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Why Telluride? Visitors seek out Telluride because of its inspirational natural beauty. Nestled among the jagged peaks of the San Juan Mountains and thousands of acres of wilderness, this mountain retreat is not only the ultimate destination, but also the beginning of a journey. Here you will discover world-class restaurants, luxurious spas and accommodations, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Telluride is a place you can explore the outdoors, be enchanted by the area’s romantic history or just relax and revitalize. Whatever the reason you first come to Telluride, you're bound to go home with more
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Credits Telluride Publishing a division of Big Earth Publishing Publisher John Arnold Editor-in-Chief/Creative Director Mary Duffy Editor Deb Dion Art Director Kim Hilley Senior Account Executive Paton Stone Telluride & Mountain Village Official Visitor Guide is published twice per year by Telluride Publishing, a division of Big Earth Publishing, in Telluride, CO Copyright ©2010, All Rights Reserved. Cover and contents must not be reproduced in any manner without written permission from the publisher. This guide is produced in partnership with the Telluride Tourism Board. For a free digital version, go to www.VisitTelluride.com For correspondence, subscriptions and advertising: 307 Society Drive, Suite D, Telluride, CO, 81435 970.728.4245 • (fax) 970.728.4302 magazine@TellurideMagazine.com
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Summer in Telluride means wildflowers, festivals, mountain trails and rainbows
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23 Outdoor Activities Let the mountains, mesas, valleys
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36 Historic Walking Tour 38 Accommodations
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Gatherings Bring your friends, family, co-workers and teammates—the mountains are a magnificent place to celebrate
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Take in a Festival Telluride and Mountain Village host festivals in every flavor, from music celebrations of bluegrass, jazz and blues to events commemorating art, photography, yoga and even mushrooms. Whatever you choose to fête, nobody throws a party like Telluride. Summer makes it easy because many festivals are outdoors and offer on-site camping. Once you listen to music in the natural amphitheatre of Telluride’s east end, encircled by granite peaks, or taste wine and gourmet food in Mountain Village as sunset washes the mountaintops in crimson, or watch a film on an outdoor screen beneath a sky bursting with stars, you will be hooked.
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Like adventure? Telluride is the gateway to 160 thousand acres of wilderness, majestic peaks, high-alpine lakes and wild rivers to explore. The area has 13 of Colorado’s 54 “fourteeners” (14,000-foot peaks) and what lies below them is a phenomenal playground of trails to hike and bike, routes to climb, rivers to run and fish, spots to camp and nature to discover. Telluride and Mountain Village are the ultimate base camp from which to experience the great outdoors.
In this setting, the only challenge is holding everyone’s attention. The skies are bluer, peaks bigger and ambiance without comparison. If a truly unforgettable experience is what you desire, then here you have it: Telluride and Mountain Village have the amenities to accommodate a professional conference or celebrate an intimate wedding. This is the place to create memories.
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The Telluride Tourism Board is your information source for accommodations, dining, outdoor adventures, cultural activities and more. The Visitor Center (800.525.3455) is on the right as you enter Telluride, at 630 W. Colorado Avenue. For air, lodging, ground transportation and activity reservations, contact a specialist at Telluride Central Reservations, 800.525.3455, or go to www.VisitTelluride.com.
Where are Telluride and Mountain Village? Located on the scenic San Juan Skyway in the heart of southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, Telluride and Mountain Village are 67 miles south of Montrose, 127 miles south of Grand Junction, 125 miles northwest of Durango, 7 hours from Denver, 8 from Phoenix and 6 from Albuquerque. See the map at the back of this guide. The historic town of Telluride rests in a valley at 8,750 feet on the northern slope of the ski mountain and is surrounded by peaks and waterfalls. Mountain Village is connected to Telluride by a free gondola ride. Located at 9,500 feet above sea level, Mountain Village is home to Telluride Ski Resort’s headquarters, a golf course and a world-class conference center.
What’s the weather like? Telluride’s unique location creates amazing weather conditions. Bordered on the south and west by desert and on the north and east by mountains, Telluride boasts more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Summers are an alpine delight with comfortable days and cool nights. Winters are mild in comparison to other mountain resorts in Colorado and more northerly states. The climate can be fickle, though—storms can develop and roll by in a matter of hours.
What’s it like at altitude? At 8,750 feet in Telluride and 9,500 feet in Mountain Village, there is approximately 30 percent less oxygen than at sea level. Regardless of physical fitness, Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) can strike anyone not acclimated to the elevation. To ward off altitude sickness, drink three to four quarts of water per day and avoid over-exertion, caffeine and alcohol for the first few days. If headache, fatigue or shortness of breath persist, seek medical attention.
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Who do I contact in an emergency?
Anywhere in the region, call 911 for fire, medical or other emergencies. Telluride Marshal’s Department and Mountain Village Police Department dispatch (24 hours) can be reached at 970.252.4018. For San Miguel County Sheriff dispatch (24 hours), call 970.728.1911.
Is there a medical facility in Telluride? The Telluride Medical Center (970.728.3848), located at 500 West Pacific Avenue, is a full-service, 24-hour facility with emergency ambulance and helicopter service to neighboring hospitals.
Who rides the gondola? Anyone can ride the gondola. It’s free to pedestrians who simply want to travel between Telluride and Mountain Village. The ride between the two towns takes only 13 minutes and affords dramatic views of the surrounding mountainscape. In the summer, hikers and mountain bikers can also ride the gondola (cabins are outfitted with bike racks). In the winter, the cabins have exterior ski and snowboard racks for equipment. The gondola is handicap accessible, and pets are welcome in certain cabins. The maps at the back of this guide show the gondola route and terminals.
Is Telluride dog friendly? Your dog will love Telluride and Mountain Village, and well-behaved dogs (and owners) will find that many places and services are dog friendly. Both towns require dogs to be leashed. On a leash, dogs are welcome to ride petdesignated cabins on the gondola and hang out at designated Puppy Parking spots in Telluride. Dogs cannot be left inside vehicles or tied to fixed objects in Mountain Village.
Where can I find Internet access? Wi-fi access is available at various locations in Mountain Village. In Telluride, there is free wi-fi at Between the Covers. The Steaming Bean and Wilkinson Public Library also have free wi-fi and provide computers.
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Telluride In the southwest corner of Colorado sits Telluride, where geology did some of its best work. Fourteen-thousand-foot peaks melt into red-rock mesas as lush stands of evergreen and aspen watch in awestruck silence. While it has endured growing pains on the way from booming mine camp to bustling ski town, the 12-block-by8-block core of Telluride looks much like it did in the 1880s, with brick hotels and clapboard storefronts. Indeed, Telluride is designated a National Historic Landmark District, meaning that all construction must adhere to the Victorian town’s Wild West image and code. Meanwhile, the steep walls of the glacially carved box canyon keep Telluride intimate and easy to stroll.
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In a pleasant pairing, Old West meets New West here in our two Colorado towns. Telluride has a vibrant, historic feel, colorful Victorian architecture and remnants of the mining boom that first laid its pick into this massive landscape. Mountain Village offers alpine living in a ski village setting with sophisticated amenities and easy access to outdoor adventure. The bohemian community of Telluride is connected to its stylish Mountain Village neighbor by a 13-minute, free gondola ride, and both communities are nestled in a towering mountainscape.
Forming the southwest base of the ski resort, Mountain Village is surrounded by some of the highest, most magnificent peaks in the San Juan Mountains. Incorporated in 1995, the town of Mountain Village’s design combines Europeanalpine architecture with the rustic traditions of the Rockies. Expect expansive views, roomy shops, sumptuous restaurants and luxurious accommodations. Perched above the valley floor at 9,500 feet, Mountain Village is tantalizingly close to nature, whether it’s the Telluride Ski Resort or the Uncompahgre National Forest. Park your car at the Gondola Parking Garage for free during the day and take a quick gondola ride into the pedestrian-oriented Mountain Village center.
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Getting Here Flying In
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Getting to Telluride has never been easier, especially because recent airport improvements have expanded the runway to allow for larger aircrafts and greater passenger capacities. At 9,078 feet above sea level, the Telluride Regional Airport is one of the world’s highest and most scenic commercial airports. The drive from the airport to Telluride or Mountain Village takes approximately 15 minutes, depending upon weather. Carriers and services change seasonally. Contact a reservationist to check for direct flights and specials, 800.525.3455. Private flights can be arranged through one of Telluride’s professional charter services: Alpine Air, 877.235.9257; Falcon Flight, 800.337.1775; FlightOne, 888.574.5861; MayaAir, 866.629.2247; Telluride Flights, 970.728.1011.
Air Carriers Telluride & Montrose American/American Eagle America West/U.S. Airways Express Continental Delta Great Lakes United/United Express Airlines
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Telluride Regional Airport (970.728.5313) is 5 miles from Telluride, 6 miles from Mountain Village and either trip is only a 15-minute drive. Montrose Regional Airport (970.249.3203) is also close by—67 miles from Telluride and a 1.5-hour drive. Other regional airports are Durango/La Plata County Airport (970.247.8143), Grand Junction/Walker Field Airport (970.244.9100) and Cortez Municipal Airport (970.565.7458). For further information, go to “Plan Your Trip” at www.VisitTelluride.com.
Via the Highway Mileage from Telluride Las Vegas, NV 585 Albuquerque, NM 320 Moab, UT 130 Cortez, CO 75 Montrose, CO 67 Denver, CO 330 Phoenix, AZ 475 Durango, CO 125 Salt Lake City, UT 366 Grand Junction, CO 127 Santa Fe, NM 280 Gunnison, CO 125 For current road conditions, call 877.315.7623 or go to www.cotrip.org.
Rental Cars Telluride and Mountain Village Alamo/National (airport) Budget (Telluride) Go Green (electric about-town cars) Montrose Regional Airport Avis Budget-Montrose Dollar Hertz National Thrifty
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Taxis & Shuttles Custom trips and private transfers are available. Advance reservations recommended. These services are available from Telluride and Montrose airports: Alpine Luxury Limo 877.728.8750 or 970.728.8750 Consider It Done Luxury Limo 970.728.4500 Mountain Limo 888.LIMOTXI or 970.728.9606 Telluride Express 888.212.TAXI or 970.728.6000 Free public transportation options are described on page 15.
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In the town of Telluride, Galloping Visitor Information Center Goose shuttle buses loop through town every 30 minutes, starting at 7 a.m. daily. Stops are located every few blocks. Detailed schedules are posted at bus stops and on the buses. Regional bus transportation is available to Lawson Hill, down valley and Norwood. Call 970.728.5700 for 24-hour shuttle information. PACIFIC
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In the wee hours of the night, Home Safe, a free late-night shuttle service for those who feel they have imbibed too much to drive, is offered from downtown Telluride to Lawson Hill, Mountain Village and points in between. Pickups are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12:45 a.m. and 2 a.m. in front of the county courthouse. Mountain Village offers free bus service, operating daily from 7 a.m. to midnight. The bus runs on a regular schedule with stops between Meadows and Town Hall Plaza every 30 minutes. Detailed schedules are posted at bus stops and on buses. A free Dial-A-Ride taxi serves riders going to and from most residential homes in Mountain Village. During the summer season, it operates daily from 7 a.m. to midnight (hours are extended during special events in conjunction with gondola operations). Call 970.728.8888 to schedule a pickup.
Park It Find free daytime parking in the Carhenge Lot, just off West Pacific Avenue at the west end of Telluride, near the base of Lift 7 and at the south end of Mahoney Drive (no overnight parking). Some Telluride side streets allow free two-hour parking (see map). In Telluride’s historic downtown, solar-powered
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The towns of Telluride and Mountain Village are linked by a spectacular 13-minute ride on a free gondola. This popular scenic attraction serves as public transportation, while providing access to the ski area in the winter. The gondola has four primary stations where you can board and unload: Station Telluride off Oak Street in the historic town of Telluride; Station St. Sophia, the mid-mountain stop that provides access to the ski mountain trail system, Mountain Village Bike Park, Nature Center and Allred’s Restaurant & Bar; Station Mountain Village, which is situated in the Mountain Village Center; and Station Village Parking, with free day parking in the Gondola Parking Garage. The gondola is handicap, ski, snowboard, bicycle and pet accessible.
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No better musical venue exists than the natural amphitheatre at the east end of the Telluride valley, and a horde of summer festivals take advantage of it by setting the stage in Telluride Town Park. The music schedule hits its first note in June with Telluride Bluegrass Festival, a four-day hootenanny that has drawn such headliners as Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt and David Byrne over the past 36 years. Next up is the Telluride Jazz Celebration, bringing in the big brass and hottest jazz acts each August. Chamber Music Festival strikes a chord with classical music fans near summer’s end, and Telluride Blues and Brews Festival distills the finest blues music and beer at this starstudded fall event. In Mountain Village, you can catch free, outdoor performances throughout the summer on the Sunset Concert Series stage every Wednesday night in July and August.
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Festival Fever Music isn’t the only siren song that calls people here: Artistic and cultural events also make a visit to Telluride special. Two film festivals bookend the summer season; on Memorial Day weekend, cinephiles celebrate movies and mountain culture with Mountainfilm in Telluride, and the internationally acclaimed Telluride Film Festival hits the big screens each Labor Day. The colorful Telluride Balloon Rally lifts off in spring, after which the Sheridan Opera House trots out the annual celebration of the spirit of the West, the Wild West Fest. Each June, Yogis and yoginis hit the mats for the Telluride Yoga Festival, and visitors can take a step back in time at Heritage Fest. In July Telluride Tech Fest and its distinguished speakers celebrate the past, present and future of technology, and for some of the regional flavor, check out the Telluride Mushroom Festival, which sprouts up each August. Visual artists congregate for Telluride Plein-Air in mid-summer, Telluride Photo Festival in September and in late August for the Telluride Festival of the Arts, which also features culinary arts.
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Whether you feel the need for speed or if you just like to sit on the sidelines and watch a good race, many fun competitions take place in Telluride. Around Independence Day, the Lunar Cup is a just-for-fun ski race held on the last remaining strips of slushy snow high up in Tomboy Basin; at the Lunar Cup, funky costumes are just as important as being fast. High-alpine running races include the 13-mile Sneffels Highline run each August, the 17-mile Imogene Pass Run in September, and in July, the Hard Rock Hundred 100-mile endurance event passes through Telluride. Great mountain biking trails surround Telluride, and cyclists will appreciate the new Mountain Village Bike Park, which hosts a Full Tilt Mountain States Cup Series race in August. Spectators agree that the biggest quack-up of the summer is the KOTO Duck Race, a radio station fundraiser where yellow rubber ducks float the San Miguel River to win prizes for their sponsors.
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All of the dates on Telluride and Mountain Village summer calendars are not presented here. The signature events are listed below, but for a complete look at regional offerings, links to websites, ticket information and last-minute updates, go to “Festivals & Events” at www.VisitTelluride.com. Tickets for many events can be purchased online at www.TellurideTicket.com.
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Mountainfilm celebrates the spirit of the mountains, culture and the environment with films, presentations, seminars and the gathering of proactive people. The theme for the 2010 symposium is “The Extinction Crisis.”
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Telluride Balloon Rally Hot air balloons launch at sunrise to fly above Telluride, and at sunset, the balloons are lit up and decorate the town’s main thoroughfare. This colorful event is held annually, weather permitting.
One of the country’s most renowned bluegrass music events, Telluride Bluegrass Festival is held each year during the weekend of the summer solstice. Thousands of people rally to hear the preeminent players in the genre play in our natural mountain amphitheatre. FirstGrass kicks off this event with a one day concert in Mountain Village.
June 23-July 3
Telluride Musicfest Four music concerts and other events bring classical musicians to Telluride to play in intimate local venues or “chambers.”
June 7-12
Wild West Fest Sheridan Arts Foundation hosts a camp for inner-city youth to experience Western culture and traditions.
June 12-13
Heritage Fest Listen to old cowboy stories, see performances by Ute Indian drummers and dancers, watch a reenactment of Butch Cassidy robbing San Miguel Bank, pan for gold, ride a stagecoach and learn about mining at this celebration of Telluride’s history.
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June 24-27
Telluride Wine Festival Soak up all the information you can about fine wine at this four-day event with seminars, tastings, winemakers’ luncheons and cooking demonstrations.
June 28-July 4
Telluride Plein-Air Landscape artists from across the nation paint the region’s vistas. Plein-air painting is done outdoors and artists brave fickle weather to create art, which is exhibited and auctioned.
Freebies The best things in life, it’s been said, are free. There are ample things to do here in the summer that don’t require pulling out your wallet. In Telluride, get an up-close look at iconic Bridal Veil Falls, the tallest waterfall in the state, by hiking, biking or fourwheeling up to the base or the top. The Free Box is a fun place to cast off something you no longer need or find a “new” treasure. The Historic Walking Tour (see pages 3637) is a fun, free way to learn about Telluride history, and Artwalk is a tour through various local galleries held on the first Thursday of each month. Friday afternoons, stroll through the bustling Telluride Farmers Market on south Oak Street and see what regional growers and craftsmen have to offer. Telluride Town Park features a stocked kid’s fishing pond, playground, skateboard park, baseball fields, soccer fields, a basketball court, tennis courts and a sand volleyball court, all for free. Youthlink is a hangout for kids ages 11 to 15, where they can ride the skateboard park, play video games and use the computers. Some festivals also have free events for people who don’t have tickets or passes: Mountainfilm hosts a gallery walk and breakfast talks; the Balloon Rally has a balloon glow on Telluride’s main street. Heritage Fest features mining exhibits, reenactments of Butch Cassidy’s first robbery, Victorian costumes, gold panning demonstrations and more; Huck Finn & Becky Thatcher Day is a kids event with costumes, a parade and a fishing contest with free poles, prizes and refreshments. Telluride Bluegrass Festival offers free performances and workshops throughout the weekend in Elk’s Park, and Telluride Plein-Air Festival’s exhibit lets you see Telluride’s regional landscapes through the eyes of national artists. The Firemen’s Fourth of July features a parade and fireworks. In August, you can watch Tesla coil demonstrations during the Telluride Tech Fest, and rubber ducks float the San Miguel River during the KOTO Duck Race. In September, catch feature-length films outdoors during the Telluride Film Festival at the Abel Gance Theater in Elk’s Park, or check out the free acoustic artist series and blues competition at the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival.
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Freebies
July 3 Mountain Village hosts a free concert on the Sunset Stage to celebrate the nation’s independence.
July 4
Firemen’s Fourth of July Telluride hosts a quaint and quirky bash for Independence Day with a grand parade down main street, an old-fashioned community barbecue and picnic in Town Park, and games for kids. At night, find an outdoor seat and catch the spectacular, free fireworks display.
July 8-11
Telluride Yoga Festival Yoga instructors from around the globe convene in Telluride to offer workshops in all types of yoga, meditation, kirtan and other practices.
July 30
Music on Main Street Telluride loves an outdoor block party. Enjoy live music and food at this one-day concert at the east end of the town’s main street.
July 30-31
Telluride Tech Fest Celebrate science at this Sheridan Opera House gathering that features distinguished guests who discuss the past, present and future of technology. Check out the live Tesla coil demonstrations on main street.
August 6
KOTO Duck Race Sponsor a yellow rubber duck, and if it floats down San Miguel River fast enough, you can win a variety of prizes, including a ski pass. The race is a benefit for the local nonprofit, commercial-free radio station KOTO FM.
August 12-21
Telluride Chamber Music Festival Roy Malan, the festival’s artistic director and concertmaster with the San Francisco Ballet, brings high-caliber classical musicians to town to perform.
August 20-22
Telluride Festival of the Arts Mountain Village celebrates the culinary and visual arts with an outdoor promenade of art booths, lectures, tastings and live music.
August 26-29
Telluride Mushroom Festival Put the “fun” back in fungi. This offbeat festival features everything from foraging to lectures and cuisine.
September 3-6
Telluride Film Festival This world-renowned festival keeps its program secret until opening day, but always features movie premieres, classic films and discussions with the industry’s top filmmakers and international stars.
September 11
Imogene Pass Run Runners test their mettle on this 17-mile course that gains more than 5,000 vertical feet, beginning in Ouray, topping out at 13,000-plus feet in elevation and ending in Telluride.
September 17-19
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Sample the best of both: Listen to international blues and rock musicians all day in Telluride Town Park and then late night at the local clubs and taste the latest fermented favorites from microbreweries around the world.
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September 20-26
Telluride Jazz Celebration
Telluride Photo Festival
The 34th annual Telluride Jazz Celebration is a festival honoring the jazz genre and all its facets, from salsa to funk. The festival brings renowned musicians to play in Telluride Town Park during the day and at various local venues at night.
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Red, White & Blues
In Mountain Village, take advantage of the free bouldering on Adventure Rock, a giant man-made boulder in the Conference Center Plaza, or check out Elk Pond, and fish its stocked waters. Fireside Chats are intimate lectures on the region’s history, hosted every other Thursday by the fire pit in the plaza. Pinhead Institute presents fun science experiments for kids, and science lectures for adults. The Sunset Concert Series features live music at the outdoor venue in Mountain Village every Wednesday night, and there are also free performances at the same venue in July at the Red, White and Blue Concert and at the Telluride Festival of the Arts. Outside, under the stars, Mountainfilm’s Outdoor Series screens films. At the top of the gondola, check out the St. Sophia Nature Center and its wildlife exhibits, interpretive nature hikes and information on the local outdoors. Also outdoors is the great new Mountain Village Bike Park, with trails for riders of all levels.
This is the inaugural year for this event, which is geared toward professional and experienced amateur photographers. The weeklong festival features workshops with renowned photographers, seminars, portfolio reviews and exhibits.
There are miles of beautiful trails for hiking and biking surrounding both towns, and there are also gratis courses for Frisbee golf. If you want to give your legs a rest, you can ride the free shuttles or catch the gondola, which has breathtaking views of the area. Gondola riders can bring bikes and, in certain cabins, pets are also welcome.
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Telluride and Mountain Village Visitor Guide
summer/fall 2010
800.525.3455
You can experience Telluride in any number of ways, the most thrilling of which is from high above. Take a glider ride with Telluride Soaring and buzz the peaks from inside a silent, motorless aircraft. Or give the bungee trampoline in Mountain Village plaza a bounce to catch a little air. You can even fly—take a tandem paragliding flight with Adventure Tour Productions or a hot air balloon flight with San Juan Balloon Adventures.
By Land Adventure never falls short in Telluride—from trails to courts to motorized sports, the region has it all. The mountain biking is topnotch, and it’s convenient and easy to take your bike on the gondola to access the new Bike Park or one of the networks of trails from Station St. Sophia. If you need to rent a bike or would like to go on a guided tour, check out the grid on page 23, and if trail information is what you are looking for, go to the new map at the back of this guide. The hiking is unbeatable, with lots of high-alpine routes that access some of the most pristine and beautiful settings in the San Juan Mountains. For a peek at the regional hiking trails, see the maps in back. You don’t need to do all the work yourself, though—you can also explore the high country by OHV or on horseback. Local outfitters can be found on the grid on page 23. If climbing is your thing, you won’t be disappointed. Mountaineering guides in the area can show you the multitude of local routes (see the grid on page 23) and there’s even a free manmade bouldering site (Mountain Village’s Adventure Rock) on which to sharpen your skills. Are you into court sports? Telluride Town Park has sand volleyball, basketball and tennis, and Mountain Village has tennis and paddle tennis courts.
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By Air
Telluride and the other mountain towns of southwestern Colorado offer some of the most exciting terrain in the country.
By Water Water makes up about two-thirds of the earth’s surface and approximately the same percentage of the human body, so it’s only natural to spend some vacation time recreating in and on it. Whether you opt for the wild rapids of the rivers, or the serenity of the ponds, lakes and tarns in the region, you’ll find many sweet spots to soak in the summer days. Flyfishing in the Telluride area is renowned, and a host of outfitters (see the grid on page 23) will take you to remote stretches of the San Miguel, Dolores and Gunnison Rivers and show you what all the hubbub is about. Some of these areas are touted as “Gold Medal Waters.” Sink your hook into a regular fishing hole at the kid's fishing pond in Telluride Town Park and Elk Pond in Mountain Village or the stocked waters of Alta Lakes, Trout Lake, Woods Lake and Miramonte and Ridgway Reservoirs. Locate them on the map at the back of the guide. For those who want to float their boat, kayaking and river rafting opportunities abound on these same rivers. Check out the local guide services on page 23. If swimming is your thing, Telluride Town Park has a heated outdoor pool or you can try Ridgway or Miramonte Reservoirs, which are lower in elevation and have more welcoming temperatures than the highalpine lakes.
The Apex of Color Some people believe Telluride is at its best when autumn rolls around. Aspen leaves highlight the landscape in luminous gold, and the temperatures are cool, making it comfortable for enjoying your favorite outdoor pastimes. Fall is the last chance to get out to hike, bike, run, camp or explore the mountains before winter takes over the land and turns it into a different kind of playground. This time of year, an early snowstorm can dust the peaks and create a dazzling scene: audacious red and yellow foliage backdropped by brilliant white mountains and azure skies. Hunting season also starts with a “bang,” and sportsmen take to the high country to track the region’s prized elk and deer. Take advantage of the many events held in crisp, beautiful fall: Telluride Film Festival lands in town on Labor Day weekend; Imogene Pass Run traverses the 17 miles of high country between Ouray and Telluride in midSeptember; Telluride Photo Festival shoots the fall scenery in early September; and Telluride Blues and Brews Festival hits the stage a couple of weekends after Labor Day.
Skateboarding has two of its own venues in Telluride: Town Park has a halfpipe-style vert ramp and double mini-ramp with a roller transition and a vert wall, and Youthlink sports its own skate park with smaller features. Like your wheels a little bigger? There are opportunities for motorized recreation all over the region for dirtbikes, ATVs and 4X4 vehicles. The rugged dirt roads and high-alpine passes that connect
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Golfing in Telluride is heavenly—not only does the Mountain Village golf course have breathtaking views of the 14,000-foot peaks that encircle it, it is also so high in altitude (9,300 feet) that the ball travels farther because of the thin air. And there are two courses for disc golf enthusiasts, so if you like to huck, check out the free “holes” in Telluride and Mountain Village.
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It’s what you’ll remember when you’re 80. the earned braggIng rIghts.
It’s why you come here, to be taken there.
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OFF-ROAD/4X4 ADVENTURES
HISTORIC TOURS
NATURE WALKS
RIVER RAFTING
KAYAKING
970.729.0078
MOUNTAINEERING/CLIMBING
Adventure Tour Productions
HIKING
Outfitters & Guides
BIKING
Why not try something new this summer? You don’t need to be an expert to float down the San Miguel River or to scale a peak—you just need a guide. There are lots of outfitters in the Telluride region, from mountaineers who can take you on an adventure to naturalists who can help you explore the wilderness and tour guides who can drive you in a 4X4 over the stunning alpine passes. With a guide, you can have a safe and unforgettable mountain experience and leave the details to an expert.
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Rocky Mountain Dirt Bike Adventures
970.728.3333 or 970.728.0167
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St. Sophia Nature Center
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San Juan Balloon Adventures
970.626.5495
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San Juan Outdoor School & Telluride Alpinism
866.FUN.TRIDE or 970.728.4101
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888.586.8365 or 970.728.6481
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All of the precious open space in the Telluride area makes for a huge natural playground, but as with any playground, some rules apply. Here are some of the basics of courteous and safe play: • Off-road vehicles, mountain bikes, hikers and horses can damage fragile alpine plants and cause erosion. Stay on established roads and trails. • Slow down or stop to give hikers the right-of-way. Always yield to the uphill traveler. • Be prepared for sudden weather changes. Bring warm clothing and rain gear, even on sunny days, and always travel with plenty of drinking water. • Purchase a $3 Colorado Search and Rescue card from local sporting goods stores to cover a potential rescue. Fishing or hunting licenses or Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamps also insure this service. • Take care not to disturb wildlife or livestock. Don’t let your dog chase wild or domestic animals. • Heed trail signs, closures and restrictions. Certain areas do not allow mountain bikes, motor vehicles, dogs or horses. Respect private property, and close gates or leave them as you found them. • Don’t pick wildflowers, remove artifacts or carve on trees and rocks. Avoid cutting corners or riding and walking on wet ground because it leads to erosion and trail damage. • You can’t rely on your cell phone for help in an emergency. Reception is spotty in the mountains—so be prepared.
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Protect and Preserve Telluride and Mountain Village take the philosophy of environmentalism and put it into practice. Both communities are small and cater to pedestrians by promoting a park-it-and-walk approach. Public transportation is already eco-friendly, but the sky route between Telluride and Mountain Village on the gondola is extra green. Currently, 100 percent of its power is offset by the purchase of renewable wind energy and in the future the Green Gondola Campaign aims to install solar panels to run the lift. Town employees also have gas/electric hybrid vehicles and a couple of small electric cars in their fleet to help reduce carbon emissions. Visitors can keep pace with the locals by renting an electric car from Go Green or by checking out a loaner bike from the public library. In another effort to protect air quality in the box canyon, Telluride banned fireplaces and woodstoves. Telluride even won a competition against the city of Aspen to use fewer plastic shopping bags, earning a solar panel for the school. Both the plastic bag competition and the bike loan program were shepherded by The New Community Coalition, a nonprofit organization created to help the region manifest its green ambitions.
Open Spaces Sometimes it’s not what a place has, but what it doesn’t have that makes it special. Telluride doesn’t have big buildings or crowded streets—and the wide-open spaces that surround the town are still pristine, natural and beautiful. Thanks to the efforts of local conservation groups, that beauty is here to stay. San Miguel County, of which Telluride is the county seat, is made up of 66 percent public lands that are managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Beyond those federally protected areas are several more places that were too ecologically important and special to be developed. People were inspired to protect these lands on their own. Houses and other buildings will never be constructed in Bear Creek, Yankee Boy Basin or the high country above the town of Ophir. Also safeguarded in their unspoiled state are the Keystone Gorge and other parcels of land in the San Miguel River corridor, as well as swathes of ranchland across the county. Perhaps the most widely publicized local preservation effort was the legal condemnation of the Valley Floor, the 570-acre pastoral entrance to Telluride that was purchased by the town in 2008.
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Why just enjoy the views from the window of your room when you can sleep outdoors and wake up to a panoramic vista? There are plenty of spots to camp in the Telluride region, and they are all breathtakingly beautiful. So instead of just venturing out for a few hours, stake out a campsite and spend some time exploring the wilderness and sleeping beneath the glittering stars in the Western sky.
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Alta Lakes (USFS)
970.327.4261
6 miles south on Hwy 145, 5 miles on dirt road
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970.882.7296
18 miles south on Hwy 145, 6 miles on Dunton Rd.
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970.240.5300
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970.882.7296
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970.240.5300
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970.240.5300
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970.327.4261
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970.327.4261
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877.444.6777
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Miramonte Reservoir in Dan Noble SWA
970.252.6000
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970.327.4261
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800.678.2267
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970.728.2173
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970.327.4261
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Activity Specialists The Rock and Roll Academy® / Mark Galbo 970.708.1140 mark@rockandrollacademy.com Summer Rock School makes learning meaningful and fun. Play in a band. Learn guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocals. Make friends. Located at Lawson Hill, in the Telluride Mountain School.
Ridgway-TelluRide Lodge & Suites Ridgway, Colorado
• Smoke-free environment • Complimentary Continental Breakfast • Complimentary High Speed Wireless Internet in all Rooms • Indoor Heated Pool • Large Spa, Sauna & Exercise Room • Golf & Ski Packages Available Located on the majestic San Juan Skyway
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San Juan Balloon Adventures 970.626.5495 www.sanjuanballoon.com Hot air balloon flights over the spectacular Ridgway valley just minutes from Telluride, Ouray and Montrose. Available for special events. Telluride Academy 970.728.5311 www.tellurideacademy.com info@tellurideacademy.com Over 100 programs each summer based in the arts, adventure travel, mountain sports and outdoor exploration for children and teens ages 5 -17 years. Telluride Sitters 970.708.0170 reservations@telluridesitters.com www.TellurideSitters.com "Your trusted choice for child care" providing individual, group and specialized childcare. Drop off program during summer months. All our staff is CPR and First Aid certified, licensed and insured.
children’s adventures
Our experienced interpreters and instructors will give your child the oppurtunity to connect with and learn more about Telluride’s unique, local environment. Programs offered daily.
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Telluride’s premier guide service since 1984.
800-831-6230
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Fly Fishing ~ 4-WD Tours ~ raFTing ~ MounTain Biking
exciting excursions
Telluride Eco Adventures offers one-stop shopping for all the outdoor activities in the region. From rock climbing, whitewater rafting and jeep tours to mountain biking, flyfishing and camping, Eco Adventures can customize a day of fun for you! Located in the Mountain Village core, through the Franz Klammer breezeway. For more information, schedules and pricing:
970.728.7300
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Kids
The great outdoors beckon everyone, even the young. Rent strollers and backpacks for carrying kids at Boot Doctors or send them off on their own adventures with San Juan Outdoor School to learn about rock climbing, hiking, mountaineering and backpacking. Telluride Academy hosts a variety of day and overnight camps, ranging from the traditional to the unusual. For a new experience, kids can defy gravity on the bungee trampoline or try bouldering at Adventure Rock in Mountain Village. Telluride Town Park has a swimming pool, a kid’s fishing pond and a fullsize skateboard park, and the smaller ramps at the Youth Link center are open to riders year-round.
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Kid Care Time to call in the hired guns? Let the pros take care of the kids while the parents play. Daycare and babysitting services include Annie’s Nannies, Telluride Sitters and Mountain Village Nursery.
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Telluride does not discriminate on the basis of age. Young people get to do and learn just as many exciting things as their elders, such as practicing cool science experiments with Pinhead Institute, learning how to play music at The Rock and Roll Academy, getting fit and learning tumbling skills at Telluride Gymnastics or taking a class at the Ah Haa School for the Arts. They can also hang out and play games at the Youth Link center. The youth center has air hockey, xBox games, computers, foosball, a DVD player, a large-screen TV with a movie library and a small skate park. The program gives high-school kids a place to socialize on weekends with free pizza, bands and DJs. In addition to lending books and materials, Wilkinson Public Library has a children’s room and a host of activities for kids of all ages.
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Reach Your Peak at Telluride Mountain School Telluride’s Independent School
L A B O R AT E D U R E … L U D I T E D U R E
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Low Student-Teacher Ratios Challenging Academics Nurturing School Culture Comprehensive Arts and Language Programs Innovative Music Program Experiential and Service Learning
Financial Aid Available
Primary Care Team Dr. Kent Gaylord, Eric Johnson NP, Dr. Sharon Grundy & Laura Cattell PA-C
The Telluride Medical Center offers excellent health care for your entire family. Taking care of Telluride’s locals and visitors since 1978
TELLURIDE
Visitors Warmly Welcomed Call Karen Walker at 970.728.1969 to schedule a visit www.telluridemtnschool.org
From your bumps and bruises to your toddler’s sore throat, we can help.
MEDICAL CENTER Primary Care
500 West Pacific · 728-3848
Family Medicine Internal Medicine Women’s Health CT & X-Ray Services A Non-Profit Medical Facility & Level 5 Trauma Center
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Telluride has a long list of cultural amenities that make the indoor scene as vivid as the outdoors. The town celebrates its burly mining heritage and saucy past at the Telluride Historical Museum. For a taste of today, listen to KOTO radio, one of the last commercial-free stations in the country; KOTO has eclectic music, live interviews, local news and a calendar of community events. Four local TV stations also provide entertainment: nonprofit Telluride TV on Channel 12, PlumTV on Channel 13, RSN (Resort Sports Network) on Channel 14 and Mountain Village Community Television on Channel 15. To get the picture on the big screen, catch movies at The Nugget Theatre or some of the arthouse flicks and documentaries screened periodically by Telluride Film Festival and Mountainfilm at the Nugget and Palm theaters or Wilkinson Public Library.
The Beat of Telluride The pulse of regional culture resonates from the mountainsides, thumping loudest in local bars and saloons. Sweat it out on the spring-loaded dance floor at the Fly Me To the Moon Saloon, or suck down some O2 and balance out the oxygen deprivation of your high-altitude exertions at the Bubble Lounge. Watch the main-street scene from the tall windows of the Last Dollar Saloon, known locally as “The Buck.” Live music can often be heard in Telluride Town Park or at Mountain Village’s Sunset Concert Stage. Throughout the season, the Sheridan Opera House, Palm Theatre and Telluride Conference Center host concerts, performances, recitals and plays. For an up-to-date list of shows and performances, see “Festivals and Events” at www.VisitTelluride.com.
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The San Juan setting inspires the artist inside all of us. The Ah Haa School for the Arts offers year-round programs in everything from painting to metal arts and cooking to clay classes. There are a number of galleries where you can step inside to see what’s hanging—check out Telluride’s Art Walk, a special gallery tour on the first Thursday of each month, and the Stronghouse Studios artist cooperative. Telluride is also rife with writers, so you won’t be the only one penning your manifesto at the coffee shops or attending one of the Telluride Writers Guild workshops, readings, Spoken Word Festivals or Walking Words dinners. The Wilkinson Public Library has everything else an author might need: books, magazines, computers and quiet.
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Beauty Salons, Bodywork & Spas AromaSpa 970.728.9515 www.aromaspa.me The neighborhood spa with an emphasis on you. Full service at our spa, salon & boutique or we will travel to you. Free AromaSpa product just for stopping by. Email us at: relax@aromaspa Lily Spa 970-728-4740 Lily Spa was created by Meredith Muller and offers healthy skin treatments, massage, and nail care. Hidden away on S. Davis St., it is a private oasis in the heart of Telluride. Motion Back & Body Center 970.708.0224 www.tellurideemotion.com Dr. Kristyn Shumway offers chiropractic, acupuncture, physiotherapy, sports injuries, wellness care Mountain Massage 970.369.4566 Offering master massage and spa packages by appointment: body work, nutritional support for high performance, non-surgical liposculpting, micro-current body and face toning. Sorina’s Head to Toe 970.728.0804 Offering a full range of treatments: facials, waxing, Reiki, manicure, European pedicure, Reflexo/Pedi, VRT and CSR Reflexology Method. You’re in good hands.
Rest & Rejuvenation at The Spa at The Peaks Resort 42,000 feet of pure luxury Colorado’s largest spa offers 32 dedicated treatment rooms, a full service hair and nail salon, a state of the art fitness center including Pilates and yoga studios, indoor climbing wall and certified fitness instructors for private and group classes, as well as a three lane lap pool, indoor-outdoor heated pool featuring Telluride’s only indoor waterslide and steam rooms, saunas, Roman tubs and hot tubs. No matter how you choose to rest & rejuvenate with us, we’ll have you saying “spaaaaaaaaah” in no time.
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Don’t You Deserve It? Take some time out on your vacation and treat yourself to a spa day, or get pampered in one of the local salons. For a complete listing of health, wellness and beauty services available in Telluride and Mountain Village, go to www.VisitTelluride.com.
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Getting into hot water never felt so good. Whatever you call it—Jacuzzi, spa, hot tub, whirlpool or jetted bath—it gets the same response: ahhhhh. The clinical reason, of course, is that hot water hydrotherapy raises the body temperature, dilates blood vessels, improves circulation and helps the body heal. The moist heat from a hot tub can reduce muscle spasms, help stiff joints and speed the body’s recovery. But the visceral reason to soak is for the pure pleasure of it. Most local lodges have hot tubs, jetted bathtubs or even swimming pools. Telluride Town Park houses a small, outdoor public pool, while a day pass at The Spa at the Peaks gives you access to indoor and outdoor pools and other amenities.
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Telluride knows how to pamper people. Lie down, and let the experts take care of you: a salt scrub to refresh your skin, a green coffee wrap to detoxify and rehydrate you or a mud mask facial to revitalize your visage. How about some hands-on therapy, a deep tissue massage, a reflexology rubdown or an all-natural “facelift” with an acupressure/ aromatherapy facial treatment? Don’t forget your hands and feet with a deluxe mani-pedi, or your mane with an expert cut and color, to leave you feeling not just invigorated and refreshed, but beautiful. If you need a boost after a day of adventure, maybe you’re starved for oxygen. Some spas offer oxygen therapy, and Telluride Hyperbarics can rejuvenate your body in an oxygen chamber.
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Can’t touch your toes? The best way to rebound from a big day in the mountains is to stretch, and Telluride’s yogis and yoginis can help untie the knots in your muscles. Yoga classes are held at Telluride Yoga Center, Telluride Fitness Center and elsewhere. If you want to strengthen your core and improve your athletic performance, take Pilates classes, which are scheduled at Club Pilates USA, Telluride Pilates Center and The Pilates Workshop. If you want a good old-fashioned aerobic workout, weight training session or spin class, try the Telluride Fitness Center. In Mountain Village, Himmel Spa at the Fairmont holds morning yoga classes, and Spa at The Peaks offers yoga, Pilates, fitness classes and a climbing gym to guests.
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Our Heritage You don’t need a time machine to explore the rich history of Telluride. Visitors can take a self-guided walking tour (pages 36-37) around town to see the historic sites or explore the Telluride Historical Museum, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The brick structure was built in 1896 by Dr. H.C. Hall and used to be the miners’ hospital. Located at the north end of Fir Street, it served as an infirmary until 1964 and reopened as a museum in 1966. The eclectic collection is three-dimensional and has hands-on interactive features, including a hospital room, a model that shows how Nunn’s original AC power transmission worked, mining artifacts and many historic photographs and relics from the region. Visit the museum online at www.telluridemuseum.org. You can also learn more about the history of the region with a guided tour; take an off-road adventure and the drivers will show you remnants of the mining era in the high country, or walk around town with Historical Tours of Telluride (see pages 36-37) and learn where such places as Popcorn Alley got its nickname. Another way to celebrate the past is at the Heritage Fest in June. Heritage Fest celebrates the region’s past with costumed locals, interactive booths and historic reenactments.
Telluride’s First Visitors For centuries, the Native American Utes made their summer camps in the enormous San Miguel River valley that is now home to the town of Telluride, hunting in the surrounding mountains for elk, deer and Rocky Mountain bighorn. These nomadic people retreated to the warmer and drier lowlands in winter, finding shelter in the canyons of the red-rock deserts. For centuries, their way of life was unchanged and uninterrupted.
The Explorers During the late 1700s, while searching for an overland route from Mexico to their missions and landholdings in California, Spanish explorers, led by Franciscan Friars Dominguez and Escalante, made their way north, crossing a southern range of the Rocky Mountains that they named the San Juans. While it’s certain Spanish prospectors searched for gold and silver in the mountains near Telluride, they did not settle permanently in the region, leaving only place names that bear their Hispanic heritage. The discovery of gold near Denver put the Colorado Territory on the map in 1858. Prospectors made their way west and south, and by the early 1860s, established a mining camp near what is now Silverton. That they occupied land reserved for the Utes by treaty was no deterrent. By 1873, with the rush of gold and silver seekers too great to restrain, the Brunot Treaty ceded four million acres to the United States government for an annual annuity of $25,000. This removed the Utes, once and for all, from much of their traditional hunting grounds in southwestern Colorado.
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Heritage Fest Ah, the good old days. Telluride lets you relive them with the annual Heritage Fest, June 12-13. Try your hand at gold panning, observe miners hand-steel their way through solid rock and watch ranchers blade-shear sheep. See Ute Indian drummers and dancers perform and witness a reenactment of Butch Cassidy’s first bank robbery. Listen to tales from the mining days and cowboy lore. Don an old-time costume for the day. Ride a stagecoach, a buggy or the Galloping Goose, an actual rail car from the Rio Grande Southern Railroad. Heritage Fest is a fun and free way to experience regional history. Go to www.VisitTelluride.com for more information.
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Our Heritage The Prospectors By most accounts, Linnard “Lon” Remine and a few fellow prospectors from Kentucky were the first whites to settle, albeit illegally, in the valley during the summer of 1872. One year later, John Fallon reportedly packed out $10,000 in gold ore from the Sheridan Mine in Marshall Basin. News of the strike spread, and by 1876 the area was swarming with prospectors. San Miguel City arose near the 160-acre Ohio Placer, where Mill Creek joins the San Miguel River. The town of Columbia was platted a mile and a half to the east (and closer to the lode mines in Marshall Basin) in July 1878. Because of potential confusion with another town of the same name in California, the Postmaster General refused to grant Columbia a post office. A name change was in order. To clarify (or confuse) matters, on July 26, 1880, a post office called “Telluride” was established for Columbia. Not until June 4, 1887, was the town officially and henceforth to be known as Telluride.
Working the Line Like most nineteenth-century mining towns of the West, Telluride was a man’s frontier. It is estimated that men outnumbered women 15 to one. Working ten- and twelve-hour shifts, miners looked for entertainment and companionship on their days off, so it wasn’t long before a gaming and red-light district sprung up on the “shady side of town.” Whisky, women and gambling were tendered in such establishments as The Senate, Pick and Gad and the Good Time Society. The last “female boardinghouse” closed in the early ’50s.
The Mining Boom For years, the easiest access to Telluride was via Silverton by mule train over Ophir Pass. Later, toll roads provided oxcart and wagon access from Ridgway and Montrose. Otto Mears, the “Pathfinder of the San Juans,” built his Rio Grande Southern Railroad into Telluride, arriving on Thanksgiving weekend in 1890, and a golden age for the town commenced. Immigrants from Finland, Sweden, Ireland, England, France, Italy, Germany and China flocked to the mining district, swelling the population to some 5,000 souls by the turn of the century. In addition to its many saloons and few churches, Telluride boasted all the amenities of a thriving metropolis. In the summer of 1891, Lucien L. Nunn, in partnership with George Westinghouse and Nikola Tesla, revolutionized the power industry with the world’s first successful transmission of alternating current (AC) power from his hydroelectric plant in Ames to the Gold King Mine near Alta. The benefits of inexpensive power for mining and milling were substantial. From 1893 to 1929, tens of millions of dollars in gold, silver, lead, copper and zinc ore were extracted from the 350 miles of multi-level tunnels that honeycombed the mountains east of Telluride. From 1905 to 1911 alone, the Telluride district turned out over $16.2 million in gold and silver.
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Slowdowns at the mines followed WWI, and with the onslaught of the Depression, mining in Telluride came to a virtual standstill. Despite a brief revival in the ’50s and ’60s, by the late 1960s the population dwindled to less than 600 residents and Telluride became little more than a ghost town.
White Gold In its own magical way, Telluride resurrected itself during the 1970s when several of its more forward-looking citizens recognized that the town’s history and majestic scenery appealed to people and that winter recreation could provide an alternative to the unpredictable business of mining. These enterprising locals, led by Billy “Senior” Mahoney, joined forces with entrepreneur Joe Zoline and cut runs on both sides of the mountain south of town, opening to skiers in the winter of 197273. Telluride’s transformation from mining town to resort city was complete when, in 1978, the last mill closed for good. After that, ore trams gave way to chairlifts.
Cultural Mecca In 1963, Telluride was recognized by the secretary of the interior as “nationally significant in American history and culture.” Because of its nineteenth-century frontier boom-town façade and Queen Anne-style architecture, Telluride was designated a National Historic Landmark District. The preservation of the region’s legacy attracts thousands of visitors each year who come to explore its past and enjoy its present. Just as alpine enthusiasts shaped Telluride’s winter scene, advocates of arts and culture nurtured a vibrant and diverse array of summer festivals, and Telluride has been reborn as a year-round resort. The longest-running events—Telluride Film Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Telluride Chamber Music and the Imogene Pass Run—all began as small grassroots efforts in the early ’70s. Over the years, a host of events has joined the lineup. Today, Telluride’s population of 2,400-plus residents is less than half of what it was during the mining heyday. Miners have been replaced by (or have become) skiers and snowboarders. Festivals have grown up and enhanced their offerings, but Telluride’s history is not forgotten. Look around: Whether you stumble across an old mining shack in the forest or scale a rugged peak for a majestic view, you’ll find that Telluride’s mountains are still full of riches, and the spirit of the Old West remains.
What’s in a Name? The name “Telluride” probably derived from “tellurium” (which, ironically, is not found here), a nonmetallic element often associated with rich deposits of gold. Another theory is that the town was named for the famous “To-hell-u-ride!” sendoff given to fortune-seekers heading to the rugged, rough and avalanche-prone southern San Juans.
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Once one of Telluride’s oldest bars, this building contains a period piece downstairs—an 1860 Brunswick-Balke-Collener Company bar of carved walnut with exquisite 12-foot French mirrors on the back bar. The Roma was one of the wildest and most raucous saloons in town. It was renovated in 1983 and again in 2006 to become Honga’s Lotus Petal.
3. Roma Bar Building
This Telluride landmark was built in 1895. For fine dining, the Continental Room had 16 velvetcurtained booths, equipped with phones so diners could call for service and not be interrupted by waiters. The Sheridan Bar remains much the same with its imported Austrian cherry wood bar. William Jennings Bryan delivered a speech, though not his famous “Cross of Gold,” on a platform in front of the Sheridan. The Opera House, a lovely theater with a Venetian scene painted on its roll curtain by J. Erickson, was added in 1914.
2. New Sheridan Hotel & Opera House
In 1886, a courthouse was erected on the south side of West Colorado Avenue. This building burned shortly after construction, but the bricks were saved to build the present courthouse less than a year later on the opposite corner (Colorado Ave. and Oak St.). Recently renovated, it is still used today.
1. San Miguel County Courthouse
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This white Victorian was bought by L.L. Nunn for his Telluride Institute, where “pinheads” from Cornell University came to expand their knowledge of the production of power. Today, Cornell University has a “Telluride House” funded by Nunn’s estate. Next door, on the corner of Aspen Street and West Columbia, is the house in which Nunn lived, which was built in 1887 and remodeled extensively in 1980.
10. L.L. Nunn House
E. L. Davis built this stately brick house in 1894. Davis was a mining and real estate entrepreneur who held numerous mining claims in the Ingram-Bridal Veil Basin and Bear Creek area. He owned all the land where the former Rio Grande Southern Train Depot now stands, as well as one-third interest in West Telluride. Davis sought to bring business to the town as vice-president of the Telluride Board of Trade. After Davis’ death, the house was sold to Dr. Oshner, who used it as a hospital, particularly during the 1918 flu epidemic. The house was renovated in 1983.
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Bar was filled with mud halfway to the ceiling. This house has been completely restored to its original condition, enabling it to be on the National Register of Historic Homes.
By most accounts, Butch Cassidy was a minor player in his first bank robbery of San Miguel Valley Bank in
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Built by the “Western Federation of Miners” in 1901 as a hospital, it closed after only two years of operation because of labor strikes, which resulted in the mobilization of the Colorado National Guard to restore order.
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This curious hybrid of auto and train rode Otto Mears’ famous railroad line in the declining years of the Rio Grande Southern. 1953 marks the last run of the Galloping Goose. (The Goose has been temporarily removed for renovation.)
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When it was built in 1895, this building was considered to be the most modern of educational facilities. It was completely renovated in 1986, and an addition was built in 2000.
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Glimpse into the perils of Telluride’s mining-boom era when avalanches, flu epidemics, mining accidents and labor strikes took many lives.
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By historic standards, Telluride is a fairly modern town. The first European settlers didn’t arrive until 1876, settling on the Valley Floor, west of the present town’s site. Once gold was discovered, the boom was on. In a short 20-year span, the town grew from a hodgepodge of cabins and shacks to rows of elegant Victorians and stately brick buildings. Businesses on main street were decorated with elaborate façades, many of which remain today. Because of its important contributions to early mining, Telluride was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1964. To protect the town’s character, Telluride established the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC), which reviews new building or remodeling plans before construction begins. The buildings on this self-guided tour have withstood the passage of time, although most have been restored. To find historic tour guides, go to www.VisitTelluride.com.
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Built in 1900, this house was a survivor of the 1914 flood. A spring cloudburst caused Cornet Creek to turn into a torrent of mud and rocks that swept through town, depositing five feet of mud and debris from the Liberty Bell Mine down to Colorado Avenue. One woman was killed, and the Sheridan
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The building itself was built in 1896 by Dr. Hall and served as a hospital for the miners, townspeople and county poor. It was renovated in 2002. An amazing collection of photographs and artifacts reconstructs the colorful days of Telluride’s mining past and early days of skiing.
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On the corner of Fir Street and Columbia Avenue is Telluride’s first schoolhouse. This one-room building was built in 1883 for the sum of $3,000. The first class held there had 53 students and one teacher. After a new school was built, the town offices occupied the building. The tower for drying fire hoses was added at that time.
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Charles Waggoner, president of the Bank of Telluride (yellow brick building with pillars on main street; see E on map), contrived a scheme purportedly to save his bank in the Wall Street Crash of 1929. By siphoning money from New York banks, he kept most Telluride depositors in the black. Waggoner testified in court, “I would rather see the New York banks lose money than the people of Telluride, most of whom have worked all their lives for the savings that were deposited in my bank.” Waggoner was sentenced to 15 years in prison but was paroled after six years. He never returned to Telluride.
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Mr. Pekkarine emigrated to the U.S. from Finland in the late 1800s and opened a boot shop in the basement. On the second floor, he later operated a mercantile store. The Pekkarines lived on the third floor. At the settling of the Pekkarine estate in 1974, valuable turn-of-the-century artifacts were donated to the Telluride Historical Museum.
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The Senate, Silver Bell, Cribs and madam’s stone residence make up the restored buildings of Pacific Street’s “sporting district.” The Senate was one of the many places bustling with business between the 1880s and 1930s. The salon and gaming room closed in 1935. The Silver Bell, built in 1890, suffered a disastrous fire in 1923. It operated as one of Telluride’s many “soda parlours” during Prohibition, and its numerous entrances hint at the other services offered there. It closed in 1959, was restored in 1991 and today houses the Telluride Academy. The three small Victorian houses standing in a row on Pacific Street, known as the Cribs, are all that remain of the “female boarding houses” that lined both sides of West Pacific Street all the way to Town Park. The Telluride Housing Authority saved these last cribs by renovating them in 1983.
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Heading east, stroll past Finn Town. On the south side of the street are Finn Town Flats (originally a boardinghouse), Finn Hall and the smaller SwedeFinn Hall (pictured and now an Elks Lodge) on the corner. The two halls were the center of social life for Finnish immigrants. During parties and gatherings, each family brought food, a band played and people danced and socialized. Continuing east, detour briefly up South Oak Street to the Dahl House, a miner’s rooming house built in the 1890s, now Fat Alley BBQ.
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At the turn of the century, the east end of the canyon was laced with the cables of aerial trams that lowered ore from the mines to mills in the valley below. These two towers are from the Pennsylvania Mine’s tramline.
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This stone jail is thought to have been built in 1885 and is now occupied by the Telluride Marshal’s Department. The town’s first calaboose, a wooden structure, was built in 1878 and is now located in Telluride Town Park’s campgrounds.
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The views should be rugged; your room should be comfortable. The correlation between a good day and a good night’s sleep is obvious. No two properties in Telluride and Mountain Village are alike: Find quaint Victorian rooms or luxurious, modern quarters, mountainside hotels with spas or homes with grand views of 14,000-foot peaks. Thanks to the free gondola, a stay in either town allows easy access to the amenities of both towns. For local expertise, call Telluride Tourism Board at 800.525.3455. To book online, go to www.VisitTelluride.com. See page 39 for a complete list of lodging companies.
Mountain Village Mountain Village’s well-appointed properties offer immediacy to the slopes for great hiking and biking opportunities in the summer and ski-in, ski-out access in the winter. Tee off on the greens of Telluride Golf Course or enjoy free live music at Wednesday night’s Sunset Concert, all within walking distance from your Mountain Village lodging. A stay in the village also grants easy access to the new mountain bike park and extensive trail system on the ski area’s rolling terrain. Many units have full-service spa facilities, including swimming pools. From condominiums, lodges, and homes to nationally renowned hotels and spas, Mountain Village offers modern accommodations that range from intimate to ample.
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The town of Telluride was established in 1878 and housed a population twice its current size during the mining boom. Now a National Historic Landmark District, Telluride and its Victorian architecture provide charming hospitality. Accommodations are close to Telluride’s downtown shopping, award-winning restaurants, large network of hiking and jeeping trails, fishing holes and the base of the ski mountain. From anywhere in town, it’s an easy walk or ride to the natural amphitheatre that houses Telluride’s world-famous festival grounds. Condominiums, inns, homes and hotels cover the spectrum of options.
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Accommodations in Telluride 866.SKI.TRP2 (866.754.8772) or 970.728.4831 220 S. Pine Street in the Pick & Gad Building, Telluride www.vacationtelluride.com info@vacationtelluride.com Accommodations in Telluride represents a wide range of lodging options mostly located in the beautiful Town of Telluride. Our properties reflect the character of Telluride, from elegant Victorian homes and cozy cottages, to one-of-a-kind contemporary penthouses, to the classic ski condo. All are hand selected by a team of longtime locals. Whether your vacation budget is small or the “sky’s the limit,” your accommodations will be perfectly appointed and with all the comforts of home. Owned and operated by locals with a vast knowledge of the Telluride region, we will make planning your Telluride vacation easy and fun. So let us help you realize the magic of Telluride and be our guest at the most beautiful place in America. Whether you enjoy the thrill of winter landscapes or the beautiful days of a Rocky Mountain summer, give us a call or log onto to our website and start your journey to Telluride. Making Mountains of Memories….
Aspen Ridge Townhomes 800.537.4781 or 970.728.3001 www.aspenridgerentals.com info@aspenridgerentals.com Come visit the spectacularand spacious Aspen Ridge Townhomes, nestled in a beautiful Aspen Grove, slope-side to the Meadows Ski Run and conveniently located in the Mountain Village center, just steps away from the free gondola, restaurants, grocery, and shops. Surrounded by 14,000 foot majestic peaks, Aspen Ridge is your home away from home. Each elegant 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath townhome features a fully equipped kitchen, open dining area for entertaining, gas fireplace, steam shower, gas BBQ on deck, attached garage, and either a private hot tub or en suite jetted bath. Amenities such as Aveda bath products, Godiva chocolates, and fluffy robes ensure an outstanding guest experience.
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Bear Creek Lodge 800.537.4781 135 San Joaquin Road, Mountain Village www.bearcreeklodgetelluride.com guestservices@bearcreeklodgetelluride.com Play Hard, Rest Easy at the Bear Creek Lodge. After an invigorating day of hiking, biking and shopping, come back to the luxurious Bear Creek Lodge where a caring staff and unequalled amenities await. Bear Creek Lodge is rustic mountain elegance at its finest. The Lodge is conveniently located in Mountain Village with close proximity to world-class dining and shopping. You will enjoy our heated outdoor pool, three hot tubs, full work-out facility, steam room, hot sauna, concierge services and the highest commitment to personal service. Choose between spacious 1, 2, 3, or 4 bedroom residences complete with full-kitchens, stone counter tops, fireplaces, jetted tubs, and plush beds. During your stay you will also enjoy daily housekeeping, free DVD library, and a morning coffee/tea.
Camel’s Garden Resort Hotel & Condominiums 888.772.2635 250 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride on Telluride’s Gondola Plaza www.camelsgarden.com “One of the world’s most romantic ski hotels.” —London Sunday Times The Camel’s Garden is Telluride’s finest full-service resort property. Three blocks from festival grounds, steps from the gondola and 15 feet from the Oak Street Lift, on the river and two blocks from main street, the Camel’s Garden Resort Hotel offers Telluride’s ideal location. The luxurious rooms, suites and condominiums with balconies, fireplaces, custom-crafted furniture, Italian marble bathrooms and oversized tubs give a feeling of ultimate indulgence and well-being. An extraordinary 25-foot hot tub offers spectacular views of the San Juan Mountains. The Camel’s Garden is also home to Atmosphere Day Spa, X Cafe, Telluride Sports and a Telluride Ski Area ticket office.
“Few places compare to Telluride. And nothing in Telluride compares to the Camel’s Garden.”
www.VisitTelluride.com
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Capella Telluride 970.369.0880 or 877.247.6688 568 Mountain Village Blvd., Mountain Village www.capellatelluride.com Named one of the hottest new hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveler, Capella Telluride is nestled in the heart of Mountain Village, just steps from the complimentary gondola to Telluride. Its enviable ski-in/ ski-out perch is the ideal starting point for a day exploring the majestic San Juan Mountains or meandering through quaint downtown shops. Your Capella experience begins well before arrival as Personal Assistants arrange every vacation detail. Once here, casually elegant guestrooms, suites and one to three bedroom condominiums outfitted with the most modern amenities welcome you. Oversized couches in the exclusive Capella Living Room are the perfect spot to curl into a good book while enjoying Capella’s signature hot cocoa. Dining is a gorgeous extension of Telluride’s stunning surroundings. Onyx features locally-inspired, yet internationally-refined cuisine using the bounties of Colorado. For a casual bite, sample the bistro-style Gray Jay Café, and creative cocktails and local brews can be enjoyed in Suede Bar. After a day of adventure, the intimate Spa at Capella Telluride offers restoration from the active mountain lifestyle that Telluride inspires. Special offers and packages are available at www.CapellaTelluride.com.
Elevation Vacations, LLC 888.728.8160 or 970.728.8160 646 Mountain Village Blvd., Westermere #102, Mountain Village rentals@elevationvacations.com www.elevationvacations.com “Best selection of high end homes and condos that I've seen!” — Kirk Deeter “Fantastic service from Elevation Vacation. Their easy check-in and check-out make the stay as hassle free as possible.” — James S. Russell Elevation Vacations offers a wide selection of lodging accommodations designed to complement our guests’ personal style and needs. From condominiums, town homes and luxurious private residences — we are able to accommodate any type of mountain getaway. Offering a “Higher Level” of property management, Elevation Vacations’ primary focus is providing services that ensure guests have the best possible experience. Our commitment to maintain each and every property to the highest standard allows both the property owner and guest the best in quality of accommodations, as well as reliability of service and a hassle-free vacation. In addition to our many fine private homes we manage condos and townhomes at prime Gondola Center locations like Castellina, Tramontana, Pine Meadows, Tristant, Lorian, Kayenta, Plaza, and Blue Mesa!
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Fairmont Heritage Place Franz Klammer Lodge 888.728.0355 567 Mountain Village Blvd., Mountain Village www.fairmont.com/klammerlodge franzklammer@fairmont.com Ideally located in the heart of Mountain Village, the Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge offers luxury two and three bedroom residences. Each beautifully appointed residence offers a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining area, washer and dryer, oversized bathrooms and a private balcony. Enjoy our Himmel Spa, fitness center, and pool, as well as convenient access to golf and the complimentary gondola connecting the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village. Our personable and dedicated staff will assist with arranging activities prior to your arrival, including complimentary transportation to and from Telluride and Montrose airports, allowing you to enjoy the comfort of a home away from home without the hassles of daily life. In this luxurious sanctuary, we promise to deliver you the memorable vacation experience you can expect from Fairmont.
Hotel Columbia 800.201.9505 or 970.728.0660 301 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride www.columbiatelluride.com The newly remodeled Hotel Columbia is proud to offer guests a modern, yet timeless feel in Telluride’s premier location. Located at the base of the Gondola, the Hotel Columbia provides immediate access to the world-famous Telluride Ski Resort and is within walking distance of all that downtown Telluride has to offer. The redesigned Hotel Columbia features a new layout that provides spacious rooms and suites with multiple bedding options. This new, innovative design provides both owners and guests with maximum flexibility for individual and family lifestyles, and guest experiences. In addition, certain rooms/suites feature a gas-burning fireplace, a balcony, an in-suite hot-tub, and a fully equipped kitchenette. All rooms/ suites are equipped with complimentary, wireless Internet, an HD TV and an iPod docking station. The Hotel Columbia is also pet friendly and offers lobby-level ski storage with boot dryers. The Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Bar is located in the hotel, and Chef/Owner Chad Scothorn oversees the elegant continental breakfast (included) in our guest-only dining room. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is waiting to make your stay at the Hotel Columbia a memorable one. We look forward to showing you our spirit of hospitality in the Rocky Mountains.
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The Hotel Telluride 866.468.3501 or 970.369.1188 199 North Cornet Street, Telluride www.thehoteltelluride.com • Awarded ‘Top 50 Hotels’ by Conde Nast • Awarded ‘World’s Best 500’ by Travel & Leisure • Top 100 Hotels in North America • Awarded #44 in Top 50 Ski Hotels by Conde Nast 2008 The Hotel Telluride is the newest full-service boutique hotel in the town of Telluride. Guests receive the highest level of personal attention while relaxing in first-class accommodations. Each room features a private balcony to enjoy the spectacular Telluride views and sumptuous feather-bed mattresses in which to luxuriate. On-site amenities include a beautiful open lobby where guests can enjoy impeccable furnishings and a lovely fireplace. Adjacent to the lobby is a quaint bistro where guests can enjoy a delicious, cooked-toorder full breakfast. Full bar and dinner served each evening. The Hotel Telluride also offers a relaxing full-service spa with a comprehensive list of delightful treatments. Other amenities include two outdoor hot tubs, individual transport assistance and concierge services.
Ice House Lodge & Condominiums 800.544.3436 310 South Fir Street, Telluride www.icehouselodge.com “One of the 25 best hotels for skiers in the world” –London Sunday Times Our commitment to old-world comfort and service continues to be our focus as we enter our 17th year as a celebrated Telluride tradition. Newly renovated, The Ice House displays contemporary elegance, and offers a swimming pool, large hot tub, eucalyptus steam room, Rico’s bar in the afternoon and a complimentary continental breakfast. The Ice House has 16 one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums up to 2,000 square feet in size. Condo amenities include full kitchens, washer and dryer, large living and dining areas, walk-in master closet and oversized master bath with jetted tub. Hotel accommodations include suites or standard rooms. Our 10 spacious, luxurious suites have a living room with privacy door, wet bar, queen sofa bed, a full bath in the master bedroom and a half bath in the living room. All rooms have HD flat panel TVs, DVD player, CD player and wireless high-speed Internet. On the river, one-half block from the gondola, two blocks from the center of main street, just a few blocks from Telluride’s summer festival events, minutes from many of Telluride most popular hiking trails and the Oak St. lift. “Top 50 Ski Hotels in North America” –Condé Nast Traveler
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Inn at Lost Creek 888.601.LOST (5678) or 970.728.LOST (5678) 119 Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village www.innatlostcreek.com Top 100 “Best Hotels in the World” –Conde Nast Traveler Located in the heart of Telluride Colorado’s Mountain Village, The Inn at Lost Creek is small in scale and big in heart. It is that welcome rarity — a charming, unpretentious, upscale hotel where warm hospitality is refreshing and genuine. Each of the Inn’s 32 suites is unique in its décor with timbers, natural stone, hand-crafted furnishings and one-of-kind art and accent pieces. In-room comforts include fireplaces, petite kitchens, balconies, in-suite laundry, jetted tubs and steam showers. Guests have the finest ski-in/ski-out slope side access with personalized attention provided by our ski/board valets who will hot wax your equipment each night, complimentary. After a day on the slopes guests may also enjoy après ski or a casual dinner at 9545 Restaurant & Bar located slope side. Guests can also enjoy two roof top Hot Tubs at the Inn at Lost Creek, as well as a pool, fitness center and relaxing treatments at the Capella spa. For lodging specials, packages and more information visit www.InnAtLostCreek.com.
lumière 866.530.9466 118 Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village www.lumierehotels.com Telluride’s Newest Luxury Boutique Hotel lumière offers chic slope side lodging in the heart of Mountain Village with ski-in/ski-out access and a full suite of services and amenities. Accommodations range from guest rooms to four bedroom residences and penthouses that are consistently designer and furnished to the highest standards with hardwood hickory floors, hand-blown glass fixtures, and original artwork. All accommodations are well appointed with seven layer beds, Egyptian cotton linens, plush bathrobes and slippers. Each Studio Suite offers a large, luxury bathroom, flat panel television, mini Subzero Refrigerator, microwave and sink. All residences and penthouses feature gourmet kitchens with Wolf and Subzero appliances, washer/ dryer, gas fireplace, flat panel televisions, and oversized luxury baths with separate steam shower and tub. The Little Bar at lumière offers the perfect place to unwind with signature cocktails and freshly prepared sushi. Hot tubs line the patio of the Little Bar, perfect for star gazing and taking in the alpenglow. Complimentary daily European breakfast, ski valet, pantry stocking service, and luxury hybrid SUV service are a few of the signature services offered by lumière.
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Mountainside Inn 877.376.9769 or 970.728.1950 333 South Davis Street, Telluride www.telluridehotels.com The Mountainside Inn continues to offer the largest selection of affordable riverside hotel rooms in Telluride. The majority of our 65 hotel rooms feature fully equipped kitchenettes. In addition, the property offers a selection of one-bedroom condominiums (rated from value to premier) and one luxury, three-bedroom riverside condo. Unlike any other property, the Mountainside Inn allows individuals or groups the option of reserving accommodations at varying price ranges—all at the same property! Amenities include an outdoor hot tub, daily housekeeping service, on-site office/staff, common washer/ dryer, complimentary wireless internet and free HBO. Enjoy a quiet location along the San Miguel River and River Trail, which connects you to the complimentary gondola and to Town Park, where many festival events are held. Mountainside Inn is only three blocks from Telluride’s main street.
Mountain Lodge Telluride 866.368.6867 457 Mountain Village Blvd., Mountain Village www.mountainlodgetelluride.com A blend of rustic elegance and Western Charm, The Mountain Lodge Telluride is your window to the splendor of San Juan Mountains. Perched at 9500 feet, the resort offers private luxury cabins, deluxe condominiums and lodge rooms that provide a comfortable retreat from the ordinary. Room amenities include gourmet kitchens, jetted tubs, fireplaces, and private balconies. New this year in our Tavern, The Mountain Lodge is pleased to announce the opening of THE VIEW featuring a vaulted lobby with a 50 foot high timbered ceiling and massive stone fireplace. Food service will feature traditional tavern cuisine with an Italian flare including continental breakfast, light lunches, and dinner entrees. Complete catering services are provided for large and small groups. Please ask about our 4th NIGHT FOR FREE summer special promotion. Subject to availability and not valid for festivals or holidays.
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New Sheridan Hotel 800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351 231 West Colorado Avenue, Telluride www.newsheridan.com The New Sheridan Hotel has served as Telluride’s social center since 1895. Located just two blocks from the ski lifts, the hotel’s location in the heart of downtown Telluride provides an ideal base for visitors. During an expansive renovation completed in late 2008, the hotel’s 26 guest rooms received a luxurious transformation under the guidance of internationally renowned designer Nina Campbell. Each individually designed room captures the historic charm of Telluride in an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. On-site dining options include the renowned Chop House Restaurant & Wine Bar, the Parlor, and the historic New Sheridan Bar which was ranked among the world’s top 10 après ski bars by Forbes Traveler. The New Sheridan is a proud member of the National Trust for Historic Hotels of America.
The Peaks Resort & Spa 970-728-6800 136 Country Club Drive ThePeaksResort.com Discover a summertime oasis at The Peaks Resort & Spa. Situated in the heart of Mountain Village, we offer the perfect warm weather inspiration, rejuvenation and adventure with unsurpassed grace and elegance. A full-service resort, we offer 168 beautifully appointed guest rooms including 32 suites and 14 penthouse condominiums—all with outstanding views. Take in the views and tee off at the country’s highest elevation championship golf course. We also offer easy access to hiking and biking trails, fly fishing or kayaking and tennis—an activity for whatever moves you. During your stay, we invite you to dine at Palmyra at The Peaks, a restaurant that boasts jaw-dropping views from our location perched high among the San Juan Mountains. Guests can also sip a latte at The Lift café or settle into an evening at the Great Room, a gathering place for nighttime entertainment. And, we think you’ll enjoy a stroll through our Shops at The Peaks including The Spa Boutique, The Apothecary and Telluride Golf Club Pro Shop. The Spa at The Peaks, acclaimed by SpaFinder magazine as the best location for maximum rejuvenation, offers 32 dedicated treatment rooms, a full service hair and nail salon, a state of the art fitness center including Pilates and yoga studios, indoor climbing wall and certified fitness instructors for private and group classes, as well as a three lane lap pool, indoor-outdoor heated pool featuring Telluride’s only indoor waterslide and steam rooms, saunas, Roman tubs and hot tubs. Now you see what we mean about a summertime oasis—discover it for yourself at The Peaks Resort & Spa.
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silver star Luxury Properties 800.537.4781 or 970.728.3001 P.O. Box 1825, Telluride www.sansophia.com www.telluridecondominium.com With the highest commitment to personal service, SilverStar Luxury Properties offer the finest collection of luxury vacation rentals in Mountain Village and the Town of Telluride. SilverStar residences feature outstanding amenities. Guests can choose from options such as ski-in/ski-out locations, private hot tubs, fireplaces, and amazing views of stunning 14,000 ft peaks. We offer your choice of historic hotel rooms, condominiums, townhomes, and private estates. Our knowledgeable staff will work with you to select the right unit to meet your needs. Once you have reserved your property, our concierge will be available to help plan your trip before you arrive and while you are in-house to ensure the ultimate Telluride vacation experience. Aveda salon products, daily housekeeping, and indulgent bedding are just some of the extra touches that await with SilverStar Luxury Properties.
See Forever Village at The Peaks Resort & Spa 970-728-6800 136 Country Club Drive SeeForeverVillage.com | ThePeaksResort.com Sometimes a name really does say it all. See Forever Village is located in the heart of Mountain Village, enveloped by the vast views of the surrounding San Juan Mountains. From here, you’ll gain a whole new outlook on luxury living. This year, when your travel needs require more than one of The Peaks Resort’s beautifully appointed rooms, suites or penthouses, discover the two to five bedroom mountain contempo rary cabins at See Forever Village. A true home away from home, each of these accommodations is replete with every comfort of a home and provides comfortable living spaces to enjoy together or in privacy. Located across the street from The Peaks Resort & Spa, See Forever Village guest residents enjoy access to the resort amenities including the Conde Nast Traveler magazine acclaimed onsite spa. The Spa at The Peaks, acclaimed by SpaFinder magazine as the best location for maximum rejuvenation, offers 32 dedicated treatment rooms, a full service hair and nail salon, a state of the art fitness center including Pilates and yoga studios, indoor climbing wall and certified fitness instructors for private and group classes, as well as a three lane lap pool, indoor-outdoor heated pool featuring Telluride’s only indoor waterslide and steam rooms, saunas, Roman tubs and hot tubs. Come see for yourself and see forever. See Forever Village at The Peaks Resort & Spa
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Telluride Alpine Lodging 877.376.9769 324 W Colorado Ave., Telluride www.telluridelodging.com Telluride Alpine Lodging offers the largest selection of affordable, moderate and luxury vacation rentals ranging from hotel rooms to private homes. • Wide variety of condos and homes located near all of the major festivals • Luxury rentals with high-end finishes and amenities • Reservation specialists to help find the perfect vacation location • Economy hotel rooms and hotel-style condos • Bed and breakfast accommodations Check out our website at www.telluridelodging.com to see our current specials.
Telluride Resort Lodging 800.778.8581 or 970.728.7350 www.tellurideresortlodging.com properties@tellurideskiresort.com Offering the Best Lodging, Ski, Golf and Spa Packages The NEW Lodging Manager of Bear Creek Lodge
Telluride Resort Lodging, Telluride Ski & Golf's full-service property management company, offers the finest accommodations year round in Telluride and Telluride Mountain Village. Telluride Resort Lodging’s properties range in size from cozy studios to six bedroom luxury homes. Many properties have direct access to skiing, golfing or hiking — and all are in close proximity to everything the Telluride region offers. Let our full service reservations center handle all of your travel arrangements - Our mission is to make your vacation planning as effortless as possible.
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The Victorian Inn 800.611.9893 or 970.728.6601 401 West Pacific Avenue, Telluride www.tellurideinn.com Named “Best Lodging Value” by Men’s Magazine and Mercedes Momentum Magazine Located downtown only one block to the gondola and historic Main Street. Comfortable and newly refurbished hotel rooms, kitchenettes, a suite and a cozy guest cottage. All accommodations offer one or two queen size beds, private bath, coffee maker, small refrigerator, cable TV w/ HBO, direct dial telephones with voicemail, ski racks, hair dryers, digital alarm clocks and humidifiers. Complimentary continental breakfast each morning that includes low fat yogurt, assorted cereals, oatmeal, apples, fresh baked cinnamon rolls, coffee, orange juice, assorted teas and hot cocoa. Amenities include WI-FI high-speed internet, dry sauna & outdoor hot tub, guest laundry facility, daily maid service, barbeque grills, bike racks and on site management. All rooms are non smoking and pets are not welcome.
Fall Line Condominiums Schroedl Management: 866.728.4274 210 South Pine Street, 102A, Telluride www.falllinecondo.com · info@falllinecondo.com “Best Deal in Telluride” Comfortable 1 or 2 bedrooms. Convenient location, internet, cable TV, full kitchen, breakfast bar, dining table, living room, private deck and laundry center. Queen-size master bedroom, double & single in second bedroom and sofa sleeper in the living room. Elevator access, courtyard hot tub and covered parking. Thanks for traveling! — Elaine & Tom
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Bear Creek Lodge 800.778.8581 135 San Joaquin Road, Mountain Village www.bearcreeklodgetelluride.com bearcreeklodge@tellurideskiresort.com
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Now under NEW Lodging Management by Telluride Resort Lodging Bear Creek Lodge is conveniently located in the Mountain Village and features a heated outdoor pool, three hot tubs, full work-out facillity, steam room and hot sauna. Properties range in size from 1- 4 bedrooms and feature full kitchens, stone counter tops, fireplaces and jetted tubs.
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Brainstorm the perfect company retreat, then take it even higher.
• Skiing • Golf • Fly fishing • Mountain biking • Kayaking • Hiking • Spa • Fitness Center • Onyx Restaurant • Suede Bar • Capella Living Room • Meeting and Banquet Facilities
pLAN YOUR NExT MEETING OR RETREAT NOw SALES AND MARKETING: 970-369-8972 www.cApELLATELLURIDE.cOM
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Something For Everyone Why Telluride? No other place has such a nexus of everything necessary to host a group in style. The combination of world-class outdoor experiences, variety of accommodations and meeting spaces, wide selection of indoor activities and host of dining and nightlife alternatives—not to mention the views—make this place the natural choice. So sit back and relax, and let Telluride do the entertaining for you.
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Venues No matter what kind of group it is—a conference, wedding, reception, reunion, retreat, seminar, meeting, family get-together, team building or even an incentive trip—we have the perfect location for you. Whether it’s the state-of-the-art, spacious Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village to high-tech meeting rooms and business centers or the intimate charm of an old Victorian parlor, the historic opera house or a mountain lodge, Telluride has something to suit every type of gathering. Check out the list of venues on page 55.
Maybe you would like to find a list of local caterers or photographers? Need a gift basket for all of your guests? Looking for just the right spot for a breakfast brainstorming session? Whatever your needs are, the Telluride Tourism Board is here to help plan your event. Get in touch with the Telluride Tourism Board at 800.525.3455 or www.VisitTelluride.com to get acquainted with all the alternatives that can make for a smooth and pleasant group experience.
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Nugget Theater 970.728.3030
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Sheridan Opera House 970.728.6363
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Silver Bell Building 970.728.5311
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Telluride Elementary School 970.369.1205
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(available non-school hours, no alcohol or smoking) Telluride Middle/High School 970.369.1205 (available non-school hours, no alcohol or smoking)
gym/auditorium multi-purpose & music rooms gym
Telluride Town Park Core & Warming Hut 970.728.2173
outdoors, canopy, picnic tables
Wilkinson Public Library 970.728.4519, ext. 20
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Mountain Village & Ski Area Bear Creek Lodge 970.369.4900 or 800.537.4781
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Capella Telluride 970.369.0880
ballroom, board room & plaza
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Gorrono Ranch 970.728.7446
mountain lodge on ski area with large deck
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Mountain Lodge at Telluride 970.369.5000
Summit Room (summer only)
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Mt. Emma Room
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Alpenglow Room
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Liberty Bell & Golden Slipper Rooms
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Telluride Conference Center 970.369.5120
Mountain Village Ballroom
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Klammer Boardroom
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Fallon Room
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Rustic Mountain Retreats Alta Lakes Observatory 970.728.4645
rustic mountain lodge
Schmid Family Ranch 970.728.0870
rustic setting at base of Wilson Peak
www.VisitTelluride.com
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Event Specialists Catering, Bakers & Bartenders
Photographers & Videographers
Salon Services
Bertrand’s Catering 970.728.0573 bertrandscater@aol.com Catering small, elegant dinners or larger events. Available for all your catering needs.
Stacy Smith 970.728.2454 • 970.729.2458 www.wildcatstudios.com Offers a refreshing approach to wedding photography. Images have a natural, spontaneous and artistic impression, while retaining the little details that make your wedding totally unique.
AromaSpa 191 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.9515 relax@aromaspa.me www.aromaspa.me Personal assistant, spa and salon services, one stop, any event, 20-year local at your convenience. Location of your choice. Free AromaSpa goody bags.
La Cocina de Luz 970.728.9355 www.lacocinatellluride.com Creative cuisine with flavors from around the world. Fully staffed for events of any size. Mountaintop Catering 970.708.0701 mountaintopcatering@independence.net www.telluridemountaintopcatering.com David Hafer offers flawlessly executed catering and private chef services for any size event. Showcasing outstanding cuisine from across the U.S., Pacific and Caribbean. Operating out of Maggie’s which is available to rent nightly for private parties and events. 221 South Oak 970.728.9507 southoak221@eaarthlink.net www.221southoak.com Owner/Chef Eliza serves cuisine classified as New American with an eclectic blend of flavors and styles. You’re accustomed to great food at the restaurant, now experience it in your home. If you're lacking space for a large party, you may rent out 221.
Brett Schreckengost Photography 970.209.4959 www.brettschreckengost.com Shooting professionally in Telluride since 1992, specializing in adventure, outdoor lifestyle and adventure travel. Approaching his subjects with the eye of a photojournalist, Brett is available for aerial, architectural, stock and wedding photography.
Event Planning Viking Rentals 970.728.0101 www.vikingrentals.com • bill@vikingrentals.com Viking Rentals offers full service event equipment rental. Specializing in luxury destination wedding and corporate events of all sizes.
Florists & Favors Siempre Flores 970.728.6960 orders@siempreflores.com • www.siempreflores.com Flower bouquets, weddings, events and gifts; servicing corporate and individual accounts.
Babysitting Telluride Sitters 970.708.0170 reservations@telluridesitters.com www.TellurideSitters.com Telluride Sitters provides group, individual and specialized child care to the local and tourism communities. We cater to your needs—weddings, banquets and other group events—making your child’s time complete with a memorable Telluride experience. All our staff is CPR and First Aid certified with direct childcare experience. We are licensed and insured. Telluride Sitters is your trusted choice for child care.
Dogsitting Tricks & Treats Pet Sitting Service 970.708.5208 tricksandtreatspets@gmail.com tricksandtreatspets.homestead.com Professional and reliable pet sitting service available. Member Pet Sitters International
whit richardson
unforgettable mo ment s
Married in the Mountains
You’ve found your perfect mate. Now discover the perfect location from which to start your journey together. Telluride and Mountain Village are the ultimate places to gather guests, whether your wedding is outside in a cathedral of towering peaks, on a meadow carpeted with wildflowers and shaded by twinkling aspen trees, or inside the elegance of a grand ballroom, historic opera house or mountaintop lodge. Because it’s easy to round up the necessities for your romantic celebration here, even the most anxious brides and grooms can find calm in these surroundings. The towns are filled with hotel rooms, restaurants, caterers, photographers, florists, bands, DJs, hairdressers, aestheticians and wedding planners. The Telluride Tourism Board (800.525.3455) is your one-stop resource for group services information. Go to www.VisitTelluride.com to find the best of everything for your dream wedding.
Town of Mountain Village/Doug Berry©
Weddings
Yes, it’s true—in the state of Colorado, anyone can perform the nuptial ceremony. An official marriage license may be purchased for $30 at the county clerk’s office, located in the historic San Miguel County Courthouse in downtown Telluride, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You need to provide proof of age and identity and parents’ names and addresses. If divorced, you will need to give the granting court’s city and state, and if widowed, the date and place. No blood test is necessary, and there is no waiting period. Once issued, your license must be used within 30 days. For more information, call the clerk’s office at 970.728.3954.
www.VisitTelluride.com
melissa plantz
Marriage Licenses
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970.728.6800 | ThePeaksResort.com The Peaks Resort & Spa #OUNTRY #LUB $R s 4ELLURIDE #/
Group meeting and event planners alike rely on The Peaks as a resort location that delivers remarkable experiences. Known for the area’s most picturesque views from sun up to sun down, The Peaks Resort & Spa hosts group meetings, weddings and special celebrations year round. With more than 5,200 square feet of flexible meeting space featuring indoor and outdoor venues, a variety of unique dining options and expert catering and conference service management - your meeting details are what we do best.
Erik Fallenius 970.708.1954
PTARMIGAN RANCH Wandering through these pastoral 72 acres of meadow and forest trail, irrigated pasture and timberland is a wondrous experience. Adjacent to national forest yet located a mere 20 minutes from Telluride at the base of Wilson Peak, this fully improved and subdivided ranch tract has solid driveways, extensive stone work and landscaping, with utilities installed to two incredible home sites. In addition to the natural streams already in place, the meticulously designed irrigation network allocates water over much of the grassy meadows. Completely fenced and cross fenced, the property is ideally suited for horses and livestock. This incredible Telluride ranch was originally priced at a market value of $6.0 million, but has been reduced to very opportunistic $4,225,000. The property may also be purchased as 2 individual parcels.
130 Snowfield Drive With 39 acres of seclusion and solitude, Snowfield Park (Lot 388) is a unique masterpiece in the ski industry. The exquisite 5 bedroom 6 bath home designed by Cottle, Carr and Yaw, and built by Dennis Overly, is understated and elegant, beautifully handcrafted in harmony with its timbered mountain environment. Plenty of expansion potential for tennis, horses, a guest home and barn. The site’s sunny south side is home to a large courtyard, hot tub, built-in fire pit and duck pond, all beckoning intimate gatherings. The view-obsessed north elevation is defined by a veritable wall of glass in the great room and intimate decks of three tangential guest suites. This amazing Telluride property is priced at $14,850,000.
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Shopping
What’s in Store
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With no chain stores in the region, local retailers are a unique array of boutiques, galleries, jewelers, home decorators, sports shops and more. Whether admiring window displays or shopping for a gift, part of the fun is wandering historic downtown Telluride or the pedestrian-friendly plazas of Mountain Village. For an updated listing of retail stores in Telluride, look for “Shopping” at www.VisitTelluride.com.
Antiques & Collectibles Sundance Mercantile 109 West Colorado, Telluride
970.728.2441
Art Galleries Elinoff & Co. 204 West Colorado, Telluride Gallerie Framing 205 West Colorado, Telluride Kamruz Photography 333 W. Colorado Ave., Telluride Lustre, an Artisan Gallery 171 South Pine, Telluride Lyceum Arts 430 West Colorado, Telluride Naturescapes Gallery 100 West Colorado, Telluride Richter Gallery 220 East Colorado, Telluride Schilling Studio Gallery 151 South Pine, Telluride Stronghouse Studios 283 South Fir, Telluride Telluride Gallery of Fine Art 130 East Colorado, Telluride Wildcat Studios 224 East Colorado, Telluride Wilderness Wonders 126 West Colorado, Telluride
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Beauty Supplies AromaSpa, Salon & Boutique 191 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.9515 Something for everyone: Chic clothing, accessories and jewelry for travel and yoga. Organic skin care for bath, body and home. Atmosphere Spa 250 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.0630 Bliss Day Spa & Salon 329 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1020
www.VisitTelluride.com
Himmel Pool and Spa Boutique, The Franz Klammer, Mtn. Village 970.728.7113 Spa Boutique at The Peaks Resort 136 Country Club Dr., Mtn. Village 970.728.6800 Studio G 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8700
Books Between the Covers Books & Espresso Bar 224 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4504
Cameras & Photo Processing Wildcat Studios 224 East Colorado, Telluride Elevation Imaging The Beach, Mtn. Village
970.729.2458 970.728.8058
Clothing Alpen Schatz 307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4433 Telluride’s only European lifestyle store, with Swiss dog collars and cowbells, handcrafted home furnishings and stylish clothing. Appaloosa Trading Company 129 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4966 Black Bear Trading Company 218 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6556 Bounty Hunter 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0256 Cashmere Red 221 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8088 Down To Earth 122 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9316 Downtown Shirt Company 201 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0717 Hole-E-Shirts 398 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5969 Jagged Edge 223 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9307
Kellie’s 110 South Pine, Telluride La Femme Fatale 109 West Colorado, Telluride Overland Sheepskin & Leather 100 West Colorado, Telluride Pip’s Fine & Funky Consignment 100 West Colorado, Telluride Scarpe 250 East Pacific, Telluride Shirtworks of Telluride 126 West Colorado, Telluride Star 359 East Colorado, Telluride Telluride Pilates Center 307 East Colorado Telluride Trappings & Toggery 109 East Colorado, Telluride Two Skirts 127 West Colorado, Telluride
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DVD Rentals Wizard Entertainment 126 East Colorado, Telluride
970.728.4924
Eyewear & Eye Care Alpine Eyecare & Eyewear 398 West Colorado, Telluride Sunglass HQ 201 West Colorado, Telluride
970.728.4140 970.728.9199
Florists China Rose Florists & Greenhouse Lawson Hill Business Center KSLA Gardenstore Lawson Hill Business Center Old World Flowers & Antiques 210 West Colorado, Telluride
970.728.4169 970.728.7050 970.728.9424
Furnishings & Home Decor Azadi 217 West Colorado, Telluride Customs House 135 West Pacific, Telluride
970.728.4620 970.369.5003
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wine-mine at pacific street liquors 970.728.6333 220 S. Davis Street www.wine-mine.com More than a store, we’re an experience. Indulge. You deserve the best… the best service, the best selection, the best prices in town. 1,200 wines - eclectic, cult, vintage, local, bargains plus spirits, beer, mixers, cigars We proudly offer you the ability to store your wine in our Wine-Mine. Deep in Telluride bedrock, this unique location provides perfect year-round cellaring conditions. Replicating subterranean environments of the best European cellars and caves, our Wine-Mine safeguards your gems in secure, indulgent bliss. Free wine tasting every Thursday 4pm – 7pm. On-site Sommelier Free delivery Our Guarantee: We guarantee every bottle. If you don’t like it, bring it back & we’ll replace it until you are satisfied.
lustre 970.728.3355 171 South Pine Street, Telluride www.lustregallery.com Lustre presents handcrafted art for the home and self that is inspired by a love of nature. Tucked away on Pine Street near the Library, Lustre is most noticeable to the passerby at night. Dozens of hand painted glass chandeliers by Ulla Darni illuminate the store. Fine woodwork by John Arenskov brings the term ‘conversation piece’ to life. Glass and bronze artists provide adornment. Marshall Noice’s vibrant landscapes grace the walls, together with historical tin reliefs and embroidered landscapes. Complementing jewelry for home with art for self, Lustre presents art nouveau jewelry by Masriera, 24K gold by Gurhan, rough diamonds by Todd Reed and the exquisite work of Aaron Henry. Come in for a visit!
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Shopping Furnishings & Home Decor Cukurcuma 100 West Colorado, Telluride Dakota Home Furnishings 220 East Colorado, Telluride East Meets West Conference Ctr. Plaza, Mtn. Village Gardenstore Lawson Hill Business Center Lustre, an Artisan Gallery 171 South Pine, Telluride Picaya 101 West Colorado, Telluride Telluride Panhandler 220 East Colorado, Telluride Timberline Ace Hardware 200 East Colorado, Telluride Tweed Interiors Lawson Hill Business Center
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Hell Bent Leather & Silver 215 East Colorado, Telluride Lustre, an Artisan Gallery 171 South Pine, Telluride Picaya 101 West Colorado, Telluride Schilling Studio Gallery 151 South Pine, Telluride Telluride Gallery of Fine Art 130 East Colorado, Telluride Telluride Legacy 219 East Colorado, Telluride Zia Sun 214 West Colorado, Telluride
Pet Supplies 970.728.6246 970.728.3355 970.728.0954 970.728.1345 970.728.3300 970.728.2409 970.728.4031
Knitting & Yarn Needle Rock Fiber Arts 320 West Colorado, Telluride
970.728.3427
Liquor Stores
Gifts Sweet Life, The 115 West Colorado, Telluride Franz Klammer, Mtn. Village Telluride Naturals Bridge Lane, Mountain Village Telluride Resort Store Gondola Plaza, Mountain Village Telluride Truffle 101 North Fir, Telluride Zia Sun 214 West Colorado, Telluride
970.728.8789 970.728.4218 970.728.7357 970.728.7358 970.728.9565 970.728.4031
Grocery See “Food & Drink,” pages 56-57
Hardware & Building Supplies Alpine Lumber 140 Society Drive, Lawson Hill EcoSpaces 162 A Society Drive, Lawson Hill Timberline Ace Hardware 200 East Colorado, Telluride
970.728.4388
www.VisitTelluride.com
Music Wizard Entertainment 126 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4924 Telluride Music Company 201 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9592 CF Martin, Collings, Seagull guitars. Roland and Boss products. Acoustic stringed instruments, accessories, lessons and repairs. Music books, CDs and DVDs. www.telluridemusic.com
970.728.1973 970.728.3640
Jewelry & Accessories Dolce Designs 226 West Colorado, Telluride Elinoff & Co. 204 West Colorado, Telluride
Spirits at Mountain Village 455 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mtn. Village 970.728.6500 Telluride Bottleworks 129 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.5553 Telluride Liquors 123 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3380 Wine Mine at Pacific Street Liquors 220 South Davis, Telluride 970.728.6333
970.728.6866
Office Supplies High Country Shipping 456 Mountain Village Blvd. Mail Boxes, Etc. 398 West Colorado, Telluride Paper Chase 333 West Colorado, Telluride
970.728.1976 970.728.8111 970.728.0235
Mountain Tails 224 East Colorado, Telluride 970.369.4240 Telluride Veterinary Clinic 547 1/2 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.4461 Whiskers and Tails 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3664
Pharmacy Sunshine Pharmacy 236 West Colorado, Telluride
970.728.3601
Sporting Goods Alternative Edge Heritage Plaza, Mtn. Village 970.728.6138 Boot Doctors and Further Adventures La Chamonix Bldg., Mtn. Village 800.592.6883 Christy Sports Sunset Plaza, Mtn. Village 970.369.4727 Dr. B’s La Chamonix Bldg., Mtn. Village 970.728.8954 Easy Rider Mountain Sports 101 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4734 Jagged Edge 223 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9307 Journey Outdoors 223 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9307 North Face, The Heritage Plaza, Mtn. Village 970.369.0332 Paragon Ski & Sport 213 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4525 Sunset Plaza, Mtn. Village 970.728.0992 Paragon Ski & Board Rentals & Accessories 236 South Oak, Telluride 970.728.4581 Telluride Eco Adventures Boulder Breezway, Mtn. Village 970.728.7300 Telluride Outside & Telluride Angler 121 West Colorado, Telluride 800.831.6230 Telluride Slopestyle 236 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9889 Telluride Sports 150 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4477 Activity Center, Mtn. Village 970.369.0687 Activity Center, Mtn. Village 970.728.8944 Camel’s Garden Hotel, Telluride 970.728.3134 Capella, Neve Sports, Mtn.Village 970.728.5722 Franz Klammer, Mtn. Village 970.728.0364 Peaks Hotel, Mtn. Village 970.728.3458
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Scarpe A Women‘s and Children‘s Boutique 970-728-1513 250 East Pacific Ave. www.shopscarpe.com We can dress you anytime... for any occasion With the help of an experienced personal shopper and labels from around the world including: Nolita de Nimes, Calleen Cordero, Velvet, Catherine Malandrino, Coclico, Paul & Joe, Frye and many others, we can give women a shopping experience unlike any other! And now we‘re not just dressing the ladies, but the babies, too! Not only do we have the best children's clothing from Splendid Littles, Catamini, Petit Bateau and Angel Dear, but we have the best baby gear and toys for kids! Hurry in and find everything you've been looking for!
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Telluride Naturals 970.728.7357 Located in Mountain Village across from Capella Open daily The best products from the Telluride region. Locally crafted jewelry, candles, soaps, art, photography, books & more. We are the exclusive Mountain Village retailer of Telluride Vodka, specialty flavored vodkas and James Ranch cheese. Gift cards are now available. Gift cards are good at any Telluride Ski Resort retail, food & beverage outlet, ticket office, ski school and slopeside lockers.
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Furnishings & Home Decor A Bazaar Shopping Experience
Exceptional Quality & Classic Style for the Most Discerning Taste... Men’s & WoMen’s Clothing and aCCessories
970-728-4433 317 E Colorado Avenue www.AlpenSchatz.com
970.728.0256 226 W. Colorado Avenue bountyhunter.com
970.728.8303 100 West Colorado Ave.
Telluride’s Only European Lifestyle Store Specializing in Unique Alpine Imports
Many Cultures One Source
Treat yourself to some retail therapy Telluride’s oldest gift shop and only toy store!
we have everything from bohemian to boutique
~ Gifts under $10 ~ 970.728.8954 101 West Colorado www.picaya.com
970.728.4031 214 West Colorado Avenue www.ziasungifts.com
incense • frames bath products • beads textiles • prayer flags jewelry • candles fair trade
a woman’s boutique apparel accessories shoes jewelry
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Fun and Fun andFunky: Funky
Clothing Shoes Clothing,·Shoes, Gifts Accessories Gifts· & Accesories Open 970.728.1708 10am-6pm daily 970.728.1708 · 359 East Colorado 359 East Colorado Avenue Avenue
Be a Star.
Your Eyewear Specialist
We specialize in fitting you with sunglasses to match your lifestyle. Rx services available. 970.728.5820 On Pine between Colorado & Pacific
artwork by Brittany Miller
970.728.9199 201 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride Gallery of Fine Art
Timberline
The place to go to for all your Telluride “Must Have” souvenirs tee-shirts, hoodie, glassware, hats and much more... 970-728-6242 126 W. Colorado Avenue shirtworksinc@telluridecolorado.net www.shirtworksinc.net
200 East Colorado Ave. Dowtown Telluride 970.728.3640 phone 970.728.0391 fax
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◆ brewery ◆ ◆ bar ◆
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221 South Oak
225 South Pine Street 970.728.0919 Award winning Smuggler’s Brews. Best appetizers in town, great burgers, Sandwiches, salads, steaks, ribs, seafood and more! Catering from 10 to 1,000 people!
970.728.9507 · 221 South Oak Street · reservations@221southoak.com
Patio dining just steps away from the gondola Open 5:30 p.m. - close · Sunday Brunch 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Visit us in Montrose and Grand Junction 1571 Ogden Road, Montrose 970.249.0919 6 & 50 Road, Mesa Mall, Grand Junction 970.263.0919
You may purchase either of Eliza’s autographed cookbooks, Recipes From 221 South Oak Bistro or Foreplay: A Book of Appeteasers at 221 South Oak.
Hop Garden
allred’s
970.728.7467 Located in the Mountain Village Core, look for the giant yellow umbrella!
970.728.7474 · St. Sophia Gondola Station · www.allredsrestaurant.com
Offering lunch and dinner, craft beers from around the world and a huge outdoor beer garden — Hop Garden is the place to enjoy the mountain view with a brew.
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This hot spot is renowned for its intimate atmosphere, incredible food, extensive wine list, friendly service and uncompromised quality. Owner and Chef Eliza serves cuisine classified as New American with an eclectic blend of flavors and styles. A mélange of seafood, game and beef, with accompaniments that range from deep south to Calypso to classical French to Californian cuisine to Creole—we call it Eliza’s cooking.
Rediscover Allred’s this season, offering a fresh steak & seafood menu, world class wine list, and signature cocktails. Perched at the top of the gondola, few restaurants in the world rival Allred’s breathtaking views.
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New Sheridan Chop House & Wine Bar 970.728.9100 · 231 West Colorado Avenue · www.newsheridan.com The New Sheridan Chop House & Wine Bar is a steak house and wine bar located on Main Street featuring Executive Chef Erich Owen’s New American Cuisine. Favorites include Prime New York Steak Au Poivre, steamed Sea Bass, French Onion Soup, Steamed Mussels and Elk Short Loin. Enjoy outdoor seating in the summer and guaranteed lively local ambiance. Reservations recommended
Cosmopolitan & Tasting Cellar 970.728.1292 300 West San Juan Avenue www.CosmoTelluride.com This elegant restaurant is located in the Hotel Columbia. Dinner nightly with menu changes weekly. Reservations highly recommended. reservations@cosmotelluride.com Durango Cosmopolitan: 919 Historic Main Avenue www.cosmodurango.com
Telluride’s Only Grocery, Liquor & General Delivery Service
telluride delivers
Emilio’s family restaurant
970.729.3223 cell 970.626.5148 phone/fax
970.369.1101 226 West Colorado Avenue
www.telluridedelivers.com telluridedelivers@yahoo.com
Best Margaritas in Town!
Specializing in pre-arrival grocery and liquor delivery to Telluride, Mountain Village and the surrounding region since 1999. Telluride’s Only Grocery, Liquor & General Delivery Service Scott Nuechterlein, owner
www.VisitTelluride.com
Our downstairs location is reminiscent of Telluride’s mining era, with the ambiance of old town Mexico. Emilio’s serves up authentic Mexican food from family recipes. Specials Every Day • Fresh Homemade Salsa Vegetarian Items • House Fajitas • Molcejete Mon. - Thur. 11am - 10pm Fri. & Sat. 11am - 10:30pm Sunday 12 - 9pm Visit our Cortez location
La Cocina de Luz 970.728.9355 123 East Colorado Avenue www.lacocinatelluride.com Serving Regional Mexican and Southwestern cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whole foods and contemporary influences, handmade tortillas, juice bar, soups, specials, margaritas and cervezas. We use organic, additive-free, free-range and locally grown ingredients and offer vegeterain and gluten-free dishes. Open Everyday • Outdoor Patio Seating Kid-Friendly • Take-Out • Event Catering
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Turn Up The Heat At Palmyra
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“Carnivores should feel at home in Telluride... For tasty Colorado lamb chops, try the new Palmyra Restaurant. Opened last December at The Peaks Resort & Spa in Mountain Village, the glass-walled restaurant has dazzling fire features and romantic valley views.” The New York Times
36 Hours in Telluride, Colo., by Lionel Beehner Sunday, February 28, 2010
970-728-6800 | ThePeaksResort.com 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm daily • Complimentary Valet Parking
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ryan bonneau
ex perience t he magic
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Season of Enchantment If you think the 14,000-foot peaks surrounding Telluride and Mountain Village are beautiful in the summer and fall, you should see them at their angelic best covered in powder snow. Winter in Telluride has a fairytale quality, from the magical stillness of a snowy morning to the evening elegance of the lights strung on shops, restaurants and hotels.
Telluride probably isn’t the first place you’ve ever skied or snowboarded, but once you have experienced the incredible terrain and unmatched natural beauty of this place, you won’t want to go anywhere else. Hike to the staggering 13,150-foot Palmyra Peak or Gold Hill chutes for an amazing in-bounds experience, or hit one of the terrain parks or superpipe to perfect your tricks. Explore acres of beginner terrain and check out the Magic Carpet lift where kids can try skiing for the first time. Telluride Ski Resort has more than 2,000 acres, 120 trails and a vertical drop of 4,425 feet. Add to that the 309 inches of average annual snowfall and an average of 300 days of sunshine each year, and you get the picture: Those bluebird powder days you see in magazines are standard fare here in this sunny southwest Colorado sanctuary.
brett schreckengost
The Last Resort
Telluride is more than just a ski resort. There are indoor and outdoor rinks for ice skating, and hills for sledding. Sleigh rides are a quaint way to enjoy the snow at twilight, and snowshoe tours offer some exercise while you experience the pristine outdoors and silently take in the flora and fauna. Nordic skiing is a popular way to keep fit, get outside and appreciate the beauty surrounding the local tracks. Explore miles and miles of skate skiing and cross-country tracks in Telluride, Mountain Village and beyond, which the local Nordic Association grooms regularly. There are also lots of challenging, expert routes for ice climbing, including the tallest waterfall in the state, Telluride’s iconic Bridal Veil Falls. Beginners can learn how to ice climb with one of the local guide services on the easier routes in Ames or Ouray. Outfitters offer snowmobile tours through alpine landscapes and historic mining camps. Backcountry skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts have endless terrain to explore in the region with off-piste runs accessed from the resort, classic tours all over the San Juan Mountains and Helitrax helicopter skiing.
www.VisitTelluride.com
brett schreckengost/ttb
Winter Wonderland
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townhomes on the creek Incomparable Value conveniently located just a short walk to the center of mountain village with exceptional ski access via a private bridge or gondola. these exquisite log and stone townhomes are impeccably finished with a contemporary feel, magnificent views, velvety plaster walls, rich walnut floors, and hand forged railings. private entrance and garage provide all of the benefits of a single family home with none of the time consuming hassles. www.townhomestelluride.com.
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