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Publisher Jaunt Media Collective Editor-In-Chief Kim Fuller Managing Editor Lexi Reich Creative Director Chelsea Connolly Creative Consultant Kitty Nicholason Partnerships Bobby L’Heureux
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SUMMER AND FALL radiate through the Vail Valley in a way that’s truly indescribable. “Magnificent” and “grandeur” come to mind, but to grasp that special feeling that’s here I think the best word is “splendor.” It’s the bluebird Colorado sky leading the way on an alpine ascent; the splashes and giggles coming from the Children’s Fountain in Vail Village; live music and dance filling perfect evenings at The Amp and the Vilar; shimmering yellow aspen leaves on Allie’s Way in Beaver Creek, waving toward the season’s farewell. So very special, yes, and just as fleeting. And while you can’t hold on to it forever, capture as much as you can. This is what we set out to do here at Covered Bridge: to discover, share and celebrate stories that reflect the brilliant spirit of our community. For all the pieces of inspiration that shine through this issue, there are just as many humbling points explored by our talented contributors. Topics on water, conservation, waste and creating more awareness around all of it flow throughout the articles that follow. The splendor
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here will only survive if we take care of the land and its resources with more sustainable practices. The community’s entrepreneurial heart also has a strong pulse in these pages. Stories on new businesses and legacy establishments offer a grateful nod to the strong mountain souls that carry on local industry through all its highs and lows. Even amidst the long feature articles and more in-depth journalism here, it’s often the profile pieces that give me the most pause. Hearing from the individuals that make the Valley go round is such an important reminder that we can’t do any of this alone, and our community spirit, our splendor, will only sustain if we each share our light and support one another. In Gratitude,
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38 RIDE VAIL TO ASPEN GEAR UP
CAPITOL PUBLIC HOUSE
68 BOB WILL
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER Splendor
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CONTRIBUTORS
12 ABOUT THE COVER On the Water with Robert Prechtl
CHASING RABBITS
14 VOICES OF THE VALLEY Thoughts on “Splendor”
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15 VALLEY HAPPENINGS + Nicole Garnsey Makes Moves with Pure Barre in Edwards + “Live in the May Gallery” at the Vilar Performing Arts Center + New Name, Same Preservation for Eagle River Coalition + Makoto Vail Now Open at Grand Hyatt Vail + Capitol Public House Brings Comfort + Community to Eagle
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22 VALLEY BUSINESS Move Matter / Architects 24 MOUNTAIN LIVING It’s Time to Watch Your Water Use
+ Restaurant Spotlight: Il Mago, Edwards
26 WELLNESS + FITNESS + Navigating the Spiritual World with Becky Hesseltine
+ Local Column: Eat With Your Hands
+ SPRI Golf Sports Medicine Program 30 ATHLETE PROFILE Robert Prechtl 32 GEAR FOR THE SEASON + Summer + Fall 2024 + Gear for Lil’ Rippers 38 ADVENTURE + Vail to Aspen on Horseback + On the Road with Family Van Life 42 GRAND OUTDOORS The Perseid Meteor Shower
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THE DANGERS OF OVERTRAINING How Much is Too Much?
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58 CHEERS Cocktail Feature with Chasing Rabbits
LEAVING A LEGACY 3 Local Businesses Have New Leaders
60 BOOK CLUB + Endurance by Kelly Ashford
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FLOWER SPLENDOR Have Fun Getting to Know Local Wildflowers
+ Nature Tonic by Jocelyn De Kwant 62 ART + MUSIC + The Splendor of Opera Returns to Bravo! Vail
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TRASH TALK Managing Waste in Eagle County
+ Vail Performing Arts Academy Celebrates 30 Years 65 STYLE FOR THE SEASON Modern Western Wear 68 MAKER Bob Will of Red Cliff
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70 ROAD TRIP 36 Hours in Telluride
100 EVENTS Summer + Fall 2024
48 NOURISH + Recipes from Wild Sage, chef Kevin Nelson
74 GETAWAY + Stay + Play for a Few Days in Healdsburg, California
102 DINING GUIDE Eat Local
+ Restaurant Spotlight: Deca + Bol, Eagle
+ Escape to Portland, Maine with Advice from a Local
44 FAMILY + COMMUNITY + Eagle County Animal Services Helps Find Forever Homes + 30 Years of SOS Outreach
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LIVE LIKE A LOCAL Sam Biszantz
104 PARTING SHOT Illustration by Sandy Ferguson Fuller
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