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Celebrating “ an American art form” Vail Jazz Festival enters final stretch Thursday, Aug. 9-Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012

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Vail Jazz Festival spotlights a misunderstood style with education and music all summer. By Phil Lindeman

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he Vail Jazz Festival, a longstanding staple in the area’s summer music scene, isn’t your typical weekend-long festival. Sure, there’s the marquee event spread across the four days leading up to Labor Day on Sept. 3, an 18-year-old tradition that attracts a handful of jazz’s most promising, inventive musicians to town each summer. But nowadays, as the signature project of the nonprofit Vail Jazz Foundation, the festival is a multi-month celebration of what foundation executive director Robin Litt calls “an American art form.” “It’s fun to have people come out and enjoy what jazz is: an American experience,” says Litt, who works with foundation founder and artistic director Howard Stone to select musicians for nearly three months of concerts. “It has seeds elsewhere, but it really came into its own in America. You see that influence in the vast types of playing.” The festival began in early June and ends on Labor Day. During that time, visiting and local musicians will give 40 separate performances – including three early-summer sets with renowned orchestra musicians from the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival – spread across five distinct venues that make the festival format unlike any other. The events are often free and highlight the most unique aspects of Vail: The weekly Sunday-night sets at Restaurant Kelly Liken pair perfectly with Liken’s sought-after harvest menu, while small jazz groups play in the Solaris plaza during the Vail Farmer’s Market on Sunday afternoons (the same place Liken finds local veggies to craft her evening menu). Such variety makes an ideal backdrop for jazz, a style known for unhinged rhythms, dissonant tones and boundless improvisation.

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Vail Jazz Festival Schedule

The Vail Jazz Festival is split into weekly events and a five-day celebration leading up to Labor Day. Each performance features a guest musician from across the country, and unique styles like blues, big band and experimental jazz. For a full list of artists, visit www. vailjazz.org. Jazz at Vail Square Thursdays at 6 p.m. until Aug. 30 Free (or $20 preferred seating), outside the Arrabelle at Vail Square in Lionshead Aug. 9 – Tommy Igoe Sextet, jazz led by world-class drummer Jazz at the Market Sundays at noon until Aug. 26 Free, Solaris Plaza in Vail Village Aug. 12 – Salsa con Jazz, Latin-infused rythms Jazz at Kelly Liken Sundays at 8:30 p.m. Free with dinner or drinks, Restaurant Kelly Liken Aug. 5 – The Tony Gulizia Trio with special guest Labor Day Weekend Vail Jazz Party Thursday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 3 Variable cost based on performances, tickets at www.vailjazz.org

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Hikers Mindy Hoffman (left) and Sarah Langston walk along a trail near Eagle’s Nest on Vail Mountain. The mountain boasts hiking and biking trails suitable for everyone from kids to casual hikers to downhill mountain bikers. Kent Pettit photo.

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Vail Mountain Check out these hiking and biking itineraries made for all levels this summer. By Melanie Wong Cover and photos by Kent Pettit

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f all the national forest land that surrounds the town of Vail, none may be better traveled than Vail Mountain itself.

The sprawling resort and its famous Back Bowls are obviously wintertime playgrounds, but the mountain offers plenty of outdoor adventure during the summer months. Eagle’s Nest – a popular stop for hikers, mountain bikers and afternoon gondola trips – affords spectacular views of the surrounding ranges. The top of the gondola, which sits at 10,350 feet and runs throughout the summer, is merely a gateway to even more trails. Whether it’s your first warm-weather trip to Vail Mountain or you’re a longtime local who has every back-woods path memorized, there’s fun to be had and new routes to discover. SneakPEAK compiled several itineraries for a day on the mountain, with choices ranging from mellow strolls to adrenaline-pumping bike rides. Even though you’re at a resort, still be prepared for a day outside – bring plenty of water, a rain jacket and energy-packed snacks. Keep in mind that rain showers are common in the summer, so it’s best to get out before late afternoon. Going mellow If a trip up Vail is your first introduction to hiking, off-road biking, or planning excursions of the whole family, you might want to check out one of the mountain’s guided hike or bike tours. Join a certified naturalist from Avon-based nonprofit Walking Mountains for a guided hike, starting at the Nature Discovery Center at Eagle’s Nest near the top of the gondola. Two different tours are offered in the morning and afternoon. The morning tour takes hikers on a mellow walk along the edge of Game Creek Bowl to the Wildwood lift, a gentle uphill that weaves in and out of pine forests. During the two-tothree-hour hike, your guide will show you wildflowers and animal tracks, as well as explain the mountain’s ecosystem. A second hike leaves from Adventure Ridge at 2:15 p.m. and takes hikers on an hour-and-a-half jaunt down the front side of the mountain. Costs range from $35 to $55 per person, and one package even includes a mountain-top

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picnic for lunch Want to move a little faster? Vail also offers mountain bike tours, rental equipment and basic instructions on dirt riding. Your guide will take you down Big Mamba, a brand-new mountain bike trail featuring perfectly manicured dirt and gently banked turns, as well as Lion Down, a wider route that ends at Lionshead Village. Bike tours range from $45 to $90, depending on rentals and dining add-ons. For more info, see www.vail.com. For the adventurous For those who want to blaze their own trail, there are plenty of intermediate options for adventure, especially with the leg-saving help of the Eagle Bahn gondola. Adventure Ridge general manager Jeff Althage says to keep in mind that Vail’s elevation will always be a factor for folks from out of town, so add extra time to what you’d normally need. Hike Berrypicker Vail’s Berrypicker hiking trail is burlier than its innocuous name suggests. It’s the warmweather equivalent of Northstar ski run off Chair 11, making it a perennial favorite for veterans and newbies alike. Berrypicker leads up the front side of the mountain, beginning at the bottom of Eagle Bahn gondola and ending at Eagle’s Nest. On a crystalline afternoon, the root-infested singletrack can get a little crowded, but it’s the ideal combination of solitude and friendly traffic that hikers expect at Vail. Don’t be fooled by the seemingly short distance of 3.2 miles. The trail boasts a steep first mile and plenty of switchbacks, so it’s not recommended for small children. Berrypicker has one major advantage over other trail systems in the area: You’re never

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Beav’s Wine & Spirits gets revamped

Sommeliers, glass experts and bartenders host seminars By John O’Neill

Beaver Creek hosts the sixth annual Wine and Spirits Festival to be held this Thursday through Saturday at various locations in Beaver Creek Village. Organizers at this year say that while this is the sixth year for the festival, at the same time, it is much like the first. The Wine and Spirits Festival has been revamped to establish a more intimate and shared experience between wine, beer and spirit companies, buyers and distributors, and community members who hope to learn more about their favorite beverages. “We have completely reworked and reimagined the whole festival,” says Cat Coughran, the Beaver Creek Resort Company’s director of events. “The type and level of presenters has been changed and elevated, and people will be delighted.” The revamping stems a change in the organization of the festival. Working closely with the community and responding to the survey requests at last year’s festival also prompted the change. Last year’s attendees told organizers they wanted a more engaging experience at the festival, with presenters talking with the audience as opposed to over the audience. To meet this demand, organizers say they have sought out top-

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Quick tips from sommelier Marrie Old Wine is not meant to stand alone, says sommelier Marnie Old, who will be presenting at Beaver Creek’s Wine and Spirits Festival this weekend. It is a sauce, a supplement and an enhancement to a meal that transforms the sensory pleasures of consumption from rather fair to divine. “The point where wine meets food comes down to a sensory level. It is important,” Old says. “Wine is designed to be served with food. More so, certain wines are designed to be served with certain foods prepared in specific ways.” On any dinner table in Europe, the spread includes wine. Americans tend to make a judgment on wine that mistakenly establishes a false preference when the proper wine is not served with the proper food. Again, wine is inextricably tied to eating, Old says. A time-tested rule of thumb spilling from liquor store clerks is that one should pair red wine with red meat and white wine with white meat. In times it can be true. However, the ambiguity of that statement often leads listeners to a wrong decision given the bundle of wine types and manners in which you can prepare a food. For instance, a savory steak slow cooked with bleu cheese would certainly be better enjoyed with a fullbodied red wine. A tartare or a Carpaccio, however, is best served with a light white wine. By altering dishes between light and heavy, sweet or salty, the taste of the wine transforms. In turn, the taste of a wine that one had previously dismissed might be surprisingly enjoyable when served with the proper dish. Additionally, season and wine are often related, Old says. We tend to eat fattier, slow-cooked, heavier dishes during the winter. Winter, then, deserves that fullbodied red. In summer, the heat drives us from heavy foods and we prefer the refreshing bite of a light meal. The product matching can be done with premium as well as value wines, says Old. Even value wines can alter a pre-conceived notion about a specific type. Wine, like fashion, is a match. Personal taste may differ, yet pouring a glass of Chardonnay to accompany your rib eye and potato meal would be much like wearing high heels to a soccer match – possible, yet uncomfortable and certainly not ideal.

Maximilian Riedel is among the presenters at this year’s revamped Beaver Creek Wine and Spirits Festival. Riedel comes from several generations of wineBryan Dayton, recently named by GQ Magazine as one of glass makers. Photo special to SneakPEAK. the “most-inspired bartenders in the country,” will also be present at various seminars throughout the festival. notch presenters for this year’s festival. Another of the presenters at this year’s festival will be MarOne of the presenters will be Maximilian Riedel, a winenie Old. Old is a sommelier, renowned wine enthusiast and glass expert from the Riedel Wine Glass Company. His pediformer director of Wine Studies at the French Culinary Instigree is steeped in tradition -- Riedel’s great-grandfather is tute in Manhattan, NY. credited with the modern wine glass design. He will discuss “The wine and spirit seminars with (Old) are going to be how a glass can affect the sensory perception of fine spirgreat,” Coughran says. “I went to see her at the Aspen Wine its. All attendees will receive a complimentary set of Riedel Classic, and there was a 200-person line to meet her.” glassware, a deal for the $50 entry ticket. Old’s book, “Wine Secrets” teaches common sense in wine On Friday, the audience will have the opportunity to take selection and consumption for the average wine drinker. Like home more glassware from a Spiegelau Beer Glass seminar. Old’s seminars this weekend, it is designed to be as relevant Before going home with the glassware, they will learn all facets of enjoying specific craft brews out of a proper glass. [See WINE & SPIRITS, page 9]

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A chat with the stars performing at this weekend’s “Dance TV” closing show. By Melanie Wong

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his weekend, Vail Valley locals can see some of their favorite TV stars up close – but it will require getting off the couch.

It won’t be a long trip, though. Hosted at Vail’s Ford Amphitheater, the small screen will come alive on the big stage at the Vail International Dance Festival’s closing performance, “Dance TV,” beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11. For ticket information, see www. vaildance.org. The show, back for its second year due to popular demand, features stars from the hit dance-contest reality shows “America’s Best Dance Crew,” “So You Think You Can Dance” and “Dancing With the Stars.” Performers include: Anna Trebunskaya and Jonathan Roberts, professional dancers and instructors on “Dancing with the Stars”; Alex Wong and Allison Holker from “So You Think You Can Dance”; Funkdation and Poreotics of “America’s Next Dance Crew” fame; and ballet stars Tiler Peck and Robert Fairchild. “The crowd can expect something that is super high energy,” says TV8 producer and host Tricia Swenson, who will be emceeing the show alongside fellow TV host Erik Williams. “The acts range from dance crews to traditional ballet, featuring ballet stars and solo performances. It’s quick paced and you can feel the energy of the crowd. I still have people come up to me and say it was their favorite part of the festival.” SneakPEAK caught up with a few of the dancers bringing their talents to “Dance TV” to hear about what it’s like to shake it in front of millions of viewers and get their thoughts on coming to Vail’s stage. Jonathan Roberts and Anna Trebunskaya You might have seen this husband-wife duo on multiple seasons of “Dancing with the Stars,” coaching and dancing with celebrities such as football player Jerry Rice and singer/ actress Marie Osmond. Roberts has been on seven seasons of “Dancing with the Stars” as a partner and instructor, and coached and choreographed for “So You Think You Can Dance.” Trebunskaya is also a “Stars” veteran and is currently filming for the show’s ninth season. The couple specializes in ballroom dance, and at the Vail show, they will perform a waltz routine they performed on television. While Trebunskaya began dancing at the age of 6 in her native Russia at her parents’

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Ballroom dancers and “Dancing with the Stars” instructors Jonathan Roberts and Anna Trebunskaya are among several dancers of television fame who will be performing at the Vail International Dance Festival’s “Dance TV” show this Saturday, Aug. 11. Erin Baiano photo. dance studio, and won her first dance competition at the age of 7, Roberts had a less conventional start. He had an athletic background as a basketball player, but had never taken a formal dance lesson until the age of 20. He saw “Scent of a Woman,” starring Al Pacino, and was impressed by the film’s tango scene. On the way out of the theater, he spotted a flyer advertising a free dance lesson if you brought in your movie ticket stub. Needless to say, Roberts had found his calling. “I started teaching dance in 1996,” he says. “All my family was very surprised, but for me it was the perfect combination of working with people, the mental component and the athletic stuff.” On “Dancing with the Stars,” Roberts has partnered with Marie Osmond, Heather Mills McCartney, singer Macy Gray, tennis star Monica Seles and Belinda Carlile from the GoGos. Partnering with an amateur, inexperienced dancer can be an interesting experience, he admits. “It’s a lot of work. You find out how to give them the flashiest steps possible and the easiest way to execute it. You’re coach, performer, partner and psychologist all in one,” Roberts says. “It’s very intense. Some people aren’t used to working eight or nine hours dancing. That’s why athletes do so well on the show – they’re used to being pushed.” Allison Holker Allison Holker, of “So You Think You Can Dance” fame, has lived and breathed dance since she was in elementary school. As a kid in ballet class, she’d always found the moves boring, until she watched her older sister, a professional dancer, perform. “I saw them dance and knew that was what I wanted to do with my life,” Holker says. “Seeing those powerful dance moves was amazing for me.” After working as an assistant at a dance festival in New York City, Holker landed a series of gigs, including her biggest one as a contestant on season two of “So You Think You Can Dance” at age 18. Her spirited, contemporary style impressed judges, and she was a topeight finalist on the show. She later returned for seasons seven and eight as an “all-star,” the

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Jonathan Windham, brother of slide mastermind Jeremy Windham, works his way back to the top of a 300-foot slip and slide that is set up annually in EagleVail. Photo special to SneakPEAK.

from his house to the slide. The tarps link together and cascade down the rolling hills at the park on Deer Boulevard. Slip and slide riders use dish soap to become slippery enough to carry themselves through the trough of one steep hill before descending the second, and then the third. The journey is 300-feet long if riders can manage to stay on the tarps, which often involves the nearhopeless navigation technique of rolling side to side. The sliders reach somewhere between 15 and 30 mph, depending on whether or not and how fast the rider runs and dives onto the slide. “It’s a ton of fun, every year it’s a ton of fun,” Windham says. “Now that we are into our fourth year, I don’t think we can stop. It’s a tradition now.” The slide has grown in popularity among Eagle-Vail residents who can’t help but notice the snaking tarp stretched down the park. The first year, Windham says they had only a group of friends. The second year they had upwards of 100 people. Not to mention a fire truck stopped by to take the flow from garden hose-fast to firehouse-fast. By the third year, when news spread that “today is the slip and slide day,” more than 200 EagleVail residents,

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including both children and adults, came out to have a turn or two. Outside of the valley, the slip and slide has gained worldwide fame through a home video that has gone viral on YouTube. The most popular video was taken three years ago by YouTube channel YvonneDodds, titled “SUPER Homemade Slip & Slide in Vail Colorado!” and had 1,415,338 views as of last week. The video has been “liked” 1,463 times, “disliked” 38 times and has 787 comments in several languages. The most recent comment was added two days ago. The most-liked comment comes from user theguymjp and reads simply, “America is made of so much awe-

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hen Helen Olsson and her husband had their first child, they were determined that it wouldn’t mean the end of their outdoor lifestyles. In fact, the Olssons, who were avid backpackers and campers, wanted their children to love being outdoors and active as much as they did. The couple did just that, and today, their three children – ages 12, 9 and 6 – have literally grown up hiking, camping and backpacking in the mountains of Colorado. “It’s an endeavor, camping with younger kids. It’s no small task,” Olsson admits. “But I’m passionate about camping with the kids, and it’s worth the effort. Once we are out and away with the family, it’s so rewarding, and we do our best bonding.” Do you balk at the thought of toting your screaming toddler on a camping trip, or dragging your six-year-old along on a hike? You don’t have to. With a little know-how, preemptive planning and some creativity, the task isn’t as daunting as it seems, and according to those who have figured it

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Hiking boots: Make sure kids who will be hiking and camping have a good pair of hiking boots, with quality soles featuring knobby bottoms. “Nothing can make a hike go downhill faster than a skinned knee from a fall,” says Helen Olsson, author of “The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids.” Insect-repellant clothing: Cloth that repels bugs is a good alternative to DEET spray. Olsson recommends Buffs, a soft, thin cloth that can be worn as a scarf, face cover or bandana. It protects the head and neck from bugs as well as the sun. Also try the Outdoor Research Sentinel Shield hat, she says. Portable potty: To be honest, even adults despise going to the camp toilet. Getting a toddler – potty-trained or not – to make the trip can be even more unpleasant. Bring a toddler potty to the camp with you to save yourself the hassle.

Camping Olsson, author of the book “The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids,” recently visited The Bookworm in Edwards to talk about getting the family outdoors. The way she sees it, years of camping, traveling and hiking with her children have left her well-equipped to show other parents the way. Olsson family trips have included an outing to Rocky Mountain National Park with her one-yearold son, a hike-and-camp trip in Steamboat, a llama-pack trip in Silverton and a camping excursion to an island off of Maine, with all three children. The thought of the work involved can be daunting for even the most seasoned outdoor junkies. Olsson remembers a conversation with a world-class mountaineer who had climbed some of the toughest peaks in the world. When the subject of camping with kids came up, he looked appalled. “He said, ‘I would never do that!’” Olsson says. Truth is, you can start camping with kids, even when they are just babies. “I think camping with babies is great,” Olsson says. “They’re still really portable, and they’re happy sitting in the car seat or sleeping while you set up camp, and you can put them in the front carrier when hiking.”

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Bravo! has record year SneakPEAK staff report Earlier this month, Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival concluded its 25th anniversary season with a four-piano recital to a sold-out crowd, a sample of what has been a milestone for the festival. Early numbers show the event had a record year, and was the primary reason for many people’s visits to Vail. “We had an extremely successful season,” says Nancy Stevens, Bravo’s ticketing manager. Attendance figures confirm that Bravo has had an extremely successful season. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra started Bravo’s orchestral concerts on June 27 and performed six times through July 4. In addition to the July 4 concert, which 2,846 people attended, the highest attended night of the Dallas Symphony was June 30, when the festival celebrated the career of George Gershwin, drawing 2,175 concert goers. Rain plagued most of The Philadelphia Orchestra’s residency in Vail this summer, but concert goers still attended the rainy nights, many in full-body rain suits. The closing night concert of Philadelphia with violinist Joshua Bell on July 14 was the highest attended concert during its residency. That night 2,282 were in attendance.

Five out of the six New York Philharmonic concerts sold out in the last week of the festival. Current figures report that July 25 was the best attended, when the orchestra performed Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony in front of 3,150 people. Research firm RRC Associates presented to the Town of Vail showed that 15 percent of respondents said Bravo was their favorite event in Vail. Another survey done by Bravo and Denver research firm BBC Research and Consulting showed that Bravo is a primary reason for many visits to Vail. “We love the Bravo festival and the venue. This performing arts programming is what lures us back to the mountains during the summer more than any other activity,” wrote a Bravo survey respondent. Others also said it encouraged them to come up and visit in the winter as well. In 2013, Bravo once again presents three of the country’s top-tier orchestras from June 27 through Aug 1. The 2013 season also marks the start of Bravo’s new executive director James Palermo, who takes over when Bravo’s current executive director, John Giovando, steps down. Giovando is the founding executive director and has held the position for the last 25 years.

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as possible and not verwhelming. Old says festivals like this help people can come away with a wealth of useful knowledge. The seminars are designed so that people can truly learn about wine and find their own personal preferences. “The best way to learn about wine is to taste more than one, side by side,” Old says. “At a festival you can do that. At home, when you open a different bottle every night, the only perception you may have of that bottle is whether or not you liked it, not how it compares to other wines paired with different foods.” For a full list of seminars, presenters, products and possible experiences, visit www.eavercreek.com and select “events and activities.” SneakPEAK writer John O’Neill can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com

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Guide Josh Rumble digs into the medicinal and nutritional uses of local flora. By Phil Lindeman

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f you’re ever lost and hungry in the woods, Josh Rumble is the guy you want nearby.

Rumble, a part-time guide at the Vail Nature Center and science teacher at Berry Creek Middle School in Edwards, has a keen eye for local flora. On Saturday mornings during the summer, he leads a $30, two-hour course covering the various medicinal and nutritional uses of plants found in Eagle County’s vast forests. Many have been used for centuries by nearly every group to live in the area, from Native Americans to transient miners to modern-day locavores. “Today, eating a lot of these plants is more of an interest and hobby as opposed to a way Vail Nature Center guide Josh Rumble and guest Amber Meyers from Colorado to live,” Rumble says. “It depends on how much you want to throw yourself into something Springs talk about the Aster flower while on a nature walk. Zach Mahone photo. like this, but after the class, you can walk away with pretty good knowledge of local plants.” “Fireweed is a very abundant and useful plant found all over the world,” Rumble says. “That’s why I chose it, because it is something you can find just about anywhere.” Survivalist mentality Along with fireweed, another delicious plant Rumble enjoys is Heartleaf Bittercress, a As Rumble hints at, feasting on plants is no longer a means of survival, but rather a trendy small, white plant that grows along riverbanks. It’s part of the mustard family and is a practiway to eat. In his class, though, he likes to highlight well-known flora with little-known cal treasure trove for food lovers, with wasabi-like leaves and seedpods people grind down properties and target his talks to outdoor junkies. The spruce tree, one of the most common for horseradish. For people suffering from nasal congestion, Rumble suggests chewing on evergreens in the White River National Forest, has needles packed with vitamin C. When the leaves. the leaves are boiled and steeped with rose hips and the flower fireweed, they make a con“It’s relatively common, but it’s not something people notice much,” Rumble says. “I tend coction Rumble dubs “survivalist tea.” to snack on it while I hike because it has that sinus-clearing effect.” For someone in the woods, a nutritional tea serves a number of purposes. Not only does Although Rumble has an inherent interest in practical uses of plants, the Midwestern it help rehydrate and boost needed vitamins, the boiling process also sterilizes creek water, native learned about Colorado species from the Colorado State University extension office which is teeming with parasites like Giardia. But more than that, Rumble claims many trailin Eagle. The office offers an extensive program that details the history, appearance and made mixtures can be delicious -- fireweed, a tall, pinkish flower found in open meadows, is used across the globe in salads, teas and vegetable dishes. properties of dozens of plants. Rumble modeled his Saturday classes after the program,

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and often includes a hiking portion to give participants an introduction to plants in the natural setting. It’s part of his survivalist mentality -- what good is knowing the uses of a plant if you’re unable to find it? Another easily spotted, all-inclusive plant is the Western Blue Flax, a relative of the fibrous vegetation used to make fabric. Found in meadows and dry environments, the stems of the blue flax can be pounded out into a string-like material similar to linen fabric. Early settlers employed it as a substi-

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$ (Left) A drop of water sits on the leaf of the serviceberry plant. Serviceberries are common throughout the United States and Canada. In late summer, the plants produce a sweet, mildtasting fruit. There are more than 20 species of serviceberries in North America, and they go by a multitude of other common names. (Above) The root of Asters is commonly used to thin mucus and clear sinuses. Zach Mahone photos.

tute for the European flax they knew, and the boiled seeds are a common dietary supplement, packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Just be sure not to eat the flower raw: When uncooked, it can be poisonous. “I like this plant to show how plants have numerous uses,” Rumble says. “It’s the definition of pioneer living. There isn’t just one thing to use it for.”

Blue Flax can fill in for many of the remedies bought in drug stores. But again, Rumble is quick to point out the importance of knowing what to look for – it would be disastrous to take a plant on a whim, only to end up sicker than before. “That’s the risk you take with this stuff,” Rumble says. “You have to know what you’re doing and what you’re trying to find. There’s that inherent danger to taking you own medicines.” Debunking the myths A large part of Rumble’s course is confronting typiWhen used medicinally, plants like spruce and Western cal myths about plants. He uses the example of aspen tree bark, which layman recognize as a substitute for aspirin. But Rumble suggests yarrow, also known as “Achilles wool.” The leathery feathers inside the stems can be chewed into a Soldiers in the Civil War often had to paste to release salicylic acid, the active ingredient in some use whatever was at their disposal to treat pain relievers. Another favorite is stream willow bark, prewounds, including local plants. This banpared by soaking the inner bark in boiling water for several dage, formed into a poultice, is a combinaminutes. But be careful with both – as blood thinners, dostion of yarrow, sticky geranium and flax. age can be tricky to gauge, and like all plants, some people Strip the stems of a yarrow plant (a closelyhave unknown allergic reactions. clumped white flower with feathery leaves) On the nutritional side, Rumble often helps curious forand chew the leaves to make a paste. agers ID wild berries and mushrooms. As a general rule, Combine the paste with flowers from the he says berries that are bright and attractive are safe – “no sticky geranium, a plant with abundant, white, some red, all blue” is a helpful color-coded guide. pink-hued flowers that acts as an antiseptic. For mushrooms, he tends to stay away from colorful, mottles Remove a thick pad of moss from a rock varieties. He likens them to the attention-grabbing colors of and let it dry. Rub the herbal paste on the poison dart frogs, which scream, “Don’t eat me.” moss. “I have a really strong safety message in the program,” Apply moss bandage facedown on wound. Rumble says. “I want to show people the safe way to conSecure in place with rope made from the nect with nature – that ability to pick a plant that has had pounded stems of Western Blue Flax (a blue uses for several million years, but we just don’t seek out flower with an open face and yellow seed anymore.” pod). SneakPEAK writer Phil Lindeman can be reached at Source: Josh Rumble philip@sneakpeakvail.com

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Josefa “Josie” Diaz is an employee at the Gypsum Rec Center who suffered extensive injuries in a car accident in May. Rec Center coworkers are holding a fundraiser offering $5 use of facilities, classes and a raffle on Thursday, Aug. 9 to raise money to cover Diaz’s medical costs. Photo special to SneakPEAK.

An unsure future Luckily, doctors were able to save Diaz’s arm, but only through a number of painful surgeries. The majority of her time at physical therapy in Eagle is spent rehabbing her arm, and she still hasn’t been able to work. “We really have no idea when she’ll be back because the accident was so bad,” Englehart says. “It’s going to be a long, slow recovery according to the doctors.” Englehart says this is the first large-scale fundraiser the rec center has hosted for an employee, and she hopes for a good turnout. She’d like to raise $1,000 between entry fees and raffle ticket sales, but is thankful for anything. All proceeds from entry will go to Diaz, and 10 percent of sales at the center’s Banana Belt Café will also help pay bills. When asked when she’d like to return to her job, Diaz chuckles, saying “Tomorrow, if I could.” She isn’t sure when she can start doing any work again, and has been relying often on her children to help with everyday tasks. It will be months before she is completely well, but she hasn’t backed down yet and isn’t likely to anytime soon. “It was terrible,” Diaz says, allowing herself a moment of quiet reflection. “I have had to pay everything, and it’s hard. But I’m very glad for the people who are helping.”

take the money,” Diaz says quietly. “But I told my son about it, and he told me, ‘It’s OK Mom, don’t feel bad – they’re doing that because it’s necessary.’” Diaz is fiercely proud of her family, and notes that her youngest daughter is excited to attend Eagle Valley High School come September. While Diaz was in the hospital, she doesn’t remember thinking about much more than her children. “The recovery has been very hard,” says Diaz, who never had a major accident before this one. “I don’t want somebody else to ever have these problems. EvSneakPEAK writer Phil Lindeman can be reached at ery morning, I am very grateful that I’m still around philip@sneakpeakvail.com for my kids.”

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A look at the top moments thus far of the London Games Editor’s Note: Minturnbased sports fan Patrick Whitehurst writes for www. fanrag.com. Read his musings on the site or in SneakPEAK. It’s going to be a shame when the Olympics are over after this weekend. Like many sports fans, I have bePatrick Whitehurst come accustomed to waking up at the crack of dawn or in the middle of the night to catch all of the intense action. I love enjoying a cup of coffee while watching the fencing and judo competitions. Going to the gym is enhanced and exhilarating when swimming relays are broadcasted overhead. If these athletes can race the butterfly stroke for 200 meters, I am able to convince myself to run for another five minutes. The great and the not-so-great The Olympic coverage on NBC and its sister channels has been superb. The network has done a brilliant job of mixing in live U.S. action and in-depth profiles of the games’ athletes and events, along with highlighting every competition regardless of the countries competing. Bob Costas has been a stellar host of the games while bringing an intelligent and professional perspective to the stories and athletes he welcomes into the studio. Costas is the new Dick Clark; he looks the same today as he did 20 years ago and as he will for the 2032 games. If I had one complaint about the London games, it would be pointed toward ESPN and the “spoiling role” the worldwide leader in sports so enthusiastically embraces on a nightly basis leading up to NBC’s prime-time coverage. Of course there are ways around not knowing the out-

comes before watching them on television; every event is streamed live online at www.nbcolympics.com or you could simply never turn on ESPN until after the day’s coverage is completed -- I have resorted to the latter. A second, trivial complaint would be that the weather in London hasn’t always allowed the women beach volleyball players to consistently wear bikinis. That’s neither here nor there however, as indoor volleyball offers much more excitement and intrigue if given the chance. The endearing stories and unforgettable performances are vast at the London games. Here is my list of the top five moments thus far of the 30th Olympiad: 5. Women’s Gymnastics Gold The U.S. women’s team won the gold medal, and despite the devastation (and the subsequent tears) of not qualifying for the all-around competition, Jordyn Wieber composed herself and executed flawless routines to help the U.S . beat the Russians in the team competition. Gabby Douglas became America’s darling as the 16 year old won the individual all-around. The poise and youthful exuberance Douglas displayed will be remembered for generations. 4. Kayla Harrison wins the first-ever gold medal for the United States in judo. While this accomplishment is impressive, the Massachusetts native has a story even more powerful. Harrison was sexually abused as a 13 year old by her coach, but overcame that horrific event to become an Olympic champion. She climbed into the stands to hug her current coach Jimmy Pedro and spoke afterward about her goal of returning to the states to become a firefighter in Boston. Harrison is a huge Celtics fan and met their head coach Doc Rivers in the studio shortly after the medal ceremony. The two embraced and immediately became friends.

out-dueled fellow countryman and training partner Johan Blake to capture gold with an Olympic record time of 9.63 seconds. The 100-meter finals is akin to the Super Bowl, a heavyweight boxing title fight, and a game seven all rolled into a breathtaking 10 seconds. Bolt became only the second male ever (behind Carl Lewis) to win the 100 meters in consecutive Olympics. “If I win the 200, I’ll consider myself a legend,” Bolt said following his win on Sunday night. He’s already an Olympic legend, and for the time being, he’s even bigger than Bob Marley in Jamaica. 2. Men’s 400 meter Considered by many to be the toughest race in track, the 400 meters featured amazing story lines. South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius became the first double amputee to compete in the Olympic games and qualified for the semifinals. The “Blade Runner” finished last in his final race but said he would “cherish this experience” for the rest of his life. Following the race, Grenada’s Kirani James (who won the heat) exchanged bibs with Pistorius, congratulated him, and the two athletes embraced. The next day in the 400-meter finals, (which did not include any U.S .runners for the first time), James won the gold medal, his country’s first ever of any kind in Olympic competition. 1. USA versus Canada Women’s Soccer This semifinal match was perhaps the most exciting team event since 1980’s Miracle on Ice. The Americans overcame three one-goal deficits before defeating their rivals to the north in the 123rd minute of play on a header from hottie Alex Morgan. The win sets up a much-anticipated rematch with Japan for gold.

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VAIL MOUNTAIN –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– too far from civilization. Once you reach Eagle’s Nest, grab smoky barbecue and a locally-brewed beer from Talon’s Deck, the outdoor restaurant in the middle of Vail’s marquee outdoor hub. Hike the trail on a Friday and get to the deck by 4 p.m. for the popular Friday Afternoon Club. Each week brings a different local band, along with food and drink specials. No matter what day of the week, if you stay past dark or are too whipped to hike down, downloading on the gondola is free for hikers and dogs.

verse, the mountain’s signature cross-country trail. This one starts at the top of Eagle’s Nest (take the gondola up) and disappears into Game Creek Bowl. From there, the singletrack traverses the ridge of the mountain along rolling terrain. The trail then leads through the open meadows and inviting forests of Sun Down Bowl before ending at ski patrol headquarters mid-mountain. To end, take the dirt roads back to Eagle’s Nest or down to Lionshead Village, or turn around and do the whole thing backwards. The beauty of this ride is in the remote back bowls. Few people venture beyond the front-side in summer, so you’ll Ride Radio Flyer and Big Mamba via the gondola feel like you’re a million miles from civilization and get unThe gondola will cart you and your bike to the top of Eaobstructed views of the surrounding peaks. gle’s Nest, where you can enjoy panoramic mountain views before bombing down the mountain’s newest trails, Radio Calling all daredevils Flyer (just opened this summer) and Big Mamba (which This category will appeal to two groups: those looking for debuted last year). Both are flow trails, meaning they are an adrenaline rush and those looking for an endorphin rush. designed to follow the natural curve of the mountain. You can really get going on these, thanks to smooth dirt almost Downhill trails entirely devoid of roots or rocks, and banked turns that will Vail Mountain has several downhill biking trails, and alrocket you into the next stretch of trail. Radio Flyer also though they remain relatively untouched during the week, boasts a giggle-worthy pump-track portion, a series of small rollers that is so long it borders on ridiculous. Both trails offer plenty of speed and challenge. Riders should have a have the benefit of downhill-type features that will chal- downhill-specific bike with beefy suspension, along with a lenge your biking skills, but are completely manageable on full-face helmet and body armor. (All are available to rent at bike shops located in Vail and Lionshead villages.) a cross-country bike. PMT is the mountain’s signature downhill trail, a steep Ride Grand Traverse If you’re looking for a longer ride, check out Grand Tra- route featuring roots, rocks, various drops and plenty of

places to catch some air. Also try Magic Forest, which starts at Adventure Ridge and works its way down to Cubs Way. It meanders through the woods, with several drop-offs and challenging terrain features. Old Nine Line is probably the most challenging of the downhill routes, with a combination of steep pitches and very technical terrain. Keep in mind that you’ll need a gondola pass and bike haul to do these options. Cross-country by pedal power For those who like to earn their views with serious cardio, a ride to Eagle’s Nest from Lionshead Village will have you plenty warmed up for the descent down Big Mamba and Radio Flyer, or as a starting point for the Grand Traverse. From the Lionshead gondola, make your way up Lion Down, a combination of dirt road and singletrack that zigzags its way up the mountain and through thickly-wooded aspen groves. It’s a lung-buster, but you are rewarded with great views of the villages below and the Gore Range beyond. For more information on Vail Mountain trails, bike rentals and gondola times, check out Vail’s website.

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

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former contestants who coach and dance with current competitors. At the time of her first season on the show, Holker was just out of high school and remembers the intensity of the three-month filming period. “You stay in an apartment with other teammates, and all you’re doing is eating and breathing with other teammates. You work on numbers all day long, perfect it and do interviews,” Holker says. “Being a contestant, it teaches you a lot about yourself. At 18 years old, I had to figure out who I was, as far as looks, personality, dancing. Now coming back, I’m helping the new contestants be themselves.” At “Dance TV” this weekend, Holker will be performing with Alex Wong, another “So You Think You Can Dance” alumnus, as well as a contemporary solo piece. Regardless,

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audiences can expect an intense performance from Holker. “Most people know me as a dramatic dancer – I’m always crying,” she laughs. “I’m not trying to be dramatic, that’s just me expressing myself. I love putting my heart out on the dance floor.” Holker has been featured in various dance movies and music videos, including the “Jar of Hearts” video by Christina Perri, and the “High School Musical” movies. These days, she’s also moving from being strictly a performer and instructor to an artistic director and choreographer. She’s currently featured in several TV dance shows, and is working on a series of dance videos called “The X” for her You Tube channel (search “allisonholker”). SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com

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OUTDOOR FAMILY –––––––––––––––––– Toddlers can be a different story, and probably the toughest age to handle in the outdoors. Olsson suggests a portable playpen for campground to keep them safe, as well as a portable seat or high chair. Car camping and shorter trips are more realistic for families with children ages 6 and younger, but older kids are capable of shorter backpacking trips. Olsson swears by check lists, of which she has many in her book. They help parents make sure they’ve packed all the important things, such as s’mores ingredients or diapers. “If you go with your college buddies, you can wing it, forget things and still survive – not so with families,� Olsson says. Another idea: Camp with another family. That way, the children have playmates and the parents can share meals and supplies, taking some of the stress out of planning. For kids of all ages, time spent on outdoor excursions gets them away from video games, movies, television shows and computers. “I believe in the importance of getting kids away from the screen and doing imaginative play. Screens are so pervasive and camping is the best way to get them unplugged,� Olsson says. “In the woods they invent things, stuff they wouldn’t do while in front of a TV.�

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relatively flat. Older kids can hike for up to three or four hours. And while adults might be motivated by the idea of reaching a destination or bagging that 14er, kids are not. Gilliland says that it’s important to keep kids occupied during the hike by incorporating lessons about the outdoors, teaching them to identify wildflowers, animal tracks, and including sensory experiences. Or, come up with a scavenger hunt or photo safari. “Adults are very goal-oriented, whereas with children, to follow every line of distraction is fun,� Gilliland says. Don’t forget to bring plenty of sunscreen, healthy snacks and water, along with warm clothing. Kids get cold faster and more easily than adults, so make sure to bring a lightly lined jacket, mittens and a hat. Here are some hikes suitable for different ages: Sylvan Lake – Located in Sylvan Lake State Park, the flat trek to the lake from the parking lot is 1.5 miles one way. This one, coming in at under an hour, is doable for kids as young as 4 or 5. Two Elk – The abbreviated version of this hike is about three hours long and 2.8 miles one way. The kid-friendly version off of Vail Pass affords great views of the Gore Range. The hike goes to the third bridge of the trail. “Kids love water,� Gilliland says. “Hikes like going to the Two Elk Bridge, where they can play by the bridge and throw stones, are perfect. Every little boy has a distant gene for throwing stones into the water. That’s the first thing they want to do.� Martin Creek – Located outside of Minturn, this hike has great thrills for older children who can stay on the trail and not run around (part of the trail goes along a cliffside). The complete hike is 6.9 miles, but at 1.4 miles in, there is a side trail that leads to a perfect picnic spot and stunning mountain vistas.

Hiking While your child might not be ready for a full-blown backpacking excursion (although that can be a great idea for kids in their teens and pre-teens), hikes are an ideal way to start them out, and the county doesn’t lack options. Mary Ellen Gilliland, author of “The Vail Hiker,� says she started out her kids on short hikes as young as 4 years old. Today, all her children are outdoor lovers, and have passed on a passion for the mountains to their children. “They learned to just crave the outdoors and love to be out there,� Gilliland says. “We did hikes all the time in the summer. We had so much fun hiking that I had to wean them off hiking 10 days before school. They didn’t want to stop.� SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at For kids age 9 and younger, Gilliland says to stick with Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com shorter hikes – no more than an hour – that are rolling or

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some.� Another comment from user Adam Savage reads “This is the longest slip ‘n slide I’ve seen on YouTube.� And Savage may be right. Currently a 124-foot slip and slide in Duluth, Minn., that was filmed on July 28, has got attention for being a long ride. Another video made by EagleVail resident Heather O’Brien, or YouTube user Bug424, shows the fire department giving an extra boost to a few riders. Titled “giant slip and slide in Eagle-Vail CO,� the video has 128,825 views, 216 likes, 23 dislikes and 80 comments. O’Brien, who says she doesn’t use her YouTube account often, was surprised when ESPN called her to feature her video in one of their wild-and-wacky video segments. She has also received calls from other, smaller stations to feature the same video.

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O’Brien even put down the video camera to take a slide herself and says the whole thing is a great time for all ages. “It’s so fast. It’s so big� O’Brien says, emphasis on the “so�. “The park is awesome for it. The kids have no fear, but the adults should go and try it, too.� Windham hadn’t a clue of the attention he and his friends had created with their slip and slide until last week. In addition to YvonneDodds’ and O’Brien’s videos, other home videos of the slide have earned between 200 and 6,000 views with various comments. The slip and slide is slated to stretch down the park again this year. Keeping with tradition, the exact date is being withheld, but Windham says that you can expect to see it set up some weekend in August. SneakPEAK writer John O’Neill can be reached at info@sneakpeakvail.com

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“Our mission is to perpetuate jazz and really reach out to young audiences, young musi- the roots of jazz, basic improvisation rules and what makes jazz an important art form. cians,” Litt says. “We do that by delving into a lot of genres, even some you wouldn’t ex“It’s a fabulous program I’m glad to be a part of,” Gulizia says. “It’s one of the only of pect, like swing or blues. Variety has always been a success with our festival events.” its kind in the United States. Howard is able to bring musicians in and we’ve been able to sustain the program for nearly 15 years. We’re always trying to educate.” Spreading an American sound Like many of the artists and music lovers who return year after year to the festival, Litt is Rollicking Thursdays an avid jazz fan, and “variety” is commonly used by her and others to describe its appeal. The festival’s most popular recurring events are the free Thursday evening performances Curiously enough, though, the musical form continues to be misunderstood in its birthplace. at Vail Square in Lionshead. Set outside of the Arrabelle at the base of the mountain, they Tony Gulizia, a former full-time music teacher and pianist who headlines the band at Res- run weekly until Aug. 30 and attract a slew of renowned artists. July featured artists like taurant Kelly Liken, admits many newcomers are daunted by the unpredictability of jazz. The Falconaires, an 18-piece group from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs that is “The Vail Valley exposes people to a lot of different styles and events they don’t get any- one of the most decorated military bands in the country. This week brings the Tommy Igoe where else,” Gulizia says. “You never know what to expect when we have such a large pool Sextet, a versatile jazz band led by the New Jersey native Igoe, who has played drums for of musicians in the area.” Art Garfunkel and the original run of Broadway’s “The Lion King.” Gulizia’s performances on Sunday evenings begin at 8:30 p.m. and end around 11 p.m., As Litt and Gulizia mention, most casual listeners don’t associate swing with jazz. This with a choice of cocktails or the harvest menu dinner as an entrance fee. He often leads two misunderstanding is a hurdle the professional musicians of The Falconaires encounter when sets with his intimate group, the Tony Gulizia Trio, rounded out by as many as four or five they travel the globe, from recruiting gigs in Florida to peacekeeping missions in the Middle longtime friends and musicians. He also invites a rotating guest artist and has worked with East. big names, including a recent set featuring Curtis Stigers, an internationally-known saxo“People think of military bands and immediately imagine a marching band,” says Tech. phone player with the top-10 hit “I Wonder Why.” In late July, he teamed with local vocalist Sgt. Marcel Marchetti, a trumpet player who toured with Celine Dion and Faith Hill before Kathy Morrow, and has also unearthed such odd sounds as Lionel Young, a jazz and blues joining The Falconaires. “This is a big band and the No. 1 comment I hear is, ‘We had no violinist from Denver. idea you’d be as good.’” Although the Tony Gulizia Trio tends to stick to recognizable standards – music from At its Vail performance – what Marchetti calls a “highlight” of his year – the uniformed Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, John Coltrane and the like – Gulizia isn’t opposed to mixing group entertained nearly 500 listeners with big-band standards, including many from Glenn things up. Miller, who was an Air Force Major before becoming one of America’s most storied com“When people come to see the trio, they’re going to be exposed to a wide gamut of jazz, posers. The unexpectedly rich tradition of The Falconaires is a near-perfect metaphor for from Latin jazz to jazz standards to contemporary,” Gulizia says. “The thing I love about jazz. As an ambassador for the music, Gulizia is confident each festival performance will jazz music is the variety. I’ve learned the word ‘jazz’ can sometimes turn people off, but attract new converts to an old style. there is so much going on with it that I guarantee you’ll find something to enjoy.” “Once people understand jazz a bit more, they realize it’s not a painting you look at over Along with his weekly sets, Gulizia also heads up the foundation’s cornerstone education- and over,” Gulizia says. “It’s a one-time event – you can take a standard and make it differal program. Known as “Jazz Goes to School,” it’s a sort of passion project for founder Stone, ent every time. People realize it’s a unique, impromptu, spontaneous thing. We communiwho was distraught to see jazz fall out of favor with young listeners in recent decades. Gu- cate through music.” lizia meets with every fourth and fifth grader in Eagle County School District, and covers SneakPEAK writer Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com

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Friday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 12 Saturday, Aug. 11 American Crown Circus in Avon Beaver Creek Half Marathon and 10K The circus will be at Nottingham Park in Avon. The bilingual emcees take the audience on a tour of acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, balancers and more.Shows are at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. and costs are $15 adults/$5 kids.

This will be the 4th race in the Endurance Trail Race Series, and the first year for the Beaver Creek Race, which will wind through the resort’s woods. There will also be a 1-mile and half-mile race for kids. For registration info see www.beavercreek.com.

Friday, Aug. 10 Sunday, Aug. 12 Thursday, Aug. 9 to Thursday, Aug. 16 Eagle Farmers Market Come shop at Eagle Ranch Village in Eagle from 4 p.m. to Vail Kids Adventure Race “Cabaret” Musical tickets on sale Tickets are available for the Vail Valley Theatre Company’s 7:30 p.m. This market brings together produce, meat, dairy, end-of-summer show. Performed at Agave, the dinner show and artisan products. Event is free. includes a buffet meal and drinks. Seats can be purchased at www.vvtc.org for $50. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Friday, Aug. 10

The 3rd annual KEEN Vail Kids Adventure Race will offer kids, ages six through 12, the opportunity to experience the thrill of adventure racing through Vail and the surrounding wilderness. During the race, teams of two will work together to navigate a variety of sports and and problem-solving chalDonna the Buffalo at State Bridge Donna the Buffalo brings feel-good, groove-oriented, dance- lenges, that may include mountain biking, hiking, tubing, Thursday, Aug. 9 able and often socially conscious music. Show starts at 9 archery, a low ropes course, a zip line, a climbing wall, a Beaver Creek Rodeo Tarzan swing, a giant slip-n-slide and more. To register, see Come see this summer tradition at Beaver Creek with a full p.m. and tickets are $20 advance/$23 at door. For more info www.vailrec.com. line up of classic rodeo events. The Rodeo will be held be- see www.statebridge.com. hind Chapel Square in Avon from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 970Sunday, Aug. 12 Friday, Aug. 10 754-4636 for more information.

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Come see great local musicians in a cozy, small-town perfor- Vail Performing Arts Academy presents Legally Blonde, the mance in Eagle Town Park in Eagle at 6:30 p.m. Concert is award-winning musical is coming to the Vilar starring 75 local student actors ages 8 to 18. Shows are on Friday at free. This week brings The Congress. 6:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available online at www.vilarpac.org, by callThursday, Aug. 9 ing 888-920-2787 or in person at the VPAC Box Office in Martha Graham Dance Company Beaver Creek. In its only full-evening Vail performance, the Martha Graham Dance Company presents masterpieces by its founder Martha Graham, as part of the Vail International Dance Saturday, Aug. 11 Festival. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Ford Amphitheater. Minturn Market Tickets are $20/$60/$80 based on seating. See www.vail- The original Vail Valley Market in its 13th season, the Minturn Market is a local’s favorite. The market features an dance.org. assortment of items from farm-fresh and organic produce to great breakfast and lunch items to gourmet foods, gifts, Thursday, Aug. 9 clothing, jewelry, handmade crafts, items for the home, fine Free Jazz at Vail Square art and more. The Tommy Igoe Sextet plays as part of the Vail Jazz Festival. The show gets underway at 6 p.m. at The Arrabelle in Saturday, Aug. 11 Lionshead.

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Stars from hit dance TV shows offer an entertaining (commercial-free!) performance. The 2012 Festival closes with the return of Dance TV, celebrating the popularity and sucThe festival features world-renwoned culinary talent, the cess of dance on the small screen with a live show on the best wines and spirits, seminars and delightful outdoor Ford Amphitheater stage. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. and cost events. Prices for seminars and admissions vary. See www. is $20/$55/$75 based on seating. See www.vaildance.org. beavercreek.com for more info.

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American Comfort

LD

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Pizza & Sandwiches

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Steakhouse & Saloon

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BBQ & Deli Sandwiches

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Asian Fusion & Sushi

LD

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D

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BLD

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French Cuisine

D

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Tapas Bar and Lounge

D

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Gelato, Chocolate & Wine

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Classic American Grill

BD

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Contemporary Colorado Cuisine

D

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Seasonal American

D

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Rustic American & Seafood

D

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Italian Pasta Grill

D

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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 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

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

F.A.C.

The Lazy, Hazy

Days of Summer Starts Friday at 5pm

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Late Night Bar Menu til 1am Thurs, Fri, Sat

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

Summer Special

15% Off Breakfast & Lunch Entire check Mon-Fri only. Must mention ad. Dine in. 970-926-4455 | www.cafemilanoco.com Thursday, Aug. 9-Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012

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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 | 970.524.4245 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 Pizza | 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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Omelets, burritos and more

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American Cuisine/ Bowling

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Coffee, Sandwiches, Soups, Ice Cream

BL

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$

Steakhouse/American Cuisine

LD

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Traditional American Diner

BLD

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Hawaiian Style Food

LD

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American

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$

Casual American

LD

$

Steakhouse

LD

$

BLD

$

Soups & Sandwiches

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$

Pasta & Pizza

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Pizza

LD

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Barbecue

BLD

$

Creative American

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Classic Italian

LD

Italian/Pizza/Grinders

LD

$

Breakfast & Lunch Sandwiches

BLD

$

Coffee & Sandwiches

BL

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Italian, Pasta

LD

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Eclectic American

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Chinese, Asian

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

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

Ranch Western Atmosphere

Pricing

EAGLE/GYPSUM

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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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American Cuisine

LD

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Homemade Bakery & Soup

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Coffee & Crepes

BL LD

$

Sandwiches American

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High End Tapas

D

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Contemporary American

LD

$

Tasting/Wine Bar, Paninis

LD

$

Mexican

BLD

$

French Bistro

BLD

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Colorado Wild Game Grill

LD

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Rustic Pub

LD

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Pub/American

D

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Chinese, Asian

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Contemporary American

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Colorado Wild Game Grill

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

$

$ $$$ $

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MINTURN Kirby Cosmos | 474 Main St. | 970.827.9027 Magusto’s | 101 Main St. | 970.827.5450 Minturn Country Club | 131 Main St. | 970.827.4114 Nicky’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 & 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 Chicago Pizza | 1031 S. Frontage Rd. | 970.476.7000 CinÊBistro | Solaris, 141 E. Meadow Dr. | 970.476.3344 Elway’s Steakhouse | 174 East Gore Creek Dr. | 970.754.7818 Flame | Four Seasons, Vail | 970.477.8600 Frost | The Sebastian Vail, 16 Vail Rd. | 970.477.8050 Game Creek Restaurant | Vail Mountain | 970.754.4275 Garfinkel’s | Next to Lionshead Gondola | 970.476.3789 Gohan Ya | West Vail Mall | 970.476.7570

7 In-house beers on tap!

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

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105 Edwards Village Blvd Edwards, CO 970.926.2739

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

EDWARDS

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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

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“We Help Injured People” Aggressive Attorneys Percentage Fee Auto & Motorcycle Accidents Bicycle Accidents Ski & Recreational Accidents Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Other Serious Injuries

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D

Northern Italian

LD

Prime Rib/Steaks/Seafood

D

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Creative American

LD

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French and American

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French

D

$$$

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Classic Diner, Traditional Favorites

BL

Contemporary American

D

Mexican

LD

$

Contemporary American

BD

$

Family/American/European

BLD

$

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International Café

BLD

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Chinese

LD

$

Japanese/Peruvian

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Modern Italian

ld

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Barbecue

LD

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Creative Seafood/Meat

LD

$$

Sushi/Asian

LD

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Southwestern Steak House

BLD

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Pizza, Paninis & Salads

LD

Pizza, Paninis & Salads

LD

Steaks/Seafood

D

$$

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Sushi/Japanese

D

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Italian/Pizza/Grinders

BLD

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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

Pricing

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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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Reservations suggested Closed for a private party on 8/4

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Restaurant & Bar 4695 Vail Racquet Club Dr., East Vail Thursday, Aug. 9-Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012

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Edwards - River Pines B-106

2 Bed / 2.5 Bath $669,000 / MLS 913650 Gary Pesso - 970.331.6927

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