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FUN ON TWO WHEELS
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Discover Telluride
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Activities Guide
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IN THE BOX CANYON 19 FEATURE Telluride Love Stories 24 ESSAY CONTEST The Winners Local fifth-graders write about their favorite summer activities
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un on Two Wheels F Telluride Ski Resort’s new, enhanced bike terrain
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utumn in Telluride A Glorious gold season
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inter in Telluride W Locals talk about their perfect winter day
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Ready for Adventure Telluride’s summertime playground
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HISTORY 40 T he National Restaurant Back where it belongs
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57 Wizards of Ahhhs Relax and rejuvenate in Telluride’s hotel spas 70 Accommodation Guide
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WEDDINGS 50 Exquisite Wedding Cakes Telluride’s talented cake designers 51
endy Jacobs Hampton Local event W planner recognized by magazine
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17 Two Towns, One Love Unique Connection Between Mountain Village and Telluride 68 Local Transportation, Parking
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DISCOVER TELLURIDE
LOVE LETTERS
I’VE BEEN THINKING A LOT ABOUT LOVE THESE DAYS, IN PARTICULAR, THE DEEP AND ABIDING AFFECTION THAT SO MANY OF US HAVE FOR THIS SMALL HAMLET.
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elcome to our tiny mountain town, a place loved and cherished by many, and to the summer 2019 issue of the Official Guide to Telluride and Mountain Village. We at the Telluride Tourism Board wish you an unforgettable time in our beloved box canyon, a time filled with great memories, awesome experiences and lots of love. You may have guessed that I’ve been thinking a lot about love these days, in particular, the deep and abiding affection that so many of us have for this small hamlet tucked high in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. It’s a love for the breathtaking beauty of Telluride, for the boundless opportunities for fun and adventure provided by its amazing outdoors, for the colorful history and culture of this unique region and for the people, traditions and events that bind this close-knit community. It’s no cliché to say that love abounds here. Love also threads its way through this issue of the Guide. Our cover story looks at the love some have for Telluride, a love that is at once inspiring and inspired. Elsewhere, local schoolkids have penned delightful, heartfelt essays letting us know what they truly adore about summertime in their hometown, and the big hearts of Telluride’s retailers are on full display in an article about how they give back locally and globally. Telluride began the 2018-2019 winter season by winning the award for Best Ski Resort in North America, as voted by readers of Condè Nast Traveler magazine, its sixth win in seven years. It finished the season with near-record snowfall totals on the Telluride Ski Resort. As we stash our skis and boards — and those memories of our epic winter — ‘til next season, my thoughts are turning more and more to summer. I love Telluride in summertime. I love lounging on a bench on Main Street soaking up the sunshine and watching as the box canyon bursts to life. I love the variations of green in the aspens and firs that cloak the lower slopes of the box canyon and the snow line’s retreat to the peaks and basins above town. Together they her-
ald the arrival of summer. I love our inspiring, fascinating and fun festivals and our joyous Fourth of July celebration. I love enjoying dinner and cocktails al fresco at our cozy and upscale restaurants and bars. Sometimes I love nothing more than meeting friends for tea on a sunny patio in town as we catch up on the latest goings-on. I guess you could call this my Telluride love letter. Now, slow down and take a look around, it’s your turn to write your very own.
MICHAEL MARTELON PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Telluride Tourism Board
EXPLORE THE VISITORS’ CENTER Want to make your Telluride experience an unforgettable one? Try the welcoming, informative Visitors Center. Located beside Elks Park and just across Colorado Avenue from the historic New Sheridan Hotel, this interactive space and its knowledgeable and friendly staff are ready to steer you toward a summer adventure, memorable meal or the perfect boutique.
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GETTING HERE
TOUCH DOWN IN TELLURIDE
THIS SUMMER, FLYING TO YOUR FAVORITE MOUNTAIN TOWN IS A CINCH
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amous for its funky and fun summertime festivals and beautiful, unspoiled outdoor playground, Telluride, which is tucked in a stunning box canyon among the highest concentration of 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks in North America, has been described as off the beaten path, a truly unique place. That doesn’t mean, though, that you have to work hard to get here. This summer, choose from direct flights on four different airlines from five cities to Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ), a scenic 65-mile drive away, and Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), just 10 minutes from town. The best part? For the first time in its history, Telluride’s airport has commercial jet service. In May, Denver Air Connection, who maintains an interline relationship with United Airlines, launched daily flights on a Dornier 328JET from Denver (DEN) to TEX. The flights will operate year-round with the exception of two short breaks in spring and fall. Denver Air Connection’s relationship with United enables travelers to book and connect through the global United network. The jet has a comfortable 30-seat setup with full in-flight services and a flight time of just 40 minutes. “Through combined efforts with the Telluride
Airport and the airlines, we are thrilled to announce this milestone in air service for the Telluride region,” Colorado Flights CEO Matt Skinner says. “Jet service will provide both our residents and visitors fast, comfortable flights from Denver and United’s worldwide connections beyond.” “This has been over 10 years in the making, and it is exciting to see jet service become a reality at our airport,” says Jon Dwight, chair of the Telluride Regional Airport Authority. “The quick, efficient flights will be a great step forward for the region’s leisure as well as business travelers.” Meanwhile, service to Montrose airport sees additions this summer too. American Airlines is adding a third daily flight from Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) in the core summer months, with two flights per day in early and late summer, and daily flights throughout the year. United’s daily flights between Montrose and Chicago (ORD) will now run twice on Saturdays in July. Just as significantly, the Montrose-Chicago service will continue to operate daily into the fall months, making this popular route almost yearround. With daily service to Montrose from Phoenix (PHX) on American and Houston (IAH) on United also set to return this summer, flying to your favorite mountain town is, well, a cinch.
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TWO TOWNS, ONE LOVE Good things come in twos, right? The twin communities of Telluride and Mountain Village, for instance, each have their own distinct vibe. Together, though, they share a love of community, of the unique people, culture and events here, and of the stunning natural beauty that makes for a perfect summertime playground.
TELLURIDE A National Historic Landmark District, Telluride is steeped in history. The town’s roots run right back to the second half of the 19th century when it was at the center of the mining industry and the place where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank. Look around town and you will see a wealth of historical homes and buildings — structures that have been carefully preserved over time and which now house gourmet restaurants, chic boutiques and fine-art galleries.
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE At 9,545 feet and almost completely enveloped by the Telluride Ski Resort, 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 accommodation, state-of-the-art spas, stylish shops and sophisticated dining options, as well as a wealth of family-friendly activities, all surrounded by the towering peaks that form the highest concentration of 13,000- and 14,000foot peaks in North America.
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STORIES
BY ERIN SPILLANE
In 1896, a young man named Charles Waggoner was on a sightseeing tour of southwest Colorado when he stopped off in Telluride. For Waggoner, it was love at first sight.
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eaning only to stay a few days before moving on, he abandoned his fellow tourists, found a place to stay and took a job at the Bank of Telluride. Within a few years, Waggoner had been promoted to bank cashier. He married, started a family and became an active and integral part of the community. For much of that time, the local economy was booming. It was the heyday of the mining industry, when Telluride, legend says, had more millionaires per capita than Manhattan. As the fortunes of the town rose, so did Waggoner’s. He built a graceful home on the corner of Galena Ave. and Pine St. that still stands today, and in 1919 he became president of the Bank of Telluride. Then came the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the day when Waggoner realized he didn’t have the cash reserves to cover deposits in the bank. visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360
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In the era before deposit insurance, Waggoner knew that the bank’s account holders — his friends and neighbors — would lose everything, so he devised an elaborate con that would become known as the Great Waggoner Swindle. The bank president hoodwinked a handful of New York banks into transferring money that he then used to pay off his depositors. It didn’t take long for the banks back east to see they’d been duped. At his trial, an unrepentant Waggoner told the 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.” He was sentenced to 15 years in prison and ultimately served six; a man whose affection for Telluride and its people meant he’d go to prison rather than see them ruined. Happily, most Telluride love stories don’t end in a federal penitentiary. They are, however, as meaningful and deeply rooted in an affection for these environs, these towns, these mountains and this community and its people. Take, for instance, Rosie Cusack, the owner/broker of Telluride Luxury Rentals and Real Estate. Cusack first visited the area in 1984 and after eight years off and on, she made the relationship permanent, moving to Telluride in 1992. She even recalls the exact moment when she topped Keystone Hill and drove into our box canyon. “It was on Nov. 18 at about 3:30 p.m.,” Cusack says, chuckling. “If Telluride were a person, we’d be married. I love everything about this place. I love the physical beauty of Telluride and the entire vibe. And what really makes Telluride are the people and the nonprofits, as crazy as that might sound.”
It’s a love story that has inspired Cusack to give back. With a seemingly inexhaustible supply of energy and enthusiasm, she sits on the board of One to One Mentoring; is the director of Telluride Gay Ski Week; volunteers for local radio station KOTO and the Telluride AIDS Benefit; is a former board member of the Telluride Medical Center and Telluride Academy; and, on a volunteer basis, emcees many of town’s major events, like the Fourth of July Parade and One to One Mentoring’s two fundraisers, the Cardboard Sled Derby and Top Chef/Taste of Telluride. “What I can give, I will give,” Cusack says. “I will help anyone here who needs it.” Cusack emphasizes that she is inspired by the important work of Telluride’s local nonprofits. She mentions as an example One to One Mentoring, which connects young people in San Miguel County to mentors, explaining, “I’m inspired in particular by One to One, whose board I sit on. Kids in the area, in the region, sometimes need help and I am excited that I can be part of [an organization] that helps them.” Sometimes, people don’t just fall in love with Telluride, they fall in love in Telluride. Long-time locals Susan and Ben Kerr arrived — separately — in town in the 1970s. Susan Kerr had been looking around Montrose and Norwood for land suitable for her horses. She noticed the turn Down Valley for Telluride and on impulse decided to take it. She says, laughing, “It was the dead of off season in 1976 and I’ll never forget it. I was standing on the corner of Main Street talking to Mick Varner
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and Josh Kent and I had never laughed so hard in my life. I was having the most uproarious time talking to those guys when I realized ‘if that is what this community is about, I have to live here.’ ” Ben Kerr had arrived a year earlier. Just out of college, he was working for the summer at a Pennsylvania resort when he met a couple who were major investors, with Joe Zoline, in the brand-new Telluride Ski Resort. They suggested him for a job as the manager at Telluride Lodge. “I said ‘what the heck, I’ll bite,’ and I flew out there,” Ben Kerr recalls. “It was one of those situations where you come into a place and go ‘wow, I’m home.’ ” He got the job and has been in Telluride ever since with the exception of a few years early on when he felt the need to see “if there was life beyond Telluride”. It turned out there wasn’t, which was just as well because a few years later Ben and Susan met when he sold her a ticket to a show at the Sheridan Opera House. The pair were married in 1989 and raised a family here. Ben Kerr was one of KOTO’s first DJs and is the radio station’s long-time station manager and program director. Susan Kerr was a ranch hand and later secretary to Telluride family doctor Dr. David Homer before becoming an emergency medical technician with the Telluride Fire Protection District. “Telluride … was where my adult life unfolded,” Susan Kerr says. “It’s so funny, when we were raising the kids, they just hated Telluride — it was boring, they said — and now when they look back on it, they are like ‘we were so unbelievably lucky’. There was such a sense of community; the entire town raised your children with you.” Adds Ben Kerr, “Back in those days, my family and friends all sort of thought I was crazy. They said, ‘what are you doing out there?’ But today they say, ‘You were a freaking genius. You are in one of the most beautiful places in the world.’ For me, it’s just always felt like home. The people there are so likeminded. Always it made sense and felt good.” The pair acknowledge that the area has changed a lot over the years but, says Susan, “There’s still magic here. Telluride is still cooler than any place I have ever been.” For a fortunate handful, their love affair with Telluride has lasted a lifetime – and across generations. Retired teacher Vicki Eidsmo was born and raised in the box canyon, one of four generations to have called this place home. “My grandparents were immigrants in the early 1900s and both my parents
were born here,” says Eidsmo, who raised two daughters, Tori and Lisa, in Telluride with her husband, Ivar. “Growing up here was magical.” Eidsmo describes a small, close-knit community during her childhood, in the 1950s and 60s. “It was a very quiet kind of life, but there was a very strong community.” She recalls social gatherings, St. Patrick’s Church on Sundays, sports and cheerleading at Telluride High School, and in the winter ice skating, sledding and skiing in the days when the mines were waning, before the Telluride Ski Resort opened. Eidsmo left to attend college and begin her teaching career before returning to Telluride, which was just starting to show signs of change. “There were rumors at that time about a ski area happening, so I came
LOVE TELLURIDE With all this love reverberating around the box canyon, this winter the Telluride Tourism Board asked visitors to talk about their love for this place via social media. “What Do You Love About Telluride?” warmed up an already epic winter. The winner, Tyler Hayes, was announced earlier this year, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Hayes has been visiting
Telluride – summer and winter – for a few years now and was unabashed in his love for this place, his writing radiating that affection.
including hiking in summer and snowboarding and snowshoeing in winter.
“I love everything about Telluride,” Hayes wrote. “There’s nothing that is not perfect about the most beautiful and wonderful place in all of Colorado.”
He concluded, “The deep powder days and not having a million people there make it worthwhile to drive from Denver and experience the best snow in Colorado. I could honestly go on forever about everything I love about Telluride because Telluride is perfect.”
Hayes went on to cite the people, the food, the music scene and, of course, the options for getting outside,
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home,” she says. “I remember, the Sheridan was open in the summers “THE ATTACHMENT and, when I came home, I walked into the Sheridan bar and there were strangers there and that was an amazing thing.” I HAVE IS MULTIThe then-unfamiliar sight of visitors to town would soon become GENERATIONAL, a more regular occurrence after the ski resort opened for business in SO THAT’S A December 1972. Even then, though, the small community of Telluride BIG PART OF IT.” remained as close as ever. “I was really lucky because Senior Mahoney, when he was running Vicki Eidsmo the ski tours up on the mountain, if he had extra room, he would call my brother and me or some other young people and we would go up and ski down. Even before that, he and Dick Swerdfeger used to take us on their snowmobiles up to around where Joint Point is [now] and we’d ski.” Eidsmo has seen plenty of change since those idyllic years, but says her love for Telluride remains. “The attachment I have is multigenerational, so that’s a big part of it” she says. “I love the mountains and I love the people. I feel so fortunate to be here.”
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My feet scratch against the granite rocks that have been beaten over and over by the chilled water. I step in, toes already numb from the coldness of the river, but the feeling inside me is warm like the sun. I step further into the glossy-looking water with ripples that seem to be flying, it is now up to my knees. Little pebbles following the current race below my feet and the beautiful peaks tower over my head. While some magnificent rays glow, I notice the river gleaming with specks of orange and yellow. This river, flowing, shimmering, getting further into the distance as I return back to the rocks at the edge of the river. I step out of the river and sigh with relief as the feeling rushes back into my body, restoring its life. I begin walking up a hot dusty path where I perch myself on a rock. It is a jagged rock but it is smooth enough for me to sit on while the sun licks me dry, like a dog would when licking something clean. I slip on my shoes ready to start my journey home, but I hesitate, I stare up at the snow-capped peaks, I listen to the beautiful summer birds chirping and singing from every angle and I smell the dry pine as I hear in the gentle applause of the aspens rustling in the wind. I close my eyes, take a breath and continue to walk. I walk through the summer breeze until the sounds of the river start to fade, I walk until it is as if the sounds were never there. Although, I still feel the great feeling inside and this wonderful feeling that is in me will last forever because I experienced it in wonderful Telluride!
The soft breeze makes my hair tickle my face as I am walking down the street and looking at the beautiful summer here in Telluride, Colorado. Today is a special day. It is the Fourth of July, and it is one of the best days in Telluride! You get to see a parade, fireworks and many more things. The parade is full of floats. People line Main Street to see if they can catch some candy from people on top of the floats. Many people from all over town participate in the parade, from restaurant employees to the gymnastics team. To start off the parade, fighter jets race overhead and zoom over Main Street, like a moth to an outdoor light. My parents and I like to be right where the mayor and other important people are at the courthouse. All the floats in the parade do their main act there, so we get to see it all. A lot of people like to come out onto the roofs of the houses and shops to look at the amazing show. When the continued on page 25
summer in telluride by La n a Ken w o r t h y
Looking for a summer vacation? In the height of June in a Colorado mountain town known as Telluride, summer is just beginning to blossom. Telluride’s summers have always been one of my favorite parts of life. During summer many activities fill my day like swimming, hiking, biking and playing in the great outdoors. Something new has been added that makes biking escalate to astounding measures. The Telluride Ski Resort has built a new series of bike trails that look absolutely amazing! These trails will be uniquely different with features including freestyle, technical and cross-country terrain. Another must-do activity is hiking the many trails around the Telluride region. Some of my favorites are: the Jud Wiebe Memorial Trail, Bear Creek Trail, Imogene Pass and Keystone Gorge. Also, Telluride and Mountain Village offer many bike trails ranging from beginner to expert. Towards Bridal Veil Falls on the east end of town lies Town Park, in the park there is an endless amount of activities you can participate in. They have a swimming pool with a fun section and lap lanes. If you’re the sporty type then you might have fun at the many baseball and soccer fields within the site. The Imagination Station is an incredible playground your kids would surely have a delightful time at. If you’re planning a day trip, Town Park has quite a few picnic tables under the shade of spruce and cottonwoods. Although you may think that a small town in the Colorado mountains would not have very good food, Telluride does. For your dining experience, you have many options anywhere from Siam (Thai food) to La Cocina de Luz (Mexican food). If you are looking for Italian cuisine then Rústico Ristorante has exceptional options, also Brown Dog Pizza is by far the best casual bar/ pizza parlor. La Marmotte has French food that tastes as though you’re in France. Telluride’s two bakeries, Baked in Telluride and The Butcher and the Baker, offer delicious pastries and baked goods. These are the best activities, places to eat and things to do in Telluride.
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parade is over, everyone files out of the streets to go and enjoy some other summer fun in Telluride. When I get home from all the partying, my family and I prepare an even bigger party. We make a big pie and make the American flag on top of it with whipped cream, blueberries, and strawberries. After we make that, we hang out for a while then once it gets dark, we get a big slice of pie, go outside and let fireworks fly. My family and I do not live in town, so we get to set off our own fireworks, but in Telluride in Town Park they set off a splendid firework show! It sounds like popcorn at a concession stand. People come from all the neighboring towns and beyond. It’s not only a great way to celebrate being in America, but the great town we live in, Telluride!
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READY FOR ADVENTURE? Alta Lakes: A popular spot for camping, the lakes are on the backside of the Telluride Ski Resort and Palmyra Peak, making for a stunning alpine locale. Take Hwy. 145 about 8 miles south of town and then turn left onto Forest Road no. 623. It’s about 3 miles to the first lake, with a stop en route at the ghost town of Alta.
San Miguel River:
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The river is a dynamic place to SUP, especially in the spring when snowmelt speeds up the river’s flow. For a more mellow paddle, try the section along the Valley Floor, especially later in the summer.
Trout Lake & Priest Lake: An incredibly scenic spot with bright blue water set against towering peaks, Trout Lake is located 15 miles south of Telluride on Hwy. 145. From Trout Lake, head south on Forest Road 628 to quaint Priest Lake, well suited for young paddlers.
Summer in Telluride. As the box canyon bursts into a riot of green foliage and the warm sun arcs ever higher in the crisp bluebird skies that Colorado is famed for, the outdoors call. Experience the soaring majesty of the San Juan Mountains, wildflowers blooming in alpine meadows, crystal-blue lakes and a vast network of trails all just waiting to be explored. See Activities, page 99.
Woods Lake: A remote lake with campsites, Woods Lake offers a wonderful way to spend the day stand up paddling. Travel 12 miles west on Hwy. 145, turn left on Fall Creek Road, continue for about 7 miles.
Down Valley Park: Located 14 miles west of Telluride on Hwy. 145, the park is perfect for kids. The water feature is small and the park is very accessible for transporting boards. Tony Demin
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HIKING / RUNNING Trails weaving throughout the mountains afford hikers a quick jaunt to a nearby waterfall or an opportunity to spend the day traversing high-alpine-terrain, uncovering old mining ruins and viewing wildflowers. The trail system in the region has extensive options, including short strolls, day hikes or overnight backpacking adventures into the high country. Both the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village have trails that lead out of town in all directions, where hikers can experience the cool mountain air and unrivaled scenery.
WATER SPORTS
BIKING The Telluride region provides a striking backdrop for road and mountain bikers with a variety of terrain for all abilities. Mountain bikers will find challenging trails that explore old mining roads and basins high above the box canyon and moderate trails that link several former railroad tracks throughout the valley. Another exciting option is the newly expanded bike park on the Telluride Ski Resort (see p. 33 for more). Road riding is also popular along the scenic San Juan Skyway.
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As the snow melts, area streams and free-flowing rivers become playgrounds for river rafting and kayaking. The solitude and natural beauty of the region can be explored by floating its streams. The Telluride area offers an array of river sports with vistas that are second to none. Local outfitters take paddlers on half-day or full-day excursions through class II to III+ rapids. There is also kayaking and stand up paddle boarding on the rivers and alpine lakes, all great ways to soak up the sun while getting a workout. If that sounds like too much hard work, grab an inner tube and meander on the San Miguel River from Town Park downstream on a summer’s afternoon.
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Playing golf at the Telluride Golf Club is a magnificent experience. The 71-par, 18-hole course meanders along high-altitude terrain with spectacular views of the mountain ranges that make up the highest concentration of 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks in the United States. The course has a putting green, practice facilities and four sets of tees for different skill levels, as well as a well-equipped pro shop with knowledgeable staff. According to science, golf balls fly further at elevation, although the magnificent views and resident wildlife make keeping your eye on the ball tricky.
The surrounding mountains offer hikers everything from a short walk to a day-long highaltitude adventure, with mining ruins, high-alpine meadows strewn with wildflowers and stunning scenery.
Ridge Trail
Lake Hope
This trail ofers two options. Ride the Gondola to Station St. Sophia and take the trail down to Mountain Village. Or, start in the Village and hike up to Station San Sophia. Views and peaceful switchbacks through aspen forest await.
About 5.5 miles roundtrip, this trail begins with a meander through a forest broken by streams and meadows of wildflowers. Eventually the track, whose total elevation gain is 1,200 feet, follows steep switchbacks to rolling alpine tundra before finishing at Lake Hope. Access the trailhead by driving south on Hwy. 145.
Bear Creek
Before any hike, consult trail descriptions and a map, check weather, and be prepared.
This popular hike is 4.5 miles roundtrip. Starting at S. Pine Street, the beautiful double track takes you into Bear Creek Canyon, gaining 1,050 feet in elevation on its way to a cascading waterfall.
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At 13 miles long and with an elevation gain of 2,274 feet, this challenging trail ascends through aspens and steeply crisscross a scree field before topping out at a 12,000-foot ridge and descending through a valley of wildflowers.
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Starting at the Cornet Creek Bridge on North Aspen Street, the Wiebe is a 3-mile-long loop that vigorously climbs about 1,200 feet to a summit ridge with panoramic views.
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Fly fishing in the greater Telluride region can challenge experts and entertain beginning enthusiasts. Telluride is an angler’s paradise in every season, offering a different experience for fishing the rivers and lakes in the area. Many locals will tell you that their favorite time to cast is at dusk when the sunset over the river creates a rainbow glow. From the Dolores River to the easily accessible San Miguel River, there is a fishing adventure for everyone. Local guides know the ins and outs of the area’s rivers and streams, offering guided tours and invaluable advice about flies and water complexities.
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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
A relative newcomer to the outdoor adventure scene, RZRs are small recreational off-road vehicles with options for one, two or four riders. They are also a lot of fun. Local outfitters offer halfday tours of the backcountry for first-timers as well as experienced four-wheelers, with activities to suit all tastes and levels. Buckle up and have a blast.
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HORSEBACK & WAGON RIDES Horseback riding in the San Juans is a favorite memory-maker for families. Have an Old West experience by riding through aspen groves and alpine meadows on horseback. Outfitters offer guided daytime outings, half-day trail rides and overnight trips. Or try a wagon ride followed by a gourmet dinner served outdoors. Altogether an unforgettable experience.
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TOWN PARK A hub of activity year-round, the park is home to family fun in the heart of Telluride. In the summer, you’ll find softball fields, tennis courts, a disc golf course, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, kids’ fishing pond, a skate park, the Imagination Station and a 25-yard, six-lane pool. The hike to Upper Bear Creek Falls can be accessed from the park, and a short walk through the woods behind the softball fields takes nature lovers to Lower Bear Creek Falls. The park is also the venue for the town’s many festivals and is host to a campground that offers sites along the San Miguel River. 30
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ROCK CLIMBING Routes and boulders for all abilities in the greater Telluride region include jagged peaks and extensive wall faces. From classic routes on Ophir Wall to moderate climbs on Pipeline and the ladder/cable system of the Via Ferrata, the ascents are diverse and plentiful. For those seeking instruction, a number of guide services are available. The Telluride Mountain Club reminds climbers of all abilities that many climbs require technical climbing ability and appropriate gear.
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Telluride’s mining days carved a string of roads into the San Juan Mountains over 100 years ago. Today, those same routes offer unparalleled access to the high country and its world-famous mining towns. Experienced guides lead tours over mountain passes past ghost towns and high alpine meadows filled with wildflowers and wildlife. Explore the rugged beauty of the area on one of the many 4x4 tours over Imogene Pass to the old mining camp of Tomboy, up over Ophir Pass to the town of Silverton, or traverse Black Bear Pass, one of the more difficult and notorious routes.
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FUN ON TWO WHEELS GIGGLE LIKE A KID ON SKI RESORT’S NEW, ENHANCED BIKE TERRAIN BY EMILY SHOFF
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icture this: It’s a summer day in Telluride. The sky is cobalt blue, the kind of effortless color that only seems to come at high elevations. You’re hungering for a way to get outside and are thinking about biking. A range of abilities in your group make the Telluride Ski Resort’s new and enhanced bike terrain the perfect option. The terrain includes new freestyle trails, known as “flow” trails, enhancements to the existing technical trails and existing cross-country favorites like Prospect Loop and the Village Trail. New to Telluride this summer, the freestyle bike course was designed in partnership with Gravity Logic, a Whistler-based industry leader in bike parks. All of the trails, which are carefully constructed and provide a wide berth around turns, roll playfully down the mountain through aspen groves as they wind their way toward Mountain Village. As the ski resort’s Director of Mountain Operations Scott Pittenger puts it, “Riding these green flow trails is like riding a mellow roller coaster through the woods. Maybe you rode a bike as a kid
but haven’t since — you get back on that trail and all of a sudden you are a rider again. It’s a blast for people who are 7 and those who are 60.” I got a chance to preview these great additions with my family last fall, and the word that comes to mind is fun. As in the giggly kind of fun you used to have as a kid. In fact, after we finished doing a photo shoot, we decided to ride an extra trail and were so caught up in the sheer amusement of it that we forgot how late it was. By the time we got back down to the Village Center, it was dark, dark enough that we could hardly find our way into Tomboy Tavern to purchase the hot wings we had promised the girls as a treat. That’s what these trails are all about — enough excitement that the grown-ups will be entertained, but not too much to overwhelm younger bike enthusiasts. The perfect balance. Wondering if I’ve left out mention of the
arduous climb needed to reach the top of the park? I haven’t. The ski resort has got you covered, providing access with both the Gondola and Village Express chairlift (Lift 4). Collectively, families can ride all parts of this updated bike park, including the downhill technical course and all of the Prospect Trail, with either a $36 day lift ticket or a $199 season pass. If you already own a winter season ski pass, the Bike Park Season Pass price is only $25, which is in turn donated to the National Forest Foundation. Pittenger speaks enthusiastically about the project, stating it’s been something that the ski resort, Mountain Village and biking fans have been dreaming about. “This is a fantastic opportunity to further invigorate the Village Center,” he says. “And how fun to have trails that kids and adults can enjoy side by side?” I couldn’t put it better myself. visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360
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Summertime in Telluride is festival time. Starting in May and running through the warm, sunny days of summer right up to late October, Telluride and Mountain Village hum to the beat of live music, glow in the flickering lights of film projectors and play host to celebrations of everything from mushrooms to yoga, cars to hot-air balloons, wine to horror films. Tarp and sunscreen? Check. Festival lanyard? Check. Nibbles and beverages? Check and check. We’re ready for festival season. Are you?
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FESTIVAL! June 3 - 7
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LITERARY ARTS
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A celebration of the written word, Litfest hosts author events, readings, performance poetry, activities for kiddos and the American Bookbinding Academy’s Open-Set Exhibition.
WILD WEST
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Underserved youth from Boys and Girls Clubs around the United States gather in Telluride for a week of youth-centered mentorship and activities.
June 27 - 30 YOGA >> An event that manages to be both intimate and world class, this inspirational festival draws participants to a long weekend that offers intensive trainings, classes, lectures, meditations, music and more.
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BALLOON FEST >>
The event draws hot-air balloons and balloonists to the box canyon for a truly unforgettable sight as the colorful orbs are launched mornings from Town Park to float serenely above the valley.
Now in its seventh year, this boutique-sized fest incorporates a variety of disciplines from yoga to weight training to aerobics, as well as approaches like Eastern philosophies and naturopathic medicine, in order to promote good health and fitness. June 20 - 23
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The preeminent Americana roots music festival, Bluegrass has a 2019 lineup that is, well, awesome, with Brandi Carlile, Jim James, Kacey Musgraves (whose album Golden Hour won Album of the Year at this year’s Grammys), Gregory Alan Isakov and perennial favorites the Sam Bush Band are set to appear. In addition to the performances on the iconic Town Park stage, the festival weekend also includes workshops, a songwriting/ band contest and musical collaborations galore.
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Fascinating and unique, since 1978 Mountainfilm has featured the best films about mountains and mountain culture, widening its scope over the years to include social, cultural and environmental issues. This year’s symposium examines the complex and timely issue of equity which complements a lineup of films where descriptors like “mind-blowing”, “life-changing” and “exhilarating” don’t seem like hyperbole.
WOW: WEEKEND OF WELLNESS >>
June 27 - 30 WINE >>> Oenophiles and foodies flock to the box canyon for a celebration of wines and cuisine with tastings and cooking demonstrations, along with the popular Toast of Telluride and Main Street brunch. June 30 - July 6
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The Sheridan Arts Foundation brings plein air artists to town for a gala of outdoor painting, including exhibits, a quickdraw competition and more.
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CHAMBER MUSIC >> Some of the finest musicians in the country come to Telluride for performances at the Palm Theatre and a free concert in Town Park.
July 12 - 14
September 26 - 29
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CARS & COLORS
This brand-new festival promises a celebration of wine and food, bringing chefs, winemakers, writers and others to Mountain Village for a sabrage welcome, tastings, talks, food & more.
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Start your engines, automotive enthusiasts, for this four-day event set against the backdrop of the area’s fall foliage. A must for all who love cars.
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July 17 - 20
AMERICANA MUSIC >> American songwriters and acoustic music are in the spotlight at the Sheridan Opera House and at a free concert in Mountain Village. This year, catch Jack Ingram, Bonnie Bishop, John Fullbright and more. July 20 - 21
ART + ARCHITECTURE WEEKEND >> The ultimate home tour, the event features local architects, designers, artists and chefs who exhibit their best works, performances and food to win participants’ votes for best experience. Each stop on the tour is paired with wine and cocktail tastings.
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FILM FEST
August 9 - 11 JAZZ >> The true American art form is feted by day in Town Park, and on a free stage at the Wilkinson Public Library. The Jazz After Dark series, a Second Line Parade and wine and whiskey tasting round out a weekend that this year features headliners Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Lettuce and Robert Randolph & The Family Band. August 15 - 18
MUSHROOM
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Telluride’s most eclectic fest where experts, enthusiasts and scientists explore fungi — edible, toxic and psychoactive. There’s a parade, woodland expeditions, the Mushroom Cook-off, live music and a vendor’s fair.
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A film lover’s fest, Telluride manages to be both relevant – nine times in the last 11 years, the Oscar winner for best picture premiered here – and esoteric. The event offers screenings, retrospectives, meaningful tributes, lively Q&As and talks, and get-togethers like the Opening Night Feed and Labor Day Picnic. Famously, the festival doesn’t reveal its program until the last minute, adding to the drama.
October 3 - 6
ORIGINAL THINKERS
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Ready to have your mind blown? Now in its second year, this intriguing festival offers a unique blend of art, ideas and film, with diverse and select programming. October 11 - 13
HORROR SHOW
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Oh yeah. This celebration of all things rock ‘n’ roll, draws indie acts, emerging musicians and big names to Town Park for a rollicking experience. Headliners for the 2019 fest are Widespread Panic, Jason Isbell and the 400 Units and Big Head Todd & the Monsters. After hours, there’s NightRide with gigs by emerging acts at intimate venues.
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THE RIDE
August 15 - 18
September 13 - 15
BLUES & BREWS >> Telluride’s feisty farewell kiss to its summer festival season features more than 50 microbreweries and 170 brews, a world-class rock and blues lineup including Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band, Boz Scaggs and John Fogerty. When the sun goes down, the lights go up in Juke Joints around town for evening music.
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It isn’t just that it’s Colorado’s first and longest-running horror film festival, or that its Instagram feed gives us sweaty palms, or even that it was applauded by MovieMaker magazine. No, what makes this a fave is its passionate fans who love the mix of horror, suspense, dark fantasy and sci-fi. Watching their enthusiasm makes us feel warm and fuzzy, until the theater lights go down and our spines begin to tingle.
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ticipants — an estimated 1,000 people all told — forged important connections with one another over the four days. People who were strangers on Thursday were friends by Sunday. “Bringing people together again and again and again helps them make friends, see people through NEW FESTIVAL TAKES ROOT IN MOUNTAIN VILLAGE the weekend and have conversations,” Holbrooke BY KATIE KLINGSPORN says. “The intimacy of it was really real.” Lifton-Zoline notes there is tremendous value in the simple act of convening in a room around elluride’s bustling festival scene offers events for everyone from bluegrass lovers to film buffs, a set of ideas. In today’s divided and technologimushroom fanatics, jazz heads, hot-air balloon enthusiasts and oenophiles. cally stifling world, he insists, it’s more important But for David Holbrooke, a filmmaker and former festival director at Mountainfilm, one key thing than ever. was missing from the picture. “It just feels good to get “We obviously have a plethora of festivals here, but really what we didn’t have was together in a room with people an ideas festival, and I felt like there was an opportunity to look at ideas in a fresh way,” and interact,” he says. “That’s an “WHAT WE DIDN’T important thing in and of itself.” Holbrooke says. And like that, Original Thinkers was born. Holbrooke and co-founder Gabe He and Holbrooke also stress HAVE WAS AN Lifton-Zoline launched the inaugural festival in 2018, filling the first weekend of that the spirit of collaboration IDEAS FESTIVAL, October with four days of film screenings, panels, performances and conversations and innovation will be necessary AND I FELT LIKE that centered in Mountain Village. to address the mounting probTHERE WAS AN Festival goers at the fledgling event walked through art installations, listened to live lems facing humanity — from OPPORTUNITY TO climate change to social injustice storytelling, gathered for meals, explored the outdoors and dug into ideas that ranged LOOK AT IDEAS IN and environmental degradation. from American excess to space exploration, neurodiversity, the human microbiome A FRESH WAY.” and race relations in the South. Guests included Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ron “There’s a real urgency in David Holbrooke Suskind, actor Jeffrey Wright and filmmaker Lauren Greenfield. Participants were figuring out how to tackle ideas treated to a dance performance by burn victim Prince Amponsah, played ping pong and come together to do so,” with professional player Wally Green, listened to science writer David Quammen talk about evolution Lifton-Zoline says. “We’re looking to the power and watched a group of veterans perform a powerful stage work. of story to guide us out of the situation we’re in.” The festival offered 10 shows, each designed around a specific theme with corresponding films and The team, which has taken Original Thinkers speakers. Shows took place in the Mountain Village Conference Center theater, which was dubbed programming on the road since the festival, is alThe Big Idea. ready busy coming up with a slate of ideas for the By creating a campus environment, spacing out events and encouraging participants to get outside, 2019 event, which is scheduled for Oct. 3-6. For Holbrooke says, the aim was to create a relaxed and intimate festival vibe where people could take the Holbrooke, the aspirational nature of the event time and space to sufficiently soak in the material. can’t be understated. That aspect was key to the event’s success, Lifton-Zoline says. “It’s not light stuff sometimes. You He says, “I believe in the power of ideas and need time to think about big ideas. This event is supposed to be restorative.” stories to impact the way people think, and the The result, both agreed, was more than they expected: along with engaging in fascinating ideas, parway they act.” visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360 37
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his summer’s Shakespeare in the Park production, The Tempest, sees Prospero, Miranda, Caliban and Ariel come to life and tread those most beautiful of boards, the Fred Shellman Memorial Stage in Town Park. It’s an intimate setting with the audience sitting on the stage itself, right beside the action. Telluride Theatre thespians will perform the play — a tale full of magic, betrayal and revenge — under the direction of Colin Sullivan, the company’s executive director. The event runs July 20-28 with no performance on July 24.
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ove art? In the box canyon, there’s something for art lovers all summer long. On the first Thursday of each month is Art Walk, a Telluride Arts initiative that sees two dozen or so participating galleries and venues throw open their doors for an evening of art, conversation and nibbles. Also on the summer arts agenda is a pair of fascinating events. The Sheridan Arts Foundation’s Plein Air Festival, June 30-July 6, celebrates plein art, the method of painting outdoors, while the Ah Haa School for the Arts’ Telluride Painting School brings acclaimed artists to teach classes in September and October. Another highlight of Telluride’s summer arts season? The Ah Haa Art Auction on July 19, which promises a night of delicious food, fun entertainment and the live and silent auctions that benefit this muchloved hub of arts education.
JACOB JOLLIFF BAND Bluegrass from virtuoso mandolin player and his band June 14 Sheridan Opera House JAMESTOWN REVIVAL Harmonic Texas duo perform blend of country, folk and rock July 1 | Club Red CARISMA DE VENUS Summer series opens with contemporary jazz from Costa Rica July 16 Bob Saunders Theater at the Palm TOP CHEF & TASTE OF TELLURIDE Nibble, imbibe deliciously while supporting One to One Mentoring August 9 | The Peaks See Calendar of Events, p. 64.
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he summer music scene in Mountain Village is sensational with an award-winning venue and outdoor live music galore. Named one of ski country’s best music venues by Ski magazine, Club Red signed off on an epic winter with a sold-out show by hotter-than-hot Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real and is set to usher in a summer of more really great music. Music al fresco includes FirstGrass on June 19, which starts off the Telluride Bluegrass Festival weekend, as well as three summer-long concert series that bring music to the Village almost every night of the week. There’s Music in the Core on Heritage Plaza Sundays and Tuesdays until mid-September and Music on the Green on Reflection Plaza Fridays until early September. Then, there’s the granddaddy of them all, the Sunset Concert Series, Wednesdays on Sunset Plaza until mid-August with a bonus gig, the Sunset Blues Concert, kicking off the Blues and Brews Festival on Sept. 12. Mountain Village’s Red, White & Blues Celebration, July 3-4, celebrates Independence Day with live music on Sunset and Heritage plazas. Enjoy the sweet tunes.
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time traveler to Telluride would find the town much changed, obviously. Many of the historic guises before morphing into the Last Dollar buildings are still intact but are no longer used as they were a century ago. The structures Saloon in 1978. along Popcorn Alley no longer house the red-light district’s working girls, but now are family Last year, The Buck emerged from a nearlyhomes. Former banks are boutiques or restaurants, and the Rio Grande Southern Railroad year-long remodel — one that gave it a depot has been used as a brewpub, a restaurant, an art school and soon will be home to a spiffy new gas fireplace, modern bathhive of scientists. rooms, a rooftop bar and a loving reOf great comfort to this traveler would be the happy discovery of The National, a furbishment of its creaky wood floors restaurant right where it’s always been, housed in the back portion of the building that and smoke-stained tin ceiling tiles. As modern Telluriders fondly know as The Buck (Last Dollar Saloon). of December, The National opened its At the height of the mining era 120 years ago, The National Club was a bustling and doors, equally spiffed up and, fittingly, popular sporting establishment on the corner of East Colorado Avenue and South Pine re-establishing an eatery where one had Street. Built by L.L. Nunn in 1899, billiards, cigars, whiskey, card games and dancing girls always been. You see — and the time were hallmarks of the place. At the turn of the last century, the owners had a telegraph traveler would know this — the restauCustom-made installed so the latest boxing and baseball results could be directly wired in, and before rant portion of the old National Club whiskey bottle too long, electric lamps further illuminated the lively social hub. from The National was always in the back. Club, undated, from Prohibition brought the fun to a screeching halt and the building took on several other Chefs Ross Martin and Erich Owen Historic Telluride in 40
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HISTORICAL TELLURIDE share a history, too, one that Turning what was once a warren began in 2000 at Allred’s of small rental rooms into the eleMARTIN AND where Martin was head chef OWEN APPLY THEIR gant and airy space it is now took a and Owen his sous chef. From team of visionaries and designers CONSIDERABLE there, Martin went to the New who gave substance and high style SKILLS TO FOOD Sheridan Chop House where to Martin and Owens’ dreams. THAT USES he worked for several years. He Pete DeLuca of DeLuca ConstrucSEASONAL also counts on his resume stints tion coordinated the extensive at 221 South Oak and the LuINGREDIENTS AND remodel. McAllister Architects miere Hotel’s Bijou Restaurant. let in the natural light and gave WHOSE FLAVOR He offers private chef services center stage to the 120-year-old COMBINATIONS and is a three-time winner of brick walls. Interior designers Aura DELIGHT the annual One to One MentoZink and CC Rocque of Zinque THE SENSES. ring Top Chef competition. Designs gave the space a warm, Owen, too, has headed up modern look with elegant lighting the kitchen at the Chop House, and in 2015 was and furnishings with clean lines and hipster flair. one of a group that purchased Honga’s in the The woodwork was artfully expressed by local Roma building until an infamous Telluride Gay craftsman, Jeff Lyga, and Casey Nay of CN Design Ski Week party that became so raucous, the floor worked his magic on menu graphics. partly gave way. That structurally catastrophic And speaking of the menu … chefs Martin incident ended that project for Owen. and Owen apply their considerable skills to food The pair eventually worked on “getting the that uses seasonal ingredients and whose flavor band back together.” Eyeing the massive remodel combinations absolutely delight the senses. It’s the Buck building was undergoing, beginning nearly impossible to choose — seared duck breast, in 2017 they hatched a plan to go in together on an exquisite Porterhouse steak, a silken cauliflower The National. soup, or desserts such as the indescribably fantas-
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tic bread pudding are just a few of the delights that await diners. The cocktail menu is equally intriguing and served with flair, and if it’s wine you prefer, just look to the impressive array of vintages on the north and east walls. And, with Martin and Owen’s focus on hospitality, the front of the house and bar staff are masters at making guests feel like royalty. The National is back and it’s right where it belongs.
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FRESH AIR, FINE TIME BARS ON ROOFTOPS OFFER STUNNING VIEWS & A GOOD TIME BY ELIZABETH GUEST Come summertime in Telluride and Mountain Village, having a fine time in the fresh air is easy, whether you’re hiking Sneffels Highline, steering a four-wheeler down the switchbacks from Imogene Pass or floating an inner tube on the San Miguel River. Once you’ve finished recreating, continuing the fun outdoors is a cinch too thanks to a handful of rooftop spaces and decks in Telluride and Mountain Village.
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offers stunning views that highlight the west and south sides of the valley. Look southeast at mighty Mount Ballard looming above Bear Creek Canyon, or watch the sun set in the west beyond the historic San Miguel County Courthouse, with its iconic clocktower. The Ry an Roof has an intimate, Bo nnea u cozy feel with low walls that enclose the space. Soak in some local history as you sit atop one of Telluride’s iconic buildings, sipping the Sheridan’s signature drink, a Flatliner martini, and indulging from a menu that includes parmesan French fries with truffle oil, jumbo Gulf shrimp cocktail, fried calamari and Wagyu beef burgers. Further along Main Street sits the Last Dollar Saloon — nicknamed “the Buck” by locals — whose rooftop bar offers 360-degree views. A favorite vista has to be east toward Ajax Peak, the rocky face of Bridal Veil Falls and the steep zig-zagging switchbacks of the road up to Black Bear Pass. At sunset, you get all the glory of the evening alpenglow
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as the mountains radiate in a perfect palette of pinks. Arrive at the roof deck by taking the stairs up from the recently renovated bar. Once outside, it feels like you’re at your own personal house party, on top of the world of Telluride. Try the Buck’s famed margaritas or a brew from its legendary beer selection. With over 60 brews, it’s rumored to be the biggest in town. Or head to Mountain Village where the al fresco bar scene is available throughout the summer. The Peaks, which sits beside the Telluride Golf Course, has an expansive deck off its stunning Great Room and Altezza restaurant where you can enjoy a craft cocktail or brew and then stay for dinner, watching as the sun sets behind the majestic Wilson range to the west. There is also live music throughout the week. Also in Mountain Village is the aptly named The View Bar & Grill at the Mountain Lodge, where the menu is fresh, regional and delish – our favorites have to be Chef Bud’s Arizona chop salad and his signature mac ‘n’ cheese – and the mountain-casual Tony De min scene spills out onto a pool deck with jaw-dropping views of the San Sophia range to the north. Feel like a dip? Diners are invited to partake of the deck’s pool and hot tub. visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360
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Fans of Wok of Joy rejoice! Jason and Joy Smith, the couple responsible for the uber-popular Mountain Village Thai food cart, have a new venture: smoothie, gelato and snack stop Snowberry, located in the Franz Klammer breezeway. Says Jason Smith, “Our smoothies will be very creative and focus on combining healthy, organic ingredients like maca, goji berries and cacao with fresh fruit, yogurt and ginger. We will use seasonal fruit from the Western Slope as it comes in [and] there will be a strong influence of Thai flavors and fruits.” The Snowberry menu will include coffees, teas, chai and lassi drinks, too, says Joy Smith. “We plan to have really good chai and golden chai, along with bubble tea and authentic Thai iced tea drinks. For coffee, we will focus on different approaches to the drink like pour-over coffee from different roasters and Thai-style coffee shakes and iced coffees.” Adds Jason Smith, “Doing the food cart this winter showed us there is a real desire for authentic food at fair prices in the core ... and for a proper gelato shop, especially in the summer.” Agree.
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NEW OWNER, SAME DELICIOUS BIT Local institution Baked in Telluride has a new owner. Neal McKinley, whose 15-year association with Telluride started when he took part in a ski race at the Telluride Ski Resort in 2004, purchased the South Fir Street bakery from founder Jerry Greene in November. The decision to take over the business, McKinley says, was an easy one. “In addition to the great employees, it was a long-running, well-oiled machine of a restaurant … I was a patron there for over 15 years and the thought of someone else coming in and changing everything was scary.” According to McKinley, new menu items will pop up from time to time, but a major overhaul isn’t in the works. “The character and the heart of BIT are still here. That isn’t going to change.”
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FRESH OPTIONS In Telluride, organic, regional and sustainably produced food is abundant, especially come summertime. First, there are the farmers’ markets — Fridays on South Oak Street in Telluride and Wednesday on Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village — or the fruit and vegetable stands in Telluride’s Spruce Park on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Want delivery? Mountain Roots, Norwood Fresh Food Hub, Vicki’s Fresh Food Movement and Indian Ridge Farm offer services ranging from a simple CSA basket to a full grocery drop-off, and also supply a number of area restaurants. Tomten Farm is a local demonstration and education farm that sells at the Telluride Farmers’ Market. Says Tomten’s Kris Holstrom, “Local producers are gearing up to provide awesome local and organic food. It’s exciting to see the energy, the passion and the progress being made right here.”
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LIFT OFF THIS SUMMER New freeride trails plus technical and cross country terrain all accessed via Village Express chairlift.
Daily guided freeride and XC experiences available for never-evers and experienced riders alike.
Mountain bike rentals for adults (ages 13 & up) & juniors (ages 12 & under).
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Single-day access to all FREERIDE, TECHNICAL and XC trails and Village Express (Lift 4): $36/day.
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THESE RETAILERS HAVE HEART BY EMILY SHOFF
With close to a hundred nonprofits in town, Telluride is known for its generosity. Local businesses share that generous spirit, giving back to the wider world in meaningful ways. Here are three Main Street shops who take their giving to the next level.
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staple of Main Street, this hip women’s boutique has turned heads in Telluride for a while. For the past eight years, however, owner Kristin Holbrook has combined her love for fashion with her commitment to service in her annual event Clutch for a Cause. This fundraiser, which happens every year in mid-July, donates all of its proceeds to the San Miguel Resource Center, which provides support for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. The concept is simple: Women donate purses and bags and Two Skirts resells them, raising several thousand dollars on that night alone. Holbrook, who won Telluride Foundation’s Citizen of the Year in 2014 for her efforts, says donations come in from across the country. “I’ve had women, who’ve never even been to Telluride, mail me their purses,” she says.
severe case of wanderlust initially drove Tesha Karn, owner of T. Karn Imports, to travel. Yet as her trips took her farther afield and into remote pockets of the globe such as the hill country of Thailand and the villages of Guatemala, she felt an intense desire to give back. In almost every place she visited, Karn says, she saw the same thing: Artisans were losing their livelihoods. By starting an import store, Karn discovered that she could fulfill her love for travel and earn a living, all while providing a meaningful income to disadvantaged communities. In doing so, she also helps to preserve oldworld crafts and skills, keeping them alive for the world to see in her tranquil and inspiring space on the west end of Colorado Ave.
wner and artist Macy Pryor took her commitment to service to the other side of the globe, specifically a rural section of Northern Kenya. Pryor says the original idea came when she bumped into family friend Joanna Brown, a conservationist who created BeadWORKS, a nonprofit that offers women employment opportunities as an alternative to environmentally damaging activities such as charcoal production. Brown was lamenting that the focus of BeadWORKS was too narrow and wished it could expand into leather goods. A partnership was formed and 20 days later, Pryor was on a plane to Kenya to teach the locals how to create leather goods, like dog collars, belts and bags, that they could sell. “Initially, I thought of it as just a fun way to travel,” Pryor explains. “Now having gone there twice, it is so much more than just a place. I’ve had the chance to teach hundreds of people, who in turn, will teach hundreds of others.” visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360
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n December, new boutique Society Telluride opened its doors in the historic Bank of Telluride Building at 109 West Colorado Ave. “We offer a curated collection of brands from around the world,” owner Lynn Jansen says. “We offer women’s and men’s clothing, accessories, jewelry, beauty and gift items. We have a mix of well-known brands, but also unique international brands.” She adds, “Society Telluride is focused on an experiential retail offering…a place where people can come together to meet, relax, have a cup of coffee or glass of wine and shop.” With that in mind, Jansen also has a beer, wine and coffee bar that offers drinks and light snacks, so that customers can relax and enjoy the space. “Currently we offer those in the bar, which is downstairs, and we have a lounge and big-screen TV upstairs available for events or casual interactions. In the summer, we will have outdoor tables
and chairs, so shoppers can enjoy Main Street.” Jansen says she is excited to have launched a new business in town. “We are excited to bring experiential retail to Telluride and contribute to making Telluride a shopping destination. We also are committed to offering a variety of price points, so that hopefully there is something for everyone.”
Society Telluride’s arrival on the local retail scene was followed by the openings of a new Sunshine Pharmacy outlet and Telluride Distillers’ new tasting room, both in the Franz Klammer breezeway in Mountain Village.
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elluride features talented cake designers passionate about creating something exquisite for their clients, the perfect cake for a special wedding in a special locale. Take Marisa and Robert Norris of Dallas, who were married at Gorrono Ranch on the Telluride Ski Resort in Aug. 2018. The couple chose Telluride as the locale for their wedding because of their affection for the area. Says the bride, “Robert lived in Telluride for a brief time because he loved it so much. Shortly after we met, he took me to the ‘magical city’ and I instantly fell in love. Telluride has so much to offer and its beauty is just breathtaking.” The pair opted to work with Kelly Walker of Fig & Bloom Cakes. “We were blown away by Fig & Bloom’s presentation and simplicity,” Marisa Norris says. “When it comes to sweets, Robert and I appreciate the basics. Kelly did a great job incorporating our colors and minimal flowers to pull it all together. The final product was exquisite.” For Walker, what the couple wanted fit her own ethos as a designer. “There is a lot of attention to detail this cake. Sheer buttercream, caramel drips down the side and the delicate textures of the flowers with dark fruits and berries give it a feminine yet rustic design. That’s my signature style, blending the two. The flavor is my Kentucky Butter cake. It’s a twist on a classic vanilla, but with brown sugar and a brown butter glaze. I love the classics, but adding a twist to create a bigger, unique flavor.” Rachael and John Montgomery of Houston, were married in May 2016, also at the Telluride Ski Resort’s Gorrono Ranch. The choice of Telluride was a cinch, given that Rachael grew up on the Western Slope.
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and petite fours to cupcakes, all of which means a varied and beautiful table. Or try a selection of hand-made organic chocolates and caramels from the local artisans at Carnal Chocolates. And then there are donuts from Baked in Telluride. Yep, wedding couples looking for a fun, delicious indulgence can order a selection of the bakery’s famed donuts. It seems to us that the fried dough confections are perfect for wedding guests about to burn some calories on the dancefloor. Over the Moon offers a savory option: a range of cheese and charcuterie boards and even a faux wedding cake made with, you guessed it, wheels of cheese. Yum.
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Planning a Telluride wedding? There are sweet and savory treats sure to make fun additions to the wedding celebration. Telluride Truffle does — we kid you not — a chocolate table for wedding celebrations, arranged with a selection of truffles, chocolates, cookies and other yummies from this charming and muchloved local chocolatier. Another option is the truly exquisite, tailormade dessert table of Jason Lemon of lemonchoux. This talented chef – his other gig is as The National’s pastry chef – has offerings that range from Europeanstyle baked goods, macarons
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“The mountains mean a lot to Rachael, so we jumped at the chance to be married on the deck at Gorrono with the beautiful views of Mount Wilson,” says John Montgomery, who is a Porsche aficionado. In fact, the pair opted for two cakes: a traditional lemon cake with raspberry filling, as well as a “Porsche cake” of triple chocolate, both by Susan Johnston of Sweet Creations Telluride. “We wanted to choose a design and flavors as unique as our venue,” Rachael Montgomery explains. “Lemon is a favorite flavor of mine and judging by the reaction of our guests, they like it too. We felt a Porsche cake might be a playful way to share that aspect of John’s life, and Susan was up for the challenge.” For her part, Johnston says, “I enjoy creating memorable and delicious cakes that reflect the couple’s style and passion.”
Telluride weddings are remarkably unique and much of that is made possible by the wedding planners who orchestrate them. It is particularly satisfying, then, when one of our own receives some prestigious — and national — recognition. The goto guide for all things nuptial, Brides magazine, has named Wendy Jacobs Hampton and her event production company, Soiree Telluride, as one of the best wedding planners in the country. Jacobs Hampton has produced Telluride weddings since 2000 and said of making the highly respected list, “Knowing the wedding industry and who is on that list, it feels humbling, exciting and rewarding.” As Jacobs Hampton prepares for Soiree Telluride’s “busiest season yet”, she emphasized that kudos go to Ana Bowling, with whom she has worked with for the past eight years. She also credited the many talented local vendors. “We are so supported by the Telluride community,” Jacobs Hampton said. “We are currently booking our 20th season and that’s a testament to the support we get here.” — E r in S pillane visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360
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KIDS’ STUFF HIKE In-town hikes like Bear Creek and the River Trail give families lots of options for exploring the box canyon. Farther afield, the Keystone Gorge Trail that begins in Lawson Hill or the Lake Hope Trail south of town are surefire memory makers. Just remember to consult hike descriptions, check the weather forecast and be prepared with appropriate clothing and, of course, water and snacks.
BIKE Grab a bike – and recommendations – from a local outfitter and soon you’ll be giggling louder than your kids. In Telluride, start with the River Trail and then head one of two ways: east to the bottom of Bridal Veil Falls, or west to the Valley Floor and out to Society Turn via the paved bike path or single track that follows the river. In Mountain Village, a wealth of family friendly trails or the Telluride Ski and Golf Co.’s bike park guarantee two-wheeled fun.
SPLASH The mountains around Telluride are the headwaters of many tributaries and home to crystal-clear alpine lakes where families can add fishing, rafting or stand up paddle boarding to their outdoor adventure mix. Kids can fish at the Town Park pond or take their parents tubing on the San Miguel River. Town Park also has a swimming complex with shower facilities and a heated outdoor pool ideal for perfecting your butterfly or underwater handstands.
JUST KIDDING AROUND For families, summertime in Telluride means sun-drenched, fun-filled days that stretch endlessly with the whole world out there, just waiting to be explored.
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THE GO-TO PLACE FOR FUN Want thrills and adventure for the entire family? Visit Telluride Adventure Center in Mountain Village for guided activities from mountain biking to rafting, rock climbing to horseback riding, paddle boarding to 4x4 tours. Adults and kids can also enjoy the ropes course, water walkers and bungee trampoline in the Village Core. SUNSET CONCERT SERIES This brilliant music event combines sunny summer evenings, live music, family-friendly activities and astounding views to make for the perfect evening for kids and grown-ups alike. Head to Sunset Plaza in Mountain Village at 6 p.m. every Wednesday from June 26 to August 14. BEST LIBRARY…ANYWHERE…EVER Looking for a kid-friendly indoor venue where you can be in the mountains but not on the mountain? Go no further than the Wilkinson Public Library, where all ages will find opportunities to play, explore and learn. With story hours, a cooking club and arts and crafts, our award-winning library embraces Telluride’s kids of all ages. And vice versa. GET ON THE GONDOLA Riding the free Gondola never gets old. From Telluride, unload at the Station St. Sophia where you can visit the Nature Center, then take the “G” down to Mountain Village, enjoy the activities on offer, enroll your kids in a program at Telluride Adventure Center, shop and have lunch. The Gondola will be waiting to take the whole family back to Telluride when you’re ready. An added bonus? A single cabin was painted red to commemorate the G’s 20th anniversary in 2016. Try to catch it! TOUR THROUGH TIME The Telluride Historical Museum brings history to life with programs for kids, including the popular outdoor mining sluice. The annual exhibit, If These Walls Could Talk: Preservation and Change, tells the stories behind our iconic buildings. History buffs young and old can also enjoy a historical walking tour of Telluride.
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FESTIVALS, A FAMILY AFFAIR If you’ve experienced a Telluride summer, then you know festivals. The major music fests all have kids’ areas with face painting, bouncy houses and more. Some even have kids’ music workshops. The word “festival” is a verb here in Telluride, and to festival is now a family affair.
FUN FOR ALL For nearly 40 years, Telluride Academy has been sharing its love for exploration and adventure with kids ages 5 to 17. This Telluride institution has grown from humble backyard beginnings to a leader in outdoor and adventure programming for kids in Telluride’s backyard and beyond. With over 100 unique enrichment programs offered every summer (lasting one week to one month), Telluride Academy is sure to inspire, educate and engage. BE RAD At The Drop Boardshop’s Telluride Skate Camp, experienced instructors not only teach young people how to skate in a safe, supportive and totally rad environment, they also emphasize patience, perseverance, focus and respect, qualities that come in handy in real life too. ROCK ON! Joan Jett was fond of singing “I love rock ‘n’ roll”. Does your budding Heartbreaker share that love? If so, check out the Rock & Roll Academy’s Summer Rock Camp.
Weeklong sessions guide students through the process of being in a band, from choosing music and instruments to giving a concert.
SCIENCE IS COOL In Telluride, the Pinhead Institute has made science cool with exciting summer programming that brings science to life. Kids’ activities include half-day STEM summer camps like Lego Robotics, Maker Mania and Bridge Camp, full-day camps in collaboration with Telluride Academy, and art and science camps with the Ah Haa School. When camp is out, head to Pinhead’s free Punk Science series, bringing STEM experts to town for kid-focused, interactive presentations. ADVENTURE TIME Telluride Adventure Center offers full-day camps
and overnights that focus on environmental education while specializing in fun. Kids ages 5-14 enjoy many different outdoor activities such as capture the flag, mountaineering, horseback riding, mountain biking, stand-up paddle boarding, and so much more. Children are separated into age groups of 5-8 and 9-14 to ensure a proper level of challenge. The St. Sophia Nature Center and Top-ATen yurt family camping trips allow for parents to get in on the fun too.
HAVE AN AH HAA MOMENT Kids looking to learn a new medium, add to a portfolio or simply have fun with art should head to Telluride’s much-loved arts education hub, the Ah Haa School for the Arts. The summertime offerings include four-day, full-day and half-day art camps for kids ages 4 to 12, as well as a variety of classes for teens. visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360
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There are scads of ways to leaf peep in Telluride. For instance, a number of hiking trails will take you up high to sweeping vistas of the gorgeously hued landscape below. The Jud Wiebe Trail is a challenging loop whose reward is unforgettable views. For those who prefer to do their leaf-peeping on two wheels, Prospect Trail, which starts at the top of Gondola, meanders through Aspen forest on the ski resort as it makes a gradual climb to the top of Lift 10. If four wheels is more your speed, try a jeep tour with a local outfitter. Feeling lazy? Hop on the Gondola and take in the fall foliage with ease.
GLORIOUS GOLD SEASON BY ERIN SPILLANE
Telluride in autumn? It’s all about the San Juan Mountains streaked in splendid greens and golds. It’s the slightly sleepier vibe in town as the bustle of summer gives way to the glorious days of September and October. It’s a trio of unique, niche festivals. And it’s a dining scene whose award-winning cuisine is a match for jaw-dropping views that leave menus unread on table-tops while diners sit spellbound.
WANDER MAIN STREET Stroll along sunny Main Street where Telluride’s historical buildings — the town is a National Historic Landmark District — provide a sense of timelessness, a sense that you are just the latest in nearly 150 years of adventurers and pioneers to walk this path. If it’s a typical fall day, town will be a little sleepier as dogs loll in the sunshine, chatting friends lounge on sunny sidewalk benches and bikers wind past and wave hello. Visit any of Telluride’s small, independent shops where you are likely to be greeted by the owners, or find that they snuck out for a quick hike or bike.
FIND YOUR FESTIVAL Telluride is home to a handful of niche fall festivals: vibrant and fascinating, but also unique and a little smaller in scale. Automotive enthusiasts should head to Cars and Colors. The event’s three venues in Telluride, Mountain Village and at the Telluride Regional Airport serve as stunning locales for viewing the fall foliage and enjoying festival events. Then there’s Original Thinkers, which brings together remarkable films and a collective of creators, innovators and doers to provide a rich and meaningful experience for audience members. Or try the Telluride Horror Show for a spine-tingling mix of horror, suspense, thrillers, dark fantasy, sci-fi and dark comedy.
DINING WITH A VIEW Telluride and Mountain Village eateries know how to combine delicious food with stunning views in a dining scene that becomes more intimate, but no less compelling, come autumn. For an unforgettable meal that you’ll eat while gazing upwards, head to a local spot with serious views: the street-side patio at the New Sheridan Chop House in Telluride, Allred’s at the Gondola mid-station, or Altezza at the Peaks or the View at Mountain Lodge, both in Mountain Village.
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WIZARDS OF AHHHS BY ROSSTON ‘BUSTER’ RITTER After a long day hiking, biking, jeeping or festivaling, Telluride’s hotel spas stand ready to melt away the aches, loosen those well-worked muscles and leave weary outdoorsy types relaxed and rejuvenated. Try one of these spots and you’ll feel ready for a night on the town … and for another day spent exploring Telluride’s outdoor summer playground.
AVEDA LIFESTYLE SPA A center for transformation, this spa’s focuses are self-care and rejuvenation. Earth-friendly ingredients and treatments re-center mind, body and spirit to nourish and balance.
FAIRMONT FRANZ KLAMMER LODGE Specializing in ecoconscious and holistic treatments, the facilities at this spa are extensive with facial and massage suites, nail studio, steam room, sauna and hot tubs.
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Experience specialty services like the highaltitude facial and therapeutic massages. A range of beauty treatments smooth the transition from daytime adventures to nighttime fun.
ELEMENT 52 Treatments are inspired by Telluride’s mountain lifestyle, like a hot basaltstone sports therapy massage that works the major muscle groups used in hiking and biking. Pamper us:
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SECOND-HOME OWNER, LONGTIME LOCAL FOCUS ON HOUSING BY EMILY SHOFF
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hen second-home owner Katherine Borsecnik and long-time local Amy Levek started laying the groundwork for their nonprofit, Trust for Community Housing (TCH), they both shared a common goal: to increase access to affordable housing in Telluride. As Borsecnik saw it, “The availability of affordable workforce housing has fallen far behind the need in the Telluride region. More than half of Katherine Borsecnik homes in town are dark much of the time, sometimes for months at a stretch, and this emptiness exacts both an economic and cultural price.” with Borsecnik’s husband, Gene Weil, who brings Having been involved with several nonprofits his expertise in specialty finance, and Seth Cagin, and foundations in the past and passionate about whose local knowledge stems from his years as the time she’d spent in town for the last 18 years, a newspaper publisher in town, plus a board and Borsecnik knew she had the skills and dedication advisor group. to start an organization committed to the cause. Their primary goal is to find ways to create Yet, she needed a local who knew the ins and outs more workforce housing in the region in order to of town housing and government. narrow the gap between need and availability. That’s where Amy Levek came in. “The 2018 Regional Housing Needs Having lived in Telluride Assessment indicated the region is sevfor 32 years and served as eral hundred units short in meeting planning director and mayor existing need and will need to find for the Town of Telluride ways to build at least 300 more and as San Miguel County units over the next 10 years to Commissioner, Levek knew keep up,” Levek said. “Though local first-hand the depth of the governments have an impressive housing crisis and was detertrack record of affordable housing g mined to address it. development, keeping up with the need “I moved to Telluride and have is challenging.” Amy Levek, with Telluride Mayor stayed here because I value the Borsecnik points out that much of the Sean Murphy community,” Levek says. “What challenge in elevating housing as a prioriwill happen to town if locals can’t afford to live ty is identifying solutions, including development here? It takes neighbors to build a neighborhood.” and funding partnerships. She cites models from So Borsecnik and Levek created TCH, securing similar, tourism-based communities like Summit nonprofit status in June 2018 and officially County and Martha’s Vineyard. launching two months later . The pair are working At its start, TCH established a Housing En
Opportunity Fund that offers grants and loan assistance to locals seeking housing. This can be as simple as providing first and last month’s rent or helping with a down payment on a home. To date they have secured over $50,000 to offer in housing assistance and are hopeful that donations will continue. Levek and Borsecnik emphasize that TCH has higher ambitions for programs that will spur actual housing development. Says Levek, “Through partnerships with government, businesses and others, TCH is bringing resources to get housing built, through providing community social impact funds, purchasing land or collaborating with those breaking ground. We know there are creative models used by other communities that could help us be more effective.” Both Borsecnik and Levek are optimistic that people will prioritize affordable housing, and point to the growing recognition among locals, governments officials, part-time homeowners and business owners of the essential value of affordable housing. “Without enough affordable housing,” Levek says, “we may have a town, but we won’t have a community.” visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360 59
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CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION & A FRONT DOOR TELLURIDE VENTURE ACCELERATOR’S NEW CO-WORKING SPACE
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freelancers, business people, entrepreneurs and TVA participants plugging away nearby at one of the 29 available desks. With good internet, two Lada Cube spaces for private phone calls and meetings, a shared kitchenette and coffee brewed daily, Telluride Works looks much like a typical office, but with the creative minds at work there making the most of their own business ventures. “It basically functions like a gym membership and you get charged every month,” explains Nager. “There are also floating desk options that are available on a daily or weekly basis.” At a nearby desk, Olivia Pedersen runs her business, How Collaborative, providing graphic design, interactive and sustainable creative services to clients. A Telluride native, Pedersen left for 15 years and developed her brand. When she was ready to return to the box canyon, she admitted it was rather daunting. “Because of the access and community, Telluride Works creates a network of forward-thinking, innovative and collaborative individuals,” says Pederson. “Here, I’m able to achieve the same level of success, if not more so, on a local and national scale, since joining.” Local attorney Daniel Zemke runs his practice out of Telluride Works. Zemke specializes in real estate, corporate formation, homeowners’ association representation, estate planning and cannabis regulations and said he values the shared space and team of working professionals. “I appreciate the dynamic atmosphere, the reliance on technology and the cooperative spirt. It is a refreshing change that is not typical of your standard, leather-bound-books law office.” At another desk space, Jamie Finney works for Start-up Colorado. As one of three employees on the Western Slope, he works with rural Colorado communities to help increase entrepreneurship in the region. When he’s not traveling, he relies on Telluride Works and values the co-working space. “I love it when someone walks in, asks what is happening here and the next thing you know they’re a part of the community,” Finney says. “There are so many smart and creative people here and now they get to have a front door.”
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SAVING THE WORLD PINHEAD’S SPARK IS NOW A WILDFIRE BY KATIE KLINGSPORN
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hen it comes to the importance of her orga- into a wildfire as Pinhead’s STEM education blows nization’s mission, Pinhead Institute Execu- up across the region. tive Director Sarah Holbrooke is unequivocal. In 2018, Pinhead reached 4,044 students in 12 “I really do think science is going to save the regional schools — from Paradox to Ridgway and world,” Holbrooke says. “We’re going to have to Cortez to Olathe. Its growing Pinhead Internship rely on the younger generation to solve some of program placed 33 students in prestigious science our biggest problems. We can help, but I think programs — a fourfold increase since Holbrooke the best use of my time is inspiring the younger started. The Computer Numerical Control (CNC) kids to go forward and Lab it helped set up in Tellumake the changes we ride High School is a bustling need in the world.” space for learning everything THE PINHEAD INTERNSHIP That’s precisely what from laser cutting and 3D PROGRAM PLACED 33 Holbrooke has been printing to repairing bikes. doing since she took the STUDENTS IN PRESTIGIOUS Its recently launched regional helm of the nonprofit in robotics clubs and coding SCIENCE PROGRAMS — A 2014, overseeing a period FOURFOLD INCREASE SINCE programs have proven popof notable expansion ular, and it brought some of HOLBROOKE STARTED. for the Telluride-based the country’s most eminent Pinhead Institute, which science scholars into schools strives to promote science and technology eduto interact with some 1,500 regional students. cation through programs that are both fun and Plus, Pinhead continues to offer kids science high-caliber. education outside of the classroom through proThe Smithsonian Affiliate, which was foundgrams like Pinhead Punk Science and its Summer ed by Nana Naisbitt, has been nurturing young Science Camps. And at its Pinhead headquarters, scientists in the Telluride region since 2001. But in it has expanded to host a busy schedule of science the last five years, what began as a spark has turned courses like Math Camp and Minecraft Madness.
In this way, Pinhead touches everyone from kids in Naturita learning about dry ice at the library to Telluride students getting a visit from an astronaut to a Norwood High School student completing a neuroscience internship at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Holbrooke says choosing what aspect of Pinhead’s programming she’s most proud of would be akin to making her name her favorite child. “I’m so proud of all of it. I love that there’s little kids getting into robotics, I love that older kids have internships and are getting into places like Yale and Harvard, and I’m super proud of all the
outreach we’re doing in the West End,” she says. “It’s really hard to decide what I’m most excited about because it’s all I think so transformative.” Holbrooke adds that she’s particularly excited to see the long-term results of all this robust STEM education and regional collaboration. “That’s really the most exciting thing, is what kids go on to do in the future,” she says. “And it’s in no small part because Pinhead makes science fun.” visittelluride.com | 855.421.4360
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WINTER IN TELLURIDE DAVID HOLBROOKE Original Thinkers
My perfect day? I try to wake up well-rested and get up onto the hill to go ski something exciting and challenging like Gold Hill 9 or Palmyra with our kids. After that adventure, go and meet up with Sarah to ski something fun, beautiful and chill like Prospect Bowl. Later on, a beer at Oak to reflect on the ski day, then try to make it to a 4 p.m. Kaiut yoga session with the family, followed by dinner at Wood Ear and a movie at the Nugget Theatre. “Embracing Ideas at Original Thinkers”, p. 37.
NEAL MCKINLEY Baked in Telluride
I usually get up early. I love the silence of Telluride in the early morning with just a few coyotes in the streets. I love coming into the bakery when it’s quiet. My perfect morning would then be heading out at about 8:45 to catch first chair and take a couple of runs, then return to BIT, tired but ready to work. If I have time, I like to cross country ski with my dog. I had family in town over Christmas and we caught the Floozies at Club Red. It’s a good place to find new music. “New Owner, Same Delicious BIT”, p. 45.
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A PERFECT WINTER’S DAY What makes for a wonderful day in Telluride come wintertime? We asked some of the folks who figure on these pages to describe their perfect day. Their replies serve as a reminder that in Telluride the perfect winter’s day can be anything we want it to be. KATHERINE BORSECNIK Trust for Community Housing
SARAH HOLBROOKE Pinhead Institute
Wake up early and read for an hour, since I likely fell asleep on that very book the night before. Catch KOTO, especially the snow update, birthdays and the repeat of local news I missed the evening before. Drop by the Bean or Ghost Town before Annette’s Pilates or Yvonne’s Kaiut class. Work for a few hours, then sneak up on the mountain or snowshoe up Tomboy for mid-day break. Happy hour with neighbors and friends. Hunt down some music, a meal, a lecture or a movie. Repeat.
I love when relatives visit and my kids and I take them to Society Turn for an easy climb in the warm winter sunshine. I’m by nature an extrovert, so I like to get my fix of seeing fun people over a cup of coffee at Ghost Town, and then go around the corner to visit David and his team at the Original Thinkers office. Also, winter’s a busy season for Pinhead, so opening my laptop can lead to a series of delights: emails telling me my Pinterns are getting internships.
“Working Together for Telluride”, p. 59.
“Saving the World”, p. 61.
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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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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 20 minutes • Designated stops every few blocks • Bus 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. • May 23 - October 20, 2019 • Weekdays 6:30am to midnight • Friday & Saturday 6:30am to midnight *Seasonally, beginning 6/21, until 2am 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
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PARKING
PARKING • North Village Center Parking (A) $2 per hour; free parking after 6pm No overnight parking 2–6:30am. • South Village Center Parking (D) Free 30-minute parking; no time limit after 6pm No overnight parking 2–6:30am. • Market Plaza Parking Lot (E) Free one-hour parking No overnight parking (2-6:30 am) • Gondola Parking Garage (F) Free daytime parking 6:30am–2am $25 overnight 2–6:30am, valid for 24 hours • Heritage Parking Garage (G) (below Madeline Hotel) $2 per hour; $35 max for each 24-hour period • Meadows Parking Lot (end of Adams Ranch Road) Free daytime parking 8am–8pm No overnight parking without a permit. No RV's, commercial vehicles or trailers
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE BUS LOOP townofmountainvillage.com/bus • Daily free service DIAL-A-RIDE 970.728.8888 • F ree taxi service to and from most residential homes; call to schedule
REGIONAL BUS SERVICE Bus transportation is available to Lawson Hill, Down Valley, Rico and Norwood. colorado.gov/smarttelluride
All meters are payable by Parkmobile app, debit /credit card only; no cash.
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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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Bear Creek Lodge Mountain Village
970.369.4900 or 888.729.0398
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888.772.2635 or 970.728.9300
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877.288.9922
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970.728.4274 or 866.728.4274
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888.728.3318
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970.728.3388 or 888.728.1950
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800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351
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800.537.4781
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TELLURIDE’S PREMIER BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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21 beautifully furnished guest rooms & suites Personalized service from a stellar team Complimentary breakfast & COSMO restaurant on site Perfect location across from the Gondola in Telluride Pet-friendly rooms available
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ELEVATED CARE FOR LUXURY TELLURIDE RENTAL HOMES
Base Camp for Adventure
Four-Diamond, full-service hotel 83 deluxe guest rooms 55 residential suites
Spa
Locally inspired treatments Hair and nail salon Yoga and pilates studio
Black Iron Kitchen + Bar
Modern yet casual dining environment Outdoor fire tables
M Lounge
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Multiple cozy sitting and dining areas Game room
Dylan’s Candy Bar
Featuring confections from around the world Serving ice cream
Starbucks
Telluride’s only Starbucks
CENTRAL LOCATION IN THE HEART OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE INVITEDHOME.COM
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NEWSHERIDAN.COM THE NEW SHERIDAN HOTEL has shared in the rich history of Telluride, Colorado since 1895. Offering modern amenities paired with historic ambiance, the New Sheridan invites you to experience a new level of old world service. The New Sheridan Hotel has served as Telluride’s social center since 1895. Located just two blocks from the gondola, the hotel’s location in the heart of downtown Telluride provides an ideal base for visitors. During an expansive renovation completed recently, the hotel’s 26 guest rooms received a luxurious transformation under the guidance of internationally renowned designer Nina Campbell. Each individually designed room captures the historic charm of Telluride in an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. On-site dining options include the renowned Chop House Restaurant & Wine Bar, The Roof, 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 “2019 AAA Four Diamond Hotel” rating. The New Sheridan is proud to be on the Register of National Historic Places.
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Ah Haa School for the Arts/Historic Train Depot 970.728.3886
Gallery Room and Outdoor Deck
900
170
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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
IN-HOUSE CATERING
TOWN OF TELLURIDE
SQUARE FOOTAGE
VENUES
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360
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30,000
680
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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
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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
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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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TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE Bear Creek Lodge 970.369.4900
Great Room
2,000
200
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Gorrono Ranch 970.728.7446
Mountain Ranch
6,000
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200
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Inn at Lost Creek 866.475.4403 or 970.728.5678
Executive Board Room and Wedding Patio
525
35
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Madeline Hotel & Residences 866.475.4403 or 970.369.0880
Idarado Ballroom
3,315
270
210
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Jasper Room
676
45
35
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Reflection Plaza
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1,800
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Mountain Lodge at Telluride 970.369.5000
Summit Room (summer only)
574
60
40
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Mt. Emma Room
500
50
35
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Peaks Resort and Spa 800.789.2220 or 970.728.6800
Appaloosa Lounge
1,682
100
40
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Big Billie Ballroom
2,046
225
140
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Crystal Room
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Great Room Deck
1,440
125
80
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Legends Restaurant
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250
160
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50
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Mt. Wilson Terrace
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350
200
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Palmyra Deck
1,508
150
100
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Palmyra Restaurant
1,980
225
180
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Ridge Club’s Great Room 970.708.1515
Multi-purpose Facility and Deck
1,900
175
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Telluride Conference Center 970.369.8030
Mountain Village Ballroom
6,069
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564
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Klammer Boardroom
732
60
40
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Fallon Room
367
35
20
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Chipeta Room
312
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18
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1,189 100 70 ●
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St. Sophia Ceremony Site 970.728.7446
Top of the Gondola on the Ski Resort
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remote lakeside lodge
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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
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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
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
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 (winter only) Fine Wines, Italian Delicacies Upper See Forever, Telluride Ski Resort 970.728.7560 Angler Inn (call in advance for hours) 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 (winter only) 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 (winter only) 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 (winter only) Burgers, Sandwiches, Soups, BBQ Mid-Mountain Lift 4, Telluride Ski Resort 970.728.7567 Guiseppe’s (winter only) 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 (winter only) 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
O’Bannon’s Irish Pub at Fly Me to the Moon Saloon Live Music, Cocktails 136 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4100 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
La Tortilla Ria Tortillas 300 South Mahoney, Telluride 970.728.8678
Shake 'n Dog Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.1565
Last Dollar Saloon Cocktails 100 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4800
Show Bar at the Sheridan Opera House Cocktails, Private Events 110 North Oak, Telluride 970.728.6363
Lumiere Hotel Lounge Organic, Sustainable International Menu 118 Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village 970.369.0400
Siam Thai, Thai Fusion 200 South Davis, Telluride 970.728.6886
M Lounge Cocktails, Small Bites Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.369.8989
Siam’s Talay Grille Contemporary Asian Tapas and Seafood Sunset Plaza, Inn at Lost Creek 970.728.6293
New Sheridan Bar Cocktails, Pool Hall 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4351
Sidework Contemporary Comfort Food 225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.5618
New Sheridan Chop House & Wine Bar Upscale American, Steaks, Seafood 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9100
Smugglers Casual American, Brewpub 225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.5620
New Sheridan Parlor Café, Wine Bar, Cocktails 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9100
Snowberry Gelato, Smoothies, Coffee Frank Klammer Breezeway, M. Village 970.519.1389
Oak, The New Fat Alley BBQ, Casual American Oak Street, Gondola Plaza, Telluride 970.728.3985
Starbucks Coffee, Tea, Pastries, Paninis Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.369.8993
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DINING & SPIRITS Steamies Burger Bar A Modern Burger Joint 300 West Colorado, Telluride 844.the.buns
The Butcher & The Baker Café Fresh Gourmet Deli, Bakery, Take-Out 201 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2899
The Tunnel Fine Dining by Reservation 700 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.3663
Taco del Gnar Creative Taco Shop 123 South Oak, Telluride 970.626.9715
The Great Room American Bistro, Cocktails Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.6800
The View Bar & Grill Locally Sourced Comfort Food 457 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.369.5000
Telluride Bistro Mediterranean, Italian Bistro 138 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5239
The Liberty Cocktails, Live Music, DJ 121 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.2942
The Village Table Global Soul Food, Tapas, Catering Centrum Building, Mountain Village 970.728.1117
Telluride Brewing Company 156 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.5094
The Market at Mountain Village Made to Order Food, Full Deli 455 Mtn. Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.728.6500
The West End Bistro at Hotel Telluride Casual American, Cocktails Hotel Telluride, Telluride 970.369.1188
The National Modern New American 100 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1063
There... Signature Cocktails, Appetizers 627 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1213
The Phoenix Bean Espresso, Sandwiches, Small Plates, Wine 221 West Colorado, Telluride
Tomboy Tavern Colorado Comfort Food Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7467
Telluride Coffee Company Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Pastries Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.4400 Telluride Distilling Company Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village 970.728.2910 Telluride Truffle Artisan Chocolate Chocolate, Ice Cream, Pastries 110 North Fir, Telluride 970.728.9565
The Pick Gourmet Burritos and Bowls Reflection Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.2633
The Alpinist & the Goat Fondue, Dessert, Cocktails 204 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5028
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The Rhino Coffee Bar Coffee, Smoothies, Ice Cream, Snacks 455 Mtn. Village Blvd, Mountain Village
Tracks Café & Bar Casual American, Cocktails Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.0677
BANANAS FOSTER BELGIUM WAFFLE caramelized bananas, cinnamon, vanilla bean ice cream, rum-caramel
GRILLED STEAK FLATBREAD 4 oz flat iron, grilled onions, pepperoncini, tomato, kalamata olive, baby greens, hummus vinaigrette
ROASTED MUSHROOM BOLAGNESE tagliatelle pasta, shaved parmigiano-reggiano
WARM TOFFEE CARROT CAKE marsacapone ice cream, candied pecans & caramel sauce
For the Table CRISPY CAULIFLOWER - CHIPS & QUESO - MAC 'N CHEESE - TRUFFLE FRIES - GRILLED FLATBREAD CAPRESE - CHICKEN WINGS - KOREAN BBQ RIBS - CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE
Summer Delight $ 5 TELLURIDE MULE EVERY DAY TELLURIDE DISTILLERY VODKA, TELLURIDE DISTILLERY GINGER BEER ON TAP, LIME
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Diggity Doggs, Colorado Ave. Grilled Cheese A la Cart, Colorado Ave. Gyro Stand, Colorado Ave. Mountain High Ice Cream, Colorado Ave. PhiLam, Gondola Plaza Telluride Twisted Treats, Gondola Plaza MOUNTAIN VILLAGE FOOD CARTS The Madeline Cart, Heritage Plaza (and Sunset Plaza for Sunset Concerts) Wok of Joy, Heritage Plaza (and Sunset Plaza for Sunset Concerts) FARMERS’ MARKETS AND FRESH PRODUCE: Telluride Farmers’ Market, South Oak Street, Fridays, 6/7-10/11 Mountain Village Market on the Plaza, Heritage Plaza, Wednesdays, 6/19-8/28 Borden Farms, Spruce Park, Wednesdays
Z’s Orchard, Spruce Park, Saturdays
Featured Menu PATATAS BRAVAS crispy potatoes, tomato-paprika aioli
TELLURIDE FOOD CARTS
Mountain Roots Produce, Spruce Park, Telluride, Thursdays
Wolf Pig Mobile Bar for Hire 970.596.3364
Earlier 7:30am-11am & Later 11:30am-9pm
BREAKFAST BURRITO two eggs, cheddar, bacon, crispy potatoes, hatch valley chilies, black beans, pork green chili, salsa, sour cream
Wood Ear Texas Whiskey Bar with Japanese Fusion 135 East Colorado, Telluride 970.852.0469
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Altezza at The Peaks offers casual mountain dining with regionally-sourced ingredients and panoramic Telluride sunset views. Golf-in/golf-out, take the gondola or stay with us! 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.
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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 FRENCH TOAST / 15 Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup FRENCH ONION SOUP / 14 Carmelized Onions, Gruyére Cheese ROCKY MOUNTAIN TROUT SALAD / 19 Spinach, Warm Bacon, Sherry & Mustard Vinaigrette, Grilled Baguette & Poached Egg CAESAR SALAD / 12 Parmesan Cheese, White Anchovies, Croutons
MAC & CHEESE / 12 Three Cheeses, Bacon Lardons
CHEESE CHARCUTERIE BOARD / 38 Cured Meats & Artisanal Cheeses
NEW YORK STYLE DELI REUBEN / 17 Corned Beef, Housemade Coleslaw, Russian Dressing, Gruyére Cheese, Marble Rye
VEGETABLE LINGUINE / 26 Sundried Tomatoes, Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, Zucchini, Garlic, Basil, Parmesan Cheese Cream Sauce
CHOP HOUSE WAGYU BURGER / 24 Toasted Fresh Baked Bun, Quick Pickles, Ancho Chili Ketchup, French Mustard & Cheese (Blue, Cheddar, Gruyère) STEAMED PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS / 21 Coconut-Ginger Broth, Lemongrass, Grilled Baguette
ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK SHORTLOIN / 48 Glazed Heirloom Carrots, Petit Gold Potatoes, Cremini Mushrooms, Bourguignonne Sauce ALASKAN KING CRAB / 29 per half pound DRY AGED BISON RIBEYE 16oz Bone-In / 65 DRY AGED NEW YORK STRIP 15oz / 59
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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Affaordable Lunch Affaordable Lunch & Late Night & Late Night All sandwiches are $7.00
Fondue Served with seasoned bread and apples. Fondue Served with seasoned bread and apples. Traditional
Imported European cheeses melted Served on grilled ciabatta Traditional Allwith sandwiches are $7.00 with white wine, garlic and a dash truffled potato chips Imported European cheeses melted Served on grilled ciabatta of nutmeg with white wine, garlic and a dash with truffled potato chips Mont Blanc of nutmeg #1 – Tenderloin with teaspoon-sized, Imported European Cheeses and French Cipollini onions sautéed in balsamic with Mont Blanc #1 –tapenade Tenderloin($2 with teaspoon-sized, olive supplement) Brie make a silky finish to the traditional Imported European Cheeses and French Cipollini onions sautéed in balsamic #2 – Organic Fried egg with melted, with fondue. Finished with Herbs de Provence olive tapenade ($2cheese supplement) Brie make a silky finish to the traditional imported Gruyere #2– –Egg Organic Fried egg with melted, Cortina d’Ampezzo fondue. Finished with Herbs de Provence #3 & Potato panoply - Our mashed imported Gruyerewith cheese European cheeses with Gorgonzola potato mish-mash an organic, fried Cortina d’Ampezzo #3 – Egg & Potato panoply - Our mashed (Creamy, imported blue cheese from Italy) egg. European cheeses with Gorgonzola mish-mash an organic, fried #4 –potato Croque Monsieur with - Thinly sliced imported and garlic. Delicious by itself or try it with our (Creamy, imported blue cheese from Italy) egg. prosciutto with melted, imported, gruyere cheese Filet Mignon #4 – Croque Monsieur - Thinly sliced imported and garlic. Delicious by itself or try it with our #5 – Prosciutto & tomatoes – Thinly sliced Spanish or prosciutto with melted, imported, gruyere cheese Basque Filet Mignon Italian cured ham with roasted tomatoes #5 –– Roasted Prosciutto & tomatoes Thinly sliced Spanish or Imported Emmenthal & Manchego (Sheep’s milk cheese) #6 tomatoes and –melted, imported gruyere Basque Italian cured ham with roasted tomatoes with authentic, chorizo sausage, garlic and spices cheese Imported Emmenthal & Manchego (Sheep’s milk cheese) #6 –– Chorizo Roasted sausage tomatoes andfried melted, imported #7 with organic egg gruyere Telluride Scrapple with authentic, chorizo sausage, garlic and spices cheese Deliciously aged Irish Cheddar and Swiss Gruyere, #7 – Chorizo sausage with fried organic egg Telluride Scrapple Spanish Rioja by the glass, White or Red — $7/6 oz. crisp bacon and chives make this a Telluride tradition Deliciously aged Irish Cheddar and Swiss Gruyere, Full bar and wines are served until 1:00 am. Spanish Rioja by the glass, White or Red — $7/6 oz. French Truffle crisp bacon and chives make this a Telluride tradition We make our own tonic and many interesting liquors! Full bar and wines are served until 1:00 am. Imported Gruyere, chardonnay, sauteed forest French Truffle We make our own tonic and many interesting liquors! mushrooms, minced black truffles and white Imported Gruyere, chardonnay, sauteed forest All entree’s are meant truffle cream mushrooms, minced black truffles and white to be shared All entree’s are meant truffle cream to be shared Filet Mignon – 6 oz. seared organic, grass fed beef Roasted Tomatoes, Grilled Asparagus & Brussels sprouts Filet Mignon – 6 oz. seared organic, grass fed beef Kirschwasser – Traditional, distilled cherry brandy Filet Board Roasted Tomatoes, Grilled Asparagus & Brussels sprouts Gluten-Free Ciabatta 6 oz filet mignon,skewered and grilled with our famous Kirschwasser – Traditional, distilled cherry brandy Filet Board Organic Mixed Greens Salad with Herbs de Provence mashed potato panoply, grilled vegetables and seasoned Gluten-Free Ciabatta 6 oz filet mignon,skewered and grilled with our famous Dressing bread Organic Mixed Greens Salad with Herbs de Provence mashed potato panoply, grilled vegetables and seasoned Dressing Cheese bread Board 2 oz. each of Spanish Manchego, Italian Gorgonzola, Irish Cheese Board Cheddar, a delicious fig spread, Mediterranean olives and 2 oz. each of Spanish Manchego, Italian Gorgonzola, Irish Chocolate fountain with home made ice creams, fresh seasoned bread Cheddar, a delicious fig spread, Mediterranean olives and fruit, cakes & Madelines dippers Chocolate fountain with home made ice creams, fresh House Special seasoned bread — Raclette for 2 fruit, cakes & Madelines dippers Imported Gruyere Cheese, melted onto a hot stone,
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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 Rinkevich Centrum Bldg., Mountain Village Center 415.516.2055 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
Pure Beauty Studio 221 East Colorado, Ste. J, Telluride 970.708.3787 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 Society 109 West Colorado, Telluride 970.369.7777 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
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 205 East Colorado, Telluride 970.708.1590 Heritage Apparel Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7340 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.
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
ELECTRONICS & 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 970.728.1019
GIFTS Gargoyle’s Gift Shop 126 West Colorado, #102B, Telluride 970.728.1120 Medicine Ranch 615 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.6084 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 Gallery of Fine Art 130 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3300 Telluride Naturals Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7357 Zia Sun 214 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4031
Mobile Unit One Veterinary Service 970.708.1512 PET Telluride 135 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.2095 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
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
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Medicine Ranch (CBD) 615 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.6084 Sunshine Pharmacy 333 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3601
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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 Medicine Ranch 615 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.6084 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
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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
PET SUPPLIES & SERVICES Alpen Schatz Boutique 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4433 Animal Hospital of Telluride 700 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1082 / 970.708.4359 (after hours)
Bootdoctors Le Chamonix Bldg., Mountain Village 888.592.8954 236 South Oak, Telluride 970.369.4240 Box Canyon Bicycles 300 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2946 Burton Telluride Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.6138 Christy Sports Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.1334 Mountain Lodge, Mountain Village 970.369.5267 Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.4727 Jagged Edge/Journey Outdoors 223 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9307 Neve Sports/Telluride Sports Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.728.5722 Paragon Bootdoctors 215 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4525 Patagonia 200 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4303 Telluride Angler/Telluride Outside 121 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3895 Telluride Golf Pro Shop The Peaks, Mountain Village 970.728.2606
SWEETS Dylan’s Candy Bar Madeline Hotel , Mountain Village 970.369.0880 Telluride Truffle Artisan Chocolate 110 North Fir, Telluride 970.728.9565
THRIFT SHOPS Second Chance Humane Society 335 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1100
TOYS Scarpe 250 East Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1513 Zia Sun 214 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4031
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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
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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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Rent full size cribs, highchairs, toys, and more
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TELLURIDE’S PREMIER INTIMATE WEDDING & PRIVATE EVENT VENUE www.sheridanoperahouse.com 970.728.6363
Specializing in children’s equipment rentals in Telluride since 1996.
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R. Nelson Parrish & David Benjamin Sherry
June 25 - June 30
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Caleb Cain Marcus & Carl Marcus
August 24 - September 20
James Hayward & Dan McCleary
September 21 - October 3 Gordon Brown, Bruce Gomez & Julee Hutchison
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Telluride-Pick Jewelry in Silver, Gold, Diamonds and Colored Gemstones Locally made charms and Mountain Rings, custom design jewelry and watch and jewelry repairs Elinoff & Co., gallerists and jewelers, 204 W. Colorado Ave, 970.728.5566
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120 Aldasoro Boulevard // $4,155,000 This elegant rustic home was designed to maximize views of the San Juan peaks. Perched above Telluride on a 4.75-acre parcel and bordering open space, the home is secluded but still convenient to restaurants, shopping, and the ski area (14 minutes to gondola parking, 10 minutes to downtown Telluride). The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 flex rooms (an office and a gym, both easily converted to bedrooms), 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, a home theater with an 8-ft screen and 7.1 surround sound, a wine cellar, a 3-car heated garage with plumbing and built-in storage for sporting gear and tools, a large unfinished space, and a separate lockable one-bedroom apartment. Experience luxury in a home designed to harmonize with its surroundings and to maximize your enjoyment of mountain living.
Turkey Creek Ranch // $4,950,000
Catmando at Gray Head // $9,750,000
Situated on 29 acres just outside of Telluride, Turkey Creek Ranch is a rare and unique horse property. Designed by Aspen-based architect Michael Fuller and located in the Raspberry Patch Subdivision, this 6-bedroom 4.5-bath 7210-sq-ft gated compound enjoys 360-degree views of some of the most beautiful 14,000ft peaks in the area and is just minutes from Mountain Village and Telluride.
Located on 35 acres within the spectacular Gray Head Wilderness Preserve, Catmando is unsurpassed in craftsmanship and setting. Perched overlooking Telluride’s 13,000-14,000+ peaks , this owner/developer historic renovation is one of a kind. The main living area showcases a Pre-Civil War barn, and the back yard is a miniature resort retreat with ponds, palapa bar and multi-tiered patios.
Haute Residence and Haute Living are proud to have Steve Catsman as the exclusive broker for Telluride.
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