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Pruzan was part of creating the Snake River political spectrum coming together,” Pruzan Photos; top to bottom, Pruzan
Fund in 1999 when the U.S. Forest Service said. “It was very special to be a part of it.” surfing at Big Kahuna on the Snake
proposed a fee system for river use due to The designation doesn’t stop development – by Donna Wanser. Gore Canyon
traffic increases and fund decreases. around the river but, according to Pruzan, Downriver Race, Colorado River –
it helps keep development more resource- courtesy of Rendezvous River Sports.
In an effort to keep the river “fee free,” an friendly. Eventually, Pruzan would like to Ian Rubrecht competing at the Class
anonymous donor stepped in and bought all see the Greys River in Lincoln County also V Bear River Race by Kase Paul
the permits for the year and then challenged protected under the “Wild and Scenic” des-
the community to step up and manage the ignation. The river is threatened by current 51
resource. Pruzan, along with Frank Ewing of riverside development and was threatened
Barker-Ewing Whitewater, rose to the occa- by past dam proposals. He has also been JHStyleMagazine.com | Summer/Fall 2013
sion and they became founding board mem- deeply involved in the collaboration to cre-
bers of the organization. ate a park at Wilson Beach, which could be
completed in the next few years.
“We really believed in the idea of promoting local
stewardship of the resources,” Pruzan said. When Pruzan isn’t working on stewardship
matters or working at his shop, he likes to get
Starting in 2003, Pruzan and the organization out on the water with his wife Tamsen and
began working to get the Upper Snake River three kids, Noah, 8, Nate, 6, and Neve, 4.
watershed designated with the highest level
of Federal protection as a “Wild and Scenic” “It’s really fun because the boys have started
river. It took years of building support but it kayaking and we’ve started taking little Neve
finally came to fruition in 2009, when Con- down the river in a tandem kayak,” he said.
gress passed the Snake River Headwaters
Legacy Act, designating roughly 400 miles of Pruzan has paddled all over the world but still
the Snake River Headwaters, marking the first comes back to the Snake River amazed at how
time a Wild and Scenic designation used a special it is with its pristine waters, surrounding
watershed approach that also included many wildlife and late-season paddling opportunities.
of the Snake’s tributaries.
“It’s our responsibility to try and take care of
“That was an amazing project with so many it,” he said. And, of course, Pruzan wants to
different entities and different ends of the have fun while he’s at it. n

Teton Village

Gateway to GRAND TETON
Summer FUN at TETON VILLAGE
WORDS MEAGAN MURTAGH
IMAGES COURTESY OF JACKSON HOLE MOUNTAIN RESORT

Teton Village is not just a skier’s paradise son Road which meanders through heavy aspen and conifer forests
anymore. With countless activities, the into the park. Keep alert for wildlife as moose, elk, and bears (grizzly
summer season is a great time to visit and black) are known to roam this area. Remember to drive slowly,
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. There is some- watch out for cyclists and always stay in a vehicle if wildlife is present.
thing for everyone from extreme biking trails to
world-class spas, paragliding to delicious fine In the morning, grab a bite to eat and a cup of coffee at the Terra
dining and fun family events all summer long. Café. Their organic breakfast burritos are legendary and sure to fill
up a visitor for any mountain activity. After breakfast, take a hike.
When visiting the mountain this summer, The hikes at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort are simply breathtaking.
there are plenty of opportunities to play hard For a long, strenuous hike, take the Summit Trail from the base of
and chill out even harder. the mountain to the very top of Rendezvous Peak, a gorgeous 7.2
mile trek up to 10,450 vertical feet (with a gain of 4,139 verti-
Located only a few miles from Grand Teton cal feet). Rock climbers should be sure to contact Exum Mountain
National Park, Teton Village is truly the gate- Guides for a chance to climb up Corbet’s Couloir. After a rewarding
way to the park. Follow the winding Moose-Wil- beer at Corbet’s Cabin, take the easy way down via Big Red, the

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their heart and soul into the new and improved Jackson Hole Bike
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some downhill and cross-country mountain bike experience. The 53
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which runs from June 15 – Sept. 15 seven days a week from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekends through September. Mountain bike
rentals are available. Friday Night Bike gatherings run from July
12 – Sept. 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and feature $10 lift tickets
and Happy Hour Specials at Tin Can Cantina. For a lower octane
day, check out the cruisers available to rent in Teton Village and
in the town of Jackson. The smoothly paved community bike path-
ways lead from Teton Village north to GTNP and south to Wilson.
Disc golf provides another opportunity for light exercise and sun.
Enjoy JHMR’s 10-hole course for free. Discs are available for pur-
chase at Jackson Hole Sports at the base of the Gondola.

For even more of an adrenaline rush, contact Jackson Hole Para-
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offered for the extreme adventure seekers. with your purchase.

Kids have endless options for summer fun After a day of playing hard, take a free ride up
at Teton Village. The Jackson Hole Bungee the Gondola for a happy hour cocktail at The
Trampoline is a must. Jump, flip and try Deck, which opens at 4:30 p.m. six days a
out new tricks safely in the sky. The 25-foot week (closed Saturdays) from June 23 – Sept.
Mountain Dew Climbing wall is a great way 13. Nibble on yummy appetizers while tak-
to introduce kids to the sport of rock climb- ing in the amazing views of the valley. Don’t
ing. The TechTonics Camp is new this year forget a jacket for when the sun goes down. It
and offers kids a chance to discover tech- can get brisk and chilly up at 9,095 feet. The
nology as well as explore the bike park with Deck is sometimes closed for private events;
a guide. Sign up in advance for one of four check www.jacksonhole.com for updates.
unique weeklong sessions. Join naturalists
to learn about animals, nature and the his- Looking to totally relax? Check out one of the
tory of our valley at the “Alive at 5” series award winning spas at Teton Village. The Avanu
in the Teton Village Commons. Check www. Spa is located in the Snake River Lodge &
jacksonhole.com for dates and details. Spa and offers a fantastic indoor/outdoor pool
These presentations are free and open to along with a full service spa. The eco-friendly
everyone. Little ones can also don bathing Hotel Terra houses the Chill Spa. Hop into the
suits and run around the Pop Jet Fountain valley’s largest outdoor hot tub after a lovely
in the center of Teton Village for a chance massage for total relaxation. Teton Mountain
to cool off. Lodge’s Solitude Spa is a favorite with yoga and
zumba classes as well as wonderful renewal
Retail Therapy is also a fantastic way to treatments. For the ultimate plush spa experi-
unwind. Stock up on new outdoor gear at ence, splurge on an afternoon in the spa at the
Jackson Hole Sports, Teton Village Sports, plush Four Seasons Resort. An extensive list of
Pepi Steigler’s Sports, Jackson Treehouse or restorative treatments is offered at the lavish
Wildernest Sports. The women’s contempo- hotel for royalty-like pampering.
rary boutique Rodeo sells fun Western attire
from cowboy boots to swoon worthy jewelry. With so many options and activities, Teton
Snag a new pair of jeans or Mountain Khakis Village in Jackson Hole is guaranteed to
at the men’s mercantile clothing store Wool leave lasting summer memories. n

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The Handle Bar, by Michael Mina,
is an American Pub & Beer Hall specializing

in a diverse selection of
classic pub grub with a modern twist.
This Summer enjoy fresh seafood on the outdoor
terrace and family fun with our shellfish boils.

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Teton Village

EDGE Imaging

Capturing Mountain MEMORIES

IMAGES EDGE IMAGING

“What I like most about what
we do is that we capture people’s

memories.”

Edge Imaging is not only in the pho-
tography business – they are also
in the memory business. Located
at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Edge
Imaging photographs everything from
paragliding to mountain biking to kids
enjoying the bungee trampoline to
friends and family portraits at the top
of the Tram.

For 24 years, Jill McGlashon, owner of Edge
Imaging, has worked in the on-mountain
ski photography business. What started
as a niche two-person operation nearly a
quarter century ago in Telluride, Colorado,
grew to an annual business covering three
states, four ski resorts and a river (with
rafting photos on the Snake). McGlashon
proudly states, “It’s a wonderful feeling
when you are able to build a business that
embraces the mountain lifestyle I love and
provides that same opportunity to others.”
McGlashon’s businesses have employed
upwards of 35 people annually.

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As a single mother, McGlashon has
made Jackson her home base for the
past 10 years after living and rais-
ing her two girls in both Telluride and
Steamboat, Colorado.

“I have always had a deep passion for
skiing, mountain resort living and making
memories and Jackson was next on my
list,” she said with her signature smile.

Edge Imaging is stationed every day at
the base of the mountain in Jackson
Hole Sports, at the bike park and at the
paragliding landing zone. In addition to
action shots, Edge shoots family portrai-
ture on top of the Tram with no obligation
to buy. Visit their main office in Jack-
son Hole Sports at the end of the day to
check out all the fun photos. When in
town at Snow King Mountain, Edge will
freeze your smile in time on the Alpine
Slide, chairlift or on horseback.

With their years of experience, expertise,
and an outgoing and fun photography
crew, Edge Imaging is a great place to
help create life long memories. n

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Dine In Style

THE HANDLE BAR
Brings the INSIDE OUT

and the OUTSIDE IN
With an opening wall of glass, outdoor fire tables and
indoor/outdoor seating, The Handle Bar at Four Seasons WORDS KRISTEN POPE
Resort Jackson Hole plans on taking full advantage of its
first summer season at Teton Village. On tap for this summer are “The Handle Bar’s unique wall of glass at the
cookouts and crab boils. The Handle Bar, a new American pub and bar opens to bring the inside out and the out-
beer hall run in partnership with the Mina Group and Four Seasons, side in,” Four Seasons General Manager David
just opened in December. Bernand said. “It creates a fun atmosphere.”

The summer menu features light and healthy
fare from a roasted beet and quinoa salad
to sandwiches with kale slaw to the Handle
Burger with caramelized onions, mushrooms,
blue cheese and truffle aioli. They also have a
huge “whiskey play list” and specialty cocktails
designed by head bar man Carlo Splendorini.

Executive Chef Jeffrey Hileman came to The
Handle Bar after living and working in Flor-
ida and Washington D.C.. He attended Flor-
ida State studying jazz percussion and joined
a southern rock and roll band, touring the
Southeastern circuit for nine years.

“That was extremely exciting and I met lots
of very interesting people, my musical idols,”
Hileman said. “We played a lot of festivals and
got moderate notoriety. But as these things
have a way of going, myself and another guy
started families. We gave each other big hugs,
thanked each other for the memories and good
times and sort of went about our way.”

He finds a lot of similarities between cooking
and making music.

IMAGES COURTESY OF “I get a lot of the same joy out of being a
FOUR SEASONS chef as being a musician,” Hileman said.
“I am able to give people a tangible prod-
AND THE MINA GROUP uct and it’s great that I am able to express
myself through a medium that will ultimately
make people happy.”

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“I get a lot of the same Meet MICHAEL MINA
joy out of being a chef as
Celebrity chef Michael Mina and
being a musician.” business partner, tennis legend
Andre Agassi, founded the Mina
they moved to the culinary mecca of D.C. “I love Jackson,” Hileman said. “It’s very com- Group in 2002. Today, the Mina Group
where he worked at Michael Mina’s Bourbon munity oriented. It’s not a bustling metropo- operates The Handle Bar in partnership
Steakhouse and Four Seasons. While in D.C., lis like D.C.. Everyone is extremely friendly. with Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole.
he received an offer to come to Jackson as The first night in our new house, our neighbor The Mina Group also runs many other
The Handle Bar’s Executive Chef. brought us a crock pot of elk chili. The school restaurant concepts throughout the coun-
system is outstanding here and you can’t beat try, from San Francisco to Las Vegas to
Hileman and his family, including seven- the natural beauty. What you give up in the way Miami, including: Michael Mina, RN74,
year-old Samuel and four-year-old Nathaniel of luxuries and amenities you get 100 times as Bourbon Steak, Clock Bar, Wit & Wisdom,
moved to Jackson last November. much in the atmosphere and natural beauty.” n Pabu, Arcadia, Stonehill Tavern, Strip-
steak and American Fish.

Born in Cairo, Egypt, Mina spent his
childhood in Ellensburg, Washington. His
extensive career has earned him numer-
ous accolades including two James Beard
Foundation awards, 2013 “Who’s Who in
American Food & Beverage” and 2002
Best California Chef, in addition to Wine
Spectator Magazine 2012 Restaurateur of
the Year, Gayot 2011 Restaurateur of the
Year, Food Arts 2011 Silver Spoon Award
and Bon Appétit 2005 Chef of the Year.
Mina has cooked for many notable celeb-
rities and high profile guests including
three U.S. Presidents: Bill Clinton, George
W. Bush and Barack Obama.

One of Mina’s longtime dreams was to
start a restaurant in Jackson Hole.

“Jackson is a breathtaking backdrop and
the town of Jackson is amazing,” Mina
said. “It has always been a dream of mine
to have a fun concept restaurant in such a
majestic setting.” n

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Dine iIn Style

Sean WILSON
WORKING and LIVING the Mountain Lifestyle

WORDS KRISTEN POPE | IMAGES LINDLEY RUST

Working 70-80 hours a week with a nearly 200 people when he was clipped out
headset and a cubicle, Sean Wil- of the crowd by a taxi.
son quickly discovered that work-
ing for a New York City investment bank “I went over the cab instead of under and
was not the life he wanted. that resulted in me living,” he said.

“What am I doing to myself?” he thought. The cab never stopped and out of the over
100 witnesses, no one was able to get the
An avid lover of the outdoors, he began license or the cab number. With multiple
mountain biking in Central Park. injuries, it took him took six months to fully
recover from the accident.
“I was biking pretty much every day,” Wil-
son said. “It was pretty much the only way “As soon as I got better it became a mission
to get back to nature. A lot of Central Park to move,” Wilson said.
is illegal to ride but you would never see
the same cop twice. I would tell them I He moved to Colorado and worked for the
just moved there that week and they would Aspen Skiing Company at the four diamond
say ‘don’t do it again’.” Sage Restaurant in Snowmass Village. He
worked there for eight years until his girl-
One night when he was out with friends, Wil- friend at the time wanted to finish college
son was crossing the street in a group with at CU Boulder. In Boulder, he worked at the

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Cheesecake Factory for three years The locals’ place for authentic boiled and baked bagels, Specialty coffee,
until he and his girlfriend parted Sandwiches, Muffins, cookies, Homemade Soups and Smoothies
ways and he once again sought to
move to a ski town. Jackson 2 Locations Wilson
145 W. Pearl Ave. www.pearlstreetbagels.com Fish Creek Center
Sean’s brother Rick has lived in Jack-
son for 18 years and Sean visited him 307-739-1218 307-739-1261
every year when he lived in Colorado.
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During his time at the Rustic, he (307) 733.2415
worked to redesign the menu and hire www.dornans.com
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“Our food is spectacular,” Wilson
said. “The bar atmosphere is really
nice, there’s a private corner fire-
place, a wine room with additional
seating. In the summer there are gas
fireplaces on Flat Creek. It’s like a
private dining experience.”

Working in a restaurant also provides
him with the perfect schedule to pur-
sue his outdoor passions. Growing
up, he watched Warren Miller and
Greg Stumps movies and aspired to
ski every day.

“The people I admired were people
with nighttime jobs who skied every
day,” Wilson said. “In 18 years, I hav-
en’t worked a day job at all. I come in
at 1 or 2 p.m. to begin my day. It gives
me lots of time to get out and enjoy
the mountains. Even if I’m only out
for an hour or two, it clears my head.
The fresh air, sunshine and exercise
are always pretty sweet.”

In the summer, Wilson spends his
time hiking and mountain biking.

“Jackson is superlative in so many
ways,” Wilson said. “I moved here
and I’ve been at it ever since. I
decided that if I can’t be rich, I’ll
at least pretend I am. I live and play
where the rich folks do.” n

Dine iIn Style

The CALICO
A Local’s GATHERING SPOT Since the 1960s

Built in 1905, the building that now WORDS K. ELISE | IMAGES CHRIS FIGENSHAU AND ARNICA SPRING PHOTOGRAPHY
houses the Calico Restaurant was ini-
tially constructed as a Mormon church. Italian design and an open kitchen, guests
Located on Mormon Row, north of Jackson, enjoy dining indoors or out.
the former church was relocated to its current
spot at the intersection of Teton Village Road The deck is a huge hit in the summer and a
and Pizza Lane in the 1960s. Named Calico favorite location to enjoy the great selec-
after a California ghost town, the restaurant tion of well priced wines, a spicy margarita,
originally just served pizza but now it serves a appetizers or one of Calico’s famed main
wide variety of Italian cuisine. entrées.

In 1995, Jeff Davies bought Calico and ren- Calico’s varied menu features traditional
ovated and expanded the building, keeping Rigatoni Bolognese, Capellini Pomodoro,
the historical structure and adding some spaghetti and meatballs, a “Super Mario”
modern updates. New stained glass windows pizza to Black Angus Flat Iron Steaks, Har-
separate the bar from the dining room. A ris Ranch boneless short ribs, grilled Steel-
local artist painted the windows to represent head and shrimp Risotto to name a few of
good food and the western lifestyle. With an the local favorites. The Calico prides itself
on much of its menu created from locally
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“We’re really proud of the food at Calico,” Yoder Jackson Hole Landmark Since 1967
said. “We use as much produce from our gardens as
possible, make many items in house and serve local- Breakfast • Lunch • Apré • Dinner • Live Music
ly-raised beef.”
Base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Kids love the one-and-a-half acre grounds and often 307.733.4913
play outside all the way through dinner while their
parents enjoy sitting down to a meal, bringing the www.mangymoose.com
$3.50 kids’ meals home to eat later.
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electricity in the middle of the reception and pro-
vided guests with a night to remember.

“We ran around and got candles and lights and lan-
terns,” Yoder said. “Everyone said it was the most
memorable wedding reception dinner. It was neat. We
had to innovate.”

A meal or special occasion at the Calico is sure to
exceed your expectations. n

Dine iIn Style

Mangy MOOSE
The MANGY MOOSE Family Welcomes Visitors

WORDS K. ELISE | IMAGES CHRIS FIGENSHAU

Mangy Moose Saloon, named by fresh produce. Manager Tammy Albert is
Forbes Traveler as one of the world’s a sommelier skilled in helping customers
10 best aprés ski bars, is a legend- select the perfect wine, whether in-store or
ary place to go for a huge plate of nachos via special order. The Mangy Moose Restau-
and beer after an epic day on the slopes. rant offers everything from buffalo meatloaf
But fewer people know that the Mangy to slow smoked baby back ribs to grilled
Moose Saloon and Restaurant are also great Idaho trout. The RMO Cafe offers affordable
places to enjoy a meal and a hand-muddled breakfast options from green eggs and ham
margarita on the deck come summertime. to breakfast burritos to yogurt parfaits. The
RMO also offers burgers, sandwiches, salads
The nearly 30,000 square foot Mangy Moose and pizza for lunch.
building in Teton Village also features the
RMO cafe, Skywolf native jewelry store, and Known as a local live music venue, the Saloon
the Market & Cellars. has hosted big names over the years including
Jason Aldean, Littlefeat and Grace Potter.
The “biggest little grocery store in the Val-
ley,” the Market & Cellars has a large selec- As the Moose works to appeal to families,
tion of wines, staples, gourmet foods and the Moose team also functions like a family.

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“every time I come to Jackson this is the
place I like most for food and customer service.

Five-stars from me!”

Co-workers are very close and often vacation together, Local favorite since 1967
including a trip to Florida this spring.
Casual Italian Fare At Its Best
“I’ve never seen a business quite like the Moose,” PAtIo • BAr • MusIC • WeddIngs • events
co-owner David Yoder said. “It’s really quite like a
family.” 2650 Moose Wilson rd • Wilson, WY 83014
(307) 733-2460
Over a dozen couples have met at the Moose and
later married with another wedding scheduled for www.calicorestaurant.com
this summer. Staff turnover is low and the average
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Wil Waller who met at the Moose in 2007, began dat-
ing in 2009 and married last year. Now, Wil is the bar
manager and Celeste teaches third grade. The couple
also met many of their close friends at the Moose.

“I met all my best girlfriends [in Jackson] working
at the Moose,” Celeste Waller said. “It’s an environ-
ment where we’re working but it’s so fun to hang out
and get to know each other that it’s not like work.” n

Music in the Mountains

DIGSDowntown
Manager’s DREAM for CONCERT VENUE becomes a REALITY,
expands in first year.

WORDS BRIELLE SCHAEFFER Dom Gagliardi’s dream of having a top- anniversary with a show by the Wailers and a
IMAGES KALI COLLADO notch live concert venue in Jackson string of sold-out bookings this winter.
Hole began at a Maceo Parker show at
the Mangy Moose Saloon. After riding knee- Over the years, Gagliardi worked with differ-
deep powder all day at Jackson Hole Mountain ent production companies and booked big
Resort he took in the concert of the legendary name acts for JHMR’s Mountain Festival and
jazz saxophonist. summer music series Concert on the Com-
mons, as well as a Widespread Panic show at
“I was amazed I could see that level of music the Spud Drive-In in Victor, Idaho.
in a mountain town,” Gagliardi said.
“I dove more and more into it each year to
After that, Gagliardi, who was a bartender at drive music to Jackson,” Gagliardi said.
the Moose, set his sights on booking for the
Teton Village landmark. The entire time he was searching for a down-
town music venue. It was a challenge to get
“I just dove into it,” Gagliardi said. “At that point people to go out to Teton Village for night shows.
I didn’t know how to put in an offer, I didn’t know
what the process was at all. All I knew was there’s “We needed to be where people lived and peo-
a community here that loves live music.” ple were going out to dinner,” he said.

People in the valley enjoy life to the fullest In 2008, Gagliardi booked up-and-coming
and take the same approach to going out at indie rock band Grace Potter and the Noctur-
night as they do when getting after it in the nals at the Pink Garter Theatre. That was the
mountains, according to Gagliardi. change he needed.

He started booking shows for the bar in 2000. “Everyone quickly agreed it could be the one
music venue we had been waiting for,” he
“We really tried to push what was going on in said, “A place that could provide consistent
Jackson,” Gagliardi said. high-quality concerts right downtown.”

And he did. Gagliardi, now the manager of the But in order to make it work Gagliardi needed
successful Pink Garter Theatre, has reinvigo- a liquor license.
rated the music and nightlife scene in down-
town Jackson with the new bar and venue. “The bar is the only option for profit in the
The Pink Garter just celebrated its one-year concert industry,” he said.

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In 2010, he received the license and got to were able to be recognized as a legitimate Among the highlights from its first year was
work. The Rose and the reinvigorated Pink concert venue in the Rocky Mountain region.” hosting hip hop legends Public Enemy, exper-
Garter Theatre, under Gagliardi’s leadership, imental music group Beats Antique, which
opened in March 2012. This winter, the venue had full houses at sev- has a rabid following, and Americana rock
eral shows including Hot Tuna and the Infa- phenomenon Band of Horses.
“The past year has been great,” he said. “We’ve mous Stringdusters, which was encouraging
gotten great reception on everything that we’re to Gagliardi. The intimate Band of Horses show in July was
doing. It still comes with some challenges.” negotiated as a place for the band to practice.
“We’ll bring as much music as we think is
During the theater’s first year, there was an feasibly possible to this venue based on every- “Jackson got a very special show for 450 peo-
explosion of live music in Jackson, something thing else that’s going on,” he said. ple with a band that was two days later play-
that had been almost absent in recent years, ing Red Rocks next to My Morning Jacket,”
with the beginning of the free JacksonHoleLive In addition to a wide variety of musical genre Gagliardi said. “This is what the vision has
concert series at the base of Snow King and concerts, Gagliardi is also looking at hosting always been. It’s a combination of the beauty
other bars ramping up their musical offerings. more film screenings. of Jackson Hole and the love of music people
have had and the artists wanting to get to
“All of a sudden there was a lot going on last “We’re really just trying to be a communi- this place.”
summer and we were a new venue and wanted ty-minded event space,” he said.
to build our brand and get people through the That has always been the idea since the day
door so we booked a lot of shows and not all He is also working on adding a kitchen to The Rose spent snowboarding capped by seeing Parker
of them succeeded,” Gagliardi said. “But we to make it into a full-service restaurant and bar. all those years ago, according to Gagliardi. n

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HOLE Music the

Summer

Jackson offers lots of LIVE MUSIC options

Second to outdoor adventures, Jackson Hole is becoming a WORDS BRIELLE SCHAEFFER
destination for live music. During the summer, the valley IMAGES JACKSON HOLE LIVE/AARON DAVIS,
is overflowing with outdoor shows, bar bands and even MARY GROSSMAN, DAVID SWIFT & JEFF POTTER
world-class orchestra concerts.

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Here’s a ROUNDUP of what
ENTERTAINMENT the area has to offer:

JacksonHoleLIVE Games which features biking, paragliding, MUSIC on MAIN
bouldering and running events.
JacksonHoleLive returns to the base of Snow Just over the hill in Victor, Idaho, the Teton Val-
King Mountain this summer with a stellar For the Fourth of July, JacksonHoleLive ley Foundation hosts Music on Main, a series
line-up of big name and up-and-coming acts. will host headlining popular Irish rock band of free, family-friendly concerts downtown.
Young Dubliners and Americana group Old
“We certainly upped the budget for talent,” Crow Medicine Show as part of “Music in the
promoter Shannon McCormick said. “We saw Hole.” The music will begin at 2:30 p.m.
evidence of the growth throughout the sum- with local bands and go all night until the
mer last year.” fireworks show at nightfall.

Last summer’s first concert had 2,500 On July 14, Americana singer-songwriter and “This year our music committee has put
attendees. The last show in August had activist Steve Earle will rock the mountain together our most diverse and impressive
5,200 people. with his band, The Dukes. On Aug. 3, the mix of artists to date,” Teton Valley Founda-
series will have a show in conjunction with tion Executive Director Gil Hundley said in a
The series is a “community-minded social the first annual Snake River Brewing Beerfest. statement.
affair,” McCormick said.
“There are more shows and artists to be The music runs Thursday nights from June
JacksonHoleLive kicks off with rockers (and Wil- announced,” McCormick said. 27 to Aug. 15, excluding July 4. Music starts
lie Nelson’s son) Lukas Nelson and Promise of at 6 p.m.. The event has a festival-like atmo-
the Real on June 29. The show is an after-party Check out the series online at sphere with a variety of fare for sale, as well
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ing to the village this year, in coordination with
the rock show put on by JacksonHoleLive.

On Tuesdays, the Grand Teton Music Festi-
val hosts “Inside the Music” concerts about
different composers. Wednesdays spotlight
different groups including The Hot 8 Band
on July 10 and the Richard Brown Orchestra
on Aug. 7, as well as others. Thursdays are
“musicians’ choice” nights. On Fridays, peo-
ple can come listen to the orchestra’s open
rehearsals in advance of performances Friday
and Saturday nights.

The series kicks off June 27 with funky rock from For more information, visit www.GTMF.org.
the Fox Street All Stars and continues July 11
with jam band Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers. GRAND TARGHEE Music Festivals

On July 18, “dancegrass” band White Water The line-up for the rest of the summer Grand Targhee Resort in Alta, Wyoming, hosts
Ramble plays. March 4th Marching Band includes favorites John Nemeth, Shooter Jen- two world-class, multi-day festivals at the
returns to Music on Main on July 25. The big nings, Ben Taylor, Nahko and Medicine for base of its ski hill in the summertime.
brass band with dancers and performance the People, and Everest.
artists was a hit last summer. Psychedelic From July 3-6, Widespread Panic headlines
soul group the Monophonics play Aug. 1, with Visit Concert on the Commons online at three days of music with special guests
country singer Ray Wylie Hubbard on Aug. 8. www.JacksonHole.com. Slightly Stoopid, Motion Potion, Futurebirds,
Sons of Fathers, Bloodkin, J Boogie and Diar-
Vaudeville-inspired act Vagabond Opera rounds GRAND TETON Music Festival rhea Planet.
out the summer with a performance Aug. 15.
Also in Teton Village, The Grand Teton Music From July 19-21, the resort will host Targhee
For more information, go to Festival offers world-renowned classical music Fest with Americana and rock bands. Artists
www.TetonValleyFoundation.org. from July 4 to Aug. 17 at Walk Festival Hall. include JJ Grey and Mofro, the Hooligans,
Holly Williams, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty
CONCERTS on the COMMONS Music Director Donald Runnicles comes to Jack- Birds, Alabama Shakes, the Wood Brothers,
son Hole from Berlin, Germany each summer to Son Volt, Court Yard Hounds and Los Lobos.
At Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, visitors conduct the Festival Orchestra and showcase
and residents can enjoy free music on Sunday internationally acclaimed guest artists. From Aug. 9-11, bluegrass takes over the
afternoons throughout the summer from July mountain at the 26th Annual Grand Targhee
3 to Aug. 18. On July 4, the festival begins with the tradition Bluegrass Festival. Renowned groups The Infa-
of “Music in the Hole” a classical concert of mous Stringdusters, Trampled by Turtles, Ele-
Bring blankets and snacks to listen to the patriotic tunes at Walk Festival Hall. In the past, phant Revival, Greensky Bluegrass and many
tunes or simply sunbathe to a soundtrack. the concert was performed in town, but is mov- others play three jam-packed days of tunes.
The concert series kicks off July 3 with local
rockers Mandatory Air playing at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the festivals can be purchased individ-
before the resort’s fireworks show at 10 p.m.. ually by the day or in multi-day packs. Camping
On July 4, revelers can watch a Music in the and hotel rooms are available for all events.
Hole simulcast at 6 p.m. and then hear jazz
and salsa band Calle Mambo live at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit
before fireworks that night at 10 p.m.. www.GrandTarghee.com. n

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“Jackson just called
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dwelling

MODELED for LIFESTYLE

WORDS KRISTEN POPE | IMAGES DAVID SWIFT

In 2005, Kate Binger came to Jackson to that offers full service interior design. In
bid on an interior design job. Within two March, dwelling moved to its current Glenwood
hours of stepping off the plane, she had location in The Broadway Shops.
found her new home.
“It’s really important to listen to what people
“I just loved the feel of this community,” Binger want for their home,” Binger said. “An inte-
said. “I could tell the minute I started having rior designer can guide you and it’s fun to have
meetings. The people really resonated with me.” carte blanche to bring in all my ideas but ulti-
mately it’s the clients’ home and they need to
A few months later, she left the rat race in Los feel their home is being modeled after what
Angeles, where she had lived for seven years, their lifestyle calls for.”
attending graduate school at UCLA, working
for interior design firms and teaching. In addition to her Jackson clientele, Binger trav-
els widely for her business with recent work in
“I had not cared for the mayhem of L.A.,” Bin- Tennessee, Denver and Chicago. Many clients
ger said. “Jackson just called my name.” hire her to design multiple homes for them.

In 2010, she opened dwelling, an eclectic However, one recent trip left her coming home
boutique, gift and furniture accessories store with a new addition. Earlier this year, Binger
traveled to Mexico for a yoga retreat with two
college girlfriends. She came home with a
12-pound one-year-old mutt named Vida.

“She kept coming up to me at the yoga retreat,”
Binger said. “The last day I was there literally
in downward dog and she was laying at the top
of my mat, reached up and kissed me on the
nose. I said to my girlfriend, ‘I don’t think I can
leave without this dog’.”

Vida joins Dutch, an 80-pound golden retriever,
and Taj, a 125-pound Beauceron at home but
spends her days with Binger and the crew at
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“Art is an emotional thing and it’s Grand
gotta really speak to somebody.” TETON
Gallery
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WORDS LINDLEY RUST | IMAGES LINDLEY RUST

A lways donning a cowboy hat and a jazzy but- Modern Mountain Apparel
ton up, Ian McLennan greets everyone who
visits his Grand Teton Gallery. McLennan Visit The Stio Mountain Studio just off the Jackson Town Square.
hasn’t always been a gallery owner. He’s Also featuring Pistil, Rainbow, Kaenon, Crochet Kids, and more.
been a coal miner, electrician, semi-professional bas-
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cial planner for 18 years before selling his business to
move to Jackson.

“Sometimes I feel that in your life you need to change
and reinvent yourself,” McLennan said. “So, I’ve rein-
vented myself a couple times over.”

In 2008, Ian relocated his family of six from New South
Wales, Australia to Jackson Hole to follow a dream. His
dream began in the winter of 1987-88 when he came
to the United States for a solo road trip which started
in Southern California and took him across the country
to New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and St. Louis,
among other places. During that year on the road he
spent part of the winter in Jackson.

When asked where his favorite place in the States is,
McLennan said, “There’s no hesitation, I love Jackson
Hole… It’s a country town and I came from the country. So
maybe I felt at home here, but I really felt that the people
who lived in Jackson had the most laid back, easy-going
attitude. More so than anywhere else in the country.”

Soon after relocating to Jackson, a few of McLennan’s
friends urged him to open up a gallery, but he thought
the town was already saturated with galleries. On a
visit back to Australia, McLennan ran into his old
friend Clayton Ottley. Seeing some of Ottley’s African
paintings “resparked” his interest in opening a Jack-
son gallery. When he returned to the States, he found
a location on Broadway and the rest is history.

“I’m really sincere in helping people find what’s suit-
able for them,” McLennan said. “They’re gonna be
asked what they like and I’m gonna try and fulfill their
needs. Art is such an emotional thing, and it’s gotta
really speak to somebody.”

“Someone once said to me that it’s nourishment for
your soul,” McLennan said. “That’s why people like to
surround themselves with beautiful things, because it’s
how it makes you feel. So I’ve got the privilege of help-
ing people fulfill that particular need in their life.”

By day, McLennan is busy in his gallery, but by night
he can be found on the dance floor at the Silver Dollar
or Cowboy Bars.

“I’ve always liked to dance,” he said. “I decided I’d
have a go at country swing dancing. So I had a couple
of ladies I know teach me a couple of dance moves, and
that’s what got me started.” n

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“We try
to make gift
giving fun
and easy.”

Global
TREASURES

A Sensory WONDERLAND

WORDS BRIELLE SCHAEFFER | IMAGES LINDLEY RUST

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owner Tom Matthews said.

The store is probably unlike any other people have been
to before, according to Matthews.

“I get comments all the time from people from big cit-
ies, L.A., San Francisco, Seattle, ‘this is a great store’,”
Matthews said. “Even big city, urban-type folks come
to Global Treasures and still find stuff that they like for
their house like fine rugs or gifts for the doggy sitter or
someone watering the plants.”

To accompany all the items, the store also carries an
assortment of greeting cards, from quirky to quotable,
and free gift wrapping. Many people come into the
store solely for the fun cards.

“We just try to make their gift-giving fun and easy,”
Matthews said.

As the father of three girls, ages 16, 14 and 10, Mat-
thews also likes to “stay on top of getting good gifts for
teens and tweens.”

For 22 years, Matthews and his family have worked to
fill a niche in the area by providing locals and tour-
ists alike with a destination for affordable presents and
housewares at Global Treasures.

He has lived in the valley for more than 30 years. Before
becoming a shopkeeper, he was a self-proclaimed “Jack-
son Hole Jack of All Trades,”guiding fisherman, selling
skis, bartending or carpenter work to make the rent. Now
he plays when he isn’t at the store, keeping active by
skiing, boating or biking.

But his customers have kept him in the business.

“You have to be a people person to be in retail,”
Matthews said.

And Matthews is a people person. He’s affable with a
nice grin and a hearty laugh.

His personality fits right in with another part of Global
Treasures’ business plan—being friendly.

“We pride ourselves in old-style customer service,
which I think is really lacking in a lot of businesses
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Phoenix RISING
The REBIRTH of Modern
MOUNTAIN Clothing

WORDS CINDY FUSTING | IMAGES JESSIE DENNY

With its one-year anniversary still sev- as President and fighting to buy back his move effortlessly from athletic endeavors to
eral months away, Stio has launched brand. Unable to regain ownership of his everyday pursuits.
two well-received seasonal product original company, Sullivan decided to direct
lines, opened a flagship retail store in down- his ample energy, business acumen and “The clothes are reflective of the Jackson Hole
town Jackson and significantly surpassed industry knowledge to create a new Jack- life and my own experiences in the outdoors,”
initial sales forecasts. It’s safe to say that son-based brand of clothing inspired by the Sullivan said. “But they are clothes that any-
Stio is a brand on the rise. active lifestyle of the residents of his cho- one can feel comfortable wearing. Our aspira-
sen hometown. tion is to make beautiful clothes that allow our
The nascent clothing company’s rapid suc- customers to feel great doing all of the things
cess might seem improbable were it not for its “The goal for Stio is to appeal to all sensi- that they do, both outdoors and in.”
leader, founder and 25-year Jackson Hole resi- bilities of the mountain lifestyle,” Sullivan
dent Stephen Sullivan. As the Co-Founder and said. “Our concept is to utilize technical Stio has received an overwhelmingly positive
former President of outdoor apparel manufac- fabrics in modern designs built for everyday reception to their blend of fashion and func-
turer Cloudveil, Sullivan was instrumental in outdoor living.” tion. After a surprising level of success with
making the soft-shell jacket a ubiquitous part the less-traditional pieces in its collection,
of mountain life. Under Sullivan’s guidance, Like many of his friends and neighbors, Stio will soon have even more genre-bending
the use of high-tech fabrics and modern design Sullivan can often be found moving straight clothing offerings. As Sullivan expects, “There
propelled Cloudveil from a boutique brand in from the backcountry to the boardroom and will be some paradigm-changing styles com-
1997 to a global influence with over $22 mil- then off to dine out on the town. He knew ing out of the Stio brand in the years ahead.”
lion in annual worldwide sales by 2008. that there was a market for clothing that
could bridge the style gap between tradi- With the heart and style of the people of
A change in Cloudveil ownership in 2009 tional athletic gear and modern lifestyle Jackson Hole as muse, Stio is sure to be a
left Sullivan resigning from his position clothing. In response, Stio offers styles that brand to watch for years to come. n

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PHOTOThGe WRildASPidHe oYf

The Images of THOMAS D. MANGELSEN

WORDS SETH HEETER | IMAGES THOMAS D. MANGELSEN

Growing up along the Platte River in Nebraska, Thomas D. Mangelsen spent his childhood With that, Johnsgard became Mangelsen’s
hunting waterfowl and fishing. Sitting for hours in blinds along the river with his father, advisor. At age 23, Mangelsen bought his first
a great sportsman, Tom learned patience as he observed the migrating ducks, geese camera, and under Johnsgard’s tutelage, Man-
and cranes. He developed a rich love and respect for the outdoors and the wildlife he observed gelsen learned the basics of photography.
there. These early years led to a career documenting the natural world and a lifetime of great
photographic achievements. In 1978, Mangelsen moved to Jackson Hole
and opened his first gallery. Today he owns
After earning a biology degree at Doane Col- eight MANGELSEN-Images of Nature galleries
lege, Mangelsen applied to graduate school at across the country. His work has won a number
the University of Nebraska and asked legendary of accolades including American Photo maga-
ornithologist Paul Johnsgard to be his advisor. zine naming him one of the “100 Most Import-
Johnsgard usually only accepted students with ant People in Photography.” Passengers at the
straight A’s (which Mangelsen did not have). Jackson Hole Airport will also notice some of
Mangelsen’s work in the terminal.
“I told Paul I had a cabin on the Platte River,
and I had won the world’s goose calling cham- One of his most iconic images is “Catch of
pionship twice,” Mangelsen said. “[Paul] said, the Day”, which depicts a salmon jumping
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“Obviously the main attraction here is the amount of wildlife, different
species, the Tetons, the park and the people that live here who love the
outdoors, love art and love photography. It is a good community and a small

town. I like the idea of a small town.” -Thomas D. Mangelsen

Steve Dondero©

into a grizzly’s mouth in the middle of a
waterfall. Also easily recognizable is Polar
Dance, an image of two adult polar bears
standing on their hind legs play-fighting
during a snowstorm.
Mangelsen is active in helping to preserve
the natural world and uses his photography
to promote conservation efforts. After pho-
tographing a local cougar family in 1999,
Mangelsen co-founded the Cougar Fund
with local writer Cara Blessley Lowe. He
was selected as one of Dr. Jane Goodall’s
Heroes of the Animal Planet and profiled
in the television series of the same name.
His work protecting wildlife extends to host-
ing fundraisers, including this summer’s
fundraiser for the Elephant Trust. Researcher
Cynthia Moss will speak about her work with
elephants in Kenya’s Amboseli National Park
over the last 36 years. The event will feature
a special exhibit of his African photography
as well as Mary Roberson’s paintings from
her travels with Mangelsen in East Africa.
The event is scheduled for June 21st at the
MANGELSEN-Images of Nature Gallery at
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