MMAC Monthly - January 2013

FOOD & DRINKMillsite Inn makes you feel

welcome, serves great food - Page 4

CULTUREEstes Park Winter Festival celebration

continues to grow - Page 6

ARTSRussell Gulch potter creates

functional art - Page 9

MUSICMcCumber at home on dirt

roads, rough terrain - 2

JANUARY

Learn local history lessons behind the wheel on Peak to Peak Byway

By Jeffrey V. Smith

Colorado and the Peak to Peak region is a year-round destination offering un-matched potential for adventure, while the breathtaking scenic landscape pro-

vides plenty of opportunity for new winter experiences. Although renowned for its world-class downhill skiing, the region also offers an ar-ray of winter activities visitors and residents can enjoy off the slopes. From luxurious hot springs soaks and quiet snowshoe excur-sions to hot air balloon, snowmobile and dog sledding adventures, the Peak to Peak region is a wintertime playground for any age and thrill level. Cross-country skiing/snowshoeing: One of the most popular winter activities off the slopes is

getting into the back country via cross-country skis or snowshoes. These sports are relatively easy to learn for every age and great spots are easily accessible throughout the area. One popular spot is Rocky Mountain National Park, which offers free ranger-led snowshoe walks and cross-country ski tours for ages 8 and up. www.VisitEstesPark.com All the trails in Gilpin County’s Golden Gate State Park are open to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. See wildlife, Con-tinental Divide views and historic places from numerous trails. www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/GoldenGateCanyon Eldora Mountain Resort’s Nordic Cen-ter claims it might be Colorado’s best-kept cross-country, skate skiing and snowshoeing

Beyond the Slopes

Exhilarating winter-timeactivities along the Peak to Peak

Beyond the Slopes

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Continued on page 7 Idaho Springs, with Colorado and Southern Railroad running through town, in the 1900s

By Jeffrey V. SmithPEAK TO PEAK The Peak to Peak Highway, for which this region is named, is a designated Scenic and Historic Byway. The 55-mile-long route provides matchless views of the Continental Divide and its tim-bered approaches and winds past a string of popular attractions including Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Eldora Moun-tain Resort and Rocky Mountain National Park. The route combines abun-dant recreation, scenery and mining history allowing those who drive it a chance to ex-

perience the full-range of Colorado’s offer-ings. This is a year-long series exploring the

history found along the drive. PART ONE: Idaho Springs to Central City/Black Hawk Although this section of the drive is not officially part of the Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway, the route is incredibly scenic and thrilling and is filled with visible history. It also con-nects drivers from Interstate 70 to the start of the Peak to Peak. Take exit 240 off I-70 at Idaho

Springs, turn north on 13th Ave. and then

Part One

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Volume 6, Issue 1 • January 2013TAKE NOTE – supporting our community

Newly independent entertainment paper hopes to encourage residents, visitors to partake

PEAK TO PEAKHappy New Year! It’s not only the start of a new year, it’s the anniversary of the Mountain Music, Arts & Culture, which began printing in 2007. The paper was purchased by long-time Rollinsville-area residents and taken inde-pendent of other publishers and newspa-pers in September 2012 with the intention to cover as much of the music, arts and culture of the Peak to Peak region as pos-sible. We also hope to tie our many differ-ent mountain communities together and encouraging residents and visitors alike to “keep it local” for purchases, recreation

and other activities outside the home. The paper’s design, content and even the name is evolving. We hope you enjoy the new look and wide range of content. The idea is to allow residents and visitors to get to know their neighbors, local com-munities and the Peak to Peak region a lit-tle better. We hope you’ll take advantage of and support the many events and activities in the Peak to Peak region. After all, thou-sands of tourists travel across the country and around the world every month to expe-rience what we have in our backyards. Watch for additional changes to the new MMAC Monthly and more engaging read-ing throughout the year. Feel free to provide feedback about what you are seeing and reading. Letting us know how we’re doing and what else you’d like to see can only im-prove our paper and fine-tune the content. We want to thank you for your support so far, especially the many businesses,

musicians and artists in the Peak to Peak region who have supported us through ad-vertising and their kind words. We hope we can continue to serve the Peak to Peak region’s mountain communities for many more years to come. The Nederland Board of Trustees is also hoping to change local residents’ be-havior and encourage more people to shop in the town’s stores or use local services. With the assistance of a small economic development grant from Boulder County, Nederland is conducting a small-scale, pi-lot, buy local program called “NedWEB,” or Winter Economic Boost. The program is designed to gather preliminary data about consumer behavior in Nederland, encour-age local commerce during the slowest time of the year and encourage increased local commerce by local residents, rather than summer and tourist visitors. The idea is to engage local residents to spend more in Nederland and during months when our local businesses most need your commerce. During each month, from January through May, the first 66 residents or busi-nesses to present $100 in receipts from Ned-erland businesses or service providers on the Nederland “Good Neighbor Business” list to Town Hall, receive a $15 voucher good at any Nederland “Good Neighbor Business.” Residents can take the voucher and spend it like cash within 60 days of issuance. It is hoped it will encourage residents to shop lo-cal more than once. Several rules apply, so be sure to read all about the program and get a list of partici-pating “Good Neighbor Busineses” online at www.nederlandco.org/NedWEB. For any other information, contact Town Clerk Teresa Myers at 303.258.3266, ext. 23 or be email at [email protected]. Throughout January many events take place from Idaho Springs to Estes Park. It’s a great time of year to get out and enjoy the winter scenery, snow-based activities and see a part of the region without the summer -time congestion or people. Also, do what you can to support your local businesses during the cold months, since it may make the difference between them staying in business, or not. Stay safe, save gas and wear and tear on your car and keep your dollars in the local economy by simply staying up the canyon.

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MOUNTAIN MIX – the best of all the rest

January 12 Loveland’s 75th Annivesary Party

Celebrate 75 years of great skiing and riding when Loveland Ski Area hosts a 75th Anniversary Party on Jan. 12. Special events and discounts will be offered all day including

free hot chocolate and coffee from 7:30-10 a.m., free birthday cake and a Season Pass Holder Appreciation Lunch including free BBQ in the newly renovated Ptarmigan Roost Cabin from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and adult lift tickets on sale for $37 all weekend. An Apres Party with live music will also be featured on Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. in the Rathskeller Bar at Loveland Basin. Other deals over the weekend include lesson packages, Tommyknocker 75th Anniversary Beer Special with collectable 75th Anniversary pint glass, a 75th Anniversary Custom Ski Giveaway. Visit www.skiloveland.com for more information.

January 19 Winter Trails Day

There’s more than one way to experience outdoor winter fun. Many find the thrill and adventure of walking in the snow in pristine areas far outweigh the experience of paying to ski down an icy slope. For

those interested in learning how to experience nature while enjoying the winter landscape, the Win-ter Trails organization and Estes Park’s Winter Festival organizers have the answer: the 17th annual Winter Trails Day in Rocky Mountain Na-tional Park on Jan. 19.

Learn to snowshoe with complimentary snowshoes from your choice of manu-facturers Tubbs, Atlas, MSR, Crescent Moon and more. Receive expert advice on selecting and fitting snow-shoes, along with other fun ideas about how to enjoy winter in the mountains. Par-ticipants can also attend free informational clinics which include educational stations

on winter activity basics, safety techniques, nutrition and hydration tips, es-sential conditioning exercises and how to dress for winter hiking and camping. Winter Trails Day will be held at the Park and Ride lot on Bear Lake Road in Rocky Mountain National Park. All activities are free, including entrance to the National Park. Visit www.nps.gov/romo for more information.

The Nature of Snow

Snow can be amazing. It changes form, insulates, fractures into avalanches, and makes winter survival possible for plants and animals. Join volun-teer naturalists at Mud Lake Open Space from 10 a.m. - noon to explore

the properties of snow, and learn how plants and animals adapt to life in the cold. Bring drinking water, and clothing and boots suitable for cold and windy weather. Ski or hiking poles are recommended due to icy trail conditions. Be prepared to hike about two miles in snow, above 8,000 feet in elevation. Contact Larry Colbenson, 303-678-6214 or [email protected] for more information or to reserve space.

Winter Sub-alpine Ecology and Cross-Country Ski Adventure

This seminar, part of the Rocky Mountain Nature Association’s field seminar program, combines leisurely cross-country skiing with instruction and ed-ucational discussions about the winter world of botany, birds, mammals,

geology and weather in Rocky Mountain National Park. A light snack and extra water will be provided by the instructor. For more information call (970) 586-3262 or visit www.rmna.org.

January 25-27 YMCA of the Rockies’ All-Inclusive Winter Family Festival

Head to the mountains to experience and celebrate all that is winter! Enjoy hot chocolate and s’mores by a warm fireplace and make winter crafts including paper snowflakes, cupcake snowmen, cork elk , soap snowmen

and more. Get creative and make a fun gingerbread house. Join us for a guided hike into Rocky Mountain National Park, learn win-ter survival skills and play family broomball on Dorsey Lake. Bring the kiddos to the Family Carnival, a fun event with an inflatable castle, carnival games, cookie decorating, face painting, roller skating and more! We will be showing family movies throughout the weekend, so bring your popcorn and blanket to cuddle up and enjoy the show. Put on your mittens to head out and do some stargazing, with our staff- led program, starting at the Sweet Memorial Building. Don’t forget all the other activities always available like the Craft and Design Center, the indoor swim-ming pool, old fashioned ice skating on Dorsey Lake and more! Rates include all listed activities, two nights in a lodge room and five buffet-style meals. To participate in the Estes Park Center’s All-Inclusive Family Festivals, make reservations online at www.ymcarockies.org or call 800-777-9622.

January 26 Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Kids and Families

Learn about Rocky Mountain National Park in the winter on this snow-shoe adventure with Rocky Mountain Nature Association’s field seminar program. Discover the serene beauty of RMNP in the wintertime on this

four hour snowshoe hike. This fun and educational program will lead partici-pants through snow covered pine, spruce, and fir trees to learn how plants and animals survive wintertime using their unique adaptations and keen survival skills. Also, learn more about the properties of snow and how it can help the inhabitants of an area survive the long winter months. Snowshoes will be included for children 13 and younger, and participants should remember to dress in warm layers with appropriate footwear. For more information call (970) 586-3262 or visit www.rmna.org.

SnowDash

This Adventurous race at Hideaway Park in Winter Park on Jan. 26 has rac-ers running up hill in the snow, crawling through powder pits, and darting up steep terrain.

SnowDash is an obstacle course, complete with snow, cold, obstacles, beer, cheer and loud music. Catch one of four waves of runners from 10-10:30 a.m. and an expo from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Participants get a Snow-Dash T-shirt, finishers medal,

two free beers, post-race snack and water and race bib in a fun, festival-like atmosphere. Additional beer, clothing, merchandise and food items will be available for purchase on race day. Vegetarian food options will be available. Visit www.snowdashcolorado.com for more information and to sign up.

January 26-27 Winter Park Winter Carnival

Help celebrate Mary Jane’s birthday with live music, drink specials, a pa-rade, fireworks and much more at the Winter Park Winter Carnival. The event celebrates one of Winter Park’s most famous gals – Mary Jane.

Winter Park Resort hosts Mary Jane’s Birthday Bash with daily events in-cluding free bump tips, a snow sculpture contest, live music, and delicious Aprés Ski birthday cake. Anyone dressed like Mary Jane on Friday and Saturday gets $1 Mary Jane Ales and $3 Jager specials. The Winter Park / Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce carries the celebration into Saturday evening

with a main street parade, fireworks and family fun activities. For additional information, visit www.playwinterpark.com or www.winter parkresort.com or call Winter Park guest services at 970-726-1564.

January 27 Frost Giant 5k and 10k Winter Race

The 34th Annual Frost Giant 5K and 10K races, Jan. 27, are both a combination of road and cross country running. The off road portion of the races takes place on the Mac-

Gregor Ranch which is a historic working ranch adjacent to Lumpy Ridge, which is in Rocky Mountain National Park. The off road portion is on trails and wide open pastures. The 5K race be-gins at 11 a.m. and the 10K race begins at noon. The registration form lists race course informa-tion and prices. Register in a variety of way including online through Jan. 24, 11:59 p.m., at www.active.com; or by mailing a registration form and payment to EVRPD Frost Giant, P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517; taking the registration form and payment to the EVRPD Administrative Office, 690 Big Thompson Ave. in Estes Park. You can also register on race day starting at 9:30 A.M. Call Gregg Farmer at 970-586-8191, Ext. 5 for more information.

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January 3 Food Pantry – Nederland Presbyterian ChurchJanuary 5Tacos ‘n’ Tunes: Blackdog – Blue Owl BooksJanuary 7Soup Night – Old GalleryTable Side Magic – Wild Mountain Smokehouse January11Wine Dinner with Arugula Ristorante – Salto Coffee WorksJanuary 12Tacos ‘n’ Tunes: Caribou Mountain Collective – Blue Owl BooksJanuary 17Food Pantry – Nederland Presbyterian ChurchJanuary 18Dinner and a Movie – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Central CityJanuary 19Pasta & Pie Italian Challenge – CCCIA HallTacos ‘n’ Tunes: Greg Schocket & Kyle Ussery – Blue Owl BooksJanuary 25Open Mic Potluck – Old Gallery

WEEKLY EVENTSMondayNederland Area Seniors Lunch – Nederland Community CenterWednesdayNederland Area Seniors Lunch – Nederland Community CenterWednesday Night Dinner Special – First Street PubBurger Madness – Sundance Café ThursdayBreakfast All Day – Sundance Café

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FOOD & DRINK – restaurants, bars and breweries FOOD & DRINK CALENDAR

NEDERLAND Join Chef and Proprietor Alec Schuler of Boulder’s Arugula Ristorante at Neder-land’s Salto Coffee Works, Jan. 11, for a family-style evening of food. Schuler will serve a five-course meal paired with Italian wines from the Mauro Molino vinyard. The chef’s restaurant is known for el-egant Italian dining “with the warmth of home” infusing the best of Italian culinary tradition with contemporary interpreta-tions. He uses ingredients grown based on traditional practices, reminding diners of the connection to the land and the seasons. Schuler was born and raised in New York by immigrant European parents. Ex-tensive world travels have strongly influ-enced his outlook on world cuisines. He is a graduate of CU Boulder (1995) and Manhattan’s Natural Gourmet Cookery School (2001). Always mindful of the im-portance of a wholesome and healthy diet, his nutrition-oriented culinary training fits his lifestyle, and his restaurants. Limited seating is available for $69.95/person. Email [email protected] for more information and to reserve your seats before Jan. 4.

Salto welcomes Boulder chef for special wine dinner

MILLSITE INN

By Jennifer PundWARD

Nestled in a grove of Aspen trees you will find one of the most friendly family run restaurants

on the Peak to Peak highway. Located just past Brainerd Lake if you are out cross-country ski-ing, snowshoeing or just out for a drive, do not pass The Millsite Inn. From the atmosphere to the staff to the great food, you feel wel-come, well cared for and well fed. When you enter the Millsite Inn you are greeted like an old friend stopping by for a visit. The log building just feels cozy and warm. Owners since 1985, Carol, Scot and Kirk Byers are just the people you want to spend time with, share a drink and hear some great stories. “We appeal to tourists, locals and

families. Tourists want to get their food and hang out and enjoy the scenery.” Carol Byers said. All soups, breads, pies and pizza dough are made fresh in house including the hamburger buns, sub rolls and even a chili recipe that came with the building

from 1961. “Otherwise it tastes like warehouse.” explains Byers. It might be the fresh spring water the Millsite has behind the restau-rant, the homey recipe or the care that is put into the pizza, but the crust

is crunchy and the toppings are plentiful and delicious. “I’ve been making pizzas for over 25 years and pepperoni and mushroom is still my favorite, ” Byers said. Stop by 44365 Colo. 72 in Ward or call 303-459-3308 for more information or take-out orders.

Millsite makes you feel welcome, serves great food


FOOD & DRINK

COAL CREEK The Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association hosts its First Annual Pasta & Pie Italian Challenge Jan. 19 from 5-8 p.m. at the CCCIA Hall, 31528 Hwy. 72.

For $5 a dish, residents are encouraged to enter their best Italian creations in anti-pasto, insalata, entrée and dessert catego-ries. Drinks are provided or you can bring your own. To come taste and judge the

dishes, it’s $5 per person. Contact Kate Tallman at 303-642-0534 for more information or to enter or visit www.coalcreek.com/cccia to learn more about the CCCIA.

Italian cooking challenge seeks best local ‘chefs’

ALLENSPARK The Old Gallery in Allenspark hosts its Community Soup Night this month on Jan. 7. The event was created to allow peo-ple to gather, share a healthy meal, exchange news and hear about community events. As many as 60 people participate on any given month. Also, The Old Gallery holds its monthly Open Mic Potluck where the community can share a meal and enjoy creating and lis-tening to music. In January, the event takes place on the 25th. The Old Gallery is owned and operat-ed on a volunteer basis by the Allenspark Community Cultures Council, Inc. Pro-grams are open to all residents and visitors to the Allenspark area regardless of age, race, religion, politics, sexual orientation, or ability to pay.

Old Gallery mixes food with music

1874 Smoked PorterDostal Alley Brewing Company

Central City, CO“Our Winter Seasonal Beer, 1874 has

become a customer favorite. A rich full body Porter brewed with Colorado Malt. A different twist to this years porter, we brewed with both smoked malt and smoked hops. Unlike some smoked beers, 1874 is very drinkable and goes well with our Hot Wings.

“Named for the famous fire in 1874 that burned down most of downtown Central City. The fire started in the back alley of the Dostal Block spreading quickly ending when there was nothing left to burn.”

Color: Dark/IBU: 28Alcohol: 4.6%Malts: 2 row pale malt, Chocolate, Carmel 80, Black, Smoked Hops: Target, Challenger

Brewers: Dave Thomas and Buddy Schmalz

SIGNATURE CREATION ON TAPSerrano, Chedder & Quinoa

SoupTwo Brothers Deli, 1424 Miner StreetIdaho Springs CO

At Two Brothers Delicatessen in Idaho Springs, a quality, fresh and tasty meal is

created in minutes. The atmosphere is friend-ly and upbeat and the consistency and ser-vice are unmatched. Everyday, the deli prints its specials on flyers and distributes them all over town and on Facebook. A daily highlight on the list are the selec-tion of “Alta’s Famous Soups.” Patrons wait in anticipation to see what they can plan on for lunch that afternoon, or take home for

dinner that evening. Is it Crab Claw Bisque, Mushroom Cream or Andoullie Jambalaya? Maybe the Bacon Barley Swiss, Mexican Meatball or Ham Potato Cheddar will be available. Either way, they are all delicious. Recently, basic “hints” of a recipe for their popular Serrano Pepper, Chedder Cheese and Quinoa Soup was shared with MMAC Monthly as an example of their “Signature Creation.”

Serrano, Chedder & Quinoa Soup• Cook quinoa (set aside)• Create a butter and flour rue• Sauté onion and peppers (diced fine) • Add Garlic• Add Vegetable Stock Base• Add heavy cream or milk• After thickened, add chedder and cooked quinoa

Two Brothers is located in downtown Idaho Springs. Stop in today for all of their outstand-ing dining options. Visit www.twobrothers deli.com for a full menu and more information.


January 3Eldora Ski/Snowboard Trip – Estes Valley Recreation District OfficeOutdoor Divas Demo Day – Loveland Ski AreaJanuary 5Rocky Mountain Underground Demo Day – Loveland Ski AreaJanuary 6Backcountry Babes Telemark Tune-Up – Loveland Ski AreaJanuary 10Living on Less and Enjoying It More – Estes Valley LibrarySki Hooky with 95.7FM The Party – Loveland Ski AreaJanuary 12Loveland’s 75th Annivesary Party – Loveland Ski AreaOz Snowboards Demo Day – Loveland Ski AreaJanuary 13NSAA Safety Week – Loveland Ski AreaDetox Body, Mind & Spirit Class – Fall River BotanicalsJanuary 14Tax Preparation Training – Estes Valley LibraryJanuary 18Kids Kayaking Club – Lyons Centennial PoolJanuary 18-21 Estes Park Winter Fest – Fairgrounds at Stanley ParkSenior Snowshoe with Dave Felkley – Nederland

Community CenterJanuary 19Winter Subalpine Ecology & Cross-Country Ski

Adventure – RMNP Beaver Meadows Visitor CenterWinter Trails Day: Snowshoeing – RMNP Glacier BasinThe Nature of Snow Hike – Mud Lake Open SpaceUSCSA – Winter Park ResortJanuary 19 - 20Gravity Goddess Ski Weekend – Winter Park ResortJanuary 23Active Adult 50+ Arts & Crafts – Walt Self Community BuildingBob’s Bump Jamboree – Winter Park ResortJanuary 25Kids Kayaking Club – Lyons Centennial PoolJanuary 26Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Kids & Families

– RMNP Wild BasinMountain Billy Snowboards Demo Day – Loveland Ski AreaWinter Park Winter Carnival – Winter Park ResortJanuary 27Frost Giant 5K and 10K Races – Estes ParkOrganic Body Butters & Healing Balms Class – Fall River

Botanicals

WEEKLY EVENTSSundayMat Pilates with Nicole – The Yoga RoomGilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Central CityOpen Recreational Skating – Ned Rink

MondayYoga with Peggy – The Old GalleryYoga with Steffi or Mike – The Yoga RoomAl Anon – Allenspark Community ChurchGentle Yoga with Joelle – CCCIA HallYoga with Abby – CCCIA Hall

MOUNTAIN CULTURE – high country living and activitiesMOUNTAIN EVENTSCALENDAR

ESTES PARK

Take a turn on a toboggan run, demo snowshoes, taste award-winning chili, sample mac ‘n cheese and sip a

variety of beers and wines at the 4th Annual Estes Park Winter Festival, Jan. 18 - 21. This family festival partners with the Annual Winter Trails Day held Saturday, Jan. 19 in Rocky Mountain National Park, offering a weekend jam-packed with events. The event kicks off on Fri-day, Jan. 18 with an old-fash-ioned Ceilidh Irish barn dance with live music followed by a weekend schedule that includes winter fun for all ages. Included in the week-end activities will be a chili and mac ‘n cheese cook off and beer/wine tasting in a heated pavilion, pony rides, ice skating downtown, scavenger hunt, horse and car-riage rides and much more. Headquarters for the Festival is in a heated pavilion at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park to accommodate the numer-ous activates that are planned for the fes-tival. Festival grounds are open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no charge for children under age three. Entry fees for kids from 4 to 9-years-old is $5 and those over 10 will be admit-ted for a $10 entry fee, which includes entrance into the Festival, and the chili and mac ‘n cheese tasting. Wine and beer tasting is an additional $30 per person. The highlight for “foodies” is two days of eating chili and tasting Colorado beer and wine. There are two separate competi-tions of the Chili Cook-off. On Saturday, Colorado restaurants compete for “Best of the Fest” chili. On Sunday, chili cooks from throughout the region will compete in a Chili Appreciation Society International-sanctioned competition. Anyone can com-pete, visit the Winter Festival website for more details. There’s also a jalapeno eating contest for the brave. Regional wineries will showcase their award-winning wines, while area spe-

cialty brewing companies will also be on hand with their local beers.Winter Trails Day Learn how to snowshoe at the 18th Annual Winter Trails Day, scheduled for Saturday,

Jan. 19 in Rocky Mountain National Park. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There’s

no charge to demo snow-shoes. Receive expert ad-vice on selecting and fit-

ting snowshoes, along with other fun ideas about how to enjoy winter in the mountains.

Participants in Winter Trails can attend free in-formational clinics which include educational sta-

tions on winter activity basics, safety techniques, nutrition and hydration tips,

essential conditioning exercises and how to dress for winter hiking and camping. The national Winter Trails organization, and the Estes Area Lodging Association sponsor this free event.

Scavenger Hunt Each day, take part in a town-wide scav-enger hunt with a chance to win lodging, retail and restaurant prizes. Pick up clues at the Estes Park Visitor Center Friday – Monday and the Estes Park Winter Festival entrance on Saturday and Sunday. Visit www.estesparkwinterfestival.com for more information and a shedule.

Estes Park’s Winter Festival celebration grows

Hillary StevensenOwner: Sundance Café

in Nederland, CO

FAVORITE PLACES

Eldora Mountain Resort near Ned-erland features 680 acres of skiing and 300 inches of snow a year. La

Belle Dame is a blue run on the front of Eldora that begins at the top to the left of the Challenge Lift (at the top looking down). It connects with International for a somewhat straight run down the hill. Muleshoe is a black diamond run to the

bottom of Corona Bowl with access to glades, bumps and other expert terrain. MMAC Monthly asked local resi-dents and business owners to let us know where their favorite places are in the Peak to Peak region. In an effort to highlight a range of places and ac-tivities, different favorite place will be shared each issue.

“Taking turns in deep powder at Eldora Ski Resort – La Belle Dame on the frontside and Muleshoe on the back – then meeting up at the Alpenhorn (now known as the Corona Bar) for a cold beer with my local friends.”

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east on Miner Street. The historic nature of the town and its rich mining history is imme-diately evident while driving the town’s well-preserved “main street,” which continues to be bustling with restaurants, bars and retail shops including the perennially popular Beau Jo’s Pizza and Tommyknocker Brewery. Idaho Springs was put on the map Jan. 5, 1859 when prospector George A. Jackson discovered placer gold where Chicago Creek empties into Clear Creek. – the first substan-tial gold discovery in Colorado. Jackson was drawn to the area by clouds of steam rising from nearby hot springs. The location was first called “Jackson’s Diggings,” but once the settlement became permanent, was vari-ously called “Sacramento City,” “Idahoe,” “Idaho City,” and finally “Idaho Springs.” The town remained at the center of the re-gion’s mining district through the late 19th century. Tourism drives the economy today. Even before gold was discovered, the area was known as a place for gods and spirits by the Ute and Arapaho Indians due to the hot springs on Soda Creek. It is certain that the miners took advantage of the springs as well since hot water was rare in an early mining camp. Visit Indian Hot Springs for a glimpse into the springs’ history, or for a soak. Don’t miss seeing the Argo Gold Mill and Argo Tunnel, which extends over four miles to Central City under an area of exten-sive mining to drain water from overlying mines and provide a direct route to the Argo Mill. The tunnel took 17 years to build and was the worlds longest when completed in

1910. It was placed on the National Historic Register in 1977. Be sure to see Charlie Taylor’s wa-terwheel, just south of I-70 at the foot of Bridal Veil Falls, before heading to Central City, as well. Virginia Canyon Rd. or County Rd. 279 begins as Virginia St. in Idaho Springs. Heading north, the road soon turns to dirt and signs point the way to Central City. Known as the “Oh-My-God Road,” it’s eight miles long with a 2,000-foot eleva-tion gain It winds through heavily mined terrain where numerous old mines and their ruins can still be seen – as well as

stunning views – along the road. Once at the top, the road passes through Russell Gulch, another area with a rich min-ing history. In 1860, the population in Russell Gulch topped out at 2,500 and the business district had saloons, stores, assay offices, and a meat market. The town also built a church, Federal Hall and a two story red brick school house which still stands along with various other mining-era structures. The road continues down to Central City past the famous Glory Hole mine and many mining artifacts still left standing. Stunning views of the city can be seen as the road descends into town.

International Folkdance – Nederland Community Center

Pilates Mat II – Gilpin Community CenterHatha Yoga – Gilpin Community CenterClear Creek Road Runners AA – 1410 Colorado,

Idaho SpringsStitch ‘n Rippers Quilters – New Covenant ChurchAl-Anon – United Church of Idaho SpringsAA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal ChurchCurling Club League Play – Ned RinkOpen Recreational Skating – Ned Rink

TuesdayYoga – The Old GalleryYoga with Jackie – The Yoga RoomPlanet Motion Dance – Nederland Community

CenterAdult Drop In Hockey – Ned RinkTai Chi – Nederland Community CenterPilates Mat I – Gilpin Community Center

AA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic ChurchAA Meeting – Golden Gate GrangeAA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal

ChurchWoman’s AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s

Episcopal Church

WednesdayYoga with Cherie – The Yoga RoomArt Group – The Old GalleryCircuit Training Elevate Conditioning – CCCIA

HallZumba, Nia – Gilpin Community CenterGilpin County H.A.L.T. – St. Paul’s Episcopal

Church, Central CityNarcotics Anonymous – Nederland Veterinary

Hospital (Back Office)Pastor’s Pantry Food Distribution – Whispering

Pines ChurchOpen Recreational Skating – Ned Rink

S’mores by the Fire – Winter Park ResortAA Meeting – The Old GalleryAA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal ChurchAA Meeting – Coal Creek Canyon United Power

Offices

ThursdayYoga with Pam – The Old GalleryOvereaters Anonymous – The Old GalleryYoga Therapy for Stress Release – CCCIA HallTai Chi – Nederland Community CenterHatha Yoga – Gilpin Community CenterEating Disorders Group – Nederland Veterinary

Hospital (Back Office)Narcotics Anonymous – 701 Elm Road Clubhouse,

Estes ParkClear Creek Road Runners AA – 1410 Colorado,

Idaho SpringsCurling Club League Play – Ned RinkOpen Recreational Skating – Ned Rink

Kids’ Night Out – Winter Park ResortAA Meeting – Nederland Veterinary Hospital (Back

Office)AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church

FridayWine/Beer Tasting – Peak Wine & SpiritsYoga (beginner & intermediate) – The Old

GalleryYoga with Cherie – The Yoga RoomMeditation – The Yoga RoomYoga with Cariann – CCCIA HallMindful Meditation, Yoga – Gilpin

Community CenterNarcotics Anonymous – 1600 Fish Hatchery Road,

Estes ParkClear Creek Road Runners AA – 1410 Colorado,

Idaho SpringsAA Meeting – St. Rita’s Catholic ChurchAA Meeting – New Covenant Church, Allenspark

AA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal ChurchOpen Recreational Skating – Ned RinkFriday Night Mini-Rail Jams – Winter Park Resort

SaturdayYoga with Pam – The Old GalleryYoga with Cherie or Sarah – The Yoga RoomZumba – Gilpin Community CenterClear Creek Road Runners AA – 1410 Colorado,

Idaho SpringsCurling Club League Play – Ned RinkOpen Recreational Skating – Ned RinkAA Meeting – St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church




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MOUNTAIN CULTURE

EVENTS CALENDAR Continued from page 6

‘Oh My God!’ Road winds through mining history on way to Central City

Photos courtesy Denver Public Library Western History Collection

Miner Street in downtown Idaho Springs crowded with ore teams in 1899. Several visible build-ings remain today including the one on the far left that currently houses a senior center and thrift shop, the bakery is now home to the Underhill History Museum and the Brunswick Flat building remains apartments and retail.

Panoramic view of Virginia Canyon Road, known as the “Oh My God!” Road, in 1922 as it winds its way down to Idaho Springs.


secret, but locals have known this for years. The extensive network of trails meander through serene forests, across expansive alpine meadows and past dramatic moun-tain backdrops. The trails, 40 kilometers in all, are designated for classic cross-country skiing, skate skiing or snowshoeing. Com-pete rental packages, lessons and clinics are available. www.eldora.com

Dog sledding: Driven by a team of powerful yet gentle huskies, experience the joy of gliding quietly over smooth trails through peaceful glades of aspens and pines while snuggled in warm blankets. Dog Sled Rides of Winter Park has 80 Siberian and Alaskan huskies to pull sleds in the forests near Winter Park. The 45-minute trips include amazing views including 13,000-foot peaks, the Con-tinental Divide, the ski resort, lots of snow and the backside of dogs. www.dogsledridesofwinterpark.com

Fat Biking: A newer pursuit on the snow are fat bikes with tires so wide, riders can stay on top of the white stuff. If you don’t have your own fat bike, you can rent one at Tin Shed Sports in Nederland. www.tinshedsports.com

Hot Air Ballooning: There is something magical about floating above the snow-cov-ered landscape in a hot air balloon. Experi-ence for yourself with Grand Adventure Balloon in Fraser. Views of stunning scen-ery including peaks in Grand, Routt, Sum-mit, Clear Creek, Gilpin and Boulder coun-ties are possible. www.grandadventureballoon.com

Hot Springs: Pamper yourself with a therapeutic and relaxing treatment, enjoy

a massage or just relax in the hot springs mineral wa-ters at Indian Hot Springs in Idaho Springs – rated as one of the top ten mineral hot springs in the world. www.indianhotsprings.com

Hut Trip: The new Broome Hut on Berthoud Pass is set to open Jan. 1 as the first backcountry hut connecting the pass to Grand Lake. The 1,800-square-foot, 16-bunk Broome Hut will host day-use and overnight hikers, cross-country skiers and students. At an elevation of

11,322 feet, the hut will receive an aver-age of 500 inches of snowfall per year and will offer avalanche education programs. www.grandhuts.org

Ice Climbing: Estes Park ice climbing in-cludes some of the best, and most extreme ascents in the country. Popular ice and mixed

climbs are scattered throughout Rocky Mountain National Park. Hidden Falls is a classic waterfall climb in Wild Basin, and one of the most popular climbs in the park. Wild Basin also has several other ice and mixed routes. Colorado Mountain School offers ice climbing courses for all lev-els of experience, from introductory to lead climbing. www.totalclimbing.com

Ice Fishing: Fishing is permitted on many lakes in the region as well as any stream or pond at Golden Gate Canyon State Park. A Colorado fishing license is re-quired as well as a daily or annual vehicle pass. All Colorado Parks and Wildlife regu-lations apply. www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/Golden-GateCanyon

Ice skating: Ice skating is great for bal-ance, skill and sheer fun. The lake at Aspen Lodge, surrounded by spectacular moun-tains and snow covered trees is an ice skating experience that you will never forget. With two acres of ice, there is plenty of room for everyone. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while skating. www.aspenlodge.net The YMCA of the Rockies just outside of Estes Park offers outdoor ice skating surrounded by Rocky Mountain National Park’s dramatic snow-covered peaks. www.ymcarockies.org D o w n t o w n Estes Park has an outdoor ice skat-ing rink with real ice for the first time this winter. It’s located in the parking lot across the street from Bond Park. www.estesparkcvb.com Come out and enjoy the rock-solid ice at the Nederland Ice and Racquet Park this winter. Open skating, hockey league and even curling are offered. They offer pickup hockey and can host your next party or event. www.nedrink.org

Photography: Yellow Wood Guiding is your Estes Park tour guide for photo safaris and workshops through Rocky Mountain National Park. Each tour is private and cus-tomized. Guides provide equipment and expertise needed to have an unforgettable

nature experience. www.ywguiding.com

Sleigh Rides: Sleigh rides are another unique way to ex-perience the winter wonderland. Horse-drawn sleigh rides through picturesque evergreen forests and hot cider are offered at Aspen Lodge Ranch Re-sort all winter. The

Belgian horses, complete with sleigh bells, will whisk riders away though the woods on an alpine adventure. www.aspenlodge.net

Snowmobiling: At Grand Adventures, choose from a wide variety of snowmo-bile activities, guided or unguided. Ride the Continental Divide on snowmobiling trails. Tours top out at nearly 12,000 feet with views of the Winter Park Ski area and the Fraser Valley. www.grandadventures.com

Snowcat Tours: Estes Park’s only private snowcat adventure is at Estes Park Outfit-ters. Half day and overnight tours available near scenic Twin Sisters Mountain. Use the

mountain cabin as home base. Dur-ing the winter, a snowcat shuttles guests to the prop-erty. Once there, cross-country ski or snowshoe right out the front door. www.estesparkoutfitters.com

Tubing and Sled-ding: The best

place to go sledding in the area is at Hid-den Valley, an area inside Rocky Mountain National Park that used to be a ski area. Hidden Valley allows sleds, tubes, saucers, and toboggans. Because it used to be a ski area, there are lots of wide, open spaces with a variety of steepness. www.nps.gov/romo


Peak to Peak offers numerous exhilarating winter activities


MOUNTAIN ARTS CALENDAR

January 1-6Holiday Art Exhibition & Sale – CAC Fine Art GalleryJanuary 1-31A Sweet Past Time: Candy History in Estes Park – Estes

Park MuseumJanuary 9Senior Writing Group – Nederland Community Presbyterian

ChurchJanuary 14Senior Writing Skills Group – Nederland Community CenterJanuary 17Stitchers Get Together – Gilpin Community CenterJanuary 18Ladies No. 1 Literary Society – The Old GalleryJanuary 19Ned Knits – Nederland Community CenterJanuary 23Writing Class – The Old GalleryJanuary 24Estes Park Area Weavers Guild – Estes Valley LibraryJanuary 28Senior Writing Skills Group – Nederland Community

Center

WEEKLY ARTS MondayNederland Seniors Movie Matinee – Backdoor Theater

TuesdayStory Time – Idaho Springs LibrarySoup Supper & Book Study – Nederland Community

Presbyterian Church

WednesdayBaby Story Time – Nederland Community LibrarySenior Art/Painting Group – Nederland Community CenterChildren’s Story Hour – Gilpin County LibraryEstes Park Anime Club – Estes Valley LibraryWednesday Morning Clay – Gilpin Community CenterAfter-School Creative Arts Class – Nederland Elementary

School

ThursdayStory Time – Estes Valley LibraryPreschool Story Time – Nederland Community LibraryToddler Story Time – Nederland Community LibraryHandbuilding/Throwing Clay Class – Gilpin Community Center

FridayStory Time – Estes Valley LibraryMovie – Backdoor Theater

SaturdayStory Time – Estes Valley LibraryMovie – Backdoor Theater Saturday Morning Clay – Gilpin Community Center




MOUNTAIN ARTS – galleries, artists and crafts people

By Jennifer PundRUSSELL GULCH

Since 1973, Forrest and Diane Ander-son have owned and operated Wabi Pottery in Russell Gulch. The func-

tional stoneware is inspired by the colors, forms and textures of the landscape of the Peak to Peak area. It is all hand thrown on a wheel, hand-finished and glazed, then fired in a gas kiln to 2400 degrees. Each piece is lead-free, ovenproof, dish-washer- and microwave-safe. Anderson discovered his attraction to pottery as a student majoring in fine arts at Colorado State College (now UNC) in Greeley. “One of the neat things about our educational system is you are, some-times, required to take classes and learn things which one might not choose for themselves. I had my eye on becoming a commercial artist or an oil painter. As part of my class requirements I needed to take a pottery class. I took the class in

order to get it out of my way so I could continue to paint. The class opened a whole new world to me, took me in, and consumed me. As it turns out, I never got it out of my way,” Anderson said. Pottery is made by forming a clay body into objects. Anderson uses locally sourced clay. “The clays I use are a blend of two or more clays. Each type of clay has prop-

Russell Gulch potter creates functional art

Forrest Anderson outside his studio and showroom in Russell Gulch.Photos by Jeffrey V. Smith

Local Feldspar like this is used in Anderson’s glazes.Continued on page 11


FILM

ARTS

ESTES PARK Ski Hidden Valley Estes Park, a fea-ture-length documentary film seeks to tell the past, present, and future of the Hidden Valley ski area just above Estes Park, in Rocky Mountain National Park. For over sixty years, this was a viable ski resort 60 to population centers of the Front Range and travel destinations of the Midwestern United States. In 1991, the Park Service took out the lifts at the resort, and eventually razed the buildings and infrastructure that comprised the ski area. It is still possible to backcountry ski and board along the old runs at Hidden Valley, most of the public opts to use the sledding hill, the only authorized snow-play area in the park. The film is currently in pre-production, as they seek out interviews, assets, and material to create the film. The filmmaker is also still looking for interview subjects, including former ski instructors, conces-sionaires, ski patrol, Park administration, and former and current skiers of Hidden Valley. Likewise, artifacts and objects, trail maps and trinkets, as well as photo-graphs, slides, films, newspaper clippings, etc would be very helpful to add to the film. For more information, visit www.

skihiddenvalleyfilm.org or www.face-book.com/SkiHiddenValleyEstesPark Brian Brown, an Estes Park resident, owns and operates BrownCow Produc-tions, a full-service video production company opened in 2004. After moving his family to Estes Park in 2010, he quick-ly rolled-up his sleeves and has been con-tributing to the community through pro-bono video productions for Recycle Estes and The Estes Park Museum & Historic Hydroplant. He also infrequently contrib-utes little videos to his EstesParkInsider blogsite, for various happenings in and around the Valley. Brown is also a respected documen-tarian. The City of Longmont’s Power & Communications department recently hired him to help tell their Century Sto-ry to celebrate 100 years of municipal power in Longmont, in 2012. And he’s been helping tell stories for Front Range non-profits for years, like St. Joseph Hos-pital Foundation, Good Samaritan Medi-cal Center Foundation, and the YWCA of Boulder County (for both their Hall of Fame event each year and the wildly successful, Dancing with Boulder Stars event). Brown’s passion for non-profit story-

telling, prompted him to start his own non-profit in 2012. This is called Community Connections of Colorado, and assists non-profits in video production, social media,

websites, and promotion. He’s also the newest Board Member of the Estes Park Museum Friends and Foundation, and is honored to be in that esteemed company.

LOCAL AUTHORS

Film project explores past, present, future of Hidden Valley Ski Area

Hidden Valley opened for business in 1955, but the area was skied by area residents long be-fore any lifts were installed. The area was run by the Estes Park Recreation District and backed by local businesses.

By Kimba StefaneNEDERLAND

One of my favorite books, this un-usual tale has it all - time travel, suspense, romance, history...

and it takes place in Boulder and Ned-erland during the early 1900s and 1970s. Filled with surprising twists and turns, humor and high adventure, The Mirror is an engrossing page-turner. Two wom-en, Shay Garrett and her grandmother, Brandy, end up living each oth-er’s lives after looking into an antique Chinese mirror. Millhiser does an ex-ceptional job of captur-ing the challenges they both face culturally, sex-ually, physically and emotionally when they realize what has happened. It’s cap-tivating to read about the “high mining town of Nederland” at the turn of the century, and see how Shay copes with a “simpler” life than the modern world of Boulder from whence she came. Just

as intriguing are the challenges Brandy, Shay’s grandmother, faces. Transported 78 years into the future, she faces many struggles adapting to the modern world of Boulder in the 1970s. Much of the story takes place in the

famous “gingerbread” house on west Pearl Street at the bottom of the canyon, pictured on the cover. It is currently the headquarters of His-toric Boulder. Marlys Millhiser moved to Boulder in 1960 as a new bride. She did postgraduate work at the University of Colorado and taught history at Boulder Val-ley schools for two years. She was inspired to write The Mirror,

which was published in 1978, after see-ing the “gingerbread house” on frequent family trips up Boulder Canyon to hike and camp. She has written many novels, several of which take place in Colorado. The Mirror is always available at Blue Owl Books in Nederland.

‘The Mirror’ by Millhiser engrossingGILPIN COUNTY The Gilpin Clay Studio at the Gilpin County Recreation Center and Pottery Instructor Mark Gonzalez are very active these days. In January, several weekly classes and a new birthday party event are being offered. Open pottery and ceramics lab time is also available to the public. A Basic Handbuilding/Throwing Class takes place at the studio Thursdays, Jan. 17 - March 7. The beginning and intermedi-ate class offers wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Skills include center-ing the clay, forming basic shapes, using the slab roller and extruder and trimming and glazing. The classes take place in the studio from 5:30-8 p.m., and are for ages 16 and up. More advanced pottery students will ap-preciate Saturday Morning Clay Classes. Students will pursue a variety of possibili-ties in projects, forms, and glazes. Firings will include both electric and gas kilns. The classes take places on Saturdays from January 19 - March 9 in the studio from 9:30 a.m. - noon, and are for ages 16 and up. Students of varying skill levels are wel-come in the new Wednesday Morning Clay Class, which runs from January 16 - March 6. Both throwing on the potters wheel and hand building will be explored, with two types of clay available. The full clay studio of glazes and equipment will be utilized, including potters’ wheels, slab roller, ex-

truder and electric and gas kilns. The classes take place in the studio from 9:30 a.m. - noon and is for ages 16 and up. Fees for each eight-class session are $155 for non-members ($130 for members). The rec center also offers Pottery and Ceramics Open Lab Time, which is free if enrolled in a class. The Art Studio may be used for throwing and hand building during regular GCCC hours if a pottery class, or some other GCPR activity, is not scheduled. Also, new in January, the studio is of-fering Pottery Birthday Parties with the op-portunity to create something special with Gonzalez. Pottery parties are available from 1-2 p.m. only. The Gilpin Clay Studio is located in-side the Gilpin Recreation and Community Center, 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk. Visit www.gilpinrecreation.com for more information and a full schedule of classes or call 303-582-1453 to register or check on availability.

Pottery classes abound at Rec Center


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BLACK HAWKMountain Mocha CoffeeshopBobtail Corner StoreCoyote Liquor

CENTRAL CITYVisitor’s CenterAnnie OakliesKOA Kampground

MID-GILPINGilpin County LibraryTaggarts Gas Dory Hill CampgroundGilpin County Recreation Center

ROLLINSVILLEStage Stop Rollinsville General StoreRoy’s Last ShotStage Stop Market

PINECLIFFEPost Office

WONDERVUWondervu CaféWondervu Gift Shop

COAL CREEK CANYONKwik-Mart/SinclairCoal Creek Coffee

NEDERLANDSundance CaféBack Country PizzaSunnyside Barber ShopTrail’s End CoffeeSundance Café Savory CaféBlue Owl Books and

BoutiqueNederland LaundryDam LiquorPioneer InnGreener Mountain

First Street Pub & GrillDeli at 8236’Cosmic CowboyWild Mountain Buffalo Bill’s CoffeeSalto CoffeeB&F Mountain MarketPeople’s Co-opNederland LibraryPeak Wine & SpiritsKathmandu RestaurantNew Moon BakeryKwik MartVisitor’s CenterWhistler’s Café Very Nice Brewing

GOLD HILLGold Hill InnGold Hill Store & Café

ALLENSPARKThe Old GalleryTapestry of LIfe CoffeeMeadow Mountain CaféEagle Plume’s Trading Post

WARDMillsite InnWard General Store

JAMESTOWNJamestown Mercantile

LYONSOscar BluesPizza Bar 66Stone CupSmokin’ Daves BBQBarking Dog CaféLyons ForkSt. Vrain MarketBigfoot Liquor

ESTES PARKOld Church ShoppesPenelope’s Old Time

BurgersElkhorn LodgeMocha Angelo’s EspressoLocal’s GrillCaffe’ CollageHighland Music CenterCourtyard ShopsLongs Peak Coffee Sgt. Pepper’s MusicLonigan’s SaloonKelli’s LoungeChicago’s Best RestaurantBob & Tony’s PizzaPark Place ShopsAspen LodgeRambo’s Longhorn LiquorCountry MarketRocky Mountain OpryMary’s Lake LodgeStanley Hotel - Steamer Café Rock InnSpur LiquorEstes Park KOAThe Wheel BarGlassworks StudioTesora BellaEstes Park Brewery Picadilly Square LiquorWapiti Restaurant

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ARTSAnderson’s showroom allows for year-round sales

erties which contribute to workability and strength of the clay body. I also add some feldspar for strength and helps marry the clay with the glaze. The clays I use are called stoneware. Stoneware is fired to over 2000 degrees becoming dense like as hard, dense stone. They also will not ab-sorb liquids. One clay [type] comes from the Golden area and the other clay [type] comes from the Colorado/Wyoming bor-der, west of Cowdrey, CO.” Anderson mixes these two clay types with other clay from the Interlocken Busi-ness Park in Denver, which can be over 50 million years old. “the feldspar is the meat of the structure. It holds everything together. Colorado’s front range has great clay.” An-derson explains it’s good to mix the differ-ently sourced clay because “if one clay has too much of something it can be fixed by mixing in another clay, it creates balance” The different color glazes are then ap-plied and heated. Stoneware is heated to high temperatures in a kiln which removes all the water from the clay. As the glaze heats, the chemical structure of the glaze will change with the heat creating differ-ent colors and designs in the glaze. Ander-son uses aspen ash and pine ash for glazes which create a wonderfully soft white color and brown naturally forming freckles on the surface. He also uses different processes that create an array of reds, blues, browns and greens. Although Anderson does not teach class-es, he explains “the Gilpin recreation center does a good job in that area but I am happy to answer any questions one might have concerning pottery making.” He has recently opened a showroom in the historic mining town of Russell Gulch, where customers can enjoy tables and shelves of stoneware priced and ready for purchase. “I can play with shapes and glazes with-out the pressure of deadlines like when I was supplying restaurants in the Denver area. This is the second holiday season the show-room has been open and I have seen repeat customers.” Anderson says of the success of

having a home based retail location. Customers can also find Anderson’s wares for sale at the Mountain Mercan-tile located of the base of the Central City Parkway and I-70 and the Sawtooth Gallery on Miner Street in Idaho Springs. He also hopes to sell pots at The Gilpin Arts Asso-ciation Gallery this summer. Anderson is active in the local commu-nity having served on Gilpin County school planning board, PTA, Columbine Health Clinic Board, Gilpin RE-1 Accountability committee, Gilpin County School board and was one of three people involved in starting the Rotary Club in the Central City area. For more information, search for Wabi Pottery on Facebook, or call 303-582-5492.

Forrest Anderson inspects his creations in the kiln after firing.


2 What brought you to the area and why do you choose to stay?

Missed the mountains and tired of the big city. I like the small community feel.

3 What do you like most about living in the Peak to Peak region?

The scenery and season.

4 How did you come to be in your position or line of work?

I saw a need and decided to take the chance.

5 What is the best advice you’ve ever received?

Don’t let your fears hold you back. (I wish I’d listened sooner)

Arika R. ZittlosenOwner/Florist: Arika’s Mountain

Flowers in Idaho Springs CO

Age: 41Birthplace: DenverCurrent Residence: Idaho SpringsTime in Peak to Peak: 1.5 yearsHomelife: married

1 What do you like to do for fun when not working?

Hang with my family

know your neighbors


January 3Gipsy Moon – Pioneer InnJeremy Mohney Quartet – Jamestown MercantileJanuary 44-H Royalty – Pioneer InnNolan James Farmer and Friends – Jamestown MercantileJanuary 4-5Urban Dance Theory – Isle CasinoThe JV3 – Ameristar CasinoJanuary 5Shaefer Welch – Rock InnSlaid Cleaves – Idaho Springs United CenterOld Time Square Dance with Prairie Chickens – Oskar Blues

Event BarnJaden Carlson Band – Pioneer InnTacos ‘n’ Tunes: Blackdog – Blue Owl BooksFutaba – Jamestown MercantileKort McCumber – Corona Bar @ Eldora Mountain ResortJanuary 6Julia Kruger and Victor Bunin – Stanley HotelJanuary 10Brave Julius and Luke Redfield – Jamestown MercantileBlues Mafia – Pioneer InnJanuary 11Chain Station – Rock InnMichael DeLalla – Jamestown MercantileFat Rabbit – Pioneer Inn

January 11-12Pocketful of Soul – Isle CasinoBandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Lava Room @ Reserve CasinoDotsero – Ameristar CasinoJanuary 12Joe Gallo – Rock InnGrant Farm, Bonnie and the Clydes – Rogers Hall LyonsThe Alcapones – Jamestown MercantileFamily Dog Band – Pioneer InnTacos ‘n’ Tunes: Caribou Mountain Collective – Blue Owl BooksJanuary 13Peggy Lyon / Gregory Dufford – Stanley HotelJanuary 17Backwoods Galaxy – Jamestown MercantileRogue Sound – Pioneer InnJanuary 18Left Foot Green – Reserve CasinoLuke Redfield Band – Jamestown MercantileChicha – Pioneer InnJanuary 18-19Walker Williams Band – Isle CasinoBandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Lava Room @ Reserve CasinoMojomama – Ameristar CasinoJanuary 19Neal Whitlock – Rock InnMagdalena Taberna and Friends – Jamestown MercantileTim the Band – Pioneer InnTacos ‘n’ Tunes: Greg Schocket & Kyle Ussery – Blue Owl BooksJanuary 20Duo Chagall, Jennifer Diaz, Nicolo Spera – Stanley Hotel

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MOUNTAIN MUSIC – sounds from the high country

McCumber at home on dirt roads, rough terrain

MOUNTAIN MUSICCALENDAR

By Jennifer PundGOLD HILL

If you are looking for Kort McCumber you have to start with his extensive touring schedule. You might find him

on the road anywhere across the coun-try, playing in bars and restaurants or intimate living rooms. Using many dif-ferent instruments to create his sounds from cello to bass; mandolin to bouzouki or guitar to viola, McCumber finds in-fluenced in other musicians when look-ing for the next instrument to master. “I saw Tim O’Brien and Darrrell Scott playing bouzouki, and I knew that would be the next instrument I would have to learn. Luckily, Woodsongs in Boulder had a bouzouki, and I snatched it up…after hearing Sally Van Meter play dobro on my CD [Lickskillet Road- featuring Vince GIll], I knew I had to learn that instrument, too. I’m not sure what will be the next instrument, but I’ve got my sights set on Zither.” McCumber plays roughly 175 shows a year – including one at the Corona Bar at Eldora on Jan. 5 and several other Front

Range venues this month – but always comes back to Gold Hill to recharge his batteries. “Having a secluded place to come home to and rejuvenate is the key to my survival, sustainability, and sanity. The peaks that surround me don’t just prop up the sky, they also prop up my general well-being.” Influenced by the movie Jeremiah Johnson at a young age, McCumber “wanted to be Jeremiah Johnson and live in the mountains,” he said. “Luckily, my wife and I found a great spot. I love all the mountain towns along Peak to Peak, The more dirt roads, the bet-ter,” McCumber said. “My wife, our dogs – two huskies and one crazy border collie/Aussie shephard mix – and I hike exten-sively through these hills. We trek a five-mile loop almost every day, which was initially intended to exercise the dogs, but has also had the added benefit of exercis-ing me. It is like a walking meditation. I move through nature and time disappears. I forget myself and am able to memorize

or create song lyrics, resolve melody is-sues, and be open to song and instrumen-tation ideas. My focus is heightened and I feel as though I am part of something much larger. Secondly, the community of Gold Hill has been incredibly supportive of my musical endeavors. Mountain com-munities, in general, consist of self-reliant individuals who celebrate their unique quirkiness rather than hide it. “One can’t help but be inspired by these driven folks. They help me to both persevere through difficult problems and dry spells and to celebrate my suc-cesses… no matter how big or small. It’s a healthy give and take. I suppose this kind of support can happen in other com-munities, but this particular community has embraced my wife and I in the most fulfilling way! Some might assume that the isolation of living in the mountains would be a challenge, but I prefer it.” But there are challenges as all of Four Mile Canyon experienced in September

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IDAHO SPRINGS Slaid Cleaves is a national treasure. Ever since his commercial success with “Horseshoe Lounge” from his 2000 re-lease Broke Down, his songs have been a staple on Americana radio stations across the country. Experience the beloved singer-songwriter, Jan. 5, at The United Center in Idaho Springs. Cleaves is a native of Maine, but is well into his third decade living and working out of Austin, Texas. Like many of his local peers, his writing can be concurrently inci-sive and poignant. He will spin a remark-able tale or a sensitive ballad and then grab your gut with a subtle emotion in a song right afterward. He will put good tunes in

your head and great warmth in your heart. Tickets are $18 at the door or purchase discount tickets at Java Mountain Roast-ers, Two Brother’s Deli and Miner Pickin’ in Idaho Springs. The concert takes place in the former Methodist Episcopal building built in the late 1870s and recognized as a historical site by the Colorado Historical Society. The United Center, a non-profit formed in 2002, is maintained through grants, dona-tions and usage fees and hosts meetings, parties, weddings, funerals, plays, com-edy, concerts and the opera. For more information and to reserve tick-ets, call 303-567-1771 or email [email protected].

Popular Cleaves plays United Center

LYONS Rogers Hall in Lyons, on Jan. 12 at 8 p.m, hosts two popular Colorado acts in a single night of high-energy, blue-grass- and country-based music. The Grant Farm is a “refreshing har-vest of a band from the fertile Front Range of Colorado.” This much-antici-pated four-piece represents the fruition of the efforts of National Flatpicking Champion Tyler Grant. Grant was a member of The Drew Emmitt Band and The Emmitt-Nershi Band from 2005 until 2010 when he went on his own as a bandleader. In The Grant Farm he is teamed with dy-namic drummer Chris Misner, also of the Drew Emmitt Band and Bill Nershi’s Blue Planet. The quartet is completed by funky phenom Adrian “Ace” Engfer on bass and the prodigious Sean Foley on keyboards. Grant Farm has established a movement based on their connection to roots music of all kinds, devotion to their fans and family, and their brilliant performances of Rocky Mountain Rock and Roll. Bonnie Sims of Bonnie and The Clydes commands the stage with a natu-

ral presence of a songstress beyond her years. At 25, Bonnie sings with a voice that seems too big for her, belting to the back row with heart and soul. Her ener-gy is infectious and undeniable making it impossible to sit still. The band also includes Taylor Sims on electric guitar and vocals, Nancy Steinberger on fiddle and harmony vo-cals, Michael Schenkleberg on bass gui-tar, Chris Ramey on pedal steel and Matt Daren on drums. Purchase tickets online at www. highstreetconcerts.com. Rogers Hall is located at 4th and High Street in Lyons.

Two popular Colorado acts team-up for Rogers Hall performance

NEDERLAND The Big Motif is a young, up-and-coming Denver-based band that plays an experimental, blues-based fusion of funk and psychedelic rock, jazz and reggae, and everything in between. The music is always changing, flowing and evolving, but delivers danceable, intelligent grooves at every turn. Catch the act for free at the Pioneer Inn in Nederland, Jan. 25. Since forming in 2005, The Big Motif has been an evolving musical expression with roots in blues, jazz, reggae, psyche-delic, funk, and rock. Founding mem-bers Tony Pacello, on guitar and vocals and Hunter Roberts, on bass and vocals, were recognized as youth prodigies when they began and now have developed into strong songwriters with “a unique flair.” The Big Motif released its debut album in 2010 to positive reviews from both press and radio and then followed up in 2011 with the straight-ahead, rock-ori-ented release, Does it Weigh Heavy. The band has played over 200 live shows since the release of its debut. Visit www.thebigmotif.com to listen to their music and see extended tour dates.

Denver’s critically-praised Big Motif returns to Ned

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NOTEWORTHY

Colorado Gold: Songs From Our Rocky Mountain Home

Fred Rainguet, Michael Hendricks & Friends

The music on Colorado Gold was produced, recorded – and many written – in Colorado, as a tribute to the American West and Colorado itself. Longtime Allenspark resident Fred Rainguet, along with colllege-buddy Michael Hendricks and other friends, recorded and released this third CD of his music this summer. Stasi Bottinelli and Randal McKinnon added lead vocals on many of the songs. Engineer Jesse O’Brien and Tammy Baretta at Colorado Sound Studios also helped craft the sounds on the CD. The music on the disc includes Americana, folk, country, and rock, and employs a variety of instruments including guitar, fiddle, mandolin, keyboards, dobro, pedal steel guitar and banjo. Rainguet first came to the Allenspark area in 1962 as a boy, and has lived and owned property there since the 1970s. “Mike came up with the idea of recording a CD in which all of the songs were about Colorado or had some tie to Colorado,” Rainguet said. “So, after releasing my last solo music project, we got musician friends and studio musicians together and recorded the CD. It took about a year to get it done.” Rainguet plays the acoustic and electric guitar on the tracks, as well as the bass, mandolin and drums. Many of the songs have world-class studio musicians on the tracks as well, adding to the professional recording of the project. “I hope that affinity for this area and all of Colorado and its mountains comes out in the lyrics and music,” he said. The CD can be found online at Amazon and CDBaby, and it is available at the Distant Harbors Gift Shop, The Old Gallery, and Meeker Park Lodge in the Allenspark area.

2010. The Four Mile Canyon Fire is not ever far from McCumber’s thoughts. “That was traumatic for the people of this town, as you can imagine. It is hard to leave to go on tour, knowing it could hap-pen again while I’m gone. Not that I could do anything about it if I were here, but the experience of processing and recovering

from such an event has made our commu-nity even tighter. My music partner, James Moors, and I wrote a song about it, Against The Grain, which will be on our next CD, to be released in early 2013.” Other challenges McCumber encounters at this altitude include the terrain. Living on the steepest county road in the country “makes commuting to gigs an adventure, even when I am not feeling adventurous. The upside of these challenges is that they keep me in awe of nature” he explains. When McCumber is not touring, he can be found in his studio partaking in what he calls Medicinal Americana. “It’s my man cave. Music is my hobby and my profession, so even when I am off the road this is where I like to hang out. We have an array of instruments and Irish Whiskey at our fingertips, which allows the magic to happen. “ He is currently working on a Moors & McCumber record, It’s Dif-ferent Now coming out May 1. When not creating or performing music, McCumber started the Cabin Fever Concerts at the Gold Hill General Store that will host six shows this winter season on Wednes-day nights from November through April. For more information visit www.lickskillet studios.com and to learn more about Kort McCumber’s music and records check www. kortmusic.com.

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January 24Greg Schocket and Kyle Ussery Trio – Jamestown

MercantileDamn Quails – Pioneer InnJanuary 25Open Mic Night – The Old GalleryPatrick Tutt & Jennifer Griffin – Jamestown

MercantileThe Big Motif – Pioneer Inn

January 25-26Bandwagon 4 Battle of the Bands – Lava Room

@ Reserve CasinoThe Broken Everlys – Ameristar CasinoJanuary 26Danny Shafer – Rock Inn

No One Care String Band – Jamestown MercantileAtomic Pablo – Pioneer InnJanuary 27Joseph Howe, Allan Armstrong – Stanley HotelJanuary 31Tracorum – Pioneer InnWords in Flight – Jamestown Mercantile

WEEKLY MUSICSundayThe Big Pick Jam hosted by Family Dog –

Pioneer InnBluegrass Gospel Church – Miner Pickin’Sunday Evening Music Series – Lyons ForkLive Music – Riviera Casino

MondayOpen Mic – Jamestown MercantileTuesdayOpen Mic hosted Ben Melius – Pioneer Inn Bluegrass Pick – Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

WednesdayBlues Jam hosted by The Firebreathers –

Pioneer InnOpen Jam – Miner Pickin’Brown Bag Lunch Jam – Highland Music

ThursdayJames Davis – Dunraven InnThursday Evening Music Series – Lyons ForkOpen Bluegrass Jam – Rock InnDennis Tobias Band – Estes Park Resort

FridayKaraoke – Pizza Bar 66Ray Young – Nicky’s RestaurantJames Davis – Twin Owl SteakhouseKaraoke with Justin D and Colleen – Lonigans

SaloonFriends Of Folk Open Mic hosted by Dick

Orleans – Mary’s Lake LodgeLive Music – Riviera CasinoSaturdayRay Young – Nicky’s RestaurantKaraoke with Justin D and Colleen – Lonigans

SaloonDennis Tobias Band – Mary’s Lake LodgeOpen Mic – Tapestry of Life Coffee HouseLive Music – Riviera Casino

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JAMESTOWN Whether busking his way through Eu-rope, getting down to his last dollar on the San Francisco Bay, or summering in rural Alaska where he lived in a seven-by-seven foot shack with no running water vagabond songwriter Luke Redfield lives life in the moment, on the open road, in search of nothing and everything at the same time. The Luke Redfield Band plays the in-timate Jamestown Mercantile, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. Exemplifying the American mystic, Redfield transcends mere geography. It’s his world-centrism that sets him apart from the crowd of folk artists; with liter-ary influences ranging from Rumi to Jo-seph Campbell, his songs both embrace a unique perspective of the human experi-ence and celebrate the universal truths that unite us all. Earning comparisons to contempo-raries like Bright Eyes and Iron & Wine, as well as legends like Townes Van Zandt, Redfield’s ramshackle-yet-reliable whis-key-soaked Texas tenor is all encompass-ing and a joy to listen to.

In early 2010, following five years of introspective travels often with no more than a guitar and suitcase in tow Red-field released his debut, Ephemeral Eon, preceded by limited edition CD-R, Fire Mountain, both of which feature produc-tion and mixing by the late Micheal ‘Eye-dea’ Larsen. Music critic Chris Riemen-schenider of the Minneapolis Star Tribune noted of Redfield’s song writing and wan-dering lifestyle, calling it, “a modern twist on the troubadour traditions of Woody Guthrie and Jack Kerouac.” At SXSW 2012, Redfield released his second LP, Tusen Takk, which features members of Peter Wolf Crier, Bon Iver, and Andrew Bird’s band. With lush string arrangements and layered vocal harmo-nies, The Onion A.V. Club christened the new release as, “A zoom out from tradi-tional folk and country music, and an in-fusion of a broader, sweeping style.” Redfield also performs with Brave Julius at the Jamestown Mercantile on Jan. 10. Call the venue at 303-442-5847 or visit www.jamestownmercantile.com for more information on their shows and restaurant offerings.

Redfield brings band to Jamestown Merc

NEDERLAND Described as a young band with old souls, The Damn Quails, who play the Pioneer Inn Jan. 24, are a combined ef-fort between singer-songwriters Gabriel Marshall and Bryon White. Having been exposed to local story-tellers like Tom Skinner, Mike McClure and Gene Collier, both Bryon and Gabriel sank their roots into song writing early on and remained close to that art, earning their music chops on stages while per-forming all varieties and styles of sounds. The Quails’ song “Fools Gold,” from their 2011 album Down the Hatch, has found success on country and roots-rock radio. As products of Oklahoma’s Song Swap, a survival of the fittest type setting where these two songwriters found them-selves stool to stool in this highly respect-ed ritual. Backed by the ‘Quail Philhar-monic,” the live show spills off the stage with a pooled sound that makes veteran performers stand up and take notice, and on any given night the philharmonic fills to include some of their peers from other bands. After all, the jam is what it is re-ally all about and Bryon admits that they have never performed a song the same way twice.

Fat Rabbit indulges in improvisationNEDERLAND The Fat Rabbit roams the hills and val-leys of Boulder County and beyond. Dis-guised as a six-piece electric band that in-corporates some brass fusion elements to create a large sound. The furry creature brings its sounds to the Pioneer Inn, Jan. 11. The free show starts at 10 p.m. It seems that Bruce Lish, on sax, has a lot of friends, and they all like to play music. George Stone, on keys, has been friends with Lish for many years. Similarly Larry Novissimo, on drums and Juri Freeman, on bass, knew each other from playing the rhythm section of Shanti Groove, a bluegrass band

from Boulder in the early 2000s. John Heiland, electric mandolin, also knew Novissimo and Freeman. Andy Gay-dos, on electric guitar, and Lish had also crossed musical paths here and there.

Lish has been known to sit in with so many folks, he forgets their names but in 2007, Fat Rab-bit was born at a benefit party for yet another one of Lish’s friends. Fat Rabbit samples vegeta-

bles and herbs from gardens called Col-trane and Zappa, Miles, Traffic and fur-ther—as it scampers the hills following the scent of ’50s, ’60s and ’70s musical improvisation.

Damn Quails bring love of jamming to Pioneer Inn

Rock Inn brings Denver’s Chain Station to EstesESTES PARK Chain Station is pure mountain mu-sic. The four-piece, high-energy string band from the Front Range have become known for catchy and lyrically-poignant original songs which flow from the mountains. The band plays the Rock Inn in Estes Park on Jan. 11 and Feb. 8. Chain Station’s live shows have an energy and stage antics that guaran-tee a good time out. Equally comfort-able rocking a packed club, playing backyard BBQ’s, or providing tasteful mountain music for your wedding, this band does it all…with style. Visit www.chainstationmountain music.com for music and more.


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This month’s daytrip once again points our readers to Denver. The 107th National Western Stock Show

& Rodeo, one of the most unique events in the state, is Jan. 12-27. New this year is free parking in all lots for everyone. The annual event combines the “Super-

bowl of livestock shows” with one of the world’s richest rodeos, best horse shows, interactive activities for kids, Coors West-ern Art Exhibit and Sale, Colorado’s larg-est trade show and much more. Now in its 107th year, the National Western Stock Show is a non-profit orga-nization that provides college and gradu-ate level scholarships in agriculture and medicine for practice in rural areas. It is also their mission to serve producers and consumers throughout the world by being the premier Stock Show, Rodeo, Horse Show and center for year-round events. The 16-day show also serves as an entertainment arena, hosting one of the world’s richest regular season pro-fessional rodeos, largest horse show and Colorado’s largest trade show. First held in 1906, it is the world’s larg-est stock show by number of animals and offers the world’s only carload and pen cattle show in the historic Denver Union Stockyards. Overall attendance in 2012 was 636,663 while the attendance record was set during the Stock Show’s 100th an-niversary in 2006 at 726,972. Attendees can expect more than 15,000 head of horses, cattle, sheep, swine, goats,

llamas, alpacas, bison, yak, poultry and rabbits to step foot on the grounds of the NWSS this year. The Stock Show also hosts the world’s only car-load and pen cattle show, held in the historic Denver Union Stockyards. More than 350 vendors fill the nearly 100-acre show grounds with a vari-ety of food and shopping opportunities. The National Western Trade Show offer a variety of products includ-ing fine art and jewelry, clothing, household items and agricultural products and equipment. The NWSS hosts close to 50 performances in the Sta-dium Arena, Denver Coli-seum and National West-ern Events Center. Among these are the PBR Bull Rid-ing Touring Pro Finale, Pro Rodeos, the Gambler’s Choice Open Jumping Stake, National Western Wild West Show, RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining, Grand Prix show jumping, Super Dogs shows,

An Evening of Dancing Horses and Draft Horse and Mule Shows. The 10th Annual Colorado Fiddle

Championships are another featured event during the NWSS. There are di-visions for all ages and skill levels and thousands of dollars in prize money. Other unique events include the Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza, with folkloric danc-ers, exhibition bull-fighters and North America’s top charros competing in bare-back and bull riding, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo where cham-

pion black rodeo athletes compete in the Pony Express relay, ladies’ steer undeco-rating and more traditional rodeo events. Visit www.NationalWestern.com for schedules, tickets and information.

Bulls and broncs, cowboys and cowgirls – rodeo’s biggest superstars perform amazing feats during each performance of the NWSS professional rodeo.

World’s largest stock show features unique events, country’s top cowboys

Reminisce of frontier days during cowboy entertainment of the Great American Wild West Show.

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