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Locals Dish on the Best of the Back Bowls

It’s hard to pick a favorite, but …

Illustrations by Matty Newton 1/4/2021 at 6:20pm Published in the Winter/Spring 2020–2021 issue of Vail-Beaver Creek Magazine

We asked some notable Vail Valley denizens which Back Bowls runs are their favorites. As you might expect, every one of them has their own take.

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