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Forget Nike CoolMax: try Colorado's own Cocona quick-dry clothing
Jul 23, 2008 —
Virtually every jogger, runner, mountain biker, or outdoorsman in the Vail Valley has tried out a quick-dry shirt somewhere along the line, or at least has seen quick-dry pants, kayak gear, golf gear, rafting gear, and the like somewhere along the line.
These relatively new materials are lighter, more comfortable, and they dry more quickly. But, to be blunt, they...
Crane overturns at Vail Spa, no injuries or damage reported
Jul 23, 2008 —
Vail Town officials are reporting that emergency crews are working to remove a construction crane that has fallen across the South Frontage Road this afternoon as part of a construction project at the Vail Spa Condominiums, 710 West Lionshead Circle. There have been no injuries or property damage. The accident was reported at 12:25 p.m.
Both lanes of the South...
In war of Starbucks v Little Guy, Vail's Covered Bridge Coffee is the exception
Jul 21, 2008 —
The typical coffee-house story is as full of dark tannins as the richest of French roasts – but not in the Vail Village, where the relationship between Covered Bridge Coffee and its chain-store rival is cool as an iced latte.
"We actually have a good relationships with that Starbucks," said Covered Bridge Coffee co-owner Kim Hause, who shares ownership...
Speaker speculation: Dem Rep. Bernie Buescher could be the next head of the state House
Jul 21, 2008 —
Driving westbound on Interstate 70 to spend a weekday with state Rep. Bernie Buescher in his hometown of Grand Junction, you’ll pass a number of Haliburton trucks, a few late-model land-yacht-type cars with bumper stickers that read, “Drill here, drill now, pay less,” and dozens of oil-and-gas derricks dotting hillsides otherwise covered with pinon...
Great White Shark Greg Norman swims in former glory at British Open
Jul 18, 2008 —
Editor’s note: This story on golfing great Greg Norman first ran in Rocky Mountain Golf Magazine in 2006. Since then, Norman divorced longtime wife Laura and married tennis legend Chris Evert, whose former husband, ski racer Andy Mill, first introduced Evert and Norman. Norman, now 53, improbably was leading the British Open after three rounds at Royal...
Vail International Dance Festival Schedule of Events
Jul 17, 2008 —
Sunday, July 27
Mixed bill with live music, includinga special appearance by acclaimed composer/pianist Philip Glass. Performances by Paul Taylor Dance Company, artists from Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and more to be announced.
Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, Vail
Paul Taylor Dance Company
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Vail Resorts, Forest Service launch aggressive plan to deal with aftermath of beetle epidemic
Jul 17, 2008 —
For years ski-area operators and Forest Service officials who manage he public lands the resorts lease have been battling not only the largest and most devastating mountain pine beetle epidemic in the state’s history, but also the perception they were doing very little to combat it.
That should start to change in the coming year as foresters in the White...
Dallas developer eyes new arena, hockey team in Vail Valley
Jul 17, 2008 —
Open Hospitality Partners (OHP), a Dallas-based company trying to redevelop Vail’s Lionshead Parking Structure with hotels, stores and condos, has entered into an agreement to bring a Central Hockey League (CHL) franchise to Eagle County in the next several years.
The CHL, in conjunction with Global Entertainment Corporation, has signed a letter of intent...
Beaver Creek offers new Colorado Adventure Plus package
Jul 15, 2008 —
Hiking Colorado’s 14ers is one of the most alluring elements of the outdoor life in Colorado, but tackling these 14,000-plus foot peaks alone can be daunting. Hiking with a guide and a group, on the other hand, can make for one of the most rewarding days of the summer. Package this together with rafting and a soak in a hot springs, and you’re looking at...
Salazar says ski-resort work visas stalled by immigration debate deadlock
Jul 13, 2008 —
The state’s labor-starved ski industry is banking on an influx of work visas for overseas lift operators, ski instructors and bus drivers that may be hopelessly mired in the heated congressional deadlock over immigration reform.
At a meeting with Sen. Ken Salazar in Eagle last week, the first question from the audience was posed by a human resources director...
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