WinTerGuide ’15
From rustic to posh · Trout heaven · Skis not required · To the rescue · Fine wine Homage to the humble · Festivarians head indoors · Mega-classic Colorado ice climbs
When the quality of real estate services matter...
George R. Harvey, Jr.
2
Owner / Broker The Harvey Team
Telluride Activate your Ownership. Call us to schedule an appointment.
harveyteam
the
“Put Our Real Estate Networks to Work for You”
970.729.0111
Winter Guide 2015
I
George@TheHarveyTeam.net | www.TheHarveyTeam.net TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
d
If this Mountain Village penthouse doesn’t excite you...check your pulse, you may be dea
Y
ou are looking at what may be the most picture-perfect spot in the Telluride region—it is the lodge-style Penthouse #4 at 100 Pennington Place. The layout takes up the top two floors, has 6 bedrooms including 2 master suites, about 3,600 square feet and a elevator. You will love the textures and surfaces used in the construction—classic timber chinking, wood floors and two stone fireplaces. And wait until you see the kitchen—you could film a movie scene in this restaurant-caliber space (see it on the web). You may not have even considered a condo, but just imagine having everything maintained—the grounds, the property—you can
even have the kitchen fully stocked when you arrive. An Insider’s Tip: There is a huge difference between coming for a long weekend and owning a permanent residence here. On a quick trip, the crowds, music festivals and the shopping district create a lot of fun energy (and noise), but you may want to avoid that kind of pace when you are part of the community as an owner. Pennington Place sits high above the Telluride valley below which means you are immersed in the natural scenery at the base of 14,000 foot-peaks. For those of you who are not good with visualization (and you know who you are), take a deep breath and
look at the photograph above. Ahhh! All maintenance at the Penthouse is handled by a property manager, and it has never been leased nor in any rental pool. It sparkles. The price is $1,995,000. To see, call George Harvey at 970.729.0111. Go to www.TheHarveyTeam.net, send an email to George@TheHarveyTeam.net or you can see more photos at our showcase site www.EagleViewReservePenthouse.com. Twice, George Harvey has been voted “Telluride Realtor of the Year”, and he was President of the Colorado Association of Realtors for 2010.
KIDS RENT * FREE! One free basic kids rental with 5-day adult demo or performance rental
TELLURIDE’S PREMIER SKI RENTAL DELIVERY SERVICE
20% OFF
offer when Mention this reservation ur yo g makin
YOUR BLACK TIE EXPERIENCE! • Personalized rental fittings in the comfort of your vacation accommodations • You choose the time, you choose the place • Slopeside service and storage • Men’s & Women’s PREMIUM level boots • Magnatraction Snowboard packages • Junior performance twin-tip and all-mountain packages • TELLURIDE’S NEWEST RENTAL FLEET - GUARANTEED At Black Tie Ski Rentals we take great care to perfect all the details. So sit back, relax and re-discover your Telluride ski vacation! Open from 8am to 10pm everyday
For reservations please call
877.369.3999 Black Tie
Exclusive Partners: • newly renovated facility • private lounge with guest privileges • luxury lockers/boot heaters • personalized concierge services • food and beverage services
ary 2-day
Compliment
ss!* Guest Pa
For more info, deals and on-line catalogue
MIKE “Z” ZUENDEL, GRI BROKER ASSOCIATE
the team buyers need to know for Telluride Real Estate
BROOKS WEST ZUENDEL BROKER ASSOCIATE
BUYER FOCUSED REAL ESTATE Mike “Z” is now focusing on Buyers Representation. What this means for you, the Telluride Real Estate Buyer, is you will have an agent who represents only your interests; an agent who will seek out and negotiate the very best deal for you. You deserve an agent who will safeguard and protect your interests exclusively.
Call Mike Z now for a private discussion. My wife and I worked with Mike Zuendel when we decided to purchase a house in Mountain Village. He was very thorough and patient in helping us to determine exactly what we were looking for. We were both very impressed with his knowledge of the market and feel that he helped us find the perfect house at a great price. Mike is a true professional and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the Telluride area. — Raymond von Drehle, Hickory North Carolina
Because we met ‘Mike Z’ we purchased a home in Mountain Village. He gave us the confidence that we were going to be treated fairly, professionally, and with respect. He supplied us with all the market data we requested and found the perfect golf course home of our dreams. We feel very fortunate to have had Mike Z looking out for our best interests and we are now happy to call him our friend. — Jeff and Sonia Buie, Tyler, TX
MIKETZ@OUTLOOK.COM
Sherry and I had a very exciting and pleasant experience purchasing a condo in Mountain Village with Mike Zuendel’s very capable assistance! Mike showed us around, did the due diligence and was very honest with his thoughts on the prospects. Once the decision was made, he worked hard to make the transaction seamless for us by long distance! He’s the kind of realtor that stays with you!! — Lee S. Anderson M.D. Fort Worth, TX
You guys knocked it out of the park on all fronts; marketing, follow up and more follow up, details, overall guidance... the total package in all areas. Who is doing that these days? You kids are GOOD! We would not change a thing — truly mean it! — Jim and Lauren Mintie, Long Beach, CA
(970) 708.5186 WWW.ZTELLURIDEREALESTATE.COM
LOCALLY OWNED FULL SERVICE SPORTS & TUNE SHOP • 24HR FITNESS FACILITY • INDOOR CLIMBING WALL
SNOW BIKE CLIMB SKATE
OPEN DAILY • 205 EAST COLORADO AVENUE • 970.728.4143 • WWW.TELLURIDEGRAVITYWORKS.COM
Meeting Buyers’ and Sellers’ Telluride Real Estate needs for over 33 years.
www.catsman.com
YOUR DREAM STARTS HERE. Away from it all, but nothing’s missing from this elegantly rustic mountain retreat at 685 Wilson Way, Gray Head Wilderness Preserve, only 15 minutes of scenic driving from downtown Telluride, Colorado. www.CatmandoTelluride.com.
111 ADAMS RANCH - Views of San Sophia ridge and Wilson Peak. Distinctive craftsmanship utilizing local stone and reclaimed timber. Luxurious furnishings combined with an eclectic mix of rustic finishes, modern conveniences and antique pieces. 4 bedrooms/5 baths.
RED DOG RANCH 386+ acres, 7,417 sq ft log and stucco main home, views of the Sneffels, Wilsons and LaSalle mountain ranges. Indoor and outdoor living and entertaining areas, 2,430 sq ft, state of the art 6 stall (plus tack and storage room) barn, 1,800 sq ft ranch manager’s home.
STEVE CATSMAN Telluride’s Local Source since 1972. www.catsman.com 970.728.6629
All the comforts of this world
and heavenly views. Flats, townhomes and penthouses, from $800,000 to $3 million in Telluride’s Mountain Village.
CASS I DY RI DGE
Patrick Pelisson, Broker pat@tellurideproperties.com 970-708-1384
Visit CassidyRidgeTelluride.com. Sales Center: In the Granita Building, Sunset Plaza, 560 Mountain Village Blvd., Unit 104, Mountain Village, Colorado 81435
[ EDITOR’S LETTER ]
Leveling
By Heather Sackett I Photo by Nola Svoboda
D
UP
uring my first winter in Telluride, on the weekend of the first big snowfall of the season, I was invited to a birthday party at a backcountry hut.
I
should have known what I was in for when the birthday boy (also the hut keeper) told me to stop by his house and grab beacons, just in case. (Having never used the device before, and as just one leg of the rescue trifecta – beacon, shovel and probe – with a nearly dead battery, it would have been of little use, I realized two months and one avalanche safety class later.) After driving my car up the pass until it refused to budge any farther, I parked it right where it had become stuck in the snow, hopped out and began trudging up the pass. I was a total newbie to winter in the backcountry: no skis, skins, shovel or probe. No poles, ropes, crampons or ice axe. My pack contained what I considered the essentials of outdoor winter travel: a bottle of whiskey and a brick of cheese requested by the birthday boy. The journey was an excruciatingly slow slog through waist-deep snow, post-holing with every step despite the snowshoes on my feet. The top of the pass was a whiteout — a wind-scoured tunnel with an icy sheen blanketing the surrounding snowdrifts. I had been instructed to follow the tracks of those who came up an hour before, but they had been obliterated by the wind. Luckily, out
of the blowing snow appeared a brightly colored parka and the smiling face of a woman, another birthday reveler, sent to retrieve me. I was welcomed into the lodge with hot tea, soup and a roaring fire. Beer and tall tales flowed late into the night. Longtime locals, giddy with the 15 inches that had fallen that day, proclaimed that it would be a good snow year. People continued showing up on the doorstep long after dark with iced-over beards, having braved the howling gusts with headlamps. The guests slowly filled the lodge to bursting, with dripping jackets and damp socks soon hanging from every doorframe and hook. “These people are crazy,” I thought as I surveyed the room. Then it dawned on me: I was there, too. I had been initiated, indoctrinated, hazed and ultimately welcomed into their ranks. I was one of these crazy people. Without even intending to, I had leveled up. I can’t take credit for the term “level up.” I stole it. But I use it unabashedly as if it’s my own because the phrase perfectly describes the winter Telluride experience. Skiers come here to avoid lift lines and find powder stashes by hiking for turns. We après by bellying up to the bar to toss back a shot ski
(a ski town rite of passage). Ice climbers graduate to challenging and technical Bridal Veil Falls. Music fans sing along under the bright lights of the intimate and historic Sheridan Opera House, Telluride’s crown jewel music venue. And anglers brave the cold for the bigger trout and solitude of winter rivers, which are scarce during the summer high season. Everyone who arrives is a newbie to the San Juan winter scene at first. It’s intimidating and intense and overwhelming — for a minute. And then we accept the challenge and level up. Soon, adventures that had seemed unfathomable become the stuff every Saturday is made of. For anyone who wants to take winter to the next level — hike just a little farther, take that blue trail instead of the green, climb a tiny bit higher, ski a line that’s a little bit steeper or snowshoe to a birthday party at a backcountry hut — Telluride will always welcome another “crazy” person to this level.
WINTERGUIDE ’15 Publisher: Andrew Mirrington, ext. 22
publisher@telluridedailyplanet.com Associate Publisher: Dusty Atherton, ext. 24 dusty@telluridedailyplanet.com
————— [ EDITORIAL ] ————— Editor: Heather Sackett, ext. 14 editor@telluridedailyplanet.com Associate Editor: Mary Slosson, ext. 14 mary@telluridedailyplanet.com Staff Reporter: Stephen Elliott, ext. 18 stephen@telluridedailyplanet.com Photographers: Melissa Plantz, melissa@melissaplantz.com Kristofer Noel, knoelphoto.com
————— [ ADVERTISING ] ————— Sales and Marketing Manager:
Maureen Pelisson, ext. 21 maureen@telluridedailyplanet.com Advertising Executive: Anna Goller, ext. 20 anna@telluridedailyplanet.com
11
Classifieds Sales Representative: Erin Thompson, ext. 10 erin@telluridedailyplanet.com
Advertising e-mail:
advertising@telluridedailyplanet.com Office Manager: Shelly Bolus, ext. 16 shelly@telluridedailyplanet.com
————— [ PRODUCTION ] ————— Creative Director: Nola Svoboda, ext. 26 nola@telluridedailyplanet.com Graphic Designer: Charlene Downing, charlene@telluridedailyplanet.com Circulation: Telluride Delivers Subscriptions: 970-728-9788
Telluride Daily Planet is owned and operated by Telluride Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 2315, Telluride, Colorado 81435. Phone: 970-728-9788; Fax: 970-728-8061; Editorial fax: 970-728-9793; Online edition: www.telluridedailyplanet.com A publication of
[Cover photo by Nola Svoboda]
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
I
Winter Guide 2015
We are the most experienced window shade dealer in town, which means the best price is GUARANTEED.
Come See Us on Main Street: 327 East Colorado Ave 970.728.8238 www.LuxWest.com info@LuxWest.com
[ WHAT’S INSIDE ]
THE BUCKET LIST
Ice clings to the edge of a cliff on Highway 145 north of Rico. [Photo by Nola Svoboda]
F EAT UR ES
Stunning, steep faces, demanding cruxes and hundreds of feet of vertical.
G U ID ES
43
Mega-classic Colorado ice climbs
55
GALLERY WALK Telluride’s downtown is dotted with art, galleries.
61 66
OUT & ABOUT A seasonal guide to what's on. RESTAURANT GUIDE Region boasts array of dining options.
17 21 23 27 31 47 51
FEEL THE BEAT
Festivarians head indoors Telluride's winter music scene is vibrant and intimate. CHEERS!
Fine wine Telluride boasts some quality wine selections. LEAVE THE BUSTLE BEHIND
From rustic to posh Huts offer backcountry solitude. BLAZING THE TRAIL
Skis not required See the backcountry on your own terms. HERE, FISHY FISHY
Trout heaven Trading ski poles for fishing poles in the snowy months. MOUNTAIN SAFETY
To the rescue Search and Rescue volunteers step up when disaster strikes. CRUSHING CORDUROY
Homage to the humble Telluride Ski Resort has fantastic easy green slopes.
[Map illustration by Nola Svoboda]
Select men’s and women’s styles from: Free People • Johnny Was • Frye Boots • Ugg Sorel • Michael Stars • Lucky Brand • Mod-O-Doc Jeremiah Clothing • Cosabella • Tommy Bahama • Smartwool
Vintage Retro Brand Telluride Apparel Exclusive at the Toggery Children’s styles from: Tea • Appaman • PJ Salvage Pajamas See Kai Run shoes • Princess dresses and accessories
Telluride Trappings & Toggery
(970) 728-3338 l www.thetelluridetoggery.com l Open Daily 9am-9pm
Fine clothes for men, women, and children
[ FEEL THE BEAT ]
Festivarians head indoors Telluride’s winter music scene is vibrant and intimate By Stephen Elliott
Jimmy Cliff played the Sheridan Opera House in July. The opera house is one of several intimate music venues ideal for winter concerts. [Photo courtesy of Scott Warren]
V
isitors flock to Telluride in the summer for the Dionysian music festivals that fill Town Park, notably Telluride Bluegrass and Blues & Brews. But lately, a colder-yet-equally-entertaining music scene has emerged in town.
“I
love the summer festivals,” said Public Relations and Marketing Director for the Sheridan Opera House Kathrine Warren. “I’m a big fan of live music in any capacity, but what’s nice about the winter is it’s more intimate.” The Sheridan Opera House has stepped up as a premier venue for winter shows. This year, the historic theater is bringing artists like Wynonna Judd, Trombone Shorty and Leftover Salmon to Telluride. “Music is a part of our culture in Telluride and has been for 40 years,” said Denise Mongan of Beyond the Groove Productions, a music production company that has brought bands like Blitzen Trapper and Deer Tick to Mountain Village in the last year. “Music has been in the veins of our canyon for a long time, and the winter music scene is welcomed and supported.” Most of Mongan’s shows take place at Club Red within the Telluride Conference Center. Beyond the Groove has booked the energetic funk group Lettuce for Feb. 13 and plans on adding several more shows during the winter months. The intimacy of the Opera House — and other cozy winter venues like the Fly Me to the Moon Saloon and even the larger Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village — allow for a more personal connection with the artist that you can’t find at the summer festivals. “If you see Trombone Shorty at Blues &
Brews you’re watching him with 8,000 other people,” Warren said. “At the Opera House you’re going to watch him with less than 300 other people.” For the second year in a row, the Opera House and Telluride Ski & Golf Company are teaming up to produce the Winter Music Series at the high-capacity Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village. Already slated for the series are the Chris Robinson Brotherhood and The Wailers, two groups descended from legendary artists the Black Crowes and Bob Marley, respectively. “Telluride has a very strong reputation as a musical destination, mostly due to summertime and all the big festivals,” said Telluride Ski & Golf Company Public Relations Coordinator Pepper Raper. “We really wanted to bring that to the winter as well.” “It creates added value for guests who are here to ski, but it’s also for all our locals,” she added. “The partnership allows us to bring more music to town that we wouldn’t otherwise be able to produce,” Warren said. “We love working with the Sheridan Arts Foundation,” Raper added. “Their goal is to promote arts and music. They have good contacts and a strong reputation. We like working with the community and not just trying to do it ourselves.” Though music professionals in town draw a clear distinction between the large summer festivals and the smaller winter musical offer-
ings, Telluride’s status as a festival capital has spilled over to the winter months. The Sheridan Arts Foundation is organizing the Telluride Comedy Festival in February and the Telluride Tribute Band Festival in March. SAF can’t confirm which comedians will be at the comedy festival until closer to the event, but past performers have included stars like Aziz Ansari and Ed Helms. This will be the second year for the tribute band festival. Last year’s event was such a success that SAF decided to do it again. This year, bands will impersonate Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Journey and the Beatles. “We know people like the Beatles or the Rolling Stones, those sorts of bands,” Warren said. “Obviously we can’t bring the real deal here, so why not bring tribute bands?” Warren’s explanation for the abundance of musical acts who visit each winter boils down to one word: necessity. “It’s something for people to do,” Warren said. “You ski during the day, but what do you do at night?” Mongan is more philosophical in her explanation for the growing need for live music. “With more and more technology, there’s fewer and fewer situations where we get together and enjoy something together with a group of people we don’t know,” she said. “Going out to live music really brings people together.”
18
Ptarmigan Ranch #3 Nestled on 93 acres just below Wilson Peak, this 4 BR, 4.5 Bath home is perfect for the home-owner who wants privacy, views, and acreage. The property consists of rolling meadows, aspen forests, a trout pond and a mountain stream flowing through the eastern part of the Ranch.
Wilson Mesa
TROPICAL ACTION ADVENTURES since 1989
West Indies • Tahiti • Belize • Mexico • Tonga • Thailand SAIL • DIVE • FISH • RESORTS
Bareboat or Crewed Yachts. The Moorings, Sunsail, Voyage, TMM, Footloose, Cruise Ships Capt. Jim Kennett 970.728.4420 — 970.764.5695 jim@sailcoolrunnings.com www.sailcoolrunnings.com Winter Guide 2015
I
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
$3,295,000
317 Fairway Drive This Knoll Estates home has fabulous views overlooking the golf course. The main level consists of kitchen, large open living room, and dining room for easy entertaining. The lots on either side of the house are also available with home if you want additional privacy or to protect view corridors.
$1,700,000
Mountain Village
Jeanne Josey 970.729.0634 Nevasca Realty, Inc. | 300 West Colorado Ave. | 970.728.4454 | nevasca.com
Did you:
Drop your ski gloves while riding Lift 10? Forget your bathing suit and can’t use the Jacuzzi? Finish reading the only book that you brought? Not bring enough layers of clothing?
Are you:
Looking for a great deal? Eager to support a great cause?
Then Second Chance Humane Society’s Telluride Thrift
Shop is the place for you.
New Sheridan
County Courthouse
Telluride Thrift Shop
N. Aspen St.
Family Friendly Pricing! Located in the heart of Telluride our Thrift Shop offers a wide array of items to help visitors make the most of their stay. When you drop in you’ll find a broad selection of: Women’s, Men’s and Children’s Apparel Ski-wear and Equipment Books and Videos Sundries and Small Appliances.
W. Colorado Ave.
335 W. Colorado Avenue Hours: Daily 10 am - 5 pm 970.728.1100 www.adoptmountainpets.org
19
CONDE NAST TRAVELER’S BEST HOTELS IN THE WEST
TELLURIDE’S PREMIER HOTEL AND RESIDENCES located slopeside in mountain village
Luxurious Guestrooms • One to Four Bedroom Residences • Gourmet Kitchens • Stunning Views Ice Skating Rink • Smak Bar • Rev Restaurant • Starbucks • Salon and Spa • Adventure Planning
RESERVATIONS 844.211.4537 madelinetelluride.com | 568 Mountain Village Boulevard, Telluride, CO 81435
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
I
Winter Guide 2015
20
DELILAH
UNMATCHED POTENCIES, UNBEATABLE PRICES
115 W. Colorado Ave, Mainstreet Telluride (Above Pescado)
(970)728-5880
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 11am-7pm
SMOKABLES-EDIBLES-TOPICALS-ACCESSORIES YOUR MAINSTREET DESTINATION FOR PREMIUM MEDICAL AND RECREATIONAL CANNABIS THE DIFFERENCE IS DELILAH. Winter Guide 2015
I
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
[ CHEERS! ]
Finewine
Telluride boasts some quality wine selections By Stephen Elliott
A
glass of wine at altitude can make you a little tipsier than back home, but at least in Telluride you know you’re drinking the best.
Alpino Vino offers diners an unmatched view of the San Juans. [Photo courtesy of Telluride Ski Resort/Ben Eng]
T
elluride Ski & Golf Company Wine Director Andrew Shaffner has crafted a private label blend only available at the resort’s 10 restaurants with the help of Vintage Wine Estates in Santa Rosa, California and grapes from the Calistoga viticultural region of northern Napa Valley. The blend, called Telluride Red, is 75 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 10 percent Merlot, 10 percent Cabernet Franc and 5 percent Malbec and can be ordered at any of Telski’s
restaurants. Among those restaurants is Alpino Vino, the highest elevation restaurant in North America, where skiers can eat fine Italian fare accompanied by hand-selected wine pairings from Shaffner. Each server at Alpino Vino has completed at least the Sommelier I certification. The view’s not too bad from the 11,966foot restaurant, with panoramas down See Forever and toward Wilson Peak and even, off in the distance the La Sals of neighboring
Utah. At the top of the gondola, Allred’s is another Telluride staple with great wines and an even better view from 10,535 feet down into town. Wine Spectator named Allred’s to its Best of Award of Excellence category, which honors around 800 restaurants worldwide for their superior wine selection and presentation. La Piazza Del Villagio Ristorante and Rustico Ristorante are the other two Telluride restaurants named in the category.
C O
•
T E L L U R I D E ,
Nails Wa x i n g
E L E V A T E D DENTAL
•
Shellac
Fa c i a l s
• A i r b r u s h Ta n
Dermaplaning
Book online!
•
Elevated Dental offers premium services right here in Telluride.
Specializing in clean, natural, healthy beauty.
Make-Up
TAKE YOU AWAY FROM ALL THIS.
O x y g e n Fa c i a l
•
DENTAL CARE DOESN'T HAVE TO
SHOP LOCAL Shop Wireless
Shop
*smartphones *basic phones *accessories
telluridefacials.com
22
•
ELEVATEDDENTALTELLURIDE.COM
Celebrating 11 years of Expert Service
Microderm
Trent Buttars, DMD | Terry Brown, DDS 101 East Colorado Ave Telluride, CO 81435 Phone: 1-970-728-3665
970.728.8700
B r o w Ti n t
•
COSMETIC DENTISTRY IMPLANTS CROWNS TOOTH EXTRACTIONS ROOT CANAL THERAPY INVISALIGN EMERGENCY SERVICES
forget the rest. NNTC is THE BEST 421 Main st–Nucla 970-864-7335
Lash Extentions
BACKCOUNTRY SKIING. MOUNTAINEERING. ICE CLIMBING. EXPEDITION TRAVEL. AVALANCHE SAFETY. We stock the best selection of apparel, equipment & accessories for your next adventure!
Open daily 10am-8pm
Locally owned and operated. Winter Guide 2015
I
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
Located on the sunny side of Main Street
223 E Colorado Ave • 970-728-9307
www.jagged-edge-telluride.com
[ LEAVE THE BUSTLE BEHIND ]
From rustic to posh Huts offer backcountry solitude By Heather Sackett
T
elluride is off the beaten path. Visitors and residents swap distance from major cities for breathtaking views and easy access to skiing.
A path to High Camp Hut leads through the woods. [Photo courtesy of Cindy Farny]
Skiers enjoy backcountry powder near High Camp hut. [Photo by Kattie Neesham]
24
B
ut for those who yearn for an even more authentic winter experience and want to leave the bustle of the ski resort and main street behind, the mountains surrounding Telluride are dotted with respites from the cold. These backcountry huts run the gamut from rustic and remote to posh and luxurious, but they all embody winter at its purest. Most of them lack cell service or a television. And that’s the point. There’s nothing to do but earn your turns, admire the vast views, snuggle up in front of a fireplace and reconnect with family and friends.
The Opus Hut Ophir resident Bob Kingsley built the Opus Hut (an acronym for Ophir Pass Ultimate Ski Hut) on a mining claim near the summit of 11,789-foot Ophir Pass. On the east side, nestled in a stand of trees, is a three-story timber and stone lodge — a spacious cabin with room to sleep 16. The hut can be rented in its entirety, by room or by individual bed. There is also the option to lighten your load and have Kingsley cook your meals. Visitors can travel lightly and rent a sleeping bag liner, along with the blankets and pillows that are provided. There are also two indoor composting toilets. The Opus is going into its third winter of operation — this season with a liquor license. Kingsley is now serving beer, wine and spirits. And a 10-person, wood-fired sauna is a relax-
Winter Guide 2015
I
ing tonic for sore muscles after a day of backcountry skiing. Huts have inspired Kingsley since he was young. Originally from New York state, he spent his childhood camping in the primitive, three-sided lean-tos of the Adirondack woods. He then guided for years on the famed 10th Mountain Division huts near Aspen and Leadville. The Opus is nicer than those, he said. “I think it’s one step above the basic huts,” Kingsley said. “There’s a lot of people out there that don’t want to stay in a dark, dingy, little cabin and they want to have their meals served for them.” Although the Opus is plush as far as huts go, its amenities are not the attraction, Kingsley said. It’s the easy access the lodge provides to the low-angle trees, bowls and steep chutes of Paradise Basin and beyond. “It’s phenomenal because there is such a wide range of terrain to choose from,” Kingsley said. “If the (avalanche) danger is high, there are a lot of safe things to ski at the hut. There’s a lot of great intermediate and beginner terrain right out the door… It just never ends. There’s terrain out there that I hope would satisfy anyone.” For more information, go to opushut.com
San Juan Huts The San Juan Huts system links the mountain towns of Telluride and Ouray with five, 15x15-foot backcountry cabins. Equipped with
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
padded bunks for eight, a propane cook stove, wood stove and firewood, this hut system is perfect for skiers who like to create their own adventure. The huts can be accessed individually or strung together for a multi-day ski tour. The route begins (or ends) at the Last Dollar Hut off of Last Dollar Road near Telluride. The route traverses underneath the towering Sneffels Range, and includes the North Pole Hut, Blues Lakes Hut, Ridgway Hut and Burn Hut at intervals of between four to nine miles. The San Juan Hut system was developed in 1987 by local mountaineer Joe Ryan, who built them by carrying load after load of lumber into the wilderness. His daughter Kelly Ryan runs the business with him. The two will help skiers plan a trip and route, but don’t offer guiding services themselves. “We will provide people with a route description and help them plan, but it’s selfguided,” Kelly Ryan said. “It appeals to a lot of people who don’t want their hands held in a guided trip. It’s about autonomy and a sense of adventure.” The beauty of this hut system is its remoteness. As backcountry, sidecountry and resort skiing all gain popularity, it becomes harder to get first tracks away from the crowds. Enjoying the peace and quiet is part of the appeal. “I think the remoteness of the huts is something that makes it more appealing for some people and less appealing for others,” Kelly Ryan said. “It’s usually just your group you will encounter when you’re out there… It’s unique terrain that appeals to people looking
The view surrounding High Camp hut. [Photo courtesy of Cindy Farny] to get more backcountry turns in.” For more information, go to sanjuanhuts. com.
Alta Lakes Observatory The Observatory is the closest to civilization among the huts profiled here, with easy access back to town or the Telluride Ski Resort. So it’s funny that its remoteness is what earned it the name “The Observatory” in the first place. “It’s had that name for decades,” said owner and operator Matt Bowling. “Because it’s far from light pollution, you can see the stars very well from up there. (The name) was kind of handed down over the years.” Bowling and his brothers bought the Observatory in 2011 from Jim Russell, who built the lodge over three years, beginning in 1975. The Bowlings have made improvements to the building, transforming it from a true backcountry hut to an upscale lodge. The Observatory sleeps 10 and features all kinds of amenities, including a dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, showers, washer and dryer, a sauna, hot tub, television, stereo system and cell repeater for cell service. Not to mention the stellar views. The Observatory is ringed by towering 13,000-foot mountains and easy access to backcountry skiing. “It’s a bit different from your standard hut,” Bowling said. “There are more fine finishes to it, but it still operates as one… It has all the
comforts of home and all the outdoor activities you can imagine.” An advantage of the Observatory is that it can be accessed from the Telluride Ski Resort by skiing out the Baldy gate. From there it’s just a quick ski down to the lodge. It can also be accessed via Alta Lakes Road, and Bowling will even pick guests up on a snowmobile at the bottom. “Some other huts you’re on your own, pack in, pack out,” Bowling said. “Its accessibility is certainly a big bonus to us, having the ski area right there.” This winter Bowling is offering something he calls “Dinner at 11,” not a reference to the time, but to the fact that the Observatory sits at 11,300 feet. The package includes roundtrip transportation via snowmobile, a meal prepared by a gourmet chef and a dip in the hot tub. For more information go to altalakes.com.
High Camp Hut Located near the top of Lizard Head Pass, owner and operator Cindy Farny calls High Camp Hut a hut for novices. “Mine is more family-oriented,” Farny said. “I think of mine as a beginner hut. I have more intermediate terrain to ski than expert terrain.” About 2.5 miles and 1,000 feet up from Highway 145, High Camp is located in a high alpine meadow, boasting views of the Wilsons
and Sheep Mountain. The lodge often hosts school groups, snow safety classes and family vacations. Visitors can snowshoe or ski in on a trail that Farny packs down. She’ll also tote in gear and food for an extra fee. High Camp is spacious, but its huge potbelly stove keeps it cozy. It sleeps up to 14 people and Farny rents the entire building at once, not room-by-room. There’s also a large deck to absorb the San Juan sun after a day on the nearby sledding hill. Farny has operated the hut since the winter of 2005, when she bought it from her parents. The family business was called Skyline Guest Ranch; every Friday, Farny and her parents would take guests up to High Camp to spend the night in an authentic, rustic Colorado mountain cabin. High Camp has come a long way since then, with Farny putting hours of work into the building, winterizing it, digging a well, sprucing up the outhouses with composting toilets and adding a sauna. Farny says much of her business comes from Durango and Grand Junction, not the Telluride area. For some, the bright lights of Telluride are far enough off the beaten path. But Farny wishes more locals and visitors would experience a night or two of real solitude off the grid. “It’s really nice to get away from your electronics for a few days and reconnect with your friends,” she said. “I have a lot of repeat customers and people always say, ‘It was so great. We had time to talk with our friends and spend time having fun together.’” For more information go to highcamphut. com
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
I
Winter Guide 2015
25
Pro Services Gutters & Downspouts Armando Coronado Siding PO Box 977 Waterproofing Ridgway, CO 81432 Custom Metal Work Phone: 970.209.2224 Roof Heat Systems Roofing–All Types Free Estimates General Home Care General Maintenance Gauranteed Work INSURED Painting & Oiling 2013ProServices@gmail.com Roof Snow Removal
26
Creative Remodeling & Home Repairs
kitchens decks painting
Z Z Z
729-0553
bathrooms carpentry maintenance 369-1336
Insured & Licensed ~ No job too small Winter Guide 2015
I
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
[ BLAZING THE TRAIL ]
SkisNOT required See the backcountry on your own terms
By Heather Sackett
F
Snowshoeing is a fun activity for the entire family. [Photo courtesy of Telluride Ski Resort/Kaycee Clark]
or most visitors, cruising down the frozen slopes of the Telluride Ski Resort on skis or a snowboard is how they experience winter. But there's another slower, more serene way to see the sparkling snow on foot that will still get your heart pumping.
28
Top left, good exercise, great views. [Photo courtesy of Telluride Ski Resort/Brett Schreckengost]. Top right, snowshoeing for a Christmas tree in the Lizard Head Wilderness. [Photo by Nola Svoboda]. Bottom: an adventure for all ages. [Photo courtesy of Telluride Ski Resort/Brett Schreckengost].
T
his winter Midnite Scholtes is starting up his own business, Telluride Snowshoe Tours. For $95, snowshoers get equipment — snowshoes and poles — door to door transportation and refreshments. Scholtes, who was director of the Telluride Nordic Center for 10 years, is familiar with the winter backcountry scene and has spent countless hours meandering the forests. He also runs a fly-fishing guiding service. Scholtes plans to take customers to trails less traveled and safe from avalanches, but that still have stellar views, like Last Dollar Road, Ophir’s Waterfall Canyon, Cross Mountain Trail near Lizard Head Pass and others. “We get a lot of folks coming out here from pretty concrete environments,” Scholtes said. “And they are so excited to be where there's snow and spruce trees.” Scholtes envisions tours that last about two and a half hours, in addition to travel
Winter Guide 2015
I
time. Most would start around 9:30 a.m. and go until about 1 p.m. The great thing about snowshoeing is that it doesn't require much besides strapping a pair to your feet. No lessons or expensive equipment required. And almost anyone can do it — if you can walk, you can snowshoe. The shoes distribute weight, making it possible to walk on top of deep snow without sinking too far in. Scholtes’ goal is to keep the groups small — two to four people — so everyone can get the most intimate possible experience with the winter landscape. “I found over the years it’s a great way to connect with people and really get them out in nature,” Scholtes said. “The disconnect (with nature) is an ailment of society. Anything we can do to mitigate that and enhance the natural experience is crucial to our wellbeing.” To schedule a tour with Telluride Snowshoe Tours, call 970-728-5465.
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
Telluride Ski Resort The Telluride Ski Resort also offers guided snowshoe tours at the TopATen area through its Eco Adventures program. Knowledgable guides take participants on a tour of part of the ski area normally unseen by most skiers. Participants take Lift 10 (Sunshine Express) to the top, where they get a lesson in local wildlife, plants, geology, history and climate. Tours depart daily at 10 a.m. from Eco Adventures in the Franz Klammer breezeway in the Mountain Village Core. Excursions start at $65 per person or $55 for pass holders. Private tours are also available. For more information go to tellurideskiresort. com.
Seeking Jesus
Residential • Commercial Remodels • Renovations
Pointing to Jesus Walking with Jesus
Building in the Telluride Region for Over 35 Years ....
Meeting Sundays:
10:00 Church Service 12:30 Mountain Top Experience
Welcome Home.
SINCE 1979
www.TheAlpineChapel.com 122 S. Aspen Street 970.728.3504
(970) 728-4947 www.telluridemountainbuilders.com
29 Telluride’s best ski & snowboard rental experience
3 Free rental delivery 3 Overnight tuning 3
Best selection of ski and snowboard rental gear 3 7 convenient locations 3 Great selection of apparel, footwear and more
The Peaks Resort Franz Klammer Gondola Plaza Ski In-Ski Out level of Mountain Village Core At the base of the the hotel Open Daily 8:00-6:00 gondola in Mountain Open 8:00-6:00 during 970-728-0364 Village Winter Season, Open Daily 8:00-6:00 970-728-3458 970-728-8944
20
%
3 Complimentary slope-side overnight storage
LOCATIONS: Camel’s Garden Coonskin Rentals Burton Telluride Neve Sports At the base of the At base of the Mountain Village Core at Hotel Madeline gondola in Telluride Coonskin Lift Open Daily 8:00-6:00 Open Daily 8:00-6:00 Open Daily 8:00-6:00 Open Daily 8:00-6:00 970-728-6138 970-728-5722 970-728-3134 970-728-4228
off Your Ski or Snowboard Rental
Make advance reservations at rentskis.com/telluridesports
Must present coupon at time of purchase to redeem. Offer valid for the 2014-2015 ski season. Cannot be used on the following dates: Dec 20-Jan 4, Jan 16-19, Feb 13-22, and March 6-April 5. See store for details.
*7251508224*
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
7251508224
I
Winter Guide 2015
LANCY’S LEATHER, LLC By Lancy Falk
Custom Leather Goods 1. Is Telluride’s Original Moving Company, Serving Our Community Since 1984? 2. Is The Area’s Premier White Glove Mover? 3. Does Long Distance Moves? 4. Offers Packing Services? 5. Sells Boxes & Packing Supplies? 6. Maintains the Closest Receiving/Storage Facility to Telluride & Mountain Village?
P.O. Box 406 970-428-4785 530 Cnty. Rd. 44ZN Norwood, CO 81423 970-327-4786 (home) By appointment only. Call or email to horsecrazy.lancy1@gmail.com Come see the dynamic duo at Alison Palmer’s Wellness Center, downtown Telluride at the bottom of Lift 7 Alessandra Jacobson Certified Massage Therapist
Customized Swedish, Deep Tissue and Hot Stone Massage (970) 729-1737 jacobson.alessandra@gmail.com Credit cards accepted
Telluride, CO
Saddle & Tack repair
AmbrosiaBrown M A S S A G E Be Kind Unwind! Nationally Certified Licensed Message Therapist
(435) 260-1122 ambrisiabrown@gmail.com www.ambrosiabrownmassage.com Telluride location: Cimarron Lodge • 300 S. Mahoney Drive Mt. Village location: Base Club, in the village core
Or visit the Mountain Village location at the Base Club in the village core
30
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1984
SNOWMOBILE TOURS ~ FLY FISHING ~ 4-WD TOURS ~ RAFTING ~ PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS ~ MTN. BIKE TOURS
1-800-831-6230 Winter Guide 2015
I
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
www. TELLURIDEOUTSIDE .com
[ HERE, FISHY FISHY ]
Trout heaven Trading ski poles for fishing poles can be rewarding in the snowy months By Stephen Elliott
E
ach season in Telluride has its own familiar sounds.
Your line might freeze as it runs through the guides, but that’s no reason to stay off the water. [Photo by Jonas Hill]
T
he whiz of fly line that accompanies a hooked trout in the summer is an intoxicating sound, one that reels in thousands of fly fishermen to return to the San Miguel and other local rivers summer after
summer. The equivalent noise in winter is the whoosh of skis floating through fresh powder, which drives visitors to Telluride’s slopes each winter. [
32
Neoprene waders over typical winter gear will keep you just as warm as you would be on the slopes. [Photo by Stephen Elliott] There is, however, an alternative — an outdoor activity that
Colorado Fishing License fees
RESIDENTS • Adult annual (ages 16-63) ........................................... $26 • Senior annual (64 and older) ....................................... $1 For senior lifetime low-income licenses
• Small Game & Fishing combo ...................................... $41 NON RESIDENTS • Annual ......................................................................... $56 • Five-day ....................................................................... $21 YOUTH • Resident and nonresident younger than age 16 (second-rod charge still applies) ...................................... Free RESIDENTS & NON RESIDENTS • Second-rod stamp ....................................................... $5 The second-rod stamp is available to anyone who has purchased a fishing license and any youth under 16.
• One-day fishing ............................................................ $9 • Additional-day fishing ................................................... $5
Customers buying a one-day or additional-day license are exempt from the Habitat Stamp fee with the first two of these licenses. The habitat fee will be assessed when a third license of this type is purchased.
Prices include 25-cent search-and-rescue fee and 75-cent surcharge for the Wildlife Management Education Fund.
combines both the striking beauty of the region’s snow-covered mountains and the unparalleled satisfaction of a trout strike. “Winter fly fishing is a legitimate adventure alternative to skiing,” said Telluride Outside general manager John Duncan, who has guided anglers in the area for over 20 years. Casual summer fly fishermen may not be aware that the inches of snow blanketing the region during the coldest months do not prevent trout from feeding and enthusiasts from pursuing them. “You know, people say fly fishing in the winter sounds crazy,” said Matt McCannel, head fly fishing guide for RIGS Adventure in Ridgway. “Skiing sounds much more ridiculous to me, though. It’s so cold and you’re just flying down a mountain. “Winter fly fishing is really foreign to people until you put it into that perspective,” he added In fact, trout fishing in the winter months can be even more fruitful than in the more popular summer season. “A lot of our biggest fish are caught in the winter,” Duncan said.
“Actually, the average fish we catch in the winter is larger than in the summer.” “The fish are very, very active in the winter,” McCannel agreed. “We still have great fishing then.” To survive the frigid water temperatures, trout are constantly feeding throughout the winter. Larger, stronger fish are more likely to survive the cold winter due purely to Darwinism, meaning that you’re more likely to catch a whopper this winter, according to Duncan. In the winter, most of the trout fishing in the area is done on tailwaters, or rivers that come out of dammed reservoirs. Because the water that flows through a dam comes from the bottom of a reservoir, it is warmer and more insulated than surface water during winter months. This creates an ideal fishing environment. “In the tailwaters, fish are active and temperatures are still up,” McCannel said. “The bugs are active, everybody’s happy, but it’s just a little bit colder outside.” As for the cold, both McCannel and Duncan swear it’s not that bad. “Telluride doesn’t face the same cold temperatures as other good winter fly fishing places like the Northern Rockies,” Duncan said.
33
Fly fishermen find particular success in the winter on tail waters, or the water immediately below a dammed reservoir. [Photo by Stephen Elliott] “The fishing is done at a lower elevation than town, around 6,000 feet, which makes the fishing even warmer.” “Most people who come out here in the winter are skiing or ice climbing,” McCannel said. “You’ve already got clothes for cold weather; what’s to stop you from fishing?” For Duncan, who said he fishes more in the winter than the summer, one aspect of winter fishing that keeps him coming back is the solitude. “You always have the river to yourself,” he said. “Always.” Much fewer people venture onto the region’s famed trout waters during the winter, and that can be a good thing for anglers seeking a beautiful stretch of river to themselves. “There’s no prettier time to be on the water than when the snow’s on the red rocks,” Duncan said. “It’s an opportunity to see these rivers in a different season.” “Our guides love showing off this special season on local rivers,” he added. Most winter fly fishing takes place on the Uncompahgre and Lower Gunnison Rivers, at least until spring sun opens up the San Miguel in March and April. Trout are less willing to strike top water
dry flies during the winter, as the cold leaves them more lethargic. So, fishing with subsurface nymphs and streamers is often the way to attract a trout’s attention. But that doesn’t mean sight fishing is impossible in the winter. Sight fishing is one of the more exciting and unique aspects of fly fishing, in which the angler spots a trout in the water and casts a fly right near the fish. Catching a trout while sight fishing is one of the more satisfying successes in the outdoors, but it is usually only achieved with top water flies. Not so in the wintertime, according to Duncan. “The water is so low and clear and really beautiful in the winter,” he said. “You’re able to sight fish even though you’re using subsurface flies.” There’s a natural connection between trout fishing destinations and ski towns due to altitude and geography and mindset; also there’s no reason why those two activities can’t be combined is the same trip. “Skiers and trout tend to go to the same places,” Duncan said. “Ski towns get painted as one-dimensional in the winter,” Duncan added. “If you can find one or two other things to do, you can make that season multidimensional. It’s really a
game changer.” Before committing to spending your entire vacation strapped to two sticks hurtling down a mountainside, consider booking a fly fishing trip with a local outfitter or going out on your own. Most local outfitters have equipment available for rent and information on where and how to fish local rivers.
Local outfitters offering winter fishing trips: Telluride Outside 121 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-3895 RIGS Adventure 565 Sherman St., Ridgway 970-626-4460 Telluride Fly Fishers 970-728-4440 Telluride Adventure Center Mountain Village Ski and Snowboard School Lobby 970-728-7433
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
I
Winter Guide 2015
MUST-SEE PROPERTIES IN THE TOWN OF TELLURIDE
300 ELKS PARK
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.
www.300elkspark.com
868 BUTCHER CREEK Butcher Creek Subdivision
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. Partially furnished. MLS No. 31461.
$1,900,000
Decades of Professional Experience. For more information, please contact Your Telluride MVP
MIKE WENTWORTH Listing Broker
www.telluridemvp.com
(Most Valuable Professional)
mike@telluridemvp.com University of Texas BA, JD
BOX 2587 / TELLURIDE, CO 81435 / PHONE: 970.728.3137 / CELL: 970.209.0515 / FAX: 970.728.0373
One man on your roof, one roof at a time.
CERTIFIED
Winter Long Fast, Safe and Affordable Roof Care Snow, ice and ice dam removal I 20 year rope certified expert Residential and Commercial I Certified, Licensed and Insured Free competitve bid! Same quality work, same price since 2000. Give me a call or find me on Facebook
20 Years of Rope Access Solutions
AIM PROVIDES:
970-708-7315
• AT HEIGHT CERTIFIED RIGGING AND WELDING •BRIDGE, DAM & TOWER INSPECTION • ROCK STABILIZATION / CLIFF DRILLING • SHOW RIGGING / MOVIE SETS • VIA FERRATA / ZIPLINE CONSTRUCTION
“Access In Motion, Inc would like to thank Town of Telluride,
Southwest Contracting and Idarado Mining Co for their business and a successful third rigging summer on Bridal Veil.” Juju Jullien - Damon Johnston
113 Highlands Way, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
124 Yellow Brick Road, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
107 Aguirre Road, ALDASORO RANCH
215 N. Fir, TELLURIDE
107 Rocky Road, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Westermere #211, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
One of the most extraordinary residences in the region, this 8 bdrm, 8 full and 5 half bath home offers privacy, views, and unparalleled amenities including a 75-foot indoor pool, AMF bowling alley and indoor shooting range. Spectacular outdoor spaces with golf fairway, putting green, a water feature, and a gazebo with hot tub and wet bar. Offered at $18,495,000
The idyllic mountain retreat, this distinctive 5 bedroom, 5 full, 2 half bath Aldasoro home offers a large south facing deck and an abundance of sun, light and views. Located on 4.6 acres with three year round running streams, mature aspen groves, and a beautifully landscaped yard, the property offers an incredibly peaceful wilderness setting. Offered at $3,695,000
Great property, great value! A very private retreat with a year round bubbling spring that can be heard from the very private sun filled deck. This 5 bdrm, 3.5 bath log and stone home offers a custom built flex room/studio loft on the upper level and an ideal setting on a 1.19 acre lot with views, good ski access. Offered at $2,595,000
Slopeside residence offering direct ski access and a great cul-de-sac location within walking distance to the Village core. The home offers 7 bdrms, 6 full and 2 half baths and features a recently transformed kitchen and dining area, plus caretaker quarters, a large wine room, 4 fireplaces and stunning mountain views. Offered at $7,995,000
Located on the sunny north side of town, this large 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath nonhistoric home sits on an oversized lot with 5875 sq.ft. of land and fabulous views to the east and southeast. Elevated above neighboring properties, the home offers great views towards Ajax Mountain and Bear Creek while being just one block off Main Street. Great development potential! Offered at $2,650,000
Conveniently located just steps from the Gondola and Lift 4, the unit offers two master suites, deeded garage parking, storage room, and two ski lockers. The lock-off 3rd bdrm makes this an ideal unit for short term rental. Unit recently updated with new furnishings and accessories. Offered at $764,000
A “
rtfully uniting extraordinar www.telluridebroker.com
sally@telluridebroker
Sally Puff Courtney 970.728.3086
133 Polecat Lane, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
101 Rocky Road, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
205 S. Oak, Unit C, TELLURIDE
See Forever Village #B202, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Lumiere #505, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Etta Place Too #108, TELLURIDE
Set on a tree covered knoll at the confluence of two ski runs, this 6 bdrm, 7.5 bath home offers 11,626 sq. ft. and includes two master suites, private guest/caretaker’s wing, bunkroom, theater/TV room, and a large game room. Enjoy premier ski access and easy access to the Gondola and market plaza. Offered at $10,450,000
Located in a small three unit complex at the corner of South Oak and Pacific Streets, this luxury 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath condo is in the heart of Telluride, just one block from the gondola, skiing, and downtown shops and restaurants. Spacious interior with gourmet kitchen and lower level media/family room. Offered at $2,775,000
Prime Location! Situated in the heart of the Mtn Village core, this 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath luxury condo offers easy ski access and is just steps from shops, restaurants and ski school. Enjoy condo ownership with all the services of an intimate boutique hotel. Great short term rental income. Fully furnished. Offered at $1,375,000
ry homes with extraordinary lives�
r.com
225 South Oak Street
970.728.3086
Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 7,512 square foot estate sits slopeside to the Galloping Goose ski run and offers sweeping views of the San Sophia ridge. The residence is spacious and comfortable with 5 bedrooms and 6.5 baths. Enjoy an open and inviting living, kitchen and dining floor plan with the master bedroom suite all on one level. Adjacent 1.75 acre lot also available at $1,625,000. Offered at $4,795,000
Enjoy spectacular unobstructed views of Mt. Wilson from this 3 bdrm, 4 full bath residence. Offering an inviting living room plus separate den for additional seating and entertaining, the unit is located in the smaller and more intimate San Sophia Lodge and offers exceptional privacy, yet is easy accessibility to the Village core. Offered at $2,295,000
Located adjacent to Lift 7, this 2 bedroom, 2 bath in town condo offers a premier ski-in/ski-out location. The spacious 1307 sq.ft. includes a large living area with fireplace, hardwood floors and remodeled kitchen and bath. Living room has nice deck and unobstructed easterly views to Ajax. Great complex with community pool and hot tub. Offered at $715,000
Sally Puff Courtney 970.728.3086
849 Saddle Horn, SKI RANCHES
547 W. Pacific, TELLURIDE
27 Trails Edge Lane, MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Pristine Home Sites, ALDASORO RANCH
137 N. River St., RICO
545 W. Pacific, TELLURIDE
Situated in the heart of the Ski Ranches and conveniently located just ten minutes from the Telluride Ski Resort, this 6 bdrm, 4.5 bath residence is the ultimate mountain home. Offering upscale living with views, sun, privacy, and spectacular outdoor spaces, all on a quiet two acre cul-de-sac setting with no highway impact. Motivated seller! Offered at $1,895,000
Premier trailside lot located at the end of the cul-de-sac and directly adjacent to the Double Cabins Ski Run. Great San Sophia views, year round sun, flat and easy building site, and a very short walk to gondola and grocery store. Offered at $999,000
With an unbelievable riverfront setting, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath residence features a wood burning fireplace and an eye-catching kitchen with tin ceilings. The lot is over 1.4 acres and may be purchased with the adjacent lot to maximize space and property. Truly one of the finest homes in Rico. Offered at $599,000
A “
Prime redevelopment opportunity in the heart of Telluride. Consisting of a 1506 square foot historic home on a 3,931 square foot lot, this property provides an estimated redevelopment potential of approximately 3,500-5,000 sq.ft. Good location on the bus route between Lift 7 and the Gondola. Offered at $1,195,000
Offering easy build sites and spectacular views, these prime properties would be a great location for a Telluride dream home. Lot 12, 3.07 acres, $835,000 Lot 103, 4.5 acres, $529,000
If you’re looking for a project, this could be a great opportunity! The two existing lower level units can be combined into one large 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo offering charm and a convenient in-town location. Properties may also be purchased separately. Offered at $595,000
rtfully uniting extraordinary homes with extraordinary lives” www.telluridebroker.com
sally@telluridebroker.com
225 South Oak Street
970.728.3086
CARPET PRO CLEANING SERVICE
by Giorgio
970.729.0059 I carpetpro2009@gmail.com
Telluride local since 2000 Serving Telluride & surrounding areas
Life is messy.
We can help! The best reasons for choosing a “green” technician
• Locally Owned & Operated
• Organic & Biodegradeable
• Residential & Commercial
• Pet & Family Friendly
• 24 Hour Water Removal
• Mold & Odor Mitigation
• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
are often the smallest.
• Carpet, Upholstery & Rugs
July 9 - 12, 2015
Telluride Properties has brought buyers & sellers together since 1986 with their adept market knowledge & dedication to client satisfaction.
SearchTellurideRealEstate.com
TellurideYogaFestival.com
tellurideyogacenter Be sure to visit the bindu • boutique located in the studio
201 W. Colorado Ave. Ste. 200 Upstairs in the Nugget Bldg., Corner of Main St. & Fir View schedule online at: tellurideyoga.com ~ ph: (970) 729-1673 Drop-ins Welcome • We offer many styles anD levels
June 11 - 14, 2015 An event that brings together world-class presenters, instructors and athletes to Telluride to lecture and hold classes on the latest health, fitness, wellness, nutrition and medical trends.
Te ll uri d eWo w. c o m
970.728.0808 I tellurideproperties.com 237 South Oak Street @ the Telluride Gondola
[ THE BUCKET LIST ]
Mega-classic Colorado ice climbs Stunning, steep faces, demanding cruxes and hundreds of feet of vertical By Mary Slosson I Photo by Steve Johnson
E
very year the rituals of winter commence as shadows crawl across the box canyon earlier and earlier.
Jim Toman makes his way up Ingram Falls. [Photo by Jake Vavricka]
44
E
ach breath becomes white upon exhalaprime decades later, before Red Bull paid Fetion as air temperatures drop, and the lix Baumgartner to skydive from the edge of gaze of restless Telluride ice climbers space for millions of viewers and the Discovdrifts eastward, to where monumental Bridal ery Channel broadcast Nik Wallenda tightrope Veil Falls and Ingram walking across the Falls begin to freeze Grand Canyon and with the first snowfall Chicago skyscrapers of the year. without protection. Bridal Veil Falls These days, with is Colorado’s tallest steady advances in free-falling waterfall, climbing gear technolwhich also makes it ogy and the growing one of the country’s popularity of the sport most iconic ice climbs. — in part because The waterfall ices of Ouray’s success in over into a sustained, training a new generathree-pitch challenge tion of ice climbers at come the deep freeze their annual Ice Festiof January and Februval — Bridal Veil Falls ary. is still quite difficult, “It’s a mega-clasbut more accessible sic,” said Telluride than ever. Mountain Club board Last season, profesmember Josh Borof. sional climber Timmy “Any ice climber worth O’Neill and his paratheir salt has to put plegic brother Sean that on their tick list.” O’Neill mounted an Jeff Lowe and Mike impressive ascent of Weis first climbed the the falls, marking the falls in 1974. Lowe refirst paraplegic asturned four years later cent. Route map of Bridal Veil Falls. [Courtesy of Tor Anderson/ to climb the frozen Telluride Mountain Club] Bridal Veil Falls is falls solo, an encore subject to a unique feat so impressive and delicate access arthat it was live broadcast for a television aurangement negotiated over many years by the dience on ABC’s “Wide World of Sports” and Telluride Mountain Club, the Access Fund, Lowe ended up on the front cover of Sports the Trust for Public Land and other vested inIllustrated for it. This was well before the terests. Indeed, the falls were off-limits to iceera of live-broadcast extreme sports hit its climbers for much of the time between Jeff
Winter Guide 2015
I
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
Lowe’s impressive free solo and now. “It is the classic climb in Colorado and probably for a good part of the West,” said Steve Johnson, a former Telluride Mountain Club president who helped broker the access deal that keeps the falls open to climbers. He now serves as the Four Corners regional coordinator for the Access Fund, a group that works to preserve access to climbing areas across North America. Bridal Veil Falls is rated WI5+/WI6, one of the highest difficulty, most technical grades of ice climbing in the world. The second pitch, known to climbers as the crux pitch, is the most difficult — sustained, overhung and highly technical. Borof calls the second pitch the “business” pitch: climbers must ascend big, overhanging mushrooms of ice and clamber up muscleburning mantels. Once past the second pitch, though, climbers are rewarded with a section of clear ice where the falls can be seen cascading beneath one’s feet. “It’s absolutely wonderful. The setting and style of climbing is brilliant,” Borof said. “Its setting, its challenges, its size, the natural surroundings, the actual style of the route — all of that combine to make it a must-do classic.” Climbers interested in the falls are advised to check in with local gear shops like Jagged Edge, on the corner of Colorado Avenue and Willow Street, or local guides with San Juan Outdoor Adventures to review current rules and regulations and get the most up-to-date beta. While Bridal Veil Falls is the most famous ice climb in the Telluride area, is it not the only gem.
Bridal Veil Falls. [Photo by Photo by Steve Johnson] “Ice climbing in Telluride has a couple of classics that are simply must-dos,” Borof said. One is Ingram Falls, the waterfall visible from downtown Telluride when looking east, up the box canyon. A fat pillar of ice graces the ground infrequently, maybe once every few seasons. But when it does, the lucky ice climber can ascend the stunning, exposed WI5-rated climb, earning unrivaled views of Telluride and the surrounding San Juan mountains. Steve Johnson made the first ascent of 280-foot-tall Ingram Falls with Robert Warren and Charlie Fowler in 1991. Despite his record-setting first ascent in Telluride’s box canyon, Johnson’s favorite local ice climb is a 15-minute drive outside of downtown Telluride: the Ames Ice Hose. Like Bridal Veil Falls and Ingram Falls, it is not for the fainthearted. It is three pitches of WI5-rated seasonal ice, vertical for much of the climb with little opportunity for rest as the frozen falls wind through a narrow slot chimney. Clocking in at nearly 600 feet high, the Ames Ice Hose can vary depending on conditions, so make sure to check in with local guides for the latest beta before getting out there. “For the second pitch, you enter a sliver of ice in a chimney. It’s one of the best pitches of ice you’ll ever do,” said Borof. “It’s absolutely glorious. That’s my favorite ice climb in the area. It’s simply brilliant.” The first ascent of Ames Ice Hose was accomplished in 1976 by Michael Kennedy, Lou Dawson and Steve Shea. Kennedy recalled the scrappy first ascent effort in Alpinist several years ago.
“Starting out vertical, the climbing seemed climb or some practice laps is located close to overhang slightly as the thin skin of ice to the access road along the same path to came over a small roof. There was no real proAmes Ice Hose. Further along the same path tection until the easier-angled ramp above, is Ames Falls, a great 90-foot, WI4-rated route which took us to the base of the steep, iceideal for top-roping. filled, 18-30-inch chimney,” Kennedy wrote. For more information on ice climbing in “Steve led this, the crux of the climb, by hackTelluride, the superb guidebook San Juan ing, bridging, grunting, groaning, cursing and Ice Climbs is available at Between the Covers oozing his way up. Following on a tight rope bookstore. Guides are available through San was desperate enough for me.” Juan Outdoor Adventures (www.tellurideadThere is also an M6-rated mixed climbing ventures.com or 970-728-4101). Check in with variation for the first pitch, but like the ice a local gear shop like Jagged Edge for the latclimb it has little to no opportunities for proest conditions and route tection placement. The Ames Ice Hose is for information. experienced climbers only. One of the most charming features of Telluride’s ice climbs is the relative sanctuary they provide; the Ouray Ice Park and Ice Festival draw the big crowds while only the intrepid make the journey to the Western Ice climbers have tenuous access to Bridal Veil Falls San Juans. through an arrangement renewed yearly between San “We are lucky to have three of the Miguel County, the Trust for Public Land and the Idarado Mining best and most classic Colorado ice Company. Any violations of the following rules could result in the climbs in our area,” Johnson said. loss of climbing access in the future. Please help keep this gem open For beginners dreaming of one for climbers in years to come by adhering to the following rules: day tackling challenges like Brid• Sign in and out at the register. al Veil Falls, Ingram Falls or the Ames Ice Hose, Telluride has • Approach the falls on County Road K69. Leaving the county road is plenty of great newbie pracconsidered trespassing on private property. tice areas. • Climbers can only ascend the main falls. Climbing the easier route to the left In Telluride, Lower Bear of the main falls below the Powerhouse is strictly prohibited. Creek offers excellent toproping opportunities with ice • Descend via the bolted anchors at the top of the route. Walking off the route flows in the 50-foot range. through the Powerhouse area is prohibited. Two 60-meter ropes are required to Upper Bear Creek Falls is an make the descent. excellent beginner lead area. • The Powerhouse area in its entirety is off-limits, including fences, flumes and In nearby Ames, a practice porches. area with 70-to-80-degree ice falls suitable for a first lead • Top-roping is prohibited.
Access Issues at Bridal Veil Falls
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
I
Winter Guide 2015
45
Telluride is Currently a Buyer’s Market In a Buyer’s Market, Buyers need a Buyer’s Broker!
BUYER FOCUSED REAL ESTATE YOUR AREA’S BUYER’S BROKER (Telluride & Durango) 970.779.8384
|
www.TellurideAlpineProperties.com
|
bill@wmweir.com
46
welcome home
WE WILL TAKE CARE OF EVERYTHING
WE DELIVER MEMORABLE VACATIONS & SUPERIOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES LATITUDE38VACATIONRENTALS.COM Winter Guide 2015
I
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
970.728.8838
[ MOUNTAIN SAFETY ]
To the rescue
Search and Rescue volunteers step up when disaster strikes By Mary Slosson I Photo by Kristofer Noel
W
hen disaster strikes in the San Juan Mountains surrounding Telluride, a scrappy band of Search and Rescue volunteers mobilize, braving cold, harsh conditions to help save those in danger.
W
48
ith a plethora of backcountry opportunities within walking distance of one’s front door in Telluride, the beautiful box canyon that cradles this small mountain town hides a secret: her steep faces are as deadly as they are photogenic. Famed Colorado mountaineer Gerry Roach describes the San Juans as the most treacherous range in Colorado. “If you climb in the San Juans long enough, you will eventually find yourself on a hardpacked dirt slope covered with ball-bearing debris at the angle of repose and, if you are unlucky, there will be a cliff below you. If you keep looking, you will find diseased, knifeedge ridges with no logical means of support,” Roach wrote in his seminal guidebook Colorado’s Fourteeners. While pillowy snow might appear soft and safe, mountaineering in the winter is just as dangerous as it is in summer, if not more so. “Avalanche danger is often extreme in these steep mountains,” Roach wrote. During winter, search and rescue officials respond to hikers, skiers and snowboarders getting “cliffed out” — suddenly discovering one is cornered with no way out but a precipitous drop or a long hike back the way they came — throughout the Telluride valley, from the Bear Creek backcountry to the Jud Wiebe trail. “A lot of times people engage in high-risk recreational activities and don’t consider, when they do get injured or lost, that they have to rely largely on volunteers that the Sheriff’s Office organized to help,” San Miguel County Sheriff Bill Masters said. “If we didn’t have [search and rescue], people would freeze to death in the dark.” The San Miguel County Search and Rescue squad is an all-volunteer force that covers an area of roughly 1,200 square miles, including 14,000-foot peaks like Mt. Wilson.
SMORGASBORD OF RESCUERS Undersheriff Eric Berg has been with the San Miguel County Search and Rescue team since the beginning. In fact, he founded it. In 1980, he organized a squad of county officers and community volunteers to be on call when unexpected emergencies happened. Today, the local search and rescue crew has grown to 20 to 30 volunteers from all walks of
Winter Guide 2015
I
life. Search and rescue volunteers are community members: firemen, ambulance personnel, outdoor adventure guides, youth leadership guides and even 9-5 office workers. “It’s evolved into a pretty magnificent group of people,” Berg said. “There is no common denominator except they’re willing to give up their personal lives to help others.” That smorgasbord of rescuers goes on between 60 and 80 missions per year, responding whenever the distress call goes out. In the winter, the most common accidents are ski accidents, ice climbing accidents, snowmobile accidents and avalanche responses, Berg said. Backcountry medical issues and swift water rescues are also common winter missions. The San Juan backcountry can be doubly dangerous; not only is it all too easy to have an accident and get injured, but the treacherous terrain and possibility of bad weather also slows down rescue operations. “In this end of the county, it’s possible to get in situations we can’t get you out of,” Berg said. “When seconds count, emergency providers are minutes and hours away… You need to be able to get yourself out of that situation.” Berg, who used to be a wilderness survival instructor, recommends remembering five critical components of emergency survival: shelter, fire, signal, water and personal safety. One of the more common problems plaguing those who call for help is hypothermia, Berg said. Packing warm, dry clothes and an emergency shelter like a tarp tent does a lot to ward off serious danger in the case of an unplanned overnight in the wilderness. Some form of signal, be it mirror, cell phone or personal locator beacon, is critical to helping search and rescue teams pinpoint the location of a party in distress. And always tell a family member, friend or coworker your intended route and objective, Berg stressed. Don’t forget to specify a time
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
and date when friends should call emergency personnel. “Travel with people dedicated to saving you,” he recommended. “We may be hours or days away from being able to get in there.”
LOOK GOOD, HAVE FUN, BE SAFE Skilled winter mountaineers flock to the San Juans in the late winter season, when the snowpack has settled somewhat, to tackle challenges like El Diente, Wilson Peak and Mount Wilson. It’s difficult to find a local peak that isn’t at least Class 3 — the highest category of mountain scramble before one gets into technical, roped climbing. Many local mountains are rated Class 4 or 5, where routes are severely exposed and falls can be fatal. “There really isn’t any non-technical mountaineering around here,” said Josh Butson, the owner of San Juan Outdoor Adventures. “Our snowpack is very well known for being the most unstable snowpack.” Butson recommends the following as a baseline for adventuring in the backcountry: proper ice axe and crampon knowledge, some form of wilderness medical training, an AIARE level 1 avalanche course, medical insurance, self-rescue knowledge and a Colorado Search and Rescue card. “All those as a bare minimum,” Butson said. “It’s a whole different world out there.” Sheriff Masters also emphasized buying a Colorado Search and Rescue card, which is available from the Sheriff’s Office as well as various local retailers including Telluride Sports, Bootdoctors and Jagged Edge. “That’s really important for people to have. A helicopter bill can get really expensive really fast,” Masters said. A CORSAR card is one heck of a bargain by comparison: $3 for one year and $12 for five years. CORSAR cards contribute to the statewide Search and Rescue Fund, which trains and equips rescuers and helps cover the personal cost of a search and rescue if misfortune befalls you in the backcountry. But with the proper training and experience, adventuring in the local mountains can be exhilarating and highly rewarding. “When you hit it in the right conditions, it’s a lot of fun,” Butson said. But remember: safety first. Above photos feature winter search and rescue operations.
[Photos courtesy San Miguel County Search and Rescue]
Step Outside this Winter
YOUTH MENTORING
IT WORKS! Celebrating 20 Years
Snowshoe Tours Jan., Feb. & March
Ski into History with Ashley Boling
Call or visit our website for details
OPEN Tues.-Sat. 11am-5pm
Open until 7pm on Thursdays
– Open for the season Nov. 24th –
201 W. Gregory Ave. · 728.3344 · telluridemuseum.org
Telluride The Eco Cleaners Laundromat TELLURIDE’S ONLY ON-SITE DRY CLEANER
TELLURIDE’S ONLY LAUNDROMAT
Open monday thru Thursday 8-6 Friday 8-5 Saturdays 10-2
Open 7 days/week. 6:30am- 10pm
Large capacity washers & dryers Free WiFi & Cable TV Full service including On Galloping Goose Tailoring, laundry bus route in Lawson Hill and sheets Credit cards and cash accepted Same & next day service & wash & fold service & delivery available delivery available
164D SOCIETY DRIVE 162F SOCIETY DRIVE
(970)728- 5995 (970)728- 5995
49
e nat me o D eco r or bmentoy! a oda t
Inspire. Empower. Mentor. www.onetoonetelluride.org 970-728-0885 SAVE THE DATE:
Top Chef & Taste of Telluride August 14, 2015
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
I
Winter Guide 2015
Trailside location with direct ski access Spectacular views, year-round pool and outdoor spa Owners lounge, concierge, ski valet X 3% Real Estate Transfer Assessment paid on first 2Tsales E N Six move-in ready condominium homes Visit us during our open houses or call for a private tour 125 Cortina Drive just off San Joaquin Road $1,895,000 to $3,295,000 Michael J. Ward, Broker | 970.708.0932 Jake McTigue, Broker | 970.708.1451 www.villasatcortina.com
[ CRUSHING CORDUROY ]
Homage to
the humble
Telluride Ski Resort has fantastic easy slopes By Mary Slosson
T
he San Juan Mountains are rough around the edges, born in a fury of volcanic explosions extremely recently in geologic history. This beautiful range of peaks is as beloved as it is brutal, severe and steep in its magnificence.
Skiers are all smiles on freshly groomed corduroy in Prospect Bowl
[Photo courtesy of Telluride Ski Resort/Gus Gusciora]
52
Top left, skiers taking a lesson. [Photo courtesy of Telluride Ski Resort/Doug Berry]. Top right, a skier carving turns. [Photo courtesy of Telluride Ski Resort/Casey Day]. Bottom, a snowboarder cruises on Village Bypass. [Photo by Nola Svoboda].
I
t is perhaps unexpected, then, that the Telluride Ski Resort would be a beginner’s paradise. “Telluride is known as an extreme mountain for advanced skiers. But we have some of the best beginner terrain I’ve ever seen,” said Noah Sheedy, director of the ski and snowboard school at the Telluride Ski Resort. Indeed, the ski resort boasts that nearly 60 percent of terrain is either beginner or intermediate. One quarter of the ski resort’s terrain is dedicated to beginner slopes. And unlike other resorts, beginners aren’t relegated to the bottom of the mountain while only elite skiers and snowboarders get the good views. “It’s phenomenal, easy, low-angle terrain,” Sheedy said. “And it’s also at the top of the mountain, so true beginners get this awesome experience.” Double green route Galloping Goose clocks
Winter Guide 2015
I
in as the resort’s longest, stretching over 4.6 miles and beginning at nearly 12,000 feet in elevation on the edge of the Prospect Bowl. From the top of the run, views stretch out over Black Iron Bowl, Palmyra Peak, and a stark backdrop of 13,000-and 14,000-foot peaks. Beginners can ride the same lifts as their advanced friends or family skiing down black diamond routes, allowing diverse groups of riders to stay together. “Even as a beginner, you have all these trails — Galloping Goose, Double Cabin, Bridges — where you get these really long beginner runs,” Sheedy said. “You really feel like you’re exploring the mountain. You really get out there.” Sheedy recommends a handful of favorite beginner slopes. One is Ute Park, accessed by Lift 10 (Sunshine Express) and then a hop up Lift 11 (also named Ute Park). The Ute Park run is mellow and short, great for first timers
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
or kids just starting out. Another run Sheedy recommends is the Enchanted Forest, an easy blue trail, and KidsZone, accessed via Lift 10. “It’s a phenomenal experience for kids — small runs through a low-angle forest,” Sheedy said. “You really feel like you’re in the middle of the woods and you’re exploring. You’re exploring the mountain, exploring the woods, going off the beaten path.” A third green run Sheedy recommends is The Meadows, which goes over part of the golf course and driving range. “It’s the premier green run right out of Mountain Village,” Sheedy said. “It’s really wide open, another fantastic place to learn how to ski.” The Telluride Ski and Snowboard School offers private and group lessons for all ages. For more information and to sign up for lessons, go to tellurideskischool.com [Map courtesy of Telluride Ski Resort]
Expressions of Beauty
54
20% off
at Picaya.com with code: winter2014 Offer good until June 1, 2015. Online only.
Picaya’s
Anniversary SHOP ONLINE Now you can shop the Picaya collection anytime, anywhere with our online store!
Picaya.com
A Telluride Tradition Step into Picaya’s diverse world of international, Fair Trade, eco-friendly, and local treasures. Furniture • Home Décor Textiles • Jewelry • Beads OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK!
101 W.Colorado Ave | Telluride | 970.728.0954 | picaya.com
Winter Guide 2015
I
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
[ GALLERIES GALORE ]
Gallery Walk
Telluride’s downtown is dotted with studios, galleries
P
er capita, the box canyon is filled with an unusually high number of artists. Painters and clothing designers, potters, sculptors, actors and installation artists ply their trades among the mountains and snowstorms of Telluride.
Visitors take in photography by area residents at a Noel Night show at Gallery 18435. [Photo by Mary Slosson]
A
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 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. 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, fiber arts, cooking and printmaking, as well as workshops for children and adults and regular fine art exhibits.
Arroyo
Oh-Be-Joyful Gallery
The working studio of artist Judy Haas, who specializes in handmade pastels, ceramics and computer generated art of the natural world. Deer doubles as a home consignment store, with antiques and gifts.
This gallery specializes in paintings of the high country — toothy peaks, dancing streams and blazing aspen groves — in realist and plein air works of Telluride, the state of Colorado and the Southwest region.
Kamruz Gallery
Stronghouse Studios and Gallery
333 W. Colorado Ave. 303-442-7790 kamruz.com
220 E. Colorado Ave. 970-239-2006 arroyotelluride.com
56
Deer
123 S. Oak St. 970-948-7997 troutart.com
This Colorado Avenue gallery, which shows the work of local photographers, has a collection of photography books and an antique camera exhibit.
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.
Lustre, an Artisan Gallery 171 S. Pine St. 970-728-3355 lustregallery.com
Dolce
226 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-6866 dolcejewels.com
333 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-6868 ohbejoyfulgallery.com
283 S. Fir St. 970-728-3930 telluridearts.org
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.
Telluride Gallery of Fine Art 130 E. Colorado Ave. 970-728-3300 telluridegallery.com
Dolce offers custom and designer jewelry as well as unique sculptures, cufflinks, key chains, knives and belt buckles.
Lustre offers furniture, designer jewelry, decorative sculptures, vessels and wall art. Its defining pieces are brightly colored, hand-painted glass chandeliers, sconces, lanterns and table lamps by Ulla Darni.
Elinoff Gallery
Lyceum Art Gallery
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.
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.
Gallery 81435
Mélange Telluride
Nature and wildlife photography gallery featuring photographs from Tony Newlin’s travels throughout Colorado, Alaska and the western United States as well as world-wide. His work includes photographs of winter scenes, bears and fall colors.
A project of Telluride Arts, Gallery 81435 is a contemporary art space in the heart of Telluride that features monthly exhibits by regional artists.
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.
Wilkinson Public Library
204 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-5566 elinoff.com
230 S. Fir St. 970-728-3930 telluridearts.org
430 W. Colorado Ave. 970-708-1331 kathryntatum.com
109 W. Colorado Ave. melangetelluride.com
Gold Mountain Gallery 135 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-3460 goldmountaingallery.com
This gallery’s ever-changing collection features paintings, antique Persian and Oriental rugs, Navajo jewelry, custom furniture and mountain landscape and beach scene photography.
Winter Guide 2015
I
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
MiXX
307 E. Colorado Ave. 970-797-4040 mixxprojects.com
MiXX projects + atelier is a new art gallery, lifestyle boutique, and collaborative space featuring, artisan home products and inventive jewelry. The evolving space shows art like a gallery, is a gathering place for happenings, and presents a collection of inspired and functional 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.
Tony Newlin
100 W. Colorado Ave. 970-470-4360 tonynewlin.com
100 W. Pacific Ave. 970-728-4519 telluridelibrary.com
The library features temporary exhibits by local artists, presented by, and for sale through Telluride Arts.
Efficient & Effective Care For Your Property 970.708.7551 chris@1door.net www.1door.net
57
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
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
I
Winter Guide 2015
Yor the ongoing collection of life.
Three Beautiful Homes In Ski Ranches For more information on these excellent Properties, and to browse the entire MLS, visit my website: TellurideLuxuryEstates.com
Secluded And Immaculately Maintained A gorgeous, well-designed home. 4BR, 3.5BA, on a quiet 1.12 acre wooded lot. Decks, patios, hot tub and beautiful landscaping make for great outdoor living. Travertine bathrooms, granite counters, modern appliances, phenomenal master suite, and a huge garage.
www.61SkunkCreek.com
Raymond Bowers “Capt. Ray”
$1,295,000
Timeless Contemporary 3 Bedroom Home Relish extraordinary wooded and mountain views from every room in the house! Featuring extensive large windows throughout, this home catches a ton of solar light and heat while bringing the pastoral setting and huge mountain views right inside. Also enjoy the open great room and unique floor plan as well as the south facing deck for outdoor dining.
www.45MountWilsonWay.com
$1,150,000
Perfectly Designed Timber Sided Residence
ray@rvbowers.com 970.729.2278
Dove-tail joints on the timber exterior is just one of many fine details of this exquisite 4171 SqFt residence. With 4 BR’s plus extra bunkroom/rec room/caretaker unit, a gorgeous great room with huge windows, and vaulted ceiling, this residence is of the finest you will find in Ski Ranches or in all of San Miguel County for that matter.
www.200ElkParkRoad.com
$2,095,000
Incredible Estate Lot in Mountain Village ©
“King of the Mountain” Premium Ski-In, Ski-Out Lot.
MMVIII Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. A Reality Company. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty® is a registered trademark licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. AnEqual Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated.
Build your estate home on the most prestigious site in Mountain Village. With the best ski access above lift 4, this 1.98 acre home site borders See Forever ski run, as well as open space on 3 sides. Breathtaking views of famed Wilson Peak and other mountains complement this exceptional parcel.
Lot 139-R1
$2,500,000
Erik Fallenius Owner/Managing Broker 970.728.4454 Nevasca Realty, Inc. | 300 West Colorado Ave. | Telluride, CO 81435 | telluridebroker@gmail.com | nevasca.com
403 Larkspur Lane, Mtn. Village
709 East Pandora Ave, Telluride
Built in 1996, extensively remodeled in 2012, 403 Larkspur Lane is a lovely ski in ski out family home. With 5 bedrooms and baths, in just over 7000 square feet, this is absolutely one of the very best values at approximately $ 550 per square foot. Sold fully furnished. Superb views and perfect ski access. Easy to show on short notice. Call Erik Fallenius
Built in 1994 this spacious 4382 square foot, 4 bedroom 4 bath, family home is perfectly situated on a 7000 square foot lot, with direct views of Bear Creek valley. The Town of Telluride location on quiet East Pandora Ave. is a short walk from the center of Town, the River Trail, and the park. This is an exceptionally sunny property with stunning views. Call Erik Fallenius
$3,990,000
$3,995,000
791 East Pandora Ave, Telluride
467 West Dakota Ave, Telluride
791 East Pandora will be sold only with the adjoining 6,976 square foot duplex lot. The charming 2166 sf, 3 BR, +loft, 4 Bath, three story home was built in 1992. With 5,976 square feet of land, there is plenty of expansion potential. The combined properties provide a unique opportunity to control 12,953 square feet of land, with potential for 2 more residences. Call Erik Fallenius
There’s no doubt that the higher you are on the hillside of Telluride, the grander the views. 467 Dakota Avenue’s unobsturcted views extend from the east end of the valley, across to Bear Creek, and over the ski area. Built in 1975, situated on a 50x117 sloping lot, this Dakota Ave duplex is a perfect interim rental house, before you redevelop the property. There are 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths in total in the existing 2 units. Call Erik Fallenius
$5,000,000
$1,750,000
Interested in renting the space for your own event? Call 970.728.6363 x1 today!
17-21 27 28 29 31
Winter 2014-2015 FEvents ebruary
December
“Playing Santa”(a co-production with Telluride Theatre) Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (sold out) Seryn (indie folk rock) Shawn Colvin (Grammy winning singer songwriter) Wynonna & the Big Noise (country music legend)
January
2 5 8 12-15 17
“The Drowsy Chaperone” Brett Dennen (acoustic folk pop) The Wailers (reggae at the Telluride Conference Center) 16th annual Telluride Comedy Fest Mardi Gras with Zach Deputy (a blues/funk co-production with SBG Productions) 19-20 Leftover Salmon (Colorado jamgrass)
2 Chris Robinson Brotherhood (rock at the Telluride Conference Center) 13 3 Brothers Keeper with John Popper & Jono Manson (rock) 14 10 Tony Furtado Band (bluegrass) 19-21 16-17 Jeff Austin Band with Danny Barnes, Eric Thorin & Ross Martin (formerly of Yonder Mountain String Band) 22 30-31 “The Drowsy Chaperone” 28 (Young People’s Theater high school musical)
March
Pimps of Joytime (a funk collaboration with Icelantic Skis) Concert TBA (a collaboration with Icelantic Skis) 2nd annual Telluride Tribute Band Festival with Tributes to Michael Jackson, Journey, Fleetwood Mac & the Beatles Taj Mahal (acoustic, solo blues) Winter Music Series Concert TBA (at the Telluride Conference Center)
April
1 Loudon Wainwright III (acclaimed singer songwriter) For a complete schedule of events, tickets or more information visit SheridanOperaHouse.com or call 970.728.6363 ext. 5 110 N. Oak Street Telluride, CO
Located in downtown Telluride under the SHOW sign!
Visiting from out of town? Use code 15SHOW for 15 percent off lodging at TellurideHotels.com
These are events produced by the Sheridan Arts Foundation, visit our website for a full schedule of Opera House rentals. The SAF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization sponsored in part by grants from the Telluride Foundation, CCAASE, CCI and Just for Kids.
[ events ]
Out&About a seasonal guide to what’s on
Holiday tourchlight parade and fireworks. [Photo courtesy of telluride ski resort]
TELLURIDE
Telluride Sitters “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting… So get on your way.” — Dr. Seuss
FREE ENTERTAINMENT MESMERIZING ART PERFORMANCES SPECTACULAR FIRE ART CARS
• Kids Night Out at Telluride Ski Resort • Babysitting • Toy & Baby Gear Rentals
Dynamic art performances each evening on the public plaza in Mountain Village and on Telluride’s historic Main Street— FREE to all. Witness larger than-life works of art, fire-enhanced art cars, interactive one-of-a-kind art installations.
For reservations call or text
(970) 708-0170
www.TellurideSitters.com
Plus, ticketed entertainment:
Exclusive partners with Telluride Ski Resort, Locals Choice Staff are over 21/CPR certified. Providing the care that brings families back for years. Making memories from infancy through school age. Your trusted choice for child care
MARCHFOURTH MARCHING BAND EUFÓRQUESTRA THE MINE GALA with SAMURAI GYPSIES Buy tickets online: tellurdefirefestival.org/shop
62
Save the date for the TOP CHEF
Presenting Sponsors Hamel Family Wines Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association
and
TASTE OF TELLURIDE Photo by Merrick Chase
presented by
January 15 –19 telluridefirefestival.org 501 c3 not-for-profit organization
Winter Guide 2015
I
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
Alpine Bank a benefit for
One to One Mentoring Program August 14, 2015 onetoonetelluride.org (970) 728-0885
Ronnie McCoury plays with Yonder Mountain String Band at the Sheridan Opera House. [Photo courtesy of Kathrine Warren]
Telluride Ski Resort’s Rail Jam March 2014. [Photo by Kristofer Noel]
N
ew Orleans jazz bands. Nighttime torchlight parades down the mountain slopes. A Burning Man-esque fire festival. Telluride is so much more than a ski resort.
Whether you’re here to hit the slopes or just looking for a winter wonderland getaway, there’s plenty going on in town to keep you busy during your stay.
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. DEC. 20, 4 P.M.
Rail Jam
Base of Chair 4, Telluride Ski Resort Show off your best moves to the beat of music from DJ Soul Atomic. Prizes for the best performers. DEC. 20-21
“Playing Santa”
DEC. 24, 6:30 P.M.
Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade
Telluride Ski Resort Take part in an annual tradition. Watch skiers and snowboarders glide down Coonskin and Telluride Trail carrying blazing red torchlights. DEC. 26, 4 AND 7:30 P.M.
“Valley Uprising”
Sheridan Opera House The Sheridan Arts Foundation and Telluride Theatre present this festive play just in time for the holiday season.
Sheridan Opera House Mountainfilm presents a special screening of the electric Sender Films documentary.
DEC. 21, 1-3 P.M.
DEC. 27, 8:30 P.M.
Chanukah Celebration
Wilkinson Public Library Bring your own menorah for a candle lighting at the library complete with singing, an art project for children and chocolate gelt for kids of all ages. DEC. 23, 6 AND 8:30 P.M.
Travis Julia Presents Warren Miller’s “No Turning Back” Sheridan Opera House Get stoked at a community ski film, where the crowd gets rowdy and free schwag flies through the air.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue live in concert
Sheridan Opera House Get a dose of the Big Easy at Telluride’s historic arts theater, the perfect place to revel in the full sound of a funk-jazz fusion group. DEC. 28, 8:30 P.M.
Seryn live in concert
Sheridan Opera House Catch the soaring melodies of this Denton, Texas-based indie group.
DEC. 29, 4 P.M.
The Teeny Tiny Christmas Concert hosted by Peter Yarrow Sheridan Opera House Peter of Peter, Paul and Mary will perform an intimate hour of children’s songs. DEC. 29, 8:30 P.M.
An Evening with Shawn Colvin
Sheridan Opera House Colvin is a Grammy award-winning singersongwriter and no stranger to Telluride. DEC. 30, 8-10 P.M.
63
DEC. 31, 9 P.M.
New Year’s Eve with Wynonna and the Big Noise
Sheridan Opera House Ring in the new year with a high-energy performance from country music legend Wynonna Judd and her band. DEC. 31, 11:30 P.M.
New Year’s Eve Countdown to Midnight Colorado Avenue in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse Ring in the new year with your neighbors!
George Winston in concert
First Thursday Art Walk
DEC. 31
Chris Robinson Brotherhood
Michael D. Palm Theatre Catch the American pianist known for his laid-back style, including playing concerts in stocking feet.
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade
Telluride Ski Resort Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a parade of lights down the ski slopes, followed by a fireworks show and a midnight countdown.
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
JAN. 1
Galleries, venues and studios around town JAN. 2, 9 P.M.
Telluride Conference Center Blues isn’t just for summer’s Blues & Brews Festival—the Black Crowes singer brings blues-rock to our mountain town with his new band. [
I
Winter Guide 2015
San Miguel Resource Center's Chocolate Lovers Fling. [Photo by Nola Svoboda] JAN. 3, 8:30 P.M.
JAN. 17, 11 A.M.-3 P.M.
Brother’s Keeper with John Popper and Jono Manson 64
Metropolitan Opera: “The Merry Widow”
Sheridan Opera House This trio from Vail brings a fun night of rock and roll.
Michael D. Palm Theatre The great Renée Fleming stars as the beguiling femme fatale who captivates all of Paris in Lehár’s enchanting operetta.
JAN. 6, 7-10 P.M.
JAN. 18, 4-6 P.M.
“Fantasia”
British Theatre on the Big Screen: “Skylight”
Michael D. Palm Theatre Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan star in David Hare’s “Skylight,” directed by Stephen Daldry, broadcast live from London’s West End by National Theatre Live. JAN. 10, 8:30 P.M.
Tony Furtado live in concert
Sheridan Opera House Furtado has been called a genius on banjo and slide guitar, with his creative interpretation of Americana and indie folk/rock.
Jeff Austin Band
Sheridan Opera House Catch the former Yonder Mountain String Band frontman as he embarks on a new solo career.
Winter Guide 2015
I
JAN. 30-FEB. 2
Young People’s Theater Presents: “The Drowsy Chaperone” Sheridan Opera House Local Telluride youth are taking a crack at this musical, an homage to the jazz era that won five Tonys when it debuted on Broadway in 2006. JAN. 31, 11 A.M.-3 P.M.
Metropolita Opera: “Les Contes D’Hoffman”
Michael D. Palm Theatre This Offenbach opera tells three stories by the German fantasy author E.T.A. Hoffmann. FEB. 5
FEB. 12-15, 8 P.M.
16th Annual Telluride Comedy Festival
Sheridan Opera House Past performers at the festival include Aziz Ansari and Ed Helms, so look out for up-and-comers at this laugh fest. FEB. 13, 8 P.M.
Lettuce with Break Science
Club Red, Telluride Conference Center The band name comes from when the classically trained musicians would go to Boston jazz clubs and ask them to “let us play.” Now we’re asking them to play. FEB. 14, 11 A.M.-3 P.M.
Sheridan Opera House Nobody’s quite sure how to define their music, but Euforquesta is certainly funky.
First Thursday Art Walk
JAN. 24
FEB. 5, 8:30 P.M.
Michael D. Palm Theatre In this Tchaikovsky opera, a beautiful blind girl experiences love for the first time.
Michael D. Palm Theatre Jimmy Fallon does it, so why shouldn’t you?
Sheridan Opera House Dennen plays his folk/pop blend i n a solo, acoustic show.
FEB. 17
JAN. 27, 7 P.M.
telluridefirefestival.org A new Telluride event, the Telluride Fire Festival will be centered around a free public and interactive experience of fire artistry. JAN. 16-17, 8:30 P.M.
JAN. 18, 9 P.M.
Telluride Fire Festival Presents Euforquestra
KOTO Radio’s Lip Sync
JAN. 15-19
Telluride Fire Festival
Michael D. Palm Theatre The classic Disney film combines classical music from the Philadelphia Orchestra and stunning animation.
One to One Mentoring’s Cardboard Derby. [Photo courtesy of Bridger Johnson]
British Theatre on the Big Screen: “Of Mice and Men”
Michael D. Palm Theatre James Franco and Chris O’Dowd star in this hit Broadway production, directed by Anna Shapiro and filmed on stage by National Theatre Live.
Galleries, venues and studios around town
Bret Dennen
Zach Deputy Mardi Gras Get Down
FEB. 7, 7:30 P.M.
Sheridan Opera House We may not be in New Orleans, but you can still celebrate Fat Tuesday in style.
Telluride Conference Center Local chefs contribute delicious chocolate treats, and it’s all for a good cause.
Leftover Salmon featuring Bill Payne live in concert
San Miguel Resource Center’s Chocolate Lovers Fling
FEB. 8, 9 P.M.
The Wailers
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
“Iolanta/Duke Bluebeard's Castle”
Telluride Conference Center Bob Marley may be gone, but his former backing band continues to make people dance.
FEB. 19-20, 8 P.M.
Sheridan Opera House This Boulder band, a Telluride favorite, pioneered the genre they call “Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass.” [
Telluride AIDS Benefit Sneak Peak Fashion Show. [Photo by Nola Svoboda] FEB. 22, 4 P.M.
“A Letter to Momo”
Michael D. Palm Theatre The 2011 Hiroyuki Okiura anime film tells the story of an 11-year-old coping with her father's death. FEB. 22-MARCH 1
Gay Ski Week
Telluride Ski Resort This week is second only to Christmas and New Years in terms of its economic impact on Telluride’s slopes. FEB. 24, 7 P.M.
British Theatre on the Big Screen: “Of Mice and Men”
Michael D. Palm Theatre Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny in a thrilling new stage adaptation. FEB. 26, 8 P.M.
Telluride AIDS Benefit Sneak Peak Fashion Show
Telluride Conference Center Local models and AIDS activists display high fashion lines from New York and London. FEB. 27-MARCH 2
Telluride AIDS Benefit Art Auction, After Party and Trunk Show Sheridan Opera House Celebrate the social event of the season with the AIDS Benefit After Party.
FEB. 28, 8 P.M.
Telluride AIDS Benefit Gala Fashion Show Telluride Conference Center They call it “New York fashion meets Cirque de Soleil.” This fashion show benefits AIDS programs in Colorado. MARCH 4-8
Subaru Freeride Series
Telluride Ski Resort High-flying tricks on skis and snowboards are the focus of this event for professional adventure athletes. MARCH 4, 7 P.M.
Telluride Spelling Bee Sheridan Opera House Can you use that in a sentence? Local children will do their best to spell every word right.
Closing Day celebration at Gorrono Ranch. [Photo by Maureen Pelisson] MARCH 10-15
Telluride Theatre presents “Little Shop of Horrors”
MARCH 8, 7 P.M.
Telluride TV Awards
Sheridan Opera House It’s Telluride’s own Oscars: a black tie, red carpet video awards competition.
Mountain Town Get Down
Telluride Ski Resort Free live music and festivities will celebrate the coming of spring.
Michael D. Palm Theatre The Rossini opera is based on a translation of Sir Walter Scott’s “The Lady of the Lake.”
APRIL 1, 7 P.M.
MARCH 19-21
Telluride Tribute Band Fest
MARCH 22, 4 P.M.
Sheridan Opera House This rockin’ concert, auction and culinary event raises money for the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program.
MARCH 27-29
Metropolitan Opera: “La Donna del Lago”
Galleries, venues and studios around town MARCH 6, 6 P.M.
Sheridan Opera House This fundraiser for Telluride Theatre is funny, sexy, daring and scandalous.
MARCH 14, 11 A.M.-3 P.M.
MARCH 5
Rockin’ at the Opera for TASP
Telluride Theatre presents Burlesque
Michael D. Palm Theatre This spoof of 1950s sci-fi movies is one of the longest running Off-Broadway shows of all time.
Sheridan Opera House Wanna see Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Journey and the Beatles all in the same weekend? Here's your chance.
First Thursday Art Walk
MARCH 25, 27-28
An Evening with Loudon Wainwright
Sheridan Opera House Another chance to see a Grammy Award winner at the Opera House; this time it’s with the folk singer Loudon Wainwright.
“The Sound of Music” Michael D. Palm Theatre The box canyon is alive with the sound of this legendary musical. MARCH 22, 8 P.M.
An Evening with Taj Mahal
Sheridan Opera House Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Grammy Award-winning blues musician in the intimate Sheridan Opera House.
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
APRIL 2
First Thursday Art Walk Galleries, venues and studios around town APRIL 3
KOTO Radio’s Closing Day Street Dance
Colorado Avenue Celebrate and mourn the end of ski season with friends old and new on main street. APRIL 5
Closing Day
Telluride Ski Resort Sad day, right? Wrong, Closing Day in Telluride is one of the most fun of the year.
I
Winter Guide 2015
65
[ EATS & TREATS ]
Restaurant Guide
Telluride has plenty of fine dining options, but don’t miss some of the more casual fare around town.
A bartender pours wine at La Marmotte. [Photo by Anna Goller]
TELLURIDE 221 South Oak $$$$ 221 S. Oak 728-9507 Dinner
Innovative fine dining featuring seafood, steaks, in-season ingredients and decadent desserts, The restaurant also offers take-out and catering.
Aemono Market Deli $$ 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.
Alpinist & The Goat $$ 204-C W. Colorado 728-5028 Dinner, late night
Serving fondues, petit filet, grilled veggies, craft cocktails in an intimate wine bar. Open until 2 a.m.
The Angler Inn $$$ 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.
Arroyo Fine Art Gallery and Wine Bar $$$ 220 E. Colorado 239-2006 Snacks
Light fare to nibble on as you enjoy a glass of one of Arroyo’s 50 wines, sipping tequilas or single-malt scotches.
od Fine Fo
Brown Dog Pizza $$ 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 $$
lunch & dinner
The Butcher and the Baker are back and better than ever in their new Colorado Avenue location. Featuring organic, local, healthy, fresh and a la carte options. Artisan pastries, salads, soups, sandwiches and subperb cupcakes. Now featuring a kids' menu and full bar with Colorado spirits.
Caravan $$
The cart next to La Cocina serves fresh juices, organic smoothies and Middle Eastern fare like falafel platters, greek salad and baba ganoush.
Coffee Cowboy $
aprés ski
full bar
Plaza outdoor patio
Save the date for the TELLURIDE TOP CHEF COMPETITION and TASTE OF TELLURIDE
Bank
One to One Youth Mentoring
August 14, 2015
onetoonetelluride.org (970) 728-0885 67
135 E. Colorado Snacks, coffee
A quick and easy stop for the coffee-lover on the go, with snacks and smoothies.
Cornerhouse Grille $$ 131 N. Fir 728-6207 Lunch, dinner, snacks
Burgers, tacos, sandwiches, drinks specials and great atmosphere ... along with notoriously addictive tater tots.
Cosmopolitan $$$$ 300 W. San Juan 728-1292 Dinner
Esperanza’s $$
A deli popular with the lunch crowd that offers fantastic sandwiches, filling salads, homemade soup and delectable baked goods.
Street Gondola
a benefit for
BIT, a Telluride tradition, features to-go items and something for everyone: pizza, bagels, donuts, tacos, sandwiches, salads and more.
126 W. Colorado 728-5556 Breakfast, lunch, snacks
Oak
presented by Alpine
123 E. Colorado Lunch, dinner 728-5611
Upscale contemporary American cuisine perfect for the foodie and the cocktail connoisseur. Check out their happy hour specials.
The Brown Bag $$
TELLURIDE, CO
open every day • 728-3985 • www.oaktelluride.com
Baked in Telluride $ 127 S. Fir 728-4705 All meals
ations
THE NEW FAT ALLEY
At the
201 E. Colorado 728-2899 Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch
and Lib
FRESH, APPROACHABLE HAUTE CUISINE IN THE HISTORIC ICE HOUSE
FEATURING APRÈS HOUR 5P-6P WITH BAR MENU AND SPECIALS.
226 W. Colorado 728-8399 Lunch and dinner
This traditional cantina is one of Telluride’s newest restaurants. Located in a cozy underground space, Esperanza’s serves enchiladas, carne asada, burritos, tortilla soup and seafood dishes with a Tex-Mex flair.
970-728-6232 150 WEST SAN JUAN AVE. - WWW.LAMARMOTTE.COM [
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
I
Winter Guide 2015
Floradora $$
Pescado $$$
Comfy Americana cuisine created from scratch as well as creative fusion dishes, fantastic burgers, a great weekend brunch and a bar.
A Telluride favorite, back on main street. Pescado features traditional Japanese fare like sushi, seafood, rolls, chicken and beef skewers, tempura and Udon noodle bowls with a Latin flair.
103 W. Colorado 728-8884 Weekend brunch, lunch, dinner
High Pie Pizzeria & Tap Room $$ 100 W. Colorado 728-2978 Lunch and dinner
Telluride’s newest sports bar features handcrafted artisan pizza, organic salads, all-natural soda, 24 microbrews on tap, wine and craft cocktails. Video games, air hockey, darts and ping-pong.
Honga’s Lotus Petal $$$$ 135 E. Colorado 728-5134 Dinner
Honga’s is an authentic Pan-Asian restaurant, featuring food from Thailand, Japan, China, Korea and more. Check out the new upstairs bar and raw bar offerings. Premium sakes, beers, cocktails and a world-famous mojito.
68
La Cocina de Luz $$
aemono fine foods & catering breakfast . lunch . deli
fresh . seasonal . local . organic
lawson lawson hill
telluride telluride
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 $$$$ 150 W. San Juan 728-6232 Dinner only
Telluride’s premiere French restaurant, with an intimate interior, focusing on local ingredients and fine wine. A great place to take a date.
New Sheridan Chop House $$$$
pizza kitchen . calzones burgers . fresh cut fries gluten free options pizza kitchen
calzones . burgers 156 Society Dr. - A fresh cut fries 970.728.2085
gluten free options
sandwiches . salads soups . carry out gluten free options sandwiches
salads . soups 105 South Davis carry out 970.728.4748
gluten free options OF aemonofinefoods.com 156 Society Dr. – A 105 South Davis PRO 970.728.2085 970.728.4748
aemonofinefoods.com Winter Guide 2015
I
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
231 W. Colorado 728-9100 Brunch and dinner
This historic Chop House offers top-notch steaks and seafood, mussels that can’t be beat and amazing desserts in a classic Telluride atmosphere.
Oak $$
Inside the Camel’s Garden hotel 728-3985 Lunch 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.
115 W. Colorado 239-6025 Dinner
The Parlor at New Sheridan Hotel $$$ 231 W. Colorado 728-4351 Brunch and dinner
A clean, comfortable space, with traditional American brunch for a reasonable price. For dinner, try the steak and glass of wine special.
Rustico Ristorante $$$$ 114 E. Colorado 728-4046 Lunch, dinner
Delicious and authentic Italian dishes in an airy atmosphere with fantastic bread and a full wine menu.
Shanghai Palace $$ 126 E. Colorado 728-0882 Lunch and dinner
Generous servings of classic Chinese dishes like fried rice, Szechuan pork and sesame chicken plus an array of appetizers and drinks. A great place to share plates with friends.
Siam $$$ 200 S. Davis 728-6886 Dinner
Excellent and authentic Thai dishes with good lunch specials, tasty noodles and spicy curries.
Steamie’s Burger Bar $$
300 W. Colorado Ave. 844-843-2867 Lunch and dinner
The newest, steamiest place in town. Offering burgers, dogs, fries, veggies, salads and shakes with an awesome array of sauces.
Smugglers $$ 225 S. Pine 728-5620 Lunch and dinner
Telluride’s only gastropub with 16 of its own award-winning brews on tap, cocktails & wine lists, and a menu that features healthy options, organic produce and locally grazed Weedman Ranching Company beef.
[
Telluride Bistro $$$ 138 E. Colorado 728-5239 Lunch and dinner
Classic Italian cuisine with satisfying pastas, great pizza, a few gourmet dishes and a full selection of wine.
Telluride Truffle $$ 101 N. Fir 728-9565 Snacks
Fine chocolate, truffles, divine hot cocoa and all sorts of treats to make your sweet tooth happy.
There $$$
627 W. Pacific 728-1213 Weekend brunch, dinner
Great Room and Great Room Deck $$ The Peaks Resort 728-6800 Drinks
Relax and enjoy drinks and a light menu while lounging on the deck with the best views in Mountain Village.
La Piazza del Villaggio $$$
La Pizzeria $$
Blue Mesa Building 728-0737 Lunch, dinner
The Steaming Bean $
Rev Restaurant $$$ Hotel Madeline 369-0880 Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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.
Fine dining room serving farm-to-table mountain chic cuisine with a focus on fresh, local and seasonal products.
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Palmyra $$$
Top of the Gondola 728-7474 Dinner, après ski
High-end steakhouse with modern fare, great wine and the best view in town.
Black Iron Kitchen and Bar $$$ Hotel Madeline Telluride 369-8949 Lunch, dinner
Sleek and sophisticated vibe with small plates, sandwiches, soups, salads and entrees.
Crazy Elk Pizza $$
69
Peaks Resort and Spa 728-6800 Dinner
Contemporary fine-dining American cuisine featuring seafood, steaks and regional ingredients.
O P E N N I G H T LY 5pm – Close
Poacher’s Pub $$
HAPPY HOUR 5-6PM
Sunset Plaza 728-9647 Lunch, dinner, snacks
FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS
A recently expanded dining room and menu that includes classic pub fare like nachos, chili, wings, sandwiches and signature dishes.
FINE DINING IN AN ELEGANT & FUN ATMOSPHERE
Siam’s Talay Grille $$$
OUTDOOR SEATING AVAILABLE
Inn at Lost Creek 728-6293 Dinner
Off of Heritage Plaza 728-7499 Lunch, dinner, snacks
Located in the Inn at Lost Creek, the Talay Grille is a Thai seafood restaurant that also features the popular appetizers from Siam Telluride.
Diggity Dogg’s House $
Steaming Bean Mountain Village $
Tasty pizza, salads and soups.
Heritage Plaza 369-0364 Lunch, snacks
A popular hot dog joint that offers “hippie dogs” for vegetarians.
CELEBRATE
La Piazza melds authentic Italian cuisine with refined flavors and an extensive wine list.
Gourmet Italian-style pizza with appetizers, salads and gelato.
Allred’s $$$$
SAVOR
Blue Mesa Building 728-8283 Lunch and dinner
Offering picnic lunches, Vietnamese bento boxes, steamed buns, ramen bowls, Asian tapas and more. There’s also an extensive cocktail menu.
221 E. Colorado Coffee, breakfast, lunch, snacks
SAMPLE
“To find one of the best meals in Colorado, you’ll need to dr ive to Tellur ide—and it’s totally wor th it. Just across the street from the gondola sits Cosmopolitan Tellur ide , chef-owner Chad Scothor n’s homage to fusion and (whenever possible) locally sourced ingredients .” –
The Peaks Resort Coffee, breakfast, lunch, snacks This coffee shop, which is tucked into a corner of the Peaks, offers lattes, pourover coffee, breakfast sandwiches, tea and snacks.
LOCATED IN THE HOTEL COLUMBIA, JUST STEPS AWAY FROM THE GONDOLA
970.728.1292
FOR RESERVATIONS GO TO WWW.COSMOTELLURIDE.COM
[
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
I
Winter Guide 2015
JOIN US FOR NIGHTLY HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS @ 5 PM INDIAN NIGHT WEDNESDAYS
Starbucks $
Hotel Madeline 369-8993 Breakfast, coffee, snacks
The ubiquitous Seattle-based coffeehouse offers steaming espressos, chai, Tazo teas, Frappucinos, sandwiches and baked goods.
Telluride Outfitters Steaming Bean $
Town Hall Plaza Coffee, breakfast, lunch, snacks This coffee shop is located in Town Hall Plaza, adjacent to the Market at Mountain Village and the Gondola.
Telluride Coffee Company $
Heritage Plaza 369-4400 Breakfast, coffee, snacks
Custom coffee and espresso drinks made with gourmet beans, along with pastries, smoothies, tea and more.
115 W Colorado Avenue
970-239-6025 Indulge or Eat Lean and Green All in One Hip, Family Friendly Spot on Main Street VIEW OUR MENU ORDER TO GO
844-THE-BUNS
ONLINE
WE STEAM OUR BURGERS AND VEGGIES BECAUSE IT’S BETTER FOR YOU AND FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. STEAM IS THE NEXT BIG THING. COME CHECK IT OUT.
This is food you can feel good about eating.
OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK FOR LUNCH & DINNER | 11:00AM - 10:00PM | www.steamiesburgers.com 300 West Colorado Ave, Telluride CO | Elks Building, Across from the Courthouse, Main Street
Winter Guide 2015
I
Lumiere Hotel 369-0400 Après-ski, dinner, drinks
Nestled in the Lumiere hotel, this bar offers a full bar and a revolving sushi menu.
Tomboy Tavern $$$ Heritage Plaza 728-7467 Lunch, dinner
Tomboy Tavern features a big U-shaped bar, a creative take on burgers and sandwiches and an extensive beer list and cocktails.
Tracks Cafe & Bar $$ Heritage Plaza 728-0677 Breakfast, lunch, snacks
Inexpensive specialty sandwiches, salads, pastries and lively bar.
The Village Table $$$ Conference Center Plaza 728-1117 Lunch and dinner
This new Mountain Village restaurant features global soul food, paella, to-go lunch sandwiches, Spanish tapas, Mediterranean fare and happy hour specials.
CATERING AND PRIVATE CHEF SERVICES AVAILABLE
70
The Little Bar $$$
TELLURIDE DAILY PLANET
ELSEWHERE Aemono Fine Foods and Catering $$ 156 Society Dr. 728-2085 All meals
The home base for the in-town Aemono offers 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
Fresh baked bread, cookies, pasties and killer sandwiches (including breakfast sandwiches).
This is your wake up call.
more than half sold!
Answer it.
21 exquisite new condominium residences in Telluride’s Mountain Village from $850,000 to $5,495,000
Presented by:
Daniel E. Dockray 970-708-0666 dan.dockray@sothebysrealty.com
ELKSTONE21.COM each office is independently owned & operated.
Availability and prices subject to change without notice.
A WOMEN’S, MEN’S, & CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE
250 EAST PACIFIC AVENUE 970.728.1513 shopSCARPE.COM
WOMEN’S.mother denim.ag jeans.faliero sarti.velvet.toms shoes.coclico.inhabit.humanoid.vince.calleen cordero.raquel allegra. MEN’S.converse.j brand.steven alan.hartford.scotch&soda.ag jeans.etiquette clothiers.culturata.faconnable.vince.velvet men. KID’S.splendid littles.petite bateau.aden+anais.plan toys.sevi.kid o.blabla dolls.little giraffe.moulin roty.robeez soft sole shoes. GIFT and so much more...
195 OLD TOLL ROAD
431 WEST GALENA AVENUE
The hand-hewn posts, beams and de-barked roof poles of an English Bank Style barn have been structurally integrated into this exquisite and timeless 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence on 3 acres with stunning views. Offered at $3,945,000
An extraordinary value in one of Telluride’s quietest sunnyside neighborhoods. Superbly appointed with a newly remodeled kitchen, living, baths and dining rooms. 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 3-level elevator. Offered at $2,975,000
233 SOUTH OAK STREET
RASPBERRY PATCH ESTATE
113 JOAQUIN ROAD
Thirty Steps From The Gondola - This lovingly and artfully restored residence of 4 bedrooms and 4 baths possesses the most convenient proximity of any single-family home to Telluride’s Gondola corridor. Offered at $3,995,000
Nestled on 25 acres of lushly wooded, private property, this estate of 7 bedrooms, 8 baths and 2 powders perfectly frames Telluride’s most iconic peak. Bordering United States Forest Service, bathed in all day sunshine. Offered at $8,500,000
Designed by architect Hugh Newell Jacobsen, this exquisite 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath home is distinguished by geometric, pavilion-like forms and simple roof lines, enhancing the vibrant, comfortable spaces within. Offered at $6,495,000
184 BUTCH CASSIDY DRIVE
160 SUNNYRIDGE PLACE
140 HIGH COUNTRY ROAD
Adjacent to open space on a private cul-desac, this contemporary 5-bedroom estate has unparalleled privacy with direct trail-side access. 35-foot observation deck/fire pit, private funicular, mine-replica wine cellar. Offered at $13,750,000
Anchored on a ridge overlooking the Telluride Valley 800 feet below, floor-to-ceiling glass envelops the all living areas with perfectly framed views of the San Sophia Range. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 powder rooms. Offered at $8,400,000
TD SMITH 970.728.1606 TD@TDSMITH.COM WWW.TDSMITH.COM
459 WEST DAKOTA AVENUE The ultimate in privacy within this 4-bedroom, 4-bath residence designed to complement its surroundings, with an arched footbridge leading to stone terraces stepping up from Cornet Creek to its front entrance. Offered at $5,650,000
The 5-bedroom High Country Chateau captures the essence of the rugged West combined with mountain luxury. Massive windows frame the extraordinary views and infuse the interior with warmth and light. Offered at $8,900,000
CHRIS SOMMERS 970.728.1603 CHRIS@CHRISSOMMERS.COM WWW.CHRISSOMMERS.COM
THANK YOU Telluride & Montrose For 15 GREAT years! Looking forward to the next 15! • Oak • Cherry • Hickory • Maple • & other varieties Grizzly Creek is your complete source for hardwood floors. We carry conventional oaks, maples, cherry, hickory and other hardwoods in a variety of finishes such as distressed, old world, tuscan, remilled, skip sawn and much more. Because Grizzly Creek is on the cutting edge of flooring we work with reclaimed species from 200 year old barns like chestnut, oak, cherry, walnut, and pine. For those that want the look of reclaimed but not the cost we also have new wood textured with wire brush, circle sawn, 3D, and a variety of hand scraped floors. I invite you to see our modest showroom and shop. Where we have over 200 samples of every type of floor you can imagine. Contact Grizzly Creek now to speak with our hardwood floor specialist.
970-252-8856 • 970-901-9898 • grizzlyfloors@yahoo.com
D
iversify your portfolio... enrich your life
2
1
4
3
6
5
1• 128 Victoria Drive, Mountain Village Nestled on a private access tract at the perfect Mountain Village elevation, this 4- bed/7-bath rustic square log and stone home exudes comfort and elegance with 7,740 square feet of living space. $4,995,000
3• Plunge Landing, Telluride Designed by an award-winning architect this contemporary styled in-town 9,828 SF building includes 2&4 bedroom condominiums plus commercial. Revel in breath taking 270° views in an unbeatable location. $3,950,000
5• 8121 Preserve Drive, Telluride This one-of-a-kind compound includes over 18,000 square feet nestled on 28 acres which includes a main residence, two guest houses, caretaker’s residence, horse barn and lighted paddle tennis court. $17,900,000
2• R&R Ranch, Ridgway Overlooking verdant Pleasant Valley with remarkable views, this magnificent 13,067 SF 4-bed, 8-bath main residence and 2-bed, 3-bath caretaker unit with oversized garage resides on 28 private acres. $7,650,000
4• 209 Aldasoro Road, Aldasoro Ranch Unobstructed views from one of Aldasoro’s finest lots, this 4-bed, 5-bath residence includes a mother in-law suite or young childs wing, office, exercise room, study plus spacious yard with custom hot tub. $2,250,000
6• 133 Victoria Dr, Mountain Village Secluded among majestic spruce and aspen, this refined home provides exceptional finishes with dramatic Sneffels Range views. 11,359 SF with 7 Beds, 9.5 Baths plus a private ski trail. $7,950,000
Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) Director
Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu), Director | stevec@tellurideproperties.com | 970.369.5322, Direct | 970.708.2338, Cell 237 South Oak Street at the Telluride Gondola | Telluride, Colorado 81435 I TellurideAreaRealEstate.com
e H
ep Your Wint e K u o Y e r Gr g n i ee lp
n!
Gourmet, Local & Organic Cannabis Products, Concentrates, Edibles, Vaporizers & Accessories
250 SOUTH FIR ST. 728-7999
ONE BLOCK EAST OF THE TELLURIDE GONDOLA STATION
– OPEN 11 AM TO 7 PM –