Vail Valley Portfolio

Ted Ligety demonstates finesse through the Screech Owl section of the Birds of Prey giant slalom in Beaver Creek on Sunday. Despite a broken wrist, Ligety managed to seal his 23rd win in World Cup giant slalom.23rd win in World Cup giant slalom.

Ahi Tuna Tar Tar- pink grapefruit supremes, haas avocado, tamari vinaigrette, scallion vinaigrette, wonton crisps

A fondue menagerie is seen in Edwards on Thursday

Colorado Striped Bass cioppino | smoked bay scallops and mussels, roasted tomoato saffron bouilabaisse base, pan seared striped bass and served with garlic bread.

Hot Smoked Shrimp | Cheddar grits and house made BBQ sauce, candied bacon lardons, and Jalapeno flakes.

Pistachio Gelato

Sweet Pea Gnocchi | Wild Mushrooms / Pearl Onions / Fresh Herbs / Sweet Pea Cream / Shaved Parmesan

dry aged bone-in bison ribeye and Angus ribeye, crispy brussel sprout kim chi, smoked gouda, dill mac & cheese, Grilled Asparagus, Lemon Confit.

Organic iowa rabbit loin | Air-dried ham, spagetti squash, Mole jus

Oysters Rockefeller | kusshi oysters, spinach & smoked bacon stuffing with lemon butter half dozen

The Sawatch range towers over a view of Game Creek Bowl in Vail on Friday.

A long exposure shows a steady stream of traffic through the Vail Valley on Saturday Evening.

A long exposure of bridge street shows a bustle of people roaving Vail Villiage on Tuesday Night. Bridge Street is expected to be quite the spectacle on New Year's Eve.

A long exposure shows the annual Torchlight Ceremony in full swing on Wednesday night in Vail. Shortly after the steady sea of red light poured into Golden Peak, fireworks ignited the sky.

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Emily Jackson gets vertical during the kayak freestyle qualifier at the International Bridge hole in Vail on Thursday. Jackson will be advancing to the semi-finals taking place at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow.

A mountain biker wizzes by during the Berry Creek Bash mountain bike race in Edwards on June 10, 2015. The top section of Endo Alley recieved a new re-route, and the pirate trail above Endo Alley has been destroyed.

The Arana Family remains in high spirits during an afternoon rain shower on the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater lawn while waiting for Bravo! Pixar in Concert to begin on Sunday. The Philadelphia Orchestra, in conjunction with conductor Cristian Măcelaru, played live music to montages of scenes from Pixar films such as "Cars", "WALL•E", "Ratatouille", "A Bug’s Life", "Finding Nemo", and "Toy Story".

Daniel Huck, front, and Grant Smith, make their way down the Big Mamba trail section of the Vail Grind bike Men's sport race on Wednesday. Three races remain in the The 2015 Vail Beaver Creek Mountain Bike Race Series with the next race taking place on July 22 with the Son of Middle Creek Circuit.