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Helen Olsson

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As seen in: Modern Luxury Angeleno, Modern Luxury Aspen, Oxford Academic, PBS, University of Colorado Boulder, Parents, Daily Camera, Mother Earth News, Ocean Drive Magazine, Modern Luxury, Modern Luxury Ocean Drive, Modern Luxury The Atlantan and
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Canyon Spirit Rail Journey Redefines Luxury Travel Through the American West from Salt Lake City to Denver

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By Helen Olsson
| Modern Luxury
As the train rumbled along the tracks, I caught glimpses of glass Hemingray insulators in cobalt blue and amber set atop century-old wooden telegraph posts. The wires that relayed messages across the West swayed in the breeze like loose strands of hair. This was slow travel. The train has no Wi-Fi, and while it can hit 60 mph, it slows to a crawl for the scenic moments.
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How I Forgave the Snowboarder Who Ended My Ski Season

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By Helen Olsson
| Ski Magazine
On Christmas morning of 2024, I was struck from behind by a 215-pound, 6’2” snowboarder traveling at a high rate of speed. I went sailing through midair, spun 180 degrees, and landed on my back as if I’d dropped from a second-story window onto a concrete sidewalk. My pelvis cracked like a peppermint Lifesaver. Later, a friend asked if I’d gotten the guy’s name and number. Would I sue? I considered it. Briefly. I mean, he was totally at fault. I was clearly the downhill skier.
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Riverside Refuge: A Colorado Designer’s Cozy, Colorful Log Cabin Retreat in Vail Valley

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By Helen Olsson
| Modern Luxury
Denver-based interior designer Jess Knauf made her mark in the Mile High City with her colorful, layered aesthetic. Now she’s brought that same approach to the mountains with her first project in the Vail Valley—a three-bedroom, three-bath log cabin in Minturn. This three-level log cabin in Minturn sits on the Eagle River. Set on the banks of the Eagle River, the home is a striking blend of rustic architecture, modern furnishings, and artfully mixed prints.
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