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Copywriting
Sarah Innerarity
Public Relations Manager, Resorts
Design
Morgan Goodroad
Senior Graphic Designer
Scott Kapela
Graphic Designer
Contributors
Shannel Ryan
President, Colorado
Nolan Carleton
SVP, Marketing & Communications
Dave Strellner
Director, Strategic Communications
Payton Ross
Brand Manager
Hillary Fujii
Senior Marketing Manager, Resorts
Quinn Whitman
Marketing Coordinator, Resorts
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Cherry Creek
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Colorado Springs
102 North Cascade Ave, Suite 110
Colorado Springs | 719.578.8800
RESORTS
Beaver Creek
26 Avondale Lane, Suite 119
Beaver Creek | 970.845.0400
Breckenridge
101 South Main Street
Breckenridge | 970.453.0550
Crested Butte
401 Elk Avenue
Crested Butte | 970.349.6653
Dillon
707 East Anemone Trail, Suite 4
Dillon | 970.453.0550
Edwards 34253 Highway 6, Suite 2A
Edwards | 970.845.0400
Telluride
137 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride | 970.728.1404
Evergreen 31955 Castle Court, Unit 1 South
Evergreen | 303.674.3200
The Village at Castle Pines
858 West Happy Canyon Road, Suite 100
Castle Rock | 303.893.3200
The Village at Castle Pines Sales Center 482 West Happy Canyon Road
Castle Rock | 303.688.6100
Telluride
215 San Juan Avenue, Suite C3 Telluride | 970.728.1404
Telluride
225 South Oak Street
Telluride | 970.728.3086
Telluride | Mountain Village
565 Mountain Village Boulevard, Suite 101 Mountain Village | 970.728.1404
Vail | Bridge Street
228 Bridge Street, Suite 100 Vail | 970.476.7944
Vail | Mountain Haus
292 East Meadow Drive, Suite 101 Vail | 970.476.7944
Winter Park
78977 US Highway 40
Winter Park | 970.509.1740
Welcome to the Mountains
Summertime in the mountains is magical. The simple recipe of blue skies, fresh air, and cool evenings gives you a chance to step back and reconnect with your passions. As we embrace the life we love and welcome change as natural as the next season, the importance of living with intention is ever-present.
In Colorado we love to take the path less traveled: to climb the mountain or ski a treed slope. We’re thrill seekers at heart, and our lifestyle continues to beckon, bringing newcomers to our state and resort communities.
With a growing population, new demands on the infrastructure arise. In this magazine you’ll find out how cities and resort towns are keeping up with the increasing technological demands. No longer secluded, our resorts are adapting and finding ways to keep connectivity alive in the mountains. While you may not be able to stream a meeting from the top of a fourteener (and why would you?!), having cell service in remote areas can save lives and create a more accessible space for all.
We share a glimpse into the personality of our communities through our Voices of the Mountains series with locals across Crested Butte, Grand County, Summit County, Telluride, and the Vail Valley. Get an
insider view from those who call these resort towns home and have found their calling, including our brokers, who live in the communities where they work while staying connected to the pulse of the place they love.
Our award-winning marketing team sets the bar for the industry, showcasing your home to a global network of potential buyers. There is no more recognizable emblem of excellence than that of the blue Sotheby’s International Realty sign grounded across the gorgeous properties in Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Dillon, Telluride, Vail, Winter Park, and beyond.
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty (LIV SIR) is proud to be the #1 Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliate, dominating the luxury real estate industry with an annual sales volume of $5.6 billion as of 2023. Our brand’s rich history and global network spans 11 regions, 84 countries and territories, 1,115 offices, and 26,500 sales associates. Backed by centurieslong prestige and an unmatched reputation, LIV SIR provides local expertise with global reach.
Bolstered by unparallelled support, our brokers continue to raise the bar in our dynamic industry, offering an elevated level of service that allows you to write your next chapter.
As you write your own story, the life you love awaits. LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
Ever hike a fourteener, pedal up a pass, or finish mountaintop yoga and think, “I could live here?” Or stand atop a peak, looking out at the gorgeous scenery, and imagine more time in Colorado blending work and play? You’re not alone. The counties of Eagle, Grand, Gunnison, San Miguel, and Summit have grown by nearly 8% since 2010 as more and more people are drawn to the mountains.
Then reality strikes, your business is primarily conducted online—virtual meetings, sharing large files, or making time sensitive trades. Connectivity is your lifeblood. Robust internet and communications infrastructure are paramount. So, how does Colorado stand up to such demands?
Delve into the advancements in access across Colorado’s premier resort towns and get an in-depth view into the state of connectivity in Colorado. From high-speed broadband expansions to innovative telecommunications solutions, discover how these enhancements have transformed the state into an ideal haven for play and work. Spoiler: we’re a lot more connected than you may think.
Wanting the best of both worlds—an idyllic retreat and a fully functional remote office—is no longer wishful thinking.
WITH COLORADO’S RESORT REGIONS SPREAD ACROSS SCENIC, RUGGED LANDSCAPES AND RURAL SPACES,
it’s no surprise that access to broadband and Wi-Fi has been slower to reach some of these far-flung spots. Renowned for their world-class skiing, alpine lakes, and soaring hiking and mountain biking trails, these areas are now boasting Wi-Fi access to rival metropolitan areas so residents and locals can stay in touch, learn, and conduct business without leaving the mountains.
Resort communities have augmented this access over the past five years to meet increased demand and adjust to shifting consumer behaviors. According to AT&T’s Adam Schieber, Vice President of Construction & Engineering, “The rise in streaming, TV, and movie services has significantly increased Wi-Fi demand, necessitating upgrades to faster, more reliable networks and better equipment to support the increased device load. The proliferation of smart TVs, streaming devices, and gaming consoles further escalates this need for enhanced Wi-Fi.”
For decades, people would commute to work during the day, utilize the Wi-Fi networks in office complexes, and return home in the evenings. Beginning in 2020, many more workers began to work from home and students across Colorado shifted to remote learning, also utilizing Wi-Fi from their homes rather than schools. In addition to daytime demand for home offices and virtual classrooms, streaming for TV and movies skyrocketed as people stayed home rather than attend social gatherings, sporting events, or concerts.
Schieber adds, “Additionally, while 2020 saw a spike in wireline network traffic due to social distancing, mobile traffic dipped or remained flat. However, as COVID restrictions eased, mobile traffic rebounded, reflecting a return to prior usage patterns and a sustained increase in digital content consumption, both at home and on the move, due to the pandemic’s lasting influence on behavior.”
LIV Colorado resort counties median pop. growth since 2010
Cell tower disguised to blend in with Colorado’s natural landscape
The meteoric rise of Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video conferencing platforms to connect workers who had previously met physically in conference rooms or offices resulted in yet another boost to broadband needs.
According to Scott Lingle, IT Director for Eagle County, “Broadband has seen a great improvement in the past five years, which was born out of necessity. Video conferencing uses a huge amount of broadband, so providers saw the need to increase capacity.”
Lingle explains, “Through the national lens, the federal government is administering a $42 billion grant with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, which is allocated to improve broadband via the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Colorado received around $800 million, and they are working on the administration of that project, with the goal to get broadband to 99% of Colorado’s population.”
Due to the rugged landscape and unique challenges faced when installing towers, fiber, and other infrastructure, counties and
towns are partnering with national, regional, and local internet service providers to get broadband where it’s needed most.
“Project THOR is a middle-mile network establishing carrierclass connectivity between 14 communities across Northwest Colorado and the NWCCOG Point of Presence in Denver,” according to the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG) website.
In partnership with counties across Northwestern Colorado, including Eagle County, Grand County, and Summit County, this project has brought “accessible, affordable, reliable broadband to rural communities.” This begins in Meeker, Steamboat Springs, and Estes Park to the north. It also runs along Interstate 70 linking Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Avon, Vail, Copper Mountain, Silverthorne, Breckenridge, and Frisco. Additionally, it serves Kremmling, Fraser, and Idaho Springs closer to the Front Range all the way to the Roaring Fork Valley, including Aspen. A locally matched grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and fiber leased by the Colorado Department of Transportation made this possible.
HOW WILL THESE CHANGES FURTHER BENEFIT EDUCATION & OTHER COMMUNITY NEEDS?
“The network is designed as a series of geographically diverse fiber loops using world class network equipment from Ciena providing unique advantages for mountain communities. Project THOR is able to automatically re-route traffic when a single fiber cut or other service outages occur, preventing the hours-long service interruptions which have become commonplace.” This partnership includes local governments, regional electric cooperatives, state agencies, and a health district.
According to the Town of Crested Butte’s planning office, their IT department oversees projects including the town website, e-alerts, and social media. Also under their jurisdiction is network management including servers, internet, Wi-Fi, hardware, telecom systems, and software. The Town of Crested Butte and Gunnison County rely on local internet service providers for the installation of services.
John Townsend, IT Division Manager with the Town of Telluride, notes “Our landscape can make things challenging but at the same time create some advantages. Telluride is careful to protect the historic nature of the town. We have installed wireless broadband infrastructure at some of our remote locations that are easily reachable due to elevation and can be installed without the need for obtrusive tower infrastructure.”
In Summit County, there is new infrastructure facilitated by AT&T and Ericsson. Schieber notes “Over the last five years, we’ve added over three hundred new cell sites across Colorado and mountain residents can look forward to a new cell site near Dillon Reservoir at Dillon Bay. Through our collaboration with Ericsson, we will begin to transform our network within Colorado to provide additional capacity and speed throughout the state.”
John Strandberg, Interim Planning & Building Director with the Town of Telluride, says “Telluride is working with a private company for potential installation of small cell wireless facilities (5G) around town. This would increase connectivity capacity for residents and visitors alike and could be a launch pad for future technology advances.”
AT&T Site in Colorado
Aaron Street, Manager of Communications & Member Relations with Mountain Parks Electric (MPE) notes “MPE has built a 170-mile fiber optic middle mile network that traverses our service territory. The network spans from Winter Park to Granby and north just shy of the town of Grand Lake. From Granby, it continues west to Hot Sulphur Springs, then on to Kremmling. From Kremmling, the fiber heads south as far as Blue Mountain Reservoir and west along Highway 40 to Highway 14 into Jackson County and into the town of Walden.”
Street continues “In order to leverage our middle mile asset for the greatest good of our membership, we will be partnering with Conexon Connect as they build out fiber-to-the-home and offer ISP services in our service territory.”
AT&T Site in Colorado
AT&T Site in Colorado
New cell sites across Colorado since 2019
99%
With a goal to get broadband to 99% of the state’s population, Colorado received $800M
ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL,
internet service providers are aggregating and sharing comprehensive and valuable data to pinpoint access to broadband across the entire country. “There are good maps available now, so anyone can research an area down to a specific address, to see which services and speeds are available. This gives the business or community member a good idea of what’s available before they buy a new home or sign a lease to operate their company from a specific location,” notes Lingle.
Armed with these detailed maps, people interested in relocating to resort communities can also make informed decisions based on what is available in each neighborhood.
With increased access as well as more data and knowledge around specific services, it’s possible to conduct business and stay in touch in previously off-the-grid locations. Whether you are closing a real estate deal, returning a work call, or staying in contact with family, there’s no need to miss a minute of the scenic beauty that Colorado’s mountain towns provide.
What does the future hold? With the cloud infrastructure everexpanding, satellite connectivity burgeoning, and the next great innovation one invention away, Colorado is poised to be better connected than ever before.
Yet, in a time where connectedness fuels everything we do, how fortunate to have the option to disconnect and lose oneself in the glorious wilderness across Colorado. When ease of access drives our lives, the ability to turn it off and be intentional with our time is the ultimate luxury. Make time to LIV the life you love.
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Discover Your Next Chapter
ERIN IVIE
How do you describe or introduce yourself?
Most of the time, as the Executive Director of SpeakUp ReachOut; it’s become a big part of my identity. I’m really proud to have been born and raised in Vail. I’m a true local and I embrace all things about the outdoors. I’ll try anything outside; I love to get out and enjoy it.
In addition to your work as the Executive Director, what do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to be outdoors, especially on or near the water. That’s my happy place. My husband and I love to go to local rivers or visit Lake Powell with our German Shepherd.
What is a favorite outdoor adventure that you have enjoyed?
I would have to say that it would be any one of the longer UTV side-by-side trips that I have done with my husband. We love going out into the middle of nowhere, usually on top of the world and taking in the adventure. We recently did a trip from Grand Junction to Gateway, all on the back dirt roads. In some ways these trips are my meditation. Taking the time to be present and take in all the scenery, listen to good music, and spend time with good people.
When did you begin working with SpeakUp ReachOut?
I started in 2012 when I introduced the idea of a memorial walk to the Board of Directors. I joined the board soon after that and in 2014 I took over as a part-time Executive Director, so I’m celebrating 10 years.
Which projects are you most passionate about with SpeakUp ReachOut?
I am very proud of the fact that we provide so much training to the community. We train over 2,500 adults and 3,000 students annually in suicide awareness and prevention, which has made a tremendous impact.
How long have you been part of the Vail Valley?
I was born in Vail, grew up in Eagle County, and then I went to college at Colorado State University before moving back to the Vail Valley.
How could someone from the community get involved with SpeakUp ReachOut?
First and foremost, get engaged by following our social media accounts and subscribing to our newsletter with lots of information on all the entertainment and education opportunities we bring to the community.
Second, if you’re interested in formal volunteering, we have a process to make sure people are prepared. We require some volunteer training, to help deliver school programming or support our events, and there are lots of ways to get people involved. We continue to seek board members as well.
What are the can't-miss activities during a trip to Vail Valley?
I’m a big believer that people come for winter and stay for the summer. Summer in the Eagle Valley is magical. Obviously get outdoors. I love to enjoy the wildflowers and the mountain landscape. The flowers in Beaver Creek and Vail Villages are incredible; it’s a simple joy to indulge in. If I had to pick one restaurant, "Bart & Yetis" is old school Vail hospitality.
“I’M REALLY PROUD TO HAVE BEEN BORN AND RAISED IN VAIL. I’M A TRUE LOCAL AND I EMBRACE ALL THINGS ABOUT THE OUTDOORS.”
SUMMER EVENTS
JUNE
GoPro Mountain Games, Vail
June 6 – 9
Bravo! Vail Music Festival
June 20 – August 1
Vail Wine Classic
August 8 – 11
Vail Jazz Party
August 30 – September 1
Beaver Creek Oktoberfest
August 30 – September 1
JULY
Salute to the USA, Avon
July 3
Vail America Days
July 4
Dynafit Vail Hill Climb Trail Run
July 6
Vail Farmers Market Farm to Table Series
July 19 & August 9
Vail Dance Festival
July 26 – August 5
AUGUST
Beaver Creek Art Festival
August 2 – 4
Kids Adventure Games
August 8 – 11
SEPTEMBER
Vail Oktoberfest, Lionshead Village
September 6 – 8
Vail Oktoberfest, Vail Village
September 13 – 15
Vail Concours & Car Show
September 13 – 15
Vail Health’s Hike, Wine & Dine
September 29
Vail Farmers Market & Art Show
Sundays | June 16 – October 6
Photo 1 Courtesy of Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Photo by JohnRyan Lockham
June 2023 - May 2024
$2,384,579,973
Highest Sold Price
June 2023 - May 2024
$22,400,000
Total Sales Volume MARKET SNAPSHOT Vail Valley Listings
The Hythe Penthouse / $12,750,000
4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, 3,607 Square Feet
6,000 Square Foot Rooftop Terrace VailLuxuryPenthouse.com
David McHugh 970.376.7171
Heather Losa 970.376.5295
VAIL
FRONTGATE | AVON VAIL VALLEY
38460 HWY 6 / Starting Under $2,000,000 2-, 3-, 4, & 5-Bedroom Residences Frontgate@livsir.com | 970.445.4615
Located just steps away from the entrance to Beaver Creek Resort, Frontgate | Avon offers a limited opportunity of astutely appointed, alpine-inspired residences and an unmatched array of amenities that will provide the ultimate mountain playground for generations to come. Sales gallery open daily. Residences available for immediate move-in.
141 E Meadow Drive, Solaris #7AW / $10,000,000
4 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, 2,881 Square Feet Solaris7AWest.com
Matthew Blake 970.390.2692
EDWARDS
81 Elk Run / $9,000,000
6 Bedrooms, 6 Full / 2 Half Baths, 7,732 Square Feet CordilleraValleyClubLuxury.com
Barbara Gardner 970.471.1223
VAIL
EDWARDS
2325 Colorow Road / $8,900,000
6 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms, 8,256 Square Feet
Web ID: JJHV3B
Mick Kelly 970.376.5617
BEAVER CREEK
60 Elk Track Court / $8,795,000
5 Bedrooms, 9 Bathrooms, 6,291 Square Feet
60ElkTrackCourt.com
David McHugh 970.376.7171
Heather Losa 970.376.5295
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EDWARDS
362 Pine Marten Way / $7,500,000
6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms, 8,755 Square Feet
Web ID: W93M57
Barbara Gardner 970.471.1223
EDWARDS
876 Pilgrim Drive / $7,450,000
9 Bedrooms, 9.5 Baths, 8,891 Square Feet, 5+ Car Garage
Web ID: V4L2KH
Yvonne Dawsey 970.390.4594
EDWARDS
1145 Pilgrim Drive / $5,900,000
5 Bedrooms, 4 Full / 2 Half Baths, 9,384 Square Feet
Web ID: YF3SSS
Barbara Gardner 970.471.1223
ECHELON TOWNHOMES AVON
38460 HWY 6 / Starting at $3,595,000 2-, 3-, 4, & 5-Bedroom Residences
Frontgate@livsir.com | 970.445.4615
The new Echelon Townhomes at Frontgate | Avon provide a luxurious mountain lifestyle beyond your wildest expectations. Located just steps from the entrance to Beaver Creek, these new townhomes feature stunning modern design, ample room for entertaining, and seamless access to a collection of over-the-top amenities that make ownership at Frontgate | Avon unlike anything the Valley has seen before. Open house daily or call to schedule a private tour.
VAIL VALLEY
2898 W Lake Creek Road
Eagle Meadow
$4,500,000
37.58 Acres LakeCreekLand.com
Malia Cox Nobrega
970.977.1041
Barbara Gardner
970.471.1223
EDWARDS
25 W Timber Draw
$4,500,000
5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms 4,690 Square Feet
CordilleraMountainLuxury.com
Malia Cox Nobrega
970.977.1041
VAIL VALLEY
1300 Casteel Creek Road
Graham’s Cabin
$4,250,000
20 Acres CasteelCreek.com/grahams-cabin
Malia Cox Nobrega
970.977.1041
Barbara Gardner
970.471.1223
BEAVER CREEK
51 Offerson Road #114
$4,200,000
3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms
2,318 Square Feet
Web ID: EGT2PW
Chris Scherpf
970.948.0615
4
GYPSUM
64 Lasso Road
$1,900,000
5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms
4,684 Square Feet Web ID: JM6JGG
Barbara Gardner 970.471.1223
BEAVER CREEK
210 Offerson Road #R225
$1,750,000
2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms 1,126 Square Feet
Web ID: NND69J
Barbara Gardner
970.471.1223
EAGLEVAIL
208 Stone Creek Drive B $1,695,000
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms 1,991 Square Feet Web ID: L6JBJ9
Paige Shonk
720.272.9749
1522 Buffehr Creek Road #C23
$1,600,000
3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms 1,404 Square Feet
Web ID: 8DSWNJ
Corey Lamothe
303.918.1644
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LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
Summit Sotheby’s International Realty
Las Vegas Sotheby’s International Realty
Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty
Desert Sotheby’s International Realty
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Operating in the states of California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah, Majestic Realty Collective offers exceptional service locally, regionally, and globally through the Sotheby's International Realty network.
2790 S CHARLESTON ROAD
Charleston, UT / $14,000,000
Summit Sotheby’s International Realty
Henderson, NV / $6,300,000
Las Vegas Sotheby’s International Realty
Palm Springs, CA / $3,295,000
Desert Sotheby’s International Realty
713 DRAGON PEAK DRIVE
2696 ANZA TRAIL
430 GREEN GATE ROAD
San Luis Obispo, CA / $11,850,000
Richardson Sotheby’s International Realty
106 RED CLIFFS ROAD
Ketchum, ID / $6,200,000
Sun Valley Sotheby’s International Realty
2749 S WHITE CASTLE AVENUE
Eagle, ID / $3,295,000
Group One Sotheby’s International Realty
1733 CHRISTY LANE
Olympic Valley, CA / $7,500,000
Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty
1044 WATERBURY LANE
Ventura, CA / $4,750,000
LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
1309 PARK ROAD
Ojai, CA / $2,095,000
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