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HOW TO HYGGE YOUR HOME 18 CAMP BIRD CUSTOM HATS 34 RIVER PERMIT PARTIES 56 THE COST OF REMOTE WORKING 82
WINTER 2021-22 / ISSUE 18
Discover a new backyard.
CO N T what’s up in the west
lifestyle
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BOOK + BEVERAGE Read Island by Nicole Magistro D.I.Y. Hot Chocolate Jars
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S+B’S INSTAGRAM + PODCAST PICKS
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STYLE Western Colorado Through the Lens of Edward Kunzelman
Experience Winter On-High in Colorado National Monument
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MAKER Camp Bird: Custom Hats Made in Telluride
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Montanya Gets a New Rum Tasting Room
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BLOSSOM How to Make a Winter Wreath
ART GatherHouse Glassblowing Studio + Gallery
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HOME + GARDEN How to Hygge Your Home
MUSIC “Rock” Music
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE Special Advertising Section
FOOD The “Hole” Truth About Homemade Bagels
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DRINK The Roast with the Most
FOOD The Assembly | Eagle
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WELLNESS + FITNESS Canine Connections: Bridging the Gap Between Communication
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VOICES OF WESTERN COLORADO Locals Weigh in on Forge
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WHAT’S UP IN THE WEST Skip’s Farm To Market Expands to New Location in Fruita
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Alt Space CoWorking Grows to Five Locations Across Western Colorado
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EAT Holiday Recipes
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ADVENTURE Wild Monkey Snacks: Fuel Your Adventures
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COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE CSA Does Winter in Western Colorado
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SPOKE Gear for the Season
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PAST, PRESENT + FUTURE Powderhorn Mountain Resort
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SPOKE Athlete Profile: Leota Sweetman-McPeek
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GRAND OUTDOORS ‘Tis the Season for River Permit Parties
GRAND JUNCTION IS A REMOTE WORKER’S PARADISE But at What Cost?
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FAMILY Don’t Stop When the Temps Drop: A Guide to Venturing Outside with Your Little Ones
EVENTS Winter 2021-22
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WHO WE ARE Terry Hancock
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TAKE A HIKE Main Canyon: Coal Canyon Trailhead
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STAY + PLAY Gravity Haus Winter Park
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GETAWAY America’s Riviera: Santa Barbara, California
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PUBLISHER’S LETTER
FORGE As another year comes to completion, we are taking extra time to reflect on where we have been and where we are going. The path behind us has carved just as much significance as what lies ahead, but where do we align our focus? While never forgetting all its history, Western Colorado is forging forward. Here at Spoke+Blossom, we are constantly inspired by the stories of our community that give life to every page, season after season. It seems that if we don’t move forward we are just standing still, because turning around gets us nowhere in the same amount of time. Create some space to watch your community this winter; notice the current momentum and how you may or may not contribute to it. In this winter issue we’ve captured stories that remind us of this. We have included a notable amount of coverage on local businesses that are evolving and expanding at every turn; we have spotlighted local artists, musicians, makers and farmers who are bringing more into the world than they are taking. In acknowledging that steady forward movement isn’t always easy, we also have captured how resilience amidst unexpected challenge yields remarkable results. We hope this issue reminds you to forge forward. Even on a trail that is less traveled, let’s try to leave footsteps for others to follow.
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EDWARD KUNZELMAN Ed found a home in Grand Junction in the 1970s after being transferred from a front range printing business, although the real reason for settling on the Western Slope was skiing. Any place so close to Aspen and Telluride ski areas had to be perfect. Print sales evolved into graphic design which led to photography, which is where he’s focused these days.
JENNA KRETSCHMAN
MAUREEN McGUIRE
Jenna has lived in Grand Junction since she was a child. She works full time in animal welfare and enjoys spending her free time exploring Western Colorado and hanging out with her two adorable cats, Peach and Plum.
Maureen is a lifelong resident of Western Colorado. She has taught for 10 years and strives to make our part of the world a better place for all. Summers are for long hikes early in the morning, tending to the raised vegetable and herb gardens she and husband Ira created and planning fun trips.
COURTNEY HOLDEN Courtney moved to Boulder, Colorado to pursue her dream of hiking, biking, skiing and writing about it. So far, things are working out. In the past four years, she’s transitioned from 100-mile days on her road bike to backpacking with a stuffed rabbit, Tonka truck and toddler in tow. Her husband comes too.
LAUREN FARRAUTO Lauren has always loved the power of the written word. As assistant editor for Spoke+Blossom and CO YOGA + Life and Covered Bridge magazines, her dream of creating her own story is finally a reality. When not curled up with a good book, she can be found adventuring in the Colorado wilderness.
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ZOE CRAMER Zoe grew up in Aspen, Colorado after moving there at a young age where she came to love and be inspired by the outdoors. It’s not uncommon to find her outside, soaking up nature with a journal and pen in hand. If not writing, she’s often hiking with her dogs. She plans to earn a degree from Wesleyan University, majoring in The College of Letters.