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February 14–18, 2019
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“Few places are more friendly and prettier than this town at the end of a box canyon in the tall San Juan Mountains.� T H E
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February 14–18, 2019
Telluride Ski Resort is recognized as the #1 Ski Resort in North America five out of the past six years by CondĂŠ Nast Traveler. Notorious for character, charm and its beautiful jagged 14,000 ft. peaks, Telluride Ski Resort is one of the last independently owned ski resorts in the US. In an industry full of mega resorts, Telluride Ski Resort prides itself on putting the guest experience first.
Telluride Ski Resort fully embraces the Only In YPO experience and has the ability to curate a truly behind the scenes experience like no other mountain resort. The community is rich in resources and educational opportunities as well as the adventure to push all comfort levels and personal boundaries.
Telluride Ski Resort honors its relationship with YPO Southern Seven and welcome the Next Generation to come experience the destination for themselves.
L OD GI NG HOTEL MADELINE AND RESIDENCES an Auberge Property Telluride’s hidden gem, Madeline Hotel and Residences, is a ski-in/ski-out, AAA Four Diamond and Forbes Four Star awarded, proud partner of Leading Hotels of the World, and is ideally nestled at the base of Telluride Ski Area.
DAY 2—Friday, February 15, 2019
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ARRIVAL DAY—Thursday, February 14, 2019 VIP ground transportation services from the Montrose & Telluride Airports. Registration & Concierge Suite at Madeline. The suite will provide sign-up for all user pay afternoon activities, local information, all-day refreshments, O2 bar, chair massage and concierge services. Staffed from 7am-7pm daily. 5–6pm Black tie and Wagner onsite for rentals and demos. Welcome drinks and appetizers provided in M Club upon arrival. Noah Sheedy, Director of the Telluride Ski School will be on site to welcome the group and introduce the private ski instructors he has hand-selected for the group for the week. 6–10pm Dinner Experience at Allred’s Restaurant, Telluride’s flagship restaurant located at the top of the St. Sophia gondola at 10,500 ft. Welcome from Telluride Ski Resort Partner and CEO, Bill Jensen. Nightly room drop and turn down service.
7–9am Full Breakfast at Madeline’s M Club. 7–8am Private Yoga and pre-ski stretch. 7am Cat Ride and Opening Story experience: Ride a snow cat up before the mountain opens for a behind the scenes look at what it takes to open the mountain with VP of Resort Operations, Jeff Proteau. Climb the Gold Hill Stairs, watch ski patrol trigger avalanches, and then ski down freshly groomed terrain. Breakfast Burritos and thermos of coffee provided. (Only in YPO experience—this experience will be offered for 10 guests each morning on four of the mornings). 9:30am Group will meet their instructors at the Madeline Ski Valet and hit the slopes for the day. Groups will be organized by ability. Noon Lunch reservations set up at Telluride’s on-mountain Alpino Vino and Bon Vivant. 3pm Ski Instructors to bring the group back to Madeline Ski Valet. 3–5pm Relaxation time for families at the Madeline pool deck. Spa appointments will be arranged at the Madeline Spa. 5:30–6:30pm TED Style Education session with cocktails and canapés in the Madeline Ballroom. 7-10pm Group dinner at THERE BAR in the Historic Town of Telluride. 10:30–Midnight After hour’s party at a private loft in Telluride with entertainment. Nightly room drop and turn down service.
DAY 3—Saturday, February 16, 2019
DAY 4—Sunday, February 17, 2019
7–9am Lite Breakfast at M Club. 7–8am Private Yoga and pre-ski stretch. 7:45–9am Pre-opening Mountain Terrain Inspection with Telluride Ski Resort Executives. Get first tracks an hour before anyone else hits the slopes. (Only in YPO Experience). 9–10:30am First tracks is followed by an intimate, fully catered breakfast at a private on-mountain location. 30 Minutes of Education with VP of Mountain Operations, Jeff Proteau & Bill Jensen, CEO and Partner of the Telluride Ski Resort (Only in YPO Experience). 10:30am–3pm Skiing with private instructors. 1pm Family BBQ on Competion Hill with Nastar racing after lunch for families on the mountain. Private ski instructors and local celeb skiers to join the fun. 3–5pm Relaxation time for families at the Madeline pool deck. Spa appointments will be arranged at the Madeline Spa. 5:30–6:30pm TED Style Education session with cocktails and canapés in the Madeline Ballroom. 7–Midnight House Party at Madeline—Interactive event using all event spaces. Food stations, passed canapés and desserts, fire pits and local sourced music with dancing. Ski instructor and local highlights added. Nightly room drop and turn down service.
7–9am Full Breakfast at Madeline M Club. 7–8am Private Yoga and pre-ski stretch. 7am Cat Ride and Opening Story experience (Details on day 2). 9:30am Group will meet their instructors at the Madeline Ski Valet and hit the slopes for the day. OPTIONAL OFF-SITE ADVENTURE DAY (user pay): OPTION #1 9am–5pm Heli-ski experience at Silverton Mountain. Silverton Heli pilot will pick up 4 guests from the Telluride airport at 9am for a San Juan Big Mountain full day heli-skiing experience. OPTION #2 9am–4pm Back country experience with Mountain Trip guides. Mountain trip guides will take the group on a back country, off-piste ski experience (location will be accessed days prior to this trip and based on snow conditions and safety). OPTION #3 8am-3pm Helitrax heli-skiing experience: In continuous operation since 1982, Telluride Helitrax is Colorado’s ultimate heli-ski experience. Helitrax is located in spectacular Telluride, Colorado, in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. OPTION #4 8am–4pm Snowmobiling adventure to Dunton Hot Springs for a day of spa, hot spring soaking and delightful lunch at the Dunton Resort’s main lodge. Adult only experience. OPTION #5 9am–2pm YPO customized spa experience at the Peaks Spa with the option of afternoon off-site winter activities. 3–5pm Relaxation time for families at the Madeline pool deck. Spa appointments will be arranged at the Madeline Spa. 6:30–11:30pm Final Family Night Social - Sleigh Ride dinner to Gorrono Ranch. Colorado Comfort food, fire pits, bourbon bar for the adults, Colorado ice cream shack, entertainment and dancing. 11:30–1:30am After hours at the M Club. Nightly room drop and turn down service
DEPARTURE DAY—Monday, February 18, 2019 7–9am Full Breakfast at Madeline M Club. 7–8am Private Yoga and pre-ski stretch Availability for a half day of skiing depending on return flight VIP ground transportation services to the Montrose & Telluride Airports.
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Telluride Local List • Bill Jensen—Telluride Ski Resort Partner & CEO and Jeff Proteau, VP of Mountain Operations, share behind the scenes insight on running a world-class ski destination. • Laila Benitez—Mayor of Mountain Village • Sean Murphy—Mayor of Telluride • Hillarie O’Neill—Ski Mountaineer (North Face and National Geographic Speaker) • David Holbrooke—Local film maker, son of Richard Holbrook, American Diplomat • Bobbi Brown—Bobbi Brown Cosmetics • Ron Allred, Senior Mahoney, Johnnie Stevens—History of the Ski Resort • Kiernan Lannon—Executive Director, Telluride Historical Museum • Jewel —Singer/Songwriter • Jesse Johnson—Telluride Venture Accelerator • Paul Major—President & CEO of the Telluride Foundation and the Co-Founder of the Telluride Venture Accelerator • Meg Whitman—Former EBay CEO (owns a house in Telluride) • Dr. Peter Hackett—Founder of the Institute for Altitude Medicine • Michael Martelon—Telluride Tourism • Bob Baer—CNN Security Analyst & Former CIA Officer • Gus Kenworthy—Olympic Silver medalist freeskier • Ben Knight—Local filmmaker • Dr. Alan Safdi—Board certified in Internal Medicine and in Gastroenterology and a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology • Todd Herrick—Owner of Telluride Helitrax, one of the few Heli-operators in the lower 48
Outside of Telluride, but in Colorado • Wendy Fischer—Olympian/free skiing expert (Crested Butte) • Steve House—Alpinist/Climber (Ridgeway) • Ruben Gonzalez—“The Lugeman”, Colorado Springs • Chris Davenport—Big Mountain Redbull athlete
“#1 Ski Resort in overall satisfaction.� S K I
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Contact Holli Owen at 970-728-7590 or howen@tellurideskiresort.com to start planning the next Southern Seven Next Generation experience at Telluride Ski & Golf Resort.
YPO SOUTHERN T E L LU RI D E
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February 14–18, 2019
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