ML - Aspen Peak

2013 - Issue 2 - Winter

Aspen Peak - Niche Media - Aspen living at its peak

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& of MOB MAN As his latest role nails mobster Bugsy Siegel, ED BURNS explores his dark side and remains squarely in the spotlight. While talking snowboarding in Snowmass and his intriguing new prequel, Burns's next screenplay may be his best yet. by Erin Lentz photography by Rainer Hosch H ow'd it look?" Ed Burns asks. It's late spring 2002, and we're on the Sheer Bliss ski run in Snowmass—a bluebird powder day. Nothing can be heard but the faint hum of the nearby lift and the gentle jests of his younger brother, Brian. "Terrible," his brother jokes. We're all navigating snowboards. Ed, at 6 feet, 1 inch tall—not your typical stature for the sport—is commandeering the largest Burton Custom deck built, and both he and his brother slice turns surprisingly well, given they're native Long Islanders. At the time, I'm their snowboard instructor, imparting tips for tighter turns between their hilarious exclamations about our mountain scape. Staying true to Burns's nature, a video camera captures the moment. "Cut!" he yells, falling down slope. He schleps himself and his board back up the hill. Take two. ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM 152-157_AP_F_CoverStory_WIN13_SPR_14.indd 153 153 10/29/13 1:35 PM

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