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magine flying down the street at 50 mph… behind a horse… on skis.
This is what a group of local horse riders, skiers and general daredevils do for fun in the winter months, and they’ll be putting their skills on show this weekend at the first annual Minturn Skijoring Competition. Held just a few blocks from downtown Minturn on a stretch of residential road, the competition will benefit the Shaw Regional Cancer Center. Not familiar with skijoring? Here’s how it works. Teams consist of a rider, a horse and a skier, who is pulled along a snowy course dotted with a series of jumps. The most common format is a straight-track course: as the skier careens over the jumps and down the straightaway, he must hit a series of gates and also capture a number of rings hung in the air. Performance is based on the speed of the run (it’s usually a matter of seconds) and how many rings a skier gets. The sport gained regional fame thanks to the annual Leadville skijoring competition, which attracts some of the best riders and skiers in the area to compete, as well as crowds looking for some daredevilry and maybe a big crash or two. Organizer Rose Bearden of the Rocky Mountain Skijoring Club says the group chose to benefit the Shaw Cancer Center because cancer hits close to home for many of those involved in the event. “A lot of us have lost close family members and friends to cancer,” she says. “(One rider) lost her sister last year to leukemia; many others lost close relatives. A few involved are survivors of cancer.”
A skijoring team practices at 4 Eagle Ranch near Wolcott. Rider Sherry Graham is one of the organizers and competitors at the Minturn competition this weekend. Steve Sunday photo.
“It’s such a combination of two different worlds that come together,” says Eagle rider Dana Stiles, who has skijored since 1998. “I was born and raised in the state and never skied a day in my life. We have skiers who have never ridden a horse who come do it. It’s a unique little niche. It’s just a hoot.” For Frisco skier Bruce Stott, this will be his twelfth year skijoring. He’s racked up some nice finishes, including a win at Leadville a couple years ago. “I grew up ski racing and did some extreme skiing competitions. Then I did some skiercross. A friend talked me into skijoring,” he says – and he’s been hooked ever since.
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The thrill of the run Graham is pretty much a pro – she’s been riding and competing most of her life, ever since her first skijoring event in the sixth grade. Rushing down the track on her trusted horse, skier in tow, is still exciting for her, she says. “It’s a total adrenaline rush. I also love it because it’s a co-ed sport,” she says. “And anything can happen when you have a skier, horse and rider. Anyone could have a bad day, or you could all have a good day and win.” Stott says that during a run, “there’s three minds going on, so random things happen all the time.” Of course, some specific skills beyond daring are needed to succeed. And just being a good skier might not be enough – professional extreme skier Chris Anthony gave skijoring a go at Leadville in 2008 and ended up with a fair number of stitches. As Stott explains, if you’re too far forward on a jump, you land on your face. If you’re too far back, you fall on your butt. Neither option is pleasant. Newbies should try out the sport category, with smaller jumps, organizers say. “The first time, it’s intimidating,” Stott says. “The horse is all wound up and bucking and ready to go. Someone’s trying to get the rope to you. Once you grab on the right way, the acceleration is just amazing. The horse gets going full speed within a few strides.” Organizers say the events are always fun for spectators, too. This weekend, fans can watch the runs up close, and food, drinks and auction items will be available in downtown Minturn to raise money for the cancer center. The Leadville competition has always drawn huge crowds, which scream and holler at every team rumbling down the track. “But (as the skier), you don’t hear or see any of that,” Stott says. “You’re just looking at where you’re going, and you’re going so fast. All you can concentrate on is the horse. It’s complete tunnel vision.”
Many local participants are part of the Rocky Mountain Skijoring Club. There are about 20 teams in the club, says Bearden, who is also a rider. “Most of us have been doing it for 20-plus years,” says Bearden, a resident of nearby Burns. “We’re like a great big family. We travel to different places like Montana, Wyoming and even New Hampshire for races.” Then there are the horses. They wear special cleats to help grip the snow track, and it’s a sight to see them stomping An unlikely pairing and bucking in excitement just moments before they step on Skijoring brings together unlikely racers, and competitors the track. say the team aspect is its most interesting element. The sport “I think the horses get as addicted as we do – I think they introduces adrenaline junkies and lifelong ski racers to peo- love it,” rider Sherry Graham says. Sneak Peak editor Melanie Wong can be reached at ple who have seen way more of horse stables than ski slopes. melanie@sneakpeakvail.com
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Think of it as a glorified book club with a whole lot of members. “One Book, One Valley” is a community-wide reading program launched by the area towns and the area’s public libraries. The book chosen for the program is “Doc” by Mary Doria Russell. The historical fiction novel tells of the unlikely friendship between Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp. This friendship begins before the infamous gunfight at the OK Corral that linked their names forever in American frontier mythology. “Doc” was selected for its appeal across age and gender lines as well as Doc Holliday’s regional ties to Leadville and Glenwood Springs, organizers say. Vail Mayor Andy Daly, Avon Mayor Rich Carroll, Minturn Mayor Pro Tem George Brodin and Eagle Mayor Pro Tem Kraige Kinney officially kicked off the program in late January, calling it an initiative to encourage literacy and to promote a sense of community by sharing a common topic for conversation. The One Book program is modeled after community-wide reading programs that have been popular in communities across the country. A variety of events are planned around the program, including book discussions, film showings, and a chance to meet the author, says Vail librarian Lori Barnes. Vail Public Library will host a book discussion open to the community on March 14 at 5:30 p.m. The Avon Public Library will host a community book discussion on April 5 at 6:30 p.m. These book discussions are free and open to the public. Books are available at the library for check out. One Book, One Valley is a collaborative effort by the Vail Public Library, Eagle Valley Library District, The Bookworm of Edwards and Colorado Mountain College. For more information, contact Lori A. Barnes at the Vail Public Library at 970-479-2194.
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One book, one valley events March 9 Doc Holliday portrayed by R.W. Boyle at The Bookworm at 6 p.m. March 10 “Tombstone” film screening at Avon Public Library at 2 p.m. March 14 Book discussion at the Vail Public Library at 5:30 p.m. March 17 “Gunfight at the OK Corral” film screening at the Eagle Public Library at 2 p.m. March 23 “Feivel Goes West” film screening at the Gypsum Public Library at 4 p.m. April 5 Book discussion at the Avon Public Library at 6:30 p.m. April 16 Book discussion at the Gypsum Public Library at 6:30 p.m. April 19 Meet author Mary Doria Russell at Colorado Mountain College Edwards at 6 p.m. with a $5 suggested donation.
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Chef Paolo Busi’s lobster tail linguini served with spicy marinara at East Vail’s Alpine Tavern. The Italian-born Busi melds culinary influences from around the world into his cooking. Kent Pettit photo.
East Vail’s hidden gem Alpine Tavern chef mixes world travels with mountain cuisine. By Melanie Wong
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t might take you a while to discover Alpine Tavern, but once you do, chances are you’ll be coming back again. Tucked away at the clubhouse of the East Vail Racquet Club, it’s a popular neighborhood spot, and one of Vail’s hidden gems. The restaurant itself is a pleasant space, with spacious, high-beamed ceilings and huge windows that fill the place with light. The restaurant’s more casual bar is located upstairs in a large loft, where live music plays every weekend. Open since 2010, the place is popular among East Vail locals, but tourists and other valley residents have slowly been finding their way over as well.
Worldly tastes At the helm of the restaurant’s kitchen is executive chef Paolo Busi. Busi is part mad scientist, part eccentric chef, and part philosopher. With his wild hair, off-the-wall humor and creative talent in the kitchen, he’s hard to miss. Busi was born and raised in the culinary Mecca of Florence, Italy, where he received his first culinary training at a local program and decided his passion was cooking. As he admits, wanderlust grabbed him at an early age, and he spent years roaming the globe. He worked on a cruise liner for a number of years, starting as a waiter, eventually earning his stripes in the kitchen and traveling from port to port – he even was on board for a few around-the-world trips. After his cruise career, he landed in San Francisco, working in restaurants, and eventually moved to Santa Fe (for a change, he says), where he opened his own restaurant, Pastability. The restaurant had an 11-year run, and afterward he wandered a bit more, and then made a life-changing pilgrimage to India, where he taught at a private boarding school. The people, the spirit of the place and the tastes of Indian cuisine made a lasting impact on him. You taste Indian flair in some of his dishes, and he always has some kind of curry
dish going. He still goes back yearly to visit. “I’m still stuck in India,” he admits. You’ll hear anything from flamenco to Italian opera blaring from his kitchen, and the dishes he produces are equally eclectic. On the menu you might find lamb shank in coconut curry, as well as a classic Italian lobster linguini served with spicy marinara, or maybe a veal chop with a Southwestern chili sauce. Some of his favorite influences include Thai and South American spices.
replace a steak if it’s not well done. But you can’t replace a breath.” His philosophy is that as long as he’s balanced and passionate about what he does, guests at his restaurant might see that in his cooking. “My goal in life is not to be the best chef in the valley, but to be a better person,” he says. “Pretty much whatever you do, you have to put some passion in it… and you have to break some rules, too. When you’re happy with what you’re doing, you can transmit that to other people.”
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Join the regulars With only two years under their belt, the staff at Alpine Tavern says they are happy to see the place grow in popularity. “This winter is as busy as we’ve been,” says general manager Scott Kneeland. Musicians are a constant presence in the bar area on weekends. A lineup of locals play as regulars, and Kneeland, who used to manage a Los Angeles nightclub, draws in West Coast artists playing a variety of music from reggae to bluegrass. This weekend, locally based band Skin the Rabbit takes the stage. The shows are always free. At the bar, you can order more casual fare, such as burgers and sandwiches – not that those don’t come without Busi’s dramatic flair – try the “lamb-wich”, a roasted leg of lamb served with lingonberry mustard on house-made Italian bread. “We have a fun staff. I’m behind the bar most nights and I know everyone’s name,” Kneeland says. “It’s a lot of fun. We all care a lot about the place.”
Where: East Vail Racquet Club Specials: Sunday is “Italian Night” – fourcourse Italian meal for $49. Try the Tuesday “5-course dinner special” – smaller, European-style fare for $39. Be sure to try: Any of chef Busi’s curries. Also, the tiramisu practically floats in your mouth!
Imported from Italy Of course, Busi draws from his Italian roots as well. The menu boasts an Italian section, and Busi is particular about these dishes. Some of Alpine Tavern’s best sellers are Italian-inspired. such as the osso buco, a northern Italian dish of sautéed and spiced veal shank. With matter-of-fact pride, he tells you that he’s been told his Bolognese sauce is the best that can be found. Busi makes regular pilgrimages back to India and Italy, and he’s always sure to return with a new inspiration. But besides cooking, his other passion is yoga – he studied a meditative form called Kundalini while in India. Sneak Peak editor Melanie Wong can be reached at mela“I’m a yoga teacher… that’s actually what I’d like to be. But the cooking – that’s to pay the bills,” he jokes. “You can nie@sneakpeakvail.com
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After a stellar inaugural year in 2011, the Snowball Music Festival in Avon returns this March as a legitimate sonic monster. On Facebook – where the majority of the festival’s young audience socializes – it has garnered more than 47,000 loyal fans, helped along by marquee acts like Denver favorite Pretty Lights and The Flaming Lips last year. This winter, the festival roars back into town on March 2 with Snoop Dogg, Brooklyn indie rockers TV in the Radio, and returning electronica artist Bassnectar. It seems an outdoor festival in the dead of winter would be a hard sell, particularly to music lovers weaned on mid-summer festivals like South by Southwest and Bonnaroo. Yet festival co-founders Scotty Staughton and Chad Donnelly see this rapid growth and rabid enthusiasm as natural – after all, they created a niche and filled it. Early-bird tickets for 2012 sold out rapidly, and although Staughton can’t release total ticket sales until after the festival, he expects more than 10,000 fans to arrive – an increase of more than 1,000 over last year. “Vail has always had a diverse crowd musically, so I’m not surprised it has grown the way it has,” says Staughton, who operates Samana Lounge in Vail and also plays in local group Bonfire Dub. “We’re really excited to have some world-class acts in our backyard.” Staughton hits on a major selling point of Snowball: the lineup of roughly 80 bands is wildly eclectic. The festival opens on Friday afternoon with a performance from students in Avon Elementary School’s “School of Rock” program, and veers wildly from genre to genre until closing with Bassnectar on Sunday evening. The late addition of Friday night headliner Big Boi (one half of hip-hop powerhouse Outkast) and Saturday’s towering attraction Snoop Dogg only upped the online chatter, which had focused on obscure groups like bluegrass heavyweights Trampled by Turtles and Colorado acoustic quintet Elephant Revival. Staughton and Donnelly claim the variety of acts only increases the festival’s cultural cache for local fans, while still attracting people from across the country. “We were very happy with the bands we had last year and really wanted to keep it exciting, with iconic artists like Snoop Dogg,” Staughton says. “But we also believe in bringing in these young artists, groups that are local and regional with a strong following.”
ists Staughton wants to foster, including valley favorites such as Boneless and Samana regular DJ Adam Ross. Another big concern for festival organizers was transportation. Last year, the majority of affordable lodges in Avon were filled for the weekend, forcing festivalgoers to find rooms as far as Vail. Staughton says the festival will fund a handful of free express buses to run directly from the Vail Transit Center to Avon Town Center, just steps from the main festival venue. Not only will it ease congestion, Staughton hopes, it will also reduce drunk driving – a major concern after a man was struck and killed during the festival weekend last year. “Our goal is to create an absolutely safe and unique experience,” Staughton says. “We’re really taken a look at the problems people brought up – drugs and drinking – and done what we can to ease them.”
Building a brand Building off the monster metaphor, Snowball has become a sort of Hydra over the past year, spawning additional festivals in resort towns in Vermont and California. All build off the snow theme: Killington’s “Snowmont” festival in late March, and Tahoe’s “Snowglobe” festival this past New Year’s weekend. Staughton and Connelly have promoted tirelessly for all three festivals, occasionally to the point of exhaustion. But Staughton claims the towns approached him in the wake of Snowball’s success last year, and the promise of branding winter-specific outdoor concerts was an enticing prospect. “We love doing these events out in the snow and building them around mountain towns,” Staughton says. “It’s something we’re trying to get better at and make as good as possible.” As with any large event, Staughton admits Snowball had some growing pains in its first year. The Avon Town Council was leery about inviting the four stages and throngs of fans back to Nottingham Park, thanks in part to a small, but vocal group of residents. Along with buses to quell drunk driving, the festival has worked closely with the Avon Police Department and local advocacy group The Youth Coalition to spot problem areas in advance. A small core of volunteers, part of the “Snowball Effect” project, will pass out educational material and help clean during the three-day festival. “We obviously got a lot of feedback from the town, the residents, the artists,” Staughton says. “We wanted to bring a more full festival experience this year. We wouldn’t be doing Beyond center stage this if we didn’t feel there was a demand. I love music, I love Although the headliners draw most of the pre-festival at- creating and experience, and I want this to succeed.” tention and ticket sales, Staughton says a major addition this Sneak Peak reporter Philip Lindeman can be reached at year is a fourth stage dedicated to live, instrument-driven bands. It will primarily feature those local and regional art- philip@sneakpeakvail.com
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ost painters can’t say they started their careers ducking the law in the underpasses of northern California. It’s how Shen, a painter now based in Eagle-Vail, discovered art. As a misfit teenager, she never imagined that tagging freeway walls in the Bay Area would take her across the country to countless festivals and galleries, leading to interest from celebrities, dancers and singers. The pastime was rarely destructive – Shen’s early work didn’t include gang signs or ugly slashes on the sides of public roads, but colorful murals of hearts and butterflies. “It was the one place where I fit in,” she says. “In the late ‘80s, I was the only girl on the scene and became wellknown very quickly.” Today, her work has evolved greatly, but still carries an edgy, urban feel. Her themes remain positive, and her subjects include everything from allegorical murals to character studies of musicians and actors. Once a teenager spraypainting for fun, she has achieved national recognition, and owners of her paintings include Clint Eastwood (who owns some of her jazz works), Jack Nicholson and Liza Minelli. Shen – a moniker chosen during her high school days – will present more than 30 of her works at the Alpine Arts Center in Edwards at a public show entitled “Quest for Love” this Friday. The event is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will include an artist reception, appetizers and drinks. Beginnings Even in high school, Shen realized art had a power to change people, and it’s what drew her to it. She remembers painting alone one day under an underpass when a policeman came upon her. “I heard, ‘Hey!’ and there was this cop looking down at me. He said, ‘What do you think you’re doing?’ And I said, ‘I’m just painting beautiful art over the ugly graffiti,’” she says. “He told me to get out of there, but he appreciated what I was doing. It’s one of my favorite stories.” Her art would adorn the freeway underpass walls, spots
Eagle-Vail artist Shen’s first local one-man show debuts in Edwards this Friday. Billy Doran photo
also frequented by the city’s homeless population. “Later, I became friends with all of the ‘bums,’ as we called them back then,” Shen says. “They loved me coming down there to beautify their surroundings and I’ve been on a quest to do that ever since.” After high school, she began an apprenticeship with an art professor in San Francisco. He not only introduced her to big art shows, but also taught her how to sell her work. The professor encouraged Shen to listen to jazz, something that has been a constant theme in her life and art. Her father was a big jazz fan as well, and after his suicide when Shen was 28 years old, she did a series of jazz paintings in his honor. To this day, the series remains one of her most well-received, she says.
she says. “The search for the love that comes from God was by far the most important thing in my life till I found it,” she says. The subjects of Shen’s current paintings range from whimsical images of children, stars, hearts and nature, to flowing character studies of Bob Marley and The Beatles. But all of her paintings have a story. One depicts a woman with a baby in her womb and the word “milagro” – miracle in Spanish – scrawled across the bottom. The painting tells the story of how she had her daughters after five miscarriages. “I have a wonderful stepdaughter, and then through a series of miracles I’ve had my two daughters, who are one and a half and three and a half now,” she says. Alpine Arts Center owner Lauren Merrill says that broad subject range helps people of any age and background relate to Shen’s work. “I love the diversity of her paintings, and that her art appeals to all ages,” Merrill says. “Since her exhibit opened two weeks ago, just about every customer comes in and says, ‘Wow, who did this?’ or ‘The arts center looks so great!’ Kids, teens and adults can all relate to her work.” Shen says she has come a long way with her art, but has no idea how it will evolve next. Now a monther with a family, her traveling days are over. Her husband and three daughters moved to Colorado in 2006, then to Eagle-Vail last fall, and she has been excited to get involved in the community. “I’ve always had a dream to live in the mountains and it’s been great so far,” she says. She also paints live at parties, fundraisers and festivals, and can be commissioned for private works. “Quest for Love” runs at the Alpine Arts Center through the end of February.
Everyone has a story As her career progressed, Shen became an accomplished airbrush artist, and the influences of those years are still evident in a lot of her work. Airbrushing is similar in technique to graffiti, with distance and speed determining detail. She traveled the country after her apprenticeship painting live and selling art at festivals. Today, she uses a combination of acrylic, mixed media, collage and airbrush. She even turned to chalk, tempera paint and a whole lot of hairspray when she was commissioned to create a mural the Avon stage of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge last year. The drawing showed a woman, who represented the beauty of the mountains, riding through Colorado’s peaks. One of Shen’s real loves, however, is portrait painting, and it’s apparent why. She’s easy to talk to, genuine and intense – a necessary combination to put someone’s face and personality on canvas. “I think everybody has a story – beautiful things about their lives and things they are passionate about,” she says. “I feel I get the honor of painting that out.” Many of Shen’s paintings also have a strong spiritual and story-telling element. Her name, initially taken from a charSneak Peak editor Melanie Wong can be reached at melaacter in a comic book, now means “close to God or spirit,” nie@sneakpeakvail.com
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tute soda, coffee, energy drink or juice for Kombucha for 30 days, and Middaugh says he noticed definite benefits. “I feel like I have improved digestion thanks to the probiotic content. Also, this time of year it is typically very hard for me to stay healthy and I feel like the Kombucha has improved my immune function. I have managed to elude the common cold this month despite family members, coworkers and clients being sick.” Both Weber and Angelo had previously practiced yoga, but hoped to become more consistent and to better incorporate lessons from yoga into their daily lives. “I have been practicing yoga for about a year but had not started a consistent practice until recently,” says Weber. “I thought that (the New Year’s challenge) would give some consistency to my practice as well as expand how a yogic philosophy could be applied to my daily life. I was going through some major changes in my life and needed some fresh perspective. My goals were to develop more gratitude and be more present to my life and interactions with others.” For Rick Pylman, who completed the 30-Day Pilates Challenge at Finis Boni, one of the things that helped him be successful was the limited duration. “There were no tricks, really. A month is short enough, for me anyhow, to make a firm commitment,” says Pylman. “I decided I would respond to the opportunity by taking a Pilates class six days a week. The hardest thing was the time commitment.” Pylman had undertaken the challenge with the goal of increasing his core strength and the amount of time he makes for his Pilates workouts. He said his expectations were definitely met: “I feel stronger and notice greater strength and control in skiing and skating.” While the challenges may sound simple, none of the participants felt it was incredibly easy. Even Angelo, who says that because she was “really committed” and “enjoyed every aspect of it,” still pointed out that it took a lot of hard work and preparedness. “I’d say that the ‘hardest thing’ is unique to each person,” says Weber. “But accepting a difficult challenge is probably why (we do this). After all, if it were easy, why would you need to create a special program? Of course the hardest parts are generally those that yield the most benefits. The great part (of the program) is that you have the opportunity to share your challenges with everyone in the group and benefit from their insights and accomplishments.”
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Kyle Carstensen of Sign Design and Graphics puts the finishing touches on the “Montañas” Cantina and Grill sign on Monday. The restaurant and nightclub has moved in to the old Finnegan’s Wake location and will be having their grand opening this Thursday, Feb. 23. Zach Mahone photo.
t’s fitting that Avon’s newest restaurant takes its name from the surrounding mountain peaks.
Montañas, opening Feb. 23 in the old Finnegan’s Wake space in the heart of Avon, is as spacious and unmistakable as the valley wilderness. “I want this to be the heart of the area,” says Liz Ferron, co-owner of Montañas with her husband, Tom Beaver, and another partner, Andrea Burrows. “We want this to be a place where people can meet with their family, or use WiFi, or sit on the deck and watch the mountains. We want to bring levity.” The owners did away with the faux-Irish atmosphere of Finnegan’s Wake and opted for a fresh, Southwestern vibe. The remodeled interior, with adobe-colored walls and black, wrought-iron fixtures, has the feel of a Latin villa. Despite an abundance of Mexican restaurants in the area, Ferron describes Montañas as “modern, open and airy” – a far cry from corner store burrito joints. That modernity shines through today, when the restaurant opens for service with a full menu, selection of tapas and signature cocktails, and one of the largest dedicated nightclub spaces this side of Denver.
Recreating some of the success from the Florida establishments will start with a core group of employees, Ferron says. Many of Beaver’s employees at former restaurants worked for him more than 20 years and were like family – he hopes it will be the same at Montañas. “I think the key is attention to detail,” says Beaver, thoughtfully looking around the newly finished club area. Looking ahead to the summer, he hopes to liven up the large wooden deck in front of the building into an outdoor dining room and stage. “With that deck out there, I think summer’s going to be hopping,” he says.
For starters, Beaver treated the upstairs like a separate entity. Gone are the pool tables and awkward booths – on opening day, Montana’s will feature a nightclub upstairs, with dedicated space for bottle-service, a DJ booth and 1,000-square-foot dance floor. “This will be like something not found in the valley,” says Beaver, comparing it Vail-area clubs like Samana Lounge. “Everything is fresh and new. Nothing is what it used to be, and it’s for the better. Something for everyone The entire idea of the place is that it has enough room to appeal to everyone. The menu is extensive, a combination of Mexican favorites and fusion dishes, such as chipotle ribs, house-made black bean hummus and Ahi tuna lettuce wraps. The same goes for drinks. The bars are the centerpieces of both the club and restaurant areas, so Beaver and Ferron also hope the libations won’t disappoint. You can order a variety of margaritas, cocktails, as well as 10 different drafts and a selection of wines. Upstairs, besides dancing, Montañas will host live shows – including performances by some of the Snowball music festival artists, and quarterly comedy shows. “We want everybody to have a reason to come here,” Ferron says. Not up for hitting the dance floor? The club also includes a lounge area, VIP area with circular tables, wine service and an antique wood-burning stove. It simultaneously achieves both sophisticated and cozy. “We’re trying to provide an ambience and a comfort level that people want,” Beaver says. “We’ve providing quality product at a reasonable price – what more can you ask?”
Transformation When the beloved (but admittedly beaten) Finnegan’s Wake was forced out of business by high rent and a slow shoulder-season last October, Avon lost a valuable space. The 6-year-old restaurant had been floundering for some time and the empty hull it left in a high-profile portion of town was an eyesore. For a cadre of local entrepreneurs, the time was ripe to rejuvenate. But the challenges were steep: rent was still a concern, and the 6,000 square foot building –it’s the largest restaurant in Avon, with two full bars, an upstairs dance floor and enormous lower dining room – had confounded past owners. From palm trees to mountains “This space was too big for this area to wrap its mind Beaver and Ferron have a dream for the new establish- around,” Beaver says. “People and managers didn’t know ment, and it’s based on more than 25 years of proprietor what to do with it before.” experience in Vero Beach and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Beaver The management at Finnegan’s had tried building a club owned several successful and long-lived restaurants and a atmosphere with regular DJ sets, but something never nightclub in Florida before moving to Vail permanently three clicked. When Beaver and Ferron first explored the space years ago. Ferron was a stand-up comedian and radio host, three months back, the two immediately saw the chance to and both have taken a hiatus from their respective careers expand on a missed opportunity. Sneak Peak editor Melanie Wong can be reached at since moving to the mountains – until the old Finnegan’s “Tom’s very persuasive, diligent and had a great vision for melanie@sneakpeakvail.com and reporter Philip Lindeman Wake building went empty. the place,” says Ferron, who is all fervent energy while her can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com The duo says they have high hopes that their plan for a husband is all attentiveness and details. “He saw something 766.7100 and • 56club Edwards Village Blvd.inUnit in Palic Miller combo restaurant will have a place the 114 valley. there.”Chiropractic Located in Edwards, just minutes from Vail and Beaver Creek•edwardsmassage.com
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“The Shaw is cutting edge in every possible way. Believe me, I felt so fortunate that I was able to stay in my beloved mountains to receive my treatments, and the Shaw is still there to support me now, approximately two years after my diagnosis.” Pink Vail is a very apropos fundraising event for Shaw, points out Warner, because it’s one of the world’s only cancer treatment centers near a ski resort, treating people from the central Rockies and beyond. In addition to state-of-theart medical facilities for treatment, Shaw is also home to Jack’s Place, an on-site nonprofit lodge that provides a place to stay for out-of-town patients and their families. The event wraps up with an après party and free concert in Arrabelle Square in Lionshead Village. The English indie rock band Gomez will be the headliner. Gomez has opened for the Dave Matthews Band and Pearl Jam and played at Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo. The ski/ride portion begins at 8:30 a.m. and the concert begins at 5:30 p.m. The concert is open to the public, although organizers say they encourage everyone to participate in some way. Though Pink Vail hasn’t even happened yet, the response has been so positive that plans are already in the works for next year’s event. “We hope that our community gets out, has an amazing day on Vail (Mountain) and raises funds to support our local cancer center,” says Warner. “We’ve gotten tremendous support from the community and the ski/snowboard industry, and we hope that we create enough buzz that next year we can do it even better.” For more info, or to learn how to get involved (it’s not too late) visit www.pinkvail.com.
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A backcountry trekker looks over a ridge outside of Sylvan Lake State Park. Vistas like this are easily acpanels, but a propane lantern is wise. Tennant claims these cessible from the park. Melanie Wong photo. cabins fill up during holiday weekends and spring break, but worms and augers. “With the skiing not very good this year, are generally open two or three days in advance. They’re everyone is coming down here to go fishing.” popular wintertime destinations for ice fishers and skiers Only a perennial ice fisherman can divulge the best locawho ride nearby Sneeve Gulch, a gently sloping collection tions and lure tactics, but the basics are simple: all you need of aspen groves and open gullies overlooking the lake. is a pole, lures (mealworms are a good start), bucket and “It’s one of the most popular areas for snowshoers and scoop to clear ice, and ice auger to drill a hole. The state skiers,” Tennant says. “You can cut up and hit a nice gulch, limit for ice-hole size is 10 inches. with pretty easy hiking. There are lots of tracks leading up to “The ice fishing here is really good,” Tennant says. “We the top, but once you’re there, it’s not hard to find untouched have a great natural brookie population. Some of the locals snow.” come here three or four times per week.” Tennant says the lake is stocked four times every summer Ice fishing with small rainbow trout and brook trout are always abunThe pristine powder is finally beginning to collect, but dant. The park limit is four fish per day, or eight fish on one for many locals, the snow was too little, too late. Accordperson at a time. ing to Annie Colby, owner of The Nearly Everything Store in downtown Eagle, ice fishing has been incredibly popular this season – particularly at freshly stocked Sylvan Lake. Sneak Peak reporter Philip Lindeman can be reached at “We have to reorder gear every few weeks,” says Colby, philip@sneakpeakvail.com whose store carries everything from poles and jigs to meal-
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Meet Brenda Buglione, ski celebrity Former ski pro talks about life as “Snow Motion” producer By Carol Johnson Vail resident Brenda Buglione, former U.S. Ski Team member and producer of “Snow Motion,” is one of Vail’s best-kept secrets. For the past 16 years, she has been producing a nationally syndicated ski magazine television show and is a ski celebrity, guiding HBO clients around the nation and world’s top ski resorts. A native of upstate New York, Buglione started skiing at age 3 at Greek Peak, and has never looked back. At the height of her career, she was one of the premier female slalom skiers in the world, competing at the highest level for the U.S. Ski team. You might remember her from a Kodak ad during the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. Crowned the U.S. Junior Alpine “Skier of the Year” in 1981 by Ski Racing Magazine, Buglione nabbed a 13th during a World Cup slalom in Waterville, N.H., at the height of her career. After World Cup, she found herself at the top of the podium on the U.S. Pro Tour at Nashoba Valley. SneakPEAK was lucky enough to catch up with her during a rare off-slope break. SneakPEAK: Looking back, what did it mean to you to be a part of the U.S. Ski Team? Brenda Buglione: It was my goal to make the U.S. Ski Team. Once you make the team, the whole world becomes your competition. It is a humbling experience to compete at that level all around the world. SP: How did you first get started in pro-
Former U.S. Ski Team member and Vail local produces a ski show called “Snow Motion.” Bob Winsett Photo. ducing your own television show? BB: After retiring from the U.S. Ski Team, I transitioned to competing on the U.S. Pro Tour. HBO was one of my sponsors on the Pro Tour, so I started producing ski tips for them. I feel very fortunate that I am still involved with the ski industry. It’s my passion, and I think that is why I was hired to produce ski tips and ski shows. My enthusiasm is contagious on-screen, and in person. Once you get me talking about skiing, it’s hard to get me to stop. SP: So tell us about the show. BB: “Snow Motion” is an extremely entertaining show that provides useful ski tips, and also introduces viewers to ski resorts around the world. There are nine 30-minute shows per season. The shows start airing in
mid-January and run weekly through March. I also interview the world’s top racers and ski celebrities. Mix those elements with clips of extreme footage from some of the top ski film directors in the world, and you’ve watched a “Snow Motion” show. This season I’ve included stories on Portillo, Chile, a farewell tribute to Sarah Burke and on-slope Birds of Prey interview with Bode Miller. I love showcasing the top athletes in our sport to create heroes for young racers and competitors. Role models are very important to kids. SP: How can locals watch your show? BB: Snow Motion airs on Fox Sports Network. Visit www.snow-motion.com and click on the “shows” link. There is a detailed schedule for the entire country. Locally, “Snow Motion” airs on one of the Fox Sport Network stations provided by Root Sports. If you have Comcast, it’s channel 27. SP: Speaking of role models, what’s it like to be one? BB: I treasure the moments when I can inspire a racer to be their best. Through watching my kids race for Ski and Snowboard Club Vail, I’ve gotten to know so many of the local and regional athletes, and I really enjoy encouraging them and cheering them on. I’ve been through it myself, so it’s natural for me to be involved this way. I want to encourage younger racers to challenge themselves, to be athletic and trust their abilities. It is such a good sport to learn all the skills to be independent and responsible. There are so many benefits of the sport of skiing, and I am so proud my kids are in-
volved. SP: Are your kids as addicted as you are to skiing? BB: YES! I am fortunate that my kids all have the ski bug. The best part about this sport is that we get to ski as a family. My husband Jeff and I love to ski with our kids. I enjoy coaching and encouraging them, but I love most that they enjoy ski racing as much as free skiing. SP: How do you find time to feed your kids dinner? BB: Believe it or not, I love to cook. I think my kids are made of pasta because that is all they want to eat! Thank goodness I can make a mean Italian sauce! SP: What is your favorite run locally? BB: All I really need is powder, sunshine and the Back Bowls. I also love anything steep and deep, because it just keeps going, like Beaver Creek’s Grouse Mountain. SB: Is there anything else you would like locals to know about you or “Snow Motion”? BB: I’d love to hear from viewers about what resorts they’d like to see featured, or who they’d like me to interview, or gear they’d like reviewed. Please email me at Brenda@snow-motion.net and tell me and I can work it in for next season. I really want to involve more people and get the word out that this is a great show to watch. SB: How do you sign off from your show? BB: This is Brenda Buglione, and you’re watching Snow Motion! Sneak Peak contributor Carol Johnson can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com
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Young writers’ corner
Poems and short stories from local middle school students Advice From a Flower
The Island of the Atlantic
Dear Friend, Don’t forget to grow; Bloom your petals and grow high To the sky. Bees may come and let you down, But keep on growing. You may be different than your friends, But that’s okay, isn’t it? When spring comes, shine And spread your petals. Keep on growing. Be colorful; Show your true colors And keep on growing. Life is the leaves on your stem. The cold might come And let you down, But don’t frown. Keep on growing. If you smile, I will smile too Because you can make a difference. Keep on growing. -By Sally Schroeder, Homestake Peak School Advice from a Stalactite Dear Fellow, Feeling sad like stalactites hanging down? Their colors are Green, Blue, and Brown. What color are you feeling? I know with what you’re dealing. Don’t be sad, I’ll help you lad So don’t get mad, you know what you had. And when you hear a “DING!” You know your stalactite bling’s You are shinier than you think Just remember to W.I.N.K. Wink at night, Imagine Narrow your feelings, Know that you’re bright - Carlos Taal Jimenez, Homestake Peak School
“Bret, your uncle’s here!” screamed my mom from the bottom of the stairs, my uncle’s name’s Clay, he is a fisherman, every time he comes over he always takes me on some kind of trip it usually is hunting or hiking. On my way down the stairs I bumped my toe on the side of the railing; I held my breath in pain. Right when my uncle came in he said, “You’re so un happy to see me you have tears in your eyes, okay I guess I’ll leave then,” he said in a jokish voice. “No come back,” I said. “Just kidding with you pal, im not leaving -just kidding.” “Hi uncle Clay what’s up,” I stated. “Oh not much, hey! I was thinking how about you and me go fishing out in the ocean, on my boat,” he exclaimed. “Fishing? Oh I don’t know maybe, sounds cool I guess,” I said in a lamish voice. “Why not bud, it’ll be fun come on!” he said “I guess, I have to ask my mom,” I made as an excuse. “No it’ll be fun you haven’t gone fishing since your father passed,” my mom interrupted out of nowhere. My dad died of pancreatic cancer about five years ago since then my uncle has kind of been a dad to me, like doing all the stuff a regular dad would. On the day of the trip, I packed my bags and said goodbye to my mom and jumped in my uncle’s Land Rover. When we arrived on the harbor in Maine my uncles fishing boat was there it is big it has Veronica written on the side of it and my uncle’s crew was on board loading a bunch of stuff onto the boat, I can’t believe my uncle is the captain of this whole ship. I got introduced to all of my uncle’s crew, John, Bob, Joe, Abraham and Drew. They all looked like the fisherman type rubber boots coats you get the picture. My uncle took me to my room on the boat which had a bunk bed and a small window. I have been on the ocean for about a month now and I have talked to mom several times but I still miss home. The sky is starting to turn dark bluish black and it is raining pretty harsh harsh enough for me to hear it through the walls of the metal boat, my uncle actually said there might be a storm incoming with big waves, I fell out of my bed and landed straight on my face from the top bunk bed. As I fell my senses started to come to me and I could feel the boat wagging side to side. Bob came in. “Get on deck!” he screamed. On my way up the stairs I fell and slipped. It was hard to see because of all the rain hitting your eyes all at once with great force and big waves suddenly wiping you off your feet. If I hadn’t held on to the railing I would of gone off board and probably died. I could see the outline of men’s yellow orange raincoats working on ropes and life rafts but it seemed extremely difficult because every wave took you down if you didn’t hold on to anything. As the next wave hit Joe, our chef, lost his grip on the rope and he was gone. I could see Abraham waving me over to get on the life raft and right as I stepped my foot on the raft it fell and the last thing I saw was Abraham trying to grab my hand. I woke up bumping against what seemed like to be a coral reef and from here I could see the outline of an island. As I bumped on to the beach with the yellow life raft I saw it already had a hole and that hole was filling up with water, after the beach there was a tree line with palm trees of all kind to my left was a big rock kind of like a cliff with holes in it. To my right I saw the same that was in front
of me sand and more trees. It was getting dark when I had a clever idea to pitch the raft between two trees which made a roof and the only thing that would finish this would be a fire. As I drifted into restful sleep I thought about my uncle and what had happened to him and my eyes shut. The next morning my skin felt salty and as I stretched I could feel it ripple off but I still went down to the end of the beach to clean my face off and as I approached I saw a bunch of small colorful fish scatter away. As I was thinking yesterday if I could pitch a fire I could also build a spear to make as a weapon to catch fish, when I hiked into the forest I found a good piece of wood which I had tried to sharpen with a rock but it didn’t work but when I struck hard enough one piece of the rock fell off and it became extremely sharp which made the task a lot easier. As I was trying to catch fish I heard something, a little humming sound, a little roar as I was thinking what it could be it came closer and closer and at last I figured out what it was it was an airplane! A small Cessna tourist plane with red stripes going along the side of the white body which covered most of the plane out onto the wings. I was screaming on top of my lungs to try to get its attention but as I was screaming it was long gone, the only chance of surviving went right over my head with no care in the world, a machine, my only life line I thought to myself the only way out. The next day was hopeless; I didn’t have any care to build a fire no catching fish no nothing I thought to myself that these were the first signs of depression, not wanting to do anything, no hope and just wanting to get back to my uncle, my soft bunk bed. I had to try to make a fire of some kind and according to my memory the second day I came here when I struck the rock to make my spear it created sparks. “Sparks equal fire,” I exclaimed, with that there is a lot of dry wood and the fire was going. I am both extremely thirsty and hungry and the first thing I did was I looked in the craters in the cliff and there the fresh water from rain had gathered in a huge puddle big enough to sustain me for a while and when I drank I felt like an animal a wild animal surviving like everything else, fixing its own problems and sustaining itself just simply surviving. The hope of getting home has faded with the week that has passed and along with catching fish and drinking coconuts, of course the taste gets boring. Today after getting a drink on the cliff I saw something in the ocean it was orange and had a slight tint of black. When I arrived it said emergency survival package on it. and as I dragged it up onto the surface the bottom of it got sandy. As I desperately open it I found more than enough of food for at least 5 months all put in compressed packages and at the bottom of it there was a waterproof bag which held matches, gas and a coil wire with a hook and a can of bait. While I kept digging I found something heavy, but as it turned out it was a 22. Rifle. I could hunt anything I thought to myself I had seen wild boar sniff around camp and they will be easy targets and a lot of meat, at the thought of this beautiful and delicious thought I heard something yet again. I could hear it getting closer so I set up a big fire, the biggest one I had ever made in fact, and when that blue red plane flew over I saw it could land on water, and as it passed over me I got desperately worried but then I could see it turn around and at last it landed spouting water up onto the beach. - Jesse Relefors, Berry Creek Middle School
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Calendar of Events Thursday, Feb. 23 Dead Winter Carpenters at Sandbar
Hailing from North Lake Tahoe, this five-piece roots-rock band captures the freedom of the road with the kind of energy that is made of legends. The shhow is free and starts at Vail’s Sandbar at 10 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 24 Dave&Justin at Pazzo’s in Eagle
Acoustic duo of Dave and Justin, both of Hustle fame, play tunes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pazzo’s Pizzeria in Eagle. Enjoy music and food/drink specials.
Friday, Feb. 24 Jack Knox Dog Clinic in Eagle
Bring your pooch to this all-day training clinic held at the Eagle County Fairgrounds. For more info call the Town of Eagle at 970328-6354.
Friday, Feb. 24 Nick Stiengart at Alpine Tavern
Live music goes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at East Vail’s Alpine Tavern.
Thursday, Feb. 23 Head for the Hills and Henhouse Prowlers at Friday, Feb. 24 Agave “Quest for Love” at Alpine Arts Center Live music starts at Avon’s Agave at 9 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23 Teen trick class at the Anti-Gravity Center
Artist Shen, formerly known as a West Coast graffiti artist, displays more than 30 of her works at Edward’s Alpine Arts Center. Artist reception includes drink and food from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Test your limits at the new ski and snowboard training facility at the Edwards Fieldhouse to learn flips, tricks and other stunts. Instructors will teach a 45-minute class followed by free time and ice cream at the Marble Slab. Cost is $50 per teen. Rides leave from Beaver Creek ice rink at 6:15 p.m. Class starts at 7 p.m. For info see www.beavercreek.com
Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25 The FutureBirds at the Sandbar
Thursday, Feb. 23 Neal Peterson Unlimited Adventure lecture
Saturday, Feb. 25 Comedian Ben Roy at the Back Bowl
This band has released two albums as well as toured with Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and more. Show starts at 10 p.m. at Vail’s Sandbar. Call 970-4764314 for ticket info.
12 p.m. both days. For more info see www.downtownminturn.org.
Saturday, Feb. 25 Left Foot Green at Loaded Joe’s
This Denver alternative-punk band plays energetic originals and covers, and the talent includes an electric violinist. Show is free and starts at 9 p.m. at Avon’s Loaded Joe’s.
Saturday, Feb. 25 Skin the Rabbit at Alpine Tavern
East Vail’s Alpine Tavern hosts this local band. Music goes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 26 Brian Regan at the Vilar
This nationally acclaimed comedian takes the stage at the Vilar at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $58 and available at www.vilarpac.org, by phone at 888-920-2787 or in person at the VPAC Box Office in Beaver Creek or Marketplace Box Office in Vail Village.
Monday, Feb. 27 Pregnancy and postpartum care discussion
Some of the valley’s doulas, midwives, doctors and therapists answer your questions at this free discussion at the Shaw Cancer Center cafeteria. Event is from 7 p.m. to 9 pm. For more info or to RSVP contact Marcy Tracy at marcy@vailvalleydoula.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 28 Climatology discussion at Walking Mountains
Colorado state climatologist and researcher at the Colorado Climate Center speaks at the Walking Mountains Science Center in South African adventurer Neal Peterson became famous complet- Up-and-coming Denver comic entertains at the Bowlmor Café at Avon. Lecture begins at 6: 30 p.m. ing the Around Alone yacht race, journeying around the world in Eagle’s Back Bowl at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 9 months. He has been the subject of documentaries and travels day-of. For more info see www.thebackbowl.com. Wednesday, Feb. 29 internationally sharing his story of overcoming poverty, discrimiRock of Ages at the Vilar nation and a childhood physical disability. Presented by the Vail Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 26 This world-wide party musical features of mix of favorite 80’s Symposium, the lecture is free and starts at 6 p.m. at Donovan Patunes, telling the story of a small-town girl and a big city rocker Minturn Skijoring vilion in Vail. The first annual Minturn Skijoring Competition benefits the Shaw who meet on Sunset Strip. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are Regional Cancer Center. Festivities take place in downtown $78/98 and available at www.vilarpac.org, by phone at 888-920Minturn with a silent auction and bake sale. Skijoring events start at 2787 or in person at the VPAC Box Office in Beaver Creek or Marketplace Box Office in Vail Village.
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No need to travel to Hawaii to experience the taste of the islands! Head to Ekahi Grill in Gypsum for savory, authentic Hawaiian cuisine! Mahalo from Danny and Ani
Check out the new bar at the Grand Ave. Grill in Eagle!! Follow them on Facebook for daily speci al and weekly entertainment!! Pictured: Brian and Oscar
Children’s Dental Special at Todd Shainholtz, DDS! Call Dr. Shainholtz 970-328-6347 (seen here with hygienist Joni Potekhen and patient Travis LeBlanc) who is offering an exam, cleanin, X-rays, checkup and panoramic for only $75 ($260 value).
If you have a photo you would like to have in sneakSHOTS, just send us an email with the picture and a brief description, kudos or shout-out to info@sneakpeakvail.com. Please include “sneakSHOTS� in the subject line.
Marcy, Dr. Oakson, Margaret, and Susan make up the friendly staff at Steve Oakson Dentistry in Gypsum. Call 970-524-1105 for all of your dentistry needs, including general and preventative dentistry, crowns, bridges, dentures, extractions and more!
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Agave | 1060 West Beaver Creek Blvd. | 970.748.8666 Avon Bakery & Deli | 25 Hurd Lane | 970.949.3354 Avondale Restaurant | 116 Riverfront Lane | 970.790.5500 Blue Plate | 48 East Beaver Creek Blvd. | 970.845.2252 Bob’s Place | 100 West Beaver Creek Blvd. | 970.845.8566 Carniceria Tepic | 240 Chapel Place | 970.949.6033 China Garden | 100 West Beaver Creek Blvd. | 970.949.4986 Columbine Bakery | 51 Beaver Creek Place | 970.949.1400 Domino’s Pizza | 51 Beaver Creek Place | 970.949.3230 Fiesta Jalisco | 240 Chapel Place | 970.845.8088 Geno’s Sandwiches | 100 West Beaver Creek Blvd. | 970.949.0529 Gondola Pizza | 240 Chapel Place | 970.845.6000 Loaded Joe’s | 82 East Beaver Creek Blvd. | 970.748.1480 Montanas Cantina and Grill | 82 East Beaver Creek Blvd. | 970.949.7019 Northside Coffee and Kitchen | 20 Notingham Rd. | 970.949.1423 Nozawa Sushi | 240 Chapel Place | 970.949.0330 Pazzo’s Pizzeria | 82 East Beaver Creek Blvd. | 970.949.6093 Subway Avon | 47 E. Beaver Creek Blvd. | 970.949.1312 Swiss Hot Dog Company | 101 Fawcett Rd. | 970.467.2013 Taqueria No Se Hagan Bolas | 91 Beaver Creek Place | 970.845.7959 Ticino | 100 West Beaver Creek Blvd. | 970.748-6792 Vin 48 | 48 East Beaver Creek Blvd. | 970.748.9463
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BEAVER CREEK 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 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 Toscanini | 60 Avondale Ln. | 970.754.5590
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4 Eagle Ranch | 4091 Highway #131, Wolcott | 970.926.3372 Baboune’s | 0131 Chambers Ave | 970.328.2425 Back Bowl | 50 Chambers Ave. | 970.328.BOWL Dietrich’s Cafe | 313 Chambers Ave. | 970.328.5021 Dog House Grill | 10663 Highway 6 | 970.524.1660 Dusty Boot | 1099 Capitol St. | 970.328.7002 Eagle Diner | 112 Chambers Ave. | 970.328.1919 Ekahi Grill and Catering | 116 Park Street | 970.524.4745 Fusion Cafe | 422 McIntire St. | 970.328.1234 Grand Avenue Grill | 678 Grand Ave. | 970.328.4043 Gypsum Grill Steakhouse | 686 Trail Gulch Rd. | 970.524.7365 H.P.’s Provisions | 1160 Capitol St.| 970.328.5280 Heidis Brooklyn Deli | 150 Cooley Mesa Rd.| 970.777.3663 Luigi’s Pasta House | 1143 Capitol St. | 970.328.5400 Mantos | 106 Oak Ridge Ct. | 970.524.6266 Moe’s Original BBQ | 630 Grand Ave. | 970.476.4314 Paradigms | Corner of 4th and Capital St. | 970.328.7990 Pastatively Roberto’s Italian Cuisine | 94 Market St. | 970.328.7324 Pazzo’s Pizzeria | 50 Chambers Ave. | 970.337.9900 Red Canyon Cafe | 128 Broadway Ave, | 970.328.2232 Yeti Grind | 330 Broadway Ave. | 970.328.9384
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EAGLE-VAIL Ristorante Ti Amo | 40982 US Highway #6 | 970.845.8153 Route 6 Cafe | 41290 US Highway #6 | 970.949.6393
EDWARDS Asian Spice Bistro | 69 Edwards Access Rd. | 970.926.6628 Balata | 1265 Berry Creek Rd | 970.477.5353 Bonjour Bakery | 97 Main St. | 970.926.5539 Bookworm | 295 Main St. | 970.926.7323 Belmont Deli | 105 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.1796 Cafe 163 | 105 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.1163 Dish | 56 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.3433 E town | 295 Main St. | 970.926.4080 Eat! Drink! | 56 Edwards Village Blvd. | 970.926.1393 Fiesta’s Cantina | 57 Edwards Access Rd. | 970.926.2121 French Press | 34295 US Highway #6 | 970.926.4740 Gashouse | 34185 US Highway #6 | 970.926.2896 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
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Colorado Wild Game Grill
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VAIL Alpenrose | 100 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.8899 Alpine Tavern | Vail Racquet Club, East Vail | 970.476.7888 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 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 Blu’s | Downstairs from Children’s Fountain | 970.476.3113 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 Centre V | The Arrabelle at Vail Square, Lionshead | 970.754.7700 Chicago Pizza | 1031 S. Frontage Rd. | 970.476.7000 CinéBistro | 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 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 | 970.476.8050
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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 Sandbar Sports Grill | West Vail Mall | 970.476.4314 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 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 Wendy’s Alpine Coffee Shop | 4695 Racquet Club Dr. 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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RESOLUTIONS ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– the case may be) – or any drastic lifestyle improvement – is maintaining the changes in the long-term. Weber, Angelo, Middaugh and Pylman all are committed to making those changes last. Middaugh plans to keep drinking the tea regularly as part of an overall healthy lifestyle. Both Weber and Angelo plan to continue the yoga practices and/or cleansing diets they worked on during the challenge, and said they would be interested in future challenges. “I’m going to work on two days a week,” says Pylman of
incorporating Pilates into his fitness routine. “I think that’s going to be optimal for me after doing a month straight. I gained some strength, so I think two days a week will be great, to supplement my other activities.” And the most important lessons of the experience? The sense of accomplishment, for one. “ I learned that if I set my mind and spirit to a challenge I can complete it,” says Angelo. “It made me feel great!” For others, the greatest growth was in developing the
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skills to work through challenging situations. “Embracing the difficulties rather than resisting them sure makes the process a lot less stressful,” says Weber. “Maybe that was the best lesson of all.”
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3 Bed / 3 Bath 2 & 3 Beds $305,000 / MLS 913255 From the $470,000's Gil Fancher - 970.390.7469 / Ted Steers - 970.331.4995 Gil Fancher - 970.390.7469 / Ted Steers - 970.331.4995
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