Spansered content In Cordillera, residents enjoy the quintessential Colorado "good life" meadows and forests, bringing a variety of challenges into play. There is no hustle and bustle here. Just THE SUMMIT COURSE beautiful vistas and unparalleled amenities Rising to 9,000 feet this 7,530-yard. par 72 course is a Jack Nicklaus signature design course crafted on 190 Mountain top acres and takes advantage of the natural, rolling terrain of the sage- and spruce-covered hills and stunning hundred-mile views BY JILL CONLEY Ed Shriner discovered his ideal lifestyle when he moved from Arrowhead to Cordillera 15 years ago. "This community offers us everything we could ever ask for" he says. I honestly don't believe a place designed 7,000-yard, par 71 course of the Rockies THE VALLEY COURSE At 7,200 feet, this Tom Fazio- like this could ever be re-created." is nestled along the Eagle River as it meanders through the Vail Valley. The Valley Course offers golfers of all skill levels a challenging yet rewarding layout and features large undulation in its fairways and greens. Cordillera sits on 7,000 pristine acres of mountains and valleys. There is no hustle and bustle here. Just beautiful vistas and unparalleled amenities. Home lots are large and the population is sparse -preserving the area's natural beauty a deep sense of serenity THE SHORT COURSE For those who are not Club members -or those who just want to a play a shorter round Cordillera's short. On a typical day, Shriner begins his morning by taking his dog. Leah, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, on a hike. Access to a private, 30-mile network of trails is less than 100 feet from his doorstep. "There is a lot of variation on the trail system," he says "Everything from steep terrain with good altitude gain to flatter, gentler paths adjacent to the community's golf courses. course offers a perfeet option. At an elevation of 8,126 feet, this par 27 Dave Pelz Signature Design is one of two in the world. Owned by the Cordillera Property Owners Association, cach hole is less than 200 yards, but features challenging shots and tight bunkering. The 10- hole Short Course lies high on the mountain, providing fabulous views of the Vail Valley. It's sophisticated cnough for serious players who wish to develop a stronger short game, while providing a fun, relaxed golfr experience for every ability level. "You don't run into many people on these hikes, but you do encounter a tremendous variety of wildlife," says Shriner. "Elk, deer, wild turkeys birds of prey-really every species native to this part of Colorado" Whether the Shriners play a Club- course or the Short Course, they enjoy lunching at one of the Club's restaurants-all of which are open to the public. Afterward, they often run shopeing errands in nearby Edwards Shriner enjoys these encounters with nature and appreciates the fact that Condillera closes some of the trails of during calving season to make sure all of the creatures are well cared for During the winter, the trail system is groomed for snowshocing and cross- country skiing. or Avon and stop by Cordillera's own post office before heading home. OTHER AMENITIES "Beyond hiking and golfing, this com- munity offers such a large menu of recreational opportunities, it can After the moming hike, breakfast and some houschold chores, Shriner and his wife, Jane, frequently head out for a round of golf. As members of the Club at Cordillera, they can choose from three championship courses: be tricky to choose what to do on a particular day," says Shriner. "We have a state-of-the-art athletic center owns a private, 1.2-mile parcel along the Eagle River," he says. "For fishing enthusiasts, it doesn't get much better than that." Association, helping to shepherd community initiatives. When his term expires in August 2019, he plans to stay involved as a resident. that offers a variety of fitness classes and other activities. There's a separate clubhouse with an outdoor salt water "We live in such an incredible place," he says. "It's important that we all work together to protect Cordillera's Shriner loves living in Cordillera and feels it's incumbent on him and other residents to engage in civic activities that safeguard their little piece of paradise. For the past seven years, he has served on the board of the Condillera Property Owners THE MOUNTAIN COURSE pool. We have a beautiful equestrian center" At an elevation of 8,250 feet, this 7413-yard, par 72 course is a Hale But one of Shriner's favorite of all the community amenities are the fly fishing venues. "Cordillera has five ponds that are stocked with trout and assets" Irwin signature design inspired by the undulating terrain and postcard setting. Formerly a working ranch, the land spans ridges, generous For more information, visit CordilleraLiving.com Spansered content In Cordillera, residents enjoy the quintessential Colorado "good life" meadows and forests, bringing a variety of challenges into play. There is no hustle and bustle here. Just THE SUMMIT COURSE beautiful vistas and unparalleled amenities Rising to 9,000 feet this 7,530-yard. par 72 course is a Jack Nicklaus signature design course crafted on 190 Mountain top acres and takes advantage of the natural, rolling terrain of the sage- and spruce-covered hills and stunning hundred-mile views BY JILL CONLEY Ed Shriner discovered his ideal lifestyle when he moved from Arrowhead to Cordillera 15 years ago. "This community offers us everything we could ever ask for" he says. I honestly don't believe a place designed 7,000-yard, par 71 course of the Rockies THE VALLEY COURSE At 7,200 feet, this Tom Fazio- like this could ever be re-created." is nestled along the Eagle River as it meanders through the Vail Valley. The Valley Course offers golfers of all skill levels a challenging yet rewarding layout and features large undulation in its fairways and greens. Cordillera sits on 7,000 pristine acres of mountains and valleys. There is no hustle and bustle here. Just beautiful vistas and unparalleled amenities. Home lots are large and the population is sparse -preserving the area's natural beauty a deep sense of serenity THE SHORT COURSE For those who are not Club members -or those who just want to a play a shorter round Cordillera's short. On a typical day, Shriner begins his morning by taking his dog. Leah, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, on a hike. Access to a private, 30-mile network of trails is less than 100 feet from his doorstep. "There is a lot of variation on the trail system," he says "Everything from steep terrain with good altitude gain to flatter, gentler paths adjacent to the community's golf courses. course offers a perfeet option. At an elevation of 8,126 feet, this par 27 Dave Pelz Signature Design is one of two in the world. Owned by the Cordillera Property Owners Association, cach hole is less than 200 yards, but features challenging shots and tight bunkering. The 10- hole Short Course lies high on the mountain, providing fabulous views of the Vail Valley. It's sophisticated cnough for serious players who wish to develop a stronger short game, while providing a fun, relaxed golfr experience for every ability level. "You don't run into many people on these hikes, but you do encounter a tremendous variety of wildlife," says Shriner. "Elk, deer, wild turkeys birds of prey-really every species native to this part of Colorado" Whether the Shriners play a Club- course or the Short Course, they enjoy lunching at one of the Club's restaurants-all of which are open to the public. Afterward, they often run shopeing errands in nearby Edwards Shriner enjoys these encounters with nature and appreciates the fact that Condillera closes some of the trails of during calving season to make sure all of the creatures are well cared for During the winter, the trail system is groomed for snowshocing and cross- country skiing. or Avon and stop by Cordillera's own post office before heading home. OTHER AMENITIES "Beyond hiking and golfing, this com- munity offers such a large menu of recreational opportunities, it can After the moming hike, breakfast and some houschold chores, Shriner and his wife, Jane, frequently head out for a round of golf. As members of the Club at Cordillera, they can choose from three championship courses: be tricky to choose what to do on a particular day," says Shriner. "We have a state-of-the-art athletic center owns a private, 1.2-mile parcel along the Eagle River," he says. "For fishing enthusiasts, it doesn't get much better than that." Association, helping to shepherd community initiatives. When his term expires in August 2019, he plans to stay involved as a resident. that offers a variety of fitness classes and other activities. There's a separate clubhouse with an outdoor salt water "We live in such an incredible place," he says. "It's important that we all work together to protect Cordillera's Shriner loves living in Cordillera and feels it's incumbent on him and other residents to engage in civic activities that safeguard their little piece of paradise. For the past seven years, he has served on the board of the Condillera Property Owners THE MOUNTAIN COURSE pool. We have a beautiful equestrian center" At an elevation of 8,250 feet, this 7413-yard, par 72 course is a Hale But one of Shriner's favorite of all the community amenities are the fly fishing venues. "Cordillera has five ponds that are stocked with trout and assets" Irwin signature design inspired by the undulating terrain and postcard setting. Formerly a working ranch, the land spans ridges, generous For more information, visit CordilleraLiving.com