Brian became a ranch partner with Hall and Hall in 2005 when he opened our northwest Colorado office. Originally from the Midwest, Brian strongly supports saving our agricultural heritage. In 1996, he received a master’s degree from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business and has specialized in high-value real estate since then. Brian holds real estate licenses in Colorado and several neighboring states. An avid sportsman, he is an active member of numerous conservation organizations and promotes wildlife and aquatic habitat protection and enhancement. Brian enjoys the good life in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where he lives with his wife and two daughters.
One of the last great ranches in the Vail Valley area, the historic Olsen Piney Ranch is blessed with an unequalled combination of privacy, recreation, wildlife and scenery. Nestled in the secluded Piney River valley, this vast 2,715± acre retreat is a world apart but only minutes away from Vail, Beaver Creek and the Eagle County airport. The ranch has been owned by the Olsen family since the 1940’s, at one time anchoring the largest ranch in the county. Its tranquil and pastoral setting endures today, including a rustic western headquarters with two recently remodeled homes. Highlighted by a diverse landscape of irrigated meadows, aspen groves, timbered hillsides, canyons and sage pastures, the ranch has excellent wildlife populations with trophy caliber mule deer and elk. The Piney River and several ponds provide outstanding trout fishing opportunities. An end-of-the-road location at the base of the Gore Mountain Range with 8.5 miles of boundary with White River National Forest and BLM results in extraordinary privacy, yet Vail, Beaver Creek and the Eagle County airport are less than 33 miles away.
Tucked into the secluded northwest corner of Vail Valley, this 411± acre fishing and equestrian retreat features an optimal blend of privacy, accessibility and historic improvements with exceptional water resources.
Spanning 9,758± deeded acres 17± miles from Steamboat Springs, this private and distinctive holding features expansive views, 1.5± miles of Trout Creek, valley floor and forested mountain lands and borders national forest.
Dramatic mountain scenery and abundant wildlife highlight this 653± acre ranch with large pond and a custom timber cabin. Excellent location, less than 35 minutes from Telluride or Ridgway.
Within easy striking distance of Vail and Aspen, this 2,017± deeded acre holding borders national forest and offers an aspen and pine forest setting featuring ski runs, abundant wildlife and unmatched viewsheds.
Located midway between Vail and Steamboat, this exquisite custom home is complemented by a one-seventh share in King Creek Ranch, a recreational paradise featuring 5,000± acres of diverse mountain land that is fully improved, staffed and ready to enjoy.
