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SEVEN MOUNTAINS, ONE DAY When Krista Driscoll and Dominique Taylor decided to ski seven resorts in one day, they didn’t realize every moment was so precious it would inhibit snacks. In January, the duo skied and rode Loveland, Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper, Vail and Beaver Creek, shooting photos every step of the way. By Krista Driscoll
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SPRING BREAK-AWAY There’s nothing like spring in the mountains: bluebird skies, powder fields and a full dance card of concerts, events and festivals. Whether you’re traveling with children, teenagers or a group of friends, there are plenty of adventures to be had in the Vail Valley. By Katie Coakley
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THE SWEET SPOT No matter how good and satisfying a meal is, there’s just nothing like a sweet treat to cap things off. Though savory chefs get most of the press, pastry chefs deserve recognition. This tour through the sweet side of life includes desserts from a variety of restaurants. By Vail Lifestyle Staff
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EAST MEETS WEST Celebrity chefs Nobu Matsuhisa and José Andrés co-host dinner in Vail.
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BEYOND MAC ’N’ CHEESE Kids prefer eating the familiar, but some menus entice with new flavors. By Shauna Farnell
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SAKE SAGA Japan’s rice wine has a long history, but it’s just coming into vogue in the U.S. By Melanie Wong
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SETTING THE STAGE A Q&A with Brian Hall, the man behind Beaver Creek’s WinterFest, PrezFest, SpringFest and the Buckaroo Bonanza Bunch. By Shauna Farnell
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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ARCHITECTURE Architects are required to be visionaries, artists and psychologists — all while staying on a budget. By Kimberly Nicoletti
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PUT A LID ON IT Hats are the season’s hottest (and warmest) accessory. By Polina LaConte
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BETTER THAN FUR Hawick Cashmere in Beaver Creek specializes in Scotland’s most exclusive cashmere products. By Kim Fuller
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GEARING UP From spiny backpacks to highfashion onesies, local shops offer kids plenty of fun finds. By Polina LaConte
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CREATING LIFE-LONG FANS Kids enjoy skiing if it’s fun and comfortable.
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SNOW ON THE RANGE Snowmobiles offer chills, thrills and views — even for kids. By John LaConte
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HEAD FOR THE HILLS. Now that the winter is behind us in earnest and the sunshine hours begin to pick up momentum, tumbling into longer and longer days, it’s time to get serious about something: play. Because that’s what these hills were made for.
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Lunchtime grilling at Blue Sky Basin.
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Rocky Mountain springs are filled with bluebird days, massive powder dumps, nonstop events and a revolving menu of delights. And the Vail Valley is filled with people. It goes by the week. New York, Texas, California, Florida, Mexico, Columbia, Austria, France — on and on. Everyone comes for spring, but they seek different things. Some want to find steep terrain and untracked glades; others are in it for the après ski. Still others are in search of all the memories that surround a family vacation. Our job at Vail Lifestyle is to dig in and experience Vail, and then tell the tale. Read a chef’s perspective on children’s menus, or discover the inspiration behind some of Beaver Creek’s seasonal festivals. Drool over a roundup of some of the valley’s most sumptuous sweets, or peruse the latest in kids’ gear. Follow along with one daring duo’s quest to ski seven resorts in one exhausting day, and then create your own plan of attack for this, that and the other. Just make sure you enjoy it, because these spring days won’t come again… until next year.
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Although Shauna Farnell doesn’t have children, she shares an affinity for kid’s menu fare: pasta with butter, pizza, mac n’ cheese, etc. Having no aversion to green things herself, she’d like to think of her palate as at least a step above that of most 8-year-olds. Still, at the end of the day, nothing really makes her happier than a fresh cookie.
Vail Daily Assistant Managing Editor Melanie Wong is a world traveler, adventure seeker and puppy lover. Her articles in this issue took her taste buds across the world from Japan to Peru. When she's not guzzling sushi on the clock, she's riding her bike, rock climbing, skiing and chasing after her husky.
Anthony Thornton is a photographer, one who often looks to find the beauty in the seemingly mundane. But since moving to Vail, he often finds the challenge to see the mundane in the overwhelming beauty. Anthony can be found pondering this paradox near any fireside drinking a fine Belgian ale.
Justin McCarty bought his first camera to capture the pristine snowy peaks he surfed every day. Since then, he’s traveled wide and far with his camera, chasing photos and following his need for speed. By the time Vail opens for the season, he's usually logged a couple dozen days of backcountry adventures. He recently left the valley to finish the winter season photographing Alaska.
Growing up in and traveling throughout Europe, Polina LaConte's taste for fashion was developed in urban environs. Upon moving to Vail in '08, her attraction to the area laid partly in the fact that high fashion was available in an active community so far from the city. It didn't take her long to develop a mental inventory of some of the hottest items in Vail; in this issue she looks at kids’ gear and hats.
Illustrator and graphic designer Dawn Beacon has an unmistakable style. Depending on the project, she might tease out an emotion surrounding a specific event, or develop entire characters — complete with personalities — out of a simple shape. She calls it daydreaming on paper. She enjoys French films, cross-country skiing and biking.
Cover photographer Brent Bingham left behind a successful pre-press business in the Washington, D.C. area when he decided to pursue photography. He is most inspired by the people he meets and the Vail lifestyle. Favorite activities besides constantly studying ways to improve his photos? Burning up the roads on his bike all over our state. Favorite quote? To keep your balance, you must keep moving.
After college, Kimberly Nicoletti got her Master’s degree in psychology, just in case the whole writing thing didn’t fly. As it turned out, she has slyly slipped psychology into nearly all of her interviews (especially the tricky ones) and plenty of stories. Her Psychology of Architecture story allowed her to come out of the closet as a psychobabble geek.
Dominique Taylor loves the spontaneity and variety of being a photographer. The former Vail Daily Photo Editor is now a full-time freelancer. Whether she’s hanging out in a busy kitchen with celebrity chefs or racing the clock to ride seven resorts in one day, she’s most comfortable with a camera around her neck and a croissant in her hand.
Though Katie Coakley won’t be yelling, “Whoo hoo! Spring Break 2014,” she still loves the thrill of those two little words. The idea of Spring Break evokes the smell of suntan lotion, that first refreshing sip of an afternoon beverage and the bone-deep exhaustion that comes with the best week of your life. She’s grateful that her Spring Break in Colorado has lasted more than 10 years.
Kim Fuller's months living in Scotland ignited her freelance writing career and love of cashmere. When her cozy sweaters aren't complemented by crafting prose, Kim loves to find luxury in the little things — downfeather comforters and terrycloth robes, champagne powder and après-ski soaks. She is thankful that living in Vail means vitality is never far away ... even after the multi-course hangovers a dedicated foodie must occasionally endure.
Krista Driscoll is the arts and entertainment editor for the Summit Daily and has been chasing powder days in the High Country since 2008. When she's not sitting at the bar in her ski boots with a cold beer long after après has ended, she enjoys reading, traveling and snowshoeing with her husky pup.
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JACKET: Bogner/NinaD down jacket Color: Kiwi TURTLENECK: Bogner Lady Alara turtleneck Color: Fuchsia PANTS: Tony Sailer Alberta Jet Pant Color: White BOOTS: Regina Imports Anna fur boot Color: White
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Dr. Jean Urquhart, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist, has lived in the Vail Valley for six years with her husband, Dr. Alec Urquhart, a medical oncologist and hematologist at Shaw Regional Cancer Center. Their family includes two daughters, Emmie (10) and Anwyn (12) one dog and one cat, all of who love being outside in the Rocky Mountains — with proper sun protection, of course. Jean is the founder and owner of Mountain Dermatology Specialists, where she practices medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology and diagnostic dermatopathology. An alumnus of Yale, University of Texas Southwestern and University of Colorado, Jean has just opened a new office in Edwards. Greta Grems is a fifth grader at St. Clare of Assisi in Edwards. The daughter of Rob and Kristi and sister of Oliver, the delightful youngster enjoys choir, swimming — and, of course, skiing.
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THE VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
(970.845.8497) now offers free shuttle service from the Beaver Creek Bear Lot to the theater’s front door. Shuttles leave the lot 2 hours before a performance for the dinner-anda-show crowd, as well as 45 and 25 minutes prior to showtime. Or, book a Hummer, complete with driver, with special Vilar Center pricing.
TIGER POP CULTURE
(970.390.0234) is a newly opened gallery/retail space dedicated to bringing urban and street art to Lionshead. The gallery’s First Friday events feature DJs and live art; a portion of the proceeds go to local non-profits.
IT’S NOT ON THE MENU,
but that doesn’t stop Spago (970.343.1555) executive chef Jared Montarbo from offering Peking duck to a select few patrons every Saturday night. He begins the process on Tuesdays, not taking any shortcuts, so that by Saturday the five or so ducks are ready for dinner. Those in the know order it when they can, as it usually sells out.
THE RESIDENCES AT THE WESTIN (970.748.5420) is a
new development project that allows people to own a mountain retreat without the upkeep that a single-family home entails. Owners of the one-bedroom residences can have friends and family book their own rooms at the adjacent hotel and resort. The residences come with a gourmet kitchen, master suite, den and resort amenities, such as concierge service.
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Denimaxx
(970.476.7988) is a new high-end retailer in Vail Village offering shearling coats and furs. With a sister store in Aspen, the boutique, located at One Willow Bridge, is stocked with one-of-a-kind items. The sumptuous and chic jackets put fashion first.
JUSTIN MCCARTY, RIC STOVALL
New + Noteworthy UGG
boots have been a Though mainstay of the Vail scene for years, they now command their own Bridge Street real estate. The Ugg storefront (970.476.2244) has a large selection of warm and cozy footwear for men, women, kids and even babies.
BEAVER CREEK
Local cupcake company, BATTER (970.445.7651), just rented a commercial kitchen to amp up production. The sweet treats are available at eat! drink! and Yeti’s Grind, as well as by appointment for tastings. Though the chocolate chocolate chip cheesecake cupcake is a signature treat, the red velvet is award-winning. Avon’s Christie Lodge has a new restaurant, (970. 748.3007). The family-owned business specializes in the famous soup, in addition to other Vietnamese soup and noodle dishes.
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Arrigoni Woods (970.479.1800) provides high-end, reclaimed and exotic hardwood for homes. The company’s newest product is called CUBE, a multi-dimensional wall-cladding element. Each individual piece looks like a puzzle and has a varying depth, giving it lots of texture.
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just installed another outdoor escalator, (970.754.4636) making the slopes even more accessible. Located in the village above the ice rink, the escalators whisk skiers from the plaza level to the snow base. The resort has announced plans to build a six-seat hybrid chairlift/gondola to replace Centennial lift for the 2014/2015 ski season.
Betteridge (970.790.6560)
now carries the Tudor watch line by Rolex for more adventurous customers. The jewelry shop, located in Solaris, is hosting several events in March, including the Seaman Schepps Icons & Signatures Exhibition on March 17-25 (a selection of rarely seen vintage jewels), Cartier Savoire Faire on March 22 (celebrating Cartier's mastery in creative watchmaking) and the Robert Procop Designer Showcase March 27-29. Procop works closely with actress Angelina Jolie.
Generation BC
(970.949.1652) probably has more kids’ clothing and gear per square inch than any other store in the county. Toys, games, skiwear, clothes, infant goodies, mittens, hats and even helmet covers stock the Beaver Creek store’s shelves. The shop’s sister store, Generation Vail, carries T-shirts for big kids — also known as adults.
BEN DODDS PHOTOGRAPHY, DOMINIQUE TAYLOR
Photo of Andrew Weibrecht by Jonathan Selkowitz.
Photo Gallery By Justin Mccarty
Dave Pleshaw drops off of a cliff in Northwoods on Vail Mountain.
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Clockwise from upper left: Pitkin Falls is a frozen winterland. Garrett Fletcher and Ben Koelker hike for turns at Beaver Creek. The horse-drawn sleighs at Bearcat Stables glide on the snow.
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Clockwise from left: Hannah Teter dominated the 2013 Burton U. S. Open superpipe during the first day of competition. U.S. racer Travis Ganong, clears the Predator Traverse on Beaver Creek’s Birds of Prey downhill course. At Beaver Creek, fireworks are known as Thursday Night Lights — a weekly occurrence. The Mountaintop Picnic at Eagles Nest is the signature event of Taste of Vail, a four-day food-and-wine extravaganza. Spring Back to Vail spans two weeks at the end of the season and includes concerts, parties and giveaways.
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Clockwise from top: The Wedding Deck on Vail Mountain was made for photo ops. Maggie Skinner, a visitor from Alabama, explores “Arches,” an ice installation on the Gore Creek Promenade. Vail’s Holidaze Winter Solstice on Ice is an annual tradition that draws skating medalists such as Jason Brown — as well as crowds — to the Solaris ice rink.
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The Future of Medicine is NOW
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here is a common myth that many doctors tell their patients – that joint or tendon pain, fatigue, chronic disease, inflammatory disorders, hormonal imbalances and many other debilitating conditions are all just a part of getting older. Perhaps there was a time when that was the case, but that time has come and gone. The truth is your body is the most complex system known to man and has an amazing capacity to repair itself, combat disease and regenerate damaged tissue. Sometimes, especially as you get older, your body needs a little assistance revving up the metabolic machine and targeting repair at the primary source of the damage.
Regenerative medicine restores physical function and performance There are exciting alternatives to invasive surgery and synthetic drugs that you may not even know exist. In fact, there’s one new field of medicine in particular that’s completely changing how we look at healthcare. It’s called regenerative medicine. Regenerative medicine is the process of using living, functional tissues that have the potential to repair or replace tissues that have been damaged as a result of wear and tear, disease, injury or genetics. Scientific advances have propelled this state of the art medicine into modern
day practice. Today, we can use stem cells, bioidentical hormones, platelet rich plasma (PRP), biologic tissue and injectable nutrients to combat illness and maximize performance. This game-changing medical approach may hold promise for just about everyone. If you are dealing with an injury that won’t heal, living with pain, fatigue, hormonal imbalance or have a chronic condition like COPD, type II diabetes, or neurological disorders, regenerative medicine may hold the key to your recovery.
Stem cell therapy can help athletes of all abilities Professional athletes have been taking advantage of regenerative treatments for years to recover faster from injury and perform at their peak. In 2011, Peyton Manning traveled to Germany for a cutting-edge stem cell treatment in his cervical spine. The result was what some called miraculous. At 37 (ancient by NFL standards), Manning looks like an MVP. Regenerative medicine isn’t just for professional athletes. These treatments are available locally to everyone from soccer moms to aging weekend warriors. Stem cells are one of the most exciting treatments in regenerative medicine. Here’s why. Adult stem cells are the building blocks to heal injured tissue. They can be
extracted from fat or bone marrow and have the potential to neutralize inflammation, slow production of enzymes that cause pain, accelerate healing and create new tissue. This is just one piece of the puzzle.
Symptoms of aging alleviated by BHRT Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is another treatment under the regenerative medicine umbrella. If you are suffering from low libido, weight gain, declining memory, fatigue, delayed healing, and mood swings BHRT may help. Both men and women have options to combat these symptoms by optimizing their hormone levels safely and naturally. BHRT also diminishes many of the diseases associated with aging, including cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, stroke and senility. Stem cells and BHRT are just the tip of the iceberg.
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There are several other groundbreaking treatments available to help you look and feel your best, recover faster from injuries and prevent disease. Regenerative medicine is truly redefi ning the medical landscape. These treatments will be to our generation what antibiotics were to the previous generation. The options to combat aging have never been more plentiful. Regenerative medicine will keep you active, engaged and living life to the fullest. To fi nd out how regenerative medicine can help you, call today 970.766.VAIL (8245) Dr. Scott Brandt of ThriveMD practices leading edge regenerative medicine. He offers stem cell treatments, bioidentical hormone replacement, PRP treatments, IV nutrient therapies, medical diets and liposculpture. To find out how this exciting new field can change your life, contact ThriveMD at 970.766.VAIL (8245) or visit the website www.thrivemdvail.com
New Hope for Damaged Bodies Stem Cell Therapy is a groundbreaking, minimally invasive procedure that uses your own stem cells to stimulate the body to repair and replace damaged tissue in any joint or tendon. These same adult stem cells are also being used for intravenous treatment of debilitating conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, COPD and Type II Diabetes. Patients often experience significant improvement in the first several months after treatment.
Mainline Your Multi While oral vitamins and supplements can be effective at boosting key vitamins and minerals in your body, up to 70% of the nutrients can be lost by the time they’re absorbed. IV therapies are delivered directly into your blood stream and are 100% bioavailable. They can give you extra energy on the mountain, improve mental focus, speed recovery from injury, boost metabolism, combat infections and even cure your hangover! Mainline your multi and go straight to the source with an IV treatment. You’ll feel more than energetic, you’ll feel truly alive.
Tickle Your Fat Away Wouldn’t it be great to get rid of those inches that exercise can’t seem to shake? Now you can with an innovative liposuction technology that sets itself apart from other forms of liposuction – it is safe and recovery time is faster. It is called TICKLE LIPO because of the tickling sensation experienced during the procedure. This outpatient procedure takes approximately 1-3 hours and doesn’t require general anesthesia.
Deflate the Weight hCG Weight Loss is a medically supervised diet that uses a natural hormone found in the body called human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG). When combined with a low calorie diet, hCG helps mobilize stubborn fat deposits, suppress cravings and reset metabolism ensuring longlasting results. No other weight loss program addresses and corrects low metabolism, constant hunger, emotional eating and food cravings. Over 30,000 people have successfully completed this safe and effective protocol.
It’s Not You It’s Your Hormones As men and women age, hormone production declines causing a lack of energy, weight gain, difficulty sleeping, and loss of libido. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy maintains hormones at optimal levels providing symptom relief and the prevention of diseases including cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis, stroke and senility.
Live Life Well. Call us at 970.766.VAIL or go to thrivemdvail.com
CHEFS L I B AT I O N S DINING
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Nobu Matsuhisa and José Andrés collaborated on a seven-course dinner that included Japanese, Spanish and Peruvian influences.
EAST MEETS WEST
IN THE KITCHEN WITH CHEFS NOBU MATSUHISA AND JOSÉ ANDRÉS
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t’s not every day that you get two of the greatest minds in modern cooking in the same kitchen, much less in the same kitchen while creating your dinner. That was a chance that more than 500 diners enjoyed over a frigid weekend in January at Matsuhisa Vail, when celebrity chefs José Andrés and Nobu Matsuhisa joined forces to create a diverse and collaborative seven-course menu. The meal that resulted from the collaboration was one that never gave your palate a chance to be bored, jumping from hits
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of spice to the savory meatiness of fresh fish, to the comforting aromas of Spanish home cooking. Andrés, a native of Mieres, Spain, is the owner of a handful of acclaimed restaurants around the country, including minibar in Washington, D.C., where he introduced Americans to the small-plate tapas concept. “People said, ‘Americans don’t like small plates. They don’t like to share. They like big portions.’ I bet those people have their head in the sand now, because Americans do like that style of dining. It allows you to try different things. Tapas is a culture,” he says. Nobu Matushisa is the owner of a dining empire, with locations around the world that bear his name, and is famous for his Peruvian-inspired Japanese cuisine thanks to living and working in the South American country while in his 20s.
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Some courses were distinctively the work of one chef: Nobu’s famous New Style Waygu beef (likely the best piece of meat you’ll ever put in your mouth, and we are not exaggerating) or Andrés’ starter dish of jamon topped with caviar and salmon roe taco rolls.
in a hearty broth. In this version, beans were replaced with cuts of king crab and other seafood, but paired with the very traditional Spanish morcilla (blood sausage), sitting in a pool of miso-broth. At the Vail dinner, both chefs, who are longtime friends, roamed the bustling dining room, chatting with diners that included jazz musician Kenny G and television anchor Natalie Morales. While the chefs have often seen each other at culinary festivals, they had never partnered exclusively. Nobu says he’s always been interested in working with Andrés, and was delighted when Andrés’ Los Angeles restaurant opened next door to the Los Angeles Nobu. Plans to arrange the night were a year in the making to accommodate both chefs’schedules — in fact, Nobu was hopping on a plane the next day to Monaco for the opening of another one of his restaurants.
400 YEARS IN THE MAKING
Then some dishes bore the touches of both chefs, making for delightful contrasts and mouth-watering harmony. The Japanese cocido was a spin on a classic Spanish country dish. Traditionally, cocido is a stew that involves beans and chunks of meat
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However, it was a timely collaboration for the two chefs. This year marks the 400th anniversary of official bilateral relations between Spain and Japan. As Andrés explains, political alliance and cultural exchange began between the two countries when Japan sent samurai to aid
The dinner included salmon roe tacos, caviar-topped jamon, a Japanese-style cocido with king crab and blood sausage, and salmon crudo cones with salmon roe.
WHILE THE CHEFS HAVE OFTEN SEEN EACH OTHER AT CULINARY FESTIVALS, THEY HAD NEVER PARTNERED EXCLUSIVELY.
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Spain’s King Phillip II. It’s fitting that now, 400 years later, a Spanish native and Japanese native are fusing flavors and culture halfway across the world from their home countries. In a rare moment away from the crowd in Vail, both chefs sat down at the sushi bar to chat about the night. Despite the culinary masterpieces their collaboration created and their obvious respect for one another, it was clear both were accustomed to being head honcho. “Please, sit down.” “No, please, you sit down.” “No, YOU!” “Here, please try this.” “Oh no, you try this first. (Waving to the sushi chefs) Bring him a first course!” “No, no, please have this. (Waving to the bartender) Pour him a drink!” Despite the busy schedule, the visiting Andrés still found time to enjoy a day of skiing on Vail’s famed mountains. “Vail has a new ambassador,” says Andrés, who was enjoying his first stay in Vail. “My family has been skiing every day. I have called many friends this week to tell them they need to book their vacations here.” – MELANIE WONG
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KIDS’ MENUS
BEYOND MAC ‘N’ CHEESE When going out to eat, kids and adults usually have their eyes on different things.
Grilled salmon, buttery noodles and asparagus from La Tour might seem exotic for kids who prefer burgers and fries, but the flavors are homey and familiar.
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hen Paul Ferzacca takes his kids out to eat, they usually end up going for sushi. Even his 4-year-old loves sashimi. But the owner and chef of Vail’s La Tour also recognizes that this isn’t typical of most young Americans, as evidenced by the fact that the hottest item on La Tour’s kids menu is not the childsized NY strip or chicken paillard … but spaghetti with melted butter. “It’s hands down the No. 1 favorite,” Ferzacca says. “Usually it’s something recognizable that appeals to kids; something like what’s being made at home. Hopefully they’ll still eat the vegetables that come with it.” As often as parents use their dining out experience to order something they would never make at home, most kids balk at the exotic. Mom and dad might be pleased to see their child’s plate of spaghetti arrive with flecks of fresh parsley and oregano, but the presence of even the smallest and most benign smattering of greenery is enough to evoke many children’s most terrifying
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Broccoli Monster nightmare. “In a restaurant situation, when my sous chefs are cooking something for kids, I tell them there’s no parsley in anything, no green herbs,” Ferzacca says. “They’ll send it back. I have yet to understand it. But yes, green things can be very scary.” That’s not to say that children won’t eat something green that they recognize. “We always have vegetables on the plate — something similar to what they’d have at home — asparagus or green beans,” Ferzacca says. “We want to keep it as simple as possible for them.” At the Ferzacca household, there is always just one meal on the table, which the chef believes has made his four children more amendable to a variety of foods when going out to eat. “When we have a family meal at home, I make one meal. It is the meal,” he says. “I’m not making mac and cheese for one kid, grilled chicken for another and a hamburger for the third kid while my wife is
having a salad and I’m having a steak. It doesn’t work like that.” But it sure does in some households, And, of course, at restaurants. While there is no hamburger on La Tour’s kids menu, Ferzacca has made them on special order and is always willing to accommodate various allergies, creating dairy-free or gluten-free versions of dishes for big and small diners alike. He has even run over to Pazzo’s to grab a slice for a kid who refused to eat anything but pizza. He points out that even though his kids like sashimi, if left to their own devices, they would eat mac ’n’ cheese all day. “When we go out, I’m still trying to get them to eat more balanced meals, not just a bowl of carbs and fat,” he says. “What makes a good kids’ menu? A good balance on the plate — some kind of starch, vegetable, protein and a very simple sauce or no sauce. The first thing is to keep it simple. Simplicity is the mother of beauty when it comes to kids palates.” – SHAUNA FARNELL
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Ice cream, homemade cookie cone and berries deliver a sweet ending to La Tour’s kids’ menu options.
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TAKE ANNA’S ADVICE BECAUSE LIFE’S TOO SHORT NOT TO EAT ITALIAN
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f the French expression, “joie de vivre” described a person, the definition would be Anna De Mezzo. She is so full of joy, so full of life, that it’s infectious. And if it’s food she’s talking about — Italian food, that is — you get hungry just listening to her and can hardly wait to make it home to begin cooking. De Mezzo hails from Petrasanta, which is in the Tuscany region of Italy, about 50 miles from Florence. She got to Vail by way of Marco Tonazzi, owner of Valbruno and Mangiare Italian Market. “It was 2007 when I interviewed with Marco. I was unemployed, spoke some English, was not married, no children and I thought ‘why not?’” she says, laughing. According to De Mezzo, “simple” is the key word when cooking Italian. And though she admits to having more fun eating than cooking, she knows her stuff. With the right bread, the right accoutrements, the right wine and De Mezzo’s advice, you can’t go wrong. Here’s what she has to say…
THE PASTAS EXPLAINED
We Italians like to be creative with the shapes of the pastas. The main difference between pastas is the quality of the durum. Another difference is the pasta that has eggs and the ones without. The pasta with eggs is richer and usually doesn’t need rich seasonings. You can find thousands and thousands of pasta shapes in Italy. Every single area, every single town has its own shape of pasta. The selection of pastas that Valbruna carries comes from Abruzzi, Molizo or Campania.
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THE PASTA PICKS
Lemon fettuccini In the past it was made with some real lemon juice in the dough. It’s good with every kind of seafood like sautéed shrimp and crabmeat. The seafood itself is the sauce. Just chop it up, add some extra virgin olive oil and put it over the fettuccini. Actually, fettuccini is a very general name for pasta in Italy to indicate a very thin, flat — but not rounded — kind of pasta. It goes with everything, just like spaghetti.
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Pannocchie This pasta is made of corn and gives you that idea, as it’s the shape of the corn. There is no specific sauce or seasoning that goes along with it. It’s fun to eat because the consistency and the shape remains the same after it’s cooked. It’s fun for the kids. The twirly shape of fusilla col bucco is also fun. And then there is strozzapreti, which looks like little rounded strings. Italian women like to make this pasta because it’s very quick and easy way to shape the pasta.
THE SIMPLE SAUCE
In Italy, we try to keep it simple. Yet simple doesn’t necessarily mean easy to make. Here, I notice that cooks try to add too many ingredients, maybe because they don’t trust the real flavor of the two or three basic ingredients. So this is a basic example: I like my pasta or my gnocchi with a simple tomato sauce and then I add on top of it fresh burrata or fresh mozzarella. I like the tomato chopped, with fresh basil leaves and extra virgin olive oil. You can also mix fresh vegetables with onion and garlic, all thinly sliced and sautéed to make the sauce richer.
THE CHEESE SAUCE
I love Gorgonzola. It’s the Italian flavor of blue cheese. It’s creamy and it melts beautifully. So you melt it in the pan on a low flame, add the pasta and just a bit of the water (in which you cooked your pasta) to make it creamier. And that’s it.
one on your fish or meat. I like Mont Iblei, made in Sicily, for salads and bruschetta. For pasta or veggies, I like just a few drops of Capezzana. It’s an amazing olive oil from Tuscany. Whatever you pick, it’s important to choose a high-quality oil.
THE ANTIPASTO
THE WINE
Feel free to express yourself when you’re building an antipasto. You can use so many things. Cheese, of course, salami, prosciutto, sopresata, speck, tuna fish. You can add all those little vegetables that are kept in jars under oil like little peppers, anchovies and artichokes. And let’s talk about olives. I love olives. You can choose from an endless selection of Italian olives: green, black, salted, meatier or the ones that melt in your mouth. Then you can top off the antipasto with little pieces of slightly toasted bread, right out of the oven.
This is so personal. Don’t let anyone ever tell you what to have with what. It’s just for the fun, the pleasure of finding your own place. Your own base. I like a red wine: Refosco from Friuli and Nero DiAvola from Sicily. They’re strong red wines, but not too heavy.
De Mezzo’s second visa expires in July and she will not be able to stay in Vail, which she loves — or in United States, for that matter. “Unless I had a super skill or was a scientist or a neurosurgeon — or got married. And that’s not in the cards,” she says with a laugh. Too bad. For she is one very special Italian import. – BRENDA HIMELFARB
DON’T LET ANYONE EVER TELL YOU WHAT TO HAVE WITH WHAT.
THE OLIVE OIL
There is a huge range of olive oils and it depends on what kind of flavor you like. They can be spicy or sweet and have many uses. For instance, you want to use a stronger olive oil on your salads, but a light
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Sake Saga
C O C K TA I L S
日本酒 DELICATE AND OFT IGNORED, SAKE PAIRS WELL WITH A VARIETY OF FOOD FLAVORS AND STYLES.
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he story behind the origin of sake varies, leaving plenty of room for speculation. There are those who say the rice drink, which some scholars believe to be almost 2,000 years old, was created when someone accidentally left a bucket of rice in water to ferment. Another legend says it originated in China, discovered unwittingly by men
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chewing rice around the fire — they spit the chewed rice into a bucket, spittoon-style, which was set aside and left to ferment. Whatever its origins, it’s been refined over the centuries to become Japan’s national alcoholic drink of choice. Sometimes referred to as rice wine, the sake-making process is actually much more similar to brewing beer. Rice is polished down and mixed with water. A special yeast is then introduced to transform the starch into sugar. Some brewers stop there, while others add additional alcohol to the brew. “Today, it’s very much part of the culture in Japan. It’s used in all their traditional ceremonies,” says Andreas Harl, beverage director at Matsuhisa Vail. In the American consciousness, sake didn’t exist much past warm sake bombs in sushi restaurants, but that’s slowly changing. “It’s still relatively new here,” says Sean Razee, Vail Resort’s beverage director for mountain dining, master sommelier and certified sake specialist. “It made a big splash about five years ago and then interest leveled off. People are still learning how to use it.”
The normally clear drink is versatile, with an alcohol level that falls somewhere between spirits and wine. “The neat thing is that it lends itself well to pairing with food,” explains Razee. “It’s a beverage that, unlike wine, does have more of an umami quality. It’s the savoriness you get in meats. Think about those traditional foods we think to pair with it, like fish.”
GRADES OF SAKE
Unlike wine, types of sake are relatively straightforward. The purest, most traditional form of sake is called junmai, meaning no additional alcohol is added in the brewing process. The smaller the rice grains have been polished down, the higher the quality. Junmai sakes are polished down to at least 30 percent of their original size, and that number is usually indicated on the bottle. Junmai ginjo is polished down to 40 percent, and the highest grade, junmai dai ginjo, is polished down to 50 percent.
DRINK IT RIGHT
You can find sake served warm at many bars, but the traditional
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way to drink it is cold. “It’s meant to be drunk cold,” says Harl of Matsuhisa. “When you heat it up, much of the flavor goes away except for the alcohol. Also, it’s most traditionally drunk from a cedar box called a masu. More commonly, sake is served in glass tumblers. And as for sake bombs? They may be fun, but they certainly aren’t for the purists. “There’s a lot of work that goes into this high-end sake,” says Harl. “If you stick your nose in different premium sakes, you get different textures and flavors. You lose that when you mix it. We’ve done sake cocktails (at Matsuhisa), but I try to keep it pretty pure and clean.”
SIPS AROUND THE VALLEY The Nobu TK40 – Matsuhisa Vail
All of Nobu Matsuhisa’s restaurants serve a line of sake made especially for the restaurants. Try the Nobu TK40, a premiumgrade sake. The brew has a scent of vanilla and hints of tropical fruits. “It’s a rich, creamy flavor that’s great with fattier fish,” says Harl.
The Germain Sake – Hooked
This refreshing cocktail is made from an unpasteurized sake with earthy St. Germain and cucumber vodka — perfect for après after a day of spring skiing. Also check out their sake flights and extensive drink menu, which recently saw the addition of about 20 additional sakes. “We added to the menu because we want to become more of a food-wine cult place. We’re up to 70 or 80 bottles, including sake,” says Riley Romanin, chef-owner.
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Razee recommends a sparkling pink sake called Hou Shu Shu. “I like sake in general because it’s something different,” says Razee. “With sparkling sake especially, there’s not much of it on the market. We’ve had a lot of success selling this at one of our lodges in Keystone.” Find it at select liquor stores. – MELANIE WONG
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Minturn Magic
Take a trip to a true mountain town By Kim Fuller
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ay’s Morning sunrays begin to melt away the vast snowfields on Meadow Mountain, sliding their way down to Minturn as the great spring thaw sheds warm light on the tiny town. This piece of mountain perfection is more than even the senses can narrate. Minturn is a genuine community—a gem founded over 100 years ago, where many families have been living for generations. This “Gateway to the White River National Forest,” is not only surrounded by the most
recreationally used National Forest in the country, but is also within close reach of worldclass mountain resorts, offering miles upon miles of trails to
explore on bike or on foot. The “Colorado casual” feel of the town may hold true to the fact that its roots run deep from this state’s mining and railroad history, rather than ties to its neighboring ski resorts, so Minturn’s heritage and cultural contribution is somewhat different from other towns in the area. Michelle Metteer, economic development coordinator for the town of Minturn, says Minturn is the perfect addition to the summer resort vacation. “Enjoy our new historic walk in Eagle River Park, just off of Main Street, Minturn has several drop-in points for kayakers,” she explains. “Minturn has more access to hiking trails than anywhere else in the Valley. You can hike terrain varying from a Fourteener (the only one in the county), to a nice day hike with the family, and everything in between.”
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Metteer says Weston Backcountry is the premier paddleboard distributor in the Vail Valley, and that Minturn Anglers provides the ultimate Rocky Mountain fly fishing experience for the novice and expert alike. “Minturn is fortunate to have a very unique group of businesses,” shares Metteer. “More often than not, Minturn businesses are run, day to day, by the business owners themselves. So when you go into Sticky Fingers for a breakfast burrito or buy items at Mangiare Italian Market, you’re most likely going to interact with the owners, which almost always leads to a higher level of service.” The annually anticipated Minturn Market is the original market in the Vail Valley, and will be held every Saturday this summer, from June 14 through Sept. 6. Free concerts are held every Thursday from July 10 through Aug. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Little Beach Amphitheater. “All ages are welcome,” says Metteer. “And there is a park to the amphitheater for the kids to play.”
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FEED YOUR SOUL
art SETTING THE STAGE The WinterFest, SpringFest and PrezFest mastermind discusses the secret ingredients to conjuring up characters and kids’ carnivals
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hree years ago, Brian Hall sat bolt upright at 2:30 a.m. and knew exactly how he could transform Beaver Creek Village into a whimsical winter wonderland. He came up with Winterlund, a world covered in detailed ice sculptures of polar bears, penguins and a regal band of characters — Bearogon, Old Man Winter, Snow Princess, Prince Chestnut — plus a village filled with dancing lights. As the story goes (the tale that hit Hall’s imagination in the middle of the night), a couple of adventurous children were visiting Beaver Creek and one of them saw some blue lights under the ice in the fountain and went in to investigate. Much like Narnia, Winterlund took over the scene. And now it comes to life for two weeks every winter holiday. “The premise is that all these characters will come up when it’s cold enough,” Hall says. “It’s a place where it’s winter all the time.” Hall is the founder of Blue Creek Productions, which operates the long-running Beaver Creek Children’s Theatre Company and Buckaroo Bonanza Bunch as well as three kid-centered winter and
spring festivals now in their third year — WinterFest, PrezFest and SpringFest. During each, themed characters (Uncle Sam leading the charge for PrezFest, Mother Nature at the helm for SpringFest), roam the decorated village providing guest services and entertaining children with ice skating shows, theater, animal displays, stage performances and a daily parade replete with a drum line and fire jugglers.
performances, ordering costumes, decorations, hiring actors and bringing in the skate shows, ice sculptor and everything else, which characters do you play during the festivals?
Vail Lifestyle: Besides writing scripts for the characters and
VL: What sorts of goofy encounters has Fedgewick had with kids?
Brian Hall: These days with the whole show to put on I usually play sidekick characters. For WinterFest I play a sidekick to Old Man Winter named Fedgewick.
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IT’S A LIVING, BREATHING, MOVING ENTITY. THESE FESTIVALS ARE WONDERFUL THINGS. BH: One time I was hanging around between shows, telling stories and chatting and there was a little boy and his dad who kept coming back. He was probably 2-and-a-half years old. One parent was from Russia,
one was from America. He was very comfortable with me. I was kneeling down talking to him and he was eating a crepe. I said, “What are you eating?” he said, “Pancake.” He pronounced each syllable separately: pan-cake. I got him to say it like four times. It was so cute. I asked him, “Will you help me tell a story?” I took his hand and walked him to the end of the stage. It was all improv. I turned on the mic and started with, “Once upon a time there was a little boy and his favorite thing to eat was …” I put the mic in front of him and he said, “Pan-cake.” It was this whole story and every
time I put the mic up to him for his part, he would say, “Pan-cake.” By the end I had 50 or 60 people around. I got him to take a bow with me. I was so glad he was open to the moment. VL: PrezFest is Feb. 15 through Feb. 21 this year. In addition to the stories and skits with Martha Washington, Paul Revere and Teddy Roosevelt, what’s the educational angle of the event? BH: We do ice sculptures for that, too — president heads, the Statue of Liberty, Mt. Rushmore, Washington crossing the Delaware where kids can step into the iceboat. There’s a parade every day. We have the birds of prey out … the eagle, snowy owl, etc. We have little quizzes on American history and if you answer correctly, you’ll win a button. There are characters walking around saying, “We need to write The Declaration of Independence, what should we be looking for?” PrezFest elevates the level of interaction with kids and teaches them something. VL: So how about SpringFest? What’s the overarching theme there? BH: It’s a celebration of spring. It takes main stage by the ice rink with a large garden full of giant flowers and bugs. Basically, you
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are in “Honey I Shrunk the Kids.” We have Mother Nature and a cast of characters — giant caterpillars and aspen trees — walking around. The Denver Butterfly Pavilion brings up butterflies, Madagascar cockroaches, Rosy the tarantula … a bunch of insects for kids to learn about. We bring in Irish dancers for St. Paddy’s day. This year SpringFest starts the second week of March and goes through Easter weekend. VL: Your ongoing cast of characters — the Buckaroo Bonanza Bunch — has been around for a while. What is their role in the winter? BH: It’s been going for 26 years now. We have Buckaroo Bob, mountaineer extraordinaire Jackrabbit Joe. I’m J.B. Tucker. In winter we are on the mountain telling stories and skiing with kids around the Western Adventure Zones — Jackrabbit Alley, Tombstone Territory. Ghost Town. We do storytelling every Sunday and Tuesday at 2:30 through the end of March at the top of the kids’ gondola. VL: You’ve equated these festivals to a carnival of sorts and have described your work as a “mission of magic.” What are the secret ingredients to this wizardry? BH: It’s a living, breathing, moving entity. These festivals are wonderful things. You come together with a group of people, you go through an arduous but fun journey and somehow through this birthing process comes this beautiful thing that you can hold in front of people. They go, “Ooohhhh!” and then it’s over. Then you get excited for the next one. – SHAUNA FARNELL
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“Brown Dog in a Red VW,” by DeDe LaRue Art on a Whim, Vail
ART WALK UNLEASH YOUR CHILD’S ARTISTIC SPIRIT WITH A CRUISE THROUGH THE GALLERIES OF VAIL AND BEAVER CREEK.
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hen kids walk into Claggett/Rey Gallery in Vail Village, owner Bill Rey hears parents immediately whisper, “Don’t touch anything.” But Rey says, “nonsense.” He invites kids to climb on top of the life-sized sleeping bronze bear; after all, he placed it in the middle of the room for a reason. He thinks kids should engage with art from an early age — and not be afraid to touch sturdy pieces like huge sculptures. And he’s not the only one in town who sees it that way.
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“Seldom Run” by Bill Braun - Vail Village Arts, Vail
Hey Kids! Feel like going on a scavenger hunt? Grab your parents and head to the galleries of Beaver Creek and Vail. Take this list and try to find artwork featuring: 1
An amphibian
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Something with a lot of red
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Petrified wood or crystals
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Something with antlers
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Vegetables — hopefully something you like
MAKES US THINKERS AND DOERS.”
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“Colore Volante,” by Carlo Trost - Vail International Gallery, Vail
10 A president He and Rayla Kundolf, director of Masters Gallery, Gib Singleton Gallery and Galerie Züger in Vail, like to ask kids what their favorite art piece is in a gallery, and why. Sometimes Kundolf explains how an artist made a specific piece. Other times, she just loves to hear what aspect of the artwork they like the best. “Aesthetics in life are important,” says Patrick Cassidy, c0-owner of Vail International Gallery. “Making choices in aesthetics is an important part of being alive. Beauty is all around us.
“Kids come in all the time. (It’s interesting) for them to learn about the art and see how their opinion changes after learning about the hows and whys of its creation.” Rey avoids projecting any of the “adult world’s” hang-ups about art. He prefers to lay out art supplies for his twin 4-year-olds and let them have at it. “Having supplies around is essential,” Rey says. “You find that kids would rather do that than play on the Internet or watch TV … It’s about just having
11 A bell you can gong 12 Cowboys 13 A big animal 14 Something that looks like it came from a dream 15 Painted sticks 16 A sculpture that lives outside 17 Wild animals 18 A skeleton 19 Fire 20 A mountain 21 Snow 22 A river 23 Your favorite color 24 Something you’d want in your bedroom
“Windfall Apples” by Bill Braun - Vail Village Arts, Vail
“Red Eared Amusement,” by Amy Ringholz Horton Fine Arts, Beaver Creek
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“Indigo’s Dream,” by Dan Ostermiller - Claggett/Rey Gallery, Vail
“HAVING SUPPLIES AROUND IS ESSENTIAL. YOU FIND THAT KIDS WOULD RATHER DO THAT THAN PLAY ON THE INTERNET OR WATCH TV.” the freedom — gluing, pasting, painting, coloring snowballs. And doing (art) with them is important. It’s about creating with people and enjoying the process.” He, like every art appreciator, believes that “art is an essential part of what makes us thinkers and doers. It gives young people
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a sense of empowerment and confidence … people don’t think about it, but an artist created almost everything that we use, be it in the digital world, or ornamental.” While many people believe they should only enter a gallery if they are considering a purchase, people like Rey,
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Cassidy and Kundolf keep their doors open for a greater purpose. “The No. 1 reason to come into galleries is because the educational system of America has pulled art out of school,” Kundolf says, adding that exposure to art creates a well-rounded individual, whose left and right brain — athletic and artistic sides — are well-developed. “The best athletes in the world have some kind of artistic outlet … and some of the best attorneys, before trial, play the clarinet or guitar. “If you know art, you’ll know your history, you’ll know your beauty, you’ll know your heart, and it will help you develop your path.” – KIMBERLY NICOLETTI
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THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ARCHITECTURE Homes reflect lifestyles, desires and personal growth
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ur homes not only reflect our personal style; they also can reveal our mindset, the way we make our way through the world, and even our innermost desires. Dream homes become the work of architects, who, in their own skilled and subtle ways, juggle a variety of roles, including detective, translator, psychologist, visionary and artist — all, of course, while remaining within budget. “One of the architect’s essential responsibilities is to learn the client, as in learning a language,” says Doug DeChant, president of Shepherd Resources, Inc. AIA Architects. “In learning the client, we understand the basic nature of the home they seek, including rooms and spaces, but we also gain understanding of their past, their patterns, their priorities and habits, all of which
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IN FACT, PART OF AN ARCHITECT’S JOB INVOLVES DISCOVERING NEW WAYS TO CRAFT HOMES THAT REFLECT THEIR CLIENTS’ OVERALL PSYCHE.
inform the architecture, from broad, sweeping decisions to even minute details. This type of learning reveals their personalities, their lifestyles.”
STATE OF MIND: CLASSICAL OR MODERN JAZZ
Some clients yearn for a private sanctuary, while others may be more social, familial or active. As a result, one home may have a deliberate inward focus, while another may be wide open and public. “It’s all about the psychology, and how clients perceive themselves in the world and what they want their home to say, or represent, about
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themselves,” says Jack Snow, owner of RKD Architects. “Some people want classical angles. Others (like) modern jazz; they want funk, dissonance — it (reflects) where they are in the world.” Snow is currently working with a woman who had lived in a traditional “square box,” but now, she says she can’t imagine living in such a confining space again. “That was her personal growth,” Snow says. “Now I have to dream for her.” In fact, part of an architect’s job involves discovering new ways to craft homes that reflect their clients’ overall psyche. It includes uncovering
the essence of each client by asking detailed questions, from the grandest ideas to the most mundane parts of life, such as what side of the bed a man sleeps on and where he dresses. “It’s an eye-opening process because they think about how they live, from how they make coffee to where they put the phone down,” says Kyle Webb, owner of K.H. Webb Architects. Each string of detail ultimately weaves a thematic approach of what is most important for a home to reflect. “We want to express the things clients would dream if they could dream in architecture,” Snow says. Snow worked on a project for a
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"MOST OF US WANT A SENSE OF SHELTER AND SECURITY, SO WE LOOK FOR ELEMENTS THAT SPEAK OF SUBSTANCE." former Stanford Golf Team captain, who lives a very dynamic life, traveling all over the world with his wife, who was a news anchor. The young professional’s love of golf drove the home’s design. The structure is characterized by angles — none of them 90-degree — with walls of windows that are concave to the outside, in order to highlight the golf course outside the home while also showcasing a unique structure in and of itself. In fact, this home has so many interesting, acute corners, Snow says if he could shrink it down to a several-foot model, it would look much more like a sculpture than a house. “It is different, surprising,” he says. “It appeals to the layers and interests (in) their life.” Another successful businessman chose to build a very solid, stone structure in Telluride near the end of his career; he grew up in a Third World country until he and his family were thrown out when he was in his late teens. His home reflects not only the success, but also the stability he has achieved, Snow says. One of DeChant’s clients lived a very private life and wanted to guard the family’s anonymity. They desired a retreat that couldn’t be seen from the road. DeChant partially recessed the home into a gentle grade, while still maintaining outdoor patios. He also blended the roof into the adjacent meadow and heavily replanted any
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disturbed earth, resulting in a home that nearly disappeared from afar. “Architecture can be quiet or noisy, serene or chaotic,” DeChant says. “We must consider how a space will be used. If contemplative, then simple forms and soft colors and light might prevail; if a party, then strobe lights. “Most of us want a sense of shelter and security, so we look for elements that speak of substance. Some seek peace, so the home needs to be quiet, simply organized, well mannered. Some thrive on adventure, so there might be articulation of forms, a wide glass wall across the vista or a soaring balcony that quickens your pulse.” The open expansiveness found in great rooms adds to a sense of psychological transparency, which contrasts the intimacy of a bedroom, a bathroom or a reading area. Homes that innately feel comfortable employ harmony and proportion. A smaller nook in which to read and become introspective balances larger, more public spaces. “Different spaces respond to different human emotions and needs, and human emotions result from different spaces,” DeChant says. “Well-proportioned spaces yield calm and contentment, while poor
proportions can yield anxiety. Some spaces are mean and aggressive; they cause you to want to leave.” One of the earliest psychological impressions of what a home looks and feels like stems from childhood experiences. “Whether or not we’re conscious of it, these impressions are drawn from specific references,” DeChant says. For instance, a client might recall how content she felt as a window seat in a bungalow bedroom embraced her, or she might remember the character or emotion of a summer evening dinner on a screened porch. Bad memories also can turn people off to certain elements in a home — perhaps a shared bedroom in childhood resulted in an aversion to cramped quarters.
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“Each of these experiences … has its own scale, character, texture and effect upon your psyche, much like hearing a song from your past can return you to that moment,” DeChant says, “so we have a responsibility to discover and understand how realities like these influence our clients, and what that might speak about the new home.”
PSYCHOLOGY OF LANDSCAPE
Sometimes, the environment, or site itself, calls for a specific type of home. DeChant calls it “our first psychological response,” whether it’s conscious or unconscious. One of his clients built a home on a remote lot with severe winter weather exposure. The landscape provided opportunities for amazing views, but, as DeChant describes, “we also learned that to respond to them, the home needed to reflect strength rather than delicacy, a sense of bracing against the elements, of creating shelter.” The resulting architecture: heavy timber walls and columns, with large glass windows in-between. Sometimes, only one natural element, such as a tree, dictates much of the design. Homeowners have been known to fall in love with a small clump of aspens and go to extreme lengths to show their passion by downsizing their
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dwelling. One of DeChant’s clients perceived a particular old, gnarled spruce as a “wicked tree,” which led DeChant to design a curved hallway that wrapped two-thirds around the tree; removable windows allowed the tree to stand “indoors” during the summer. “As a successful businessman who had weathered some storms, I think he might have identified with the tree,” DeChant says. In any case, blending homes with natural landscape can significantly impact how psychologically pleasing a home feels. “Fitting a structure to the land can beckon, like arms extended for an embrace, or turn you away, like folded arms of a cold dismissal,” DeChant says. “We want to occupy the home that is engaged with its site and moves with the land, that lives appropriately under the trees and offers the light of every opportunity.”
MOVING THROUGH THE WORLD
Many people think of architecture as a solid structure, in which a building expresses a particular style. However, most architects approach it as a way to present a series of events, which draw people through space. “Architecture subliminally tells
you how to move through spaces,” Webb says. “It helps you realize that movement is what governs and drives you through a space.” One project Webb worked on called for beacons, or subliminal directions, well before visitors arrived upon the home. First, a bridge with a light signaled people down a long driveway. At the end of the drive, a stone wall with a 120-foot strip light ushered guests to the front door. From there, a series of “events,” beginning with a staircase that drew people up to a grand overlook, led visitors through the home. The layout established a welcoming feeling, and its changing layers produced a sense of both expectancy and continuance. “Movement between spaces, via dynamic paths and experiences, adds dynamic to the movement, and to life,” DeChant says.
PSYCHOLOGY OF ARCHITECTURE: A WHOLE BEING
Both in an individual’s psychological makeup and in architecture, there are plenty of moving parts and pieces that ultimately fashion the whole “being.” To single out one part and say, for instance, that a vaulted ceiling translates to heightened awareness, would be to sell the psychology of architecture short. Instead, good design, which feels intuitive and natural, encompasses how each element is placed in unison and how it relates to everything else. “The building that is inspired, dynamic, fresh, creative, wellscaled and proportioned, that demonstrates sensitive, beautiful or pleasing movement, layers and colors … this building will resonate with the individual,” DeChant says. “Resonance is manifest in … yearning in absence and renewed emotions upon return. “So you see, architecture is not about the size of the room, but instead, about your response to the space.” – KIMBERLY NICOLETTI
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style PUT A LID ON IT Hats are the ultimate ski resort accessory, and come in a multitude of sizes, materials and shapes
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great hat is probably the most signature accessory in a ski resort. Bright, oversized and warm, hats are not only useful on the slopes, but a fashionable après-ski piece as well. For the cold months of spring 2014, major runway designers had a lot of fun with headpieces, and the trends that made it to the Vail Valley merged with our uninhibited, on-vacation style to reach a new altitude in fashion. – POLINA LACONTE
Beanies, the most traditional ski-town hat, have transformed this season. Hand spun, hand knitted chunky-yarn hats from Mischa &CO NY — found at Perch boutique in Vail Village — are perfect for on the hill and fashionable for an après-ski stroll through the village. Our favorite look for beanies is to pair them with leather leggings, a wool cape and an oversized handbag.
Luxury ski clothing brands such as Steffner and Bogner offer a most desired snow bunny look — brightly colored beanies with a fur pom-pom. These hats come in a great array of colors and can be easily matched to even the most vibrant ski outfit. The beanie with fur pom pom can be found in many ski shops around Vail Village, including Pepi’s Sports and Gorsuch. The baby pink fur pom-pom beanie paired with a down coat and fur-trimmed boots is a favorite.
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For those inspired by nature, a Spirit Hood animal head hat — complete with hanging paw-mittens — is a fun piece that’s also educational. With every purchase of a fuzzy hood the company donates 10 percent of the profit to the conservation of endangered animals. The glitter snow leopard, pink wolf, jackrabbit and husky spirit hood are just a few examples of spirit animals that can be found at KidSport.
Trapper hats have always been a popular après-ski accessory, but this season they reached a peak in urban popularity, as well. Trapper hats in the Vail Valley vary in price and materials; some of the more luxurious options come in mink or lynx, which can be found in Vail Village at the Dennis Basso fur boutique in the Four Seasons. Monclair offers a sportier version made from down fabric and lined with raccoon, available at Gorsuch. Or if you just want a fun knit trapper hat lined with faux fur, stop by one of the many t-shirt and souvenir stores in the village such as Vail Style or the Covered Bridge store. A terrific look is a mink trapper hat paired with a cashmere coat and stacked-heeled boots.
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For those who are looking for a more polished hat option, fedoras are still the most obvious choice. Tweed fedora hats are easy to wear, dressy or casual and timeless. Luca Bruno has a stylish and classic option. If you want to add a little more character to your headpiece, go for a fedora with delicate details like metal buttons or leather straps above the brim, found in the Helen Kaminski hats at Perch. One standout is a fedora with a leather decoration paired with fur vest and riding boots.
When it’s snowing, nothing beats a brim hat to keep the flakes from your face. Wide brims are always in fashion: the hottest look incorporates embellishments like the feathers, leather trim and metallic decorations. The Betty Ford Gardens Gift Store near the International Bridge has a great selection of brim hats from brands like Deluxhats and Betmar New York. One of our favorite looks is a wide brim hat that’s decorated with a skinny leather belt and paired with a sable fur coat.
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BETTER THAN FUR HAWICK CASHMERE IN BEAVER CREEK TAPS IN TO SCOTLAND’S CENTURIES-OLD CASHMERE CULTURE AND TRADITION
Nothing keeps a body warm quite like cashmere. Hawick Cashmere of Scotland, located in Beaver Creek Village, offers 100-percent-Scottishmade cashmere under the label “Hawick” and “Hawico,” which marks a guarantee of soft, light and intricate garments. “All our sweaters represent the time-honored tradition of Scottish cashmere, both in terms of traditional designs, like Argyle and Fairisle, and tweedy yards,” explains store manager Esta Venter. Venter indicates the four most important characteristics of Scottish cashmere: softness, warmth, lightness and the fact that it is a natural fiber, which breathes. With an international network of boutiques, Hawick Cashmere of Scotland offers a preview of its Resort Collection in its mountain resort boutiques of Beaver Creek and St. Moritz, Switzerland, before reaching the other locations in Scotland, England, Switzerland, Germany, Japan and Bratislava. A unique “create your own” special order service is also available, so customers can create a favorite sweater tailored to their personal taste with a choice of fifty colors, delivered straight to their doorstep. – KIM FULLER
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➍ TUSCOLA Traditional Argyle brings classic into contemporary within the smooth lines of this sweater’s seams and patterns.
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GEARING UP KEEPING KIDS’ HATS AND BOOTS ON IS EASIER WHEN THEY’RE FUN TO WEAR
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hen it comes to winter, kids are stylin’ on their own. From footwear like cowboy boots for infants to “My First Sorels” and Uggs for toddlers to crazy hats and gear, kids of all ages can be fashionable on any mountain. The choices are enough to drive any parent crazy. But, oh what fun! – POLINA LACONTE
Beardhead hats that protect kids’ faces while giving them a lumberjack’s scruff have to be one of the funniest and most functional pieces for kids in cold temperatures. The many hat/face protector varieties allow kids to choose between neatly trimmed or bushier facial hair. And kids who love “The Hobbit” can even find a Beardhead to make them look like Glóin, son of Gróin. Find them at Wishes Toy Store in Avon. From the Alps to the Rocky Mountains, in every luxury ski town in the world, lots of folks can be found cozily snuggled in Monclair down jackets. As a world-renowned resort Vail, of course, never misses the fashion trends. And some of the most adorable Monclair children’s gear, from one-piece suits to jackets, can be found at Luca Bruno Due in an array of colors made especially for kids.
One of the cutest designs of snow boots is from UGG Australia, and its kids’ Joleigh short boots in purple velvet are every bit as elegant as the company’s adult counterparts. In addition to the traditional and warm sheepskin lining, the boots feature pretty side bows and multiple heart accents, making them a favorite for girls. For the young man, Sorel makes a few waterproof, high-functional snow boots just like dad’s. All the boots are perfect for fun in the snow and are available at Ptarmigan Sports in Edwards.
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Just like adults, kids need packs in which to carry their gear. But unlike adults, kids can feel most comfortable giving off a Ninja-Turtle kind of vibe. Madpax backpacks, available at KidSport, are cooler versions of regular backpacks. And kids who love Nintendo Wii U will recognize one of Madpax’s classic pieces, a backpack that resembles a spiny shell from Mario Kart. As long as they hold gear, Mom and Dad ought to love them too, right? For kids, a backcountry adventure is just a little more exciting when they have their own pair of brightly colored snowshoes. Atlas kids’ snowshoes, available at Ptarmigan Sports, not only look fun, but they’re specially designed with an adjustable strap to accommodate the growing feet of the young adventurer. A local and unique company, Something Good, offers some of the most adorable onsies, t-shirts, tank tops and dresses, and can be found in Kids’ Cottage. By buying a Something Good design you are not only giving your child a one-of-a-kind, hand painted, super cute piece of clothing, but also you are helping people in need. Something Good donates a piece of clothing to a child in need for every piece purchased from the company. For the youngest babies of the West, Kid’s Cottage offers the most traditional of footwear — baby cowboy boots.
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SIX TIPS FOR TEACHING YOUNGSTERS TO SKI (OR BOARD) WHILE HAVING FUN
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arents of the under-five crowd can attest that if the kid isn’t happy, no one is happy. Nearly anyone who has spent much time near a group of ski school kids has seen both sides of the kid coin: The happy-to-be-here, let’sgo-fast-youngsters, and the I’m-coldI-want-my-mommy variety. So what are some things you can do, as a parent, to ensure your 3-to-5 year old has a great experience learning the sport? We talked to Jim Kercher, who began teaching skiing in 1976 and is now the director of Beaver Creek’s ski school (and still gets out on the slopes to teach) to find out his secrets for success. – CARAMIE SCHNELL
DRESS FOR SUCCESS: “One of the most important things, if the child has never been skiing before, is having the right clothing for them,” Kercher says. Be sure and dress your child in layers and don’t skimp on accessories — warm gloves or mittens and a neck gaiter is key. Also, don’t forget sunglasses or goggles and to put sunscreen on your child before sending them out on the mountain.
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ACTIVE KIDS
“LET THEM FEEL COMFORTABLE, LET THEM BE SUCCESSFUL IMMEDIATELY.”
GET THEM COMFORTABLE WITH THEIR EQUIPMENT: Have the child try their equipment on at home and get used to it before coming to the mountain,” Kercher says. “Being able to bounce in the boot, and flex it, and, if they can, even jump and bring the boot off the ground a little bit, is good. Have them get in and out of the bindings, so they know how it works. This is a big advantage.”
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EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST: “It can be a lot of different foods, but be sure they eat. Carbohydrates are certainly a food they will burn through quickly. If your child tends to run through energy pretty quickly, send a snack with them,” Kercher says. “Also, be sure they’re hydrated before they get out in the morning.”
TALK ABOUT IT: “You want to create the excitement for skiing or riding before they go,” Kercher says. “Make sure you talk about the things that will be fun: the mountains, the snow, the animals. You want to get them pumped about it.”
START LOWER, WORK UP: For kids who are returning to the slopes after a summer off their skis or board, start them at a lower level than they may have finished the spring before. “Let them feel comfortable, let them be successful immediately, so they’re wanting to do more, rather than throwing them in over their head, where they might get intimidated and want to quit. You don’t want to create a negative vortex, because then they go down, down, down.”
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SNOW ON THE RANGE Tear up the powder astride a snowmobile
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hen it's snowing here in the Vail Valley, there’s more than one activity that beckons powder hounds. Snowmobile guides will tell you the best way to enjoy the snow is by climbing onto a “snowgo” and heading uphill. And what's more, the younger set can even do it right on Vail Mountain. Starting with Adventure Ridge atop Vail Mountain, kids ages 6-12 can get comfortable on a machine in a safe and controlled environment before heading out with the rest of the family on a winter adventure. Vail's machines are specially tuned to travel at a kid-friendly pace, and kids can cruise around the mountain's "Blizzard Speedway" where Mom and Dad can view the action. Once the kids are feeling comfortable, check out local snowmobile companies like Sage Outdoor Adventures, Nova Guides
and Vail Valley Tours, where snowmobile tour opportunities are nothing short of world class. Imagine you and a loved one, alone in a winter wonderland. The sun is reflecting off icicles, which hang from the trees. An elk takes notice of a hawk flying overhead. There are no roads around, only the white meadow and forest, and the trail you rode in on. Sage operates on a beautiful swath of private land in Wolcott, so you won't have to worry about running into anyone out there. You'll cruise through beautiful aspen forests with some of the largest aspens you've ever seen, and along the way you'll experience a view of Eagle's Red Canyon that will make you think it's the Grand Canyon. On the Nova Guides tour, you'll be able to see from Aspen to Vail to the Continental Divide at an elevation of more than 12,500 feet. And it's educational, as well, as you'll see
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Beaver Creek's White Glove Winter Package includes personal helicoptor transport.
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Located within a half hour of the resorts, Eagle Airport is serviced by four major airlines — Air Canada, American, Delta and United Airlines — offering non-stop flights to and from 11 cities, including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Newark and New York/Kennedy and Toronto. Schedules vary depending on the season. See flyvail.com.
TOP-NOTCH TOURS
Beaver Creek offers a complimentary Women’s Social Ski
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Tour for intermediate levels and above, led by a knowledgeable ski school ambassador, who will offer insider knowledge of the mountain and share tips with every skier. At the end of the tour, the group is treated to a hot chocolate break to defrost from the day. The tour meets at the base of the Centennial Lift at 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Fridays mid-December to late-March. A private lesson with a personal instructor from the Vail Ski & Snowboard School can help individuals or entire families take their skills and knowledge of Vail Mountain to the next level. A private lesson can be technique focused, or can offer guests a way to have an expert tour guide for the day. They can be reserved for up to six friends and family members, and tailored toward individual ski levels and styles.
Vail Sports has convenient, slopeside locations in Lionshead, Vail Village and Golden Peak, offering overnight ski and snowboard storage, as well as daytime basket storage for personal items. The Sebastian’s Base Camp ski-in, ski-out service makes staying at the hotel or your private residence even more convenient. Just walk from your room to the base of the mountain, where you’ll step into warm boots and walk right onto the lift, ready to go with all your gear.
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VISIT A MOUNTAIN HIDEAWAY
Many of Vail and Beaver Creek’s ski-in, ski-out services are cushioned by a pair of little warm fuzzies. Beaver Creek has started a new après service where, through the information center, guests can stop by after a day on the slopes and pick up a pair of Pakems après slippers from 3 to 6 p.m. daily, and
enjoy a cozier après in the village. On Vail Mountain, head to The 10th, where you’ll step out of your boots and into a pair of complimentary slippers to enjoy a sit-down dining experience with views of the Gore Range. The 10th serves lunch daily, and is open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday.
THE EASE OF SKI VALET
High above the town of Vail, Game Creek Chalet is nestled in the glades of Game Creek Bowl. Guests staying here can experience tranquil beauty, and the decadence of stepping out the door into fresh mountain air and pristine powder. A private chef is available to cook sumptuous meals — as well as bring the ingredients, no mean feat on
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the side of a mountain. Next door is Vail Mountain’s most renowned dining destination, Game Creek Restaurant. To access this European chalet, take a ride up the Eagle Bahn Gondola to Eagle’s Nest, where you’ll ride a snowcat through the woods to the restaurant. A gourmet, multi-course meal is matched by an award-winning wine list, and not to mention a majestic setting to provide lifelong memories. Beaver Creek also has some onmountain gems that can only be accessed by an on-snow sleigh. Beano’s Cabin may just be the most romantic restaurant around, with a beautiful open kitchen and live acoustic music for an unmatched atmosphere. In Bachelor Gulch, take a sleigh from the Ritz-Carlton up to Zach’s Cabin, where the grand fireplace in the center of the dining room will make winter a welcomed friend.
TOP-TIER LUXURY
This winter, Beaver Creek introduced the ultimate way to take a ski vacay. The White Glove Winter Package is a
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Ski ambassadors strive to make the resort experience stress-free for guests, which sometimes means toting skis to the lift.
true treat for four guests, every detail taken care of with high-class comfort. Amenities include first class airfare to Eagle County Airport, and a private helicopter transport and private car to deliver you to an on-mountain private cabin with your own personal chef and concierge. Upon arrival, each guest
will receive a ski apparel package, including items from Helly Hansen and SmartWool, as well as four Epic passes for ultimate time on the slopes. Spa treatments, private snowshoe and ski tours, along with elite dining at Beano’s Cabin and SaddleRidge restaurant are also included. – KIM FULLER
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H E A LT H AND HAPPINESS
wellness
A WALK IN THE PARK Requiring very little in the way of gear and know-how, snowshoeing delivers big results on the personalfitness front.
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hen winter blows into this valley and the first flakes begin to dazzle, everyone’s thoughts turn to skiing. And rightly so. After all, we do live in a skier’s paradise. Yet, for many, winter and the ensuing snowfall allows for escape from the maddening crowds. The season brings a certain relaxation and wonderment that can only be found by wandering through pristine woods — rays of the sun outlining each twig of a tree, snow dusted here and there, hardly a sound. And to think — it’s the simple act of walking in snow that brings this joy. Snowshoeing. The earliest snowshoes originated in central Asia about 6,000 years ago. Referred to as snow skis, they amounted to a slab of wood lashed to the bottom of the wearer’s feet. Tribes that migrated
across the Bering Sea developed snowshoes. However, because of vast environments, each tribe developed its own shoe. The differences in snow and landscape resulted in snowshoes evolving into a myriad of styles. Certainly the snow in Alaska differs greatly from the snow on the prairies that differs from the snow on the East Coast. Yet, despite the diversity of tribes, snowshoes were one of the few elements common to all tribes that experienced winter. Today, snowshoeing is considered to be one of the best aerobic activities for people of all ages. It’s a low-impact sport in that the risk of injury is low, yet it provides a cardio workout while also building strength, balance and endurance. Essentially, if you can walk, you can snowshoe, for a well-
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ESSENTIALLY, IF YOU CAN WALK, YOU CAN SNOWSHOE.
designed snowshoe can feel like an extension of the body, rather than an extra appendage. According to Ray Browning, Ph.D., of the Department of Health and Exercise Science in College of Health and Human Sciences at Colorado State University, snowshoeing is the best bang-for-your-buck, fat-burning workout in winter. “It’s an exceptional way to achieve cardiovascular fitness, expend energy and reduce your
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chance of heart disease; plus it’s low cost, easily mastered and fun.” “Snowshoeing is an effective, low impact and safe form of exercise to change body composition, “ adds Dr. Declan Connolly of the University of Vermont’s exercise physiology department. “Showshoeing utilizes major muscle groups which, when combined with a higher metabolic rate in cold weather and the added resistance of moving through snow, results in a high-energy activity.” So, besides that fact that snowshoeing can take you anywhere you can find snow, the equipment is inexpensive, you don’t need a lift ticket and it’s, literally, a walk in the park — you can burn between 420 and 1,000 calories per hour And
that has to be music to your heart. For example, people who weigh between 120 and 140 pounds can burn about 360 calories an hour walking on flat packed snow if they don’t use poles. If it’s hilly, 410 calories; and if it’s powder and rolling, 560 calories. If, however, poles are used on a packed, hilly terrain, it’s 475 calories. Walk with poles in powder on a hilly terrain, and burn 675 calories. As for runners? That’s another — better — story. Best of all, there’s a certain freedom one experiences while just meandering through the woods. The air is brisk, the Colorado sky its usual electric blue color. And, in the end, the fact that you’re also doing something incredible for your body as well as your mind is just gravy.
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“SHOWSHOEING UTILIZES MAJOR MUSCLE GROUPS WHICH, WHEN COMBINED WITH A HIGHER METABOLIC RATE IN COLD WEATHER AND THE ADDED RESISTANCE OF MOVING THROUGH SNOW, RESULTS IN A HIGHENERGY ACTIVITY.”
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MCCOY PARK, at the top of Beaver Creek Mountain, features 32-plus kilometers of groomed and rustic trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Nestled between Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch villages, the area offers spectacular views of three mountain ranges. One of the quietest places at Beaver Creek, it’s a great that feels completely away from the rest of the world, and yet is right in the middle of a resort. The park is accessed via the Strawberry Park lift. – BRENDA HIMELFARB
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A WORLD OF WELLNESS The Vitality Center covers every aspect on the road to overall wellbeing
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ometimes Vail really does seem to have it all, especially when it comes to modern day vitality. One of the area’s most pronounced wellness facilities, The Vitality Center, is located in the heart of this mountain village — a local home base and world-renowned destination for travelers, outdoor enthusiasts and professional athletes. “My passion is really to build an education center for a community,” explains Jeff Morgan, director of The Vitality Center. “Whether you live in Edwards or you live in Greece, you have the opportunity to get educated, diagnosed and recovered, and then you are able to take that back to your homeland.” Morgan says his vision is to build a broader community of vitality, where interpersonal and scientific resources are readily available to provide programs and lasting tools for clients to help obtain a life of balanced wellness. The Vitality Center offers therapeutic and recovery treatments, elite training programs, holistic
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health care, scientific testing and modern media to keep every client on track with personal intentions. “We can provide a complete view of your health — how healthy you really are, and what you can do to continue longevity of this point and beyond,” he says. “Even if you’re in good health right now, it can be an everimproving progression, and a journey that we will take alongside you.”
MAKING WELLNESS SUSTAINABLE
Angela Muzic, Pilates instructor and personal trainer at The Vitality Center, says the facility sets itself apart with its high-caliber staff and balanced approach to fitness. “We have elite trainers with a lot of experience here,” she says. “We have all either been competitive athletes in the past, or are training competitive athletes currently.” Muzic says the center collaborates with the Anschutz Medical Campus from the University of Colorado, Denver, for personal performance testing, which adds a scientific element to training. Every client also has access to organic and non-GMO food at the upstairs restaurant, Terra Bistro, along with accommodations, dynamic fitness classes, yoga and meditation programs, and spa treatments — all contributing to The Vitality Center’s
full spectrum of wellbeing. Muzic even has developed a “Canyon Ranch” type of program, where clients can come to The Vitality Center for weeks at a time for an all-inclusive fitness program and wellness vacation. “Everything you need for a wellness experience you can get here,” she explains. “And at the very highest end.”
REJUVENATE AND RECOVER
Morgan says The Vitality Center spa provides a complete experience of physical and psychological care, offering a wide variety of beauty treatments and bodywork options. “We have therapeutic and recovery treatments here, so if you want salt scrubs and coffee rubs, dry brushing and facials in the spa it’s available,” he says “Or if you’re looking to spend every minute on the mountain, you can come down and get deep-tissue work to get your body back in line.” Specialty treatments, including Rolfing, neuromuscular therapy, cranial sacral work, acupuncture and deep tissue myofascial release are all medically researched therapies, explains Morgan, and expert therapists have the years of hands-on experience to bring each client what he or she needs on an individual level. “Our therapists are brilliant, and will sit with you for a few minutes before every treatment and listen to what you
need,” he says. “They’re not rubbing your legs if your shoulders hurt, for example. They listen, take their time, evaluate, and then do the therapy.” Dr. Mark J. Pitcher, a chiropractor and exercise physiologist with Vail Integrative Medical Group, has an office on-site at The Vitality Center. Dr. Pitcher specializes in sports injury, rehabilitative medicine and functional training, adding professional recovery methods to the facility’s multi-faceted world of wellness. “We bring the sports medicine component to The Vitality Center,” says Dr. Pitcher. “They have a great group of trainers, performance testing services and spa treatments, and when we can all collaborate with different professionals and bounce ideas off of each other, we can come up with a good game plan that hits all aspects of an athlete’s performance.”
LIVE WELL
Dr. Pitcher often works with a physical therapist to give clients
maximum attention on their road to recovery and creating a strong physical foundation in their body. “If you don’t move well, with solid, fundamental movements, then you end up building endurance and fitness on top of a house of cards,” he says. “So we have to move well first, and then we start putting in the strength, skill and performance.” Ellen Miller is The Vitality Center’s professional outdoor fitness trainer. She is one of only five women to have summited Mount Everest from both sides — Nepal and Tibet — and has climbed four 8,000-meter peaks in the Himalaya. Among other achievements and certifications, Miller was named Colorado Sportswoman of the Year in 2002 for excellence and longevity in mountaineering and competitive sports. “A lot of people see this, and I think they become immediately intimidated,” Miller shares as she references her bio and photo at the top of stairs of the Vail Athletic Club, the center’s
fitness area. “I feel like my forte is working with people who are new to fitness, especially new to outdoor fitness; beginners, or maybe even people coming back from illness, cancer, or orthopedic surgery.” While Miller says she specializes in giving people a supported workout, she also shows them how to get outside and move in the mountains. “I believe that nature is a very important part of the wellness picture,” she says. “I really believe that with all my heart. That’s why all my work is outdoors.” It’s a combination of these perspectives that creates an everevolving focal point of vitality, a focus that is constantly shifting throughout every person’s life. The facility is here for you, says The Vitality Center’s director — here to help you on your wellness journey. “It’s all really small steps in a big direction,” says Morgan. “And we’re here to hold your hand throughout that.” – KIM FULLER
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7:54 a.m. Loveland is quiet, peaceful. Long shadows creep up the Continental Divide, illuminating sections of the horseshoe-shaped ski area, one run at a time. We park a few rows from the base, don all of our layers and procure our lift tickets before studying routes on the trail map. Confident in our timeframe
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and approach, we choose two lifts on opposite sides of the resort. It’s our first mistake, and it eventually catches up to us. 8:33 a.m. I tuck my chin into my coat against the morning chill and lean back into the three-seater, suddenly aware of the fact that there’s no safety bar on this lift. Loveland isn’t for the acrophobic. We disembark and take a line through the shadows and down the
fresh corduroy on Tempest, pausing for photos and seeking just the right lighting and angles. We’re moving at a snail’s pace, but thus far, we’re ignorant of it. 8:45 a.m. After cutting across the resort, we hop on Chair 4 and head up the Divide. The lift takes us into the direct sunlight for the first time, and we’re surrounded by the white glow of Perfect Bowl. 9:01 a.m. Dom points out that I can’t drive in my ski boots and we’ll never make it if I have to take them off and put them back on at each resort. I look down at her snowboard boots and hand over the keys. We leisurely pack up the car and head up Loveland Pass to Arapahoe Basin.
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9:31 a.m. We board the lift and collect some friendly advice from an A-Basin employee, which leads us down Wrangler to the Lenawee lift and straight to the top for a glimpse of Montezuma Bowl.
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9:43 a.m. Montezuma is wind-swept and roped off, but the vista gives us a sweeping, panoramic view of Keystone and Breckenridge, our next destinations. Again we linger too long, still unaware of the fact we’re eating into our time too quickly and falling behind at every step. We scurry down Norway Face, through Dercum’s Gulch and then shoot down High Noon to the base. The siren call of The Beach catches us once again, and Dom stops for photos while I schlep the gear back to the car.
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11:13 a.m. That took too long – way too long. We’re leaving Keystone and adding up travel time and resort time. The equation is pretty straightforward, and the result is not encouraging: We’ve mangled it pretty good, spent too much time on grabbing freshies, playing fetch with the avy dog and sliding around the snow fort.
10:26 a.m. The line for the River Run gondola is ridiculous, so we take our first shortcut and hop into the singles queue, which moves at a fairly rapid clip.
11:21 a.m. At the turn onto Swan Mountain Road, I give in and make the call to my boyfriend, Devin, for the backup plan. We’ll drive straight to my home in Breck on Peak 9 and pick him up to drive us the rest of the way.
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12:12 p.m. We take separate lines through Park Lane Terrain Park, each on a different quest. Dom posts up in the park to capture some sick images of a 13-year-old park phenom, while I hug the lift in search of the missing glove. Near the bottom of the lift, I spot it, a tiny speck of black in a sea of white.
we unload in the skier drop-off area. Without the hike from the parking lot, we might be able to make up some time. 12:03 p.m. 5-Chair takes us up through the trees alongside the terrain park, and Dominique takes off her gloves in a rush to capture some park hits from above. A brief fight with the lens hood ends in one of her gloves drifting down to the powder under the chair. Glove down — it’s the first real loss of the day.
12:15 p.m. Heading across the snow at a right angle, I lift my skis high to avoid sinking into the untracked powder below the lift. Halfway to my destination, a voice above on the lift shouts down, “What are you doing?” It takes a minute for me to register that the inquiry is directed at me, and I have brief flashbacks to being 8 years old and floundering around in waist-deep snow under a lift at Steamboat, evil teenagers heckling me from above. Refocusing on the task at hand, I take another step forward, point at the glove and shout back up, “Soldier down!”
1:20 p.m. Our first piece of luck finally arrives, as the Super Bee lift has a short line and we start the journey up the mountain. We pull the
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12:28 p.m. I raise the glove triumphantlyTO into the air as Dom rides toward me and we make a beeline back to the drop-off lot, where Devin is waiting with the car.
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1:08 p.m. Dominique leaves her gear in my car, jumps in the driver’s seat of her own and tails us down I-70 to Copper Mountain. The original plan to try the U.S. Ski Team Speed Center proves overly ambitious, so we scrap it to ride up Super Bee to the summit. We ditch Dom’s car at the edge of the free Alpine lot and Devin drives us into the East Village.
“This is not ’Nam. There are rules!” is the reply. I chance a quick look up and see two snowboarders grinning down at me. I grin back, grab the glove and beat a hasty retreat out of the rough and back to the fairway, a triumphant return.
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Cookie Time. My stomach protests loudly, having only eaten a bagel all day, but there’s nothing we can do. 3:05 p.m. Mere seconds after I step onto the snow near the Beaver Creek Chophouse, I see Dom already racing around the Centennial base area, hunting
3:23 p.m. I lean on my poles at the top, cherishing a moment of relaxation and letting a small sense of accomplishment flood over me. Dom snaps a photo of my moment as she skates off the chair behind me and a few more as I pull off my skis, hold them aloft and let out a few whoops. The wind picks up a bit and sends the snow swirling in little eddies around my feet. I finally have a chance to take notice of something besides the clock and the burning in my legs from a day of hiking in ski boots. 3:28 p.m. The route down is Cinch to Gold Dust to Hay Meadow, and I make lazy turns and stop a few times to ogle the view of the valley. I unclip from my skis and shoulder them a few steps to the Chophouse, where Dom is already ahead of me capturing the restaurant’s daily champagne toast. We confiscate a couple of glasses from a friendly couple, who offer them up after hearing our story, and we clink them together before taking a victorious sip. It was tough; it was crazy. Plans were hashed out, scrapped and rerouted on the fly, and there were many, many times that we didn’t think we would make it, but I’ve never worked so hard to earn that first taste of après.
2:25 p.m. Our gamble on the lift lines at Golden Peak pays off, and we load Chair 6. Time is still riding us like an angry boss, so we choose to only make the trip halfway and head down through the Golden Peak Terrain Park. 2:35 p.m. Dom stops for a few choice photos of park rats hitting rail grinds and booters, followed by one spectacular moment of me sliding the world’s smallest box directly behind a few shredders that wouldn’t reach the height for an average carnival ride. I scoot my bruised ego through the remainder of the park and back to the base. S P R I N G 2 014 ✧ VAIL LIFESTYLE
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Fun for the Young For families traveling with young children, Vail is full of fun and has entertaining options that the whole family can enjoy. Skiing and snowboarding is high on everyone’s list and there’s no reason that your little ones can’t get in on the fun. Children as young as three can participate in a group ski lesson, an
option that takes the stress of teaching away from the parents and provides a supportive learning environment for the kids. Once they’ve gotten the hang of “french fries” and “pizza wedge,” they’ll be ready to take runs with the family. Not quite ready for skiing? Head up to Adventure Ridge for distinctly different ways to enjoy the snow. While tubing is usually associated with rivers, this popular activity is taken to a new height at this S P R I N G 2 014 ✧ VAIL LIFESTYLE
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multi-lane tubing hill. Complete with a covered lift to cut down schlepping time up the hill, music to get you pumped and long runs for the ultimate in snow sliding, tubing is a family adventure that you won’t soon forget. Children five and under must ride with an adult, but older kids can captain their own tube. If your kids have a need for speed, check out the Blizzard Speedway, where children ages 6-12 can cruise around on specially crafted snowmobiles that are just the right size for smaller drivers. Take a day off from conquering the mountain and enjoy the wide variety of entertainment offered at Imagination Station, an interactive learning space for children ages 2-12 and their families. From exploring a hyperbaric funnel that models planetary motion to hands-on science experiments, Imagination Station provides adventures for kids of all
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ages and great alternative activities when little ski legs need a break. If your kids are climbing the walls in your hotel, take them to a place where wall-climbing is encouraged! The Vail Athletic Club at the Vitality Center, located at the Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, is home to the only indoor climbing wall in Vail and offers programs for kids and adults. For outdoor fun, you can practice your spins and triple toe loops at either of Vail's two ice rinks: one at Solaris in Vail Village and the other at the Arrabelle in Lionshead. There's also an outdoor rink in Beaver Creek. After so much play, you’ll need to fuel up. Vail is full of great dining, from fancy to fast, so there’s an option that’s sure to please the entire family. If the kids are craving something different, try Atwater on Gore Creek at the Vail Cascade Resort. While the menu includes classic dishes like macaroni
If your kids are climbing the walls in your hotel, take them to a place where wall-climbing is encouraged.
'n' cheese and cheeseburgers, it also offers more elevated options like panseared salmon with a teriyaki glaze and edamame. (See story on kids’ menus on page 40 for more options.) For a truly magical experience, visit the Vail Chophouse in Lionshead for great steaks and seafood. Magicians Danny Archer and Dan Fleshman entertain patrons table-side six nights a week with their spellbinding — and hilarious — magic acts. Beano’s Cabin, in Beaver Creek, is also a great option for the younger crowd: travel by snowcat-pulled sleigh and enjoy discounts on Beano’s award-winning Colorado cuisine for children 11 and under on the first four sleighs. Kids enjoy a special three-course menu while the adults indulge in the five-course extravaganza.
Traveling with Teens As the kids get older, it can be more challenging to find activities and adventures that are appealing to the teenage set. But no worries, there are plenty of options that are cool enough for the whole family — including the teens. If you feel like your kids are sometimes speaking a different language, rest assured that the folks at Vail Mountain are fluent in this alterative means of communication. That’s why there are specialized group lessons for teens aged 13-15 for both skiing and snowboarding. It’s a great opportunity to meet other kids of the same age while learning
to rip on the mountain. A specialized program, Ski Girls Rock, was created by pro skier Lindsey Vonn and features small girl-only groups led by dedicated female instructors, allowing participants to not only improve their skiing, but also develop teamwork and social skills along the way. For more hard-core mountain adventures, Adventure Ridge has options for creating an adrenalinefilled ride for the whole family. If you like skiing and enjoy biking in the summer, then ski biking is the perfect combination. Offered to intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders, ski biking puts participants on a bicycle frame with skis instead of wheels; riders wear shorter skis for stability and control. It’s a fun and a decidedly different way to tour the mountain. To see the mountain from another angle, try ziplining. Not just for summer anymore, the Vail mountain zipline is open year-round. With four lines to experience, the 1,200-foot zipline tour is something you won’t soon forget. You watched them in Sochi, but here’s your chance to cheer them on in person. Snowboarding’s biggest stars descend on Vail for the Burton US Open Snowboarding Championships from March 3-8. A week of competition in halfpipe and slopestyle, the event is a fantastic opportunity to see some of the best of the best in snowboarding. Factor in the free concerts, tons of sponsor tents to explore and overall festive atmosphere in Vail and you have
Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Tree skiing for kids in Porcupine Alley; kids can snowmobile at Adventure Ridge; multi-lane tubing at Adventure Ridge. This page, clockwise from top left: Tableside magic at the Vail Chophouse; bungee trampoline and ski biking at Adventure Ridge.
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some unbelievable entertainment for teens and families as a whole. Après-ski entertainment is not just reserved for adults. When the sun goes down, head to Bōl for some upscale family fun. Featuring a full dining room and ten lanes of highend bowling (think plush couches, wide-screen televisions, designer bowling balls and the latest scoring technology), the whole family can enjoy the thrill of the strike and the despair of the gutter ball. Do you have a burgeoning foodie on your hands? Why not take a Vail Food Tour to learn more about the history of the town while sampling from some of the best restaurants. For three hours, you’ll stroll the streets of Vail and conduct a culinary quest to pick your favorite from some of the most lauded restaurants and shops. Or, if only a slice will satisfy, head to Vendetta’s for pizza on the patio: the Snow Pig pie is a locals’ favorite.
Circle of Friends Whether it’s girls, guys or a bit of both, there’s no place like spring in Vail for groups of friends. From gourmet gatherings to down and dirty dance spots, Vail is the place to make memories.
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The mountain is calling and you must answer. Grab your gear and climb into Gondola One from Vail Village — the heated seats keep important bits warm while the free Wi-Fi allows riders to post pics simultaneously. To get the inside scoop on the mountain, join one of the complimentary ski and snowboard familiarization tours that leaves from the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola and from the top of Gondola One every morning at 10:30 a.m. The tour takes about two hours and is recommended for intermediate level or higher skiers and riders. Stop for lunch at The 10th, the newest on-mountain dining option. This sit-down restaurant offers classic alpine dishes with fine-dining flair, perfect for enjoying a glass of wine before finishing up the ski day. The best part of a ski day is après ski and Vail has options for every style. Go for the hero shot by cruising down Pepi’s Face to Los Amigos in the Village, then watch the rest of the mountain follow (either by skiing or sliding) with a margarita in hand. For the posh and pretty, head to Frost at the Sebastian for lustrous cocktails and single-malt scotch. Though Phil Long left the Red Lion (you can find him at Shakedown), this iconic après bar still has the right stuff for live music and pub grub. For a less rowdy live music scene, head to the Sonnenalp’s King’s Club. The spring festival season kicks off at the end of March with the Vail Film Festival — four days of celebrities, indie films, panels, screenings and parties March 27-30. Check the schedule closer to the event to see what’s playing, and consult the Vail Daily’s recommendations on what you shouldn’t miss. Enjoy food, wine and plenty of on-mountain activity during Taste of Vail, one of the premier culinary events in the state. Featuring more than 30 of Vail’s finest chefs along with wineries from around the country, Taste of Vail, which takes place April 2-5, combines seminars with signature events and plenty of opportunities to sample some of Vail’s best. Don’t
Opposite page, clockwise from top left: On the course at the Burton US Open; Vail Village at twilight; the bar at The 10th restaurant on Vail Mountain; pond skimming during Spring Back to Vail. This page: Skiing the Back Bowls; apres ski on The 10th's deck.
The best part of a ski day is après ski.
miss the Lamb Cook-Off, one of the most popular events of the festival. Spring Back to Vail is the mountain — and town’s—tribute to spring that takes place during the month of April. This monthlong line-up of free concerts, après ski entertainment and the World Pond Skimming Championships highlights the joys of spring skiing and gives guests an excuse to party into the wee hours of morning. It’s no myth: the Vail Yeti semi-pro hockey team is large, in charge and playing at Dobson Arena. This brand-new hockey team is racking up the wins; be able to say that you called it first by attending a game. With goodnatured smack talking and plenty of beer to get your lips loosened, there’s nothing like the thrill of the chase and the thwack of the puck to make it a memorable night. From the first blush of sunlight to the last hues of alpenglow, Vail is headquarters for an unforgettable spring break.
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Sweet Spot FROM FUDGY CREAMINESS TO FRUITY FLAVORS, DESSERT SINGS THE SIREN SONG OF SUGAR. BY VAIL LIFESTYLE STAFF WRITERS PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTHONY THORNTON
From the moment we’re born, we chase sugar: first in our mother’s milk, then in sweet treats. Many culinary traditions include sugar as an element of a well-balanced dish, whether it’s palm sugar added to a spicy Thai soup or a teaspoon sprinkled on a pork chop to promote a caramelized crust in the pan. But for those with a dedicated sweet tooth, it means one thing: dessert. Not simply an add-on to a long meal, dessert can be its own event. Check out some of the tried-and-true options around town.
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Going Bananas
Like all things at vin48, the roasted banana bread pudding is best when shared. Soft, custardy bread with an unmistakable banana flavor is almost over the top with the ride-along roasted banana gelato. Enjoy a sip of ice wine to complete the experience.
All Grown Up
At La Tour in Vail, America’s favorite lunchbox staple, the PB&J, has been reinvented as a fancy (but comforting) dessert. The peanut butter mousse, peanut brittle, concord grape sorbet and toasted peanuts are best washed down with a cappuccino — though you can always ask for milk.
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Citrus Zing
Cooked to order all night long, The Left Bank’s crepe Suzette includes folded crepes, vanilla ice cream and a sweetly viscous orange zest sauce. The whole shebang is flambéed tableside with Grand Marnier.
Chocolate & Kicks
There never was a better match than dark chocolate and spicy chilies — just ask Mexico. Dish’s mole cake plays with the famous sauce’s fundamental flavors and serves up single-serving cakes with a coating of burnt caramel sauce. Seems impossible for a gluten-free treat to be this satisfying.
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If you're looking for: SOMETHING WEE Any of the two-bite tastings Bistro Fourteen, Vail Mountain vail.com
SOMETHING OLD SCHOOL Pineapple upside down cake Golden Eagle Inn, Beaver Creek thegoldeneagleinn.com
SOMETHING FOR THE KIDS Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies Blue Moose Pizza, Beaver Creek & Lionshead bluemoosepizza.com
SOMETHING FLAMING Burnt snowball 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill, Beaver Creek beavercreek.hyatt.com
SOMETHING MIND-BENDING The Minturn Tater Minturn Country Club, Minturn minturn-country-club.com
SOMETHING ADULT Mudslides Bully Ranch, Vail sonnenalp.com
SOMETHING COOL Yogurt hibiscus panna cotta Matsuhisa Vail matsuhisavail.com
SOMETHING WITH BEER Guinness s’mores Tavern on the Square, Lionshead arrabelle.rockresorts.com
Date for Life
The valley’s most famous dessert, Sweet Basil’s sticky toffee pudding cake (known simply as The Sticky Toffee to insiders) has been on the restaurant’s menu since anyone can remember. Getting a dose of sweet from dates and sugar, the cakes swim in a shallow pool of dark rum sauce.
SOMETHING ALL-AMERICAN Granny’s apple pie Atwater on Gore Creek Vail Cascade Resort, Lionshead vailcascade.com
SOMETHING ODDLY LIGHT Cheesecake with fruit The Rose, Edwards
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Find Them DISH 56 Edwards Village Boulevard Edwards eatdrinkdish.com 970.926.3443
LA TOUR 122 East Meadow Drive Vail Village latour-vail.com 970.476.4403
THE LEFT BANK Sitzmark Lodge 183 Gore Creek Drive Vail Village leftbankvail.com 970.476.3696
SPLENDIDO AT THE CHATEAU 17 Chateau Lane Beaver Creek splendidobeavercreek.com 970.845.8808
SWEET BASIL 193 East Gore Creek Drive Vail Village sweetbasilvail.com 970.476.0125
And… Puff
There is no more classic dessert than a quivering, perfectly crusted soufflé. Splendido at the Chateau offers two: chocolate fudge and lemon-blueberry. Soft and addictive, the lemon version gets a tangy nip from both the citrus and the blueberries, while St. Germain liquor delivers floral notes.
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vin48 RESTAURANT & WINE BAR 48 East Beaver Creek Boulevard Avon vin48.com 970.748.9463
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clockwise from top left: Larry and Sue
Graveel with the Blue Sky Riders; stars of "Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway" with fans; Vicki & Seth Kogan, Betsy & Mark Kogan with George Winston; the Grojean family with the cast of “Cirque Mechanics: Birdhouse Factory”; the Malloy Family with the cast of “A Christmas Carol”
VILAR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER THE VILAR CENTER is more than a venue that hosts visiting shows throughout the season. It’s also a place that is fueled by donors, underwriters, audience members and even scholarship recipients, all of whom find themselves in both the front and back of the house.
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clockwise from top left: A member of the Polynesian dance troupe; Beaver Creek Chophouse chef Jay MacCarthy and Hooked chef-owner Riley Romanin; chef David Walford and pastry chef Amy Andrews of Splendido at the Chateau; Erin & Bob Boselli and Cat Coughran; celebrity chef Naomi Pomeroy, Jack McBride and Nora Carpinelli; TV 8’s Tricia Sewnson, general manager Stephen Wodlinger and Tracy Miller; Gaye & Rob Steinke and Elizabeth Sullivan.
FOOD & WINE WEEKEND BEAVER CREEK HOSTED its second FOOD & WINE Weekend in January. Local and celebrity chefs, restaurateurs and mixologists hobnobbed with attendees at the four-day event which included an Après-Tiki party with a Polynesian dance troupe, cooking demonstrations, snowshoe-to-lunch events, a celebrity ski race and the Grand Tasting.
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VAIL VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER FAMILY DINNER DANCE FOR 33 YEARS, Vail Valley Medical Center
has been raising funds with the Family Dinner Dance in order to improve patient care. Proceeds from the 33rd Annual Family Dinner Dance went to the renovation of VVMC’s Intensive Care Unit for patients, families and caregivers alike.
clockwise from top left: Guests of the 2013 VVMC Family Dinner Dance ranged from newborn to 80+; Dr. Diana Hearne and her family; music by Funkiphino has Family Dinner Dance guests enjoying the evening; Gypsum Mayor Steve Carver and his wife, Christy; held at the Vail Cascade, the ballroom was festive and the dance floor was packed.
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FEBRUARY FEB 11 LOS LONELY BOYS This trio of brothers and kings of Texican rock 'n’ roll bring the multi-chart gold songs that have won them a Grammy® and sold millions of albums. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) FEB 12 VERDI'S RIGOLETTO Teatro Lirico D'Europa presents Verdi's Rigoletto. For many aficionados, Rigoletto serves as the blueprint for what a great opera is all about. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver
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Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) FEB 13 TENORS & DIVAS Teatro Lirico
in preparation for the Olympic Games in Russia, the event welcomes fans to try out their
D’Europa created this special evening of
Olympic and Paralympic skills with a curling
opera’s greatest moments specifically for the
strip, hockey slap shot test, ski jump and
VPAC as a showcase evening of opera’s finest
bobsled photo opportunity, street luge ramp,
moments. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver
cross-country roller ski course and more. Free.
Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497)
Vail Village. teamusa.org/roadtosochitour
FEB 14 SWEETHEART SNOWSHOE In honor
FEB 15-21 PREZFEST: BEAVER CREEK
of Valentine’s Day, a full-moon snowshoe
LOVES KIDS Celebrate good old-
from the base of Vail Mountain to the top of
fashioned Americana with Uncle Sam
the gondola. A fundraiser for the Vail Valley
and Teddy Roosevelt this President’s Day.
Charitable Fund. vvcf.org 970.524.1480
Campaign to be President For-A-Day in
FEB 15 THE ROAD TO SOCHI A national tour
Beaver Creek, stroll through the Plaza to
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BOZ SKAGGS February 20 Vilar Performing Arts Center
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Now Located At: 158 Gore Creek Dr. Vail, CO 81632
view “monumental” ice sculptures and join in the fun, starting at 3:30 p.m. each day. beavercreek.com 970.754.4636 FEB 15-21 PREZFEST: BEAVER CREEK LOVES TEENS TOO Programs to entertain kids ages 13-17 when the ski day is done. During select dates, teens can enjoy chaperoned activities including a twilight snowshoe and pizza party, a
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night at Adventure Ridge in Vail, and learn trampoline ski tricks. beavercreek. com/teens 970.754.4636 FEB 16 CELTIC NIGHTS: THE EMIGRANT'S BRIDGE Drawn from the history and folklore of Ireland and her Celtic cousins, this musical journey tells the story of emigrants looking for a better world. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) FEB 19 MINETTI QUARTETT This young quartet from Austria will perform Beethoven's 18/2 G-Major, Arvo Pärt: Fratres for string quartet, and Mendelssohn's op 44/2
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e-minor. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) FEB 20 BOZ SCAGGS Famous for hit songs like “Lido Shuffle” and “Look What You’ve Done
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to Me,” Boz Scaggs explores blues, R&B,
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rock and jazz. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497)
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Evenings of Engagement @ your library TOWN OF VAIL PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WEDNESDAY 02/19/14 5:30 PM—6:30 PM Concert with Matthew Gurnsey TUESDAY 2/25/14 5:30 PM—6:30 PM Songs & Stories of the Bayou Terra Taylor Knudson TUESDAY 03/04/14 5:30 PM—6:30 PM Jill Tietjen, Book Talk and Discussion WEDNESDAY 03/19/14 5:30 PM—6:30 PM Concert with Jerry Barlow — Celtic fingerstyle guitarist WEDNESDAY 03/26/14 5:30 PM—6:30 PM Living History — Molly Brown portrayed by Charla Stilling KEB' MO' February 27 Vilar Center
UPCOMING CHILDREN’S EVENTS: Read Across America March 4 @ 3:15 One Book 4 Colorado Party for 4 year olds April 10 @ 4:00 Book Giveaway April 7-21 Earth Day Celebration and Party April 22 @ 3:15 Monday Matinees every other week. March 3,31 April 14,28 May 12,26 @ 3:30, March 17 @ 1:00 (school is out)
FEB 21-23 WINTER WONDERGRASS This
choreography in this energetic show.
and beer festival highlighting bluegrass and
7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek.
roots music from local, regional and national musicians while promoting Colorado craft
A special treat for theater fans, this show of
Blue Grass with Sam Bush, The Infamous
Broadway's greatest hits is performed by the
Stringdusters, Leftover Salmon and Elephant
famed troupe. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver
and Saturday, 3-10 p.m. Sunday 3-9 p.m. FEB 25 TAO: PHOENIX RISING Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet
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breweries. Headliners include Greensky
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brand new three-day boutique winter music
Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) FEB 27 AN EVENING OF KEB' MO' ACOUSTIC The three-time Grammy® winner and singer/songwriter embraces
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multiple eras and genres, including pop, rock, folk and jazz. His music has been called a living link to the seminal Delta blues. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497)
MARCH MAR 1 TALONS CHALLENGE The 11th annual Talons Challenge event tackles more than 26,000 vertical feet and showcases the mountain’s toughest 14 black and double-black diamond runs in one day. Beaver Creek Mountain. beavercreek.com 970.754.4636 MAR 2 BEAVER CREEK SNOWSHOE SERIES The Snowshoe Adventure Series features 5K, 10K and Kids’ 1K events. The season-long event includes a new course each month. beavercreek. com/snowshoe 970.754.4636 MAR 3-8 US OPEN SNOWBOARDING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Burton US Open is the longest-running snowboarding competition in the world, attracting the world’s top competitors. More details closer to the event. opensnowboarding.com 970.754.8245 MAR 5 THE WAILERS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEGEND TOUR There is no more legendary band in Jamaican music history than The Wailers. Formed in 1969, the group continues its worldwide campaign of promoting peace, love and equality through the message of reggae and Rastafari. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) MAR 6 HAIFA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF ISRAEL The most significant musical institute in the north of Israel, the orchestra encourages the promotion of Israeli culture through music. 6:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) MAR 7 RICK SPRINGFIELD STRIPPED DOWN For all of his accomplishments as an actor, best-selling author and documentary subject, Rick Springfield has always insisted his first love is music. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) MAR 8- APR 19 SPRINGFEST: BEAVER CREEK LOVES KIDS As spring emerges, the Plaza comes alive with the signs of the new season. Performances and games animate the Plaza each day, and includes a special St. Patrick’s Day celebration. beavercreek.com 970.754.4636
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MAR 8-31 BEAVER CREEK LOVES TEENS TOO Programs to entertain kids ages 13-17 when the ski day is done. During select dates, teens can enjoy chaperoned activities including a twilight snowshoe and pizza party, a night at Adventure Ridge in Vail, and learn trampoline ski tricks. beavercreek.com/teens 970.754.4636 MAR 14 ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN A spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) MAR 15 SHAMROCK SHUFFLE A celebration of all things green on St. Patrick’s Day weekend, there’s a 10k, 5k and kids’ 1k Fun Run with snowshoe and Yaktrax categories. 4 p.m. Vail Nordic Center, Vail. vailrec.com 970.479.2280 MAR 16 JIM GAFFIGAN Jim Gaffigan’s clever, quiet style has made him one of the top five most successful touring stand-up comedians in the country today. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver. Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) MAR 18 LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO The all-male drag ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, affectionately known as the Trocks, specializes in a loving critique of the
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conventions and traditions of ballet: campy and hysterical, but informed and beautifully executed. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) MAR 19-23 AMERICAN SKI CLASSIC Join ski-racing legends and celebrities as they race in one of Vail's signature events. Golden Peak, Vail. vvf.org MAR 20 AARON NEVILLE DUO Aaron Neville has spent five decades capturing New Orleans’ spirit of undying hope in music. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) MAR 21 THE MIDTOWN MEN This show reunites four stars from the original cast of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys” in a one-ofa-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the '60s. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) MAR 22 THE MIDTOWN MEN This show reunites four stars from the original cast of Broadway’s “Jersey Boys” in a one-ofa-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the '60s. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) MAR 24 HONG KONG NIGHTS An evening of magical music, fine food courtesy of Splendido at the Chateau's David Walford, terrific wine and the most beloved arias of all time sung by Metropolitan Opera performers. 5:30 p.m. Edwards Interfaith Chapel, Edwards. 970.390.7741 edwardsinterfaithchapel.org MAR 27 MIKE SUPER: MAGIC & ILLUSION Imagine mind-blowing illusions combined with stand-up comedy. Mike Super has taken the performance of magic to new, mainstream levels. 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) MAR 27-30 VAIL FILM FESTIVAL The Vail Film Festival promotes independent
Ristorante Ti Amo, a family-owned restaurant in EagleVail, is a cozy spot to warm up with dinner created using only fresh ingredients. Located between Vail and Beaver Creek, getting there is easy no matter where you’ve spent your day.
film and fosters independent filmmakers. Besides screening some of the year’s top films from around the globe, the festival also features industry panel discussions, a special awards ceremony, family festivities, ski and snowboarding events and VIP parties. At locations throughout Vail. vailfilmfestival.org MAR 28 LOS LOBOS DISCONNECTED: 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR The East Los Angeles band crafted a signature blend of rock, Tex-Mex, blues, soul, country and folk 40 years ago, and they’re still trucking. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver
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TAO: PHOENIX RISING February 25 Vilar Performing Arts Center
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SHOW The fashion show raises money for specific VVMC projects. Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, Lionshead. vvmc.com 970.479.5131. MARCH 29 LINDSEY VONN RACE SERIES FINALS Cap off your season of Epic Mix Racing by competing head to head with World Champion Lindsey Vonn. Those who qualify will be invited to Beaver Creek to race on a special Epic Mix Racing Course on the Birds Of Prey course, followed by an awards ceremony and lunch. Beaver Creek Mountain. beavercreek.com 970.754.4636
APRIL APR 2 ANDY GROSS' MIND-BOGGLING VARIETY SHOW Andy Gross’ show consists of comedy, magic, illusions,
Bol has Vail’s only late night kitchen! Serving food until 1 am, 5 days a week.
ventriloquism and more. 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) APR 3 AN EVENING WITH CHRIS BOTTI With his uniquely expressive sound and soaring musical imagination, Chris Botti has become the world’s top-selling jazz instrumentalist. 7:30 p.m. Vilar Center, Beaver Creek.
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vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS(8497) APR 3-6 TASTE OF VAIL The nation’s premier spring food and wine festival featuring food
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APR 3 COLORADO LAMB COOK-OFF APRES SKI TASTING Taste of Vail event: life beyond chardonnay, cabernet and merlot. The Lamb Cook-Off pits restaurants against each other as their chefs compete for the title of the best lamb dish. 3-6 p.m. Vail Village. tasteofvail.com APR 4 MOUNTAIN-TOP PICNIC Taste of Vail event: a gourmet picnic at 10,350 feet above sea level. Enjoy the spectacular
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venue with wine and food tastings courtesy of Vail Valley chefs and international winemakers. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Top of Vail Mountain via Eagle-Bahn Express gondola, Lionshead. tasteofvail.com APR 5 PINK VAIL Pink Vail is the world’s biggest ski day to conquer. Last year, the event drew more than 1,300 participants and raised $350,000 for survivorship programs at Shaw Regional Cancer Center. Enjoy on-mountain events, a group parade down Vail Mountain in celebration and memory of those with cancer, a costume contest, music and fun throughout the day. Vail Mountain, Vail.
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9 a.m. pinkvail.com 970.569.7755 APR 5 GRAND TASTING AND AUCTION Taste of Vail event: the granddaddy of wine and food tastings. An unparalleled wine and culinary spectacle featuring local chefs and international winemakers. 6-10 p.m. Vail Marriott Grand Ballroom, Lionshead. tasteofvail.com APRIL 7 JOHN LEGEND Singer-songwriter John Legend won his first Grammy Award® with 2004’s ‘Get Lifted.’ The album went platinum, thanks in part to the hit single “Ordinary People.” To quote music industry pioneer Quincy Jones, the nine-time Grammy® winner is simply “a SAMPLE MENU ITEM:. BREADED GOAT CHEESE. WITH ROASTED BEETS,. FRISSE, MINT OIL &. ORANGE VINAIGRETTE.
genius.” His tour is called “The All of Me Tour: Intimate, Acoustic and Stripped Down.” Vilar Center, Beaver Creek. 7:30 p.m. vilarpac.org 970.845.TIXS (8497) APR 7-20 SPRING BACK TO VAIL Spring Back to Vail is the biggest end-ofseason bash in the Rocky Mountains.
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The event includes free concerts, the infamous World Pond Skimming
Happy Hour in the Bar from 5:00–6:30 with $8 Small Plates + $5 Glasses of Wine
Championships, après after-dark parties, base-area giveaways and more. springbacktovail.com 970.754.8245
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APR 11&12 SPRING BACK TO VAIL CONCERTS Free live concerts as part of the Spring Back to Vail festivities. Time and bands not determined at press time. Check website for more information as it becomes available. springbacktovail.com 970.754.8245 APR 20 WORLD POND SKIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS Costumed contestants celebrate gumption, daredevilry and the end of the ski season with this annual event. Participants launch
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off a jump and attempt to waterski (or board) their way across a chilly pond at the base of Lionshead. Event is followed
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by a free concert. 3 p.m. Lionshead. springbacktovail.com 970.754.8245 APR 19 LIONSHEAD EASTER EGG HUNT Following a visit from the Easter Bunny, there will be a massive egg hunt. Open to kids from 2 to 10 years of age, the event is free. 9:30 a.m. Lionshead. vailrec.com 970.479.2292 APR 19 BEAVER CREEK EASTER EGG HUNT Kids are welcome to hunt for eggs and visit with the Easter Bunny. Creekside Park, Beaver Creek. beavercreek.com 970.754.4636 APR 20 VAIL MOUNTAIN CLOSING DAY The last day of the ski season coincides with Easter Sunday. Vail Mountain. vail.com
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Advertising Index CLUBS Ski & Snowboard Club Vail 598 Vail Valley Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-5119 skiclubvail.org
ENTERTAINMENT Bol 141 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-5300 bolvail.com Vilar Performing Arts Center 68 Avondale Lane Beaver Creek, CO 81620 888-920-2787 970-845-TIXS (8497) vilarpac.org
Karats 122 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-4760 karatsvail.com
Ruggs Benedict 810 Nottingham Road Avon, CO 81620 970-949-5390 ruggsbenedict.com
PERCH 122 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-688-5947 perchvail.com
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Swedish Clog Cabin 500 E Lionshead Circle Vail, CO 81657 970-476-8083 tessaclogs.com
Simply Massage 25 Hurd Lane Avon, CO 81620 Also in Vail & Breckenridge 970-748-1600 simplymassage.org
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
The Golden Bear 183 Gore Creek Drive Vail , CO 81657 Store: 970-476-4082 Catalogue: 800-338-7782 thegoldenbear.com
Bravo 2271 N Frontage Road, Suite c Vail, CO 81657 877-812-5700 bravovail.org
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Hong Kong Nights Edwards Interfaith Chapel 32138 US HWY 6 Edwards, CO 81632 970-569-3284 edwardsinterfaithchapel.org
Thrive MD 56 Edwards Village Blvd Edwards, CO 81632 970-766-8245 thrivemdvail.com
Vail Symposium Vail Daily Building 40780 US HWY 6 & 24 Avon, CO 81620 vailsymposium.org
Pink Vail Shaw Regional Cancer Center 322 Beard Creek Road Edwards, CO 81632 970-569-7429 pinkvail.com Vail Global Energy Forum 90 Benchmark Road Suite 300 Avon, CO 81620 970-777-2015 VailGlobalEnergyForum. com
FASHION, JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES Betteridge 141 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-790-6560 betteridge.com Denimaxx 141 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-7988 Generation Vail 283 Bridge Street Vail, CO 81657 970-476-8170 Generation BC 46 Avondale Lane Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-949-1652
Vail Valley Medical Center 181 West Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-2451 vvmc.com
HEALTH SPAS Four Seasons Resort and Residences Spa 1 Vail Road Vail, CO 81657 970-477-8600 fourseasons.com/vail/spa Spa Anjali at the Westin 126 Riverfront Lane Avon, CO 81620 970-790-3020 spaanjali.com Sonnenalp Spa 20 Vail Road Vail, CO 81657 970-479-5404 sonnenalpspa.com The Vitality Center at Vail Mountain Lodge 352 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657
HOME & HOME DESIGN Nest Furnishings 222 Chapel Square Place Avon, CO 81620 970-949-0989 nestvail.com
Walking Mountains Walking Mountains Lane Avon, CO 81620 970-827-9725 walkingmountains.org
REAL ESTATE & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Ellyn Courtois, Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate 230 Bridge Street Vail, CO 81657 970-331-8232 besthomesinvail.com Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail 1 Vail Road Vail, CO 81657 970-748-6432 vailresidences.com Marla Hilerich, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services 63 Avondale Lane, Suite C5 Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-390-7049 vailbeavercreekproperties .com Ron Byrne & Associates Real Estate 285 Bridge Street Vail, CO 81657 970-476-1987 ronbyrne.com
Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate 90 Benchmark Road, Suite 105 Avon, CO 81620 970-845-2000 vailrealestate.com
FOOD & RESTAURANTS Elway's 174 Gore Creek Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-754-7818 elways.com/vail Flame 1 Vail Road Vail, CO 81657 970-477-8600 fourseasons.com/vail/ dining/restaurants/flame/ Golden Eagle Inn 118 Beaver Creek Plaza Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-949-1940 thegoldeneagleinn.com La Tour 122 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-4403 latour-vail.com Maya Modern Mexican Kitchen 126 Riverfront Lane Avon, CO 81620 970-790-5720 richardsandoval. com/mayabc Mountain Man Nut & Fruit Co 150 E. Beaver Creek Blvd Avon, CO 81620 970-949-9080 mountainmanvail.com Ristorante Ti Amo 40928 US HWY 6 & 24 Avon, CO 81620 970-845-8153 tiamovail.com Rocks Modern Grill 26 Avondale Lane Beaver Creek, CO 81620 970-845-1730 beavercreeklodge.net Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 304 Bridge Street Suite 4 Vail, CO 81657 970-476-7623 rockymountain chocolatefactory.com Sushi Oka 100 E Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-1588 sushiokavail.com
Tavern on the Square 675 Lionshead Place Vail, CO 81657 970-429-5045 Vin 48 48 E Beaver Creek Blvd Avon, CO 81620 970-748-9463 vin48.com
SHOPPING CENTERS Cherry Creek Shopping Center 3000 E First Avenue Denver, CO 80206 303-388-3900 shopcherrycreek.com
TOWN & GOVERNMENT Town of Minturn 302 Pine Street Minturn, CO 81645 970-827-5645 minturn.org
ACTIVITIES Town of Vail Public Library 292 W Meadow Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-479-2184 vaillibrary.com Vail Nordic Center 1778 Vail Valley Drive Vail, CO 81657 970-476-8366 vailnordiccenter.com Vail Recreation District 700 S Frontage Road Vail, CO 81657 970-479-2279 vailrec.com
SERVICES Brooke Heather Photographer brookeheatherphotographer.com SteamMaster Restoration & Cleaning 1901 S Main Street Minturn, CO 81645 970-827-5555 steammaster.com
GOLF The Club at Cordillera 0097 Main Street Edwards, CO 81632 970-569-6460 cordillera-vail.com
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PUBLIC ART
NIGHT LIGHT More than 100 blocks of ice went into the on-site making of “Arches,” the largest Triumph Winterfest public art display in the event’s nine-year history. Created by Paul Wertin, owner and sculptor at Alpine Ice, the handful of ice arches and walls are best enjoyed at night, when the LED light show is in full swing. Located on the Gore Creek Promenade, next to the International Bridge, the installation is one of several projects spearheaded by Town of Vail Art in Public Places. ILLUSTRATION BY DAWN BEACON
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