Winter/Spring 2014

Where to go so it’s just you and the snow Plus: First tracks - how to ride Breck’s new Peak 6 terrain, & the best new on-mountain dining spots

In this issue:

Alpine Living

Dining

Nachos Libres

Too many après-ski destinations do nachos wrong: all gloppy and soggy and overquesoed. But these primo purveyors do ski country proud.

01/01/2014

Mountain Dining

Elevated Cuisine

Summit County’s on-mountain restaurants get a taste-lift.

01/01/2014 By Devon O'Neil

Heroes

Guardian Angels

For those who stumble onto death’s doorstep in Summit County’s rugged wilderness, salvation via Flight for Life’s air ambulance is just a phone call, and minutes, away.

01/01/2014 By Devon O'Neil Photography by Liam Doran

Arts & Culture

Arts

Salt of the Earth

Ocean meets altitude at an eclectic gallery in Fairplay.

01/01/2014 By Devon O'Neil

Health & Recreation

Article

Heaven Above

What makes skiing or riding Summit County like no other place? More than 5,000 acres of in-bounds high-alpine terrain. That, and this insider’s guide to finding above-tree-line bliss at every resort; don’t leave earth without it!

01/01/2014 By Devon O'Neil

Home & Real Estate

Homes

Symphonic Stand

A contemporary log house on the forested slopes of Breck’s Peak 8 does double duty as a home for sixteen and a community social hub.

01/01/2014 By Ted Katauskas Photography by Bob Winsett

News & Profiles

Visit

Slam Dunk Bunk

Part hostel, part hotel, the Bivvi carves a funky niche in Breck’s lodging scene.

01/01/2014

Person of Interest

Judge Phoebe

The only American scoring Olympians at Sochi says good-bye to her Copper Mountain home.

01/01/2014 By Devon O'Neil

Panorama

History

For Whom the (Frisco) Bell Tolls

The history of one of Frisco's beloved landmarks.

01/01/2014 By Emily Hutto

Speed Course

Express Lane to Sochi

The US Ski Team’s Speed Center at Copper Mountain gives athletes a head start on the Olympics.

01/01/2014 By Shauna Farnell