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Winter came early By Katie Klingsporn I Photo by Christine Gamage
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inter came early this year. It arrived on a grey Sunday in September, when the rain that had been falling hard and cold suddenly thickened, changed form and slowed down. The next thing I knew, thick flakes of snow were drifting through the sky. I stood at the window with our kitten, who was peering intensely at her first glimpse of the white stuff, and tried to wrap my head around it. My reaction went something like this: NOOOOOO! I know. This is a ski town. We should celebrate and relish each tiny piece of frozen water that falls from the sky. It means only good things for our mountains and season and collective spirit. But September, typically a month of gloriously sunny, dry days, had instead been dominated by puddles and cloudbursts and sodden trails. I
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was hoping for a nice long Indian Summer to get out on my bike and make up for the stolen weeks. Instead, winter elbowed its way in. It snowed again not long after, then again, and again. Storms painted the peaks white, filled the trails with slush, caused great numbers of still-leafy aspens to break and dimmed the usually vibrant foliage. I frowned at the snow, leaving on weekends to extend my bike season, frustrated that my beloved fall was so abbreviated. But then, on a morning in mid October, a grey ceiling pushed down close over town, and the biggest snowflakes I’ve ever seen in Telluride started to fall. All of a sudden, we were inside a snowglobe, surrounded by irregular, wet globules that fell and bobbed like drunken moths. It seemed like there was more snow in the sky than there was air. Here at the Planet, we ran outside, trying to capture the incredible event with photos and video, skipping in the streets, everyone covered in white in no time. It was beautiful. And it was then that I softened my stance, shrugged my shoulders and embraced the early weather. What’s not to be excited about? Winter in Telluride is a beautiful season. It’s a time when hoarfrost transforms the Valley Floor into a sparkling and surreal Nordic playground, when the frozen air transforms Bridal Veil Falls into a breathtaking ice sculpture and when Ajax glows
fuchsia in the alpenglow. Winter is when fat-tire bikes offer a new method for exploring local trails, high-country huts provide a quiet getaway complete with an incredible wash of stars overhead and the regional network of Nordic trails offers lung-busting workouts with views. More than anything though, winter means ski season in Telluride. It’s the time for spending snowy mornings skiing laps on Lift 9, buzzing in the collective excitement of a powder day, or clear afternoons soaking sun at Gorrono Ranch with the après ski crowd. It’s the season for venturing into the rugged hike-to terrain of Palmyra Basin, Gold Hill Ridge and Black Iron Bowl, checking out the goods on Revelation or cruising the blues in Prospect Basin. And while much of Telluride in the wintertime is about skiing, it’s not all there is to this town. Between gallery openings, live music and the always-impressive theatrical offerings, cultural amenities are far from lacking And so, with Opening Day still a month away, I changed tunes. Instead of fighting every storm that came our way, I got busy wishing them here.
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OLD TIMERS
A look at skiing in Telluride before the resort.
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GROOMED WITH A VIEW Miles of Nordic trails available around Telluride. SO MUCH MORE THAN SKIING Telluride’s winter is filled with art, music, shows and more. GALLERY WALK Telluride’s downtown is dotted with art, galleries. RESTAURANT GUIDE Region boasts array of dining options.
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[ OLD TIMERS ]
Telluride’s
ski pioneers A look at skiing in Telluride before the resort By Collin McRann
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he Telluride Ski Resort opened in December of 1972, launching an industry that would transform Telluride from mining town to world-class resort destination and redefine its economy and character.
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Jack Mahoney, Bill Mahoney’s brother, jumps a rock in Grizzly Gulch circa 1935. Grizzly Gulch is now known as Kid’s Hill. [Photo courtesy of Bill
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ut the creation of a resort by no means introduced the sport of skiing to Telluride. Adventurous individuals, local workers and a handful of ski pioneers had been making turns in the region for decades before the resort opened. From sliding down steep streets in town to attempting burly routes high in the San Juans and navigating snowy terrain to get to work, skiing is an integral part of Telluride’s history. The history of skiing in Telluride dates back to some of its earliest days as a mining town.
Back then, Telluride’s early residents struggled through the hard winters and deep snow, which is how skiing first came to the box canyon. The first skiers of Telluride were miners who would strap on wooden skis to get to work in the snow. Although snowshoes were more common, there were a few early skiers. Though snow would eventually bring prosperity to Telluride, many of the town’s early residents probably would have preferred less of it. “Back in those days people really didn’t ski,” [
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said William “Senior” Mahoney, a long time local skier, former miner, Telluride historian, early ski resort employee and Colorado Ski Hall of Fame inductee. “Most of them snowshoed, the reason they did was the [ski] equipment was not very good. And snowshoes had been developed long before skiing.” For the first two decades of the 20th century, skiing in Telluride was done almost completely as an occasional necessity or curiosity. But things began to change in the late 1920s when the first recreational ski clubs were organized. Skiers started to explore the local mountains and ski the slopes around Telluride, Dallas Divide and even the top of Lizard Head Pass. For a while, it was possible to hop on a train up to the top of Lizard Head Pass. Once at the summit, skiers could spend the day hiking and skiing and then wait (and hope) for another train to pass to get back to Telluride, according to Mahoney. Over the next 20 years the sport would continue to grow until the onset of World War II. While ski equipment and techniques of the time might seem primitive by modern standards, this was also the time in which a generation of skiers began to really explore the limits of skiing in Telluride. One of those young skiers was Mahoney, who had been skiing since he was just 3 or 4 years old. By the late 1930s, skiers would commonly ride the Galloping Goose to the top of the Dallas Divide or Lizard Head Pass to ski the surrounding hills. Alternatively, they would take the Goose toward Ophir to ski near Cushman’s Lake. Another pastime of the day was putting on skis and getting towed behind cars. This was also around the time when a man named Bruce Palmer came to town as a schoolteacher. Palmer, an avid skier, taught many local kids how to ski, Mahoney said, and it was Palmer who first tried to get the ball rolling on a ski resort. Palmer pitched a proposal in 1939, attempting to get funding to build a ski area on a popular ski hill called Grizzly Gulch, now known as Kid’s Hill. Though a number of small rope tows were installed in Telluride during this era, Palmer’s idea would never materialize. But skiing would continue in Telluride. In 1941, Telluride’s first sanctioned ski race took place on Grizzly Gulch. While the race was a popular event in town, it would also be one of the last for about five years, as the county was about to enter into World War II, when most skiing was put on hold.
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By the war’s end, rope tows were still the main way people skied the hills bordering Telluride, mostly on the south side of town. Meanwhile, much of the surrounding terrain higher up was still un-skied, but that was about to change. Mahoney and a group including his father Bob Mahoney and Ed Goldsworthy are believed to be the first to ski the east side of Bear Creek, in 1945. Over the next couple decades, Mahoney and his friends ventured to high-altitude pitches in places like La Junta Basin, Swamp Canyon, Waterfall Canyon, Bridal Veil Basin, Lena Basin, Tomboy Basin, off of Camel Peak into the Sneffels Area by Blue Lakes and more. One memorable trip was Mahoney's first journey up Ajax Peak, just east of Telluride. “In the spring of 1945 me and a group of young kids … we went to Tomboy, and we climbed up to the top of Ajax Peak, and we skied the face of Ajax a time to two,” Mahoney said. “We skied down an avalanche path to the top of Ingram Falls, and down from there. It was fun, but what a hair-raising experience.” Due to the risk of avalanches, most skiers avoided venturing onto steep slopes during winter, and a lot skiing was done in the spring. “I liked East Bear Creek the best and La Junta Basin,” Mahoney said. “But we never skied in the dead of winter because we understood avalanches whereas a lot of these people today don’t understand it, and of course now they have all this technology.” One of Mahoney’s best ski days was when he and Dick Swerdfeger skied off the top of La Junta and Wasatch peaks down into Bear Creek, twice in the same day. He also remembers trekking to Clear Lake and up to Ice Lake before skiing down through Swamp Canyon, climbing up over the San Joaquin ridge from the Ophir side and skiing down Bear Creek. There was also plenty of skiing done around Ophir off of Blixt Road and through the area now known as the Ski Ranches. By the time the current ski area had been proposed in the late 1960s, Mahoney and a few others had already skied many of the runs that have become popular on the resort today, such as Mammoth and The Plunge, and pioneered much of what has become popular backcountry terrain. So while it may have taken many years and a few false starts for a resort to take off, the area’s terrain is something that has long inspired adventurous people to ski.
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Top two: Bruce Palmer jumps a fence and skis on Dallas Divide around 1939. Bottom two: Bill “Senior” Mahoney, right, and Stanley Rice of Telluride enjoy lunch and goof around on top of Ajax in the spring of 1970. [Photos courtesy Senior Mahoney]
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Wagner Custom Skis makes unique skis for the masses By Heather Sackett
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ete Wagner first came to Telluride in 1998, lured by the same thing that attracts countless others: a winter of skiing powder and steep lines.
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nd, like so many others, one season of ski bumming was just the beginning of a lifelong love affair with the San Juan Mountains. To make a go of it in the region he fell in love with, Wagner became an entrepreneur. Fifteen years later, Wagner is the CEO and founder of Wagner Custom Skis. Housed in an old gas station in Placerville, the company crafts skis of any size and shape, personalized to each skier’s preferences. “This business was really just a dream of how [Photo by Josh Williams]
can I apply my skill set and interest in a business that would culturally fit into Telluride,” Wagner said. Wagner came to the ski industry by way of golfing. An engineer by training, he wrote software for the design analysis and manufacture of golf equipment. A golfer would hit a ball and Wagner’s software would record data about the club head speed and ball trajectory and determine the perfect combination of clubs for that individual golfer.
Founder and owner of Wagner Custom Skis Pete Wagner stands outside his Placerville factory. [Photo by Heather Sackett]
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Clockwise from top left: Pete Wagner holds the raw material of a ski: the wooden core; Herb Manning mounts a binding; colorful Bob Dylan art on a pair of skis; Spar Patton works a ski through the stone grinder [Photos by Heather Sackett] It was during this time that Wagner, who grew up in what he jokingly calls the skiing Mecca of Dayton, Ohio, bought a new pair of skis. They had received favorable buyers guide reviews and seemed to be the right width and length for him. But after skiing on them for three months he tried a different pair and realized he had been crippling himself by skiing on the wrong equipment. “It got me thinking why nobody in the ski industry was doing anything like people in the golf industry were,” Wagner said. He began converting his golf software to work for skiing, but found there was no market for it. Ski shops, in a trend that continues to this day, purchased mass quantities of just a few types of skis and then dumped the surplus at end-of-theseason sales. And that was how they liked it. No one was interested in customized skis. So Wagner went to business school and invented his own model. “It was identifying a skill set that I have — engineering and computer design — and how can I apply my unique skill to something I’m passionate about and how can I help other people by sharing my skill set and passion,” Wagner said. “It’s turned out to be the ski company.” In a business model that is totally different from the vast majority of the ski industry, Wagner churns out about 1,000 pairs of skis a year, each one completely different and constructed according to the specifications of individual skiers.
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To begin the process of creating a pair of skis, customers fill out a simple online questionnaire (your skier DNA, Wagner calls it) with information like height, weight, preferred terrain, the type of skis currently used and future goals. Then someone from the custom design team sets up a phone call or Skype conversation for a consultation and comes up with a design recommendation. The design team tweaks the skis’ length, width, sidecut, tip and tail shapes, camber and rocker. Wagner crafts skis for the hard-packed groomers of the Northeast, big mountain lines of the West and the deep powder and spines of Alaskan heli-skiing. And with a graphic designer on staff, customers can outfit their skis with topsheet art of everything from Bob Dylan to fish, bears, a downtown Telluride streetscape, a classic wood veneer or solid color. Customers walk away with their personalized skis in just three weeks. “Our approach is that we go through the same steps every time but every ski is completely different,” Wagner said. “It’s more common for us to make a daily driver or one-ski quiver, but we also make some really freakish skis just because people give us the freedom to, which is pretty cool.” Since Wagner Custom Skis opened in 2006, the company has expanded to 11 employees and ran at an exhausting 100 percent of its production capacity for nine months of the last year, Wagner said.
The garage with the red star on the front houses a high-tech ski factory: a Santa’s workshop of milling machines, stone grinders, waxing equipment, tools and an army of apron and respirator-wearing, ski-making elves. The building is a model of efficiency. Even with all the machinery, Wagner said the electric bill comes to about $150 a month thanks to energy conservation measures like solar panels on the roof and lights on timers. A true engineer at heart, Wagner says it’s just good business to use as little material and energy as possible. A pair of Wagner Custom Skis isn’t cheap — they start at $1,750. (Wagner also makes custom snowboards and does the design and production for Winterstick Snowboards.) But for skiers who want the best performance from their equipment, customization is a necessity, Wagner said. He compared his workshop to the race rooms of professional skiers who have a team of specialists working to get the equipment dialed in perfectly. While just a few years ago only racers were having boots custom fitted, the practice is much more mainstream now, with even average skiers who want a more comfortable boot seeing a professional fitter. Custom skis are the next logical extension of that, Wagner said. “Some people think that maybe they aren’t good enough for custom skis, but now people realize it’s for anyone who wants to be more comfortable,” Wagner said. “It will help you perform better. It’s a really smart thing to do.”
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[ SNOWY ESCAPE ]
The perfect
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etting away from the noise of life in winter is perhaps best done with a hut trip. Secluded in the mountains, cut off from the distractions of daily life and with a fire roaring in the woodstove, there is no choice but to slow down, watch the snow fall and spend time with your hut mates.
The High Camp Hut. [Photo by Cindy Farny-Mallett]
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he High Camp Hut, located in the mountains just south of Telluride, offers the perfect opportunity for such a trip. With its lovely views of the Wilsons, Sheep Mountain and other peaks, the cabin is a cozy and unique place to spend a few days. Part of the hut’s charm lies in its isolation, as it is only accessible via skis or snowshoes. The other part is the surrounding terrain, which offers extensive possibilities for ski and snowshoe jaunts. The hut is open for winter reservations, and with its location just 17 miles south of Telluride, it makes for an easy retreat. “This is a place where people can get away from everything,” said Cindy Farny-Mallett, who owns and operates the hut. “[Guests] get away from their cell phones, TV and interruptions and they get to spend time with family and friends and they have a great time.” The land the hut sits on has been in FarnyMallett’s family since 1985, when her parents purchased 320 acres surrounded by U.S. Forest Service lands. Her parents operated the Skyline Guest Ranch until around 2004, when most of it was sold. Farny-Mallett was able to purchase the High Camp area in 2005 from them, and has since operated the hut as a year-round cabin for guests. When it was part of Skyline, the High Camp area was where guests would spend Friday nights and the hut itself was built in 2000. The structure is a large two-story cabin surrounded by spruce trees. It includes a dining room, kitchen, well water, loft, bedrooms, decks, a lodge area and more. The cabin is situated on the edge of a high alpine meadow. Because of its remote location,
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Farny-Mallett said, the stargazing can be unmatched, especially in winter. “You realize how beautiful the Earth is when you’re there,” Farny-Mallett said. “The stars in the winter up there are amazing. It’s 2.5 miles off the main road, and our closest neighbor is by Trout Lake, so there’s no ambient light, and you can see so many stars that it’s incredible.” Along with the skiing and snowshoe opportunities, there is also some top-notch sledding on a hill called “Pika Peak” near the cabin. Winters can be frigid in the San Juans, especially at 11,000 feet, and a large potbelly wood stove is the primary heat source at the hut, providing ample warmth even in the coldest days of January. And since 2005, several comforts have been added. There is a wood-fired sauna, a wellequipped kitchen, a propane stove, solar powered lights, comfortable beds and composting toilets that are clean and odorless. The sauna heats up quickly for some relaxation at the end of a cold day and Farny-Mallett describes mornings at the hut as being filled with the refreshing sound of quiet. The cabin is also fully furnished with comfortable beds and a long dining table is lit with a candle chandelier, providing a great setting for meals before and after a day’s activities. The hut can sleep up to 14 people and early reservations are requested, as the winter season can be busy. Though there is no limit on the number of nights a group can stay, the booking can get crowded and groups cannot overlap. Farny-Mallett said her clientele includes everyone from
families to groups of friends, teachers, doctors and just about everyone in between. “The average stay is two nights, but people are always coming up and telling me two nights is not enough. They say ‘I think we could stay three nights.’” Farny-Mallett said. “So people really enjoy it.” Reservations can be made at www.highcamphut.com and additional information about the hut is also available along with directions on how to get there and what to bring if booking a trip. Weekdays go for $300 a night and weekends require a minimum of two nights for $600; a threenight stay is $800. Groups need to bring their own food, which Farny-Mallett can haul up along with gear in a snowcat. If a group doesn’t want to cook, they can always get a hold of one of the local restaurants in Telluride for food service before a trip. From clean winter air or the quiet of mountain seclusion, the High Camp Hut has much to offer. Skiers can enjoy exploring the surrounding terrain, while families can do some sledding or enjoy an uninterrupted meal with astounding scenery in a true backcountry setting. Winter might be cold in the mountains, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t be comfortable and exciting. “I’m really lucky that I have such a nice place to share with people,” Farny-Mallett said.
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’ve ridden this trail a thousand times. But at the moment, it feels decidedly unfamiliar. The rock clusters and creek crossings by which I normally get my bearings have disappeared under a ribbon of packed snow. Ice patches appear here and there, but instead of dismounting, I roll right over them. Last night’s hoarfrost crackles under my wheels. And the ridiculous bulbous tire that’s spinning beneath my nose looks like it belongs to a motorcycle. I’m on a fat bike, enjoying the spoils afforded by this funny-looking sport: Year-round access, uncrowded trails and a new way to spin the wheels.
Fat bikes were first developed for long-distance snow biking in Alaska more than 20 years ago. They are built to fit tires up to almost 5 inches wide, and the idea behind them is that fat tires provide floatation and stability on snow, sand and loose rock. Today, fat bikes represent a rapidly growing sector in the cycling world, and the bikes with the clownishly large tires are finding a lot of, well, traction in mountain towns. And thanks to a few serious bike advocates and Telluride’s penchant for outdoor recreation, fat biking has blos-
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somed in the box canyon in recent years. What started as a novelty that would have tourists staring in curiosity has turned into part and parcel of Telluride’s winter scene, with many local cyclists now using fat bikes to ride year round. Max Cooper, bike mechanic at Bootdoctors/ Paragon, cycling proselytizer and fat bike advocate, deserves some of the credit for the local popularity of fat bikes. Cooper first laid eyes on a fat bike when he was working at the Gear Exchange in Glenwood Springs in 2006. “Nobody could really figure out what it was for and why … so we pretty much just took it upon ourselves to ride the hell out of it,” Cooper said. Soon, he and his friends acquired a second fat bike, which allowed them to start taking them out together. “The thing that takes a little time is realizing they are unlike any other bike in that they are not really for riding in the traditional manner,” Cooper said. “As soon as you start exploring what they can do, especially with friends, you realize that every surface has a different opportunity. Riding around on packed snow trails is awesome, riding sandy washes in the desert is awesome. Riding right down the middle of the Miguel at low water is awesome. And riding the Wasatch is awesome.” Soon after Cooper started working at Bootdoc-
tors, he got owner Bob Gleason to try one out. Bootdoctors started carrying fat bikes in 2010, and not long after that local cyclists began acquiring them. Through group rides organized by Cooper, word of mouth and people trying them out, fat bikes started to catch on. Cooper said the emphasis in cycling is always on lighter, faster, more efficient, so it can be tough to be open minded to these beastly bikes. Once a rider lets go of the lighter-is-better mentality and focuses on the fun factor and exploratory nature, he said, they usually get hooked. “Really one good ride is all it takes to get people to understand that it opens up a whole different kind of riding, opens up a new season and makes people a better rider overall,” Cooper said. Rico resident Jeff Hemperley first got a fat bike two years ago. “Riding my bike year round was my goal, be it desert or snow or singletrack,” Hemperley said. Hemperley accomplished that and then some, riding back and forth between Telluride and Rico in the snow, taking his fat bike to the White Rim and Phil’s World and the Moab area and even doing a 100-mile endurance race on it. “To me a fat bike is an all-purpose bike,” he said. “People call them just snow bikes, they aren’t. They’re good on sand, snow and are great
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trails bikes too.” Their heftiness also makes them good to train on, Hemperley said, but it’s certainly not all serious. “There’s a fun factor for sure,” he said. Fat bikes’ big tires make it easier to roll over obstacles, which makes them good for all ages and abilities of riders, Cooper said, and the allweather bikes mean mountain biking is possible even through the darkest, coldest months of the year — especially if you pair them with night lights. “Can they help to bring more people into riding? I think they can,” he said. “They are more stable, grippy, comfortable and playful for all ages.”
Locally, trails that get packed down by dog walkers are good options for winter fat bike riding, as well as dirt roads that get some traffic to pack the snow and certain multi-use trails. “The walking trails that get consistently walked around here can be totally different experiences in the winter,” Cooper said. “Climbing Boomerang or Bear Creek in the snow is all the workout you could really imagine wanting on a cold winter morning.”
Jurassic Trail, the Meadows in Mountain Village and the Alta Lakes Road area are other good options for riding, he said. For more adventurous riders, frozen rivers could be great for exploring, and the bikes are perfect for desert pack trips through sandy terrain. This winter, several local shops will be carrying fat bikes and rental fleets. Bootdoctors/ Paragon carries the Salsa Mukluk, Surly Pugsley and the Surly Moonlander (which has the biggest wheels of the bunch.) The gear shop is also getting the new Surly Beargrease, a carbon fat bike. Bootdoctors has a fleet of rentals so people can try it out, organizes regular group rides, offers guided rides and will help people order and build their own fat bike. Box Canyon Bicycles is also jumping on the fat bike train this winter. Owner Travis Young will be carrying Borealis fat bikes. The new Colorado company produces ultra-light fat bikes (21 pounds!) that Young says are the coolest fat bikes out there. Young said that until recently, he hadn’t been thrilled with fat bikes, “because they feel sluggish and slow. These don’t,” he said of the Borealis bikes. “They feel like a race bike with big fat tires on them instead of a tractor with big fat tires on them … These are definitely very different from what everyone else has, for sure.”
Telluride Gravity Works is also venturing into the fat bike world this winter. Gravity Works will be carrying the Kona WO! both for purchase and for half- and full-day rentals. The aluminum frame model just came out. “[Kona] really thought this bike out,” Gravity Works co-owner Jorn Reimann said. “We’re really excited to be working with them. It’s going to complement what we do in the winter.” Reimann said they decided to incorporate fat bikes into the mix because Kona put out a great bike, but also because it makes sense in this town. “It’s definitely becoming part of the mountain town lifestyle,” he said.
After about 45 minutes of heart-pumping climbing, I reach the top of the trail. The falls have frozen into a delicate and manytiered sculpture of ice, and aside from the creek murmuring below, it’s quiet up here. Unlike summer, when it can be a zoo of hikers, dogs and tourists, I’m the only person around. It’s a peaceful feeling. Soon, I turn around, and the best part awaits: A floaty, flowy and fast ride back to town, care of these ridiculous tires.
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he Telluride Conference Center, the state-of-theart events facility located in the Mountain Village Core, is getting in on the winter music scene this year with a brand new concert series.
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he Telluride Conference Center Winter Music Series kicks off on Jan. 25 with Marchfourth Marching Band. Leftover Salmon plays Feb. 16 and Steel Pulse wraps up the series on March 20. The new series came about through a partnership between Telluride Ski & Golf Company, which operates the Conference Center, and the Sheridan Arts Foundation, which owns and operates the Sheridan Opera House in Telluride. Representatives from both entities say the series opens up an opportunity to bring biggername bands to the area and utilize the conference center to draw visitors. “This partnership … is mutually beneficial for everyone involved, including the community,” said Telluride Conference Center Manager Tony Kalyk. “Telluride is well known for the music scene in the summer and this will provide guests and locals with additional live music options in the winter.” The series also represents a solution to live music conundrums that faced both Telski and the Sheridan Arts Foundation. When Telluride Ski & Golf took over operations of the Telluride Conference Center last winter, it did so with the intention of bringing more music to the Mountain Village venue. But Telski is in the business of ski and golf, not music booking, said Telski’s group sales rep Patrick Latcham. So it was having a little trouble getting its footing in the booking world. SAF’s problem, meanwhile, was that it often
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By Katie Klingsporn I Courtesy photo by Merrick Chase gets asked to book bands that are too big and costly for the small historic concert hall. One of those bands was Steel Pulse. Knowing that the reggae legends would draw a healthy crowd, the SAF reached out to Telski this fall about booking the concert at the conference center instead. A partnership was born, and the two entities ended up creating a live music series with the intention of bringing great music to the community and drawing more tourists during lulls in the winter season. “It’s a win-win for everyone,” Latcham said. “They are able to book their bigger acts, and we are able to fill up the conference center with some bands.” Kathrine Warren, the SAF’s PR and marketing director, echoed that sentiment. “Part of the mission statement for the SAF — in addition to owning and preserving the Opera House — is to provide quality entertainment to the community, and our building has sometimes been a challenge,” she said. “This series opens up a whole new world of entertainment opportunity that we couldn’t otherwise produce in the Opera House.” The series features three bands that are plenty familiar to the Telluride audience. MarchFourth Marching Band is an eclectic crew of musicians and circus performers from Portland, Ore. who create a spectacle of sound and entertainment on stage. The unorthodox marching band melds funk, Brazilian beats, rock and jazz with acrobatics, stilt walking and more.
They have performed at the Telluride Jazz Festival, Blues & Brews and the Opera House. Leftover Salmon has a long tradition of bringing its high-octane mountain boogie to Telluride. (They have played in town more times than they can keep track of). The Colorado band brings a fast and furious sound that mixes rowdy jams with rootsy Americana, Latin sounds and funk. And Steel Pulse is a Grammy-winning group and roots reggae legend that has been playing for more than 35 years. Warren said she expects this to be a well-attended show. “Telluride and the surrounding areas love reggae,” she said. Tickets for this series are available at SheridanOperaHouse.com or in person at the Sheridan Opera House box office. Tickets are $20 for MarchFourth, $30 for Leftover Salmon and $30 for Steel Pulse. VIP options are also available. Lodging and lift ticket packages will be available with the purchase of concert tickets. For more information call 1-800-778-8581.
See the shows The Telluride Conference Center Winter Concert Series features three shows: Marchfourth Marching Band on Jan. 25, Leftover Salmon on Feb. 16 and Steel Pulse on March 20. Tickets are available at sheridanoperahouse.com.
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oday’s Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club boasts more than 300 members who compete in multiple disciplines — some of which didn’t even exist a few decades ago — like alpine, freeride, telemark, big mountain, snowboarding, figure skating and Nordic skiing. From modest beginnings with all-volunteer support in the early 1980s, the Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club has seen its membership of kids aged 6-20 skyrocket in recent years. Although alpine ski racing has always been the foundation, the club has evolved to offer new disciplines to keep membership attractive to today’s youth and the Telluride community, said TSSC Executive Director Justin Chandler. “Ski racing and freestyle have always been the foundation of what we do because they have been around the longest,” he said. “But we are trying to offer new disciplines and activities.” Chandler came to TSSC in 1995 as a coach for first graders. After a few years working as a rep for Volkl skis, Technica ski boots and Marker bindings and traveling the globe as an equipment technician and athlete manager for professional skiers, he returned to TSSC in 2003 as an alpine racing coach. The next year he took over as executive director. Under Chandler’s direction the club has grown from about 100 kids a decade ago to the 325 athletes who claimed membership last season. He attributes the club’s increased enrollment to TSSC’s unique approach. Most youth ski clubs fall into one of two categories, he said. Some are very competitive and focus on just a few athletes, who are hand picked as talented youngsters, making U.S. Ski Team. Other clubs keep all the members together and there is really no competitive element. TSSC does both. “I don’t think anyone knows how good someone is going to be when they are 10,” Chandler said. “It happens on their own because they start qualifying for things. We let them separate themselves instead of manually picking out who we think is going to be good. If kids and coaches and parents are patient enough it will happen. In the meantime, those kids get to ski with their friends.” Waiting for late bloomers to prove their talent instead of pushing kids when they are very young is just part of TSSC’s philosophy. Along with basic skiing skills, the club teaches invaluable life skills: sportsmanship and how to get along with teammates. Most kids will not make the U.S. Ski Team or
even compete at an elite level, Chandler said. But that’s OK as long as they learn lessons along the way. “When you look at the numbers, you probably aren’t going to make it,” Chandler said. “So what else can we get out of this? We can learn to ski better, learn to ski with a group, dedication, focus, hard work, listening to your coach. If we can provide that, when a kid doesn’t make the U.S. Ski Team it doesn’t feel like a failure. They can say, ‘I didn’t make the U.S. Ski Team, but I made nine out of 10 goals. That’s pretty good.’” That doesn’t mean TSSC hasn’t had success stories. Ridgway brothers Jimmy and Joe Discoe made the U.S. Ski Team. And last year moguls skier 17-year-old Keaton McCargo won at the Junior World Championships. Many other athletes regularly top the podiums at events around the state. Kids can join Team Gravity starting in first grade. As they get older, kids work up from skiing just on Saturdays and with the Telluride R-1 School District’s Ski PE Program to training six days a week in the winter, attending camps in the summer and fall and doing year-round dry land training. Membership is usually between $300 and $1,000. The average cost is $800. Fundraisers and scholarships help kids pay the fees. About 75 kids out of last year’s 325 received assistance, Chandler said. Last winter TSSC received a Special Initiative Grant from the Telluride Foundation to help the organization turn its clubhouse kitchen into more functional space. The growing number of members produced a need for more room for dry land training. The clubhouse at the base of Lift 7 is home to the TSSC offices, ski lockers, TVs for watching race footage and a workout area for the dynamic leaping of plyometrics and agility and weight training. This year, TSSC is expanding its traditionally small Nordic program by partnering with the Telluride Nordic Association and the Carol M. White Physical Education Program. Chandler is hoping Nordic takes off the same way the telemark team has, which started with just three kids two seasons ago and is now up to 16. “Realistically, it’s whatever it takes to get them out on the mountain skiing,” he said. “If they gravitate toward competition, great and if they don’t, they don’t. But at least we are teaching them basic skiing skills. Not everybody wants to be a ski racer.” Top to bottom: Telluride Alpine racer Soleil Gaylord picks up speed during a race. Telluride skier Anna Smith goes big during the Rocky Mountain Devo qualifier event. Hunter Lambert flashes around a gate. [Photos by Melissa Plantz]
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ver the past year, condo sales in the area have been brisk, as buyers are taking advantage of prices left over from the recession of 2008. The downturn had caused many of the region’s condos to languish in an uncertain market, but that has changed. Demand for luxury condos is back, and in recent months local brokers have seen a steady uptick in sales. In 2012, brokers reported they had doubled their sales from the previous year, a trend that continued into 2013. Dan Dockray of Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty said demand has been building for some time. He explained that during the recession, many potential buyers wanted to see if they would weather the storm. And now that it appears to be over, a lot of pent-up demand is hitting the market. “Now buyers are not scared,” Dockray said. “They still have cash, they’ve always wanted a mountain condo, and prices are depressed below the highs. We’re certainly seeing the strength of the market, and we’re going to see prices go up.” Luxury condo projects with strong sales numbers include Mountain Village developments like Elkstone 21, Lorian III, See Forever Village and Cassidy Ridge, as well as properties in Telluride such as Element 52. Units offer a combination of high quality interiors with other amenities such as slope side access and stunning views of the San Juan Mountains. “It’s been a super successful market,” said, Dockray, who is a listing broker with Elkstone. “In 2012 we sold 10 of our 20 units and have raised prices.” Pat Pelisson of Telluride Properties said the attractive prices along with the quality of available inventory have been instrumental in the resurgence of the condo market. He said Cassidy Ridge, which he represents, is a good example of what has enticed buyers to settle in the Telluride area. “One of the main appeals for a property at
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Cassidy Ridge is the unparalleled views and the brand new, built at the top-end of our market high-quality finish,” Pelisson said. “And it’s all offered at good prices.” Luxury condos have been outselling larger homes in the past year in part because of their availability, and while sales are not expected to double again 2014, they should remain strong. However, the increased demand has started to eat up what’s available, which could mean higher prices if demand continues — which is good for owners. Garrett Simon, a local realtor who is gearing up to list six luxury units at Lorian III, said 2013 was great for those looking to buy in Telluride or Mountain Village. “I would say that people are looking for a nice new finished product instead of the fixeruppers,” Simon said. “I think we’ll start seeing the home sales start picking up this winter. And with the prices in the Town of Telluride, there’s a plethora of new product for a great price in Mountain Village.” Units built just before and after the recession have all seen decent sales recently, and Dockray said high-end developments such as Elkstone 21 are a good buy. “[Elkstone 21] is high-end and brand new, Dockray said. “I try to sell the quality because if you have high quality and great ski access, your value will stay strong for years.” Compared with larger ski towns like Aspen or Vail, Telluride and Mountain Village might not have the same amount of condo inventory, but Dockray said that is actually a good thing because it helps make the area unique. He said Telluride’s more laid-back atmosphere along with its small size are attractive for many reasons. Lift lines are short, getting around town is easy and there’s more sense of community. Brian O’Neill of Telluride Properties, who has listings at Element 52, said he thinks the strong housing market in Telluride has helped fuel the
market for high-end condos. He said he thinks the lack of available homes in Telluride has led buyers to condos, which have started to see higher selling prices as a result. “This is a good indicator that people are starting to and are willing to pay ahead of the market, which hasn’t happened since 2006-07,” O’Neill said. Rosie Cusack, owner of Telluride Luxury Rentals and Real Estate, said that with the market’s resurgence, the number of available condos is starting to shrink, especially in Telluride. She said she has seen her listings doing well on the market at places like Courcheval in Mountain Village. Mountain Village’s larger inventory of condos has been able to keep up with demand for now, and overall the situation will be good for the market, she said Michael Ward with Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty echoed that the market for Telluride properties has been better than the one in Mountain Village. But he said Mountain Village properties are catching up in terms of price. One luxury condo property that Ward is involved in, the Villas at Cortina in Mountain Village, is nearing completion and he said six units in the development should be available by May. A general consensus among many of the local brokers is that when it comes to condos, some of the popular units are single-story units and buyers have come from a wide range of backgrounds. Pelisson said he has seen buyers hailing from Houston, Texas to the neighboring city of Delta. The comeback of luxury condo sales has added to the overall real estate resurgence in the area. And as condo sales have gone up, the hope is the trend will continue in Mountain Village and Telluride. “Everything is on the upswing versus the downswing,” Ward said. “Prices have been moving up, which is a good thing.”
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A skier in Revelation Bowl. [Photo by Gus Gusciora]
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ith a new management team, an upgraded snowmaking system, more events on its calendar and a fresh marketing push, Telski has plenty of change in store this winter. And company representatives are expecting a great season. “This should be one of the best years for the overall ski experience on this mountain we’ve ever had, ” said Telski owner Chuck Horning. Among Telski’s more notable additions are the hiring of General Manager Greg Pack, a new super-efficient snowmaking system, on-mountain parties, terrain park updates and more. Here’s a run-down of what’s new in 2013-14 at Telluride’s ski resort.
New faces Telluride Ski and Golf Company this fall hired four new employees in top positions, including a new general manager. The ski company brought on Greg Pack, a ski industry veteran who has worked at Keystone and Breckenridge resorts as well as Moonlight Basin in Montana, as its new president and GM. Pack is responsible for overseeing operations in skiing, lodging, culinary services, marketing and guest services. He started the job on Nov. 19. Joining Pack are three other new faces at Telski. Brad Larsen, who most recently worked for Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine, is Telski’s new vice president of sales and marketing. Robert Stenhammer, who brings extensive experience in resort hospitality, is the vice president of hospitality. And Scott Clements, the former director of ski patrol and risk management for Durango, has come on as Telski’s director of ski patrol and risk management. Horning said the company went through a careful and deliberate process to find individuals who would fit well into the management team. “We brought in some people who are really great, hands-on, no-ego type people who really roll up their sleeves,” he said. “There’s a lot of excitement in the company right now.” Horning said he will continue to play a role in the management of the company, and added that he also brought on longtime local Mike Hess to work on getting more flights — and subsequently more visitors — into the area. Hess will also be working to bring major media to the resort as well as working with the community to develop and support a more vital economy, Horning said. Pack noted that his first priority is building a high level of trust and confidence in Telski’s management team, which has seen a significant shake-up since the departure of former CEO Dave Riley in 2012. Trailing closely behind that, Pack said, is a goal of providing exceptional guest services. To do that, he will be examining Telski’s operations, determining its strengths and weaknesses and tweaking as necessary. And a third objective, he said, is to work closely with the community to create successful partnerships.
“We need to make sure we have a strong relationship with all of the community partners,” Pack said. “To make the community successful, it’s about supporting each other.” Pack grew up in Colorado Springs, attended the University of Northern Colorado and then moved to Summit County, where he spent roughly 15 years. He worked at both Keystone and Breckenridge resorts, where he held numerous positions including mountain manager and director of recreation. He then worked for Intrawest as the vice president and managing director of Mountain Creek Resort. In 2007, he was recruited to work for Moonlight Basin, which was recently consolidated into Big Sky Resort. Pack was in the process of working on that resort’s transition when he got a call from Horning, he said. They got to talking, and he ended up coming to Telluride, where he met the Telski team and toured the mountain. “I was really impressed,” he said. “Just every interaction I had was positive.” Pack said he operates on a philosophy of blending a down-to-earth attitude with a fantastic guest experience, with creating a destination resort that locals also love. He’s been known to bus tables, check tickets or do whatever is necessary to help his employees in busy times, he said. And he is interested in open communication and input with both the community and his employees. “I’m a very hands-on guy,” Pack said. Horning said he thinks Pack will make an excellent leader. “He’s a really good operations guy,” Horning said. “He knows how to connect and he can identify with people, which is really important to us.” The other three new employees also come with extensive experience. Larsen has worked in sales and marketing in Tahoe, Welch Village and Snowshoe. Stenhammer has overseen the management of more than 3,000 vacation rental properties and has previously worked for Vail Resorts, Intrawest and Wyndham Worldwide. And Clements has worked as a ski patrol director for 20 years.
Better snowmaking While the slopes were dry this summer, Telski crews completed a major upgrade and expansion of the mountain’s snowmaking system. The new system, which was installed on the Butterfly and Village Bypass ski runs near Lift 4, is 10 times more efficient than the former system, which company officials say will create a better skiing experience, allow for earlier terrain openings and save energy. “We’re going to be able to open up more terrain faster and more efficiently where there is snowmaking,” said Brandon Green, Telski’s snowmaking manager. “Between the two trails, we have about 22 acres of new snowmaking … we had roughly a quarter of that before.” The work, which took place on the mountain between July 6 and Oct. 6, entailed the installa-
tion of about 16,000 feet of pipe, said Vice President of Mountain Operations Jeff Proteau. “It was a serious effort,” he said. The project also included the installation of about 60 new Snowlogic guns, which are highly efficient snowmakers. The new guns use about 5-9 cubic feet per minute of air, Green said, where the previous guns used between 80-400. “It’s a very significant savings, he said. Telski officials expect the new system to provide big savings in electricity and allow for safer early season conditions. Proteau said the idea is to be able to open the terrain around Lift 4 earlier, which will allow the company to focus snowmaking efforts on other parts of the mountain, such as Telluride Trail. “The snow experience is going to be better,” Horning said.
Marketing times three Telski is teaming up with the region’s other two marketing heavyweights this winter in an effort to bring more visitors to the area. The partnership between Telski, the Telluride Tourism Board and Colorado Flights Alliance makes Carbondale-based Backbone Media responsible for the placement of much of the area’s advertisements for the winter season. The goal of the partnership, said Telski PR and Communications Director Tom Watkinson, is to create more efficiency and exposure for the region. “It’s going to allow for a broad reach that will be more efficient for the destination as a whole,” Watkinson said. Telski, TTB and CFA will each produce their own creative content for the winter campaign, but common branding and messaging will tie the ads together. Winter ads launched on Nov. 1. New air service into the region this winter is also being touted as good news for local tourism. Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air will be running affordable non-stop flights to and from the Montrose Regional Airport and Los Angeles and Phoenix this winter, which tourism officials think can bring more skiers to the mountain. Telluride will also be increasing its air service with additional flights on United from Chicago, Delta from Atlanta and American Airlines from Dallas. And Telski is reverting to an old tagline, “The most beautiful place you’ll ever ski.” “It’s pretty straightforward,” Watkinson said. “It’s stating something that our guests can really relate to and understand.”
On-mountain dining Skiers can still find a wide range of dining options this winter — from chili and beer at Gorrono to charcuterie and fine wine at Alpino Vino — and a couple of Telski’s restaurants have re[
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Clockwise from top left: Hikers head to Black Iron Bowl. [Photo by Nola Svoboda] Closing Day pond skim. [Photo by Keith Hill] Skiers ride the lift on a powder day. [Photo by Melissa Plantz] Snowboarder on Palmyra. [Telski photo by Ben Eng] cently been improved. At Bon Vivant, the French restaurant that sits at the top of Lift 5, diners should be warmer thanks to some upgrades. The restaurant features a huge deck with a center bar and a 40-foot umbrella overhead. Without walls, this means that patrons could be exposed to the elements during cold days. To improve that situation, crews have installed glass wind barriers to create a warmer dining experience. The deck was also sealed to prevent any drafts from cooling the space. And the Inn at Lost Creek, the boutique luxury hotel that Telski acquired this year, has a new restaurant. Siam’s Talay Grille, which is run by the same folks who operate the popular Siam Thai restaurant in Telluride, opened its doors this summer in the inn. Owner Jeff Badger and his team have created a menu of delicious Thai fare that features upscale seafood selections, lettuce wraps, curries and specialty cocktails.
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Terrain Telski has renamed its Ophir Loop trail Stormin Norman in honor of General Norman Schwarzkopf, a part-time Telluride resident and renowned four-star general who passed away in December of 2012. Schwarzkopf and his wife were part-time locals for 20 years in Telluride. He was known around town as an avid outdoorsman who would lead local veterans in the Fourth of July Parade and who played a founding role in The Telluride Foundation. He retired from the Telluride Foundation board in 2009, but continued to serve as the honorary chairman. Telski has also given a facelift to all the rails and boxes in its terrain park. Improvements are being made to the design, functionality and overall aesthetic of each feature, according to the ski company. Telluride Ski Resort is also adding a couple natural log features and a wall ride to the mix in the Hoot Brown Park, which will contain both
the intermediate and advanced parks this year.
More events In celebration of its 40th anniversary last year, Telski hosted 40 days of events, like costume parties and theme skiing days, on the mountain. Inspired by the success of that initiative, Telski is bringing a full schedule of on-mountain events this year, including rail jams, torch light parades, a full moon relay race and concerts at the Telluride Conference Center. Telski is also bringing back the closing weekend Pond Skim celebration that proved very popular last April.
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N Local Nordic skier Lois Major at Lizard Head Pass. [Photo
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ordic skiing the trails in and around Telluride is something that brings both challenge and satisfaction. Whether it’s a break from the slopes or a weekly Nordic regimen, cross-country skiing is a sport for everyone. Though it can take years to master, the trails around Telluride provide an excellent place to learn or train. Local options offer all types of terrain, from curvy tracks up and over rolling hills in the woods at Priest Lake to straight-aways across the Valley Floor. Most trails are groomed and maintained by the Telluride Nordic Association, with help from the towns of Mountain Village and Telluride. The nonprofit group also operates the Telluride Nordic Center, which is located in Town Park and open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. This year TNA plans to do some more grooming
at Priest Lake and reorganize some trails in the area. And as TNA gets much of its funding from memberships, heavy and occasional users of the trails are encouraged to donate or become members. Local Nordic trails are found both in and out of Telluride; they traverse the Valley Floor, wind through Town Park, roam the Telluride Ski & Golf Company’s golf course in Mountain Village and skirt Lizard Head Pass. TNA professionally grooms at Priest and Trout Lake trails, on the Valley Floor and elsewhere. Each set of trails has its own character — it just depends on what a skier is looking for. Though some might see Nordic skiing as an alternative to Telluride’s main winter attraction, alpine skiing, for some it is a Pwinter-long passion. For more serious TELLURIDE DAILY LANET I Winter Guide 2014 [
skiers, the Butch Cassidy Ski Chase is put on by the TNA every February. The racecourse is at Priest Lake and both five-kilometer and 15-kilometer courses are available. This year, the Butch Cassidy is set for Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. For those who are completely new to the sport, or simply in need of some advice, the Telluride Nordic Center offers a full line of rentals along with expert support. The staff is knowledgeable and training groups are organized at the center, which is a plus, because knowing the proper technique always adds to the experience. Training groups at the Nordic Center range from beginner to advanced, and all techniques are covered. Classes start at the Nordic Center and most make use of the trails around Town Park. The center’s rentals include skis, boots and ice skates, and it also provides ice skate sharpening, Nordic lessons and ski and snowshoe tours. Classes run from Monday through Thursday at noon starting in December with beginner classic on Mondays, intermediate skate classes on Tuesdays, advanced skate on Thursdays and a kids class called Snow Cats at 3:30 p.m. after school with dates to be announced. Most sports shops in Telluride also have a Nordic selection, complete with
wax, skis, boots and poles. Moonlit ski tours are also organized by Bootdoctors/Paragon and other groups. Information on them will likely be available closer to when they happen. Finding the trails is also simple; skiers need to look no further than the Nordic Center for information and directions. Up-to-date maps of the trails, a grooming report and specific directions to trails are also available at www.telluridetrails.org. Nordic Association representatives remind users that all the groomed trails require funding for maintenance. Donation boxes can be found at the trailheads of Priest Lake and Trout Lake or people can donate on TNA’s website. While groomed trails are a great way to get out and enjoy a crisp winter day, the region also holds countless touring options. All sorts of local trails wind through the woods around Telluride and its surrounding communities, and many are only accessible with skis or snowshoes during winter. Whether it’s a good workout or a day of quiet seclusion, Nordic skiing in Telluride has much to offer. So strap on some skinny skis and explore the San Juans minus the lifts, ticket checkers and crowds.
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Following is a guide to local trails: • Town Park
With its zippy loops and proximity to the Nordic Center, Town Park is the best place for beginners. But it’s also great for people who just have a short window of time for a workout — think lunch laps. Town Park’s trails loop around the athletic fields and also dip into the woodsy campground area. (Dogs not allowed)
• PriesT Lake
Located eight miles south of Telluride on Highway 145, Priest Lake offers 12 kilometers of groomed track great for all levels, with trails that wind through forested areas and trace the edges of ponds. But it also offers more expert terrain, with occasional steep hills and river crossings. (Park at the USFS Ranger Station on the left. Dogs allowed.)
• TrouT Lake/Lizard Head Pass
In the winter, the Nordic Association grooms the old railroad grade on the east side of Trout Lake for about 6 kilometers up to Lizard Head Pass. The result is a scenic track perfect for intermediate skiers. The Nordic Association also grooms loops located at the top of the pass, a gorgeous area that gets a lot of sun and snow. (Dogs allowed.)
• VaLLey FLoor
The Valley Floor is Telluride’s newest Nordic area. Located on Telluride’s threshold, its trailhead is accessible from the Galloping Goose bus stop or the Society Turn parking lot. It leads to several miles of groomed track — with lots of side loops — on gentle terrain perfect for all levels. Tracks follow the river, circle around meadows and skirt the trees. (Dogs not allowed).
• MounTain ViLLage nordic TraiLs
The Mountain Village Nordic trails start on Boomerang Trail (on the Valley Floor) and connect to trails located on the Telluride Ski & Golf Company’s golf course. The trails are groomed by a Piston Bully 100 Snowcat and total some eight miles of track. They feature intermediate terrain and great views of Campbell Peak and the Wilsons. (Dogs allowed)
— For more information, call the Telluride Nordic Center at 728-1144 or visit the Telluride Nordic Association’s website at www.telluridetrails.org
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A skier on the Valley Floor. [Photo by V. V. Tutt] Butch Cassidy racers. [Photo by Melissa Plantz] Skiers at Lizard Head Pass. [Photo by Katie Klingsporn]
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utside, it’s a dark winter night in Telluride, the stars stark against the black firmament, the streets slick with ice, the houses huddled quietly beneath the cold.
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ut inside the Telluride High School climbing gym, it’s bright and warm, T-shirt weather even. Climbers pull themselves up boulder problems, gather around to cheer each other up tough routes and do laps on the wall on the auto-belay. High school kids practice dyno moves, couples belay one another and the occasional person does pull-ups on the bar by the door. The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of climbing season in Telluride — it just means much of the action moves indoors. The town hosts two climbing walls that are available to the public. One is at the high school, where the Telluride Mountain Club facilitates a public climbing night three times a week in the winter. The other is at Telluride Gravity Works, where the retail store offers climbing options — including belay instruction and private rentals — during its business hours. Both present an opportunity throughout winter’s coldest months to play around on routes, work on strength or try a new sport. It’s a great workout and a good alternative for rock hounds when local routes are shut down by snowfall and frozen temperatures. “It’s a good winter activity because it maintains any strength you have gotten through summer climbing,” said Sherab Kloppenburg, who sits on the Mountain Club’s board. “It’s a great way to build your skills. There’s camaraderie with
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Indoor climbing walls offer wintertime action Story and photo by Katie Klingsporn fellow climbers. And it’s one of the few things you can do at night in Telluride that’s physical.” The Mountain Club offers public climbing from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights from Dec. 1 through April 6. Rates are $5 a night, with options for a season pass and 30-day pass available. The Mountain Club has someone on site to monitor the climbing, but there aren’t guaranteed belayers and there is no adult supervision. Along with the regular open climbing, the Mountain Club plans to host skill-building events about twice a month to teach people things like proper rappelling, injury prevention and how to navigate the Via Ferrata. The high school wall offers both bouldering problems and climbing routes, with roughly a dozen set climbing routes and many more problems. Many of the bouldering problems are difficult, but there are some beginner options as well. Kloppenburg said it’s a good place for climbers of all levels. “It’s super fun, we have a good time,” Kloppenburg said. “It’s a great environment to be in for any skill level.” Gravity Works, meanwhile, is home to a 25-foot tall wall and adjoining bouldering area. There in the corner of the retail store, you will find two auto-belays, several rope belay stations and neon colored holds of all shapes and sizes peppering the wall. The floor is covered with a 12-inch pad
for safety. Store co-owner Jorn Reimann guesses there are about 30 routes on Gravity Works’ wall, with routes rated up to 5.11, as well as countless bouldering options. The wall is open during the store’s business hours — 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily — and available for private rentals and parties as well. (Reimann said kids birthday parties have been big hits.) Reimann said they get everyone from visiting families to hard-core climbing enthusiasts and locals on the wall. “It’s a great activity on those super cold mornings and when the skiing’s not good,” he said. Gravity Works offers a 10-pass punch card for $100, or a drop-in of $15 ($20 for those renting equipment.) Staff can teach belay clinics and more, which makes it a good place for those just getting started. Reimann said he’s been especially impressed with young climbers that come into the store. “Kids love to do this,” he said.
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So much more
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Telluride’s winter is filled with music, art, shows, more
Mountain Village torch-light parade and fireworks. [Alan Cuenca photo courtesy of Telski]
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ost visitors are drawn to the box canyon in the winter for Telluride’s skiing. And rightfully so; the Telluride Ski Resort hosts some of the most beautiful and challenging terrain in the U.S. But while making turns might be the initial draw, Telluride is also home to a vibrant arts, culture and music scene. With concerts, plays, parties, galas and art openings, there are more than enough nighttime activities to pair with the skiing, sledding and snowshoeing of the days.
From the glittery Telluride AIDS Benefit Gala Fashion Show to the decadent Chocolate Lovers Fling, parties on the mountain, monthly art walks and the infamous KOTO Lip Sync, the calendar is packed with things to do off the slopes. So pull on that heavy winter coat and head out into the night. It’s worth it.
Following is a calendar of wintertime events in and around Telluride. It aims to hit the highlights, but isn’t complete. Check the Daily Planet’s calendar, promoters’ websites and posters around town for a full schedule. SAF Young People’s Theatre Presents: “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” DEC. 6-8 Sheridan Opera House
Telluride Arts Holiday Bazaar
DEC. 6-8 Telluride intermediate/ high school cafeteria Featuring clothing, ceramics, jewelry and more made by local artists
The Telluride Historical Museum Presents An Olde Fashioned Christmas Celebration DEC. 8, NOON-4 P.M. Schmid Ranch on Wilson Mesa With Santa Claus, horse-drawn sleigh rides, cowboy coffee, wreath making, hot chocolate and tree cutting
TellurIdol
DEC. 10 Sheridan Opera House
WinterSing 2013
DEC. 13-15 Christ Church The Telluride Choral Society presents a night of holiday song
Mountain Village Winter Fest DEC. 13-15 Heritage Plaza
Rock and Roll Academy Winter Concert DEC. 14 Sheridan Opera House Featuring the music of the community’s young rockers
Holiday Art Walk DEC. 14 Galleries, studios and art venues around town
“Sparkle” Palm Arts Winter Dance Performance DEC. 14-15 Michael D. Palm Theatre
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“Dude and Bro’s A Christmas Carol”
DEC. 18-22 Sheridan Opera House A non-denominational holiday extravaganza presented by Telluride Theatre
Rail Jam
DEC. 21 Telluride Ski Resort Skiers and riders are invited to battle it out for cash and other prizes
Travis Julia Presents: Warren Miller’s “Ticket to Ride” DEC. 23 Sheridan Opera House
Jake Seward, Wiley Boraf, Rose Bailey and Ben Seward with their winning sled at the One to One Mentoring cardboard sled derby. [Photo by Keith Hill]
Christmas Eve Torch Light Parade DEC. 24 Telluride Ski Resort
Mountainfilm Friendraiser
DEC. 26 Sheridan Opera House
Purely Patsy, a Patsy Cline Tribute Show DEC. 27, 8 P.M. Sheridan Opera House
New Year’s Eve Gala with Jefferson Starship DEC. 31, 9 P.M. Sheridan Opera House Music stars at 10:30 p.m.
New Year’s Eve Celebration
DEC. 31 Ski resort, downtown Telluride A torch-light parade on the mountain will be followed by the countdown in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse on Colorado Avenue
First Thursday Art Walk
The Oh Hellos
JAN. 2 Galleries, studios and art venues around town
Delta Saints
Elephant Revival with opening act The Shook Twins
DEC. 28, 8 P.M. Sheridan Opera House DEC. 29, 8:30 P.M. Sheridan Opera House
Cirque Mechanics
DEC. 30-31 Michael D. Palm Theatre An innovative troupe that reimagines the American circus using steel, timber and ingenuity
Ah Haa School New Year’s Eve Gala
DEC. 31, 6:30 P.M. Ah Haa School Featuring new works of guest artists, a champagne reception, appetizers and a four course sit-down dinner created by Eliza Gavin of 221 South Oak
JAN. 3-4, 8:30 P.M. Sheridan Opera House Two nights of indie folk at the Opera House
The Met — Live in HD: “Falstaff” JAN. 6, 6 P.M. Michael D. Palm Theatre Tickets at telluridepalm.com
Casey Nay and Cynthia Sommers strut down the catwalk at the 2013 Telluride AIDS Benefit. [Photo by Melissa Plantz]
Jimmie Dale Gilmore JAN. 17, 8 P.M. Sheridan Opera House
SMRC’s Chocolate Lovers’ Fling: The Olympics
JAN. 19, 8:30 P.M. Sheridan Opera House
The Grascals
FEB. 1 Telluride Conference Center This fundraising party for the SMRC features an Olympics theme, dancing and decadent chocolate creations by local chefs
“Blizzard of Aahhh’s”
First Thursday Art Walk FEB. 6 Galleries, studios and art venues around town
JAN. 23 Sheridan Opera House
KOTO Lip Sync
JAN. 24 Michael D. Palm Theatre Telluride’s most talented lip synchers go all out for this annual event
Parsons Dance
FEB. 7 Michael D. Palm Theatre A modern dance troupe that brings exuberant and edgy athleticism to the stage
Marchfourth Marching Band
The Met — Live in HD: “Rusalka”
JAN. 25 Telluride Conference Center
SAF Young People’s Theatre Presents: “The High School Grease Experience” JAN. 31, FEB. 1 AND 3 Sheridan Opera House Written and directed by Jennifer Julia
FEB. 8, 11 A.M. AND FEB. 17, 6 P.M. Michael D. Palm Theatre Tickets at telluridepalm.com
Telluride Comedy Festival
FEB. 13-16, 8 P.M. NIGHTLY Sheridan Opera House A full weekend of stand-up, improv performances and hilarious acts by guest comedians, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
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Lifesavers Ball
FEB. 16 Telluride Conference Center
JAN. 11 Telluride Conference Center A party to celebrate emergency personnel in the region
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KOTO Lip Synch hosts Ashley Boling and Suzanne Cheavens. [Photo by Ben Knight]
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Telluride AIDS Benefit Student Fashion Show
First Thursday Art Walk
FEB. 20 Michael D. Palm Theatre
MARCH 6 Galleries, studios and art venues around town
The Infamous Stringdusters
Rockin’ at the Opera for TASP MARCH 8 Sheridan Opera House
FEB. 20-21, 8:30 P.M. Sheridan Opera House Two nights of rollicking bluegrass at the Opera House
Rotary Red Ball Express MARCH 10 Telluride Ski Resort
Gay Ski Week
FEB. 23-MARCH 3 Mountain Village and Telluride Featuring events, parties and skiing nearly every day
Telluride Theatre Presents: “Urinetown, the Musical”
Telluride AIDS Benefit
FEB. 27-MARCH 3 Telluride Conference Center, Sheridan Opera House Featuring an art auction, gala fashion show, trunk sale and more
The Met — Live in HD: “Prince Igor” MARCH 1 AT 10 A.M. AND MARCH 17 AT 6 P.M. Michael D. Palm Theatre Tickets at telluridepalm.com
The Wailers: “Legend” MARCH 6, 8:30 P.M. Sheridan Opera House
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Inaugural Telluride Tribute Fest
MARCH 13-15, 8:30 P.M. Sheridan Opera House Featuring Zoso, the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute Band, 40 Ounces to Freedom, No Duh and Garry Mullen and the Works: One Night of Queen
Spring Break at the Opera House MARCH 15-17 Sheridan Opera House
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Full Moon Relay Race
Bikini Slalom and Luau
MARCH 16 Telluride Ski Resort Celebrate the full moon with a relay race on the ski mountain. Teams of four will start with a skin up the hill followed by a slalom ski down, a fat-tire snowbike lap and a final snowshoe sprint
MARCH 29 Gorrono Ranch Points will be awarded for style, speed and skill in this old tradition that Telski is resurrecting, followed by a luau
Steel Pulse
MARCH 31, 6 P.M. Michael D. Palm Theatre Tickets at telluridepalm.com
MARCH 20 Telluride Conference Center
The Met — Live in HD: “Werther”
SpringSing 2014
First Thursday Art Walk
Rail Jam
Pond Skim Closing Weekend
MARCH 21-22 Christ Church A night of music presented by the Telluride Choral Society MARCH 22 Telluride Ski Resort Skiers and riders are invited to battle it out for cash and other prizes
Telluride Theatre Burlesque
MARCH 28-29 Sheridan Opera House This annual fundraiser for Telluride Theatre is a not-to-be-missed evening of entertainment
APRIL 3 Galleries, studios and art venues around town
APRIL 4-6 Telluride Ski Resort Celebrate the end of the season with the KOTO Pink Flamingo Street Dance in downtown Telluride, followed later in the weekend by a pond skim and costume contest on the mountain
The Met — Live in HD: “La Boheme” APRIL 5 AT 11 A.M. AND APRIL 28 AT 6 P.M. Michael D. Palm Theatre Tickets at telluridepalm.com
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6-8 YPT presents “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” 18-22 “Dude & Bro’s A Christmas Carol” 31, 1 YPT presents “You’re The One That I Want — (A co-production with Telluride Theatre) The High School Grease Experience” 27 Purely Patsy, A Patsy Cline Tribute Show & 3 13-16 15th annual Telluride Comedy Fest 28 The Oh Hellos (Indie rock) 20-21 The Infamous Strindusters (high-octane bluegrass) 29 Delta Saints (Bayou rock ‘n roll) 31 New Year’s Eve Gala with Jefferson Starship (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Legends)
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6 The Wailers celebrate “Legend” (reggae) 13-15 First Annual Telluride Tribute Fest 13 - Zoso - the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute Elephant Revival (Colorado’s favorite folk band) 14 - 40 Oz to Freedom (Sublime) & Jimmie Dale Gilmore (Texan country) No Duh (No Doubt) The Grascals (Bluegrass) 15 - One night of Queen with Gary Mullen & the Works “Blizzard of Aahs” Screening 22 Concert TBA
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Gallery Walk
Telluride’s downtown is dotted with studios, galleries
Telluride Gallery of Fine Art director Baerbel Hacke runs her hand over the smooth surface of a Susan Sales’ oil paintings — the rare painting that is meant to be touched. [Photo by Katie Klingsporn]
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nd while skiing may be Telluride’s main winter attraction, the town is also home to a surprising number of galleries, studios and art venues. Strolling through the town’s galleries is a great pastime on a frigid day or when the skiing conditions aren’t great, and once a month, the town’s
art venues throw open their doors, inviting the public to check out new exhibits, receptions and art events during the First Thursday Art Walk. So escape the chill by ducking into one of Telluride’s many arts havens and experience just how inspiring winter can be.
Following is a guide to Telluride’s galleries. This list includes the highlights of the town’s arts scene, but many restaurants, coffee shops and the Wilkinson Public Library also display changing painting, drawing and photography exhibits on their walls. Ah Haa School for the Arts 300 S. Townsend St. 970-728-3886 ahhaa.org
The Ah Haa School for the Arts is the community’s art education center. The school offers a wide curriculum of classes, such as drawing, painting, ceramics, fiberarts, cooking and printmaking, as well as workshops for children and adults and regular fine art exhibits.
Arroyo
220 E. Colorado Ave. 970-239-2006 arroyotelluride.com
Arroyo is a gallery and fine wine bar that features artists from the Four Corners region and collections of Southwest contemporary realism, with a focus on landscapes. A great place to grab a drink and wander through the rooms admiring the art.
Dolce
226 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-6866 dolcejewels.com
Dolce offers custom and designer jewelry as well as unique sculptures, cufflinks, key chains, knives and belt buckles.
Elinoff Gallery
204 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-5566 elinoff.com
The Elinoff art collection includes hundreds of lithographs, drawings and etchings in the impressionist and modern veins. The gallery also carries lines of fine jewelry and watches.
Gallery 81435 230 S. Fir St. 970-728-3930 telluridearts.org
A project of Telluride Arts, Gallery 81435 is a contemporary art space in the heart of Telluride that features monthly exhibits by regional artists.
Gold Mountain Gallery 135 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-3460 goldmountaingallery.com
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Lyceum Art Gallery
Stronghouse Studios and Gallery
The working studio of artist Judy Haas, who specializes in handmade pastels, ceramics and computer generated art of the natural world, as well as painter Michelle Curry Wright. Deer doubles as a home consignment store, wit antiques and gift.
Lyceum features oil paintings by Kathryn Tatum of the Four Corners region, skyscapes and landscapes. The gallery is also Tatum’s studio and she welcomes visitors to watch her creative process.
The Stronghouse is an artists’ collective that houses studios and is a place for local artists to show and sell their work in monthly exhibits. The studios are open daily and visitors are welcome.
109 W. Colorado Ave. melangetelluride.com
130 E. Colorado Ave. 970-728-3300 telluridegallery.com
225 S. Pine St. 970-948-7997 troutart.com
430 W. Colorado Ave. 970-708-1331 kathryntatum.com
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Kamruz Gallery
333 W. Colorado Ave. 303-442-7790 kamruz.com
Mélange Telluride is a contemporary art and design boutique and studio run by a group of local working artists. Along with jewelry, photography and clothing for sale, Mélange offers art workshops and features exhibits.
This Colorado Avenue gallery, which shows the work of local photographers, has a collection of photography books and an antique camera exhibit.
Naturescapes Gallery
Lustre, an Artisan Gallery
100 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-6359 naturescapesgallery.com
171 S. Pine St. 970-728-3355 lustregallery.com
This Colorado Avenue gallery features the photographs of Dale Malmedal, a nature and wildlife photographer who captures the beauty of nature: Colorado’s wildflowers, brilliant fall aspens and snow-capped peaks.
Lustre offers furniture, decorative sculptures, vessels and wall art. Its defining pieces are brightly colored, hand-painted glass chandeliers, sconces, lanterns and table lamps by Ulla Darni.
283 S. Fir St. 970-728-3930 telluridearts.org
Telluride Gallery of Fine Art This sophisticated space, which is a well-established art venue in town, showcases contemporary American artists, as well as the sculptures, paintings and photography of local artists. The gallery also houses an extensive avant-garde jewelry collection.
Wilkinson Public Library 100 W. Pacific Ave. 970-728-4519 telluridelibrary.com
The library features temporary exhibits by local artists, presented by Telluride Arts. All the work is for sale through Telluride Arts.
Oh-Be-Joyful Gallery 333 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-6868 ohbejoyfulgallery.com
This gallery specializes in paintings of the high country — toothy peaks, bouncy streams and blazing aspen groves — by exclusively carrying realist and plein air works of Telluride, the state of Colorado and the Southwest region.
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uck into one of Telluride’s coffee shops, bakeries or pizza joints for a quick bite and escape from the cold. Or sip après ski signature cocktails next to a cozy fireplace. Telluride boasts burgers, beer and bar food for famished skiers, gourmet steaks, sushi and fusion dishes for an upscale evening on the town and everything inTbetween. Bon appétit. Winter Guide 2014 I ELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
Customers at The Butcher & The Baker. [Courtesy photo]
TeLLuride 221 South Oak $$$ 221 S. Oak 728-9507 Dinner
Innovative fine dining features seafood, steaks, in-season ingredients and decadent desserts. 221 also offers take-out and catering.
Aemono Market Deli $ 105 S. Davis 728-4748 All meals
Gourmet take-out that includes breakfast sandwiches/burritos, soups, salads, sandwiches, packaged meals and freshly prepared foods in a deli case that changes weekly.
The Angler Inn $$
22332 Highway 145 Placerville 728-5580 Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch
This new Down Valley restaurant and inn offers gourmet tavern food: burgers, salads, pizzas, a bites menu, 16 draft beers and an espresso/ breakfast bar for the commuter on the go.
Appaloosa Trading Company $$ 100 W. Colorado 728-4966 Lunch, dinner
Contemporary American classics: sandwiches, soups, chili, salads, steaks, tuna. The restaurant doubles as a retail store specializing in leather works and home décor.
Arroyo Fine Art Gallery and Wine Bar $$ 220 E. Colorado 239-2006 Lunch, dinner, snacks
Light fare to nibble on as you enjoy a glass of one of Arroyo’s 50 wines, sipping tequila or single-malt scotches. Artisanal cheeses, gourmet wraps and desserts.
Baked in Telluride $ 127 S. Fir 728-4705 All meals
BIT, a Telluride tradition, features to-go items and something for everyone: pizza, bagels, donuts, tacos, sandwiches, salads and more.
The Brown Bag $
126 W. Colorado 728-5556 Breakfast, lunch, snacks
A deli popular with the lunch crowd that offers fantastic sandwiches, filling salads, homemade soup and addicting baked goods.
Brown Dog Pizza $$ 110 E. Colorado 728-8046 Lunch and dinner
A family friendly sports bar with award winning pizza, sandwiches, salads and bar snacks. The Brown Dog also caters to the late-night crowd.
The Butcher & The Baker $
217 E. Colorado 728-2899 Breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch, carry-out dinner
This bakery, café and deli makes an art of artisan pastries, yummy sandwiches, coffee drinks, fresh salads, soup and superb cupcakes.
Breakfast, Lunch & Gourmet Dinner to Go artesian pastries • fresh salads sandwiches with house-roasted & hand carved meats
Caravan $
123 E. Colorado Lunch, dinner 728-5611
This cart next to La Cocina serves fresh juices, organic smoothies and Middle Eastern fare like falafel platters, greek salad and baba ganoush.
sunday brunch 8am – 2pm available for catering we sell R & D Meats and local farm fresh eggs
Coffee Cowboy $ 135 E. Colorado Snacks, coffee
A quick and easy stop for the coffee-addict on the go, with snacks and smoothies.
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Burgers, tacos, sandwiches, drinks specials and great atmosphere ... along with notoriously addictive tater tots.
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Cosmopolitan $$$ 300 W. San Juan 728-1292 Dinner
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Upscale contemporary American cuisine perfect for the foodie and the cocktail connoisseur. Check out their happy hour specials.
Flavor $$$
122 S. Oak St. 239-6047 Dinner, lunch during high season and holidays
This contemporary restaurant features finely composed entrees, vegetarian dishes, signature sandwiches, fresh soups and salads.
Floradora $$
103 W. Colorado 728-8884 Weekend brunch, lunch, dinner
Comfy Americana cuisine created from scratch with creative fusion dishes, fantastic burgers, a great weekend brunch and a bar.
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Honga’s Lotus Petal $$$ 135 E. Colorado 728-5134 Dinner
Fresh sushi and pan-Asian entrees, with innovative sushi rolls, seafood dishes and mojitos that will make your evening a bit more interesting. The Lotus Lounge features happy hour specials.
La Cocina de Luz $$ 123 E. Colorado 728-9355 All meals
Mexican restaurant with fusion dishes, homemade salsa and an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients and big flavor. Try their vegan platter, fish tostada or the enchilada plate with red sauce.
La Marmotte $$$ 150 W. San Juan 728-6232 Dinner only
Telluride’s premiere French restaurant, with an intimate interior, a prix fixe menu of sumptuous dishes and an extensive wine list. A great place to take a date.
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Good down-home cooking, with a full breakfast menu, soups, sandwiches and coffee.
New Sheridan Chop House $$$
Rustico Ristorante $$$ 114 E. Colorado 728-4046 Lunch, dinner
Delicious and authentic Italian dishes in an airy atmosphere with fantastic bread and a full wine menu.
Shanghai Palace $$ 126 E. Colorado 728-0882 Lunch and dinner
Generous servings of classic Chinese dishes like fried rice, Szechuan pork and sesame chicken and an array of appetizers and drinks. A great place to share plates with friends.
Siam $$
200 S. Davis 728-6886 Lunch and dinner
Excellent and authentic Thai dishes with good lunch specials, tasty noodles and spicy curries.
Smugglers $$ 225 S. Pine 728-5620 Lunch and dinner
Oak $$
226 W. Colorado 728-8399 Lunch and dinner
Tequila’s $$
Inside the Camel’s Garden hotel 728-3985 Lunch and dinner
This traditional cantina is one of Telluride’s newest restaurants. Located in a cozy underground space, Tequila’s serves enchiladas, carne asada, burritos, tortilla soup and seafood dishes with a Tex-Mex flair.
Pescado $$
627 W. Pacific 728-1213 Weekend brunch, dinner
115 W. Colorado 239-6025 Dinner
This Telluride favorite is back on main street. Pescado features traditional Japanese fare like sushi, seafood, rolls, chicken and beef skewers, tempura and Udon noodle bowls with a Latin flair.
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A clean, comfortable space, with traditional American brunch for a reasonable price. For dinner, try the steak and glass of wine special.
231 W. Colorado 728-9100 Brunch and dinner
The former Fat Alley has a new name but the same delicious Southern-style barbecue, fried okra and burgers that hit the spot after a day of skiing, as well as a full bar.
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231 W. Colorado 728-4351 Brunch and dinner
Telluride’s only micro-brew pub with 20 of its own award-winning brews on tap and a menu that includes killer burgers, chicken sandwiches, ribs, fish and chips, and other classic American eats.
Telluride’s historic Chop House offers top-notch steaks and seafood, mussels that can’t be beat and amazing desserts in a classic-Telluride atmosphere.
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The Parlor at New Sheridan Hotel $$
There $$
Offering picnic lunches, Vietnamese bento boxes, steamed buns, ramen bowls, Asian tapas and more. There also has an extensive cocktail menu.
The Steaming Bean $
221 E. Colorado Coffee, breakfast, lunch, snacks
A full coffee bar with a menu of bagels, pastries, breakfast burritos and sandwiches. At night, the coffee house turns into a lively bar with DJs or live music.
Telluride Bistro $$ 138 E. Colorado 728-5239 Dinner
Gondola Grounds Coffee $ Town Hall Plaza Breakfast, coffee, snacks Fair-trade coffee at a fair price.
Great Room and Great Room Deck $
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The Peaks Resort 728-6800 Drinks
Classic Italian cuisine with satisfying pastas, great pizza, a few gourmet dishes and a full selection of wine.
Relax and enjoy drinks and a light menu lounging on the deck with the best views in Mountain Village.
Telluride Truffle $
La Piazza del Villaggio $$$
101 N. Fir 728-9565 Snacks
Fine chocolate, truffles, divine hot cocoa and all sorts of treats to make your sweet tooth happy.
Zest $$
700 W. Colorado next to the visitor’s center 728-8874 Breakfast and lunch
Offering a fresh and inexpensive revolving take out menu with seasonal sandwiches, salads and sides.
MounTain ViLLage Allred’s $$$
Top of the Gondola 728-7474 Dinner, aprés ski
High-end steakhouse with modern fare, great wine and the best view in town.
Teddy’s Mini Donuts $ Gondola Plaza Breakfast and coffee
Bite-sized donuts made hot and fresh right before your eyes and drinks to was them down.
Crazy Elk Pizza $ Off of Heritage Plaza 728-7499 Lunch, dinner, snacks
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Blue Mesa Building 728-8283 Lunch and dinner
La Piazza melds authentic Italian cuisine with refined flavors and an extensive wine list.
La Pizzeria $$
Blue Mesa Building 728-0737 Lunch, dinner
Gourmet Italian style pizza with appetizers, salads and gelato.
Rev Restaurant $$$
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Hotel Madeline 369-0880 Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Fine dining room serving farm-to-table mountain chic cuisine with a focus on fresh, local and seasonal products
O P E N N I G H T LY 5pm – Close
Palmyra $$$
Peaks Resort and Spa 728-6800 Dinner
HAPPY HO U R 5 - 6 P M FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS
Contemporary fine-dining American cuisine featuring seafood, steaks and regional ingredients.
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Poacher’s Pub $
Sunset Plaza 728-9647 Lunch, dinner, snacks
Tasty pizza, salads and soups.
Classic pub fare like nachos, wings, sandwiches and signature dishes.
Diggity Dogg’s House $
Siam’s Talay Grille $$
A popular hot dog joint that even offers “hippie dogs” for vegetarians.
Located in the Inn at Lost Creek, the Talay Grille is a Thai seafood restaurant that also features the popular appetizers from Siam Telluride.
Heritage Plaza 369-0364 Lunch, snacks
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Inn at Lost Creek 728-6293 Dinner
“ To f i nd o ne o f t he bes t m e a ls in Co lo ra d o, y o u’ l l ne e d t o dr i v e t o Te llu r id e —a n d it’s to ta lly w o r t h i t . J us t a cr o s s t he s tre e t fro m th e go n d o la s i t s C o s m o p o l i t a n Te l l ur id e , ch e f-ow n e r Ch a d S co t ho r n’s ho m a g e t o fu s io n a n d (w h e n ev e r p o s s i bl e ) l o ca l l y s o ur c e d in gre d ie n ts .” –
LOCATED IN THE HOTEL COLUMBIA, JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE GONDOLA
FOR RESERVATIONS GO TO WWW.COSMOTELLURIDE.COM
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SMAK Bar $$
The Little Bar $$
Hotel Madeline Telluride 369-8949 Lunch, dinner
Sleek and sophisticated vibe with small plates, sandwiches, soups, salads and entrees.
Nestled in the Lumiere hotel, this little bar offers a full bar and a revolving sushi menu.
Steaming Bean Mountain Village $
Tomboy Tavern $$
This coffee shop, which is tucked into a corner of the Peaks, offers lattes, pour-over coffee, breakfast sandwiches, tea and snacks.
Tomboy Tavern features a big U-shaped bar, a creative take on burgers and sandwiches, an extensive beer list and cocktails.
The Peaks Resort Coffee, breakfast, lunch, snacks
Heritage Plaza 728-7467 Lunch, dinner
Aemono Fine Foods and Catering $$ 156 Society Dr. 728-2085 All meals
The home base for the in-town Aemono churns out delicious pizza, homemade lasagna, creative sandwiches, classy catering spreads and more with its recently expanded dining area.
Cindy Bread $ 168 Society Dr. 369-1116 Breakfast, lunch
Tracks Cafe & Bar $
Starbucks $
Heritage Plaza 728-0677 Breakfast, lunch, snacks
Hotel Madeline 369-8993 Breakfast, Coffee, Snacks
The favorite Seattle-based coffeehouse offers steaming espressos, chai, Tazo teas, Frappucinos, sandwiches and baked goods.
Inexpensive specialty sandwiches, salads, pastries and lively bar.
Telluride Coffee Company $
Conference Center Plaza 728-1117 Lunch and dinner
Heritage Plaza 369-4400 Breakfast, coffee, snacks
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Lumiere Hotel 369-0400 Apres-ski, dinner, drinks
Custom coffee and espresso drinks made with gourmet grounds, along with pastries, smoothies, tea and more.
The Village Table $$ This new Mountain Village restaurant features global soul food, paella, to-go lunch sandwiches, Spanish tapas, Mediterranean fare and happy hour specials.
Fresh baked bread, cookies, pasties and killer sandwiches (including breakfast sandwiches).
Telluride Brewing Co. $ A microbrew tasting room committed to artisan brews handcrafted right here in Telluride.
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ACCOMMODATIONS, LIBATIONS, AND AMAZING CUISINE
www.newsheridan.com Hotel: For reservations call (970) 728-4351 or visit us online. Historic Bar: Open daily at 3pm; Home of the $5 Jacks! Parlor: Open for Brunch, and Dinner Chop House: Open for Brunch, and Dinner* (970) 728-9100
*Reservations Recommended for Dinner. Located on Historic Main Street 231 W. Colorado Avenue, Telluride Colorado, 81435 1.800.200.1891
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156 Society Dr. 728-5094 Snacks, beer
Save the date for the
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Penthouse, 300 W. Colorado Perched over the charming, historic Town of Telluride, this peerless 4-bedroom penthouse boasts sweeping 360-degree views of arguably the world’s most magnificent box canyon. Conceived by Alan Wanzenberg Architect and Design, New York, and built by Fortenberry and Ricks Construction, Telluride, this 6,000-plus square foot property encompasses the building’s entire top floor. The quality, design, and location are second to none — humbled only, if at all, by the majesty of the mountain peaks that fill its vistas. There’s simply no other place like it. MLS No. 29257. Call for price.
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With 4 full bedrooms, including an expansive master bedroom comprising the entire top level, this home offers a surprising amount of living space in the Town of Telluride. A well-designed and comfortable living room and dining area, plus a gourmet kitchen, provide for easy entertaining. Abundant sun, expansive Valley Floor and ski area views, and several decks on the north and south sides make this one of the best values in the under $2 million market in the Town of Telluride. Unfurnished. MLS No. 29509.
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