A Special Place Since The Very beginning
In 1962, on December 15th at 9 a.m., Colorado’s newest ski area opened with two chairlifts and the four-person Bell Gondola, the first gondola in the state. Eight runs covered six square miles of terrain, and lift tickets were $5. It didn’t take long for shops and restaurants to follow, and in 1966, the Town of Vail was officially incorporated.
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Vail’s Rich History
In time, Vail would become the busiest ski resort in the country. Sixty years after the Bell Gondola first opened, the present-day Gondola One operates in the same location, connecting the heart of Vail Village to the mountain slopes. The name “One” is a tribute to both the first lift and Vail’s reputation as the best North American ski destination, and conveys a commitment to ensuring an unparalleled guest experience.
Welcome To THE SIXTY TWO Society
For decades, families have come to Vail to reconnect and celebrate in a community and place they love. Expect The Sixty Two Society to be as exceptional and unique as Vail itself. As a member, you’ll belong to Vail’s premier dining and social experience tailored for those who appreciate refined comforts and seek an extraordinary level of bespoke service.
The Society exceeds every expectation with world-class cuisine, five-star service, unbeatable ski access, personalized mountain adventures, and an extensive list of concierge services. Your membership allows you and your family to experience a place where each visit is an opportunity to connect and create lasting memories.
“THE SIXTY TWO Society team of proven industry veterans, led by restaurant executive and Vail native Brad Kaemmer, will set a new standard of culinary excellence and first-class concierge services in the Vail Valley.”
Renowned Restaurateur, Owner Thompson 105 Woodfired Grill, Former CEO/Chairman P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Former President Italian Brinker International, Board Member Jamba Juice, Board Member Domino’s Pizza.
A Vail Family Legacy
The Sixty Two Society is the vision of Brad Kaemmer, a second-generation restaurateur with a career spanning over 30 years. John and Julie Kaemmer, Brad’s parents, arrived in Vail in the mid-1960s and opened the London Bar and Grille (later The Clock Tower Inn), setting a new standard for quality dining.
Brad considers it a privilege to build upon his family’s legacy in the same place they loved the most. An accomplished hospitality executive and sommelier, Brad was born and raised in Vail and is working in concert with the local community in bringing The Sixty Two Society and The Sixty Two Restaurant to fruition.
Our Leadership
Brad Kaemmer
Brad is is the former CEO of Tatsu-ya Restaurants, President & CEO of Paul Martin’s American Grill, CEO of Tijuana Flats, COO of Boca Restaurant Group, and VP of Food & Beverage at the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino.
Skip Fox
Skip is the former President & Partner of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, EVP & Director of ClubCorp, SVP/National Director of Food & Beverage at American Golf Corporation, and VP of Operations & New Concepts at LaMadeleine French Bakery & Cafe.
Justin Otsuka
Justin is the CFO of Paul Martin’s American Grill, Partner & Director of Ryoko Rain, former Director/Corporate Finance at Specific Media and former Analyst/Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs.
Join THE SIXTY TWO Society
Along with unparalleled ski-in/ski-out access and ski valet services comes breathtaking views and an easy walk to village shops.
