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HAND-IN-HAND with each new season in the Vail Valley is the presence of constant change. It’s the special interplay of winter’s snow-covered peaks and spring’s budding greenery; the crisp mornings that melt into warmer afternoons and the shared anticipation of both January powder days and May blooms. These moments have a way of bridging experiences and creating connections that draw us closer to this community, to the wonders within us and around us. At Covered Bridge, we strive to capture and share stories that reflect the essence of this place, from stories that celebrate nature and adventure, to pieces that honor local traditions alongside exciting innovations. Together we create a spirit, a synergy, that forges a path forward. From trail-blazing legends like Dawes Wilson (page 30) and Addy McCord (page 76), to the lasting impact of a legacy art gallery (page 56) and a staple music venue (page 58). Community shines through this issue with features on Gore Range Gravity Alliance (page 38) and Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation
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Center (page 42), and history keeps a stronghold in the detailing of Red Cliff’s past (page 82) and the next era of Sitzmark Vail (page (page 16). Every story is a piece of the synergy here in the Vail Valley, season after season. As Bobby and I welcome an addition to our family and to this community, we could’t be more grateful that he can grow up here and become a part of this magic. Our son will create his very own story here, like we’ve all done. As we look to the seasons ahead, may the stories within these pages inspire you to create your own meaningful synergy with this place, its people and its timeless spirit. In Gratitude,
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GEAR UP
20 TAVERNETTA VAIL
ICE CASTLES IN EAGLE
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HOTEL MAXWELL ANDERSON
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER "Synergy"
10 CONTRIBUTORS 12 ABOUT THE COVER Sally January by Charles Townsend Bessent 14 VOICES OF THE VALLEY Thoughts on “Synergy”
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15 VALLEY HAPPENINGS + Vitality Merges Movement + Healing in Eagle + Modern Influence + European Elegance in Next Era of Sitzmark Vail
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+ Metamorphosis in Minturn
Addy McCord and Her Unstoppable Legacy of Leadership
+ Ice Castles Comes to Eagle + Exciting Updates at Four Seasons Resort Vail 22 VALLEY BUSINESS Turning Point for Bishop Telemark 24 MOUNTAIN LIVING A Rustic + Rejuvenating Cabin in the Woods 26 WELLNESS + FITNESS + 6 Movements to Make You a Better Winter Athlete + Heal Your Postpartum Body with Food 30 ATHLETE PROFILE Dawes Wilson: A Local Trail-Blazing Legend 32 GEAR FOR THE SEASON + Winter + Spring 2024-25 + Gear for Lil’ Rippers 38 ADVENTURE Gore Range Gravity Alliance 40 GRAND OUTDOORS Snow Safety 101 42 FAMILY + COMMUNITY Life Enrichment at Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation Center c o v e r e d b r i d g e va i l . c o m
44 NOURISH + Restaurant Spotlight: First Chair, Vail + Restaurant Spotlight: Minturn Saloon, Minturn + Local Column: Eat With Your Hands 50 CHEERS Earl Grey Martini from Zino Ristorante
SKI PATROL’S MATRIARCH
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RED CLIFF HISTORY The Legends + Lore of the Valley’s Highest Town
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ALPINE CHIC WITH THE VAIL VALLEY’S STYLISH BOUTIQUES The Art of Effortless Mountain Fashion
52 BOOK CLUB + Higher Ground by Luis Benitez + What We’ll Build by Oliver Jeffers 56 ART + MUSIC + The Profound Legacy of Claggett/Rey Gallery + Shakedown Bar is Keeping Live Music Alive 60 STYLE FOR THE SEASON 2024 U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame Fashion Show 64 MAKER Rise Body Care 66 ROAD TRIP Hotel Maxwell Anderson in Glenwood Springs
68 GETAWAY + Pedals, Pastries + Pinot in Alsace, France + Breathe Deep at Sensei Lanai, Hawaii 96 LIVE LIKE A LOCAL Valerie + Riley Romanin 98 EVENTS Winter + Spring 2024-25 100 DINING GUIDE Eat Local 102 PARTING SHOT Illustration by Sandy Ferguson Fuller
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3. Sandy Ferguson Fuller Writer, Editor, Illustrator + Photographer alparts.com 4. Roschelle Bulda Writer @robulda | flourishing-design.com 5. Kaitlin Emig Writer @sunflower_lion 6. Laura Mills Writer + Community Engagement @l.millsy
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