Official Guide to Telluride & Mountain Village — Summer/Fall 2024

SAN MIGUEL

THE RIVER HAS A STORY TO TELL

HORSING AROUND | FESTIVE FOURTH | SPA-TACULAR EXPERIENCES | FAMILY FUN

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TRANSACT IONS SINCE 2020

59 BUYERS REPRESENTED SINCE 2020 52 SELLERS REPRESENTED SINCE 2020

the story BEHIND THE SALE

FEATURED SALE TELEMARK TOWER

$11,000,000 / Represented Buyer

Eric sourced the perfect property for his buyers off market. An extremely rare 5-bedroom residence in the Mountain Village Core. Extensive due diligence was conducted for the buyers and they trusted Eric enough to buy the eight figure property sight unseen. They are thrilled with their new ski-in/ski-out home.

FEATURED SALE SILVER SPRINGS RICO

$7,789,350 / Represented Seller & Buyer

Eric successfully sold this complex assemblage of land consisting of 181 separate parcels of land (146 mining claims, 6 tracts, and 29 platted lots) dispersed over 1,146 acres. The deal had significant title issues, lead contamination, and massive hurdles to overcome. He successfully marketed the property to produce 4 offers and navigated an extremely complex due diligence period before a successful closing. His seller was elated that Eric was able to produce a sales price that was far above his expectations.

“I’ve always appreciated the comfort of knowing that Eric was acting as MY agent. Having worked with a few agents on other deals, I found his candor and professionalism to be refreshing. I have never felt as though I needed to question his intentions.”

Connect with Eric about your home’s current value and/or to find your new home.

Just a few steps up from Gregory Avenue and perched on a very private bench, this classic Victorian enjoys sweeping views of the Telluride Peaks, Bear Creek Canyon and the Telluride Ski Resort. The floorplan envelopes two bedrooms with full bathrooms on the upper level, complete with steam showers; the middle level encompasses kitchen, living, dining and office; the lowest level, which is daylighted, possesses a third bedroom suite with full bath and steam shower, together with a separate entrance and kitchenette.

685 Wilson Way // $8,750,000

Painstakingly constructed from three pre-civil war barns, Wilson Way offers a gateway to a lifestyle that captures the allure of the rugged wilderness. The Master wing is conveniently situated on the main level opening to its own patio and outdoor palapa-like kitchen / bar beyond and the balance comfortably lives on one level with the ability to accommodate generations of family and friends in 4 guest suites. Twenty minutes from all the regional amenities that the Telluride Resort has to offer.

Fully leased commercial building located in the heart of the 100 block of Colorado Avenue. Although located within the Historic Core, the structure is not historically designated -- a distinct advantage for redevelopment through the entitlement process. Highly respected local architect, Peter Sante, has developed schematic plans that include a penthouse condominium exceeding 4300 square feet.

220 North Oak Street // $8,750,000

Only one block from everything the Historic District offers and a short stroll to skiing. 220 N. Oak is a stately 5-bedroom, 3-bath residence, with a detached guest house with 1-bedroom, 1-bath + loft, 2-car garage, and off-street parking. The residence was artfully restored and enlarged by its current owner/designer/ builder. The residence offers the convenience of downtown living with quality of life in a residential setting. Its east-west orientation offers the home excellent solar exposure and exceptional view corridors.

Located on 35 acres with sweeping 360-degree views of the iconic Telluride mountain backdrop, the residence was artfully crafted from three historic 1800’s Pennsylvania barns. All four bedrooms with ensuite baths occupy the main level, with the master suite occupying its own wing inclusive of a workout room, steam shower, fireplace and private patio. Remodeled with a mountain contemporary flare in 2019, all finishes are upscale and perfectly blend with the rustic barns’ posts and beams. Co-listed with Steve Catsman // 970-729-0100 // steve@catsman.com.

The two primary suites of this expansive, trailside ski home offer up their own fireplace, walk-in closet, outdoor deck, soaking tub and steam shower. Five additional guest suites are all appointed with the finest of granites, marbles and travertines. A family room is designed for relaxation with pool table, fireplace, and heated patio facing the adjoining ski run. A newly completed guest apartment opens onto an interior courtyard with full kitchen, upscale appliances, full bath with steam and walk-in closet with washer/ dryer.

125 Hang Glider Drive // $21,500,000

119 West Colorado Ave. // $5,200,000

131 East Gregory Avenue // $6,395,000

7039 Last Dollar Road // $9,995,000

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LOOKING BACK, AND AHEAD

EXPLORE THE VISITORS CENTER

Make your experience in Telluride and Mountain Village an unforgettable one by exploring the Visitors Center at 236 West Colorado Ave. There, the local destination concierge team stands ready to steer you to a summer adventure, memorable meal or the perfect boutique.

Thank you for picking up the summer 2024 Official Guide to Telluride & Mountain Village. Our team hopes you find everything you need in this issue to enhance your experience in our community. In reading through the summer Guide, I really enjoyed how history weaves its way through many of the issue’s feature articles because, really, one aspect of Telluride and Mountain Village that makes them so engaging and authentic is the area’s fascinating history and how we as a community continue to preserve and honor that history.

Our cover story looks at the San Miguel River, a unique and beautiful waterway that played a central role in regional history. An article about Telluride’s annual Fourth of July celebrations is packed with historical detail of an event that began nearly 140 years ago and which still draws people from near and far to celebrate our Independence Day. There are also smaller nods to history sprinkled throughout, such as the article about the Dunton Collection, which in its portfolio includes a luxurious property in what was once a ghost town, a relic of the mining era. Another piece highlights ways to relive the days of the wild west with horseback riding, chuck wagon dinners and wagon rides. Throughout the magazine are stories big and small that illuminate our past.

We look ahead in this issue, too. Telluride and Mountain Village are vibrant communities with new businesses, exciting endeavors and community members thinking in outside-the-box ways. The issue also contains forward-thinking reminders to protect our beloved natural environment for now and for the future. This summer, whether you dive into our intriguing past or stay firmly in our awe-inspiring present, the Telluride Tourism Board team hopes you enjoy every last minute of your time here in Telluride and Mountain Village.

KIERA SKINNER Executive Director / Telluride Tourism Board

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Fly Denver Air from Phoenix and Denver to Telluride (TEX)

Enjoy easy access to the mountains when you fly from PHX and DEN right into the Telluride Airport (TEX), just 10 minutes away from Telluride and Mountain Village. Denver Air’s 30-passenger jet and renowned service and snacks will make your day!

National travelers can connect through United, American, and Delta global networks by booking online at United.com, American.com, Delta.com, or see all the options at Expedia.com. For local flights from DEN and PHX to TEX, please book at DenverAirConnection.com.

The Telluride destination is served by two airports, Telluride (TEX) and Montrose (MTJ): TEX now offers daily service on Denver Air from Denver (DEN) and Phoenix (PHX), and MTJ offers nonstop flights from twelve national hubs on four major carriers this winter.

SOARING INTO SUMMER

YEAR-ROUND FLIGHTS

Denver DEN to Telluride TEX

Denver Air (UA, AA, DL)/daily

Denver DEN to Montrose MTJ United Airlines/daily

Denver DEN to Montrose MTJ Southwest Airlines/daily

Dallas DFW to Montrose MTJ American Airlines/daily

Phoenix PHX to Telluride TEX

Denver Air (UA, AA, DL)/daily

SUMMER 2024 FLIGHTS

Chicago ORD to Montrose MTJ United Airlines/daily

Houston IAH to Montrose MTJ United Airlines/daily

Dallas Love Field DAL to Montrose MTJ

Southwest Airlines/Saturdays

Fly nonstop to your favorite mountain destination from five major hubs

This summer, travel to Telluride and Mountain Village is easy with nonstop flights from five major hubs, offering connections worldwide to the area’s two airports. The Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) is just 10 minutes from the heart of both Telluride and Mountain Village, while Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is a scenic 65 miles away, offering access that is among the best in the Rockies. To Telluride Regional Airport, Denver Air operates daily flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Denver International Airport (DEN). Denver Air’s Dornier 328 jet offers a highly regarded service to TEX that is fast and comfortable, and which now connects to the worldwide networks of United, American and Delta.

United continues its network service to Montrose Regional Airport this summer with two to three daily Denver flights, now all on larger mainline jets, as well as daily service from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Houston George H.W. Bush International Airport (IAH) to MTJ, starting earlier this year, before Memorial Day. Meanwhile, American offers twice-daily Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) flights to Montrose on larger mainline jets, while Southwest flies daily between Denver and MTJ, plus a Saturday-only service from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to MTJ.

Expansion work to the Montrose airport is complete. The project has doubled the size of the terminal, with six passenger gates on the ground level and an additional two gates on a new concourse level. There is also a new baggage claim area, new restaurants, a new bar and electronic charging stations. Work on the south side of the existing terminal offers expanded check-in areas. Outdoor spaces received an upgrade too, with a patio that features a fireplace for passengers waiting to be picked up, an additional 570 parking spaces and upgraded drop-off and pick-up areas. In addition, the Telluride Regional Airport, notable as the first airport in Colorado to offer sustainable aviation fuel, has put the finishing touches on a 20-year master plan that will see construction of a new hangar begin this summer. Denver Air was thrilled to recently add Delta Airlines as a partner, which translates into connectivity from TEX worldwide on three major airlines. All in all, these are exciting developments that make for easy travel this summer to your favorite mountain destination.

We are a small community with a big heart. Let’s all do our part to take care of one another and our planet.

TWO TOWNS, ONE LOVE

Two towns in one beautiful package, the twin communities of Telluride and Mountain Village each have their own distinct vibe, but together share a love of the people, events and natural surroundings that make this such a special and unique place, and a stunning summertime playground.

TELLURIDE

A National Historic Landmark District, Telluride is steeped in history. The town’s roots stretch to the second half of the 19th century when it was the center of the mining industry and the place where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank. Look around town and you will see a plethora of historical homes and buildings — structures carefully preserved over time that now house delish restaurants; funky, independent boutiques; lively bars; and fine-art galleries.

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

At 9,545 feet and entwined with the Telluride Ski Resort, this hamlet offers a more modern, luxe feel in a European-style alpine setting. Incorporated in 1995, Mountain Village boasts exquisite accommodations, state-of-the-art spas, stylish shops and sophisticated dining options, as well as a wealth of family-friendly activities, all surrounded by towering mountains that form the highest concentration of 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks in the United States.

THE GONDOLA

Linking these two communities is the Gondola. The only public transportation system of its kind in North America, the free, environmentally friendly “G” connects Telluride and Mountain Village via a 13-minute ride. It’s also wheelchair, bike, stroller and pet friendly. Some aficionados try to snag the red or white cabins, which were created to celebrate the Gondola’s 20th and 25th birthdays. Whichever cabin you’re in, with its breathtaking views and the uniqueness of the experience, the Gondola is one journey you will never forget.

TELLURIDE STATION

South Oak Street Telluride 8,750 feet

GETTING AROUND

SAN SOPHIA STATION

Mid-Mountain

Access the resort’s trails, Allred’s Restaurant & Bar, Nature Center

10,500 feet

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE STATION

Mountain Village Center 9,545 feet

Telluride to Mountain Village 8MINUTES 5MINUTES 13 MINUTES

Photo: Ryan Bonneau

How to

VISIT RIGHT

DO OUR BACKYARD RIGHT

Let’s take a deep breath, slow down and be respectful of others and the environment.

Let’s keep the mountains pristine by bringing out everything we brought in.

Let’s enjoy wildlife and nature without disrupting.

Let’s always be careful with fire.

Commit to being a responsible visitor by taking the Telluride Pledge

Photo: Ryan Bonneau

DO YOU RIGHT

Let’s always be prepared with sunscreen, layers and water.

Let’s stay hydrated with our pure mountain water from a reusable water bottle.

Let’s get a java jolt with a reusable mug.

Let’s care more about ourselves than the selfie.

Let’s tag responsibly or, even better, not at all.

DO THE TOWNS RIGHT

Let’s ride the free Gondola, a bike, the eco-friendly free buses or walk like a local.

Let’s be aware of local single-use plastics bans and remember to bring reusable bags to avoid fees for disposable ones.

Let’s come to see and not be seen.

We are a small town with a big heart. Let’s treat local workers with kindness and respect.

DO THE WORLD RIGHT

Let’s work together today for a better tomorrow.

Let’s waste less and enjoy more.

Let’s not be trashy and instead reuse and recycle.

Let’s sip beverages with a metal straw.

Let’s offset our travel emissions.

Let’s conserve resources by turning off lights, unplugging electronics when not in use and reusing towels and linens.

Photo: Ryan Bonneau

One of the only free-flowing rivers in Colorado, this waterway has a story to tell

Brooke Duncan has lived all her life beside the San Miguel River. The 17-year-old recalls falling asleep on summer nights with the windows wide open at the Duncan family home in Ilium Valley, the river their lullaby.

One of her earliest memories is fishing with her father, John Duncan, Telluride Outside co-owner, longtime guide and angler. At the time, the pair were fishing on the river from their backyard, where Brooke remembers feeling that tell-tale tug on her line. “I said, ‘Dad, Dad, I have a fish,’ ” she recounts. “He was busy tying a fly on and said something dismissive like ‘Yeah, yeah, whatever.’ ” The fish turned out to be a rainbow trout, and Brooke recalls her pride in catching the notoriously finicky, and therefore highly prized, fish at the tender age of just 2 years old. >>

The San Miguel River is like that, playing host to innumerable small and happy moments like Brooke’s with her dad. It is also an incredibly unique waterway with a fascinating history. Clearly a special place, those who love Telluride know the magnificent San Miguel as a place for summertime recreation, but also as beautiful and important, wild and free.

River 101

The San Miguel River’s headwaters begin as rivulets and runoffs of precipitation and melting snows that trickle along rocky talus slopes, alpine meadows and drainages high in the mountains east and south of Telluride. Eventually, they combine into streams — some minor, while others are spectacular, like Ingram, Bridal Veil and Bear creeks, which tumble over falls at the east end of the box canyon.

One way or another, they ultimately feed into the waterway known as the San Miguel River, which gathers at the east end of the Telluride valley. From there, the river skirts the southern end of town and drifts out across the Valley Floor, the roughly 570-acre parcel west of Telluride that has been preserved as open space. It then charges

downhill through Keystone Gorge toward its confluence in Ilium Valley with a major tributary, the South Fork of the San Miguel, whose own origins lie southward in the lakes and streams above the nearby communities of Ophir and San Bernardo.

The river continues onward, dropping into terrain that becomes increasingly more arid and less alpine as it follows a course north and west across high deserts and ranchlands. A broader, more mellow San Miguel eventually empties into the Dolores River in red rock just short of Colorado’s border with Utah. Not too long after that is the Dolores’ confluence with the Colorado River, where the waters of the San Miguel join with this waterway so emblematic of the American West.

Human activity

As early as the 1300s, bands of Nuchu, or Utes as European settlers called them, spent summers camping in the Telluride valley, fishing in the San Miguel River, hunting and gathering plants. The first Europeans arrived in numbers in the 1860s and within a decade the first mining claims had been staked. In the early 1880s, the arrival of still more prospectors and other settlers had forced the Nuchu out of the valley altogether and onto >>

Protecting the river & beyond

A number of regional nonprofits exist to protect our stunning and unique natural environment. The San Miguel Watershed Coalition not only advocates for the river and its watershed, it also has programs for monitoring water quality, restoration, education and bringing together regional stakeholders. Gunnison Gorge Anglers, the local chapter of Trout Unlimited, raised significant funds for the restoration work on the Valley Floor and continues to support the river through its annual Trouta-palooza fundraiser. The San Miguel Conservation Foundation is a local land trust whose work has led to the preservation of more than 10,000 acres of area land, and Sheep Mountain Alliance is a nonprofit focused on preservation and protection of wildlands, as well as inclusivity in the backcountry. The Telluride Mountain Club advocates for the area’s trails network and its users in this most beautiful of places.

Photos this page: Ryan Bonneau; Photo facing page: (left) Darcy Bucha; (right) Courtesy of the Telluride Historical Museum. Al l rights reserved.

reservations in southern Colorado and eastern Utah. Colorado’s mining boom was underway and with it the San Miguel River took on new roles, as the site of hydraulic mining and a place to dump tailings, the gravelly waste product left over from mineral extraction.

Theresa Koenigsknecht, director of education and outreach at the Telluride Historical Museum, says of this period, “We can see that the river is beginning to be changed by human activity.”

Koenigsknecht continues, “The river was also the first waste management facility. People would dump everything in it. We know, for example, that around 1900 there were problems with dead hogs, household refuse and human waste going into the river.”

Human activity also affected the river’s actual shape. Johnnie Stevens, who grew up in Telluride and worked in the mines in the 1960s as a college student on summer break, points to the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad, which operated a service to Telluride from 1890 until 1952. “There is no question that when the railroad came to town, it did some river rerouting on portions of the Valley Floor,” Stevens says. “It also had to construct many small bridges to get over some

wetlands and water generally.”

According to Stevens, more extensive and obvious straightening of the river came later. Stevens recalls that after the Idarado Mining Company purchased Telluride Mines in 1953, it bought the Valley Floor to store tailings. Says Stevens, “In order to de-water the area west of the town and for future tailings expansion, the river was rerouted west of Boomerang Road.”

For more than 50 years, the river followed this man-made course, running arrow-straight along the southern side of the Valley Floor. Change, though, was coming.

A river restored

By the autumn of 2009, the Town of Telluride had acquired the Valley Floor and approved a conservation easement that preserved it as open space. Next, the Town and others turned to restoring portions of the river on the Valley Floor to their former natural state in order to improve the health of the river and the surrounding environment. Since 2016 and with the assistance of Valley Floor Preservation Partners, the State of Colorado, Gunnison Gorge Anglers (the local Trout Unlimited chapter) and San Miguel Watershed

BERGERE

DESCRIBES

Coalition, the Town of Telluride has restored approximately two-thirds of the river as it passes through the Valley Floor. Town of Telluride Program Director Lance McDonald describes these efforts as “relocating the river out of its channelized condition into new, meandering alignments where the river is free to adjust its course along the natural floodplain. The restored channel is now a much-improved aquatic habitat with pools, riffles and eddies forming and reforming within the river system.”

McDonald adds that the work is part of a series of restoration projects, with Telluride Town Council currently eyeing another phase that will focus on Eider and Mill creeks, both of which feed into the San Miguel River on the Valley Floor.

Wild San Miguel

What about the ecology of the 80-mile-long river as a whole, and of its watershed?

Adrian Bergere is the executive director of the San Miguel Watershed Coalition, the regional nonprofit that advocates for the river and its watershed. Bergere describes the San Miguel River as one of the last few ecologically and hydrologically intact river systems in Colorado. >>

THE SAN MIGUEL RIVER AS ONE OF THE LAST FEW ECOLOGICALLY AND HYDROLOGICALLY INTACT RIVER SYSTEMS.

Riches of the river

Head to the west end of Telluride on a summer’s evening and you will see numerous standup paddleboarders enjoying the San Miguel River, many using a local guide for gear and intel. It’s a trend that took hold after the Valley Floor became publicly accessible. “It is one of our great recreational experiences and I would put 10 exclamation points by this statement,” John Duncan says. “It’s another amazing amenity, like Town Park or the Jud Wiebe Trail. We have an embarrassment of riches here in Telluride and this stretch of the river is definitely one of them.”

He adds that the river’s million-acre watershed, which is the vast area drained by the river and its tributaries, lies within one of the largest relatively undisturbed areas left in North America. Says Bergere, “It’s an incredibly special place.”

“We are in the San Juan Mountains, which are the most recently formed range in Colorado, which is why they are so steep and jagged,” Bergere explains. “So, we transition very quickly from a high-alpine environment to an equally beautiful desert landscape. From that perspective, the watershed is unique to begin with and then there’s the fact that we don’t have a dam on the San Miguel River. Unlike most other rivers across the West, the San Miguel is free flowing, or what is referred to as a freestone river.”

Despite its relatively unspoiled quality, Bergere points to adits [horizontal passages leading into a mine] and other leftovers of the mining era, which exist along the river, and notes, “There are definitely scars ... the San Miguel has seen it all.”

Still, he adds, the watershed is home to a range of riparian environments and wildlife. Animals found in the area include lynx, bobcat, black bear, beavers, elk, mule deer, pica and a multitude of birds, like the fascinating Gunnison sage grouse. In the

chilly upper river, there are rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout. Further downstream, where the water is warmer, are bluehead sucker, roundtail chub and flannelmouth sucker. Says Bergere, “There is a lot of life in the San Miguel watershed.”

He continues, “In my work, I have spent thousands of hours standing in the river and I can say that there is nothing like it and no better way to connect with nature. Anytime I can be around the river, I am happy.”

Splashy fun

In the 1970s, when outdoor recreation replaced mining as the economic driver along the upper reaches of the San Miguel River, the ways humans interacted with it shifted too. There was an increased interest in the health of the river and watershed, as well as an uptick in on-river recreation, primarily rafting and fishing, and later paddleboarding.

Telluride Outside’s John Duncan remarks that the qualities that make the river unique also make it perfect for recreation, including fishing. “We perhaps don’t recognize that the moving-water experiences that we have are often taking place on waterways that are dam regulated,” he says. “The water itself, the amount of water, the pace of water, the temperature of water are all regulated. This is the case unless you are on one of the few remaining freestone rivers, and the San Miguel is one of them. I think that is incredibly special.”

It also makes for memorable experiences for his fishing clients, Duncan notes. “When we are guiding on the San Miguel, we start by making observations of what’s going on that day with the river. We take the water temperature and observe water >>

THERE WAS AN INCREASED INTEREST IN THE HEALTH OF THE RIVER AND WATERSHED, AS WELL AS AN UPTICK IN ON-RIVER RECREATION.

Photos: Ryan Bonneau

Local knowledge is best

Both John Duncan and MD stress that the San Miguel River is dynamic and constantly changing, with natural and manmade obstacles, some of which are known and long-standing and others that arise spontaneously, like a fallen tree. It’s also a cold, fast-flowing river whose rapids are classed anywhere from I to III+ and in early summer may rise to Class IV. A guide is advised for all river recreation, even for those with experience. Says MD, “Conditions on the San Miguel River are dictated entirely by nature. Local knowledge is best.”

levels and clarity. We stick our hand in the water to see how it feels. We turn over rocks to see what insects are prevalent, what stage of development they are in, what hatches we are going to observe. It’s super real and it captures people’s curiosity, whether they have been fishing forever or are just starting.”

Michael Doherty, or MD as he is known, is the founder/owner of Telluride Outfitters, an adventure guide company based in Mountain Village. Get MD talking about rafting on the San Miguel and he manages to sound both reverent and wildly enthusiastic. “My favorite quote is that the Amazon goes 4,000 miles and drops 50 feet and the San Miguel goes 80 miles and drops 7,000 feet,” he says. “That gives you an inkling of how dynamic this wild and scenic river actually is.”

MD enthuses on the easy availability of rapids. “It is so amazing that we can go from Mountain Village, drive 10 minutes and put boats in the water at Deep Creek. We can raft all the way down to Placerville, or beyond to the take-out just before the Norwood bridge, and experience one of the most dynamic, enchanting and special areas of the San Miguel.”

MD continues, “We navigate a drop of approximately 65-70 feet of elevation per mile so in our 10-mile stretch we drop up to 700 feet. It makes for fun, splashy Class III rapids.”

That enthusiasm shows itself over the next several minutes as he describes every section of the river right up to where it ends at the Dolores. As the conversation winds down, MD shares a story that feels a lot like Brooke Duncan’s, a reminder that the San Miguel, while ecologically and historically important, is also a memory maker for so many.

“One of my favorite things about the river is the ability to observe wildlife closely — it’s so abundant. We were on the river once and I saw what looked like a three-pointed stick coming out of the water. The next day I came back with a friend to retrieve it. It was a seven-point elk shed from what must have been a massive bull elk. Pulling it out of the water was like pulling the Excalibur sword from the stone. We rode the river with this huge antler shed strapped to the bow of the boat. It was just another reminder that the San Miguel River is just the coolest place — ever.”

‘IT IS SO AMAZING THAT WE CAN GO FROM MOUNTAIN VILLAGE, DRIVE 10 MINUTES AND PUT BOATS IN THE WATER.’

Michael ‘MD’ Doherty

Photos: Telluride Outfitters

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It’s summer in the San Juan Mountains, where wildflowers bloom, crystal-clear lakes beckon and a stunning landscape awaits.

ADVENTURES TO REMEMBER

WATER SPORTS

As the snow melts, area lakes and rivers become playgrounds for rafting, kayaking and tubing with vistas that are second to none. Local outfitters guide half-day or full-day excursions through class II to III+ rapids. There is also stand-up paddleboarding, a great way to soak up the sun while getting a workout. If that sounds like too much hard work, grab an inner tube and meander along the San Miguel River.

ROCK CLIMBING

The area’s routes include jagged peaks, boulders and extensive wall faces that provide a variety of climbing and bouldering opportunities for all abilities.

For those learning the sport or seeking local know-how, a number of guide services are available, and local maps, information and gear can be found at sport shops. The Telluride Mountain Club reminds adventurers of all levels that many routes, in particular the Via Ferrata, require technical ability and appropriate gear.

For a full list of guides, go to page 103.

RZRS

RZRs are small recreational off-road vehicles with options for one, two or four riders. They are also a lot of fun. Local outfitters offer half-day tours of the backcountry for first-timers as well as experienced four-wheelers, with activities to suit all tastes and levels. Buckle up and have a blast.

For a full list of guides, go to page 103.

Bottom right photo: Telluride Outfitters; top: Mountain Trip

HIKING / RUNNING

Trails weaving throughout the mountains afford hikers a quick jaunt to a nearby waterfall or an opportunity to spend the day traversing high-alpine-terrain, uncovering old mining ruins and viewing wildflowers. The trail system in the region has extensive options for a range of levels. Before any hike, consult trail descriptions and a map, check the weather and be prepared with layers, water and sunscreen. Remember to take care of our backyard by disposing of pet waste and trash properly and avoiding single-use plastics, which are more likely than reusables to be left behind.

BIKING

The region provides a striking backdrop for road and mountain bikers with a variety of terrain for all abilities. Mountain bikers will find challenging trails that explore old mining roads and basins high above the box canyon and ski resort, as well as moderate trails on former railroad tracks. Another exciting option is the bike park on the Telluride Ski Resort and high-desert trails networks in Norwood and farther west. Road riding is popular along the scenic San Juan Skyway.

FISHING

Telluride is an enthusiast’s paradise in every season, offering different experiences for fishing throughout the region. From the easily accessible San Miguel River to the many area ponds and lakes, there is a fishing adventure for everyone. Local guides know the ins and outs of the area’s rivers and streams, offering guided tours and invaluable advice about flies and water complexities.

BASE CAMP MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Located at 9,545 feet above sea level, Telluride’s highalpine twin is a hub for summer activity.

Telluride Bike Park

At the park, which is ticketed and located on the Telluride Ski Resort, mountain bike enthusiasts can revel in over 30 miles of interconnected, lift-accessed trails that weave a network of freeride, technical and cross-country routes for almost every level of rider. The routes tie into established U.S. Forest Service trails, part of an area trails network.

Canopy Adventure

Ready for an adrenaline rush? Try this course of ziplines, aerial bridges and rappels that span terrain in the Village Express (Lift 4) area of the Telluride Ski Resort. Reaching a maximum height of 140 feet above the forest floor and with zipline traverses as long as 1,800 feet, this fully guided, ticketed tour takes about three hours and offers unforgettable vistas and thrills.

Hiking Trails Varied hikes wind their way around Mountain Village and surrounding slopes and offer stunning vistas. A favorite is the Ridge Trail, a 2-mile intermediate route that offers hikers options with varying degrees of difficulty. Ride the Gondola to San Sophia Station and hike the Ridge Trail down to the Village Center. Or, if your crew is feeling energetic, hike uphill to San Sophia Station, which connects with more challenging trails.

Fun for All Ages

Explore the kid-friendly activities that dot the Village Center. There are giant Jenga and Connect Four games, a bouldering rock, ropes course, bungee trampoline, disc golf course and more. Or visit a local outfitter for equipment and meander over to Elk Lake, Mountain Village’s designated fishing pond. The Telluride Racquet Club, on the grounds of the Peaks Resort and Spa, offers tennis and pickleball for more fun in the sun.

4X4 OFF ROAD

Over 100 years ago, the region’s mining days carved a string of roads into the San Juan Mountains. Today, those same routes offer access to the high country as experienced guides lead tours over mountain passes past ghost towns and high alpine meadows filled with wildflowers and wildlife. Explore the rugged beauty of the area on one of the many 4x4 tours, such as to Imogene Pass and the old mining camp of Tomboy. Using a local guide will add to the experience.

HORSEBACK /WAGON RIDES

Horseback riding in the San Juans is a favorite memory-maker for families. Have an Old West experience by riding through aspen groves and alpine meadows on horseback. Outfitters offer guided daytime outings, half-day trail rides and overnight trips. Or try a wagon ride followed by a gourmet dinner served outdoors. Altogether an unforgettable experience. For more, see page 38.

Bottom left photo: Brett Schreckengost/Telluride Ski Resort; to p and bottom right: Ryan Bonneau

HORSING AROUND

For lovers of these ‘magical animals,’ there is something for everyone

BY ELLEN METRICK

The American West is practically synonymous with the iconic horse, and these four businesses embrace that legacy, offering locals and visitors alike meaningful, custom experiences with these beautiful animals in equally beautiful landscapes.

RESET AND REFRESH

“Here, you get to be heart-to-heart and eye-to-eye with these thousand-pound, magical animals,” says Erin Cain, owner of nonprofit Grace Reins, which provides equine therapy services. Cain is a therapeutic riding instructor and equine specialist in mental health and learning, certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International. Her mission is to enhance and help to heal people’s lives through equine therapy and horse-partnering. “Most anyone can benefit from being around horses,” she says. “Horses don’t punish you for your fears or shame, as long as you bring your authentic self.”

Cain and her horses work with anyone who wants to relax into the present and learn about self, boundaries, respect, communication and leadership. Every visitor to Grace Reins, located

outside of Placerville, west of Telluride, can count on a custom experience. Says Cain, “It depends on who is participating. I can guarantee it will be enlightening and unique. It’s often very different from what people may expect.” Visitors also interact with the West’s equine legacy through wild mustangs, adopted from regional herds that live on Bureau of Land Management lands. There’s no horseback riding here, just time spent on the ground, being with the horses. Cain will be at the Telluride Yoga Festival at the end of June collaborating with other healing practitioners and notes, “Horses’ hearts beat at half the rate of ours. Just putting your hand on a horse for a time will lower your heart rate, drop your shoulders. You will feel grounded, rooted, safe.”

RIDE WITH A LEGEND

TELLURIDE HORSEBACK ADVENTURES

For five decades, Roudy Roudebush has been sharing with guests his love for stories, horses and stunning landscapes on his trail rides, winter sleigh rides and equine-themed weddings. “I was horse crazy from birth,” says Roudebush, who started leading rides out of Telluride Town Park in the early 1970s. In those days, when there was still an active mine in town, Roudebush recalls that you could go and listen to a miner play Mozart on the piano in the Roma bar and pretty much anybody knew how many sticks of dynamite it took to blow an 8-by-8 hole. These days, Roudebush and his horses are based just outside of Norwood, where they take private groups of riders ages 9 and older through terrain that he says he feels blessed to call home.

Something of a local historian and seasoned raconteur, Roudebush counts as a local legend, known for his homegrown storytelling, one-liners and quick wit, as well as his genuine interest in people and for riding his horse right into the New Sheridan Bar once or twice a year. He and

GRACE REINS

Top photo: Josh King Photography; inset: Scarlet Bahou

his horses ride forever on film in Disney’s 2004 documentary, America’s Heart and Soul, as well as in numerous advertisements and other media appearances. Says Roudebush, “The American cowboy is still alive and well.” So are his timeless tales, told in ways only a legend can.

WAGON RIDES, STORYTELLING, DINNER

For decades, the Aldasoro Ranch was primarily a sheep farm operated by the Aldasoro family. Now, the 740 acres of ranchlands located about 4 miles west of Telluride is home to Telluride Sleighs and Wagons, an operation founded and owned by fifth-generation family member Ashley Story Von Spreecken. There, Story and her team take visitors on a horsedrawn wagon ride (or a sleigh ride in winter), sharing family tales before a gourmet dinner in a charming yurt. Story’s team includes Justin and Ashley Shupp of Horse Play, who live on the ranch and care for seven draft horses. Some of the seven were rescued and are in retirement, and one is too young to pull a wagon, but four — pairs Pearl and Beau and Ben and Jerry — pull the wagons and sleighs on the incredibly scenic property.

The dinner location is an homage to a shepherd’s camp: a canvas-walled tent, kitchen and bonfire with a western-themed upscale barbecue dinner, storytelling and a panoramic view of surrounding mountains. Chef Graeme Charles, who lives on the property too, brings his extensive culinary training and years of experience. “Cooking is Graeme’s passion and he loves to share it,” Story says, adding that she enjoys welcoming people to the land that has been her family’s home for so long. “A lot of people come to Telluride, Mountain Village and they don’t venture beyond that much. This is a great way to share this land and five generations of history. Most people who come with us are looking for a unique experience and a bit of an adventure — with delicious food.”

RANCH TO TABLE

TELLURIDE WRANGLERS

Noah and Christina Gregory of Telluride Wranglers love the outdoors and they love mustangs, several of which live in their herd of 30 horses. “We pride ourselves on strong mountain horses who are incredibly hardy

and can take this mountain terrain,” says Noah Gregory. They’re also proud of shaping their year to revolve around horses, with offerings designed for each season. In summer, the focus is on trail and wagon rides and pack trips. Fall is for hunting, packing and game retrieval. In winter, the sleighs come out.

Trail rides are private, creating an intimate adventure. “This allows us to cater to the riding ability of that group, so guests get to experience what they want,” Gregory says. The Gregorys meet their guests at area trailheads where they can access more than 100 miles of trails on U.S. National Forest lands. Each year, they try to expand and add new trails. Guests of Telluride Wranglers can preorder barbeque or charcuterie from a menu catered by Sawpit Mercantile. A pack mule then carries the picnic to a lunchtime meadow. In addition, a partnership with Schmid Ranch gives the full ranch-to-table wagon ride experience for private groups who can enjoy a chuck wagon-style grill out at a cabin on the historic property. Says Noah Gregory, “We love being in the mountains. Riding through the power and majesty of this country on big, beautiful animals. Why wouldn’t you do it?”

SOMETHING OF A LOCAL HISTORIAN AND SEASONED RACONTEUR, ROUDEBUSH COUNTS AS A LOCAL LEGEND.

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VROOM WITH A VIEW

In beautiful settings, Telluride Moto offers rentals, tours and a motorcycle school

BY JESSE JAMES M c TIGUE

Businesses founded in Telluride are eclectic and often fueled by personal passion rather than a vetted business plan. They provide an experience versus a consumption of a good — or a crafty combination of the two. Telluride Moto is no different and is the newest passion-fueled, homegrown business to join this successful local model.

Argentinian husband-and-wife team Frankie Zampini and Cristina Dickson started Telluride Moto in 2020. It is a motorcycle rental shop, tour company and riding school based in Placerville with 70 acres of training and playgrounds in Dolores. But, as with many folks who fall in love with Telluride, skiing initially brought them to the valley many years before.

The two met in 2004 while working in Bariloche, a well-known ski resort in Argentina. In 2007, after they began careers as ski instructors, they embarked on what is referred to as the “endless winter”: teaching skiing in Telluride during North American winters and in Bariloche during South American winters. When they started a family, they sent their kids to school in both places. “They’d get a few weeks of summer in the shoulder seasons,” Dickson explains.

For 15 years, the family traveled back and forth across the equator chasing winter. Then, their plans abruptly changed toward the end of

their Telluride stint in 2020. In March, the Covid pandemic hit and international travel halted as the global shutdown happened. “We were stuck here,” Zampini says.

Now that they would experience four seasons, they needed to figure out what to do outside of the winter months. Says Dickson, “Frankie grew up riding and racing motorcycles, so I thought about opening a motorcycle school.” At the time, neither Dickson nor the kids rode motorcycles, but for Zampini, it had been a significant part of his childhood. “My family was all about motors,” he says. “I grew up with cars, motorcycles, ATVs — whatever there was to ride, race and play with.”

Zampini recalls a time when he took his mother’s motorcycle without permission. He was in trouble for riding it without knowing how to fix it, so he took the motorcycle apart and put it back together to prove himself. “It took about two months to build it again, but I got my motorcycle after that.” Instead of letting the young Zampini learn the sport through trial and error, his parents sent him to a motorcycle riding school. “From there, I never stopped. I raced dirt and track,” he says.

Inspired by Zampini’s childhood love for riding motorcycles, the couple opened Telluride Moto. The enterprise’s storefront is in Placerville, where clients can rent Enduro and Dual Sport bikes or book a tour to explore paved and unpaved roads in

the area, including Last Dollar Road and Imogene Pass. The learning happens in Dolores, where Telluride Moto leases 70 acres for its motorcycle school. Here, beginner riders can start on flat areas and intermediate and advanced riders can play on bedrock features, ride single tracks and progress through advanced terrain.

The couple are proud that all their instructors are certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, an internationally recognized, national nonprofit organization known for its comprehensive research-based rider education and training system.

Says Dickson, “This business has affected us in a way that formed unity and pride within our family and proved to us that we can achieve riding to that highest peak, even though it looks a long way away, and we are just starting.”

Adds Zampini, “We are proud to provide an exceptional experience riding motorcycles.”

FESTIVE FOURTH

For more than 130 years, Telluride has celebrated Independence Day with joy and a sense of community

BY EMILY SHOFF

Back in Telluride’s mining days, there were few events more anticipated than the annual Fourth of July celebration. Other than Christmas Day, Independence Day and the days surrounding it were the only time the mines closed, so the community was ready to cut loose. On July 4, a dynamite blast sounded to mark the start of the day-long festivities and crowds cheered as horse-drawn floats and brass bands wound their way down the main street parade. In line with skills common in the mining era, drill and ore-loading and tug-of-war contests in the town park followed the parade.

“In many ways, Telluride’s July Fourth celebration was a homecoming of sorts,” explains Molly Daniel, curator of collections and exhibits at the Telluride Historical Museum, who has researched the Fourth of July in Telluride for a past display. “Everyone who used to work in the mine or in the town returned for the event. It was a time to get together with friends and party.”

And what a party it was. Preparations started on July 3. The local fire department set the stage for the parade and the events to follow and cooked food for a barbecue. Then as soon as the sun rose, it was game-on. The next two days were filled

VISIT THE MUSEUM

After the Fourth of July parade, head to North Gregory Street for the Telluride Historical Museum’s annual root beer floats event. There, museum staff hand out these refreshing treats (while supplies last), a nod to the past. Another treat? This summer’s opening of the museum’s 2024-25 exhibit, You Are Here: Opportunity, Exploration and Endurance in the San Juan Mountains, featuring rare and unique historical maps. Other engaging museum programming that explores the region’s history includes the museum’s historical walking and cemetery tours and its Hikes into History and Fireside Chats. Visit telluridemuseum. org to learn more, to support the museum and to delve into its trove of historical photos, which are available for purchase.

THE NEXT TWO DAYS WERE FILLED WITH CONTESTS AND RACES, DANCES AND FIREWORKS

with contests and races, dances and fireworks. A printed schedule from 1941 reveals the pace of such days, even in wartime: 10 a.m., band concert; 10:30, 50-yard dash; 10:45, bicycle race, and so on. Until nightfall, the day was filled with contests — everything from apple eating to bread slicing to pole climbing. When the sun set, the fireworks and dancing arrived. Laughs Daniel, “The funny thing was that, other than getting drunk, what miners wanted most was to prove their strength at mining. The day was filled with nail-driving, ore-loading

and greased pole climbing contests.”

Telluride’s Fourth of July celebrations began in the 1880s and have run continuously with only two exceptions, according to Daniel. The most recent pause was during the Covid summer of 2020. In 1976, organizers also suspended the festivities for fear of biker gang violence. “It was a time of transition for the town,” Daniel says. “The miners were squaring off with the newer hippies. The Fourth of July celebration pause was almost a point of reckoning of who Telluride was going to become at that moment.”

Not only was the Fourth of July celebration a rip-roaring party, it also influenced Telluride’s future as a festival hub. The popularity of the Fall Creek Band’s concert that followed the 1973 parade ultimately transformed into the Telluride Bluegrass Festival.

These days, Telluride’s Fourth of July celebration continues to draw an impressive crowd of visitors and locals alike. According to the current president of the Fourth of July Committee, Susan Cramer, it’s still one of Telluride’s most loved events. “I never get tired of the day,” Cramer responds, when asked why she’s donated her time alongside others for the last 20-plus years, “I love everything about it: the flyover, the parade, the prizes afterwards. It’s always a miracle how it all comes together. A true celebration of our town.”

Top left: Marching band on main street in 1887, one of the earliest of Telluride’s Fourth of July parades. Bottom left: Professional boxer Jack Dempsey with local teamster Pat Malloy, 1910. Top right: Miners from the Tomboy and Smuggler mines in a tug of war in 1926. Bottom right: C. 1950, a drilling demonstration formed part of the festivities. All photos courtesy Telluride Historical Museum, all rights reserved.

FESTIVAL TIME

From May through October, Telluride and Mountain Village hum to the beat of live music, glow in the flickering light of film projectors and play host to balloonists and oenophiles, mushroom lovers and car aficionados, yogis and artists. Grab your lanyard, picnic basket and sunscreen, and get ready to enjoy, explore and experience the best of film, music, art and more in the most beautiful place on earth.

MOUNTAINFILM

MAY 23 – 27

Since 1979, Mountainfilm has featured the best films about mountains and mountain culture in the world. Through the years, Mountainfilm has increased its scope to cover social, cultural and environmental issues, with a focus on activism. The festival also offers symposia, coffee talks, exhibits, workshops and more.

BALLOON FEST

MAY 31 – JUNE 2

The event draws hot-air balloons and balloonists to the box canyon for a truly unforgettable sight as the colorful orbs are launched mornings from Town Park. On Saturday evening, head to main street for the exquisite Balloon Glow.

WILD WEST FEST

JUNE 3 – 7

The Sheridan Arts Foundation invites youth to gather at no cost in Telluride for an empowering week exploring the arts, outdoor activity and culture. Meaningful mentorships round out the experience.

FOOD + VINE FESTIVAL

JUNE 14 – 16

This exceptional festival promises the ultimate epicurean experience for residents and visitors alike. Over three days, the event will showcase the exceptional talents of renowned chefs, wine and spirit producers, culinary personalities and more.

YOGA FESTIVAL JUNE 27 – 30

Both intimate and world class, this inspirational gathering, which turns 15 this year, offers yoga, meditation, music, wellness workshops, outdoor adventures and more. An unforgettable weekend of connection and inspiration for everyone from beginners to experienced yogis.

MUSICFEST

JUNE 26 – JULY 7

Telluride Chamber Music celebrates classical music with 12 days of intimate concerts held in beautiful private homes, as well as workshops and free family concerts in beloved community spaces like Telluride Arts HQ.

BLUEGRASS JUNE 20 – 23

The preeminent Americana roots music festival serves up four days of music over the traditional Solstice weekend. As well as performances on the iconic Town Park stage (where 2024 headliners include the Sam Bush Band, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Charley Crockett and Sierra Ferrell), the festival weekend also includes workshops, a songwriting/band contest and musical collaborations galore. Altogether something truly unforgettable.

PLEIN AIR

JUNE 30 – JULY 6

For its largest summer fundraiser, the Sheridan Arts Foundation brings renowned artists to paint the charming architecture of Telluride and surrounding natural beauty. The festival includes a quick-draw competition, artist choice cocktail party and exhibition and sale, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit that owns and operates the historic Sheridan Opera House.

Photos: Ryan Bonneau

AMERICANA MUSIC

JULY 19 – 20

American songwriters and acoustic music are in the spotlight at this wondrous festival. VIP experiences with artists round out the weekend.

JAZZ FESTIVAL

AUGUST 9 – 11

Since 1977, this gathering has celebrated the true American art form by bringing together acclaimed jazz, funk, soul and gospel artists for a transformative experience that this year features Rejuvenation 50! featuring Dumpstaphunk and special guests George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli and Cyril Neville, plus Christian McBride, Angélique Kidjo and more.

TELLURID E RESERVE

AUGUST 15 – 17

A three-day food and wine event, Telluride Reserve gathers chefs, purveyors, winemakers, sommeliers and mixologists for an exceptional exploration of taste and culture. Events are centered around industry collaboration and connect guests with admired creators from within the worlds of food and wine.

BLUES & BREWS

SEPTEMBER 13 – 15

Telluride’s feisty farewell kiss to the outdoor music season is this lively event, which turns 30 this year and features a brewers showcase alongside world-class blues, funk, indie, rock, jam-band, gospel and soul acts. There’s also family-friendly fun and free morning yoga sessions. When the sun goes down, the lights go up in the Juke Joints, cozy after-hours club shows.

FILM FEST

AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 2

A film lover’s film fest, the Telluride Film Festival manages to be both esoteric and relevant. The laidback event showcases the best in film with brilliantly crafted programming.

MUSHROOM FESTIVAL

AUGUST 14 – 18

Presented by the Telluride Institute, for 40 years this quirky, thoughtful and informative event has brought together fungi fanatics, culinary experts, myco-artists and scientists who lecture and provide workshops and forays to attendees. Highlights include the Puff Ball, which follows the fest’s much-loved mushroom parade.

AUTUMN CLASSIC

SEPTEMBER 26 – 28

Formerly Cars and Colors, the Telluride Autumn Classic remains a celebration of automobiles and colorful fall foliage, but now includes excellence in craftsmanship and engineering.

ORIGINAL THINKERS

OCTOBER 3 – 6

At the intersection between story and idea is Original Thinkers. Telluride’s ideas festival, the event gathers us under fall’s glowing aspens for an immersive and intimate experience featuring thought-provoking speakers, film and art that tell stories from all walks of life. Programming encourages engagement, will inspire (but not overwhelm) and provide time to connect with the ideas and stunning landscape. Go.

HORROR SHOW

OCTOBER 11 – 13

Each autumn, Colorado’s first and longest-running horror film festival brings its passionate fans to our little town for a mix of horror, suspense, fantasy, sci-fi and dark comedy. Watching their enthusiasm makes us feel all warm and fuzzy, until the theater lights go down and our spines begin to tingle.

THE PERFECT POUR

New food and wine fest is interactive, approachable, joyful

BY LINNE HALPERN

Calling all food and wine aficionados, there’s a new festival in town.

The Telluride Food & Vine Festival kicked off its inaugural celebration last summer, bringing together culinary and beverage industry leaders from near and far to showcase both new flavors and regional favorites amidst the beauty of the San Juan Mountains. The three-day fête, which this year takes place June 14-16, features various epicurean-focused events in some of Telluride’s most breathtaking locations. What sets Food & Vine apart, says festival founder Meehan Fee, is a desire for attendees to engage on a deeper level, crafting a truly boutique experience for visitors and locals alike.

an easy, accessible and judgment-free vibe across the weekend, inviting everyone into the conversation with a focus on learning and enjoyment.

‘WE’RE BRINGING TOGETHER NATIONALLY KNOWN CULINARY PERSONALITIES ALONGSIDE NICHE BRANDS.’

MEEHAN FEE

Some stand-out memories from last summer’s festival include a self-blending event, where guests created custom red wine blends, and an event with famed chef David Bancroft that featured an oyster dish that attendees still rave about, Fee says. “Just last week, someone came up to me, without prompting, and told me how that grilled oyster topped with brisket was the best bite of food they’d ever eaten. That’s what we want to bring to everything — something unique and outside the box that will inspire people to go home and recreate these moments for their loved ones.”

“We wanted to create a festival that was interactive, approachable and that really reveled in the lingering joy of a shared meal,” Fee says. As a longtime Telluride resident, event planner and town councilmember, Fee’s expertise certainly seems to lend itself well to curating one-of-akind experiences that highlight the beauty of the natural environment and the community.

The ethos behind the fest, according to Fee, is taking away the intimidation factor that can often be present in the food and wine scene, creating

Fee says this year’s gathering includes a grand tasting that will feature well-known and niche winery and spirit producers alongside James Beard award-winning chefs and restauranteurs. There will also be a grilling experience with festival favorites David Bancroft and Kelsey Bernard Clark, a curated exploration of regional oyster collectives with sparkling wine accompaniments, a culinary journey through the wine regions of Spain, a day of club sports with sipping and snacking at the Telluride Raquet Club and brunch at La Marmotte. Guests are encouraged to pre-purchase passes for the entire weekend or

individual events that pique their interest. Fee notes that Food & Vine is proud to partner with brands and products that share positive mission-driven values — promoting women in the industry, sustainable and ethical practices and giving back. “We look for partners at that nexus of producing incredible products while also producing incredible good in the world,” says Fee. “We’re bringing together nationally known culinary personalities alongside niche brands to display the amazing talents of our local restaurants and regional producers. The festival really celebrates the spirit of Telluride.”

‘TIS WONDER THAT ENWRAPS US

In Twelfth Night, this summer’s Shakespeare in the Park production, confusion and romance abound as Viola, Sebastian, Duke Orsino and the Countess Olivia come to life and tread those most exquisite of boards: the Fred Shellman Memorial Stage in Telluride Town Park. It’s an intimate setting with the audience sitting on the stage itself, right beside the action. Telluride Theatre’s annual production of a Shakespearean classic is now in its 34th year. This year, the guest director is the actor Carter Gill and the production runs July 19-28 with no performance on July 25.

JOYFUL HAHA

Get ready to celebrate at the Ah Haa School for the Arts’ annual HAHA event, which takes place July 19-21. One part fundraiser and one part immersive artist takeover and art experience, this joyful community event sees Telluride’s beloved art education hub, located at Pacific and Fir, transformed into multiple interactive environments and participatory realms. Enjoy the stupendous creative output of talented artists from near and far, all the while supporting high-quality, affordable art education for people of all ages, all year.

Art at Altitude

This August, make your way to Slate Gray Gallery for a month-long exhibition with Joseph Toney, a Utah artist with “an illustrative painting style that reimagines the landscape, mostly mountains, in a contemporary and often geometric way,” according to the gallery’s director, Allison Cannella.

It’s a fascinating opportunity to see Toney’s work and to see the artist at work in the days leading up to the exhibit opening, when he creates a mural on a wall inside Slate Gray’s light and lovely gallery at 130 E. Colorado Ave. The exhibit runs from Aug. 1-Sept. 1 and Toney will work on his mural July 26-29. Says Cannella, “The gallery has shown Joseph’s work for a few years now. He is an artist in high demand, so we have had this particular show planned for quite a while. He is well known for his black and white ink renderings of the mountains, but in recent months he has been experimenting more with color, so we are excited to show this new style.”

And the wall mural? “The mural is not to be missed,” Cannella remarks. “This is the first time we’ll have artwork directly on the walls, created in the gallery, so it’s a way of pushing the boundaries of how we think of art in a gallery setting. Joseph is an artist who has pushed himself beyond the canvas in many ways. He’s created product designs for major companies like Jones Snowboards and White Claw, and last year did a large-scale installation for the Sundance Film Festival. He’s done custom murals in private homes, as well, so there is much to be learned from how he has expanded his practice beyond his studio and the confines of a canvas.”

LOVE & QUICHES

221 SOUTH OAK

Located a stone’s throw from Telluride’s Gondola station, this cozy eatery is notable for the inventive menu of chef/owner Eliza Gavin, alumna of a number of prestigious restaurants and stages, as well as the television program Top Chef. Look for brunch favorites with a wildly creative twist served indoors in the charming period house at the 221 S. Oak St. locale from which it takes its name and outdoors on the sun-dappled patio. Chef Gavin talks us through what makes a summer’s morning brunch so special.

Enjoy brunch? Try one of these spots to begin a memorable summer day in

the mountains

BY ERIN SPILLANE

What’s the vibe?

I like to think that our brunches are the perfect start to a Colorado summer day. Wake up early to hike, then 221, then an afternoon nap, or before a festival, although you may have to stretch out on your tarp for a snooze before the music starts.

What do you most want brunch lovers to know?

We don’t pull any punches for brunch. We make it larger than life with big flavors and portions. I’m thinking of our duck confit, spinach, mushroom and ramen waffle, our praline bacon and our vegan

braised jackfruit chilaquiles. We always want to do something different, something unexpected.

Signature menu item

Our signature item is a freshly made blueberry muffin and they are amazing — everyone gets one. Another is our eggs benedict offered two ways: a smoked trout and fried green tomatoes benedict or a soft-shell crab benedict.

Favorite summer beverage

Our blood orange mimosa or bloody mary. Reservations are recommended but not required.

Top photo: Ryan Bonneau

BLACK IRON KITCHEN & BAR

Located alongside bustling Heritage Plaza and with indoor and outdoor seating, the Madeline Hotel and Residence’s Black Iron Kitchen and Bar (BIKB) is a wonderful spot to brunch before an afternoon spent enjoying Mountain Village’s vibrant outdoor activity scene. Executive Chef Zachary Ladwig clues us in on what to expect.

What’s the vibe?

Brunch at BIKB is laid back and convivial — the perfect place to gather with family and friends. The summer brunch menu is light and fresh, showcasing the bounty of local farmers and foragers and complemented by an expertly curated seasonal wine list that features an abundance of bubbles and delicious rosés.

What do you most want brunch lovers to know?

NEW SHERIDAN CHOP HOUSE

Signature menu item

I am working to elevate and break away from the norm of traditional hotel dining. My goal is for the menu at BIKB to represent our rich geographical area and its bounty in every dish. Amazing ingredients are grown and foraged right on our doorstep. I believe it is paramount to highlight them.

Signature menu item

The poached yard eggs with wild asparagus and West Fork porcini mushrooms. The mushrooms are foraged by the sous chefs, the wild asparagus is from a friend’s ranch and the greens and herbs are from local hillsides.

Favorite summer beverage

My personal highlight is a preserved clementine orange and mezcal fizz. Our team is also working on some punchbowl-style cocktails for sharing and some great mocktails using fresh local fruit. Reservations are recommended but not required.

The New Sheridan Hotel is the grand dame of Telluride’s main street and brunch at its restaurant, the Chop House, reflects that stateliness. In summer, there is seating indoors and out, with sidewalk tables offering iconic views along Colorado Avenue to the peaks at the east end of the box canyon. Managing Partner Ray Farnsworth tells us more.

What’s the vibe?

Brunch at the New Sheridan is fun. We offer a classic style brunch menu with plenty of crowd favorites from which to choose, always offering the finest selection of food, wine and spirits.

What do you most want brunch lovers to know?

Dining at the New Sheridan is an experience to remember. We proudly feature the friendliest staff, finest cuisine and beautiful historic ambiance. You are invited to experience a new level of old-world service at Telluride’s social epicenter since 1895.

Classic eggs benedict, chilaquiles, French toast with real maple syrup, Denver omelet, Rocky Mountain trout salad, French onion soup or our Chop House steak burger.

Favorite summer beverage

The famous New Sheridan flatliner, mimosas, bellinis, house-made bloody marys. Our state-ofthe-art Cuvée system allows us to serve small pours of premium wines by the glass.

No reservations; seating is first come, first served. >>

THE VIEW

This aptly named restaurant, located at Mountain Lodge in Mountain Village, offers stunning vistas from its perch beside Double Cabins ski run. Dine indoors in the lovely dining room or outdoors on the sunny pool deck in an atmosphere that manages to be both lively — the drag brunches are a locals’ favorite — and serene. Director of Sales Sam Barnes fills us in on what to expect.

What’s the vibe?

The vibe at The View is casual, laid back. Having brunch up here in the morning by the pool or in our dining room during the summer is a real treat and a great way to start a day in the mountains. You can enjoy the views and the food.

What do you most want brunch lovers to know?

Because of our location, we are not as hectic as many other restaurants. In addition, you can come and have brunch and then hang out here all day if you want. Brunch-goers are welcome to stay, play lawn games and relax by the pool or take a dip.

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FLORADORA SALOON

In 1973, Flora Kane established this much-loved local treasure. Now, her son, Roscoe Kane, an Arizona Culinary Institute-trained chef with an impressive resume, presides over a kitchen that serves a delicious mix of comfort food, pub-grub and elevated cuisine from a central main street location. Chef Roscoe gives us the lowdown.

What’s the vibe?

We still have that old western charm with groups of locals hanging in the sun enjoying some drinks and delicious food as they recall their exploits of the night before. And it’s a family business. Florie is the official owner and runs the business with me.

Our dad, Charlie, is the entertainer and my brother, Hurley, handles front of house and the bar.

What do you most want brunch lovers to know?

We are a family business that works with small family farms for the freshest ingredients. We

source our eggs locally and our ground beef and steaks are from Ferguson Family Ranches in Ridgway. And, enjoying brunch at our outdoor tables, surrounded by such beauty, should not be missed.

Signature menu item

Our fried avocado benedict, which is a perfectly poached egg, Panko crushed avocado, crispy bacon and tomatoes on an English muffin with freshly made hollandaise sauce. Or the “trucker” — an open-faced, freshly made biscuit with two fried eggs, cheddar cheese and bacon, smothered with sausage gravy and accompanied by a side of home fries.

Favorite summer beverage

It has to be the big boy mimosa — it’s a mimosa on steroids. Also, our hibiscus French 75. The house-made bloodies are a favorite as well.

No reservations; seating is first come, first served.

Signature menu item

Our avocado toast is made with Blue Grouse Bakery bread, cucumbers, feta, pickled Fresno peppers and chives. I can tell you 100 percent that we have the best avocado toast in Telluride and Mountain Village.

Favorite summer beverage

Our bottomless mimosas and Aperol spritzes. Reservations are recommended but not required for brunch. The View can accommodate larger groups of people and accepts reservations for private brunch parties.

Top photo: Floradora Saloon; bottom photo: Telluride Mountain Lodge

Community + coffee

With an emphasis on community, coffee, creativity and wellness, Viceroy Café is the place to go this summer for espresso drinks, coldpressed juices, fresh smoothies and scrumptious grab-and-go menu items. Located inside Mangala Yoga at 333 W. Colorado Ave., Viceroy occupies a light and serene space perfect for setting up the laptop, holding a relaxed meeting or simply picking up something delish. Owners Jacob Kennedy and Megan Defee have also partnered with local artisans, whose work is on display in-store. It all makes for a tranquil, super-sweet vibe and means Viceroy is the ideal way to fuel a summer’s day in the San Juans.

BUZZY HERITAGE PLAZA

Located in the center of Mountain Village and steps from the Gondola, Heritage Plaza in summer is a happening place and perfect for dining of all sorts. This sunny locale is ringed by a range of eateries, from family friendly spots, like Shake ‘n’ Dog and Tracks, to elevated-but-laid-back Black Iron Kitchen & Bar and the Timber Room — both at the Madeline Hotel & Residences — along with places that manage to be both, like the Telluride Brewing Company Brew Pub. There are also fab food carts and, on Wednesdays, regional produce from the Market on the Plaza. To top it off, Heritage Plaza is part of the town’s common consumption area, meaning a brew or cocktail can be enjoyed while taking in the plaza’s vibrant summertime scene. Nice.

Denise Scanlon

ABOUT DENISE

Denise made the journey to Telluride in 1995 from Massachusetts. She grew up skiing and spending summers in the Lake Winnipesaukee region of New Hampshire. Over the years, Denise and her husband have built their lives in Telluride, raising their family here. Through their active involvement in the community, they have established deep roots, contributing to the vibrant fabric of Telluride’s social and cultural life.

REAL ESTATE

Denise consistently sets the market with her sales. She leads with honesty and integrity, bringing hustle and tenacity to every transaction. With her problem solver mindset, Denise always gets the deal done. Her Buyer & Seller clients have nothing but the best to say about working with her.

Left photo:

Abie

Livesay Photography; bottom right

photo: Andrew Maguire; inset: Melissa Plantz

GRAND NEW

Colorado Avenue has a new restaurant and we’re excited. The Grand is the latest venture of Erich Owen and Ross Martin, the highly regarded local chefs who also founded wonderfully successful eateries Petite Maison, their exceptionnel French restaurant, and The National, which is now under new ownership. The pair spent the winter renovating The Grand’s space at 100 W. Colorado Ave. with a planned opening in early summer. Look for modern American cuisine with a focus on fresh, regional and inventive — a trademark of this dynamic duo — in a lovely and lively setting. According to Martin, the spacious bar area lends itself to socializing, with couch areas on the main street windows, while the dining area is clean, contemporary and comfortable.

BREAKING BREAD

Want to know how good Blue Grouse Bread is? Go no further than the list of area establishments that serve the Norwood bakery’s hearthbaked loaves of deliciousness. From elegant spots like the New Sheridan Chop House, Petite Maison and Madeline Hotel & Residences to casual outlets like La Cocina and grocery stores in Telluride, Norwood, Ridgway and Montrose, fans appreciate the passion for freshly milled flour, local grains and oldworld techniques evident in all Blue Grouse baked goods. The pair behind the success of the bakery are Hannah and Ben Rossman, cousins who honed their respective talents separately before opening Blue Grouse together in 2016.

Delicious fare at Liz

This summer, head to the exquisite space at 200 W. Colorado Ave., for Eliza Gavin’s latest en deavor. The decorated Gavin, who has worked in celebrated kitchens across the globe and appeared on Bravo TV’s Top Chef, is the founder/owner of the elegant and elevated 221 South Oak. Now, she has opened her second establishment, Liz. The eatery, named for her grandmother, will focus on more casual fare, includ ing rice and acai bowls and, in the evenings, delicious dishes like potato gnocchi with peri peri; smoked chicken and zucchini orecchiette; and pork belly with gigante beans and almond romesco. What do Gavin’s restaurants have in common? An appreciation for fresh and regional ingredients and a kitchen that values excellence and creativity, she says.

VINTAGE BAND T-SHIRTS

$84 / Telluride Toggery

ZIPPERED TOTE

$55 / Hook

PUFFY BLANKET

$110+ / Bootdoctors, Ace Hardware, The Alpineer

COOLfinds

Try these fashionable, comfy and fun finds, perfect for an all-day festival or evening concert.

SLIDES

$180 / Scarpe

FESTIVAL CHAIR

$100 / Jagged Edge

TRAVEL

BACKGAMMON

$35 / Between the Covers

LED HULA HOOPS Price varies / Enchanted Forest Toy Store

MOUNTAIN AIRS

A community as much as a store, Telluride Music Company provides a customized, knowledgeable experience

BY JENNIFER JULIA

For Tom Nading, it’s all about connection. At age 11, he received a gift from his aunt, her 1967 Gibson guitar, the one she’d traveled with as a coffee shop troubadour, the one with the slightly battered case adorned with Flower Power stickers. The connection was instantaneous. “I played that guitar for years,” the owner of Telluride Music Company, says with a grin. “All the wear on it is from me.”

These days, Nading doesn’t just sell someone a guitar, he helps that person find the connection to their voice through their connection to an instrument. “The guitar is often the source of inspiration,” he remarks. “We love to help people find the guitar that pushes their music in the direction they want it to go.”

First opened by Neil Wilkie in 1992, Telluride Music Company (TMC) was initially located in the basement of the Silver Bell building on South Spruce Street. Dave and Karen Lamb purchased the store in 1997, relocating to the Sheridan Pool Hall, now home of The Butcher and The Baker. In the summer of 2010, Nading, a recent University of North Carolina graduate, packed his guitars and headed for the mountains, Telluride bound. When he encountered the local music store, he excitedly inquired about a job. There, Nading found an instant rapport with the Lambs, a family whose passion for music matched his own. “They made a job for me,” he recalls. After working at the store for four years and eventually taking on the position of manager, Nading helped the Lambs move the store to its current location at 333 W. Colorado Ave. In 2017, Nading and his business partner, Benjamin Preston, purchased

the business. “Owning this small business is stressful but meaningful,” Nading remarks. “This is my lifelong passion and I get to do it in Telluride, Colorado.”

Walking into Telluride Music Company on a sun-drenched afternoon, you can’t help gazing at the impressive wall of guitars hanging from floor to ceiling. More than just a regular music shop or a “guitar store petting zoo” as Nading likes to joke, TMC offers a curated selection of vintage and limited edition guitars and folk instruments, as well as amplifiers and pedals, music accessories and a specialized collection of vinyl records. Their selection of rare and one-of-a-kind instruments (among them is a 1918 Gibson guitar, originally played for swing music) is so unique, it attracts buyers from all over the world. “We like to play ‘if guitars could talk’,” remarks assistant manager and musician Warren Gilbreath.

Also featured are TMC Exclusives, a collection of custom guitars created in collaboration with the Martin Custom Shop. As Marquis dealers of Martin guitars, Nading and his crew meet annually with Martin Custom and select wood sets for individual guitars.” Each of these guitars is one of one,” Nading explains, “and they each have their

YOU CAN’T HELP GAZING AT THE IMPRESSIVE WALL OF GUITARS.

own ‘Telluride Music’ private label.”

In today’s culture of big box stores and online shopping venues, the customized, knowledgeable experience that Telluride Music Company offers is a breath of fresh air, and their inclusive approach welcomes musicians of all ability levels. “We sell instruments to people who play music in coffee shops and ones that perform at football stadiums,” Nading comments. “Our shop is for high-level musicians and for beginners. Our goal is to create and add value to the community, not just Telluride, but the greater music community.”

MAGICAL MOUNTAINS

New wedding locale Palmyra Lookout is secluded, stunning

BY LINNE HALPERN

For Jane and Mark Morrison, an adventure-loving, Denver-based couple, it was always going to be Telluride.

“From the very first time we visited, we were like ‘Oh, yeah, we’re definitely going to get married here someday’,” shares Jane. “So, when we got engaged a few years later, we didn’t even consider anywhere else.”

Originally, the couple was drawn to the idea of eloping for the intimacy, ease and ability to be in nature. But, when they discovered the resort’s newest wedding venue, Palmyra Lookout, a stunning locale near the top of Lift 5 on the Telluride Ski Resort, they realized they’d found something even better — a space that would allow them all of those things while accommodating the presence of their loved ones. “Palmyra Lookout felt very secluded to us and really gave us the adventurous experience we wanted to create for our friends and family,” says Jane.

They brought together 30 guests for an unforgettable weekend that also served as a special mountain getaway for many east coasters. A welcome party at Mountain Village’s La Piazza Del Villaggio restaurant kicked off the festivities. Meanwhile, the couple encouraged attendees to explore the town of Telluride, and even led a group hike down the Ridge Trail from San Sophia Station into the village center, giving their

families a taste of their typical weekend activities.

And by Sunday morning, it was wedding day. “More than anything, we really wanted to cherish the day together as much as we could,” says Mark. “Even though it’s nontraditional, we enjoyed our coffee together that morning and walked our dog, wanting to slow down before everything began.” From there, Jane retreated to the condo they’d rented to start getting ready alongside her mother, motherin-law, sister-in-law and closest friends, while Mark camped out at the house his family was staying at to partake in brunch with his brother and pals.

Photographer Lisa Marie Wright suggested a gorgeous Aspen tree grove for the couple’s first look, perfectly capturing Telluride’s “gold season” just before its peak. “It was such a magical feeling, just staring off into the mountains and seeing Jane,” recalls Mark. The pair ventured to Palmyra Lookout together, reveling in a moment of calm, listening to the guitarist rehearse their requested songs before guests began to arrive. The ceremony was meaningfully officiated by Mark’s brother and the couple wrote their own personalized vows. “It really captured both our love and the love that

‘IT WAS SUCH A MAGICAL FEELING, JUST STARING OFF INTO THE MOUNTAINS AND SEEING JANE.’

MARK MORRISON

we have for our families,” says Jane.

Family photos and a cocktail hour were followed by a short ride on the Gondola back to Mountain Village, where the cohort headed to Ania’s Table at Lumière for a dinner and reception. Loving toasts and a delicious meal were the ideal way to cap off an evening focused on togetherness and gratitude. The couple hand-wrote notes for each of the guests that were left at their table settings, showing their appreciation for those making the trip. Afterwards, friends kept the party going into the night with dancing and celebrating at the famed Last Dollar Saloon. Jane praised the couple’s local team, including event coordinators K2 Event Co., Lisa Marie Wright Photography and Flowers by Ella. “We had so much confidence in our team that we didn’t have to worry about anything, which really allowed us to focus on time with friends and family in this beautiful place and enjoy the moment.”

Photos: Lisa Marie Wright Photography

A PERFECT FIT

Lumière becomes part of the Dunton Collection

BY EMILY SHOFF

Changes are afoot in Mountain Village.

Dunton Management recently acquired Lumière with Inspirato, 18 luxury hotel residences located near the base of Lift 4. The company, which owns the iconic Dunton Hot Springs and Dunton River Camp north of Dolores and Dunton Town House in Telluride, all part of the Dunton Collection, wasn’t initially planning on buying the property.

Christina Rossi, who manages the collection with her husband, Edoardo Rossi, says they went out to advise one of the Lumière’s owners, who was moving, on a selling plan. “Something shifted after we walked through the property. Instead of just offering advice, we started questioning if this could be a good fit for the Dunton Collection.”

The collection, which also includes accommodations in Scotland and the Caribbean, is best known for bringing a touch of luxury to wild and

remote places. The hot springs resort, which resides in a former 19th-century ghost town, thrives on that contradiction: hand-hewn log cabins decorated with luxe, contemporary furnishings, a Western saloon serving food of startling quality and rugged trails counter-balanced by sensuous hot springs nestled amidst rugged peaks.

‘HOW CAN WE MAKE IT DISTINCTLY A DUNTON PROPERTY? THAT’S THE FUN OF THE PROJECT.’

Edoardo Rossi

In considering the acquisition of Lumière, the Rossis were struck by the possibility of the place. “We liked the small size,” Edoardo explains, “and the fact that it’s a little tucked away while still having slope-side access.” Looking ahead, the pair say they want to bring the same energy and focus that they bring to all their properties. “The food, for instance, will be similar in style and philosophy,” Christina says. “We strive to be as local and sustainable as possible.” She details the granola, soft cheeses, yogurt, jam and pickles made on site, as well as the local meats and wines available at Dunton Hot Springs. “We do seasonal dinners with Sutcliffe, featuring their wines. We plan to offer similar locally sourced food and wines at Lumière.”

The company will also continue the sustainability efforts made at the hot springs property, which has eliminated single-use plastics entirely for the last decade and converts all glass into enhanced traction for icy walkways, grinding the glass down into a sand-like grit. “We want to minimize our footprint in any way possible,” Edoardo says. “Guests are gifted stainless steel water bottles upon check-in, so they can refill water during their stay and beyond.”

And then there’s the emphasis on service, Christina details the questions they ask people before arrival at Dunton properties so that they can anticipate as many wishes as possible “We want you to feel like you’re visiting a very close friend. Guests should feel known. We hope, for example, that if a guest has ordered the same drink two nights in a row, that the drink’s just waiting for them the third night without their asking. That’s the level of service we strive to provide.”

The Rossis say they are excited by the challenge of putting their own stamp on Lumière, and that they plan to continue the existing partnership with Inspirato, a luxury destination club. The space and location are already great, they emphasize, making it a matter of simply adding Dunton touches. Says Edoardo, “How can we change the easy things? How can we make it distinctly a Dunton property? That’s the fun of the project.”

SPA-TACULAR EXPERIENCES

Locally owned spas have something for every body

BY ELLEN METRICK

Those who spend time in this stunning corner of the San Juan Mountains often live by the play hard, work hard motto. It’s a culture that can be both rewarding and challenging for the body. Luckily, these local wellness experts offer a variety of services perfect after a day spent outdoors.

Creating Balance

AVEDA TELLURIDE SPA

Darla Loomis and her management team, Natasha Boytz and Catherine Davies, have partnered with Aveda to focus on rejuvenation, self-care and healing. Located just steps from the Telluride Gondola station, Aveda Telluride Spa, a day spa and salon, has a team of 12 massage therapists and estheticians. “We are a center for transformation,” says Loomis. “We harmonize with Aveda’s purpose, practice and principles around environmental leadership and social responsibility.”

Loomis has been with Aveda in one capacity or another since 1990, and her family has had a chain of spas for 40 years. Half of the Telluride team has been with the spa for at least seven years, and each of the women on the management team went to Aveda schools. Aveda Telluride Spa’s therapists offer therapeutic and deep tissue massage, holistic facials with Aveda plant peels, spa pedicures with whirlpool foot baths, spa manicures, body waxing, reiki, myo-fascial release, cupping and Thai stretch massage as well as haircuts and color with Aveda products. In

keeping with the atmosphere, soothing music and a chair massage are a part of the hair spa visit.

“Our space is very Zen,” Loomis notes. “There’s nature music, it’s very serene. We have a meditation lounge and clients can come in early, before their appointments, to just relax.” She adds that working in a spa can be relaxing, too.

“I’ve always had a vision to help create spaces for people to work that are about balance, a peaceful atmosphere, and that nurture people in their workplace.”

Mountain Village Hideaway BREATHE SKIN AND BODY

Corinne Schreckengost is Breathe Skin and Body. She runs a one-woman spa with quiet, one-on-one care in her treatment room. Her space is tucked at the back of the Centrum Building, where the buzz of Conference Center Plaza quietens. Her second-floor studio is a relaxed space where Shreckengost meets with clients beforehand.

Water, tea and a chat start each session. Sometimes clients go in with an idea of what they want, Schreckengost says, but after discussion, she may suggest something different. Mostly, though, she wants to get to know a client, what they’d like to get out of the session and what they’re comfortable with. “I love for people to feel really relaxed, to give them that sense of peace,” Schreckengost explains.

Sessions can run 30 minutes to two hours. She’ll calm jet lag with an ayurvedic oil and pressure point treatment, or help reset with a 90-minute package that includes a facial, massage and reiki. This is something that Schreckengost recommends for someone who wants to try each service she offers. “Reiki is great when you really want to escape and get an overall sense of a reset,” she says.

Quiet reflection and relaxation are the focus of any treatment, Schreckengost says. “I’m not going to talk during a session. And I suggest that my clients don’t, either. It works best when people can really sink in. Although, if something is coming up, of course I want people to say so.” >>

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Amenities Galore

PURE BEAUTY & WELLNESS SPA / TELLURIDE SALT CAVE

Pure, located on West Colorado Avenue, features a Himalayan salt cave. It’s an amenity that, combined with an oxygen lounge, two massage rooms and a full-spectrum infrared sauna, means owner Joanna Lyons and her small team can offer a large menu of options. A boutique wellness spa that focuses on therapeutic massage and specialized age-defying facials, Pure offers microcurrent, cryo and microneedle facial treatments, as well as clinical and luxury relaxing and hydrating facials. Explains Lyons, “We try to keep things simple, natural and as pure as possible. In my own journey, I’ve seen how much environmental factors, diet and even skincare products can impact our bodies.”

As well as day spa services like waxing and lash extensions, Pure therapists also offer unique wellness treatments such as cryotherapy slimming and pain management, Rolf method structural integration, colon hydrotherapy, infrared sauna, lymphatic dry brushing and infused oxygen and salt cave services. Clients can choose to add meditation, sound baths, reiki, massage and yoga to their time in the salt cave. Discounts are available when combining salt cave or full-spectrum infrared sauna time with other services. Pure also offers a day pass, which covers multiple services, and there are seasonal specials as well.

Lyons’ retail store is filled with healing crystals, skincare products, salt lamps and Lyons’ handcrafted salt scrub and infused bath salts. She adds, “We welcome walk-ins, but encourage booking ahead for both individuals and groups.”

The Science of Skin STUDIO G

The G stands for Ginger Medrick, owner and licensed esthetician who opened Studio G, located across from the Wilkinson Public Library, in 2003. It might also stand for gentle. “We want you to feel pampered,” she says. “We do relaxing treatments, and there’s a lot of science behind what we do.”

In her decades of skincare work, Medrick herself has “done the gamut in the skincare world. I learned that our skin doesn’t want to be blown off, creating more traumas.” Medrick uses face mapping to help her understand the root of skin challenges. Clients can sign up for a series of sessions or just one. “It depends on what you need and what your skin wants,” she says.

Medrick’s team of four share not only years of experience, but also one-on-one training from Medrick herself. “Estheticians who practice here go through an internship with me,” she says. “It’s a craft. I’m a scientist and an artist.” Studio G’s estheticians offer several types of skin treatments: hydrafacials, clinical facials, advanced skin therapy, airbrush tanning, all-body waxing and lash and brow tinting. Medrick does skin coaching and provides customized strategies for each cli-

ent. And the products Studio G estheticians put on people’s skin? Says Medrick, “I love to look at ingredients. I dive deep. I don’t want to touch anything toxic and I don’t want to put anything toxic on anyone.”

Medrick adds that the “anyone,” the person, is what keeps her going. “I love the personal relationships we all make in this very intimate work.” >>

Soak it all up—from the stunning panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains to the fresh and healthy casual dining of Altezza at The Peaks, the golf-in/golf-out access, and personal rejuvenation of The Spa at The Peaks. Add in the spacious accommodations and attentive service, and you’ll never forget this experience of renewal and absolute comfort.

Wizards of Ahs ALT VIBES RELAXATION LOUNGE

A modern, casual version of AromaSpa, which was created and opened more than 27 years ago, Alt Vibes Relaxation Lounge offers all styles of massage, plus four oxygen bars with sofa seating for up to 25 individuals. Says founder/owner Michelle Y. Davis, “Our specialty is deep-tissue table massage by therapists with 30 years’ experience for couples or singles.” Davis isn’t kidding. The Alt Vibes massage menu is impressive with relaxing, Swedish, stress-reducing, therapeutic, pain relieving, post-injury, deep tissue, sports, altitude adjustment, pre- and post-natal and lymphatic massages all on offer. “Same-day appointments are available, as well as chair massage, foot reflexology and facials,” Davis adds. “We are street level selling CBD [cannabidiol] and other relaxation products. All treatments are by the minute with a price and time for every budget.” From its sunny spot on East Colorado Avenue, Alt Vibes has stupendous mountain views and, says Davis, is the perfect location for pre-wedding and -festival gatherings. There is even wellness to-go, with oxygen machines also available to rent and use at home.

Massage at Home

TELLURIDE SPA CONCIERGE

Angela Grufman and Jennifer Lybrand have been practicing massage therapy in Telluride since 2000. In 2015, they collaborated to open their spa concierge business, Telluride Spa Concierge, providing bookings at Element 52, Hotel Telluride or in a client’s home in Telluride or Mountain Village. “We can bring the spa to you, or you can come to us,” says Lybrand. “For large groups, we can even send three or four therapists to a home.”

The team of 10 therapists, headed by Lybrand and Grufman, offers therapeutic massage and facials, plus fun add-ons for special experiences. The pair stress that they “have the flexibility, creativity and ability to take on whatever you throw at us.” That includes special projects, like managing a spa event at a hotel, as they have done at the Madeline Hotel and Residences.

That flexibility is one of the reasons Grufman and Lybrand started their concierge business in the first place. Says Lybrand, “We wanted to be able to offer a culture and a workspace that supports our people.”

Adds Grufman, “I’ve always loved supporting people in this community, and this business allows us to support others to find the same lifestyle we’ve been able to create.”

Those reasons are partly what attracted them to massage in the first place: being entrepreneurs and working in a low-stress environment, though it’s physically demanding. Their therapists are contractors who set their own schedules, allowing them to meet individual needs and challenges. Says Grufman, “We want to breed the awareness that allows all of us to live in Telluride in a beautiful way.”

MORE SPA-TACULAR EXPERIENCES…

In addition to these fab locally owned spas, many lodging properties have wonderful inhouse spas with friendly, professional staff ready to pamper and rejuvenate in serene and luxurious settings.

PURE GEMS

BY JESSE JAMES MCTIGUE

The area’s gold has historically come from many sources — its mines, the ski area, tourism and property. But Telluride and Mountain Village’s true gold comes from those people who give selflessly to improve the community for everyone. On these pages are the stories of five local gems whose involvement allows us to shine.

THE ‘MOONBEAM’ GIRLS

Lola Randall and Teagan O’Dell are in eighth grade. Full of poise, they matter-of-factly explain Moonbeam Girl, a youth-founded and -run nonprofit through which they have raised several thousand dollars for college scholarships. Recipients are local female high school graduates pursuing education in the STEM-related fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

Moonbeam Girl — which also includes Lily Colbert, Caroline Merritt, Hazel Noel, Emmeline Prohaska and Jayne Takacs — began when a local girl scout troop, passionate about STEM, made and sold string bracelets to raise money for Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. The girls raised more than enough for the camp, so they gave their first annual scholarship with the remaining funds. They also wanted to keep developing their product, which now uses stronger wax string and charms for a little bling. And, they developed a business plan that, Randall says, honored their passion for STEM and promised to help other girls follow their passions for STEM too. Last year, they worked with Telluride Foundation to successfully apply for 501(c)(3) nonprofit status for Moonbeam Girl and, this spring, the Moonbeam Girl scholarship fund awarded $10,000. “We’re pretty proud of that,” O’Dell says, adding of the application process, “We follow our criteria and see what [the applicants] say they want to do and how they will empower young girls in the STEM field.”

Says Randall, “We know college is expensive and girls are underrepresented in STEM. We want to continue to empower future female leaders in the field.”

Moonbeam Girl products are available from local retailers and online at moonbeamgirl.com.

CHRISTINA CASAS

Christina Casas came to Telluride in 1995 and bought a condominium in Mountain Village. She had no intention of starting a vacation rental business that would eventually employ 55 workers and nurture a budding Hispanic workforce, but

that is exactly what she did. She began renting out her own condo, and then those of her neighbors. Before long, Exceptional Stays was born. Casas’ first hire was Anna Marquez, who oversaw hospitality and housekeeping. As the rental pool grew, so did the housekeeping team and soon Marquez was managing a group of 20. Casas, originally from Barcelona, took pride in the opportunities afforded to her employees, like Marquez, through the economic advancement her work granted. She was delighted, for instance, when Marquez bought a house in Norwood and navigated the green card process for other immigrants to join the team at Exceptional Stays.

In 2022, Casas sold Exceptional Stays. Inspired by that experience of working closely with the area’s Hispanic community over many years, since retirement she has become an influential mentor in the Telluride Venture Network’s Latinx entrepreneurship boot camp program. This initiative provides education and training to Hispanic entrepreneurs in the community. One of her mentees started a tailoring business and another bought the well-known main street Mexican restaurant, La Cocina de La Luz. Says Casa, “I built my business with the support of all these people. I have to give back. I am proud to see how it just keeps giving.”

MICHAEL ‘MD’ DOHERTY

You could say MD, as he is universally known, embodies Telluride’s twin loves of the outdoors and the arts.

First there’s his lengthy experience and passion for guiding and the backcountry. An area resident since 1991, MD is the founder/owner of Telluride Outfitters, the highly regarded four-seasons adventure guide company that, come summertime, offers RZR, fly fishing, jeeping and rafting tours, along with gear rental. Telluride Outfitters’ fleet of Polaris RZRs, the only side-by-sides available for rental in the region, are particularly popular. “It’s an opportunity for a guided tour that pulls together our knowledgeable staff, the area’s beauty, incredible history and being outdoors,” he says. >>

TELLURIDE AND MOUNTAIN VILLAGE’S TRUE GOLD COMES FROM THOSE PEOPLE WHO GIVE SELFLESSLY.

In addition, MD is a visual artist who, as MD Famous Artist, works on canvas with acrylics that he then outlines with marker. MD notes that throughout his time in town, he has balanced the outdoors with his art. “I worked at the Ah Haa School when it first opened. These days, my work is shown on the walls at Cindy Bread and the Cornerhouse, and I donate it to local nonprofits.” He adds that he is also busy with the Silver Bell, an Ophir Loop property that he purchased and is transforming into an art studio and event space. And there is his budding career as a comedian, which took root during the recent Telluride Fringe Fest. Says MD, “The dramatic beauty that we have here is inspiring and special, and a reminder that Telluride is a place and not a brand.”

TEDDY ERRICO

Teddy Errico came to Telluride in 1996 as an intern at the Telluride Ski Resort, part of a sports management degree at Temple University in Philadelphia. He stayed on and managed the Art Factory, a former arts venue in Lawson Hill, before beginning a career in real estate in 1999. Like many a Telluride resident, he also kept a host of part-time jobs. Errico was a snowboard instructor, production director of the Blues and Brews festival, a Telluride Jazz Society board member — a role he still has — and was integral in developing the popular, free, outdoor Sunset Concert Series. Errico also volunteered with the Telluride Parks and Recreation Commission for 13 years, overseeing local athletic programs and working with the festivals held in Town Park. “I loved that position,” Errico says. “I consider Telluride Town Park the best park in North America for its beauty and programs. I’m a big proponent of sports and athletics to improve mental and physical health and ensure that it is a priority for the community.”

Then, after nearly 30 years in Telluride, Errico was elected the town’s mayor last November. In

to solve challenges to continue to be the best ski town in North America. There is a sense of being and community here that not many places have.”

MAUREEN PELISSON

When Maureen Pelisson left a career in communications in San Francisco’s technology industry in 2000 and moved to Telluride, she recalls her parents were not happy. Says Pelisson, “They thought I was moving here to be a ski bum, which I kind of sort of was.” But Pelisson padded her ski bum existence by getting real jobs at the Telluride Ski Resort and then the Telluride Daily Planet, where she is currently associate publisher.

She also invested time in causes she loves — kids and animals. She became involved with One to One Mentoring, which matches local youth with adult mentors, serving on the board and eventually becoming president. She has mentored three young women and is proud that she stays in touch with all of them. “It’s so exciting to see how they have moved on and made their way in the world. The kids flourish in various ways, and the mentors get a lot out of it.”

Pelisson’s second love is animals. She recalls going to a humane society event as a kid and immediately getting involved. Over the years, Pelisson has volunteered for Second Chance Humane Society, Telluride Humane Society and Telluride Animal Foundation and fostered dogs in need of a home. All of her own dogs have been rescues, including her current pup, Lily.

“I just love Telluride,” Pelisson says. “Being involved in the community has broadened my connections here, and it doesn’t take that much time. There are so many different ways to get involved.”

MOUNTAIN

Live Music in Village Center

FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS

May 24-October 20 1-5 p.m.

Music on the Green FRIDAYS

June 7-September 6 5-7 p.m.

REFLECTION PLAZA

Market on the Plaza

WEDNESDAYS

June 12 -September 11

11 a.m. -4 p.m.

HERITAGE PLAZA

Farmers market featuring fresh produce, handmade gifts, live music and kids activities

Movies Under the Stars

SATURDAYS

June 15-August 10 Sundown

REFLECTION PLAZA

Sunset Music Series

WEDNESDAYS

June 26-August 14 6 -8 p.m.

SUNSET PLAZA

High-altitude horticulture

Green thumbs rejoice! A new venture, the Telluride Garden Center, opened Memorial Day weekend. Located in the Ilium neighborhood west of Telluride and online, the business offers an assortment of high-quality plants, flowers, seeds, soil, tools and gardening supplies — including for kids — and is hosting a series of talks throughout the summer. Says owner Allison Ramsay, “Our goal is to provide gardeners of all skill levels with the products and assistance they need to produce beautiful, vibrant and healthy gardens. From colorful flowers to high mountain-adapted seeds, we’ll have everything you need to grow a sustainable garden in Telluride’s distinct environment.” Ramsay points as well to the garden center’s focus on Western Slope providers, like soil from the Paonia Soil Company and seed from High Desert Seed and Garden. “We want everyone to become successful gardeners and we believe the best way to achieve that is by providing products that are well-suited for this region,” she says.

ABSOLUTELY STELLAR

Erik Aura is a 25-year veteran of Telluride Ski Patrol who, come summertime, can usually be found exploring every last corner of Telluride’s stunning backyard. It may come as little surprise then that Aura is also the founder of Stellar Tours, an e-biking, mountain biking, hiking and paddleboarding guide company with an emphasis on safety, stewardship and adventurous exploration. His ethos? “Making sure everything is private and highly customized in order to give clients the best possible experience, something incredible,” Aura says. “We value listening to who they are and what they want, what their goals are.” While he stresses that Stellar’s offerings include a range of outdoor adventure activities, Aura notes the popularity of his e-bike tours, which “allow people to go 10 or 15 miles at a comfortable pace without having to work too hard. We have a lot of clients who enjoy going to pretty spectacular terrain that they never thought they could get to.” Aura adds that he takes enormous pleasure and pride in connecting people to new experiences, new places and new achievements, all in the backcountry he knows and loves. Bravo, Erik.

Curating community

Kevin Jones has a new venture. In fall 2023, Jones and business partner Kirsten King opened Curate Telluride, a property management company with a fresh concept, developed by the pair. Curate Telluride has committed to donating 1 percent of its annual company commission revenue to pre-selected local nonprofits. (This summer, recipients of Curate’s support are Telluride Theatre and Mountainfilm.) In addition, owners of Curate-managed

properties give either 1 percent of their net rental income to the same organizations or, alternatively, local nonprofits can receive complimentary nights of donated lodging. Guests are also invited to contribute when booking a stay. Add to this Jones’ considerable resume managing properties and skillfully creating memorable experiences for guests — he is the founder and former owner of Latitude 38 — and it’s a win-win for visitors and locals alike.

Affordable Housing Efforts

The region’s stunning landscape offers an enviable lifestyle, yet the scarcity of affordable housing remains a challenge. While no one entity can solve this problem alone, local governments continue to do what they can through development, land banking and partnerships.

Tops on the Town of Telluride’s housing to-do list is the Voodoo Affordable Housing Project featuring 27 rental units located across the street from the Telluride Post Office and set for completion in the fall. Telluride’s first Public Private Partnership (P3) is underway at the Canyonlands and Tower House lots near Clark’s Market. P3 specialist Servitas has taken on the design, build and finance portions of the project, while the Town maintains ownership of the

property. Looking to the long term, Telluride Ski and Golf and the Town of Telluride are partnering on the Chair 7/Carhenge Neighborhood Planning Project to enhance community engagement and fulfill housing goals in Telluride’s west end.

Moving up the hill, Mountain Village’s current housing projects include the east Village Court Apartments Phase IV, which offered 21 oneand two-bedroom units and welcomed its first tenants in April. The west Village Court Apartments Phase IV is 14 primarily four-bedroom units slated for June move-in and allocated for Mountain Village businesses to rent to their employees. Meadowlark at Mountain Village will offer 29 deed-restricted units for sale, aiming for occupancy by fall and prioritizing buyers through a tiered system, with

a lottery for Telluride R-1 School District employees.

And there’s San Miguel County, which is focused on developing partnerships in order to bring about additional workforce housing. Those partners include local entities like the towns of Telluride, Mountain Village and Norwood, as well as regional nonprofit Telluride Foundation. There are also collaborative efforts afoot with agencies that include the Colorado Department of Transportation and the U.S. Forest Service.

The imbalance between housing demand and supply impacts local residents and poses challenges for businesses seeking to retain a skilled workforce. Kudos, then, for efforts in our mountain paradise to address this complex issue.

— Adrienne Christy

AZADI DOES GOOD

A SUMMER OF CELEBRATION

Excitement is building at Telluride Science. For many years, the nonprofit, which is the largest independent molecular science center in the world, lacked a permanent home. Then, in 2020, Telluride Science purchased the Depot Building on South Townsend Street. Renovations to transform the structure into the Telluride Science and Innovation Center followed, with a July 2 completion date. In addition to providing a home for Telluride Science, the building, a National Historic Landmark built in 1891 as a Rio Grande Southern Railroad station, will accommodate the gatherings of scientists that are Telluride Science’s hallmark. It will also be available to the public for events. What’s more, Telluride Science turns 40 years old this year, making this a summer of celebration for the organization and its new space.

Where to begin with Azadi? A family business that describes itself as sharing, for more than two centuries, history, art and culture through the magic of handwoven rugs, Azadi specializes in fine, contemporary and antique rugs. Its showrooms, located in Arizona, Wyoming and at 213 W. Colorado Ave. in Telluride, are as much galleries as they are stores. The company also does a lot of good. Says owner David Neishabori, “I believe that living is about giving, so we’ve made it a point to be involved with local charities in all of our communities.” Locally, Azadi has supported Telluride Angel Baskets, the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program, Telluride Education Foundation, scholarships for high school students and Telluride Science. It also hosts the Azadi American Dream contest. This year, Azadi teamed with sister gallery Bella Fine Goods and supported the Telluride AIDS Benefit with donations of jewelry for the auction and loans of jewelry for the Gala Fashion Show. This commitment to philanthropy stretches beyond the box canyon. Azadi is certified as a child-labor-free rug company and donates to global initiatives that support women who weave and which seek to eradicate child labor in rug weaving.

HIKE

In-town hikes like the River Trail in Telluride and the Ridge Trail in Mountain Village give families lots of options for exploration. Remember to consult hike descriptions, check the weather forecast and be prepared with appropriate clothing, water and snacks.

BIKE

Grab a bike and recommendations from a local outfitter and soon you’ll be giggling louder than your kids. In Telluride, start with the River Trail and then head one of two ways: east to the bottom of Bridal Veil Falls, or west to the Valley Floor. In Mountain Village, a wealth of family-friendly trails or the Telluride Ski Resort’s bike park guarantee two-wheeled fun.

SPLASH

These mountains are home to crystal-clear alpine lakes and rivers where families can add fishing, rafting or stand-up paddle boarding to their outdoor adventure mix. For more fun, kids can take their parents tubing on the San Miguel River or head to the fab swimming complex at Telluride Town Park.

KIDDIN’ AROUND

For families, summertime in Telluride means sun-drenched, fun-filled days spent exploring together

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AN AH HAA MOMENT

Telluride’s arts education hub has a summer of inspiring programming for youth and teens, including ceramics, culinary classes, painting, nature exploration, STEAM (science, technology, education, arts and math) with the Pinhead Institute, jewelry making and more. This engaging programming aims to encourage discovery, nurture imagination and celebrate creativity. Don’t miss Little Giggles, an immersive art experience just for kids, on July 21.

SCIENCE IS COOL

The Pinhead Institute makes science fun with exciting summer programming that brings STEAM to life. This summer, kids can learn engineering at Bridge Camp, put their imagination and design skills to work at Neuron Garage, or play with clean power in Energy Exploration. And don’t miss Punk Science, Pinhead’s weekly handson, scientist-led, exploratory activity for families.

WILD LEARNING

Telluride Academy strives to inspire children and teens through experiential education that promotes physical activity, creative learning, environmental stewardship, responsibility to others and positive life choices.

ROCK ON

Have a budding Joan Jett or Dave Grohl? If so, check out the Rock and Roll Academy’s Summer Rock Camp. Weeklong sessions guide students through the process of being in a band, from choosing music and instruments to giving a concert.

Family Fun is Easy

WE LOVE OUR LIBRARY

Looking for a kid-friendly spot where you can be in the mountains, but not on the mountain? Go no further than the Wilkinson Public Library. Our award-winning library embraces Telluride’s kids (and vice versa) with opportunities to play, explore and learn via an impressive collection of books and more, story times, a playhouse with thematic toys, inventive programming and the loan of cool things like board games, musical instruments and karaoke machines from the Area of Unusual Items.

BE RAD

At The Drop Boardshop’s Telluride Skate Camp, experienced instructors not only teach young people how to skate in a safe, supportive and totally rad environment, they also emphasize patience, perseverance, focus and respect, qualities that come in handy in real life too.

HISTORY LESSON

The Telluride Historical Museum brings history to life through family-friendly exhibits and programs. Housed in Telluride’s original community hospital, the museum has 10 rooms of permanent collections each with its own theme and a large gallery with an annual exhibit. More than history under glass, the museum offers interactive displays like the popular mining sluice, outdoor mining exhibit and a scavenger hunt for kids. History buffs can enjoy historical and architectural tours.

ADVENTURE TIME

The Telluride Ski Resort’s Adventure Center offers a full range of activities for the entire family. From fast-paced full-day adrenaline adventures to shorter experiences that highlight the serenity and beauty of the Telluride area, run, don’t walk, to the Adventure Center, located in the Telluride Ski Resort’s ticket office.

Views from the Gondola are always spectacular. In autumn, when this scenic 13-minute ride is surrounded by seas of golden aspens hugging the hillsides, they become an unforgettable sight to behold. The Gondola was primarily designed to be a means of transportation between the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village, but in the fall, its four stops — Station Telluride, San Sophia, Mountain Village and Market Plaza — are all you really need to immerse yourself in the fall colors and start any memorable leaf-peeping session off right.

THE CLASSIC

The simplest way to take in the surrounding red, orange and yellow hues is a ride on the Gondola itself. When you’re soaring above the amber treetops at 10,800 feet, it’s like being whisked away into another world — especially in the morning when the rising sun hits the slopes just right, engulfing riders in an ethereal experience. There may even be early-season snow to top the trees and transform the area into a crisp, colorful wonderland. Be sure to check out the Gondola connecting Mountain Village and Market Plaza, a quick three-minute ride that offers panoramic views to the north of the San Sophias.

CHEERS TO THAT

If you prefer your golden tones alongside a golden beverage, there are several options worth a “cheers” near the Gondola. Grab a patio seat at Tomboy Tavern in Mountain Village and watch bikers descend through the foliage, or hop off at Station San Sophia for a carefully curated glass of wine in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows at Allred’s. If you’d rather drink amongst the trees, stop in Telluride and stroll over to the outdoor patio at Oak, where the beer is cold, the hillsides vibrant and the vibe dog-friendly. Another Telluride option is Cosmopolitan, which has a popular happy hour from 4-5 p.m. and a front-row view of the Gondola.

AUTUMN ADVENTURES

Get up close and personal with the aspen groves on an adventure that begins right at the Gondola. Traverse the Ridge Trail, which connects Station San Sophia and Mountain Village for a casual family-friendly hike through the trees, or (more challenging) head up See Forever to the Wasatch Connection for sweeping, unobstructed views of the orange hues blanketing Bear Creek Canyon. If you prefer your fall foliage with a touch of adrenaline, hop off at Station San Sophia and cruise down the Telluride Bike Park through the golden leaves, or try the Canopy Adventure, a course of ziplines, aerial bridges and rappels that will take you soaring through the foliage up to 140 feet in the air.

CHILL AND CASUAL

One thing that could make the area’s fall colors even better? A sunset. When the sun starts setting, head to Station San Sophia with a blanket, jacket and your favorite snacks, and grab a spot on the knoll looking west. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Utah. To the north and east, you might catch the alpenglow gracing peaks over Telluride. Another casual, but stunning, way to take in the color is on the River Trail, a flat, family-friendly trail that is engulfed by aspens and runs along the San Miguel River.

Photos: Ryan Bonneau

GOLDEN GONDOLA

BY ALLISON BILLS

A PERFECT WINTER DAY with

Telluride Brewing Company’s Tommy Thacher

The founding of Telluride Brewing Company is etched in local lore. Two friends, Chris Fish and Tommy Thacher, worked together at a local bar where Fish was brewmaster and Thacher a bartender. Talk often turned to beer and, eventually, to dreams of opening a brewery. In 2011, talk became reality and since then Telluride Brewing Company has grown into a highly respected, award-winning venture. The brewery is located in the Lawson Hill neighborhood and there’s also a popular brewpub on Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village. Here, Thacher — now married and a father of three — muses on wintertime in the best place on earth.

Tell us a about your perfect familyfriendly winter day in Telluride. It’s got to be skiing. We’ll stop at El Rhino for a breakfast burrito and coffee, then head to the slopes. With small kids, my wife, Wynne, and I do a lot of dividing and conquering. One of us takes the boys — Toby, 7, and Russel, 5 — and the other skis with Elsie, who is 3. The boys are these little rippers who grew up here. This is the first year they can ski the whole mountain, so we are having a blast with that. Just as fun is seeing Elsie having breakthroughs on the Meadows and [Lift] 10. If it’s up to me, you can find me on Mak-M-StairsPlunge. For a refuel, our favorite place is TBC’s brew pub, of course. It’s just steps from the bottom of Lift 4, so it’s easy. Typically, we grab lunch there or at a food cart like Latin Creations, or have an ice cream and hot chocolate at Tracks. On a sunny day, we eat lunch beside the fire pit. Off mountain, it’s hockey or Nordic skiing.

Q Q

Any advice for grown-up fun?

Again, I am biased, but I think there is no better way to end a day on the hill than at the brew pub for a pint and our wings. My favorite. The Mountain Village center is an open consumption area, so you can take your brew or cocktail and sit outside and decompress after a day’s skiing or ramp it up for the evening ahead. Mountain Village is really cranking in winter, really lively. If we ski into town, Oak is always a fun locals’ scene.

Q

And what’s the latest at Telluride’s much-loved local brewery?

We’re excited about our 16-ounce can program. Every month or so, we introduce a new can with a different brew each time — West Coast IPAs, lagers, goses and many more. We’re just having fun with the 16-ounce format, which allows us to be creative and innovative as we design these new

beers for package and draft. We are also excited about our new spring/summer beers, Tangerine Blonde Ale and our first-ever 19.2-ounce can called “The SHOW,” a nod to all the great festivals and music that come to Telluride.

And we’re pleased that the brew pub [which opened in 2021] has become such a great hangout for both families and “grown-ups”.

Q

One last question: Can you recommend a TBC brew that is perfect after a day on the slopes?

I’m a hop head so our Tempter IPA would be my choice. After a cold, snowy day, it has to be Ski In Ski Stout and if you are thirsty after earning your turns, a Telluride Pilsner is pretty refreshing.

— with Erin Spillane

May 23

EVENTS CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER MAY

Gondola Opens for summer season

May 23-27 Mountainfilm

May 30 Mixed Bag Guitar/bass duo, The Alibi

May 31

Gabrielle Louise Summer Songwriter Series, T. Arts HQ

May 31 Pink Fuzz Desert rock trio, The Alibi

May 31-6/2 Balloon Festival

SEPTEMBER JUNE

June 1 Huck Finn & Becky Thatcher Day Town Park

June 1 Balloon Glow Dinner T. Arts HQ

June 1 Tyler Stuckey & Skye Robert Berns The Alibi

June 3-7 Wild West Fest SOH

June 6 Historical Museum Opening Reception

June 6 Art Walk Gallery tour, Town of Telluride

June 6 Nectar Valley Psychedelic rock and blues, The Alibi

June 7 Dead Horses Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

June 7 The Wailers Reggae classics, SOH

June 7 Augustus Rock band, The Alibi

June 9 Blankslate Alternative/indie, The Alibi

June 13 Desiderata Genre-defying dance music, The Alibi

June 14-16 Food & Vine Festival (p. 46-47)

June 14 Myron Elkins Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

June 14 Shinyribs Southern soul, swamp-funk, Club Red

June 14-15 Sam Burchfield Folk and country, The Alibi

June 15 Pettybreakers SOH

June 16 Apres Nova Jazz fusion, The Alibi

June 18 Chamber Music Happy Hour T. Arts HQ

June 19 FirstGrass Concert Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village

June 20-23 Bluegrass Festival

June 21 Scott Stewart of Floodgate Operators Summer Songwriter Series, T. Arts HQ

June 21 Kat Wright Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

June 26-7/7 MusicFest with Telluride Chamber Music

June 26 Sunset Music Series Live outdoor music, Sunset Plaza

June 27-30 Yoga Festival

June 27 Stop Light Observations The Alibi

June 28-30 Summer Arts Bazaar T. Arts HQ

June 28 John Stickley Trio Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

June 28 Magic with Paul Distefano SOH

June 29 CAFI Community Fiesta Town Park

June 29 Brett Dennen Folk/pop singer-songwriter, SOH

June 29 Jameson Tank High-energy rock, The Alibi

June 30-7/6 Plein Air SOH

June 30 Shine Sweet Moon Folk duo, The Albi

July 2

SEPTEMBER JULY

Art Walk Gallery tour, Town of Telluride

July 3 Telluride Arts Community Party T. Arts HQ

July 3-4 Red, White & Blues Celebration Mountain Village

July 3 John Gros Band Sunset Music Series, Sunset Plaza

July 4 4th of July Celebrations Rundola Race, Parade, Root Beer Floats at Historical Museum

July 5 Sammy Brue Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

July 5-6 Mo Lowda & the Humble The Alibi

July 6

Telluride 100 Mountain Bike Race

July 6 Alpine Cookout Reflection Plaza, Mountain Village

July 6

Telluride Theatre Gala

July 10 Sunset Music Series Live outdoor music, Sunset Plaza

July 11-14 Telluride Table A food and wine event

July 11 Extra! Extra! Electric disco, The Alibi

July 12 Hardrock 100 Endurance Run

July 12 Esmé Patterson Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

July 12-13 Easy Honey Nostalgic indie anthems, The Alibi

July 13 Science of Cocktails Pinhead Institute benefit

July 14 T. Arts Links Croquet, Cocktails & Art, M. Village Center

July 14 Andrew Duhon Blues, folk singer-songwriter, The Alibi

July 16 Chamber Music Happy Hour T. Arts HQ

July 17 Easy Jim Sunset Music Series, Sunset Plaza

July 19-20 Americana Music Festival SOH

July 19-21 HAHA Annual Benefit Ah Haa School (p. 49)

July 19-28 Shakespeare in the Park Town Park, dark 7/25 (p. 49)

July 19

Rainsford Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

July 19 Apres Nova Jazz fusion, The Alibi

July 20 Devon Gilfillian Duo Soul music, Club Red

July 20 Tarantula Bill Rock band, The Alibi

July 21 Western Medicine Alternative blues, SOH

July 22-28 Baseball Festival & Tournament Town Park

July 22 Box Canyon Trail Races

July 22 Chamber Music Happy Hour T. Arts HQ

July 24 Sunset Music Series Live outdoor music, Sunset Plaza

July 24 How to Talk to Humans with Jad Abumrad, Palm Theatre

July 25

Telluride Mountain Club Summer BBQ Town Park

July 25 Covenhoven Summer Songwriter Series, T. Arts HQ

July 26-28 Fine Art Festival

July 26 Seussical The Musical Young People’s Theater, SOH

July 26 Brendan James Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

July 27 Hike into History with Historical Museum

July 27 Love Letter for Vincent Palm Theatre

July 27 Harvey Street Indie-rock, The Alibi

July 28-29 San Miguel Basin Rodeo S.M. County Fairgrounds

July 28 Alex Dunn & Brett Borax Americana, The Alibi

July 31 Sunset Music Series Live outdoor music, Sunset Plaza

August 1

August 1

August 2

August 2

EVENTS CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER AUGUST SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER

Art Walk Gallery tour, Town of Telluride

Stray Dogs Acoustic guitar duo, The Alibi

KOTO Duck Race San Miguel River & River Trail

South Austin Moonlighters Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

August 2 Jacob Jolliff Band Bluegrass, The Alibi

August 3 The Little Mermaid Young People’s Theater, SOH

August 7 Summer Songwriter Series T. Arts HQ

August 7 Sunset Music Series Live outdoor music, Sunset Plaza

August 8 Top Chef & Taste of Telluride Peaks Resort & Spa

August 8 Jazz on Main T. Arts HQ

August 9-11 Jazz Festival

August 9 Cousin Courtiss Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

August 9-10

Jamestown Revival with the Watson Twins, Club Red

August 10 Senior Mahoney Day Historical Museum, free admission

August 13 Chamber Music Happy Hour T. Arts HQ

August 13 Illiterate Light Rock duo, The Alibi

August 14-18 Mushroom Festival

August 14 Sunset Music Series Live outdoor music, Sunset Plaza

August 15-16 Mushroom Festival After Party The Alibi

August 15-17 Telluride Reserve

August 16 Emily Scott Robinson

August 22

Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

Dinner Party Fundraiser Historical Museum

August 23 Daniel Rodiguez Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

August 23 Garrett Young Collective Rock and rockabilly, The Alibi

August 24

Telluride Mountain Run

August 24 Telluride Arts Benefit Dinner T. Arts HQ

August 24 Chamber Music presents Trio Duende Palm Theatre

August 24 Earl Nelson & the Company Americana, The Alibi

August 25 Dragondeer Rock band, The Alibi

Aug. 29-9/2 Film Festival

August 29 Midnight River Choir Country music, The Alibi

August 30 Pat Byrne Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

August 31 Easy Jim Grateful Dead tribute band, The Alibi

l Community Event l Live Music

l Festival, for more details see pages 44-45

SOH = Sheridan Opera House, 110 North Oak, Telluride

T. Arts HQ = Telluride Arts Headquarters, 220 & 224 West Colorado

Heritage Plaza, Reflection Plaza, Sunset Plaza = Mountain Village Center

Sept. 4 Art Walk Gallery tour, Town of Telluride

Sept. 6 JD Clayton Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

Sept. 7 Imogene Pass Run

Sept. 7 Hike into History with Historical Museum & Mtn. Club

Sept. 8-14 Black Bear Awareness Week

Sept. 10 Chamber Music Happy Hour T. Arts HQ

Sept. 13-15 Blues & Brews

Sept. 18 Historical Museum Fireside Chat Madeline, M. Village

Sept. 21 Mountains to Desert Bike Ride

Sept. 21 Chamber Music presents Ivalas Quartet SOH

Sept. 21 Drew Dvorchak Band The Alibi

Sept. 24 Pinhead Institute’s Pintern Presentations SOH

Sept. 25 Historical Museum Fireside Chat Madeline, M. Village

Sept. 26-28 Autumn Classic

Sept. 28 Deep Creek Half Marathon

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

Oct. 2 Historical Museum Fireside Chat Madeline, M. Village

Oct. 4 Art Walk Gallery tour, Town of Telluride

Oct. 3-6 Original Thinkers

Oct. 5 Hanging Flume Trail Race

Oct. 5 Telluride Arts Ocktoberfest Town Park

Oct. 11-13 Horror Show

Oct. 20 Gondola Closes for off-season

Oct. 24 Chamber Music presents Project Trio

Oct. 24-27 Into the Woods Not-So-Young People’s Theater, SOH

Oct. 31 KOTO Halloween Bash

Oct. 31 Halloween on the Hill Historical Museum

SEPTEMBER ONGOING

Mountain Village

Market on the Plaza Heritage Plaza, Wednesdays, 6/12 to 9/11

Movies Under the Stars Reflection Plaza, Saturdays, 6/15 to 8/10 & 7/4

Music on the Green Reflection Plaza, Fridays, 6/7 to 9/6

Sunset Music Series Sunset Plaza, Wednesdays, 6/26 to 8/14

Village Center Live Music Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays, 5/24-10/20

Town of Telluride

Art Walk First Thursday of the month, June-October (July Art Walk: Tues. 7/2)

Farmers’ Market

South Oak Street, Fridays, 6/7 to 10/11

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR

The Telluride area boasts a rich history. In the 1700s, the Ute Indians used the San Juan Mountains and the San Miguel River banks as summer camps. Explorers and survey parties passed through the area in the 1700s and 1800s, but it was mining that brought the first European settlers in 1876 when the Sheridan Mine registered its operation in the Marshall Basin above Telluride. In just 20 years, the town grew from a hodgepodge of cabins and shacks to rows of elegant Victorians and stately brick buildings, many of which exist today.

Telluride was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1961 and the Town later established the Historic and Architectural Review Commission to further protect its character and authenticity. The Historic Walking Tour is a self-guided walk through Telluride’s storied past.

1 | San Miguel County Courthouse

The courthouse was originally built on the south side of West Colorado Avenue in 1886 but burned shortly after construction. The bricks were saved to build the present courthouse less than a year later on the opposite corner (Colorado Ave. and Oak St.). Recently renovated, it is still in use today.

2 | New Sheridan Hotel & Opera House

Built in 1891, Telluride’s first hotel was destroyed by fire in 1894 and rebuilt in brick in 1895. At the same time, the Sheridan Bar was built, and it is now one of the oldest bars in the West. The bar has remained unchanged since 1895, boasting its original lead glass divider panels, mahogany wood paneling and filigree light fixtures. Patrons are served beverages on the original hand-carved cherry wood bar that was imported from Austria. The New Sheridan was recently accepted as a member of the National Trust for Historic Hotels of America. In 1913, the opera house was added and named the Segerberg Opera House, after builders J.A. and Arvid Segerberg. The building was eventually named the Sheridan Opera House after its neighboring bar and hotel.

3 | The Pekkarine Building

One of the oldest structures on Colorado Avenue, this building was home to the Pekkarine family. Mr. Pekkarine emigrated to the US from Finland in the late 1800s and opened a boot shop in the basement. On the second floor, he later operated a mercantile store. The Pekkarines lived on the third floor. At the settling of the Pekkarine estate in 1974, valuable artifacts were donated to the Telluride Historical Museum.

4 | Roma Building

The Roma Building was home to one of the town’s oldest and most raucous bars. The downstairs still contains the original 1860 Brunswich-Balke-Collender Company bar, which is carved from walnut with 12-foot French mirrors. The building was most recently renovated in 2016.

5 | St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Reverend J.J. Gibbons, pastor of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, made his first trip to Telluride from Ouray for a baptism, traveling by horseback over the mountain passes. In 1896, he helped build St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Telluride on Catholic Hill for $4,800. By 1899, the church had 200 parishioners. The wooden figures of the Stations of the Cross were carved in the Tyrol area of Austria.

6 | Old Waggoner House

Charles Delos Waggoner, president of the Bank of Telluride (the yellow brick building on main street), contrived a scheme purportedly to save his bank in the Wall Street Crash of 1929. Waggoner siphoned money from New York banks to keep his clients from losing their life savings once the Bank of Telluride could no longer pay its creditors. Waggoner, who was sentenced to 15 years and served six, testified in court, “I would rather see the New York banks lose money than the people of Telluride, most of whom have worked all their lives for the savings that were deposited in my bank.”

7 | Town Hall

The building was constructed on Fir Street and Columbia Avenue in 1883 as Telluride’s first schoolhouse. The one-room structure held one teacher and 53 students and was built for $3,000. After a new school was built, the town offices occupied the building.

8 | Telluride Historical Museum

Built in 1896 and named Hall’s Hospital after its first doctor, the building served as the community hospital treating miners and townspeople until it closed in 1964 due to a decline in the population. It reopened in 1966 as the Telluride Historical Museum and was renovated in 2002. Ten rooms and outdoor exhibitions showcase Telluride’s unique and vibrant history with a vast collection of photographs, artefacts and exhibitions

9 | North Oak House

Built in 1900, this house was a survivor of the 1914 flood that careened down Cornet Creek, sweeping through town and depositing mud and debris from the Liberty Bell Mine down to Colorado Avenue. One woman was killed and the Sheridan Bar was filled with mud halfway to the ceiling. This house has been completely restored to its original condition and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Homes.

10 | Davis House

Entrepreneur E.L. Davis who built this stately brick house in 1894, held an early interest in the Bullion Lode, as well as numerous mining claims in the area. He owned all the land where the former Rio Grande Southern Train Depot now stands, as well as one-third interest in West Telluride. After Davis’s death, the house was sold to Dr. Oshner, who used it as a hospital, particularly during the 1918 flu epidemic.

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR

More Historic Sites & Buildings

A | Lone Tree Cemetery

The cemetery is located on the east end of town on Colorado Avenue and offers a glimpse into Telluride’s history and the perils of its residents during the mining-boom era when avalanches, murders, flu epidemics, mining accidents and labor strikes took many lives.

B | Telluride Elementary School

At the time of its construction in 1895, the building was considered to be the most modern of educational facilities. It was completely renovated in 1986, and an addition was built in 2000.

C | Galloping Goose

This curious hybrid of auto and train rode Otto Mears’ famous railroad line in the declining years of the Rio Grande Southern. On rails, the Galloping Goose made its last run in 1953. It is now the moniker of Telluride’s public buses.

D | Miner’s Union

Built by the Western Federation of Miners in 1901 as a result of a period of labor strikes and protests when unionized miners were denied health care at the local hospital.

E | Butch Cassidy Robbery Site

By most accounts, Butch Cassidy was a minor player in his first bank robbery of San Miguel Valley Bank in 1889. The old bank burned and was replaced by the Mahr Building in 1892.

F | Pick & Gad

Located in what was once Telluride’s red-light district, patrons were treated to music, food, wine and ladies in this brick “parlor house” if they wore a coat and tie.

G | Old Town Jail

This stone jail is thought to have been built in 1885 and is now occupied by the Telluride Marshal’s Department. The town’s first calaboose, a wooden structure, was built in 1878 and is now located in Telluride Town Park’s campgrounds.

H | Penn Tram Towers

At the turn of the century, the east end of the canyon was laced with the cables of aerial trams that lowered ore from the mines to mills in the valley below. These towers were part of the Penn Tram which conveyed ore from mines high above Telluride to the mills beyond Pandora.

I | Idarado Legacy Trail

Plaques along this interpretive walk recount the mining legacy of Telluride’s east end. The trail ends at the Pandora Mill site with a stunning view of Bridal Veil Falls.

11 | L.L. Nunn House

On the corner of Aspen and West Columbia, this white Victorian was bought by L.L. Nunn who financed the world’s first commercial A/C power plant, the Ames Hydroelectric Generating Plant. Nunn purchased the home for his Telluride Institute, where “pinheads” from Cornell University came to expand their knowledge of the production of power. Today, Cornell University has a “Telluride House” funded by Nunn’s estate. Next door, on the corner of Aspen Street and West Columbia, is the house in which Nunn lived.

12 | Rio Grande Southern Railroad Depot

Prior to the arrival of the railroad in 1891, oxen and mule trains, as well as horses, carried all supplies and ore into and out of the area. The introduction of the railroad created a bustling, noisy area surrounded by boardinghouses and warehouses. Ore was hauled out of the surrounding mines and became a major revenue generator for the Rio Grande Southern Railroad.

13 | Finn Town

This area was the center of social life for Scandinavian immigrants. On the south side of Pacific Street, Finn Town Flats (originally a boardinghouse), Finn Hall and the smaller Swede-Finn Hall (pictured, and now the Elks Lodge on the corner of Pacific and Townsend) hosted many social gatherings. Continuing east, detour briefly up South Oak Street to the Dahl House, a miner’s rooming house built in the 1890s.

14 | Popcorn Alley

The Senate, Silver Bell, Cribs and madam’s stone residences make up the restored buildings of Pacific Street’s “sporting district.” The Senate was one of the many places bustling with business between the 1880s and 1930s. The Silver Bell, built in 1890, suffered a disastrous fire in 1923. It operated as one of Telluride’s many “soda parlors” during Prohibition, and its numerous entrances hint at the other services offered there. The three small Victorian houses standing in a row on Pacific Avenue, known as the Cribs, are all that remain of the “female boarding houses” that lined both sides of West Pacific Street.

TRANSPORTATION

TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE PARKING MAP

PARKING RATES

April 8, 2024 to November 14, 2024

Payable by Parkmobile App or call 877-727-5951

North Village Center Parking > Parkmobile Zone 3930

$2 per hour 6:30am – 6pm; free after 6pm

No overnight parking 2am – 6:30am

Shirana Short-Term Parking > Free 30-minute parking

No overnight parking 2am – 6:30am

Centrum Bus Stop and Drop-Off

South Village Center Parking > Parkmobile Zone 3940

$2 per hour 6:30am – 6pm; free after 6pm

No overnight parking 2am – 6:30am

Market Plaza Parking > Free 1-hour parking

No overnight parking 2am – 6:30am

Gondola Parking Garage > Free 6:30am – 2am

Overnight 2am – 6:30am $30 car / $60 RVs & Trailers

Parkmobile Zone 3911

Heritage Parking Garage > Parkmobile Zone 3920

$2 per hour; $48 max for each 24-hour period

Meadows Parking > end of Adams Ranch Road

Free daytime parking 8am–8pm; No overnight parking without a permit; no RVs, commercial vehicles or trailers

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE BUS LOOP

Free service daily > townofmountainvillage.com/bus

TOWN OF TELLURIDE VISITOR MAP

FREE GONDOLA

Summer / Fall: May 23, 2024 to Oct. 20, 2024

Hours: 6:30am to midnight

The Gondola has four stations:

TELLURIDE STATION

Oak Street in the town of Telluride

SAN SOPHIA STATION

Mid-mountain stop providing access to the resort’s trails and Allred’s

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE STATION

Mountain Village Center

MARKET PLAZA STATION

Gondola Parking Garage

For the most current information see > townofmountainvillage.com/gondola

For more info see page 19

Loop runs every 15 minutes 7am to 10pm

Designated stops every few blocks. Bus will drop off/pick up from any corner on the route.

Detailed schedules

TRANSPORTATION

LOCAL / REGIONAL AIRPORTS

Telluride TEX

Montrose Regional MTJ

970. 728. 8600

970. 249. 3203

Cortez Municipal CEZ 970. 565. 7458

Durango/La Plata Cnty DRO 970. 382. 6050

Grand Junction GJT 970. 244. 9100

PRIVATE FLIGHTS

Helitrax

Mountain Aviation

970. 728. 8377

970. 728. 4700

Telluride Air Taxi 970. 343. 4SKY

Telluride Flights 970. 728. 1011

AIRPORT SHUTTLES

Alpine Limo 970. 728. 8750

Black Bear Luxury 970. 237. 4400

Mountain Limo Telluride 970. 728. 9606

Palmyra Limo 970. 728. 7044

Telluride Car Service 970. 775. 8555

Telluride Express

888. 212. 8294

Wild Oak Telluride 970. 369. 9323

AIRPORT CAR RENTALS

Telluride Regional Airport:

Hertz

Montrose Regional Airport:

Avis

Budget

Hertz

National

970. 369. 4995

800. 331. 1212

800. 527. 0700

800. 654. 3131

800. 227. 7368

Miles from Telluride

Telluride

ACCOMMODATIONS

THE NEW SHERIDAN HOTEL has shared in the rich history of Telluride, Colorado since 1895. Offering modern amenities paired with historic ambiance, the New Sheridan invites you to experience a new level of old world service.

The New Sheridan Hotel has served as Telluride’s social center since 1895. Located just two blocks from the gondola, the hotel’s location in the heart of downtown Telluride provides an ideal base for visitors. During an expansive renovation completed recently, the hotel’s 26 guest rooms received a luxurious transformation under the guidance of internationally renowned designer Nina Campbell. Each individually designed room captures the historic charm of Telluride in an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.

On-site dining options include the renowned Chop House Restaurant & Wine Bar, The Rooftop Bar, The Parlor and the historic New Sheridan Bar, which was ranked among the world’s top 10 après ski bars by Forbes Traveler.

The New Sheridan Hotel was also recognized by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler as one of the Top 5 “Best Places to Ski & Stay in North America” and was awarded the “2024 AAA Four Diamond Hotel” rating. The New Sheridan is proud to be on the Register of National Historic Places.

ADDRESS 231 West Colorado Ave., Telluride

TELEPHONE 800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351

WEB www.newsheridan.com

Exploring Telluride’s wilderness is closer than you think. Located in the heart of Mountain Village, the spacious residences at the Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge offer the perfect home base for all of your adventures.

ACCOMMODATIONS

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Accommodations in Telluride

Alpine Lodging Telluride 970.728.3388 or 877.376.9769

AvantStay 833.442.8268

Curate Telluride 970.519.5908

Cuvée 720.927.9438

Exceptional Stays by Telluride Rentals

InvitedHome

iTrip Telluride

or 970.728.5262

HOTELS AND CONDOS

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TOWN OF TELLURIDE

TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

RUSTIC MOUNTAIN RETREATS

DINING & SPIRITS

SAVOR THE

WHATEVER YOUR PALATE MAY BE, our tailored menus will serve you. Select from one of our fine establishments and delight in some of the best cuisine in the West. Dine in style at our signature restaurant, the Chop House –world renowned for its dry-aged prime steaks. We create our delicious fare using only organic free range fowl, non-threatened fish species and local ingredients. Pair a red or white from Telluride’s only nitrogen wine bar with a scrumptious meal for an unforgettable experience.

FAVORITES FROM BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER

CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT / 21

Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise Sauce, Roasted New Potatoes

FRENCH TOAST / 18

Fresh Berries, Real Maple Syrup

FRENCH ONION SOUP / 17

Carmelized Onions, Gruyére Cheese

MAC & CHEESE / 18

Andouille, Gouda Mornay

TURKEY CLUB / 21

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Rémonlade, Baguette

NEW SHERIDAN WEDGE SALAD / 18

Butter Lettuce, Cherry Tomato, Shaved Egg, Nueske’s Bacon, Point Reyes Blue Cheese Dressing

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TROUT SALAD / 24

Pistachio Encrusted Trout, Spinach, Warm Bacon-Sherry Vinaigrette, Crostini, Poached Egg

CHOP HOUSE STEAK BURGER / 28

Cheddar, Gruyère or Blue Cheese

STEAMED MUSSELS / 32

Coconut-Ginger Broth, Thai Chili, Lemongrass , Grilled Bag uette

SEARED SCALLOPS / 54

Roasted Cauliflower, Parsnip Pureé, Oyster Mushrooms, Almond Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Crispy Sage

PRIME NEW YORK STRIP 15oz / 74

DRY AGED BISON RIBEYE 20oz / 84

COLORADO RACK OF LAMB 12oz / 72

FILET MIGNON 10oz / 74

THE NEW SHERIDAN HOTEL has shared in the rich history of Telluride, Colorado since 1895. Offering modern amenities paired with historic ambiance, the New Sheridan invites you to experience a new level of old world service.

ADDRESS: 231 West Colorado Ave., Telluride, Colorado 81435 TELEPHONE 800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351 • NEWSHERIDAN.COM

| 855.421.4360

DINING & SPIRITS

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Allred’s

Contemporary American Cuisine

Gondola Station St. Sophia

970.728.7474

Altezza

Locally Sourced Indo-European Cuisine

Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village

970.728.2525

Black Iron Kitchen & Bar

Modern Mountain Cuisine

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village

970.369.8949

Borracho’s at Poachers Pub

BBQ, Tacos, American Pub

Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.9647

Communion Wine Bar

Wine, Full Bar, Nibbles

Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village

970.538.9510

Crazy Elk Pizza

Handmade Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.7499

El Rhino Taco & Coffee Bar Coffee, Ice Cream, Snacks Market Plaza, Mountain Village

La Piazza del Villaggio

Authentic Italian

Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.8283

Shake ‘n Dog

Hot Dogs, Salads, Shakes

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.1565

Siam’s Talay Grille

Contemporary Asian Tapas and Seafood

Sunset Plaza, Inn at Lost Creek

970.728.6293

Silverpick Coffee

Coffee, Smoothies, Pastries, Sandwiches

Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.2651

Telluride Brewing Company Brew Pub

Local Beer, Burgers, Sandwiches, Snacks

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.728.1120

Telluride Coffee Company

Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Pastries

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.4400

The Great Room

American Bistro, Cocktails

Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.6800

The Pick

Gourmet Burritos and Bowls

Reflection Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.2633

The View Bar & Grill

Locally Sourced Comfort Food

Mountain Lodge, Mountain Village 970.369.6021

Timber Room

Elegant Mountain Modern, Cocktails

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.369.8943

Tomboy Tavern

Colorado Comfort Food

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7467

Tracks Café & Bar

Casual American, Cocktails

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.0677

REGIONAL

Cindybread Artisan Bakery

Sandwiches, Bakery 168 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.369.1116

Counter Culture

Sandwiches, Burgers, Salads, Grains 156 Society Drive, Unit A, Lawson Hill 970.239.6211

San Miguel Country Store

Grab & Go Food, Snacks, Ice Cream 1982 Highway 145, Telluride 970.728.6404

Sawpit Mercantile

Authentic BBQ, General Store Highway 145, Sawpit 970.728.9898

Society Conoco

Grab & Go Hot Food, Sandwiches 100 Society Drive, Telluride 970.728.0801

Telluride Coffee Roasters 164 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.369.0060

Telluride Sleighs and Wagons

Colorado & Basque Influenced Menu Aldasoro Family Ranch 970.260.2524

FOOD CARTS

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

Kaiai Poke Bowls

La Colombiana

Latin Creations

Conference Center Plaza, Mountain Village Wok of Joy

Elks Park, Colorado Ave., Telluride

Cheezy Grilled Cheese

Gyro Cart

Mountain High Ice Cream

Talas Tacos

Gondola Plaza, S. Oak, Telluride

Coffee Cowboy

Philam Hot Dogs

Telluride Twisted Treats

Fir Street & Pacific Avenue, Telluride

Mr. Churro

South Spruce Street Park, Telluride Crepeful Heads

LOCAL SPIRITS

Communion Wine Bar

Wine, Full Bar, Nibbles

Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village

970.538.9510

Last Dollar Saloon Cocktails, 10 Brews on Tap, Rooftop Bar 100 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4800

New Sheridan Bar Cocktails, Pool Hall 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4351

O’Bannon’s Irish Pub at the Moon Live Music, Cocktails 136 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6139

Show Bar at the Sheridan Opera House Cocktails, Private Events 110 North Oak, Telluride 970.728.6363

Tellurado Studio Art Gallery, Bar 219 East Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6440

Telluride Brewing Company 156 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.5094

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.728.1120

Telluride Distilling Company Signature Cocktails, Billiards Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village 970.728.2910

The Alibi Cocktails, Live Music, DJ 121 South Fir, Telluride 970.729.8930

ALTEZZA©

DINING & SPIRITS

CATERING & CHEFS

TOWN OF TELLURIDE

221 South Oak

Modern Bistro

221 South Oak, Telluride

970.708.1437

Baked in Telluride

Pizza, Pasta, Bakery

127 South Fir, Telluride

970.728.4775

Brown Dog Pizza

Pizza, Pasta, Subs, Sports Bar

110 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8046

Bruno

Coffee, Baked Goods

212 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.4504

Caravan

Middle Eastern Fare, Smoothies 123 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.5611

Clark’s Market

Made-to-Order Food, Full Deli 700 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3124

Coffee Cowboy

Coffee, Baked Goods, Smoothies

Oak Street, Gondola Plaza, Telluride

970.729.8912

Cornerhouse Grille

American Grill, Sports Bar

131 North Fir, Telluride

970.728.6207

Cosmopolitan

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Contemporary Seasonal Cuisine

301 Gus’s Way, Telluride

970.728.1292

Esperanza’s

Casual Mexican

226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8399

Floradora Saloon

Burgers, Salads, Sandwiches, Steaks 103 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8884

Kazahana

Traditional Japanese 126 East Colorado Ave, Telluride 970.729.8933

La Cocina de Luz

Spruce Park Markets, Telluride Ossola Family Farms, Mondays Mountain Roots Produce, Wednesdays Z’s Orchard, Saturdays

Fresh, Organic, Local Mexican 123 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9355

La Marmotte

Contemporary French 150 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.6232

Liz Rice & Acai Bowls, Casual American 200 West Colorado, Telluride

Lunch Money

Salads, Grain Bowls, Wraps 126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6383

New Sheridan Chop House & Wine Bar

Upscale American, Steaks, Seafood 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9100

Oak, The New Fat Alley BBQ, Casual American Oak Street, Gondola Plaza, Telluride 970.728.3985

Over the Moon

Gourmet Cheese & Food 223 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.2079

Pescado

Sushi, Japanese, Latin-Infused Dishes 115 West Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6025

Petite Maison

French Haute Cuisine 219 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.7020

Rustico Ristorante

Traditional Italian 114 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4046

Siam

Thai, Thai Fusion 200 South Davis, Telluride 970.728.6886

Side Work

Contemporary Comfort Food 225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.5618

Smugglers Union Restaurant & Brewery

Casual American, Brewpub 225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.5620

Steamies Burger Bar

A Modern Burger Joint

300 West Colorado, Telluride 844.843.2867

Stronghouse Brewery

Alpine Comfort Food, Brewpub 283 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.2890

Telluride Truffle Artisan Chocolate Chocolate, Ice Cream, Sweets 135 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9565

The Alpinist & the Goat Fondue, Dessert, Cocktails 204 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5028

The Butcher & The Baker Café Fresh Gourmet Deli, Bakery, Take-Out 201 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2899

The Grand Contemporary Fine Dining 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1063

The National Modern New American 100 East Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6151

The Village Market Full Service Grocery Store 455 Mtn. Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.633.4700

The West End Bistro at Hotel Telluride Casual American, Cocktails Hotel Telluride, Telluride 970.369.1188

There... Signature Cocktails, Appetizers 627 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1213

Uno, Dos, Tres Creative Tacos 123 South Oak, Telluride 970.728.7004

Viceroy Cafe Coffee, Juices, Smoothies, Baked Goods 333 West Colorado, Telluride 970.570.2526

Wood Ear Texas Whiskey Bar with Japanese Fusion 135 East

PESCADO©

DINING & SPIRITS

DINING & SPIRITS

Some like the long days of summer, others prefer the deep days of winter.

TEASER

ACTIVITIES

ADV ENTU RE GUIDES

Baker Ranch

Horseback adventures

970.325.3006

Circle K Ranch

Horseback riding

970.562.3826

Dave’s Mountain Tours summer only

Historic off-road 4x4 adventures

970.728.9749

Diff Auto Rental

Jeep and car rentals

970.519.8004

Durango River Trippers & Adventure Tours

Kayaking, paddleboarding, river rafting

970.259.0289

High Camp Hut

Overnight adventure hut for hiking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing

970.708.3786

Mountain Trip

Adventure guides for 14ers, San Juan hikes, peak ascents, rock climbing, Via Ferrata, backcountry skiing, ice climbing

970.369.1153

Opus Hut

Backcountry hut info@opushut.com

RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service

Flyfishing, water sports

970.626.4460

Roudy’s Horseback Adventures

Horseback riding, winter sleigh rides

970.728.9611

San Juan Huts

Backcountry hut system

970.626.3033

Stellar Tours Telluride

E-biking, hiking, mountain biking, paddleboarding

970.708.5099

San Juan Outdoor Adventures/ Telluride Adventures

Winter — avalanche education, backcountry skiing, fat tire biking, ice climbing, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing

Summer — hiking, hut trips, mountain biking, peak ascents, rock climbing, Via Ferrata

970.728.4101

Telluride Academy summer only Summer camps for youth ages 5-18

970.728.5311

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program

Winter and summer activities for all ages and disabilities

970.728.5010

Telluride Adventure Center

Winter — fat tire biking, flyfishing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling

Summer — 4x4 tours, flyfishing, mountain biking, paddleboarding, rafting, kids camps, ziplining canopy tours

970.728.7433

ADV ENTU RE GUIDES

Telluride Avalanche School

Avalanche education

970.728.4101

Telluride Helitrax winter only Helicopter skiing

877.500.8377 or 970.728.8377

Telluride Moto

Adventure motorcycle tours, rentals & school 230 Front Street, Placerville 970.729.1635

Telluride Mountain Guides

Winter — backcountry skiing, huts, cabins, ice climbing

Summer — climbing 14ers, hiking, rock climbing, Via Ferrata

970.708.0260 or 970.390.6278

Telluride Nordic Center winter only

Nordic skiing - classic and skate

XC ski, ice skates, snowshoe, sled rentals

970-728-1144

Telluride Offroad Adventures summer only Off-road / 4x4 adventures

970.708.5190

Telluride Outfitters

Winter — snowmobiling

Summer — fly fishing, RZR tours, rafting

Market Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.4475

Telluride Outside/Telluride Angler

Winter — fly fishing, snowmobile tours

Summer — 4-wheel drive tours, fly fishing, rafting, standup paddleboarding

970.728.3895

Telluride Paragliding

Tandem paragliding flights

970.708.4247

TelluRiders

Guided mountain biking

970.708.7848

Telluride Sleighs & Wagons

Sleigh & wagon rides, stories & dinner

970.260.2524

CHURCHES

Alpine Chapel 122 South Aspen Street Telluride 970.728.3504

Christ Presbyterian Church 434 West Columbia Avenue, Telluride 970.728.4536

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 301 North Spruce Street, Telluride 970.728.3387

Telluride Christian Fellowship 100 East Columbia Avenue, Telluride 970.728.4864

COMMUNITY

Telluride Historical Museum 201 West Gregory, Telluride 970.728.3344

Telluride Town Park & Recreation 500 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2173

Wilkinson Public Library 100 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.4519

ENTERTAINMENT

Ah Haa School for the Arts 155 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.3886

Telluride Wranglers

Horseback riding

970.759.3183

Wild Oak Telluride

970.369.9323

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Ah Haa School for the Arts

155 West Pacific, Telluride

970.728.3886

Pinhead Institute

300 South Mahoney, Telluride

970.369.5190

Telluride Rock and Roll Academy

200 San Miguel Drive, Lawson Hill

970.708.1140

Wilkinson Public Library

100 West Pacific, Telluride

970.728.4519

Workshop Telluride

970.728.1174 or 901.857.5828

Club Red / Telluride Conference Center 580 Mtn Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.729.2279

Michael D. Palm Theatre 721 West Colorado, Telluride 970.369.5669

New Sheridan Bar 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4351

O’Bannon’s Irish Pub at Fly Me to the Moon Saloon 136 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6139

Sheridan Opera House 110 North Oak, Telluride 970.728.6363

Telluride Arts HQ 220 & 224 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3930

The Alibi 121 South Fir, Telluride 970.729.8930

FITNESS

Fuel Telluride

205 East Colorado, Telluride

970.708.1590

Kaiut Yoga Telluride

238 E. Colorado, 2nd Floor, Telluride

970.729.2354

Madeline Studio

Madeline Hotel & Residences

Mountain Village

970.369.8961

Mangala Yoga

333 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6169

Pilates Balance

168B Society Drive, Lawson Hill

970.729.0678

Practice Telluride Yoga & Pilates

317 East Colorado, Telluride 970.316.3097

Sequence Pilates and Core Align

700 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.0717

Studio Telluride Authentic Pilates

135 South Spruce, Telluride 970.729.2336

Telluride Crossfit

137 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.519.1441

Telluride Gymnastics

137 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.4622

The Peaks Resort & Spa

136 Country Club Drive, Mountain Village 970.728.6800

TOURS

Historical Tours of Telluride

Guided tours with local historian 970.728.6639

Telluride Historical Museum

Guided historic walking tours, Lone Tree cemetery tours

201 West Gregory, Telluride 970.728.3344

Telluride Tourism Board

Self-guided historic walking tour

See pages 86-87

Tellurides

Wine and beer tours 970.626.5121

SERVICES

ACUPUNCTURE

Balanced Acupuncture

Westermere Bldg., Mountain Village

970.519.1617

Luvlight Acupuncture

220 South Pine #3, Telluride

970.728.1442

Resource Oriental Medical Services

615 West Pacific #2R, Telluride

970.728.6084

Saint Sophia Acupuncture

300 South Mahoney #C1, Telluride

307.752.1799

Telluride Body Wellness

307 East Colorado #205, Telluride

970.729.0874

AUTOMOTIVE

A1 Auto Glass of Telluride

1982 Highway 145, Telluride

970.729.0998

Happy Thoughts Mobile Wash Car Wash, Detail Service

970-633-0535

Sawpit Mercantile

Gasoline

20643 Highway 145, Sawpit

970.728.9898

Shell Station

Gasoline, Air

1982 Highway 145, Telluride

970.728.6404

Society Conoco

Gasoline, Car Wash, Air, Vacuum

100 Society Drive, Telluride

970.728.0801

Telluride Complete Auto Repair

713 South Park Road, Telluride

970.728.5787

Telluride Tire & Auto Car Repair, Towing 120 Society Drive, Telluride

970.728.5171

AUTO RENTALS

Cliffhanger Jeep Rental 120 Society Drive, Telluride

970.728.5171

Diff Auto Rental

567 M. Village Blvd. #110, Mountain Village

970.519.8004

Hertz Car Rental

1500 Last Dollar Road, Telluride

970.369.4995

Telluride Outfitters Jeep Rental

Market Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.4475

BANKS

Alpine Bank

120 South Pine, Telluride

970.728.5050

ANB Bank

101 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8060

BANKS

Chase Bank

398 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.5025

Citizens State Bank

215 West San Juan #C2, Telluride

970.729.8199

113-D Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village

970.239.1030

567 Mountain Village Blvd. #103, Mountain Village (ATM Only)

U.S. Bank

238 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2000

Wells Fargo (ATM only)

114 East Colorado, Telluride

800.869.3557

BODY WORK

Alison Palmer Physical Therapy

700 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1135

Balanced Physical Therapy

622 Mountain Village Blvd. #102, M. Village

970.728.8948

Peak Performance Therapy

300 West Colorado #2B, Telluride

970.728.1888

Telluride Body Wellness

307 East Colorado #205, Telluride

970.729.0874

Telluride Chiropractic

700 West Colorado #244-A3, Telluride

970.708.7920

CHILD CARE

Annie’s Nannies of Telluride

970.728.2991

Telluride Sitters, LLC

267.614.4449

Traveling Lite, LLC

Children’s Equipment Rentals

970.318.6543

EVENT PLANNERS

By Sutton

970.209.3593

Elevation Weddings & Events

970.233.2202

Green Velvet Events

970.369.9219

Polished Fun

970.596.1974

Simplify Telluride

970.318.1881

K2 Event Company

423.534.4756

Soirée Telluride

970.708.0297

Telluride Presents

970.708.0870

Telluride Unveiled

914.830.2238

The Amend Collective 970-708-1060

FACIALS

Aveda Telluride

250 West San Juan, Telluride

970.728.0630

Breathe Skin & Body

618 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village

970.497.0019

Healthy Glow Face & Body

100 West Colorado #231, Telluride

970.708.7424

Pure Beauty & Wellness Spa

333 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6144

Studio G Total Skin Wellness

145 West Pacific, Telluride

970.728.8700

Telluride Spa Concierge

Hotel Telluride, Element 52 or In-Home

970.708.4650

The Peaks Spa

136 Country Club Dr., Mountain Village 970.728.2650

The Spa at Madeline 568 Mountain Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.369.8961

FLORISTS

Bridal Veil Floral

970.719.0989

China Rose Florists & Greenhouse

158 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.4169

Flowers by Ella

359 East Colorado, Telluride 720-900-7488

Nested

970.708.2665

New Leaf Design 970.708.0493

Wild Iris Greenhouse & Gardens 970.708.0531

HAIR STYLISTS

Alchemy

300 Mahoney #C-13, Telluride 970.708.8048

Aveda Telluride

250 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.0630

Bliss & Bang Bang

329 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1020

Hair 9 Salon

970.708.7139

Maria Cut & Color

227 West Pacific #2, Telluride

970.708.0560

Moxie Loft

226 West Colorado, Telluride

970.519.1449

The Peaks Spa

136 Country Club Drive, Mountain Village 970.728.2650

YX Salon

135 South Spruce, Telluride 970.708.2308

LAUNDRY / DRY CLEANING

Alsco

Laundry Services

970.242.6359

Telluride Eco Cleaners & The Laundromat

Dry Cleaning, Laundromat 164D Society Drive, Telluride 970.728.5995

Village Center Cleaners

Dry Cleaning, Laundromat 1445 Grand Ave., Norwood 970.327.4588

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Mountain Village Police Department

411 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.728.9281

San Miguel Sheriff’s Office 684 County Road 63l, Telluride 970.728.1911

Telluride Marshal’s Department

134 South Spruce, Telluride 970.728.3818

MAKEUP

ARTISTS

Aveda Telluride

250 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.0630

Carmen Wolcott

970.708.0713

Healthy Glow Face & Body

100 West Colorado #231, Telluride 970.708.7424

Moxie Loft

226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.519.1449

Telluride Beauty Co. 561.251.7034

The Colorado Cosmetologist 970.708.7139

MASSAGE

Alessandra Massage

100 West Colorado #225, Telluride 970.729.1737

Alpine Massage Telluride

100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.1049

Ambrosia Brown Massage 160 Society Drive #16J, Telluride 435.260.1122

Aveda Telluride

250 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.0630

Breathe Skin & Body

618 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.497.0019

Health Massage Studio

Mobile Massage

406.600.8491

Pure Beauty & Wellness Spa

333 West Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6144

MASSAGE

Rolling Relaxation

113-B Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village

303.257.6070

Serenity Space Massage

970.275.7956

Sorinas Head To Toe

100 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.0804

Telluride Massage Company

218B West Colorado #19, Telluride

970.708.1435

Telluride Spa Concierge

Hotel Telluride, Element 52 or In-Home

970.708.4650

The Peaks Spa

136 Country Club Drive, Mountain Village

970.728.2650

The Spa at Madeline

568 Mountain Village Blvd, M. Village

970.369.8961

Tim Lafferty Structural Therapy

970.314.1466

MEDICAL CENTER / ER

Telluride Medical Center

500 West Pacific, Telluride

970.728.3848

OFFICE SERVICES

Happy Print

Printing, Creative Services

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970-728-6525

Paper Chase

Printing, Copying, Business Services

206 Society Drive, Lawson Hill

970.728.0235

Ship It/Copy It

Mailing, Shipping, Printing

125 West Pacific #B2, Telluride

970.728.8111

Telluride Bytes

Technical Consulting

970.538.7477

Telluride Computer Repair

201 West Colorado #210, Telluride

970.369.9899

OXYGEN BARS

Absolutely Oxygen Bar

100 West Colorado #231, Telluride

970.708.8998

Alt Vibes Relaxation Lounge

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.9515

Oxygen Delivers

Portable Oxygen Bar

970.728.7279

Pure Beauty & Wellness Spa

333 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6144

Revive & Thrive Oxygen Bar & IV Lounge

226 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2933

PET SERVICES

Animal Hospital of Telluride

678 South Park Road, Ilium

970.728.1082 / 708.4359 (after hours)

Dirt Dawg

Pet Grooming

215 East Colorado #1, Telluride

970.239.6448

Mobile Unit One

Mobile Veterinarian

970.708.1512

Ophir Animal Camp

Pet Sitting

970.729.0410

Ridgway Animal Hospital

635 North Cora Street, Ridgway 970.626.5001

San Miguel Veterinary Clinic 40775 Highway 145, Norwood 970.327.4279

Telluride Dog Spa

Pet Grooming info@telluridedogspa.com

Telluride K9 Adventure School Pet Sitting, Dog Training

970.417.2252

Tricks & Treats Pet Sitting 970.708.5205

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Abie Livesay Photography

Wedding Photography

412.862.7885

Aether Photo + Films

Wedding, Adventure Photography, Video hello@aetherphotography.com

Andres Santiago Media

Snow, Lifestyle Photography

510.213.9990

Ben Eng Photography

Wedding, Lifestyle, Adventure Photography 970.759.4022

Brett Schreckengost Photography

Adventure Photography & Production

970.209.4959

C Salt Media Photography, Videography 512.217.6725

Elevation Imaging

On-mountain Adventure Photography

970.728.8058

Elope Telluride

Adventure Elopement Photography 970.239.3994

Groth Galleries

Photography Education grothgalleries@gmail.com

Jason & Daris Photocinema Wedding Photography, Video 970.708.8117

Joshua Johnson Photography

Real Estate, Adventure Photography 970.728.0597

Lens 44

Avalanche Photography matt@lens44.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Life Feeling Photography

Wedding, Portrait, Adventure Photography

970.903.8790

Lisa Marie Wright Photography Wedding Photography

949.413.4676

Melissa Plantz Photography

Wedding, Landscape, Lifestyle Photography 970.708.2152

Michael Morse Photography Wedding and Elopement Photography 714.721.4559

Michael Mowery Media Landscape, Lifestyle Photography 970.239.1456

Open Range Imaging

Architectural Visualization, Adventure Photography 970.728.3559

Palma Caruso Photography Wedding, Lifestyle Photography 505.314.6721

Picturesque Photography Portrait Photography 970.708.0168

Real Life Photographs Wedding, Lifestyle Photography 970.275.5637

Ryan Bonneau Photography Outdoor Adventure Photography 970.708.9439

REAL ESTATE OFFICES

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

300 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4454

Compass Telluride 970.708.5601

970.708.4141

970.728.0213

Ellison MacIntire Partners, LLC

138 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.0939

Engel & Volkers Telluride 224 East Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6335

Gold Mountain Real Estate & Development 135 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.1321

Keith Brown Realty 117 Lost Creek Lane #41A, M. Village 970.417.9513

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty

137 West Colorado, Telluride

565 Mountain Village Blvd #101, M. Village 215 San Juan #C3, Telluride 970.728.1404

225 South Oak, Telluride 970.728.3086

Mountain Rose Realty 970.729.8005

Rapaport Real Estate

110 South Pine, Telluride 970.708.4070

REAL ESTATE OFFICES

Telluride & Mountain Village Properties

220 East Colorado #E, Telluride

970.728.3137

Telluride Luxury Rentals & Real Estate

220 East Colorado #105C, Telluride

970.728.0461

Telluride Properties

237 South Oak, Telluride

220 East Colorado #102, Telluride

560 Mountain Village Blvd #103, M. Village 970.728.0808

Telluride Real Estate Brokers

126 West Colorado #100B, Telluride

970.728.6667

Telluride Real Estate Corporation

232 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3111

567 Mountain Village Blvd #106A, M. Village 970.369.6003

457 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village 136 Country Club Drive, Mountain Village 970.728.6655

Telluride Realty

109 East Colorado #2, Telluride 970.728.4000

Telluride Real Estate & Investment

747 West Pacific #416, Telluride 970.728.3205

Telluride Standard

316 Fairway Drive, Mountain Village 970.708.1954

The Agency Telluride

135 West Colorado #2E, Telluride 970.708.4999

Village Real Estate

567 Mountain Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.728.2330

STORAGE

Telecam Partners

716-D South Park Road, Ilium 970.728.4445

Telluride Storage

650 South Park Road, Ilium 970.728.1747

SHOPPING

A Women’s, Men’s, & Children’s Boutique

Women’s: FRAME, AMO, LE JEAN, R13, NILI LOTAN, TWP, XIR ULLA JOHNSON, VANESSA BRUNO, MOMONI, ODEEH, FO FORTE, ISABEL MARANT, PEDRO GARCIA, OFFICINE CREAT COCLICO, AUTRY, FALIERO SARTI, JEROME DREYFUSS, EYEB LIZA BETH JEWELRY

Men’s: BILLY REID, BLUE INDUSTRY, HOLDEN, RELW HARTFORD, FAHERTY, VINCE, CITIZENS OF HUMANITY JEANS, BLUNDSTONE, PREMIATA, TOMS SUNGLASSES

Kid’s: MAYORAL, ANGEL DEAR, ELEGANT BABY, ISCREAM, J CAT, PLAN TOYS, IZIPIZI, ROWDY SPROUT

SHOPPING

EYEWARE

Sunglasses HQ & Optical

109 West Colorado, Telluride

970.729.9199

THRIFT SHOPS

Sit, Stay, Shop!

335 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1100

Telluride Free Box

121 North Pine, Telluride

FLOWERS / PLANTS

China Rose Florists & Greenhouse

158 Society Drive, Lawson Hill

970.728.4169

Clark’s Market

700 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3124

Flowers by Ella

359 East Colorado, Telluride

720-900-7488

Telluride Garden Center

717 South Park Road, Ilium

970.729.8510

JEWELRY

Bella Fine Goods

213 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2880

Crossbow Leather & Hats

101 West Colorado, Telluride

970.729.9210

Elinoff & Co.

204 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.5566

Lustre, an Artisan Gallery

By appointment

970.728.3355

MiXX Projects + Atelier

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970.797.4040

Scarpe

250 East Pacific, Telluride

970.728.1513

Slate Gray Gallery

130 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3777

Telluride Room

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.7357

The Gordon Collection

220 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1443

Two Skirts

127 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.6828

MUSIC

Telluride Music Co.

333 West Colorado #2, Telluride

970.728.9592

ART GALLERIES

Bella Fine Goods

213 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2880

Elinoff & Co. Gallerists & Jewelers

204 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.5566

Gold Mountain Gallery

135 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3460

Lustre, an Artisan Gallery

By appointment

970.728.3355

MiXX Projects + Atelier

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970.797.4040

Rinkevich Gallery

Centrum Bldg, Mountain Village

415.516.2055

Slate Gray Gallery

130 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3777

South Fir Street

230 South Fir, Telluride

970.948.7997

Tellurado Studio

219 East Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6440

Telluride Arts Headquarters & Gallery

220 West Colorado, Telluride

224 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3930

The Gordon Collection

220 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1443

Tony Newlin Gallery

100 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8084

Woof! Gallery

134 East Colorado, Telluride

970.708.0135

Workshop Telluride

CLOTHING

Alt Vibes Relaxation Lounge

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.9515

Cashmere Red

221 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8088

Crossbow Leather & Hats

101 West Colorado, Telluride 970.729.9210

Denimaxx

217 West Colorado, Telluride 435.731.9666

Down To Earth

236 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9316

Fuel Telluride

205 East Colorado, Telluride 970.708.1590

FP Movement

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village

267.541.8750

Heritage Apparel

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7340

Lucchese Bootmaker

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.538.7531

Overland Sheepskin & Leather

100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9700

Paradise Resort Wear

218 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8786

Patagonia

200 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.4303

Scarpe

250 East Pacific, Telluride

970.728.1513

Shirtworks of Telluride

126 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.6242

Call for new location

970.728.1174

CLOTHING

Society

126 East Colorado, Telluride

970.708.4067

Sublime

126 West Colorado #102A, Telluride

970.728.7974

Telluride Toggery

109 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3338

The Alpineer

150 West Colorado, Telluride

970.718.0130

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.718.0136

Tweed

151 South Pine, Telluride

970.728.8186

Two Skirts

127 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.6828

HOME DECOR

Azadi Rugs

213 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.4620

Bella Fine Goods

213 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2880

Evoke

224 East Colorado, Telluride

970.729.0906

Frame Telluride

160 Society Drive, Lawson Hill

970.239.6058

Hook

226 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1087

MiXX Projects + Atelier

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970.797.4040

Sage House Designs

150 East Pacific, Telluride

970.708.4044

Slate Gray Gallery

130 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3777

The Gordon Collection

220 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1443

Tweed

151 South Pine, Telluride

970.728.8186

T.Karn Imports

394 West Colorado, Telluride

970.708.4350

SCARPE©

SHOPPING

The premier source for all things Telluride.

TELLURIDE RESORT STORE OPEN DAILY 10 a.m.—6 p.m.

SHOPPING

BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Alchëmy Salon

300 Mahoney, #13C, Telluride

970.708.8048

Alt Vibes Relaxation Lounge

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.9515

Aveda Telluride Spa

250 West San Juan, Telluride

970.728.0630

Hair 9 Salon

Please call for new location

970.708.7139

Himmel Boutique Spa & Retail

Fairmont Franz Klmr., Mountain Village

970.728.7113

Pearl Aesthetic Medicine

126 West Colorado #202, Telluride

970.728.7939

Pure Beauty Wellness Spa / Salt Cave

333 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6144

Spa Boutique at the Peaks Resort

136 Country Club Dr., Mountain Village

970.728.6800

Studio G Total Skin Wellness

145 West Pacific #1E, Telluride

970.728.8700

The Spa & Salon at Madeline

568 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village

970.369.8961

Two Skirts

127 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.6828

HARDWARE

Alpine Lumber

140 Society Dr., Lawson Hill

970.728.4388

Timberline Ace Hardware

200 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3640

SPORTING GOODS

Bootdoctors

Le Chamonix Bldg., Mountain Village

970.728.8954

Box Canyon Bicycles

300 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2946

Christy Sports

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.1334

Inn at Lost Creek, Mountain Village

970.369.4727

236 South Oak, Telluride

970.728.4581

Jagged Edge Mountain Gear

223 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.9307

Patagonia

200 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.4303

Telluride Angler/Telluride Outside

221 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3895

Telluride Sports

Camels Garden, Telluride

970.728.3134

Cimarron Lodge

970.728.4228

Fairmont Franz Klmmr., Mountain Village

970.728.0364

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.8944

The Peaks, Mountain Village

970.239.0339

Telluride Wax Guru (winter only)

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village Gorrono Ranch, Lift 4

The Alpineer

150 West Colorado, Telluride

970.718.0130

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.718.0136

The Drop Board Shop & Print Lab

123 South Oak, Telluride

970.708.0688

Wagner Custom Skis

Palmyra Bldg, Mountain Village

970.728.0107

PET SUPPLIES

Dirt Dawg

215 East Colorado, Unit 1, Telluride

970.239.6448

PET Telluride

238 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2095

Between the Covers Bookshop 214 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4504

Enchanted Forest Toy Shoppe 150 West Pacific, Telluride 970.239.6112

Scarpe

250 East Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1513

LIQUOR STORES

Mountain Village Wine Merchant 622 M. Village Blvd. #100, M. Village

970.615.1077

Sawpit Mercantile Highway 145, Sawpit

970.728.9898

Society Conoco

100 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.0801

Spirits at Mountain Village

455 Mtn. Village Blvd., M. Village

970.728.6500

Telluride Bottleworks

129 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.5553

Telluride Brewing Company

156 Society Drive, Lawson Hill

970.728.5094

Telluride Distilling Company

Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village 970.728.2910

Telluride Liquors

123 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3380

Wine Mine at Pacific Street Liquors 220 South Davis, Telluride 970-728-9463

BOOKS

Between the Covers Bookshop

214 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.4504

Telluride Historical Museum Gift Shop

201 West Gregory, Telluride 970.728.3344

GIFTS

Ajax Trading Company

109 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6176

Bella Fine Goods

213 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2880

Crossbow Leather & Hats

101 West Colorado, Telluride

970.729.9210

Hook

226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1087

Mountain Peak Gifts

217 East Colorado, Telluride 970.538.7077

Paradise Resort Wear 218 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8786

Shirtworks of Telluride 126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6242

Telluride Historical Museum Gift Shop 201 West Gregory, Telluride 970.728.3344

Telluride Room

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7357

Telluride Resort Store

Gondola Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7358

Telluride Truffle Artisan Chocolate 135 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9565

DISPENSARIES

Alpine Wellness Center

300 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1834

Green Dragon

119 West Colorado, Telluride

970.422.1422

Telluride Bud Company

Sunshine Pharmacy 333 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3601

Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village

970.728.3601 PHARMACIES

135 South Spruce, Telluride

970.239.6039

Telluride Green Room

250 South Fir, Telluride

970.728.7999

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SHOPPING

Telluride-Pick Jewelry in Silver, Gold, Diamonds and Colored Gemstones

Gallerists and Jewelers

204 West Colorado Avenue 970.728.5566

Telluride’s oldest, continuously owned business, established 1991

All Designs trademarked, copyrighted or pending and patented U.S. Design Patent No. D997.772

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“Surrounded by soaring peaks in the craggy San Juan Mountains, Telluride sits in an almost impossibly beautiful setting.”

CINDY HIRSCHFELD, NEW YORK TIMES