Maybe ski racing is to credit for Duggan’s resiliency, not to mention near recklessness. TD: My whole career I’ve been a domestique, riding in the wind and setting the pace for He grew up racing for Eldora Mountain Club and Summit Race Team, and Colorado’s ski our team leaders. But I thrive in breakaway situations, and often times you get let off the slopes became his first introduction to the euphoric thrill of speed. He learned to go fast – leash in a race and can sniff out those opportunities to get ahead. I’m not the fastest on the sometimes too fast, he admits – and realized falls come with the territory. uphills or the fastest sprinter, but I get the most satisfaction out of winning a race through Duggan returns to his home state for the USA Pro Challenge and, hopefully, an injury-free tactics. We don’t always have to be the strongest and fastest – if you win by being smarter performance. A week before the Steamboat Springs to Beaver Creek stage of “America’s than other racers, even faster racers, that’s when it’s the most rewarding. Race,” SneakPEAK spoke with Duggan from his home in Nederland about his advantage At the Pro Challenge this year, there will be opportunities to win with tactics over strength. at altitude, the race’s toughest stage and the tricks his team is saving for an unexpected moThere’s only one uphill finish and a very fast time trial, and a lot can happen between the ment. SneakPEAK: You’ve competed in the USA Pro Challenge every year since it was found- altitude and fatigue. We could flip the race on its head with the right move at the right time. ed. What do you enjoy about coming home to race in your backyard? Timmy Dugan: It’s just awesome, seeing my friends and family along the route to support me. That’s a treat I don’t get anywhere else. The Euros get that sort of boost more often – we’re on their turf all the time, racing on roads where they’ve trained and competed their SneakPEAK editor Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com entire lives. It’s nice to show them a place where I know every meter of every road.
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2013 USA Pro Challenge >>>> The right fit
Radio Shack team cyclist Jen Voigt climbs to victory in Beaver Creek during the 2012 USA Pro Challenge. Zach Mahone photo.
the ultimate Vail Time Trial machine
Local mechanics weigh in on the frames, wheels and components for a dream road bike. By Phil Lindeman.
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he Vail Time Trial is a beast unlike any other.
As the fifth stage of the USA Pro Challenge, the time trial hardly looks intimidating on paper. For starters, it’s relatively short – just 10 miles from the starting line in Vail Village to the finish at the top of Vail Pass. Professional cyclists can easily finish in less than 30 minutes, and the stage comes just hours after the brutal, 102.9-mile Queen Stage from Steamboat Springs to Beaver Creek. By comparison, it should be a throw-away day. But those 30 minutes are killer, and topping the podium can depend as much on the machine as the man. “It’s a climb, so you wouldn’t use your standard, traditional time trial bike,� said Jeff Mohrnan, owner of Colorado Bike Service in EagleVail. “Aerodynamics really don’t play a huge factor when you’re only going 15 miles per hour. It can be the ultimate machine, but it comes down to the motor.� Before the brutal second half, the first five miles are deceptively fast, gaining just 400 vertical feet. The route gets immediately more difficult from there, with nearly 1,300 vertical feet of climbing spread over the last five miles. To handle this mix of fast flats and grueling uphills, team mechanics will likely build a hybrid time trial bike for Friday – if money allows. Such a machine can cost upwards of $14,000, and few cyclists outside of the top 10 can afford those luxuries. But fans can always dream. Before the Vail Time Trail, SneakPEAK spoke with three local bike experts – Mohrnan, Charlie Brown of Mountain Pedaler in Eagle and Alan Christie of Twenty2 Cycles in Edwards – to get their thoughts on the ultimate time trial bike. Money was no option and the rules were simple: It had to meet the UCI-mandated weight specs (6.8 kilograms, or about 15 pounds), and it had to handle the rigors of the Vail route. Happy riding.
Like buying trail shoes a few sizes too large, spending thousands of dollars on a bike is wasted if it doesn’t fit the rider. To make the most of an investment, Alan Christie of Edwards-based bike manufacturer Twenty2 Cycles recommends working with a custom fitter. His company matches all its frames and components to individual specs, looking at arm, torso, inseam and femur length to gauge how they all come together for the most efficient – and enjoyable – machine. “When a person is comfortable on their bike, they’re more willing to ride more,â€? said Christie. “It can also help with pain in the lower back and calves. When you’re in the proper, upright position regularly, it’s a totally different experience.â€? In the next few months, Christie hopes to bring the first RetĂźl Bicycle Fit program to the valley. The system is one of the most respected in the world, using motion-capture technology to fine-tune bike adjustments. It’s a favorite of UCI World Tour teams like Garmin-Sharp and Team Sky, and although mechanic training is predictably expensive, Christie believes it can mean the difference between simply enjoying and absolutely loving your road bike.
ters larger than normal. Time trial advantage: The frame isn’t an aero design, but as mechanics point out, the Vail route is more of a hybrid than a traditional time trial. One major plus is that stiff titanium frame, which can handle the constant barrage of an uphill climb some five miles long. When efficiency means the difference between winning and losing The Twenty2 Cycles road frame, designed and – in 2011, Levi Leipheimer fitted at the factory in Edwards (shown without opted for a traditional time aero bars or Zipp wheels). Twenty2 Cycles photo. trial bike and squeaked by runner-up Christian Vande Velde on a road bike with aero bars by half a second – take any tech advantage you can muster. The rest, as Mohrnan says, depends on the motor. Handlebars: Profile Design Volna carbon aero bar Price: $800 to $900 The gist: The Volna is the darling of the aero bar world, and according to Brown, it’s the “latest and greatest� in the Profile Designs lineup. Most aero setups can be a bit weighty, but the Volna clocks in at just less than 1.5 pounds (600 grams) – practically non-existent, even by road bike standards. It’s also fully adjustable no matter the grip, making it perfect for an uphill climb with a flat, fast beginning. Time trial advantage: Along with the adjustable grips, the carbon-fiber construction is durable and able to withstand constant pulling and pushing. Handlebars are easily the most important “touch point� on a short, fast time trial – these are the best money can buy.
Saddle: Prologo Zero Degree Ti 1.4 (time trial model) Price: $130 The gist: If handlebars are the most important touch point for a short, steep time trial, the saddle may get overlooked. Still, that’s no reason to disregard the opening five miles of the Vail route – after all, Leipheimer’s 2011 win hinged on an early lead in the relatively flat portion between Vail Village and the first interstate bridge. Time trial advantage: The Zero Degree isn’t the most expensive saddle in Prologo’s arsenal, but it’s perfect for this race, with a softer nose for “riding on the rivet� – the extreme Frame: Twenty2 Cycles road model forward lean adopted by most cyclists during quick time trials. The carbon railing is light at Price: $3,100 ($5,000 to $7,000 for complete) The gist: At three pounds (roughly 1,350 grams), this ridiculously light frame doesn’t just a half-pound (220 grams), and it adds that extra bit of stability to take your mind off balance earn points for being designed, welded and fitted in Colorado – it’s a legitimate all-around while pedaling in the first few miles. weapon for serious road bikers. The titanium construction may go against the carbon-fiber Components: Shimano Dura Ace Di2 9070 (11-speed system) norm, but company co-owner and veteran cyclist Alan Christie says it’s stronger and longer[See TT MACHINE, page 20] lasting than carbon counterparts. The trick? A down tube and top tube sized a few millime-
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Colorado’s great chase: Queen Stage at Beaver Creek – Vail Time Trial
Offroad at the
USA Pro Challenge
An artist paints cyclists on-site at last year’s USA Pro Challenge in Beaver Creek. Zach Mahone photo.
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hen 37,000 rabid cycling fans descend on a comparatively small, laidback mountain community like Eagle County, things are liable to get wild. Scratch that – things will get wild.
A guide to the cycle-friendly events and activities in Vail and Beaver Creek. By Phil Lindeman.
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Gear festivals, Thursday and Friday No cycle race is complete without a shameless promotional village for bike sponsors, and both Vail and Beaver Creek host festivals to satiate tech junkies. Throughout the day on Thursday and Friday, various bike and apparel companies will be in both towns to sample wares, give demos and, yes, make a bit of cash. Be on the lookout for booths from local outfits like Street Swell: a Gypsum-based longboard company that recently entered the And rabid is hardly an exaggeration. For anyone familiar with the crowds at the Summer mountain bike market. A handful of vendors can take cards, but keep a little cash on hand in Olympics, Tour de France and Giro d’Italia – just about any cycling race on the UCI World case – the ATM lines are sure to be horrendous. Tour, honestly – bizarre sightings like flag-wearing cheerleaders and men in chicken suits are the norm. This week’s USA Pro Challenge promises to be no different, and with two Mobile scavenger hunt, Thursday and Friday stages based in the Vail area, fans will have plenty of time to get their road-biking fix. For the hours before and after both local stages, the VVF folks have teamed with FOMO But when the athletes cross the finish line and eye the race’s final two stages, the party Sonar to craft a smartphone-based scavenger hunt. Here’s how it works: Participants downmust go on. SneakPEAK looked beyond the peloton to find the free (or almost free) activi- load the free app (just search in the iTunes or Google Play stores), and then use it to uncover ties, events and diversions in Vail and Beaver Creek this week. Just remember to dry-clean clues in either Vail or Beaver Creek. Clues take people from location to location, and on the chicken suit for Friday. occasion, they involve tasks like snapping a picture to upload through the app. The hunt gets underway at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, beginning at the FOMO Sonar booth to Pro Art Challenge, Thursday unlock the competition map. With nearly a dozen different art galleries, Beaver Creek is no stranger to the finer things As a large-scale version of the Summer GoPro Mountain Games event, the hunt is ideal in life. It only makes sense for the town to host the Pro Art Challenge on Thursday, an equal- for families and visitors – clues doubling as a sort of “getting to know the town” game – but ly competitive companion to the cycling from Steamboat Springs to Beaver Creek. Roughly even longtime locals will enjoy the chase. Two grand prizes are awarded to teams that fin15 renowned artists will gather in Beaver Creek Village for a few hours of live painting, ish either hunt in the fastest time, and smaller prizes are given away by vendors and stores sculpting and drawing, all in an effort to capture the power of the athletes and majesty of the around both towns. There’s one caveat: The same person can’t win the grand prize on ThursRocky Mountains. Prizes are on the line for top artists, and spectators can bid on individual day and Friday, but smaller gifts are open to all. Get out and play. works once the competition is finished. Chromoly Chef Challenge, Friday Cookie Time, Thursday In so many words, the Cromoly Chef Challenge is Iron Chef for the cycling set. Enough Leave hard-core nutrition to the guys on the bikes and enjoy Beaver Creek’s famed Cook- said. ie Time, a free sampling of the finest chocolate chip cookies the resort has to offer. BeginHeld at Mountain Plaza in Vail Village, the challenge begins around 4:30 p.m. after the ning at 2:35 p.m. – just an hour or two before racers begin to pedal up Village Road – chefs time trial finish. Watch as local bike mechanics are given one hour to design, build and will roam town with trays of fresh-made cookies, a summertime companion to the beloved finally ride a custom machine, all crafted like Frankenstein’s monster from a random assortlift-side Cookie Time during the ski season. The cookies are free, so keep an eye open for ment of parts. The catch? Mechanics have no idea what they’ll work with until two minutes chef whites in the finish-line fray. Not all are rowdy race fans. before the clock starts. The challenge was invented by an Eagle County local, John Cummins of Street Swell, Book signing with Maribeth Clemente, Thursday and it has fast become a staple at local cycling events, with inventions ranging from two and Of all the European hallmarks touched on in “Eat, Pray, Love,” the popular memoir miss- three person bikes to chariot-like abominations. The two-person teams represent some of the es one major obsession: cycling. Author and former Telluride local Maribeth Clemente fills best and brightest of Vail mechanics – the show is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. the gaps with “A Tour of the Heart: A Seductive Cycling Trip Through France,” an account of her travels in Europe via bike. It also doubles as a love letter to her amor and adopted Ice Cream Après, Friday home state of Colorado, written in the same personable and achingly funny style as her Pair the delectable Chro-Moly inventions with free ice cream from Haagen Dazs. Shortly freelance blog, “Bonjour Colorado.” before the competition, servers from the Vail’s sweet-tooth shop will roam the crowd at Clemente comes to The Westine Riverfront Resort in Avon before Thursday’s Beaver Mountain Plaza, handing out post-race cups of ice cream. Anyone can grab a cup, but the Creek stage to sell and sign copies of her book. From 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., the author event is definitely geared toward young cycling fans. Enjoy the après before it wraps up at will be in the hotel lobby, leaving plenty of time for fans to discuss her European adventures 5:30 p.m. before heading up to the finish line. The signing is free. For more information on the book, SneakPEAK editor Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com
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As stand-up paddleboarding wins more converts, Colorado staples like yoga and fly fishing find renewed interest. By Phil Lindeman.
Students practice yoga poses on SUP boards outside of Breckenridge. Photo special to SneakPEAK.
Want to try your hand (and feet) at standup paddleboarding, but you don’t have a grand to drop on the equipment? Several outfitters in the Vail area rent everything you need for a day, including safety equipment like helmets and flotation devices. When you’re at the shop, chat with staff members about the best places to visit based on your ability and experience, or find out more about daily lesson packages. Most in-house guides boast years of experience paddling local waterway, and nothing beats a bit of free advice.
Cast and paddle Fly fishing has been a summertime staple in Eagle County since it was settled, but anglers have often been restricted to waders or burdensome rafts. Although portions of the Eagle River are teeming with fish late into August – say, from Gypsum to the confluence of the Colorado – they can be tricky to navigate. Sometimes the water is too low, other times there’s no raft put-ins, and more often than not the shores butt up right against private property. For Hoeve, SUP changes the game. He’s been on the Alpine Quest Sports, Edwards Eagle weekly since late July, guiding his board through Rate: $50 for full day, $25 for two hours shallow stretches that would beach more traditional boats. (call ahead – the shop generally sells out early) “I can take that board just about anywhere on a stretch Included equipment: paddleboard, paddle, of river,” Hoeve says. “I can cover several miles, stop for helmet, flotation device a bit, then move on to the next spot when I need to. The Not even three years ago, local river rat Ken Hoeve drew Phone: 970-926-3867 simplicity of this is the thing.” odd looks when cruising down the Colorado River on a standHoeve used to fly fish from his kayak, but due to the up paddleboard. He still gets questions on occasion – while fly Stand Up Paddle Colorado, Rancho del Rio awkward sitting position and non-existent gear storage, fishing on his board in Utah, another fisherman said he wasn’t Rate: $49 for four hours it was never fully satisfying. With a SUP board, he stands allowed to be there – but he’s hardly alone in the SUP world. Included equipment: paddleboard, paddle, and casts like he’s on a miniature island. The wide, flat Several local outfitters have latched onto the trend, and on a helmet, flotation device surface carries anything from a tacklebox to a full-sized bustling summer weekend, Alpine Quest Sports in Edwards cooler – Hoeve weighs more than 200 pounds and has and Stand Up Paddle Colorado near State Bridge are out of Phone: 970-453-7873 never felt unstable with piles of gear – and unlike a raft, it boards by noon. navigates tricky sections with little trouble. What started as a way to drift between Hawaiian islands has “I basically throw a huge surfboard in the water, and when I float past these guys who are quickly morphed into the newest, hottest river sport, complete with daredevils like Hoeve struggling with rafts, you can almost see the light bulbs go off,” Hoeve says. “Unlike the braving the Eagle River’s Class III and IV rapids on little more than glorified surfboards. kayak, this is basically a moving dock I can control.” In May, just as the upper Eagle was at its most fierce, he made a five-mile descent from the Over the past few summers, Hoeve has worked with Jackson Kayak to design the SUsouth end of Minturn to the top of Dowd Chute – a first for the SUP record books. Perfishal ($969), the first board built specifically for fishing on rivers and lakes. It takes the Yet for every adrenaline junkie, hundreds of other SUPers (a clunky acronym, to be sure) basics of a river-friendly board – sturdy plastic with a seven-inch bed to handle the abuse of want to relax and enjoy the beachfront lifestyle in landlocked Colorado. The sport has rocks – and adds everything an angler would need, like a built-in rod/paddle holder and reearned plenty of labels in its new home: water hiking, whitewater surfing, even “adventuremovable deck organizer for gear. To test its stability, Hoeve paddled a teenager with cerebral cise” (a Hoeve original). Whether they’re obvious or snarky, such nicknames show just how palsy down the Colorado – complete with the boy’s walker strapped to the front. versatile SUP can be, even for recent converts to the sport. Paying for such a specialized paddleboard is a leap for beginners. Hoeve says any board “The real beauty of this for me is that stand-up paddling is so ridiculously easy,” Hoeve says. “It’s the simplest thing you can imagine – a board, a paddle and the water.” [See SUP RECREATION, page 20]
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Find the flavors of summer with fresh fruit, espresso shots and funky supplements like bee pollen. By Phil Lindeman.
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Even in a beer-friendly state like Colorado, sometimes it’s best to save the booze for Friday afternoon and cool off with a seductive combo of fresh fruit, juice, yogurt and whatever else your heart desires, all without the threat of a nasty hangover. Add the caloric boost of smoothies – most can substitute for a quick lunch when paired with a bit of whole fruit or a sandwich – and they’re a smart alternate to drive-through fare. And just like a lunchtime sandwich, smoothies are the epitome of customization. Need a quick boost? Try the Java Jolt at Loaded Joe’s, made with two shots of espresso and a choice of frozen or Greek yogurt. Want a plethora of superfoods? Make a one-of-a-kind drink of beets, kale, coconut milk and nearly 50 other ingredients at Dr. Tom’s Healthy Habits. SneakPEAK scoured Eagle County to find the best smoothies from (mostly) locally owned joints. The average price can be a bit shocking – none are less than $5 – but the allure of all-natural fruit, post-workout powders and immunity-boosting herbs is worth the cost. We’ll raise a refreshing glass to that.
Dr. Tom’s Healthy Habits, Avon Sizes: 16-ounce smoothies ($5.65) and 12-ounce juices ($7.49) Claim to fame: As store owner and namesake Dr. Tom Crisofulli says, “We’re the only place in town to get totally organic smoothies and juices. What more can you ask?” And Crisofulli sticks to his word: Every smoothie and store-pressed juice is made with completely organic ingredients, from staples like berries and coconut milk to more off-the-wall additions like parsley and bee pollen. True herbal fanatics can even get their wheatgrass fix – the nutrient-dense plant is offered as a shot ($4) or as a mix-in. Local favorites: With 23 smoothies and 31 juices, the menu has a little something for everyone. Throw in powder-based boosters ($1 each) for antioxidants, cardiovascular health and libido – yes, you heard that right – and even jaded smoothie fiends can find something fresh and different. For newbies, store manager Pia Jablonski recommends The Professional, a green drink with spinach, kale, bananas, grapes, orange juice and wheat grass. It proves a time-tested rule about smoothies: The whole is definitely more than the sum of its parts, and what sounds like it shouldn’t work miraculously does. At the juicer, Jablonski likes the immunity booster with carrots, celery, spinach and ginger, but she encourages most folks to make custom blends with whole ingredients like beets or kale and herbs like ginger and cinnamon. Juicing can take a few minutes, so call ahead to have it ready for pickup. Phone: 970-949-0906
Kylynn Lapsley, a barista at Loaded Joe’s in Avon, mixes one of the cafe’s signature coffee-based smoothies. Kent Pettit photo. The Bookworm, Edwards Sizes: 16-ounce smoothies ($5.99 to $7.49) Claim to fame: The in-house café at The Bookworm has earned an unexpected reputation for fresh, healthy eats like crêpes and salads, and the custom smoothies are no different. Each is made with frozen pieces of whole fruit – it doubles as ice, so there’s no watery aftertaste – and most feature Colorado-made apple juice instead of heavier orange juice. As an added bonus, a few are endorsed by the trainers and nutritionists at nearby Dogma Athletica for healthy fats and post-workout recovery. Local favorites: Like every item on the menu, the seven smoothies are named after novels and literary characters – it’s a bookstore, after all. But the names play well off the ingredients themselves, including the wildly popular Skinny B ($5.99) made with spinach, pineapple, ginger, bananas and apple juice. Greens aren’t for everyone, but the slightly tart pineapple is just enough to offset the occasionally bitter spinach. For recovery, the Eat, Sleep, Ride ($7.49) is an endurance athlete’s dream, with almond butter, coconut milk, bananas, Noosa yogurt, chocolate whey protein and a dash of espresso. It’s endorsed by Dogma for a few unlikely reasons: the almond butter packs a caloric wallop, while the espresso opens capillaries. The Bookworm doesn’t make fully customized smoothies, but regulars often play around with different liquid bases, like substituting coconut water for apple juice. Phone: 970-926-7323 Loaded Joe’s, Avon and Vail Village Sizes: 16-ounce smoothies ($5.50 to $6) Claim to fame: Even with an expanded dinner menu, Loaded Joe’s is still a coffee shop at heart and both locations shine with an admirable selection of smoothies made for caffeine junkies. These are more than gussied-up iced coffees, pairing fresh fruit with sweet additions like dark chocolate and espresso for a delectable – if calorie-dense – drink no matter
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The story of deaf Olympian and former Vail local John Klish. By Michael Suleiman
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SneakTREATS:The fruits of summer Get your peach and nectarine fix before they disappear for the season
Editor’s note: SneakPEAK columnist Felicia Kalaluhi is If you choose peaches, the best way to peel a peach is the same as for tomatoes, using a the owner of Cornerstone Chocolates and Confections and process called blanching. The peaches are dropped into a pot of boiling water (around 10 also teaches a pastry course at Colorado Mountain College seconds for soft fruit and 30 seconds for firmer ones) before shocking in ice cold water to in Edwards. She can be reached at felicia@cornerstonechoc- loosen the skin, which can then be easily removed with your fingers or a pairing knife. olates.com. If you’re in a time crunch you can choose nectarines and skip the blanching process altogether. The cobbler can be baked in a casserole dish or 9x13 inch pan, but portioning the There’s nothing sweeter in the summer than a peach in its mix into individual ramekins will also promote a faster baking time and a more personalized prime. presentation for your guests; especially when topped with their favorite ice cream! By this month’s end, the peach and its not-so-distant cousin the nectarine will disappear from market shelves until next year, so don’t miss out on an opportunity to prepare your favorite dish before summer’s end. Peaches are packed with vitamin C and are a good source of potassium and fiber. They Peach and Blueberry Crisp Felicia Kalaluhi also contain beta-carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A. Yields: One 9x13-inch pan or 6 to 8 ramekins On their own, peaches and nectarines make for a tasty snack or delicious dessert, requiring little to no preparation. Fresh peaches can be sliced and lightly tossed with a small amount Ingredients of sugar, vanilla bean, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg. Top your macerated peaches with 6 cups diced peaches or nectarines a dollop of homemade whipped cream for a fresh and tasty treat!
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Pick your peach The key to picking the best peaches starts with knowledge about their ripening habits. While peaches may get softer and juicier after they are harvested, they only develop flavor and sweetness on the tree. You’ll want to choose fruit that yield slightly to pressure. Firm fruit are fine but hard fruit should be avoided and any green is a sign that reveals the fruit has been picked prematurely. The amount and depth of pink coverage on a peach’s skin varies and does not necessarily signify ripeness, however, smell is absolutely a good indicator of the peach’s flavor intensity. Firm peaches can be kept at room temperature until they soften and storing them in a brown paper bag will actually accelerate this process by trapping ethylene gas emitted by the fruit, further encouraging it to ripen. Refrigerating firm peaches that are not yet fully ripened will leave them mealy and flavorless. Softer peaches can be refrigerated to help maintain their condition but very ripe peaches will decline rapidly from their peak and thus need to be eaten promptly. Since we’re approaching the end of peach season, which runs from late June to the end of August, picking ripe peaches and nectarines from the market will be easy; the hard part will be to decide which of your favorite recipes you’ll use to celebrate this fantastic fruit. There are so many desserts that highlight the delicate and distinct flavor of peaches. Peach Melba, peach tart, peach shortcake, and peach parfaits are some tasty possibilities, just to name a few.
Method 1. Blanch, peel and dice peaches. Blanching and peeling is not necessary if using nectarines. 2.Cook tapioca according to directions on package. 3. In a large mixing bowl, combine diced peaches, blueberries, sugar and cooked tapioca. 4. Place mixture in a 9x13-inch pan or casserole dish, or portion into individual ramekins. 5. Cover with aluminum foil or lid and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 30 minutes. 6. Remove foil or lid and sprinkle with streusel or crumb topping 7. Return to oven until topping is golden brown. Top with a 1/2 cup white sugar.
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Baking with fruit Included here is a recipe for peach and blueberry cobbler. Blueberries pair deliciously with peaches and promote a stunning natural color to the crisp when roasted with the peaches. What makes this recipe unique is that it uses tapioca pearls as an alternative thickening agent for the crisp. Peaches or nectarines can be used interchangeably. The main difference between peaches and nectarines is the fuzz, or lack of fuzz. Peaches maintain a fuzzy skin, while nectarines are hairless. Consider this factor when choosing which to use for your favorite recipes since peaches should be peeled before cooking and nectarines can be cooked with their skins on.
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We love the Colorado ties, but we do keep our ears open for national and up-and-coming acts. SP: Do you think Colorado has a particular sound? Say, something distinct like New Orleans jazz or Chicago blues? AM: That’s interesting – I’ve never had anyone put it like that. I think there’s definitely something about the mountains and the rivers and the alpine lakes that provides a bit of inspiration for musicians. Whether that adds up to the same sound is questionable, but maybe it comes together in the same kind of feeling. When I think of the people who inspired me to play music, lots of them were from Colorado and I like to think we’re creating something in the same vein of music. SP: Talk a bit about The Drunken Hearts. The group has been around for a while, but you just recently found a lineup you like. Was it hard to get the right musicians for this particular group? AM: Derek, Ted and I are the three core members, and we’re all from the Vail area or have spent serious portions of time here. It took us about two years to really find a band and carve out a sound. We came across Adam on the Front Range, who is a superb fiddle player, and then Cody gets on pedal steel and banjo to give us that occasional ambient, jam-band kind of sound. Rob plays electric guitar, and he’s actually the son of Rob Eaton from Dark Star Orchestra, so he’s just incredible. It took a couple years to get everyone together, but now I think we’ve dialed it in. SP: I found an online video of a 2010 show at Belly Up in Aspen, when the band played “Dean Moriarty’s Blues.” Are you a Beat fan, or is that someone else’s song? AM: Yeah, I’m a big Kerouac fan. I actually went to the Jack Kerouac School for Disembodied Poetics (in Boulder) for a few semesters during my time off from Middlebury College in Vermont, which is where Derek and I both went. For me, to go from Middlebury College to the Jack Kerouac School was very liberating. Out there I was getting the Robert Frost method choked down my throat – I’m really more of a free-form thinker, and you can kind of see that in our music. SneakPEAK editor Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com
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cucumber margarita might be the most fitting metaphor for Vail’s El Sabor.
The tres chiles plate at El Sabor in Vail. Katie Anderson photo.
good cocktail should be.” And there’s the difference: The cucumber margarita is a well-made cocktail, not a cloyTo begin with, it’s a margarita, and no Mexican restaurant is complete without the patiofriendly staple. Then again, few bars or restaurants in Colorado can get by without a marg ingly sweet dredge of liquor and bottled drink mix. (The only trait it shares with most $8 or two on the menu, and when El Sabor opened across from the Eagle Bahn gondola last margs is affordable tequila and a salted rim.) It stands out on a drink menu of eleven other December, it joined dozens of other restaurants in Lionshead Village alone. Even nearby libations with nearly imperceptible touches of brilliance, like a straightforward mojito with watering hole (and parent establishment) Garfinkel’s has a house margarita. Simply offer- house-made simple syrup, or a ginger margarita topped with egg foam and Claffey’s custom ginger syrup. ing a dash of lime with tequila no longer cuts it for “We wanted to keep things super fresh here, from burrito joints. the food to the drinks,” said Claffey. “We want to be Truth is, the cucumber margarita isn’t around to apsimple, but that doesn’t mean we cut corners or do pease Tex-Mex lovers – it actually makes sense on the Tres chiles – As the name says, traditional Mexican chilwhat everyone else does.” El Sabor menu. As invented by assistant general manes done three ways: A cheese relleno smothered in roja ager Daryl Claffey, it begins with lime juice and resauce; a poblano stuffed with shrimp and rice; and an(Un)traditional Mexican fare posado tequila over muddled cucumber. Claffey then other poblano with chicken, asadero cheese and a sultry For all the care that goes into the cucumber margargets a bit creative, adding Solerno Blood Orange limole sauce. The three are served with a bright corn salad ita, El Sabor is far from a cocktail bar where munchqueur in place of Triple Sec and a dash of agave nectar and side of flour tortillas. Bring a friend – the dish is large ies are an afterthought. The menu is inclusive yet not to offset the lime. enough to feed two. ($19) overwhelming, with lunch regulars like chiles rellenNearly every ingredient for the cucumber margarita Street cart tacos – Less is more with this fresh, simple take on the ever-popular finger food. A choice of meat os ($10) and fish or shrimp tacos ($11) giving way to is unassuming, from El Jimador tequila to the cucum(marinated chicken, carnitas or carne asada) comes on more inventive fare at dinnertime, such as the tlayuda ber itself. Yet the end result is almost surprisingly two soft corn tortillas with onion, cilantro and shredded ($10), an appetizer-sized Mexican pizza with refried fresh, and like the rest of the El Sabor menu, it finds a cabbage. Stop by for happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and beans, asadero cheese, tomatoes, avocado, salsa, vegwelcome middle ground between the familiar and the get two tacos for $5. gies and optional meat on a fried flour tortilla. unexpected. Cucumber margarita – Muddled cucumber shines when Standing out from the crowd may help El Sabor “I like to keep things simple, and a natural side efpaired with El Jimador tequila and a touch of Solerno clear one of its biggest hurdles: location. It moved fect of that is freshness,” Claffey said, hinting at the Blood Orange liqueur. Like any marg worth its salt (pun into the old Mezzaluna space – the former hotel resrestaurant’s overarching philosophy. “It just makes completely intended), this is crisp, cool and dangerously taurant for Lion Square Lodge – but nearly a year sense to do that with a drink that’s been around for drinkable. ($8) of non-stop construction and renovations has kept El hundreds of years. It gives it a good balance, with dif[See EL SABOR, page 22] ferent flavors hitting at different times. That’s what a
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Steve Hampden from Summit County, while Chef Ruben Chagoya has been a Dusty Boot fixture since 1999. “We’ve always seen the outside area as a possible deck but it’s a public walkway so we had to get creative,” said Beck. “Most decks are enclosed and ours is much more open and in the middle of everything which means that people almost have to walk through our patio to get around that part of Beaver Creek.” So far the reception of the Dusty Boot patio has been extremely positive. “People enjoy spending time on our patio because of its location,” said Beck. “It captures the breeze, features a nice view of the village and is surrounded by trees. It’s also the only deck in Beaver Creek that’s not a concrete jungle.” “We like being able to open the double doors on the side of the restaurant and go outside and our customers are enjoying it as well. It opens up the whole place,” he said.
Nestled in a cozy spot adjacent to St. James Place, the patio is one of the few located on the second floor of the village, providing a panoramic view of Beaver Creek. Although June marked the first month of the first official summer for the Boot patio, General Manager Alex Beck recalls being a server in 1997 and creating an impromptu patio on sunny days. “We were always dragging tables and chairs outside for our guests on nice days – that is until we were informed that our liquor license didn’t go out that far. So it’s basically been 15 years in between patios and we’re glad to have it.” So why now? John Shipp, owner of the Dusty Boot and the Metropolitan, located directly below the Boot, wants to give the whole building a facelift and getting approval for the patio was the beginning of that makeover. The Met’s Upcoming excitement patio opened last winter, providing a double-decker look In an effort to coincide with the USA Pro Challenge, Beafor both restaurants and both the Boot and the Met will see ver Creek will feature a variety of activities for spectators changes such as garage-style doors wrapping around each [See DUSTY BOOT, page 22] restaurant, said Beck. The Met recently welcomed new chef
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Thursday, Aug. 22 Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers in Vail
Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers heat up the jazz tent in Lionshead Village with high-energy jazz and blues that will make anyone and everyone’s body itch to swing. Catch her performance from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Arrabelle, with free general seating and $20 preferred seating. Hailing from California, Lavay Smith and her band have become a highly revered staple of the San Francisco jazz scene. Of their many awards and accolades, they earned the San Francisco Chronicle’s reader’s choice poll for best band. Nationally, they have been heralded by everyone from actor Dan Akroyd to Bill Clinton for their talent and feel-good dynamic. The show is part of the Vail Jazz Festival’s popular Jazz at Vailo Square series. For more info, see www.vailjazz.org.
Thursday, Aug. 22 USA Pro Challenge in Avon and Beaver Creek
Beaver Creek will host the Stage Four finish of the USA Pro Challenge on Thursday, and along with multiple events at the resort, it will bring thousands of racers, race crews, media and spectators to the Avon area. The race necessitates temporary road closure for the safety of racers and spectators alike. Avon transit operations will experience slight delays due to traffic, cyclists, and temporary road closures during the 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. time frame. All impacts are expected to be limited to the race route the day of the race. Town officials ask for everyone’s help to ensure the safety of the spectators and racers. To find out more about the race’s effect on town activities, see www. avon.org or www.cotrip.org.
Thursday, Aug. 22 Free nutritional workshop in Vail
Julie Hammerstein, a certified nutritionist and one of the country’s leading health and weight loss experts, knows first-hand about harmful diets and health problems. After struggles with her own weight, she finally decided it wasn’t about what shows up on the scale that matters, but how you choose to walk in the world. During a transformational lecture at The Vitality Center in Vail Village on Thursday at 6 p.m., Hammerstein uses her
Saturday, Aug. 24 to Sunday, Aug. 25 Annual Rummage Sale in Minturn Pictured: Becky Matsen and her daughters, Jessica, Ashley and Elizabeth snag some great bargains at last weekend’s Eagle Valley Community Fund Rummage Sale. This weekend everything is half price at the annual Rummage Sale in Minturn, with special bargains in all 14 rooms. This is a chance to shop for your home, hobbies, sports and wardrobe, all without putting a dent in your budget. You can buy a grocery bag of books for only $1. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Lunch will be served on Saturday. For more information, call 476-5701 or check out the website at www.eaglevalleyrummagesale.com. The sale takes place at the Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy in Minturn. own experience with failed diets to introduce a winning for- ginning at 4 p.m. in Lionshead. Those tickets include a $10 mula that gets people to think differently about health, so voucher good for food and drinks (even the adult kind) at they will act differently to build lifelong healthy habits. Her Eagle’s Nest. technique guides participants toward steps that can permanently reshape individual health, regardless of goals. Friday, Aug. 23 The lecture is free for all attendees, but pre-registration is recommended. For information and to register contact The Yoga in the Gardens in Vail Leave the insanity of the USA Pro Challenge for the afVitality Center at 970-476-7960. ternoon and start your morning with a relaxing, rejuvenating outdoor yoga session at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail. Friday, Aug. 23 The class begins at 9 a.m. and features instruction from a Bluzilla at Vail FAC corps of local yogis, all set in one of the gardens many seLocal blues and funk band Bluzilla returns to Vail Moun- cluded paddocks. Cost is $12 the day of the event. Rememtain for its third performance of the summer, bringing live ber to bring a mat. music to the resort’s Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) at Eagle’s Nest on Aug. 23. The free music begins at 4 p.m. and is good Saturday, Aug. 24 for all ages. This Friday is also the last chance for guests to enter to win Shock Top’s free giveaway, a Yeti mountain Summer School of Rock Benefit Concert bike. A winner will be drawn that evening, so don’t miss it. in Minturn On Saturday afternoon, the Rocky Mountain Grateful Guests and locals alike can kick off the weekend with free Dead Review featuring Rob Eaton, Jim Allard and Jake live music and activities, food and drink specials, and more Wolf, plus musicians from Minturn’s Turntable Review with all while enjoying amazing sunsets and the best views in the Joe Bianchi and Terry Armistead are donating their talents to valley. Gondola rides are free for all 2013-2014 season pass raise funds for elementary school music education in Eagle holders, and discounted twilight tickets can be purchased be-
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event for The Eagle Valley Land Trust. The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. at the Vilar Performing Arts Center, followed by the performance at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $75 for adults and $35 for children. Hanna sold out the Vilar Center last year with an amazing performance and returns with the same energetic, kidfriendly show this year. Joining Jungle Jack live on-stage will be numerous exotic wild animals from around the globe to excite and inspire audiences of all ages. Now in its fifth year, The Evergreen Ball raises community awareness and philanthropic funds for The Eagle Valley Land Trust. The local Land Trust saves land for the people of Eagle County and preserves the character of the Eagle County community, one acre at a time. All of the proceeds from the performance will support local land conservation projects.
Saturday, Aug. 24 School of Rock after-show at Agave
Sunday, Aug. 25 La Sportiva 5K/10K at 10,000 Feet in Vail
If you miss the concert in Minturn, head to Agave on Saturday night for Saturday an encore performance by the Rocky Mountain Grateful Dead Revue, featuring Rob Eaton and Jim Allard of Dark Star Orchestra. For more info on pricing, tickets and the inevitable drink specials that will convince you to go, call the restaurant at 970-748-8666.
One of the most beloved races of the Vail Recreation District’s train running series returns on Sunday. This year’s race features the third annual 5K trail running race for those looking to experience the run with a shorter distance. The races begin at 9 a.m. at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola at Eagle’s Nest on Vail Mountain, and the entire 10K race takes place above 9,000 feet with the high point at nearly 11,000 feet. The average grade of the 10K is seven percent with an Saturday, Aug. 24 Jack Hanna’s “Into the Wild...Live!” in elevation gain of 1,172 feet. It’s no easy task to be sure. Cost is $29 before the event through the VRD website at Beaver Creek www.vailrec.com or $39 the day-of. The rec district’s webJack Hanna, one of the most recognized authorities on site is also a good source for a full schedule of remaining wildlife conservation and habitat protection, returns to the races and instructions for the race day. Vail Valley for a performance on Saturday as the featured program for The Evergreen Ball, the annual fundraising
Monday, Aug. 26 Author conversation at The Bookworm in Edwards
Come to The Bookworm in Edwards Riverwalk at 6 p.m. on Monday for a free meet-and greet with authors Charlotte S. Waisman and Jill S. Tietjen. As the team behind “Her Story: A Timeline of the Women Who Changed America,” the two will discuss the changing role of women in the workplace (then and now), the personal/professional balancing act, the role of motherhood in professional life over time, and how women empower each other and themselves to achieve their success stories. The event is free and open to all ages. For more info, see www.bookwormofedwards.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 27 “Saving Our Synthetic Seas” presentation in Vail
The Vail Symposium, home to many of Vail’s cultural and philosophical programs, invites 5 Gyres Institute co-founder and executive director Marcus Eriksen to town for a presentation about his adventures sailing the world, dubbed “Saving Our Synthetic Seas.” Eriksen and other 5 Gyres Institute members have sailed more than 40,000 miles through the five subtropical gyres, where garbage patches reside. Not only is their story incredible, it also gives convincing proof that all people must be more responsible about consumption. The symposium presentation begins at 5:30 p.m. and is held at Donovan Pavilion in Vail. Although the event is free, organizers suggest a $5 donation at the door.
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The athleticism maintains a high gear throughout, including 128 riders from 31 countries, comprising 16 world-class professional cycling teams. The race will include six current national champions – Fred Rodriquez (USA), Hayden Roulsten (NZL) Luis Enrique Lemus (MEX), Michael Olsson (SWE), Michael Schär (SUI) and Peter Sagan (SLO) – as well as former Olympic medalists and Tour de France riders. “The diverse field of cycling stars participating in the USA Pro Challenge presents an opportunity to celebrate the sport of cycling on a global scale,” said Rick Schaden, owner of the USA Pro Challenge. “As the race continues to grow, we are seeing increasing enthusiasm from both the fans and the riders, and these impressive rosters are a testament to that.” “The USA Pro Challenge is quickly becoming a globally recognized leader in cycling,” said Schaden. “Having the 2013 winner of the Tour de France is evidence of this race’s
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stature.” The 2013 USA Pro Challenge will include five of the top-10 finishers from last year, including 2012 Champion Christian Vande Velde and second-place finisher Tejay van Garderen. “This competitive level of the field for the 2013 USA Pro Challenge is by far one of the best that has ever raced on American soil,” said Shawn Hunter, CEO of the USA Pro Challenge. “Chris Froome swept headlines last month after winning the Tour de France and to have on the start line for the USA Pro Challenge will be amazing. The competition this year should be faster and tougher than ever.” SneakPEAK writer Kim Fuller can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com
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Price: $2,500 to $3,500 (depends on model year) The gist: For the uninitiated – or those with other hobbies – Di2 is the fancy term for fully electronic components. Translated even further to English, the appeal is simple: With two or three sets of push-button shifts, riders waste no energy fighting through gears. The Dura Ace system is completely integrated and seamlessly connects the crank, cassette, bottom bracket and derailleurs. It’s like something straight from Henry Ford’s fantasy factory, plus circuits. Total weight for the 2013 model is 4.5 pounds (2,050 grams). Time trial advantage: For Brown, the Di2 system has an unexpected advantage: Shifter buttons can be placed in mul-
that’s “big, thick and stable” will do the trick, and most are rated to around 300 pounds. There’s no reason to leave the cooler at home, especially when it can double as a seat for retying flies. No local outfitters offer guided SUP fly fishing tours at the moment, but expect a few to crop up next summer.
Find your balance On a typical afternoon at the EagleVail pond, it’s not unusual to see a group of SUPers practicing yoga poses as they drift from shore to shore. It seems like the most sure-fire way to take a swim – sometimes balancing on solid ground is a chore – but local SUP yoga instructor Julie Circo says the practice is almost perfect of beginners. “The cool thing about this is it can be a huge confidence builder,” says Circo, owner of the valley-based outfit Paddle
er is a near-perfect all-around wheel. It’s slim and aerodynamic, but it can also handle the minute weight shifts from standing for an uphill climb. Full carbon construction makes it light and strong – not to mention damn sexy for a millennia-old invention – and Zipp makes tires to match. Time trial advantage: With a 58-millimeter rim depth, Wheels and tires: Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher it’s made for the grind of a mountainous time trial. The Price: $1,230 for front wheel, $1,500 for back wheel, $75 wheels weigh a combined 3.3 pounds (1,500 grams), and by per tire mile nine, you’ll be glad for every gram shaved from the rim. The gist: Brown and Mohrnan hardly hesitated to recommend Zipp wheels, and with good cause. The Indiana-based SneakPEAK editor Phil Lindeman can be reached at manufacturer is trusted by just about every top-level cyclist on the pro circuit, and the new 404 Firecrest Carbon Clinch- philip@sneakpeakvail.com tiple spots along the handlebars. This makes changing gears as simple as twitching a thumb – even when standing and cranking, no energy is wasted. It can save the tiny amount of energy needed to break from the pack.
Yoga Colorado. “I actually get a lot of guys in my classes, guys who have never even through to try yoga or SUP before. You get them on the water and they really love it.” Perhaps it has to do with conquering a challenge – what better way to prove you can outlast buddies than hold downward-facing dog on a floating plank? Yet Circo says the sport isn’t just for beginners or friends with something to prove. She often gets veteran yogis who enjoy reconnecting with their practice on the calm, almost hypnotic waters of Eagle and Summit counties where she teaches. “It requires a clean slate, an open mind and a good sense of humor,” Circo says. “It forces you to really be gentle and pay attention to every small movement. That’s the key to yoga no matter where you are.” For first-time SUP yogis, Circo recommends starting on your knees – paddling “Pocahontas style,” she says. From
there, you can slowly move up to a standing position and prepare for poses or flows. She suggests symmetrical movements, such as plank or anything on all fours. Most people in her classes set their paddles lengthwise on the right or left side of the board, while others attach it with a paddle leash to the nose or tail. The biggest mistake Circo sees is being afraid to move away from the shore. Falls aren’t absolutely guaranteed, but the chances of being hurt on rocks in shallow water are much greater than getting bruised in the middle of a lake. In Eagle County, she suggests starting on mellow stretches – the EagleVail pond and Sylvan Lake are gentle and inviting – before moving up to portions of the Colorado River outside of Dotsero and near State Bridge. SneakPEAK editor Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com
JOHN KLISH ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– around since 1924. Unfortunately, U.S. athletes do not receive any funding from the United States Olympic Committee. With so many personal obstacles already overcome, Klish wasn’t about to let a financial one get in his way. After being featured on the news and a wide array of social networks, Klish raised the necessary money to travel to the games. After difficult travel conditions and delayed flights, Klish almost didn’t make it to Bulgaria for the major competition. Just like the Olympics, the games are every four years and this was a pinnacle in his career. At the competition Klish won a gold medal in the 50 km points race, a bronze in the 23
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km mountain bike race and a bronze in the 1000 m sprint. “It feels good to have hung on and to have kept turning the pedals,” said Klish. “I like to think that life is a continuous journey of maintaining your whole mind and body health. We need to enjoy every moment we get to take care of ourselves.” I won’t easily forget my conversations with John Klish. He has shown me the face of true fortitude. SneakPEAK writer Michael Suleiman can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com
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construct a winning team, dominate your draft and have fun doing so. First things first: Have a plan when it comes to the draft. Participate in some mock drafts and try a couple of different strategies. See what your team looks like after four or five rounds if you select a quarterback or wide receiver with your first pick. Conversely, don’t pick a quarterback until the tenth round and see what kind of challenges you might be up against. Mock drafts will help you formulate your strategies and give you an idea of where players are going. Adhering to a single draft strategy can be very dangerous; the savvy and successful fantasy owner blends all of these and adjusts on the fly. Running back heavy Running backs are the lifeblood of fantasy teams – pick them early and often. Don’t be the owner that relies on Darren McFadden as your top threat, or tries to correctly predict which third down back will see a spike in carries any given week. As simple as the name sounds, it is often difficult to stay disciplined and take a reserve running back when your squad is missing a tight end or your wide receiving corps lacks depth – do it anyway and cripple your opponents by placing a priority on building a stable of backs. After six rounds, the running back heavy subscriber should have at minimum three starting running backs, and by the end of the draft nearly seven or eight rostered. Best available I have always been a leader, not a follower, and this strategy plays right into that aspect. Don’t follow positional runs – start them. In the first few rounds when everyone is busy scooping up the ninth, tenth and eleventh-best running backs, this owner plucks the second and third-best
wide receivers (AJ Green and Brandon Marshall) or a top quarterback (Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees) instead. This course of action accomplishes two things: 1) Other owners decide to start selecting those positions, allowing you to get back to drafting running backs; and 2) Their rosters will pale in comparison to yours because you are one step (and maybe several value tiers) ahead of them. This strategy can be tricky, however – you don’t want to select other positions (TE, D/ST and backup QBs) too early and sacrifice depth. Got ya! and get lucky This combo-strategy can be infuriating to your opponents yet highly effective. The first aspect entails knowing your opponents’ tendencies and the players they have loyalties to. If the owner who is drafting right after you is an Eagles fan, grab LeSean McCoy instead of Trent Richardson – this will throw your friend off and maybe even cause them to reach for a player they really want, even though it might be a round or two early. Make outlandish statements like, “I’m so glad I got Tom Brady, all of the quarterbacks left are garbage,” when you know several owners still don’t have signal callers. If an owner in your league selects Reggie Bush every year, spread some misinformation about him (“Bush actually performs significantly worse indoors”), then grab him yourself and reap the benefits. The second aspect of this strategy involves gambling on high-reward players. Identify several breakout candidates and select them at least two rounds earlier than they are projected to go. If it works out, you’re a genius – if it doesn’t, owners may still be willing to trade for them. Play to your opponents’ fears and weaknesses, talk some smack, go get “your guys” and make the most out of draft day. Good luck, and happy drafting!
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Sabor hidden, even from summertime crowds at the gondola just a few steps away. Like its predecessor, the restaurant’s most appealing element is a wraparound deck with views of Gore Creek below and Vail Mountain above. It’s a low-key alternative to the bustling patios at Garfinkel’s and Los Amigos in Vail Village, and early on an August afternoon, families or small groups of friends are often found relaxing in the pre-storm sun. Once inside, El Sabor is comforting and even familiar – like a hole-in-the-wall taqueria with slopeside access and classier furniture. With the exception of new décor – wooden stools covered in plush leather and gold rivets are straight from 19th-century Mexico – the layout is essentially the same as Mezzaluna, featuring a U-shaped bar near the entrance and large dining room in the back. The south-facing walls are covered in windows, while the opposite side is painted in bright shades of yellow and blue. The food pairs well with this hacienda vibe. As with other like-minded restaurants in the state – hotspots like Lime in downtown Denver or the newly opened Maya at The Westin in Avon come to mind – El Sabor does away with refried beans and piles of melted cheese, opting instead for the allure of street cart tacos, pan-fried rellenos and house-made sauces. Oddly enough, traditional Mexican shares plenty with high-end, gourmet cooking. Look at those street cart tacos: They feature a few simple ingredients (meat, cabbage, onions, cilantro and corn tortillas), but all five are crafted carefully, including carnitas made with an in-house marinade. The tres chiles dish is also old-school Mexican food done right, albeit with a bit more flair than the tacos. It comes with three chiles – two poblanos with different fillings and a spicy cheese relleno – each covered in a scratch-made sauce, such as smoky-sweet mole over one poblano. The most inspired addition is a side of corn salad made with onion, cilantro, green peppers and little more. It replaces heavy refried beans, and when paired with the chiles, it’s bright and almost cooling. For El Sabor, another key to surviving – and thriving – is affordability. The menu compares to higher-end Mexican joints, but few dishes clear the $20 mark and all signature drinks are $8 from open to close. The restaurant also features daily specials, even on weekends, but the best-kept secret at the moment belongs to Thursday: fried avocado tacos ($7). The dish isn’t on the regular menu, but it’s another example of an everyday taco made memorable, with fried chunks of avocado, Cuban slaw and a Serrano black bean sauce in soft taco shells. Pair it with a cucumber margarita – or two – and the metaphor for El Sabor as a fresh, crisp, unexpected take on the ordinary begins to sink in. SneakPEAK editor Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com
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including a scavenger hunt. The Boot will be a stop on the scavenger hunt, which will take participants to various checkpoints all over the village. For those looking for a food contest, the Boot is hosting an eating challenge giving spectators the opportunity to compete in something as well. With Labor Day looming and fall on the way, the length of patio season will depend on the weather and Beck says the Dusty Boot patio will remain open as long as the weather cooperates. “If the weather stays nice and we can keep the side double doors open we are happy to seat people on the patio,” Beck said. Renowned entity While the patio is new to the Boot, their popular food and drink menu is well-known by locals, weekend warriors and tourists alike. Available from 3 to 6 p.m. seven days a week, happy hour includes any draft beer or house wine and a choice of one of six food items for $6 total. In September and October the Dusty Boot will partner with the Vilar Center for their Underground Sound concert series designed to introduce guests to new music with up-andcoming artists. Every Sunday Sept. 29 – Nov. 10, the Boot is offering dinner for two at the Dusty Boot and two tickets to that night’s show for $55 also known as “Date Night at the Dusty Boot for Underground Sound.” SneakPEAK writer Laura Lieff can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com
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VAIL Alpenrose | 100 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.8899 Ale House | 2161 N. Frontage Road | 970.476.4314 Atwater on Gore Creek | Vail Cascade Resort | 970.476.7014 Bart & Yeti’s | Lionshead, North of Arrabelle | 970.476.2754 Bearfish | West Vail Mall | 970.476.7596 Big Bear Bistro | 297 Hanson Ranch Road | 970.300.1394 Billy’s Island Grill | Lionshead | 970.476.8811 Bistro 14 | Eagle’s Nest, Top of Eagle Bahn Gondola | 970.445.4530 Block 16 | The Sebastian Vail, 16 Vail Rd. | 970.477.8000 Blue Moose Pizza | 675 West Lionshead Place | 970.476.8666 bol | Solaris, 141 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.5300 Bully Ranch | Sonnenalp Resort | 970.479.5460 Campo de Fiori | 100 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.8994 Chicago Pizza | 1031 S. Frontage Rd. | 970.476.7000 CinÊBistro | Solaris, 141 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.3344 Elway’s Steakhouse | 174 East Gore Creek Dr. | 970.754.7818 Flame | Four Seasons, Vail | 970.477.8600 Frost | The Sebastian Vail, 16 Vail Rd. | 970.477.8050 Game Creek Restaurant | Vail Mountain | 970.754.4275 Garfinkel’s | Next to Lionshead Gondola | 970.476.3789
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Home of Vail’s Piano Man, Mickey Page
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Gohan Ya | West Vail Mall | 970.476.7570 Happy Valley Gril | 1778 Vail Valley drive (Vail Golf Clubhouse) | 970.479.7321 Joe’s Famous Deli | 288 Bridge St. | 970.479.7580 Kelly Liken | Gateway Building, 12 Vail Rd. | 970.479.0175 La Bottega | 100 E. Meadow dr. | 970.476.0280 Lancelot | Next to Children’s Fountain | 970.476.5828 Larkspur Restaurant | Golden Peak | 970.754.8050 La Tour | 122 E. Meadow dr. | 970.476.4403 Left Bank | Sitzmark Lodge in Vail Village | 970.476.3696 The Little Diner | West Lionshead Plaza | 970.476.4279 Lord Gore & the Fitz Lounge | Manor Vail at the base of Golden Peak | 970.476.4959 Los Amigos | Top of Bridge St. | 970.476.5847 Ludwig’s | Sonnenalp Resort | 970.479.5429 The Marketplace | One Willow Bridge Rd. | 970.477.4370 Market Café | The Sebastian Vail, 16 Vail Rd. | 970.477.8000 May Palace | Next to City Market, West Vail | 970.476.1657 Matsuhisa | Located in the Solaris | 970.476.6682 Moe’s Original BBQ | Upstairs from the General Store, Lionshead | 970.479.7888 Montauk Seafood Grill | Lionshead Village | 970.476.3601 Nozawa | Holiday Inn, West Vail | 970.476.9355 Ocotillo | Vail Mountain Marriott Resort & Spa, Lionshead | 970.477.5675 Old Forge Co. | 2161 N Frontage Rd | 970.476.5555 Old Forge Co. | 521 East Lionshead Cir. | 970.476.5232 Ore House | 232 Bridge St. | 970.476.5100 Osaki’s | 100 E. Meadow dr. | 970.476.0977 Pazzo’s Pizzeria | 122 E. Meadow dr. | 970.476.9026 Pepi’s | By the Covered Bridge | 970.476.4671 Qdoba | 2161 N. Frontage Rd. | 970.476.7539 Red Lion | Top of Bridge St. | 970.476.7676 Russell’s | By the Covered Bridge | 970.476.6700 Subway West Vail | 2161 N. Frontage Rd. | 970.476.3827 Sushi Oka Hibachi | 100 East Meadow drive. Suite #4 | 970.476.1588 Sweet Basil | 193 E. Gore Creek dr. | 970.476.0125 Swiss Chalet | 20 Vail Road | 970.476.5429 Tap Room | Top of Bridge St. | 970.479.0500 The Tavern On The Square| 675 Lionshead Place | 970.754.7400 Terra Bistro| 352 Meadow dr., Vail Mountain Lodge& Spa | 970.476.6836 The George | 292 Meadow dr. | 970.476.2656 Up The Creek Bar & Grill | 223 Gore Creek dr. | 970.476.8141 Vendetta’s | 291 Bridge St. | 970.476.5070 Vail Chophouse | 675 West Lionshead Place | 970.477.0555 Westside Cafe & Market | 2211 N. Frontage Rd. | 970.476.7890 Yama Sushi | 168 Gore Creek dr. | 970.476.7332 Yeti’s Grind | Located in the Solaris | 970.476.1515
Open for Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner Breakfast served ALL DAY! Lunch 11am - 3pm Dinner 5pm - close
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Mountian American Grill
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American Cuisine
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Open for the summer Serving: Dinner Nightly 5 p.m. - close
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Across from the Post Office in Edwards | 926.1163
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Wednesday: Gyro Night | $5.95 Gyro & Fries Thursday: All Night Happy Hour | Every Thursday
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Brunch Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Vail Racquet Club in east Vail
476-3113
Kid’s menu Reservations Outdoor seating Catering Take-out Live music/Ent.
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LA SPORTIVA 5K & 10K @ 10,000 FEET
9 a.m. | AUG 25, 2013 Starts at the top of Eagle Bahn Gondola, Vail Mountain Pre-register - $29 Day of - $39 Park at Lionshead Parking Structure. Eagle Bahn Gondola in Lionshead will be open from 8 - 9 am for race participants, volunteers and spectators.
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The VRD is an equal opportunity service provider and operates under special permission from the White River National Forest and Bureau of Land Management.
HAVE YOU EVER FELT RUG LOVE? Come to Ruggs Benedict & fall in love with a rug.
Check out rugs like library books - Come to our store and choose some rugs you like. If needed we will deliver them to your home in the Vail Valley for free. See how they look in your home, then keep the ones you love. 1000 beautiful area rugs in stock - Our selection of imported, hand made rugs is unmatched. Over the past 25 years, we have built relationships with the best rug makers around the world. We buy direct and sell directly to you at wholesale prices. 200 choices under $200 - We have area rugs to fit any room and any budget. Stop by and check them out!
“The right rug can make the room.” Mandy & Roger Benedict
Serving the Vail Valley since 1972 Ruggs Benedict - Voted 2009 Business of the Year
810 Nottingham Road, Avon • 970-949-5390 • www.ruggsbenedict.com Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013 -Wed., Aug. 28, 2013
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Coldwell Banker Team keeps on growing
Wayne Trudeau Managing Director of the Vail Office
Dave Elmblad New Agent
Nate Hall New Agent
Marc Harrison New Agent
PleaseLocated contactonBarbara Murray • 970.331.7070 • barb@barbmurray.com Bridge Street (970) 476-2113 Coldwell Banker/Timberline Real Estate Vail, Colorado ColdwellBankerVail.com