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influences from outside the city as well as late-breaking local styles – R&B, funk and hip-hop – especially through half-sung, half-rapped lyrics. “Most of our originals have vocals,� says LeBlanc. “You wouldn’t have done that in a traditional brass band.� Today, the band has settled on an eight-piece lineup, building a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in the party-like atmosphere of a dance club. While touring the U.S., The Soul Rebels have Soak up the sounds of Dr. John and The Lower 911 featur- collaborated or shared the stage with notable artists from ing Jon Cleary at the Beaver Creek Music Experience con- many corners of the rock, pop and jazz worlds, including cert on Saturday, Sept. 8. Grammy Award winner Dr. John (a.k.a. Mac Rebennack) brings his rich musical heritage and famous dry, gravel crackle, infectious sound to the stage. What: Dr. John, John Cleary, Soul Rebels, With one of the most distinctive voices of all time, Dr. John and Great American Taxi proudly stands alongside Louis Armstrong and Fats Domino Where: Strawberry Park, Beaver Creek as one of New Orleans’ all-time unique voices. When: Saturday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. On the heels of playing his own national tour dates, Jon Cost: General admission is $30, VIP seating Cleary will join Dr. John’s as a featured player in his band. is $50 Cleary’s sixth solo CD, “Occapella!,� became one of the More info: www.beavercreek.com best-selling records during Jazz Fest 2012, second only to Anders Osborne. The Soul Rebels and Great American Taxi will also be Metallica, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg, Cee Lo Green, Arjoining Dr. John on stage. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the con- cade Fire, The Roots, Bootsy Collins, Seal, Robert Plant and cert begins at 6 p.m. at the base of Strawberry Park in Beaver Jimmy Page, Counting Crows, Green Day, Drive By TruckCreek Village. Arrive early to take advantage of preconcert ers, James Brown, Roy Hargrove, Allen Toussaint, Galacdeals and specials throughout the village with your concert tic, Slick Rick, Chuck Brown, Terence Blanchard, The Gap ticket. To see a list of participating businesses, visit www. Band, Better than Ezra and many more. beavercreek.com. Ticket prices are $30 for general admisGreat American Taxi is Vince Herman (vocals, guitar, sion seating and $50 for VIP seats. mandolin), Chad Staehly (keys, vocals), Jim Lewin (guitar, The Soul Rebels formed when Lumar LeBlanc and Der- vocals), Chris Sheldon (drums, vocals) and Brian Adams rick Moss, originally members of New Orleans’ iconic De- (bass, vocals). They sing about working class, blue-collar jean’s Young Olympia Brass Band, decided they wanted to issues while maintaining their signature upbeat, country-, play the new, exciting music they were hearing on the radio bluegrass-, rock-infused, Americana-without-borders feel. while respecting the tradition they loved. Both New Orleans “I believe in the power of music and songs that can gennatives, the pair was steeped in the fundamentals of New erate the energy to do something,� says Herman. “Politics Orleans jazz, but inevitably, contemporary styles of music should be in music; everything’s politics, especially music. began to seep into their psyches. Songwriting can draw attention to appropriate issues of our “We wanted to make our own sound without disrespecting times.� the brass tradition,� LeBlanc says. “So we knew we had to The band holds no bars in confronting current issues like break away.� mountaintop removal, nuclear energy, poor economic condiThey found a stylistic middle ground when they spun tions, or a soldier returning home from war. off and formed a band of young, like-minded local players For more information and tickets to Beaver Creek’s Music from all over New Orleans. Graduates of university music Experience Grand Finale Concert, or to book lodging, please programs throughout the South, the band took the march- visit www.beavercreek.com. ing band format they had learned in school and incorporated
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At the Vail Auto Show, community members can bid on a donated vintage Jaguar, with all proceeds going to Jack’s Place, housing provided for the families of patients at the Shaw Cancer Center. Photo special to SneakPEAK.
ew things are sexier than a classic coupe. Tom Cox’s love affair with MG, an English manufacturer that helped define post-war autos, began nearly five decades ago when he attended East High School in Denver.
“It’s a low-key event where you can show up, drink some beer and talk cars,” says Cox, who has attended the show since it began in 2010. “The atmosphere is fun and different. You have to enjoy being in Vail.” A lifelong obsession Cox stops short of calling himself a collector, but his teen-
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His friend owned an MG, and Cox was enamored with the roadster’s two-seat design and distinctly British coachwork. The only drawback – the barebones amenities weren’t suited for Colorado. When: Saturday, Sept. 8 “These cars didn’t have heaters, and they were a b--ch in Where: Vail Valley Jet Center the winter, but ever since then, I’ve just been in love with Cost: $10 for adults (cash only), free for ages 12 that car,” Cox says. “I knew when I found one, I’d have to and under (gate only) buy it.” For vintage car enthusiasts like Cox, the history of an automobile – where it was made, how it was modified, who owned it – is nearly as important as the make and model. This weekend’s Vail Automotive Classic, a combination When: Sunday, Sept. 9 Where: Vail Village auto and airplane show, is only three years old, but it’s Cost: Free quickly building a legacy as one of Vail’s premier off-season For more info, see www.vailautoshow.com. events. At Saturday’s Wings and Wheels Show in Gypsum and Sunday’s Vail Automotive Classic in Vail Village, dozens of collectors will showcase nearly 180 cars, 30 airplanes age lust for MGs lasted through the early ‘70s, when he and 20 motorcycles, many worth more than $100,000. But practically stumbled upon a ‘50 MG TD convertible sitting Cox doesn’t find these mobile museums stodgy – after all, unused in a Denver garage. It had travelled from England to Vail shouldn’t be the Louvre. Australia in a box, where it was assembled and owned by an
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Australian serviceman before making its way to America. Cox bought the roadster immediately, and although it was in rough shape, one feature drew attention from die-hard auto enthusiasts: original wheels, which were only produced for several months before MG switched designs. “The car never really ran right, but these other collectors thought it was great,” says Cox, who restored the vehicle in the mid-‘90s and brings it to Vail this weekend. “It was like buying something at an antique shop and finding out what you have is incredibly rare.” The MG TD sparked a newfound hobby and is now one of six vintage cars Cox owns. For a self-professed non-collector, Cox and his British autos have done extremely well at the Vail Automotive Classic: He has swept the “Best in Show” category, once with a ‘50 Riley RM and again with a bulky ’36 MG roadster. With the MG TD, Cox isn’t quite expecting a three-peat – the engine isn’t original, and he estimates the vehicle could sell for around $25,000, making it one of the least valuable in his collection and at the show as a whole. The most insanely expensive? A Bugatti Veyron, touted as the fastest street-legal car in the world with a top speed of nearly 270 miles per hour, worth nearly $2,100,000. While market value can impress casual attendees, regulars on the vintage car circuit share more than price points. Cox and his fellow participant, Steve Bell, could be longlost brothers: Along with a penchant for European roadsters, both fell into the collecting world by accident. Like Cox’s MG TD, Bell came to America from down under, where the New Zealand native grew up watching Formula One racing. Bell’s thirst for speed led to a career in Aspen as a professional ski racer until the late ‘80s, when a friend introduced him to the then-emerging market for post-war cars from Britain, Germany and Italy.
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Benefits, pro races and no-holds-barred cyclocross mix up local bike scene By Phil Lindeman By the time Labor Day came and went, local cyclist-ofall-trades Ciro Zarate had competed in nearly 30 road and mountain bike race across Colorado, logging roughly 45 hours in the saddle and taking home a number of top-three finishes, including one at the Vail Recreation District’s Camp Hale Hup outside of Red Cliff in July. He has competed in one race or another every weekend since late March, with a handful of weekday events for good measure. It’s been a good summer. But September is hardly time to ditch the bike. Zarate, who works at Pedal Power in Avon to subsidize his race fetish, has another 12-odd weeks of cycling left thanks to a jam-packed month and the meat of cyclocross season. The only potential hiccup is early snow – it’s practically guaranteed in the mountains at least once before Halloween – but even then, the down-and-dirty ‘cross races continue. “I felt really good the whole season,” Zarate says. “Now I’m starting to get into cyclocross mode. I’m really excited to see how the season goes.” With a few exceptions, this month marks the end of road and mountain bike season, and dozens of area athletes like Zarate are gearing up for a stellar finish (no pun intended). Between a fundraiser, a cyclocross intro and Vail’s first prolevel criterium, the valley is chock-full of events for all abilities. Take a cue from Zarate and give the bike a final tune, grab your thermals and hit the cool-weather circuit. It ain’t over yet. Casual Classic Bike Ride Sunday, Sept. 8 For the past 27 years, The Sonnenalp of Vail Foundation has led one of the valley’s finest off-season bike events, the Casual Classic Bike Ride. It’s less of a race and more of a cycling celebration, with a 36-mile ride followed by a barbecue, live music and a silent auction at the Sonnenalp Resort’s Bully Ranch restaurant. Part of the ride’s draw is the course: Cyclists begin in Breckenridge, follow the paved path through Frisco up to the summit of Vail Pass, and then coast down into Vail Village. It’s a relatively easy, well-known trail with enough uphill to get your blood pumping, but starting in Breck means none of the brutal uphill found with the Coors Classic time trial route. (Die-hard cyclists can opt for both directions, a 74mile ride beginning at 7 a.m. in Vail.) Without the pressure of timing, the ride is ideal for athletic youngsters or entire families. Most riders will meet at the Sonnenalp between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. for check in. The resort provides a shuttle to Breckenridge shortly afterwards, or participants can find the group at the Breckenridge Skier Parking Lot on Watson Street around 8:45 a.m. The ride kicks off at 9 a.m., with race coordinators leading the way as the path weaves through Breck and Frisco. Once on the pass, it’s a leisurely descent into the village, where the barbecue begins at 11:30 a.m. If you want a party without the effort, non-participants can attend for $25 at the door. Road-bike rentals from Jamis Bicycles are also available for $25. Unfortunately, pre-registration for the ride ended on August 31 – last-minute participants will pay $135 for adults
and $75 for children, nearly $50 more each than the early rate. But you’ll get warm fuzzies knowing the proceeds go to local nonprofits like the foundation and ECO Trails, Eagle County’s service dedicated to path and trail maintenance. The ride has garnered upwards of $4,500 for the department in year’s past, and with dozens of expected cyclists, organizers expect more of the same. To register, visit www.sonnenalp.com and download the race form, or email Michele Davis at mdavis@sonnenalp. com.
Maloit Park Cyclocross Race Wednesday, Sept. 12 Cyclocross isn’t new by any means, but the former niche sport is gaining popularity at a fast clip, particularly in young, bike-crazed communities like the valley. It’s the sort of event you can’t easily describe – think the physicality of adventure racing with the cardio intensity of short-track mountain biking – and can be intimidating for first-time participants. In keeping with its dedication to laid-back, affordable races, the Vail Recreation District will host its first openentry cyclocross race on Sept. 12 at Maloit Park in Minturn. Organized by local pro mountain and cyclocross racer Jake Wells, the 2-mile course covers pavement, singletrack, grass and various obstacles, all of which have to be tackled with bike in tow. In 45 minutes of non-stop racing, riders hop on and off their equipment regularly, shaking up the occasionally hypnotic pace of traditional racing. Like VRD’s summertime mountain bike series, the cyclocross begins after work at 5 p.m. and boasts youth, open, sport and pro divisions. No matter what, register in advance through the VRD website for the best rate – adult entry is $15 and youth is $5, with both increasing by $5 at the event. If all goes well, it could become a recurring series. To prep newbies, Wells will also lead two four-hour camps this weekend. Cost is $100 and includes one entry to Wednesday’s race. Wells, who has raced elite cyclocross races for seven years, enjoys the event for the rally atmosphere – what he describes for fans as “easy to get close to the racers and cheer/heckle them. An all-around cyclist like Zarate looks to it for variety. With several dozen races a season, the road starts to get redundant. “I like how cyclocross is so completely different from road racing,” says Zarate, who got his first taste of ‘cross in 2008. “It’s much more than riding fast – you have to be a good handler. Some people struggle with the cold weather, but coming from the valley, the colder it gets, the better I get.”
Cyclocross racing comes to Maloit Park in Minturn on Wednesday, Sept. 12. The Vail Rec Disctrict race features barriers, singletrack and pavement. Local pro Jake Wells (pictured) is offering instructional clinics several days before the race. Larry Myles photo. events coordinator for the Town of Vail and one of the event organizers. “We’re fortunate to have it here.” The weekend begins Friday with the time trial, an easygoing race to whet the appetite. The cornerstone event is the Vail Challenge, a road race from Copper to Leadville to Vail with more than 4,700 vertical feet of climbing and “King of the Mountain” awards for the best summit times. Sunday is the much-anticipated crit, a lightning-fast race boasting $25,000 in cash prizes for a measly entry fee of around $50. Men and women race in one of three divisions, including an elite level with 90 minutes of pedaling. Registration price varies for each event and is available through www.TourofVail.com until the day of the race. Along with the town, the tour is sponsored by Stan’s NoTubes Great American Cycling Series, lending it the sort of heft needed to attract superstars from across the state. In the ranks of an estimated 1,000 participants will be numerous elite cyclists, many of whom felt a high-profile road race in Vail was long overdue. “This has never really been done before,” says Zarate, who will race in Sunday’s crit. “I’m really excited they’re bringing a real road-bike race to the valley. It’s the sort of thing we need.”
Tour of Vail Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 30 The USA Pro Cycling Challenge gave valley fans a taste of the world’s most elite cyclists, but the brand-new Tour of Vail event invites locals to join the peloton. The tour spans an entire weekend and includes a 62-mile distance race, 10-kilometer time trial from Vail Village to East Vail, and the area’s first road-bike criterium, a 1-kilometer circuit through Vail that’s part of the USA Crits Championships Series. On the outskirts will be plenty of diversions for non-racers, including a three-day expo with vendors and giveaways. SneakPEAK reporter Philip Lindeman can be reached at “With the race coming at the end of the season, I’m hoping it will make things lively in the streets,” says Sybill Navas, philip@sneakpeakvail.com.
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Tough enough? Local athlete Lucus Rivera preps for the World’s Toughest Mudder, a 24-hour race from hell. By Phil Lindeman
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ike many endurance athletes, Gypsum resident Lucas Rivera practically vibrates with a resilient, almost twisted competitiveness. Just don’t force the 25-year-old into an ice bath.
After completing Beaver Creek’s Tough Mudder the past two summers, Rivera has been training for the race’s bigger, burlier, more bizarre cousin, the World’s Toughest Mudder (or WTM), with regular plunges into 40-degree water. The frigid water isn’t only to soothe sore muscles after multi-hour sessions of running, biking and hiking – it’s a necessity. Just 10 percent of participants finished the entire 24-hour WTM race last year, and more than half were knocked out due to hypothermia before completing the first lap of the 12-mile course. “I’ve just been trying to get my body and mind prepared for this as much as possible,” says Rivera, who finished in around three hours during this year’s Beaver Creek event. “I’ve been get getting out in the wilderness a lot. I don’t like the ice baths, but I’ve been forcing myself to do it.” Ever since its inaugural year in 2011, the Beaver Creek Tough Mudder has featured a massive ice bath – dubbed the “Arctic Enema” – but it’s a relaxing dip compared to the lengthy open-water swim at the WTM. Rivera has spent the past few months prepping for the obstacle race, held in New Jersey on Nov. 18 – the same weekend as Vail’s opening day. It’s the torturous final installment of the increasingly popular race series, attended by the top five-percent of finishers culled from nearly 500,000 total participants worldwide. A field of hardcore athletes replaces the fun-loving, costumed teams of regular Tough Mudders, which makes the lopsided number of people who simply don’t finish intimidating – and enticing.
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Lucas Rivera plans to compete in the Toughest Mudder competition, a 24-hour obstacle race, this October. Kent Pettit photo. “Once I left college and athletics, I was looking for that void to be filled,” Rivera says. “I love to do all the crazy things you can do in the outdoors, and the Tough Mudder was just a natural continuation of that. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event.” Into the unknown Rivera is a near-perfect model for the sort of competitor the Tough Mudder attracts: young, highly athletic and frighteningly optimistic about self-induced torture – competing in the 24-hour event is high on his bucket list, and he has little doubt he’ll complete the entire thing. He hardly balks when talking about the 40-plus dastardly obstacles he’ll likely encounter, from ice water to 15-foot walls to fields of electrified wiring. Of course, he can’t predict any of them with certainty: A major selling point of the WTM is racing blind, with little information on obstacles until the day of the race. “I think some racers can get bored if they know the exact layout of a race,” Rivera says.
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The mousse can also fill the cavities of your favorite silicone flexi mold and then frozen, and unmolded, for a fun and uniquely shaped treat. If you are using this application, you’ll want to under-whip the cream that gets folded in at the end. Doing so will keep the mousse thinner, which is more likely than a thicker, fluffier mousse to fill the tight corners and crevices in most molds. You’ll want to unmold your mousse while it is frozen and even arrange it on your dessert plates while it is still frozen, since it will be easy to pickup and handle, but be sure to leave plenty of time for these deliciously tender desserts to Have you noticed the thaw in the refrigerator before enjoying. Felicia Kalaluhi leaves on the trees already beginning to change color? Coffee Mousse While fall is certainly, making its way in, there are some Yields: 6 to 8 servings days where summer just doesn’t seem quite ready to relin- Prep Time: 1.5 hours quish her territory. This transition can sometimes be challenging for the chef that likes to cook with seasonal ingre- Ingredients dients. With summer’s stone fruits on their last legs and 1 cup heavy cream pumpkin still weeks away, you’ll have to be creative with 1 cup whole milk your choice of ingredients. 2 tablespoons ground coffee One of my favorite ingredients to use during this tran- 1 vanilla beans (split and scraped) sitional time is coffee. Coffee beans are very similar to 1/2 cup egg yolks chocolate in that the land on which they grow and how long 1/4 cup sugar they are roasted heavily influences their flavors. The fruity, 3 tablespoons Knox gelatin powder earthy and overall bitter flavors of coffee pairs well with the 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water (to mix with the gelatin) sweetness of vanilla, cinnamon spices, chocolate, hazelnuts 2 cups heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks and other warm winter flavors. Yet, more often than not, we like to enjoy our coffee iced Directions in the heat of summer and for those fall days where the 1) Combine gelatin and cold water. Set aside. summer sun seems to linger, coffee desserts can be served 2) Combine the heavy cream, milk, coffee and vanilla beans cold or frozen. Coffee ice cream is a great way to celebrate in a sauce pot and bring to a boil. the last days of summer. However, if you don’t have an ice 3) Remove from heat, cover and allow to steep (stand) for cream machine, you can very easily whip up a batch of cof- five minutes. fee mousse. Light, cold, and full of flavor, this recipe for 4) Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer line with coffee mousse can be made and piped into your favorite cheesecloth (can be purchased at Kitchen Collage) to reglasses with other elements to make a triffle, or used as a move coffee grounds. Discard coffee grounds. side to one of your favorite chocolate desserts. 5) Place remaining liquid in a saucepot and return to a boil. Editor’s note: SneakPEAK columnist Felicia Kalaluhi is the owner of Cornerstone Chocolates and Confections and also teaches a pastry course at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. She can be reached at fjablonski@cornerstonechocolates. com.
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Local cyclist Marc DesRosiers trains for a 1,400-mile, Denver-to-Detroit bike ride to raise money for three seriously ill children in his hometown. DesRosiers will follow the 13-day ride by completing the Detroit Marathon upon his arrival. Ryan Bregante photo.
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In fact, the local cyclist and runner will complete 1,400 miles of solo biking from Denver to Detroit, then run the Detroit Marathon on Oct. 21 – all in the span of two weeks. In the endeavor, he hopes to raise $100,000 for Lake Orion Loves, a nonprofit created to help three families with children battling life-threatening health problems. The three children live in Lake Orion, Mich., where DesRosiers grew up and attended high school with the children’s parents. Funds raised will help pay for medical care for Max Milewski, who has down syndrome and is battling leukemia, Nicole Marie Burton, who has been fighting lymphoblastic leukemia, and Faith Aisthorpe, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 18 months old. Each of the children is undergoing extensive treatment for their illnesses, and according to DesRosiers, assisting with burdensome costs will only help these children fight and grow up to be healthy adults. DesRosiers sees his ride and effort as a way to help out friends and give back to the community where he grew up. “I have three kids and a wife,” says DesRosiers, the founder of Big Delicious catering and co-owner of Happy Valley catering. “If anything happened to them, I would depend on the support of my family and community.” DesRosiers been training on trails, on the bike and in the gym for his ride and run since December, and he says his motivation is the three kids he’s raising money for. “I can suffer for 14 days, 1,400 miles on a bike and finish with a marathon while these kids suffer every day of their lives,” he says, adding that his father, who passed away from cancer in 2008, is his inspiration for the entire endeavor. “He’ll be with me the whole ride. I couldn’t imagine if my kids were going through what these kids are every day – I can suffer for two weeks if these kids can suffer their whole lives.” The ride DesRosiers leaves on his ride Oct. 7, with the goal of arriving in Detroit on Oct. 19 – that means averaging more than 100 miles a day. He’ll have a support vehicle from one of his
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Gypsum’s Marc DesRosiers to ride from Denver to Detroit, then run a marathon for charity. Melanie Wong
sponsors following him the entire way. Once in Detroit, he’ll have a day off before running the marathon, which will be his third in Detroit and his sixth overall. The Detroit Marathon has a special significance to DesRosiers. Besides being in his hometown, it was the first he ever ran, and one in which his father came to cheer him on. “My dad was already sick at the time. I remember coming around one of the turns and seeing my dad just sitting there smiling at me,” DesRosiers says. “Plus there are 23,000 runners. You’ve got homeless people cheering you on, and I get choked up reading some of the signs people have while you’re going out. Something about having homeless people cheering you on, it really levels the playing field. Everyone is the same out there.” This is not the first time DesRosiers has done the Denver-to-Detroit ride. He did the ride in 13 days in 1997, but this is his first time putting the ride and marathon together, and it’s his biggest fundraising effort. “I’ve wanted to do the ride and the marathon and raise money for cancer since I saw my
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Find out more about the Gypsum resident’s Denver-to-Detroit bike ride and Detroit Marathon run for cancer at www.lakeorionloves. com. Through the site, you can donate funds to the ride and also contribute items for a silent auction to be held after the marathon. dad pass away from cancer in 2008,” DesRosiers says. “I couldn’t do one without the other. I felt like it was something I was always meant to do.” Since he committed to doing the ride in December, DesRosiers has been training with five-to-six-hour bike rides or runs and strength training with a trainer in Denver, all on top of being a husband, father and managing two businesses. To donate to DesRosier’s ride, or to learn more about the families his ride will be supporting, see www.sistersouls.com or www.lakeorionloves.com. In addition to DesRosiers, 15 to 20 supporters will attend the Detroit Marathon to help bring attention to the project. “It’s about a sense of pride and community,” DesRosiers says. “It’s also about lending a hand to people in need.” SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at melanie@sneakpeakvail.com
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Wounded Warriors visit Red Sky Ranch Nine veterans got out on the green last week as part of the Vail Veterans Program inaugural golf event. Veterans participated in two days of golf at the Red Sky Ranch Golf Club playing both the Norman and Fazio courses, a Larry Rinker Golf Academy clinic, and golf at the Vail Golf Club. “We received overwhelming support from all of our sponsors and an outpouring of generosity from Red Sky Golf Club members, both of which allowed us to provide a superior experience for the group of veterans who attended the program,” says Vail Veterans Program Executive Director Cheryl Jensen. One veteran, Marine Sergeant Michael Spivey, says that before he started golfing, he was unable to sleep. His mind was constantly filled with the memories of loosing his arm, his resulting disability and the wreckage he witnessed while at war. Taking up golf gave him respite, he says. “I am relieved of these thoughts, because to prepare, play my best game, and take advantage of this great opportunity, my only thoughts can be about golf,” he says. Photo: Marine Sergeant Michael Spivey puts at Red Sky’s Norman golf course. Photo special to SneakPEAK.
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If you think an olive-oil-and-vinegar themed night seems pedestrian, you’ve never experienced those flavors at the Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Company. The Riverwalk shop, along with local chef Loida Alegre of Simply Fresh, will host a cooking class and demo on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The lesson will include five courses, with each course featuring a different vinegar and oil combination and beer pairing from Crazy Mountain Brewery. Cost is $45 per person. “The concept of the class revolves around the flavor of
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the oils and vinegars. They can be intimidating to the novice cook,” Alegre says. “But once you’re familiar and know the basic combinations, it’s not that bad.” As she explains, certain flavors intensify when combined, such as tarragon and lemon. Alegre will do a cooking demonstration and educate the audience on several techniques and go-to flavor combinations. The syllabus for the class will include how to make reductions (reducing a liquid to a syrupy substance), how to make an emulsion (thoroughly combining two liquids that wouldn’t normally mix, such as oil and vinegar) and how to deglaze a pan. “Anybody can learn these techniques, and once you learn them you can do it with anything,” Alegre says. At the demo, Alegre will be using some of the store’s oils and vinegars, with unique flavors that include dark-chocolate balsamic, a blood-orange infused olive oil and the intense Sicilian lemon oil. Participants will get to taste these flavors in action in dishes such as grilled summer squash olive oil because it burns easily. But good, pure olive oil can with chipotle and raspberry glaze, chicken and tarragon on a be heated up to 450 degrees,” Cristanti says. Low-quality oils can also boast a high peroxide content, bed of basil fettuccine, and fresh figs and blackberries with a result of the way the olives are processed. Crisanti says a balsamic reduction. this changes the taste of the oil. All of the oils used in the demo and sold at the store are pure and imported from top Not all oils created equal According to Rocky Mountain Olive Oil owner Lindsay olive-producing countries around the world, depending on Crisanti, the type of olive oil used in cooking can make a big the season. The shop also carries a number of infused olive difference in your dish. Many store-bought olive oils contain oils, a process that makes for a more intense flavor. As Alegre explains, “Ever notice how your spaghetti sauce mixtures of other oils, which changes the burning point of or soup tastes better after sitting in the fridge overnight? Inthe oil. “It’s a common misconception that you can’t cook with fused oils follow the same concept.
38th Annual National Suicide Prevention Week September 9 - 15, 2012 9/11 | Eagle County Board of Commissioners: Proclamation at work session declaring National Suicide Prevention Week in Eagle County 9am, Eagle 9/10 TBD Colorado Mountain College, 9/11 1011am Avon Town Library - 9/12 Eagle Town Hall 10am - 9/13, Avon Town Library 5:30pm - 9/14, Edwards Interfaith Chapel 12pm More trainings will be added to this schedule, please call for more times and locations Lowest Prices of the Year September 1st - 30th, 2012
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Shrimp and pancetta with balsamic dressing Ingredients: -2 tablespoons of chopped shallots -2 tablespoons of Tuscany Herb olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons for dressing later -2 tablespoons of Serrano honey balsamic vinegar for dressing -3/4 cup of chopped pancetta -15 to 20 medium shrimp, shelled and deveined -10 to 15 grape tomatoes -10 leaves of green leaf or butter lettuce - chopped fresh oregano - chopped fresh parsley
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Directions: 1) In a heavy bottomed skillet, sauté shallots on medium high heat with pancetta and render till crispy - about 10 minutes 2) Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque - about two minutes 3) Add tomatoes, chopped fresh oregano and parsley to the skillet in the last minute of sautéing shrimp and pancetta 4) Pour entire mixture on your fresh greens. 5) Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. 6) Serve immediately with crusty bread. “As with most ingredients you marry, the flavors are better the next day. When you infuse oils, that’s already done for you,” Alegre says. As for vinegars, most cooks may limit their use to things like dressings, but Alegre says they are much more versatile, something she’ll demonstrate during the class. “I absolutely love cooking with vinegars,” she says. “It makes for a savory dish and gives it a lot of flavor.” For the novice cook Both Crisanti and Alegre emphasize that the point of the class is to make cooking accessible for everyday, busy cooks. “We don’t want people to think they have to be a good cook to use these ingredients,” Crisanti says. “It’s as simple as pouring a balsamic over ice cream or olive oil (on a) salad.” Alegre, whose company offers catering, cooking and a line of sauces, says the key for novice cooks is repetition. “A recipe can become like second nature,” she says. “For beginners, I tell them to pick one or two of their favorite recipes and do them over and over to add it to your repertoire.” Crisanti says the store’s Fort Collins branch recently hosted a very popular cooking class. He hopes to offer regular cooking events at the Riverwalk location, with different themes and drink pairings. “Our theory is teaching people simple stuff they can do at home,” he says. “Our culture today is such that we’ve moved away from good fresh cooking. Everyone is so busy. Both my wife and I grew up with our moms’ cooking.” The class has a size limit, and reservations are encouraged by dropping by the Rocky Mountain Olive Oil Company or by calling 970-855-0162. SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com
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The Second Annual Women’s Empowerment Workshop returns to Vail from Sept. 13 to16 at the Vail Racquet Club Mountain Resort. Through deep explorations in nature, rafting, rock climbing, hiking, groundwork with horses, seminars and life coaching, the goal of the workshop is that women will discover the power within by connecting to nature in a deep and personal way. Participants will explore questions such as, “What is your greatest potential in life? Are you achieving it? Are you satisfied with where you are financially?” Danielle Howard, a certified financial consultant for the past 20 years, will join this year’s facilitator staff to share her insights on how women can create healthy financial lives. An avid outdoorswoman and kayaker, Howard will help participants explore how spending time on a river relates to situations in their lives, in particular the flow of money. “My mission is to help women understand the meaning of money in their life and facilitate opportunities to create a more fulfilling journey by connecting their core values with their resources of time, talent and treasure,” she says. “By challenging current negative mindsets about money and laying the groundwork for new, thought-provoking ideas, my hope is to
help women embrace true financial freedom.” According to Howard, Rivers serve as a powerful metaphor for creating a healthy financial life, from being a foundational component as life sustaining to understanding the flow of money through life. “As we embrace the symbolic teachings of the river, we’ll also connect with the positive, creative power of money and how to use it resourcefully and wisely, how to direct it intentionally and how to share it with others,” says workshop co-founder Susie Kincade. “I am excited to have Danielle join us, and I know participants will enjoy exploring the meaning of money in their lives as we laugh, learn and get a bit wet on our water journey.” The panel of facilitators will include wilderness guide, Tanya Miller; wilderness therapist, Josie Fenton; equine therapist and author, Melisa Pearce; and life coach andauthor, Joan King. They will join workshop founders Susie Kincade and Christy Martin to take women outward into nature. Activities are designed for all ages and abilities, and provide skills and tools that women can take directly into their life. Registration is open online at www.womenempower.us. Call for more information at 877595-8622.
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Whether your favorite NFL team looked strong this preseason or struggled to find continuity, the good news is we’re close to these Patrick Whitehurst games counting for real. The regular season is almost here – let’s preview the AFC and discover this season’s best teams, players and surprises.
team in the AFC West, but also the most underachieving, and Norv Turner’s club must make a playoff push this season or the front office may blow up. Phillip Rivers leads a pass-happy offense, while thirdyear back Ryan Mathews enters a make-or-break season in southern California. The Bolts are unpredictable and could finish worst or first. Despite setting new records for penalties and idiotic plays nearly every season, the Oakland Raiders can be a force in the West. Darren McFadden anchors a talented offense led by veteran QB Carson Palmer. McFadden will be among the league’s leading rushers if he can stay healthy (he has missed games in every season). The Raiders will play tough against every team in the division and could make a surprise playoff run. FanRag’s Prediction: The Broncos and Chiefs tie for the divisional crown with 10-6 records.
AFC West This could very well be the most competitive division in the NFL, along with the most difficult to predict. The arrival of Peyton Manning in Denver makes the Broncos instant contenders. The Broncos have a strong running game, an adept offensive line and a relentless defense that pressures the passer. Add one of the greatest quarterbacks in history into the mix and this could be a very special season in the Mile High City. The Kansas City Chiefs are a team on the rise. Running back Jamaal Charles has recovered from last season’s torn ACL and should be one of the most explosive players in 2012. Former Browns and Broncos runner Peyton Hillis will also see plenty of snaps in KC. The prospect of shutting down the Chiefs’ runners is akin to catching a speeding Ferrari and tackling a dump truck. KC has a fast, physical defense that is loaded with playmakers, and the team will be in the divisional hunt all season long. The San Diego Chargers are routinely the most talented
AFC East For years, the titans of the AFC East have resided in Foxborough, Mass. This year will be no different, as Bill Belichick’s Patriots will run away with the division. Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Wes Welker and Brandon Lloyd form the league’s top receiving corps for the incomparable Tom Brady. The Patriots could be Super again. In neighboring New York, the Jets have lost their identity. Rex Ryan’s teams used to be defined by running the football and playing stout defense. Now, the Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow circus seem to be running this team into the ground. Don’t look now, but the Buffalo Bills are improving, and with a few more pieces could soon be challenging for divisional titles. The Miami Dolphins will struggle to finish in any other spot than last this year. The good news is that “Hard Knocks” has been very entertaining to watch this season. FanRag Prediction: The Patriots look like the team to
Editor’s Note: Minturnbased sports fan Patrick Whitehurst writes for www. fanrag.com. Read his musings on the site or in SneakPEAK.
beat in the AFC and finish with a record of 13-3. AFC South The Houston Texans are leaps and bounds ahead of the division. If Andre Johnson and Matt Schaub can stay healthy, the Texans should play deep into January. The Andrew Luck era begins in Indianapolis; the next great quarterback for the Colts will be an exceptional player and the Colts will be contenders again – next year. In Tennessee, second-year QB Jake Locker takes over a team loaded with speed and potential, one that could make a playoff push in 2012. Jacksonville’s best player, Maurice Jones-Drew, has been a no-show at training camp as he holds out for a better contract. Without MJD, the Jaguars might be the worst team in the league. FanRag Prediction: Houston clinches a first-round bye with a record of 12-4, while the Titans sneak into the postseason at 9-7. AFC North Joe Flacco and Ray Rice are poised to put the Baltimore Ravens into the conversation as the league’s best team. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been known for decades as a tough team that runs the ball and plays rugged defense. Ben Roethlisberger will throw the ball a ton this year, but the Steelers defense will batter opponents once again. Andy Dalton and A.J. Green make the future look bright for the Cincinnati Bengals, but they aren’t talented enough to keep pace with Baltimore. And sorry, Cleveland Browns fans, this is not going to be your year – again. FanRag Prediction: At 10-6, Baltimore is the class of the division and will be a team nobody wants to face in the playoffs. Next week, we’ll examine the NFC and discuss Super Bowl XLVII picks.
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Out of Darkness walk part of suicide prevention outreach By Melanie Wong
When a flurry of balloons rise into the air above Eagle Ranch on Sept. 15, each one will go up with a story and a prayer. The annual balloon launch, held at 8:30 a.m. before the Out of Darkness suicide awareness walk, is a memorial organized by friends and family who have lost someone to suicide. These “survivors of suicide,” along with other supporters, will then complete a four-mile walk to raise funds for local suicide prevention programs. The walk and the balloon launch are part of National Suicide Prevention Week from Sept. 9 to Sept. 15, and the local prevention program SpeakUp ReachOut will be organizing Eagle County’s events, which include fundraisers, prevention training and chances for suicide survivors to find support. A community concern Speak Up Reach Out started out of a need to address suicide numbers in Eagle County, says Meredith Van Ness, the group’s coordinator. “We are a tiny coalition that is concerned about suicide prevention in the community,” she says. “The ultimate goal is to reduce the numbers. We have high numbers and high suicide rates in our community, but it’s not something that’s talked about often enough.” According to Van Ness, Colorado has the sixth highest suicide race in the country, with the highest risk group being men ages 25 to 54. In Colorado, there were 940 recorded suicides in 2009, and resort areas such as Vail tend to show even higher rates. SpeakUp ReachOut offers educational resources, trains people in suicide prevention, connects people to counselors and provides support programs for survivors. Van Ness says the group’s main message is that suicide is entirely preventable. “We need to learn what the warning signs are and get people the help they need,” she says. “Some people say suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. We have many programs that train people in how to talk about it and recognize the signs.” One such program, SOS, has trained more than 1,200 students on how to recognize the signs of suicide. As part of Suicide Prevention Week, a session will teach people a technique called QPR – question, persuade and refer – an hour-long training that teaches people how to talk to someone contemplating suicide. Van Ness says suicide can be a taboo subject, or people might not know how to approach it, and the group is here to
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open up the dialogue. “People are scared to talk about suicide – they think it’s going make things worse, and we know that’s simply not true,” she says. Talking to someone you think may be having suicidal thoughts won’t encourage them to think more about suicide – in fact, it’s proven to lower anxiety levels and act as a deterrent, Van Ness says.
38th National Suicide Prevention Week For full schedule and more info, see www.speakupreachout.org Sept. 10: World Suicide Prevention Day Sept. 12 to 14: Question-Persuade-Refer Training – Hour-long training teaches you how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope and get help. See website for locations and times. Sept 15: HEARTBEAT Balloon Launch and Out of Darkness walk – Benediction and memorial balloon launch followed by a four-mile walk beginning at the Eagle Town Park at 8:30 a.m.
“Another myth is that if people talk about killing themselves, that they won’t really do it,” she says. “If they’re actually talking about, it’s a huge red flag and a warning. They’re trying to let someone know.” Van Ness says suicide rarely occurs without warning. Most of the time, suicides are planned in advance and there are clues to suicidal behavior if you know how to look. “If we as a community and individuals are taught to look for those clues, for the most part people will be honest,” Van Ness says. “We need to talk about how to ask those questions and get comfortable with the terminology.” Turning tragedy into hope Eagle resident Jill Baron says she and her family wished that they had known about the warning signs back in 2006, when her brother-in-law took his own life. “Afterwards we realized he suffered from depression, and we didn’t even know,” Baron says. “We were very shocked – we didn’t even know he had any mental health issues.” The suicide led her to seek help for suicide survivors, and she came across HEARTBEAT, a grief support group
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Participants at last year’s balloon launch sent off balloons in memory of loved ones lost to suicide. The launch goes off this year on Sept. 15 in Eagle Ranch. Eagle County photo. for suicide survivors. The name is an acronym for concepts covered by the group, and Baron eventually started an Eagle County chapter. The grief that those family and friends go through is quite different, she says, and the support of other survivors can make a big difference “It’s a different kind of grief. There’s a lot of guilt,” Baron says. “A lot of it is that loved ones wish they would have done something different. That’s why you try to give back, and hope you can use some of that pain to make a difference in someone else’s life.” SpeakUp ReachOut also provides literature and care packages for the families of people who have taken their own lives.
There hasn’t been a big demand for the support group in the area, but Baron says it means people are getting support elsewhere and she believes in the importance of being an available resource. There will be a sign-up sheet for anyone interested in starting up regular support meetings at the balloon launch, she says. “I think it helped me. It helped me knowing you’re not alone and being with other people who have the same experience,” Baron says. “The recovery process is different for everybody. One thing is, through all of the darkness in surviving this experience is that there is hope.” SneakPEAK editor Melanie Wong can be reached at Melanie@sneakpeakvail.com
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How they met Felicia and Justin met while they were both working for the Lodge at Vail. Justin was a chef and Felicia was a pastry chef. How he proposed Justin and Felicia took a getaway to Montauk, a coastal area on Long Island in New York, and went to see the lighthouse. Justin got down on two knees and presented Felicia with a ring. Why they got married in the Vail Valley “We are both from islands on the opposite side of the continent, so Colorado is a middle ground for the both of us, and for out-of-town family and friends,� Felicia says. “We also wanted most of our local friends to be able to attend our wedding.� Favorite memories from the wedding day Friends and family all made unique contributions to the wedding, says Felicia, but the ceremony was the most memorable. “It was such a spiritual moment that it brought tears to everyone’s eyes,� she says. Colors: White and Orange Ceremony: Gore Creek, Vail Reception: The Lodge at Vail Vendors: Pastor Craig Smith of The Vail Church; ceremony coordinators Jeanna Turay, Jessica Hall, Rachel Meyer, and Brooke Aurit; music by Andrea Owens and Helena Giltner; Cornerstone Chocolates and Confections; flowers by Megan Hamilton; Wedding Bell Invitations from Boulder; DJ Rudolph Williams; chef Jane Russel; Nicolas Vitalis Photography; desert by chef Laura Seibert; hair and makeup by Inga Cox; David’s Bridal; and Game Creek Restaurant (chefs David Clawson and Jason Culbertson).
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VAIL AUTO CLASSIC ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Today, Bell owns Classic Investments, a Denver-based sales and restoration company with a fleet of sports cars from Porsche, Ferrari, Maserati and more. He travels to numerous shows as a seller, but at a laid-back event like in Vail – where he won “Best in Class” in 2010 with a ’67 Maserati Ghibli – he stays away from the auction block. This weekend he brings a ’62 Lancia Flaminia convertible, produced by a little-known Italian company that was bought by Fiat in 1969. “It’s an underdog car built better than your big names like Ferrari, but they just weren’t as well-known,” Bell says. “Unfortunately, they built cars so well they went out of business.”
tuous vintage car world, where ambitious shows like the now-defunct Rocky Mountain Concours d’Elegance at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs go belly-up regularly. On the seller side, Bell has weathered four large “depressions” in the past two decades, times when the overall economy couldn’t support an indulgent hobby like car collecting. The Vail show started at the tail end of the last economic downturn, and a grassroots approach has been vital to its success. Rather than coddle major sponsors, organizers will hold an auction for charity on Friday night, charge moderate ticket prices on Saturday and open the show for free on Sunday. This template is a boon for local organizations such as Jack’s Place, a housing facility for patients at the Shaw Cancer Center in Edwards. On Friday, community members Cars for a cause can bid on a donated vintage Jaguar, with all proceeds going Lancia’s abrupt history is a near-reflection of the tumul- to the charity – just about the only way housing can remain
donation-based. The facility’s namesake, Jack Eck, is a fixture in Vail and will speak briefly before the auction. After four decades as a surgeon with Vail Valley Medical Center, he recently retired and now serves as a self-described ambassador for VVMC, leading tours of the hospital and guiding expansion decisions. He’s also a casual collector, and will display a restored ’65 Porsche 356C – the last year of the iconic “bathtub” design – and ’47 Stinson single-prop airplane. “This really is something for the whole family,” Eck says of the show. “Everyone has a great time and it has that local feel, but it has started to attract people from across the country. It’s just a neat couple of days.” SneakPEAK writer Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com
TOUGHEST MUDDER ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– “You’ll probably see a lot more serious athletes trying these out just for the excitement. It takes an extremely well-rounded athlete.” Along with uncertainty, Rivera simply likes the wild, almost animalistic nature of obstacle races. While growing up in Colorado Springs, Rivera spent his teens camping and hiking, and he admits to being just a bit jaded when it comes to straightforward racing. Running 12 or more miles is an integral part of his training, but he’d rather take the mental challenge of WTM, and sees a lot of fellow endurance athletes buying into the obstacle-race craze. This thirst for something different is due in large part to Rivera’s competitive nature. He was a two-time captain as wide receiver for Bethany College in Kansas, and after graduating, he took an athletic coordinator position with the Western Eagle County Municipal Recreation District. His wife was a volleyball player at the same college, and his grade-school friend and WTM race partner, TJ Ricciardi, is a personal trainer in Denver. Everywhere Rivera goes, he’s surrounded by athletic types. But traditional sports are far removed from the near-anarchic layout of the WTM, where the only instructions are to run as many laps as possible on a 12-mile course, stopping only to sleep and eat at a makeshift campsite. Although the average Tough Mudder events are touted as non-competitive – simply finishing intact seems to be rewarding enough – the WTM is advertised as a bonafide race, with the top male and female racers taking home $15,000 grand a piece. When the 24 hours are up, racers have to finish their final lap or risk disqualification. With a field full of endurance athletes, this makes for interesting strategy: With no finish line, time is the enemy, and Rivera and Ricciardi have to parcel out their energy wisely. “These races can be more than a little competitive,” says Ricciardi, who is most worried about the potentially brutal chill of mid-November on the East Coast. “I don’t want to say other things like a marathon aren’t mentally challenging, but this is a much different mental grind. I also wouldn’t say anything worries me – I know Lucas and I can do it, but it’s going to be hard. The weather is on my mind the most.” Mudder boot camp The lucrative cash pot is a major incentive for some racers, but the chances of taking it
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home are slim, even for Rivera. If he did, it would make a dent in the $3,000 he spent on race fees, travel and auxiliary gear, but a handful of local sponsors has made an impact, donating everything from socks and camping gear. He also raised money selling artwork by his dad, a part-time sculptor, and garnered an XTERRA wetsuit sponsorship through his brother-inlaw, Matt Westenfelder, a local athlete who will also compete in the WTM. On the training side, Rivera and Ricciardi have approached the WTM in relatively similar ways, mixing tons of long-distance cardio with dynamic exercises in the gym. Rivera has been taking an interval class at the Gypsum Recreation Center led by instructor Billy Kuhn. It has three parts – endurance, strength and circuit work – most of which bring unorthodox equipment like tractor tires and sledgehammers into the mix. “These races are a different kind of racing and require a different kind of training,” Kuhn says. “Compare it to running: You get in a perfect stride and always know what to expect. This throws a curveball at you, mentally and physically. It really takes a soldier-like mentality to get it done.” It’s no mistake the WTM has a militaristic slant. The concept was pioneered by a former British Special Forces operative who, like many, was bored with regular racing. The regional event are packed with former servicemen, including many who complete the courses with prosthetic limbs as part of the Wounded Warrior Project, the Tough Mudder’s main charity. Since 2008, the series has raised close to $3.5 million for the project, and next year organizers plan to expand into more markets. Despite the near-mythic quality of the WTG, Rivera has no plans on slowing down after his attempt, and Ricciardi says other obstacle races such as the five-kilometer Warrior Dash feel like “fun runs” now. Rivera has his sights set on the Leadville Trail 100 Run – a race he knows for certain is free of icy swims. “These adventure races really hit a broader market, and I think they’ll become the new standard,” Rivera says. “A lot of athletes are now getting into them as a test. They like the mystery and challenge of not knowing what to expect.” SneakPEAK writer Phil Lindeman can be reached at philip@sneakpeakvail.com
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Calendar of Events Thursday, Sept. 6 Live music at Vin 48
“Edge of the Void�; Dagny McKinley, “Lessons My Mother Taught Me: The Good, the Bad and the Questionable�; and Allison Westfall, “The Gluten Free Fat Loss Plan.� Event starts at 6 p.m. and cost is $10, which includes apps.
Friday, Sept. 7 Rider Cup Cordillera Motorcycle Association Saturday, Sept. 8 This fundraiser benefits elementary school kids and takes a new twist on meals on wheels - motorcycle wheels! Golf Minturn Market
Dave Perron plays on the patio every Thursday from 5:30 and dine to raise funds that will provide breakfast and school p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Avon’s Vin 48. supplies for local elementary school students. Last year raised enough money for 40,000 breakfasts. Event is held at Thursday, Sept. 6 Eagle Ranch Golf Club, Sonnenalp Golf Club, and Park HyApres Ascent with Walking Mountains att Beaver Creek. For more info see www.cma-club.com or Wind down the day with a scenic hike along Buck Creek. call 970-471-2953. Shotgun start is at 9 a.m. Learn about summer ecology and animal adaptations as you explore mountain meadows and babbling brooks. This hike follows a trail with steep and narrow sections. Come pre- Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8 pared to spend time outside in the dry summer environment Ragnar Relay with appropriate clothing, hiking boots, and water. Hike is Picture this: A 200(ish) mile running relay that takes you from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and cost is free. Call 970-827-9725 to and 11 pals, day and night, through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. This running event will start in Breckenridge reserve your space for this program. and leap frog to Vail and finish up in Aspen Snowmass. See www.ragnarrelay.com.
Thursday, Sept. 6 Reggae Night at Loaded Joe’s
and Sept. 14-15 in Vail Village. Oktoberfest 2012 will see the return of many crowd favorites like bratwurst eating contests, Beck’s Keg Bowling and the Oktoberfest Fun Run. See Vail’s own Helmut Fricker playing traditional (and not so traditional) tunes on the accordian and alpenhorn in full traditional German attire! A crowd favorite for years and not to be missed.
Friday, Sept. 7
Avon’s Loaded Joe’s hosts a Rocky Mountain-Jamaican dance party with DJ Weez and Black Lion. No cover. Music Fall Harvest Party at EagleVail Enjoy more than 25 wines to taste and dishes to sample from starts at 9 p.m. several area restaurants: Sweet Basil, Vin48, Avon Bakery and Deli, Zino, Black Diamond Bistro, Mountain Flour, Friday, Sept. 7 Northside Cafe, Ti Amo, Route 6 Cafe, The Last Course, and Local Author Showcase Fall 2012 Gourmet Cowboy. Live Music: Turntable Review. Tickets This is a reception-style showcase featuring authors in the available at Beaver Liquors.Event is at the EagleVail Pavilcommunity and region. Talk to eight different authors, learn ion from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost is $40. about their inspirations and future writing plans, pick out gift books for friends, and purchase books to get signed. Friday, Sept. 7 through Sunday, Sept. 9 Featured authors: James Barry, “Selling in Today’s EconoOktoberfest at Lionshead my: Applying Laws of Physics and Performance Art to Gain The world’s greatest celebration of beer, music and autumn the Cutting Edge�; D.A. Brockett, “Wicked Western Slope: comes to the streets of Vail in September. Dust off the leMayhem, Mischief & Murder in Colorado�; John Hall, derhosen, throw on the dirndls and toast your steins to the “Do What You Can! Simple Steps-Extraordinary Results�; world’s most popular party. Oktoberfest returns to Vail for Joshua Hardin, “Classic Colorado�; Elaine Kelton, “Women two full weekends of Bavarian fun Sept. 7-9 in Lionshead of Vail: Those Who Walked This Bridge�; Michael Kurz,
The original Vail Valley Market in its 13th season, and the Minturn Market is a local’s favorite. The market features an assortment of items from farm-fresh and organic produce to great breakfast and lunch items to gourmet foods, gifts, clothing, jewelry, handmade crafts, items for the home, fine art and more.
Saturday, Sept. 8 Hopper Festival in Eagle
The Third Annual Hopper Festival for Eagle Valley Trout Unlimited will be at the Brush Creek Pavilion in Eagle. Support goes to maintain clean, cold, fishable water in the Eagle Valley. From noon to 4 p.m., there will be fun for the family -lunch, games, raffle, prizes, live music. Cost is $10.
Saturday, Sept. 8 Beaver Creek Music Experience Finale
The concert series at Strawberry Park closes out the summer with a performance by Dr. John, Great American Taxi, Soul Rebels and John Cleary. Show starts at 6 p.m. and tickets are $30/$50 depending on seating.
Saturday, Sept. 8 Free outdoor yoga at Solaris
The best way to make sure karma comes back around: do something nice for free. Come to the Solaris “lawn� for a free instructor-led yoga session at 9 a.m. The session lasts a little over an hour and is open to the public. Participants gather in Solaris Plaza and practice simple, slow flows before the sun gets too warm. A yoga mat and clothes are recommended by not required. Sessions are every Saturday morning until Sept. 15.
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Saturday, Sept. 8 Sonnenalp Casual Bike Classic
Join the Sonnenalp Resort for a fun and memorable day of cycling - plus a BBQ and live music. Bully Ranch Barbecue starts at 11:30 am with a silent auction. Riders take part in a 38-mile casual ride beginning in Breckenridge and ending in Vail. The proceeds of this fun-filled ride are distributed between the Sonnenalp of Vail Foundation and ECOTrails Cost is $135 adults and $75 kids.
Sunday, Sept. 9 Vail Farmers Market and Art Show
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Tuesday, Sept. 11 Coors Light Coaching Hour
This weekly program is limited to 16 people and includes unlimited range balls, refreshments and instruction from the Vail Golf Club professional staff. A perfect opportunity to practice golf prior to the Tuesday night free concerts at the Ford Amphitheater. Clinic goes from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and cost is $25. Reservations encouraged by calling 970-4762260.
Come and enjoy the mountains while you shop goods from Colorado farmers, artisans and more. There is music each Wednesday, Sept. 12 Sunday, along with more than 129 tents. Event goes from 10 Vail Running Club a.m. to 3:30 p.m. These free weekly runs are between five and eight miles. All ages, experience and abilities are welcome. Runners should Saturday, Sept. 8 have a running base and feel comfortable at altitude. The Vail Automotive Classic Wheels and club is a great way to meet new training partners or just have fun running the roads and paths surrounding Vail. Runs will Wings Show. Come see the most comprehensive auto, aircraft and mo- be followed by light stretching and a cool down and then a torcycle show in Western Colorado. The Wheels and Wings free beverage (beer or soda) compliments of the Vail ChopShow features an unparalleled display of machinery. With house. Meet at the Chophouse at 5:30 p.m.
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over 150 cars, 30 airplanes and other aircraft, and 20 motorcycles, the 2012 show will amaze, entertain and blow you Wednesday, Sept. 12 away. Gates open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vail Valley Spanish roundtable conversation Jet Center in Gypsum. Work on your Spanish skills and make new friends at this free, casual conversation group that focuses on having fun while improving your confidence with speaking Spanish. Sunday, Sept. 9 Vail Automotive Classic Vail Village Car Group is held at the Rocky Mountain Language School, 1000 Lionsridge Loop, Vail, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and cost is free. Show For more info see www.rockymountainlanguageschool.com During the Vail Village Car Show, cars featured at Vail Valley Jet Center Wheels & Wings Show will be parked throughout Wednesday, Sept. 12 Vail and Lionshead. Free for spectators.
Vail Rec District Cyclocross Race
The VRD’s first-ever cyclocross race will be at Maloit Park and feature a combination of singletrack, pavement, grass and obstacles. Kids races start at 5 p.m. at Maloit Park in Drop by the Edwards restaurant Gashouse for great music in Minturn. See www.vailrec.com for full schedule, race details the sun every Sunday afternoon. From 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and cyclocross clinics held earlier in the week by pro Jake various local musicians play on the patio while diners enjoy Wells. drink and food specials. For info on bands playing this week or the rest of the summer, call 970-926-3613.
Sunday, Sept. 9 Sunday on the Patio at Gashouse
Monday, Sept. 10 Teen VIP Night at Back Bowl
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.
Wednesday, Sept. 12 Public ice skating in Vail
For the recreational skater, Dobson Ice Arena hosts open skating sessions for all ages and abilities. The arena also offers a wide array of hockey options for youth and adult, beginners to seasoned players. Skate rentals are $3 and admission is $2 for ages four and younger, $5 for ages five through 12 and $6 for ages 13 and older. For more info see www. vailrec.com. Public skate time is noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Emma and Ty at Cafe Milano toast the summer! Join them on the cafe’s beautiful deck and enjoy the wonderful flavors of the season! Call them today for reservations at 970-926-4455
No matter the occasion, Sarah at Cedar’s has just the flowers for you. Give her a call at 970-926-6566 to order your bouquet today.
Emile and Ricardo (Eagle) want to remind you to turn in your Pigskin Hustle ballots at any Pazzo’s location (Vail, Avon, Eagle) and possibly win $200! Or stop in to watch your favorite team and enjoy some delicious food!
Vail Manufacturing employees took some time out of their busy day to cheer on and enjoy the USA Pro Cycling Challenge that went right past their shop. Call Vail Manufacturing for all of your metal-work needs at 970-949-0961.
U10 Academy For all 7-10 year olds that are interested in getting professional coaching. We are bridging the gap from recreational soccer to competitive soccer. Practices 1X per week, in addition to your WECMRD/VRD soccer teams. We will do a tournament in Grand Junction at the end of Oct. Limited to 25 kids. For more information or to register, go to: www.vailsoccer.com or
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Hot Dogs & Soup
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Italian Food & Pizza
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Rustic American
D
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Organic/Local American Cuisine
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Contemporary American
D
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American Comfort
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Tex-Mex
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Steakhouse & Saloon
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LD
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Asian Fusion & Sushi
LD
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Contemporary American
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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
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Contemporary Colorado Cuisine
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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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4 Eagle Ranch | 4091 Highway #131, Wolcott | 970.926.3372 Adam’s Mountain Country Club | 1094 Frost Creek Drive, Eagle | 970.328.2326 Baboune’s | 0131 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.2425 Bonfire Brewing | 0127 W. 2nd St., Eagle | 970.422.6258 The Bowlmor CafÊ | 50 Chambers Ave., Eagle | 970.328.BOWL Brush Creek Saloon | 241 Broadway, Eagle | 970.328.5279 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
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BL
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Hawaiian Style Food
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Authentic Mexican
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Mexican
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Pizza
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Barbecue
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Southern Eclectic
BLD
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Creative American
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Classic Italian
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Italian/Pizza/Grinders
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Coffee & Sandwiches
BL
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Italian, Pasta
LD
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Eclectic American
BL
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American Cuisine
LD
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Homemade Bakery & Soup
BL
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Coffee & Crepes Sandwiches
BL LD
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American
B LD
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Contemporary Italian
BLD
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High End Tapas
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Contemporary American
LD
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Tasting/Wine Bar, Paninis
LD
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Mexican
BLD
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EAGLE-VAIL Ristorante Ti Amo | 40982 US Highway #6 | 970.845.8153 Route 6 Cafe | 41290 US Highway #6 | 970.949.6393
EDWARDS 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
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Colorado Wild Game Grill
LD
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Chinese, Asian
LD
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Rustic Pub
LD
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Pub/American
D
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Chinese, Asian
LD
Contemporary American
D
Organic Gourmet Fast Food/Burgers
LD
Tapas/Wine Bar/Desserts
BLD
$
Pizza
D
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American/Mexican
BLD
$
American Grill
LD
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Pizza & Pasta
LD
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Regional/Seasonal Fare
BLD
Pizza, Paninis & Salads
LD
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Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
LD
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Deli
BLD
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BLD
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Bar & Grill
LD
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Contemporary Italian
D
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Southern BBQ
LD
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LD
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Steakhouse
D
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Meditrainian/Greek Cuisine
BLD
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D
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American
BLD
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Continental
LD
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European American Bistro
D
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BLD
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American
LD
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American
BLD
New American
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BLD
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Casual American
LD
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American/Western
LD
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Authentic Italian
D
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Pizza and Italian
LD
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American Bistro
LD
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Steakhouse, AprĂŠs and Dinner
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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!
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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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Northern Italian
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Prime Rib/Steaks/Seafood
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Creative American
LD
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French and American
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French
D
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Mexican
LD
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Contemporary American
BD
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Family/American/European
BLD
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International Café
BLD
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Chinese
LD
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Japanese/Peruvian
D
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Modern Italian
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LD
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Creative Seafood/Meat
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Sushi/Asian
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Southwestern Steak House
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Pizza, Paninis & Salads
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Americana
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BLD
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Creative American
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Contemporary American
LD
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Contemporary American
BD
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Eclectic Pub
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Italian & Pizza
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Casual American
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Edwards/Denver Offices
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Restaurant & Bar 4695 Vail Racquet Club Dr., East Vail Thursday, Sept. 6 -Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012
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Slifer Smith and Frampton
2570 E. Bald Mountain Road $2,195,000 Stunning East Vail mountain retreat with exquisite remodel including heated driveway, fabulous master suite, designer kitchen/dining room combination and wine cellar with tasting room, custom laundry with granite counter tops, Arigoni Ash hardwood floors. Set in a sunny, south facing location on 1+/acre with mature trees and spectacular views from the Gore Range to Vail Mountain ski runs.
4301 Glen Falls Lane $3,445,000
5087 Main Gore Drive $2,993,000
This delightful family home exudes charm and class from its beautifully landscaped grounds to its dramatic master suite overlooking rushing Gore Creek. The home is beautifully and tastefully furnished and has recently undergone a substantial freshening of all interior and exterior surfaces. The highly coveted Forest Glen neighborhood has some of the finest homes in the Vail Valley. This is a like-new home that your customers will love.
New construction by top Denver builder. Delightful single family home with deluxe finishes on a sunny, premium East Vail view site. Act now and customize this home to your tastes.
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