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VAIL VALLEY • SUMMIT COUNTY PRESENTED BY

SONNENALP Defining the Vail experience

MOUNTAINS OF JOY

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VAIL VALLEY When the Snow Flies Minutes from the slopes at Vail and Beaver Creek, The Club at Cordillera boasts an outdoor ice-skating rink, Nordic Center and a private groomed track for sledding, tubing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing on seven miles encompassing the Mountain Course. cordillera-vail.com

The Club at Cordillera-Mountain Course

2,000 FEET,

three courses

The Club at Cordillera’s 7,000 spectacular acres climb more than 2,000 feet in elevation, affording opportunities for heart-pumping hikes, jaw-dropping views and championship golf at three distinct altitudes. Unique in topography, climate and weather pattern, the Tom Fazio-designed

Valley Course (7,200 feet above sea level), Hale Irwin-designed Mountain Course (8,250 feet) and the Jack Nicklaus-designed Summit Course (9,200) each challenge you in their own way. For a great warm-up or wind-down, play the par-3 Dave Pelz Short Course at 8,126 feet. cordillera-vail.com

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Repasts Perfect Each Cordillera golf clubhouse features its own restaurant: TimberHearth (Valley), Chaparral Grille (Mountain) and Summit (Summit). cordillera-vail.com

MILES OF ACTIVITIES

Allegria Spa at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek

STAY GRACIOUSLY

Trail riding

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The Club at Cordillera owns fishing rights on 1.3 miles of the Eagle River, and anglers can also cast into five trout-stocked ponds.

Hike, mountain bike or ride on horseback along the club’s 31-mile trail network that extends into the three-million acre White River National Forest. cordillera-vail.com Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa’s 190 luxurious rooms include 23 suites. Guests can dine spectacularly at the resort’s 8100 Mountainside Bar & Grill and have access to 54 holes of golf at nearby Beaver Creek and Red Sky golf clubs. Great fly-fishing, rafting and hiking are minutes away. parkhyattbeavercreek.com

ALL JAZZED UP

From June 30-Sept. 2, the 25th Annual Vail Jazz Festival fills the mountain air with the sweet sounds of swing, salsa, bebop, blues and more. Featuring more than 80 performances and 200 artists, the Festival consists of six distinctive series at multiple outdoor and indoor venues—from Vail Square to the Riverwalk to the Sonnenalp. vailjazz.org COLORADO AVIDGOLFER | July 2019

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Frost Creek Yurts

CABINS AND YURTS

Just 15 minutes south of I-70, Frost Creek offers spectacular homes and homesites. Members can also stay in one of the club’s 10 lavishly appointed 3- and 4-bedroom cabins—or book one of its two glamping yurts. Both options provide a low-cost, maintenance-free base camp in the stunning Brush Creek Valley. frostcreek.com Frost Creek Restaurant

Frost Creek

THE CLUB THAT

defies definition

Frost Creek isn’t a typical golf or country club. Yes, a brilliant Tom Weiskopf-designed course with a 40,000-square-foot clubhouse occupies 285 of the property’s 1,100 acres, but this private portal to the high-country lifestyle offers an endless selection of activities and amenities: ponds for fishing,

swimming and SUP; an outdoor pool; tennis courts; miles of private fly-fishing, trails for biking, hiking and running; Jeep rides and more—all of it on acreage adjacent to protected lands as vast as the adventures you can have. frostcreek.com

A Tale of Two Nines

Designed by Tom Weiskopf, Frost Creek’s 7,155-yard golf course nestles in the quiet Brush Creek Valley, making painterly use of its dramatic setting. The front nine unfurls across sagebrush and ranchland, while the back winds gloriously through the trees and along the creek. Ten holes bring water into play, and in true Weiskopf fashion, two par 4s—Nos. 4 and 13—are drivable. frostcreek.com

FROSTING ON THE CAKE

The ambitious menu of activities enjoyed

by Frost Creek members requires an equally ambitious menu of high-quality food served at breakfast, lunch and dinner. But you don’t have to be a member to savor homemade sourdough pancakes with blackberry preserves, the chicken BrieLT sandwich or Chef Tyson Amick’s other responsibly and locally sourced “elevated comfort food” in the clubhouse dining room. frostcreek.com

CAN’T-MISS EVENTS Stars Within Reach

Beaver Creek’s Vilar Performing Arts Center’s summer lineup features Buddy Guy, Punch Brothers, Michael McDonald, Toots & the Maytals and a youth production of Frozen Jr. vilarpac.org

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Bicycle Road Race

The second of the Colorado Classic’s four stages zips through Avon on August 23. It is the lone women’s-only pro bicycle road race in the Western hemisphere. coloradoclassic.com

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Bravo! Vail Music Festival

The Gerald Ford Amphitheater will host the Philadelphia Orchestra (July 5-13) and New York Philharmonic (July 17-24).

Free indoor concerts also take place at multiple venues. bravovail.org

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Tom Weiskopf, Course Designer

Luxury Member Cabins

Nestled in a quiet stretch of Brush Creek Valley, surrounded by pristine Colorado Wilderness, awaits a truly extraordinary golf experience. Frost Creek, designed in part by nature CLUB MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CUSTOM HOMESITES FROM $250K VISIT: WWW.FROSTCREEK.COM • CALL: 970.328.2326

itself, is a combination of focused shotmaking, stunning vistas and pure tranquility. Are you ready to explore?

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VAIL VALLEY A HUNCH FOR LUNCH Located in Eagle’s historic downtown, Red Canyon Café serves up great coffee and breakfast fare and totally rocks lunch with artisan panini, muffalettas and inspired hot and cold sandwich creations. Red Canyon boasts an artsy ambiance and super-fresh food at fair prices. redcanyoncafe.com PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY RED CANYON CAFE

Red Canyon Café

MANGIA BENE! Luigi’s Pastahouse across from the movie theater serves delicious, affordable pastas, pizzas and entrées worthy of its long wine list. luigispastahouse.com

Eagle Ranch Golf Club

A LEVEL-BEST One of the most affordable public golf courses in Eagle County, Eagle Ranch Golf Club nestles in the town of Eagle’s historic Brush Creek Valley, just minutes from Vail and Beaver Creek. The Arnold Palmer Signature Design spans 5,423 to 7,461 yards. More of a links-style than a mountain layout, the course sports long native grasses and large mounds

along the wide fairways. It also features a unique “alternate green” on the par-5 12th hole. The site of one of CoBank Colorado Open qualifying rounds, Eagle Ranch sits at 6,600 feet, lower than other mountain courses, leading to rounds played as early as March and often well into November. eagleranchgolf.com

Bonfire Brewing

ADVENTUROUS EVENTS One-Track Minded?

More than 100 miles of singletrack trails crisscross Eagle, taking in high desert, aspen groves and fragrant evergreen forests. BLM trails such as Boneyard and the first two loops of the Haymaker Trail stay open year-round. eagleoutside.com

Fungi for Fun Guys Eagle Mushroom & Wildwood Festival

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Foray, forage and learn about morels and mycology at the 10th Eagle Mushroom & Wildwood Festival (Aug. 2-4). A nine-course, epicurean “wild dinner” at the Dusty Boot in Eagle highlights the wild weekend event. eaglemushroomfest.com

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mountain course

GET FIRED UP Bonfire Brewing has become an Eagle institution for music, atmosphere and craft beers with names like Après-cot Blonde. bonfirebrewing.com

Arnold Palmer Golf in the Colorado Rockies Nestled in the heart of the historic Brush Creek Valley in Eagle, Colorado and only minutes away from Vail and Beaver Creek, the Eagle Ranch Golf Club offers the chance to play an Arnold Palmer Signature Design course at an elevation of 6,600 feet, without falling off the side of a mountain on a downhill lie.

Designed by golf legend, Arnold Palmer, the course has picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. However, the course plays similar to a links course with long native grasses and large mounds bordering the wide fairways. Golfers of all abilities enjoy the layout, which challenges the best golfers to hit it long and straight, but never unfairly penalizes any golfer for hitting a good shot.

Due to a lower elevation than its ski resort neighbors, Eagle Ranch enjoys a more mild winter climate, which results in a longer season (early April — early November) and outstanding course conditions.

The staff at Eagle Ranch Golf Club is passionate about providing an exceptional golf experience.

Many golfers comment that they get treated better here than at a private country club. Our staff will greet you upon arrival with a smile and do everything they can to make you feel at home.

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VAIL VALLEY

Follow the Sonn

Like the Vail hotel of the same name and ownership, Sonnenalp Club in Edwards epitomizes excellence, boasting top-notch swimming, tennis, spa and workout facilities with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Bob Cupp/Jay Morrish-designed golf course and most of the Vail Valley.

Sonnenalp Hotel guests get preferred tee times at the club. Memberships run $45,000, with $6,500 in annual dues. sonnenalpclub.com Sonnenalp Club Vail Golf Club

PRIORITY VAIL The oldest course in the Vail Valley remains one of its best and most popular. Built in 1963, Vail Golf Club sports a 6,766-yard layout that enjoys a brisk pace of play and operates from a new, enlarged ski-lodgestyle clubhouse with high-end finishes, event space and the Grill on the Gore (see page 44). vailrec.com

Alpine Elegance With its Swiss Château-style façade, gemütlich interior and echt European vibe, Vail’s Sonnenalp Hotel has set the standard for luxury since opening 40 years ago. Its 112 suites and 15 hotel rooms, three restaurants, spa, fitness center and indoor and outdoor pools all radiate the welcoming hospitality that has made it a legend. sonnenalp.com

Vail Golf Club where the experience exceeds the elevation

Stunning views | 4:07 pace of play | Unique golf bikes | NEW clubhouse & restaurant

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D I S C O V E R

VAI L’S PREMI ER LIF ESTYLE C LUB You belong here.

At the Sonnenalp Club, we are more than a tee time… we are a club that fulfills all of your lifestyle needs. Located just minutes from renowned Vail, Colorado in the charming town of Edwards, the Sonnenalp Club is ideal for those who seek the purest in golf, dining, family, health and wellness.

Memberships available. For more information and to schedule a tour, contact 970-477-5375 or membership@sonnenalp.com.

Located at 1265 Berry Creek Road in Edwards, Colorado, just 12 miles west of Vail 970-477-5375 • www.sonnenalpclub.com

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VAIL VALLEY

ELEVATE YOUR GAME 18 Hole Championship Course Par 3 Course & Practice Facility Golf Grill & Clubhouse Spectacular Rocky Mountain Views

JUST WHO IS SEBASTIAN? An eclectic confluence of approachable chic and high mountain comfort, The Sebastian–Vail–A Timbers Resort is both an 84-room boutique hotel and a Private Residence Club. Located in the heart of Vail Village, The Sebastian showcases the Bloom Spa, Frost Bar, a social area coyly called the Library, a mountain-view pool with steaming hot tubs and a visionary restaurant called Leonora. Owners receive luxurious residences with spectacular amenities, privileges, personal service and membership in the Timbers Reciprocity program with other properties. thesebastianvail.com

The Sebastian

AVAIL YOURSELF TO EAGLEVAIL Located only five minutes from both Vail and Beaver Creek resorts, EagleVail Golf Club offers 18 holes of pristine challenging golf at an affordable price. Spanning 6,538 yards and featuring intense elevation changes, the course, created in the 1970s by Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge, provides a true mountain golf experience, especially on its plunging par-3 10th. EagleVail’s 18-hole and Willow Creek Par 3 courses both integrate rivers, streams, ponds, wetlands, forests and gardens. Willow Creek hosts Footgolf, and the entire facility has earned national recognition as a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. eaglevailgolfclub.com

at 7650 Feet Audobon Society Certification for Environmental Excellence

FLOWER POWER The world’s highest collection of botanical flora is at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail.

Some 3,000 plant varieties and more than 500 kinds of wildflowers populate the lush area that remains free to the public. bettyfordalpinegardens.org

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AN UNCOMMON RAMEN

EagleVail Golf Club Live, Play, Relax, Enjoy.

Always in search of a hidden gastronomic gem, Colorado AvidGolfer’s Food Editor John Lehndorff recommends Vail’s Udon Noodle House. “Once a rarity, ramen soup now seems to be available everywhere. Ramen is all about the array of toppings and seasonings covering the noodles. With udon, the namesake dish at this noodle house at 2161 N. Frontage Road in Vail, the thicker, chewier wheat noodles are served swimming in a shimmering broth simply topped with beef, tempura vegetables, shrimp or chicken. What is the sound of twenty people slurping simultaneously? Satisfaction. Must-taste udon: Classic topped with seaweed, fresh fish and mushrooms. No website. 970-476-7280

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THE SMART WAY TO OWN VAIL Now Available To Try Before You Buy

Vail’s most vibrant Private Residence Club is now offering a limited number of opportunities to try before you buy. Come experience our effortless and flexible lifestyle through our Trial Ownership program, and discover all the benefits of our hassle-free and luxurious ownership. We may be just the Vail home you’re looking for.

MODEL RESIDENCE OPEN DAILY | 970.306.4445 | From $355,000 | www.residencesatthesebastian.com Aspen Bachelor Gulch Cabo San Lucas Jupiter Kaua‘i Kiawah Island Maui Napa Scottsdale Snowmass Sonoma Southern California Steamboat Springs Tuscany U.S. Virgin Islands Vail This advertisement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase to residents of any state or country where registration is required and is not yet complete. Botany Bay is not included in the Timbers Reciprocity Program. Timbers Real Estate Company, LLC.

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SUMMIT COUNTY

Breckenridge Historic District

HISTORY AND HOOCH

Beaver Run Resort

Breckenridge’s historic district is the state’s largest, offering numerous heritage tours, while also presenting the Breckenridge Music Festival (breckmusic.org) at the Riverwalk Center. Take a less historic tour at Breckenridge Distillery, which provides a shuttle from downtown to its location two miles north. A tasting room, retail shop and restaurant await. gobreck.com; breckenridgedistillery.com

WHAT THE BRECK?

The Breckenridge International Festival of Arts will transform the town August 9–18. From aerial artistry and in-river performance installations to gypsy folk-punk and the return of a stone-hearted troll, BIFA offers an exhilarating program of extraordinary events in a spectacular array of places and spaces. breckcreate.org/bifa

HAVING FUN

at Beaver Run

With 515 rooms and suites right at the base of Peak 9, Breckenridge’s Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center affords pedestrian access to zigzagging mountainside hiking trails and downtown Breckenridge. On-property features include on-premises swimming,

Breckenridge Int’l Festival of the Arts

Breckenridge Beer Fest

TEE AND WHEE! Breck’s Three-Jack

Keystone’s Combo

The challenging Bear, Beaver and Elk nines comprise Breckenridge Golf Club’s 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature course. All three play above 9,300 feet in elevation. breckenridgegolfclub.com

Two truly memorable golf experiences await in Keystone—the pioneering Keystone Ranch Golf Club and the supremely scenic River Course at Keystone. keystoneresort.com

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Off-Season at the Ski Area

Breck Summer Fun Park offers ziplines, climbing walls, bungee trampolines, a superslide and more. Bikers and hikers can take a chairlift to trails 11,000 feet in elevation. gobreck.com

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hot tubs, fitness, tennis, spa, sauna and two solid restaurant options. Beaver Run is an easy drive from all four Summit County golf courses. Moreover, on July 13, you won’t find a more convenient place to stay for the Summer Beer Festival, where more than 30 craft breweries convene in the Skier’s Parking Lot right next door to the resort.

Beaver Run also offers lodging specials for the Breck Yoga Fest (Sept. 1), Breckenridge Wine Festival (Sept. 12-15) and two Oktoberfests (Sept. 6 and 13). beaverrun.com

STAY & PLAY Come play Breckenridge’s 27 hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.

After a day of teeing off stay at Beaver Run Resort, nestled between mountain and Main Street.

Beaver Run Resort has everything you need for your Rocky Mountain escape.

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Michael Franti at Dillon Amphitheater

Thrillin’ in Dillon

A year after finishing its multimillion-dollar upgrade, the Dillon Amphitheater now attracts bigger acts. Michael Franti & Spearhead and Clint Black both performed there in June, and July will bring, among others, Robert Cray, String Cheese Incident and Toots & The Maytals. In August, the Subdudes, Lake Street Dive, Bruce Hornsby, the B-52s and Blues Traveler frontman John Popper highlight a packed schedule of performances at different price points—including free. The venue now features a larger dance floor and 300 more seats. dillonamphitheater.com

Lakeside Tiki Bar

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ALIMENTARY EDUCATION Dillon’s rollicking restaurant scene includes brewpubs like Dillon Dam Brewery (dambrewery.com) and Pug Ryan’s Brewery (pugryans.com), which also runs the fun Lakeside Tiki Bar. Great breakfasts and BBQ await at the venerable Arapahoe Cafe & Pub (arapahoecafe.com). For global fare, try Cafe ProFusion (cafeprofusion.com).

ALONG FOR THE RIDE The 13-mile round-trip between Dillon and Frisco is the ultimate easy-cruiser bike ride, climbing only 550 feet on short rolling bike path hills. If you’re feeling ambitious, ride the 18-mile loop around Lake Dillon, which ascends Swan Mountain and rewards you with stunning views from Sapphire Point. summitbiking.com

ALL ABOARD!

The fun, 90-minute “Explore Lake Dillon” boat tours leave from Dillon Marina twice weekly and sell out quickly for good reason. townofdillon.com

SUMMIT CO. SUSTENANCE Breck Bites

Unlocking Keystone

So many choices! Foodies favor Ember and Aurum; romantics adore Heartstone; and everyone loves The Canteen. gobreck.com

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Alpenglow Stube and Keystone Ranch top the fine-dining list. Kickapoo Tavern kicks butt for casual fare. keystoneresort.com

Feeding Frenzy Frisco’s Main Street is restaurant row. For starters, there’s Silverheels, Vinny’s, Ollie’s, Frisco Prime, Prosit and more. townoffrisco.com

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