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A tale of “Villains and Heroes”

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Community theater mashes popular tunes at “Heroes and Villains� night. By John O’Neill

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illainous wrongdoers, lionhearted heroes and even cannibalistic pie sellers will share the stage this Thursday at Agave for a cabaret night, orchestrated by the Vail Valley Theater Company and featuring the heroes and villains of Broadway.

ent. including community members with theater interests who were offered the opportunity to recommend songs and, once selected, sing them for an audience.

Creating a greater sense of community theater in the Vail Valley has been a focal point of the Vail Valley Theater Company since its inception 25 years ago. Garton, for instance, is both a board and cast member. There is no fee for anyone to join a particular show, just an audition process that promises The evening begins at 6 p.m. at the Avon restaurant and a fantastic cast for each performance.

The VVTC has presented ovation-worthy performances in stars community members singing popular tunes from “The Book of Mormon,� “Wicked,� “Sweeney Todd: The Demon the past, particularly with their Halloween rendition of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.� Many of the cast members Barber of Fleet Street� and other Broadway hits.

Bart Garton, Vail Valley Theater Company board member from that show will return to the cabaret evening, yet fresh and a cast member, says the “Heroes and Villains� night will faces will also be part of the performance. “We wanted to broaden be great cabaret. our horizons and get more “It should be really fun,� people involved,� Garton Garton says. “The cabaret says. “The cabaret night is a atmosphere is more relaxed Where: Agave in Avon lot more singing than acting than live theater. There is When: Thursday, Aug. 16 with doors open and dancing. It was a great audience participation and a at 6 p.m. opportunity to get more peoforeground of attention that Cost: $50 pre-sale (limited at the door) ple on stage.� is laid back. It’s a great way Tickets: available online at www.VVTC.org.

The cast for “Heroes and to get more community thePrice includes dinner, two drinks, dessert and Villains� – directed by Bob ater into this valley.� the show. Performers begin at 7 p.m.

Finnie, who has been perCabaret is an old form of forming in Vail and Aspen theater-esque entertainment that is typically performed in a night club atmosphere while for 23 years – is made up of a group whose passion for perthe audience dines. The cabaret environment is easy-going, forming outlasts a nine-to-five grind. The performers hope Garton says, and breaks the metaphorical “glass wall� that to transport the audience from Agave and to the streets of New York City, altering their day-to-day roles as teachers separates audience and performers in standard live theater. and engineers to become mysterious characters of good and bad.

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By John O’Neill

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he USA Pro Cycling Challenge, thought to be one of the most challenging and competitive road-cycling races in the world, returns to Colorado for a second year from Aug. 20 to Aug. 26.

The race has one scheduled stop in the Vail Valley, with an uphill finish at Beaver Creek on Aug. 23.

There is no place to hide and no time off in the seven-day, seven-stage race, says race director Shawn Hunter. Riders will face 40,000 feet of combined climbing, three uphill finishes and three points of elevation 12,000 feet or higher – twice as high as the tallest point in the Tour de France.

“The race is extremely difficult, certainly one of the hardest in the country,” Hunter says. “The elevation (and) the climbing make it a different kind of race, a very hard kind of race – there is almost never an easy moment.”

The challenge, in addition to boasting a grueling course, will also see stacked competition. The field is touted as one of the strongest for any cycling event in the country, save the Tour of California.

“We will have six or seven of the top 10 finishers from the Tour (de France),” Hunter says. “This could be the most competitive race held on American soil.”

This year, the race will feature cycling’s biggest international names, including: Cadel Evans, the 2011 Tour de France champion from Australia; Ivan Basso of Italy; Levi Leipheimer, a Montana native and last year’s Pro Cycling Challenge champion; and Andy Schleck of Luxemburg.

“The athletes like coming here,” Hunter says. “The course is brutal, definitely. But when you have thousands of people

Once you get above that threshold at altitude, there is no cheering you to the top of a pass, that’s what the athletes coming back. Runners and cyclists refer to it as “oxygen love. The Colorado crowd is one of the best.” debt,” a sort of debt that is nearly impossible to pay back without seriously cutting down on physical effort.

A rider’s anticipation Jones’s general manager and director of the UnitedHealthIn many ways, Chris Jones of the UnitedHealthCare Pro Cycling team has been preparing for the 2012 Pro Cycling Care Pro team, Mike Tomayo, has set a training schedule that Challenge since he crossed the finish line at last year’s race. best suits his riders for high finishes at the challenge. The The Northern California native is accustomed the bounti- team ventured to China at the beginning of July for the Tour ful air of low elevations, but has forced himself into the grips of Lake Quinghai in China, an altitude competition compaof oxygen deprivation for the last two months to acclimate rable to that of the Colorado race. The team then came back to the United States for the Tour of Utah, which finished only to a lack of O2.

“The toughest part of the race is the elevation,” Jones says. days ago. While there, they picked up two stage wins in two “This is not just another big stage race; the elevation makes days, so they should be coming into decent altitude form, says Tomayo.

“We’ve got a good team on their way to Colorado,” Tomayo says. “We’ll be looking for podium finishes and stage wins.”

USA Pro Cycling Challenge breakdown • 40,000 feet of combined climbing • 12,000 feet of altitude reached three times • 4,000 volunteers • 683 miles • 12 host cities • 9 mountain passes • 3 uphill finishes • 1 champion

it a different kind of race. There are big climbs in other races similar to Colorado, but add in the elevation, and the race separates itself.”

Jones recounts a dire mistake in 2011 that he is sure not to make this year: He says that he can maintain control over his body if his heart rate sticks around 187 beats per minute.

Last year, he got sucked into a group, where his heart rate hit 189 BPM and then soared thereafter.

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Colorado crowds The hills and altitude pose one challenge, but another – one unique to the Colorado race – is the crowd. Jones has never raced the Tour de France, but he says that riders who have tackled the event look forward to a European-type crowd at the Pro Cycling Challenge.

“The crowd in Colorado comes out with an intense energy,” Jones says. “I think people in Colorado love the outdoors and competition. When they have elite athletes in their backyard, they can’t resist coming out strong.”

In 2011, Jones rode the time trial up Vail Pass in what he describes as “chaos.”

“There were tons of people on every side of me – on both sides, behind and almost right in front of me. You could hardly see where you were going, people would get out of the way right as you came by,” Jones says. “I mean, I could hardly fit my bike through in spots. You can’t even hear

Thursday, Aug. 16-Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012

An advocate for the voiceless

Eagle Valley Humane Society offers adoptions, disaster relief and abuse investigations for pets.

By Phil Lindeman

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ver the past year, a disturbing trend has caught the attention of Char Quinn. As local families continue to struggle with a harrowing economy, the executive director of the Eagle Valley Humane Society has seen pets get lost in the swirl of salary cuts, job losses and home foreclosures. In an average year, she deals with roughly 100 cases of reported animal cruelty, most involving pets that aren’t fed properly or simply abandoned.

But since last summer, that number has been close to 200, and she expects to handle more before the end of the year.

At her job with the nonprofit, Quinn wears many hats, including animal trainer, adoption coordinator and lead fundraiser – a ‘50s prom event at Route 6 CafĂŠ in EagleVail this Saturday is one of dozens held throughout the year. But the cruelty investigations have become worrisome enough that one of her part-time employees, Michelle Teeters, recently became a certified agent with the Bureau of Animal Protection. The local case load was too much for Quinn to handle – until this summer, she was the only agent in the area – and although the trend is frightening, she believes the Humane Society and concerned residents are taking the necessary steps to help area pets. “In the past 12 months, we’ve seen a definite increase in the number of investigations – people are aware of us and, more importantly, feel comfortable calling,â€? Quinn says. “I always tell people there’s nothing wrong with a false alarm. Even if you’re unsure, it’s always smart to call.â€?

Although Quinn occasionally goes to court as an expert witness, she is quick to note that the majority of cases aren’t extreme. Most involve an animal – usually a horse – that is left unattended, which attracts the attention of concerned neighbors. But the law is clear-cut when it comes to criminal cruelty, and most owners simply need to be reminded of the proper way to care for an animal. Of the 200 cases, only a handful resulted in criminal charges.

When Quinn receives a call about a mistreated pet, she follows a strict protocol: She makes a house call, interviews the owners, investigates the animal’s environment and, if she believes the situation is dire enough, works with the Eagle County Sheriff’s Department to remove the animal. Like Teeters, Quinn also went through a federal training program, which is commissioned by the Department of Agriculture. Unlike many counties across the state, where agents are part of a governmental body, Eagle County only has Quinn and Teeters at the nonprofit. This gives them a unique angle on the problem, and helps Quinn handle situations more delicately for the benefit of the animal and owner. “A lot of the time, people just need a bit of education,� Quinn says. “It doesn’t always involve a criminal charge or seizing the animals – it can be something as simple as a warning.�

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Meaghan Forbes holds up Skittles, a rescue cat, at the Eagle Valley Humane Society’s new facility in Eagle. Along with the cat rescue, the organization also offers dog adoptions and investigates animal abuse cases. Zach Mahone photo.

A full-service organization Although the cruelty investigations have eaten more time than in years past, the Humane Society is breaking new ground with a plethora of other services. Adoptions are still Quinn’s primary concern, working with a core group of volunteers to house dogs and cats as they wait for new owners. The society uses foster homes for all of the canines it takes in throughout the year, but it operates one of the area’s only cat-specific shelters. This service recently moved to a new, larger space near Pazzo’s in Eagle – perfect for energetic animals that love to roam – and Quinn hopes increased visibility will help the 22 abandoned cats quickly find homes. “We’ve learned over the years that when cats are in foster homes, they think they’re actually home. They get very attached,� Quinn says. “People who are looking to adopt want to see them all together because they can easily see the differences. It’s better for the cats and people.�

Like many animal organizations, the humane society offers affordable spay and neuter services for adopted pets. Quinn says the program has been “very effective,� but notes that the county isn’t a hotbed for large, unwanted litters. The majority of animals up for adoption are adults with struggling owners – as with the cruelty cases, when people can barely afford food, pets often get forgotten.

Outside of adoptions and investigations, Quinn also leads the local branch of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps. The organization is like a Red Cross for animals, with veterinarians, vet techs and volunteers who travel to devastated communities in the wake of natural disasters. This summer alone, members of the corps have visited the Springer fire outside Denver and Waldo Canyon fire near Colorado Springs to set up relief stations. In these emergencies, Quinn and others care for lost animals, giving the animals food, shelter

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Enter an adult playground of rods, lures and fly fishing with Vail Valley Anglers.

By Larry Grossman Cover photo by Cody Downard

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he second you walk in the door at the new Vail Valley Anglers shop in the Riverwalk at Edwards, you notice some old flavor.

The retail floor is clean, orderly and well stocked, with many of your fly-fishing favorites.

A wonderful selection of fly rods, reels, waders and every other accessory you need for your fly-fishing outings can be found here, as well as some fantastic clothing choices to at least make you look like you know how to catch a lot of fish.

Several years ago, this business was managed and owned by John Cochran, who prided himself on running an extremely tight and tidy ship, which at that time operated under the name Gorsuch Outfitters. The name Gorsuch was “borrowed� from the famous outdoor clothing, accessory and home decor retail store found in many of Colorado’s ski towns, a company Cochran had worked for in the early ‘90s.

Recently, Cochran saw an opportunity for a fly-fishing retail and guiding operation in Edwards. He knew that the valley and surrounding area had a relatively untapped source of fantastic fishing that included Gore Creek, the Eagle, Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers, their tributaries and local high-country lakes. For years, people had kept these home stashes close to their chests. Eventually, in the last decade of the twentieth century, the good word began to spread of waters with plentiful, chubby trout, and Gorsuch Outfitters was a beneficiary of the area’s ever-growing reputation amongst anglers.

Then there was what is referred to as “the movie� in the industry. In 1992, “A River Runs Through It� brought to the big screen a very impressive and romantic perspective of fly fishing, showing it as a peaceful escape from an otherwise stressful lifestyle. Before long, every piece of water home to hungry trout was crowded with successful city folk, decked

Angler, Bryant Compton shows off some of his favorite lures.

Cody Downard photo. to the hilt with big, fat Cohibas hanging from their mouths, looking like they just stepped off the cover of Fly Fisherman magazine. The fly fishing game was on, and there was no looking back.

A fish in the hand is worth‌?

During this boom, fly-fishing shops were swimming in successes and could do no wrong.

Every person who ever dreamed of owning a fly shop gave it a go, getting away with shabby guides and poorly-stocked, unorganized retail stores. This was true nationwide, (although not at every shop), but the demand to fish was there and shops needed guides – any guides.

During these years, Cochran turned Gorsuch Outfitters into a professionally-run retail operation second to none. High-rolling clients knew that when they fished with Cochran’s guides, they would be spending the day with a true pro, someone who walked the walk and

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Beer for a benefit Crazy Mountain Brewery’s second Ed Fest SneakPEAK staff report In the past few years, craft beer festivals have become hot destination events for tourists in Colorado, ranging from the niche-friendly Big Beers gathering in Vail to the massive, townwide Colorado Brewers’ Festival in Fort Collins. Brew lovers travel the globe to sample pours from the state’s 139 breweries, turning it into a Napa Valley of the Rocky Mountains – for the working-man’s libation, of course.

This Thursday at the Riverwalk in Edwards, the hometown brewmasters from Crazy Mountain Brewery host the second-annual Ed Fest, a beer festival by locals and for locals. From 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., more than 20 breweries from across the state will give festival-goers a sample of their finest suds.

“Ed,” in case you didn’t know, is short for Edwards, and this festival brings the party to the center of the Riverwalk. Breweries will come from every corner of Colorado, including heavy

Ed Fest, A Beer and Community Festival

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Where: Riverwalk in Edwards Free music: Frogs Gone Fishin’ and Emmitt-Nershi Band Cost: $35 presale, $40 at event Tickets are available online at EdFestBeer.com or by calling Crazy Mountain Brewery at 970-926-3009. Ticket includes live music and all-you-candrink tasting mug, good for 23 breweries. Crazy Mountain will host an after party at E-Town from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. with a live DJ.

hitters like Odell Brewing Company from Fort Collins and Left Hand Brewing Company of Longmont. Despite the big names, the real draw will be local and no-name outfits from out of state, such as Eagle’s Bonfire Brewing and Green Flash Brewing Company from San Deigo.

Even if brew festivals are the flavor of the moment, most support a cause, and Ed Fest is no different. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Eagle Valley Land Trust, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving open lands for the people – for the views, recreation, wildlife agriculture and Colorado landscapes right here in the Eagle River Valley.

Aside from the vast beer selection, Ed Fest will also offer an amazing entertainment lineup for attendees. Headlining the festival is none other than Colorado fan favorite, the EmmittNershi Band, featuring Drew Emmitt of Leftover Salmon and Bill Nershi from String Cheese Incident. This progressive bluegrass band tours nationally and is excited to play Ed Fest in their home state of Colorado. Opening for the Emmitt-Nershi Band is the eclectic and highenergy group, Frogs Gone Fishin’, a heavy-hitting rock and funk band.

Crazy Mountain Special Events Planner, Holly Velvis, says it was an easy decision when it came to selecting the live entertainment.

“Bluegrass music and craft beer are quintessential Colorado,” Velvis says. “Emmitt-Nershi truly embodies this vibe and we are thrilled to showcase them at Ed Fest.”

Although Ed Fest is touted as a local, intimate event, this year’s celebration comes when valley-based breweries are in the middle of sweeping changes. In the past year, Crazy Mountain has started an in-house canning operation and now distributes across the state, earning it new, loyal followers every day. Be on the lookout for its signature amber ale and the Mountain Livin’ Pale Ale. The pale ale is an extension of the brewery’s commitment to causes: A portion of every sale across the state goes to the local alpine-aid organization, Vail Mountain Rescue.

Bonfire is in the final stages of a similar transition, building its own canning operation not far from its popular tap house in downtown Eagle. The brewery has come far in the two years since it opened, expanding from a custom-built brew system to the canning line. Like many craft brewers, Bonfire already offers 16-ounce cans at select restaurants, including the popular Firestarter IPA.

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A tale of sweat, mud and tears at Summit County’s mountain bike stage race.

By Melanie Wong

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tanding at one of the highest points of the Colorado Trail outside Breckenridge, I considered my options: Sit there shivering as rain ran through the holes of my helmet and straight through my rain jacket, or pick up my muddy bike and keep riding.

This was the second day of the Breck Epic mountain bike race, and to be honest, I hadn’t quite bargained for this.

You may have heard of ultra mountain bike races, such as the local Leadville 100, or the multi-day Tour Divide, which goes from Canada to New Mexico. What many don’t know is that we have such a race right in neighboring Breckenridge, the lung-busting Breck Epic, a race that has been gaining traction in the last few years.

The six-day stage race put about 250 mountain bikers to the test from Sunday, Aug. 12 through Friday, Aug. 17, covering a total of 240 miles and gaining 37,000 feet in elevation.

This is not your weekend joyride.

The race is the brainchild of Mike McCormack, who also helped pioneer Breck’s popular Firecracker 50 mountain bike race. He commands the entire Breck Epic affair with a good sense of humor and irreverence, although he’s quick to point out that the race is not only about races and endurance, but about promoting the sport of mountain biking. Most of the proceeds from the race go to the local International Mountain Bike Association chapter and Friends of the Dillon Ranger District.

For the love of riding Always a sucker for punishment, I decided to see what all the fuss was about by competing in the mini-version of the race, which took place over three days and covered 120 miles.

It still had a whopping 18,000 or so feet of climbing, just so we didn’t feel left out. Myself and partner Jennifer Barbour took to the race in classic circus fashion as novice mountain bike stage racers, muddling through the three days with characteristic mishaps and comedic moments – more on that later.

There’s something inexplicable about what draws people to races like this. Many in the Vail Valley, even those who haven’t done a multi-day race, can probably understand. On paper, there is nothing appealing about three-to-six days of wheezing your way around Breckenridge’s fire roads and singletrack at elevations near-or-above tree line. However, this race drew everyone from mountain bike pros to curious racers from across the globe, including a Swedish father-and-son duo, Brits, South Africans, a good number of Canadians and even a rider from Kenya, Alex Tibwitta.

Tibwitta, a car salesman, calls himself a “weekend warrior� back home in Kenya and has competed in other mountain bike stage races, such as the Cape Epic, a 10-day race in South Africa. He came across the Breck Epic, was intrigued, and lined things up with the race organizers. Breck’s courses, he says, did not disappoint.

All these people made the trek to Breckenridge to test their mettle against the altitude and trails, and many are repeat racers, too – all for a race that doesn’t have a prize purse.

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Local mountain bikers Jennifer Barbour (front) and Melanie Wong (also editor at SneakPEAK) tackle the multi-stage Breck Epic race this past weekend. The course wove through Summit County, covering nearly 240 miles across iconic routes like the Colorado Trail. Eddie Clark photo.

Not for the faint of heart Back to the race: Jennifer and I attacked the course with gusto on day one, dropping water bottles, managing to nearly lose a rear wheel and encountering some severe shifting issues going into the easy gear (which was going to come into constant use), all within the first five miles. I was feeling good, enjoying the views and tearing up the descents, until about three hours and 45 minutes in.

Suddenly, I didn’t want to play anymore, and was dubious about my ability to actually complete the last eight miles of the race. I teetered on the bike with a ghostlike expression, barely turning the pedals over. I pulled up at an aid station, where someone shoved an energy drink in my hand. I stood there, eyes glazed over, and muttered something incoherent before heading up the final climb. Fortunately, the GU Roctane energy concoction kicked in, and suddenly eight miles seemed reasonable. I was downright hyper on the last few miles of downhill singletrack.

Day two displayed the best of Colorado’s alpine trails, taking place mostly on the pristine Colorado Trail. It would have been the perfect stage, but the skies decided to open up, and it literally rained on us the entire day. The race topped out on a magnificent view amidst the feathery clouds at about 12,000 feet, although riders were a little more concerned about navigating the slippery trails than taking in the vistas. My legs met the challenge admirably, not protesting too much from the day before – or maybe I was too cold and frozen-through to notice.

That brings us to the top of the Colorado Trail, where I was shivering and wondering if I had earned the right to burst into tears. My partner had just taken a frightening tumble off the track and had to go retrieve her bike from the hillside. Unscathed, but very shaken, she took a few minutes to recover, and I sat waiting, sure that I had gone hypothermic. However, we finally decided no one was going to save us from the mountain but ourselves, so we descended with the gusto of people who know they’re only going to get colder the slower they ride. Throughout the day, I went through three jackets, and all three got completely soaked.

My fingers were so numb for most of the ride that I had trouble shifting gears, and someone had to unbuckle my helmet and unzip my jacket for me afterward.

We crossed the finish line, covered head to toe in mud and dirt (both of us had taken a few falls into puddles that were quickly becoming ponds), and burst out laughing when we looked at one another. As one rider said, the stage truly defined the moniker “epic.�

Our last day went much smoother on a course that topped out at three of the area’s highest ridges. It was the strangest feeling, being far in the backwoods of Summit County, and sometimes feeling like you were the only person for miles, while knowing there were 250 other riders on the course with you.

Afterward, tired and dirty, I can say I understand why ultra-racers do it – there’s nothing like pushing yourself beyond the limits and finding that you can do much more. You might even find 250 other crazies to do it with you.

SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com

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The blow of devastation exceeds physical pain when a doctor carefully steps into the room of a parent and child to deliver a simple set of words, equally anticipated and terrifying.

“Your child is sick,” the doctor might say. “I’m afraid everything is not alright,” or “we’ve found a problem.” The words strike to the core of a family with a suffering child, scarring a smooth path to life as prosperity landslides into difficulty.

There is nothing to hold onto. There is little to say. The world rolls away and the family is momentarily thrown into desolation, deserted by reason. “I’m sorry,” the doctor might offer.

Families whose youngest members, at no fault of their own, have been struck by life-threatening issues are left to ponder the future. The kids plod along from medical treatment to medical treatment, abandoning summer little league or gym class antics because they are “sick.” A void in their life has been created.

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The camp, which serves children ages 7 to 17, gives an experience of adventure to kids who face life-threatening illnesses.

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“A key point of the camp is that kids learn that they are not alone and that they can connect with others having similar difficulties,” Johnson says. “There is a sense of empowerment when you have someone in a similar situation to lean on, to talk with, to get through things.”

The camp enjoyed a successful first year in 2011, and spring and summer camps for 2012 have already concluded.

Nearly 280 campers visited for one-week sessions, assisted by through eight different activities by 158 volunteers, 58 of which are medically trained. So far this year, 36,668 combined camper hours were logged – hours classified by campers and staff as, quite simply, “fun.”

“The whole time, campers are creating a sense of empowerment, disguised by going out and having fun,” Johnson says.

the challenge course.

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Fighting small battles every day is important for the campers, Johnson says, and it pays off both in successes and in failures.

“Life is full of challenges where you fail, and you need to reflect on that failure to move forward,” Johnson says. “These kids at home can be very sheltered. It’s common sense – no parent likes to see their kid suffer. No one likes to see someone they love suffer. But they get sheltered. At camp, they learn to fail, reflect and then try again.”

The success of trying again is exemplified by one story in particular. A young girl confined to a wheelchair returned to camp for the second time this summer. She was very sick, Johnson says. When she arrived to camp, she was presented with two options: wheel herself to the cabin or take a golf cart, depending on how she was feeling.

A day at camp The options were too narrow for the girl. In front of her The fun at Roundup River Ranch comes in eight main activities: Horseback riding, archery, fishing, canoeing, theater and mother, other campers, medical personnel and volunteers, the music, and arts and crafts. The outstanding activity, though, is girl retrieved a cane from behind her chair. She stood and be-

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Madeline Okano is led on horseback by a Roundup River Ranch volunteer during her visit last year.

Okano, who underwent a heart transplant as a newborn, can’t attend other summer camps because of a strict medication schedule, but enjoyed a free week at the ranch. Roundup River Ranch photo.

gan walking to her cabin. Each step was a celebration – a small challenge that was beaten. When she made it to her cabin, the power of the moment was recognizable, as adult volunteers were reduced to tears.

Madeline’s story An articulate young lady of 14 years old, with words beyond a typical teen, Madeline Okano launches into a barrage of memories when asked about her time at Roundup River Ranch.

“It was really fun,” Madeline says. “There are so many people there just like you – people with similar experiences, who had those experiences at all different ages, of course.”

When asked of her favorite memory, Madeline laughs at the question.

“Oh come on,” she says, hinting that there were so many it would be hard to decide. “I would guess the climbing wall

and zip-line. I don’t really like heights, so I tried not to look down. But of course I looked down, so I had to get to the top even faster.”

Perhaps Madeline’s developed tone arises from experiences alien to most other teenage girls. Her vocabulary is laden with biological terms for the heart, such as ventricle, congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy. She uses them to explain the scar on her chest, a reminder of the heart transplant she underwent at 15 months old.

At camp, Madeline has found other boys and girls who use medical terminology to explain why they must stick to a strict medicine routine, or why they also have a scar across their chests or sides. This summer, Madeline attended the camp’s solid organ transplant week, just as she did last year, and found a plethora of friends with whom she could relate.

“We can talk about our experiences and be comfortable with it,” Madeline says. “It is like meeting new kids at school but you can be more open.”

Not that the chipper 14-year-old (who is almost 14-and-ahalf, as she points out) has any trouble meeting new people with her bubbly personality. It is just that she doesn’t have to worry about other kids asking her what she calls “slash questions,” or queries that pop out of nowhere.

“Sometimes other kids will ask me what it’s like to have two hearts or if I wish I didn’t have the scar on my chest,” Madeline says. “At first I don’t know what to say. I almost always answer eventually because they should know, but the scar and the heart transplant have become a part of who I am. I don’t remember getting the surgery, although I bet it was terrifying.”

Madeline’s admirable and ironclad attitude could easily have been inherited from her mother, Celeste. When asked to recount Madeline’s health issues as a child, Celeste spills detailed memories as if she were reading it from a freshly-written book. She recalls delivering what she thought would be a normal baby – her pregnancy wasn’t considered at-risk, and Celeste’s first ultrasound promised flawless results. Hours after a delivery by C-section, a problem became apparent: Madeline turned blue and her blood oxygen levels dropped dramatically.

Doctors rushed to save the newborn, and her mother, feeble from the surgery, did not see her daughter for three days.

“It was scary,” Celeste says. “Everything was supposed to go just fine. When it wasn’t, it got to be really scary.”

After six months, numerous appointments and little weight gain, Madeline’s doctor decided that her heart was not strong enough. At the time, it was pumping 10 percent of what a normal infant should and a transplant was the only fix. Until she was 15 months old, the Okano’s lived with a cell phone never

more than an arm’s length away, awaiting a phone call that symbolized their daughter’s new heart and, subsequently, new life.

Then, the call came. Madeline had a flawless surgery and recovery. Celeste says that Madeline is a textbook example of how a transplant should go. In recovery – which continues to this day – Madeline has to take medicine twice daily to make sure her body doesn’t reject her new organ, almost guaranteeing heart failure. For 13 years, Madeline has never missed her morning or evening medicine.

“There is nothing more neurotic than a transplant mom,” Celeste says in a chipper tone, like a gambler gloating beating the odds. “For a while, each time she sneezed we’d be at the doctor.”

This understandable neuroticism is precisely why Roundup River Ranch was a perfect fit for Madeline. At her age, it’s perfect to get away from mom and dad for a weekend – it’s what other kids do, Celeste says. Some of Madeline’s friends headed off to swim camp, but with Madeline’s precise medication schedule, free-flowing teen camps were out of the question. Last year was the first year Madeline had been away from her parents. This year was the second. The time spent with friends is awesomely sweet.

Medical staff The campers at Roundup River Ranch have a number of health concerns: recent organ transplants, lung diseases, severe asthma, HIV, Crohn’s Disease, blood disorders and various cancers. Their prognosis is difficult, and the staff at the ranch accommodates their needs.

Dr. Marita Bledsoe is the ranch’s medical director and oversees the condition of each camper as they bounce between activities. Doctors and nurses watch closely at each activity, Dr. Bledsoe says. In addition to looking out for exhaustion, the medical staff works closely with other volunteers to create adaptive programming that allows campers to do every activity, no matter what. For instance, special padding is added to zip line harnesses to protect prior injuries or pressure points.

Sun-intense activities are shaded for kids susceptible to skin cancers. Those with immunodeficiency can relax at will.

“We want the campers to experience everything,” Bledsoe says. “They’ve dealt with so much. We want them to feel like kids again, to form life-long friendships, to challenge themselves. We do our absolute best to make that happen.”

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The instructions seem innocuous enough, but as we age, good posture is nearly as important as exercise or a proper diet – ask anyone who has been forced to visit a chiropractor due to chronic back issues.

Outside of warding off chronic problems, posture also plays a major role for the outdoor lovers who flock to the valley. For the most part, the area’s most popular sports – skiing, biking, running and even golf – are considered dynamic sports, chock full of movements our bodies aren’t asked to do in an average day. This can be rough on knees and other joints, but posture plays a key role. It isn’t just for the dinner table any more. “Our bodies were designed to be able to move in a variety of ways. However, adding an external device to our bodies such as a golf club, a ski, or a bike places additional unnatural loads on the body,� says Scott Wacker, a physical therapist and lead doctor at Movement Physical Therapy in Edwards. “Over time, the posture you are in or repeated stress of the sport can lead to imbalances and injuries.�

Wacker often works with area athletes, and although he warns about the dangers of bad posture while playing sports, he says such dynamic (and fun) movements help remove us from the hum-drum of modern life. “Our relatively sedentary lifestyles involve sitting many hours a day behind a desk, CPU, iPad, steering wheel and TV,� Wacker says. “Sitting with ‘perfect’ ergonomic alignment for 8 to 12 hours a day is still sitting. We must counter this with appropriate activity to keep our bodies moving. We were built to age gracefully; we should not let sport specification get in the way of this. And remember, the best posture is not to be locked in and static – it is moving and dynamic.�

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Golf Common injuries: Back/neck pain, shoulder pain, various tendinopathies (similar to tennis elbow) What you can do: Build core stability with ab workouts or see a physical therapist for movement analysis.

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Skiing Common injuries: Traumatic fractures/ sprains/strains, knee pain, back pain What you can do: Use canting or foot-bed inserts to move your body into a more natural position. Locking your ankles and knees can be harmful over time.

sition on a bike they do sitting at a desk or at the dinner table.

If bad posture has been ingrained during sedentary activities, problems like an arched back, drooped shoulders and uneven weight distribution easily transfer to the saddle.

To spot such long-standing problems, Wacker often uses a test called the “Functional Movement Screen.� By using video analysis and a ranking system, FMS is a low-impact test designed to spot harmful movements and potentially dangerous habits related to posture.

As Wacker explains, FMS is ideal for aging athletes because it’s designed to be gentle: A trained physical therapist watches while you do lunges, squats and core stability movements, then grades you based on a system linked to the best corrective treatments for your problems. Say an issue is balance -- following the test, a physical therapist might “prescribe� new exercises to correct leaning or core issues, and over time, you will form new habits. Wacker claims people who score well on the test – which can be improved on over time – are up to three times less likely to be injured. This success in the training room easily translates to sports. “Indeed, many injuries are preventable, no matter the sport or activity,� Wacker says.

Sit up, pay attention How do aging athletes take Wacker’s advice and continue with favorite sports far into life? It begins with careful attention to how we move while active. Wacker claims the most damage is done when people get used to bad posture – hunching over a bike or muscling through a golf swing – and the unnatural, sometimes dangerous movement turns into habit. “Recent medical research has found that poor movement patterns, poor balance and asymmetries reduce the effects of training, distort body awareness and ultimately influence movement efficiency – thus heightening your risk of injury,�

Wacker says.

Know yourself – and your limits Some of these patterns are simple to correct, such as the Bodily pain is an inevitable part of the aging process: aforementioned golf swing or balance while lifting weights, Joints stiffen, muscles weaken, injuries don’t heal as quickly but others are much more subtle. Take cycling: The seated as before.

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Recreation Center. When the expansive, now-iconic facility was completed in 2006, another longtime manager with A culture of fitness the Western Eagle County Metropolitan Recreation District It’s no wonder locals flock to the rec center and Gypsum (WECMRD) was slated to take the job. But a few months officials wanted it on TV: The building is visually striking, before the grand opening, he took an offer in Denver, and with the faded, lived-in look of a barn house on the outside, Ruff, who had been with the district since 1996 and ran the with bold colors, modern lines and thick timber accents on Eagle Pool and Ice Rink, was next in line to fill the position. the inside. It has amenities fitness junkies didn’t even know “This has been the coolest thing I’ve ever done,” Ruff says they wanted – a climbing wall, individual studios, brandabout the rec center, speaking in the easy-going manner his new equipment, indoor swimming pool – and at 57,000 employees and frequent guests quickly recognize. “There’s square feet, it’s 17,000 square feet larger than the Avon Recnever a day that’s the same as the last – we have so much reation Center, where Ruff claims many Eagle and Gypsum going on here, and one of the coolest things is how it’s never residents went before 2006. mundane.”

“This place was such a huge hit because we didn’t have Today, Ruff’s job titles not only include Gypsum area anything like it down-valley before,” Ruff says. “We had so manager, but also assistant recreation director for all of many people we were never into fitness suddenly latch onto WECMRD. It reflects the influence he has had over 16 it. Of course, people around here are always active, but this years: He was on the ground floor when the district grew got the community active in a much different way.” from a single pool and youth sports programs to large-scale Although he would never take full credit, Ruff is a large facilities in Eagle, Gypsum adn Edwards, and he has seen part of the new-found (or long-dormant) fitness culture nearly $30 million in construction since the early 2000s. down-valley. He’s a Colorado native, a laid-back, athletic But Gypsum is Ruff’s crowning achievement, and he still type who recently celebrated his 40th birthday and plays in seems slightly shocked by his good luck when telling the the WECMRD basketball league. He originally planned on story. The rec center has become a centerpiece of the Gyp- being a teacher, but after a few semesters at the University sum community, boasting nearly 25,000 monthly visits and of Northern Colorado in Greeley, he switched to a recreation a central role in the town’s recent branding push on local and administration degree. It was a better fit in the end. regional TV. Steve Russell, the executive director for WEC“I knew there was a greater future for me in recreation MRD, lauds Ruff for his role in promoting the center, noting than in education,” Ruff says. “I was always active in colit has 4,000 paid members – a huge number down-valley, lege and up here I’m the same – I’m always on some sports where the permanent population sits around 13,000. team or doing some race.”

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implies a natural inclination to strive for the best. According to Russell, Ruff was the ideal person to take charge of a new, untested facility.

“I think the rec center would have been a very good facility regardless, but Scott was really the driving force that turned it into what it now is,” Russell says. “People know him and like what he has done.

“The face of Gypsum” As Russell alludes to, recreation in Gypsum has come a long way with Ruff at the helm. Along with the rec center – which he describes as “an immediate success” and runs in his trademark low-key way – he has been in charge of numerous programs, from the annual Halloween lock-in to the Dirty Dozen, an adventure race he designed after competing in the Warrior Dash at Copper Mountain.

But Ruff doesn’t take all the credit for the outside programs. His “green shirts” – the five full-time employees in charge of managing the rec center – are encouraged to develop their own ideas throughout the year. These range from common activities like swim lessons and climbing instruction to the popular “Biggest Loser” program, a fitness

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“This job is more than a rec center where people come and work out,” Ruff says. “I always tell my employees to create that ‘wow’ factor. We really run it like we own it, and that’s what makes it so fun.”

As part of WECMRD, the rec center has freedom government-run facilities don’t often enjoy, including a relatively large annual budget of $1 million. Still, expensive programs like the Dirty Dozen require visibility and money, so to stay connected with local businesses, Ruff joined the Gypsum Chamber of Commerce and is now its president. He invites member businesses advertise at programs and uses the connections to bolster the rec center. It’s a sort of dedication to the rec center that Russell and others claim is natural, but Ruff candidly admits he works hard to maintain.

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is continued discomfort, which can be just as damaging as slaving away at a desk. “Pain alters muscular motor control and overall movement,� Wacker says. “Having pain means you are at a heightened risk of injury.�

Of course, the pain of a fall or 12-hour bike ride can’t be avoided – it comes with the territory. But Wacker is careful

to distinguish between the natural risks of outdoor sports and the self-imposed issues brought about by sloppy posture. His biggest advice: If movement becomes chronically painful, stop and visit a specialist. The valley has several physical therapists who handle movement analysis. But more importantly, head off problems before they arise. Many bike or ski shops offer gear fitting throughout the year, and something

as simple as an adjusted seat or realigned boots can dramatically change your experience. “Remember the quote, ‘Everything in moderation,’�

Wacker says. “We just must be wary of the negative stresses a sport can place on the body and plan accordingly.�

SneakPEAK writer Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com

CABARET –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– One of the performers, Charis Patterson, started singing and acting in high school, which she graduated in 1994. By day, Patterson sells real estate and picks up the odd shift at the hospital. By night, Patterson leaves a world of sales behind to take on the impossible and adoring situations of theater – an escape from profession and into passion. “Anyone can be involved in community theater. That’s why it is so great.� Patterson says. “I like (theater) more than anything. I do my other jobs so I can do theater.�

One of the songs Patterson will present at the cabaret will be “Little Priest� from Stephen Sondheim’s 1979 musical “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.� A dark yet humorous piece, the number will represent one of the darkest villains of Broadway: Swee-

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man says. “When the opportunity came up, I jumped on it.

John has such a good name in the industry and local community. He has been so well received this year that all of our old customers are coming back. It’s a really good feeling to have people coming back in and respect our old reputation.�

Top-notch guides Vail Valley Anglers boasts a team of the best guides in the area. They’re available for a wide variety of fishing options, including wade fishing or full and half-day float trips on guide-paddled rafts. Elkman claims the half-day float trips are probably the most popular choice among clients.

One of the shop’s guides, Bryant Compton, has been guiding in the Vail Valley for several years. He has a calm, steady demeanor while rowing down the river, and fishes exclusively with tournament-level flies tied by his brother. He has a seasoned personality and guides as if he has been there before. He uses old-school techniques when the going gets tough, but you do not get any one-upping.

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ney Todd.

Todd, as the story goes, murdered his clients at a London barber shop and then sold their flesh to his partner in crime, Mrs. Lovett, who owned a pie shop next to Todd’s barbershop.

She would bake the flesh into meat pies and then sell them to unsuspecting customers.

As the dark material alludes to, there are no special children ticket prices to the cabaret.

Children are welcome, but parents should be forewarned that there are mature situations with strong adult language.

FLY FISHING ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

talked the talk. The retail shop was always immaculate and inviting; his reputation grew and became a commodity.

After close to a dozen years owning and running the business, Cochran decided it was time for a change and sold Gorsuch Outfitters. This new business, Alpine Outfitters, struggled from the start and fell into financial disarray.

Re-enter John Cochran. According to current shop manager Brett Elkman, an investor who originally wanted to purchase Gorsuch Outfitters stepped up to the plate when Alpine Outfitters began struggling. The investor bought Alpine, renamed it Vail Valley Anglers and asked Cochran to be general manager – bringing the former owner back to his original store in Edwards. It’s why the shop feels old but new.

Cochran spent a large chunk of time revamping the interior to meet industry (and his own) standards. The shop once again is immaculate and Cochran has assembled a very warm, friendly guide staff. “I’m really excited to be back working with John,� Elk-

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Compton prefers to stay focused on the task at hand and do what he has to do to get you on fish. He also has an open ear to suggestions, which is hard to find among most fishing guides. But do not disregard his advice should he give it to you – he is on the river nearly every day this time of year and stays well in-touch with the river environment.

Don’t let the big one get away For Cochran, the bottom line is that he is back in his old location with a new name, with all the pride and attention to detail he is known for. Things have turned around very quickly, as anglers return to Cochran and get what they expect. Whether looking for a full-day or a half-day outing on the river, give Vail Valley Anglers a chance to earn your business. They do it right.

For more information on fly-fishing gear or guide-led trips, call Vail Valley Anglers at 970-926-0900.

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SneakGEAR: A new bike rack that â&#x20AC;&#x153;sucksâ&#x20AC;?

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By Larry Grossman

vehicle. It is an ingenious design, and it works extremely well.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not very often that you would, if ever, hear someone The first time you try the Sea Sucker in this fashion you say that a product is extremely innovative, useful, practical will look at it and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No way this rack is going to stay in and smart because it sucks. With that said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;suckingâ&#x20AC;? is what place.â&#x20AC;? But it does, and it does it amazingly well. With that makes one product in particular stand out from the rest. said, the product is easy and quick to figure out.

A revolutionary company out of Florida has come up with a line of products that revolves around suction-cup technolHow does it work? ogy. The company is called Sea Sucker, and in 2005 this The success of this very unique product revolves around company began tooling around with vacuum technology to vacuum technology and the six-inch Sea Sucker vacuum design a vacuum-mounted chair that could be mounted to mounts, which hold it very firmly in place. The actual rack the flat deck of a boat. The chair never made it to market; body is made of a very durable and slightly flexible highhowever, that vacuum technology led to an entire line of density polyethylene. The flexibility of this material is what products, which has made Sea Sucker (www.seasucker.com) makes it possible to mount the rack to slightly curved surfaca very successful company. One of the more unique products es such as the rear window on a small SUV or station wagon. from Sea Sucker is a bike rack designed to work on any type The Mini-Bomber model ($393.75) was the model I tested of vehicle, not using screws, bolts and bars, but suction cups. out. This model has four Sea Sucker vacuum mounts that atItâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not like anything else you have ever seen before and the tach to any smooth surface of your vehicle â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in this case, the rack, which comes in a variety of models for single or mul- rear window. The Sea Sucker vacuum mounts are a pretty tiple bike mounts, is incredibly versatile and will turn heads impressive piece of technology. The product comes with a the first time anyone sees it. small tube of lube which you can lightly apply to the rim of each â&#x20AC;&#x153;suction cupâ&#x20AC;? to improve suction while mounting One word: versatility the product. I found it was not necessary to use this lube Sea Sucker offers a wide variety of options to carry your to mount the product, however it will help you get a better bicycles, whatever your needs are. The low profile and easy- seal when you begin to pump the suction mechanism. Thorto-use bike racks come in options, which will allow you to oughly clean the surface first with some type of glass cleancarry between one and three bikes. There are also a number ing product and let it dry. Once you have the rack in place, it of ways to actually mount, or stick the Sea Sucker to your is easy to pump the vacuum mounts into place with roughly vehicle. The best single bike option for your car is The Tal- 10 to 20 pumps per Sea Sucker. There is a color (white in on ($262.99 retail). Depending on the size of your vehicle, this case) â&#x20AC;&#x153;indicatorâ&#x20AC;? on each vacuum mount that physically you will likely be able to mount The Talon like a traditional shows you if there is the proper amount of suction in place. bike rack on the roof of your vehicle. There is also a unique Once the rack is in its proper position, it is there to stay. mounting option for all of the Sea Sucker racks, with the ex- The suctions have the potential to hold three bikes in place, ception of The Falcon ($146.99), which is a truck bed option weighing up to 100 pounds total. only. This option, although precarious-sounding, allows you You remove the rack by lifting a small rubber tab on each to mount the vacuum mounts to the rear window of your sta- cup to release the suction so you can store the rack in your The Sea Sucker bike rack attaches to your car via suction wagon or SUV and hang the bike from the fork mounts, vehicle. Placement and removal of the rack is almost too tion cups and can attach to the rear window or the with the rear tire of your bike resting on the bumper of your [See SUCKY RACK, page 19] roof. Billy Doran photo.

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“With disaster relief, you need a lot of resources,” says Quinn, who became unit coordinator for the corps in February. “You have humane societies all over, but they can get crowded. What we do is not always easy, but it’s a disaster – those situations can be very stressful for animals.”

The fires in June and July made this summer particularly hectic, but Quinn was glad for the opportunity to help. She

has been involved with disaster relief for several years, deploying nearly 20 times for major disasters, including tornadoes and floods outside of Colorado.

But Quinn’s job isn’t always weighty, and one of her favorite community activities is obedience training. She has visited the Minturn Market and other events to lead “Canine Good Citizen” programs, a course developed by the American Kennel Club to help owners as much as pets. As with

everything the Humane Society does, the program is about education, not scolding.

“We really stress the owner/pet relationship,” says Quinn, who owns three dogs. “In fact, I really don’t like the word ‘obedience’ – I treat them more like kids and it works well.”

SneakPEAK writer Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com

PRO CYCLING CHALLENGE ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– yourself think. You can’t hear yourself breath. You just are going for it.”

Jones, and his experience riding up Vail Pass, summarizes the challenge’s best attribute: the crowd. According to Jones, according to Hunter and according to Tomayo, it’s why the athletes come to Colorado.

Here’s how a typical stage looks: 4,000 volunteers and hundreds of thousands of people line roadways and bike paths as riders cruise by. The same people then get in their cars and hurry hundreds of miles to see the finishing sprint into Denver, cheering on stage winners as they climb atop the podium to receive flowers, champagne and possibly a kiss on the cheek from Colorado’s gorgeous gals.

“Well, the Colorado crowds were amazing,” Jones says. “It was stunning how many peo-

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ple were on the road from Golden to Denver last year – not just at the start and at the finish, but the whole way.”

The event acts as one of the nation’s most-viewed sporting events, as crowds aren’t confined to a stadium and certainly not assigned seats.

“All of the credit goes to the Colorado community,” Hunter says. “We look to places like Vail last year and have to love the fans that came out. The support for the cycling community in Colorado is so strong, and the athletes, the organizers and volunteers appreciate that.”

SneakPEAK writer John O’Neill can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com

SUCKY RACK –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

easy to believe, but believe it, it works. Once mounted on the rear window, the bikes are held by standard fork mounts, which are included with the rack.

Once you are ready to roll, it’s a strange visual to see the bikes “suction cupped” to the rear window while glancing at the rear view mirror, and a bit unnerving, so you will probably want to cruise around your neighborhood a couple of times to get acquainted with this feeling. The test bike was an old beater cruiser bike weighing roughly 40 pounds. I drove on the interstate, through road dips and over parking lot speed bumps and everything remained perfectly in place.

I also was able to mount the rack all over my car with zero issues as long as the surface was flat.

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Any issues?

The rack came with an extra and separate vacuum mount, basically a spare. It also comes with two rear-wheel mounts that are cleverly made out of the same exact vacuum mounts with an added strap to secure your rear wheel when the bike is mounted on top of the car. It was good that I had the spare, as one of the originals did not want to pump up to its standard mark on the vacuum pump. The plus is that it took literally three minutes to switch out the part with a Phillips head screw driver, and I was once again ready to roll. The other issue I encountered was that when I mounted the rack on the highest part of the rear window, and combined it with my

[From page 18]

XL-sized mountain bike, the rear wheel was too close to the ground for comfort. A smaller-sized bike frame would not be a problem, but the best option for larger bikes is up top.

That said, the Sea Sucker is a fantastic product, and the couple of issues I encountered were easily remedied. This system is a good choice for vehicles that did not come with some type of factory rack system in place, or for high-end vehicles you may not want to place a permanent rack on.

Or, if you simply want a very cool-looking rack that can be easily removed and installed, check out the Sea Sucker.

It really sucks.

SneakPEAK writer Larry Grossman can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com

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Thursday, Aug. 16 Après Ascent at Walking Mountains Science Center

Join the naturalists from Avon’s Walking Mountains Science Center for a free late-afternoon hike along Buck Creek, the pristine body of water found just outside the center’s campus. Beginning at 5 p.m. in the main lobby, instructors will teach participants about local ecology and wildlife as the group hikes along a gentle U.S. Forest Service trail. A great activity for kids.

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These urban acoustics come to the Vilar Performing Arts Center at Beaver Creek for a one-night-only performance beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 and can be purchased online at www.vilarpac.org or by calling 888-920-ARTS (2787).

Saturday, Aug. 18 Family Saturday Afternoon Club in Lionshead

Let rowdy crowds have Friday – Saturday is all about family fun during the free Saturday Afternoon Club (SAC) in Lionshead in Vail. After a long day of hiking or playing on the mountain, come the The Arrebelle at the base of the gondola for free activities and events designed just for families.

Parents can enjoy food or a drink on the sun-drenched patio while kids make new friends. Other SAC events are spread throughout Lionshead Village, so keep an eye open for interesting diversions.

Saturday, Aug. 18 Roller Derby Bout and Benefit in Eagle

Eagle County’s only roller derby league, the 10th Mountain Roller Dolls, host a rough-and-tumble bout to raise funds for Brush Creek Elementary School. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink, the Mean Turns and Gore Rangers squads take to the court for a night of retro roller derby at its finest. The entry fee is $10 for adults, $3 for kids (ages 4 to 17) and free for children under 3 years old. Call 970-328-5277 for more info.

Grab a blanket, pack a picnic dinner and head to the base of Beaver Creek’s Centennial Lift for a free film starting afSaturday, Aug. 18 ter dark (roughly 8:30 p.m.). This week’s feature is Kung Fu Panda, a raucous, family-friendly feature about a young Roller Derby Bout and Benefit in Eagle panda (voiced by Jack Black) who learns to defeat his fears Eagle County’s only roller derby league, the 10th Mountain – and appetite – to become a martial arts master. Food is Roller Dolls, host a rough-and-tumble bout to raise funds for Brush Creek Elementary School. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. available, but alcohol and pets are not allowed. at the Eagle Pool and Ice Rink, the Mean Turns and Gore Rangers squads take to the court for a night of retro roller Friday, Aug. 17 derby at its finest. The entry fee is $10 for adults, $3 for kids Yoga in the Gardens at Vail (ages 4 to 17) and free for children under 3 years old. Call Begin your morning (and your weekend) in a tranquil, fo- 970-328-5277 for more info. cused manner with an outdoor yoga session at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens near the Vail Village. Professional yoga Sunday, Aug. 19 instructors from the valley and beyond lead participants through slow, gentle flows, focusing on proper form and ap- Sunday on the Patio at Gashouse preciating the natural setting. The session begins at 9 a.m. Drop by the Edwards restaurant Gashouse for great music in and lasts a little over an hour. Price is $12 per person and re- the sun every Sunday afternoon. From 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., member to bring water, a yoga mat and comfortable clothes. various local musicians play on the patio while diners enjoy drink and food specials. For info on bands playing this week or the rest of the summer, call 970-926-3613.

Friday, Aug. 17 Eagle Farmer’s Market at Eagle Ranch Monday, Aug. 20 Village Teen VIP Night at Back Bowl Summertime is here and the Eagle Farmer’s Market brings the best local produce, confections and other goods to Eagle Ranch Village. The afternoon market opens at 4 p.m. and closes around 7:30 p.m. Parking is free and pets are welcome, but make sure to bring cash for artisanal items from dozens of vendors.

Only a few weeks remain in summer, so teens, take advantage of the free time with discounted bowling at Eagle’s only bowling lane, Back Bowl. The night is designed for 13 to 19 year olds, with Top-40 music and food specials. Price per game is $3.99 beginning at 7 p.m. and running until 11 p.m.

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Agave | 1060 West Beaver Creek Blvd. | 970.748.8666 Avon Bakery & Deli | 25 Hurd Lane | 970.949.3354 Cima | 126 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

Mexican & Tex/Mex

LD

Organic Deli

BLD

Contemporary Latin

LD

$$$

Contemporary American

BLD

$$

Casual American

BLD

$

Mexican

BLD

$

Chinese Cuisine

LD

$

European Cafe & Bakery

BLD

$

Pizza

LD

$

Mexican

BLD

$

Italian Sandwiches

LD

$

Pizza

LD

$

Coffee House

BL

$

Southwest Grill

LD

$

Coffee House

BL

$

Sushi & Asian, Thai

LD

$$

Italian/Pizza/Grinders

LD

$

Sandwiches

BLD

$

Hot Dogs & Soup

L

$

Mexican

LD

$

Italian Food & Pizza

LD

$

Rustic American

D

$$

Organic/Local American Cuisine

BLD

$$$

Contemporary American

D

$$$

Steakhouse

LD

$$$

American Comfort

LD

$$

Pizza & Sandwiches

LD

$

Tex-Mex

BLD

$

Steakhouse & Saloon

LD

$$

BBQ & Deli Sandwiches

LD

$

Asian Fusion & Sushi

LD

$$

Contemporary American

LD

$$$

Seasonaly Focused Fine Dining

D

$$$

Coffee/Breakfast/Wine/Tapas

BLD

$$

French Cuisine

D

$$$

Tapas Bar and Lounge

D

$$

Gelato, Chocolate & Wine

LD

$

$ $

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 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 Toscanini | 60 Avondale Ln. | 970.754.5590

Classic American Grill

BD

$$

Contemporary Colorado Cuisine

D

$$$

Seasonal American

D

$$$

Rustic American & Seafood

D

$$$

Italian Pasta Grill

D

$$$

Kid’s menu Reservations Outdoor seating Catering Take-out Live music/Ent.

AVON

Pricing

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No need to get decked out on our deck.

Friday Afternoon Casual Stand Up Comedy Show

Gretchen Hess and Brett Hiker This Saturday, 8/18 9 p.m. $6

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Free keg of Crazy Mountain draft every Friday on the deck starting at 5pm.

DJs spinning your favorites Drink specials Tequila tasting Games & giveaways

82 E. Beaver Creek Blvd. AVON • 970.949.7019

HAPPY HOUR SPECIAL 4-7pm $3 Wells & Drafts | $5 Glass of Wine | 25% Off Apps & Salads Thursday, Aug. 16-Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012

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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 Café | 50 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.BOWL Brush Creek Saloon | 241 Broadway, Eagle | 970.328.5279 Dietrich’s Cafe | 313 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.5021 Dog House Grill | 10663 Highway 6, Gypsum | 970.524.1660 Dusty Boot | 1099 Capitol St., Eagle | 970.328.7002 Eagle Diner | 112 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.1919 Ekahi Grill and Catering | 116 Park Street, 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 Mantos | 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 Yeti’s Grind | 330 Broadway Ave., Eagle | 970.328.9384

L

$

Eclectic American & Sunday Brunch

LD

$$

Omelets, burritos and more

BL

$

American Cuisine/ Bowling

LD

$$

TexMex

BL

$

Coffee, Sandwiches, Soups, Ice Cream

BL

$

Rustic Home Brew Pub / Music / Patio

LD

$

Steakhouse/American Cuisine

LD

$$

Traditional American Diner

BLD

$

Hawaiian Style Food

LD

$

Authentic Mexican

LD

$

Mexican

LD

$

Chinese

LD

$$

Casual American

LD

$

Steakhouse

LD

$

BLD

$

Soups & Sandwiches

BLD

$

Pasta & Pizza

LD

$$

Pizza

LD

$

Barbecue

BLD

$

Southern Eclectic

BLD

$

Creative American

LD

$$ $$

Classic Italian

LD

Italian/Pizza/Grinders

LD

$

Breakfast & Lunch Sandwiches

BLD

$

Coffee & Sandwiches

BL

$

Italian, Pasta

LD

$$

Eclectic American

BL

$

American Cuisine

LD

$$

Homemade Bakery & Soup

BL

$

Coffee & Crepes Sandwiches

BL LD

$

American

B LD

$

Contemporary Italian

BLD

$$

High End Tapas

D

$$

Contemporary American

LD

$

Tasting/Wine Bar, Paninis

LD

$

Mexican

BLD

$

EAGLE-VAIL Ristorante Ti Amo | 40982 US Highway #6 | 970.845.8153 Route 6 Cafe | 41290 US Highway #6 | 970.949.6393

EDWARDS 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 Cafe Milano | 429 Edwards Access Rd. #A208 | 970.926.4455 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

Back To School Special! $

79

X-Rays, Cleaning, Floride & Exam ($200 value, new & existing patients) (children through high school)

“27 Years of Service”

Todd H. Shainholtz, D.D.S.

(970) 328 - 6347

www.dentalartsofeagle.com

“We care about people... not just teeth.”

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$

Kid’s menu Reservations Outdoor seating Catering Take-out Live music/Ent.

Ranch Western Atmosphere

Pricing

EAGLE/GYPSUM

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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 Henryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Markoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Woodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kitchen & Pub | 27 Main St. | 970.926.2756 Zino Ristorante | 27 Main St. | 970.926.0777

LD

$$

Chinese, Asian

LD

$

Rustic Pub

LD

$$

Pub/American

D

$$

Chinese, Asian

LD

Contemporary American

D

Organic Gourmet Fast Food/Burgers

LD

Tapas/Wine Bar/Desserts

BLD

$

Pizza

D

$

American/Mexican

BLD

$

American Grill

LD

$$

Pizza & Pasta

LD

$

Regional/Seasonal Fare

BLD

Pizza, Paninis & Salads

LD

$

Sushi & Japanese Cuisine

LD

$$

Deli

BLD

$

Sandwiches

BLD

$

Contemporary American

D

Bar & Grill

LD

$

Contemporary Italian

D

$$

Southern BBQ

LD

$

Traditional American

LD

$

Steakhouse

D

$$

Meditrainian/Greek Cuisine

BLD

$

Coffee and Sandwiches

BL

$

Mexican/American/Western

D

$$

American

BLD

$

Continental

LD

$$

European American Bistro

D

$$

Regional American

BLD

$$

Casual American

LD

$

American

LD

$

Steaks/Seafood

D

$$

American

BLD

New American

D

Contemporary American

BLD

$

Casual American

LD

$$

American/Western

LD

$$

Authentic Italian

D

$$

Pizza and Italian

LD

$

American Bistro

LD

$$

Steakhouse, AprĂŠs and Dinner

D

$$$

Mountain Fare/Steakhouse, AprĂŠs,

BLD

$$$

Contemporary American

LD

New American

D

American Pub

LD

$

Asian Cuisine

LD

$

$ $$$ $

$$

$$$

MINTURN Kirby Cosmos | 474 Main St. | 970.827.9027 Magustoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s | 101 Main St. | 970.827.5450 Minturn Country Club | 131 Main St. | 970.827.4114 Nickyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quickie | 151 Main St | 970-827-5616 Sticky Fingers | 132 Main St. | 970.827.5353 Minturn Saloon | 146 N. Main St. | 970.827.5954 Turntable | 160 Railroad Ave. | 970.827.4164

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 & Yetiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s | Lionshead, North of Arrabelle | 970.476.2754 Bearfish | West Vail Mall | 970.476.7596 Billyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island Grill | Lionshead | 970.476.8811 Bistro 14 | Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nest, Top of Eagle Bahn Gondola | 970.445.4530 Block 16 | The Sebastian Vail, 16 Vail Rd. | 970.477.8000 Bluâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s | Downstairs from Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Chicago Pizza | 1031 S. Frontage Rd. | 970.476.7000 CinĂŠBistro | Solaris, 141 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.3344 Elwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Garfinkelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s | Next to Lionshead Gondola | 970.476.3789 Gohan Ya | West Vail Mall | 970.476.7570

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7 In-house beers on tap!

Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner Happy Hour 4-5:30pm Beer and 2 tacos $6 Big Margarita $5

$ $$$

Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s menu Reservations Outdoor seating Catering Take-out Live music/Ent.

Colorado Wild Game Grill

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NEW SUMMER MENU! Happy Hour Daily 4-6 pm

3 Pints, Bud, & Bud Light bottles, $5 Selected glasses of wine $4 Well cocktails, $4 special cocktails, $5 Selected glasses of wine

$

105 Edwards Village Blvd Edwards, CO 970.926.2739 Thursday, Aug. 16-Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012

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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 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

Sandwiches

BLD

$

Seasonal American

D

Northern Italian

LD

Prime Rib/Steaks/Seafood

D

$$

Creative American

LD

$$$

French and American

D

$$$

French

D

$$$

$$$ $

Classic Diner, Traditional Favorites

BL

Contemporary American

D

Mexican

LD

$

Contemporary American

BD

$

Family/American/European

BLD

$

International Café

BLD

$

Chinese

LD

$

Japanese/Peruvian

D

$$

$ $$

Modern Italian

ld

$$

Barbecue

LD

$

Creative Seafood/Meat

LD

$$

Sushi/Asian

LD

$$

Southwestern Steak House

BLD

$$

Pizza, Paninis & Salads

LD

Pizza, Paninis & Salads

LD

Steaks/Seafood

D

$$

$ $

Sushi/Japanese

D

$$

Italian/Pizza/Grinders

BLD

$

Continental/Wild Game

LD

$$

Mexican

LD

$

American

LD

$

Steaks/Seafood

D

$$

Americana

BLD

$

Sandwiches

BLD

$

Sushi, Asian

LD

$

Creative American

LD

$$$

Contemporary American

LD

$

Contemporary American

BD

$$

Eclectic Pub

D

$

American Cuisine

LD

$$

Italian & Pizza

LD

$$

Steakhouse

LD

$$$

Pastries

BL

$

Casual American

BLD

$

Sushi and Pacific Spices

D

$$

Coffee & Sandwiches

BL

$

Kid’s menu Reservations Outdoor seating Catering Take-out Live music/Ent.

VAIL

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children’s resale Think Green. Think Global.

Both Edwards and Eagle stores have a huge selection!

Open now in Edwards! Right next to the Post Office Edwards (970) 926-4733 • Eagle (970) 328-5012 GlobalChildResale.com • Like us on

Go Green. Buy and sell at Global Child.

Save Our Planet. Re-Selling is Recycling

970.446.7912 info@sneakpeakvail.com

Save Our Planet. Re-Selling is Recycling

Re-using is Rewarding. Go Green.

Complimentary whitening to new and existing patients (some restrictions apply)

Steve Oakson, DDS General Dentistry

Located in Gypsum since 2001 Gypsum Plaza Suite, 620 D Red Table Drive

524-1105

East Vail's Neighborhood Tavern!

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Great Bar Menu including: • Hamburger • Fish and Chip s • Roasted Lamb Sandwich

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ar s e a C n o m l a S • Grilled p i r t S k r o Y w e • 16 oz. N se e n g o l o B i n i c • Fettu d e t s a o r / w i n i c • Fettu m o o r h s u m d l duck wi e c u a s m a e r c e white win Free Parking!

Reservations suggested

476-7888

Restaurant & Bar 4695 Vail Racquet Club Dr., East Vail Thursday, Aug. 16-Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2012

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4 Bed / 3.5 Bath $649,000 / 915311 Corey Lamothe - 303.918.1644

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Sonnenalp Real Estate Vail Village Vacation Rental Specialist Karin Millette 970.367.0691 Karin@srevail.com

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