Listening for requests from the kids.
Helmut's a regular at Beaver Creek Plaza in the winter.
Helmut plays for kids at the annual Butterfly Launch at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.
Hailing from the Bavarian forests of Germany, 71-year-old Helmut Fricker has been living in the Vail area for almost 40 years. You can't miss him. He's just about the only guy in the area you'll catch wearing lederhosen and playing the longhorn or the accordion. Fricker also runs his own book-binding business and spreads glee throughout the valley with his off-beat, jolly sense of humor and of course, his unmistakable yodeling.
Q: What brought you to the Vail area and how long have you been here?
A: My Music in 1970.
Q: Compare Vail to your home country. What are the similarities and
differences?
A: I am from the Black Forest and (Vail) feels like home.
Q: What do you feel is your niche/role in this community?
A: Vail and Beaver Creek feel like a part of Bavaria and Austria
and my entertainment fits right in.
Q: What makes this area special?
A: Great people, good air, a lot to do. It gives you a feel of
Europe.
Q: How do you feel you've contributed to the character of this valley?
A: I feel I am a part of the Vail Valley. Many people like what I
do and come back to see me. I have been on many TV talk shows and in magazines and newspapers.
Q: For people visiting the Vail area for the first time, what do you feel
are the things they absolutely must do/see?
A: See me ... Ha,Ha! For flower lovers, the Betty Ford Gardens. See shows in the Ford Theater and Vilar Center. Ride up the gondola.
Learn more about Helmut on his Website: http://www.helmutfricker.com
What is Plum 98? It’s a collection of 98 individuals (a nice, round number) who have etched a mark in the Vail community with positive energy and vision. Be it in the realm of art, recreation or politics, we at Plum want to recognize these local stars for their encouragement and inspiration. To meet more Plum 98ers, click here.
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