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PublisherJoe Orr

Editorial DirectorI.R. Hunthausen

Art Direction & DesignDara Fowler

Senior EditorMichelle Talsma Everson

Copy EditorsAnthony CostelloGrace Miller

Director of Sales & MarketingDave Blouch

Photo EditorGene Lower

Advertising DesignJoe Becker, Kristin Moore

Production AssistantVince Van Groski

WebsiteMindi Bear

Contributing PhotographersMichael FadykTommy KowalskiJohn McMurrayKristin Moore

Contributing WritersGita BalakumarRoderick BradfordCharles HudsonSalvador HuxleyByron KlineKetonya Mattox-BankstonCourtney MimsCraven NightDr. Joseph Rucker

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Hello readers! Welcome to another issue of Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine (AZSAL).

As we leave 2014 in our rear view mirror most of us are looking down the road to anotherstellar year! So shall I say, “Welcome 2015, we can’t wait to look back this time next year, andreflect on everything we’ve accomplished”. Just as we are doing now with this past year.

AZSAL is honored to start off the year with a BANG! As proud partner of the WasteManagement Phoenix Open for a fourth straight year, and with this being the 80thanniversary of the tournament, we share a wonderful story on the history of the “GreatestShow On Grass”. We felt it necessary to pay homage to the people that make this eventone of the best in the entire country, The Phoenix Thunderbirds. This group of wonderfulpeople has hosted all of us golf lovers, music lovers, and people watchers something to lookforward to each and every year. And of course has raised multi-millions of dollars for manyValley charities. Way to go guys! Keep reading to learn all about the tournaments historyand more on the Thunderbirds.

Any ski enthusiasts out there? Well, tighten up your money belt and start planning a trip to oneof the top ten ski resorts in America. Again, keep reading and make your choice. But it’s notgoing to easy, because these are the best of the best. Pick a hill and just ride like the wind.

We are also bringing you a super athletic Rising Star, the hilarious comedy team from Who’sLine is it Anyway, the hot new 2015 Hyundai Genesis, Great Eats and so much more.

Have a wonderful start to the New Year!

Now keep reading ...

Joe Orr, [email protected]

Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine is printed on20% recycled (10% post-consumerwaste) paper. All inks used contain a percentage of soy base.Our printer meets or exceeds all ResourceConservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) standards.

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Good EatsChop & WokCoach’s Corner

EventStyle Stalkers hosts first fashion show benefit

AZSAL Was There

Wheels2015 Hyundai Genesis

ComedyColin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood

Rising StarBryce Perkins

Self & BodyReduce active lifestyle acne

AZ Real EstateWaterfront living

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Big SnowThe Ten Best Ski Resorts in North America

Robin Hood Never Had It So GoodArizona Archery Club hits the mark for fun-seeking friends, family and groups

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RECIPES OF THE MONTH

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MINT JULEP

Ingredients:

• 15 oz. Bulleit Bourbon

• 30 mint leaves

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

Preparation:Wash mint leaves, pat dry and put in asmall mixing bowl. Cover with 3 ouncesof Bulleit Bourbon and let soak for 15minutes. Remove mint, place in a cleancotton cloth and wring over bowl, bruis-ing the leaves. Dip back into bourbon andwring again. Repeat several times to cre-ate mint extract. Set extract aside for 1hour. You can also put the leaves back inthe extract for a more concentrated mint flavor. Combine mint extract (leaves includ-ed, if preferred) with simple syrup (1 cup sugar and 1 cup water) in a covered glasscontainer or jar and refrigerate overnight. Fill julep cups (10-12 oz, preferably silver, butglass will do) with crushed ice or shaved ice and insert a fresh mint sprig. Add 1 oz ofBulleit Bourbon to each cup. Add marinated julep mixture to taste. Makes 12 servings.

— Recipe courtesy of Bulleit Bourbon (www.bulleitbourbon.com) and Alliance BeverageCompany (www.alliance-beverage.com)

3 PEPPER COLBY JACK CHEESE DIP

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mayonnaise

• 4 oz cream cheese

• 8 chopped scallions

• 8 slices Boar's Head Fully Cooked Bacon

• 1 cup shredded Boar's Head 3 Pepper Colby Jack

Cheese

• 1 cup shredded Boar's Head Chipotle Gouda Cheese

Preparation:

Pre-heat oven to 350° F. Finely dice the cooked bacon.

In large bowl, mix together the Colby Jack, Gouda,

mayonnaise, softened cream cheese and scallions

(about ½ cup). Place in an oven safe baking dish and

cook for 15-20 minutes, until warmed through and

cheese is melted. Stir before serving and garnish with

crispy chopped bacon.

— Recipe courtesy of Boar's Head (www.boarshead.com)

MINT-KISSED LEMONTINI

Ingredients (Add to martini shaker):

• 1 tsp sugar

• Juice of ½ lemon

Swirl this around a bit so the sugar

has a chance to dissolve before adding

the rest of the ingredients.

• ½ cup water

• 1 sprig of fresh mint

• 4 or 5 ice cubes

Stop here for non-alcoholic drinks; or add a

shot of vodka if you want to make the

adult version. Cap it off and shake like

crazy. Make sure you shake enough to really

beat up the mint—that’s how the magical

flavor is released. Serve and garnish with mint leaves and lemon slice. Pour into

your favorite martini glass, garnish and enjoy! Tip: If you don’t see little specks of

green floating in the drink after you pour … you didn’t shake enough. Pour it back

into the shaker and give it some elbow grease — you’ll be glad you did!

— Recipe by Kim Hanna’s Camping For Foodies (www.campingforfoodies.com)

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FAVORITE LUNCH STOP:Detroit Coney Grill

CREATING AN AUTHENTICALLY MIDWESTERN CONEY DOG is

not a task everyone can execute, but that’s what one

misplaced Detroiter has done by founding Detroit Coney Grill.

This newly opened grill in Tempe is one of the few genuine

coney dog grills in the Valley, serving fresh, hand-cut fries,

made-to-order Angus beef burgers and, of course, Detroit-

style coney dogs. With Michigan-imported all natural casing

surrounding a pure beef hot dog, topped with all-meat

beanless chili, chopped onions and a few pumps of mustard,

this dog is a real wiener. The burgers are made with 80-20

percent meat grilled on a flattop to ensure its juices

marinate the meat as it cooks. Watch as the cooks prepare

your meal fresh and the way you want it; there are no pre-

set toppings to pick off. Don’t forget to grab your bag of

Better Made potato chips and Faygo Pop to complete your

truly authentic Midwest meal. With affordable prices and

four-and-a-half-star reviews, Detroit Coney Grill is sure to

please your palate and your wallet. Hot tip: Head in when the

Detroit Tigers are in a playoff game and get two coney dogs,

fries and a drink for $8.88.

930 W. Broadway Road, Tempe, 480-219-7430

www.detroitconeygrill.com

FAVORITE LUNCH STOP:Zesty ZZeeks Pizza & Wings

NOT MANY PLACES IN THE VALLEY offer a tasty XL cheese pizza for only

$12 and on top of that, free delivery! Fortunately for folks near the Bashas’

Plaza at 48th St and Warner in Ahwatukee, there is Zesty ZZeeks Pizza &

Wings. And now with their new second location in Tempe next to Zia Records

at Mill and Southern, even more of us can enjoy this fabulous “Zesty” pie.

On any given weekday, Zesty Zzeeks is packed with hunger patrons. This

family-friendly, locally –owned pizza joint is the creation of pizza pros Jody

and Mark Pectol, who filled a niche in part of the valley, serving up delicious

pizza, great subs and salads and of course some not to miss desserts. The

pizza-served up fresh in house, carry out or again FREE DELIVERY-has a zesty

sauce with that perfect zing that compliments the mozzarella cheese and

your choice of tons of toppings.

While Zesty Zzeeks Pizza and Wings knock it out of the park, there subs

are as tasty as you would hope for. Our favorite is the Zesty Chicken sub:

chicken breast, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, provolone and a honey

citrus sauce. A sub sandwich that leaves you saying, we’ll be back!

Ahwatukee and now Tempe residents, worry no longer. Those that are

looking for a great pie, with just the right kick, search no more. Enjoy!

Ahwatukee: Bashas Shopping Center, 48th Street and Warner, 480-940-5555

Tempe: Next to Zia Records, Mill and Southern, 623-455-5767

www.zzeeks.com

ROCK THE RUNWAY Modeling Competition Comes toScottsdale

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“Dreams of Summer” gala in support ofArizona Camp Sunrise

THOUGH OUR WINTERS IN PHOENIX are definitely not as harsh as…let’s say, Buffalo,

N.Y., we still dream of those long-summer days. In support of Arizona Camp Sunrise

and Sidekicks, the Second Annual Dreams of Summer Gala, scheduled on Saturday,

Feb. 28from 5:30 p.m. to midnight, will highlight the benefits of this extraordinary

children’s camp. The event include cocktails, a live and silent auction and a delec-

table dinner.

Southwest Kids Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, creates an

opportunity for kids with cancer to share their camp experiences with their sib-

lings. They get out of the sterile hospital hallways and into activities like hiking, fish-

ing and the famous Jello-O war.

The gala hopes to raise $80,000 in which all proceeds go to the camp and

allows participants to attend for free.

The festivities start at 5:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Marriott Tempe at The

Buttes and ends boogying on the dance floor till midnight.

To register for this event, log on to the link below. But do it now, because this

event sells out fast. Join us and you’ll find out why. See you all there.

www.azcampsunrise.org.

Last Years MC and guest speakers, Former AZ Cardinal Michael Bankston and

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THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF GOOD-LOOKING PEOPLE in the

Valley. Many of them will be in attendance at the Rock the

Runway modeling competition at The W Scottsdale on

Saturday, February 21.

Hosted by Valenti Models International, over $5,000 in

cash and prizes will be given out in several categories for

both women and men. This modeling contest circuit is held

in several cities across the U.S. and is coming to the Phoenix

metropolitan area for the first time. The fitness and lingerie

apparel modeling competitions are traditionally the most

popular categories.

“We are excited to come to the Scottsdale market

because it is the perfect demographic for both models and

event attendees,” says Addison Durham, president and

chief executive officer of Valenti Models International. “It is

a change for health and fitness enthusiasts to showcase

themselves in front of friends, family and the entire city.”

Complimentary registrations will be given away as

promotional prizes through media and promotion partners,

including Arizona Sports & Lifestyle Magazine.

To register for the modeling competition visit

www.ValentiModelsInternational.com or contact

702.244.0400.

EDITOR’S PICKSLAUGH FACTORY COMEDY CLUB TO OPEN IN SCOTTSDALE IN EARLY 2015

MOVE OVER SHERIFF, THERE’S A NEW “CLUB” IN TOWN! AZSAL is very proud

to announce that the legendary Laugh Factory Comedy Club is opening

another brand new location in Scottsdale within a matter of weeks.

Located on Shea Boulevard, just west of Scottsdale Road, the club

will open to the public soon. The club is bringing some of the best laughs

and comics that we all wish we have a chance to see. The clubs co-owner

and face of the location is none other than a staple of comedy for a few

generations now- Mr. Paul Rodriguez.

The first Laugh factory opened its doors in 1979. The club is recog-

nized as the No. 1 comedy club in the country, by USA Today. Comedy's

top stars, as well as today's brightest-emerging talent, shine on its leg-

endary stage. Again, the comics that have regularly performed and con-

tinue to try to get booked at the Laugh factory, is none other than the

top in the country-perhaps the world.

When we asked co-owner Paul Hopp what people can expect when

they come to this new, yet again, legendary club, it was not easy for him

to share just one or two things. That being said, he did share with us many

great things to showcase that certainly separates them from the others.

“With a seating capacity of well over 400; a stage and the room itself,

(that may be one of the most intimate stages and rooms for these types

of venues) not to mention the caliber of talent that will be headlining each

week, and the topper is… Rodriguez’s plan to be a regular staple at this

club,” Says Hopp.

The soon to open Laugh Factory will quickly establish itself as one of

the top comedy clubs in the Valley. Good laughs, great food and drinks,

superior service and a room so perfect the the Laugh Factory is sure to

be a “winner-over-er-er-er” for all of us comedy lovers! ‘You smellin’ what

I’m tellin’? Good.

We’ll see you all out there! And don’t forget to bring an extra pair

of…well, you know?

www.laughfactory.com



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TRIBSTOCK IS A MUSIC FESTIVAL that pays tribute to the place that American music festivals began - Woodstock 1969. Organizers have scoured the country

for the best tribute bands who cover Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin, Santana, Creedence, and others, and booking them all for the festival on April 11,

2015, at Salt River Fields. TRIBSTOCK is Arizona’s first cover band music festival! Food trucks, huge bars, and art displays round out the experience. So if you’re

a fan of great classic rock, this is one event you won’t want to miss! Tickets and info at: www.TRIBSTOCK.com

THE 6TH ANNUAL ARIZONA BBQ FESTIVAL is largest honky tonk in AZ, with live country bands, this hilarious Redneck Games Arena, and of course, tons of

smoked meat from top pit masters around the state. Taking place at Salt River Fields on May 2, the Arizona BBQ Festival is the only place you can enter a

mullet beauty pageant, compete in watermelon seed spitting, and dance the two-step, all in between bites of brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and all

the fixin’s. Oh, did we mention that there’s a Bacon Zone at this event? Hog heaven! This full-day event runs from 11am to 8pm and costs only $12 to get

in. Tickets and info at: www.azbbqfestival.com

CamelBak Forge CamelBak’s Forge is the first travel mug in its category to have a self-sealing lid and

lock-open button combination. This one-handed, leak-proof mug offers a temperature

testing, aroma wafting drink interface and vacuum-sealed, double-walled steel insulation

to keep your coffee or tea hot for more than four hours. $29; www.camelbak.com

AUR Golf ShirtThe Spring 2015 Collection from AUR Golf, designed with both the golfer and environment

in mind, features bold and dynamic color-blocking paired alongside sophisticated and elegant

geometric prints. Additionally, this season sees the introduction of AUR Golf’s Active-Dry,

Active-Stretch, Active-Cool and Active-Warm fabric ranges. $60; www.aurgolf.com

GoCaddyA compact tote that holds all your items by your side for hands-free traveling

or on the go fitness. The GoCaddy conveniently holds a water bottle,

identification, money, passport, camera, cell phone, sunglasses and maps. A

comfortable adjustable strap allows you to wear it over your shoulder or

sling style. $19.99; www.gocaddy.com

Gibi Dog CollarGibi is a GPS enabled dog collar that prevents you from ever losing your dog again during

outdoor adventures. Gibi lets you find the exact location of your dog and set “safe” zones

if you want to be alerted when your dog leaves the yard. $129.99 plus $9.99 monthly for

the app; www.getgibi.com

AutoSockThe AutoSock is a safety-certified

textile hi-tech snow sock system

designed to considerably increase

tire to road grip and traction when

driving on snow or ice. Modeled and

based on friction theories from the

skiing industry, this technology has

been harnessed to prevent drivers

from sliding down mountains.

$109.95; www.autosock.us


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Land & Sea Half Zip JacketThe Land & Sea Half Zip Jacket has

feminine detail and structural

design for a body-skimming fit in

a performance fabric. It features

quick-dry, compression fabric and

mesh insets, a UPF of 50 plus, flat

lock seams, utility pockets, reflec-

tive piping and a safety whistle

looped inside the left pocket. $96;

www.gracedbygrit.com

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Buccaneer Portable Grill & CoolerThe Buccaneer is an original design and the ultimate tailgating

cooler and barbecue set in one. This combo set features a large,

insulated and fully removable, water-resistant cooler that holds up

to 24 12-oz soda cans and a portable charcoal barbecue grill.

$177.95; www.premierhomeandgifts.com

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XERO Shoes Amuri Cloud Barefoot SandalThe most comfortable, versatile sandals your feet will ever

wear. Xero Shoes are great for walking, hiking, biking, yoga,

paddle boarding, water sports and jogging. Lightweight and

flexible enough to fit in your pocket, pack or purse. $49.99;

www.xeroshoes.com

▲▲▲ eBeanieThe eBeanie is an acrylic cap, with

top-shelf Bluetooth-enabled technol-

ogy, speakers and a revolutionary

embedded microphone that allows

people to make and take hands-free

phone calls and listen to music with-

out fussing with wires. Power it up,

synch it and enjoy the simplicity of a

truly wireless device. $49.95;

www.whatsgoodebeanie.com

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JLab Audio Epic Bluetooth EarbudsSplash-proof, earbuds are perfect for snowboarders, kayakers, bicyclists or anyone

needing water-resistant audio gear. Designed with fitness enthusiasts in mind, they

include an over-ear hook, cable mini-clips and six gel-tip sizes that combine for the

perfect fit. These earbuds offer optimal comfort and 10 hours of incredible sound

between charges. $99; www.jlabaudio.com

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iwekz Bottle Blaster This Bluetooth bike speaker is designed to fit in a bike's standard water bottle holder. Offers a high quality

speaker (3w x2 drivers) and a rugged, splash-proof design. It has on-board audio controls, Bluetooth 4.0,

SD card audio and Aux input. It also works well as a hiking speaker. $34.99; www.mywerkz.com

QLIPTER ClipThe QLIPTER features a rotating, folding

hook, best described as a reinvented clip.

The QLIPTER can quickly hook over

virtually any surface or bar and hold up to

50lbs. It is the perfect gift for hikers,

travelers, parents and gadget lovers.

$19.95; www.qlipter.com

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Wojo WalletWojo Wallet is the compact wallet that actually floats. When you’re on the

go and don’t need to carry your entire life in your pocket, Wojo Wallet is

the perfect solution, offering colorful, lightweight, compact, floating

wallets for men and women. $12.95; www.wojowallet.com

Hoka One One CliftonThe award-winning Clifton running shoe

offers extreme cushioning in a light-

weight package that weighs just 7.7

ounces. HOKA’s signature sculpting

geometry provides a fluid, efficient

ride, while a seamless, SpeedFrame

upper helps reduce overall weight.

$130; www.hokaoneone.com

Sunice Princess Flexvent JacketHigh-performance jacket features ultra-breathable laminate, a pro-trim waist cinching

system, hard welt center front placket, soft touch chin guard, and a ball cleaner shammy

in the right side hand pocket. It’s also ultra quiet with exceptional soft hand feel. Comes in

a variety of rich colors. $250; www.sunice.com

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Camping for Foodies “I’m Unplugging” Hammock This exclusively designed hammock by Camping For

Foodies includes an attached accessory bag with

multiple pockets for easy access to your favorite

magazine, drink, sunglasses and other lightweight

items. It’s easy to transport with its pull-string cord

and neat self-contained transport bag. $69;

www.CampingForFoodies.com

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Wiggletot Wiggletot makes changing babies easier, faster and cleaner.

The pad cover-vest combo (complete with attachable toys)

keeps baby in one place and entertained, while parents

whip through the changing process with ease and without

messy moments. $39.99; www.wiggletot.com

Kleen Kanteen GrowlerThe 64-ounce Growler is great for long car

trips, camping, a trip to the beach or any time

you need to carry a lot of liquid without the

option of easy refills. Klean Kanteens are

made from high quality, food-grade stainless

steel, totally BPA-free and toxin-free. $27.95;

www.kleankanteen.com

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Antigua M Zone Golf ShirtExclusive Desert Dry technology absorbs

and wicks moisture quickly and evenly,

achieving the most-efficient evaporation

possible to keep golfers comfortable

and dry. The Desert Dry family now

includes poly/cotton blends. Golfers

now have the comfort of their favorite

tee with major wear and wicking power.

$64.95; www.antigua.com

▲▲▲ Eddie Bauer BC Ultralight JacketWeighing in at less than 10 ounces, this is a true minimalist

rain shell that ensures waterproof/breathable performance

to 20K/20K. The windproof nylon/spandex stretch fabric

provides excellent flexibility. StormRepel durable water-

repellent finish beads water on the surface so it doesn't

soak into the fabric. $219.99; www.eddiebauer.com

Sperry Top-Sider Winter Cove BootThe Super lightweight and waterproof Winter Cove infuses

SON-R Technology into a versatile and sporty design. The

enhanced stability, traction and protection of the Winter

Cove offer great performance for the cooler weather. $130;

www.sperrytopsider.com

Stio Men's Stretch Merino CrewThis midweight top fits close to the body

without being tight and is the perfect

layering tool for ripping runs wherever you

go. Merino wool fibers are super fine, mak-

ing it a year round, next-to-skin perform-

ance layer that wicks moisture, regulates

body temperature and stays odor-free.

$115; www.stio.com

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Life n Soul BM101 Bluetooth SpeakerThe BM101 is a fully water resistant speaker great for outdoor use. It features a compact

size for easy traveling, built-in rechargeable battery, and a full, encompassing bass

for an optimal listening experience. The speaker is available in black,

white, pink, blue and purple. $24.99; www.lifensoul.com

Devereux Delphine Golf ShirtThe color story for this spring is

inspired by the nautical colors of

the Mediterranean and Aegean

Seas. We have paired shallow pebble

blues, sage like the vegetation and flesh

and sand color apricots, to bring to life

this gorgeous area of the world. This

palette give off a sense of relaxation and

comfort. $80; www.dvrxgolf.com

Metro Sling RGS450TThe Metro Sling RGS450T is a revolutionary, urban sling pack for active travelers with features

not found on other sling packs. The Grip &Fit ergonomic design, combined with an adjustable

strap and RG-Anchor provide supreme resistance to bouncing and drooping while delivering

maximum comfort in all travel and outdoor activities. $49.95; www.regogear.com

Darn Tough No Show UltralightThis is an Ultra-Light sock perfect for

runners and cyclists with true seamless

construction that reduces hotspots and

blisters. Ultra high stitch count creates a

super comfortable sock with a stream-

lined fit. Fine gauge Merino Wool offers

a fast drying and breathable “all weather”

fabric. $15; wwwdarntough.com

NWAlpine Merino Long Sleeve BaselayerMade from 100% Australian merino wool,

this long sleeve base layer uses the softest

and best performing wool available. It

offers all the benefits of natural fiber,

from superior breathability to odor resist-

ance and is athletically cut to wear as a

stand-alone or next-to-skin layer. $55;

www.nwalpine.com

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FOR NEARLY 27 YEARS, Chop and Wok in

Scottsdale served up the tastiest, most

authentic Chinese food in Scottsdale.

Housed in an unassuming, small yellow

building next to the Circle K on the north-

west corner of Scottsdale Road and Shea

Boulevard, Chop and Wok (and the accom-

panying Wok Star Bar) was the antithesis of

Scottsdale's trendy restaurants — a quirky,

independent rock 'n' roll-themed hole-in-

the-wall that was crammed full of locals

who appreciated the establishment's laid-

back atmosphere and unpretentiousness.

A kitchen fire in the spring of 2011 shut

the place down, and after more than two

years of remodeling efforts and dealing

with red tape from the insurance compa-

nies and the like, the restaurant was

resurrected catty-corner to the old

location, on the southeast corner of

Scottsdale and Shea in a strip mall next to

NYPD Pizza and Dirty Dog Saloon. Chop

and Wok's loyal patrons rejoiced at the

news, and everything was back to normal ...

albeit in a new location.

While the new digs don’t sport as

spacious a patio, the interior is more than

twice the size of the original. Upon entering,

there is a takeout desk at the entrance, a

prominent, centrally located square bar

serving up beer on tap (31 varieties), cock-

tails and the infamous Orange Sunshine

shots, a sizable kitchen with see-through

windows, spacious street-side patio

around back, and plenty of rock 'n' roll

memorabilia adorning the walls to give the

place a heavy dose of personality.

If your craving for the award-winning

cuisine doesn't do it, try your hand at a

game of pool, ping pong, darts, golden tee

2015, Janga or Wii Sports. Entirely fun for

the untirely family.

Led by front man Jamie Mather — the

blond, spiked hair, punk-rock-looking dude

often found behind the bar — and owners

Stacy Ledoux and Steven McFarlane, Chop

and Wok is all about having a good time —

good banter, friendly patrons, a casual and

fun atmosphere, lively entertainment ...

oh, and the best Chinese food east of San

Fran's Chinatown.

The menu at Chop and Wok, like most

authentic Chinese restaurants, is chock-full

of Chinese favorites, including appetizers,

soups, salads, noodle dishes, fried rice bowls,

chop suey plates, and enough chicken, pork,

beef, shrimp and vegetarian plates to

make your head spin.

Out first was the wonton soup, with

boiled dumplings in a flavorful chicken broth

seasoned with soy sauce, ginger root, Napa

cabbage and green onions. Full of nice tex-

tures and flavors, this was probably one of

the best soups I’ve ever eaten. The chefs at

Chop and Wok have managed to master the

art of soup making, including delicious egg

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After being sidelined for nearly two years, Scottsdale'sfavorite Chinese restaurant is back and better than ever

By Charles HudsonPhotos by Tommy Kowalski

Chop and Wok10425 N. Scottsdale Rd.Scottsdale, AZ 85253(480) 483-1939www.chopandwok.comHours: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.every day

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(Below) Chicken lettuce wraps(Bottom) Chop and Wok's Jamie Matherwith a plate of yellow curry shrimp.

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loaded with veggies and complemented

the white sticky rice. The Mongolian beef is

stir-fried, and the faint flavors of garlic, chili

and hoisin plum sauce are married

perfectly. Kiwi strawberry chicken, bursting

with a sweet and tangy sauce that dances

on the tongue, is served with steamed

white rice (or brown rice for a healthy

alternative). The orange chicken is a widely

popular dish and won't disappoint. The

house peanut shrimp is tender shrimp and

mixed veggies stir-fried in a delicious house

peanut sauce and coconut milk. The pork

fried rice features marinated, smoked pork

and rice, stir-fried with eggs, carrots and

green onions.

At Chop and Wok, the food is amazing,

and for the price, it’s hard to beat. For the

overall experience, Chop and Wok is one of

our favorite Chinese restaurants/watering

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drop soup and hot and sour.

For appetizers, everything is good, so

we suggest the Pu Pu Platter Royale, which

includes egg rolls, wontons, fried shrimp,

crab puffs, pot stickers and BBQ ribs. The

eggs rolls are perfectly crispy and cooked to

the center, and the wontons and pot stickers

are light and delicious. The fried shrimp and

crab puffs are award-winning, flaky, light

and bursting with incredible flavors. Sweet,

sticky and totally tender, the BBQ ribs are

amazingly tasty, and I dare you to eat just

one. Be warned ... your face and fingers will

get saucy and messy. Overall, the Pu Pu

Platter Royale will give you a great sampling

of all the amazing appetizers at Chop and

Wok. Of course, you can order any of the

above individually, as well as jalapeno puffs

(we're in Arizona, after all), chicken lettuce

wraps and wings.

Our entrees came out soon after, and

they were delicious. The curry chicken was

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ENJOYING A BRISK EVENING IN DECEMBER

I make my way through the streets of

downtown looking for Coach’s Corner Grill;

wanting to see for myself why this fairly

new bar/restaurant (established in July of

2013) has already been voted #1 Sports Bar

in Phoenix by USA Today. Stopped at the

intersection of Jefferson and 3rd Street

I wait — watching the scrolling banner

across the way illuminate the vacant city

street. To the left of me, in all her massive

brilliance, is Chase Field and to the right

rests the U.S. Airways Center. Lest I forget

the convention center next to me. It is only

half past seven with no home games and

there isn’t a soul in sight — like a scene

from some post apocalyptic thriller, but

I’m not on some rogue zombie hunt

searching for survivors.

Upon arriving at Coach’s Corner Grill, I

am immediately greeted by a, real, good

looking host — and that’s just Head Coach

and bar manager Jason Horton — who

leads me past the handsome and well

stocked bar, glowing with the lights from a

plethora of flat screens over head and filled

with the jeers and cheers of patrons enjoy-

ing some post-season football.

The menu is kept simple, but varied.

There are burgers, wings and a variety of

sandwiches, but unexpected gems like the

Lobster Bisque, and Strawberry Spinach

Salad are stocked within the 56 items to

choose from—all of which are designed to

be ordered and out on the table within

fifteen minutes according to Horton. There

is also a special “South of Somewhere”

menu featuring unique Mexican food items

such as the Big Mac Burrito stuffed with

hatch chile mac & cheese, ancho-rubbed

chicken, and southwest coleslaw.

I’m given the full court press. To start I

try out the delectable lobster bisque teem-

ing with chunks of lobster swimming in a

rich creamy broth. Just the right amount of

spice mixes with the quick bite of sherry to

produce a sensation that goes yard on the

taste buds. I followed that up with the

some aptly titles ‘Big League’ Nachos. It’s a

hearty helping of guac, olives, sour cream,

jalapenos and tomatoes all on a bed of

crispy corn chips dressed in a house cheese

sauce that could make even the lactose

intolerant take a leap of faith. To top it all

off is an amazing melt in your mouth slow

cooked braised beef. Think that’s all? No,

this was a blitz on the senses. I take down

with delight a few bites of the Buffalo

Chicken Mac ‘N’ Cheese, which was creamy

and down right delicious, as well some

wings spun in a tangy traditional cayenne

sauce and partnered up with a few zesty

teammates dusted with a garlic parmesan

finish. Despite the “nom” factor, these two

plates would be benched by the former

dishes palatable prowess.

Food, Fun, Fan Fair

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Coach’s Corner Voted #1 Sports Bar in Phoenix by USA Today

By Craven Night

Coach’s Corner 333 E. Jefferson Suite #110Phoenix, AZ 85004www.coachscornergrill.com

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Top: Big League NachosBottom: Italian Sandwich

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If I was Chase Field I’d be fat and happy,

spoiled in good beer, good grub, good

company, and plenty of good ball games.

Get you some.

Thanks to co-owners Eric Stoltz, Jason

Horton and Mark Simonek.

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I couldn’t in good faith go to a sports

grill and not have a burger. The coaches

don’t play around — they call in the heavy

hitters. First, I go head to head with

Coach’s Double Double only to follow it up

with the Fuego Melt. Coach’s corner takes

the smash tact to creating their amazing

burgers. The Double Double is two juicy

patties loaded up with two toppings and

cheese, then stuffed between two lightly

buttered and grilled buns, with a “CC Grill”

logo branded on top. The smash quality

really brings out the flavor in the meat

that gushes out in rich succulent juices.

The Fuego Melt is equally intense, as is the

way it is presented — pronounced with a

proper Spanish flare.

The drink selection is amazing, with 16

beers on tap including some local favorites

you’re guaranteed to find one to pair per-

fectly with any meal you choose.

The location couldn’t be sweeter.

Coach’s Corner is practically inside Chase

Field. At the corner of 4th and Jefferson

it’s also the first place people see getting

off at the busiest stop on the light rail. The

exits should say “Now Entering Coach’s

Corner Prepare to be ROCKED!”

There’s a reason at any given time you

can go into Coach’s and find any number of

pro athletes getting their chow on. It’s so

good in fact that Coach’s Corner frequent-

ly caters to the sports teams in the vicinity.

Top: Hamburguesa OléBottom: Coach's Corner is strategicallyplaced next to the light rail in downtownPhoenix.

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Go to www.thecornerevents.com forALL Coaches Corner Events, The BudLight Man Cave, MVP Bash, etc!

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IF YOU’RE A GOLF FAN, you probably know about the Waste Management Phoenix Open

and the raucous 16th hole that packs 20,000 screaming fans into the PGA TOUR’s only

completely enclosed golf hole. You might know that the Waste Management Phoenix

Open regularly draws the largest crowds in the history of sports; an average of over

500,000 people per year and single-day attendance records of just under 190,000.

Perhaps you’re aware that past tournament winners include golf legends like Arnold

Palmer, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus, but very few people realize who is responsible for

the past 80 years of professional golf in the Valley of the Sun and why the Waste

Management Phoenix Open was created. It is a story of collaboration and diligence,

leadership and fraternity, charity and civic pride. It is a story about the spirit of the

Southwest; it is the story of The Thunderbirds.

THUNDERBITHETHUNDERBI R

80 YEARSOF CIVIC DUTY AND COUNTING

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BELOW: Gene Littler teeing off at hole #1 at 1958 Phoenix Open at thePhoenix Country Club.

ABOVE: (l-r) Thunderbirds Big Chief Tom King; 2016 TournamentChairman Dan Mahoney; 2015 Tournament Chairman Dan Calihan


In the years immediately following the Great Depression, the Phoenix area

was little more than a pass-through town on the way to California. Sky Harbor

International Airport was a single runway with no control tower and scorching

summer temperatures without the advent of air conditioning left the Phoenix

basin hot, dry and less than desirable. The Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, in an

effort to raise awareness of fair-weather winters and much-needed tourism

revenue, created a group of five young professionals tasked with producing and

hosting special events for the city. The group was officially chartered when the

five original members each selected 10 additional fellows to make up a commit-

tee of 55 called The Thunderbirds, named after the official emblem of the

Chamber of Commerce, an iconic American-Indian symbol for expansive vision

and indomitable power.

One of the first members, an avid golfer named Bob Goldwater, came up

with an idea for a professional golf tournament in the desert, an idea that was

rightfully met with initial skepticism considering the arid climate and lack of

reasonable transportation to the area. Undaunted, Goldwater pursued his dream

with tireless effort and determination embodied by The Thunderbirds and their

Southwestern view of American entrepreneurial spirit. Goldwater set up the golf

course at the Phoenix Country Club, recruited volunteers and sold tickets by

himself to produce the first Phoenix Open in 1932. Goldwater will forever be

AZSAL FAST FACTS• Johnny Miller would be known as the

Desert Fox after winning thePhoenix Open in back-to-back years1974-1975

• Four players have won the tourna-ment three separate times: PhilMickelson, Gene Littler, MarkCalcavecchia and Arnold Palmer

• The tournament was renamed theBen Hogan Open in 1950 after histragic, and nearly fatal, car crash.

• Tournament cancelled from1941-1943 due to World War II

• Waste Management Phoenix Openwon PGA TOUR tournament of theyear in 2014

• TPC Scottsdale was renovated in2014 for the first time since its creation in 1987

• Only Par 4 ace in PGA TOUR history,scored by Andrew Magee in 2001

• First nationally televised tournamentin 1973

• Kevin Stadler won his first tourna-ment in 239 career starts at theWMPO. He and his father are theninth father-son duo to win on thePGA TOUR.

RIGHT: The Father of Phoenix Open, Bob Goldwater,hamming it up with Arnold Palmer and Bob Hope.BELOW: Prior to the tournament moving to the TPCScottsdale in 1987, the Phoenix Open was held atPhoenix Country Club and Arizona Country Club from1932 through 1986. Arizona Country Club, picturedhere, hosted a total of 9 tournaments from 1955through 1971.

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known as the “Father of the Phoenix Open,” and primed the Valley of the Sun for

what would be one of the biggest population increases in American history.

The 1950s and post-war American affluence supplied the Phoenix area with an

abundance of new resources. Electronics companies flocked to the Sonoran Desert

to mass produce air conditioners. Engineers came by truckloads to help with the

construction additions to Sky Harbor Airport and President Eisenhower’s interstate

highway system. Suddenly, the barriers that kept Americans away from the desert

had disappeared, and they all wanted to play golf. The Thunderbirds’ success with

the Phoenix Open prompted the creation of dozens of golf courses throughout the

valley. The cattle ranches of Scottsdale that had been operating since the mid-19th

century were turned into country clubs and undeveloped land in the unincorporated

town of Paradise Valley became an unstoppable tourism engine. The Chamber of

Commerce’s plan to increase publicity had finally started to pay off thanks to the

fortitude of The Thunderbirds and the sport of golf.

The Thunderbirds and the Phoenix Open continued their profound success for

the next quarter-century until the Valley’s warm, winter sunshine entered the

American consciousness during a live broadcast of the golf tournament in 1973. The

Thunderbirds’ ability to get the event on national television resulted in an immediate

increase in tourism, and thousands of people came to the tournament seeking relief

from their dreary Midwestern winters in favor of fair weather and outstanding

athletic competition. By the 1980s, attendance at the Phoenix Open exploded past

the capacity of the original venue. Parking became a nightmare, and galleries at

Phoenix Country Club were bursting at the seams, but The Thunderbirds found

a way to continue the success. They hatched a plan to move the venue to an

undeveloped area outside of the City of Phoenix that would increase parking and

viewing capability. Just like Goldwater’s original idea for a golf tournament in the

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ABOVE: Thunderbirds walk 18thfairway to greet the 1999 PhoenixOpen champion, Rocco Mediate atTPC Scottsdale.RIGHT: Arnold Palmer addressingthe crowd at the 1963 PhoenixOpen at Arizona Country Club

The Thunderbirdsability to get the

event on nationaltelevision resulted

in an immediateincrease in tourism,

and thousands ofpeople came to the

tournament seekingrelief from their

dreary Midwesternwinters...


desert, change and innovation was challenged and questions arose about the

“beginning of the end” of the Phoenix Open. But in 1987, The Thunderbirds

moved the tournament to TPC Scottsdale where it has remained for nearly 30

years. For many reasons, including the tireless civic commitment of The

Thunderbirds and the economic impact of the Phoenix Open, the population

of Phoenix and Scottsdale has tripled since the first televised broadcast,

bringing millions of people to the Valley of the Sun.

The Waste Management Phoenix Open and The Thunderbirds are cele-

brating their 80th tournament this year and all proceeds from the tournament

are given to over 150 worthy causes throughout the Phoenix metropolitan

area under the umbrella of Thunderbirds Charities. And while The Thunderbirds

sponsor athletes and events that encompass all types of sport, the primary

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TOP: Phil Mickelson being inducted into TheThunderbirds Hall of Fame prior to 2014 WasteManagement Phoenix OpenMIDDLE: Hole 16 at TPC Scottsdale is just anotherpar 3 every other week of the year, but during theWaste Management Phoenix Open, the coliseumsetting boasts 18,000 adoring fans.BOTTOM: First Tee of Phoenix kids at hole 16 dur-ing the Wednesday, Annexus PRO-AM.


agent of philanthropy for the organization is golf — both professional and

amateur. And why not? Golf and the Phoenix area have been intertwined for the

better part of a century, helping grow a nation and help local communities.

To this day, The Thunderbirds continue their tradition as an exclusive club

limited to 55 active members based on the original committee created by the

Phoenix Chamber of Commerce in 1937. They don blue tunics and large, silver

pendants in the spirit of the Southwest. Each member demonstrates a strong

dedication to community affairs and a sincere interest in sports. To commemo-

rate each member’s dedication to philanthropy, those who perform their duties

with quality and efficiency are awarded sterling silver beads that represent their

allegiance to a fraternity of great individuals that have turned a farming town

into the fifth largest city in the country. The organization is directed by a mix

of democracy and Old West grit, with a governing member affectionately

referred to as “The Big Chief.” When a member turns 45 years old, their status

changes from an active member to a life member, and while they are relieved

of most of the heavy lifting, the pride that comes with being a Thunderbird

never yields to age, as it is not uncommon to find Life Birds volunteering their

time throughout the state. Although they don’t always don their traditional blue

tunics and silver pendants like during tournament week, no doubt they’re behind

the scene of just about every major charitable event in the Valley, helping

others and continuing to promote the worthy notion of civic duty.

2015 WASTE MANAGEMENT PHOENIX OPEN

BY THE NUMBERS

1Number of years (this year) that DariusRucker has played the Coors Light Birds Nest

5The Waste Management Phoenix Open is thefifth oldest tournament on the PGA TOUR

29Number of Phoenix Open tournamentsplayed at TPC Scottsdale (including 2015)

69.15Phil Mickelson’s Scoring Average through86 rounds at the Waste ManagementPhoenix Open

80Total number of Phoenix Open/FBROpen/WMPO tournaments

315Metric tons of greenhouse gas emissionavoided through recycling, composting andwaste-to-energy efforts at the 2014 WMPO

1972First year of the Birds Nest – on the patio ofPhoenix Country Club

6,000Recycling and composting bins at 2014 WMPO

21,923Number of hot dogs sold at the 2014 WMPO

130,000Square feet of green scrim used to line tournament fencing

140,000Number of used golf balls used in the WMwater feature on 18th hole

189,722Number of fans who attended the thirdround of the 2014 WMPO – a tournamentand PGA TOUR record

425,000Square feet of carpet and turf laid, thenrecycled at the 2014 WMPO

750,000Number of golf tees made of recycled plasticused to create water feature on the 15th hole

$7,061,282Dollar amount raised for charity from the2014 WMPO

$100,000,000Dollars raised for charity during the tourna-ment’s 80-year history (including estimatedcharity amount from 2015 tournament)

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ABOVE: Jake Owen playing to the crowd at the 2014Birds Nest — the Waste Management Phoenix Open’safter-tournament concert venue

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By Charles Hudson

The Ten Best Ski Resorts in North America

SEE IT. THE MAJESTIC BEAUTY OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS

at sunrise on a pristine January morning. Hear it. The wind softly

breezing through towering snow-covered pines. Taste it. Snow crystals

kissing your lips as your skis kick up a mist of fresh powder. Smell it. The

rush of negative ions circulating through your nostrils and filling your lungs

with invigoration. Feel it. The adrenaline pulsing through your veins as you

whip down a 45-degree chute, as chilly air rubs your cheeks raw. Skiing

conjures images of pure unadulterated excitement: high alpine vistas and

epic powder runs — a wide-open, snow-covered field of dreams.

This is Arizona Sports & Lifestyle’s guide to North America’s most

awesome winter destinations. Selecting the 10 best ski resorts is inher-

ently reductive, as well as subjective. There is a multitude of high-end

resorts in North America, each one serving up a slice of alpine adventure.

Rating a resort, however, is more than evaluating moguls and corduroy

cruisers. It’s taking in the whole experience: unwinding with a therapeutic

massage from a masseuse named Ingrid, soaking in a hot herbal mineral

bath after a long day on the slope, checking out the honeys in their Euro-

chic ski fashions, kicking your feet up on a deck chair at 10,000 feet and

warming your toes in front of a crackling fireplace, gettin’ jiggy with it at

a local night club serving up a heavy dose of phat jams.

So without any disrespect to those excluded, here are “The Ten Best

Ski Resorts in North America.”

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The 2014-2015 season marked the 52nd anniversary of the

sterling megaresort, the brainchild of founder Pete Seibert.

Unlike some of its Rocky Mountain neighbors, Vail was never a

mining town; it was designed to be a world-class winter resort.

It is best known for its skiing and riding across three distinct

mountain experiences: Front Side, Back Side and Blue Sky

Basin. The Front Side offers a conventional trail design with

terrain for every ability. Vail's seven legendary Back Bowls on

the Back Side feature 2,724 acres of expansive terrain that is

a "must ski" on a powder day. Blue Sky Basin provides lift

access to the back country. After the lifts close, the Bavarian-

styled village is legendary for its après scene and energetic

nightlife, a hot spot of conspicuous consumption and glitter.

1 VAIL, COLO.

What's New: Snowmaking upgrades on Vail’s Golden

Peak will allow for an earlier season opening for Vail’s flag-

ship Fly Zone terrain park and for training trails.

Where to Stay: The Vail Marriott, already a crown-

jewel, has undergone a $45 million facelift.

Must See: Feb. 14-16. CarniVail. Celebrate Mardi Gras

in Vail with the world's highest low country crawfish

boil at the top of the gondola, Fat Tuesday parade

through the village, and free concert.

Morsels: Larkspur Restaurant, the most popular dining

spot in Vail Village, is rated as a “don't miss” by USA Today.

Cool Hangout: The Kaltenberg Castle offers

Bavarian brews crafted from recipes in Europe. It's a

great spot to warm up with a Dunkel beer and a plate

of brats and sauerkraut.

Did You Know: The name of the town was taken

from the pass between the Gore Valley and Summit

County, named after Charles Vail, the chief engineer

for the State of Colorado in the 1930s.

ESSENTIALSPhone: (970) 845-2500Snow report: (800) 404-3535Website: www.vail.comSkiable acres: 5,289 acresTerrain: 18% beginner; 29% intermediate; 53% expert


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AZSAL FAST FACTS

• Skiing first became a sport in the early 19th century but had been used for travel-ing and other recreational purposes aroundthe world for centuries.

• The 2018 Winter Games will be held in inPyeongchang, South Korea. It's a new desti-nation, the first Winter Olympics in Korea.

• There are many different types of skiing,including alpine, cross country, biathlon and freestyle.

• According to the National Ski Areas Association, skiing and snowboarding “enjoy an excellent safetyrecord,” especially when compared to “high-energy participation sports.”

• The average skier goes down a mountain atbetween 10 to 20 miles an hour.


Whistler/Blackcomb, a sprawling, European-style resort in Western Canada with

panoramic views of the Coast Mountain Range and Whistler Valley, has become an

international playground for the rich and famous, not to mention roughly two

million visitors annually. Actually two mountains side-by-side, Whistler/Blackcomb

offer the largest vertical drop in North America, more than 8,000 acres of skiable

terrain, and the most efficient lift system anywhere on the planet. You want

nightlife? How about 200-plus shops and nearly 100 restaurants, bars and lounges

located centrally in the pedestrian village, all within walking distance of most

accommodations. Whistler gets plastered with nearly 360 inches of snow and

boasts an extended winter season, generally mid-November through mid-June.

Because it's close to the Pacific Ocean and has a low-lying base area, the resort sees

a lot of precipitation and dense fog. For a core skier or snowboarder,

Whistler/Blackcomb is nirvana, with deep powder and a multitude of bowls,

glaciers, pitches, couloirs and chutes to rip up.

2 WHISTLER/BLACKCOMB, B.C.

What's New: Whistler Blackcomb has unveiled its early bird season pass

pricing with the lowest price point in a decade.

Where to Stay: First Tracks Lodge at Whistler Creek offers an exclusive suite

experience and houses a popular restaurant out of Vancouver, Zen Sushi.

Morsels: The Bearfoot Bistro serves European cuisine and has a cham-

pagne bar built of ice.

Cool Hangout: Merlin's Bar & Grill, located at the base of Blackcomb in the

Upper Village, has live music, stage acts, film premiers and late-night magic.

Garibaldi Lift Company, located at the base of Whistler in the Main Village

Square, has a festive patio that stares up at the mountains.

Did You Know: The name Whistler was used by the early 1900s settlers

because of the shrill whistle sound made by the western hoary marmots who

live among the rocks.

ESSENTIALSPhone: (800) 766-0449Snow report: (604) 932-3434Website: www.whistlerblackcomb.comSkiable acres: 4,757 acres (Whistler); 3,414 acres (Blackcomb)Terrain: 20% beginner; 55% intermediate; 25% expert (Whistler); 15%beginner; 55% intermediate; 30% expert (Blackcomb)



Park City was not founded by Mormons, making it Utah's own little "Sin City." It's definitely a party oasis with

a flashy, urban atmosphere. Main Street features a wide assortment of restaurants, bars and shops. Park City

has it all, including righteous accessibility. After a 35-minute drive from Salt Lake City Airport, you can be

carving the slopes on what locals call "the greatest snow on Earth." Utah's unique mountain terrain, coupled

with the state's high desert climate, makes for unusually light, fluffy, dry powder — more than 350 inches per

year. And because of the abundance of sunny days and mild daytime temperatures during ski season, it often

feels like spring in the middle of January. Park City's Mountain Resort is an intermediate skier's paradise, with

plenty of easy cruisers.

3 PARK CITY, UTAH

Where to Stay: Woodside Inn, a luxurious bed and breakfast, is yards from the Mountain Resort.

Morsels: The trendiest restaurant in town is Wahso, an Asian grill owned and operated by Bill White,

the same chef who opened Park City hotspots Grappa and Chimayo.

Cool Hangout: Get funky at Harry O's (called Scary Ho’s by the locals) on Main Street for thumpin’

music and a wild club scene.

Did You Know: The town of Park City was founded in the late 1800s as a silver mining town, with

the Hearst family fortune beginning there. Old mine ruins still dot the slopes.

ESSENTIALSPhone: (435) 649-8111Snow report: (800) 222-7275Website: www.parkcitymountain.comSkiable acres: 3,300Terrain: 17% beginner; 50% intermediate; 33% expert


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In the picturesque White River National Forest, 220 miles southwest of Denver, lies

Aspen, America's first ski town and one of the most recognized resorts in the world.

Aspen symbolizes unabashed decadence and glitz, tabbed “Rodeo Drive at 8,000 feet.”

Aspen reeks of flamboyance and has become a stomping ground for Hollywood

celebrities and the Avant-garde. The resort has tried to lighten up its image. While five-

star accommodations and extravagant restaurants are the norm, you can still find ski

dorms, $1 beers and free hotdogs.

Aspen is home to not only Gucci bags and chichi boutiques, but also some of the

world's best ski conditions. There are four mountains (Snowmass, Aspen Mountain, Aspen

Highlands and Buttermilk) within a 12-mile radius, each with its own personality. With more

than 3,100 acres of multilevel terrain, four separate peaks, and a summit of 12,392 feet,

Snowmass — 9 miles from downtown Aspen — is regarded as Aspen's "giant mountain."

You can expect to discover miles of cruising terrain, above-tree-line powder fields, cornice

drops and plenty of double-black diamond chutes. Aspen Mountain has no beginner trails,

but features steep, bump runs that drop right into town. Beginners should gravitate

toward Buttermilk Mountain, with its gentle slopes and forgiving base. Aspen Highlands, a

couple of miles east of Buttermilk, is varied in size and terrain and is a favorite with the

locals. The steeps at Highlands show off tight tree runs and double-black-diamond trails.

4 ASPEN/SNOWMASS, COLO.

What's New: The LEED Silver-certified Viceroy Snowmass Hotel opened in 2010,

the anchor for the new $1 billion base village at Snowmass.

Where to Stay: Aspen’s premier luxury hotel is The Little Nell, which sets the

standard for personalized service and excellence.

Morsels: Restaurant aficionados have called Aspen the best place to dine

between Los Angeles and New York City. Pinons, serving American cuisine, is

considered by many the best in town.

Cool Hangout: At The Red Onion, Aspen's oldest watering hole (since 1892),

you can still order a beer from the same barstool where miners, ranchers and

world champion skiers have sat over the last 100 years.

Did You Know: Buttermilk’s two-mile long Crazy T’rain park is the longest

terrain park in America.

ESSENTIALSPhone: (800) 525-6200Snow report: (888) 277-3676Website: www.aspensnowmass.comTerrain: Aspen Highlands — 1,010 acres; 18% beginner; 46% intermediate; 36% expert.Aspen Mountain — 673 acres; 0% beginner; 74% intermediate; 26% expert.Buttermilk — 435 acres; 35% beginner; 65% intermediate; 0% expert.Snowmass — 3,128 acres; 7% beginner; 62% intermediate; 32% expert.


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Nestled in a box canyon with a dramatic backdrop of 14,000-foot peaks, Telluride is unparalleled in terms of breathtaking

scenery, amenities and charisma. A rugged mining town in the 1880s, this winter destination attracts an eclectic mix of

celebrities, hippies and artists. With Victorian building and art galleries, Telluride combines Old West charm with cosmopolitan

elegance. Most accommodations are located liftside or within walking distance of the town's 2.5-mile gondola, which links old

town to the exclusive Mountain Village. The 2.5-mile ride offers incredible views from 10,540 feet high and virtually eliminates

the need for a car in town. Accessibility is one of Telluride's only flaws. Riding a commuter prop-plane into Telluride's airport

is a hair-raising experience. If you're less adventurous and have a few more hours to spare, fly a commercial jet into Montrose

and make the 65-mile trek. For skiers and boarders, there are plenty of green and black runs, while intermediate trails are

scarce. Lift lines are usually uncrowded and service is friendly. Be sure to take The Plunge, a jaw-dropping, black-diamond bump

run descending 3,140 vertical feet from the top of the Mountain into Telluride.

5 TELLURIDE, COLO.

What's New: The opening of Gold Hill Chutes 2-5 gives full access off west Gold Hill ridge, with 1-10 now accessible to

the public.

Where to stay: If you're in need of pampering and relaxation, stay at The Peaks Resort in the Mountain Village. Luxury

accommodations include impeccable amenities, five-star cuisine and a world-class spa.

Morsels: Perched at 10,550 feet above sea level, Allred's has received stellar reviews for sensational culinary delights

by Chef Erich Owens.

Cool hangout: The New Sheridan Hotel has a

turn of the century hand-carved wooden bar and

a billiards room. Visitors flock to this comfort-

able spot for drinks and live music.

Did You Know: Legendary outlaw Butch

Cassidy honed his bank-robbing skills in Telluride.

In 1889, Cassidy walked away from his first heist

at the San Miguel Valley Bank with $24,580.

ESSENTIALSPhone: (970) 728-6900Snow report: (970) 728-7425Website: www.tellurideskiresort.com Skiable acres: 1,700Terrain: 24% beginner; 38% intermediate; 38% expert



One of the most exclusive resorts in North America, Deer Valley Resort prides itself on its

first-class service and amenities. Grunge crowd beware: Snowboarding is not allowed …

dude. But if you prefer Volant to Burton, then prepare to be pampered. Located just 30

miles from the Salt Lake City Airport, DV provides visitors with well-manicured slopes, hassle-

free skiing and lush accommodations. Visitors rave about the groomed white stuff. There

are 19 chairlifts, 88 runs, and 6 bowls at Deer Valley — 1,750 acres of skiable acreage with

something for all ability levels. With the exception of several fine dining spots, however,

there is little in the way of entertainment in Deer Valley, so take a short bus ride over to

nearby Park City to unwind. Most visitors ski hard and crash early.

6 DEER VALLEY, UTAH

Where to Stay: Relax by the fireplace or enjoy the world-class spa at the Stein

Eriksen Lodge, a favorite of Hollywood's elite, business executives and ski enthusiasts.

Must See: Dec. 5-6. Deer Valley Celebrity SkiFest. Some of the best-known legends

in United States skiing compete in giant slalom races on Deer Valley’s Birdseye ski run.

Cool Hangout: To kick back and enjoy a cold brew, chill at The Lounge, a slope-

side haunt.

Morsels: The premier restaurant is Mariposa, a spectacular dining experience

offering elegant cuisine, décor and service.

Did You Know: Preceding Deer Valley (opened in 1981) on the same land was the

Snow Park Ski Area, which opened in 1947 and operated until 1965.

ESSENTIALSPhone: (435) 649-1000Snow Report: (435) 649-2000Website: www.deervalley.comSkiable Acres: 1,750Terrain: 15% beginner; 50% intermediate; 35% expert


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SUNRISE PARK RESORT, GREER, ARIZONADubbed “Arizona’s premier ski destination,” Sunrise is located in the scenic White Mountains. With 65 runs spread

out between three mountains, Sunrise is great for skiing, snowboarding, sledding, tubing, and more. If you’re

looking to stay overnight, the Sunrise Park Lodge is a great choice, and there are plenty of lodging options in

the White Mountains area as well. Prefer cross country skiing or snow shoeing? There are more than 13 miles

of groomed trails perfect for those sports, too.

www.SunriseSkiParkAZ.com

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ARIZONA SNOWBOWL, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONASnowbowl … what else needs to be said? One of the premier places in-state to ski, this famous resort has been

open since 1938. With six lifts, 40 runs and more than 700 skiable acres, according to their website, Snowbowl

is ideal for everyone from novices to pros. Like to do tricks? The Sunset Terrain Park offers “obstacles, spines,

rails, and fun boxes in a great location” for skiers and snowboarders alike. Need to catch a break? There are two

must-see day lodges at the ski area with two more at the base of the mountain. If this will be your first time,

they also offer a ski and ride school for adults and kids.

www.ArizonaSnowbowl.com


The Breckenridge, an 1800s-era gold mining town two hours from Denver,

packs in a lot of people — more than 1.5 million annually. The quintessential

mountain town, Breck attracts a younger, hipper crowd. Still, it's

managed by Vail Resorts, so it caters to upper-crust visitors. Besides skiing and

hot tubbing, there's a thriving nightlife, with plenty of clubs, taverns and

theaters in the Victorian-style downtown. With four interconnected

mountains, Breckenridge keeps everyone happy. There are plenty of wide-

open, well-groomed trails for beginners and intermediate skiers. If you want

to hang out with the locals and hard-core thrill seekers, take a short drive to

Arapahoe Basin, the highest ski resort in North America topping out at 13,050

feet. A-Basin is a retro-styled, no-frills destination. What it lacks in jetset

amenities, it more than makes up with outstanding conditions.

7 BRECKENRIDGE, COLO.

Billed as Colorado's "Best Kept Secret," Beaver Creek is an upscale resort best known for

its first-class guest services and luxurious amenities. Designed as a year-round mountain

retreat, this European-styled community is upbeat and friendly. The pedestrian village —

a combination of condos, hotels, shops and walkways — is enchanting, with nice touches

like an ice-skating rink, sleigh rides and a performing-arts center. The Creek isn't light on

the wallet, so expect to pay top dollar for meals, lodging and souvenirs. If you're a penny

pincher, stay in nearby Avon and take a shuttle to the slopes. The Creek accommodates

skiers of all ability levels, offering excellently groomed beginner and intermediate runs,

as well as challenging expert terrain (huge moguls, steeps and glades). More than one-

third of Beaver Creek's terrain is for experts.

8 BEAVER CREEK, COLO.

Where to stay: The Little Mountain Lodge is a cozy bed and breakfast

only a short shuttle ride from the resort.

Morsels: If you want something fresh and trendy, try Maori's, serving

Thai/Asian food.

Cool hangout: Mambos is new school cool with mixed drinks and pizza

slices until 2 a.m.

Did You Know: Breckenridge, founded in 1859 as a mining town, was

originally named Fort Molly B after the only woman who lived there. The

area is reportedly haunted by a number of its former residents.

ESSENTIALSPhone: (970) 453-5000Snow report: (970) 453-6118Website: www.breckenridge.comSkiable acres: 2,358 acresTerrain: 15% beginner; 33% intermediate; 52% expert

ESSENTIALSPhone: (888) 830-7669Snow report: (800) 427-8308Website: www.beavercreek.comSkiable acres: 1,805Terrain: 19% beginner; 43% intermediate; 38% expert


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What's New: A new kids’ six-lane, lift-served tubing hill will opened in 2009 and offers exciting family fun.

Where to Stay: The Ritz-Carlton in Bachelor Gulch offers amenities such as a 21,000-square-foot spa and

fitness center, outdoor pool, three restaurants, and ski-in/ski-out mountain access.

Must See: Talons Challenge. Plenty of black Diamond and Double-Black Diamond runs await on Beaver Creek’s

legendary World Cup Birds of Prey downhill course, Grouse Mountain, and on the flanks of Larkspur Bowl. Conquer

all 13 runs and earn your spot on the Talon's Wall-of-Fame.

Morsels: Zach's Cabin serves signature entrees and desserts by Executive Chef Timothy McCaw.

Cool Hangout: Coyote Cafe is the locals' favorite hangout with killer margaritas and Colorado microbrews.

Did You Know: Bachelor Gulch, part of Beaver Creek, was originally inhabited by several bachelors who lived in

small log cabins (some of which are still standing) and made a living by farming lettuce in the early 1900s.

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Where to stay: One or two people can stay at the Hostel X,

a slopeside ski lodge offering clean, simple rooms with maid

service.

Must See: Dick's Ditch Banked Slalom. Skiers and snow-

boarders mach down the famous course from Lupine Way all

the way down to South Pass.

Morsels: The Four-Diamond Wild Sage Restaurant at the

Rusty Parrot Lodge offers exceptional regional cuisine.

Cool Hangout: Kick back and drink a Moose Drool beer in the

Mangy Moose, a 30-year-old slopeside tradition.

Did You Know: Jackson Hole was named after Davey

Jackson, a mountain man who trapped in this area during the

late 1800s. "Hole" was a term used in that day to describe a

high mountain valley.

ESSENTIALSPhone: (307) 733-2292Snow report: (888) DEEP-SNOWebsite: www.jacksonhole.comSkiable acres: 2,500Terrain: 10% beginner; 40% intermediate; 50% expert

What's New: The Keystone River Run Gondola project

is now complete with the addition of the new skier

bridge from the mountain to the gondola giving skiers

and riders easier access to the gondola from the slopes.

Where to Stay: Luxury condos dominate the real

estate in Keystone and the Chateau d' Mont is at the top

of the list.

Morsels: Put on a pair of comfortable slippers at the

Alpenglow Stube, where you'll find unforgettable cuisine

at an elevation of 11,444 feet. At the top of North Peak

Mountain, the Stube can only be accessed by gondola.

Cool Hangout: Play a little foosball or listen to live

music at The Goat Tavern, an underground smoky bar

popular with the locals.

Did You Know: The Ski Tip Lodge, now home to a

bed and breakfast and an award-winning restaurant,

was a stop in the 1880s for stagecoaches coming over

the Continental Divide.

ESSENTIALSPhone: (800) 427-8308Snow conditions: (800) 404-3535Website: www.keystoneresort.comSkiable acres: 3,148 acresTerrain: 12% beginner; 34% intermediate; 54% expert

Located at the base of the picturesque Snake River Valley,

Keystone is especially popular with families, couples and small

groups. As a plus, the resort is an easy 90-minute drive from

Denver International Airport. The centerpiece of Keystone is

River Run, a quaint village located at the base of Keystone

Mountain featuring boutiques, coffee shops, condos and

award-winning restaurants. The laid-back Keystone Village

offers casual entertainment, including ice skating, hockey

clinics, yoga, horse-drawn sleigh rides and wine tasting. All

activities are easily accessed via the free shuttle service.

Three distinct yet interconnected mountains (Keystone

Mountain, North Peak and the Outback) offer a variety of

runs: groomed wide for beginners, long blue cruisers for

intermediate skiers, tree-lined glades for tree skiers, and

mogul-laden plunges and timberline bowls for advanced

skiers. Seventeen trails remain open until 8 p.m. for night

riders, including a lighted halfpipe and terrain park.

9 KEYSTONE, COLO.

Welcome to the Wild West. Located in the least populated state in

America, with the majestic Tetons as a perfect backdrop, Jackson

Hole offers pure, untamed skiing excitement — the wildest moun-

tain in the lower 48. Make no mistake, Jackson is no cowpoke town.

It's just as easy to find a world-class spa as a square dance at a local

watering hole.

If you're easily intimidated, be forewarned: the Hole's steep,

challenging and technical runs are legendary. The Hole is a BIG

mountain, actually two mountains — Apres Vous and Rendezvous —

providing radical back-country spaces and more than 2,500 acres of

in-bounds terrain with a vertical drop of 4,139 feet, the greatest con-

tinuous rise in the United States. If you want to test your skiing/

boarding skills, try Corbet's Couloir, a world-renowned run with a

nearly vertical entrance, leg-burning pitches and variable conditions.


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Aptly named “Kick Off The Super Bowl

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charity and this solidifies the special place

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TOP: Although ASU football had another winning season, the Sun

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THERE ARE THOSE WHO WOULD

SAY the Genesis moniker is a supercilious

jest that screams, “Look at me, look at me,”

like a storefront puppy jockeying for a good

home. While there may be a precedent for

such a remark it has no quarrel with

Hyundai’s second generation Genesis — that

much I assure you.

This new Genesis is not a boast by one

of the top manufactures in affordable

aesthetics and affable amenities. There is a

term I want you to be familiar with:

FLUIDIC SCULPTURE (Noun) — A design

philosophy that is the harbinger of the

next evolution of form.

So, what does this automotive Zen

mean practically? The 2015 Genesis has an

outstanding gate in its extended wheelbase

and some broad lines that are the result of

a reinforced high-strength chassis that

gives the machine grace on the asphalt and

abundance within. Hyundai engineers were

able to coalesce vehicular prowess with

automotive poise that fancies a sort of

fusion of the exotic and luxurious. It was

with an eye on the future of auto-mechanics

and driver desires that Hyundai not only

achieved such a gem but was able to get

there first, and thus truly earn the spoils of

a title like Genesis.

PERFORMANCE

There is no time for auto manufactur-

ers to set their eyes on the competition.

They must look beyond what’s being done

and look at what will come next and be

there first. Hyundai took aim at BMW’s 5

Series, Mercedes-Benz’s E-Class, and Audi’s

A6—fired and shot ahead. The 2015

Genesis has its yin and yang in agility and

Beating The Bench Mark For Speed, Poise and Luxury

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responsiveness thanks to its ultra rigid

chassis. To test Genesis’ true Zen, the team

at Hyundai put it through a gauntlet

on some of the most renowned and

challenging roads in the world — the

esteemed Nürburgring in Germany, the

ravenous Angeles Crest Highway in

Southern California and the Korean F1 Gran

Prix circuit.

SAFETY

With a gnarly Hollywood budget and

some intense visual effects, the “Fast and

Furious” franchise has given us some hair-

raising drive scenes, but they are nothing

compared to the real life stunt pulled off by

Hyundai’s 2015 Genesis and some hardcore

drivers best known as “The Empty Car



Convoy”. Look it up, it’s wicked awesome.

The point of this two minutes white knuck-

le promo was to feature the outstanding

safety measures of the Genesis’ Automatic

Emergency Braking System. It’s a state of

the art system that utilizes a front radar

and front camera to detect the presence of

vehicles traveling ahead and behind. When

car and driver are in imminent danger the

intricate network of sensors automatically

applies the brakes to lessen, or even

avoid, a collision. Combined with Blind Spot

Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Lane

Departure Warning with Lane Change Assist

all projected through a cutting edge HUD

(Heads Up Display), the Genesis is but a few

tweaks away from near sentience.

LUXURY

The Genesis has some serious power.

Believe me I put the 5.0 to the test and was

happy to feel the plush leather seats close in

around me as I was sucked back by the

outstanding acceleration of the Genesis’

rumbling V8. It’s one thing to be good, it’s

totally another to be good and look good

while doing so. The driver’s seat alone was

so customizable it gave me a sense of

amicability. So much so I thought it was

going to take my inseam. Between the

climate controlled headrest, the real wood

and aluminum trims, and the overall prag-

matic ergonomics, the Genesis gave me one

of the best rides of my life. I had to take it

around the block twice.

TECH

The 2015 Genesis is equipped with a

7-inch LCD instrument cluster, and an

available 9.2-inch HD nav system with class-

exclusive 720p resolution that can search

destinations through Google and play per-

sonalized music from all the leading online

radio apps as well as allow users to commu-

nicate hands free with their iPhone via

Apple’s Siri-powered “Eyes Free” mode.

VITAL STATS

I took out the Genesis 5.0 that isequipped with many of thesame features as the standardGenesis 3.8.

GENESIS 5.0

STANDARD• 420-horsepower, 5.0L

gasoline direct injectionV8 with dual continuouslyvariable value timing

• 19-inch alloy wheels withP245/40R19 (front)275/35R19 (rear) tires

• Quad exhaust tips• Genuine matte finish

wood trim and aluminum trim

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ULTIMATE PACKAGE• Continuous dampening

control suspension • HUD with premium

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WATCHING COLIN MOCHRIE AND BRAD

SHERWOOD is like blowing up a hot air

balloon with illegal fireworks. I must admit,

I was a little nervous to do the interview. In

fact when my publisher called to see how

my article was coming along and concluded

the conversation with, “I hope it’s good, be

funny, but no pressure!” I thought to

myself this may very well be the end of my

career as a writer. Look who I’m up against!

But then I remembered a quote from Colin,

“To be a dramatic writer takes hard work,

talent and discipline. That’s why I just make

up crap!”

Colin and Brad are two of the most

influential improvisational comedians of our

time. For over 11 years they have formed

an unbreakable brotherhood—a two-man

show of completely off the top freestyle.

It’s like the rebirth of Jay-Z in the form of

two white guys. Is this comedy’s new hip-

hop? I think they’re on to something.

Colin and Brad are probably most

recognized for their roles on the British and

American Emmy nominated show, “Who’s

Line is it Anyway” and the “Drew Carey

Show.” From hosting part of the press

correspondence dinner with President

Obama to starring on the “Brady Bunch,”

guest hosting on Larry King and appearing

on the “Jay Leno Show,” between the two

of them, I must say, they have some pretty

impressive résumés.

I had the opportunity to get to know a

little bit about each of these wickedly

talented geniuses and the first question I

really wanted answered was, what makes

their show different than any other show

out there today? The response was satisfy-

ing. “It’s different every time we do the

show. [Audiences] are going to see a one of a

kind performance and it’s all based on their

suggestions. So, it’s really the most interac-

tive show you can see with comedy or

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“It’s different every time

we do the show.

[Audiences] are going to

see a one of a kind

performance and

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otherwise because we take all of our sugges-

tions from the audience and we bring lots of

audience members up on stage throughout

the whole show. It’s custom made for them,

by them,” said Sherwood.

I was also really impressed that

absolutely nothing was rehearsed before-

hand, but I wasn’t totally convinced until

Brad’s explanation. “It’s kind of hard to

prepare for going out to do something

that’s unprepared.” That won me over. It’s

that kind of attitude that sets the tone and

these two apart. He elaborated, “Improv is

like a brain sport; to be able to, as quickly as

possible, come up with something that’s a

lyric to a song or to say something funny.

AZSAL FAST FACTSCOLIN MOCHRIE• Colin was nominated for five

Canadian Comedy awards, two of which he won.

• Colin was valedictorian in highschool.

• Colin made his very first actingdebut in a high school play titled, “The Death And Life OfSneaky Fitch.”

BRAD SHERWOOD• Brad’s acting debut came much

earlier than Colin’s, before hewas ready for kindergarten infact. The play was titled, “You’re A Good Man CharlieBrown” and he played Snoopy at the age of four!

• He earned a BFA in acting fromWright State University .

• Brad had the distinguished honorof hosting a documentary in2003 that covered the 2001World Championship “PunkinChunkin” catapulting competi-tion. Yes that is, or was, a thing.

You get good at improv by sort of honing

your instincts, because you can’t recreate

the same moment over and over onstage

because that’s not improv. But you can find

yourself learning that you can dig your way

out of a situation in a funny way over and

over again.”

The night of the show I saw firsthand

exactly what that last statement meant. It

was controlled chaos and kept me on the

edge of my seat and I couldn’t wait to see

where the story ended. Just when I thought

I knew the story went in a totally different

direction. From the reaction of the audi-

ence I knew I wasn’t the only one thinking,

Are these guys really this freaking good?

Should I be concerned that there are

children involved? Parents you should

absolutely not be concerned, as this show is

very family oriented and I love that you can

bring your children and they can participate.

You didn’t feel like you had to hurry and

turn the channel as if you were watching a

Super bowl halftime show.

Even with all of the attention, the

lights, camera and action there is a pro-

found humbleness to Colin and Brad that is

absolutely refreshing. Brad has participated

in charity auctions and fundraisers for

ovarian cancer after seeing family members

suffer from various forms of cancer. It’s

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heart. Together he and Colin participated

in “Food on Foot,” an incentive program

and proactive way of empowering the

homeless. It’s this outlook on life that will

continue to expand their longevity.

“Survival is like the tides of the

ocean, you’ve got to live your life with

plenty of emotion.” That’s one verse that

stood out to me by Mochrie during their

epic performance. Mixed with some rap,

the versatility in their comedy was

culturally diverse and astounding. It

would be interesting to see them on the

Hip-Hop awards in a cipher with the likes

of Eminem;. I’m certain they could hold

their own, and when Colin and Brad are

on stage battling it out they never miss

their mark.

“It’s sort of a lot more Zen than

that. Kind of like a martial art, you can’t

plan what’s going to happen to you in a

fight you just have the instincts to know

to react to protect yourself and van-

quish your opponent.” These two guys

are definitely comedic warriors. Make

sure to keep an eye out for a new season

of “Who’s Line is it Anyway?” on the CW.

Shooting begins in January as well as Colin

and Brad’s comedy special called “ Out of

the Box,” coming soon to Netflix! ▲


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EVERY ATHLETE, NO MATTER THE SPORT

OR THE LEVEL, DREAMS OF GOING OUT ON

TOP. For Chandler High School’s Bryce

Perkins, his senior season felt like a never-

ending dream. Not only did the dual-

threat quarterback lead his school to a

landmark win over rival Hamilton, but he

also helped guide the Wolves to their

first state title in more than 60 years.

Over the last decade Arizona has

experienced an upswing in its high school

football. It’s not only a rise in talent and

the quality of play, but also in budding

rivalries that often drive a community.

Nowhere has that change been more

prominent than in the East Valley where

one-time powerhouse Hamilton High

School has seen it’s shield of invincibility

challenged by a slew of on-comers, including

rival Chandler High.

A Never Ending Dream

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Perkins shines in senior season

Former Chandler standout quarter-

back Brett Hundley helped jumpstart

Chandler’s football resurgence but was

ultimately unable to topple the Hamilton

giant. Bryce Perkins, a player who often

draws similar comparisons to Hundley,

refused to be denied.

Perkins took over the reigns at

quarterback in 2013, completing 177 of

244 (.725) pass attempts for 2,250 yards,

25 touchdowns and just five intercep-

tions. He also rushed for 808 yards and

another 18 scores, leading the Wolves to a

10-3 record and the school’s first-ever win

over Hamilton. Unfortunately, the Huskies

exacted their revenge against Chandler in

the state semifinals by defeating the

Wolves — fueling the rivalry’s fire.

Perkins elevated his play as a senior last

season, pacing Chandler to a 13-1 season

and a historic win over Hamilton, defeating

the Huskies 56-24 at Hamilton, ending their

64 game home win streak which dated

back to 2004. Perkins completed 23 of 29

passes for 404 yards and six touchdowns in

the win.

“That’s what we do at Chandler, we

end streaks,” said Perkins. “The goal every

year is to beat Hamilton. I’m just happy

that we were finally able to do it.”

While the win was sweet, the ultimate

goal remained at large for Perkins; deliver-

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“The goal every year is to

beat Hamilton. I’m just

happy that we were finally

able to do it.” ...While the

win was sweet, the

ultimate goal remained at

large for Perkins; delivering

a state title to Chandler,

something the school hadn’t

won since 1949.

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ing a state title to Chandler, something the

school hadn’t won since 1949.

As luck would have it the two schools

would square off once more in the divi-

sion I state championship at University of

Phoenix Stadium where Perkins again

delivered in the clutch, passing for 138

yards and one touchdown while running

for another 78 yards and two scores

in Chandler’s 28-7 win to finish his career

3-1 against Hamilton as a starter.

“They beat us my junior year, so it

was good to get them back,” said Perkins.


AZSAL FAST FACTS

• Bryce's brother Paul is thestarting tailback at UCLA. Hisfather Bruce played fullbackfor the Tampa Bay Bucs andIndianapolis Colts and his greatuncle Don was a running backfor the Dallas Cowboys.

• Bruce Perkins was coachingBryce in CYF and their QB CadeVan Rapphorst got hurt. Theyput Bryce in and later that year,they took an all-star team toFlorida and won the nationalchampionship. He's neverplayed another position since.

• Bryce loves the way Cam Newtonplays, his leadership, pocketawareness and the way he plays.He loves that he doesn't justtake off running every time helooks at his first option andthat player isn't open.

• Bryce spends his spare timewatching film and loves to"sleep away" his weekendsbecause "it's the only time myworld slows down."

• Ex-NFL Quarterback DanManucci has coached Perkinssince 8th grade and alsocoached several other elitequarterbacks, includingHorizon's Dalton Snead, anotherelite prospect in this year'sclass, and Mason Moran,Chandler's backup QB whoalready has an offer fromBoston College.

“It felt like the whole city of Chandler

wanted us to win that game just because of

the rivalry and everything. After the game,

I had a lot of players and some of their

coaches come up and congratulate me.”

Labeled as an “athlete,” Perkins com-

mitted himself to becoming more of a

traditional quarterback in hopes of

generating more interest from college

suitors heading into his senior year. Not

only was he able to deliver the big wins but

his play showed the fruits of his labor as

well. Perkins completed 188 of 252 (.746)


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pass attempts for 3,001 yards, 46 touch-

downs and six interceptions in 2014. He

also rushed for 697 yards and five touch-

downs on the year.

“I spent a lot of time with my pass-

ing coach over the offseason,” said

Perkins. “We worked on a lot of things

because I wanted to show people I can

be a quarterback and not just an athlete.

So, last season I tried to show that in the

games by staying in the pocket more

and making my reads.”

ESPN.com rated Perkins the fourth-

highest player in the state of Arizona and

the 16th best dual-threat quarterback in

the nation. The 6-2, 205 pound QB was

named to the All-USA Arizona First Team

while earning scholarship offers from

Arizona, Arizona State, Northwestern and

UCLA, creating a light-hearted family

struggle for the Perkins’.

Bryce’s older brother, Paul, led the

Bruins in rushing as a redshirt sophomore

last season while his father, Paul Sr.,

starred at Arizona State during the 1980s.

Ultimately, Perkins made the choice to

stay home, pledging to ASU and giving the

Sun Devils a potential future starting

quarterback.

“Honestly, it was just about the sup-

port group there,” said Perkins. “I have a

great relationship with the coaches at

ASU and Coach Norvell is a great coach. He

told me that if we can keep the best play-

ers in Arizona here, that we can build a

champion. So that’s what I hope to do.”

A two-sport athlete, Perkins also

stars for the Chandler basketball team

where he hopes to deliver one more title

on the hardwood before his senior year

comes to an end. But once the summer

arrives the talented playmaker says his

focus will shift towards becoming the

next great quarterback at Arizona State.

“Right now my focus is basketball,

but when the season is over I’ll start

lifting again and get ready for football

at ASU.” ▲


Arizona Archery Club hitsthe mark for fun-seeking

friends, family and groups.By Bill Tybur

Robin Hood Never Had It So Good.

KENNY CUCHIARA IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF THE OLD

ADAGE, “Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life."

An archer since high school, Kenny and his son Tony own and oper-

ate Arizona Archery Club in Deer Valley, where their shared passion

for all things bow and arrow is more than satisfied. They are both

enthusiastic proselytizers for archery, including its potential as a

burgeoning youth sport with great benefits. And they wouldn’t

have it any other way.

"A few years ago Tony and I were complaining about how the

closest dealer was over 40 miles away," said Kenny. "Over the years

we've made a lot of friends through archery. We realized we

weren't alone in wanting someplace closer, including a modern

indoor range and pro shop, so in 2012 we decided to take the

plunge. We became a dealer ourselves and in 2013 opened a club

that offers everything any target archer or bow hunter could

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want or need, including enough area and shooting lanes to hold

tournaments and events."

They definitely scored a bull’s-eye. Arizona Archery Club is

an expansive, welcoming facility featuring 28 air-conditioned,

well-lighted lanes, party space and a complete collection of new

bows, arrows, accessories and parts – including world-class

shop services.

"Today's compound bows are as high-tech as you could

imagine," added Cuchiara. "We carry bows from Mathews,

Mission, Hoyt, PSE and Elite, the best brands in the business. We

have a service department with five expert technicians, includ-

ing master techs Daniel Willett and Ben Robertson. For those in

the know, it's considered a privilege to have pros like that work

on your bow."

When you walk through the front door you're immediate-

ly struck by the dramatic quantity of 'harvests' or trophies displayed

throughout the club. The mounted heads of deer, elk, mountain lions,

javelina and other game are everywhere, most from the collection of

five-time world champion and Bowhunter's Hall of Fame member Dr.

Randy Ulmer, who considers Arizona Archery Club his 'home' shop.

Mathews TV personality Dave Watson is also a member and friend of

the club. In fact, he even videotapes the openings for his Outdoor

Channel hunting show at the club.

The inventory is huge, with a selection of target and hunting

bows priced from $399 to $1,400 and a fully stocked retail store with

all the ancillary accouterments any outdoorsman could require. From

gloves, strings, traps and chronographs to decoys, calls, knives and

quivers, the club can provide whatever you need to compete or hunt

your favorite wild game.

Arizona Archery Club has free Wi-Fi and a seating area for mem-

bers who want to check their email or update their social media sta-

tus between rounds. Interestingly, the wall that separates the seating

area from the shooting lanes is adorned with arrows that have some-

how been piggybacked into another arrow. When asked what this was

all about Kenny explained it was their 'Robin Hood' Wall of Fame.

"Getting a 'Robin Hood' in archery is like bowling 300 or sinking a

hole in one," Cuchiara said. "It's when one arrow has hit the target and

your next arrow pierces the end of the one that was there first, like

Robin Hood did in all the movies. When someone does that here we

have them put their name and date on the fletching, then hang the

two arrows, still connected, on the wall. It's a pretty big deal."

Shooting in a safe, comfortable, indoor environment is what the

club is really all about so there are 20 lanes that span 45 yards and

another eight, in a different room, that go to 20 yards. The larger

space is perfect for local and regional tournaments. Some competi-

tions feature full size 3D animal targets with special sections marked

for additional point-scoring opportunities.

The smaller range however, may be the one the Cuchiara's are

most proud of. It was built mainly with kids in mind as the club, in con-

junction with USA Archery's Junior Olympic Archery Development

(JOAD) program, is strongly dedicated to nurturing a new generation

of home grown international champions.

"Archery is so great for kids," said Kenny. "It teaches them focus

in a way that's fun. It teaches responsibility for the equipment, disci-

pline and learning how to be cool and calm toward setting and meet-

ing a goal. It proves how practice makes perfect. I have so many sto-

ries about kids who took up archery and it literally changed their lives.

Their grades got better. Their social skills improved. They simply

become better and happier kids."



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The Club has even created a special 'SWAT' program for the very best of

the JOAD kids, coached by premier local instructors Gary Sheldon and Dave

and Carmen Gunn. "On Tuesdays we open two hours early for kid's lessons and

we reserve Thursday evenings from 6-8 for youth archers," added Kenny.

Arizona Archery Club is the perfect place for birthday celebrations,

corporate events, team building, bachelor parties or any other group event.

With a large classroom/party room, spotless restrooms, Internet access,

vending machines and the friendliest, most knowledgeable staff you could

ask for, Kenny and Tony's club offers a positive, unique activity destination for

anyone and everyone; beginners are always welcome.

“Ours is a club where archers of all skill levels can come and be among

friends who share their passion,” said Kenny. “We’re teaching kids, helping

them reach their potential and there’s nothing we appreciate more than

hearing someone, a hunter, a parent, a kid or even an industry superstar tell

us, ‘Thanks for opening this place.’”

AZSAL FAST FACTS• Arizona offers some of the

best hunting in the nation,

from big game like deer, elk,

javelina, turkey, bear and moun-

tain lion to small game like rab-

bits, squirrels, quail and water-

fowl. A license is required.

• Bow hunting is one of the most

challenging, precise and respon-

sible forms of conservation and

wildlife management. The

pursuit and humane harvest of

wild animals through archery

helps balance wildlife popula-

tion with what the land can

support.

• Arizona Archery Club offers

three annual membership

plans including the $199

Patriot plan, the $249 Standard

Plan and a five member

Corporate Plan for $300.

• The club’s website at

www.azarcheryclub.com offers

a large collection of outdoor

and hunting merchandise for

sale online including muzzle-

loaders, air guns, crossbows,

slingshots, repellents, lures,

field dressing and more.

• Arizona Archery Club is conve-

niently located at 1115 W. Deer

Valley Road, across from Deer

Valley Airport, about a mile east

of I-17 and a mile and a half

north of Loop 101. For more

information, call 623-266-4647.

A Brief History of ArcheryThe bow and arrow was invented between 10,000 and 50,000

years ago, replacing the spear as the best tool or weapon toward

launching sharp projectiles at man or beast.

Archery artifacts have been found in Africa, Asia, Europe and the

Americas. Apollo, the mythological god of archery is depicted

holding a simple-self bow, a curved piece of wood with a string tied

to either end. By 2,800 B.C. the Egyptians had invented history's

first composite bow, made of wood and animal horn with strings

probably made of sheep intestines.

Genghis Khan conquered Eurasia with an army of archers. The

first people of the U.S. Southwest created games and competitions

for archers. Native Americans became adept at shooting arrows

while riding a horse, in fierce battles against other tribes or settlers

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and while hunting buffalo. Soldiers on the other side of the world

shot their arrows from chariots.

When firearms began replacing the bow and arrow on battle-

fields, archery transitioned to a skill sport of marksmanship while

also becoming a specialized, more-noble-than-guns method for

hunting. Industrial revolution materials and design advances

spawned steady improvements in velocity, efficiency and accuracy

but the state of the art exploded in 1969, when the modern

compound bow that uses a levering system with cams, wheels,

cables and pulleys was patented.

Today archery is a growing industry that appeals to all ages. Skill

competitions and youth programs are training tomorrow's

Olympians while bow hunting is experiencing a renaissance thanks

to television and the Internet.


WE’VE ALL HEARD OF GREEN LIVING, but

what about blue living? Intrigued? You

should be. Imagine waking up every morning

and looking out of your bedroom window

and seeing a vast plain of placid blue waters

welcoming you to the day. That’s what we

call the waterfront in the desert. It’s not

supernatural or some improbable paradox of

real-estate hype; it is a very real lifestyle

that’s both fabulous and affordable. There is

a variety of upscale waterfront communities

spread throughout the Valley.

The benefits of living in one of these

communities are numerable, whether on the

water or not. Sports, leisure, and a piece of

mind investment are all at your whim as a

homeowner. Activities such as fishing and

boating, walking or jogging the coast and

sitting out on the dock watching a dazzling

Arizona sunset all blend together to create

the ultimate sojourn from the surrounding

stress of life outside of these communities.

It doesn’t matter what part of the

Valley you live in, there is a waterfront com-

munity near you. Some of these esteemed

communities include: Val Vista Lakes, The

Islands, Lakewood, Arrowhead Lakes,

Bridges at Ocotillo and Tatum Ranch. Other

communities that feature waterfront

properties are Lagos Vistosos, Dobson

Ranch, Crystal Point Estates, Scottsdale

Ranch, McCormick Ranch, Wellington

Estates in Chandler and the brand new

community, SynchroniCity, in Mesa.

However, the original waterfront

community is The Lakes of Tempe. This

community is the first manmade lake com-

munity in Arizona. Because of the great

success of The Lakes of Tempe, other

developers followed suit. Nestled between

Rural and McClintock, The Lakes of Tempe

continues to offer a variety of homes

condos and apartments and even several

restaurants right on the main lake.

Right off Lakeshore Drive in the heart

of the community rests The Watershed.

Waterfront Living InThe Desert

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More than a home, it’s a way of life

By Salvador Huxley

... the waterfront in

the desert. It’s not

supernatural or some

improbable paradox of

real-estate hype; it is a

very real lifestyle

that’s both fabulous and

affordable.

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The Watershed provides you with a little

escape from the regular work days and lets

you take things a little slower. From the

great acoustic vibes in the main room, to

family fun games on the outside patio, and

a few rounds of pool in the "Captain’s

Corner", The Watershed is a very well

rounded eatery. Be sure to ask the bar-

tender to surprise you with a drink and it’s

certain you'll have a new favorite beverage.

During the holiday season waterfront

communities take excitement and awe to

new heights, unseen and unavailable to

other communities. Most lakes even organ-

ize boat parades for the enjoyment of all

residents. Throughout the year farmers

markets and movies in the park tend to

keep the communities hopping.

Piece of Mind Investment

According to real-estate aficionado Gary

Colin, “A home’s value can have above average

appreciation due to the community’s bene-

fits and the lifestyle that comes along with

waterfront living. In today's market there is

still value to be found and with interest rates

still low, you may be able to afford that dream

home.” Waterfront communities continue to

offer a lifestyle and a motivation for buyers

who might otherwise be on the fence.

Aquatic Amenities

Residents of waterfront communities

enjoy strolling down their own docks or

through their backyards and casting off for

a relaxing paddleboat cruise.

The urban lakes life offers the chance

to fish and boat right from the convenience

home. Some communities even allow

powerboats. Believe it or not six communi-

ties in the valley are water skiing friendly.

Imagine those house parties! All of this

without having to make reservations or

even leave home—wow.

Most community amenities are for the

exclusive use of its residents but the The

Lakes of Tempe businesses let everyone

enjoy the waterfront lifestyle whether you

live there or just want to escape the city.

For more information of the Watershed visit

their website www.watershedaz.com

Learn more about the fantastic community The

Lakes of Tempe at www.thelakesoftempe.com

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SO YOU ARE IN YOUR 20S TO EARLY

40S and you live a healthy, active lifestyle.

Just when you thought you were done with

blemishes, you begin to notice the dreaded

signs of an impending acne outbreak. One

sensitive spot developed into a lone pimple,

and it is now spreading to that dreaded full-

blown breakout. Out comes the cover

make-up and the unavoidable anxiety of

future outbreaks.

Adult acne and most forms of adoles-

cent acne can range from blackheads to

whiteheads and result from pores being

blocked and unable to release natural skin

oils. Your body tries to combat this trapped

oil by developing an inflammatory response,

resulting redness, swelling and skin sensitivity.

The most severe form of acne and thankfully

the least common type, is cystic acne. Cystic

acne is more painful and related to a deeper

bacterial infection and may lead to disfigure-

ment and eventual scarring.

I will not bore you with some new acne

wonder cure, because you can easily find

these miracle remedies in commercials while

viewing Breaking Bad. I will however, share

with you an approach to acne control that

my patients have found extremely helpful

over a 20 year period. If you take anything

from this article take this: the secret to con-

trolling mild to moderate acne is reducing

the amount of oil that your skin produces

and reducing buildup of that oil beneath

your skin. Here’s how:

1. Find the Triggers that maybe causing

your acne outbreaks. In my opinion, the 4

most common triggers are:

a. Diet. The rise in the frequency of

acne in the USA may relate to the high

glycemic load diet which is rich in dairy

and refined sugars. To put it simply:

avoid High-GI foods. Such as white rice,

white bread, white potatoes, crackers,

sugar sweetened beverages, cheese

and milk. I recommend, Low GI foods

are oatmeal, peanuts, carrots, beans,

skim milk and most fruits. Also, be on

the outlook for specific foods that

may cause your outbreaks.

b. Hormonal changes that can occur

during your teenage years or early

during your pregnancy. Not much we

can do about these.

c. Stress. Consider what going on in your

life and if you suspect stress may be a

factor do those things that you find

may help to reduce it. A long walk or a

night out with friends.

d. Friction Acne is the most common

4 STRATEGIES ...

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too help reduce those dreaded active lifestyle acne outbreaks

By Dr. Joseph Rucker

The secret to controlling

mild to moderate acne is

reducing the amount of

oil that your skin

produces and reducing

buildup of that oil

beneath your skin.


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form of acne for the active person. It

occurs when tight clothing or straps

holds sweat against the skin. The irri-

tation caused by excessive sweating

increases oil production in the pores

of our skin, which in turn leads to the

dreaded whiteheads, blackheads and

pimples. The key to avoiding friction

acne is to make a post-workout shower

or cleanup a first priority.

2. Be Proactive in Your Skin Care

(Establish a Routine) Cleanse, tone and mois-

turize daily with products that promote oil

reduction and pore cleansing. The most

common excuse that I hear is “I am too tired

after an active day, to cleanse and tone at

night so I go to bed with makeup on but I do

shower and cleanse in the morning.” Once I

explain the rationale for a good nightly

cleansing routine, they understand and

change their habits. Nightly cleansing is

important because our body cleanses inter-

nally while we sleep by releasing toxins and

oils through our skin. So you can see that

improper cleansing or strenuous activity

results in a buildup of these toxins and oils

that is further magnified if they are not

removed before turning in or immediately

after an active workout. My recommended

skin care routine is as follows.

a. Cleanse: Adopt a strict facial cleansing

routine every morning and night.

Milder, natural-based facial cleansers

containing plant extracts can help

unplug the oily pores. Use an astrin-

gent to remove any remaining oil and

a natural, non-inflammatory toner.

b. Exfoliate: Use a product formulated

with gentle ingredients 3-4 times

weekly on moist skin after cleansing.

Work in a circular motion using finger-

tips. Products containing natural rice

bran to absorb oil and papain (papaya

enzyme) to exfoliate work well on

oily/sensitive skin.

c. Moisturize: Avoid heavy, cream

based moisturizers. Utilize a mild, oil

free moisturizer that will not clog

your pores.

d. To stop that erupting pimple in its

tracks: I highly recommend a spot

treatment product and keep in

your bag.

e. Cosmetics (Cover Make-up): Excessive

use of cosmetics can cause excessive

oil production in the skin during a

period when oil is already a problem.

Clogged pores lead to oily cysts

beneath the skin leading to further

inflammation. We recommend the

use a mineral based products, but

sparingly.

f. During your workout consider

wearing active clothing that are poly-

ester-blended fabrics, designed to

pull perspiration away from the skin

and push it through the clothing's

surface, where it evaporates.

3. Prescription Acne Skin Care is beyond

the scope of this article but several prod-

ucts that I have found to be helpful are the

topical Azelaic Acid solution which can be

useful in treating mild comedonal acne.

Topical Antibiotics such as clindamycin and

erythromycin can be helpful. Most impor-

tantly consult with your physician before

altering his recommended prescription skin

care program.

4. Recommended Spa Treatments: I high-

ly recommend routine Microdermabrasions to

help remove skin impurities and to open those

pores and allow that unwanted oil to be

released. Our younger patients have found

that Lite Chemical Peels (Glycolic, Salicylic) are

extremely helpful in combating the frequency

and duration of their acne outbreaks.

Well there you have it. I hope these

suggestions were helpful in reducing your

active acne outbreaks.

Dr. Joseph Rucker is a board certified plastic

surgeon who has developed a proprietary skin

care line called Enza (www.enza.com) specifically

formulated around lifestyle, age and location.

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