MTN Town Magazine Colorado - Spring 2012

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MTN t o w n Magazine

Spring - 2012

MTN t o w n Magazine

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More than MountainsFRISCO, home to the highest marina, the oldest standing jail and the largest BBQ challenge in the state. Whether you spend the day out on the water or dancing at the free Thursday night concerts, Frisco’s laid back atmosphere and endless activities are the perfect addition to your bucket list.

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Spring, how did that happen? We can all agree that it barely seemed like winter. Some were disappointed, others didn’t mind too much. I just made the best of it rising early to catch first chair for some killer cordoroy rippin’. Aspen Spin summed it up perfectly - “Cordoroy, it’s the new Powder”

This season we all shared a lot of losses too. Avalanches and accidents were felt by most of us in our Colorado MTN Towns. The only thing it reinforced is how connected we all are up here.

Our communities are all unique, shaped by the geography in which they are positioned. The flavor of each town is different too but the spirit and passion of the individuals residing here are all quite similar. We are mountain people, independent, lively and filled with a love for the environment and our recreation. We all persevere, doing what it takes to live at elevation because it is our passion. MTN Town Magazine is here to celebrate that. I hope you enjoy our Spring issue and the technology we use to share it. Maybe you will want to share it too!

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19. priorities the common spirit we all share.

21. packing for your pup keeping fido well fed on long trips

23. from sheep to shoe the perfect sock

25. top apps what’s on your smart phone?

29. on the fly in guanaja a telluride local works high and low

37. spring mountain biking the north Fruita desert

45. breckenridge distillery bottling with the best

53. nick devore a rockin’ local aspen telemarker

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79. mountain man makeover the transition from carharts to calvin klein

87. traveling for taverns the cala inn

95. still skiing need we say more?

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For all the years that we humped BIG bags of Dog food on the trail, camping and on our rafting trips here is something that makes a lot of sense. PeakWaggers gourmet dog meals are light-weight, compact, non-perishable and nutritious. Designed with those on-the-go in mind, PeakWaggers is ideal for the backpacker, rafter, fisherman or traveler, as well as anyone else seeking a practical, alternative meal for their dogs.

Peakwaggers products are made with all-natural, human-grade ingredients that include beef, chicken, vegetables, potatoes, rice, bulgur wheat, barley, oats and sweet potatoes. They are high in protein, fat, and fiber, and are perfectly

seasoned to make any pooch’s mouth water. No sodium or preservatives are ever added. Keep in mind, PeakWaggers food is designed for intermittent or supplemental feedings only.

Delicious meals await even the most finicky dog and with meals like Chicken Pawmesan, Barkin’ Beef-Barley Stew, Mountain Mutt’s Sweet Potato Pie and a line of rocking jerky. Hard for me to resist from digging in! Each meal package contains 2 vacuum sealed meals and each vacuum sealed meal will feed a 60-110 pound dog. As a dehydrated meal all that is necessary is some water, although I know a few dogs that would chow it down as is!

The founder of Peakwaggers, Gayle Brooks, has a little bit of experience with dogs. She and her three Bernese Mountain Dogs live in Nederland, Colorado. She is an avid skier, hiker and outdoors woman who loves nothing more than spending a day in the mountains with her canine clan. She came up with the idea as she was freeze drying some of her own foods, I am sure a huge aha moment, as I cannot imaging backpacking with those puppies and all the food they would need

You can find all of these products on www.peakwaggers.com, online stores and doggy jerky can be found in Denver Whole Foods stores.

Packing for your Pup


From Sheep to ShoeMaybe you are like me. I LOVE socks, I could wear them 365, even in the summer with sandals. I am known to buy a new pack of fresh socks before every rafting trip in the summer. After a day on the water some fresh socks feel amazing. I recently heard about Point 6 White Wool socks.

Point6 proudly introduces Enciel, the world’s first truly white merino wool. For generations wool producers have tried in vain to produce white wool. Now using Enciel, Point6 has created a brilliantly white sock range that will change the merino wool game forever.

Enciel was created by The Merino Company through years of research and development using its SpectraWool technology. With a whiteness value of 161 on the CIE Gantz whiteness scale, Enciel has achieved a level of white, whiter than optically white cotton. It is a white that does not fade in sunlight and laundering. It is a white that makes all other merino wool look dull by comparison. It is a white the world has been waiting for.

White wool offers the opportunity to bring a whole new color palette to wool garments. Not only can the white wool be used as the final yarn color, the white yarns can also be dyed vibrant rich colors

and clean pastel shades, which have never been available before, thus making Enciel a revolutionary technology that will change the wool industry forever.

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Top Apps 4 Colorado

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BeerCo – locate businesses and brewpubs around Colorado. android

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Maprika – 1300+ maps recordable on GPS of hiking & biking trails as well as national parks and ski resorts. android & iphone

Motion x GPS – Great for cycling, hiking, jogging, sailing, flying, geocaching, and more! Get active with MotionX-GPS! iphone only

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EVENTS

JUNE 2012June 01, 2012 – June 03, 2012

Telluride Balloon Festival, TellurideJune 2, 2012

2012 Music on the Mountain Concert Series, Glenwood Springs

June 03, 201231st Annual Steamboat MarathonJune 04, 2012 – June 09, 2012

Wild West Fest, TellurideJune 07, 2012 – August 23, 2012Wild West Rodeo, CarbondaleJune 08, 2012 – June 10, 2012

Annual Outside in Aspen, AspenJune 08, 2012 – June 10, 2012

Telluride Heritage Festival, TellurideJune 08 – June 15, 2012

Crested Butte Restaurant Week, Crested Butte

For a detailed list of all your Mountain Events, click here!

On the fly in Guanaja


Steven Calaway Brown

On the fly in Guanaja Against all odds, we just started our fifth season of business in the most remote corner of the Caribbean. Fly Fish Guanaja is a saltwater fly fishing paradise in the Bay Islands of Honduras.

I write from the deck of the lodge, a small private island that sits over the flats. I am continually distracted by the sounds of bonefish, permit, trigger fish, box fish, sharks, and jacks crashing through the water. I look up from my computer scanning the flats, seeing the fish, confirming our place in the world, our chance for success. I don’t even catch these fish anymore, I save them all for the clients, except a permit once in a while, that keeps me more than satisfied. Satisfaction comes from knowing the fishery is healthy, clients are coming and coming back, and our precious staff continues to have the best jobs in the Caribbean.


Shades of white sand in shallow water fades into turtle grass that fades into coral that fades into the deep blue sea, an open canvass of infinite possibility, and for now, peace. A pelican watches me write, then sees a fish and descends upon the water. A gentle breeze licks my body. Cosita, the best island dog in the world licks my hand.

Starting Fly Fish Guanaja has made it nearly impossible for me to keep a relationship, Cosita is my lover. She is so sweet I almost brought her back to Colorado last year, but left her here because I thought she would freeze, or get eaten by a mountain lion. It is calm today in all ways, which is rare. The wind is gentle, the sun is setting, and the clients aren’t here yet. Daisy

and Amolia are listening to Latino love song music while they prepare a lobster dinner. We eat lobster twice a week here, at home . . . well I can’t remember the last time I’ve eaten lobster.

The Caribbean is a place of extremes. Most people think of the Caribbean romance: white sand, palm trees, and some sort of “Club Med” experience. The Caribbean is the most volatile, unpredictable, wild place I’ve ever been. Nothing lasts here, the only constant is change and impermanence, which means our time here is limited.

I don’t know how our why, but the era of this lodge will end, maybe next year, or maybe 10


>>Our new lodge is set up on the South Keys in Guanaja, Honduras, right in the middle of the flats. You can step out the door of the guest house and cast to tailing bonefish

and permit. Our guides are now tying flies, casting distance, and

successfully guiding our guests into fish of a lifetime..

<<The coveted Bonefish falls victim to a new crab pattern.

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years from now. Once and a while, everything gets wiped clean, like shaking an etch-a-sketch. In fact my opportunity to start this project existed largely from Hurricane Mitch in 1998.

The biggest, craziest storm to hit Earth in a 300 year period saw more rain fall than ever recorded during a hurricane. Around 30,000 people were killed on the mainland of Honduras because of flooding rivers.

The eye of the storm sat over Guanaja for 3 full days, destroying everything, including much of the mangroves. Only a few fatalities were reported in Guanaja, luckily everyone made it to reasonable shelter. Everyone here has harrowing

survival tales. except one of my guides, Rankin, who of course was shacked up with a couple of girls and having a good time.

There is not a day that goes by in Guanaja, 15 years later, without hearing about Hurricane Mitch. The last saltwater fly fishing operation closed down after the storm, although, ironically, something more powerful than the storm was the ultimate downfall of Posada Del Sol, a woman. The hurricane played a part, but a divorce made that lodge a piece of history. Luckily for this lodge, my divorce came before there was anything to take and has allowed me to live with the fish both at sea level and and at over 9,000 ft. in Telluride


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Fantastic Spring Mountain Biking

North Fruita Desert


Fantastic Spring Mountain Biking

By: Kristen Lummis

Is there anywhere on earth where Spring is not glorious?

As the day grows longer, the air warms but cool early morning light clarifys the outline of mountains against the horizon. Emerging colors are ultra-sharp and are thrown into greater relief.

Perfect For Desert Mountain Biking

During the summer, mountain biking at the North Fruita Desert (also known as 18 Road) is too daunting. Unless you go really, really early in the morning, it’s too darn hot. Although some of the trails wind through pinion and juniper forest, those trees — while green — don’t offer much shade to anyone taller than a bobcat.


In the spring, the North Fruita Desert rocks. The campground at 18 Road is full, the trails are (mostly) dried out and, after a winter of suspended animation in your garage, your mountain bike is ready for some singletrack action. Of course, spring in the North Fruita Desert can mean wind, snow, hail and rain. But after six months of winter we are all pretty tough.

Temperature swings in the desert are extreme. It may be near 80 during the day and near freezing at night. Layers are essential. The sky is deep blue and the stars multiply by the millions on clear nights. A full moon can provide

enough light for a good hike, if not a safe bike ride.

Prime Cut: Check It Out First

In my opinion, the best trail for families and getting back in bike shape is Prime Cut. A single track trail which starts in open desert, Prime Cut soon winds riders among pinion and juniper trees as they approach the base of the Bookcliffs range. Prime Cut ascends gradually and gets progressively harder as you ride, with some up and down whoop-de-doos (is that a technical term?) and some rocky areas. But there is no exposure.

Prime Cut ends near the campground and the beginning of several more difficult trails that climb into the Bookcliffs and traverse the base of the mountains, notably Zipity-Doo-Daa and Chutes and Ladders. Neither of these trails are easy, but they are mostly smooth and rewarding if you can take the climbs and the ripping descents (can you say “dismount?” I do).


Camping InformationThe BLM operates a 30 site established campground with vault toilets in the area. According to a BLM ranger I met at 18 Road recently, the campground gets “more than full” in spring so plan to get there early. Camping is first come, first served and there is currently no fee to camp. If the campground is full, there is undeveloped camping, provided you have a fire-pan and camp toilet.

The nearest groceries are in Fruita at City Market and the nearest showers are at the new Fruita Rec Center (phone 970-858-0360) which has an indoor pool, water slide and hot tub, as well as basketball, a running track and weight room. And did I mention a hot tub? Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for kids. Looking for a bike shop? Visit Chris at Single Tracks just off Circle Park in Fruita.

When You Go…

Located 250 miles west of Denver along I-70, positioned itself over the past decade as a mountain biking mecca to rival Moab, Utah. An hour and a half closer to Denver than Moab, it makes for a perfect fall family getaway. The North Fruita Desert/18 Road area has the smoothest trails in the area (or a map, click here), as well as the most convenient camping.

While I hate to see the early end of winter skiing I say bring it on. Yes, as a Brave Ski Mom, I’m all about winter, but I still want to relish each golden spring day.

Enjoy!

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I was pretty excited when the invitation popped up on my email. The Breckenridge Distillery had put a call out that a Bottling Party was going down. It was a time to crank up the music, crack a beer and bottle the booze. It was the official call to bottle and I couldn’t resist checking out the experience! They were bottling up bourbon, vodka and a brand-spanking new (but 3 month aged) dark spiced rum. The deal was pretty sweet, they were grabbing beer and dinner for all of us “volunteers” and after 4 hours of labor you walked away with a bottle of your choice, some new friends and a damn good time.

This was not toil, this was fun! Arriving at the Breckenridge Distillery the camaraderie amongst the group flowed like the whiskey itself. A few shots, I mean tastings we were well lubed and ready learn about the intricacies of bottling and labeling. Jordan Via, the Distilleries Master Distiller gave us an informative tour of the facility noting that they could have about 240 barrels in their facility but needed more room for their casks and are looking to expand. He then gave specific instruction on the machinery. Pallets of empty bottles were stacked 6 boxes high, the objective, they needed to be filled.

There was the station to remove the bottles from their cases; the bottle washing station, which if you made a mistake, well you got a face full of alcohol, tasty if you aimed properly but that usually was not the case; the filling station, the corking station and the labeling and re-boxing station. Love their labels, they have these cute little “lift tickets” that are attached to the bottles!


Just about everyone took a turn at each area. It was slightly amusing re-stacking the cases as there was a precise order to making the pallets fit perfectly. Rounds of shots were provided and the music was cranking. Some terrific bluegrass, very appropriate for the occasion. Everyone was happy and having one heck of a time.

I was invited to sneak away as Jordan wanted to show us the new batch of whiskey fresh out of the Copper distiller - 140 proof - hoo haa! The Breckenridge Distillery is billed as the world’s highest distillery and in its short time being open has amassed some incredible awards and

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industry kudos. This past July their Breckenridge Bourbon was awarded a Gold Medal in the International Wine and Spirits Competition!!!!! Held in the UK, only three gold medals were awarded this past year. A Silver Medal was taken home at the 2011 San Francisco World Spirits Competition and accolades galore from industry leaders have been noted by the distillery. Heading to Breck? You should check them out:

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Every year at this time the mountains are closed, and yet the snow still comes providing for pristine, untracked acres of powder. For many, this is the season they wait for, a time where they can enjoy skiing in the quiet of their beloved mountains without vying for their line. But with the snow comes drastically changing temperatures and the avalanche danger increases. Newspapers are ridden with reports of casualties occurring in the back country.

I once had a love for skiing in the back country but peeps and shovels and what they represent petrify me more now that I have a family, as does the prospect of searching frantically for a friend buried in an avalanche. I will never feel equipped enough to save a friend, no matter what gear I am carrying.

When I heard that Nick DeVore, one of Aspen’s beloved progressive telemark skiers, had been caught in an avalanche, I gave him a call. I

Nick DeVore Progressive Telemark Skier

worked for Nick’s father, a National Geographic photographer, and I remembered Nick as a young energetic boy with tousled red hair and a whole lot of personality. I had been hearing a lot about Nick and his friends in these past few years, magnetic, big mountain skiers who have been getting after it. Having three boys of my own who are beginning to push their limits, I felt compelled to meet Nick, again, and get a better understanding of the passion that drives these dynamic skiers further and further into the wild. (video next page)

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All photos provided by Nick DeVore

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“Skiing is like my yoga.”

Style Notes for Mountain DivasI’ve heard that Americans are stereotypically recognizable when traveling abroad because of our style, or lack of: Jeans, sneakers, Columbia jacket, backpack. And in the case of older tourists: Khaki pleated shorts, and short-sleeved button-down shirts.

I fear that mountain locals suffer from a similar distinction. Walk into any bar on any mountain-town main street, and you’ll quickly be able to identify the locals. In the guys’ case, it’s because they’re sporting beards and in need of a haircut. (Don’t pretend to be offended, you all know this is true...I have to beg my own husband to clean up every once in awhile lest he look like he just wandered in from the woods.) In the case of us gals, it’s usually a bit less obvious, but we’re still discernable in jeans, T shirts, and fleece pull-overs.

And while I get it – mountain wear must be functional and reliable – I’m here to say that it can be equal parts function and fashion. There are ways to look super-cute while keeping your toes and other extremities warm, all while forgoing fleece. (I will, however, permit the denim.)

I recently had an opportunity to chat with Sandy, the owner of Valleygirl Boutique - one of the mountain’s most hip boutiques - and my mountain style icon. Here are some up-and-coming trends to see you through this winter season with warmth and style. Let’s start on the outside and work our way in, shall we?

PonchosI absolutely adore this fun and easy-going outer wear. Give your puffy coat the night off and toss one of these fabulously chunky pieces over anything – they’re easy to dress up for a holiday party with a leather skirt or dark denim, and just as easy to dress down for a casual girls night out with a T shirt and your favorite blue jeans.

For this next hot item, we’re throwing out the F word:

FurFrom sweaters trimmed in real, faux, or sheared, to vests made entirely from it, fur is hot. Literally, and figuratively. Nothing says mountain chic more than fur. Valleygirl specializes in rabbit and Mongolian sheep – so if you’re anti-fur, check out the sheep stuff. Like Mary Contrary’s, they’re just sheared. Personally, I love fur paired with denim.

And speaking of denim...

JeansJean silouettes have gone the way of hemlines – there’s no right or wrong. Skinnies are still in, and designers are throwing in lots of stretch, so there’s a fit for every figure. And for all the BMWs (Bitchin’ Mountain Women) who remember the 70s...or those who are way to young but want to reinvent the decade...flares are back with a passion. Valleygirl’s favorites are the Level 99 stretchy flare and Rock Revival flare. According to Miss. Sandy, both are comfortable and sexy.


Moving to what’s underneath, let’s talk blouses.

Shirts & BlousesLadies, just because your employer gives you a bazillion shirts emblazoned with their logo does not mean you have to become a walking billboard when you’re off duty. Yes, yes, we know you want to be comfortable, but comfort can be just as easily done with a flowly little number over your favorite jeans. And then you don’t look like one of the guys in a boxy, unflattering T shirt. As for colors, leave black to the East Coast tourists and opt for something in cobalt blue or purple instead.

Last but certainly not least, let’s rundown this season’s au current accessories:

FringeThe leather fringe on these suede bags is anything but hippie. With subtle details like studs and braided handles, they’re statement bags that avoid shouting. Soft, earthy colors will also distinguish you from Jersey Shore visitors sporting bright, pleather numbers.

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And let’s not forget jewelry. Active mountain lifestyles usually lead us BMWs down the path of less is more, until less becomes none. But don just one of these styles from Druzy with a sweater and jeans and see if it doesn’t put a sashay in your step! Just like red lipstick – or, any lipstick for that matter – jewelry is under-worn here in our mountain towns.

Pick one, pick all, but as you run about town shopping for the loved ones in your life this holiday season, treat yourself to something fabulous, too. Or at least add it to your Wish List and drop a not-so-subtle hint! I, for one, plan on rushing over to the Breck store to buy a poncho. And possibly a fur vest.


A very special thanks to Sandy and Valleygirl Boutique for supplying us with ideas and pictures. You can visit Valleygirl in three locations – Avon, Breckenridge, and Aspen. And if you don’t find yourself in one of those towns, shop online at valleygirlboutique.com.

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No longer a side kick to that famous masked man, Kemosabe now stands on his own, Kemosabe Sushi Bar that is. Bob Starekow’s newest culinary epicenter has been open for the past two years and is an offshoot from a weekly Sushi Happy Hour that used to take place at his Silverheel’s Bar & Grill. I am always amazed at how tender and delicious all of his sushi is being so far from the sea. I personally feel it is one of the best places for sushi in our mountain towns. The atmosphere of Kemosabe can be described as ‘mountain metro’. Sleek and Earthy with a city-style not normally found in the area. The clearest HDTV sits centered above the bar. While we dined beautiful images from Planet Earth were showing with great background music. This place will get you ready to relax and dig in. A lengthy but not overwhelming menu of house specialties not found elsewhere whetted our appetite. My husband and I started with Chili Garlic Edamame. A unique spin on the traditional salted soybean, it offered a great spicy bite that kept you wanting more. Our sushi platter arrived. A work of art, it was so beautiful that you didn’t


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want to ruin it. Hunger ruled and every piece and roll was devoured. Crunchy Shrimp Roll – beautiful presentation, tender warm rice and flavorful shrimp, cucumber, red onion, burdock-root, topped with tempura crunchies. The Lone Ranger - hamachi, habanero cream cheese and avocado - Hot it was!!!The menu advised: You had better be serious. No refunds! My husband is a chili pepper junky and he gave it the two thumbs up – I did not partake, I went for Mr. Perfect instead. Salmon, daikon, burdock

root, cucumber topped with crab equaled delightful. The traditional California Roll was also ordered. Yes it’s basic, but a favorite of mine, and no mayonnaise in the crab made me happy. The yellow tail and octopus sashimi were fresh and tender. It was over the top delicious.

Coming as a couple was a blast. I cannot wait to come back with a group. Two special Tatami rooms are available for private parties and feature traditional shoes off dining while sitting at low tables on comfy pillows. I have always been a fan of Mr. Starekow’s establishments. Whether it was up in Wilderness, a catered wedding or Silverheel’s Bar & Grill in Frisco this man knows what people like. I give Kemosabe Sushi Bar “The Big SHOUT from the Mountain Tops!”

Kemosabe is open daily 4 -10pm. They are located at 605 Main Street in Frisco, Colorado. Give a call for more information 970-668-2100 or visit their website at kemosabesushi.com.

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Boathouse Cantina - A Salida Tradition

I took a great off season road trip recently to get away from the chill and down to the banana belt warmth of Salida in Chaffee County. With each visit to this Colorado Mountain Town I find I am never ready to return. Shops and galleries continue to populate Salida’s downtown with unique offerings. The restaurants are just Terrific! On this visit I happened upon the Boathouse Cantina. A view of the Arkansas River was a respite for this snow bound mountain gal dreaming of days on the river. The interior and food was an additional treat. Funky river decor, pool tables, wide-screen TV’s, plus some awesome outdoor seating that I am sure rocks on summer days and nights made me feel right at home. Friendly faces offered terrific service and the food and drink selections did not disappoint.

A huge menu with selections ranging from traditional American Fare to Mexican to Tex Mex and Chili’s graced the menu. I arrived thinking salad but the Green Chili looked especially good on this cool day. The beanless Texas Chili was recommended too.

Salads were chosen as the main entree. Fresh

and tasty with perfect portions, they were terrific. Botht the Green Chili and the Texas Chili were a second course so we could check out these touted selections. All were washed down with a New Belgium Fat Tire Ale for me and an especially good Boathouse Margarita for my companion.

Taking some time with our drinks we explored the restaurant and it’s great open social spaces. Darts and Pool made me yearn for a night out with friends after a day on the river. The beachy feel of it all made me pine for the ocean.

Overall it was the warm welcome of the staff and the casual laid back atmosphere that made me want to shout it from the Mountain tops -”This place Rocks!”

Offering Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, after hour appetizers, and a warm & friendly atmosphere, the Boathouse Cantina is a must stop in Salida! I am already making plans to get back.

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The Cala Inn near Keystone, CO is one of those taverns that’s populated by locals and you can get the low down on just about everything going on in Summit County. The Cala considers itself a Celtic Inn and has the menu to match. Food and drink are as diverse as the crowd with the largest selection of Single Malt Scotch and Irish whiskey in Summit County. Besides having a tasty menu, the Cala is a great hideaway from the busier bars on Route 6. If you visit, you’ll most likely get one of three great bartenders, Kathleen, Brandon or Christina. They all have their specialty, but I’ll leave that for you to discover. Plenty of local knowledge in this bar; just ask because almost everyone around you most likely lives within a mile or two. Check it out on Foursquare – guess who’s the mayor? Tips: try the daily specials, they are the best pub chips ever. If you show up durning dinnertime (5-7 pm), expect families. Hit the deck on a sunny day. For more information visit them at 40 Cove Blvd, Dillon CO -970.468.1899, or visit us online at calainn.com.

Traveling for Taverns – The Cala Inn, Keystone


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The Cala Inn near Keystone, CO is one of those taverns that’s populated by locals and you can get the low down on just about everything going on in Summit County. The Cala considers itself a Celtic Inn and has the menu to match. Food and drink are as diverse as the crowd with the largest selection of Single Malt Scotch and Irish whiskey in Summit County. Besides having a tasty menu, the Cala is a great hideaway from the busier bars on Route 6. If you visit, you’ll most likely get one of three great bartenders, Kathleen, Brandon or Christina. They all have their specialty, but I’ll leave that for you to discover. Plenty of local knowledge in this bar; just ask because almost everyone around you most likely lives within a mile or two. Check it out on Foursquare – guess who’s the mayor? Tips: try the daily specials, they are the best pub chips ever. If you show up durning dinnertime (5-7 pm), expect families. Hit the deck on a sunny day. For more information visit them at 40 Cove Blvd, Dillon CO -970.468.1899, or visit us online at calainn.com.

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