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YEAR ANNIVERSARY ISSUE PAGOSA SPRINGS

EVERYONE WANTS TO LIVE IN A MOUNTAIN TOWN

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$1,675,000 | 5 bed | 5 bath $1,749,000 | 4 bed | 4. 5 bath In the much desired Three Peaks neighborhood in Silverthorne.

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$1,350,000 | 3 Bed+Loft | 4 Bath Property backs to USFS land with panoramic views. Offering includes a separate platted lot.

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$1,100,000 | 5 Bed | 5. 5 Bath Views of the Gore Range on a wooded site, charming classic ranch style home in the exclusive Keystone Ranch.

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publisher’s greeting

WELCOME to our 5 Year Anniversary issue! Fall is not technically here yet but mother natures beautiful hues of brilliant yellow, orange and red are close to peaking up here at 9,800 ft (our office elevation). It is simply glorious and helps me reflect on the past 5 years of producing MTN Town Magazine.

What a ride. The first thing that comes to mind as I prepare to celebrate this milestone is how many AMAZING people I have met building this idea into a brand. I have met some of the smartest, savviest, kind and most interesting people; all filled with a similar passion for Colorado and our mountain towns. My gratitude is overflowing and I am proud to call you all 'Friend'. For all of you who have picked up our publication at some point in time and read through it, thank you! So many of you have shared so much positive feedback for what we are doing, another Thank You to you!

We have 20 issues under our belt (that's a lot of words) and look forward to another 20 more, all reporting about what makes our towns great. Speaking of that we asked folks in all of our mountain towns to tell us 5 Reasons Why They Love Thier Mountain Town. We decided that would make the perfect feature for our 5 Year Aniversary issue.

Head to page 37, I think you will enjoy it too.

We also have a secondary feature discussing Homes & Realty. A House + Love = A Home. Everyone wants to live in Colorado mountain town so we covered a renovated cabin in Park County; Some current and upcoming neighborhoods in Breckenridge, Salida, Buena Vista, and

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Winter Park, as well as Ranch Living in Steamboat Springs.

A little something for everyone's own particular tastes.

Our opening story gives some great insight and intel on Pagosa Springs. Joy Martin, our Associate Publisher, scoped out this very cool town and we love the story she has prepared for you. We have lots more inside these pages for you to discover too. We are a lifestyle magazine, but as I recently told someone, we are also a business publication. Our articles always discuss a Colorado mountain town business, entrepreneur or resident giving back to their communities in some way. Please know how much we appreciate you.

One last thank you to all of you who believed in me at the beginning when I was just a passionate blogger who wanted to create a print publication. Special thanks to Juli Rathke who took time to teach me how to build magazines.

Gratitude to all of you who have lifted me up over and again with your praise and encouragement. Last but definitely not least, thank you to all of our incredible writers, locals who produce stories that capture the heart of where we live. We couldn't do it without you.

As you can see above, I love Breckenridge. Cheers to Colorado! Cheers to these amazing places we call home, Colorado’s mountain towns.

Humbly, ~Holly Battista-Resignolo Publisher

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14 PLACE 18 FAVS 20 VIEWS 22 PRIORITIES 24 TRAIL 26 WAYFINDERS 28 WELLNESS 30 STYLE 32 FAMILY 34 BIZ 36 5 Reasons Why! 43 REAL ESTATE 54 STAY 56 NIGHTLIFE 58 DINE LOCAL 60 COCKTAILS 62 RESTAURANTS 73 THE SCOUT 78 CALENDAR 90 LAST CHAIR

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Pagosa Springs History, Healing & Hops

by Joy Martin

There’s a little town in Southwest Colorado where treasures run deeper

than the seemingly-bottomless geothermal hot springs burbling to the delight of soakers and sulfur-smell lovers alike (okay, maybe only a handful of people enjoy the smell of rotten eggs, but the minerals found in these rich waters make up in healing properties what they lack in perfume).

Long before Pagosa Springs became an official town in 1891, Native Americans had been flocking to these odiferous pools for the soothing health benefits of curing diseases, relieving sore muscles, restoring balance to the soul and a hundred tiny other perks of kicking back for a bit. The Ute Indians named it ‘Pah-gosah,’ which means “water with bad smell.”

More than interesting aromas, the Pagosa region sits along the banks of the San Juan River, whose headwaters trickle from the Continental Divide framing the horizon to the north of town.

With three million acres of wilderness surrounding Pagosa Springs, a visit to the springs feels like a step back in time to the wild, wild West.

Built on trading and ranching, Pagosa Springs evolved into a bona fide mountain town with the arrival of miners.

The hardrockers would spend days on end toiling in the high places, shouldering boulders and the burdens of making ends meet at the mercy of what the mountains may or may not reveal. Whenever they’d 14

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get paid, they’d hurry to town, pockets jingling with money ready to be spent on food, feminine company, and other refreshments.

With the arrival of the railroad in the early 1900s, the town began its transformation from dusty and derelict to a more sophisticated retreat destination attracting more affluent travelers, like John Wayne and other Hollywood icons. Fast forward to 2018, when the appeal of Pagosa Springs has changed very little, with both residents and visitors alike still gravitating toward the region for its tranquility, jawdropping beauty and nurturing waters.

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that remains is how will you adventure?

In winter, Wolf Creek Ski Area sits supremely aloft in a mysterious vortex that seems to get snowstorms even when the surrounding San Juan Mountains are barely receiving a dusting. Powder hounds flock to the rugged terrain for its guaranteed adventure, charming remoteness and the potential for the best skiing of their lives.

Other wintertime outings include snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing, backcountry skiing and hut trips in the pinestudded wonderland (Of course, no chilly outing is complete till it’s been capped off with a soak in the springs and a hot toddy).

For the ultimate coziness, book a cabin at the Fireside Inn and relax beside the – you guessed it – fireside with a good book.

As the snow melts to Spring, the San Juan River swells to a rushing torrent ideal for rafting and kayaking. The fun peaks in June when the carefully-crafted whitewater park dappling the river’s in-town course takes on a life of its own, providing smiles and hoots-and-hollers from the colorful parade of river runners. Checkout Pagosa Outside for more information on trips that’ll fit your family’s style and speed.

The nice thing about living barely over 7,000 feet above sea level is that the trails dry out a little sooner than in the high country. This means hiking, mountain biking, and trail running can be experienced almost year-round. From Reservoir Hill in the heart town to Turkey Springs loop trails on the outskirts of town, get your fill of singletrack or enjoy an afternoon playing disc golf.

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Whatever the season and adventure you choose, your journey will probably lead back to downtown Pagosa Springs, where a host of delicious restaurants, breweries, and even a malt shop await to fill your belly and make your taste buds sing.

As the last of the snow thaws, a carpet of green climbs from town toward the alpine, animating meadows by midJuly with an orchestra of wildflowers and happy wildlife. No less than 25 waterfalls can be accessed in a short drive, with adventures ranging from a short hike to Treasure Falls to more remote day hikes leading to the world’s most perfect picnic spots.

Summer is also festival season in Pagosa Springs.

From The Cruise-A-Thong to the Four Corners Folk Festival, you never know what you’ll find, but cold beer, good tunes, and costumes are almost always a guarantee (Check out visitpagosasprings.com for upcoming events and concerts. The visitor center located near The Springs Resort is also a helpful stop when you first arrive in town).

With the approach of fall, green fades to gold and the hills come alive with the Rockies most valuable resource: aspen leaves. Whether you choose to hike in the San Juan National Forest or take a drive up Wolf Creek Pass to the Continental Divide, do not forget your camera. This spectacular time of year is hard to predict and depends on several climatic factors but can usually be experienced toward the end of September.

The end of September also marks your last chance to take a guided hike with the interpreters at Chimney Rock National Monument just west of town. These Ancestral Puebloan ruins are open to the public beginning in mid-May and are positively one of the most enlightening excursions in the region. History comes to life at the base of a sandstone hoodoo towering over evergreens as you learn about the Native’s fascination with the stars, sun, and moon. For a real treat, time your outing with the summer solstice, an eclipse or any other heavenly phenomena.

Mind-blowing storytelling awaits.

Whatever the season and adventure you choose, your journey will probably lead back to downtown Pagosa Springs, where a host of delicious restaurants, breweries, and even a malt shop await to fill your belly and make your taste buds sing. Savor breakfast at The Rose (the green chili is the uncontested best in the region, according to locals), fish tacos at Kip’s and live music at Riff Raff Brewing, which is powered by the geothermal forces surging underground.

For a grab-n-go lunch, swing by the Pagosa Baking Company or snag an acai bowl at the Honest Food & Juice Co. just west of downtown. For the opposite of antioxidants, saunter into the Pagosa Bar to rub elbows with some of Pagosa’s finest characters. Or to church it up a bit, book a table at the Alley House Grill for the roasted lamb rack and some wild mushroom risotto.

All the while, lingering in the background of your visit, the irresistible wafts of “pah-gosah” will leave you pining for a soak. Whether you want the open-air options offered

by The Springs Resort & Spa, the quaintness of the Healing Waters Resort & Spa, or the views from the Overlook Mineral Springs Spa, ponder the notion that even the Guinness Book of World Records doesn’t know how deep these geothermal pools go.

So come for the soak, stay for the hops and green chili, and get excited to experience one of Colorado’s bestkept secrets.

THE SCHLEGEL & HART REAL ESTATE TEAM

“We would be honored to show you how the power of two of Breckenridge’s top producing real estate agents, coupled with Slifer Smith & Frampton’s unrivaled marketing program, can make the difference for you.”

Please call us today to discuss the Breckenridge real estate market and how we can help you buy or sell your dream home

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HERO CLIP Who would think that the addition of a hanging component on a carabiner (that also swivels) would be so popular?

We even wonder now how we could live without this handy and convenient little device. MTN Town Magazine has theirs clipped to their bags, purses, and backpacks. We use it to hook together our grocery bags when carrying them in.

We attach our backpacks and purses to bathroom doors when there are no hooks (which is often) so they don't touch the ground. We attach our wet clothes, pfds, and other garments to hang to dry. It was even used to hang our paint can from a high point when staining our house. This is a favorite!

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Vanderjacket We randomly stumbled upon this great little business creating cool running jackets while visiting Outdoor Retailer and loved what the owner, Sarah Vander Neut is doing.

Each Vander Jacket is designed and individually sewn by the CEO, Sarah Vander Neut, in Aurora, Colorado. Vander Jackets are made of quality materials found in the United States. 100% of the fabric used is locally sourced. 92% of the fabric used is sourced on the secondary market, as bolts of unused fabric, then cut up and sewn into jackets made from scratch. Every design is fashionable and unique with thoughtful additions for the running enthusiast; like a hole in the arm that will fit your performance and GPS watch. Stash pockets for your energy bars and snacks. The goal? To honor the stylish outdoor people and places on trails in the city or mountains.

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Pink Vail 2018 Astounds!

Pink Vail had one of the most successful years of Fundraising in their events history. Wow! A goal of $800,000 was exceeded for Shaw Cancer Center’s Spirit of Survival program.

CONGRATS - $934,169 was Raised!

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GIVE A FLAKE We give a flake. This new campaign rolled out by Aspen Snowmass encourages skiers and snowboarders to take action on climate change and is designed to help by connecting concerned citizens with their elected officials. The giveaflake. com site has all the tools needed to reach lawmakers via phone, letter or social media. To quote the campaign "Sometimes caring about an issue isn’t enough. You have to do something. It’s time to turn our concern about climate change — and yours — into action." Aspen Snowmass shows you how.

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AN INNOVATION CAMP FOR MARKETERS & BRANDS. Campsight fires up Sunday, Sept.

23 in Breckenridge, Colorado SEPT. 23-25, 2018 BRECKENRIDGE, CO in partnership with BUY the TICKETS: Breck Film Fest, Breckenridge Creative, THECAMPSIGHT.IO Denver Startup Week and Something Independent. Hundreds PARTNERS are expected to attend the marketing and innovation camp in BRECK FILM FESTIVAL | BRECK CREATE | SOMETHING INDEPENDENT | FIRESIDE INN Breckenridge with three days of talks, interactive sessions, group bike rides and hikes, campfire gatherings as well as additional hands-on workshops. CampSight aims to empower attendees to build and grow connections, as well as develop and grow skills with presenters from Meow Wolf, Esquire Magazine, Mammoth Lakes Tourism, Airstream, Outdoor Industry Association and Active Interest Media, among others. 9/23-25/2018

Mmmm Coffee. As the days get chillier, we tend to reach for a quick cup not only in the morning but throughout the day. There are a group of serious coffee connoisseurs over in Crested Butte that is handcrafting excellent Instant Coffee; this is not your grandpas Sanka.

First Ascent consciously sources, roasts and brews their beans to create an instant coffee that is lightweight, convenient and delicious.

Slip one in your pocket for an apres warm up any time of the day or biring some for the ski hill, backpack or a hut trip.

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views Beginning next spring, the Colorado National Monument, near Grand Junction and Fruita, will have an updated venue for concerts, lectures and interpretative programming thanks, in part, to some very special wine.

In a unique collaboration, Colterris Vineyards of Palisade and the Colorado National Monument Association (CNMA) released 150 cases of Monumental Cabernet Sauvignon in late July. The partnership is the first of its kind between a national park and a winery.

John Lintott, the art coordinator for CNMA, created an original oil painting of Independence Monument for the label and each bottle was hand-numbered.

While the estate wine was originally intended for distribution throughout Colorado, it sold out rapidly within the Grand Valley. A second run of 300 cases, or 3600 bottles, is planned for later this fall. These bottles, too, will feature original artwork and are meant to have broader availability.

All told, $500,000 is being raised to update the amphitheater. Improvements include ADA upgrades to the trails from the parking lot and Saddlehorn Campground, rebuilding the original wooden bench seating and updating the facility’s technology.

This Grand Valley Dispatch was produce by local resident and writer, Kristen Lummis. For more information, please contact the Colorado National Monument Association at 970-858-3617, extension 360 or visit

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Cdot Mountain Express proposal A project team is studying a proposal to build an Express Lane on a 12mile stretch of westbound I-70 in the mountains (between Empire Junction and the Veterans Memorial Tunnels), similar to the I-70 Mountain Express Lane. The team plans to complete the study—a National Environmental Policy Act process—in fall 2018. Construction is planned to begin in late spring or summer 2019, assuming funding is identified.

This team proposes I-70 be resurfaced and widened by small amounts in select areas to convert the shoulder into a tolled travel lane during peak periods (Peak-Period Shoulder Lane, aka PPSL).

This would create: -Three travel lanes during peak periods.

The addition of new emergency pull-outs for emergencies and enforcement.

The two general-purpose lanes would remain open and free to all travelers at all times. During non-peak periods, the

PPSL would be closed to traffic and function as an extra-wide shoulder.

Similar to the eastbound I-70 Mountain Express Lane, the westbound PPSL would use transponders and license plate tolling. Pricing would be adjusted to achieve the desired lane use and provide drivers with a reliable travel time option through the corridor during peak periods.

The operational days and times would coincide with peak travel periods on weekends and holidays.

GET READY FOR THE GOOD STUFF! Now that fall has arrived we turn our attention to what lies ahead for the ski and ride season. The burning question is always, “Who Will Open First? Since our crystal ball is out of order we can at least fill you with brand new info on all of the wonderful Colorado Ski Country improvements.

THE GOODS

Arapahoe Basin will complete a two-year project to add 468 acres of new intermediate and expert terrain in the Beavers and Steep Gullies. This will include 34 new runs served by the new Beavers lift in 2018-19, while the Steep Gullies terrain will remain hike-back, expert only terrain. In the southern part of the state Wolf Creek will welcome 55 acres of previously underutilized beginner and intermediate terrain.

Monarch Mountain, near Salida, CO, will have a new 450-foot tubing hill in its base area for the 2018-19 season.

Echo Mountain, 50 minutes from Denver, will also add a new tubing hill and expand its snowmaking operation for the winter.

RIDE ON!

Across the state, Colorado Ski Country ski areas are making significant investments to improve and enhance the guest experience with faster lift rides and shorter lift lines.

• Loveland Ski Area will replace Lift 1 with the ski area’s first high speed detachable quad chairlift, part of $5 million in investment over the summer. This will cut ride time down from eight minutes to under three minutes. After over 3,000 public entries in a naming contest, the lift will be named Chet’s Dream after legendary owner Chet Upham, who was the inspiration behind Loveland’s original Lift 1 in 1956.

• Copper Mountain will replace two lifts in its base area for the 2018-19 winter season. The 4-person American Eagle chairlift will be replaced with a highspeed telemix, a combination of 8-person gondola cabins and 6-person chairlifts, increasing uphill capacity over 40 percent. On the west side of the base area, the 4-person American Flyer lift will be replaced with a 6-person bubble chairlift providing protection for guests on windy or colder days and increasing uphill capacity 33 percent.

• Winter Park Resort will welcome a new $16 million 10-person gondola in its base area to replace the well known 4-person Zephyr chairlift. This new gondola will

increase uphill capacity by over 1,000 guests per hour, reducing wait times by 15 minutes during peak season.

It is part of a $28 million investment at the resort this year.

• Arapahoe Basin will open the Beavers lift for the 2018-19 winter season, a new 4-person chairlift that will service the new intermediate and expert Beavers terrain at the ski area.

• Wolf Creek Ski Area, will open a new lift for the 2018-19 season, the Charity Chairlift. The high-speed 4-person chairlift will provide access to 55 acres of beginner and intermediate terrain and provide improved access to 900 acres of intermediate and expert terrain.

CHOW DOWN

Steamboat Resort will debut two brand new dining experiences this winter. A new base area restaurant, Timber & Torch, will feature bistro-inspired food and both indoor and heated outdoor dining spaces, while the Taco Beast, an on-mountain roaming snowcat, will serve tacos across the mountain.

Sunlight will introduce the Compass Mountain Grill, an on-mountain food stand for walk-up skiers and riders.

Wolf Creek will open the Alberta Grill with a south of the border themed menu that also offers more traditional grilled items.

Several resorts will offer luxury on-mountain, nighttime dining experiences including Arapahoe Basin’s Moonlight Dinner series, Winter Park’s five-course gondola-served dinners at The Lodge at Sunspot, and Copper Mountain’s Moonlight Dine + Ski fine-dining buffet dinner.

Aspen Snowmass, the famed Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro has recently undergone a $1.1 million remodel including a refreshed dining space, kitchen enhancements and a new fireplace.

REST UP

Aspen Snowmass will open its new 99-room Limelight at the base of Snowmass. The Limelight is part of a larger $600 million base redevelopment project that features a central plaza, a community center and residential condominiums.

At Sunlight, the award-winning Ski, Swim and Stay package, which features skiing, hotsprings and lodging deals, now include new lodging properties.

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DEL NORTE DIRT

BY SCOTT RAPPOLD Did you know that Colorado’s San Luis Valley is the largest alpine valley in the world? Yup, you heard that right and there’s no better way to experience the majestic splendor than heading out on one of the many hiking and biking trails in the regions expansive terra firma.

The area around the town of Del Norte, where the high desert meets the San Juan Mountains, is particularly blessed with a vibrant trail network. And since the mountains soak up most of the snow, the trails are usually free of snow and ice except in the snowiest of winters.

Penitente Canyon offers the most diverse trail network.

Intermediate to expert mountain bikers can find singletrack to rival Moab on the Blue Sky Loop, which runs over rocks, ledges and boulders for 3.1 miles, with options for longer rides. Hikers can explore the inner canyons, where Native American petroglyphs mingle with religious rock paintings by the namesake Penitente friars, on the short but thrilling Penitente Canyon Trail. And rock climbers will find 300 short but sweet routes, already bolted. There’s also a campground that’s open year-round.

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less than a mile. From Del Norte take Colorado Highway 112 north to County Road 38A and turn left after 8 miles.

Closer to the town of Del Norte is the Pronghorn Trail system. The 9.5 miles of singletrack were constructed in 2016, offering classic desert riding with great views of the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo mountains. You can hike or ride the main loop, which offers intermediate to advanced mountain-biking, or hop onto the trail connecting with the town open space and explore the Del Norte Parks & Trails around Lookout Mountain (‘D Mountain’ to the locals.) The trails are closed to bikes from Jan. 1 to April 31 to avoid disturbing wildlife but we think you will probably be carving up the pow at Wolf Creek ski area. Reach the trailhead by heading south on County Road 13 (San Francisco Creek Road) for 2 miles.

The area offers many more opportunities for year-round hiking and biking, including the nearby Stone Quarry and Limekiln Trail networks. To top it all off you can grab an amazing burger at The Dining Room at the Del Norte Windsor Hotel or a fresh brew and crisp stone oven pizza selection at Three Barrel Brewing. Treat yourself to a night a the Windsor Hotel while your at it! When you arrive stop into Kristi Sports for info on trail conditions and visit www.delnortetrails.org for more details.

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WESTERN RISE Te l l u r i d e Te s t e d

BY HOLLY RESIGNOLO

Meet Kelly and Will Watters, the founders and leadership team of Western Rise, a highly technical, well-designed garment company for men and women passionate about outdoor lifestyle and travel. This duo emerged from a background in the high-performance textiles industry and combined it with their passion for travel and outdoor sports.

After several seasons working as ski instructors at Beaver Creek, the two were doe with gear lacking in both fashion and function. Instead, they took their frustrations and ideas to develop garments that met their own needs. "Will's background was fabric design and development," Kelly recalls, "and he was pretty confident he could make something better than what was currently out there. My background was in management, so I came on to help him with the business side of it."

The foundation of their idea was to construct clothing which can be worn every day, everywhere. As mountain town men and women know, we are active.

On some days we go to a morning coffee meeting, to the slopes or trail, to the office and to happy hour or dinner. We need clothes that can transform to the moment.

We need fabrics to help keep us smelling fresh: stain, water and wrinkle resistance keeps us looking good, antimicrobial to keep us fresh. On the road, their products pack up small and light. Their basics line goes with just about anything from casual to professionally presented.

We love the simple, high-quality offerings from this locally owned company.

Basic colors and clean lines can be dressed up or down. Beautiful lightweight Merino Tee’s; Stretch Flannel; Slim riveted pants with articulated knees and zip back pockets; comfortable lightweight shorts and a small line of accessories.

Today, they are currently most proud of The Evolution Pant. "We were tired of constantly having to change between home and play. Traditional pants are hot, they get wet, stain and wrinkle. Many products don't move with your body, we couldn't find a pant to keep up with our active lives so we flew around the world to find the world's leading technical fabric and the world's best manufacturers and built it instead".

Over the past three years, Western Rise has developed and brought to market dozens of unique products from their Telluride headquarters. We just eyeballed a new quilted jacket that looks toasty and inviting on a cold fall day. You should get yourself one from this authentic Colorado mountain town outdoor company, I bet it will last a lifetime of wear. www.westernrise.com

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So we’re bringing the doctor to you. Our members can send their doctor secure email with non-urgent questions or concerns, check the status of recent immunizations, and even see certain lab results — all online — any day, anytime. It’s just one more way we help make it easier to live well, be well, and thrive.

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MUSINGS ON DE ATHT O HE L P YO U S TAY W E L L

BY ERIN FISHER, NWCCOG It’s not every day you get the opportunity to go to a conference about death. Let’s be honest; it’s not every day you WANT to go to a conference about death. But when the opportunity to learn from three professional women with decades of experience and knowledge about aging and dying presents itself, you take it, even if it means sitting in a mortuary for a day and a half.

On June 7th and 8th I attended The Alchemy of Aging Project: Turning Old into Gold at the Greenwood & Myers Mortuary in Boulder. The speakers were Dr. Victoria Howard, Kim Mooney, and Megan Carnarius, RN and presentations ranged from “How I Learned about Old Age,” “Giving Death Voice,” “Five Birthdays, Five Death Days, and 100 Grief Candles.” There were multiple opportunities for reflection and meditative silence, and I can assure you that meditation about death takes on an entirely new twist when seated inside a mortuary.

Jokes aside, I was surprised at how much we talked about life... not death. In fact, life is so much sweeter when you do think about death on a regular basis. I was so inspired to bring death into my everyday life that I downloaded an app called “We Croak.” We Croak sends me five random reminders each day that I’m going to die.

The push notifications literally say, “Remember! You’re going to die!” and then gives you some quip or quote about life and/or death. The theory is taken from part of the Buddhist tradition in Bhutan that you’re happier if you think about death at least five times a day.

Side note, Bhutan is considered the happiest country on Earth.

Coincidence? I think not.

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One of the many mindfulness exercises that we were led through during the conference was thinking about our own death. Not just death in general, that ethereal, untouchable, often unsettling notion of what death is or might be, but actually sitting with the fact that one day I will be no more. My body will disintegrate and I will cease to breathe, my heart will stop, my life force will depart from my body.

That’s a very different thought process than the general idea of death. We were, very bluntly, told “Imagine this is the last five minutes of your life. This is it. What do you think about?” And then we were left to stew in our own thoughts for the next five minutes. Some thought about all their loved ones. One woman said she just stared at her hands for the entire time, thinking that they would slowly turn from a healthy pink into a gray, lifeless color. I, being less imaginative, just stared straight ahead and promptly settled on a jar of honey across the room. My first thought: “Gosh. I just love honey so much.” Then my eyes drifted to the coffee on the table in front of me. “Coffee is the best thing ever. I LOVE coffee!” Then drifting over to the window where I saw the Flatirons guarding over Boulder. “I LOVE mountains! I LOVE Colorado! I LOVE EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE and I can’t believe I’m just walking around with honey and coffee and mountains every day and not appreciating every sip and every hike and every single day that I get the privilege to breathe and love and just be human with a living body, because one day...maybe in five minutes or five decades... that privilege ends.” (I said I wasn’t imaginative, not dramatic).

That night, I had the privilege of seeing one of my favorite bands

play a free concert at the Gerald R. Ford auditorium in Vail and I promptly burst into tears within the first 30 seconds of their set because it was just. so. beautiful.

I couldn’t believe how I got to be so lucky to be there, outside on that incredible summer mountain evening, listening to music that filled my heart, with a person I care about, in a body that allows me to experience life to the fullest.

That entire weekend I would cry at the drop of a hat, not because I was sad or dwelling on the tragic aspects of death, but because I was filled so completely with gratitude for every single little thing surrounding me that I take for granted 99% of the time. Everything glistened and glowed and was beautiful in a way that I hadn’t seen before because I saw them with a new perspective that clued me in that I won’t always get to experience life, so I better not take it for granted anymore.

If we can learn to enjoy our fleeting and brief lives just as they are, perhaps we will be more focused on the deep values of life like love and joy, so let’s emulate the Bhutanese people and get comfortable with thoughts of death. I’ll leave you (hopefully not permanently...yet) with one of my favorite quotes so far from my We Croak app: “If I had my life to live over again, I would form the habit of nightly composing myself to thoughts of death. I would practice, as it were, the remembrance of death.

There is not another practice which so intensifies life. Death, when it approaches, ought not to take one by surprise. It should be part of the full expectancy of life.” -Muriel Spark

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FALL FASHION

WHAT’S HOT IN MTN TOWNS THIS SEASON

by Ruby Jane

Layering: Let’s start wWith the most

obvious: Every fall we want to layer up, so make sure you have some easy items for layering. We suggest a tank, an open plaid shirt and a jacket over a pair of jeans with a leather belt, cool booties and a good handbag. On chilly mornings, add a scarf and a hat of your preference.

Sweaters: Well, this is maybe even more obvious than the point above, but sweaters are a huge fashion trend, and there are so many beautiful knits this season – especially with big stripes. Many of them are still a little oversized, but we’re also seeing more of the regular sized sweaters compared to previous years. A sweater for every style and body type is out there, so make sure you have some cozy knits ready for when the temperature drops.

Animal Prints: Now who doesn’t love a

good leopard print? From coats to shoes, bags and dresses. Wear with black or dark brown for a classic look, or jeans and tee for a chic everyday outfit.

Statement Coat: Faux fur, animal print, oversized silhouette, long belted coat, bold colors, shearling details. There are a lot of options for a statement coat this fall and winter, and getting dressed is so much easier when you can just pop a cool coat over a semi-interesting outfit. And just like that, you feel just as powerful as Beyonce.

Plenty of Plaids: We live in a state where

plaid shirts are basically worn all year every year, but this season the plaid, tartan and check are major trends. Not only the regular shirt, it comes in all colors and plaid sizes, and it is covering dresses, leggings, coats, bags, suits and sets, with a bit of an ‘80s flirt.

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Ruching: Introduce your

wardrobe to a ready-toparty ruched midi dress or skirt, hugging your body in a very flattering way.

Don’t be afraid to try them on, they look a lot better on the body than on the hanger.

The ‘80s: The fashion

world is embracing the fab ‘80s details like statement earrings, kitten heels, exaggerated shoulders, the prints, and women’s power suits and sets. New for the season is the mix of the ‘80s and a western flare with (snake skin) booties, cowboy details, and fringe.

TELLURIDE Photo by Nicko Ferguson

Fiery entertainment.

Mesmerizing fire performances.

Spectacular fire art.

December 7–9 Dynamic, interactive fire art and performances nightly. A Fire Ball at North America’s highest nightclub atop the ski mountain. Witness largerthan-life works of art, fire-enhanced art cars, fire dancers and other interactive one-of-a-kind fire art installations. Plus, free workshops during the 4th annual Telluride Fire Festival.

telluridefirefestival.org 501 c3 not-for-profit organization

Photo by Scott London

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family CSCUSA 5th and 6th Grade Passport Program The 5th Grade Passport provides fifth graders three days of free skiing at 22 CSCUSA member ski areas. The 6th Grade Passport allows sixth graders four days of skiing at the same 22 ski areas for $105 if participants register during the early season, after which the price will increase to $125 until January 31, 2018. Additionally, CSCUSA’s First Class lesson program complements the 5th Grade Passport Program and provides fifth graders who have never skied or snowboarded one free ski or snowboard lesson and equipment

rental.

To register for the Passport Program and for more information about First Class Lessons, parents can visit www.

ColoradoSki.com/Passport. The CSCUSA Passport Program enjoys the support of presenting sponsor Christy Sports, which provides a free equipment rental to all Passport families, and program partners Credit Union of Colorado and HEAD Wintersports.

Participating resorts in the 201819 Passport program include: Arapahoe Basin, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Cooper, Copper Mountain, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Howelsen Hill, Hesperus, Kendall Mountain, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Purgatory,

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Snowmass, Steamboat, Sunlight, Telluride, Winter Park and Wolf Creek.

Colorado Gems Card Appropriately named, the Gems ski areas are among Colorado’s best hidden treasures. With affordable prices, and world-class terrain, the Colorado Gems ski areas offer an authentic Colorado skiing and snowboarding experience. For just $25, the Colorado Gems Card provides either two 2-for-1 adult lift tickets or two 30 percent off adult lift tickets at each of the eleven Colorado Gems Resorts, providing up to 22 days of discounted skiing or riding at Colorado’s hidden gems. www.coloradoski.com

VAIL RESORTS Kids Ski & Ride

Great news for kids at Vail Resorts: Kids ages 4 and under ski free at all four of Vail Resort Colorado locations: Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek.

Epic Pass: Kids between the ages of 5-12 can get unlimited, unrestricted access to all of Vail’s resorts including all four Colorado resorts for $479.

Keystone Resort: Every day, all season long, kids 12 and younger ski for free at Keystone with no blackout dates when family’s book just two or more nights through Keystone Resort. Lodging accommodation options span from affordable hotel rooms to family-sized condominiums. Keystone’s long-standing Kids Ski Free offer has been providing kids with free lift tickets since 2012.

Beaver Creek: The reimagined Haymeadow Park at Beaver Creek will now have the most dedicated learning terrain in the state of Colorado. At the heart of Haymeadow Park are a beginner gondola and lift (Haymeadow Express Gondola #1 and Highlands Lift #2), plus adjacent magic carpets designed for beginner skiers and riders of all ages making this terrain at Beaver Creek one of the best in the state for young and beginner skiers.

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PHOTO CREDITS: TOP CSCUSA, BOT TOM VAILRESORTS

Be sure to check our website for checklists and advice for getting your kids and your family ready for a great winter season! mtntownmagazine. com

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Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail

BY SUSAN FREW

A few months back, I was referred to a new client who needed help running the business she inherited from her father. She had no experience in this line of work and had been pursuing her own corporate career prior to receiving the “gift” of business ownership.

Prior to our engagement, my client made the fatal business mistake of thinking that, since the employees and clients were loyal to her father, they would automatically be loyal to her! She was wrong! Employee and client loyalty takes years to develop, and it is a slow process of building relationships, trust, and accountability.

took over the task herself. This was a very bad idea as she did not have the financial acumen to understand how to run the business by the numbers. As a successful business owner, you have to keep financial and business records, and you have to review your revenue and expense report each month. If you don’t know how to do these or don’t want to, get help from someone who does. A good financial professional or coach is the best investment you can make in your business.

Lack of Experience Running a Business: A close second to losing the employees, this was a fatal flaw for my client. She did not understand her industry, the skills required to offer her products and services, The employees would do anything for her father; and trends in the industry. She also did not she naively assumed this would be the case have the relationships with her clients or her when she took over. In reality, the entire “Well behaved strategic partnerships. Her employees took “women Waitingseldom to make team quit within 6 months due to her poor these relationships with them when they management skills. a decision is a make history. resigned.

I have used this client as an example in my years of coaching. Here are some top lessons in helping your business succeed or fail:

This is not in bad decision history one would business. ” want to make however.”

Have a PLAN: If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.

Competition: Customers will go where they can find the best products and services.

It’s important for you to know who your competition is, what they have to offer, and what makes your own products or services better. Delivering mediocre service in today’s market is a huge mistake, today’s client wants WOW for the same money they have paid for mediocre in the past.

Employee Retention: As my client realized, loyalty to

Procrastination: You can’t afford to waste time

Yes, you must have an actionable plan. It can be a simple three-page plan; as long as it can be followed, it works.

Your action plan helps you focus on your goals and your vision, as well as set out plans to accomplishing them.

the employer takes time, trust, and respect. She had not shown her team respect, honor, and leadership, hence, the mass exodus. Your team is the window to your clients, and they must be valued, rewarded, and respected. Be slow to hire and quick to fire if your new team is not a good fit for your culture.

Poor Financial Controls: My client thought quick books were “easy,” and when the bookkeeper left, she

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on unimportant tasks while critical tasks pile up. All tasks need to be done; if you don’t like to do them, you must hire someone to do them effectively. I have seen this trait kill many businesses. Waiting to make a decision is a bad decision in business. Making a decision is sometimes better than no decision at all. My client procrastinated providing raises, creating a marketing budget for the team and firing a disruptive employee. This and the mistakes listed above lead to a complete failure of the entity.

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W H Y W E L O V E OUR MOUN TA IN T O W NS Living in a mountain town is more of a choice than a stroke of good fortune. The majority of us have chosen to live at a higher elevation and although the elements can often propose challenges we wouldn't have it any other way. Area locals tell us why they love living in a Colorado mountain town.

Golden

by Leigh Hierholzer ARAPAHOE BASIN Community. Movie nights in Parfet park, Buffalo Bill Days, Splash community pool, School of Mines fireworks displays, community theater, block parties, festivals, Foothills Art Center and friendly neighbors all make up the warm vibe and welcoming nature of Golden.

Location. Situated between Denver and the high country, Golden is in the perfect spot to enjoy everything the city (professional sports, culture, restaurants and bars) and mountains (skiing, riding, weekend escapes) have to offer within a short drive.

Lifestyle. Laid back and friendly, Golden residents enjoy hanging out in town at Lions Park, shopping on Washington Street, drinking at one of the local brewpubs (several now) or dining at one of the local restaurants.

Outdoor Activities. Golden is situated in a valley where dinosaurs used to roam, now the terrain is home to several hiking paths, natural climbing walls, a stream for tubing, fishing and kayaking, a golf course and plenty of on and off road bike trails.

History. Named after the gold rush in the mid-19th century, Golden became the capital of the Colorado Territory in 1862, only to lose the capital designation to Denver when Colorado became a state in 1876. During the 1800s, miners, farmers and ranchers all settled around the city of Golden for supplies, community and entertainment.

Georgetown/Clear Creek Couty

by Parker the Ski Dog LOVELAND SKI AREA Guanella Pass Brewery.

Nothing better than hanging out with dad and enjoying a tasty cold beer at Guanella Pass Brewery. Dog friendly inside and out, this place is a great place to meet new furry friends and relax. Try Parker's official beer, the Bernese Mountain Brown Ale! Great Hiking and Camping.It's nice to have scenic hikes and camping within minutes of my house. There are so many trails to explore and hike in Georgetown. I love to camp with dad next to the campfire under the bright stars up on Guanella Pass.

Cool Weather. I'm Parker the Snow Dog. I love cool weather and snow. Even in the summer it's much cooler than the hot summer days in Denver. If you're looking for a cool dip in a lake, Check out Georgetown Lake or one of the many lakes on Guanella Pass. Georgetown is where the cool dogs hang out.

Proximity to Work. I'm the mascot for Loveland Ski Area so it's nice being only 11 miles from my mountain. World class skiing & snowboarding is only 15 minutes away from my house!

Dog Friendly Restaurant Patios. Dad loves his food!

There are multiple dog friendly restaurant patios in Georgetown.

Enjoy a great meal with your pup at Cooper's on the Creek, Alpine Restaurant & Bar, The Happy Cooker, Pho Bay, Roundabout Burgers & Dogs, and Mother's Saloon. Bon appetit!

Winter Park/Grand County

by Steve Hurlbert WINTER PARK RESORT The People. Winter Park has to be the least pretentious ski town in the world everyone is friendly and welcoming. with a very low-key vibe.

The Stuff to Do. We have a world-class ski resort but the Fraser Valley/Grand County is full of great biking/hiking trails, home to some of the best fly-fishing in the state and is a stone’s throw from RMNP. Proximity to Denver. Living in the mountains is great but sometimes it’s fun to see a game or a show and the fact we’re just 75 minutes from Denver is really nice. Plus, whether you’re headed east or west, you avoid most of the I-70 traffic quagmire. Woo Hoo Exit 232! Thanks to the return of the ski train, you don’t even have to bother with a car at all.

Spending about an hour and a half relaxing on a train to get to the mountains is pretty cool and WP is the only place in North America to have this service.

Snow! Even in lean years we manage to do pretty well snowwise based on our elevation and location nestled against the Continental Divide. While Summit and Eagle county resorts struggled last year (not to mention our resorts in southern Colorado which REALLY had it tough) we managed to eke out around 320” of snow, which is just few inches shy of our average.

Whatever the weather gods have planned, we’re likely to do pretty well.

The National Sports Center for the Disabled. We’re the

mountain headquarters of the NSCD and it’s amazing to be a part of this incredible organization. The NSCD is the largest adaptive sports program in the world and a number of world-class Paralympians from all over the planet come to Winter Park to train. Beyond that, and more importantly, is the NSCD recreational program which instills the love of skiing to thousands of people with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Winter Park has to be the only place where you walk out of the base lodge and see as many sitskis on the ski racks at regular skis.

Steamboat Springs

by Paige Boucher INSIDE|OUT COMMUNICATIONS Community. People really care about others in Steamboat.

When someone is sick or hurting the turn out to rallyaround is amazing. There is a big focus on finding solutions for our community’s social problems, as well, including housing, opioids, depression.

These are real problems in ours and so many communities, and the solutions are not easy, but this community is working on them.

Natural Beauty. At every turn there is the awesomeness of nature. The mountains, the meadows, the river, the clouds, the animals and birds constantly evolve with the seasons and there is not a day that I don’t appreciate Steamboat’s natural beauty.

Out the door access. to riding, hiking, skiing Year-round sports are right out the door – or

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in the county, and 2nd best bloodie (2nd only to A Basin).

Great nightly dinner specials in the bar. A great deck for summertime, and plenty of great coffee for the dark cold mornings of winter Affordable Music. Gary is one of those guys that is summit county. Vinyl, Cd's, instruments, great prices, and everything a great music store should be

Frisco

maybe just a short drive away if you need a bit of a change. As the seasons change so do the sports, so there is always a new challenge and a new view.

Relaxed atmosphere. At any function and anywhere in Steamboat you can show up in your jeans or in a new dress, or in your ski boots. Nobody cares.

Family is important. Our multi-generational families are respected in this valley. And our children are precious. Kids are free to be kids and roam the ski hill and the trails, under the watch of all the parents. If a child is hurt or lost or loses their way, the town is family and gathers around to support our brothers and sisters in need.

Silverthorne

by Dan Moroz SUMMIT COUNTY FIRE Views. Buffalo Mountain and the Gore Range are specatacular and dominate our towns horizon.

Sports. Between the Rec Cebter and the outdoors all types are readily available.

Skiing. Access to area mountains are a quick drive

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away and the Nordic Skiing at the golf course is fantastic.

Energetic Community.

Everyone who lives here is inspired to make our town great.

The Outdoors. Fresh air, fresh snow, trails galore and the sun get me out al the time.

Dillon

by Brian W. York aka Bumpy LOCAL Dillon Reservoir. The world's highest deep water marina. You learn to sail here, you can go anywhere.

The Dillon Amphitheatre.

Newly remodeled to accommodate bigger bands.

String Cheese incident christened the house for the first two paid shows this summer.

From June to Sept free shows every Friday, and Saturday night. Free movies Sunday evening, country dance night midweek..

Location. Right off I 70.

Reasonable lodging, yet close to the ski resorts. 5 miles to Keystone, 10 miles to Copper Mtn, and A Basin, 15 miles to Breck. Great camping and trails all around town.

Arapahoe Cafe. Best breakfast

by Kendra Vehick LOCAL I get to work and play in a quaint mountain town with a historic feel on a beautiful lake surrounded by 12,000+ peaks.

Amazing access to all things I love right out my door – mountain and road biking, hiking trails and Nordic skiing.

Frisco in the fall is absolutely breathtaking with the aspens changing and the crisp chill across the lake.

I love the summer concerts in the park, the fall Wassail Days, the winter community Nordic ski gatherings and the spring early bloom.

I love that Frisco is surrounded by world-class resort skiing and backcountry access

Copper

by Stephanie Sweeney COPPER MOUNTAIN The laid back feel. Copper has a way about it that’s really comfortable. Between the employees, the guests and the overall no-frills experience, it’s really easy to feel at home.

The people. You can’t beat the people you’ll encounter. They are die-hard Copper lovers and some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet.

The terrain. Copper is much more than meets the eye. From I-70, you may think you’re seeing all that the mountain has to offer but that’s far from the truth. There are expansive back bowls plus Tucker Mountain, an area that only accessible by foot or via a free snowcat.

The events. The resort has some really unique events

you won’t find anywhere else.

There are all the classics like Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations but also things like Moonlight Dine & Ski, an on-hill dining experience coupled with exclusive access to skiing and riding after hours.

The employees. It’s really hard to put into words how amazing of a place Copper is to work.

The main reason that unites everyone is a passion for the mountains.

Keystone

by Amy Kemp ELEVATE COSPACE The Snow Fort. Keystone’s Kidtopia Snow Fort is one of the coolest (ha! Pun intended) winter-time playgrounds in the mountains.

The Skiing. For real. Some people dismiss Keystone as too flat or not challenging enough.

That’s just fine by me. If you know where to go, you can find some of the best, most challenging tree skiing around.

The Ski Tip. This place oozes charm. It’s historic (former stagecoach stop, former home of Keystone’s founders, Max and Edna). It’s quirky. There are so many stories there. The food is always delicious (the best in Summit, I think). And, the staff is incredible.

The Mountain House. base area. Yep. It feels like a total throwback (1970s/1980s), but that’s why I love it so much. It’s an old-school ski lodge - like the ones I remember from growing up in Pennsylvania.

Where you can still brown-bag it for lunch or use as a family base camp.

Breckenridge

by Holly Resignolo MTN TOWN MAGAZINE Community. We live in a town with thoughtful residents who get involved and help steer the kingdom in the very best direction possible by preserving its history, integrity and its greatest asset, its natural surroundings.

Trails. Some of the most amazing trails for biking, hiking, OHV and skiing are available to

almost all of us from our back doors.

Town. Our town is adorable and has been preserved and beautified as we continually grow.

Snow. Because of our altitude, we have snow from early season to late spring that is damn good and so fun to play in.

Art District. The rise of Breck Create has added a new dimension of vibrancy to the town with their awards winning art installations and festivals.

WOW what a town!

Fairplay

by Julie Bullock LOCAL RESIDENT I love the small town community feel and community support that everyone gives and receives. We have a true appreciation for one another in all types of situations.

I love the 360-degree yearround beauty that surrounds our small town.

I love that we have local businesses, and I love to support them and watch them succeed.

I love our "big" small town events, the support that we receive to keep the events going and watching our community enjoy them.

Our schools are amazing and afford opportunities for the average student that would not otherwise be available in larger cities.

Leadville

by Christine Street TREELINE KITCHEN The people. Leadvilleites are down-to-earth, authentic, warm, and open-minded.

The mountains. Beauty and adventure. Not only do I never get sick of he views, there are so many outdoor activities, trails, skiing, biking, hiking, river sports, etc.

The Location. We are central in the state, so we can go in any direction to find more adventure.

The History. Leadville history and heritage make it such an interesting place to live.

The Downtown. The charm of Harrison Avenue and its up

and coming thriving business community gives the town its quaintness.

Buena Vista

by Anna Sitton THE BUENA VIKING River Scene. With a bike trailer, biking to your waves is as utopian as it gets! Four waves for all water levels, ability levels, whether you want to SUP, riverboard, kayak, or swim.

Libations. Deerhammer Whiskey – grain to glass liquors brainstormed, created, and served right on Main Street, and The Jailhouse Craft Beer Bar a beer bar with selections beyond your wildest dreams; both make celebrating any adventure easy.

Access. No ski resort out your front door, but three mountain passes within 20 miles of downtown – and under and hour to Copper Mountain and Monarch. If you want to join the crowds, doable – If you want to hide on your own untouched powder field, easy.

Hot Springs. Two hot spring locations within ten miles of our Main St. stoplight. Soaking in healing waters with starry nights shadowed under 14,000 peaks.

Community. Brought together in good times and bad, Buena Vistians know the meaning of kinship. One example is the BV Strong Community Dinner, a feast in September that has grown to upwards of 4,000 people seated at 500 tables down Main Street, Buena Vista.

(then there is also the weather, the mountains, the snow, the views, the food, the walk-ability, the hot springs pool, the parks, the trees....)

Del Norte

by Scott Rappold FREELANCE JOURNALIST Dozens of miles. of desert singletrack within a few miles of town in any direction make this one of Colorado's best mountain-biking secrets.

Wolf Creek Ski Area. which gets 450 inches of snow a year, more than any other resort, is just 31 miles away.

Three Barrel Brewing Co. the town's only brewery, makes a dazzling variety of staple and seasonal craft beers, including Hop Trash, an IPA that tastes great after a morning crushing powder on skis or tearing up the trails on your bike.

Homes. You can find a place to live right in town (or if you like seclusion, out in the desert) for a fraction of the price of most mountain towns in Colorado.

Views. The view from the top of Lookout Mountain ("D Mountain" to many locals), reached via a 1-mile trail right in town, is one of the finest of the San Luis

Valley and surrounding mountain ranges.

Vail

by Kim Fuller CO YOGA + LIFE MAGAZINE Inspiring. The Vail Valley is an incredibly inspiring community full of mountain athletes and entrepreneurs!

Access. It’s wonderful to have the Front Range of Colorado and the airport so accessible (under 2 hours with no traffic!), but to still be in the mountains and a part of a thriving resort community.

Outdoor Adventure. I walk out my door to amazing running and biking trails, and it takes me five minutes to get to skiing in the winter!

Culture. We have mountain culture, of course, as well as luxury accommodations and spas, world-class entertainment and amazing restaurants.

Inspiration. The best of all worlds is here in VAIL!

Avon

by Chris Anthony WARREN MILLER Central Location. located in the Vail Valley so you have the best of all worlds. Up valley and down valley amenities.

The Doorway to Beaver Creek. One of the best ski

Salida

by PT Wood WOODS DISTILLERY The River. trout, whitewater, the river park in Salida, so good!

Trails. basically year round riding, trail running & hiking with amazing views!

Art. So much art!

Libations. (of course); Beer, Wine, Whiskey we make it all at a world class level here in the valley.

People. And last but definitely not least; The people, absolutely the nicest, most chill, and welcoming folks on earth!

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areas on the planet looks over Avon.

The Westin River Front Resort and Spa. I can’t even start to explain how awesome this place is. From the location on the river to the access to skiing, Athletic Club, FAC scene, Bar area Pool. This place is amazing The Avon Lake and Beach.

WOW. What they have done with this area including the music venue is awesome.

Trails & Paths. The access to bike paths and trails is unreal.

Eagle

by Jeremy Gross EAGLE OUTDOORS Access. We have incredible access to recreation and open space right from town.

With 1’000s of acres of BLM and USFS land bordering town and 100+ miles of trails right from downtown. Not to mention proximity to Brush Creek and the Eagle River for fishing, kayaking, surfing, etc. and come winter, we are just 20 miles from world class skiing at Vail and Beaver Creek.

Quality of Life. Great attention has been paid to providing a high quality of life in Eagle. From walkable neighborhood parks to fun and free community events, bike paths and singletrack sidewalks connecting our neighborhoods.

Community. The residents of Eagle are like-minded, outdoor-focused, active and compassionate people.

Culture. For a small town, we have access to world-class events and entertainment, free summer concerts, Bonfire Block Party and Septemberfest.

Character. Eagle was founded in 1905 as a ranching town, and although we have grown and developed in a different direction we still have some great ties to our heritage.

Glenwood Springs

by Troy Hawks SUNLIGHT MOUNTAIN The Beauty. Glenwood Canyon with its stunning 400-foot cliff walls carved by the mighty Colorado River, and of course 40

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the breathtaking red rock of the Roaring Fork Valley. Hike, bike, fish, ski, snowboard, climb, soak, or just eat and party, we are all drawn here first by the natural beauty.

The Outdoors. the options are endless, from World Class skiing up-valley in Aspen, to old school vibes at Sunlight, yearround fly fishing and kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, road biking, fat biking, up hilling, hiking, cross country skiing - it's all here.

Lack of Crowds. But what's best about Glenwood Canyon is not just what they have, but what they don't have: crowds.

Go further west, and you'll find there are no lift lines and the powder lasts for days not hours.

The Food. some of Colorado's finest including The Pullman, Juicy Lucy's, Rivers, Riviera Supper Club, Colorado Ranch House in Glenwood The People. friendly and unpretentious (of course with a few exceptions). These are true Colorado mountain towns that have kept their charm and Wild West character that many other

mountain towns have long since abandoned in favor of strip malls, trophy homes, and megaresorts.

Basalt

by Steven Calaway Brown FLYFISH GUANAJA Community. We live in a town with thoughtful residents who get involved and care about where they lived Fishing. Incredible fishing is out your front door and found throughout the valley.

Trails. Some great trails for biking, hiking, and skiing are available to almost all of us from our back doors.

Family Friendly. Such a great pallce to raise kids.

Ski Areas. So many great places to ski.

Aspen

by Jillian Livingston ASPEN REAL LIFE Coming from New York City back in 1990, I craved to live in a town surrounded by nature, but at the same

time I also needed a similar caliber of cultural events and restaurants to keep my brain (and tastebuds) stimulated; between the Aspen Institute, Aspen Film, Aspen Words, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, and the Aspen Music Festival, as well as amazing Sushi and locally owned farm to table restaurants like Bosq Aspen, I get my fill.

Four mountains to ski on with differing levels of terrain to fit any mood in any weather, from steeps and deeps off Highland’s Bowl to our favorite mountain to skin up and learn a new skill on, Buttermilk, AND amazing mountain and road biking as well as hikes to lakes to plunge naked into.

No lines. No traffic. Even when there is traffic, it’s truly not that bad, it’s just we’re not used to it.

The people that gravitate here tend to not have preconceived notions - most of them are open to everything and everyone, those who aren’t tend to get spit out or burnt out pretty quickly.

A half hour away is Carbondale, Colorado, another cool mountain town where the locals are real, choosing sparkle over glitz and there are no posers, and just beyond Carbondale, over McClure Pass, is North Fork Valley with incredible vineyards and the largest concentration of organic/sustainable growers in the state.

Rifle

by Heather Vargas WanderLustMountainGirl.com Rifle is a small rustic town which sits upon the banks of the Colorado River and below the Roan Plateau making Rifle an outdoor lovers dream.

No outdoor experience is a stranger here. World class rock climbing, fishing, hunting, hiking, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling are available to those seeking adventure in the Rifle Mountain State Park.

Water lovers will rejoice in the

abundance of accessibility from lakes to rivers. Boating, kayaking, and SUP are accessible at the 360-acre Rifle Gap Reservoir, and whitewater rafters can send the Colorado River!

Go chasin' waterfalls at Rifle Falls State Park and discover a 70-foot triple waterfall atop a limestone cave, which is reminiscent of the Hanging Lake waterfalls in the Glenwood Canyon. At the Rifle Falls discover mysterious caves, hiking trails, and camping.

Small town hospitality brings charm to Rifle, CO. Experience locally owned eateries, coffee shops and boutique shopping on the iconic 3rd Street with many of the buildings still in their historic glory.

Grand Junction

by Kristen Lummis Biking. Recognized as a leading mountain bike destination, the Lunch Loops trail system is just minutes from downtown Grand Junction. The site of the annual Grand Junction Off-Road, Lunch Loops has options for all levels, but is best known for iconic expert trails like Gunny Loop and Holy Cross.

River. The Colorado and Gunnison rivers converge in Grand Junction and the river corridor is a tremendous outdoor resource. Put in a raft, SUP, kayak or tube and float for hours. If you prefer cycling, walking or running, check out the Colorado Riverfront Trail, a paved 26-mile route from Palisade, through Grand Junction, to Loma.

Town. Historic Downtown Grand Junction took shape in the late 1950s and early 1960s when Main Street was reworked as a pedestrian-friendly, serpentine thoroughfare. Four decades on, Main Street features award-winning sculpture, the Valley’s best dining and lodging and unique, local shopping.

History. The Eureka!

McConnell Science Museum is an interactive learning experience for visitors of all

ages. Housed in Confluence Hall on the Colorado Mesa University campus, Eureka! features 150 hands-on exhibits, many created in cooperation with CMU faculty.

Explore Colorado geology, mining history, hydrology, biology and more.

Golf. Rated the top public golf course in Colorado for 2018 by Golfweek and Golf Digest, the Golf Club at Redlands Mesa is a challenging Jim Engh designed course, with views galore, near the Colorado National Monument.

Palisade

by John Sabal PALISADE CAFE 11.0 Bountiful. with some of the best and freshest fruits, vegetables and foods.

Outdoor Paradise. Palisade is minutes away from skiing, biking is out your front door and we are at the doorstep of the Colorado National Monument and Utahs great national parks.

People. We have a very tightknit community that works together and are very supportive of one another.

Wines. The wines of Palisade

are wonderful and compete with some of the best in the nation.

Seasons. We get to experience all four seasons equally. !

Ouray

by Eric Funk MOUNTAIN CHILL 95.5 FM Hiking Access. It is easy to access to a huge welldocumented system of hiking trails. There are over 80 trails maintained by the Ouray Trail Group, many trailheads are intown.

Reliable Internet. Reliable Internet service is essential to doing business. From the day I moved here in 2003, Ouray's Internet service was superior to virtually all other southwest Colorado's mountain towns.

For example, I currently get 100 Mb/s service via fiberto-the-office and my provider uses a non-Century Link fiber backbone for the long haul.

Down-to-earth Vibe.

Many Colorado mountain towns are starting to look like suburbs of Boulder --- excessive signage, over-planned public spaces, and a plethora of McMansions. Ouray's large

amount of funky and creaky historic structures along with (mostly) unpaved roadways, ensures that the town maintains a down-to-earth vibe for a unique and diverse population of interesting people. Ouray is also home to a small, but fantastic community-oriented library.

The Ouray Hot Springs Pool.

Ouray's sulfur-free hot springs pool is a quick walk from anywhere in town and, after a multi-million dollar renovation, it has become a jewel of an attraction. Enjoying the hot springs on any quiet cold winter's day is a big bonus to living here.

People. Ouray is small and growing, still small enough to know most of your neighbors, but not so small that there aren't new faces, ideas, and opportunities. People live here and a large fraction of residents participate in community activities.

Silverton

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for the views, 360 degree views.

Access. I loving living in Silverton because you can access the san juan mountains via lift or helicopter with Silverton Mountain.

Lifestyle. I love living in Silverton because its quiet mountain living.

Community. I love living in Silverton because of the community.

Recreate. I love living in Silverton because you can recreate on the way to recreation in the mountains.

Durango

by Joy Martin Coffee.. From freshly-roasted pour-over coffe to the most perfect cappuccino this side of the Pond Durango isn’t skimpy when it comes to a good ole cup of Joe. .

Hike, Run or Bike. Durango is a prime launching point for adventures in the surrounding 1.8-million acres of San Juan National Forest.

Cold Beer. You’ve got six quality, award-winning breweries to choose from, so go with your heart.

Snowdown. We know. It’s only a week out of the entire year, so why would a midwinter’s festival make the top five list?

You really need to see for yourself.

The Animas River. Last but not least, fish, raft, kayak, tube, or SUP the lifeblood of Durango is the free-flowing Animas River weaving its way from the majestic San Juan Mountains

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by Bill Kight Mountain Access. Whether it’s hiking, biking, skiing, or sightseeing, the access to the mountains in Telluride is evitable!

There isn’t any direction you could go wrong for outdoor recreation in the area. Just walk outside your door.

The Music. It comes to you.

It is no secret that Telluride is renowned for their summer music festivals and diversity of music. The one secret is the other times of the year where Telluride packs in a unique and star-studded lineup at historic venues, lounges, and underground clubs.

Walkability. Telluride is unique for many things, but their walkability tops the list. I often tell visiting guests and clients, that you don't need a car when you arrive in Telluride. Especially, with the myriad of free public transportation options available.

Gondola. The first and only free public transportation system of its kind in the United States.

The gondola not only serves as a one-of-a-kind transportation system connecting the towns of Telluride & Mountain Village but a unique experience for a photo op, exploring the outdoors, and reducing your carbon footprint.

Approximately, 2.8 million passengers ride the gondola annually!

Food, Wine, Beer, and Spirits.

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everyone, and it doesn't have to break the bank.

Dolores

by Lisa & Gene Gamber BIKE & FISHING AFFICINADOS Recreational Opportunities. located in the interface between the desert and alpine zones, right on the edge of the San Juan National Forest, Dolores offers a tremendous number of outdoor activities-fishing, mountainbiking, hiking, lake and river boating, camping, Nordic and backcountry skiing and more.

Anasazi Heritage Center. just a couple miles from town, this world-class museum of the Ancestral Pueblo culture and other cultures of the Four Corners region can be your gateway to the Canyon of the Ancients National Monument and Mesa Verde National Park, just a short drive.

Small-town, friendly atmosphere. walk down one of the local streets and experience small-town America. Dolores is just big enough to offer needed amenities, but no big box stores and no fast food. Town officials have long worked to keep growth managed.

Cost of living. you can actually afford to buy a house in Dolores.

A welcoming place for those weary of the cost of living and large crowds in many of Colorado’s resort communities.

Dolores Food Market. this gem is right in the middle of town and has an amazing selection of locally-sourced produce,

homemade baked goods and top-notch, pre-made breakfast, lunch and dinner items. The farm-to-table movement is strong in the area.

Norwood

by Katie Klingsporn FREELANCE JOURNALIST The Sky. which yawns wide over the mountains, expressing all the vagaries of the weather in incredible aerial paintings.

Proximity. to the wild, rowdy and undiscovered desert canyonlands of Colorado's western edge.

The familiar faces and local produce found in Norwood's tiny food cooperative, the Fresh Food Hub. The way local trails are always empty, even on a peak season weekend visit.

The presence. of three outstanding bakeries, each with its own specialty. Blue Grouse's crusty loaves of sourdough spelt; The bin's addicting pizza topped with seasonal produce; Indian Ridge and its exquisite handheld fruit tarts.

Mancos

by Sarah Tingey ALPACKA RAFT Fahrenheit Coffee Roasters.

Delicious, big city quality coffee, small town vibe.

Zuma Natural Foods. Katey and gang put out delicious, home made lunch and breakfast deli options on a daily basis – in addition to having a great grocery selection.

All our CSAs! We have so many quality small farm producers here in the area – getting fresh produce every summer is easy!

Absolute Bakery. the Blaine family and crew serves up the best breakfast for miles. Friendly wait staff and right next door to us on Main Street are two extra perks.

Olio. Jason is a food wizard and it is always a treat for us to sit down for an evening and see what’s new on the wine list and check out the latest artist he is featuring on the walls.

Gunnison

by Bryan Wickenhauser iBar Ranch Accessibility. to trails (Hartman’s Rocks is a World Class trails network) Town. Bikeable/pedestrian friendly town University. town with a

growing, Western State Colorado University Close proximity. to two ski resorts, Crested Butte Mtn Resort & Monarch Ski Resort Amazing View. shed corridors, due in large part to our strong agriculture heritage

Crested Butte

by Gilles Huegi FULLTIME DISTILLER MONTANYA DISTILLERS Abundance of outdoor activities. out the back door.

From the abundance of hiking and biking trails to winter activities such as nordic trails and backcountry access. Ohh and don’t forget Crested Butte Mountain Resorts’s awesome terrain either.

The quirkiness of the locals. We’ve got everything from hippies to cowboys, and everything in between.

The abundance of wildlife.

It is always a pleasure to drive over Kebler Pass and watch a giant moose wallow in beaver ponds, or watch mountain goats graze in the tundra, or hear Bull elk bugle at night while stargazing in the backcountry.

The weather: never too hot and never too cold...at least for me.

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EVERYONE WANTS TO LIVE IN A MOUNTAIN TOWN

Some pine for a cabin in the woods, for others, they seek wide open spaces and life reminiscent of the old west, many young families look for a neighborhood community where they can watch their kids grow and find play dates by the dozen. We present some current opportunities here in Colorado’s Mountain town communities to live your dream.

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A L P INE M O UN TA IN R A N C H & C L UB Steamboat Springs Luxury Winter, spring, summer or fall there may not be anything more spectacular than descending down into the Yampa Valley. The view of the lush fields and mountains is neither more or less spectacular from season to season whether it is brightening up after the long winter snows, gleaming emerald in the summer sun or popping with autumn colors; it is always stunning.

This lovely region will capture your heart and quite possibly speak to your soul. The valley has deep roots in the agricultural community and is also a historic world-class town known for its plethora of champagne powder. Steamboat Springs is a town of Olympians, Entrepreneurs, Philanthropists, and lovers of the outdoors. It is a family community and a place where you can find solace in a solitary walk or join in with those who share similar passions.

For those looking for a homestead that offers pristine Alpine Beauty, spectacular views and top-notch amenities you may want to consider Alpine Mountain Ranch and Club. As you descend Rabbit Ears pass and reach the valley floor prepare to turn into one of the best real estate experiences in the state. 900 acres of open space and a wildlife preserve with a storied history will keep your home in a perpetual state of privacy, yet you are only 5 minutes from downtown Steamboat.

The ranch features 63, five-acre homesites with the opportunity now to purchase an impeccable home under construction but close to completion, or design your own home to create a lifetime of memories in.

Alpine Mountain Ranch and Club is a place to create a legacy for you and your family.

Alpine Mountain Ranch is a working Ranch offering unparalleled amenities, including on-site equestrian facilities, access to Gold Medal fishing on the Yampa River and membership opportunities at the slopeside, Alpine Mountain Summit Club. In addition, members have access to guest houses for the community's resident's friends and family, an equestrian center with community barn, tack room and staging area. The ranches pasture house ranch horses that are available for trail rides, and are also available to house horses of the Ranch owners.

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Residents and their guests enjoy premium access to 1.5 miles of private, live water fishing on the Yampa River, in addition to an on-site, stocked fishing lake with dock. Residents also enjoy the ability to fish 100 other private locations in Colorado and Wyoming through Alpine Mountain Ranch & Club’s association with the Rocky Mountain Angling Club. Golf too is practically a stone's throw away.

For those who love to ski and snowboard remarkable slope-side services are available to members at One Steamboat Place, just steps from the gondola at Steamboat Ski Resort.

Amenities include: Slopeside location at the gondola Ski services area with lockers, boot warmers and ski shop Ski and bike valets Secured, slopeside, underground parking available Luxurious day spa State-of-the-art wellness and fitness center Pilates mat and yoga classes, steam room and sauna Heated outdoor pool and spas Private lounge for gathering après ski This is an incredible opportunity for those seeking Ranch living at its finest. Take a look at the many opportunities available in this sought-after Steamboat Springs Mountain Community. Stunning. alpinemountainranchsteamboat.com or 970-879-8100 48

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“In over 39 years of legal practice, much of which involved real estate transactions, I have not encountered any Realtor that possesses the combination of knowledge, diligence and work ethic as Martin displayed in assisting us with the recent purchase of our home.” - Steve M. “We lucked out when Martin was recommended to us because we couldn’t have asked for a better agent. Besides his knowledge of the local area and expertise in the real estate field, he was extremely patient as we continuously looked for the right home. We were moving from out of state and Martin worked long, odd hours to meet our schedule with limited time in Steamboat. And on top of all that, he is just a great person.” - Patsy & Ted C.

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SPACES Do you ever ponder (over a good glass of wine of course), how your life could be different if things were less complicated?

Have you ever wondered if your life could feel more manageable if you were to choose simplicity over complexity, small things instead of large ones, conservation vs. consumption?

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What better place to start simplifying your world than where you spend the majority of your time: your home.

Consider this thoughtfully renovated, bumped-out A-Frame in the Valley of the Sun area of South Park, Colorado; 5 minutes from the steadily booming town of Fairplay, and 30 minutes to world-class skiing in Breckenridge. This surprisingly spacious old hunter’s cabin, built in the early 1960’s, was a shell of a building

completely modernized and renovated, including power, water, septic, metal roof, and a complete interior metamorphosis that retained the pre-existing rustic charm of the A-Frame while adding modern conveniences and artistic touches throughout the well designed and reconfigured spaces.

Imagine what it would be like to live in this small, yet perfectly functional well-crafted home that has everything you need to live comfortably while keeping things simple.

The 900 square foot A-Frame, perched on a sunny, private 3.5 acre knoll with nothing to distract you except beautiful mountain views and the abundant wildlife that visit the seasonal spring fed pond adjacent to the property. The walls of windows throughout the cabin take advantage of the views and seem to blur the difference between indoor and outdoor living. A wrap-around deck surrounds most of the home allowing residents to take advantage of the sun throughout the day.

This cabin is a wonderful retreat for anyone who loves open living and the rustic appeal merged with modern conveniences and thoughtfully designed amenities. Its simplicity is refreshing and offers small living for those with a big appetite for life. It might even be available for sale, Rick Eisenberg is an experienced Colorado Broker with Cornerstone Real Estate, Co., LLC in Breckenridge. For more info email him at RE@colorado.net

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BY ANNA SITTON

As John Muir wisely noticed; “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, overcivilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity.”

As an early advocate for preservation of all things wild, one may wonder what “John of the Mountains” would think about our current population explosion at altitude, and the difficulties of finding a house in this metaphorical home. You hear the mantra, “mountain towns are being ruined,” time and time again. The masses, the secondhome owners, the young wide-eyed youth chasing John’s original dream, the middle-agers hoping to start over, covering their scars of city-living, corporate ladders, and manicured lawns, or the retirees grabbing the slice of paradise they very much deserve; regardless of what, who, or why individuals are being drawn uphill, it’s happening, and some are lead to believe that the top is unaffordable, unreachable, and unsustainable. While there are truthful aspects to this notion, there are small collections of unsung heroes among us, creating environments and options for those determined to make life work in our first true love, the mountains.

The need to maintain balance in a resort town, with the everyday people working real jobs to keep the wheels turning, is a factual struggle. One of the early examples of success in bringing affordable living to an increasingly unaffordable mountain town is the The Wellington Neighborhood in Breckenridge, Colorado. This carefully designed 122 mostly single-family homes aimed to enhance the town’s affordability while avoiding sprawl.

Developer David O’Neil, along with an architect team consisting of Tom Lyon and John Wolfe understood that

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growth in paradise was inevitable, and the best way to go about accepting it was in a positive and affordable light.

Working with the Environmental Protection Agency and The National Renewable Energy Laboratory to maximize energy efficiency and sustainability, they turned an area damaged by mining into a community-driven nook, filled with working families and a true sense of place. Along with rapidly appreciating market values in our state, second home owners and vacation rentals are taking a huge chunk out of affordable rentals, and challenging the sustainability of life in a mountain town. In order to make Wellington your home, you must work 30 hours per week in Summit County and reside in the house. Appreciation is limited to 3% per annum, or the percentage increase in the Area Median Income, whichever is greater.

Summit and Eagle Counties have been grappling with the housing crisis for over a decade. Smaller mountain towns such as Buena Vista and Salida are more recently starting to feel the crunch. As more people move our state, which boasts 24 million acres of public land, and more people living in the cities find an option to escape to the towns bordered by BLM and National Forest, no mountain town is untouched. Out of Chaffee’s County 1,015 square miles of land, 77% percent is public. While that fact is part of what makes Buena Vista and Salida so special, it puts further pressure on responsibly and sustainably creating affordable living spaces.

Multiple subdivisions in Buena Vista and Salida are following a New Urbanism movement, which according to the excerpt from the Charter of the New Urbanism is defined as the “reconfiguration of sprawling suburbs into communities of real neighborhoods and diverse districts, the conservation of natural environments, and the preservation of our built legacy.”

Fading West Development is one bringing big change and big opportunity to Buena Vista and Salida.

Charlie Chupp, the president, lives in Buena Vista and saw the need for quality, affordable housing and hopes his company will allow people to stay and invest in the community. Fading West’s development in Buena Vista called The Farm consists of 21 acres and is approved for a total of 214 homes. The first 10 5-acre phase will have 90 single-family homes ranging from the $199,000 - $415,000. The Farm only allows rentals for more than 3 months and is not deed restricted. Most homes face common green spaces, complete with fire pits, outdoor grills, and access to trails. Families looking to move to Buena Vista will love the fact that The Farm is .5 miles to the new middle and high school and less than a mile to Main Street.

Buena Vista is famous for its summer economy.

Both Buena Vista and Salida are river communities, whose tourism thrives on rafting and other summer activities. Now that Chaffee County has its own National Monument, The Brown’s Canyon National Monument, the influx of tourists is growing exponentially. The amount of vacation rentals has risen dramatically during the busy season. “One aspect Fading West is excited about for The Farm is helping create a year-around economy for this area. The more than three-month rental” rule fights the dynamic of so many investors coming in, realizing they can buy up anything and then VRBO it. That really eliminates affordable rentals and drives house prices out of reach of most of our workforce. We wanted to figure out how to build a community of fee simple, high quality, architecturally interesting homes, for someone making 80% of the areas median income,” Chupp explains. By the end of 2018, The Farm hopes to have 36 homes completed.

More information, site plans, and financing options are available at www.thefarmatbv.com

A bit further down the valley, Fading West is also working with the Chaffee Housing Trust to build 8 deedrestricted homes in Salida, known as the “Old Stage Road Rowhouses.” The development company is working with an addition called the “Two Rivers Development,” which will be a mixed-use subdivision on 40.8 acres in Salida. This multi phase, high-density real estate plan will be filled with commercial options, affordable housing, and residential lots. Eight of the homes included will be permanently affordable homes for low-income families, both for rentals and ownership. In order to make one of these houses your home, you must have lived or worked in the county for at least one year and earn less than 80% of the Area Median Income, and qualified buyers will have access to education and longterm support from the Chaffee Housing Trust. This is a model program for future development, and it could create an amazing and beneficial wave of opportunity for those looking to make Chaffee County their home. Check out how you can help, get involved, or finally find your home at www.chaffeehousing.org.

Living the proverbial mountain town dream is getting increasingly difficult to achieve. Looking at current housing situations in many of our abodes at elevation can easily be seen as out of reach, impossible, and disheartening. We’re not here to say that this issue is anywhere near fixed, but there are more and more hopeful nooks appearing that are going to make it possible – and focusing on that seems like our best bet.

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R E ND E Z V O U S W IN T E R PA R K If you haven’t heard of Koelbel and Company than take a moment.

Koelbel and Company is a progressive Colorado Real Estate Development pioneer founded as a residential brokerage company in 1952. Over the years the firm has become a full-service real estate company with developed properties spanning from Vail and Winter Park to Parker, Louisville, and Denver changing the face of the Centennial State.

Now in its third generation, the family-owned Koelbel and Company continue to place its indelible mark on the Colorado landscape with the announcement of Rendezvous at Winter Park, a new development that blends ageless values with pacesetting design.

Rendezvous Winter Park will be a 688-acre parcel of land that has been added to the existing Rendezvous Colorado parcel, Koelbel and Company’s premier mountainhome community in Winter Park. Full details will become available in late

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2018. With this addition, Rendezvous will be 1,160 acres in total. Peaking at more than 9,500 feet elevation and includes a portion of the historic Town of Arrow founded in 1904 (no structures remain). It was also the site of Ski Idlewild, a boutique-sized ski hill that operated from 1961 to 1986 – and the first place Rendezvous owner Buz Koelbel and siblings skied. The stunning terrain enhances Rendezvous’ resort stature, as it is closely integrated with forests and trails, including frontage along the famous trout waters of the Fraser River. It offers many opportunities for amenities and home settings that will sure to be unequaled by other Colorado resorts. The property also boasts a beautiful natural back-bowl for backcountry skiing. With direct access to Winter Park, it also affords a new-in-town access via Rendezvous Road. This master-planned mountain resort community is trailside living at its best. Minutes from Winter Park ski village, Denver’s closest fourseason resort, Grand Lake and Rocky Mountain National Park, Rendezvous

Colorado offers cabins, townhomes and custom homes with easy access to miles of community trails, multiple gathering areas, a private stocked pond, a community fire pit and a private ski shuttle. Club Rendezvous at the base of Winter Park Resort – for Rendezvous residents only – offers private ski storage and a relaxing environment for breaks from skiing and other mountain adventure “Rendezvous has been tremendously successful in the Fraser Valley and we are thrilled to introduce the next phase of Rendezvous in Winter Park,” said Keith Neil, Koelbel Vice President, who heads up the Rendezvous development “Rendezvous at Winter Park embraces the family-centered, active lifestyle epitomized by this region and is sure to extend our success.

Continuing its decades-long commitment to the Fraser Valley with several new investments in the region the company recently purchased the naming rights for the

new stage at Hideaway Park, which will now be known as the “Rendezvous Event Center,” and has officially kicked off the summer concert series this past Memorial Day Weekend. In addition, Koebel and Company is working on the redevelopment plans for the adjacent Chamber building and the parcel around Hideaway Park, which is slated to be a future mixed-use development right on Main Street.

The next phase of the 20-year-old Rendezvous community, Rendezvous Winter Park, this coming year.

“The Koelbel family has had roots in Fraser Valley for more than 70 years and created the Rendezvous community here because of our longstanding commitment to the land, lifestyle, and region,” said Koelbel and Company President, Walter A. ‘Buz’ Koelbel, Jr. “Winter Park and the Fraser Valley have been undergoing a massive revitalization, with the recent sale of the ski resort, the redevelopment of Main Street, and an increased interest from home buyers in this idyllic area.”

Koelbel is among several developers and investors who are seeing the untapped potential of Winter Park and doubling down on the region. Just this month, the newly completed Headwaters Event Center opened alongside new commercial and retail including the Fireside Market and Eatery and several new planned hotels and restaurants. There is great, well-planned change coming to Winter Park and Grand County. We encourage mountain town enthusiasts to look into this incredible region where you can live, work and play.

MOUNTAIN TOWN LIVING MEETS WORK & PLAY A savvy new development centered around the work - live - play concept is coming to fruition in Montrose, Colorado, Colorado Outdoors. This development project is focused on the revitalization of the famed Uncompahgre river corridor running through the town with the goal of provide the region with three things: A restored and enhanced river for the benefit of the community; A compelling destination for business relocation and commercial enterprise; and bringing skilled jobs; and quality, workforce housing for local residents.

Montrose is the gateway for all things outdoors and its quality of life is admirable. It is the perfect basecamp for businesses large and small boasting a regional airport that has seen consistent growth for the past 3 years and counting. ColoradoOutdoors.co

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T H E S A L I D A PA L A C E H O T E L

BY CLAUDIA CARBONE

The best thing about Salida is the river running through it. The second best thing: The Palace Hotel. This guest house just steps from the Arkansas River is one of Salida’s historic gems and the only hotel in the downtown area. Built in 1909, it opened to glowing reports in the local newspaper and today ranks number one on Trip Advisor.

When current owners Fred and Vicki Klein bought it in 2006, they pared it down to the studs and converted 40 rooms into 15 large suites, each with a fully stocked kitchenette and private bathroom. Their intention was to sell them as condos. When the economy turned in 2008, they decided to keep it as a hotel. They recycled many originals—like the bank teller’s cage that serves as the front desk—initiated renewable energy and sustainable practices, and furnished it with Old West antiques found in Colorado and 56

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New Mexico. “It was a building that desperately needed to be restored,” said Vicki.

Each suite is uniquely decorated in tasteful Victorian style with its own name. Hand-crafted soap, luxurious linens, AC and blackout shades keep guests comfortable while TV, free WiFi and clock radio with iPod port keep them connected. The best part is the lovely breakfast that appears outside the door at whatever time you choose—fresh muffins, yogurt fruit parfaits, orange juice, and organic coffee or tea served in vintage china— all on the house.

The building has no elevator but staff is available to help carry luggage up the staircase to the second and third floors (the one first-floor room is reserved for handicapped guests, families with children 12 years and

younger or pets). The large lobby serves as an art gallery.

Across the street from Riverside Park where so many events take place (FIBark, the oldest whitewater festival in the nation, for one), The Palace Hotel is the best location in Salida.

If You Go The Palace Hotel 204 North F Street Salida, Colorado 81201 719-207-4175 Reserved on-street parking from 3 p.m.-11 a.m. and a lot a block away. www.salidapalacehotel.com Colorado native Claudia Carbone is an award-winning travel writer based in Denver. Follow her on her blog Sleepin Around on GoWorldTravel.com.

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Two and a half years ago Court Johnson and his wife Robbie Cooper Johnson, stumbled onto a 135-yearold historic building in Buena Vista that had housed a neighborhood bar for over a 100 years called The Lariat.

They were enchanted by its turn-of-the-century railwaytown soul. They saw the potential and decided to buy the place. A large renovation revealed the structures beautiful red brick walls and vintage oak floors. The couple added a “steampunk” touch to the original back bar that had been brought down on a train from Leadville a 100 years ago, and then they installed the piece de resistance - a large elevated stage with an over the top sound system and plentiful dance floor space to enjoy it all below.

Some of Colorado’s most beloved bands have graced this new stage, including Trout Steak Revival, RapidGrass, Dragondeer, Grant Farm, Otis Taylor and area favorite Bonfire Dub. Their national acts are also on the rise with John Popper (of Blues Traveler), and John Primer (band leader for Muddy Waters), Nth Power and Joe Satriani wowing the Lariat’s crowd.

Great entertainment calls for food to match and the Lariat’s crafted a full menu to keep you energized to stay out dancing throughout the night. An array of selections ranging from small plates to salads, grilled dinner entrees and sandwiches are perfect for date night or an outing with friends. Belly up to the expansive bar, it is beautiful, with fabulous bartenders ready to stir up a libation to your liking.

Buena Vista has fast become a music sensation and the Lariat fits right in. As the festivals come and go, the Lariat will keep your toes tapping year round. Make a date, get out, and go enjoy a night of entertainment and fine food right there in downtown BV. www.thelariatbv.com

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STEAMBOAT WHISKEY COMPANY

BY PEPPER HAMILTON Last Fall a dream came true and a shared vision became reality for two daring entrepreneurs, a Distillery was born in Steamboat, the Steamboat Whiskey Company. For founders Nathan and Jessica Newhall, their dream and 2 years of hard work came to fruition when their doors on 11th Street in downtown Steamboat Springs opened last October and their products poured out for all to enjoy.

Blood, sweat, tears, creativity and a lot of precision brought concept to reality. With a year under their belt as of October 2018, you can now enjoy Warrior Whiskey, Ski Town Vodka and Sleeping Giant Gin stirred up into great concoctions or straight up at their public house (an establishment licensed to sell alcoholic drinks, as well as wines, spirits, and soft drinks, meals, and snacks). Their cocktail menu is a treat with Hot Toddy selections, Crafted Warrior Whiskey and Ski Town Vodka Cocktails, Beer selections, wine and some really unique Curative cocktails. What is that you ask? Well, there is Medicinal Courage with Warrior Whiskey, lemon juice, fresh rosemary, Amaro Noninostar anise tincture, honey syrup, Angostura bitters, and Jamaican bitters. Sounds good on the throat. Then there is their Rolled Fashioned with Warrior Whiskey, Sasparilla bitters, Angostura bitters, CBD oil, and root beer. It is Colorado after all. You can accompany all of this with an incredible double chocolate cake (vegan and gluten) as well as some other small bites on their menu.

The duo’s spirits making process kicked off the business with a veteran tribute product, Warrior Whiskey. Nathan served as a United States Navy SEAL and wanted to pay homage to America's fighting heroes. He produced this Whiskey with the aim of giving back a portion of the profits to vetted veteran support organizations.

Since opening in October last year they have donated $20,000 to Navy Seal, Veteran and Military Assistance programs North Routt County Schools and more. We say cheers to these philanthropic entrepreneurs. You should too. Head into their Public House or schedule a tour.

55 11th Street Steamboat Springs, Colorado www.steamboatwhiskeyco.com

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chaffee county dining Serving Awesome

COFFEE, TEA, PASTRIES & LUNCHES for over 17 years!

2 locations!

Buena Vista

713 S. U.S. Hwy 24 Buena Vista Co. 81211 719.395.2634

Salida

105 F. St., Salida, 81201 719.539.4337

Coffee beans available online at browndogcoffee.com

Our ideal customer is hungry, and the rest should take care of itself. We aim to provide elevated comfort food on the heart of Main Street, Buena Vista.

BURGERS . MELTS . TOTS . LIL�L VIKINGS 321 E. Main St. Buena Vista, Colorado

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970.870.0500 mambos.com 521 Lincoln Ave. Happy Hour Daily from 4-5:30pm (dine in only)

cocktail bar: Wed - Sat | 2pm - 10pm tasting room & Gift shop: Wed - Sat |11am - 6pm kitchen: Wed - Sat | 4pm - 9pm happy hour specials | 5-6pm: $2 off Shared Plates | $5 Cup of Chili | 1/2 Price Beer & Wine $5 Ski Town Mules | $6 War Horse Whiskey Mules 55 11th STREET | STEAMBOATWHISKEYCO.COM

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Mountain Harvest Festival Paonia

SEPTEMBER 27 - 30 , 2018 Colorado’s Western Slope town of Paonia covers all the festival bases at their annual celebration of harvest with live concerts, farmers’ markets, beer and wine tasting, a chili cook-off, arts and crafts, and farm tours. The bounty from locally owned orchards, ranches and farms brings in revelers from all over surrounding Delta County.

POTATO DAY Carbondale

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 This harvest celebration honoring the stalwart potato dates back to 1909 and now serves to ring in fall in Carbondale with a 5K Tator/Fossil Trot, farmers’ market, live music, horseshoe tournament, a bareback horse-riding competition and an infamous Potato Day Parade with dance troupes, trick horses and marching bands. A community barbecue picnic features, of course, baked potatoes and locally raised beef brisket roasted in fire pits.

STRINGS, CIDER & SOURS Breckenridge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 Oh, my! Cider is fast becoming the most loved beverage in the universe and the route to all things magnificent. We aren't missing a beat! Add Bluegrass, delicious food pairings, craft sours and ciders and gorgeous views; you have an irresistible recipe for magic. These indulgences come together for Breckenridge Strings, Ciders & Sours.

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APPLEFEST Cedaredge

OCTOBER 6-7, 2018 Driving into the small town of Cedaredge on Colorado’s Grand Mesa, you’ll pass row after heavenly row of trees bursting with shiny red and green apples beckoning you to sink your teeth in. At Applefest, more than 150 vendors share the area’s agricultural wealth with visitors, who can also check out a classic car and antique tractor show, bands and much more.

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ARTWALK & CHOCOLATE Palisade

NOVEMBER 25, 2018 Do you love chocolate and free stuff? Get the best of both worlds on November 25th in Palisade, Colorado during the Art and Chocolate Walk. Stores and vendors are all open and offering free chocolate to everyone all day. Get your card punched at each vendor and turn in your card at your last stop to be entered into a drawing for a big basket of goodies; filled with art, chocolate and many other wonderful things. The event starts at 10:30 am and lasts until 4 pm. Get started on your holiday shopping at this fun event!

THANKSGIVING MARKET Durango

NOVEMBER 17, 2018 Featuring locally grown fresh veggies, meats, cheeses, and more for your Thanksgiving meal! Plus, get a jump on your holiday shopping with unique and useful items from our quality local Artisans in Durango at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.

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ThePalisade PalisadeCafe Cafe 11.0

BY HOLLY RESIGNOLO

Meet John Sabal, chef and professional connoisseur of all things gastronomy. He and his wife Mirasol are the proprietors of The Palisade Cafe 11.0. The couple bought the previous Palisade Cafe to meet the needs of both the town's and tourist populations desire, a restaurant that focuses on preparing and serving the freshest food of the region.

Palisade offers top-notch fruits, vegetables, food products, locally distilled spirits, brewed beer and of course wine. It just made sense to bring their years of experience in the food and beverage industry together and combine them with the regions bountiful harvest to present to their clientele. They even own an orchard that supplies their kitchen with world class peaches, apricots, plums, and cherries. The restaurants comfortable dining space displays local artwork on the Walls and local pottery is used for many of their serving dishes and the cafe's menu emphasizes American, Spanish and Peruvian dishes. .

One of John’s proudest dishes on the menu are the authentic Paellas served on Thursdays. John and Marisol are Paella experts, garnered from experiences in travels around the world. John proudly prepares his dishes with authenticity on a stand, in a flat pan with Spanish bomba rice, Spanish saffron, piquillo peppers, authentic Spanish chorizo and the freshest ingredients available from Palisade.

It has been said by some that the Palisade Cafe’s Paella compares favorably to Jaleo, José Andrés' restaurant in Las Vegas.

Marisol Sabal, half Peruvian, half Spanish descent learned much from her family and is an excellent cook in her own right.

Together they incorporated their experiences and knowledge for an exceptional farm to table experience. Thrillist.com just recently awarded the cafe Best Small US Restaurant in Colorado. Stop in and experience their seasonal menus for an appetizer, salads, entree or dessert for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch.

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BEST BUFFET IN BRECKENRIDGE

Choose from our Colorado eclectic menu or indulge in an all-you-can-eat, full-course lunch from our gourmet buffet.

Located Slopeside Peak 9 at Beaver Run Resort 620 Village Road, Breckenridge For reservations call 970.453.8755

1925 Airport Road | (970) 547-9759 (ext. 9)

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Dine Local Directory ASPEN

Mawa’s Kitchen 305 Aspen Airport Business Center #F Aspen, CO (970) 710-7096 mawaskitchen.com

BRECKENRIDGE

B reckenridge Distillery 1925 Airport Road Breckenridge, CO (970) 925-9788 breckenridgedistillery.com

Briar Rose 199 Lincoln Avenue Breckenridge, CO (970) 925-9788 briarrosechophouse.com

Fatty’s Pizzeria 106 South Ridge Street Breckenridge, CO (970) 453-9802 fattyspizzeria.com

Goldenhorseshoe Tour Co. Breckenridge, CO (970) 453-2005 coloradosleighrides.com

The Mug Shot Cafe 435 North Park Avenue Breckenridge, CO (970)423-8821

Park & Main La Cima Mall 500 South Main Street Breckenridge, CO (970)453-9343 parkandmainfood.com

Quandry Grille Main Street Station 505 South Main Street Breckenridge, CO (970) 547-5969 quandrygrille.com

Sauce on the Maggie Village at Breckenridge 655 South Park Avenue Breckenridge, CO (970) 547-5959 sauceontheblue.com

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Spencer’s Peak 9 at Beaver Run Resort Breckenridge, CO (970) 453-6000 beaverrun.com

CRESTED BUTTE

Montanya Distillers 212 Elk Avenue Crested Butte (970) 799-3206 montanyarum.com

Dogwood Cocktail Cabin 309 3rd Street Crested Butte (970) 453-9802 thedogwoodcb.com

DURANGO

Animas Chocolate Company 920 Main Avenue Durango, CO (970) 317-5761 animaschocolatecompany.com

Cyprus Cafe 725 East Second Avenue Durango, CO (970) 385-6884 cypruscafe.com

Eno Cocktail Lounge & Wine Bar 723 East Second Avenue Durango, CO (970) 385-0105 enodurango.com

Ore House 147 East College Drive Durango, CO (970) 247-5707 orehousedurango.com

Eat Local Durango, CO local-first.org

FRISCO

Kemosabe Sushi 605 Main Street Frisco, CO (970) 668-2100 kemosabesushi.com

Silverheels Bar & Grill 601 Main Street Frisco, CO (970)668-0345 silverheelsrestaurant.com

The Uptown on Main 304 Main Street Frisco, CO (970) 668-4728 theuptownfrisco.com Highside Brewery 720 Main Street Frisco, CO (970) 668-2337 highsidebrewing.com

GEORGETOWN

The Alpine 1106 Rose Street Georgetown, CO (303) 569-0200 alpinerestaurantgeorgetown. com

Cake 710 6th Street Georgetown, CO (303) 569-5043

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

Aurum 811 Yampa Street Steamboat Springs,CO (970) 879-9500 aurumsteamboat.com

Sharon’s 2851 Riverside Plaza Steamboat Springs,CO (970) 761-2467

Steamboat Whiskey Company 55 11th Street Steamboat Springs,CO (970) 761-2467 steamboatwhiskeyco.com Table 79 Foodbar 345 Lincoln Ave Steamboat Springs,CO (970) 761-2463 table79steamboat.com Besame 818 Lincoln Avenue Steamboat Springs,CO (970) 761-5681 besamesteamboat.com Mambo 521 Lincoln Ave Steamboat Springs,CO (970) 879-9500 mambos.com

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FREAK OUT Telluride Horror Show

October 12 - 14, 2018 The Telluride Horror Show is Colorado's first and longest-running horror film festival. It returns this year for its 9th season October 12-14, 2018.

Every year the festival attracts the latest & best genre films from around the world and attendees from all over the country for an intimate gathering of film fans in the world-famous mountain resort town of Telluride, Colorado. For three packed days, experience an eclectic mix of horror, suspense, thriller, dark fantasy, sci-fi and dark comedy in Telluride's unique theaters, with many of the films showing for the first time in the US. The festival line-up offers over 20 feature films, more than 50 short films, special programs, guests, and events. If you love genre films, then you can't miss this fest.

Listed as one of "20 Coolest Film Festivals" by MovieMaker Magazine telluridehorrorshow.com telluridehorrorshow.com

THRILL Colorado Adventure Center

SKY TREK A new aerial park has popped up along the East side of I-70 in Clear Creek County, the brand new Sky Trek Aerial Adventure Park. I watched it rise as I traveled to and from Denver on trips away from the high country. I was intrigued, there were all these lines and a raft in the sky, as well as a giant spider web, I finally jumped off of I-70 Exit 235 to see what it was all about.

The Colorado Adventure Center added this very cool feature for both young and old to experience. The new aerial adventure park, Sky Trek, features over 55 unique obstacles set at three different heights (routes) for one to challenge themselves with. This is a perfect group activity, what is more fun than egging on a friend to take the challenge while your knees and theirs are shaking? Both young (6 years, 52" min-height) and old will love this adventure. www.raftingcolorado.com

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GET STOKED Winter Stoke Film Fest, Sunlight Mountain November 30, 2018

Calling all local film makers, the Third Annual Winter Stoke Film Festival is on! Submit your 1-3 minute video and WIN a 2018-19 Season Pass to Sunlight Mountain Resort and your edit featured on the BIG screen. Three finalists will be chosen for and the audience votes for their favorite Winter Stoke Film. In its inaugural year, Winter Stoke Film Festival featured sold-out events in Glenwood and Carbondale. Seven locally-produced films were featured in front of more than 200 attendees and event organizers knew the stoke was alive.

DEADLINE to enter is Nov. 1, 2018; Films must be between 1-3 minutes in length; Producers are limited to two submissions each; Films MUST NOT have any logos or visual sponsorships in the final submission; Films MUST NOT use copyrighted materials. Films SHOULD GET US STOKED FOR WINTER - but that doesn't just mean snowboarding and skiing videos, sledding, climbing, whatever stokes you! winterstoke.org

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Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival The 8th annual Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival features small-batch distillers and artisan spirit producers. Events include a Scavenger Hunt around Breckenridge, Bar Mix-off around town, Breckenridge Distillery Open House and Dinner Pairing, Friday Night Party, Historic Saloon Walking Tour, Haunted Tombstone Tour, Spirited Cooking Class, Historic Walking Tours, Saturday After Party at the Gold Pan, Bloody Sunday and Hangover Brunch Specials - various participating locations in Breckenridge, Dia de los Muertos Activities and Dining Passports. Meet the distillers and taste the creations of 38 distillers Saturday night at the Still on the Hill Grand Tasting! The events premier craft spirits tasting in Colorado will allow you to sample craft spirits from 38 of the finest distillers, enjoy artisan snacks prepared by local restaurants, and tap your toes to live music while you enjoy Breckenridge, Colorado. www.breckenridgecraftspiritsfestival.com

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“Welcome to Colorful Colorado” is a greeting that every driver sees as they enter our awesome state. Each part of Colorado boasts beautiful landscapes and captivating scenic drives, winding drivers through the jagged and rocky mountainous regions as well as the canyons of the Colorado Plateau. Here are some great Southwest Colorado drives to consider. Be sure to plan your trip to provide ample time to enjoy the turnouts around every bend!.

Silverton The 45-minute drive to Silverton south along the Million Dollar Highway is not one you will soon forget. This magnificent portion of Hwy 550 was designed and built by Otto Mears in the 1880’s as a toll-road for not only ore-wagons, but for stagecoaches, and later cars, transporting people who just wanted to experience this dramatic drive. Plan a half-day to browse

through Silverton’s shops and have lunch in one of their many restaurants. One of the area’s most accessible ghost towns, Animas Forks, is a short drive northeast of Silverton. This is an area that you can reach in a standard-clearance passenger car traveling over a gravel road. You wouldn’t want to try this in a sports car.

Black Canyon National Park, Montrose One of the country’s newest national Parks is Black Canyon of the Gunnison, located only a one-hour away north of Ouray. This canyon is one-mile deep at its deepest point and 1,150 feet across at its narrowest. This twisting, narrow canyon was carved out of the rock by the Gunnison River over millions of years.

Owl Creek Pass, Durango This drive through the heart of the majestic Cimarron Mountains can be made in a passenger car. This particular route was once a cattle drive trail

and was used extensively during the production of the movie True Grit, with John Wayne. After the summit of Owl Creek Pass, you can continue on and see SilverJack Reservoir. This is a perfect place for a morning or afternoon drive and picnic. It is accessed off of Ouray County Rd. 10 about 1 mile north of Ridgway. It is a dirt road and can be full of washboards. It is not maintained in the winter.

St. Elmo, Chaffee County St. Elmo is a "ghost town" in Chaffee County, Colorado founded in 1880.

This beautiful drive through the Chalk Creek Canyon valley to St. Elmo is filled with colorful aspens, old growth pines, lakes ponds and rivers. It lies in the heart of the Sawatch Range, 20 miles southwest of Buena Vista and sits at an elevation of 9,961 feet. You can still find some inhabitants, a bed and breakfast and some great history. Beware of the chipmunks... mtntow nm a ga z i ne. com | FA L L 2 0 1 8

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The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival Announced it's artist lineup several months ago and this crew of epic musicians might be the very best way to celebrate their 25th Anniversary. Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite, Gov't Mule, Booker T's Stax Revue, JJ Grey & Mofro, Anders Osborne and so many more! Blues, funk, indie, rock, jam band, gospel, and soul performances, Wow! You should definitely be in Telluride, Colorado September 14-16, 2018 We have attended this event for many years and have watched its popularity grow. Through sun and snow and rain and lighting evacuations, people have not driven been away. It is a hardy, dedicated group of Blues enthusiasts that keep this event alive and thriving and I can tell you it has been some of the best nights of my life. I am thinking that event producer Steve Gumble, who made this event what it is since he was in his mid 20's feels that way, and more. " This year is extra special because it is my 25th year producing Blues & Brews. It is hard to imagine that this all started when I was just 28 years old. 25 years and stronger than ever” said Steve Gumble, Festival Director. “This is one of the more exciting lineups for Blues & Brews. Two words: Robert Plant. To have a legend like Plant on our stage is well... Just pinch me! Charlie Musselwhite and Ben Harper could not be a better fit for us and Gov't Mule has been a part of the festival since the very early years. I am especially looking forward to the many traditional blues artists from the Music Maker Relief Foundation roster. All of these artists combine to form a really well-rounded, powerful and inspiring music festival. 56 craft breweries is just icing on the cake!"

Since its inception, this event has expanded to Artists now performing on three stages, tons of local, really good regional food and craft vendors now surround the perimeter and kids have a special spot with activities and fun play features to enjoy. I wish I was a kid who got to go to concerts. They all have so much fun.

This year's full lineup includes: Robert Plant & The Sensational Space Shifters, Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite, Gov't Mule, Booker T's Stax Revue, JJ Grey & Mofro, Anders Osborne, Samantha Fish, Monophonics, The Marcus King Band, Valerie June, The California Honeydrops, Son Little, Pee Wee Hayes, Marco Benevento, RL Boyce and The Hill 76

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Country Allstars, Don Bryant featuring the Bo-Keys, The Glorifying Vines, Sisters Dragondeer, The Keeshea Pratt Band, Albert Castiglia, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, Pat "Mother Blues" Cohen, Johnny Sansone, Mitch Woods, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Husky Burnette, The Bones of J.R. Jones Russ Chapman.

The show doesn't end until late night these days. The music starts right back up again at the TBB late night club shows aka Juke Joints. In addition, a plethora of special events has been added throughout the festival. This years weekend includes the "Blisters & Brews" 5k fundraiser race, incredible free Yoga Sessions taught by instructors of the Telluride Yoga Festival, the Telluride Blues Challenge, Blues For Breakfast, Campground Sessions and the Sunset Blues Concert.

As the name implies, Brews, the festivals craft beer roots, taps an equally impressive and diverse collection of 56 craft breweries boasting 170 styles of craft beer and cider at the festival's Grand Tasting. Highly regarded as one of the premier beer tasting events in the Southwest, the Grand Tasting takes place inside the festival grounds on Saturday, September 15 from 12 pm to 3 pm.

Official festival beer sponsor Sierra Nevada Brewing Company will also be on hand with a bevy of favorites including classics and rare creations such as the "Back Porch Lager" (only available at Telluride Blues & Brews Festival).

If you are new to this remarkable music festival then you will be wowed. The sounds, the people and the amazing views of Telluride's box canyon are truly spectacular. For those who are going, we have a list of suggestions on what to bring. Essentially, we say bring it all because Colorado mountain town weather will get the unprepared! Here is our list: Valid photo ID . Sunscreen/ hat . Sunglasses . Lip Protection Ear Protection . Lawn chairs -check Festival rules . Tarps/ blankets .Sunshade tents -check Festival rules . Coolers with non-breakable water/soda containers to stay hydrated! . Camera -check festival rules . Warm clothes . Light Clothing . Gloves .

Rain Coat or Poncho - A MUST! . Waterproof Boots . Sandals .

Small Back Pack or Hip Belt . Cell Phone for photos (cell service is sketchy at times) and Your Festivals #hashtag A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to Steve Gumble and his SBGProductions crew. See you there Festivarians!

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September September 1 – 2, 2018 Oktoberfest, Beaver Creek September 1 – 4, 2018 Labor Day Weekend, Breckenridge

September 1, 2018 Trout Unlimited and Optimist Fishing Derby, Buena Vista September 1 – 2, 2018 Copper Country, Copper Mountain September 1, 2018 CB Unplugged, Crested Butte

September 1, 2018 Salida Wine Fest, Salida

September 2, 2018 Taste of Keystone, Keystone

September 1, 2018 Wild West Air Fest, Steamboat Springs

September 2, 2018 CBB Sunday Scramble Race #3, Powderhorn Mountain Resort.

September 1, 2018 Sunlight Mini-Mayor Campaign, Sunlight September 1 – 3, 2018 Vail Jazz Festival, Vail September 1 – 3, 2018 Labor Day Block Party & Sidewalk Sales, Winter Park September 2, 2018 Summer Concert Series featuring “Drunken Hearts”, Arapahoe Basin

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September 2, 2018 Breck Crest Marathon, Half & 10k.

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September 2, 2018 Center for the Arts Presents Marchfourth, Crested Butte.

September 1, 2018 Oktoberfest, Keystone

September 2 – 3, 2018 Estes Park Alpaca Market, Estes Park

September 1, 2018 Lake City Old West Shooters Shootout, Lake City

September 2, 2018 2nd Annual Gold Rush Duck Race, Georgetown

September 1 – 3, 2018 Ouray County Fair & Rodeo, Ouray

September 2, 2018 Raftoberfest, Glenwood Spring

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September 2, 2018< Lucky Ducky Race, Salida September 2, 2018 Rocky Mountain Bull Bash, Steamboat Springs September 2, 2018 2018 Vail Rotary Duck Race, Vail September 2, 2018 Family Labor Day Bike Fest, Winter Park Resort September 3, 2018 Craft Beer Flight Night at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch September 3, 2018 Annual Marina Mutt Show, Dillon September 3, 2018 Mt. Evans Summit Closes for the Season, Idaho Springs September 4, 2018 Crested Butte Historic Walking Tour, Crested Butte September 4, 2018 Dog Daze, Fruita September 5, 2018 Wagyu Wednesdays at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch September 6, 2018 Crested Butte Historic Walking Tour, Crested Butte

September 6 – 9, 2018 Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival, Estes Park September 6 – 9, 2018 Steamboat Bike Festival, Steamboat Springs September 6, 2018 First Thursday Art Walk, Telluride

September 7 – 9, 2018 Oktoberfest, Vail September 8, 2018 Apple Fest, Buena Vista September 8, 2018 Mount Olivet Cemetery Tour, Buena Vista

September 8, 2018 Snowmass Septemberfest, Snowmass September 8, 2018 Whip Off Competition, Steamboat Springs September 8, 2018 Imogene Pass Run, Telluride

September 7 – 9, 2018 Zoppè Italian Family Circus, Avon

September 8 – 9, 2018 Western Slope Pickleball Tournament, Carbondale

September 8, 2018 Summit Assault! Winter Park Resort

September 7 – 9, 2018 24th Annual Oktoberfest, Breckenridge

September 8 – 9, 2018 Roaring Fork Ranch Roping, Carbondale

September 8, 2018 Alpine & Ales Mountain Oktoberfest, Winter Park Resort

September 7, 2018 First Friday “Creative District Art Walk”, Carbondale

September 8, 2018 Cajun Clay Night & Anniversary, Carbondale

September 9 – 13, 2018 Continental Divide Wilderness Broadwalk, Dillon

September 7, 2018 EVOladies Twilight Ride With CBMBA, Crested Butte

September 8, 2018 WreckTangle Championship, Copper Mountain

September 10, 2018 Craft Beer Flight Night at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

September 7 – 9, 2018 Colorado Jazz Musicians Festival, Mt. Crested Butte

September 8 – 9, 2018 Colorado Days, Copper Mountain

September 11, 2018 Crested Butte Historic Walking Tour, Crested Butte

September 7 – 8, 2018 Colorado Pork and Hops Challenge, Grand Junction September 7, 2018 First Friday Art Opening Receptions, Grand Junction September 7, 2018 Art Walk & Music Festival, Gunnison September 7 – 9, 2018 Colorado Jazz Musicians Festival, Gunnison September 7, 2018 Flaming Foliage Relay, Idaho Springs September 7, 2018 First Friday Block Party, Silverthorne September 7 – 8, 2018 Snowmass Balloon Festival, Snowmass September 7, 2018 First Friday Artwalk, Steamboat

September 8, 2018 Go Park to Peak to Pint Race, Crested Butte

September 12, 2018 Wagyu Wednesdays at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

September 8, 2018 Chili & Beer Festival, Mt. Crested Butte

September 12, 2018 Women & Wine on the Water, Dillon

September 8. 2018 A Real Cattle Drive/Calf Branding

September 13 - 19, 2018 Aspen Ruggerfest, Aspen

September 8 – 9, 2018 WholeExpo 2018, Durango

September 13 – 16, 2018 Breckenridge Wine Classic, Breckenridge

September 8, 2018 Frisco’s Fall Fest, Frisco September 8 – 9, 2018 Desert’s Edge Tri Festival, Loma September 8 – 9, 2018 Fiber Arts Festival, Salida September 8, 2018 Cidermass, Snowmass

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September 14 – 16, 2018 Second Annual Bikepacking Summit, Gunnison

September 15, 2018 10 Barrel Summer Concert Series, Copper Mountain

September 14 – 16, 2018 Walkfest Retreat at Blackstone Rivers Ranch, Idaho Springs

September 15 – 16, 2018 ARTumn Festival, Crested Butte

September 14, 2018 Fiona Rose Murphy Foundation Charitable Trust, Lake City September 14, 2018 Devils Tail BBQ Special Train Ride, Leadville September 14 – 15, 2018 ColorFest Weekend 2018, Pagosa Springs September 14 – 17, 2017 26 Annual Colorado Mountain Winefest, Palisade September 14 – 15, 2018 Snowmass Wine Festival, Snowmass September 14 – 17, 2018 The Motoring Classic, Snowmass September 14 – 15, 2018 Run Rabbit Run, Steamboat Springs September 14 – 15, 2018 Oktoberfest, Steamboat Springs

September 15 – 16, 2018 Pagan Pedal Collegiate Mountain Bike Races, Crested Butte September 15. 2018 A Real Cattle Drive/Calf Branding, Devil’s Thumb Ranch September 15 – 16, 2018 Autumn Arts Festival, Durango September 15, 2018 Masontown Hiking Tour, Frisco

September 16, 2018 Monarch Crest Crank, Salida September 17 – 21, 2018 Lost Art Revival, Steamboat Springs September 17, 2018 Craft Beer Flight Night at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch September 18, 2018 Pop-Up Concert, Avon September 18 – 22, 2018 OHV Fall Color Tour, Buena Vista September 18, 2018 Crested Butte Historic Walking Tour, Crested Butte

September 15, 2018 Valley Tastings, Gypsum

September 19, 2018 Wagyu Wednesdays at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

September 15, 2018 Clear Creek Watershed Festival, Idaho Springs

September 20 – 23, 2018 Breckenridge Wine Classic, Breckenridge

September 15, 2018 Lake City Uncorked Wine and Music Festival, Lake City

September 20, 2018 Crested Butte Historic Walking Tour, Crested Butte

September 15, 2018 Tour de Vineyards, Palisade

September 21, 2018 EVOladies Twilight Ride With CBMBA, Crested Butte

September 14 – 16, 2018 Blues and Brews Festival, Telluride

September 15, 2018 Fallfest Featuring The 18th Annual Grand Kids Fallfest, Winter Park

September 14 – 16, 2018 Oktoberfest, Vail

September 15, 2018 Rendezvous Plein Air Festival, Winter Park

September 21 – 22, 2018 Rally the Valley, Glenwood Spring

September 16 – 17, 2018 Aspen Snowmass Vintage Car Race, Aspen/Snowmass

September 21, 2018 Ridgway Spirit Fest, Ridgway

September 14 – 15, 2018 2018 Colorado Grand, Vail September 15, 2018 Oktoberfest, Arapahoe Basin September 15, 2018 Zusammen: Communal.Marketplace.

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September 16, 2018 Wüffstock, Grand Junction September 16, 2018 Summer Closing Day, Keystone September 16, 2018 CBB Sunday Scramble Race #4, Powderhorn Mountain Resort

September 21, 2018 Durango Gallery Association Fall Walk, Durango

September 21 – 23, 2018 Outlier Offroad Festival, Vail September 22, 2018 Underground Sound, Beaver Creek September 22, 2018 Vinotok Fall Harvest Festival, Crested Butte September 22 – 23, 2018 Autumn Gold Festival, Estes Park

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September 23, 2018 Estes Trail Ascent Trail Race, Estes Park

September 28, 2018 San Juan Mountain Bike and Music Festival, Purgatory Resort

September 22 – 24, 2017 Fruita Fall Festival, Fruita

September 24, 2018 Craft Beer Flight Night at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

September 28 – October 7, 2018 Steamboat Restaurant Week, Steamboat Springs

September 22 – 23, 2018 Trail Running Festival, Granby

September 24, 2018 Alpenglow Zip Tours, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

September 28 – October 7, 2018 Vail Beaver Creek Restaurant Week 2018, Vail/Beaver Creek

September 25, 2018 Crested Butte Historic Walking Tour, Crested Butte

September 28 – 30, 2018 2018 World Figure & Fancy Skating Championships & Festival, Vail

September 22, 2018 Mountain Chile Cha Cha, Pagosa Springs

September 26, 2018 Wagyu Wednesdays at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

September 29, 2018 Breckenridge Strings, Ciders & Sours, Breckenridge

September 26, 2018 Women & Wine on the Water, Dillon

September 29, 2018 Durango Brew Train, Durango

September 22, 2018 Mountain Marmot Trail Run, Purgatory Resort

September 27, 2018 Underground Sound, Beaver Creek

September 29, 2018 Rut Run 5K, Estes Park

September 22 - 23, 2018 Salida Studio Tour, Salida

September 27 – 20, 2018 Crested Butte Film Festival, Crested Butte

September 29, 2018 Tour of the Moon Grand Cycling Classic, Grand Junction

September 22 – 23, 2018 CU in Snowmass, Snowmass

September 27 – 30, 2018 Mountain Harvest Festival, Paonia

September 22, 2018 Golden Leaf Half Marathon, Snowmass

September 27 – 30, 2018 Ouray County Railroad Days, Ridgway

September 29, 2018 Dynamite Days Festival, Idaho Springs

September 22, 2018 Emerald Trail Run, Steamboat Springs

September 27 – 30, 2018 Festival of Cars and Colors, Telluride

September 22, 2018 Be our Guest–Colorado National Monument Free Admission Day, Fruita

September 22 – 23, 2018 Epic Pass Club Tournament, Keystone Resort September 22, 2018 Fall Colors Fly-In Breakfast, Leadville

September 22, 2018 Mountains to Desert Ride, Telluride September 22, 2018 Taste of Vail Fall Wine and Food Classic, Vail September 22 – 30, 2018 Pre-Season Pass Sale, Wolf Creek Ski Area September 23, 2018 First Annual Bikes, Boys, Beers and Brats, Devil’s Thumb Ranch September 23 – October 1, 2018 Fall Foliage Jeep Tour, Durango 82

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September 28 - 30, 2018 14er Fest, Buena Vista September 28 – 30, 2018 Crested Butte Film Festival, Crested Butte September 28, 2018 Star Parties at Heck’s Patio, Devil’s Thumb Ranch September 28 – 30, 2018 Harvest Happiness, Granby September 28 – 30, 2018 Grand Valley Kennel Annual Club All Breed Dog Show, Grand Junction

September 29, 2018 Harvest Dinner & Contra Dance, Leadville September 29 – 30, 2018 Sneffels Fiber Arts Festival, Ridgway

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October 6, 2018 Potato Day Parade & Celebration, Carbondale

October 4 – 6, 2018 The Meeting Filmfest, Aspen October 4 – 7, 2018 Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Durango October 5, 2018 First Friday “Homecoming & Harvest Fest”, Carbondale October 5 – 7, 2018 3rd Annual Downtown Art Festival, Grand Junction

October 6, 2018 CB Unplugged, Crested Butte October 6, 2018 The Great Pumpkin Patch Express, Durango October 6, 2018 Comic-Con, Grand Junction

October 1, 2018 Craft Beer Flight Night at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

October 5, 2018 First Friday Artwalk, Steamboat Springs

October 6 – 7, 2018 John Denver Celebration, Idaho Spring

October 1 – 7, 2018 2018 Colorado National Monument Plein Air Invitational! Grand Junction

October 6, 2018 Steamboat Color Run, Steamboat Springs

October 6, 2018, 1st Lake City Oktoberfest, Lake City

October 3 – 5, 2018 The Meeting, Aspen

October 7, 2018 First Friday Block Party, Silverthorne

October 6, 2018 Oktoberfest & 54th Annual Jeep Raffle Drawing, Ouray

October 3, 2018 Wagyu Wednesdays at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

October 5 – 7, 2018 2018 Vail Valley Soccer Cup, Vail

October 6, 2018 Oktoberfest, Purgatory Resort

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October 7, 2018 The Great Pumpkin Patch Express, Durango

October 12, 2018 Dinner in the Dining Car, Buena Vista

October 13, 2018 Oktoberfest:Amped! Grand Junction

October 19, 2018 Country Western Dance Series, Silverthorne

October 7, 2018 Feast on the Creek, Idaho Spring

October 12 – 13, 2018 Celtic Fest & Oktoberfest, Carbondale

October 14, 2018 The Great Pumpkin Patch Express, Durango

October 19 – 21, 2018 Ski 7 Snowboard Swap, Vail

October 7, 2018 Pumpkin Fest, Silverthorne

October 12, 2018 Ski Sale, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

October 15, 2018 Nordic Walking Class, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

October 20, 2018 The Great Pumpkin Patch Express, Durango

October 12 – 14, 2018 Telluride Horror Show, Telluride

October 15, 2018 Craft Beer Flight Night at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

October 20, 2018 Bill’s Ranch Walking Tour, Frisco

October 8, 2018 Craft Beer Flight Night at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch October 9, 2018 Underground Sound, Beaver Creek October 10, 2018 Wagyu Wednesdays at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

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October 13, 2018 Pumpkins & Pilsners Festival, Estes Park

October 17, 2018 Underground Sound, Beaver Creek

October 20, 2018 Rose Street Bed and Breakfast Ghost Hunt, Georgetown

October 17, 2018 Wagyu Wednesdays at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

October 20, 2018 Historical Society of Idaho Springs Gala, Idaho Spring

October 19 – 21, 2018 8th Annual Breckenridge Craft Spirits Festival,

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October 30, 2018 Underground Sound, Beaver Creek

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October 31, 2018 Wagyu Wednesdays at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

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October 21, 2018 The Great Pumpkin Patch Express

October 31, 2018 Children’s Halloween Trick-or-Treat, Durango

November 5, 2018 Underground Sound, Beaver Creek

October 22, 2018 Craft Beer Flight Night at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

October 31, 2018 Trick or Treat Street, Frisco

November 5, 2018 Craft Beer Flight Night at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

October 31, 2018 Downtown Halloween Stroll, Steamboat Springs

November 7, 2018 Wagyu Wednesdays at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

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November 7, 2018 Sunlight Mini-Mayor Election, Sunlight Mountain

November 1, 2018 Moonlight Dinner Series, Arapahoe Basin

November 10, 2018 Girls on the Run 5k, Frisco

October 21, 2018 Aloha Shaka Cross Series!, Carbondale October 21, 2018 Gondola Closes For Off-Season, Telluride

October 24, 2018 Wagyu Wednesdays at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch October 25, 2018 Underground Sound, Beaver Creek October 26, 2018 Ski Sale, Devil’s Thumb Ranch October 26, 2018 Nightmare at the Museum, Frisco October 27, 2018 Three Springs Fall Festival, Durango October 27, 2018 Star Parties at Heck’s Patio, Devil’s Thumb Ranch October 27, 2018 Rocky Mountain Craft Spirits Festival, Estes Park October 27, 2018 Truck-N-Treat, Fruita October 27, 2018 Halloween Party, Kremmling O ctober 28-31, 2018 Haunted Night at Turner Farm, Buena Vista .

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November 1 – 3, 2018 Dia de los Muertos, Breckenridge

November 10, 2018 KOTO Ski Swap, Telluride

November 1 – 9. 2018 Festival de los Muertos, Durango

November 11, 2018 How to Prep Your Nordic Skis, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

November 2, 2018 First Friday “Dia De los Muertos”, Carbondale Main Street, Downtown Main Street

November 12, 2018 Craft Beer Flight Night at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch

November 2, 2018 Snow Sports Swap, Crested Butte Lodge at Mountaineer Square November 2, 2018 First Friday Art Opening Receptions, Grand Junction

November 14, 2018 Wagyu Wednesdays at Heck’s Tavern, Devil’s Thumb Ranch November 15, 2018 Celebrations Around the World, Silverthorne

November 2, 2018 First Friday Block Party, Silverthorne

November 16, 2018 Country Western Dance Series, Silverthorne

November 2, 2018 First Friday Artwalk, Steamboat Springs

November 16, 2018 Gondola Reopens for the Season, Telluride

November 2, 2018 Opening Date, Wolf Creek Ski Area

November 17, 2018 Xi Mu Christmas Fair, Buena Vista

November 3, 2018 6th Annual Fall Back Beer Festival, Estes Park

November 17 – 27, 2018 Festival of Trees, Steamboat Springs

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December December 1, 2018 Moonlight Dinner Series – Africa, Arapahoe Basin

November 23, 2018 Catch the Glow Christmas Parade & Celebration, Estes Park

December 1, 2018 Winter Stoke Film Fest, Sunlight Mountain, Third St. Center, Carbondale

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LAST CHAIR

Since late June, hundreds of firefighters have been battling blazes in Colorado’s mountain towns. Durango, Silverthorne, El Jebel, Basalt, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Rifle, Battlement Mesa, Park County, Grand County, Routt County, among many others experience significant wildfire events.

Hundreds of thousands of acres have gone up in flames and the cost of protecting the local communities is approaching more than $100 million according to news reports.

During times of emergency EMS professionals risk their lives to protect our homes and livelihoods. Firefighters, EMT’s, Paramedics, Police, Military personnel, Pilots, Communication Managers and Hospitals all come together and work as one, as a force to beat the flames down and keep our citizens up to date and informed.

Sunlight Mountain Resort announced it will offer free skiing and riding to all active firefighters and first responders as part of its new Firefighter Funday campaign. To be held each Wednesday of Sunlight’s 2018/19 season, Sunlight officials

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say Firefighter Fun Days are its way of recognizing the efforts of its local firefighters and first responders, as well as the hundreds of firefighters who came from out-of-state to battle wildfires throughout Colorado.

“This is a small way to recognize the tremendous effort, sacrifice, professionalism, and dedication of our local firefighters and emergency responders, including all of those from out of state who came here to help us protect our lands and valleys,” says Tom Hays, Sunlight General Manager.

Encompassing 17 Wednesdays in all, active firefighters and first responders simply show their valid I.D. at the Sunlight Lift Ticket Office to get their free lift ticket for the day.

There are too many to list to give thanks to and if we didn’t cover you please know that our thanks extend to you too. We know wildfire season is not over yet either but, Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all you do and the bravery and the courage you exhibit in these times of emergency and disaster in our Colorado mountain town communities and beyond.

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