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Queen of the halfpipe An on-fire Kelly Clark looks to reclaim her title at the Burton U.S. Open

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The Fox Street Allstars bring their new album tour to Vail on March 8, fresh off a whirlwind tour around the country. Photo special to SneakPEAK.

Denver-based Fox Street Allstars rock Vail’s Shakedown Bar on the heels of a new album release. SneakPEAK staff report.

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he big sounds of Denver’s Fox Street All-Stars are coming to Vail Village next week with a March 8 performance at the fittingly named Shakedown Bar on Bridge Street. The concert will come on the heels of the band’s new album, “Tough Talk,” which was just released on Feb. 26. Concertgoers will have a chance to buy the new album at the door with their ticket for an additional $7, more than half off the price of the new album in the band’s merchandise booth. Their brand of funky roots rock is something you might expect to find in New Orleans or Austin, not the Colorado mountains, but the group has amassed a dedicated following and have become known for their rollicking performances. “Tough Talk” was recorded over the summer of 2012 at Scanhope Sound in Littleton. The album features Joe Tatton of The New Mastersounds on organ, piano from Bill Mckay and pedal steel by Grammy-award-winner John Macy and The Black Swans on backup vocals. The album is a rich roller coaster of roadhouse blues with a super-sized helping of funk, rock and soul. “It’s been an incredible last two years,” says frontman Jonathan Huvard. “This second album has been a long time in the making, and we’re very proud of the results. We think it has a more mature and full sound and is a terrific reflection of where we are now as a band.” The rest of the group is rounded out by James Dumm on vocals and guitar, Eric Low on drums, Dave Solzberg on bass and vocals and Chris Speasmaker on keyboard and vocals. The group has spent the past year playing all over the

country, headlining 20 shows in a 24 day span, and Huvard says the band has been refined from the experience. “To see our New Year’s Eve show in Jackson, Wyo., at the Pink Garter Theatre sell out in advance was a great feeling going into 2013. We expect this will be a big year for us,” he says. Make no mistake; the Fox Street Allstars (FSAS) reek of the roadhouses and West Texas honky-tonks of the Deep South that inspired their signature sound. The band brings an all-out-party to every show by pouring their hearts and souls into every note. No one really has any idea where frontman Huvard channels his soulful, whiskey soaked vocals and

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frenetic stage presence, but the result is a blistering powerhouse of sound. If their opening slots on multiple national tours with funk legends The New Mastersounds are any indication, the FSAS are a band that hopes to break into the mainstream at any moment. Meanwhile they’re learning from artists such as Papa Mali, Robert Randolph, Brian Jordan, Nigel Hall, Stanton Moore, Tony Hall, Corey Henry, The Motet and George Porter Jr., all who have sat in extensively with the band. For a complete list of concert dates or to learn more about the band, please visit www.foxstreetallstars.com.

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At nearly 30, Kelly Clark eyes gold at the nation’s longest-running pro snowboard competition. Interviewed by Phil Lindeman

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elly Clark is nothing short of a modern-day Amazon.

For nearly 15 years, the Vermont native has consistently dominated the women’s halfpipe circuit, racking up more high-profile podium finishes than fellow American heavyweights Hannah Teter and Gretchen Bleiler combined. Clark boasts eight Winter X Games medals, four U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix titles, more than a dozen World Snowboard Tour victories and three Winter Olympics appearances, including a gold-medal run in 2002 at 18 years old.

Burton U.S. Open schedule

After three decades on the East Coast, the U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships come to Vail. The event attracts more than 100 of the best halfpipe and slopestyle riders from across the world, including Shaun White, Louie Vito, Sebastian Toutant, Mark McMorris, Kelly Clark, Hannah Teter, Torah Bright and Jamie Anderson. Thursday, Feb. 28 9 a.m. to 10:20 a.m. – Women’s halfpipe semifinal 11:20 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. – Men’s halfpipe semifinal, heat 1 1:40 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Men’s halfpipe semifinal, heat 2 Friday, March 1 10:30 a.m. to noon – Men’s slopestyle finals 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Women’s slopestyle finals 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Slopestyle awards ceremony 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Burton rider signing, Vail Village Burton store 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Free concert with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Solaris Plaza Saturday, March 2 10:30 a.m. to noon – Men’s halfpipe finals 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Women’s halfpipe finals 2:45 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. – Halfpipe awards ceremony 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Burton rider signing, Vail Village Burton store 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. – Free concert with Santigold, Solaris Plaza 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. – Free USO After Party, Dobson Ice Arena All medal events take place at Golden Peak, with live feeds showing at Solaris Plaza in Vail Village and the Arrabelle in Lionshead. General entry to all viewing areas is free.

After 15 years, Kelly Clakr, the world’s most decorated female snowboarder still brings power, style and spunk to U.S. Open. See her compete in Vail this weekend. Adam Moran photo. The litany of wins aside, here’s where that Amazon part comes in: Clark has never faced a lackluster season or career-ending injury, proving beyond a doubt that women riders can go as big as the men. And it started with the Burton U.S. Open, where a pre-teen Clark grew up watching legends like Shannon Dunn, Barrett Christy and Anne Molin Kongsgaard stomp then-revolutionary backside 540s and switch 360s. Today, female competitors throw back-to-back 720s and frontside 900s with frightening regularity, but only after Clark has landed them first and moved on to the next trick. At 29 years old, her love for snowboarding is still palpable – she talks about the sport with a sort of humble yet spunky charm – and she’s now a bona fide legend in her own right. The U.S. Open celebrates its 31st birthday this year in style, moving from its longtime home of Stratton, Vt. to Golden Peak in Vail. Clark comes to reclaim gold after a secondplace finish at the 2012 event – her only defeat last season. Fresh off an FIS World Cup win in Sochi, Clark found time during a 30-hour return trip to chat with SneakPEAK about the U.S. Open’s new home, her ever-growing legacy and the simple joy of cleaning fish tanks in her free time. SneakPEAK: This year is the first time in decades the U.S. Open won’t be held in Stratton, which isn’t far from your hometown of Dover. It’s almost like the end of an era. Are you sad to see the Open change venues? Kelly Clark: I think that saying it is “the end of an era” is the best way to put it. I grew up attending the Open as a spectator long before I ever competed. It was influential in me wanting to become a competitive snowboarder. I hope that with the Open being in Vail, it continues to be that inspiration to the local youth. I will miss having it on the East Coast, but I am excited at the same time to see what new identity the event takes in Vail. SP: Colorado riders are a bit spoiled – when we don’t have powder, we get cranky. Did growing up with hit-or-miss East Coast conditions make you a better pipe athlete? KC: Yes, the conditions are different in the East than they are in Colorado, but more than anything, I think it is the terrain options you have that make it different. On the East Coast,

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All eyes on Ayumu Hirano Catching up with one of the youngest halfpipe sensations By Melanie Wong Decorated pros such as Kelly Clark and Shaun White might be in the spotlight at Vail’s Burton U.S. Open this week, but there are some serious up-and-comers who might just steal the show. One of these new, young talents is Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano, who at the age of 14, is already besting much more experienced riders in the halfpipe. In fact, at January’s X Games in Aspen, he was the surprise silver medalist behind Shaun White. The pint-sized powerhouse has already been hailed as the poster child for the next generation of snowboarding, and is already going as big as the marquee riders with a style all his own. Ayumu, who comes from Murakami, Japan, began snowboarding and skateboarding before he can even remember, following in the footsteps of his brother, 17-year-old Eijyu, also a pro snowboarder. This is the younger Hirano’s debut season on the elite pro circuit, and he has spent most of his winter traveling to events across the world and training in Vail with Ski and Snowboard Club Vail coaches Ben Boyd and Elijah Teter. “It’s limitless for him,� Boyd says. “He’s so young. He just loves to snowboard and loves to go big. He’s really good at picking up concepts with snowboarding and putting them into practice. It’s a lot that you can’t coach, to be honest.� He’s been making an impression ever since he’s come stateside. In fact, he first got noticed when he poached the halfpipe competition at last year’s U.S. Open, after winning the youth jam. In competition, Ayumu is known for being completely unflappable, even after taking a big spill during a practice run at this year’s X Games. Instead of falling apart, he worked his way back up with each successive run. On the hits that mattered, he launched out of the pipe with pop and a precision that made him an audience favorite. “I was just thinking about how to get amplitude and thinking about my landings,� Ayumu says through a translator. “I don’t think about too much when I’m snowboarding.� Even with his impressive finish, Ayumu remained softspoken and cool, preferring to let his shredding do all the talking. “We were ecstatic,� says Boyd of the silver-medal finish. “He’s a pretty cool competitor, but that definitely got him to smile.� “Yes, I was happy with the X Games,� Ayumu adds, grinning. Fresh off a practice session in Vail’s halfpipe earlier this week, the Japanese phenom says he’s got big plans for this weekend’s competition. “I’d like to win,� he says earnestly, without any hint of arrogance and a small smile.

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Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano, 14, is a rising star on the halfpipe. He comes to the Burton U.S. Open fresh off a win at the 6Star Burton European Open Halfpipe Contest in Switzerland. Watch for him training and competing in Vail with Ski and Snowboard Club Vail coaches this season. Zach Mahone photo. Of course, Ayumu’s is no normal life for a high school freshman. When asked what one thing he’d like to bring from Japan, he answers simply, “A friend.� Ayumu will get a chance to catch up with friends and family later this season, when he returns home to compete in the Japanese Snowboarding Championship. That event, along with a handful of others, may catapult him into even bigger competitions next year. “We’ve got basically a few races to qualify him for the World Cup next year,� Boyd says. “He’s not old enough yet to compete in the Olympics, but that would be the next challenge for us to tackle.� SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com

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Hannah Teter A chat with the Olympic medalist and snowboarding golden girl. Interviewed by Melanie Wong

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hances are you’ve heard of Hannah Teter.

The blonde haired, bright-eyed 26-year-old is a two-time Olympic medalist – including gold at Torino, Italy in 2006 – and has racked up various medals and wins at the X Games, the Burton U.S. Open and more. Growing up in a snowboarding family in Vermont, Teter seemed somewhat destined for amplitude greatness. Considered one of the seasoned pros on the circuit, she’s paved the way for other girls, becoming the first female snowboarder to land a 900 in competition in 2011 at the age of 15, and then becoming the youngest member of the U.S. Snowboarding team the next season. She’s involved in several philanthropic efforts, including her own nonprofit, Hannah’s Gold, which raises money for Kenyan schools and water treatment through her own Vermont maple syrup. Last season was a change for Teter, who only made one appearance at the Burton U.S. Open. However, she’s back in force, and will be in Vail to help christen the Open’s new location. Fans of Teter will get a chance to meet her off the slopes as well – she’ll be at the expo tent of U.S. Open sponsor Shiseido. The skincare company will be giving out free skin protection samples, and Teter will be on hand for a signing. SneakPEAK fired off some quick questions for Teter before she took to Vail’s slopes for competition. SneakPEAK: How did you start snowboarding and competing? Hannah Teter: I started snowboarding because my older brothers got me into it. I would follow them around skat-

Meet Hannah Teter

Teter will be making a signing appearance at the tent of U.S. Open sponsor Shiseido during the USO weekend. The skin-care company will be giving away skin protection samples, running an interactive “Sun Bar� and holding giveaways throughout the event. Catch her Friday, March 1st from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. “I’m so excited to hang with Shiseido this week,� Teter says. “I love all of their sun products, but my favorites are probably the Sun Protection Stick Foundation SPF 35 and the Sun Protection Lip Treatment SPF36 – both offer great coverage and portability.�

Hannah Teter, two time Olympic medalist, competes in Vail’s halfpipe this weekend. Adam Moran photo. SP: You took gold at the Torino Olympics. What does that feel like to win a gold medal? HT: That was an awesome feeling. It didn’t really sink in, what I’d done, until we were in the car flying down the mountain with a nine-vehicle police escort toward the awards ceremony. SP: You’re involved with several charitable projects, including raising money for breast cancer awareness and support for villages in Kenya. Why did you get involved with these projects? HT: I’ve always had an affinity toward helping others. It was how I was raised, and I feel like we all have an obligation to help those who are less fortunate than we are. Our underwear project, Sweet Cheeks, is our latest endeavor. (Large portions of profits from the underwear line help kids in extreme poverty through the nonprofit Children International. Check it out at www.sweetcheekspanties.com.) We’re doing some exciting things with that. SP: What’s this about you having your own Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavor? HT: It’s called “Hannah Teter’s Maple Blondie,� and it’s the best-tasting thing on the planet!

ing and snowboarding. I went to contests when I was really young and was the only one in my age group, so I’d always “win� the sweet gift bags. It got me excited to improve my skills and actually compete against other riders. My first big contest that I did well at was the U.S. Open. SP: How do you anticipate the competition to be at Vail? Who should we watch out for? HT: This event is going to be insane. Burton knows how to throw a contest and provide a setting that allows the gnarliest riding to be thrown down. Keep an eye out for young rippers like Ayumu Hirano and Arielle Gold. SP: How has the season gone for you so far, and what are your goals for the rest of the season? HT: The season has gone OK. I hurt my shoulder before SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at the X Games, so it’s been a slow start. I did alright in Aspen Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com and I’m hoping to pull out some good riding here in Vail.

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Seafood spot and sushi bar offers inspired ocean fare in a mountain setting. By Melanie Wong

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ome might find it odd that a Vail native, born in the landlocked mountains, is now at the helm of one of the most innovative seafood restaurants in Beaver Creek.

behind the sushi bar, through the dining area and back to the kitchen, with an enthusiasm and energy that rubs off on his staff. Meanwhile, Valerie Romanin calmly makes sure everything is working smoothly and chats with diners. What they’ve created is a restaurant that is innovative, hip and, frankly, just fun. Hooked

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Riley Romanin, executive chef and co-owner of Hooked, a newly opened seafood market Clam Chowder – Made New England-style, with plenty of broth and generous chunks of seafood, served with San Francisco sourdough. ($8) and sushi bar in Beaver Creek Village, honed his chops right here in the valley. He previousSnapper Duo – Red snapper two ways: half the fish flash fried, the other ly worked as the executive chef at Foxnut sushi restaurant, as well as at the Sebastian in Vail. in sashimi form. (market price, currently $45) He’s as true to the definition of a “local” as they come. He was born in Vail, attended Crimpster – This is the “turducken of the sea”: shrimp, lobster and crab Minturn Middle School (where he met his wife and restaurant co-owner Valerie) and graduwrapped in bacon and fried ($26) ated from Battle Mountain High School, where he was introduced to cooking at the school’s ProStart culinary program. His interest piqued by the food industry, he worked his way up from a prep cook at an Arrowhead restaurant before earning his culinary degree at Mesa State University. inhabits a small space, which still splits nicely into an intimate sushi bar, a raised indoor deck and long tables that are conducive to bigger groups. There’s no air of stuffiness at all, and you’ll see couples on dates, ski bums sinking their sake bombs and families enjoying a Sushi by technique, not by tradition After moving around several fine-dining restaurants in Colorado, California and Hawaii, post-skiing meal. Red walls and wood panels give the room an energetic feel, and large blackboards with Romanin finally landed his own place. The opportunity came up without warning – a friend the specials of the moment written in chalk are reminiscent of a wharf-side eatery. who owned the space approached him about buying the restaurant. “The idea was for a seafood place with a sushi bar,” Romanin says. “And it’s sushi by “I said, ‘Come on, you know me. I don’t have any money,’” Romanin laughs. “He said, technique, not by tradition.” ‘Well, why don’t you write up a menu and show it to me, and we’ll go from there.’ I did, and What he means by that is that this is not your typical sushi house, although you can get actually that menu hasn’t changed today.” the best of any kind of sushi here. (Sushi lovers can ask for the “Rolodex,” a complete list Almost exactly two months since Hooked opened in late December, the Romanins seem of every roll Riley has ever made.) Just take the Oscar de la Maki roll, a creation off the completely at home in the restaurant. The place draws a sizeable happy-hour crowd from blackboard specials. The roll is a play off Steak Oscar, a steak served with asparagus, crab 1:50 p.m. to 5 p.m., with beer, sake and sushi specials ranging from $1.50 to $5, and diners continue on in a steady stream through dinner. All the while, Riley is busily running around [See HOOKED, page 22]

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tin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon, where the Donelsons have long run the fitness program. As a fundraiser, tickets for entry cost $45, but the perks are plentiful: a live DJ, bar games like ladder ball, a text auction and complimentary beer tasting by the community-minded folks at Eagle’s Bonfire Brewing. Although Donelson plays it off as a “minor part of the event,� the night revolves around a foosball tournament – hence the “foos� part of the title. Teams of two can register for $190, and the winning squad takes home two longboards from Street Swell and $100 of the entry fee. The foosball tourney may only be upstaged by The Cycle Effect team itself. Most of the girls who will take part during the freshman season this summer will be at the fundraiser. Attendees can casually chat with the cyclists – like many

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agle County has no shortage of talented artists, and jewelry designers are no exception. From locals creating out-of-the-box designs to prominent New Yorkers bringing their celebrated work to local galleries, it’s easy to find wearable art made by masters of the craft. Here are a few designers making waves in the use of Lucite, a lightweight alternative to glass. Vail area and beyond. “His jewelry is fun and luminous,� says Louisa Kendig, jewelry director at Cogswell Gallery. “He hand-mixes his High fashion in Vail own colors, and never goes back to the same thing. Every At Cogswell Gallery in Vail, two notable jewelry design- piece is handmade and hand-carved.� ers – Alexis Bittar and Annie Fensterstock -- have collecThe son of antique collectors, Bittar developed a fascinations currently on display, each with their own unique style. tion with craftsmanship at an early age. He developed his New Yorker Alexis Bittar has been called one of the great- own jewelry line in the early ‘90s, and went from selling it est jewelry designers of the 21st century. He is known for his on the streets of New York to selling it in over 34 countries around the world. His bold, vibrant designs are a now a favorite in the world of high fashion and among celebrities. Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama, and Madonna are among those who wear Bittar’s creations (his bracelets are a specialty). You can view his work at Cogswell Gallery, and at his website at www.alexisbittar.com. Cogswell Gallery is also featuring master goldsmith Annie Fensterstock, another New York artist based out of Brooklyn. Fensterstock’s artistry combines ancient goldsmithing techniques with contemporary design. Best known for her signature cuffs, she favors traditional materials like gold, silver and platinum, using rare techniques like chain weaving to make innovative pieces with a modern feel. She likes to combine oxidized silver and gold, creating two-tone pieces rarely seen in jewelry design. Fensterstock, who holds a certificate from the Gemologi-

(above) Bracelets by Eagle County artist Jim Cotter. (left) Earrings by New York-based goldsmith Annie Photo special to SneakPEAK. Fensterstock. Photo special to SneakPEAK.

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(a J. Cotter favorite, some even come with feathers) to amethyst rings set in concrete, Cotter’s work is distinctive, fun and unexpected. Cotter says he feels fortunate to have his workspace in Minturn, a big space where he can work on jewelry, welding and wood pieces alike. “I have a lot of different personalities in my work, and I never know quite what’s going to happen when I walk through the door. I am so lucky that I get to go to work and play all day,” he says. In a world where true originality is a rarity, Cotter’s exotic jewelry is a result of his drive to keep his work fresh. “I don’t ever try to copy anything I see,” he says. “There was an artist who said ‘We are all visual bandits.’ It’s hard to be original. I just try not to let tradition get in the way of creativity, and be true to my own vision.” Visit Cotter’s galleries in Vail and Beaver Creek or go to www.jcottergallery.com to see his work.

A bracelet by Alexis Bittar, known for his luminous, handmade pieces. Photo special to SneakPEAK. cal Institute of America, enjoys using brightly colored gemstones and unusually colored diamonds. “Annie handpicks all of her gemstones, and personally makes and signs each piece,” says Kendig of Cogswell. “Her jewelry is very distinctive, and the quality of her work is magnificent. ” Check out Fensterstock’s jewelry at Cogswell Gallery or at www.anniefensterstock.com. Jim Cotter’s unusual pairings Diamonds and concrete, river rocks and steel, sterling silver and state quarters... these might not be combinations that immediately come to mind when you think jewelry, but for Jim Cotter, of J. Cotter Galleries in Vail and Beaver Creek, unusual materials inspire him to create beautiful, one-of-a kind pieces at his studio in Minturn. Cotter is primarily self-taught, having taken only a couple of jewelry classes in college. He has been able to make a living from his art from the start of his career. Besides jewelry, he is also a painter and sculptor. “It’s worked out extremely well,” he says. “I was very fortunate to get recognized as the guy in the 1970s who used a different approach. It was a smart move, even though I didn’t know it at the time.” Today, people all over the world seek after Cotter’s designs. He is also a local’s favorite. “I have a great audience here with the locals, and I am fortunate to have people here to be a sounding board for trying out new designs,” he says. “I think of my work as being like a scientist. You’re always experimenting, trying new approaches. Some work, and some don’t. You just have to stay motivated and keep at it.” From sterling silver rings and earrings shaped like masks

Tana Stewart’s pottery in jewelry Part time Vail resident Tana Stewart learned the craft of jewelry making in her second home, Japan, where she became Master Potter (meaning she is regarded as “grandchild apprentice of National Living Treasure Shoji Hamada”). “My Japanese mentor is a rather famous potter who uses his pottery in the making of fine jewelry. His example inspired me, and he assisted me to bring my jewelry into recognition in the Japanese market,” she says. She now splits her time between Vail with her husband Bill, and at her home studio in the Japanese mountains. Stewart uses a mix of techniques and materials to create her delicate and natural pieces. “I use high-fired porcelain and stoneware clays enhanced by China paint designs, and silver and gold over glaze painting. My designs are an extension of my pottery, based on designs from the nature I enjoy around me, particularly wild flowers,” she says. Stewart takes inspiration from outside her front door, both in Japan and in Vail. “My home studio in the Japan Alps sits in a meadow area surrounded by endless varieties of wild plants. They are equally matched with Colorado’s high country flora,” she says. “My job is to absorb what nature around me stimulates. I strive to make each piece unique from another in size and shape. The idea of embedding ceramic pieces in silver for jewelry is not unique (the Chinese have done it for centuries), but it’s not been that common in the West.” Stewart says her collections are ideal for people “who appreciate the simple quality of fine silver, joined together with easy-to-wear designs in porcelain.” To view Stewart’s work, visit her website at iriyamayaki. com.

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Looking into the future of energy Vail Global Energy Forum returns, bringing top experts By Melanie Wong How do you supply affordable, sustainable and reliable energy for a growing world? Is it even possible? If so, how close are we? These are all questions that an impressive group of scientists, industry experts and politicians will tackle at the second-annual Vail Global Energy Forum this weekend. The event, hosted at Beaver Creek’s Vilar Center, features speakers such as Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, founder and CEO of C3 Energy Tom Siebel, former U.S. Department of Energy research director Arun Majumdar, New Mexico Senator Jeff Bingaman, Stanford geophysicist Mark Zoback, and Halliburton’s Jim Brown, among others. If you find this gathering of the who’s who in the energy world next to the ski slopes odd, consider this: Colorado is simultaneously one of the nation’s major energy-producing states and one of the most environmentally conscious. That was why Forum founders – which include the organization’s executive director Carl Colby, Jay Precourt of the Stanford University Precourt Institute for Energy, James Sweeney of Stanford and other influential local businesspeople and leaders – thought an energy forum might gain momentum in the area. “We thought we should do a forum on a big issue that would bring powerful and intellectual dialogue to the valley,� says Colby, a documentary filmmaker and part-time local resident. “And not to push a point of view, but generate dialogue about some of the most important issues of the day. We thought that energy and the economy is something that is going to be with us and relevant for at least the next 25 years.�

will get the chance to hear about these topics straight from the decision makers, the inventors of tomorrow’s technology, and the most innovative minds in today’s economic and scientific worlds. It beats reading about renewable energy in a couple paragraphs from a magazine, he says. There seems to be a growing core interest as well. Last year’s inaugural forum brought 350 people, and this year, early sales for the event have already topped 420. “It’s not going to be dull and academic,� Colby says of the weekend. “We have a lot of Q and A’s, lots of social events, a kick-off dinner, and packages range from $65 for a day to a full weekend for $200, including meals for two days.� The forum is also a good spot for people to find out what local nonprofits and companies are doing in the fields of en-

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Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper addresses the audience at last year’s Vail Global Energy Forum. Hickenlooper, along with many other lawmakers, sciergy efficiency and alternative energies. “Yes, you’re able to hear experts talk, but also ask ques- entists, businessmen and energy experts, returns for tions, so education is part of it,� Colby says. “We’re also put- this year’s Forum. Zach Mahone photo. ting together a whole energy village in Beaver Creek, where nonprofits and foundations are coming to engage the public. ic of natural gas as an alternative to fossil fuel and hydraulic So it’s part activism, too.� fracturing, or fracking. The controversial technique is used to extract gas and petroleum by injecting fluid into rock beds Education and activism From the experts to create fractures. The combination of water, chemicals and Presenters at the forum will speak on aspects of energy, The topics that will dominate this year’s forum include sand then forces the oil and gas to the surface, and has althe economy and the environment, all from different points natural gas, renewable energy from a financial standpoint [See ENERGY FORUM, page 22] of view and areas of expertise. As Colby puts it, attendees and energy efficiency. Two speakers are dedicated to the top-

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The Battle Mountain High School girl’s soccer team kicked off their 2013 season on snowy fields. The team has lofty goals for the coming season, including making the playoffs and maybe besting regional powerhouse Glenwood Springs. Zach Mahone photo. sun was out and the girls were in high spirits. Most of the team had been playing regularly throughout the winter at the WECMRD Field House in Edwards on indoor league teams. “We all try to do indoor soccer every winter,� O’Brien said after practice. “Even when we can’t go outside, we are still playing games with each other. Even today it was cool to see how everyone has improved. Some girls have improved immensely.� The improvement that girls have made since the 2012 season will be crucial if the team hopes to find success in 2013. The team’s lead scorer in 2012, Logan Nash – who had 19 goals – is out for the season with a knee injury. “The question mark really comes out on this,� Cope says. “The big question is ‘Where can we replace those goals?’ We’ll look into the team for some people to really step up.� Cope predicts the team will be solid on defense, as most of their defenders will return this year. Cope is also confident that their own goal will be well protected with solid keepers such as Vickers. Looking to the offense, Cope points to Davies as a leader whom he thinks can pull in some points this season. Also, sophomore Molly Phannenstiel, Morgan Croke and Allie O’Brien are players who could find the back of the net this season. “It seems like this year we have a lot of talent on the

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aware of what’s happening, and I think they realize no one town is a micro-economy around here. We all coexist.� Fast times Before Romer made his presentation, Kostick addressed the crowd with his same list of 24-some-odd positive steps that the town is taking to emerge from the depression stronger and more economically sound. Many focused on growing town programs, such as the just-approved Eagle River Station development, $20 million worth of improvements to Eby Creek Road, a new retirement community that promises to create 60 jobs and renewed excitement about retail space in the Eagle Ranch village area. The most exciting – and most warmly received – program is Eagle Outside. The initiative, unveiled last summer, is the town’s first cohesive, spirited attempt to make the most of trails and recreation areas within a short drive of downtown. For years, locals have known about the stellar, but confusing mountain bike trail system. Coupled with a lack of promotion, residents often saw the town miss out on tourism to neighbors like Fruita and Moab. Along with the town, the Eagle Chamber has played an integral role in bringing Eagle Outside to life. The main goal was building a clean, easy-to-use website with accurate trail info and a simple interface to link local recreation, lodging and dining. In some respects, the site mirrors the chamber’s own renewed vision – it dealt with roughly $100,000 in debt during the nationwide depression – and board president Ash was glad to see Kostick explain how successful Eagle Outside has been. “We’re really working with the town to drive the recreation angle in Eagle,� Ash says. “In the next few years, I think you’ll see people turn off the highway in Eagle instead of going to those towns a few more hours down the road. I’ve really noticed a high level of enthusiasm in the community lately. That can only be a good thing.� Another talking point for Kostick and the chamber was the promising number of new and growing businesses in Eagle. Local brewmeisters Bonfire Brewing opened a midsized production brewery last fall, purchasing an empty warehouse on the east end of town while still serving beers at their popular downtown taproom. Other recent additions (and nominees for the chamber “Business of the Year� award) include Drift Innovation, a GoPro camera competitor that just opened offices in Eagle Ranch, and several new day spas founded by experienced local “I think businesses are to the point where they feel comfortable going out on a limb and taking some risks again,� Ash says. “We see a healthy number of new businesses coming to town and setting up shop. You’re even seeing new construction, and that’s something we haven’t seen in a few years.�

one major concern is the Eagle Airport, which has seen a steep drop in bookings and tenants in the past few years. The airport experienced a 27-percent drop in capacity, a rough blow for one of the area’s largest and most important employers. As Romer points out, the airport’s downward trend reflects the air-travel industry as a whole. His talk used the airport to give a better idea of how closely linked Eagle is to the rest of the Central Rocky Mountain region and state as a whole, even as residents tend to see the town as more independent than Vail or Avon. “We’re really trying to make sure our valley and our community are involved with the larger, wide-ranging economic efforts across the state,� Romer says. “That helps us really see the locals trends and how they relate to the state as a whole.�

Not there yet Despite the positive trends, the down-valley economy hasn’t made a complete recovery. Romer of VVP says the

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with a bit of added heat from a slice of Serrano chili. Then there are rolls and sashimi, all expertly crafted (no messy rolls that fall apart on your chopsticks) with crisp flavors and the freshest fish. Then there’s the “U-Call-It” menu that allows diners to choose a protein from the day’s selections, cooked a number of ways. You can get your selection panseared, steamed, prepared on the grill, baked in a parchment envelope, flame broiled and more. Up on the blackboards, you’ll also find ever-changing “Off the Hook” specials, which range from unique rolls to unusual cuts of sashimi. Even classic seafood dishes get the creative treatment at Hooked. The clam chowder is exceptional and unconventional. Forget the typical heavy, creamy version – Romanin forgoes the cream and instead uses milk and clam broth, and big mouthfuls of seafood are complimented by San Francisco sourdough bread. The calamari is fried in a crunchy buffalo-sauce batter that adds a tangy spice to the golden nuggets. As a nod to complete indulgence, the menu also features one of Romanin’s most original specialties, a dish he whipped up one day while he was “bored at the restaurant.” The Crimpster is the “turducken of the sea” – a savory combo of lobster, shrimp and crab, all wrapped in bacon and fried. Every side is tantalizing as well, with roasted acorn squash and bacon Brussels sprouts if you want a break from seafood. But why would you, when you can have a taste of the sea right here in the mountains?

Off the Hook Hooked takes a no-holds-barred approach to food presentation – seeing your dishes arrive is almost as fun as eating them. The selection of fish changes every couple of days, so your waiter will bring a slate board with the raw fish specialties (sometimes head and all) to your table to introduce the available selections. The Snapper Duo – not on the menu, but touted by the restaurant staff nonetheless – presents the fish cooked two ways. On one side of the plate is snapper sashimi, clean and frosted. The other side is half the fish (head end), flash fried so it’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The menu is a bit confounding and cluttered, but Hooked is a very hands-on experience, and the wait staff is more than happy to offer some explanation. Here’s how it breaks down: There are typical appetizers, like salads and soups. There are smaller, cold dishes, such as fresh oyster shooters or raw SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at slivers of snapper in a little cucumber and cilantro wrapping, Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com

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lowed oil companies to tap into levels of rock never before accessible. However, the drilling could also bring environmental and health dangers, and there are concerns about the vast amounts of water used in the process. “That’s why we brought in Jim Brown of Halliburton to explain how do they do it, how do they handle water, and discuss what are the problems,” Colby says. “Hickenlooper is coming, and he’ll have to thread the needle – he’ll talk about how to create enough energy for a very environmentally aware state, and how to create strong and fair legislation to regulate these processes. Then there’s Mark Zoback, a geophysicists who has testified before Congress on this topic.” Colby thinks the conversation will go far beyond the surface pros and cons. It may also explore the possibility that fracking could be a viable alternative to fossil fuels, as well as lessen U.S. dependence on foreign oil. “Personally, my biggest overall concern (regarding this topic) is in security and independence. We used to import so much fuel, and really, any fossil fuel isn’t sustainable. We’re from across the world and buying it from people who aren’t very friendly,” Colby says. “However, if we can do this (fracking) even within 15 to 20 years from now, that’s a watershed change. It could lead to energy independence.” Other speakers are just as captivating, albeit on less hot-

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button topics. Tom Siebel of C3 leads the world in the energy-software management business, essentially paving the way for how energy will be distributed in the future. Other businessmen will speak on the realities of investing in renewable energies. And what of other renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind energy? Are they still financially realistic? The speakers will address that, too. Two Stanford behavioral experts will talk about the human side of energy as well, looking at big-picture questions like how do we change people’s attitudes, how can individuals become more energy efficient and when will the tide turn to make efficiency the American norm? Colby compares current attitudes to recent shifts in cigarette smoking. “Just 30 years ago, sitting at a restaurant, everyone would be smoking cigarettes, even if they knew it was bad for you,” he says. “Today, no one really does. What happened? Why did people change? It’s a crude example, but similar. There are thousands of small things that people can do to be more energy efficient. Part of it is seeing people behave better, and what it will take to do that.” SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at melanie@sneakpeakvail.com

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team,� Vickers says. “I think there is a lot of competition for spots, which is a good thing says. “We were 50 and 1 in that regard. This year we’ll have to continue with that and build for us. But still everyone is ready to be a team and be cohesive. Everyone is so committed.� off of our results from last year if we want to compete for the league title.� However, if the girls hope to bring home a league title in 2013, they will have to face The Huskies will have scrimmages this weekend in Denver and their first game will be down Glenwood Springs. Glenwood’s powerhouse team has won the league title for the last next Thursday, March 7 against Eagle Valley High School. three consecutive years, just beating out the Huskies in 2012. To take the title back from Glenwood, the Huskies will have to continue pushing forward with their progress from last season. SneakPEAK writer John O’Neill can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com “Last year the goal was to improve on every single result from the year before,� Cope

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we simply don’t get the amount of snow or have the mountains that are found elsewhere, and in turn, their efforts can go into building pipes and parks. When kids don’t have the freeriding options, they spend most of their time in the park. I think that is why there are so many good riders that come out of the East. SP: It seems like you’ve won every major pipe event imaginable. Has it been hard to stay at the top of a sport that’s constantly evolving? KC: Yes, it is hard to remain successful over such a long period of time, but that is also one of the things that motivates me. You can never be the best snowboarder. The sport is always changing and progressing, and in order to remain on top, you have to change and progress with it. I love being continually challenged – I think that is why I still love it after 15 years on the circuit. SP: What goes through your mind right before taking a run, whether it’s a World Cup qualifier or the U.S. Open? KC: We look like risk takers, but in reality, we are calculated risk takers. Everything is very planned out, but by the time you get to your competition run, you have done all the work. It is easy to be reactionary, but I have never been one to make decisions based on what is going on around me. I stick to the plan. Many things fight for our attention, and you can never lose focus – I don’t need to be dropping in think-

ing about my binding or thinking about what it will be like to win. I need to stay focused on the process and that will lead to the right outcome. SP: Along with riders like Torah Bright and Hannah Teter, you’ve pushed women’s halfpipe to the limits. How has the field changed for the better (or worse) over the years? KC: Thank you – it is an honor to shape and lead a sport. I have always thought it is important to do things well and with excellence. I’ve never been one to take a shortcut to get ahead, and I like to let my snowboarding speak for itself. I hope in leading by that example, the sport will continue to progress and grow in an authentic way. SP: You’re coming up on your 30th birthday. Any regrets about the way your career came together? KC: I have always had a go for it/all-or-nothing approach. I will do it well or go down trying. That has caused some hardships over the years, but I can’t say that I have any regrets. I am thankful for all the experiences I have had. Looking back, I know they are what have made me the person I am today. SP: For five or six years now, you’ve been very open about your faith. How does religion mix with snowboarding culture? It seems the two can clash, at least on the surface. KC: I have always thought it best to be open and honest about what I believe and what I am about. I have a high

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value for integrity, and I think I should be the same person that I am at home, that I am out in public, at the top and bottom of the halfpipe, winning or losing. That is why I am so open with my faith – I like to be a “what-you-see-is-whatyou-getâ€? type of person. SP: When you aren’t competing, where’s your favorite place to ride? Do you hit the backcountry much? KC: I live in Mammoth Lakes, California, and that is my favorite mountain. If I could plan a dream pow trip, it would be to Hokkaido, Japan – I have had some of my best trips there. And yes, I love getting out in the backcountry. I get out there as much as my schedule allows. SP: During the competition season, you hardly have any time off. What do you enjoy doing when you find a free moment? KC: Free moment? What is that? (Laughs.) Things stay pretty busy for me in the winter – I have been on the road for almost seven weeks at the moment. But when I do get downtime, I like to play guitar, watch movies, go out to dinner with friends, work on my salt-water fish tank‌ all normal stuff, I think.

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Calendar of Events

Saturday, March 2 Santigold concert in Vail Singer, songwriter and producer Santigold takes to the stage at Solaris Plaza in Vail with her bombastic, bass-oriented songs that fuse punk, reggae, grime, and indie rock with electro. Fresh off her new album released last year, “Master of My Make-Believe,� she has been compared to MIA and known for her hits “L.E.S. Artistes� and “Lights Out.� The show is part of the Burton U.S. Open and is free. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. Sean Thomas photo.

Submit your event to SneakPEAK’s weekly community calendar by sending information to info@sneakpeakvail.com.

Thursday, Feb. 28 to Saturday, March 2 Burton U.S. Open in Vail

2013 marks the 31st anniversary of this long-running snowboard event and a new chapter in U.S. Open history. More than 100 of the world’s best riders will make their way to Vail, the new home of the U.S. Open, for four days of intense competition and progressive riding. Besides the competition, the week will feature free concerts, parties, movie showings, expo villages and more.

Thursday, Feb. 28 Pink Vail kickoff party in Edwards

Crazy Mountain Brewery introduces Pink Vail Fruit Ale in honor of the March 9 Pink Vail event, which raises awareness and funds in support of Shaw Regional Cancer Center’s new survivorship program. Crazy Mountain will be pouring this beer all night long with live music from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. by Hardscrabble.

Thursday, Feb. 28 Vail Founders Forum

The Vail Symposium celebrates Vail’s 50th anniversary with a panel that takes a look back into Vail’s first years. Rod Slifer, Elaine Kelton and Merv Lapin will tell stories from Vail’s early years and discuss some of the challenges they faced in creating a new ski area and town. There is a $10 entrance donation, and the event will be held at the Lionshead Welcome Center. See www.vailsymposium.org for more info.

Friday, March 1

SOS Dance Party at Samana Lounge

Youth outdoor nonprofit SOS Outreach kicks off the weekend with a charity dance party starting at 9 p.m. at Vail’s Samana Lounge. There is a $10 cover charge, half of which will be donated to SOS. Crazy Mountain Brewery is sponsoring the evening with beer, and music is provided by DJ Koncept.

Friday, March 1 Macklemore and Ryan Lewis concert

Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee fuse New York City’s musical legacy of jazz, funk, soul and a deep-rooted connection to its hip-hop heritage to create their own take on modern electronic music. Armed with Deitch’s thunderous breakbeat style on the drums and Lee’s seasoned trip-hop/dub aesthetic on keyboards and laptop, their instrumental styles are perfectly interwoven and extremely danceable. Show starts at 9:30 p.m. at Avon’s Agave. For more info see www.agaveavon.com.

Rapper Mackelmore and producer Ryan Lewis perform at Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 3 6:30 p.m. at Solaris in Vail Village. The show is free and part Vail Global Energy Forum Experts from around the world convene at the Vilar Center of the Burton U.S. Open. in Beaver Creek to discuss the future of energy in a global economy. Speakers will include lawmakers, researchers, Friday, March 1 scientists, businessmen and other energy experts. Tickets

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Saturday, March 2 Talons Challenge at Beaver Creek

For the 10th year, Talons Challenge will be showcasing the best steeps Beaver Creek has to offer. Ski more than 24,000 vertical feet on the mountain’s black diamond and double black runs and earn your spot on the wall of fame. Advance online registration is only $35 ($40 day-of entry, cash only, limited availability). Sign up at www.beavercreek.com.

Saturday, March 2 Spring Swing Fling in EagleVail

Learn to swing dance or just come out and dance. The night costs $15 for lesson and dance, and $10 for dance only. Free apps are provided. Beverages available for pur-

chase. Proceeds benefit the Vail Performing Arts Academy. Dance will be held at the EagleVail Pavilion. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

Tuesday, March 5 Colorado Symphony Orchestra at the Vilar

The region’s only full-time professional orchestra plays Haydn’s C Major Cello Concerto and Mozart’s No. 4 “The Great” featuring Silver Ainome, principal cellist. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Beaver Creek Vilar Center. Tickets are $55 and can be purchased at www.vilarpac.org.

Tuesday, March 5 Rachel’s Challenge in Edwards

Rachel’s Challenge is one of the largest school-based character development programs in the nation, with more

than 2,200 schools experiencing the program last year alone. Based on the life and writing of Rachel Joy Scott, who was the first victim of the Columbine school shooting tragedy in 1999, Rachel’s Challenge was created to equip and inspire students to replace acts of violence, bullying and negativity with acts of respect, kindness and compassion. The event will be held in the Battle Mountain High School auditorium in Edwards and starts at 6 p.m., with a reception at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $35/$25 for Vail Symposium donors/$10 students. See www.vailsymposium.org for more info.

Wednesday, March 6 Celtic Guitar at Vail Public Library

Acclaimed Celtic fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow performs at Vail Public Library. The performance is free and starts at 5:30 p.m. For more info see www.vaillibrary.com.

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high school teens, they’re talkative after a while – and see first-hand the effect a pro-caliber team has had on their fitness, mental stamina and sense of fun. And this meet-and-greet vibe will be vital: One of Donelson’s main goals is to expand The Cycle Effect into other mountain communities, bringing developmental bike teams to in-need teens in Summit County. With time, it’ll hopefully include areas around Aspen, Steamboat Springs and even the Front Range. “After people saw what was happening with the Ell’s Angels program, a lot of people came to us and wanted the same thing in their communities,” Donelson says. “This new program will really focus on the cycling. Once the bike community hears about what we’re doing, I think the program will really catch on.” Riding into the future As a new nonprofit, The Cycle Effect benefits from an idea that’s both inimitable and proven. Thanks to Ell’s Angels, Donelson knows demand for a larger, more focused squad is high, and he already has the support of several community members. The Cycle Effect board member Vicki Medall knew the Donelsons from training at The Westin. Her husband is a

triathlete, and when the couple heard about plans to expand the Ell’s Angels, the recent North Carolina transplants knew it could succeed. “Brett and Tam have such a strong vision for where they want this to go,” Medall says. “I’m very proud of what they’ve done, and I really know this program will be a success. I’m humble they’ve allowed me to be a part of it.” Along with Medall, The Cycle Effect has one other board member, longtime local Teresa Shay. Both Shay and Medall have experience with other nonprofits – something Donelson knew little about when he dreamt of expansion. “Right now, we don’t know what The Cycle Effect will look like in three years,” Donelson says. “We just know that it will involve high school students riding bikes, realizing there are goals they can reach through fitness they wouldn’t otherwise tackle.” That core idea will always be in place – Donelson says the success of Ell’s Angels is proof – but the most important goal now is making it sustainable and reputable. The team is already one step closer: Bike manufacturer Giant recently stepped in as a sponsor, replacing Ellsworth by promising to supply bikes to every participant. “Grabbing that sponsor was a huge boost for us,” Donelson says. “They get thousands of requests for stuff like this

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every year, and for them to take a chance on us was just another indicator that this could grow and be a huge program.” In terms of recognition, the cornerstone of the nonprofit – high school girls riding bikes as a team – has already made waves at the national level. Ell’s Angels was one of just 30 programs honored in January by the Clinton Health Matters Initiative, a wellness foundation started by former President Bill Clinton. For Donelson, the recognition was yet another boost for the team, which is set to begin practice this spring as soon as weather allows. The Donelsons and team have a lot to prove, but as bona fide cyclists, they’ll save it for the singletrack. “We were rubbing elbows with some of the biggest health leaders in the country,” says Donelson, still a bit awestruck more than a month later. “You hear from friends or people you know that this is a great idea, but being recognized by the initiative gave me a sense of validity, like what we’re doing really is a necessary thing. It seems like such a simple sport, but it really has an inspirational effect.”

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Just get done riding the Minturn Mile? Looking for a little mountain town road trip? Or do you just have a hankering for some pingpong and great eats? Come see Casey and Eric at Magustos in Minturn.

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8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill | Park Hyatt Beaver Creek | 970.949.1234 Beano’s Cabin | 210 Plaza Way | 970.754.3463 Beaver Creek Chophouse | Beaver Creek Lodge | 970.845.0555 Black Diamond Bistro | 120 Offerson Road | 970.949.1251 Blue Moose Pizza | 76 Avondale Ln. | 970.845.8666 Coyote Cafe | 210 The Plaza | 970.845.9030 Dusty Boot Saloon | 210 Offerson Rd. | 970.748.1146 Flying Pig Sandwich Shop | 76 Avondale Ln. | 970.845.0333 Foxnut Asian Fusion and Sushi | 15 W. Thomas Place | 970.845.0700 Golden Eagle Inn | 118 Beaver Creek Plaza | 970.949.1940 Grouse Mountain Grill | 141 Scott Hill Rd. | 970.949.0600 The Metropolitan | 210 Offerson Road | 970.748.3123 Mirabelle Restaurant | 55 Village Rd. | 970.949.7728 Osprey Lounge | 10 Elk Track Ln. | 970.754.7400 Rimini Cafe | 45 W. Thomas Place | 970.949.6157 Rocks Modern Grill | 27 Avondale Le. | 970.845.9800 Saddleridge | 44 Meadow Ln. | 970.754.5450 Spago | The Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch | 970.343.1555 Splendido at the Chateau | 17 Chateau Ln. | 970.845.8808

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4 Eagle Ranch | 4091 Highway #131, Wolcott | 970.926.3372 Adam’s Mountain Country Club | 1094 Frost Creek Drive, Eagle | 970.328.2326 Baboune’s | 0131 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.2425 Bonfire Brewing | 0127 W. 2nd St., Eagle | 970.422.6258 The Bowlmor CafÊ | 50 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.BOWL Brush Creek Saloon | 241 Broadway, Eagle | 970.328.5279 Dusty Boot | 1099 Capitol St., Eagle | 970.328.7002 Eagle Diner | 112 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.1919 Ekahi Grill and Catering | 500 Red Table Dr. Unit 1E, Gypsum | 970.524.4745 El Pariente Mexican Restaurant | 0050 Chambers Ave. #E, Eagle | 720.289.8782 Fiesta Jalisco | 0701 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.9300 Gourmet China | 0212 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.0866 Grand Avenue Grill | 678 Grand Ave., Eagle | 970.328.4043 Gypsum Grill Steakhouse | 686 Trail Gulch Rd., Gypsum | 970.524.7365 H.P.’s Provisions | 1160 Capitol St., Eagle | 970.328.5280 Heidis Brooklyn Deli | 150 Cooley Mesa Rd., Gypsum | 970.777.3663 Luigi’s Pasta House | 1143 Capitol St., Eagle | 970.328.5400 Manto’s Pizza | 106 Oak Ridge Ct., Gypsum | 970.524.6266 Moe’s Original BBQ | 630 Grand Ave., Eagle | 970.337.2277 Old Kentucky Tavern | 225 Broadway, Eagle | 970.328.5259 Paradigms | Corner of 4th and Capital St., Eagle | 970.328.7990 Pastatively Roberto’s Italian Cuisine | 94 Market St., Eagle | 970.328.7324 Pazzo’s Pizzeria | 50 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.337.9900 Red Canyon Cafe | 128 Broadway Ave., Eagle | 970.328.2232 Strecker’s Market and Cafe | 925 Greenway Unit 103, Gypsum | 970.524.2728 Yeti’s Grind | 330 Broadway Ave., Eagle | 970.328.9384 Yummy Cafe | 313 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.6060

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Gashouse | 34185 US Highway #6 | 970.926.2896 Gobi Mongolian BBQ | 69 Edwards Access Rd. | 970.926.6628 Gore Range Brewery | 105 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.2739 Grouse on the Green | 100 Kensington Dr., Cordillera Divide | 970.926.5788 Henry’s Chinese Cafe | 175 Main St. | 970.926.3050 Juniper Restaurant | 97 Main St. | 970.926.7001 Larkburger | 105 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.9336 Last Course Dessert Bar & Pastries | 275 Main Street C-106 | 970.926-1979 Local Joe’s Pizza | 280 Main St. | 970.926.4444 Log Cabin Sports Bar and Grill | 34500 Highway 6, #B1 | 970.926.9726 Main St. Grill | 97 Main St. | 970.926.2729 Marko’s Pizzeria | 57 Edwards Access Rd. | 970.926.7003 Mirador | 2205 Cordillera Way, Cordillera Lodge & Spa | 970.926.2200 Old Forge Co. | 56 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.2220 Sato | 56 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.7684 Smiling Moose Deli | 1170 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.2400 Subway Edwards | 439 Edwards Access Rd. | 970.926.7010 Vista At Arrowhead | 676 Sawatch Dr. | 970.926.2111 Woody’s Kitchen & Pub | 27 Main St. | 970.926.2756 Zino Ristorante | 27 Main St. | 970.926.0777

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Gohan Ya | West Vail Mall | 970.476.7570 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 Mezzaluna | Lion Square Lodge, next to Eagle Bahn Gondola | 970.477.4410 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 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

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