Happy Birthday, Helmut Town Talk Town-talk | Jun 23, 2016 Happy 80th birthday to a true Vail Valley legend, Helmut Fricker. Heâs been entertaining us for more than 45 years and continues to be the most photographed and filmed person in Colorado. Heâs a great dad, husband, brother, uncle and grandfather. He inspires so many with his youthful outlook on life and legendary one-liners. Support Local JournalismDonate