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By The Legacy Group, The LegacyGroup of CrossCountry Mortgage
(CrossCountry Mortgage)
Veteran’s Home Loans for Beaver Creek ColoradoIf you are reading this, you or a family member have likely served in our military.  First off, we would like to say a sincere “Thank You” for your service!  We recognize that not only do our Veterans sacrifice by serving, but their families do as well-, and we owe you all a debt of gratitude!One of the best benefits Veterans and their families receive due to their service to our great country is the VA home loan benefits.  We are going to outline just a few of these significant benefits in this article for you. Here are some of the major benefits you may receive by using your VA home loan benefits:*100% financing available- one of the very few loans available with no down payment!*Lower rates available than most loan programs- which saves y...
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By RJ Baxter, 303-670-0137
(Clear Path Home Loans)
90% financing and low Jumbo Mortgage Rates on Colorado Jumbo Loans. Are you looking for a Jumbo Mortgage lender in Beaver Creek CO? There has never been a better time than right now to take advantage of this program. We specialize in helping luxury home buyers who need financing for higher jumbo loan amounts. What is a jumbo mortgage? A jumbo loan in most counties is any loan that is greater than $417,000. However, there are some "high balance" counties in Colorado which are listed at the bottom of this article, or you can follow this link to the Fannie Mae County Loan Limits. These counties allow for "conforming" rates above $417,000 and up to the county limit. Are mortgage rates higher on jumbo loans in Beaver Creek? Not necessarily! Currently, we have jumbo rates available that are l...
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
2014 Beaver Creek 11th Talons Challenge I hope you did your squats and lunges this year.  The 11th Annual Beaver Creek Talons Challenge is just around the corner.  If you’ve skied or snowboarded at Beaver Creek, CO, you’ve certainly heard of the “Talons Challenge”.  So, are you ready to step up to the challenge and attempt to conquer each of Beaver Creek Resort’s crazy-steep, bumpy, black and double-black diamond terrain… in one day!?  The event includes skiing or riding 14 trails and more than 26,000 vertical feet in one day.  Registration is open for the 2014 Talons Challenge, to take place Saturday, March 1, 2014.   This is the inaugural year of the new alpine-inspired Talons Restaurant situated at the base of Birds of Prey, Grouse Mountain and Larkspur Bowl, where the Talons Apres P...
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By Kelly Young, Colorado Springs Real Estate ~ 719-226-0126
(The Platinum Group Realtors)
This past weekend my office had our annual retreat up in Beaver Creek Colorado.  The setting was absolutely one of Colorado's finest as anyone who has been to Beaver Creek can attest to.  For winter skiing it is a mecca for luxury ski in/ski out condos and houses.  For summer and fall lovers of the high country the beauty is one of Colorado's finest. We had dinner at an amazing restaurant called SaddleRidge.  What I did not know until later that evening is the rich history of money, old west lore, luxury and mystique that surrounded this place.  What we found out was, the restaurant has the largest collection (outside of museums) of Wild West Memorabilia and Native American Indian Memorabilia in the United States.  For anyone that loves history it would be easy to spend a couple of hour...
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
This Sunday I will be volunteering at one of the most beatiful hiking and dining fundraisers the Vail Valley has to offer.  “Hike, Wine & Dine” will take place this Sunday, September 23 at Beaver Creek Mountain.  This easy 4-mile hike through the golden colored Aspen groves of Beaver Creek is a great way to spend your Sunday morning.  You’ll be treated to food and drink along the way from some of Beaver Creek’s restaurants, and finish with dessert and wine and fellowship at the end. All proceeds will benefit Jack’s Place, a cancer caring home and Shaw Regional Cancer Center.  Here's their video from last year's hike: Registration starts at 9:30am, info below from www.shawcancercenter.com Join us on Sunday, September 23th for a unique and easy four mile hike at the peak of Beaver Creek’s...
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
Beaver Creek Memorial Day Blues, Brews & BBQ Kicks Off Today Kick off the mountain summer season right this weekend in Beaver Creek. CO! Join us for the 9th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ festival.  Vail Valley restaurants and chefs from all over the country will be dishing up their famous barbeque recipes.  There’s never a dull moment at this festival as live music will entertain you while you go from booth to booth sipping brews and munching on BBQ.  For more information, visit Blues, Brews & BBQ Here is the weekend’s schedule: Friday, May 25th - NEW this year:  5PM - 6PM: Blues, Brews & BBQ Welcome Reception Location: Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa - Billiards Room Price: $25 person Tickets:  BUY TICKETS Saturday, May 26th: 12PM-6PM: Beer Garden and BBQ Restaurant Vendors open (Beav...
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
Beaver Creek Talons Challenge 2012 Registration Open If you’ve skied or snowboarded at Beaver Creek, CO, you’ve certainly heard of the “Talons Challenge”.  This is a one-day event that takes place each year in which each participant attempts to conquer each of the resort’s 13 crazy-steep and bumpy black and 2xblack diamond runs… in one day! If you think you’re up for the challenge, check out the details Via www.BeaverCreek.com : Registration Opens for Annual Talons Challenge and First Annual Talons Kids at Beaver Creek March 3 & 4 Beaver Creek presents the ultimate challenge for skiers and snowboarders at the ninth annual Talons Challenge, slated for Saturday, March 3, 2012 and the first annual Talons Kids challenge on Sunday, March 4. Participants test their mettle and attempt to tackl...
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
Beaver Creek Lights in the New Year with Torch Ski-down, Glow Sticks and Fireworks Beaver Creek, Colo., Dec. 27, 2011 – Ever celebrating in style, Beaver Creek will commemorate New Year’s Eve with a series of events hosted throughout the afternoon and evening, including a concert, Glow Worm and Torchlight Ski-downs, fireworks display and Family Carnival to take families into 2012. Guests will have the opportunity to hit the slopes after-hours carrying glow sticks to light the way, extending après fun just a little longer. Registration for the Glow Worm ski-down will start at 5:15 p.m. at the Beaver Creek Children’s Ski School. Starting at 6:15 p.m., watch skiers and boarders wind their way down the Haymeadow trail to the base area. One of Beaver Creek's favorite events, the Glow Worm Sk...
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By John Nilsson, Vail Beaver Creek Homes For Sale - 970-390-7600
(Slifer Smith and Frampton Real Estate)
Vail, Colorado Daily Photo - Moon Over Mountain Star - While on a recent architectural photo shoot in the Vail Valley's Mountain Star subdivision I was blessed with the rising of this fabulous full moon.  Over the years I have been working with a camera I have found few instances when the timing of a moon shot - cloud cover, ambient light, color of the sky, and earth surroundings - have meshed.  This was one of those times.  So here we have an iconic moon to the East and the lights of the Eagle Valley and Beaver Creek to the South.  Which shot do you take?  I took 'em both. Photo: NilssonImages.com    
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By John Nilsson, Vail Beaver Creek Homes For Sale - 970-390-7600
(Slifer Smith and Frampton Real Estate)
Vail, Colorado Daily Photo - 70 to Zero in 4 Seconds - Last week was World Cup Week on the Birds of Prey Downhill Course in Beaver Creek.  The ringing of cow bells by the Swiss in the stands (who were feeling no pain) could not override the fact that this guy had just come through the finish gate at well over 70 MPH just seconds before.  If you haven't seen a World Class downhill in person, you owe it to yourself to come to Beaver Creek in the first week of every December. You will never forget the experience - or Vail/Beaver Creek for that matter. Photo: NilssonImages.com         
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By John Nilsson, Vail Beaver Creek Homes For Sale - 970-390-7600
(Slifer Smith and Frampton Real Estate)
  Vail, Colorado Daily Photo: A Very Clear, Very Cold Evening:  I am always amazed at how very high altitudes, very thin atmosphere, and very cold temperatures combine to produce a surreal effect. This one minute exposure of a  spectacular home in Mountain Star overlooking Beaver Creek on a really cold recent evening was a perfect demonstration of this phenomena.  Something else amazing:That my trusty Nikon can function at 10 below zero.  I know I wasn't functioning too well!  It's cold up here this week. Photo: Nilsson Images.com      
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
One of the best parts about living in the Vail Valley, is that the first weekend in December brings The Audi Birds of Prey World Cup races to Beaver Creek. This year the races are taking place December 2-4 with tons of fun activities to participate in and be a spectator at.    I woke up this morning to a great front page of the Vail Daily, announcing USA's own Bode Miller taking a first place win in the Men’s Downhill event yesterday.  Today the Men’s Super G takes place, and tomorrow is the Men’s Giant Slalom. For more information and a full schedule: Visit the Official Birds of Prey Website
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
I was showing one of our homes for sale in Beaver Creek, CO yesterday.  It was a beautiful autumn day in Beaver Creek with the Aspen trees in all their golden-hued glory flickering in the breeze.  With my attention on the fall colors, I have to say I was a little startled when I happened upon this surprise visitor. Can you spot my "Where's Waldo"? I was greeted by her in the driveway, and she immediately leaped into the bushes watching me intently.   We had a nice eye-to-eye moment, and then I went into the home.  But I kept seeing her through the windows in the home out in the yard and couldn’t resist sneaking a few more shots. It’s funny, after living in Colorado for nearly 7 years now, seeing an animal like this shouldn’t be a surprise or really even that interesting.  But I really w...
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
 Vail Valley Hike, Wine & Dine a Successful Fundraiser! I had the pleasure of volunteering at a great event in the Vail Valley this morning, Hike Wine & Dine, a fundraiser for Jack’s Place, a cancer caring house located in my town of Edwards, CO.  Jack’s Place is such a wonderful opportunity for patients and their families to stay during treatment at the Shaw Cancer Center.  We are very blessed to have this in our Vail Valley. The hike drew over 300 participants who all hiked the 4-mile trail at Beaver Creek Mountain.  Participants were welcomed this morning with mimosas and breakfast burritos during registration, and then treated to gourmet foods by local restaurants along the trail.  The day ended with wine, crab cakes and dessert at the base of the mountain.  It was the perfect day f...
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
This Sunday I will be volunteering at one of the most fun fundraisers the Vail Valley has to offer.  “Hike, Wine & Dine” will take place this Sunday, September 25 at Beaver Creek Mountain.  This easy 4-mile hike through the golden colored Aspen groves of Beaver Creek is a great way to spend your Sunday morning.  You’ll be treated to food and drink along the way from some of Beaver Creek’s restaurants, and finish with dessert and wine and fellowship at the end. All proceeds will benefit Jack’s Place, a cancer caring home:     Registration starts at 9:30am, info below from www.shawcancercenter.com Join us on Sunday, September 25th for a unique and easy four mile hike at the peak of Beaver Creek’s aspen season. Along the way, enjoy gourmet tastings from several of Beaver Creek’s finest res...
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
  Join me today in Bachelor Gulch Village for a property tour from 4-6pm followed by BBQ and Beers at the Ritz-Carlton!      EVERY Thursday in Bachelor Gulch Village 4pm – 6pm Real Estate Tour OPEN TO ALL! Followed by all you can eat BBQ & All you can drink beer by local brewing company, Crazy Mountain Brewery On the patio at the Ritz Carlton $35 per person 6pm to 8pm You have a chance to win one of four free BBQ and Beer buffets by visiting the properties on the tour! (the more you visit the better chance to win)  
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
 Join me today in Bachelor Gulch Village for a property tour from 4-6pm followed by BBQ and Beers at the Ritz-Carlton! I'll be at Horizon Pass Townhome 107.  See you this afternoon!   EVERY Thursday in Bachelor Gulch Village 4pm – 6pm Real Estate Tour OPEN TO ALL! Followed by all you can eat BBQ & All you can drink beer by local brewing company, Crazy Mountain Brewery On the patio at the Ritz Carlton $35 per person 6pm to 8pm You have a chance to win one of four free BBQ and Beer buffets by visiting the properties on the tour! (the more you visit the better chance to win)
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
 We are excited to announce the auction sale of a magnificent ski-in/ski-out home in Arrowhead, by Concierge Auctions and Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate.  Report via Concierge Auctions: CONCIERGE AUCTIONS SELLS LUXURY SKI-IN/SKI-OUT RESIDENCE IN VAIL VALLEY, COLORADO AT AUCTION Premier mountain estate with direct access to Arrowhead and Beaver Creek ski resorts attracts more than 50 showings and 5 bidders to the August 6th live auction VAIL, CO – August 8, 2011 – Concierge Auctions is pleased to announce the successful auction of a premier mountain residence with state-of-the-art amenities and ski-in/ski-out access to Arrowhead and Beaver Creek resorts. The property sold on Saturday at a live, on-site auction conducted in cooperation with managing broker Kent Barker and assistant K...
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
…And snow this weekend it DID! With a new 20” at Beaver Creek and 17” at Vail in the last week, the conditions in the Vail Valley are, as some would say, “EPIC”!  Though the temps have been cooooldddd (insert shivers and teeth chattering), if you’re smart and bundle up you could have some of the best ski days of your life this week.  Remember to stay hydrated and stop often for warm-up breaks!
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By Didi Doolittle, Vail, CO Realtor 970.232.8225
(Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate, Eagle Office)
THIS JUST IN FROM BEAVER CREEK RESORT! Beaver Creek Resort Opens More Lifts and Terrain and Extends Lift Hours on Saturday, Dec. 18 Beaver Creek, Colo.—Dec. 16, 2010—Beaver Creek Resort will have all 25 lifts operating and skiers and riders will gain 30 more minutes on the slopes as lifts will open at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18.Terrain will also expand to 1,400 acres.   The following lifts will open for the season on Saturday, Dec. 18: Highlands Lift (Chair 2), providing access to great beginner level terrain; Elkhorn Lift (Chair 14), offering uphill access to Bachelor Gulch or the main mountain; and, Arrow Bahn Lift (Chair 17), for uploading and downloading only. Designated trails off the top of the Arrow Bahn Lift will allow access to Bachelor Gulch. Skiers and riders may return t...
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