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By Katie Klingsporn I Photo by Kevin Ludwig
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’ll admit, the beginning of winter is a little rough for me. Even as the winter enthusiasts are out there high-fiving every snowflake that falls out of the sky in early November, I cringe a little as I watch the daylight shrink, the temperatures plummet and the last remnants of fall fade into the past.
But that sentiment only last until the first real storm of the season arrives in town, covering the brown hills in unmarred white and muffling street sounds under a million snowflakes. And by the time I get out in the snow for the first time of the season, whether it’s skate-skiing
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past the Trout Lake Trestle or skiing laps on See Forever in the first weeks of the Telluride Ski Resort’s season, it has vanished completely. Winter in the mountains is utterly beautiful. Between the hoarfrost that turns everything glittery on cold mornings, the waterfalls that transform into ice sculptures in December and the breathtaking drama of the Wilsons when they are covered in white, the San Juans take on a new magnificence in the cold months. There’s also the communal element that takes hold of Telluride in the wintertime. Unlike summertime, where residents and visitors scatter across the valley and mountains to pursue a whole host of activities — mountain biking or hiking, hang-gliding, tennis, attending music festivals, playing soccer in the park or joining the softball league — wintertime is all about skiing. Skiing is the reason that most people came to town in the first place, and it’s the driver of the winter economy here, so it’s what keeps a lot of the others employed. So when it really snows here, snows like it means it, a palpable excitement permeates every street corner and barstool in town. A snowstorm here is a thing celebrated by bartenders and at-
torneys, bus drivers and lifties, bankers, bakers, schoolteachers, students and bookstore owners. The happiness level leaps up with every good dump. If you want evidence, head to the bottom of Gold Hill on a powder day. Winter in Telluride is the season of skateskiing on the Valley Floor and sunny après ski afternoons at Goronno Ranch, of hike-to skiing in Black Iron Bowl and snowshoeing up Bear Creek. But it’s not all about outdoor pursuits. The arts community comes alive with incredible original play productions, local chefs get wildly creative at the annual Chocolate Lover’s Fling, live music fills the town’s venues and the Telluride AIDS Benefit Fashion Show always wows with its amazing showcase of local talent. Telluride’s restaurants offer a fantastic array of cuisine for cold nights, and the galleries and coffee shops here are perfect destinations on grey days. So pull on an extra layer and head out. The possibilities are endless.
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elluride’s crisp winter days and stunning vistas are the setting for some of Colorado’s most unforgettable Nordic skiing experiences.
A Nordic skier on the Valley Floor. [Photo by Ryan Bonneau]
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itting the trails in and around Telluride is something that brings both challenge and satisfaction. Whether it’s a break from the slopes or a weekly Nordic regimen, crosscountry skiing is a sport for everyone. Though at first the skis might feel a little light and flimsy compared with their downhill counterparts, they are instruments of precision, built for efficiency. They can easily glide both up and downhill, take tight corners and conquer long stretches of distance with ease. Nordic skiing is a great alternative for people seeking a headto-toe workout, a jaunt through the woods or just an uncrowded winter endeavor. Telluride holds countless touring options with its vast network of trails, and its groomed trail options are also a sight to behold. Many trails are exclusive to Nordic skiers and nearly all are groomed for skate and classic. Trails are located both in and out of Telluride and they traverse the Valley Floor, wind through Town Park, roam the Telluride Ski & Golf Company’s golf course and skirt Lizard Head Pass. Most local trails are maintained by a centerpiece of the local Nordic scene, the Telluride Nordic Association, with help from the towns of Mountain Village and Telluride. The association is a non-profit, and it operates the Telluride Nordic Center located in Town Park, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. TNA professionally grooms the local trails at Priest and Trout lakes, on the Valley Floor and elsewhere. The trails are all unique and each offers a different regional experience. For those who are completely new to the sport, the Telluride Nordic Center also offers a full line of rentals and can get people off and skiing. Heavy and occasional users of the trails are encouraged to donate to keep them well maintained, and donation boxes can be found at the trail heads of Priest Lake and Trout Lake. When the time comes to get out and do some skiing, it always helps to know the right technique and equipment is being used.
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Skiers at the Butch Cassidy Race. [Photo by Kevin Ludwig]
As any seasoned skier will say, the location or the weather are only a second thought in Nordic skiing — when the wax is right. Getting the proper wax for the day, either glide or kick, is important, and new skiers might find the waxing process a little daunting. Additionally, with the many different techniques that make up Nordic skiing — classic, skate and sub-categories of both — grasping its full spectrum can take some time. Fortunately the association runs and organizes numerous training groups throughout the winter season and many businesses will tune gear. Training groups range from beginner to advanced and all techniques are covered. Classes start at the Nordic center, which also rents cross country skis and ice skates, does ice skate sharpening and leads ski and snowshoe tours. Classes run from Monday through Thursday at noon starting in December (conditions permitting) with beginner classic on Mondays, intermediate skate classes on Tuesdays, advanced skate Thursdays and a kids’ class called Snow Cats at 3:30 p.m. after school with dates to be announced. While ski rentals are available at the Nordic center, sports shops in Telluride, including Bootdoctors/Paragon, have a Nordic selection complete with wax, skis and poles. As with any type of skiing, racing is a big part of the sport and as such, the TNA puts on the Butch Cassidy Ski Chase each February. The racecourse is at Priest Lake and both five-kilometer and 15-kilometer courses are available. This year, the Butch Cassidy is set for Feb. 18 with registration from 10 to 11 a.m. and the race starts at 11:30 a.m. After the race, awards, a barbecue and a raffle will start at 1:30 p.m. Whether the goal is to get out and see the scenery, cardio exercise or simply a change of pace, Telluride’s Nordic options are extensive and all skill levels are welcome. For maps of the trails, a grooming report and more specific directions to them, visit www.telluridetrails.org.
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A skier skates near Lizard Head Pass. [Photo by Melissa Plantz]
Following is a guide to local trails: • TOWN PARK
With its zippy loops and proximity to the Nordic Center, Town Park is the best place for beginners. But it’s also great for people who just have a short window of time for a workout — think lunch laps. Town Park’s trails loop around the athletic fields and also dip into the woodsy campground area. (Dogs not allowed)
• PRIEST LAKE
Located eight miles south of Telluride on Highway 145, Priest Lake offers 12 kilometers of groomed track great for all levels, with trails that wind through forested areas and trace the edges of ponds. But it also offers more expert terrain, with occasional steep hills and river crossings. (Park at the USFS Ranger Station on the left. Dogs allowed.)
• TROUT LAKE/LIZARD HEAD PASS
In the winter, the Nordic Association grooms the old railroad grade on the east side of Trout Lake for about 6 kilometers up to Lizard Head Pass. The result is a scenic track perfect for intermediate skiers. The Nordic Association also grooms loops located at the top of the pass, a gorgeous area that gets a lot of sun and snow. (Dogs allowed.)
• VALLEY FLOOR
The Valley Floor is Telluride’s newest Nordic area. Located on Telluride’s threshold, its trailhead is accessible from the Galloping Goose bus stop or the Society Turn parking lot. It leads to several miles of groomed track — with lots of side loops — on gentle terrain perfect for all levels. Tracks follow the river, circle around meadows and skirt the trees. (Dogs not allowed).
• MOUNTAIN VILLAGE NORDIC TRAILS
The Mountain Village Nordic trails start on Boomerang Trail (on the Valley Floor) and connect to trails located on the Telluride Ski & Golf Company’s golf course. The trails are groomed by a Piston Bully 100 Snowcat and total some eight miles of track. They feature intermediate terrain and great views of Campbell Peak and the Wilsons. (Dogs allowed)
For more information, call the Telluride Nordic Center at 728-1144 or visit the Telluride Nordic Association’s website at www.telluridetrails.org
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[ HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ]
A mining town turns to skiing
40 years later, looking back on Telluride Ski Resort’s origins By Katie Klingsporn I Photos from the Telluride Times & Telluride Historical Museum
Joe Zoline, left, holds the scissors at the Telluride Ski Resort ribbon cutting ceremony in 1972, while Betty Ruth Duncan leans over to help. Next to Zoline, starting at left, is Raymond Fancher, Jebby Zoline, William “Senior” Mahoney, Katherine Evans, Erban Hancock and Gene Adams. The resort opened 40 years ago this winter. [Photo courtesy of the Telluride Historical Museum. All rights reserved]
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n the late ‘60s, Telluride was a quiet, dusty mining town, a speck on the map in a hard to reach box canyon where the industry was waning. The population had dwindled to a few hundred souls, jobs were scarce and people were moving on. The town didn’t even have a bank.
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hat it did have, however, was a nascent ski culture, a bit of local vision and the rugged, breathtaking San Juan Mountains right at its doorstep. And change was coming. In 1968, a man from California named Joe Zoline heard about a place called Telluride that had potential as a ski resort. That set off a chain of events that, with help from some key players and a bit of serendipity, resulted in the development of a ski resort in the historic mining town. The Telluride Ski Resort opened in December of 1972 with five lifts and a day lodge, ushering in a new industry that lifted Telluride from the mining bust, drew a wave of newcomers, fueled growth in the region and continues to drive the economy today. Forty years later, it’s easy to think that with the beauty and the mountains here, a ski resort was Telluride’s destiny. But opening a resort in this remote box canyon was no simple feat, and several individuals — a local boy who loved to ski, a California businessman, a French ski champion — were pivotal to making it happen. “It was a blessing that it happened,” said William “Senior” Mahoney, who grew up skiing in Telluride and was the first employee of the ski company. “The thing of it is, Telluride was a mining community for 100 years. The thing of it is, mining don’t last forever. You deplete the reserves. So something had to change in Telluride.”
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Before Zoline came into the picture, skiing wasn’t exotic to Telluride. People were strapping on clunky wooden sticks decades before the Telluride Ski Resort opened. They skied as a way to get around when the snow fell thick, they trudged up Catholic Hill and skied down for the fun of it, they got pulled by cars down the street and even set up rope tows on local hills dating back to the ‘30s. Mahoney, who moved here as a toddler with his family in 1932, started skiing in Telluride at the age of 3. He remembers skiing on Grizzly Gulch, Catholic Hill and in Town Park, and when he got a little older, he would hike higher into the mountains for turns on Mammoth or in Bear Creek. The idea of a ski area wasn’t a foreign concept, either. A schoolteacher of Mahoney’s named Bruce Palmer attempted to promote a ski area in the late ‘30s, and a chamber of commerce type group later pursued the idea of a winter sports area on Lizard Head Pass, he recalls. After World War II, a bunch of guys came back from the service — including Mahoney — and tried again to propose a ski area, and in 1958 and 1964 additional proposals were pitched. None of these concepts survived against the fiscal demands and the arduous permitting process, however, and many residents got burned during one stock deal that went rotten. So by the time Zoline materialized with the news that he intended to build a ski resort,
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some were a little gun shy. But on the whole, the community was behind it. “The mining families were very much in favor of this type of economy,” said Johnnie Stevens, who was raised at the Idarado Mine and was the second full-time employee at the resort. “They had seen the ebbs and tides, the ups and downs of mining. They knew that with a ski resort, that would at least provide another aspect of the economy.”
M-F 7:30am-6:30pm • Sat 10am-6pm Sun Noon-6pm Zoline was a Chicago-bred son of Russian immigrants who became a corporate lawyer in Chicago before relocating to California to work as the executive vice president and treasurer for Hilton Carte Blanche. On a family vacation out to Yellowstone National Park one year, the Zolines decided to check out this town called Aspen in Colorado they had heard about. Zoline and his wife, Jebby, instantly fell in love with the mountain town and soon bought a ranch there. They became ranch owners and passionately loved the western landscape and lifestyle. “That kind of prepared him to fall in love with Telluride,” said his daughter, Pamela Lifton-Zoline. But he certainly wasn’t searching for a small town to start a ski resort in. Nevertheless, a friend in Aspen told him about this little town in the mountains where the Goronno family had decided to sell their sheep ranch. The property was going to be auctioned off in 35-acre parcels for ranchettes, and Zoline’s friend said that if it sold as such, it would mean an end to the possibility of a ski area in Telluride. Zoline told him he had plenty on his plate and didn’t have bottomless resources, but soon after, he ended up on an airplane sitting next to a man named Joern Gerdts, who had discovered Telluride himself and confirmed that key parcels were heading to the auction block. “He was very resistant,” Lifton-Zoline said of her dad. “He didn’t need a whole new career.” But for some reason, he went for it. Zoline ended up meeting with the Goronno family in Montrose before the auction — without ever visiting Telluride — and buying their land. “He was a combination of somebody who was very careful, but he was capable of taking entrepreneurial risks,” Lifton-Zoline said. “Those qualities of discernment and appropriate courage are rare. I have to salute him for that.” Zoline soon realized that the Goronno Ranch was a small albeit key piece of putting together a ski area. It would a require a complicated process of cobbling together land parcels, seeking Forest Service permits, finding funding and gaining the support of the community. But Helicopters and crews work to set the first chair lifts in the ski area. [Wayne C. Watkins photo courtesy of Telluride Historical Museum]
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he was determined. “Once he made a commitment to a vision, he was unstoppable,” Lifton-Zoline said.
A headline in the Dec. 13, 1968 Telluride Times read: “Possible ski development rumored.” The story reported that Zoline had acquired more than 1,000 acres near Telluride for a resort, and was estimating he would need $10 to $15 million to get it off the ground. Starting that winter, Zoline began visiting town to scout out the land, put together transactions and plan the implementation of the resort. During one of these early visits, a woman working at the Roma told Zoline he should get in touch with Mahoney. “He called up, and we struck up a friendship,” Mahoney said. “I told him I’d help in any way I could, because then again, I wanted to have something here in Telluride.” With help from Mahoney, Zoline started piecing together more important land parcels, and began exploring the mountain for ski runs. The following winter, Zoline ended up hiring Emile Allais, a French skiing champion, to come evaluate the land and examine the potential for a ski area. Allais arrived in town in March of 1970 and spent 10 days skiing in Prospect Basin, Gold Hill, Bald Mountain and the front side with Mahoney. Though other experts had doubted Telluride’s potential, Mahoney said, Allais saw something special here. His insight helped create the vision that became the Telluride Ski Resort. “I think that without Emile, it may not have happened,” Mahoney said. In the winters of 1970-71 and 1971-72, Mahoney ran snowcat tours on the mountain, hiring Stevens for the second winter. In the
The first Telluride Ski Resort crew, shot in 1972. [Telluride Times photograph]
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meantime, final arrangements and financing were being put together and the reality of a resort was drawing near. In April of 1971, the governor of Colorado came to Telluride to dedicate the first ski trails. “I’m dedicated to successfully completing here in southwestern Colorado the finest skiing year round vacation area in the whole country,” Zoline was quoted as saying in The Telluride Times during that visit.
The Telluride Ski Resort opened in December of 1972 with five lifts. The operations were based out of Mountain Village, so skiers had to take a bus up to get on the lift, the hardest runs were Zulu Queen and Allais Alley and the highest point on the mountain was near the present day Lift 6. Lodging, dining options and facilities in town were very scarce. “It was pretty funky, to say the least,” said Stevens, who went on to work his way up from patrol director to COO of the ski company. With the resort, however, came an influx of newcomers, many of whom created long-lasting businesses, started the town’s iconic festivals and became involved in politics. “We were finally transitioning from a mining town … almost 100 years later we had this new economy,” Stevens said. “We were living the dream.” Things grew from there. Spiral Stairs and the Plunge runs were cut soon after that first year, and Coonskin connected the town of Telluride in 1975. The construction of the gondola between the towns in the mid-‘90s created a one-of-a-kind transit system, and expansions into Prospect Basin, Gold Hill, the Lift 10 area and Revelation Bowl have continued into recent years. And as businesses and hotels sprouted up, things like the airport and Mountain Village were developed and historic preservation zoning was implemented, Telluride evolved into the town it is today. It wasn’t easy, Stevens said; the region had its fair share of tumult. “We had our divisions, but we were all fighting for the same thing,” he said. “Luckily we had a long-term vision of things. I think on most counts, we’ve done a very, very good job. A lot of people think this was luck, and it wasn’t luck. It was collectivism.” For Mahoney, seeing a ski area built here was the realization of a life-long dream. “I’ve had a dream of having a ski resort here since school, and thank God we got one,” he said. Lifton-Zoline and her husband, John, noted that Zoline had some far-sighted ideas and progressive policies that helped contribute to the unique qualities of Telluride. Zoline and his wife were proud of the legacy. “I think they felt very good about what they accomplished and proud and could really see that it worked,” Lifton-Zoline said. “This was an opportunity that was kind of glimpsed at a certain moment and a number of people laid hold of it and made it real.” Emile Allais and Senior Mahoney. [Telluride Times photo]
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he path is steep enough that you need two hands in front of you to hang on, and it’s a commitment; once you pass through the access gate and start up, retreat down the precipitous slope is not appealing. What follows is a long and painful march up a blank face of snow. But once you haul yourself — and your skis or snowboard — up the flank and through a notch of rocks, you gain the upper ridge and get a glimpse of what’s in store — enticing curtains of steep snowfields that tumble between rock outcroppings toward the wide-open Palmyra Bowl. And from there, it’s just a little bit farther, a few hundred more laborious steps, a switchback or two, a break to take in the view and then, you’ve reached the top of the 13,320foot peak. Up there in the wind and the sun, views of Upper Bear Creek and the San Juan Mountains unfold in all directions — it affords some of the biggest views on the mountain. And then, it’s time to ski down, through chutes and beneath walls of rock, steep turns that take you quickly to the wide bowl beneath, where you can really let it go. On a powder day, it’s hero stuff. Thanks to significant expansions in the last five years, Telluride Ski Resort is home to a host of fantastic hike-to terrain, from the wind-swept flanks of Palmyra to the mellower Bald Mountain and the cliff-strewn terrain of the Gold Hill Chutes. It’s a far cry from the groomers; spending the afternoon earning your turns into big, open terrain is a miniadventure even while you are in the bounds of a ski resort. And while the lift-accessed runs get skied out quickly on a powder day, stashes can be found in hike-to terrain for days
after a storm. Some of the hike-tos are quite a haul, others are a quick jaunt up the ridgeline. Some offer intermediate terrain, others access precipitously steep slopes. Most require a high level of skiing, competence in rocky terrain, a tolerance for exposure and a good, lung-clanging hike. But dropping in is always worth the effort. The following is a guide to hiketo skiing on the Telluride Ski Resort. Telski opens its hike-to terrain based on snow and weather conditions; check the boards to see what is open and when. Also, hike-to terrain closes earlier than the rest of the resort, so get going early.
• BALD MOUNTAIN
Because of its relatively quick and easy hike and its mellower terrain, Bald Mountain is a great primer on hike-to skiing. The small mountain, which, like its name suggests, is bald on top, features tree skiing as well as open runs like Jackpot and Audrey, and the top is a great place to hang out and take in the views. Estimated hike-to time: 20-25 minutes Access: A gate located on Upper Galloping Goose and accessed by Lift 12. The gate closes at 2 p.m. daily.
• PROSPECT RIDGE
Prospect Ridge, which starts at the top of Lift 12, offers a series of quick, easy hikes — some skiers even leave their gear on and skate along the ridge — to short, steep runs that take skiers quickly to the bottom of Lift 12 or the lower sections of Black Iron Bowl. It’s a lot of bang for your buck — easy hiking, huge views of Palmyra and the Alta Lakes Basin and steep skiing on runs like La Rosa, Genevieve and Confidence. Estimated hike-to time: 1-15 minutes Access: The top of Lift 12
• BLACK IRON BOWL
Black Iron Bowl is a big, beautiful playground
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where you can find fantastic tree stashes, open bowls, steep chutes and technical rock bands. On a sunny day when the snow is deep, it doesn’t get much better than laps on runs like Lakeview, Dihedral Chute and Mountain Quail. The bowl is accessed by Prospect Ridge, and the hike is as long as you want to make it — you can stop at Westlake or head all the way to Mountain Quail. Estimated hike-to time: 20-45 minutes Access: Start hiking from the top of Lift 12, the gate is located just past Genevieve. The gates close at 2 p.m. daily.
• GOLD HILL CHUTES
The Gold Hill Chutes are a series of chutes that tumble downward through rock outcroppings and cliffs from the top of the Gold Hill Ridge. Because of sun exposure, snow and wind, they are only opened when conditions are right. But hitting a Gold Hill Chute on a good day — when the snow is deep and the sun is out — is like striking gold.
• Chute 1 This chute, located on the back side of Revelation Bowl, can be accessed through the gate at the top of Lift 15 or by traversing across the top of Little Rose and Andy’s Gold on Gold Hill and through the gate adjacent to Andy’s Gold. The expert-only chute directs skiers away from a cliffband by taking them to a traverse that heads back to Andy’s Gold; skiers can also egress via a new goat trail traverse into Gold Hill 1.5 and
The Fans, as long as they are open. Gold Hill 1 will close at 3 p.m. daily. • Chutes 2-5 To access the middle section of the Gold Hill Chutes, stay left off of Lift 15 and continue up the Gold Hill Access road. These chutes will take skiers 1,900 feet down to the bottom of Lift 12 or 14. The estimated hike time is 15-20 minutes, the chutes will close at 1:30 p.m. daily. • Chutes 6-10 These chutes are located farther along the Gold Hill Access road and take a little more walking to get to, but offer access into the wide-open Palmyra Basin. If you go all the way to 9 or 10, you will find the Gold Hill Staircase — an impressive metal staircase that makes the climb a whole lot easier. The expert-only chutes weave through rocky terrain with a big reward below. The chutes close at 1:30 p.m. daily.
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Located east of Black Iron Bowl, this hiketo terrain encompasses more than 200 acres and almost 2,000 vertical feet on the north face of Palmyra Peak. Runs like Tram Shot, Sun Rise and Electric Shock offer steep, rocky, uncrowded skiing terrain that is worth the substantial hike. Estimated hike-to time: 1-1.5 hours Access: the gate is located just past Mountain Quail. It closes at 1 p.m. daily.
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elluride’s many organizations and businesses offer winter activities spanning from discovering the area’s historical significance to finding inner bliss through yoga. Events and activities take place all over Telluride and Mountain Village, many just a short walk from the gondola. Some activities are recurring and span the length of the season, several are one-time annual events, and all are sure to augment the Telluride experience. With Telluride’s many artists and craftspeople, it should come as no surprise that numerous art classes and studio times are offered through the Ah Haa School for the Arts. Most of Ah Haa’s offerings take place at the Ah Haa School at 300 S. Townsend St., and they are periodic through the season. Along with Ah Haa’s
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regular schedule of classes, on Wednesdays, Canvas and Cocktails is offered for $20 and runs from 6 to 8 p.m. During the class, painters can bring drinks and socialize with others while being creative. Paintings can be stored for a later date or finished in one sitting. Another art program is Painting from Within with instructor Robert Weatherford, which takes place Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is $50. During the painting class, students can learn some painting techniques with great instruction. For aspiring artists, the school offers a ceramic open studio every day of the week for a $60 monthly fee. Shelf space is provided, but additional firing fees may apply. The school also has several events planned this season. One
of the main events is the Fourth Annual New Year’s Gala Fundraiser. The gala features an evening of art and wine and culinary creations. The four-course formal dinner will feature the works of Barbara Gilhooly. For more information and class schedules, visit www.ahhaa.org.
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nother time-honored winter pastime is knitting, which, like art, has a significant presence in Telluride. At Needlerock Fiberarts, located at 320 W. Colorado Ave., not only are knitting supplies and books offered but also classes and knitting circles. The weekly knitting circle is known as Knit Nite and the knitting commences at Needlrock from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. On Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Needlerock offers a knitting class known as BaaBaa Basics for $25. The class is intended for beginners, and participants will learn to cast on, knit, purl and bind off while knitting a simple scarf. Needlerock also offers several advanced and specialty classes. For more information call Needlerock at (970) 728-3427 or go to needlerockfiberarts.com.
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elluride also offers great yoga classes for those who want something warm to do on a cold day. The Telluride Yoga Center is on the second floor of the Nugget Building at 201 W. Colorado Ave., and offers the gamut of yoga disciplines — from Vinyasa to Hatha, Iyengar and Kundalini — as well as meditation, belly dancing and karate classes. The center offers several classes every day of the week for beginners through expert levels. Drop in rates at the Yoga Center are $16, but several special packaged deals are also available. For more information, specifics or to sign up for classes visit www.tellurideyoga.com. Yoga’s diverse range of styles and techniques can take many directions, and the Shantihi Hot & Cool Yoga Studio teaches its yoga classes with the addition of heat. Shantihi is located in the breezeway of the building at 220 E. Colorado Ave. Classes from beginner to expert are offered including flow, sculpt and a 26-pose hot yoga, and they run all week long in the morning and afternoons. Regular classes are on a first come, first served basis, and it is requested that participants arrive at least five minutes ahead of time. According to Shantihi, the added ele-
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ment of heat (92 to 103 degrees) in its studios promotes detoxification as well as the warming of muscles, allowing a deeper descent into each yoga pose. Three types of classes are offered: heated classes, non-heated and an advanced yoga-flying (non-heated) class. For weekly schedule updates, visit www.telluridehotyoga.org. Private and semi-private classes are also available along with personal training services. Shantihi operates on a donationbased system, and a donation of $12 to $22 for a class is requested.
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or those who want to delve into history or spend the afternoon with a good book, there’s the Telluride Historical Museum located at 201 W. Gregory Ave. and the Wilkinson Public Library at 100 W. Pacific Ave. in Telluride. Each of these information houses has events every week. The library, which is a hub for community events, children’s activities and more, offers a diverse range of programs that includes informational talks and movie screenings all the way to cooking classes. Along with shelves of books, music and movies, people can find all sorts of interactive programs at the 5-star library.
Ginger Snip; co-owner of Needle Rock Fiberarts, at the store. [Courtesy photo]
Some of the library’s main events are for kids and teens with its after school programs. Monday through Friday, the library offers activities and classes for teens with a different theme each day. There is Teen Chess Club on Mondays, advisory board on Tuesdays, Outdoor Club on Thursdays and Video Game Club on Fridays. The library also has a full selection of movies to check out, and its magazine selection is hard to beat with a range of publications for everyone. The library is open all week long: from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The museum, meanwhile, is a trove of information about Telluride’s mining heyday, ski culture and more, and it offers tours and special events through the winter. Want to learn more about one of the town’s iconic buildings? The museum offers historic tours of the Sheridan Opera House with history buff George Greenbank every Wednesday starting at 11 a.m. for $15. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday until 7 p.m. Visit www.telluridelibrary.org and www.telluridemuseum.org for more information, prices and schedules.
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Fortunately, there’s the Galloping Goose — the town’s free bus service. The Goose runs a free shuttle loop through town, and to the East End, Lawson Hill and Norwood. Catching the bus is ideal for people loaded with ski equipment looking for a ride to or from the gondola, or just for those chilly nights when it seems too inhospitable to walk across town. The winter schedule sees buses running loops through town every 10 minutes, and there are several stops where people can hop on. From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, the bus will depart Town Park every 10 minutes on the 10s, arriving at the courthouse on the 12s, the high school on the 14s, Shandoka on the 10s, back at the gondola on the 14s, and so on. People can hop aboard or debark at the Medical Center, Pine Street, the Wilkinson Public Library, across the street from Clark’s Market and other convenient locations. After 8 p.m., the service is cut back to every 20 minutes, leaving Town Park at the 10s, 30s and 50s. The evening service runs until 11:40 p.m. Watches can be off, so be sure to arrive a little early, and if you miss your bus, you can just wait and catch the next one. The Galloping Goose is named after the historic gasoline powered rail bus that traveled by rail through the San Juan Mountains, carrying passengers, mail and freight from the 1930s to the ’50s.
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Located in a premier residential neighborhood of Telluride, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home combines history and elegance with warmth and comfort. Built in 1894, the home underwent a full remodel in 1990 and is situated on over three town lots. A stunning interior includes a gourmet kitchen and a paneled library/media room with gas fireplace. Enjoy outdoor living with the large deck, private hot tub and wrap-around porch. Offered at $5,000,000
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MouNTAiN VillAge Located on over two acres, this fabulous home is bordered on three sides by open space, overlooks the Telluride golf course, and offers more than 400 ft of ski trail frontage. Designed for entertaining or an active family, the 4 bdrm, 4.5 bath home also offers a library, four fireplaces and views of the San Sophia ridge. Offered at $3,679,000
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Adorable Victorian home with an abundance of light, sun and space. Perfectly situated in the heart of Telluride’s residential district, this 4 bdrm/3 bath residence sits perched above its neighbors offering wonderful views and an elevated perspective above Town. Gourmet kitchen, efficient and comfortable floor plan, and fabulous deck. Offered at $2,145,000
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Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to own the premier penthouse in the Telluride region! Located on the top floor of the St. Sophia Lodge at See Forever Village, this exquisite residence offers a private office, dramatic stone gallery entrance, luxury furniture package, private elevator with direct access to penthouse, private 2 ½ car heated garage, one floor living, impressive heated flagstone decks and unobstructed views of the San Sophia Ridge, Telluride Airport and Mt. Wilson. Offered at $5,995,000
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Telluride 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 $1,295,000
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Perfectly situated on a premier direct trailside lot with views of the San Sophia Mountain Range, this expansive slopeside residence features more than 7,000 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and more than 2,000 square feet of outdoor entertaining areas. Fully-furnished. Offered at $4,895,000
Elegant historic home rebuilt in 2001 with high ceilings,gorgeous kitchen, four bedrooms, four beautiful new bathrooms and impressive views overlooking Telluride and the surrounding mountains. Also enjoy incredible outdoor living with a large south-facing deck, sunken hot tub, retractable awning, and well manicured lawn and gardens, all on nearly two full Town lots. Offered at $2,475,000
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Exquisitely designed and crafted 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home offering a warm blend of French country inspiration with mountain contemporary. Beautiful finishes throughout including recycled wood and French tile floors, Alder wood cabinets, limestone baths and poured concrete counters. Good location close to ski run and nestled in the woods for privacy. Offered at $2,995,000
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ifteen inches fell the day of our planned visit to the Opus Hut, rendering even four-wheel drive vehicles useless as a way to get over Ophir Pass. And so snowshoes, skis, wool layers, beacons and shovels were unearthed from their summer slumber in the back of a closet. Getting there wasn’t easy. After an hour and a half of climbing, waist-deep snow drifts and 40-mile-an-hour winds welcomed us to the summit. But just half a mile down the Silverton side of the pass was the turn-off for the hut. We had arrived. “Hut” is not an accurate word to describe the three-story, timber and stone lodge Ophir resident Bob Kingsley has built on the east side of Ophir Pass. “Hut” conjures images of a cramped, canvas-sided, circular yurt, its huddled occupants struggling to keep warm by a fire. The Opus is also a far cry from the simple shelters of other hut systems in Colorado, which require users to melt snow for water and see by the dusky light of propane lamps. Nestled in a stand of pine trees, the Opus Hut is a spacious cabin with electricity, hot running water, indoor composting toilets, a full kitchen, sleeping space for 16 and a woodstove that keeps the building toasty long after the last embers have died. Kingsley’s inspiration for the hut comes from his childhood in upstate New York, where he camped in the primitive, three-sided lean-tos of the Adirondack woods. “I always appreciated that you didn’t have to deal with putting your tent up,” Kingsley said. “When I came to the West, I made a habit of seeking out old mining cabins and used a lot of those. And over the years I kind of got involved with lots of different styles of hut trips.” Kingsley guided on the 10th Mountain Division huts near Aspen and Leadville for years and also drew inspiration from hut trips in Nepal,
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A skier departs the Opus Hut, headed back to Silverton. [Photo by Heather Sackett]
Switzerland, Austria and France. Although the Opus Hut is plusher with more amenities (Kingsley is putting the finishing touches on a sauna just down the hill, which he expects to be operational this season) than the 10th Mountain Division or San Juan huts, luxury was not his goal. It was sustainability. The hut is completely self-sufficient and off the grid. Layers of super-insulated foam act as a thermos, surrounding the whole building and trapping heat inside. Two different sets of solar panels pump heat into an 80-gallon water tank in the basement and the downstairs floor. They also power an exhaust fan on the composter as well as the building’s electricity. “It wasn’t a top priority to make it nicer,” Kingsley said. “It was an effort to make it sustainable. It’s lower impact to not have a road to the hut. It did end up costing more money, but it makes it more self-sustainable.” The name “Opus” is an acronym, invented by an old girlfriend of Kingsley’s that stands for Ophir Pass Ultimate Ski Hut. The word also means “a great creative work.” The hut, indeed, is Kingsley’s labor of love. He first pulled the permit for the building in 2006 and has been working to complete the lodge ever since. All that remains to be done is some interior finishing and stone work. The Opus Hut sits on what, according to local legend, is an old bogus mining claim. In the 1880s, homesteading was popularized as a way to settle the rural West. Miners struck claims and made efforts at improvement in order to get a title to the land. The guy Kingsley purchased the property from said the claim was actually used as a way for people and pack animals to get to and from Gold King Basin near Alta Lakes without paying. “There was a toll road over Ophir Pass,” Kingsley said. “Someone struck the claim to sneak people over the pass without paying the toll and smuggle things over it.” The Opus Hut is right along the original mule trail, which heads east to Red Mountain Pass. It provides easy access to all types
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of backcountry skiing: low-angle glades, bowls and the chutes of Paradise Basin. Since it’s hard to find employees with the cooking skills, backcountry skills and mechanical knowledge of how the hut works, Kingsley currently does most of the hut-keeping duties himself. Friend and Ophir resident Melanie Kent helps him out with meals. The hut has only been open for about a year and is filling up fast with reservations for the winter. Kingsley said the Opus attracts adventurers from Colorado’s Front Range, Durango and other mountain towns. “There’s a culture of hut-trippers in Colorado,” he said. “It’s people that have used other huts in the past and are looking for something new.” The real keeper of the hut, Kingsley’s border collie Ronja, greeted us at the door, as did smiling faces, bowls of warm vegetable soup and hot tea. It was Kingsley’s birthday and he had invited friends, including about half the town of Ophir, up to the hut for a Saturday celebration. Some briefly contemplated making a lap on a ski run just outside the door that Kingsley and friends have dubbed “One More Cup of Coffee,” but decided the conditions were still a little too bony. Outside, the snow swirled and the thermometer read a frigid 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside, bottles were passed, tall tales were told and optimistic longtime locals declared their certainty that this year would be a good snow year. The occupants of the warm and cozy Ophir Pass Ultimate Ski Hut celebrated, along with Kingsley’s birthday, the arrival of winter.
The Opus Hut is located just to the east of the summit of Ophir Pass. For more information or to make a reservation call 970-708-0092 or go to opushut.com
Opus Hut operator Bob Kingsley talkes with guests during breakfast at the Opus Hut. [Photo by Heather Sackett]
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Snowmobiling the San Juans Many options for hitting the trails around Telluride
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Doherty’s guides are based at and start their very comfortable.” tours from the Skyline Guest Ranch, a 10-minute drive from Telluride. From the Skyline, all of his routes loop to their destinations and then back different snowmobile experience in Telluto the ranch. The routes travel roughly 20 miles ride is available through Telluride Outside overland, and climb from around 9,500 feet to on Colorado Avenue, which is also a family nearly 11,500 feet in elevation. friendly venture. John Duncan of Telluride Out“Once you’re up there we have commanding side said his tours offer something for everyone views of the Wilsons, and as you get higher you from beginner to advanced, with special options see further and further,” Doherty for people who really want to get said. “It’s all groomed trails and after it. Seeing the the highlight of [one of the] tours “We ride in the Fall Creek to mountains in is the ghost town itself, which dates Beaver Park area, so our snow base back to the 1880s when they were is up Fall Creek Road going towinter can be producing gold ingots and gold bars ward Wood’s Lake about 6.5 miles a memorable out of there.” up that road off of Highway 145,” experience for Doherty’s tours head up to Duncan said. “The trail riding is the whole family. Palmyra Basin on the backside of really good for people who are doProspect Ridge and along with the ing this for the first time, families groomed trails, several meadows are open for with some double riders or some kids or older “free play,” depending on the tour. Along with folks who are not comfortable riding their own the full day trips, the excursion to Dunton Hot machines. There are play meadows available on Springs includes a prepared lunch and the hot our longer tours. But our advanced half-day tour really features the meadow riding for people who springs are open for a soak. really want to get out and play.” Doherty said his tours are for people ages 6 Telluride Outside starts offering its tours once and up, and if anyone doesn’t feel comfortable driving a snowmobile, they can always ride on enough snow has accumulated, running until the back. April. Telluride Outside also offers trips to Dunton Hot Springs. “We’ve tried to make snowmobiling a really Though the terrain might vary from place to unique opportunity for everyone who comes out here,” Doherty said. “It’s not dangerous, and it’s place, Duncan said he has had a lot of feedback exciting and fun and still obtainable for everyabout how his tours are a good supplement to a body — not just for young adrenaline junkies. ski vacation. “A lot of people have said over the years that The machines have gotten better and they are
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rom performing arts and galas to special exhibits and fashion shows, the winter season is full of events that showcase the town’s creative side. And once a month, galleries, studios and other art venues throw open their doors, inviting the public to check out new exhibits during the First Thursday Art Walk. But you don’t need a special occasion to take a trip through Telluride’s galleries. On any given day, they are home to an ever-changing series of fine exhibits, jewelry, photography or paintings and other art to peruse. The Telluride Gallery of Fine Art features a fine selection of jewelry and exceptional exhibits, the Ah Haa School is a great place for art classes and exhibits, and Arroyo offers a chance to grab a glass of wine with your art. A gallery tour makes a fine alternative to skiing on a grey day when the snow’s not great. So escape the chill by ducking into one of Telluride’s many arts havens, and experience just how inspiring winter can be.
The 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 other venues also display changing painting, drawing and photography exhibits on their walls.
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Ah Haa School for the Arts 300 S. Townsend St. 970-728-3886 ahhaa.org
The Ah Haa School for the Arts is where to go to learn a new creative craft. The school offers drawing, painting, ceramics, fiberarts, cooking and printmaking classes and workshops for children and adults. The building also houses galleries that feature fine art exhibits.
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This new gallery features collections of southwest contemporary realism, with a focus on landscapes. Grab a drink at the bar and wander through the rooms admiring the art — this gallery is also a wine bar.
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226 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-6866 dolcejewels.com
Dolce offers custom and designer jewelry as well as unique sculptures, cufflinks, key chains, knives and belt buckles.
Elinoff & Co. Gallery 204 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-5566 elinoff.com
The Elinoff art collection includes hundreds of lithographs, drawings and etchings in the impressionist and modern veins. The gallery also carries lines of fine jewelry.
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Expressions of Beauty Gallery 81435 230 S. Fir St. 970-728-3930 telluridearts.org
One of Telluride’s newest galleries, the 81435 Gallery features contemporary art and local artists.
Gold Mountain Gallery 135 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-3460 goldmountaingallery.com
The ever-changing collection features paintings, antique Persian and Oriental rugs, Navajo jewelry, custom furniture and mountain landscape and beach scene photography.
Golderrez
224 E. Colorado Ave. 970-239-2014
This brand new, upscale gallery features modern paintings, sculptures, stone lithographs, jewelry and is one of just 35 galleries licensed to sell Dr. Seuss illustrations.
Judy Haas Studios 225 S. Pine St. 970-948-7997 troutart.com
Artist Judy Haas specializes in handmade pastels, ceramics and computer generated art of the natural world, specifically trout and botanical images. Some of her digital images use lenticular photography, overlaying several images for a three-dimensional effect.
Kamruz
333 W. Colorado Ave. 303-442-7790 kamruz.com
This Colorado Avenue gallery shows the work of local photographers, has a collection of photography books and an antique camera exhibit.
Lustre, an Artisan Gallery 171 S. Pine St. 970-728-3355 lustregallery.com
Lustre offers furniture, decorative sculptures, vessels and wall art. Its defining pieces are brightly colored, hand-painted glass chandeliers, sconces, lanterns and table lamps by Ulla Darni.
Lyceum Art Gallery 430 W. Colorado Ave. 970-708-1331 kathryntatum.com
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.
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Naturescapes Gallery 100 W. Colorado Ave. 970-728-6359 naturescapesgallery.com
Dale Malmedal’s gallery features photographs that capture the beauty of nature: Colorado’s wildflowers, brilliant fall aspens and snow-capped peaks.
Stronghouse Studios and Gallery 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
This sophisticated space showcases contemporary American artists, as well as the sculptures, paintings and photography of local artists. The gallery also houses an extensive avant-garde jewelry collection.
Wilkinson Public Library 100 W. Pacific Ave. 970-728-4519 telluridelibrary.com
The library features temporary exhibits by local artists, presented by Telluride Arts. All the work is for sale through Telluride Arts.
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Daily Planet: Telluride Ski Resort has earned top rankings and glowing reviews in the ski and travel magazines in recent years. What do you think sets the resort apart? Chuck Horning: This place takes your breath away. Overall it has no equal in North America. It has a spectacular beauty and presence from its European look combined with its pioneer history. It is non-stop adventure surrounded by spectacular solitude. Great food and great people in a world by itself. Celebrities mingle like locals. And it is safe. Telluride has truly become one of the great resorts of the world. Daily Planet: Telski reshuffled its administration this summer. Do you anticipate changes with the direction of the ski resort? If so, what are they?
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Chuck Horning: Great success is a long series of course corrections. This is just part of that. We’re resetting everything — our relationship with the community, how we do business, how we train and employ people. We love the people who come to this town and keep coming back, and our goal is to make this experience absolutely the best they’ve ever had, including safety. Safety is one of our primary goals for the coming year. Our resort is already one of the safest places to ski in North America. We want to make it even safer. Daily Planet: Telluride sits somewhere be-
tween the major destination resorts with a million skier days and the more remote ski destination with short lines and fantastic terrain. What would you ultimately like to see for the ski area? Chuck Horning: This is a boutique resort, and our goal is not to have a million skier days. Our goal to offer an unforgettable experience for both guests and people who live, work and play here. Daily Planet: How do you feel approaching the 40th anniversary of the ski resort? Chuck Horning: It’s marvelous. Looking back at how this started, from an old Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid community that was based on the Wild West with mining and the first hydroelectric AC power, and seeing where it’s come, to a great place to live and a great place for people all over the world to visit, is really exciting. Along with looking back, we’re looking forward with ideas for the future, such as making Telluride and Mountain Village a center for conferences that support making the world a better place to live. Daily Planet: What’s your idea of a perfect ski day? Chuck Horning: Going out here and meeting people from all over the world. It’s just fabulous.
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[ ALTITUDE CHANGE ]
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Altitude expert Peter Hackett offers tips for dealing with the elevation
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he small, north-facing office of Dr. Peter Hackett, tucked inside the emergency room of the Telluride Medical Center, was quiet on a midweek day early in the season.
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he setting was worlds away from the emergency rescue helicopters Hackett flew in after medical training in Chicago and San Francisco years ago. That job led to a career in wilderness medicine, which took him to Nepal, to an Everest ascent and eventually to the San Juans of Colorado. “I love the mountains,” he said, “and I love mountain people — sherpas, Tibetans, Coloradans.” Hackett is a leader in the field of altitude medicine, teaching at the University of Denver and serving as the clinical director of the school’s Altitude Research Center. He is also the founding director of The Institute for Altitude Medicine here in Telluride, which is a research and clinical facility housed in the basement of the medical center. The undisputed local authority on all things related to health and altitude, Hackett sees hundreds of cases of altitude sickness each ski season in Telluride. “The important thing to remember,” he said, “is that altitude sickness is not medically a very serious thing.” But for those in town for just a few days, “Who wants to be stuck on the couch resting for half their trip?” Altitude sickness is caused by the body’s attempt to compensate for a drop in available oxygen. There is about 27 percent less available oxygen in the town of Telluride than at sea level, and about 29 percent less in Mountain Village, according to Hackett. As a result, breathing depth and frequency increases, leaving most short of breath during physical exertion. And because people are breathing in dryer air than they are breathing out, moisture from the lungs is lost with each breath, which can lead to some dehydration, further amplifying symptoms like headache,
nausea and fatigue. “It’s basically like a hangover,” said Hackett. He recommends about a liter more of water a day than you’re used to. One of the most common misconceptions about altitude is that one’s health and athleticism at sea level will impact their ability to adjust. “There is no correlation,” Hackett said. “We see triathletes in great shape laid out by altitude sickness, and overweight lawyers who never experience any discomfort.” Age is likewise not the factor that people often think it is. “If you’re worried about 85-year-old grandma and think you have to leave her home, don’t worry about it,” he said. “If she’s a healthy 85 she’ll be fine; age is not a predictor.” The four things that determine one’s susceptibility, he said, are genetics, your home altitude, the altitude you’re traveling to and how fast you move between the two. “One thing that can help a lot is to take a day en route to adjust,” he said. “If you’re coming in from sea level, spend a night in Montrose or in Ridgway or Ouray.” That step alone can be the most beneficial. “It’s also smart to stay in Telluride rather than in Mountain Village,” Hackett said. Because you’re spending about eight hours any given day sleeping, and because automatic bodily processes take over during sleep, Hackett says where you sleep is more important than what you’re doing all day. In addition to dehydrating, alcohol inhibits the acclimatization process by slowing down breathing during sleep, so Hackett recommends abstaining for at least the first 24 hours at altitude. When you do wake up, consider taking the first day off and resting, when your body is most sensitive to the new climate. “The worst thing someone could do is fly in in
By Danny Fenster Photo by Katie Klingsporn the morning and ski that afternoon,” Hackett said. Just pour yourself a rich cup of coffee and take in the views. “One common misconception,” Hackett said, “is that you should avoid caffeine at high altitudes; caffeine will not make altitude sickness worse, and if you are a regular coffee drinker and cut it out at elevation your headaches will only be worse.” If you are drinking plenty of water and taking precautions and still experiencing altitude sickness, Hackett recommends “lots of ibuprofen” over tylenol. Some studies have also shown ginko biloba to help, but results are mixed, says Hackett. Though not serious, some people are genetically more susceptible to a more dangerous but related illness: high altitude pulmonary edema. In some cases — between 30 and 40 of the hundreds of people the medical center sees for altitude sickness each season — fluids can accumulate in the lungs. The symptoms are similar but more severe — difficulty breathing while resting or with minimal exertion, cough, extreme fatigue. If symptoms are severe or last longer than 24 hours, Hackett advises seeking medical treatment. The medical center treats altitude sickness with oxygen and the drug Diamox, which stimulates breathing and can speed the biological acclimation process from four days to just eight hours. For visitors worried about altitude sickness, Hackett recommends having a doctor write a prescription for oxygen, which they can redeem in town. “A lot of people don’t know you can get a prescription for oxygen, which will be honored from anywhere in the country, then rent a tank overnight. That’ll fix you right up,” he said.
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n average, around 2,300 avalanches are reported to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center every season. The CAIC estimates that 10 times that number occur each winter, but most go unreported. Of the 34 avalanche fatalities in the U.S. last season, Colorado holds the dubious honor of more — seven — than any other state. Two of those occurred in the Telluride area.
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San Juan Outdoors School Instructor Jon Miller assesses snowpack layers. [Photo courtesy Telluride Avalanche School]
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ccording to the CAIC, Colorado leads the nation in avalanche deaths, with nearly 250 since the 1950-51 winter season. Alaska is next, trailing far behind with about 145. Part of the reason for Colorado’s high number of avalanche deaths is because of the state’s continental climate. Cold nighttime temperatures, sunny days and long intervals between big storms break down the layers of snow and create a weak, unstable snowpack where slides are easily triggered. “In Colorado (the snowpack) almost always changes for the worse,” said Scott Toepfer, a mountain weather and avalanche forecaster out of the CAIC’s Boulder office. “The old snow on north-facing slopes becomes sugary and anything snowfall-wise of 12 inches or more and the snowpack may be at the brink of failure.” Combine those conditions with the high winds that often accompany storms, the terrain traps of the San Juan Mountains and the powder fever of backcountry users, and avalanches here are a constant danger. But there is a prevention tool. It’s education. CAIC backcountry forecaster for the north and south San Juans Matt Steen assesses areas that are the most popular among backcountry skiers, snowboarders and snowmobilers: sidecountry adjacent to the Telluride Ski Resort, Bear Creek, Alta Lakes, Ophir and Red Mountain Pass. This winter, for the first time Steen and CAIC will offer a sidecountry awareness course where Steen, ski patrollers and members of San Miguel County Search and Rescue will address specific issues related to the terrain around Telluride. The class is geared toward the people who use the terrain. “The terrain is very easily accessible, but it’s very extreme in terms of avalanche terrain,” Steen said. “A lot of locals don’t want to talk about their adventures in there for some reason, but I think it’s time we put it all out there on the table. I want to bring the avalanche center and local knowledge together.” Steen’s goal is to host two courses this winter, with both classroom time and on-snow field instruction, for a small fee of around $30. Josh Butson is director of the Telluride Avalanche School and owner of the San Juan Outdoor School and Telluride Alpinism. The avalanche school offers three different courses: Avalanche Level I, II and a Level I refresher hut trip. Most are through the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education and class participants receive a certificate of completion at the end of the multi-day courses. And because the school is grant-assisted, the courses are offered for a reduced price. Butson said the school will also offer six free Monday evening avalanche forums throughout the winter. The goal is educating as many people through as many methods as possible.
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“Where we live, it’s good to have at least some knowledge,” Butson said. “Even for a tourist that is going out for a snowshoe during winter. All our terrain in the Telluride area, there is avalanche danger.” Unlike many avalanche courses, which require participants to drop a lot of money on new gear beforehand — beacon, shovel, probe, alpine touring skis, skins, a splitboard, snowshoes — the Telluride Avalanche School allows students to rent rescue equipment. And much of the fieldwork is conducted on the slopes of the Telluride Ski Resort, with the aid of lifts. “People have to have at least ski, snowboard or snowshoe equipment,” Butson said. “We like people to have uphill capability, but if they don’t we can figure it out.” Experts also suggest that those venturing into the backcountry familiarize themselves with the weather and avalanche forecasts CAIC releases daily during the winter season for the 10 Colorado zones. But even these reports are on a regional level and don’t predict localized danger for specific peaks, chutes or bowls. Steen says there is no substitute for taking classes and applying what you’ve learned. “I think it’s imperative,” he said. “I can’t say enough about education. Getting out into the backcountry and using the tools you were taught and getting them ingrained in your head gives you a sharper eye for detecting dangerous situations.”
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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 to make sure where it’s all happening. LG FIS Skiercross/ Boardercross World Cup Dec. 12-16, Telluride Ski Resort, featuring races under Lift 4
Rock and Roll Academy Winter Concert Dec. 15, 7 p.m., Sheridan Opera House
Second Stage Presents: “Every Christmas Story Ever Told”
Dec. 19-22, 8 p.m. Sheridan Opera House, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
The Met — Live in HD: “Aida”
Dec. 22, 11 a.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, tickets at telluridepalm.com, encore performance
Travis Julia Presents Warren Miller’s “Flow State” Dec. 23, 4, 6 & 8:30 p.m., Sheridan Opera House
Telluride Telemark Team Fundraiser
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Palm Arts Presents: “The Nutcracker”
Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade
Dec. 14, 7 p.m, Sheridan Opera House
Dec. 14, 7 p.m., and Dec. 16, 3 p.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre
Dec. 23, 7 p.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, tickets at telluridepalm.com
Dec. 24, Telluride Ski Resort
Telluride Theatre actors perform “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” last winter. [Photo by Melissa Plantz]
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Ah Haa School’s New Year’s Eve Gala
Dec. 26, 5:30 p.m., Sheridan Opera House, a family friendly event to celebrate Mountainfilm’s 35th anniversary
Dec. 31, 6:30 p.m. Ah Haa School for the Arts, with a champagne reception, appetizers
Peter Yarrow and Friends Dec. 27, 8 p.m., Sheridan Opera House, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
Sheridan Arts Foundation New Year’s Eve Gala featuring The Wailers
Loree Rodkin Trunk Show
Dec. 31, 9 p.m., Sheridan Opera House, with a champagne toast and limited cocktail tables, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
Shawn Colvin
New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks
Dec. 28, Telluride Gallery of Fine Art
Dec. 28, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Sheridan Opera House, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
Dec. 31, Telluride Ski Resort
The Phantom of the Palm
New Year’s Eve Countdown
Dec. 28, 7 p.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, a live theatrical murder mystery, tickets at telluridepalm.com
Dec. 31, 11:30 p.m., Colorado Avenue in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Jan. 3, galleries, studios and other art venues around town
Dec. 29-30, 7 p.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, tickets at telluridepalm.com
Marc Broussard
Dec. 29, Sheridan Opera House, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
Sheridan Arts Foundation’s Vaudeville Variety Night Dec. 30, 8 p.m., Sheridan Opera House, a night of melodrama, magic and comedy to help kick off the Opera House’s 100th anniversary celebration, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
First Thursday Art Walk Who’s Bad, the Michael Jackson Tribute Band
Jan. 3, 8 p.m., Sheridan Opera House, Michael Jackson and ‘80s costumes are encouraged, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
The Met — Live in HD: “Les Troyens” Jan. 5, 10 a.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, tickets at telluridepalm.com
Life Savers Ball
Jan. 12, Telluride Conference Center
Diavolo dance company Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, tickets at telluridepalm.com
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Reverend Horton Heat Jan. 23, Sheridan Opera House, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
KOTO Guest DJ Day Jan. 25, KOTO studios
Sea Wolf
Jan. 25, Fly Me to the Moon Saloon
Telluride Theatre Presents “The Importance of Being Earnest” Feb. 7-10, 8 p.m., Sheridan Opera House, a classic comedy by Oscar Wilde
KOTO Cribbage Tournament Feb. 12, Cornerhouse Grille
KOTO Lip Sync
Jan. 25, 8 p.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, Telluride’s most talented lip syncers go all out for this annual event
Sheridan Arts Foundation Young People’s Theater presents “Godspell” Feb. 1-4, Sheridan Opera House
The Met — Live in HD: “Maria Stuarda”
Feb. 2, 11 a.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, tickets at telluridepalm.com, encore performance
SMRC’s Chocolate Lovers’ Fling: Vegas
Feb. 2, Telluride Conference Center, featuring a Vegas theme, dancing and decadent chocolate treats made by local chefs
First Thursday Art Walk Feb. 7, galleries, studios and art venues in downtown Telluride
Christian Burchard and Daniel Morper exhibit Feb. 7, Telluride Gallery of Fine Art, with wood sculptures by Burchard and oil paintings by Morper
Telluride Comedy Festival Feb. 14-18, Sheridan Opera House, a full weekend of stand-up, improv performances and hilarious comedy acts, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
The Met — Live in HD: “Rigoletto”
Feb. 16, 11 a.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, tickets at telluridepalm.com, encore is March 4 at 6 p.m.
The Hot Club of San Francisco
Feb. 17, 7 p.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, tickets at telluridepalm.com
Telluride AIDS Benefit Student Fashion Show Feb. 21, Michael D. Palm Theatre
An evening with Martin Sexton Feb. 22, 8 p.m., Sheridan Opera House
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Feb. 23, Sheridan Opera House, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
Local women perform “Joyful, Joyful” at the 2012 KOTO Lip Sync. [Photo by Ben Knight]
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Feb. 26-27, Sheridan Opera House, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
Gay Ski Week
Feb. 23-March 3, Mountain Village and Telluride
TEDxTelluride Live
Feb. 27-28, Michael D. Palm Theatre
Telluride AIDS Benefit
Feb. 28-March 4, Telluride Conference Center, Sheridan Opera House and other venues, with art auctions, a trunk show, sneak peek fashion show and the gala fashion show
The Met — Live in HD: “Parsifal”
March 2, 10 a.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, tickets at telluridepalm.com, encore is April 1 at 6 p.m.
First Thursday Art Walk March 7, galleries, studios and art venues in downtown Telluride
The Other Side of Bruce Gomez
March 7, Telluride Gallery of Fine Art
TASP’s Goin’ Cowboy at the Opera
March 8, 8 p.m., Sheridan Opera House
Rotary Red Ball Express March 8, Telluride Ski Area
Telluride Theatre Presents “Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” March 12-17, Michael D. Palm Theatre, a rock musical
The Met — Live in HD: “Francesca da Rimini”
March 16, 10 a.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre, tickets at telluridepalm.com
‘80s Wedding Party
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Paperbird with He’s My Brother She’s My Sister March 21, Sheridan Opera House, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
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March 24, Sheridan Opera House, tickets at sheridanoperahouse.com
Telluride Theatre’s Burlesque Fundraiser March 29-30, Sheridan Opera House
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KOTO End of the Season Street Dance April 5 or 6, Colorado Avenue in front of the San Miguel County Courthouse
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April 27, 10 a.m., Michael D. Palm Theatre
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Arroyo Fine Art Gallery and Wine Bar $$
TELLURIDE 221 South Oak $$$
220 E. Colorado Ave. 239-2006 Lunch, dinner, snacks
221 S. Oak 728-9507 Breakfast, dinner, Sunday brunch in March
Innovative fine dining that features seafood, steaks, in-season ingredients and decadent desserts. 221 also offers take-out and catering.
Aemono Market Deli $
Baked in Telluride $ 127 S. Fir 728-4705 All meals
105 S. Davis 728-4748 All meals
Gourmet take-out that includes breakfast sandwiches/burritos, soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps, packaged meals and freshly prepared foods in a deli case that changes weekly.
Contemporary American classics: sandwiches, soups, chili, salads, steaks, tuna. The restaurant doubles as a retail store specializing in leather works and home décor.
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This bakery, café and deli makes an art of whipping up artisan pastries, seasonal sandwiches, fresh salads, hearty soups and superb cupcakes.
Caravan $
123 E. Colorado Lunch, dinner
This cart next to La Cocina serves fresh juices, organic smoothies and Middle Eastern fare like falafel platters, greek salad and baba ganoush.
The Brown Bag $
Coffee Cowboy $
A deli popular with the lunch crowd that offers fantastic sandwiches, filling salads, homemade soup and addicting baked goods.
Brown Dog Pizza $$ 110 E. Colorado 728-8046 Lunch and dinner
A family friendly sports bar with award winning pizza, sandwiches and bar snacks. Brown Dog also caters to the late-night crowd.
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217 E. Colorado 728-2899 Breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch, carry-out dinner
BIT is back with to-go items and something for everyone: pizza, bagels, donuts, tacos, sandwiches, salads and more.
126 W. Colorado 728-5556 Breakfast, lunch, snacks
Appaloosa Café/ Trading Company $$ 100 W. Colorado Ave. Lunch, dinner
Light fare to nibble on as you enjoy a glass of one of Arroyo’s 50 wines, sipping tequila and single-malt scotches. Artisanal cheeses, gourmet wraps and desserts.
The Butcher & The Baker $
135 E. Colorado Snacks, coffee
A quick and easy stop for the coffee-addict on the go.
Cornerhouse Grille $ 131 N. Fir 728-6207 Lunch, dinner and snacks
Burgers, tacos, sandwiches, drinks specials and great atmosphere ... along with notoriously addictive tater tots.
Cosmopolitan $$$ 300 W. San Juan 728-1292 Dinner
Upscale contemporary American cuisine perfect for the foodie and the cocktail connoisseur. Check out their happy hour with half-priced sushi and cosmopolitans.
Emilio’s Grill and Bar $$ 226 W. Colorado 369-1101 Lunch and dinner
Family-style Mexican with great margaritas, copious chips and salsa and a traditional flair.
Flavor $$
122 S. Oak St. 239-6047 lunch, dinner
One of Telluride’s newest restaurants features finely composed entrees, vegetarian dishes, signature sandwiches, fresh soups and salads.
Floradora $$
103 W. Colorado 728-8884 Weekend brunch, lunch and dinner Comfy Americana cuisine created from scratch with creative fusion dishes, a great weekend brunch and a bar.
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Honga’s Lotus Petal $$$ 135 E. Colorado 728-5134 Dinner
Fresh sushi and pan-Asian entrees, with amazing sushi options and mojitos that will make your evening a bit more interesting. The Lotus Lounge features happy hour specials.
La Cocina de Luz $$ 123 E. Colorado 728-9355 All meals
Mexican restaurant with fusion dishes, homemade salsa and an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. Try their breakfast chilaquiles, salad wrap or the enchilada plate with green sauce.
Maggie’s Bakery and Cafe $
300 W. Colorado 728-3334 Breakfast, lunch and snacks
Good down-home cooking, with a full breakfast menu, soups, sandwiches and coffee.
New Sheridan Chop House $$$
231 W. Colorado 728-9100 Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Telluride’s premiere French restaurant, with an intimate interior, a prix fixe menu of sumptuous dishes and an extensive wine list. A great place to take a date.
231 W. Colorado 728-4351 Breakfast, lunch and dinner
A clean, comfortable space, with traditional American breakfast and lunch for a reasonable price. Try the steak and glass of wine special.
Rustico Ristorante $$$ 114 E. Colorado 728-4046 Lunch, dinner
Telluride’s historic Chop House offers top-notch steaks and seafood, mussels that can’t be beat and amazing desserts in a classic-Telluride atmosphere.
Delicious and authentic Italian dishes in an airy atmosphere with fantastic bread and a full menu of wine.
Oak $$
Shanghai Palace $$
La Marmotte $$$ 150 W. San Juan 728-6232 Dinner only
The Parlor at New Sheridan Hotel $$
Inside the Camel’s Garden hotel 728-3985 Lunch and dinner
Fat Alley has moved down the street with an expanded menu— more salad and fish — but still has the same Southern-style barbecue and down-home dishes that taste just right after a day of skiing.
126 E. Colorado 728-0882 Lunch, dinner
Generous servings of classic Chinese dishes like fried rice, Szechuan pork and sesame chicken, and an array of appetizers and drinks.
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Telluride Truffles $
Rich and delicious authentic Thai dishes with good lunch specials and spicy curries.
Fine chocolate, truffles, divine hot cocoa and all sorts of sweets to make your sweet tooth happy for a long time.
200 S. Davis 728-6886 Lunch, dinner
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Smuggler’s Brewpub $$ 225 S. Pine 728-0919 Lunch, dinner
Telluride’s only micro-brew pub with 20 of its own award winning brews on tap. A revamped menu includes killer burgers, premium steaks and other delicious American eats.
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627 W. Pacific 728-1213 Lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch Offering a progressive take on Asian fusion with ramen bowls, steamed buns, lettuce wraps and excellent cocktails.
The Steaming Bean $
221 East Colorado Ave. Coffee, breakfast, lunch, snacks
101 N. Fir Street 728-9565 Snacks
Zest $
700 W. Colorado Ave. next to the visitor’s center 708-3663
Offering a fresh revolving takeout menu with seasonal sandwiches, salads and sides.
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE 9545 $$$
119 Lost Creek Ln. 728-6293 Breakfast, lunch, dinner
A relaxed bistro paying homage to the flavors of the Southwest, Mexico and South America.
Allred’s $$$
Top of the Gondola 728-7474 Dinner
Great coffee with delicious bagels, pastries, breakfast burritos and sandwiches. Now featuring a lively bar with DJs or live music at night.
High-end steakhouse with modern fare and the best view in town.
The Sweet Life $
Amy’s Mini Donuts $
115 W. Colorado 728-8789 Lunch, dinner, snacks
Ice cream, burgers, salads, shakes, onion rings, chicken fingers and your occasional candy fix — all the good stuff.
Telluride Bistro $$ 138 E. Colorado 728-3448 Lunch, dinner
Classic Italian cuisine with satisfying pasta dishes, great pizza, a few gourmet dishes and a full selection of wine.
Gondola Plaza Breakfast, coffee
Bite-sized donuts made hot and fresh right before your eyes and some coffee, milk or water to go with it.
Bar at 9545 $$$ 119 Lost Creek Ln. 728-6293 Lunch, dinner
Tapas menu featuring gourmet dishes and a full bar with extensive list of wines, scotches and local craft beers.
SMAK Bar $$
Hotel Madeline Telluride 369-8949 Lunch, dinner
Sleek and sophisticated vibe with small plates, sandwiches, soups, salads and entrees.
Crazy Elk Pizza $ Off of Heritage Plaza 728-7499 Lunch, dinner, snacks
Tasty pizza, salads and soups, with happy hour specials.
Diggity Dogg’s House $ Heritage Plaza 708-2066 Lunch, snacks
A hot dog joint that even offers “hippie dogs” for non-meat eaters.
Gondola Grounds Coffee $
Town Hall Plaza Breakfast, coffee and snacks Fair-trade coffee at a fair price.
Great Room and Great Room Deck $$ The Peaks 728-6800 Drinks, snacks
Relax and enjoy drinks and light fare lounging on the deck with the best views in Mountain Village.
La Piazza del Villaggio $$$ Blue Mesa Building 728-8283 Lunch, dinner
La Piazza melds authentic Italian cuisine with refined flavors and an extensive wine list.
La Pizzeria $$
Blue Mesa Building 728-0737 Lunch, dinner
Gourmet Italian style pizza with appetizers, salads and gelato.
Rev Restaurant $$$ Hotel Madeline 369-0400 Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Fine dining room serving farm-to-table mountain chic cuisine with a focus on fresh, local and seasonal products.
Palmyra $$$
Peaks Resort and Spa 728-6800 All meals
Contemporary fine-dining American featuring seafood, steaks and regional ingredients.
Poacher’s Pub $
Sunset Plaza 728-9647 Lunch, dinner, snacks
Classic and affordable pub fare like nachos, sandwiches and chili.
Telluride Coffee Company $
Heritage Plaza 369-4400 Breakfast, coffee, snacks
Custom coffee and espresso drinks made with gourmet grounds, along with pastries, smoothies, tea and more.
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The Sheridan Opera House is celebrating its 100th birthday!
A meal at Oak. [Photo by Melissa Plantz]
The Lift Coffee Shop $ The Peaks 728-6800 Breakfast, lunch
Coffee and espresso drinks for a great morning start or a quick meal on the run.
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The Little Bar $$
Top of Lift 5 Lunch, snacks
Crepes, hot chocolate and other snacks for hungry families.
High Camp $
Top of Prospect Bowl Lunch, snacks, drinks
Lumiere Hotel 369-0400 Aprés-ski, drinks
Soak up stunning views of Palmyra Peak with a hot drink, soups, sandwiches and snacks.
Tomboy Tavern $$
Top of Plunge lift (9) Lunch, snacks
Nestled in the Lumiere hotel, this little bar offers a full bar and a revolving sushi menu.
Heritage Plaza 728-7499 Lunch, dinner
This apre-ski favorite features a big U-shaped bar, a creative take on burgers and sandwiches, with a great beer and cocktail selection.
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Tracks Cafe & Bar $ Heritage Plaza 728-0677 Breakfast, lunch, snacks Inexpensive specialty sandwiches and a lively bar.
ON THE MOUNTAIN Alpino Vino $$$
Near the top of Gold Hill 728-7474 Lunch, dinner
European-style chalet offering an intimate Italian wine and dine experience at 11,996 feet. Call ahead for reservations.
Big Billie’s $
Base of Chondola (1) and Sunshine Express (Lift 10) Lunch, snacks, drinks All-American family food offering lunch and a new sports bar. Stop by for an après-skiing treat.
Giuseppe’s $$
Warm up with soups, chili, snacks, sandwiches and views that go on forever.
Gorrono Ranch $
Under Village Express (Lift 4) Lunch, snacks, drinks This historic sheep ranch serves barbecue, burgers, chili and casual fair that pairs wonderfully with a drink on its beach.
ELSEWHERE Aemono Fine Foods and Catering $$ 156 Society Dr. 728-2058 All meals
The home base for the in-town Aemono churns out delicious pizza, homemade lasagna, creative sandwiches, classy catering spreads and more with its recently expanded dining area.
Cindy Bread $ 168 Society Drive 369-1116 Breakfast, lunch
Fresh baked bread, cookies, pasties and killer sandwiches (including breakfast sandwiches).
Telluride Brewing Co. $ 156 Society Drive 728-5094 Snacks, beer
A microbrew tasting room committed to artisan brews.
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1 • 101 Christina’s Way, Aldasoro Ranch Adorned with reclaimed trusses, native stone, & oversized windows framing exquisite views, this 4 bed, 4.5 bath residence affords heated decks, an outdoor spa and wood burning fireplace. $3,395,000
3 • 210 South Oak Street, Telluride Bank Owned Opportunity! 4 bright hotel rooms, new 1-bed apartment, 2-bed lower level apartment plus caretaker unit, office and hot tub within 1/2 block from the Gondola & Chair 8. $2,695,000
5 • Knightsbridge, 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. $9,200,000
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2 • 118 Polecat Lane, Mountain Village Located on a premier slopeside lot, this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath log and stone home features unobstructed Sneffels Range views in a rustic atmosphere with wood burning fireplace. $4,695,000
4 • 236 Pandora Lane, Telluride This refined 4 bed 4.5 bath contemporary home brings Ingram and Bridal Veil Falls into your living room. Superbly executed, among 4,876 SF, the home features a comfortable floor plan with bright spaces. $4,575,000
6• 8121 Preserve Drive, The Preserve Over 18,000 SF on 28 acres includes a main residence, 2 guest houses, caretaker’s residence & horse barn. Contemporary interiors with rustic overtones highlight massive views of Wilson & Sunshine. $17,900,000
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106 CHRISTINAS WAY, ALDASORO 5,900 sq. ft. of living space on a very private 2.03 acres. Year-round creek, protected south views of the Wilsons. $3,650,000
SUZY D RANCH Secluded large acreage with creek meandering through meadows, aspens glades and pine forests. Parcels from $975,000 to $3,450000
KAYENTA CONDOS, MTN. VILLAGE Fully furnished condos located in the Village Core. Views of the San Sophias and slopeside access to the Lift 4 and Gondola. $1,175,000
RIVERSIDE CONDOS, TELLURIDE Bright and open 2 bed/2 bath units in a very desirable complex along the river with protected views. Short walk to town. $675,000 to $795,000
PENTHOUSE IN TELLURIDE Centrally located 3 bed/3 bath penthouse with a spacious floor plan, abundant light, great views and exceptional finishes. $1,975,000
230 BUTTERFLY LANE, PATHFINDER Beautiful custom home with guest house only 12 miles from Telluride. Seclusion, amazing views, pristine setting on 35 acres. $1,395,000
463 DAKOTA AVE., TELLURIDE Exceptional double lot on a private street with beautiful protected views. $1,600,000
FRONT STREET, DOWNVALLEY Two homes plus garage, a great opportunity for home business/retail/shop or residence. $375,000
TOWN OF TELLURIDE LOT Exceptional oversized level parcel with protected views in one of town’s best locations. $1,295,000
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