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WINTER 2018-19

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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regular reads 14

Discover Telluride

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Kids’ Stuff

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Calendar

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F E A T U R E Tales of Trails How Telluride’s ski runs got their names

25 Outdoor Activities Adventures to Remember Off-mountain activities in Telluride’s winter wonderland 31 On the Mountain Skizers Long-time locals ski together, stay together

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33 On the Mountain Works of Art Each Wagner Custom ski top sheet has a story 61 Summer in Telluride Epic Adventures These mountains are an outdoor playground 99

Activities Guide

stay & play

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43 Perfect Day, Perfect Après The fun off-mountain scene at Telluride’s hotels 70

Accommodations Guide

about town 30 Mountain Town News 55 In Business Pedalling Innovations TVA awardee revolutionizes cycling, one pedal at a time 58 Home Is Where The Heart Is The Doyles How a family from down under came home 59 Community San Miguel Resource Center Local nonprofit balances intervention with prevention

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history 34 G orrono Ranch A local landmark as old as Telluride 64 Historical Walking Tour

weddings 53 A ‘Special and Unique’ Celebration The San Juans Mountains’ winter landscape is a magical place to get married 69

Venues Guide

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getting around 15

etting Here G Flying to your favorite mountain town

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Match Made in Heaven A Using the Gondola connection

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Flight Map

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Shopping & Dining Map

99+ T elluride, Mountain Village Maps See fold-out section after page 99

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igh Altitude Haute Cuisine H Telluride Ski Resort’s on-mountain dining options are varied, exquisite electable Dining D Delicious cuisine on the menu in Mountain Village

40 The Dining Scene 80 Dining Guide

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Small Town, Huge Talent Thespians, jewelers, painters and musicians in Telluride ‘ Tis the Season in Telluride December is magical with festivals and festivities

personal shopper RETAIL THERAPY 48 M ountain Beauty High-altitude skincare for high-altitude skin Telluride’s Salt Cave 50

The Resort’s Shops & Boutiques

51 Cool Finds Gifts to go from local shops and boutiques 90 Shopping Guide

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DISCOVER TELLURIDE

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hank you for picking up the Official Guide to Telluride and Mountain Village. We at the Telluride Tourism Board have worked diligently to ensure that this issue will give you everything you need for a truly unforgettable time in our small mountain town.

I also can’t help but hope that on these pages you recognize what a very special place Telluride is. Sure, we all know that Telluride is a worldclass ski resort; in fact, Conde Nast Traveler readers have voted the Telluride Ski Resort number one in North America five times in the last six years.

What I really want you to see, though, is that Telluride is a community first. Here, far from the lift lines and manufactured charm that characterize other ski areas, are real people, abiding traditions and meaningful connections, all underpinned by a love of this town and these mountains.

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on the ski resort. Another article introduces us to the Skizers, a group of long-time locals – all good friends – who ski together every Friday during the season, and have done so for nearly three decades.

And then there’s the feature on Gorrono Ranch that links Telluride’s time as a mining town to its modern-day status as a mecca for skiers and snowboarders. Everywhere you look in this issue, you will find stories about real people and authentic places.

As president and CEO of the Telluride Tourism Board, I talk a lot about Telluride and, often, I find myself using the word “gratitude”. Indeed, I am truly grateful for the natural beauty around us, for the coming season when the Telluride Ski Resort will get to show off its varied and stunning terrain and friendly, professional service; for the welcoming and wonderful accommodations here; and for the delicious and inventive restaurants, lively bar scene and funky, independent

shops of Telluride and Mountain Village.

Now, as I write this, the lower flanks of the box canyon are aglow in an autumnal riot of color and Main Street is a little sleepier. There are, though, still friends sitting in the fall sunshine catching up over a coffee; kids with schoolbags, laughing as they cycle past my window; business owners standing on the sidewalk swapping stories; runners heading up Aspen Street on their way to the Wiebe.

It’s what our magazine is all about, after all, and it is what I am most truly thankful for: Community.

MICHAEL MARTELON PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Telluride Tourism Board

GETTING HERE

TOUCH DOWN IN TELLURIDE

FLIGHTS YEAR-ROUND

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WINTER 2018-2019 ATLANTA ATL to MONTROSE MTJ Delta 1 – 7x weekly December 20 – March 31 CHARLOTTE CLT to MONTROSE MTJ American Airlines Saturdays December 22 – March 30 CHICAGO ORD to MONTROSE MTJ United Daily / December 19 – March 30 American 1 – 7x weekly December 19 – March 30 HOUSTON IAH to MONTROSE MTJ United 1 – 2x daily December 19 – March 30 LOS ANGELES LAX to MONTROSE MTJ Allegiant 2x weekly December 20 – March 31 American 1 – 7x weekly December 19-March 30 United 1 – 3x weekly December 22 – March 30 NY-LA GUARDIA LGA to MONTROSE MTJ United Saturdays December 22 – March 30 NY-NEWARK EWR to MONTROSE MTJ United 2 – 7x weekly December 19 – March 30 PHOENIX PHX to MONTROSE MTJ American daily December 19 – April 1 SALT LAKE SLC to MONTROSE MTJ Delta daily December 22 – January 2 SAN FRANCISCO SFO to MONTROSE MTJ United 2 – 7x weekly December 23 – April 1

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his winter, air service to your favorite mountain town is as abundant as first tracks and deep powder at the Telluride Ski Resort. Two airports serve the destination: Telluride/Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), and both have exciting options for the winter 2018-2019 season.

First up is the news that air passengers can now touch down just 10 minutes from downtown and the slopes – United Airlines partner Boutique Air is operating multiple daily flights year-round between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Telluride Regional Airport, offering worldwide connections to TEX. “Boutique Air brings a proven, high-quality operation and a worldwide partner network, a great fit for both our community and our guests coming to visit throughout the year,” Colorado Flights COO Matt Skinner says.

The partnership between United and Boutique Air enables travelers to book and connect through the global United network, as well as earn and redeem miles for flights through the United MileagePlus frequent-flyer program. Boutique Air’s modern fleet of Swiss-made Pilatus PC-12 and Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft offers amenities that include

reclining leather seats, lavatories and power outlets.

The new Boutique flight complements an already robust winter service between Telluride/Montrose Airport and 12 major cities nationwide. New this winter are daily United flights from San Francisco (SFO) and New York/Newark (EWR) over the holidays, which adds to their two- to three-times weekly schedules through the season. The daily Houston (IAH) service will also see a second flight on Saturdays during core periods this winter, and American has upsized their daily Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) mainline jet to a modern 160-seat Airbus320.

The menu of ski season air service includes additional direct flights between Telluride/Montrose Airport and Atlanta (ATL) and Salt Lake City (SLC) on Delta; Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD) and Phoenix (PHX) on American; and Chicago (ORD) and New York/LaGuardia (LGA) on United. Three airlines, Allegiant, American and United, are operating a winter service between MTJ and Los Angeles (LAX).

Stoked for all that the Telluride Ski Resort has to offer? Telluride’s air service translates into some of the best non-stop access in all of ski country. Go on, book that flight now.

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What is it about Telluride and Mountain Village?

Each town offers its own distinct vibe while together they share a love of community, of the stunning beauty that surrounds us, of the people, the culture and the activities that make this place so special.

Perched above Telluride at 9,545 feet, this hamlet offers visitors and residents alike a more modern, lux feel in a European-style alpine setting. Incorporated in 1995, Mountain Village boasts luxury hotels, inns and condos, state-ofthe-art spas, stylish shops and sophisticated dining options. All the while, guests are surrounded by the towering peaks and stunning vistas of the San Juan Mountains.

THE GONDOLA The only transportation system of its kind in North America, the “G” is free, pet friendly and handicap accessible, connecting Telluride and Mountain Village via a 13-minute ride. With breathtaking views and a truly unique experience, we can promise the Gondola is one “commute” you will never forget.

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STATION TELLURIDE South Oak Street / Telluride 8,750 feet

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STATION SAN SOPHIA Mid-mountain Access the resort’s trails / Allred’s Restaurant & Bar 10,500 feet

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A National Historic Landmark District that gourmet restaurants, chic boutiques and fine-art galleries call home, Telluride proudly displays its mining-town heritage with a wealth of colorful Victorian houses and a charming, carefully preserved Main Street lined with clapboard and brick storefronts.

Don’t let the town’s charms fool you, however. Telluride’s heritage is equal parts refinement and Wild West, complete with tales of bank robbers – Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank here – and hardscrabble miners.

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Anyone who has ever skied or snowboarded the Telluride Ski Resort knows it is unique and special. More than just a ski area, Telluride is a way of life characterized by an abiding affection for this place high in the San Juan Mountains with its unspoiled natural beauty, varied terrain and uncrowded slopes.

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Many trails took their names from mining claims that were situated on the ski resort itself.

1800s and early 1900s when mining literally and figuratively put Telluride on the map as a boomtown with, at one point, more millionaires per capita than New York City. Some runs, like Smuggler, were named for the biggest mines in the area from that period. William “Senior” Mahoney, a miner who figures prominently in the ski resort’s own history, gave Spiral Stairs, off Lift 9, its name based on the winding staircase in another prominent mining operation, the Tomboy Mine. A highly respected link between Telluride’s mining past and its skiing present, Mahoney also has a run named for him: Senior’s, which drops 20

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Yet, it could have turned out very differently.

Stevens recalls that “initially, there was an idea to name runs after card games ... I remember seeing maps with runs named One-Eyed Jack, things like that. Mahoney and I were thinking ‘there’s so much history here’. So, when we came on board, we started down the road toward naming the runs after the history of Telluride.”

The result, Stevens says, was that “most of our trails established in the 1970s and early 80s were named after specific mines or mining claims.”

One run that bucked that trend, however, was Allais’ Alley, named for Emile Allais. A Frenchman widely regarded as the father of modern skiing and a world-champion ski racer, Allais helped design the ski resort in its infancy.

Ron Allred, together with Jim Wells, purchased the Telluride Ski Resort in 1978. An early job for the new owners, Allred recalls, was buying up many of those on-mountain mining Ryan Bonneau

he Telluride way of life is also marked by a curiosity for, and love of, its history. It’s a history that is counted in centuries, not years, and is populated by innovators and outlaws, risk-takers and romantics. It’s also a history that lives on in the ski trail signs that dot the Telluride Ski Resort.

Yes, in Telluride, even the trails have stories to tell.

Take for instance, Powerline; off Lift 9, the trail’s name is a nod to the remarkable story of L.L. Nunn, a failed restaurateur-cum-mine-owner who went on to achieve the world’s first long-distance transmission of AC electricity at Gold King mine, just south of the present-day ski resort. After his success electrifying Gold King, Nunn set out to do the same at his other mines, so he ran a cable up and over Bald Mountain to the top of what is now Apex run and then down into town.

Powerline follows part of Nunn’s route.

Not surprisingly, a lot of other trails take their names from Nunn’s era, that time in the late

from the top of Palmyra Peak.

A figure alongside Mahoney from the ski resort’s early days, Johnnie Stevens started working for the ski resort before it opened in 1972, later serving as head of Telluride Ski Patrol and later still as the resort’s COO. Stevens explains that many trails took their names from mining claims that were situated on the actual ski resort itself, including Capitol, Calumet, Electra, Bushwacker, Mammoth, Happy Thought, Apex, Dynamo, Little Rose, Zulu Queen and Roy Boy, which takes its name from the Roy Johnson Mine.

The Plunger mining claim, Stevens adds, was another that lent its name to a trail. “Mahoney and I were trying to come up with a classic name … something that differentiated us from other areas and denoted what we were. And we decided that that was the Plunge.”

“[We wanted] something that differentiated us from other areas and denoted what we were ... we decided that that was the Plunge.”

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claims from the aptly named Robert Million.

“Robert Million owned all of those claims [on Gold Hill] … and he dealt in good faith with us.

As a gift, we named Millions after him.”

In remembering past stories of trail names, Allred chuckles about Kant-Mak-M. “My wife and I got married a year before we came here and we had merged our families, so we had seven kids.

Every one of those seven kids came to me and said ‘Dad, can you name a trail after me?’” So, on a family vacation, Allred assigned the kids the task of coming up with one name that covered all of them. Their solution? Kant-Mak-M, an anagram formed using the first initial of each child’s name.

Another tale that Allred tells is about the naming of Jaws, accessed off Lift 8. Another anagram, the trail is named for James Alfa Wells, better known as Jim, Allred’s partner, co-owner of the ski area and a lifelong friend. “He grew up with me and I wanted to name a trail after him.

I remember taking him down it, after we named it.”

Did he enjoy it?

“Oh hell no,” Allred says.

“When he finally got down, he started skiing toward me. I thought he was going to stab me with his pole.”

Telluride Ski Patrol, by necessity, often informally named places on the ski resort before they ever showed up on a trail map. Former Telluride Ski Resort Director of Snow Safety Craig “Sterbie” Sterbenz

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remembers consulting mining claim maps when According to Stevens, some place names date preparing reports. “Most of the couloirs on the back to before the establishment of the ski resort. mountain were faults that used to have ore in Kids’ Hill, which fronts onto the town of Telluthem, so there were a lot of mines up there that I ride, was a place in the 1960s that had a rope tow, used for names,” he says. enabling the local kids to ski in the winter. Milk Patrol supervisor Tom “Socko” Sokolowski, Run, also on the slope above town, was the locaone of the resort’s longest-running employees, tion of a dairy farm long before the first lifts were recalls the naming of Chonever built. The gentle pitch go’s, a double-black run that of the Meadows, beside the branches off Silver Glade: Chondola, was pastureland “The decision to “As I remember it, it was the on what was once the Adams honor our past was family’s ranch. Galloping first season of the ski area, 1972-1973. Ski patrol and the Goose, the double green that a no-brainer.” winter trail crew were up on meanders from the top of — Johnnie Stevens the mountain ski packing in Lift 10 to the bottom, took its the Lift 6 area. We came to a spot that hadn’t been name from the Rio Grande Southern Railroad’s named yet. It was deep snow and southwest facing, railcars that operated in the area from the 1930s which gave it an inch or two of breakable sun crust. to the 1950s.

Nasty, nasty steep conditions. We were all lined up And of course, there is See Forever, an obvious at the top, thankful we were packing and not skiing reference to the trail’s stunning views that stretch it. That was when Johnnie Stevens looked at us and to the La Sal Mountains in Utah. said, ‘We will name this pitch after whoever skis it Stevens, who grew up here, explains the pull the best.’ … There was a good amount of carnage that he and Mahoney felt early on for creating among us that run … Mike ‘Chongo’ Muer, howev- trail names that resonated. er, skied it fast and beautifully. There was no ques“It is important to know that both Billy [Mation as to who deserved it.” honey] and I were raised in Telluride because Sterbenz recalls a less dramatic story behind the of mining and we were both raised with men name of Nice Chute in Black Iron Bowl. “It was and woman who made Telluride work for all before it had a name. I skied it and turned around those many years,” he says. “Billy worked in the and said ‘nice chute’ and that was it.” mines and I worked in the mine for five summers 22

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Telluride Ski Resort

At the Telluride Ski Resort, it’s easy to be green. The resort’s trail signs – all 350-plus of them – are made by ski patroller Jim Greene’s Greeneworx Signs, using eco-friendly cedar.

And the resorts winter trail maps are printed on paper made from stone. This means that no water or trees are used in the production of the waterproof, tear- and fire-resistant maps, which are instead made from calcium carbonate, recycled concrete and a non-toxic, recyclable, photodegradable resin.

during college. I was raised with miners and mine workers. When I went to college, I studied western history and even as I was doing my master’s thesis, much of my technical research was devoted to Telluride and its history. What might have been taken for granted about the long history of Telluride while growing up was amplified significantly. Billy was also a student of Telluride history, beyond just living here, and the decision to honor our past was a no-brainer.

“We wanted to incorporate this incredible history into our efforts to build a world-class ski resort and let much of it be reflected in the trail names and reflect on our rich history. It was also in honor of all those people who made Telluride what it is.”

WE REMEMBER Conversations about Telluride’s trails are full of amusing anecdotes and nods to the area’s history, but some stories are more poignant. On the ski resort, Hoot Brown Park, Woozley’s Way, Buzz’s Glade, Stormin’ Norman, Sully’s, Andy’s Gold, Captain Jack’s and Teddy’s Way are a number of the runs that pay tribute to some of those who loved and skied (or boarded) Telluride, and who left us all too soon.

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ADVENTURES TO REMEMBER TELLURIDE IN WINTER IS A WONDERLAND WITH ADVENTURES SURE TO PROVIDE MEMORIES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME Test your skiing and snowboarding prowess by helicopter or snowcat, kite or backcountry skiing. For a slower pace, access the serene beauty of the outdoors on Nordic skis or snowshoes. You can kick back and let a team of horses pull you across a mountain meadow or hop on a snowmobile and explore old mining ruins. And then there’s ice: for climbing, skating or fishing.

If comfort is your pleasure, board the Gondola and catch the scenery on a free ride between Telluride and Mountain Village.

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SNOW BIKING Want to discover the ski resort in a new and unique way? Try snow biking. A knowledgeable snow bike instructor will teach all aspects of riding a snow bike, which has skis instead of wheels. Rentals and certification courses are available through the Telluride Adventures Center The class includes a two-hour certification lesson, rental and a snow bike certification card upon completion of the course.

VALLEY FLOOR

The 3-mile stretch of open space welcoming visitors to town contains the only trails with a groomed track set just for fat bikers. The social rider can exit the trails at the far west end for a tasty microbrew at Telluride Brewing Company (156 Society Drive, Lawson Hill) before the mellow pedal back to town.

BEAR CREEK

Located at the end of South Pine Street, this summer hiking trail turns into an advanced/intermediate fat bike ride in the winter. Riders are rewarded with the same beautiful waterfall at the top, only at this time of year it’s frozen. Although the trail is not groomed, skiers who use the Telluride Ski Resort’s backcountry gate exit into Bear Creek Canyon pack down a nice path.

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In continuous operation for over 35 years, Telluride Helitrax is Colorado’s ultimate heli-ski experience. With access to over 200 square miles of pristine terrain, Helitrax operates at some of the highest elevations in North America and consistently skis off summits and in high alpine basins and cirques. The family-owned guide service’s proven formula of small groups, exclusive terrain and top-notch staff combine to deliver an unforgettable helicopter ski or snowboard experience that exceeds expectations while remaining committed to high safety standards.

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SNOWMOBILING Get your motor running on an extensive network of trails that has created a snowmobiler’s paradise. Explore stunning landscapes, as well as ghost towns and relics from Telluride’s mining days. Local outfitters offer half-day or fullday tours for all abilities.

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GOLF COURSE

The undulating groomed trails that ribbon over the golf course in Mountain Village are multi-use trails open to dogs, bikes, hikers, snowshoes and Nordic skiers. Enjoy the views of the San Sophia ridge to the north and Wilson range to the west as you catch your breath between the dips and climbs.

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FISHING Visiting Telluride in winter doesn’t mean you have to leave your rod and reel behind. Many streams and rivers in the region are prime for fishing year-round. Late February to April, the San Miguel River provides excellent fishing opportunities, while farther afield the Uncompahgre River fishes well all winter. Or try ice fishing on the area’s lakes and reservoirs. Local outfitters can guide you.

SNOWSHOEING

NORDIC SKIING Need a break from downhill skiing and boarding?

Nordic skiing in the area offers a change of scenery and a great workout. Groomed tracks can be found in Telluride Town Park, on the Valley Floor, on the golf course in Mountain Village, at Trout and Priest Lakes and on the ski resort. Each area offers various lengths of groomed trails, different terrain and excellent scenery. The Nordic Center in Town Park is a superb resource for trail conditions, lessons and gear rentals.

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When the whole family wants to go for a walk in the woods, don’t let the powder stop you. Snowshoes offer the freedom to explore many snow-covered places. Easy to learn and fun to master, snowshoeing is an activity for all ages.

Choose between a leisurely sightseeing outing or an uphill trek for the perfect cardio workout. Guided snowshoe adventures are available with a number of local outfitters.

Slip on your cowboy boots and Stetson and enjoy a sleigh or horseback ride in the winter wonderland of the San Juans. Ride under a cobalt blue sky or bundle up and star gaze during a dinner sleigh ride, all while embracing the spirit of the Wild West.

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ICE CLIMBING Strap on your crampons and grab your ice axe, the alpine setting of the San Juan Mountains offers worldrenowned ice climbing. Regional waterfalls turn to cathedrals of ice once the temperatures hold below freezing.

Hiring a local guide is recommended to fully explore winter climbing routes.

Lessons are available through outfitters.

ICE SKATING In Telluride, you can enjoy the quintessential winter activity of ice skating at any of the three rinks available in the area. In Telluride Town Park, you’ll find a professional-grade indoor hockey rink as well as an outdoor rink, and in Mountain Village you can skate at the Madeline Hotel and Residences’ delightful outdoor rink. Ice skate rentals are available at both locations.

Skiing in the San Juan backcountry is a true outdoor adventure. Explore and marvel at some of the country’s most spectacular mountain terrain while skiing to a hut or lodge, each stocked with all the amenities necessary for a comfortable winter’s night stay. Travel to a single hut or tour hut to hut in the European tradition. Add hike-to alpine skiing or snowboarding to your hut trip. Local outfitters can help you plan the adventure of a lifetime.

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Snow sport enthusiasts wanting an extra challenge can soar across the snow and up or down slopes with the pull of a kite.

Known to its practitioners as “snow-kiting,” the sport is done with downhill ski or snowboard equipment and a colorful kite. Kite skiers fly through the meadows at Lizard Head Pass, full of wide-open spaces and gorgeous views. Lessons are available locally.

TELLURIDE INDOORS Or experience Telluride, just not outside.

Visit the Wilkinson Public Library, the Telluride Historical Museum, or try classes at the Ah Haa School for Arts. New this season is Ah Haa’s Art Bar, where art and après come together Mondays from January to early April.

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The STAR awards program also recognized members of the community for excellence in service and marketing & PR. Town of Mountain Village Plaza Services Supervisor Brett Button was named the ServiceSTAR winner for 2018, while Chef Eliza Gavin and 221 South Oak received the PromoSTAR award. The 2018 awards were presented at the tourism board’s annual meeting in June.

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FRIENDS THAT SKI TOGETHER, STAY TOGETHER

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ifferent groups of friends have different rituals – poker, book clubs, cocktails after work on Fridays. They create gatherings to bring the same friends together over years, sometimes decades, around a love for a shared activity.

In Telluride, there is a crew of long-time locals who have such a ritual. Their day is Friday; their time, 1:30; their place, top of Lift 7; their activity, skiing.

Their name is the Skizers.

The Skizers toast another day together on the slopes.

The Skizers are “local” in the most literal sense of the word; they are the original ski bums. They’re folks who moved to Telluride in the ‘70s and have held ski passes every year since the 19721973 season, when Telluride Ski Resort first opened, 46 passes in all. They’re a little older now and – perhaps – more responsible, but when the conversation turns to skiing, the banter begins and time stands still.

The history of the group differs slightly depending on the storyteller, but the earliest members agree that the four original Skizers, oldschool ski patrollers Tom Taylor, Johnnie Stevens (also a former COO of the ski resort), Alan Ranta and Bill Cantlin, began meeting on Friday afternoons in 1992 to ski.

Taylor had just retired from patrol after 20 years.

“We wanted to ski with a few people because that’s what we did on ski patrol,” he says.

The next season, Katie Jewett joined, although there is some debate whether she was the first female or if it was a young Middlebury College graduate, Jill Curtis, who participated intermittently that first year.

Nonetheless, Jewett was a “schooler” – a Telluride Ski and Snowboard School instructor – and remembers learning to ski fast.

“They [the guys] don’t worry about form, they just go out and ski,” Jewett says. “After years of focusing on technique, it was nice to just ski.”

“It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you stay upright,” Taylor points out.

As the winters progressed, more friends showed up and the group continued to grow and eventually earn a name.

“We all skied together and our kids said we were

geezers,” Vicki Eidsmo explains. “So, we changed the word from geezers to skizers.”

The Skizers are about fun and skiing, but Taylor says that there are some serious rules: First, show up precisely at 1:30. There is a 3-minute window. At 1:33, the group is gone. Second, meet for drinks after skiing. Third, if you fail to show up for après, it’s your round next week.

Group members listening in nod their heads confirming Taylor’s words and trade some playful jabs, adding details about the end of season party and moments from epic days. It’s clear telling stories and catching up are as inherent to their gathering as skiing.

And, they all agree that Lift 9, in all of its long, slow glory, is the best lift on the mountain.

“The best part of the day is chatting on the lift,” Eidsmo says.

“We can all ski our own run and meet at the bottom,” Jewett adds.

“If [Lift] 9 is replaced with a high-speed quad, we’ll have to quit early,” Taylor says.

Individuals mention the names of the other Skizers who have come in and out of the group over the years, ensuring no one is left out.

“We have all known each other for a long time,” Jewett says. “There were years we did stuff together and years we didn’t do things together.”

She looks around at the group, adding “but now we all have this.”

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ENDLESS EXPLORATION Kick off your skis and enjoy a new winter adventure.

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WORKS OF ART FROM FAMILY PHOTOS TO HOLLYWOOD MOVIES TO A SUPREME COURT CASE, EACH WAGNER CUSTOM SKIS TOP SHEET HAS A STORY TO TELL

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ortrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, an early 1900s painting by renowned Austrian symbolist painter Gustav Klimt, stands at the center of an intricate saga that has spanned generations.

Stolen by the Nazis from the Austrian-Jewish Bloch-Bauer family during World War II, the painting ultimately became the focus of an eightyear legal tussle between Adele Block-Bauer’s niece and the Austrian museum that had assumed ownership after the war. The United States Supreme Court heard part of the case and eventually, in 2006, the painting was returned to the family, a story that garnered international attention.

While the painting itself now resides in a museum in New York, the image has been on display in lift lines around the world – as a top sheet on a pair of Wagner Custom skis. It’s just one of the thousands of custom designs created in the company’s Telluride factory, where its philosophy about customization tran- The skis and snowboards at scends function.

Wagner Custom Skis themselves The skis and snowboards at Wagner Custom Skis are custom built based on each themselves are custom built client’s unique ‘skier DNA’. based on each client’s unique “skier DNA”. They can look that way too, with design their very own set of graphics. custom designs embellishing the skis – or snowThe process begins with the customer’s basic board – from tip to tail. idea or whim, which Baltzley then shapes into “What do you look down at when you ski?” a fully formed design. Anything is fair game asks Wagner’s graphic designer Heather Baltzfor source images, as long as copyright laws ley. In the case of a great-great-nephew of Adele are considered and the image can be obtained Block-Bauer herself, for instance, he opted in high resolution. to put an image of the famous artwork on his There are three different perspectives from own pair of Wagners. which you look at a ski, Baltzley explains.

Explains Baltzley, “It’s a venue The tips, which you and your ski buddies gaze for clients to be able to express themselves.” at while riding the chairlift; the tails, which While customers can opt for stock graphics, in folks analyze in the lift line; and how the skis addition to stock colors and wood veneers, those looks when they’re on the ski rack. Baltzley says who want a truly one-of-a-kind ski can chose she considers all of these perspectives when from artwork, photography and other images to designing top sheets.

Baltzley has co-created nearly 3,000 custom designs with Wagner Custom clients: pets, kids and the Grateful Dead dancing bears are popular muses, but she’s also created skis from famous artwork to passport stamps, ski resort stickers and photographs of Telluride.

Baltzley herself skis on a pair inspired by 1800s Japanese artist Hokusai’s famous woodblock print The Great Wave Off Kanagawa. She also created three different multiple-ski series that graced the showroom walls at the Wagner factory for the 2018 Art + Architecture weekend.

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THE SKI RESORT’S GORRONO RANCH IS AS OLD AS TELLURIDE ITSELF

BY MARTINIQUE DAVIS

Photo courtesy of the Telluride Historical Museum ©

HISTORICAL TELLURIDE

Just weeks after Ron Allred and Jim Wells purchased the Telluride Ski Resort from founder Joe Zoline, the new owners of this fledgling ski area were hit with a realization: To keep their permitting with the U.S. Forest Service, they would have to build an on-mountain restaurant — and fast.

“We really didn’t know if we could make it,” Allred remembers of the day in September 1978 when the Forest Service pointed out this not-so-insignificant aspect of the agreement, including that the restaurant would need to be built by March 15, 1979 if the resort was to keep operating.

Allred and Wells had only just begun to decipher the inner workings of ski area operation.

Building a restaurant in less than six months, on the mountain and over the course of the winter would be no small feat.

In the spirit of a good, old-fashioned barn-raising, however, the community rallied behind the project and Gorrono Ranch opened for business by the Forest Service’s deadline. Forty years later, Gorrono remains the ski area’s largest, best-loved on-mountain restaurant, drawing crowds of skiers in the winter and hosting weddings and other events year-round.

Yet the story of Gorrono Ranch begins much earlier, its roots reaching back to the late 1800s and Telluride’s beginnings as a mining community that eventually flourished to become a town with a population of 5,000 and a wide array of businesses that included farms and

ranches. Hundreds of homesteads dotted the a simple, rustic design that utilized regionally mesas and valleys throughout the region, one sourced barnwood and a giant deck that connectof which was the Gorrono family’s ranch above ed the new – but authentic-looking – building what is now Mountain Village. with the two original, renovated structures.

The Gorronos, a Basque family of sheep Construction presented various challenges, ranchers, cleared the land around the restaufrom a lack of workers to difficult winter weather rant’s present site and managed a sheep herd, and problematic access, but the project’s general grew vegetables and, over time, built multiple contractor, Corey Fortenberry of Fortenberry timber structures. One large barn was located Construction, managed to lay the foundation and on the site of the current restaurant, with other get materials on-site before winter set in that year. smaller outbuildings, where the family lived, The ski resort celebrated the grand opening built to the east. of Gorrono Ranch on March 15, 1979, inviting Allred visited the site in the fall of 1978 and, the general public, along with the Forest Serthough the remaining buildings were in rough vice rangers, construction workers and ski area shape at best, he saw something there to salvage.

The Gorronos, a Basque family of sheep ranchers, The main barn and cleared the land around the restaurant’s present an outbuilding were too dilapisite and managed a sheep herd, grew vegetables dated to save, but and, over time, built multiple timber structures. two of the original structures had maintained their integrity and were shored up to employees, to the event. become part of the Gorrono Ranch complex that Allred says that although the make-or-break still exists today: the A-frame cabin on the lower deadline certainly added some anxiety to the deck, used nowadays for private events, and the project, everyone involved was happy with the famed Gorrono Saloon. final product.

A young architect by the name of Kimble “We knew it should be first class, even with as Hobbs drew up some plans for the main little time as we had,” Allred says. The interior dinrestaurant, which came back, Allred says, ing chairs, for example, were custom built by a fur“looking like some millionaire’s farm niture company that had made chairs for President back East.” Allred wanted to maintain Theodore Roosevelt, at the cost of around $350 the rustic feel of those original strucapiece, consuming a large portion of the decorattures, so his wife, Joyce, took Hobbs ing budget and causing some consternation about on a drive to show him a real San the total cost of the project. Allred notes that the Juan barn located outside Cortez. chairs wound up being a good investment, though, “The ranchers out here didn’t as they are still in use at Gorrono today. build fancy stuff because they were “It turned out looking like it was meant to look,” building this stuff themselves,” he says, referring to the pastoral, authentic feel of Allred says. the place, a nod to its history as a mountain homeHe and Wells ultimately settled on stead built by local hands.

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New flow, freeride, and technical terrain Access via Misty Maiden Express chairlift

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ON MOUNTAIN DINING

HIGH ALTITUDE HAUTE CUISINE

Telluride Ski Resort

The Telluride Ski Resort’s on-mountain dining options are varied, exquisite and sure to please. From classic country French to family favorites, hungry skiers and boarders can refuel deliciously at slopeside eateries.

ALPINO VINO

GIUSEPPE’S

ALTEZZA

TRADITIONAL NORTHERN ITALIAN

NEW ORLEANS-THEMED FARE

ITALIAN WITH AN INTERNATIONAL TWIST

Giuseppe’s is a locals’ favorite whose much-loved potato and black bean sauté has been drawing famished skiers and boarders to the spot for years. Nowadays, the i em mountain-top kitchen continues Tony D to serve delicious Big Easy fare best enjoyed at a sunny picnic table where jaw-dropping views compete with the food for a memorable experience.

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At 12,000 feet above sea level, Alpino Vino is the highest restaurant in North America and lives up to this uniqueness by offering simple, elegant food in an inviting atmosphere. Favorites include the organic tomato and gorgonzola bisque served with grilled Colorado camembert cheese on locally baked parmesan bread. In the evening, diners are whisked to the restaurant in a luxurious snowcat to enjoy a five-course, Italian-themed meal.

BON VIVANT

GORRONO & THE SALOON

CLASSIC COUNTRY FRENCH CUISINE

Go old-school and enjoy the classic ski-lodge menu including ski resort owner Chuck Horning’s famous chili, smokehouse favorites and the best salad bar on the mountain. The casual menu is matched by the laidback atmosphere enjoyed on the big deck or legendary beach.

In a setting like nowhere else, Bon Vivant throws a deck Bon Vivant Ben Eng party every day. Think sunshine, views and good music together with stunning cuisine. A signature dish is the Alpine Wild Mushroom soup which has a brie base infused with Courvoisier and served under a puff pastry. It’s fine dining that satisfies.

WHERE: Top of Polar Queen Express

CASUAL & SMOKEHOUSE FAVORITES

WHERE: On Misty Maiden and accessed by the Village Express (Lift 4) Alpino Vino Ben Eng

Altezza takes advantage of its lofty perch at the Peaks Resort and Spa to offer breathtaking views.

The menu is Italian inspired but driven by local and global ingredients.

WHERE: The Peaks, beside the Meadows

BIG BILLIE’S SOUTHWESTERN AND AMERICAN FAMILY FRIENDLY FAVORITES

A magnet for families looking for a menu – think chicken fingers, burgers and tots – that will please hungry youngsters and their grown-ups before the slopes beckon again. An added bonus: non-skiers can take the chondola from Mountain Village to join in on the lunchtime fun.

WHERE: Bottom of Lifts 1 and 10

STEPS FROM THE SLOPES Try the ski resort’s Tomboy Tavern for casual American, Crazy Elk for pizza and subs or The Pick for burritos. Tracks Café serves up sandwiches and signature rice bowls. Or get a delicious Italian fix at La Piazza or La Pizzeria. A fun grab-and-go spot is Shake N Dog with hot dogs, shakes and much more. Poacher’s Pub’s chili and hot wings draw many a famished skier or boarder.

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A CLUB FOR ALL SEASONS Membership with Telluride Ski & Golf Club includes members-only ski privileges at Telluride Ski Resort, private dining at Allred’s, unlimited golf with exclusive morning tee times at Telluride Golf Club, unlimited use of The Spa at The Peaks Resort, dedicated Club Concierge, and a bountiful social calendar.

For membership information please call 970.728.7302 or visit TellurideSkiandGolfClub.com

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DELECTABLE DINING VARIED OPTIONS, DELICIOUS CUISINE ON THE MENU IN MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

BY ROSSTON ‘BUSTER’ RITTER

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ountain Village is a tiny town with some big dining options. Whether skiing in for a quick après bite or making a night of it, finding what you want is easy in this high-alpine hamlet, nestled above Telluride at 9,545 feet.

Many of Mountain Village’s restaurants bring an international influence to these remote San Juan Mountains. Owned and run by an Italian family, La Piazza del Villaggio delivers a remarkably authentic, Italian-style fine-dining experience. As the sister restaurant of Telluride’s Rustico, La Piazza dishes up house-made favorites gnocchi and ravioli and secondi like their Tagliata alla Griglia, along with expertly paired wines.

Those looking for the same authenticity in a more casual atmosphere can try the third eatery in this family of restaurants – La Pizzeria next door.

The Mediterranean vibe does not stop there.

The Village Table offers tasty tapas and signature dishes like paella with a focus on the cuisine of Spain. In fact, chef/owner Johnny Gerona, whose father is Spanish and mother Italian, spent

considerable amounts of time in Europe, working in kitchens in Italy, Spain and France, including at the French Culinary Institute, and the extensive, knowledgeable wine list is strong on wines from these countries. To complement the menu, the Village Table regularly has live Spanish guitar music.

Head to the heart of Mountain Village and you will find Black Iron Kitchen at the Madeline Hotel and Residences. Convenient for a quick bite, lunch or dinner, the focus at this restaurant is mountain cuisine with rustic, boldly flavored dishes using ingredients sourced from sustainable, local farms and ranches. Look for BIK’s dryaged steaks, wild game and seafood to satisfy a tired skier or boarder’s cravings. The ambiance is one of comfortable elegance. There are tables inside and out, with unique fire pits built into the outdoor tables.

Perched above Double Cabins ski run is the Mountain Lodge’s View Bar and Grille. There,

Chef Bud Thomas serves up classic American faves like mac ‘n’ cheese and burgers, but with innovative twists. Diners can enjoy the drama of the vaulted 50-foot-high log dining room or head poolside (don’t worry, it’s heated) where the bartenders are wellversed in complementing your dining experience with one of the View’s signature adult slushies. Imbibe while taking in the spectacular panoramic views of the San Sophia Ridge.

The Telluride Ski Resort also has some elegant dinner options in Mountain Village. First, there’s Siam’s Talay Grille. This Thai/Thai-fusion eatery at the Inn at Lost Creek takes the delicious flavors and commitment to the freshest ingredients of its sister restaurant in Telluride, Siam, and replicates it in the Village. Or try Altezza at the Peaks Resort and Spa where Colorado mountain cuisine is given an international twist with delectable results.

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SUSTAINABLE, ETHICALLY GROWN FOOD ON TELLURIDE’S TABLES

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he brainchild of local Vicki Renda, a former ski school supervisor at the Telluride Ski Resort, Vicki’s Fresh Food Movement sources from regional farms and ranches and then provides residential and commercial customers in the Telluride area with sustainably and ethically grown food. What’s on offer ranges from eggs, milk and cheeses to meat like lamb, pork and beef to fruit and vegetables to grains, honey and jams.

Renda describes her business as more of a grocery delivery and less like the boxes typical of community-supported agriculture. The idea for her enterprise grew from Renda’s undergraduate degree in business and marketing coupled with postgraduate work in sustainable food systems. Since founding Vicki’s Fresh Food Movement in 2016, Renda sources from North Fork Valley farms and sells to local individuals, restaurants and caterers, sending a

weekly product and price list to customers who then place orders through the company web site or by email. After that, she takes to the road, visiting her suppliers, farms primarily in Paonia, Olathe, Hotchkiss and Montrose, including Austin Family Farms, Thistle Whistle Farms, Buckhorn Gardens, Ela Family Farms, Rocking W Cheese and Dairy, City Farm, South River Aquaponics and ranches like Desert Weyr, Colorado Pastures Pork, High Wire Ranch and Western Heritage Farm, as well as Blue Grouse Bakery in Norwood. Vicki’s Fresh Food Movement then delivers to customers’ homes or businesses.

A passionate, informed advocate, Renda emphasizes that customers can get fresh food that has been grown or produced sustainably and regionally all year long.

Vicki Renda of Vicki’s Fresh Food Movement sources food from a range of regional farms and ranches for commercial and residential customers in the Telluride area.

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GRAB, GO & REFUEL Skiers and boarders looking for a quick refuelling stop have new choices in Mountain Village. First up is family-owned Shake N Dog, perfectly placed in a sunny spot on Heritage Plaza. The eatery has a fairly priced, innovative menu that features hot dogs with a creative range of buns and toppings, along with shakes, hand-tossed salads, wraps, hearty soups, snacks and more. There is also Telluride Ski Resort newbie The Pick, a burrito bar on Reflection Plaza (adjacent to the Madeline Hotel and Residences) that offers hand-rolled, gourmet burritos and bowls with a menu of build-your-own ingredients and homemade salsas perfect for aficionados.

Big B’s organic spiced cider, rum, pumpkin spice rim, cinnamon stick Tomboy Tavern KNOB CREEK OLD FASHIONED Muddled cherries and orange, Sheridan Label Knob Creek whisky, simple syrup, bitters New Sheridan LOCAL’S FOLLY Bulleit bourbon, lemon juice, simple syrup, pinot noir float The Liberty WHITE COSMO Spring 44 vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, white cranberry juice Cosmopolitan Restaurant

HISTORIC SPOT, NEW RESTAURANT The arrival of a hotly anticipated new restaurant will add to the excitement of the winter season when the National, co-owned by long-time local chefs Ross Martin and Erich Owen, opens its doors. Sharing the historic building on the southeast corner of Colorado Ave. and Pine Street with the Last Dollar Saloon, the National will occupy the back half with the dining room at street level and kitchen downstairs. The structure was renovated through much of 2018 and the resulting space is striking, with an enormous window facing Pine Street and a 200-bottle wine rack as a central feature in the dining room. Martin and Owen are promising a chef-driven modern bistro with a Modern American menu that seeks to provide a fine-dining experience at sustainable prices. “We are excited about the space and about offering something new in Telluride,” Martin says.

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WILDLY INVENTIVE WOOD EAR The descriptors inventive and delectable combine brilliantly at Wood Ear, the restaurant and bar in the historic Roma Building on East Colorado Ave. First, there’s the menu – Texas smokehouse classics meet Japanese cuisine – with popular items like the Hill Country Brisket Ramen and the Miso Smoke, a vegetarian ramen served on a base of smoked miso and shitake mushrooms. Then, there’s the cocktail list, featuring drinks like a Wood Ear Old Fashioned that is made using a black pepper-brown sugar simple syrup and smoked bitters, or the Fresh Ginger Mule with ginger syrup made inhouse daily. And, new this winter, fans can pre-order whole smoked Wagyu brisket and pork shoulder for takeout. This all follows a successful summer when Wood Ear was the place to be, with live music and 60 whiskeys and 40 mezcals and tequilas behind the bar. Matt Arnold co-owns the restaurant with Payam Panbechi. “People have been really loving it,” Arnold said.

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EXCLUSIVE APRÈS Serious après fans who choose their accommodations based on the après scene might want to head to the Camel’s Garden Hotel, famous for its complimentary wine, cheese and crackers. The casual gathering, for hotel guests only, takes place in the comfy lobby. Or try Element 52 whose après, exclusive to guests, starts with a funicular from the slopes and finishes in the lobby bar or the spa where happy hour is made happier with drinks and small plates.

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As the winter sun sets, it’s time for the tradition of après ski. Après might translate into “after”, but it really means that it’s time to swap stories of the day’s adventures while enjoying nibbles and spirits before that 8 o’clock dinner reservation. Try a local hotel for a fun scene.

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MADELINE HOTEL & RESIDENCES HERITAGE PLAZA GO BIG Madeline Mule 50: 96-ounces of Telluride Distilling Company vodka, lime, ginger beer + mint.

Experience the outdoor patio of Black Iron Bar and Grill, which has signature tables adorned with individual fire features.

The M Lounge next door is an indoor/ outdoor space featuring live music and drink specials. The outdoor sky terrace is exclusive to guests and offers a heated pool and stupendous views.

TELLURIDE MOUNTAIN LODGE BETWEEN VILLAGE BYPASS & DOUBLE CABINS SKI RUNS GO DELISH Chef Bud’s pulled pork sandwich

Après here is ski-in/ski-out and centers around the View Bar & Grill. Bartenders serve up delish adult slushies to enjoy on the pool deck outside while admiring the stupendous views. It’s the hippest pool party around.

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The appropriately named Great Room, a soaring space made comfortable with leather armchairs, expansive sofas and a blazing fire in the striking fireplace, has an après scene including rustic Colorado cuisine enhanced by global influences and festive beverages. There are also astonishing sunset views west over the Wilsons from floor-to-ceiling windows.

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This quiet spot has a cozy bar that opens at 4 p.m. and serves up delicious and inventive drink specials that guests and members of the public alike can enjoy in front of a roaring fire in the hotel’s beautiful, elegant – and comfortable – lobby.

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Another popular spot is the Parlor Bar. In the historic hotel’s lobby, sit at a table overlooking Main Street or sidle up to the bar for the Sheridan’s famous Flatliner. A perfect, and potent, pick-me-up after a day on the slopes.

GO ICONIC Flatliner: Telluride Distilling Company vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream + coldbrew espresso garnished with coffee beans.

HOTEL COLUMBIA ACROSS FROM THE OAK STREET GONDOLA

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SMALL TOWN, HUGE TALENT THESPIANS, JEWELERS, PAINTERS & MUSICIANS – TELLURIDE HAS IT ALL

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BY SUZANNE CHEAVENS

Since the first ski bums and hippies discovered Telluride in the 1970s, creativity and imagination have found fertile ground in which to grow. Majestic mountains, peaceful forests, abundant wildlife, stunning vistas — all conspire to inspire. Telluride now has a thriving arts district and boldly imaginative work can be seen in galleries, onstage, in coffee shops and bars and even on the streets. These are just a sampling of the visual artists, musicians, jewelers and performing artists that call Telluride home.

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CHRISTOPHER BEAVER & COLLEEN THOMPSON

MICHAEL WYSZYNSKI

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radley’s musical journey started at the age of 2 when his mother gave him the choice of learning piano or having a time out when he misbehaved. He chose music and by high school stood out as a gifted drummer. An Iraq War veteran, during his time in the service Bradley worked as a mechanic and played in the Army band.

(He says that he has the distinction of being in the only heavy metal band in Department of Defense history.)

The Florida native discovered Telluride in 2017 while on tour with band Dave Jordan and the Neighborhood Improvement Association.

He got off the bus and stayed. “This place has worked for me since Day One,” he says. Bradley has brought his skills to Telluride Theatre and has a steady gig with the Speakeasy Jazz Quartet, where his deft drumming propels the group with swing and subtlety.

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ive years ago, local jewelry-maker Christopher Beaver connected with a customer who would become a close friend. That customer was Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jewel, who had just begun to spend time in Telluride.

One night, Jewel looked at Beaver and said, “We should open a jewelry line together.” Songlines by Jewel was launched in August and is a collaboration between Jewel, Beaver, Colleen Thompson and Ava Nelson.

An acclaimed jeweler in her own right with solo gallery shows under her belt, Thompson trained with Beaver and has her own jewelry line, Colleen Thompson Creations. Next, Beaver and Thompson plan to design jewelry together.

The aim? To maintain their unique style following on from their work on Songlines.

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COLIN & SASHA SULLIVAN ACTORS, DIRECTORS

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olin and Sasha Sullivan have created great things: a theater company, a host of shows and performances, a marriage and their young son, Henson. Both worked in New York City before moving separately to Telluride, where they founded Telluride Theatre – Colin is executive director and Sasha is artistic director – and

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t was during a low point in his life, more than 10 years ago, that Wyszynski started painting, enrolling in an Ah Haa class on a whim. It changed his life. Since then, the self-described “oddball left-hander” of his family has enjoyed many highlights in his relatively brief career, including winning a Telluride Arts grant, hanging his work at La Cocina and having a show through Telluride Arts, which led to what he describes as “the crown jewel of all the work I’ve put into my painting: an invitation to the Telluride Plein Air Festival.”

Wyszynski isn’t resting on his laurels: “I was recently juried into a plein air festival at the Colorado National Monument. Having my work appraised and critiqued by established artists and having that work deemed worthy of acceptance into an event is amazingly validating.

I would like to ultimately paint in more national park plein air festivals.”

eventually fell in love. While the pair says , “This is where we really shine, when we have a project where we can riff back and forth,” Sasha Sullivan explains. While the creative pair remark that they already feel like they’re living their dream, they add that they look forward to the challenges of growing the company. “We’re looking at a training facility/housing option for our artistic ensemble,” Colin says. “This would really help us get to the next level .” visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360

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A Sample of our Winter 2018-19 Schedule:

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“All In” Matchstick Productions Ski Film The Little Mermaid the Musical

DECEMBER 1-2 6 23

The Little Mermaid the Musical “Far Out” Teton Gravity Research Ski Film “Face of Winter” Warren Miller Ski Film

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Artist TBA Freddy & Francine indie pop The Hot Sardines modern jazz swing New Year’s Eve with Robert Randolph & The Family Band

JANUARY 4 5

Emancipator electronic Trout Steak Revival bluegrass

FEBRUARY 1-4 7

Mamma Mia the Musical Zoso- the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience 10-11 Chris Robinson Brotherhood rock 14-17 Telluride Comedy Festival 21 Infamous Stringdusters bluegrass 24 Joshua Radin & Lissie indie folk/pop

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7 Coco Montoya & Tinsley Ellis blues 17-18 Galactic New Orleans funk

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MERRY & BRIGHT Celebrate the holiday season in Telluride and Mountain Village with joyous, family-friendly events during December’s Holiday Prelude. The festivities begin on Dec. 5 with Telluride’s Noel Night. Main Street is lively with holiday lights and carollers while shoppers duck in and out of local boutiques and shops on the hunt for gifts.

Telluride retailers add to the merriment, offering prizes and discounts, along with wine, hot chocolate and nibbles. The lighting of the unique Telluride Ski Tree, made of recycled skis, rounds out the evening.

Mountain Village joins in on the fun Dec. 1516 with its Holiday Prelude celebration. Jump on the North Pole Express train ride that weaves its way around the Village center’s gorgeous holiday decorations and lights, visit Santa’s Village at the Telluride Conference Center and dine and shop ‘til you drop. Live music and skaters at the Mountain Village Ice Rink at the Madeline make for a festive time.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

WE CAN’T WAIT FOR… FIRST THURSDAY ART WALK Gallery receptions + Fire Fest Telluride Art Galleries December 6 BAREFOOT MOVEMENT Holiday carols from melodic quartet Bob Saunders Theatre at the Palm December 8 DUDE & BRO GET REAL

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An original Telluride Theatre play Sheridan Opera House December 18 – 21

HELLO 2019!

Welcome the new year in style. Head to the bottom of Lift 4 in Mountain Village for the New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks. Or go glam at the Ah Haa School’s New Year’s Eve Gala, “An Extraordinary Evening of Fine Art and Elegant Cuisine”, with artists exhibitions, a cocktail reception and a four-course dinner prepared by talented local chefs. If New Year’s Eve for you is all about the Countdown to Midnight, make your way to the courthouse on Colorado Avenue in Telluride to ring in 2019 with fellow revellers. Fireworks follow.

FREDDY & FRANCINE Genre-blending Bluegrass alumni Sheridan Opera House December 28

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FIRE FEST IGNITES The dark, velvety skies of December’s long nights provide the perfect backdrop for the fourth annual Telluride Fire Festival. The event this year takes place Dec. 6-9 when venues in Telluride and Mountain Village are literally and figuratively aglow with stunning – often interactive – fire displays, performances and art, as well as the Fire Ball, workshops and other gatherings.

The action kicks off on Dec. 6 when the festival links up with Telluride Arts’ First Thursday Art Walk for fire artist receptions at Telluride galleries. It continues throughout the extended weekend with events at the historic Transfer Warehouse and Bob Saunders Theater in Telluride, and on Reflection Plaza in Mountain Village. There are also engaging workshops at the Wilkinson Public Library and the Sc ot Ah Haa School for the Arts. A highlight of the tL ondo n festival? Saturday night’s Fire Ball, when the Great Room adjacent to Station San Sophia at the Gondola’s midpoint, becomes North America’s highest nightclub at 10,500 feet. The wildly outrageous party will have an outdoor sculpture garden featuring the work of artist Keith D’Angelo and the burning of “Pinwheel Snowflake”, an installation by artists Chris Turner and Michael “Oaks” Wright.

Erin Ries, who co-founded and co-produces the event with Chris Myers, said Burning Man, the annual gathering in Nevada, is an inspiration. “We honor this influential phenomenon in contemporary American art and the many artists whose works of fire art can often only be witnessed at Burning Man. The Fire Festival showcases stunning works of art unique to this desert happening.” visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360

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UNIQUE, BEAUTIFUL SALT CAVE When Joanna Lyons’ Pure Beauty & Wellness Spa expanded last summer, it added something unique, and beautiful, to its menu of wellness and beauty services: a salt cave.

Lined with Himalayan salt rocks, the cave, imported from Poland, diffuses rock salt into the air using a waterfall. The water breaks down the salt, turning it into micro particles that, when absorbed, provide extensive health benefits, according to Lyons. Clients can enjoy guided meditation or relaxation sessions, or book a private session for yoga or massage, all the while absorbing the 84 minerals present in salt, as well as negative ions, in order to replenish, relax, improve mood and banish insomnia. The antiinflammatory, anti-histamine and disinfectant effects of absorbing the salt relieve respiratory issues, dry skin, rashes, acne, psoriasis and eczema, and provide anti-ageing benefits. The salt is also anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and antimicrobial, great for immune and lymphatic systems.

The spa, located on West Colorado Avenue, also offers massage, colonics, infrared sauna, cleansing and nutritional coaching and beauty services.

Made right in Telluride, the CBD pain-relief salve was born from necessity, the brainchild of locals Tim Lafferty and Jenna Cichanski. Lafferty is a deep-tissue structural massage therapist whose hands were bothering him. After some experimentation, the pair came up with a formula that brought relief.

Trauma Balm comes in a distinctive blue tin and is effective for chronic pain, inflammation, trauma, bruising, muscle tightness and circulation.

WE LOVE: Trauma Balm WE GOTTA TRY: Tim’s Hemp Extract (a CBD oil) FIND IT: Jagged Edge / Studio G / Bliss / Bootdoctors The Spa at the Hotel Madeline and Residences / Pedal Den Christy Sports / Picaya / online

SAN JUAN WILDWAYS Long-time local Susie Meade’s love for flowers is evident. A former florist with an affinity for the wildflowers of the San Juans, Meade began to study botany and herbalism, then permaculture and spiritual agriculture. She went on to combine this with a background in shamanism to bring about San Juan Wildways, a collection of skincare products formulated from locally grown, organic ingredients.

WE LOVE: Moisturizing Face Cream WE GOTTA TRY: Skin Healing Salve FIND IT: Picaya / Studio G / online

ISUN You could say that long-time Telluride and Hastings Mesa resident Bunnie Gulick’s path in life led inevitably to the founding of ISUN, an international, award-winning skincare line that combines wildcrafted, organic ingredients with positive energy and beneficial intentions. A clinical nutritionist, educator and health supplement formulator, in the 1980s Gulick was working in Italy developing a line of supplements based on antiaging and antioxidants – very new terms at that time – when she was asked to develop a skincare line.

Her interest piqued, Gulick went on to create lines – all botanically based – for other companies before founding ISUN in 2006.

WE LOVE: Phyto-Infusion Facial Serum WE GOTTA TRY: Ormus Myst FIND IT: Apotheca (Telluride & Ridgway) The Spa at the Madeline Hotel and Residences / online

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Telluriders are amazing. When presented with the effects of our high-alpine climate and outdoorsy lifestyle, what do they do? First, they spend time figuring out the science of good skin and good skincare. Then, they create their own products using the purest, most natural ingredients.

BY ERIN SPILLANE

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APOTHECA The pharmacy’s range of house-made skincare products got their start during a hot and dusty Bluegrass festival when flipflop-wearing festivarians streamed into the Colorado Avenue shop – which is a compounding and retail pharmacy – looking for a foot salve to ease their chapped and cracked feet. Owner and pharmacist Michelle Common and her team of pharmacists and technicians rolled up their sleeves and created the Telluride Dancing Foot Salve. Wildly popular year-round, the salve is a festival-season must-have. Even better, its success has led to a range of in-house skincare products.

WE LOVE: Dancing Foot Salve WE GOTTA TRY: Eucalyptus Sugar Scrub FIND IT: Apotheca (Telluride & Ridgway)

TELLURIDE GLOW In 2013, after visiting the area for 20 years, Mary Alice Heape bought a second home in Telluride and looked forward to relaxing into retirement. Instead, feeling that the high-altitude climate here wasn’t always ideal for good skin and armed with degrees in health and journalism and experience in the fashion industry, Heape set out to create a nourishing oil for face and body.

The result? Alpine Pure Oil was born.

WE LOVE: Alpine Pure Oil WE GOTTA TRY: Snow Rose Recovery Mask FIND IT: Peaks Resort & Spa / Fairmont Franz Klammer Lodge / K-MD Aesthetic Medicine / Studio G / Auberge at Element 52 / Down to Earth / online

SMART BY NATURE After running several other businesses in Telluride since her arrival in 1992, Denise Weaver took over Tomboy Soap Company 10 years ago, maintaining the company’s focus on pure ingredients and rebranding as Smart By Nature. From her studio near Norwood, Weaver makes a range of products including body butter, bath bombs, soy wax candles and the ever-popular handcrafted bar soaps. A bonus for fans is her uber-environmentally aware packaging: recycled limestone soap wrappers and labels, and bath bombs wrapped in bio-degradable cellophane.

WE LOVE: Lavender Comfort Bath Bomb WE GOTTA TRY: Shea Body Butter with Sweet Orange FIND IT: Picaya / Telluride Naturals Sunshine Pharmacy / Wizard Emporium T. Karn / online

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ON-MOUNTAIN SKIING, OFF-MOUNTAIN SHOPPING ust as diverse as the Telluride Ski Resort’s terrain is the resort’s shopping options. First up there’s Heritage Apparel. Located in the Fairmont Franz Klammer Lodge in the Mountain Village center, this independent boutique is a one-stop shop for women, men and children’s fashions that are decidedly mountain chic. On offer are clothes, shoes, accessories and gifts.

There is also Telluride Naturals, a beautifully appointed store also in the Village center that offers jewelry, bath and body goodies, clothing and accessories, drinkware and other items for the home. The best part? Telluride Naturals sources from Colorado designers and artisans.

Remember that old 1980s T-shirt slogan, “my parents went on vacation and all I got was this lousy T-shirt”? Well, forget about at it the Telluride Resort Store. From its perfect perch beside the

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Gondola station in Mountain Village, this spot sells all things Telluride, including T-shirts and hats, mugs, fridge magnets and more.

Shopping for yourself or for a special gift has never been so fun.

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RETAIL THERAPY Looking for that perfect gift to take home from your Telluride vacation?

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COOL finds have you covered. Think you might want to keep it for yourself?

HANDMADE PENDANTS Telluride Gallery of Fine Art $125 – $165

That’s OK too. We won’t tell.

FOR GIFTS TO GO

ARTISAN CHOCOLATES Carnal Chocolates at Ghost Town Grocer $5 – $8

VINTAGE T-SHIRTS Telluride Trappings & Toggery $36

TRUCKER’S HAT Telluride Brewing Company $22 TELLURIDE CALENDAR Between the Covers Bookstore, Sunshine Pharmacy and MV Market $16

SNOW GLOBE Zia Sun $30

ASPEN LEAF EARRINGS Picaya $42 – $58

COASTERS Hook $16 GOODNIGHT TELLURIDE CHILDREN’S BOOK Between the Covers Bookstore $25

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A ‘SPECIAL & UNIQUE’ TELLURIDE CELEBRATION

WEDDING BELLS

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elluride’s stunning winter landscape makes for a magical place to get married. It’s a magic that carried throughout the long weekend of Wes and Brittany Campbell’s wedding celebration thanks not just to the exquisite, wintry locale, but also to the many personalized touches added by the bride and groom, and their family and friends, to make for a memorable and distinctive event.

“We wanted to do something special and unique,” Brittany says. “It was an unforgettable experience.”

High school sweethearts from Cave Creek, Ariz., the couple chose Telluride for their wedding after many visits to the Campbell family’s cabin on the West Fork of the Dolores River. They were also excited, Brittany says, to introduce their Arizona friends to snow, skiing and snowboarding.

Says Brittany, “Having our guests there all weekend really took the pressure off and having stuff for everybody to do, like skiing, made the actual day feel not so rushed.”

As for the March 2018 wedding day itself, there were many special touches that made the day perfect, and very personal.

The outdoor ceremony took place at Gorrono Ranch on the Telluride Ski Resort, with a custom snowcat shuttling the wedding party and guests to the mid-mountain spot.

Wes’s mother, Stephanie Campbell, did the flowers for the event and the couple exchanged their vows under an altar constructed the summer

before at Wes’s family cabin, part of a personalized ceremony officiated by the couple’s best friend and Wes’s best man, Thomas Boudruoe.

“The ceremony was the most emotional time for both of us,” Brittany says.

The couple then shared a sentimental solo dance – as snowflakes began to fall gently around them – on the Gorrono deck before ducking indoors for the reception, catered by the ski resort with local bakery Fig & Bloom serving up the wedding cake.

Other personal touches came from Brittany, who brought items from home for the tables and fun accessories for the weekend like custom koozies, blankets for the chilly outdoor ceremony and flannel shirts embroidered with “bride” and “bridesmaid” for the bridal party.

“I had a vision and everyone helped me run with it,” she said, adding that her wedding planners were local event specialists Meehan Fee and Alysha Patterson of Telluride Unveiled.

Afterwards, the couple stayed in Telluride for a mini-moon. Wes hit the slopes, and Brittany, recovering from a knee injury, settled into her room at the Madeline Hotel for some much-needed rest and relaxation.

The real honeymoon takes place in Italy in December, but the couple say they plan to return Telluride soon enough – for Wes’ birthday in October and, of course, for many winters to come.

THE CAMPBELLS LOCATION Gorrono Ranch on the Telluride Ski Resort, with a custom snowcat shuttling the wedding party and guests to the mid-mountain spot RECEPTION Catered by the ski resort with local bakery Fig & Bloom serving up the wedding cake EVENT SPECIALISTS Meehan Fee & Alysha Patterson of Telluride Unveiled LODGING Madeline Hotel & Residences visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360

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PEDAL POWER WHAT IS THE TVA? Telluride is a tiny town full of big ideas. A highly regarded hybrid on-site/remote business accelerator, the Telluride Venture Accelerator takes those ideas and nurtures them to fruition with seed funding, mentors and assistance with networking. The focus is on sectors like technology, outdoor recreation, tourism, natural products, health, energy, water and education.

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or Pedaling Innovations founder James Wilson, the inspiration for his business came in a lightbulb moment.

The mountain bike strength coach, who has a wonky fascination with biomechanics, was sitting on the side of a trail one day, frustrated with his pedals. The predicament, which he’d been masticating on for some time, came down to foot support. Why, he wondered, do the diminutive bike pedals that dominate the industry only offer support under the sole of the foot, when all the sports science he’d learned dictated that the entire foot be supported for maximum effect.

A kernel of an idea began to form: a lightweight pedal that would support the length of the foot, allowing riders to efficiently engage the large muscles of the legs and hips in power transfer, rather than tax the ankles and feet. Wilson

TVA AWARDEE REVOLUTIONIZES CYCLING, ONE PEDAL AT A TIME

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soon began sketching out his idea.

“Really I was trying to disprove myself,” he says. “I knew that this was something that flies in the face of everything the cycling industry has been telling everyone for the last 20-something years.”

But when he tested out his prototype, he says, he knew right away he had hit on something big.

“It’s a totally different experience for the foot because it supports it the way the ground naturally supports it, the way nature intended it to be supported,” Wilson says.

Applying pressure through both the heel and sole, Wilson says, is a game-changer that produces more power and stability and results in less pain.

So, he took a chance. Wilson and his wife, Kiele, launched Pedaling Innovations in 2015 with the Catalyst Pedal, which at 143 mm is nearly 50 percent longer than many popular clipless models.

Along with its length, the pedal is a platform style, which means the rider stands freely on top of it. A final distinction is that the pedal is designed for a mid-foot position over the spindle.

It’s different, yes, but Wilson believes the sci-

ence behind his pedals can dispel the belief that clipless models are necessary for maximum efficacy.

Riders, he notes, agree.

“We have people who set personal records on Strava [the cycling and running app] on their first ride out,” he says. “You give this three to four rides, and you never go back.”

Wilson sold more than 5,000 pedals in the first couple years, grossing nearly $500,000. And this 2018 Telluride Venture Accelerator awardee, freshly graduated from the accelerator program, is more prepared than ever to storm the market. “[TVA] came at a key time for us when we were wondering how we were going to find the guidance that we needed,” Wilson says. “It was a great way to access that network.”

With goals like introducing a more affordable plastic version and a version for bigger feet, Wilson says, “we want to own the pedal category.”

Wilson knows he’s fighting against a deep-seated belief system and one of cycling’s most notable symbols of expertise.

But to him, the Catalyst is more than a business: it’s part of a mission to dismantle harmful myths of what’s best for cyclists. And it’s one he believes in strongly enough to offer a money-back guarantee.

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FAMILY ACTIVITIES

KIDS’ PLAY For families, the Telluride Ski Resort undoubtedly offers a world-class mountain experience for skiers and boarders of all ages and abilities.

Away from the mountain, though, magical experiences await.

Be sure to save a little time away from the terrain parks, groomers and mogul runs for these off-mountain memory makers.

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Want to experience Telluride’s colorful past?

Interactive exhibits and exciting programming make history come alive at the Telluride Historical Museum. Feel the rush of snow sports with the newest annual exhibit, Children of Winter Never Grow Old: Snow Sports in the San Juans.

Wintertime hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Skaters wanting to practice their triple axels and slapshots can make their way to ice rinks in Telluride Town Park, which has indoor and outdoor rinks, or at the Madeline

Join Telluride Adventure Center for an engaging alternative to a day of ski school, connecting children ages 5-12 to the environment around them through various activities including animal tracking, snowshoeing, ice skating and – our favorite – snow cave building.

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in the Mountain Village Core. The Telluride Nordic Center in the park and the Madeline have skate rentals.

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SNOWMOBILE TOURS WE LOVE OUR LIBRARY SLED TIME Firecracker Hill, at the southern edge of Telluride Town Park, offers sledding to suit any adrenaline level. Sleds are available for rent at the nearby Nordic Center, or to purchase from Timberline Ace Hardware on Main Street.

SNOW SEASON SKATEBOARDING Even in winter, skateboarders can ride the Gridline-designed skate park located on the west side of Town Park. The skate park is free and timer-lit at night. There is also a mini-skate park on East Pacific Street that is perfect for beginners.

HAVE AN ‘AH HAA’ MOMENT Telluride’s beloved Ah Haa School for the Arts can help creative kids find their inner Dali or Monet with private art classes for small groups of budding artists. There is also a Kids’ Night Out on Thursdays beginning in January.

The award-winning Wilkinson Public Library not only houses an impressive collection of books, DVDs, music and magazines, but also loans a lot of cool non-traditional items like snowshoes, a karaoke machine, board games, costume play bags and more. There are also fun kids’ programs like art projects, cooking classes and story time including Telluride Theatre’s Books Alive program.

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TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE Hop aboard the free Gondola that connects Telluride and Mountain Village for breathtaking views and the coolest journey ever. This very unique, 13-minute-long trip is one that you and the kiddos won’t soon forget.

NORDIC ADVENTURES Nordic skiing opens up new outdoor options for the whole family with trails in Town Park, on the Valley Floor and more. Guided tours and lessons are available through the Nordic Center in Town Park.

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AND MORE Need more excitement? Try fat tire biking or go for a family tour by snowmobile or sleigh.

And, of course, sometimes the best activity is none at all. Telluride is the perfect place to snuggle up indoors and watch the snow fall.

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first met the Doyles through my children.

For days, my two daughters had been talking about them — Claudia said this, Tilly said that, Ally does this and the oldest, Bella! I couldn’t make heads or tails out of what they were saying.

“Is this a new girl in the school?” I foolishly asked Siri, my older one.

“Girl?” she said. “More like four. Oh, and they’re so cute. Two have red hair, two have blond.” The Doyles, she added, were a new family who had just moved from Sydney, Australia and were living in Telluride for the next six months A few days later, I met the parents, Fiona and Rich. We were laughing as we shook hands. “Apparently our children like each other,” I said.

Dinner was decided upon the next night.

Although it was a school night and my husband, Andy, and I had work the next day, we proceeded to stay up late, telling stories and drinking wine with our new friends – a gathering that would be repeated regularly over the next few months.

The Doyle family had come to Telluride on a whim, I learned. Fi had some surprise luck selling a Sydney-based transport company, a same-day shipping operation similar to Fed Ex, and Rich was ready for change from the finance work he was doing for mining companies. Close friends of theirs had visited Telluride and described the combination of the skiing and town as one of the best they’d ever experienced. “I knew from their ski touring history that it had to be good,” Fi recalls.

Work eventually drew them back to Australia after their half-year sabbatical in Telluride. Fi founded a clothing company for girls and tweens, appropriately named Four Daughters, and Rich helped to start a solar-powered portable school construction business called Hivve.

Yet, the family couldn’t entirely let go of Telluride. The following year they purchased a condo at Bear Creek Lodge in Mountain Village, sight unseen, and hired local architects Matt Lynch and Sherri Harvey to renovate it.

Says Fiona, “When we arrived to the condo for the first time, we turned up at the wrong lodge.

It dawned on us that the lodge we used to look down at from the Gondola, with the neon-blue pool, which was the lodge [where] we thought we had purchased .... was not in fact where we had purchased. We then had to put the GPS coordinates in and arrived at Bear Creek Lodge feeling very, very nervous.

We were so amazed when we walked in.”

Since purchasing a second home in Telluride, the Doyle family have been able to make it back to town every winter for about a month.

“We feel like a part of us comes home every time we come back,” Fi says, reflecting on the town’s unique vibe. “We slow down, breathe and live in the moment. It’s amazing how the technology we rely on at home gets placed on bench tops and barely sees the light of day when we visit.”

Next year, she says, the family plans to mix it up and come in the summer. Andy and I have already started stocking our wine rack in anticipation.

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BALANCING INTERVENTION WITH PREVENTION SMRC HOPES CLASSES, OUTREACH MEAN THAT SOMEDAY THEY ‘NO LONGER NEED TO EXIST’

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fter graduating from Telluride High School, San Miguel Resource Center Executive Director Riley McIntyre was convinced that education was her path. She volunteered in a school in Bogota, Colombia, and taught high school math with Teach for America. She even got a master’s in education from Columbia Teachers College. But when the executive director job emerged at the resource center, the position spoke to her. It was a chance to return back to the mountains and to her family and, most importantly, to give back to the community that had given so much to her.

McIntyre says that working in a place that advocates for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, she draws heavily from her experience in education.

“Our goal is to balance crisis intervention with prevention,” McIntyre says, explaining the outreach classes they lead in schools in Telluride, throughout San Miguel County and in Naturita and Nucla in Montrose County. “Ultimately, we hope to no longer need to exist. Education is an essential component of that.”

To that end, McIntyre has worked hard to ensure that San Miguel Resource Center’s services are accessible to all and that their impact is wide-reaching. “There’s this misconception that we are only a resource for women in Telluride.

We are here for everyone, in this town, in the greater region, and for Telluride’s visitors,” she says, detailing how they are currently conducting surveys with past clients and the community at large, gathering information and learning how they can serve a broader network of people.

SMRC also staffs satellite offices in Nucla and Norwood, in addition to their main hub in Telluride, in order to better meet the needs of the West End of San Miguel County.

Being inclusive is crucial to an organization whose primary goal is to serve every client on an individual level.

“There’s no one path to success,” she explains.

“We are here to provide people options. For some, that’s help with the first month’s rent, so they can escape their current living situation or funding assistance for a lawyer. Others need

counseling for themselves and their children.

We strive to provide any or all of that.”

For many, the services SMRC provides are life-changing, McIntyre says. “Recently, a survivor spoke at a fundraiser, chronicling her journey over the past seven years. The audiThere’s no one ence was moved path to success. by her strength.”

Success stories We are here to such as that are a provide people credit to SMoptions.

RC’s dynamite collection of staff members and volunteers, whose wide-ranging skills and dedication allow them to help people in a myriad of ways.

McIntyre said she is also incredibly grateful for the variety of individuals, businesses and nonprofits alike who contribute to them and who help them to stay financially afloat, including Two Skirts’ Clutch for a Cause and the Ah Haa School for the Arts’ annual BRAvo Bra Invitational Auction and Fundraiser, as well as supporters of SMRC’s biggest event of the year: Chocolate Lover’s Fling.

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SUMMERTIME EPICS TELLURIDE IS AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURER’S PLAYGROUND IN THE SUMMER

BY KATIE KLINGSPORN

As the San Juan Mountains shed their winter coat and summer returns to Telluride, what is revealed is a landscape where single-track trails plunge through aspen groves, waterfalls cascade from the canyon walls, high country wildflowers explode in riots of color and mountain peaks pierce the sky. The outdoor adventurer’s ultimate playground, in other words.

Ready to tackle Telluride’s most epic summer outings?

THE IRON PATH Telluride’s Via Ferrata, a climbing traverse that utilizes cables and bars to trace a path across sheer cliffs and rock shelves at the end of the town’s box canyon, offers stunning exposure, eye-popping views of the valley below and a big punch of adventure. The outing requires climbing harnesses and specialized gear, and is not recommended for people afraid of heights.

But for anyone whose idea of a thrill involves being a speck on a wall hundreds of feet above the ground, it’s a must do. Several local services offer guided trips.

BAG A PEAK The San Juan Mountains are home to a chain of towering, mineral-stained peaks, rocky islands in the sky where views are immense, the air is thin and ridgelines offer sobering servings of exposure.

For those who want to stand on top of one, the options are plentiful: from the iconic and accessible 12,785-foot Ajax Peak just east of Telluride all the way to the formidable and technical fourteener Mt. Wilson that juts from the Wilson Range. Just keep in mind: these exacting mountains require fitness, experience and preparation. Several local outdoor services offer guided trips.

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What was life before stand-up paddleboards?

These ingenious water vessels allow riders to splash through whitewater, travel lazy river meanders and explore the nooks and crannies of mountain lakes — making them crucial pieces of the summer adven-

ture toolkit. Because they are so low to the water, they turn even the tamest ripples into a wild ride, and open up a whole world of exploration when it comes to alpine lakes. Bonus points if you jump off for a swim in icy mountain water.

BURLY BIKE EXCURSIONS There’s nothing like mountain biking through the otherworldly rock basins, wildflower-spangled meadows and cold tumbling creeks of Colorado’s high country. And Telluride has plenty of these on offer, from the technical but breathtaking Wasatch Trail to the ribbony single-track of Prospect to Alta Lakes and the Colorado Trail over Blackhawk Pass. Be prepared, however, for the best kind of sufferfest, because in order to reap the rewards of riding above treeline, you’ve got to climb. And climb. And climb.

GRABBA-THEHUT Huts are by no means meant just for winter ski trips. They also make great base camps for all-day high-country trail running or hiking treks, and can be linked together for unforgettable alpine backpacking trips. The OPUS Hut, an eco-friendly and beautifully built lodge perched at 11,600 feet near Ophir Pass, is surrounded by a network of trails and a crown of rocky peaks, and is an incredible place to spend a few summer days off the grid. The San Juan Hut System, a chain of small huts to the north of Telluride, meanwhile, offers backpackers a shelter under the stars after a big day of hiking in the San Juans, or better yet, a great way to complete the entire 30-mile Sneffels Traverse, which links Last Dollar Pass to Ouray via stunning mountain passes, sweeping valleys and routes around ice-blue lakes.

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Far Out Teton Gravity Research’s ski film, SOH

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Barefoot Movement Holiday celebration concert, Palm Theatre

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Olde Fashioned Christmas Schmid Ranch

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WinterSing Choral Society Concerts

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An original Telluride Theatre production, SOH

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Face of Winter Warren Miller ski film, SOH

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Torchlight Parade Telluride Ski Resort

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The Downlow Bob Saunders Theater at the Palm

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Freddy & Francine Live Genre-blending bluegrass alumni, SOH

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The Hot Sardines Modern jazz and swing, SOH

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Robert Randolph & The Family Band American funk & soul band, SOH

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Historic Walking Tour The Telluride area boasts a rich history and one of the West’s most iconic Victorian area mining towns. 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 the mining industry that brought the first European settlers in 1876 when the Sheridan Mine registered its operation in the Marshall Basin above Telluride. The mountains turned out to be loaded with zinc, lead, copper, iron and silver, but once gold was discovered, the boom was on. In a short, 20-year span, the town grew from a hodgepodge of cabins and shacks to rows of elegant Victorians and stately brick buildings. Today, many of the structures still exist, illustrating the rich history of the town while housing modern boutiques and restaurants. Telluride was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1964, the highest level of historic status given by the US Secretary of the Interior. In an effort to protect the character and authenticity of the area, Telluride established the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC), which reviews new building or remodeling plans before construction begins. The Historic Walking Tour is a self-guided walk through the area’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 BAR BUILDING The Roma Building was home to one of the town’s oldest and most raucous bars. Now the Roma Bar & Grill, 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.

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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 slippery 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 parishoners.

The wooden figures of the Stations of the Cross were carved in the Tyrol area of Austria. In 2005, the interior of St. Patrick’s was remodeled.

6. OLD WAGGONER HOUSE Charles Delos Waggoner, president of the Bank of Telluride (yellow brick building with pillars on main street), contrived a scheme purportedly to save his bank in the Wall Street Crash of 1929. Waggoner, aka “Buck,” 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 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.” Although rumored to be in Mexico or Canada, he was found in New Castle, Wyoming and had only $400 when he was arrested. Waggoner was sentenced to 15 years in prison but was paroled after six years.

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 the diminishing 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, artifacts 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 E.L. Davis who built this stately brick house in 1894, was a mining and real estate entrepreneur. He held an early interest in the Bullion Lode as well as numerous mining claims in the Ingram-Bridal Veil Basin and Bear Creek 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. Davis sought to bring business to the town as vice-president of the Telluride Board of Trade.

After Davis’s death, the house was sold to Dr. Oshner, who used it as a hospital, particularly during the 1918 flu epidemic. The house was renovated in 1983.

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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 for 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 “parlour 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. These towers were part of the Penn Tram which conveyed ore from mines above Telluride to the mills below.

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.

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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.

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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, which was built in 1887 and remodeled extensively in 1980.

12. RIO GRANDE SOUTHERN RAILWAY DEPOT Prior to the arrival of the railroad in 1891, oxen and mule trains, as well as horses, carried all supplies into and out of the area. The introduction of the railroad created a bustling, noisy area surrounded by boardinghouses and warehouses, some of which still stand on San Juan Avenue. Ore was hauled out of the surrounding mines and became a major revenue generator for the Rio Grande Southern Railroad. The Depot, built of wooden siding and shingles, was restored in 1991 and today houses the Ah Haa School for the Arts.

13. FINN TOWN This area was the center of social life for Scandanavian 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 an Elks Lodge on the corner of Pacific and Townsend) hosted many parties and gatherings where families brought food, bands played and people danced and socialized. Continuing east, detour briefly up South Oak Street to the Dahl House, a miner’s rooming house built in the 1890s, now a private home.

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 saloon and gaming room closed in 1935. The Silver Bell, built in 1890, suffered a disastrous fire in 1923. It operated as one of Telluride’s many “soda parlours” during Prohibition, and its numerous entrances hint at the other services offered there. It closed in 1959, was restored in 1991 and today houses many businesses. The three small Victorian houses standing in a row on Pacific Street, known as the Cribs, are all that remain of the “female boarding houses” that lined both sides of West Pacific Street all the way to Town Park. The Telluride Housing Authority saved these last cribs by renovating them in 1983. visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360

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TOWN OF TELLURIDE PARKING & BUS SERVICE GALLOPING GOOSE BUS LOOP

• Loop runs every 10 minutes • Designated stops every few blocks •B us will drop off / pick up from any corner on the route.

• Detailed schedules posted at bus stops telluride-co.gov/255/Bus-Schedule

PARKING In historic downtown Telluride, solar-powered parking meters are mid-block on main and side streets. $1/hr – max 3 /hr. Meters accept cards or coins.

• Meters are enforced 8am–6pm Monday -Saturday (blue) • Parking is free on Sundays and holidays • Select side streets allow free 2-hour parking (purple) • Carhenge Lot free daytime parking

FREE GONDOLA Telluride & Mountain Village are linked by a spectacular 12-minute ride. The Gondola is ADA, ski, snowboard, bicycle, stroller and pet accessible.

• November 16, 2018 - April 7, 2019 • Weekdays 6:30am to midnight • Friday & Saturday 6:30am to midnight *Seasonally, beginning 12/14, until 2 am The Gondola has four stations: • STATION TELLURIDE Oak Street in the town of Telluride • STATION SAN SOPHIA

Mid-mountain stop providing access to the resort’s trails and Allred’s • STATION MOUNTAIN VILLAGE Mountain Village Center • STATION MARKET PLAZA Gondola Parking Garage townofmountainvillage.com/ getting-around/gondola-chondola/ For more Gondola info, see story p. 15

TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE PARKING & BUS SERVICE

PARKING

PARKING • Gondola Parking Garage (F) Free daytime parking 6:30am–12am $25 overnight 12–6:30am • Heritage Parking Garage (G) (below Madeline Hotel; west of hotel off Mountain Village Boulevard) Free: First 30 minutes, then $2/hr $35 max for each 24-hour period.

• Market Plaza Parking Lot (E) Free: one-hour limit. No overnight (2-7 am).

• Meadows Run Parking Lot (end of Adams Ranch Road) Free daytime parking 8am–8pm No overnight parking without a permit.

• Village Center Lots North & South (A&D) Free: first 30 minutes then $2 per hour No overnight parking 2–7am.

All meters are payable by Parkmobile app, debit /credit card only; no cash.

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MOUNTAIN VILLAGE BUS LOOP • Daily free service • See seasonal schedule on-line DIAL-A-RIDE >> 970.728.8888 • F ree taxi service to and from most residential homes; call to schedule a pick-up townofmountainvillage.com/ getting-around/bus-dial-a-ride/

REGIONAL BUS SERVICE Bus transportation is available to Lawson Hill, Down Valley, Rico and Norwood.

Call 970.728.5700 for information telluride-co.gov/255/Bus-Schedule

T R A N S P O R TAT I O N

WINTER FLIGHT MAP

REGIONAL MAP

LOCAL / REGIONAL AIRPORTS Telluride TEX 970. 728. 8600 Montrose Regional MTJ 970. 249. 3203 Cortez Municipal CEZ 970. 565. 7458 Durango/La Plata Cty DRO 970. 382. 6050 Grand Junction GJT 970. 244. 9100 PRIVATE FLIGHTS Mountain Aviation/ Telluride Air Club Telluride Flights Net Jets

970. 728. 4700 970. 728. 1011 877. 356. 5823

Miles from Telluride Moab........................ 132 Salt Lake City......... 366

Miles from Telluride Cortez..........................75 Denver...................... 330 Durango.................... 125 Grand Junction....... 127 Montrose.....................67

AIRPORT SHUTTLES & TAXIS Alpine Luxury Limo 970. 728. 8750 Angel’s Taxi 980. 778. 8777 Mountain Limo 888. 546. 6894 Telluride Express 888. 212. 8294 RENTAL CARS Telluride and Mountain Village Hertz 970. 369. 4995 Montrose Regional Airport Avis 800. 331. 1212 Budget 800. 527. 0700 Hertz 800. 654. 3131 National 800. 227. 7368

Miles from Telluride Flagstaff....................341 Scottsdale................492 Phoenix.....................475

Current Road Conditions 877.315.7623 or cotrip.org

Miles from Telluride Albuquerque................. 320 Farmington.................... 144 Santa Fe........................ 280

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Don’t Haul

Your Gear

With space for up to two pairs of skis and boots, a warm and friendly atmosphere to bookend your ski day, and mere steps to the Village Express (4), slopeside lockers are located underneath Tomboy Tavern.

For more information call Slopeside Lockers 970.728.2719

Camel’s Garden 888.772.2635 or 970.728.9300

Meeting Area

Elks Lodge 970.728.6362

Historic Swede-Finn Hall

Ice House Lodge 800.544.3436 or 970.728.6300

Conference Room

Il Salona 970.728.4046

Event Space

BAR

AUDIO/VISUAL

SPECIAL NOTES

900

170

80

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IN-HOUSE CATERING

Gallery Room and Outdoor Deck

SEATED CAPACITY

SETTING

Ah Haa School for the Arts/Historic Train Depot 970.728.3886

STANDING CAPACITY

TOWN OF TELLURIDE

SQUARE FOOTAGE

VENUES

525

50

30

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next to gondola

1,700

250

200

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stage & outdoor deck

360

25

20

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next to gondola

-

150

80

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adjoins Rustico Ristorante

30,000

680

680

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500

45

35

Michael D. Palm Theatre 970.369.5669

Performing Arts Center

New Sheridan American Room 800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351

Victorian-style Room

Nugget Theater 970.728.3030

Theatre

1,674

-

Sheridan Opera House 970.728.6363

Historic Theatre / Reception Space

1,400

265

Sidework 970.728.5618

Reception Room

900

100

Telluride Elementary School 970.369.1205

Cafeteria

-

-

100

small raised stage

Gym / Auditorium

3,600

500

500

no alcohol or smoking

Telluride Middle/High School 970.369.1205

Multi-purpose and Music Rooms

Gym

Telluride Town Park Core & Warming Hut 970.728.2173

Outdoors, Canopy, Picnic Tables

Town Park Pavilion 970.728.2173

Spacious Covered Pavilion

Wilkinson Public Library 970.728.4519, ext. 20

Program Room (small rooms also available)

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alcohol with special permit

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downtown Telluride

186

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quaint, intimate

230

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intimate setting for gatherings

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liquor license, projector

50

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-

125/50

on-site parking

4,000

-

300

no alcohol or smoking

-

-

-

public can’t be excluded

26,000

300

-

available for private events

959

124

72

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downtown Telluride

150

TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE Bear Creek Lodge 970.369.4900

Great Room

2,000

200

●

wedding packages avail.

Gorrono Ranch 970.728.7446

Mountain Ranch

6,000

-

200

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no private vehicles

Inn at Lost Creek 866.475.4403 or 970.728.5678

Executive Board Room and Wedding Patio

525

35

20

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wireless business center

Madeline Hotel & Residences 866.475.4403 or 970.369.0880

Idarado Ballroom

3,315

270

210

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Mountain Village core

Jasper Room

676

45

35

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Mountain Village core

Reflection Plaza

6,240

400

200+

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outdoor venue

Hospitality Suite

1,800

50+

35+

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plus 1,200 sq. ft. deck

Mountain Lodge at Telluride 970.369.5000

Summit Room (summer only)

574

60

40

●

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near Tell. Conf. Center

Mt. Emma Room

500

50

35

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easy gondola access

Peaks Resort and Spa 800.789.2220 or 970.728.6800

Appaloosa Lounge

1,682

100

40

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casual cocktail room

Big Billie Ballroom

2,046

225

140

●

●

●

can divide into 2 rooms

Crystal Room

1,600

163

100

●

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floor to ceiling windows

Great Room Deck

1,440

125

80

●

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off of the Great Room

Legends Restaurant

2,790

250

160

●

●

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rustic dining venue

Liberty Bell and Golden Slipper Rooms

50

30

●

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can combine for 1,100 sq. ft.

each 551

Mt. Wilson Terrace

7,900

350

200

●

●

connects to Crystal/ Legends

Palmyra Deck

1,508

150

100

●

●

connects to Palmyra restaurant

Palmyra Restaurant

1,980

225

180

●

●

●

80

connects to Palmyra deck

Ridge Club’s Great Room 970.708.1515

Multi-purpose Facility and Deck

1,900

175

●

easy gondola access

Telluride Conference Center 970.369.8030

Mountain Village Ballroom

6,069

890

564

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22,000 total sq. ft. indoors

Klammer Boardroom

732

60

40

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55,000 sq. ft. outdoor plaza

Fallon Room

367

35

20

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voice/data circuits

Chipeta Room

312

-

18

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●

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voice/data ports

Mezzanine

1,189 100 70 ●

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●

optional reception hall

St. Sophia Ceremony Site 970.728.7446

Top of the Gondola on the Ski Resort

-

outdoor venue

remote lakeside lodge

-

-

RUSTIC MOUNTAIN RETREATS Alta Lakes Observatory 970.239.0027

Rustic Mountain Lodge

2,200

75

25

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High Camp Hut 970.728.8050

High Mountain Hut

2,500

35

35

walk 2.5 miles from hwy.

Schmid Family Ranch 970.708.1108

Rustic Setting at base of Wilson Peak

-

-

-

two cabins, summer only

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SINCE 2002

SPAIN MEXICO MORE MOROCCO

SWITZERLAND Exceptional translates to Unforgettable with the same great service you’ve come to expect from Telluride Rentals.

| 970.728.5262 | 209 E. Colorado Ave, Suite A 70

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Angler Inn Placerville

970.728.5580

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Auberge Residences at Element 52 Telluride 970.728.0701

20

Bear Creek Lodge Mountain Village

970.369.4900 or 888.729.0398

31

Camel’s Garden Hotel & Penthouse Condos Telluride

888.772.2635 or 970.728.9300

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Dunton Townhouse Telluride

877.288.9922

5

Fall Line Condos Telluride

970.728.4274 or 866.728.4274

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Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Mountain Village

888.728.3318

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Hotel Columbia Telluride

970.728.0660 or 800.201.9505

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Hotel Telluride Telluride

970.369.1188 or 866.468.3501

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Ice House Condos & Suites Telluride

970.728.6300 or 800.544.3436

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970.728.5678 or 888.601.5678

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Lumiére Hotel Mountain Village

970.369.0400 or 866.530.9466

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Madeline Hotel & Residences Mountain Village

970.369.0880 or 866.475.4403

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Manitou Lodge Telluride

970.728.3388 or 888.728.1950

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Mountain Lodge at Telluride Mountain Village

866.368.6867 or 970.369.5000

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Mountainside Inn Telluride

970.728.1950 or 877.376.9769

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New Sheridan Hotel Telluride

800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351

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Peaks Resort & Spa Mountain Village

800.789.2220 or 970.728.6800

164 yes ▲

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Penthouses at The Peaks Mountain Village

800.537.4781

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River Club Telluride

888.601.4160 or 970.728.3986

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See Forever Village at The Peaks Mountain Village

800.789.2220 or 970.728.6800

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970.728.6601 or 800.611.9893

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Accommodations in Telluride

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Alpine Lodging Telluride / Sea to Ski

970.728.3388 or 877.376.9769

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Exceptional Stays by Telluride Rentals

800.970.7541 50 ■ ■ ■

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Invited Home (formerly Elevation Vacations)

970.728.8160 or 855.978.7627 65 ■

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Latitude 38 Vacation Rentals

970.728-8838 or 877.450.8838 80 ■

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Property Management of Telluride

970.369.1275 or 877.332.1275 9 ▲

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Silver Star Luxury Properties

970.728.3001 or 800.537.4781

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888.998.6471 or 970.729.2202

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970.728.0461

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800.778.8581

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970.728.7049

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CAMEL’S GARDEN RESORT

Hotel & Condominiums 250 West San Juan Avenue, on Telluride’s Gondola Plaza www.camelsgarden.com 888.772.2635 or 970.728.9300 “Few places compare to Telluride. And nothing in Telluride compares to the Camel’s Garden.”

Camel’s Garden is Telluride’s finest full-service resort property. Located along the river just 15 feet from the Gondola and two blocks from Main Street, Camel’s Garden is in an ideal ski-in/ski-out location.

The luxurious rooms, suites and condominiums with balconies, fireplaces, customcrafted furniture, Italian marble bathrooms and oversized tubs give a feeling of ultimate indulgence and well-being. An extraordinary 25-foot hot tub offers spectacular views of the San Juan Mountains.

The Camel’s Garden is also home to Atmosphere Day Spa, Oak restaurant, Telluride Sports, and a Telluride Ski Resort ticket office.

“One of the world’s most romantic ski hotels.” — London Sunday Times

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Authenic Retreat to

Mountain Luxury

Located in the heart of historic downtown, Telluride's premier full-service boutique hotel provides spectacular views in every direction.

Start your day with Hotel Telluride's delicious hot breakfast. Lobby dining, by the fireplace, transforms the evening into a casual dining experience.

"The Most Comfortable Room in Telluride" offers guests embroidered Harbor Linens, spa robes and slippers, along with fully stocked kitchenettes.

All the Beauty of Telluride, Right Outside Your Door

Telluride’s Boutique Hotel 21 beautifully furnished guest rooms & suites Personalized service from a stellar team Complimentary breakfast COSMOpolitan restaurant on site A snowball’s throw from the Gondola

Awards & Recognitions

Top 50 Hotels

Top 100 Resorts in North America

Top 5 Destinations

970.369.1188 199 Cornet Street - Telluride, CO 81435

888.340.8660 – ColumbiaTelluride.com

TheHotelTelluride.com

301 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435

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NEWSHERIDAN.COM

WINTER LONGER at MADELINE Experience more of Telluride’s winter adventures and the longer you stay, the better the savings! Book direct and receive up to 25% off your stay.

Valid through April 2019

BOOK NOW (855) 923-7640 Luxurious Guestrooms • 1-4 Bedroom Residences Salon & Spa • M Lounge • Black Iron Kitchen & Bar Starbucks • Dylan’s Candy Bar • Sky Terrace Pool Deck

madeline.aubergeresorts.com | 970.369.0880

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 a recent and expansive renovation, 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, 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 “2018 AAA Four Diamond Hotel” rating. The New Sheridan is proud to be on the Register of National Historic Places.

ADDRESS TELEPHONE WEB

231 West Colorado Ave., Telluride 1.800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351 newsheridan.com visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360

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RENEW YOUR SENSES

The Peaks Resort & Spa invites you to join us this season for spacious hospitality, including an enviable ski-in/ski-out experience. Altezza at The Peaks offers casual mountain dining with regionally-sourced ingredients and panoramic Telluride sunset views. The Spa at The Peaks philosophy is guided by complete wellness.

The transformative journey is nurtured by the surrounding beauty of the San Juan Mountains. A day refreshed, a life renewed.

Visit ThePeaksResort.com or call 855.402.3286 to make a reservation.

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A VACATION TO REMEMBER Memories of Telluride are built to last forever. As Telluride’s premier property management company, Telluride Resort Lodging and its dedicated concierge staff will help make this a spectacular getaway your family will never forget.

TellurideResortLodging.com | 877.237.7503

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PRIS INE ENCHAN ING I N I M AT E AMPLI UDE UNCHAR ED RUST B R E AT H A K I N G Comfort. Convenience.

HRILL Affordability.

T HEAR ACCOMMODATIONS

he Victorian Inn has been serving our guests for almost 40 years and has earned a strong reputation for clean, comfortable, affordable accommodations in one of the best locations in town. Located just 200 steps from Main Street and the Gondola, you’ll be on the slopes in no time at all. Experience the service, amenities and value you deserve. Experience the Victorian Inn! Call or visit us online to reserve today!

Be sure to ask about our ski packages & discounted ski rentals.

1.800.611.9893 victorianinntelluride.com

Spend a night... not a fortune!

• FREE high-speed Internet • Cable TV with HBO

• Kids 15 and under stay FREE • Mini-fridge in every room

Plus, complimentary breakfast Hotel Lobby

Classic Two Queen Room

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EATING, DRINKING AND CARRYING ON Say hello to our amazing wine list, locally-sourced food, sustainable fish, and oh‌ the house made desserts!

Plus, Chad, award-winning chef, who speaks fluent Food.

Located in the Hotel Columbia, Just steps from the Gondola.

Reservations: cosmotelluride.com or 970.728.1292

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A PA I R I N G OF D E L I C I O U S F O O D AND B R E AT H TA K I N G V I E W S

Altezza at The Peaks offers casual mountain dining with regionally-sourced ingredients and panoramic Telluride sunset views.

Ski-in/ski-out, take the gondola or stay with us!

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DINING & SPIRITS 221 South Oak Modern Bistro 221 South Oak, Telluride 970.728.9507

Cindybread Artisan Bakery Bakery, Deli 168 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.369.1116

High Pie Pizzeria & Tap Room Pizza, Salads, Calzones 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2978

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

Aemono Fine Foods Deli, Burgers, Pizza, Take-Out, Catering 156 Society Drive, Unit A, Lawson Hill 970.728.2085

Clark’s Market Made to order food, full deli 700 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3124

La Cocina de Luz Fresh Mexican 123 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9355

O’Bannon’s Irish Pub at Fly Me to the Moon Saloon Live Music, Cocktails 136 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4100

Allred’s Contemporary American Cuisine Gondola Station St. Sophia 970.728.7474

Coffee Cowboy Coffee, Baked Goods, Smoothies 123 East Colorado, Telluride

La Marmotte Contemporary French 150 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.6232

Altezza Locally Sourced Indo-European Cuisine Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.2525 Alpino Vino Fine Wines, Italian Delicacies Upper See Forever, Telluride Ski Resort 970.728.7560 Angler Inn New America-Style 22332 Highway 145, Placerville 970.728.5580 Baked in Telluride Pizza, Pasta, Bakery 127 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.4775 Bean Café at the Peaks Coffee, Smoothies, Pastries, Sandwiches Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.6800 Big Billie’s Family Dining, Ice Cream Bar Base of Lifts 1 & 10, Telluride Ski Resort 970.728.7557 Black Iron Kitchen & Bar Modern Mountain Cuisine Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 855.389.2929 Bon Vivant Classic Country French Cuisine Top of Lift 5, Telluride Ski Resort Brown Dog Pizza Pizza, Pasta, Subs, Sports Bar 110 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8046 Caravan Middle Eastern Fare, Smoothies 123 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5611

Cornerhouse Grille American Grill, Sports Bar 131 North Fir, Telluride 970.728.6207 Cosmopolitan Contemporary Seasonal Cuisine 300 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.1292 Crazy Elk Pizza Handmade Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7499 Esperanza’s Casual Mexican 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8399 Floradora Saloon Burgers, Salads, Sandwiches, Steaks 103 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8884 Ghost Town Coffee, Tea, Smoothies 210 West Colorado, Telluride 970.300.4334 Gorrono Ranch Burgers, Sandwiches, Soups, BBQ Mid-Mountain Lift 4, Telluride Ski Resort 970.728.7567 Guiseppe’s New-Orleans-Inspired Fare Top of Lift 12, Telluride Ski Resort High Alpine Coffee Bar Coffee, Baked Goods 224 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4504 High Camp Warming Hut Sandwiches, Soups, Snacks Top of Lift 9, Telluride Ski Resort

La Piazza del Villaggio Authentic Italian Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.8283 La Pizzeria Casual Italian, Wood-Fired Pizza Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.0737 La Tortilla Ria Tortillas 300 South Mahoney, Telluride 970.728.8678

Over the Moon Gourmet Cheese & Food 200 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2079 Pescado Sushi, Japanese, Latin-Infused Dishes 115 West Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6025 Poachers Pub American Pub Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.9647 Rustico Ristorante Traditional Italian 114 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4046

Last Dollar Saloon Cocktails 100 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4800

Shake 'n Dog Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.1565

Lumiere Hotel Lounge Organic, Sustainable International Menu 118 Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village 970.369.0400

Shanghai Palace Chinese 126 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0882

M Lounge Cocktails, Small Bites Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.369.8989

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

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

Siam Thai, Thai Fusion 200 South Davis, Telluride 970.728.6886

New Sheridan Chop House & Wine Bar Upscale American, Steaks, Seafood 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9100

Siam’s Talay Grille Contemporary Asian Tapas and Seafood Sunset Plaza, Inn at Lost Creek 970.728.6293

New Sheridan Parlor Café, Wine Bar, Cocktails 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9100

Sidework Contemporary Comfort Food 225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.5618 Smugglers Casual American, Brewpub 225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.5620

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DINING & SPIRITS Starbucks Coffee, Tea, Pastries, Paninis Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.369.8993

Telluride Truffle Artisan Chocolate Chocolate, Ice Cream, Pastries 110 North Fir, Telluride 970.728.9565

Steamies Burger Bar A Modern Burger Joint 300 West Colorado, Telluride 844.the.buns

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

Taco del Gnar Creative Taco Shop 123 South Oak, Telluride 970.626.9715

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

Telluride Bistro Mediterranean, Italian Bistro 138 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5239

The Great Room American Bistro, Cocktails Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.6800

Telluride Brewing Company 156 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.5094

The Liberty Cocktails, Live Music, DJ 121 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.2942

Telluride Coffee Company Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Pastries Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.4400 Telluride Distilling Company Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.239.6052

The Market at Mountain Village Made to Order Food, Full Deli 455 Mtn. Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.728.6500 The National 100 East Colorado, Telluride

The Phoenix Bean Espresso, Sandwiches, Small Plates, Wine 221 West Colorado, Telluride The Pick Reflection Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.2633

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Signature Cocktails, Appetizers 627 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1213 Tomboy Tavern Colorado Comfort Food Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7467

The Rhino Coffee Bar Coffee, Smoothies, Ice Cream, Snacks 455 Mtn. Village Blvd, Mountain Village

Tracks CafĂŠ & Bar Casual American, Cocktails Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.0677

The Tunnel Fine Dining by Reservation 700 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.3663

Wolf Pig Mobile Bar for Hire 970.596.3364

The View Bar & Grill Locally Sourced Comfort Food 457 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.369.5000

Wood Ear Texas Whiskey Bar with Japanese Fusion 135 East Colorado, Telluride

The Village Table Global Soul Food, Tapas, Catering Centrum Building, Mountain Village 970.728.1117 The West End Bistro at Hotel Telluride Casual American, Cocktails Hotel Telluride, Telluride 970.369.1188

FOOD CARTS Seasonal Food Carts can be found in: Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village Gondola Plaza, Telluride Elks Park, Telluride

COLORADO CRAFTED

Located at The Hotel Telluride Bring your family and friends and enjoy a delicious meal in a cozy spot by our lobby fireplace.

Reservations: 970.369.1188

199 Cornet Street - Telluride, CO 81435

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SAVOR THE

UNPARALLELED CUISINE

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 USDA Black Angus. 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 / 17 Canadian Bacon, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce, Roasted New Potatoes

CHEESE CHARCUTERIE BOARD / 38 Combination of Cured Meats & Artisanal Cheeses

FRENCH TOAST / 15 Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup

MAC & CHEESE / 12 Three Cheeses, Bacon Lardons

FRENCH ONION SOUP / 12 Carmelized Onions, Gruyére Cheese

NEW YORK DELI-STYLE REUBEN / 17 Corned Beef, Housemade Coleslaw, Russian Dressing, Marble Rye

PAN SEARED PISTACHIO ENCRUSTED TROUT SALAD / 18 Warm Bacon, Sherry & Mustard Vinaigrette, Grilled Bread & Poached Egg CAESAR SALAD / 12 Parmigiano Reggiano, White Anchovies, Orange Zest & Crostini

CHOP HOUSE WAGYU BURGER / 24 Toasted Fresh Baked Bun, Quick Pickles, Ancho Chili Ketchup, French Mustard, Cheese (Blue, Aged White Cheddar, Gruyère) DRY AGED BISON RIBEYE / 65 16oz Bone-In

DRY AGED NEW YORK STRIP / 54 15oz Bone-In BUCATINI PUTTANESCA / 26 Olives, Capers, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Anchovy, Basil, Parmesan, Toasted Baguette STEAMED PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS / 21 Coconut-Ginger Broth, Lemongrass, Grilled Baguette ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK SHORTLOIN / 48 Duck Confit. Sweet Potato Hash, Quince, Wild Mushrooms, Red Wine Reduction ALASKAN KING CRAB / 29 per half pound

THE NEW SHERIDAN HOTEL has shared in the rich history of Telluride, Colorado since 1891. 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 1.800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351 • NEW SHERIDAN.COM

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A PA I R I N G OF D E L I C I O U S F O O D AND B R E AT H TA K I N G V I E W S

Indulge Your Senses Chef-inspired traditional Thai cuisine and tapas.

Dinner served nightly using the freshest speciallysourced ingredients. A culinary experience enhanced by striking mountain sunsets and an exotic cocktail menu unlike any other in Telluride.

Altezza at The Peaks offers casual mountain dining with

regionally-sourced ingredients and panoramic Telluride sunset views.

OPEN DAILY FOR BREAKFAST & DINNER

Ski-in/ski-out, take the gondola or stay with us!

VALET PARKING AT THE INN AT LOST CREEK • 970.728.6293

Visit ThePeaksResort.com | Phone 970.728.2525 to make a dining reservation.

C RAFT E D T O YOU R TA S T E Hand-rolled burritos, hearty gourmet bowls, and a “Build Your Own” menu of rotating items that highlight seasonal ingredients.

CRAFT BEERS

BARREL-AGED COCKTAILS

OPEN 11:30AM KITCHEN CLOSES AT 9PM

DRINKS UNTIL 10PM LOCATED IN THE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE CORE

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DINING & SPIRITS

CRAFT BEERS

BARREL-AGED COCKTAILS

OPEN 11:30AM KITCHEN CLOSES AT 9PM

DRINKS UNTIL 10PM LOCATED IN THE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE CORE

970.728.7467

CHECK OUT OUR COMPLETE MENU OFFERINGS

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Late Night & Lunch Fare

Fondue Served with seasoned bread and apples.

9:00 pm – 12:00 am

Traditional

Imported European cheeses melted with white wine, garlic and a dash of nutmeg

All sandwiches are $7.00 Served on grilled ciabatta with truffled potato chips

Mont Blanc

Imported European Cheeses and French Brie make a silky finish to the traditional fondue. Finished with Herbs de Provence

Cortina d’Ampezzo

European cheeses with Gorgonzola (Creamy, imported blue cheese from Italy) and garlic. Delicious by itself or try it with our Filet Mignon

Basque

Imported Emmenthal & Manchego (Sheep’s milk cheese) with authentic, chorizo sausage, garlic and spices

Telluride Scrapple

Deliciously aged Irish Cheddar and Swiss Gruyere, crisp bacon and chives make this a Telluride tradition

French Truffle

Imported Gruyere, chardonnay, sauteed forest mushrooms, minced black truffles and white truffle cream

Spanish Rioja by the glass, White or Red — $7/6 oz.

Full bar and wines are served until 1:00 am.

We make our own tonic and many interesting liquors!

All entree’s are meant to be shared

Boards & Raclette Filet Board

6 oz filet mignon,skewered and grilled with our famous mashed potato panoply, grilled vegetables and seasoned bread

Cheese Board

2 oz. each of Spanish Manchego, Italian Gorgonzola, Irish Cheddar, a delicious fig spread, Mediterranean olives and seasoned bread

House Special — Raclette for 2

#1 – Tenderloin with teaspoon-sized, Cipollini onions sautéed in balsamic with olive tapenade ($2 supplement) #2 – Organic Fried egg with melted, imported Gruyere cheese #3 – Egg & Potato panoply - Our mashed potato mish-mash with an organic, fried egg. #4 – Croque Monsieur - Thinly sliced imported prosciutto with melted, imported, gruyere cheese #5 – Prosciutto & tomatoes – Thinly sliced Spanish or Italian cured ham with roasted tomatoes #6 – Roasted tomatoes and melted, imported gruyere cheese #7 – Chorizo sausage with fried organic egg

Imported Gruyere Cheese, melted onto a hot stone, with seasoned bread, potato panoply and grilled vegetables

Grilled vegetables – Roasted tomatoes, asparagus, brussels sprouts Filet Mignon – 6 oz. seared organic, grass fed beef Kirschwasser – Traditional, distilled cherry brandy Gluten-Free Ciabatta Organic Mixed Greens Salad with Herbs de Provence Dressing

Dessert Chocolate & Carmel Fondue

All-you-can-eat warm pure Belgian chocolate & goat’s milk carmel ladled onto house made ice cream and a variety of 12 all-you-can-eat dippers

Reservations are highly recommended

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Stunning F L AVOR

Soak in the dramatic views of Palmyra Peak and enjoy a French country menu paired with world-class French wine for an unforgettable on-mountain experience.

Indulge in this unique European-inspired dining experience that rises above any other.

At 11,966 feet, Alpino Vino is North America’s highest elevation fine-dining restaurant. Enjoy an ambience reminiscent of a quaint hßtte found in the Dolomites of Northern Italy. Take in breathtaking views of the Wilson Range on the multi-tiered deck over lunch and a glass of wine. In the evening, make a reservation for a private snowcat ride to an intimate five-course dinner.

Contact the Culinary Concierge at 970.728.7560 for dinner reservations.

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Visit Our New Telluride Location!

157 South Fir (Pacific and Fir) Open 7am - 9pm daily • (970) 728-6500

A Full-Service Conventional and Natural Foods Market

Spirits Open 11am - 9pm daily Mountain Village Town Hall Plaza

(970) 728-6500

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Open 7am - 9pm daily 490 Sherman Street, Ridgway

(970) 626-5811

Open 7am - 9pm daily Mountain Village Town Hall Plaza

(970) 728-6500

DINING & SPIRITS

Chef Johnny Gerona is a 30-year Telluride local. His creative and healthy menu emphasizes Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine.

Enjoy our happy hour with great après-ski tapas and bar specials daily. We provide casually elegant dinner service nightly. Here is a sampling of our menu.

Tapas House Marinated Olives Spanish Marcona Almonds Pan Tomate Bread Spanish Potato and Egg “Tortilla” House Roasted Red and Green Bell Peppers Patatas Bravas Boquerones - White Anchovies Grilled Artichoke Hearts Salt Cod Croquetas Smokey Paprika Chorizo Sliced Jamon Serrano, Spanish Ham Salmon Napoleon with Puff Pastry Albondigas Meatballs Calamari Steak Roasted Garlic Shrimp

Soups and Salads

Entrées

CAESAR romaine lettuce, anchovies, Parmigiano Reggiano, croutons, Caesar dressing

RED TROUT hominy grits, braised greens, brown butter, white wine, parsley, lemon and capers

MEDITERRANEAN organic mixed greens, olives, Manchego cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, Marcona almonds, dried apricots, balsamic vinaigrette

GRILLED SALMON jasmine rice, cucumber coriander, grilled lemon, mint crème fraiche, balsamic reduction

BELGIAN ENDIVE organic mixed greens, Belgian endive, Valdeon blue cheese, tomatoes, radishes, toasted walnuts, apples, sherry wine vinaigrette WARM GOAT CHEESE organic mixed greens, breaded rosemary goat cheese croquettes, tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, pickled red onions, dried figs, balsamic vinaigrette

Homemade Desserts

Chocolate mousse, Ninas’s Flan, Cobbler of the day GLUTEN FREE AND/OR VEGAN MENU OPTIONS AVAILABLE.

ORGANIC ROASTED CHICKEN herbs de Montrose, new potatoes, braised greens, thyme jus PERCIATELLI PASTA sautéed shrimp, garlic, shallots, olives, sundried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, fines herbs TRADITIONAL SEAFOOD PAELLA saffron calaspara rice, mussels, chicken, shrimp, cod fish, chopped clams, peas, vegetable sofrito VEGETABLE TORRE grilled eggplant, red onions, bell peppers, grilled tomato, braised Belgian endive, crispy tempeh, balsamic reduction, Moroccan spice

Call for hours 970.728.1117 • Reservations recommended • thevillagetablerestaurant.com or opentable.com • 618 Mountain Village Blvd

organic middle-easternfood food middle-eastern shish kebabs · falafels hummus · spanakopita · fries baba ganouj · tabouli greek salad · baklava whole-food smoothies Discover local flavor ON THE LA COCINA DE LUZ PATIO

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Signature Outdoor Fire Tables | Energetic Atmosphere | Live Music | Family Friendly

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Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

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A curated selection of luxury fashion from top international labels Exclusively at Heritage Apparel

Located in Mountain Village across from BootDoctors

970.728.7340

From jewelry and clothing to home decor, we offer the best local and regional gifts.

OPEN DAILY 9am-6pm * 970.728.7357 Located in the Franz Klammer

The premier source for all things Telluride

OPEN DAILY 9am–6pm 970.728.7358 Located at the Gondola Plaza

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BEAUTY

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Elinoff & Co. Gallerists & Jewelers 204 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5566 Gallery 81435 230 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.3930 Gold Mountain Gallery 135 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3460 Kamruz Gallery 100 West Colorado, Telluride 303.442.7790 Lustre, an Artisan Gallery 171 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.3355 Mixx 307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.797.4040 Schilling Studio Gallery 970.728.1174 (Open by appointment) Slate Gray Gallery 209A East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3777 Stronghouse Studios 283 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.3930 Telluride Art Headquarters & Gallery 135 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.3930 Telluride Gallery of Fine Art 130 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3300 Tony Newlin Gallery 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8084

Salon 7 300 Mahoney, Ste. 13C, Telluride 970.369.0050 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 and Salon at Madeline 568 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village 855.266.9408 The Loft Hair Studio 226 West Colorado, Telluride 704.650.3478 YX Salon 135 South Spruce, Telluride 970.708.0270 or 970.708.2308

Shirtworks of Telluride 126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6242 Sublime 126 West Colorado #102A, Telluride 970.728.7974 Telluride Trappings & Toggery 109 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3338 Two Skirts 127 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6828

BEAUTY AromaSpa, Salon & Boutique 307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9515 Aveda Telluride Spa 250 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.0630 Bliss & Bang Bang Salon 329 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1020 Breathe Skin & Body Centrum Bldg., Mountain Village 970.728.9772 Healthy Glow Face & Body 222 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.7424 Himmel Pool and Spa Boutique Fairmont Franz Klmr., Mountain Village 970.728.7113 Ivy’s Skin Care 227 West Pacific, Ste. B, Telluride 970.403.4546 Pure Beauty Studio 221 East Colorado, Ste. J, Telluride 970.708.3787

BOOKS Between the Covers Books 224 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4504

CLOTHING AromaSpa Salon & Boutique 307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9515 Alpen Schatz Boutique 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4433 Black Bear Trading Company 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6556 Cashmere Red 221 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8088 Down To Earth 236 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9316 Fuel Elevated at the Madeline Hotel Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.708.1590 Heritage Apparel Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7340 Kellie’s 217 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5820 Overland Sheepskin & Leather 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9700 Paradise Resort Wear 218 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8786 Scarpe 250 East Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1513

DISPENSARIES Alpine Wellness Center 300 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1834 Delilah, LLC 115 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5880 Green Dragon 119 West Colorado, Telluride 970.442.1422 Telluride Bud Company 135 South Spruce, Telluride 970.239.6039 Telluride Green Room 250 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.7999 *Please visit goodtoknowcolorado.com for info on Colorado marijuana laws.

ELECTRONICS, CAMERAS & PHOTO Digitiq 220 West Colorado, Telluride 970.239.4142 Elevation Imaging The Beach, Mountain Village 970.728.8058

EYEWEAR Telluride Vision 220 East Colorado, Ste. 208, Telluride 970.708.4890

FLORISTS China Rose Florists & Greenhouse 158 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.4169 Desert Rose 300 South Mahoney, Telluride 970.239.4954 Nested 129 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1019

FURNISHINGS & HOME DECOR Azadi Rugs 217 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4620 Dakota Home Furnishings & Dakota Panhandler 220 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4204 Fine Navajo Weaving 220 East Colorado #1, Telluride 970.708.7368 Hook on a Wall 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1087 Lustre, an Artisan Gallery 171 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.3355 Mixx 307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.797.4040 Picaya 101 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0954 Sage House 220 East Colorado, Telluride 817.909.3959 Slate Gray Gallery 209A East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3777 Telluride Window Coverings 219 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0022 Tweed Interiors 151 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.8186 T.Karn Imports 394 West Colorado, Telluride 918.384.2159

GIFTS Gargoyle’s Gift Shop 126 West Colorado, #102B, Telluride 970.728.1120 Paradise Resort Wear 218 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8786 Shirtworks of Telluride 126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6242 Telluride Naturals Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7357 Telluride Resort Store Gondola Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7358 Zia Sun 214 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4031

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Clark’s Market 700 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3124 Ghost Town Coffee, Tea, Smoothies 210 West Colorado, Telluride 970.300.4334 Over the Moon 200 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2079 The Market at Mountain Village 455 Mtn. Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.728.6500 The Market at Telluride 157 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.4566

Telluride Naturals Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7357 Zia Sun 214 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4031

Side by Side Pet Nutrition 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.818.8719 Telluride Veterinary Clinic 547 1/2 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.4461 Tricks & Treats Pet Sitting Service 970.708.5205

Telluride Sports 150 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4477 Camels Garden, Telluride 970.728.3134 Fairmont Franz Klammer, Mountain Village 970.728.0364 Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.8944 The Peaks, Mountain Village 970.728.2606 The Drop Board Shop & Print Lab 123 South Oak, Telluride 970.708.0688 The North Face Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.0332

HARDWARE & BUILDING SUPPLIES Alpine Lumber 140 Society Dr., Lawson Hill 970.728.4388 Kitchen & Bath Designs 398 West Colorado, Telluride 970.249.7200 Telluride Window Coverings 219 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0022 Timberline Ace Hardware 200 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.364

JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES Crossbow Leather 124 East Colorado, Telluride Elinoff & Co. 204 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5566 Hell Bent Leather & Silver 215 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6246 Lustre, an Artisan Gallery 171 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.3355 Mixx 307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.797.4040 Picaya 101 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0954 Slate Gray Gallery 209A East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3777 Telluride Gallery of Fine Art 130 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3300

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LIQUOR STORES Spirits at Mountain Village 455 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.728.6500 Telluride Bottleworks 129 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.5553 Telluride Liquors 123 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3380 Wine Mine at Pacific Street Liquors 220 South Davis, Telluride 970-728-WINE

MUSIC Telluride Music Co. 333 West Colorado #2, Telluride 970.728.9592

OFFICE SUPPLIES Digitiq 220 West Colorado, Telluride 970.239.4142 Happy Print 970.728.6525 High Country Shipping 456 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.728.1976 Paper Chase 206 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.0235 Ship It/Copy It 125 West Pacific #2B, Telluride 970.728.8111

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