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LIVING WELL Listeningwell in Estes Park
By Cory Workman, Au.D., Community Hearing Center
For the Trail-Gazette
So, I have a confession, I haven’t been exercising during all ofthis stay-athome and safer-at-home orders. Why? I fell out ofthe habit and I am just at work and home, so what is the point? There is too much to worry about and my favorite places to work out have been closed as well. Feel familiar to you? Well, I should be out exercising and keeping my body healthy. Lately I am feeling the decline in my fitness. So, why do I share this? I am concerned about your hearing fitness!
Community Hearing Center / Courtesy photo On average, people wait seven years before addressing their hearing loss.
Recently, I have spoken with my colleagues and we are finding that people feel the same with their hearing and hearing aids. “I am just at home so why should I wear my hearing aids?” I have heard it here in my of fice during these past weeks and I am worried about hearing fitness. you wear your hearing aids on When the ears and brain a daily basis and head into an aren’t getting good sound, just important meeting or party like me not exercising, their your ears have been prepared “ fitness” goes down. Let me to listen and hear. If you are explain with an analogy. putting on your hearing aids
Let’s say you sign up to run as you are walking into the in the Boston Marathon. Prior room, the results may not be to the race you take a few as good. Even in quiet and walks and maybe a few runs when you are alone, there are in the weeks before the race. sounds that your ears need to When you show up to the stay fit. Underlying and start line, you might get untreated hearing loss can through the race and you lead to the same results. If you might not. However, if you feel you are struggling, it is were to train daily with runtime to get things checked ning and fitness workouts you out. Hearing fitness is just as would most likely do much important as your physical fitbetter. For your body and ness. So, as we are at home mind race day is simply anothand distant more often, er day ofrunning and you are remember to keep your body prepared. and ears active to be ready for
Same with your hearing! If the races ahead. WhytryCBD?
Allison L. Goddard, MD Board Certified Dermatologist
Dermatology Center of the Rockies welcomes Dr. Goddard to the provider team. She is happy to be back in the Rocky Mountains serving the Estes Park community.
Call 303.532.2810 for an appointment today! Estes Park Health Specialty Clinic 420 Steamer Drive, Suite 101 Estes Park, CO DermatologyOfTheRockies.com
By Daniel Sewell
Trail-Gazette
Pain is difficult to deal with. If left uncared for, pain can become debilitating, however, sometimes the side-effects of prescription pain killers are just as unbearable.
If that is the case, consider trying CBD.
Local CBDepot store clerk, Kristina Burd, explained her own story, “I have a terribly painful shoulder that I reserved myself to just deal with because no over-thecounter pain relievers helped and I couldn’t function with prescription pain killers.
“After I started working here people recommended I try the CBD Salve, which is a body balm you can rub onto the area that hurts, and I’m happy to say it’s by far been the best thing for it.”
CBDepot offers infused salves/topicals, oils/tinctures, edibles/drinks, and much more. While salves ar e best for body aches, tinctures are better for anxiety. Their treats are for people as well as pets, so everyone can enjoy life!
Be aware, different terpenes create different effects; they range from relief and relaxation to vitality and energy.
So when you visit CBDepot, talk to the knowledgeable staff and learn if CBD is a better alternative for you!
The FDA has not approved CBD as a treatment for pain or anxiety relief.
LIVING WELL
Crossroads Dermatology
By Crossroads Dermatology
For the Trail-Gazette
At Crossroads Dermatology, we strive to provide excellent, patient-centered dermatologic care with compassion.”
Our Dermatologists are experts in treating conditions of the skin, hair and nails. Commonly treated conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, eczema and drug rashes. Dr. Bair and her team will work with you to develop a personalized approach to treating your condition. Skin cancer
More people are diagnosed with skin cancer in the US than all other cancers combined. One in 5 of US residents will develop a skin cancer by age 70. In Colorado, our active lifestyles provide even more risk. Dr. Bair and her team are experts at early skin cancer detection and prevention. Cosmetic dermatology
Dr. Bair has been active in the newest trends in cosmet
ic dermatology since her residency. She strives for a very natural appearance and achieves results by collaborating with patients on their goals and desires. Her favorites modalities are neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport and Xeomin) and fillers (Restylane, L yft, Radiesse Belotero, etc.) in combination with prescription skin care.
Dr. Sarah Bair
Location
It is located at 2350 17th Ave #100, Longmont, CO 80503 and can be found online at https://crossroadsdermatology.com.
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LIVING WELL Stanley Hotel offers somethingforall
By Tim Mosier Trail-Gazette
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused accommodations all over the world to shutter their doors, the Historic Stanley Hotel is back and better than ever.
The entertainment scene has changed dramatically over the course of the past months. Earlier this summer all concerts, sporting events, and large gatherings of any kind ground to a halt. Now, venues such as the Stanley are figuring out ways to invite guests back in a safe and fun way.
The Stanley is doing so by not only welcoming guests back to the historic hotel, but offering entertainment that few others can.
As seen on the hit series America’s Got Talent and Penn and Teller’s Fool Us, Aiden Sinclair returned to the Historic Stanley Hotel with an all-new presentation of Illusions of the Passed on July 3.
“It’s pretty exciting to be back,” Sinclair said of his return to the stage and to the Stanley. “We’ve been off
for about three months now with COVID-19 and trying to take all the precautions we can.”
Illusions of the Passed is an immersive, and audience interactive, theatrical séance experience. According to reviews, the show takes its guests on a journey into the paranormal and leaves them wondering if there isn’t just a little bit more to this life than any of us know.
The show is presented twice nightly Wednesday through Sunday with shows at 6 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m..
Tickets are available online at www.stanleyhotel.com/illusionsofthepassed.html or in person on show days in the Pinion Room at the Stanley Hotel and at the Stanley Hotel Tours Desk. Cost of admission is $35 for general seating and $55 for VIP seating in the front row. VIP tickets also come with an autographed poster of the show.
In addition to Illusions of the Past, the Stanley offers tours throughout the historic grounds.
The Stanley Day Tour is a unique way to experience the hotel’s history, architecture, folklore, and pop culture while being guided by a knowledgeable storyteller. Each tour offers you opportunities to explore, ask questions, and perhaps leave with a few stories of your own.
The Day Tour is currently limited to 10 people and, for the safety of all guests and employees, masks are required. The cost of admission is $23 per person, $20 for hotel guests, $17 for anyone under the age of 17, and $20 for AAA members, Military members and seniors.
On the Historic Stanley Night Tour (Ghost Tour) guests are taken to a few darkened spaces and introduced to the active phenomena and spirit folklore surrounding the Town’s 100+ year old hotel.
This 45 minute walking tour will introduce you to Mr. F.O. Stanley, his wife Flora, famed author Stephen King, and other notewor thy visitors. The tour is billed asaunique way to experience the hotel’s history, architecture, folklore, and pop culture with a knowledgeable storyteller under the ambiance of nighttime in the Rocky Mountains.
Children under the age of eight are not permitted on the Day of Night Tours but are encouraged to check out the Family and Friends Tour which is an interactive tour geared toward kids eight and under, but is gr eat for the whole family.
For more information on availability check out the Stanley Hotel Tours website or give them a call at (970) 577-4111, or by email at StanleyTours@Stanley Hotel.com.
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By Daniel Sewell
Trail-Gazette
Sticks N’ Stones owners, Chris and Val Jafferis, have been making and selling furniture for over 30 years. Their unique designs can be attributed to the amazing work that nature creates. From junipers to aspens, they design, cut, and polish beautiful pieces into functional tables, lamps, chairs, bed frames, and accessories.
In so being, everything they make is one-of-a-kind! They have two showrooms, each filled to the brim with elegant expressions of nature for use inside and out. Their larger outdoor, dining room, and bedroom sets are
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The first part of the 1.3-mile hike is the toughest. It’s fairly steep and requires stepping up and over rocks and boulders.
Then the trail levels out at the top of a ridge that provides spectacular views of Lily Lake below and an incredibly different look at Longs Peak.
Along the way, hikers can spot many chipmunks and a wide array of birds.
At the far end of the trail before it winds back down to lake level, you get a fantastic glimpse of the Mummy Range,
By adding a little distance to your visit to Lily Lake, you also get some quiet distance from the people below to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. Bierstadt Lake Starting at Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, the trail is a 4.4 mile round Bierstadt Lake trip. If you is ringed by pine take a loop trees and around Biersedges and has stadt Lake a wonderful before you backdrop of head back, snow-tipped it adds mountains. another .4 miles to the trek. The hike starts at 9475 feet elevation and the highest elevation you reach is 9760, making the total elevation gain 670 feet.
Hikers are greeted by splendid green aspens and the sounds of melted snow running into small creeks
There are some ups and downs on this trek, so older hikers may want to bring a hiking stick or pole to help them up and down rocky areas. At one point, you may have to balance yourself to walk across a log over a small stream.
Arriving at the lake is a lovely surprise. The view from the edge is spectacular with craggy snow-tipped mountains creating the perfect backdrop. Ducks swim and played.
Bierstadt Lake is surrounded by a thick pine forest and marshy grasses. Kruger Rock Trail If you are looking for a vigorous, moderate hike near Estes Park, the trail to Kruger Wendy Rigby / Estes Rock in the
Park Trail-Gazette Hermit Park The Kruger Open Space Rock Trail is a delightprovides ful four-mile amazing view of up and back Estes Park trek to below, including some of the Lake Estes, and the Continental Divide Mountains. most glorious and expansive views of the area.
This is a well-marked and well-maintained trail with only one trail juncture. The first part is an easy ascent with plenty of beautiful aspens and wild flowers dotting the landscape.
During the hike, you ascend more than a thousand feet. There are many switchbacks and some awesome boulder formations to climb up along the way. The trail dips and climbs several times.
As you near the top, there is a late steep portion where stone steps have been built to help you up. At the very top, there is a rock scramble where you have to use your hands to hoist yourself up to enjoy the 360 degree view which includes Longs Peak and the glorious meadows below. You can also see Mount Meeker and the Mummy Range include in the sweeping panorama.
Some hikers like to take their flashlights and get to the summit before dawn so they can enjoy the sunrise over the Estes Valley. Cub Lake–Pool Loop Inside Rocky Mountain National Park, the Cub Lake –Pool Loop the Cub Wendy Rigby / Estes Lake loop
Park Trail-Gazette which takes Cub Lake loop you 6.1 winds 6.1 miles miles through some through of the most some of the varied and beautiful ter in RMNP. rain most varied and beautiful terrain This moderate hike requires good hiking shoes, as the trail is sandy and rocky.
The hike begins by crossing two wooden bridges over the babbling Big Thompson River. From there, follow the trail through the western edge of Moraine Park. As you wind through the aspen and pine-lined path, you are greeted by numerous birds and chipmunks.
Huge boulders surround you here. As you head up the trail, you are greeted by the sounds of brooks you can hear, but not see. Then suddenly as if a small gift from nature, the water will appear beside the trail
The lake itself is an unexpected delight. Covered almost entirely with lily pads blooming with yellow flowers, Cub Lake is a glorious place to sit on a rock and enjoy lunch.
As you continue on the trail toward the Pool, you cross over a ridge that reveals a spectacular mountain with jagged rocks covering its face.
Hiking down toward the Pool is much easier than the first part of our journey.
Hikers reach the lovely wooden bridge over the Big Thompson River. This is the Pool, which is where Fern Creek meets the river. The rush of water here is exhilarating.
After the bridge, the trail becomes a much gentler path that follows along the river. Via Feratta For ahike that is als o a climb, try the The Via Ferrata (Iron Trail or Iron Road) Dustin Dyer / which is a
Courtesy photo series of ladThe Via Ferrata ders, cables (Iron Trail or Iron and handRoad) is a holds series of installed on ladders, cables and hand-holds installed on the flanks of Twin Sisters. the flanks of Twin Sisters. The trek starts at about 8,300 feet elevation at a trailhead inside Cheley Camp. Hiking from 8,600 feet at the base of the Via Ferrata, you travel about 600 feet up vertically to the top of a rock formation known as Deville for a total gain of about a thousand fe et.
Kent Mountain Adventure Center installed the Via Ferrata over a year’s time and opened it in the summer of 2019.
Since you are always hooked to a strong steel cable, the danger factor is low, though you still need to concentrate so you don’t fall and hit the rock or scrape see hiking, pg. 23
yourself. The way you have to maneuver up the rocks is so intriguing and it is strenuous.
The view at the top is one of the few places in Estes that includes Lily Lake, Mary’s Lake and Lake Estes. Ouzel Falls
A great moderate hike featuring waterfalls and beautiful flora along the way is the 5.4 mile treak to Ouzel Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Wild Basin.
The trail is fairly gentle with some rocks and switchbacks. The hike takes you across scenic wooden bridges suspended over amazing water features. The path runs alongside the North Saint Vrain Creek and into the colorful, rich forest that makes up Wild Basin.
The hike starts at an elevation of 8,500 feet and winds its way up to the highest point of 9,387 feet for a total elevation gain of 1,037 feet. Wendy Rigby / Estes Hikers wind
Park Trail-Gazette through the A great montane moderate hike featuring waterfalls and beautiful flora along the way is Ouzel Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park’s ecosystem full of blooming wild flowers and towering trees. When you Wild Basin. ascend to the centerpiece of the hike, you can hear Ouzel Falls before you see the tumbling water. The impressive 40-foot drop from the top of the falls to your feet is serene and awe-inspiring. Summerland Park A beautiful and lesser-known hike in Rocky Mountain National Park is SumWendy Rigby / Estes merland
Park Trail-Gazette Park on the An old wooden west side bridge over near Grand North Inlet Lake. Creek signals it At a round is time to turn trip distance around to complete the Summerland Park hike. of3.3 miles, the Summerland Park trek is considered an easy hike. The trail begins at an elevation of8,520 feet rising to 8,583 feet at its highest, for a total elevation gain of165 feet.
The first part of the trail is a large dirt road which eventually becomes a trail through a more forested area.
Along the road, you walk past many beautiful aspens and huge boulders along a rustic fence.
As you continue along the path, you enter a marshy ar ea and eventually encounter to North Inlet Creek. This gently-meandering body ofwater is an idyllic scene that is oft en the spot for fantastic wildlife encounters with moose.
At an old wooden bridge over North Inlet Creek, the sounds ofwater are soothing and relaxing.
This is a relatively flat and simple hike that would be a great trek for older people or families with children. Anyone who loves the park wou ld enjoy the views of marshes, creeks, meadows and mountains.
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