Summer 2015 Visitor Guide

SWEET DREAMS | THE NAME GAME | KIDDIN’ AROUND | TASTE OF TELLURIDE

TELLURIDE THE TOWN & MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION HOLLYWOOD STYLE SUMMER - FALL 2015

INSPIRATION,

NATURALLY Here, inspiration comes in many forms.

The collective energy of the crowd at one of our famous summer festivals.

Or the gentle tug at your soul as you stand in awe of the beauty that surrounds you. Summer in Telluride serves up endless adventure on an entirely different level. It’s time to experience the defining moments in life that can only be made here.

VISITTELLURIDE.COM 800.525.3455

EVENTS MAY

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

15 - 17 Telluride Literary Arts Festival

3 Red, White & Blues Concert Celebration

6 - 16 Telluride Chamber Music Festival

4 - 7 Telluride Film Festival

22 - 25 Mountainfilm

4 Firemen’s Fourth of July

14 Telluride Top Chef Competition

12 Imogene Pass Run

4 Rundola

13 - 16 Telluride Mushroom Festival

18 - 20 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival

JUNE

9 - 12 Telluride Yoga Festival

24 - 28 Telluride Festival of Cars and Colors

1 - 6 Wild West Fest

10 - 11 American Songbook

26 Mountains to Desert Ride

5 - 7 Telluride Balloon Festival 11 - 14 Telluride WOW Festival 18 - 21 Telluride Bluegrass Festival 25 - 28 Telluride Wine Festival 29 - JULY 5 Telluride Plein Air

Festival Series Kick-off

10 - 12 Ride Fest 15 - 18 Americana Music Fest 17 Ah Haa Art Auction 18 - 19 Art + Architecture Weekend 18 - 25 Shakespeare in the Park 21 - 26 Telluride Playwrights Festival 31 - AUG 2 Telluride Jazz Festival 31 - AUG 2 Many Hands Fiber Arts Festival

OCTOBER 1 - 4 Telluride Photography Festival 16 - 18 Telluride Horror Show

/CarsAndColors

/CarsAndColors

/+CarsAndColors2015

summer | fall 2015

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

9

Stay connected Stay connected Stay connected to telluride to telluride to telluride Even when you aren’t in Telluride, stay apprised of what’s happening Even when you aren’t in Telluride,in your favorite mountain town. in stay apprised of what’s happening Even when you aren’t in Telluride, favorite mountain town. in stayyour apprised of what’s happening your favorite mountain town.

22 2 wayS

wayS wayS 2win 2win 2win

#TellurideBucketList Have#TellurideBucketList you always wanted to visit Telluride but never had the chance? Tell us “Why Telluride is Have#TellurideBucketList you always wanted to visit Telluride but at the top of your bucket list” and be entered never had the chance? Tell us “Why Telluride is to win trip to Telluride summer 2016.

Have youaalways wanted toinvisit Telluride but at the top of your bucket list” and be entered Lodging provided by the Hotel Telluride. never had the chance? Tell us “Why Telluride is to win a trip to Telluride in summer 2016. at the top of your bucket list” and be entered Lodging provided by the Hotel Telluride. to win a trip to Telluride in summer 2016. #TellurideDeckedOut Lodging provided by the Hotel Telluride.

Submit a photo of you enjoying your #TellurideDeckedOut favorite deck in Telluride—from your favorite Submit a photo of you enjoying your #TellurideDeckedOut restaurant, natural deck on a beautiful hike, favorite deck in Telluride—from your favorite hotelSubmit patio or deck atofa you private residencea photo enjoying your and restaurant, natural deck on a beautiful hike, be entered a trip back toyour Telluride in favorite decktoinwin Telluride—from favorite hotel patio or deck at a private residence- and Summer 2016.

Lodging

by Fairmont restaurant, natural deckprovided on a beautiful hike, be entered to win a trip back to Telluride in Franz Klammer Lodge. and hotelHeritage patio orPlace, deck at a private residenceSummer 2016. Lodging provided by Fairmont be entered to win a trip back to Telluride in Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge.

Summerenter 2016.to Lodging provided byat Fairmont win both contests Facebook.com/Visittelluride Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge.

enter to win both contests at Facebook.com/Visittelluride enter to win both contests at Facebook.com/Visittelluride

www.Visittelluride.com www.Visittelluride.com www.Visittelluride.com

A

A

B

C

Two towns, One Love

4.5 m

inut es

7.5

mi

nu

tes

B

C

Telluride to Mtn. Village 13 minutes

Station Telluride South Oak Street, Telluride 8,750 feet Station St. Sophia Mid-mountain Access the resort’s trails and Allred’s Restaurant & Bar 10, 500 feet Station Mountain Village Mountain Village Center 9,545 feet

The unique connection between Mountain Village and Telluride Two hearts beat as one, they say. Well, here, our two hearts are the two towns of Telluride and Mountain Village. Very different in many ways, but both share a love of community, of the stunning beauty that surrounds us, of the people, the culture and the activities that make this place so special.

First, there’s Telluride. A National Historic Landmark District that gourmet restaurants, chic boutiques and fine art galleries call home, Telluride proudly displays its mining-town heritage with a wealth of colorful Victorian houses and a charming, care-

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

Perched above Telluride, at 9,545 feet, Mountain Village offers visitors and residents alike a more modern, lux feel in a European-style alpine setting.

Incorporated in 1995 – and thus celebrating its 20th birthday this year – Mountain Village boasts luxury hotels, summer | fall 2015

inns and condos, state-of-the-art spas, stylish shops and sophisticated dining options. Guests can hike, bike or golf, all the while surrounded by the towering peaks and stunning vistas of the San Juan Mountains.

Linking these two communities is the Gondola. The only transportation system of its kind in North America, the “G” is free and connects Telluride and Mountain Village with a 13-minute ride. With breath-taking views and the uniqueness of the experience, we can promise the Gondola is one “commute” you will never forget. a

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

17

Welcome Home

telski club

A Club for all Seasons

Platinum club members enjoy world class skiing, reserved golf tee times, unlimited use of the Spa at The Peaks, private dining and a calendar full of fun social events for both adults and families.

970.728.7302 • TellurideSkiandGolfClub.com 18

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer | fall 2015

Adventures to Remember

20

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer | fall 2015

outdoor activities

As Telluride basks in the warm sunshine of summer in the San Juan Mountains, wildflowers bloom in alpine meadows, crystal-blue lakes beckon and melting snow reveals a vast network of trails just waiting to be explored.

Create adventures – and memories – to last a lifetime. Take to one of the numerous trails that surround Telluride and hike or bike to a nearby waterfall or viewpoint. Take an outdoor history lesson among Telluride’s mining trails and ghost towns, which are waiting to be found by hikers, bikers and jeepers, or on horseback. Or take to the sky in a glider for an aerial view of the astonishing landscape below.

Just as scenic, and a little more down-to-earth, is the free gondola – in seconds you can be whisked away for a bird’s eye view of it all.

And if you get hungry, pack a picnic to enjoy amid the wildflowers and under the bluebird skies for which Colorado is known.

Adventurers of all ages have endless options for enjoying a truly spectacular summertime in Telluride.

For a complete list of activities, visit page 89.

summer | fall 2015

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

21

outdoor activities

FLY FISHING

water sports

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.

As the snow melts, area streams and free-flowing rivers become playgrounds for river rafting and kayaking. The solitude and natural beauty of the canyons can only be explored by floating their 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 SUPing (stand up paddleboarding) on the rivers and alpine lakes, all great ways to soak up the sun while getting a workout. If that sounds too much like hard work, grab an inner tube and meander on the San Miguel River from Town Park downstream on a summer’s afternoon.

22

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, moderate trails that link several former railroad tracks throughout the valley, and a biking playground at Telluride Ski Resort. Road riding is also popular along the scenic San Juan Skyway. The region offers technical and challenging routes for skilled road riders featuring many mountain passes and substantial elevation gains.

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer | fall 2015

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, a disc golf course, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, kid’s fishing pond, Imagination Station and a new 25-yard, six-lane pool (scheduled to open in June). The hike to Bear Creek Falls starts 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.

rock climbing

horseback / wagon rides

Routes and boulders for all abilities in the greater Telluride region include jagged peaks and extensive wall faces that provide a variety of climbing and bouldering opportunities. From classic routes on Ophir Wall to moderate climbs on Pipeline and the ladder/cable system of Telluride’s own Via Ferrata, the ascents are diverse and plentiful. For those learning the sport or seeking instruction, a number of guide services are available. Local maps, information and gear can be found at many sport shops. Look up while hiking to see some of the world’s best climbers scaling the rock faces in the area.

Horseback riding in the San Juans is a favorite activity among families that creates lifelong memories. 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.

hiking / running Trails weaving throughout the mountains afford hikers a quick jaunt to waterfalls or an opportunity to spend the day traversing highalpine-terrain, uncovering old mining ruins and viewing wildflowers. The trail system in the region has an extensive list of 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. For specific hikes see pages 56-57.

GOLF 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 14,000foot 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 mean keeping your eye on the ball is not an easy task. summer | fall 2015

4x4 off-road 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 through ghost towns 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.

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

23

Q&A the hateful eight

The episode initially aired in May on Rocky Mountain PBS and will be broadcasted in 120 countries globally on channels such as BBC Travel, Travel Channel South America and India’s NDTV. While filming in town, Singh says he was struck by the local talent and the “explorer spirit” he and his team encountered. “The talent is amazing – it’s real and very open. You have really cool, normal people but they are very, very creative.

Geographically, Telluride is isolated, but the people seem to want to know ‘What’s the next thing I can explore? What’s the next thing I can experience?’ ” Territo likewise cites the talent in Telluride. “We do have talent here – people don’t have to bring an entire crew to town. We have hair, makeup, costumers, a script supervisor, DPs [directors of photography] and ADs [assistant directors] all living here. The film commission’s own crew list has a lot of people with 310 area codes – they live here but they work in L.A.” From selfies with the kitchen staff (Samuel L. Jackson at the New Sheridan Chop House) to fun on snowmobiles after shooting has wrapped for the day (Pierce Brosnan at High Camp), it seems filmmakers love being in Telluride, whether it’s for the beauty, the history, the food or the locals.

“We all loved the town,” says Hateful Eight producer McIntosh.

Echoed Music Voyager’s Singh, “We loved being there.”

As Territo explains, “A lot of them fell in love with Telluride. We loved them and they loved us.”

“After all, what’s not to love?” a

Production designer

yohei taneda with erin spillane

Yohei Taneda is an award-winning Japanese production designer best known Stateside for his work on Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill Vol. 1. Taneda was in town earlier this year, working once again with the acclaimed director, this time on production design for The Hateful Eight.

He took time to talk about his experiences in, and love of, Telluride.

What did you like about filming here?

A production designer is responsible for everything you can see on-screen except for the actors and anything living (such as horses). More specifically, I design and build rooms and buildings that are the essential backdrops to any scene in a movie. At the same time, I also oversee the furniture and props that contribute to the world that has been created and the characters that inhabit it. The production designer creates a beautiful yet real world that envelopes the actor to bring fantasy into reality.

I liked the color of the sky – it’s constantly changing – and the gradation of colors across the sky and landscape were breathtaking. I especially enjoyed the sunrise and sunset. I also liked the mountain range. The mountain peaks are very beautiful.

I appreciated the gently rolling snow-covered mountain sides. I never got tired of the scenery from morning to dusk. The town is wonderful.

Telluride’s history helped us as storytellers to imagine a world that was 100 or even 200 years ago. It was perfect for the “Old West” we created. Mother Nature, the well-preserved buildings and the town were unforgettable and inspiring.

What influenced the decision to film in Telluride?

Away from the film set, did you enjoy spending time in town?

At the beginning of September 2014, we visited Utah and then Telluride with our location scout. Quentin Tarantino (director), Bob Richardson (cinematographer) and I stood at the base of Mount Wilson at the Schmid Ranch and surveyed the area. We all felt the same thing: “This is it!” The mountains and hills we saw before us would look gorgeous on 70-millimeter film. Later during my research, I came across many black and white photos of old Telluride. The history of Telluride influenced how I approached my design. Learning about Butch Cassidy and the rich history of Telluride stimulated our imagination even more.

I enjoyed the simplest of activities such as taking a walk in town. Whether it was the cafes, bookshops, or spas, there were many places for me to relax. Being from Japan, I took weekly English classes on Sundays. Those quiet mornings were very productive.

What does a production designer do?

What other aspects of Telluride’s history influenced your design or inspired your design ideas?

The Schmid family’s barn is over a hundred years old.

It greatly influenced how I approached my design and colors. In Telluride, I used the fireplace at Rustico, the Italian restaurant, as a reference. It was exactly the kind of stone fireplace I was looking for. It’s over a hundred years old and hadn’t changed through the years. I took many photos and went back to look at the details.

summer | fall 2015

Did you have a favorite restaurant or bar?

There are so many great restaurants and bars that it’s hard to have a favorite! The most memorable for me are La Marmotte, Rustico Ristorante and Floradora. When I was missing Japanese food, I went to Pescado.

Do you plan to return to Telluride in the future?

Of course, I’d like to return to Telluride in the future. I’d like to visit during the Telluride Film Festival and during the fall. I’d like to bring my family to enjoy a carefree vacation. I live in Tokyo, Japan which is a very over-crowded metropolis. Although Tokyo is far from Telluride, it’s most definitely worth the trip to enjoy such a beautiful town.

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

27

A venue like no other, Telluride’s outdoor stage

Beautiful.

Incredible.

Heaven.

“ Telluride and that stage offer something that no one else can even touch. That experience will always be treasured by me and, I’m sure, every musician that has graced that stage.

“

By Geoff Hanson – James Willard, Brother and Bones

Dizzy Gillespie once said while standing on the stage at the Telluride Jazz Festival, “If this ain’t heaven, then heaven can wait.”

And B.B. King had this to say at Telluride Blues & Brews in 2004: “Out of the 90 different countries I’ve been to, I’ve never seen anything more beautiful than what you have here.”

Imagine if it were the first performance you ever played in the United States? That is precisely the situation British band Brother and Bones found themselves in when they performed at the 2013 Ride Festival.

“I thought, ‘so this is America? It’s even prettier than I thought!’” guitar player James Willard recalls. “We were almost speechless – in part because of the altitude but mostly because of the view. Of course, we never encountered another place in the States, or anywhere for that matter, as beautiful as that valley.

“One of the perks of being a musician is that you get to travel to lots of places around the world, but after a while places and gigs start to merge into others. However, Telluride and that stage offer something that no one else can even touch. That experience will always be treasured by me and, I’m sure, every musician that has graced that stage. I look forward to our next dose of that view.”

The first stage in Telluride Town Park was erected in 1974 for the second annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival.

“We built the very small stage from all sorts of scraps of wood and barn wood,” Kooster McAllister, one of the founders of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, says. “It was just an open platform that first year. Then each year we built a little bit more onto it. It sort of evolved and grew.”

And slowly it decayed until the winter of 1991 when the stage was condemned by the Town of Telluride. The new stage was designed by the local firm George R. Greenbank & Associates and erected in five short months.

28

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

“The stage is inspired by the true, paired-down, Telluride aesthetic,” architect Eric Brandt, a member of the design team, says. “It is reminiscent of the shapes of the mountains, as well as the ancient, simple ‘welcome shed’ at the entrance to the Telluride townsite, and inspired, of course, by the first stage. It even has decorative siding salvaged from the wood of that creation. It is a place for the art of performance. It is itself a wooden, acoustic instrument.”

The Fred Shellman Memorial Stage is host to four different summer music festivals – Bluegrass, The Ride, Jazz Festival and Blues & Brews. Telluride Theatre performs Shakespeare in the Park in an intimate setting in which the crowd sits on the stage itself.

Mountainfilm uses the stage as its outdoor cinema, whose Saturday night Adrenaline Screening is a highlight of the festival.

summer | fall 2015

festival highlights

Come Summer, We’re All Festivarians Telluride’s summer is as happening as its winter with three words to summarize the area’s thriving summertime scene: festivals, festivals, festivals. From May to October, there is a celebration every weekend. Grab your lawn chair, picnic basket and sunscreen for a stage-side spot in Town Park. Or, festival lanyard in hand, amble down main street to an intimate venue.

Mountainfilm

Yoga Festival

Since 1979, Mountainfilm in Telluride has featured the best films about mountains and mountain culture in the world.

Through the years, Mountainfilm has increased its scope to cover social, cultural and environmental issues, with a focus on activism. In addition to films, the festival offers symposiums, coffee talks, exhibits, workshops and more.

This celebration of all things yoga draws over 700 participants to engage in the practice of yoga with world-renowned instructors in intimate classes. The weekend begins with all-day intensive trainings on Thursday, followed by three days of classes, lectures, meditations, music and gatherings. There are also outdoor markets, the Shanti Marketplace in Mountain Village and the Elks Park Bazaar in Telluride, for unique apparel, wellness products, jewelry and more.

may 22-25

Wild West Fest

Balloon fest

Every summer, the Sheridan Arts Foundation brings dozens of innercity youth to Telluride for amazing experiences and nurturing programs.

Hot air balloons launch mornings from Town Park to float serenely above the valley. And there’s Saturday evening’s unforgettable Glow on main street.

June 1-6

Wow Festival

June 5-7

June 11-14

The WOW (Weekend of Wellness) Festival enters its third year promoting health and fitness through a variety of disciplines from yoga to weight training to aerobic exercise. This summer’s festival will feature over 20 different presenters in a line-up that is diverse and ranges from endurance alpinist and Telluride local Hillaree O’Neill to two-time Personal Trainer of the Year and fitness expert for Discovery Life, Jonathan Ross. Programming includes hikes, lectures, competitions and more.

Bluegrass Festival

June 18-21

The crown jewel of Telluride’s music fests, Bluegrass is regarded as the premiere Americana roots music festival in the United States. The event was recently named the Best Music Festival in the World (yes, the world) at the Pollstar Concert Industry Awards. The festival occurs during summer solstice and features concerts, workshops, a songwriting/band contest and musical collaborations galore. The 2015 line-up includes Sam Bush, Kasey Musgraves, Yonder Mountain String Band and more.

Wine Festival

Plein Air

World-class wines and cuisine are fêted with tastings, cooking demonstrations and seminars, along with the popular Toast of Telluride.

A gala of outdoor painting, the event brings highly regarded plein air artists to town for exhibits, a quick-draw competition and other events.

June 25-28

{

{

By Geoff Hanson

July 9-12

Ride Festival

Americana Music

Local promoter Todd Creel set out to create a true rock ‘n’ roll festival when he launched this event in 2012. The festival has grown organically over its first three years and is set to explode in 2015 when headliner Widespread Panic takes the Fred Shellman Memorial Stage on both nights. Other performers include the likes of Gov’t Mule and the North Mississippi All-Stars. The weekend kicks off Friday with a free show in Mountain Village.

The music also spills over after hours with NightRide when more intimate venues like the Sheridan Opera House and the Roma Bar host gigs by emerging acts.

American songwriters and acoustic music are in the spotlight at the Sheridan Opera House and with a free concert in the Village.

July 11-12

July 15-18

Art + Architecture July 18-19 Art + Architecture Weekend offers tours of the architecture of the Telluride Arts District. Stops include homes, studios, restaurants and more. At each stop on the tour, architects, chefs, artists, musicians and designers provide a unique experience.

Playwright’s July 21-26

Playwrights, actors and directors collaborate on new works and nurture existing material with various events.

June 29 - July 5

Many Hands Fiber Arts July 31 - August 2 The work of fiber artists from a range of disciplines features in exhibitions and more.

For a complete list of all summer events, visit the calendar on pages 68-69. kirsten cohen ©

BLues & Brews

september 18-20

Telluride’s feisty farewell kiss to the summer music season features more than 50 microbreweries, serving up over 170 beers, and a world-class rock ‘n’ roll and blues line-up on the Fred Shellman Memorial Stage. In addition to memorable music, the festival also offers family-friendly activities for younger festival-goers, ranging from face-painting to a climbing wall. At the end of the day, after the last lick has reverberated throughout the valley, the lights go up in “Juke Joints” all over town for a series of evening performances. This year’s incredible headliners include ZZ Top, Gregg Allman and Taj Mahal Trio.

jazz festival

July 31 - august 2

Jazz Festival celebrates the art, soul, history and future of jazz music with an impressive line-up that features guest of honor saxophonist Ernie Watts, former James Brown band leader Maceo Parker, Bill Frisell and more. Performances take place on two outdoor stages by day: the Fred Shellman Memorial Stage in Town Park and the free stage at the Wilkinson Public Library. And then there’s the Jazz After Dark series – late-night performances in small venues after the outdoor fest packs it in for the day. Free wine and spirit tastings, a main street parade and a tribute to the city of New Orleans round out the weekend.

Chamber Music

film festival

Chamber music comes to Telluride with intimate concerts in unique settings.

Currently in its 42nd year, the Telluride Film Festival is indisputably the most prestigious film festival in the United States. Six of the last seven Oscar-winning films have had their North American debut here in the box canyon, part of a festival lineup each year that is kept secret until the last minute. The festival is a film lover’s affair featuring the best work from around the world and brilliantly crafted retrospectives to delight passionate cinephiles.

August 6-16

mushroom august 13-16

Telluride’s most eclectic fest where experts, enthusiasts and scientists explore fungi— edible, toxic and psychoactive. There’s a colorful parade, woodland expeditions for edible mushrooms and the Mushroom Cookoff, with live music and a vendor’s fair.

september 4-7

festival of Cars & Colors September 24-27 Telluride’s new four-day gathering for automotive enthusiasts will be an annual event with the inaugural festival taking place this fall. Set in the San Juan Mountains, the event is placed against the spectacular backdrop of the area’s September fall foliage. The festival will use three venues – historic downtown Telluride, Mountain Village and the Telluride Regional Airport – and focuses on high-end restorations, vintage and exotic vehicles of the Concours level, including unique and eye-catching vehicles staged along Telluride’s main street. This celebration of cars and colors will elevate the experience of car enthusiasts, aficionados and anyone who just plain old loves cars.

Photo Festival

Horror Show

Workshops, portfolio reviews and seminars feature landscape, nature, adventure, action sports and conservation photography.

Colorado’s first and longest-running horror film festival attracts the latest and best horror films from all over the world for a spine-tingling gathering.

October 1-4

October 16-18

american songbook July 10 & 11 • July 29 & 30 August 17 & 18 • August 27 & 28 • September 2 Joining Telluride’s summer-long party is the American Songbook Festival.

This brand-new event rejoices in American songs and songwriting, showcasing music from various eras or genres with a melody and lyrics written by Americans. Songwriting workshops round out the event which sees music as part of our cultural fabric, and thus worth preserving. summer | fall 2015

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

31

[

[

telluride history

photos courtesy of telluride historical museum ©

photo courtesy telluride historical museum ©

[ The Smuggler-Union Mine circa 1910 ] Things had settled down at the Smuggler-Union by the time this photo was taken of miners riding a tram bucket. In the early 1900s, the mine was the scene of strikes, shootouts and assassinations.

What’s in a Name? In Telluride, Quite a Bit. History lives in the names of many local establishments

By Martinique Davis

Remnants of Telluride’s early years are scattered throughout the area, perceptible in the architecture of historic homes and manifest in the mining relics slowly weathering in the high basins above town. Yet mementos of Telluride’s past are also preserved in the names of well-known businesses and landmarks of Telluride’s present, offering glimpses into the people and places of yesteryear that helped shape the Telluride of today.

As a name, Telluride itself boasts a curious lineage: Some say the town was named for the send-off “To-hell-you-ride,” given to fortune seekers headed to the remote San Juan Mountains during the region’s mining heyday in the 1880s. But the more accepted version of the naming of this town attests that Telluride was derived from 32

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer | fall 2015

“tellurium,” a non-metallic element often associated with mineral deposits of gold. (Ironically, no tellurium was found here.) But Telluride wasn’t the town’s original moniker anyway, having first been dubbed “Columbia” when the town was incorporated in 1878. Columbia was short-lived, however. The United States Postal Service refused to grant the town its own post office because a town in California had already been given that name.

Today, Telluride’s transitory spell as Columbia is remembered at the Hotel Columbia, located at the base of the Gondola and home to the restaurant the Cosmopolitan. The Cosmopolitan’s name is also borrowed from Telluride’s golden era, during which the Cosmopolitan Saloon and Gambling Hall was a popular haunt.

dining dining & & spirits spirits

chop house

the view from allred’s, perched at 10,500 feet.

{ Eat, View, Love — Innovative Cuisine Amid Stunning Scenery } << Arriving at Allred’s via the Gondola, you know you are in for a unique experience. Perched on Coonskin ridge almost 1,800 feet above Telluride town, this Telluride Ski and Golf eatery offers a novel way of getting to a restaurant. It also has the kind of views – of the San Sophias, Ajax and the town twinkling below – that make it hard to look away.

But look away you must because the food here is as irresistible as the scenery, thanks to the emphasis executive chef Mike Regrut places on quality and flavor.

“We focus on obtaining the highest quality ingredients,” Regrut says. “We purchase wild fish, our meats are from the mountain west, our lamb and Berkshire pork chops are Colorado native.”

And then there’s the focus on flavor. “Our food is based on what tastes good. I want flavor and simplicity in my food – beautiful spices and seasonal herbs. I think food can be over-complicated and intimidating. I want simple, good food, the kind of food people crave when they’re in the mountains.”

Regrut’s emphasis on flavor and quality ingredients is an acknowledgement that the restaurant’s dishes needs to measure up to the outstanding views.

“We work hard to execute high-quality food that can compete with these views.”

36

Some restaurants claim to have good views.

Then there’s Palmyra at The Peaks Resort and Spa. With floor-to-ceiling windows that offer 180-degree views of the Wilsons, Lone Cone and the San Sophias, the scenery is inspiring and unique to the San Juan Mountains. So is the food.

“We source as many local products as we can,” says Matthew McConnell, The Peaks’ food and beverage director who works alongside executive chef Patrick Funk. “We partner with local organic farm Buckhorn Gardens and have been fortunate with their farming techniques. We had fresh vegetables all winter, and summertime is especially exciting.”

Favorites at the restaurant include the whole Colorado striped bass and 7x Ranch Wagyu allnatural Colorado beef. In summer, “the menu is ever-evolving as things come into season. You’ll see summer favorites like Red Top Farms pork chops with Palisade peaches; local heirloom tomatoes and house-made burrata; and the ever-popular greens and grains salad.”

Diners can also take their meal outside. “People can enjoy some food, a glass of wine, a creative cocktail or a Colorado craft beer in the afternoon sun on the deck with views of Mount Wilson and the golf course.”

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer | fall 2015

When the name of the restaurant is “The View”, you know to expect something special as you look up from your menu. Happily, The View Bar & Grill at Mountain Lodge doesn’t disappoint. Set in a vaulted 50-foot-high log structure, the Mountain Village restaurant features panoramic views of the San Sophias.

Commanding and austere as the mountains outside might be, inside the restaurant’s vibe is fun and relaxed – exactly how executive chef and food and beverage director Bud Thomas likes it as he takes old faves like mac ‘n’ cheese and burgers and gives them delicious, innovative twists.

His favorite, Thomas says, is the “humble” Arizona chop salad. “It’s the best thing on our menu.

I’ve worked at Michelin-starred restaurants and I love the big, rich French foods … but what I love about this salad is after you’ve had it, you feel great.

It’s humble food – the sum is greater than the parts.”

This summer, the fun heads outside to the adjacent pool and deck where Chef Bud serves up “Filipino ice candy” poolside. Piña coladas, tequila sunrises and flatliners are poured into long, narrow plastic bags and frozen. Thomas calls them “adult ice pops.”

We call it fun with a really great view. a

From Bombs to Bistros Madeline’s Chef Cory takes an unusual path You could say that the career path of Cory Sargent, executive chef at the Madeline Hotel and Residences, has been a little unorthodox. Sargent, the man in the kitchen at the Hotel Madeline and its popular eatery, Black Iron Kitchen + Bar, had a nomadic childhood thanks to his dad’s job designing PGA golf courses. The family eventually landed in the Black Hills of South Dakota, raising ostriches beside Mount Rushmore.

It was a big change for the then-teenager. “I went from being a city kid to being a ranch hand,” Sargent recalls.

Sargent left the ostriches to study engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder where he also joined the military as a reservist. When 9/11 happened, Sargent moved to active duty. He continued working in engineering, but now in a military context. “I was learning to build bridges and then blow them up,” he says.

It was one day while he was working on diffusing a bomb in training that Sargent made a discovery. “They told me to cut the green wire and I said ‘What do you mean the green one? They’re all green.’ ” Turns out Sargent had incrementally gone colorblind. His nascent career in bomb disposal was over. “The only job they had for me was cooking, so I went to a military cooking school.”

Sargent, however, was determined to make lemonade out of lemons. “It was like nothing I had previously done. It was fun.”

Sargent’s new career led him to Denver where he worked under acclaimed chef Bryan Moscatello, of Aspen’s The Little Nell, who was then at the Mile High City’s J.W. Marriott Hotel. Sargent himself was instrumental in the opening of the Marriott’s highly regarded restaurant, Second Home. A 2008 move to Telluride with his wife, Lauryn Sargent, found him working first as sous chef at Jake Lindemeyer’s Excelsior restaurant and then at the Madeline Hotel and Residences, where he was named executive chef in spring 2012, and where he now presides over Black Iron Kitchen + Bar (formerly SMAK Bar).

There, he says, one of his focuses has been on local ingredients. “We really want to stay farm-to-table. Our beef is locally raised. We have a good relationship with the farmers around Cortez. A couple of my guys go down to Cortez each week, and I never know what they’ll come back with.”

Sargent says he is also enjoying incorporating influences from travels in southeast Asia and Spain in his cooking. “A lot of my flavors are from Asia. In Spain, it’s all about the cured meats. These were things I wanted to duplicate.”

In off-season, Sargent and wife Lauryn – who is the manager of the Madeline Starbucks – pursue a passion for climbing, which has taken them everywhere from Asia to Alaska. Sargent’s also been climbing the Centennials, the 100 tallest peaks in Colorado, and he’s almost done. His love of climbing means that Sargent doesn’t mind the cyclical nature of restaurant work in a mountain town that has on- and off-seasons.

“Living and working in a hotel can be intense, and then there is off-season, but I don’t mind. In fact, I love this life.” a

Photo by Neno Zhekov ©

By Erin Spillane

Spectacular Summer Schedule!

JUNE 8TH–AUGUST 31ST

Kids Camp M O N D AY– F R I D AY

Full day of fun outdoor discovery for kids ages 5–8

ecoX

M O N D AY– F R I D AY Challenging adventures for kids ages 9+

St. Sophia Nature Center Mini Camps J U N E , J U LY & A U G U S T

•

T U E S D AY S & T H U R S D AY S

Abbreviated programs, ages 5+

Special Events Capture the Flag Build-A-Float Kids Adventure Race Water Wednesdays

Fun all summer long!

Overnight ecoX Horseback Riding & Ropes Course Mountaineering • Mountain Biking Guided Yurt Overnights St. Sophia Nature Center Cubs Camp at the Nursery

Located in Mountain Village through the Franz Klammer breezeway

970.728.7300

TellurideSkiResort.com/ecoadventures

dining & spirits | what’s new

High Pie Pizzeria Celebrates Summer with New Scoop Shop

Butcher + Baker = Yum Last fall, when owners Megan Ossola and Cinda Simons temporarily shuttered their restaurant, The Butcher and The Baker, locals and visitors alike mourned the loss of a much-loved favorite. They needn’t have worried. The Butcher and The Baker moved to a bigger and beautifully renovated space at 201 East Colorado Avenue, reopening with expanded hours to offer their trademark fare: artfully crafted, delicious food from high-quality ingredients.

With the move, the restaurant’s menu broadened from its ever-popular breakfast burritos, baked goods, espresso drinks and lunch-time gourmet case to offer dinner as well, all in a family-friendly, yet foodie-forward atmosphere. The bar showcases craft cocktails, wine and beers. There are also outdoor tables to soak up the sunshine and people watch, all while enjoying the fabulous food. a

Telluride: One of the Best American Cities for Foodies

38

High Pie Pizzeria and Tap Room, which opened in December, is celebrating its first summer by adding a scoop shop and espresso bar to its Colorado Avenue business. The scoop shop serves homemade, all-natural ice cream and shaved ice – flavors include highline huckleberry-chocolate chunk and a Bluegrass blueberry-wheatgrass ice cream. Operating from the restaurant’s back room, the scoop shop has a lounge area with couches, and outdoor seating.

“We are looking forward to celebrating summer,” says Kristyn Shumway, who co-owns the restaurant and bar with her husband, Russell. “In addition to the scoop shop, we are adding a locally grown gourmet mushroom pizza, new summer salads, an Italian sub and a sweet and spicy watermelon-jalapeno margarita, to name just a few new seasonal items.”

As for the pizzas that have made High Pie a favorite, the restaurant continues to feature artisan Neopolitan pizzas with an emphasis on organic, local and hormonefree ingredients.

Menu items include the Tailgrab, a pizza with barbecue sauce, garlic-infused, gluten-free meatballs, bacon and red onion, along with mozzarella and parmesan cheeses and the arugula-topped Tree Run with mushrooms, fried eggplant, olives, roasted garlic, feta and mozzarella.

Says Shumway, “We also offer a full bar with 24 craft beers on tap, and a nice selection of organic wines. Families love the retro arcade games, darts, air hockey and kid-friendly environment. This summer we will have live music three or four nights a week and an open mic night on Wednesdays.” a

Telluride Ski Resort may have been voted Condé Nast Traveler’s no. 1 ski resort in North America, but off the slopes Telluride’s restaurants are garnering praise too. Condé Nast Traveler recently named our little mountain hamlet one of the “Best American Cities for Foodies”. The grande dame of travel guides, Fodor’s placed Telluride in its top-10 list of the “Best Ski Towns for Foodies”. And Forbes magazine gave the nod to Brown Dog Pizza for serving one of the “Most Mem-

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer | fall 2015

orable Restaurant Meals”. Looks like the rest of the world is catching on to what locals and visitors have long known: this town hosts a wealth of highly trained chefs who garnered experience in world-class restaurants and cities before bringing it back home. Add to this a commitment to ingredients that are fresh, local and organic, prepared with innovation, care and creativity, and you have the makings of, well, an award-winning restaurant scene. Bon appétit! a

dining & spirits

Fresh Air, Fresh Fare Flavor, ambiance and crisp mountain air try dining al fresco if you can’t get enough of the crisp mountain air while hiking, exploring or festival-going. Whether for fine cuisine or street food, most restaurants in Mountain Village and Telluride provide an outdoor eating space with varieties in flavor and ambiance.

Mountainside in the Village — Every restaurant in the Village has al fresco tables, which include local favorites Poachers Pub and Tracks, great spots for a brew and classic repasts in the sunshine.

At The Village Table, outdoor seating is ideal for tapas, savory snacks and vegetarian or traditional paella.

Or, relax poolside at the little bar at lumière and enjoy a seasonal menu focused on local, sustainable and organic ingredients.

Madeline’s Black Iron Kitchen + Bar throws open its doors to summer with fire tables and fire pits that keep things cozy when the sun goes down. Nearby sits Tomboy Tavern with a sunny patio and great views of the ski area. Snack on Truffle Fries and sip one of 18 craft beers.

La Piazza Del Villaggio, Rustico’s sister restaurant in Mountain Village, has a substantial patio that’s a prime spot Wednesdays for the Sunset Concert Series. Sharing La Piazza’s patio is the more casual La Pizzeria, great for pizzas, salads and gelati. And nearby is Siam’s Talay Grille, another sure spot for a great meal on the patio, including drunken noodles Photo by Ben Eng / Telluride Ski Resort © and hand rolls wrapped in soy paper or lettuce.

You can have your meal on the pool deck at The View at the Mountain Lodge where Chef Bud Thomas elegantly elevates comfort food and mixes fun and frozen cocktails. Finally, there’s no better place to watch the sunset than from the west-facing deck at Palmyra at The Peaks Resort and Spa. Sip a cocktail, craft beer or glass of wine and peruse the menu, which emphasizes local and organic, while taking in a view dominated by 14,000foot Wilson Peak. It’s the perfect way to cap off a perfect day in the San Juans.

Street-Side in Telluride — On Colorado Avenue, next to the historic courthouse, is the Chop House at the New Sheridan. From eggs benedict and bloodies in the morning to the finest cuts of meat at night, the Chop House patio is an elegant and entertaining spot. Two blocks down the street, you’ll find The Floradora Saloon. Located on the sunny side of Telluride’s main street, the sidewalk seating is always popular for burgers, salads and sandwiches. summer | fall 2015

a perfect san juans sunset from the deck at Palmyra at the peaks.

{

{

The next block east houses a hub of Telluride’s outdoor eateries. La Cocina de Luz dishes out traditional Mexican food made from local and organic ingredients. Patrons order inside and can settle at picnic tables on the patio. Caravan, a Middle Eastern food cart that shares patio space with La Cocina, plates up shish kebabs, spanakopita and hummus. Next door is Honga’s Lotus Petal, a longtime local favorite for Asian-inspired dishes and sushi best enjoyed on the sunny sidewalk.

On the south side of main street, you’ll be transported from Telluride to Italy at Rustico Ristorante. The large patio is perfect for feasting on pasta, risotto, pizza and grilled meat and fish.

Just down the street and tucked into a quiet park, Telluride Bistro’s outdoor space is charming.

One of Telluride’s best-kept secrets, chef Sergio Gonzales, creates Northern Italian fare using fresh, local, organic ingredients.

Further along main street is The Butcher and The Baker, where you can enjoy fresh, homemade fare – for breakfast, lunch or dinner – at one of this popular spot’s sidewalk tables. If it’s a burger and fries you have a hankering for, try the Cornerhouse Grille on North Fir Street or Smugglers Brewpub on South Pine – perfect places to unwind with a brew and a burger.

The quaint Victorian that houses 221 South Oak has a delightful backyard garden and a menu with a variety of seafood, game and beef dishes and influences from Louisiana, France and California. La Marmotte, a French-inspired restaurant, offers up oysters, salads and entrées ranging from the iconic coq au vin to Pernod steamed salmon.

The patio is comfortable and chic.

Near the Gondola station, check out Oak, an easy place to fill up on the essentials – beer, bourbon and barbecue. Or enjoy Cosmopolitan’s sidewalk seating for a treat of cosmopolitans, sushi, shrimp and calamari. At Siam, in west Telluride, diners sample Thai cuisine on the quiet, sun-dappled porch.

For a complete list of bars and restaurants, turn to pages 84-88 or check out the Taste of Telluride menu guide. a — Elizabeth Guest

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

39

By Martinique Davis

Sweet Dreams Are Made of These...

Fine chocolate, high-quality ingredients and culinary savoir-faire The heavy aroma of chocolate wafts through the Telluride Truffle kitchen, enveloping the space with a heavenly bouquet of Belgian chocolate and fresh cream, with added notes of vanilla, almond and butter, along with hints of indistinguishable sweetness. In the midst of this sugar-rimmed paradise, Telluride Truffle’s owner Patty Denny bustles happily, an auburn-haired wizard living up to her reputation as Telluride’s original master chocolatier.

40

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer | fall 2015

the scene | visual & performing arts

Unique Soul Artist Pretty Lights in Town

shakespeare in the park In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare wrote, “The course of true love never did run smooth.” Clearly, though, Telluride’s affection for the Bard has stood the test of time as this summer the Telluride Theatre presents its 25th annual Shakespeare in the Park. To celebrate, the company will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Telluride Theatre’s executive director, Colin Sullivan. From July 18-25, the troupe transforms the Town Park stage into an intimate setting with the audience sitting on the stage itself alongside the actors for a very special experience.

New Delights for Art Lovers The return of a favorite gallery and the opening of a new one are bringing new perspectives to Telluride’s art scene. First, the Tony Newlin Gallery, which has returned to Telluride after a six-year absence, features the work of nature and wildlife photographer Tony Newlin. A native of northern New Mexico, Newlin grew up exploring art galleries southwestern Colorado. His passion for experiencing wilderness and sharing it with others has translated into stunning nature photography. Check out Newlin’s work at 100 West Colorado Avenue.

Further east on town’s main street, at 307 East Colorado Avenue, is Mixx projects + atelier. Owned by Pia Gedeon, Mixx is an art and design consultancy whose gallery features a striking collection of visual and functional art, including jewelry and artisan products for the home. One of those striking pieces is by self-taught Canadian artist Sandra Chevrier (see inset photo). Mixx not only promises thought-provoking art, it also serves as a gathering place for events including wine tastings and a supper society.

44

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

first thursday

art walk

On the first Thursday of each month, from 5-8 p.m., the Telluride Art Walk celebrates art in Telluride as 19 venues throw open their doors and host receptions to introduce new exhibitions, artists and art in a casual and social setting.

Anyone interested in exploring Telluride’s diverse art scene can grab a free Art Walk map and check out works that range from sculpture to plein air paintings to landscape photography to jewelry. Maps are available at any of the participating venues or at the Telluride Arts District offices at the Stronghouse Studios + Gallery, 283 S. Fir Street.

summer | fall 2015

The electro hip-hop soul artist Pretty Lights will bring his unique sound to the box canyon on August 28 and 29 when the Colorado native’s light and music show sound show electrifies Town Park. Pretty Lights—aka Derek Vincent Smith—has garnered critical and commercial success for his music which incorporates digital sampling of a range of genres, from hip-hop to vintage funk and soul music, as well as his own beats. The influential musician said of the Telluride gig: “I’ve thought about what a perfect place to throw a Pretty Lights concert might be…I think that Telluride Town Park might be a place like that.” Telluride Bluegrass Festival’s organizer Planet Bluegrass teamed with music promoter AEG to organize the event.

Over the Rainbow with Jewel at Ah Haa Telluride’s very own yellow brick road leads to the Ah Haa School for the Arts annual Art Auction, which will take place this year on Friday, July 17. art auction The silent auction begins at 6 p.m. and the live auction is at 7 p.m. The theme is “The Wizard of Ah’z” and this year’s celebrity artist is the vocalist, Jewel. The fundraiser is a benefit for the programs of the Ah Haa School and for more than 20 years has served as a must-attend summer event.

More than 100 works of art, as well as a diverse slate of services and excursions, are donated to the live and silent auctions by local artists, businesses and supporters of the school. The event also features performances, tasty bites and spirits. Now, if I could just find my ruby slippers…

inspire. learn. create.

Ah Haa’s Telluride Painting School brings big-city instructors to the box canyon

When artists focus on what they would like to express, and when painting is rooted in passion, progress is made far beyond what instruction can provide.

“If you can get to that place where you’re always working from that passion, then you grow incredibly fast,” says Robert Weatherford, longtime local artist and much-loved instructor.

Weatherford is the director of the Telluride Painting School. Founded in 2012, the school is an arm of the Ah Haa School for the Arts, a longtime hub of art education and exploration.

Ah Haa offers workshops and classes year-round for children and adults alike. The Telluride Painting School sessions cater to adults and

take place in the summer and fall, during the morning or afternoon. Class sizes are small, allowing for individualized attention from the instructor.

Artists work intensively in a safe, supportive space where risk-taking is encouraged, but where instruction is also valued.

“To paint only from intuition risks evading an opportunity to say that thing we need to say,” Weatherford says. “The job is to share an entire world view.”

Students have 24-hour access to the painting studio between classes.

The instruction takes place at either the Ah Haa School’s historic depot building or outside for the ultimate plein air experience in the San Juan Mountains.

In founding the Telluride Painting School, Weatherford says he was thinking long term. He knew Telluride would benefit from being known as an art destination as much as a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. And, he wanted to nurture a relationship with the New York Studio School of Drawing, Painting & Sculpture. Many of the instructors for the Telluride Painting School hail from there.

“It’s an attempt to bring a higher level of learning and painting than we’ve ever seen here before,” Weatherford says. “We’re bringing a New York City level of painting instruction to our back door.”

And what a beautiful back door it is.

— Cara Pallone

summer | fall 2015

Telluride Painting School summer and fall classes class Fresh Air, Fresh Paint artist Gregory Botts DATE July 20-24 class Landscape Painting and the Self artist Sam Levy DATE July 27-31 class Reinventing Still Life artist Robert Weatherford DATE Oct. 12-23 class Floral Still Life Painting artist Ying Li DATE Oct. 26 - Nov. 6 class central image Still Life artist John Lees DATE Nov. 9-20

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

45

see more bands, buy tickets, get info:

TellurideBlues.com

W hether you are planning an intimate gathering or grand affair, we have breathtaking

mountain vistas and extraordinary service to exceed your expectations. The Telluride Ski & Golf Resort boasts spectacular views and venues in the most beautiful place you’ll ever say “I do.”

48

| TellurideSkiResort.com/weddings Contact us for information: 970.728.7446 |

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer fall 2015

photos by photo divine ©

Telluride Weddings

i n e x traordi n ary plac e s

By Martinique Davis

College Sweethearts Exchange Vows at High Alpine Altar Telluride’s pristine natural beauty makes it an enchanting destination to exchange “I dos”, with wedding sites like the ski area’s rustic Gorrono Ranch and the historic Sheridan Opera House painting the backdrop for magical marriage celebrations.

Yet the region is also home to lesser-known wedding locales that take Telluride’s inherent exclusivity to new heights, creating unforgettable settings for couples seeking a truly out-of-the-ordinary event.

Niki and John Suomala were wed amid the jagged spires and historic mining ruins of the Alta Lakes Observatory, a revived 1970’s era stone-and-wood hamlet perched at 11,300 feet outside of Telluride.

The ceremony was held near the shore of the small alpine lake that is just steps from the chalet’s front door, alongside the Observatory’s iconic red telephone booth and rusty Army truck. With their dog Mosley nestled at their feet and their closest friends and family looking on, college sweethearts John and Niki said their vows amid the cathedral of the San Juans, and took their first steps as Mr. and Mrs. beneath the banner of a late September sky.

The couple knew they wanted to have an outdoor wedding in a spectacular setting near Telluride. The Observatory, which had just been purchased and updated by local Matt Bowling, fits the bill for being both spectacular and unconventional. After the outdoor ceremony, the Suomalas’ 50 guests danced and dined within a cozy tent ensconced in earthy hues of green and brown, while the more adventurous ones (the newlyweds included) took a spin around the lake in the Observatory’s canoe.

Whether it’s the remote beauty of the Alta Lakes Observatory, a fairylit tent on a high alpine mesa or a stylish hotel ballroom, Telluride’s wedding planners – like the Suomalas’ own wedding guru, Deana Mitchell – can take any of Telluride’s unique wedding spots and transform them into a highly personalized, supremely memorable venue.

And, with many a couple exchanging vows upon a snow-covered ski slope or amid the spray of a local waterfall, Telluride’s wedding pros have experience dealing with the nuances of exchanging vows at high alpine altars – nuances such as driving a multi-tiered cake up a rutted 4x4 road or constructing a tent in a picturesque meadow. As Niki and John Suomala will attest, a site like the Alta Lakes Observatory may be remote but that is all part of the charm. a summer | fall 2015

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

49

weddings

| local photographers share their favorite shots

photographer // Kaycee Clark, Real Life Photographs “Alline and Jarrett wanted their wedding photos to reflect their passion for each other and capture the inspirational landscape of the place they call home. I have lived in the San Juan Mountains for more than a decade and understand intimately the special and rare beauty of the region. Whether the couple are Colorado natives or traveling from afar, I always feel honored to be a part of their journey.”

photographer // Melissa Plantz Photography photographer // Randy Barnes, Alpine Wedding Photography “This has been one of my favorite images for a long time. It was photographed after a wonderful ceremony at San Sophia Overlook. I love the anonymity of the image. I enjoy that it takes me to the memory of the power and beauty of sunsets in the San Juan Mountains. In addition to being with a wonderful and fun-loving couple, it reminds me of the privilege of capturing and celebrating momentous occasions in other’s lives.”

“Andrea and Aaron are a young, fun, Colorado-born couple who fit together so perfectly you couldn’t help but smile. This image is special to me because I think it shows their deep connection and the relaxed comfortable way they have with each other. A guest commented on the photo, ‘Only a photographer with an open heart can capture the energy of love.’ I love that.”

local photographers share their favorite shots |

weddings

photographer // Brenda Colwell Photography

Photographer // Ben Eng Photography “I love this photo for numerous reasons. First, Jason and Sarah had a Vietnamese-style ceremony in the mountains between Telluride and Ouray, complete with traditional Ao Dai wedding robes, which made for different and interesting visuals. I like the contrast between the fuchsia parasol and the deep blue of the stormy sky at twilight. I’m also a big fan of silhouettes, and I like to get creative with the flashes at night.”

“Adam and Amanda’s deep love of Telluride gave them a special place in my affections. This young couple drove in with their entire family from New Mexico. Their family had owned land there for six generations and I love it that they chose Telluride as their place to get married because of its beauty and their deep sense of connection with this area.”

photographer // Vassi Dimitrova, Freya Images “Yessica and John entered that sacred space of marriage on a perfect June day last summer, nestled within these mountains that have come to represent Home to the cheerful couple.

Beauty was in abundance that day, smiling bride and sistersin-law in charge of all of their own planning. It was a day to celebrate the important things in this life: family, friends, fresh air and love.”

photographer // Kristen Pierce Photography “I was inspired by the natural beauty and light of Telluride’s mountains when I chose this photo from the wedding of Neil and Lauren. I’m always working on new ways to incorporate both into my composition. People come for the scenery, and that’s what I want to give them. Neil and Lauren relaxed into this moment and that helped to create a feeling of whimsy and softness that is characteristic of my style.”

summer | fall 2015

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

51

Integrity Telluride Mountain School is an innovative learning community

Love of Learning where strong academics, enriching experiences and

Respect meaningful relationships develop confident, curious students

Responsibility who passionately contribute to the world.

Have you considered a Telluride Mountain School education for your child? To set up a visit please call (970) 728-1969 or visit our website at www.telluridemtnschool.org.

Tellurideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pre-K through 12th grade accredited independent school

[

[

Kids’ activities

Family Fun without Huffing & Puffing Take a Ride on the Gondola – Riding the “G” never gets old. From Telluride, unload at the top (Station St. Sophia) where you can visit the Nature Center.

From there, take the Gondola down to Mountain Village. Look for the bouldering rock, enroll your kids in a program at Eco Adventures, shop and have lunch.

The Gondola will be waiting take the whole family back to Telluride when you’re ready. And it’s free.

Adventure Center is the Go-To Place for Fun – Want a one-stop shop for thrills and adventure? Visit Telluride Ski and Golf ’s Adventure Center at the base of the Gondola in Mountain Village for guided activities like mountain biking to rafting, rock climbing to horseback riding, paddleboarding to 4x4 tours. Kids can also enjoy the ropes course, water walkers and bungee trampoline in the Village Core.

Festivals are a Family Affair – If you’ve experienced a Telluride summer, then you know festivals.

The major music fests like Bluegrass, Jazz, The Ride and Blues & Brews 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.

Pack a Picnic for the Sunset Concert Series – A sunny summer evening, live music, family-friendly activities and astounding views. Sounds like the perfect evening for kids and grown-ups alike. It’s the Summer Concert Series, kicking off in Sunset Plaza in Mountain Village at 6 p.m. every Wednesday in July and August.

Kiddin’ Around All Summer

By Jesse James McTigue

Remember summers when you were a kid? Sunshine-filled days that stretched endlessly before you and a whole world out there waiting to be explored. In Telluride, summertime is still the same, as kids of all ages hike, bike and explore all day long. From sunup to sundown, this mountain hamlet provides a variety of summer fun for kids and grown-ups.

By the time the leaves begin to change and it’s time to get back to school, it’s hard to say who had more fun – the kids or their parents.

summer | fall 2015

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 in the heart of Telluride. With story hours, a cooking club, arts and crafts and an outdoor sports club in Town Park, WPL embraces Telluride’s kids. And vice versa.

A Day at the Museum – The Telluride Historical Museum brings history to life this summer with a range of programs for kids, including the popular outdoor mining sluice where mini-miners can stake a claim and pan for hidden gems. There is also a historical walking tour of the town of Telluride for history buffs young and old. >>

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

53

Adventure Within Reach.

Paddle into class-three rapids, soar over Telluride’s box canyon, or take a leisurely trail ride led by genuine western wranglers.

The Telluride Adventure Center will help personalize the area’s best adventures to suit your exploration needs.

LOCATED AT THE BASE OF THE GONDOLA IN THE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE CORE

---------adventure@tellurideskiresort.com 970.728.7433

call to RESERVE YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE! Whitewater Rafting >> Paragliding >> Horseback Riding >> Mountain Bike Tours & Rentals 4x4, ATV & RZR Tours >> Fly Fishing >> Rock Climbing >> Guided Hikes & Mountaineering Food & Photography Tours >> Ropes Course & Bungee

The Most Beautiful Place You’ll Ever Tee

Twilight rates starting at $85 Golf instruction & premium rental clubs available

It’s mountain golf at its finest

Open May 22 – Oct 4* Seasonal Rates 54 & Twilight Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide *weather permitting

summer | fall 2015

Group pricing available

FOR TEE TIMES CALL 970.728.2606

[

[

Kids’ activities

Explore the Mountains Family Style Hiking – In Telluride it’s easy to find a kid-friendly hike, with destinations like the waterfall at the top of Bear Creek, the Jud Wiebe “summit” or a River Trail beach. Explore the single track that follows the San Miguel River on the Valley Floor or the Keystone Gorge Trail that begins in Lawson Hill. Just remember to bring the right snacks.

SK81435 ©

Calling all Happy Campers Telluride Academy = Telluride Summer – For 35 years, the Telluride Academy has defined the term “Telluride Summer” for kids. This award-winning organization offers one-week to one-monthlong programs for children and teens, ages 5 to 18. Programs include a wide array of outdoor activities like hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, science exploration, camping under the stars and more. The Academy’s Artistic Adventures offer students theater, photography, film-making and music programs.

Have an Ah Haa Moment – The Ah Haa School for the Arts has kept art as central to the town’s core as powder skiing. The school offers four-day, half-day and full-day youth art camps throughout the summer for kids ages 5 to 12, and a variety of classes for teens. Camp themes range from wheel throwing and mosaics to zombie art and print making.

Biking – Remember when you first rode a bike? It was the ultimate freedom. Add some single track and you’ll be giggling louder than your kids. Start by ripping around town with them on the River Trail, 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 old railroad grade.

Water – The mountains around Telluride are the headwaters of many Colorado River tributaries and home to turquoise lakes and alpine tarns. Kids (12 and under) can fish at the stocked pond in Town Park or float a “rubber ducky” or inner tube down the rollicking San Miguel. Families can add fishing, rafting or stand-up paddleboarding to their outdoor adventure mix. a

Be Rad with SK81435 – Look around: Telluride is pretty extreme, and so are its kids. Sure, we let them skateboard, but we’ll make them wear a helmet and hire a coach so they do it right. Telluride Skate Camp sessions are held at the world-class skate park in Town Park. Experienced instructors teach kids how to get radical on their boards while showing them that being nice, respectful and supportive are ways to be rad, too.

Rock On! – If music makes your youngster tick, check out the Rock and Roll Academy’s Summer Rock Camp. Weeklong sessions guide students through the process of being in a band, from choosing music and instruments to giving a concert. The camps are fun and challenging, focusing on the social, emotional and musical aspects of playing in a band.

Pinhead Science is Cool in the Summer – In Telluride, science is extreme … and therefore cool. The Pinhead Institute sponsors a series of summer science camps for kids. Sessions include all-day camps and mornings-only “Mini Missions”. Kids do everything from a San Juans Safari to working with drones to blowing things up. There’s also the Punk Science Series, which brings notable scientists to town.

Have an Eco Adventure – Telluride Ski and Golf ’s Eco Adventures offers full-day camps for ages 5-8 with hiking, playing in the river, fun games, team-building activities and nature arts and crafts.

Older kids can try the more challenging ecoX – single-day activities like capture the flag, horseback riding, mountaineering and mountain biking. Overnights are also available.

summer | fall 2015

telluride academy ©

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

55

Waterfalls, Wildflowers and Mountain Lakes

Best Summer Hikes

By Jesse James McTigue

Summer in Telluride brings festivals, outdoor dining, iced coffees and friendly main street conversations. But venture just a few blocks beyond the town, to any one of the trailheads, and summer in Telluride will also bring waterfalls, wild flowers, mountain lakes and sightings of wildlife. Here is a selection of trails that will remind you why Telluride’s real charm may just be outside the town. These descriptions are brief teasers. Before journeying into the backcountry, consult complete hike descriptions and a map, check the weather, and be prepared with adequate food, water and clothing. Local Susan Kees’ Telluride Hiking Guide is a useful companion.

56

Bear Creek Mileage about 4.5 miles round trip / Elevation gain 1,050 feet / Trailhead South Pine Street / Description Telluride’s most popular acclimatization hike is analogous to skiing a “green run”. Nonetheless, don’t be fooled; the beautiful two track takes you directly above Town Park 2.5 miles to a wide cascading waterfall at the base of Wasatch Basin – your gateway to longer, harder hikes. (See Wasatch and Wasatch Connection.)

Jud Wiebe Mileage about 3 miles / Elevation gain 1,200 feet / Trailhead North Aspen Street / Description Starting at the Coronet Creek Bridge and steadily climbing to a summit ridge with a panoramic view of the front side of Telluride Ski Resort and the valleys above Bear Creek and Bridal Veil Falls, the Jud Wiebe is Telluride’s local treadmill. Because the loop begins and ends in town, it can be done over lunch breaks or as an after-work “quickie”. Afterward, locals love to reply that the day’s hike was “Just a Wiebe”.

Sheridan Crosscut Mileage about 5 miles / Elevation gain 2,274 feet / Trailhead off of Tomboy Road / Description If you’re ready to get off the beaten path and experience Telluride’s mining history firsthand, Sheridan Crosscut is a great, but very challenging, option. The steep trail climbs from Tomboy Road, giving hikers dramatic vantage points of the valley, before traversing through the woods and descending into a narrow scree basin and to the remains of the Sheridan Crosscut Mine. The hike can be done as an out and back or can be looped into Liberty Bell Basin. The trail becomes faint in places – consult a guide book or map.

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer | fall 2015

ENGAGING

EMBRACING

IGNITING a love of science in southwestern Colorado for over 13 years

Pinhead is our regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading provider of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education from summer through the school year, and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute. Summer science classes, camps, and tutors available.

Sign up now. Robots, 3D Printing, Coding, Chemistry, and more.

Contact us at pinheadinstitute.org for more information.

Performances by some of Broadway’s greatest performers and our own Telluride stars!

“This Land Is Your Land – an Evening of American Folk Songs” July 29 and 30 • 7 PM • Sheridan Opera House Tickets: www.sheridanoperahouse.com

“The Song Is You: a Tribute to the American Songbook – from Gershwin to Gaga” July 10 and 11 • 7 PM • Michael D. Palm Theatre Tickets: www.telluridepalm.com

“And the World Goes ‘Round” An acclaimed revue of songs by Broadway’s John Kander and Fred Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago and New York, New York).

August 27 and 28 • 7 PM Michael D. Palm Theatre Tickets: www.telluridepalm.com

“An Evening of Oscar-Winning Songs” a Salute to the Telluride Film Festival September 2 • 8 PM Telluride Ski & Golf Club House Mountain Village Tickets: www.tellurideamericansongbookfestival.org

“An Evening with Marilyn Maye” She holds the record for having appeared on the Johnny Carson Tonight Show more than any other guest – 76 times! See for yourself why Johnny called her “the world’s greatest singer”!

August 17 and 18 • 7 PM • Sheridan Opera House Tickets: www.sheridanoperahouse.com

Log on for tickets and more info about Songwriting Workshop with award-winner David Friedman and Master Singing Class with Marilyn Maye.

www.tellurideamericansongbookfestival.org Tickets only $25 for adults and $15 for youth under 18.

Go for a hike If a brisk hike is for you, the Deep Creek Trail, accessed via Mill Creek Road on the north side of the Telluride valley about a mile west of town, is a glorious way to capture fall’s fine scenery. It’s also an option for mountain bikers with several alternative routes. Shuttling to Deep Creek’s west trailhead off Last Dollar Road is another option, offering a one-way return hike back toward Telluride of roughly 6 miles. If the Deep Creek is too lengthy a commitment, shorter options like Jud Wiebe, Bear Creek and Eider Creek trails are equally good vantage points for enjoying fall foliage.

Take a spin View the stunning autumn leaves of Ilium Valley by bike from the Galloping Goose Trail, which follows the grade of the old Rio Grande Southern Railroad. Cyclists take the paved bike path or the San Miguel River Trail west along the Valley Floor. The newly completed Society Turn underpass accesses the Galloping Goose connector, a half-mile-long trail that links the Valley Floor to the Galloping Goose Trail. From there, the easy-to-moderate route is diverse, taking cyclists along a mix of single-track, forest roads and portions of the old railroad grade through aspen woods and wildflower meadows. Follow the trail to Lizard Head Pass for a ride of about 8 miles, or stop for a picnic at any of a number of scenic overlooks. Various outfitters offer to drop you at points along the trail to give you a shot of scenery without too much hard work, or take you on a guided historical tour along the route to view artefacts from the area’s mining days.

Sit back and relax Does leaf-peeping on foot or bike sound like too much physical exertion? Well, there are more leisurely approaches to seeing the changing season in effect. First, there’s the free gondola, traveling between Telluride and Mountain Village daily from 7 a.m. to midnight. This one-of-a-kind journey gains you an effortless and immediate bird’s-eye view of all the aspen leaves in flux. There are also several outfitters offering 4x4 tours specific to the fall season. These guided adventures are another great way to gain prime views of the fall foliage. Self-guided tours are also easily accessible. Just hop in your vehicle and take to the regional roads for scenic stretches of leaf-peeping. South of Telluride, the Dunton Road, a right-hand turn off Highway 145, is a dirt loop that climbs to scenic overlooks and offers vibrant leaf-peeping opportunities.

You can’t go wrong when it comes to catching the fall colors in Telluride. Just get outside, look around and savor the last blast of nature’s brilliance before the snowflakes fly. a For a full listing of adventure guides, visit page 89.

summer | fall 2015

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

63

Escape the ordinary

and meet in the

extraordinary The Telluride Conference Center has all the things you would expectâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;oodles of meeting space, boutique hotels and restaurants of every variety. But meetings in Telluride are about challenging the status quo. Go ahead, loosen your tie, remove your high heels and mix-up your typical meeting.

970.728.7432 TellurideConference.com

Black Canyon of the Gunnison 15 miles east of Montrose; in Montrose, turn right on Highway 50 and then left on Colorado Highway 347; continue 7 miles to the park entrance.

Distance from Telluride 78 miles / 1 hour and 40 minutes What The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is an impressive natural wonder where 1,000-foot cliff walls rise up from the weaving course of the Gunnison River. The park is popular for rock climbing, fishing, cycling and sightseeing.

day trips | exploring the region

Where

Ouray Hot Springs The town of Ouray

Where

Distance from Telluride

RIDGWAY

Beyond the Box Canyon Once you arrive in Telluride, there are few reasons to leave, with a non-stop array of summertime activities, restaurants, nightlife and events. But on Telluride’s doorstep are some unmissable sights and experiences that warrant a day trip beyond the box canyon. Reach these unique destinations via the San Juan Skyway, a 236-mile, paved highway that includes Telluride and loops through the regional towns of Ouray, Silverton, Durango and Cortez.

The skyway is an experience all its own, offering beautiful and diverse scenery, with 14,000-foot peaks, craggy ridges, deep dark forests, mountain passes, alpine lakes, high desert and rushing rivers. Here in the San Juans, the journey and the destination are equally exciting. — Elizabeth Guest

62 OURAY

PLACERVILLE

TELLURIDE

SILVERTON

RICO

Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railway Where Downtown Durango

DOLORES

CORTEZ

47 miles / 1 hour What At the entrance to the town of Ouray, the Ouray Hot Springs pool is an oasis of aquatic fun and relaxation.

The natural hot springs provide a restorative experience with sulphur-free pools, a large waterslide, a shallow wading pool, a lap pool, a game area for water volleyball and a diving area.

Distance from Telluride

MANCOS

Mesa Verde National Park Where Between the towns of Mancos and Cortez Distance from Telluride 82 miles / 2 hours What The Mesa Verde plateau is home to a substantial number of Ancestral Puebloan dwellings that date back to A.D. 600 and were inhabited for more than 700 years. Self-guided and guided tours offer an up-close glimpse into the ingenuity of the Ancestral Puebloan people in both their creative architecture and lifestyle.

Follow the Mesa Verde road as it winds its way through the park with several stops for cultural sightseeing as well as hiking.

DURANGO

summer | fall 2015

111 miles / 2 hours and 30 minutes What In 1882, the steam-powered railway was constructed to haul silver and gold from the mining town of Silverton to Durango. Today, visitors continue the historic trip with daily rides from Durango to Silverton.

The narrow track follows a rugged route that dangles above rivers, winds around cliff bands and plows through open expanses with sweeping mountain views.

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

65

Perfect Winter Weekends: Who’s Counting? every winter weekend in Telluride brings a new adventure, be it the frenzy and excitement of a powder morning, the joy of a sunny family ski day, the serenity of a winter bike ride or the romance of a night on the town. With so much to do, each weekend is just a little different from the previous. And, as long as it is time spent in Telluride, each and every weekend is a perfect winter weekend. Then the question simply becomes: How many perfect winter weekends can you get? friday Early bird gets the powder / 7:00 a.m. It may be vacation, but it’s snowing and the early bird gets the worm, or the powder in this case. Head out to the Butcher and the Baker for a latte and a breakfast burrito before taking your place in the powder line at Oak Street Plaza. Notice the smiles and heed powder day etiquette. Head up Lift 9 to take a few creamy laps on Bushwhacker and the Stairs before anticipating the opening of Gold Hill, Revelation Bowl and the hike-to terrain in Black Iron Bowl.

Views and brews / 2:30 p.m. Don’t wait until the skiing is over to après. Stop by Alpino Vino, between the top of Gold Hill Express and Lift 6 for a crisp glass of prosecco or local beer from Telluride Brewing Company. Linger and enjoy the view from the top of world. When you’re finished, ski your last run all the way to town and try not to giggle. Head straight to Oak at the base of Lift 8 for your second après libation.

Exquisite dining? Check. / 5:00 p.m. If you’re still in your ski boots, then you’ve won. You’re having the most fun. Walk back to your hotel, take off those boots and hit the closest hot tub. Catch the tail end of happy hour with cosmos and sushi at the Cosmopolitan. Dinner is waiting just a short walk away. Try Rustico for classic Italian food and extensive wine selection, or the intimate ambiance and exquisite French cuisine at La Marmotte.

Saturday Adventures with Altitude / 8:30 a.m. Ahh, you’ve slept in! It’s not a powder day, you can move a little slower. Mosey into the Parlor Bar at the Sheridan Hotel or the main dining room in their restaurant, the Chop House, for a gourmet breakfast and coffee before meeting Telluride Snowmobile Adventures for a 9:30 tour. They’ll take you out to the old mining town of Alta, then even further above to zip around three frozen mountain lakes and the Alta Lakes Basin. Look to the north and you’ll see the ski area’s Prospect Ridge.

Ski Forever / noon You’re back in town just in time to catch a half-day on the mountain.

Take advantage of the afternoon sun and look for sun-softened snow on the south and west facing aspects, or check out the Gold Hill Chutes, they may have just opened. When your legs are toast, ski down See Forever to Gorrono Ranch and “the beach” for an end-of-the-day beer.

There’ll be no big après today; you’ve got places to be.

Sleighs and Stories / 6:30 p.m. It’s back into the mountains for dinner, this time with fourth-generation Telluride siblings Ashley and Luke Story via snow cat-pulled sleigh. Your destination: the heart of the Aldasoro Ranch, their family’s historic private ranching land with 360-degree views of the San Sophias, the Wilsons, the Telluride Ski Resort and town. The Storys operate Telluride Sleighs and Wagons and you can enjoy their stories and hospitality as you dine in a heated tent under the winter stars.

A Taste of the Nightlife / 9:30 p.m. Stop in town for a nightcap before heading to bed. For the younger casual scene, and pinball, try the Last Dollar Saloon commonly referred to as “the Buck” or for a tad bit of maturity, and pool, try the Sheridan Bar. Sunday Exploring on a Snow Bike / 9:00 a.m. It’s the last day of the weekend and you’ve got to pack it all in before the work-week hits. Start at Baked in Telluride for a coffee and doughnuts, then head up the street to Bootdoctors to rent a fat bike. Pedal out to the Valley Floor and follow the San Miguel River as you explore the groomed single track made especially for snow bikes.

When you return to town, try La Cocina de Luz for lunch then get an afternoon coffee at Coffee Cowboy and cruise the main street shops.

Toasting Telluride / 2:00 p.m. Before you leave, toast Telluride one last time at Over the Moon with wine and an artisan cheese plate. Then, stop at Telluride Truffle for a memento as sweet as your time in Telluride. On your way out of town, roll down the window, turn up the music and add one more perfect winter weekend to the tally. But, really, who’s counting? a — Jesse James McTigue

summer | fall 2015

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

67

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 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 selfguided 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 turn-of-the-century 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 Honga’s Lotus Petal, 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 renovated in 1983 and again in 2006.

70

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer | fall 2015

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, each with their own theme, showcase different aspects of Telluride’s mining era and early days of skiing with a vast collection of photographs and artifacts.

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 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.

970-239-3047

Gulfstream G450

The Peak of Excellence

Private Jet Charter | Aircraft Management | Aircraft Acquisitions | Aircraft Maintenance Licensed FAA, Part 135 operator

t r anspo r tation Regional Airports

Cortez Municipal Airport 970.565.7458

Durango/La Plata County Airport 970.382.6050 Grand Junction/Walker Field Airport 970.244.9100

Private Flights Private flights can be arranged through many national charter companies, including Net Jets and Flex Jet. Schedule locally through Telluride’s professional charter service:

Mountain Aviation 970.728.4700

Maya Air/Peak Aero Group 855.359.6292

Telluride Flights 970.728.1011

Taxis & Shuttles Custom trips and private transfers are available; advance reservations are recommended. Free public transportation options in Telluride and Mountain Village are described on page 75.

Alpine Luxury Limo 970.728.8750

Mountain Limo 888.546.6894 or 970.728.9606

Telluride Express 970.728.6000

commercial Flights With a 20% increase in winter air service, and added flights for summer 2015, Telluride is more accessible than ever. The Telluride/Montrose Airport (MTJ), a scenic 65 miles away, is Telluride’s primary airport offering a variety of direct flights from nine major U.S. cities in the winter, and access from five hubs during the summer months.

Telluride is doubling its destination access for summer 2015 with new flights from Los Angeles (LAX) on Allegiant and Chicago (ORD) on United, along with a major jump in United’s service from Houston (IAH), to Telluride/Montrose (MTJ).

Daily and multiple daily flights on American from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and Denver (DEN) on United will also continue.

Rental Cars Telluride and Mountain Village Hertz 970.369.4995

Alamo/National 800.227.7368 or 970.728.9380 Montrose Regional Airport

Avis 800.331.1212 or 970.240.4802

Budget-Montrose 800.527.0700 or 970.249.6083

Hertz 800.654.3131 or 970.240.8464

National 800.227.7368 or 970.252.8898 Via the Highway Current Road Conditions

877.315.7623 or go to www.cotrip.org Mileage from Telluride

Allegiant

allegiantair.com 702.505.8888

American/ US Airways

aa.com usairways.com

800.433.7300 800.428.4322

United

united.com

800.864.8331

For travel planning go to: VisitTelluride.com “Plan Your Trip”

For more information about summer and winter air service into the destination, go to VisitTelluride.com/AirService. local Airports Telluride Airport (Private Flights)

970.728.8600

Telluride/Montrose Regional Airport 970.249.3203

67 miles from Telluride; approximately a 1.5-hour drive Summer Air Carriers in Telluride/Montrose Regional Airport

summer | fall 2015

Albuquerque, NM Cortez, CO Denver, CO

Durango, CO

Grand Junction, CO Gunnison, CO Las Vegas, NV Moab, UT

Montrose, CO

Phoenix, AZ

Salt Lake City, UT Santa Fe, NM

320 75 330 125 127 125 585 130 67 475 366 280

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

73

RECOGNIZED OUTSTANDING AIRPORT BY THE COLORADO PILOTS ASSOCIATION www.TellurideAirport.com

CAMEL’S GARDEN RESORT

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

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

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

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

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

Tellurideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boutique Hotel located at the base of the Gondola Situated in the most desirable location in town, Hotel Columbia could rest on its laurels.

Instead, the staff takes pride in making sure your stay is both relaxing and memorable.

21 beautifully furnished guest rooms & suites Dine at our in-house award winning restaurant COSMOpolitan

800.201.9505 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; columbiatelluride.com 301 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435

2013 Gold List of world’s best hotels –Condé Nast Traveler

Ranked #10 hotel in the U.S. –2015 Trip Advisor Traveler Choice Awards

Intimate—Warm—Special 32 Unique Suites • Siam’s Talay Grille Highly Personalized & Quality Service

BOOK NOW

Call 1-866-552-7216 InnAtLostCreek.com

Award winning luxury boutique hotel 119 Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village • 970.728.5678

accommodations

A blend of rustic elegance and Western charm, Mountain Lodge Telluride is your window to the splendor of the San Juan Mountains.

Perched at 9,500 feet, this ski-in/ski-out resort offers private luxury cabins, deluxe condominiums and lodge rooms that provide a comfortable retreat from the ordinary. Room amenities include gourmet kitchens, jetted tubs, fireplaces, and private balconies. Our outdoor heated pool and hot tubs offer spectacular views while relaxing after an invigorating day of alpine adventure.

The View Restaurant and Bar features a vaulted lobby with a 50-foot high timbered ceiling and massive stone fireplace. Food service features traditional tavern cuisine with an upscale flare. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner entrees, The View affords an intimate atmosphere for private parties, large catered affairs, family dinners or romantic evenings in a spectacular setting.

Complete catering services are provided for large and small groups.

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 in late 2008, the hotel’s 26 guest rooms received a luxurious transformation under the guidance of internationally renowned designer Nina Campbell. Each individually designed room captures the historic charm of Telluride in an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.

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

MOUNTAIN LODGE TELLURIDE

457 Mountain Village Boulevard, Mountain Village Please call our Reservations department at 866-368-6867 to inquire about our current specials or go to our website: www.MountainLodgeTelluride.com and click on SPECIAL OFFERS.

80

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer | fall 2015

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 “2015 AAA Four Diamond Hotel” rating. The New Sheridan is proud to be on the Register of National Historic Places.

ADDRESS TELEPHONE

231 West Colorado Ave., Telluride 1.800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351

Your Bottom Line is our Top Priority • • • • •

Owned & operated by Telluride Ski & Golf Telluride’s largest marketing reach Access to millions of website visitors Flexible property management contracts Signing bonus of two Season Passes*

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES CALL 970.728.7350

TellurideResortLodging.com

82

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

*Some restrictions apply to qualify for the signing bonus.

summer | fall 2015

AGENCY: STUDIO BLUESKY • CONTACT: BRANDY COHEN • ADDRESS: 5615 TWELVE OAKS DR, CUMMING GA 30028 • PHONE: 770.888.5210 JOB NUMBER: TSR_VGS15 • PUBLICATION: VISITOR GUIDE • AD TITLE: TRL_VGWS15_FULL • BLEED SIZE: 9.5 X 11.375 • INSERTION: SUMMER 2015

dining & spirits

“no other telluride restaurant comes close” –Snow Magazine

Perched at the top of the gondola, experience Allred’s breathtaking views, an eclectic menu and signature cocktails. Bar opens at 5pm and dinner at 5:30pm.

open everyday

•

located at the top of the gondola

allredsrestaurant.com • 970.728.7474

siam talay AD

An elegant Seafood Grille specializing in fresh seasonal fish with contemporary Asian Sauces and Sides

OPEN DAILY B RE A K FA S T & D IN N E R

J O I N U S F O R L I V E M U S I C N I G H T LY

Valet Parking at the Inn at Lost Creek • 970 728 6293

dining & spirits 221 South Oak Modern Bistro 221 South Oak, Telluride 970.728.9507

BLACK IRON kitchen & Bar Modern Mountain Cuisine Madeline, Mountain Village 855.389.2929 madelinetelluride.com

Crazy Elk Pizza Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7499

High Alpine Coffee Bar Coffee, Baked Goods 224 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4504

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

Honga’s Lotus Petal Asian Fusion, Sushi 135 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5134

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

High Pie Pizzeria & Tap Room Pizza, Salads, Calzones, Ice Cream 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2978 highpiepizzeria.com

Telluride’s best après ski lounge and modern mountain cuisine experience.

Comfortable for the entire family, Black Iron offers a modern yet casual dining environment with signature “fire-tables” on the outdoor plaza. Local entertainment and flat screen TV’s showcasing the big games. Open daily 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

Located at the top of the Gondola, at 10,551 feet, experience Allred’s signature cocktails, eclectic menu and breathtaking views.

Caravan Middle Eastern Fare, Smoothies 123 East Colorado, Telluride On the La Cocina de Luz Patio 970.728.5611

Angler Inn New America-Style 22332 Highway 145, Placerville 970.728.5580

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

Arroyo Gallery & Wine Bar Wine Bar, Gallery 220 East Colorado, Telluride 970.239.2006

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

Baked in Telluride Pizza, Pasta, Bakery 127 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.4775 bakedintelluride.com Biking Burrito Food Cart Elks Park West, Telluride

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 cosmotelluride.com

Brown Bag Deli, Take-Out 126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5556 Brown Dog Pizza Pizza, Pasta, Subs, Sports Bar 110 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8046

Offering unique varieties of handmade pizzas, salads and sub sandwiches, Crazy Elk has something for the entire family. Located in the Mountain Village Core, Open for lunch and dinner daily.

Diggity Doggs Hot Dogs, Hamburgers Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village Elks’ Park, Main Street, Telluride 970.708.2066

We are a family restaurant serving artisan pizza, creative salads, house made ice cream and espresso drinks. We make our food with only the finest ingredients including local, organic, natural, hormone free, non-GMO products. Retro arcade games, darts, air hockey, large screen TV’s and outdoor patio. 11am-11pm daily.

Diggity Doggs, a Telluride tradition since 1997. Authentic Chicago dogs, bratwurst, Polish, turkey and tofu. Mountain Village location serves burgers, frito pies and more. Telluride main street hot dog cart open late night on summer weekends.

Esperanza’s Casual Mexican 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8399 Floradora Saloon Burgers, Salads, Sandwiches, Steaks 103 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8884 Fly Me to the Moon Saloon Live Music, Cocktails 136 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4100

To find one of the best meals in Colorado, you’ll need to drive to Telluride—and it’s totally worth it. Just across the street from the Gondola sits Cosmopolitan Telluride, chef-owner Chad Scothorn’s homage to worldly cuisine and (whenever possible) locally sourced ingredients.

Great Dane Grilled Cheese Cart Food Cart Elks Park East, Telluride Gyro Stand Food Cart Oak Street East, Telluride

La Cocina de Luz Fresh Mexican 123 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9355 La Marmotte Contemporary French 150 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.6232 La Piazza del Villaggio Authentic Italian Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.8283 La Pizzeria Casual Italian, Wood-Fired Pizza Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.0737 La Tortilla Ria Tortillas 300 South Mahoney, Telluride 970.728.8678 Last Dollar Saloon Cocktails 100 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4800

>>

summer | fall 2015

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

85

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; world renowned for its dry aged USDA Black Angus. Pair a red or white from Tellurideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only nitrogen wine bar with a scrumptious meal for an unforgettable experience.

activities adventure guides Adventure Tour Productions Tandem paragliding, photo/video tours 970.729.0078 Bootdoctors/Paragon Biking, hiking, paddleboarding, rafting 800.592.6883 Dave’s Mountain Tours Historic off-road 4x4 adventures 970.728.9749 Eco Adventures Kid’s adventure camps 970.728.7300 Four Corners Whitewater Kayaking, river rafting, paddleboarding 223 East Colorado, Telluride 888.723.8925 Glide Telluride Glider airplane rides 970.708.0862 Gravity Works Indoor climbing wall; guided activities 205 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4143 High Camp Hut Hiking (summer); snowshoeing, Nordic skiing (winter); overnight adventures 970.728.8050 Many Ponies Outfit Horseback riding 970.728.6278 or 970.327.0300 RIGS, Adventure Co. 970.626.4460 fishrigs.com

adventure guides Telluride Adaptive Sports Program A variety of year-round activities for all ages and disabilities 970.728.5010 Telluride Adventure Center Summer activities, ropes course 970.728.7433 Telluride Helitrax (winter only) Helicopter skiing 877.500.8377 or 970.728.8377 Telluride Mountain Guides Guided summer activities 888.586.8365 or 970.728.6481 Telluride Nordic Center (winter only) Nordic skiing - classic and skate 970-728-1144 Telluride Offroad Adventures Off-road/4x4 adventures 970.708.5190 Telluride Outside/Telluride Angler Fly fishing, jeeping, rafting 800.831.6230 Telluride Outfitters ATV, biking, fishing, rafting Town Hall Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.4475 Telluride Snowkite (winter only) Snowkite instruction 541.490.4401 Telluride Soaring Ultralights flights/paragliding 970.708.0862 Telluride Sports Fishing, hiking, horseback riding, jeeping, rafting 150 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4477 ext 211 child care Annie’s Nannies of Telluride 970.728.2991

Adventures & family fun all summer long.

Rafting/kayaking, fly fishing, paddle boarding, tubing & boat rentals. Telluride to Gunnison Gorge, Ouray to Cimarron Forks. On the water since 2001.

Roudy’s Horseback Adventures Horseback riding, winter sleigh rides 970.728.9611 San Juan Balloon Adventures Ultralight flights/paragliding 970.626.5495 San Juan Outdoor Adventure/ Telluride Adventures Hiking, rock climbing, Via Ferrata 866.FUN.TRIDE or 970.728.4101 Telluride Academy Summer camps for youth ages 5-18 970.728.5311

Telluride Sitters, LLC PO Box 2647, Telluride 970.708.0170 telluridesitters.com

Your trusted choice for child care.

Partnering with lodging companies provides premium services. Your source for Baby Gear Rentals & Babysitting.

Telluride Sitters is the local’s choice for child care needs.

child care

farmer’s market

Traveling lite, LLC 970.318.6543 travelinglit.biz

Specializing in children’s equipment rentals in Telluride since 1996. Providing full size cribs, highchairs, toys, strollers, and more. Coordinating with you or property management to deliver, setup & pick up.

CLASSSES & WORKSHOPS Ah Haa School for the Arts Creative classes, camps and workshops 300 South Townsend, Telluride 970.728.3886 Pinhead Institute Science-based educational experiences 300 South Mahoney, Telluride 970.708.7441 Telluride Rock and Roll Academy Lawson Hill, Telluride 970.728.1186 COMMUNITY Telluride Historical Museum 201 West Gregory, Telluride 970.728.3344 Telluride Town Park & Recreation 970.728.2173 Wilkinson Public Library 100 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.4519 ENTERTAINMENT Club Red / Conference Center 580 Mtn Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.369.5120 Fly Me to the Moon Downtown Telluride 970.728.MOON Michael D. Palm Theatre 721 West Colorado, Telluride 970.369.5669 Nugget Theatre 207 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3030 Sheridan Opera House 110 North Oak, Telluride 970.728.6363

summer | fall 2015

Borden Farms Every Thursday in summer Spruce Street Park, Telluride Mountain Village Farmer’s Market Every Wednesday in summer Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village Telluride Farmer’s Market Every Friday in summer South Oak Street, Telluride Z’s Orchard - Borden Farms Every Saturday in summer Spruce Street Park, Telluride

fitness Gravity Works Indoor Climbing Wall 205 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4143 Pilates Balance 300 S. Mahoney Drive, Telluride 970.729.0678 Studio e Telluride 970.708.4995 Telluride Crossfit 137 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.4622 Telluride Pilates Center 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5003 Telluride Yoga Center 207 West Colorado, Telluride 970.729.1673 The Fuel Station 300 South Mahoney, Telluride 970.708.1590 TOURS Historical Tours of Telluride Historical tours 970.728.6639 John Sir Jesse Herb Walks Nature walks 970.728.0639 Tasting Telluride Food Tour 970.729.8118 Telluride Food Tours 800.979.3370 Telluride Green Tours Cannabis dispensary tours 970.708.3739 Telluride Sleighs and Wagons Wagon rides, stories and dinner 970.260.2524

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

89

a feminine twist

ON THE LATEST IN FASHION

Equipment, Zadig & Voltaire, Autumn Cashmere, Eberjey, Hudson, Line, Goldsign, Tibi, Brand Unique, Adina Reyter and P Monjo

970.728.7511 • Located in the Mountain Village Core • Open Daily

A store for dogs, cats and their people!

Telluride’s only luxury beauty boutique featuring the most extensive selection of fine cosmetics and personal care for skin, body, hair and nails.

Massage, Facials, Cosmetic Services TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT: 970.728.7337 LOCATED IN THE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE CORE

a few of our lines...

Astara • Avene • Dr. Brandt • Butter London • Fekkai Jane Iredale • Kevyn Aucoin • Klorane • Lather • Mario Badescu • Dr Sebagh RMS Beauty • St. Tropez • Strivectin • Tocca • T. LeClerc

Telluride’s only pet boutique, featuring unique gifts, dog & cat necessities and premium food.

Mountain Tails has everything for the discriminating dog and cat: designer collars & accessories, plush beds, fun toys, premium food & treats, unique gifts, and more!

Also offering Custom Dog Photography Stop by the store to see canvases and prints of our previous clients, and check out our website for detailed information. www.mountaintailsphotography.com 307 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride At the east end of town near Town Park 970.369.4240 • www.mountaintails.com www.facebook.com/MountainTails

shopping Art Galleries Arroyo 220 East Colorado, Telluride 970.239.2006 Elinoff & Co. Gallerists & Jewelers 204 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5566 elinoff.com

Art Galleries Schilling Studio Gallery Open by appointment 970.728.1174 Stronghouse Studios 283 South Fir, 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 Beauty

Telluride’s one-of-a-kind specialty store featuring Hermes time pieces; jewelry by local & internationally recognized designers, art from the Modern period, international artists & nationally recognized landscape artists Wayne McKenzie, Kathy Hirsch & Mark Pettit.

Gallery 81435 230 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.3930 Gold Mountain Gallery 135 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3460 Kamruz Gallery 398 West Colorado, Telluride 303.442.7790 Lustre, an Artisan Gallery 171 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.3355 lustregallery.com

Expressions of beauty in glass, wood, precious metals and jewels, fiber and canvas. Hand crafted jewelry for your home and art for yourself. Located one block south of Colorado Ave. Mixx 307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.797.4040 Oh-Be-Joyful Gallery 333 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6868

Alpenglow Beauty Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7337 AromaSpa, Salon & Boutique 307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9515 Atmosphere Spa 250 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.0630 Bliss Day Spa & Salon 329 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1020 Breathe Skin & Body 221 East Colorado, Telluride 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 Spa Boutique at the Peaks Resort 136 Country Club Dr., Mountain Village 970.728.6800 Studio G Total Skin Wellness 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8700 The Spa and Salon at Madeline 568 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village 855.266.9408 The Town Barber 398 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.0974 YX Salon 135 South Spruce, Telluride 970.708.0270 or 970.708.2308 Books

clothing

clothing Alpen Schatz Boutique 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4433 AromaSpa Salon & Boutique 307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9515 Black Bear Trading Company 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6556 Cashmere Red 221 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8088 Down To Earth 124 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9316 Eco Adventures FKL Breezeway, Mountain Village 970.728.7300 Heritage Apparel Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7340 Jagged Edge 223 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9307 Kellie’s 217 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5820 Overland Sheepskin & Leather 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9700 Paradise Resort Wear 218 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8786

Scarpe 250 East Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1513 shopscarpe.com

Pip’s Fine & Funky Consignment 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3663

NEW, fun edgy fashion boutique carrying an inspired mix of jewelry, shoes, accessories and clothing for girls and women.

We provide a fresh twist for those wanting to stay on trend!

A Women’s, Men’s & Children’s Boutique Helping women optimize their wardrobes since 1995, Scarpe is now excited to offer unique toys, clothing for men, and modern gift items. With the help of a personal shopper, time spent at Scarpe is retail therapy with a personal touch.

Sublime 126 West Colorado #102A, Telluride 970.728.7974 sublimetelluride.com

Telluride Trappings & Toggery 109 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3338

Pip’s Consignment carries a wide and eclectic selection of high-quality vintage and new/slightly used items. Located on main street underneath Overland.

Two Skirts 127 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6828 twoskirts.net

Shirtworks of Telluride 126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6242 Swanky Buckle Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7511 A women’s specialty store in downtown Telluride featuring apparel, accessories, jewelry, make-up & footwear. Designers include: M Missoni, IRO, Joie, Elizabeth and James, Alice + Olivia, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Paige and Current/Elliot.

Between the Covers Books 224 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4504

>>

summer | fall 2015

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

91

Theory Rag & Bone Closed

style

Ted Baker Tom Ford Vince Nicholas K SOH

refined casual

Our personal shopping experience ensures you’ll find items that you love for years to come.

970.728.7340 | Open Daily Across from the pond in Mountain Village

The BEST place for local and regional gifts!

With an extensive mix of hand-crafted art and jewelry, you are sure to find something unique to remind you of Telluride!

ACROSS FROM THE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE ICE RINK • OPEN DAILY • 970.728.7357

shopping dispensaries Alpine Wellness Center 300 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1834 Delilah, LLC 115 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5880 Telluride Bud Company 135 South Spruce, Telluride 970.239.6039 Telluride Green Room 250 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.7999

Furnishings & Home Decor Azadi Rugs 217 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4620 Customs House 135 West Pacific, Telluride 970.369.5003 customshouseonline.com

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

Telluride’s furniture store. Fine selection of furnishings, lighting, rugs, bath & body, accessories and gifts. Home of ‘Hook On A Wall,’ a store for unique wall hooks. Located across from the library.

Eyewear Alpine Eyecare & Eyewear 398 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4140 Sunglass HQ 201 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9199

Dakota Home Furnishings & Dakota Panhandler 220 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4204 Gardenstore 236 West Colorado #1, Telluride 970.728.1818 gardenstorehome.com

Florists China Rose Florists & Greenhouse 158 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.4169 Gardenstore 236 West Colorado #1, Telluride 970.728.1818 gardenstorehome.com

Floral boutique. Trend-setting Mountain Botanical style. Everyday and special event design & rental. We even rent our gorgeous store for events and parties.

Bringing flowers & beautiful things to the good people of Telluride since 2006.

Old World Flowers & Antiques 210 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9424

Jewelry & Accessories

Furnishings & Home Decor Tweed Interiors 151 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.8186 T.Karn Imports 394 West Colorado, Telluride 918.384.2159 Gifts 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 Grocery & markets Clark’s Market 700 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3124 Market at Mountain Village 455 Mtn. Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.728.6500 Over the Moon 200 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2079 Telluride Olive Oil Co. 398 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1440

Hardware & Building Supplies

Fresh cut flowers meet Mountain Contemporary home decor. Furniture, accessories, not to mention the perfect gift. Beautifully fresh and fragrant, the Gardenstore is an uplifting, stylish boutique that refreshes at any season.

On Elks Park. Worth the trip!

Lustre, an Artisan Gallery 171 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.3355 Picaya 101 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0954 Telluride Window Coverings 219 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0022

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 970.728.3640

Hell Bent Leather & Silver 215 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6246 Heritage Apparel Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7340 Lustre, an Artisan Gallery 171 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.3355 Picaya 101 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0954 Swanky Buckle Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7511 Telluride Gallery of Fine Art 130 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3300 Telluride Naturals Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7357 Wizard Entertainment 126 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4924 Zia Sun 214 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4031 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 wine-mine.com

Jewelry & Accessories Dolce Designs 224 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6866 Elinoff & Co. 204 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5566

Come see us, we’re more than a store, we’re an experience. Sommellier, wine, spirits, beer, mixers, cigars, gifts, delivery, special event supplies/planning—we make it happen! Happy, knowledgeable and experienced staff.

>>

summer | fall 2015

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

93

shopping

Telluride Music Co. 333 West Colorado #2, Telluride 970.728.9592 Wizard Entertainment 126 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4924 Office Supplies High Country Shipping 456 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.728.1976 Ship It/Copy It 700 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8111 Telluride Paper Chase 333 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0235

Pet Supplies & services Alpen Schatz Boutique 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4433 alpenschatz.com Mountain Tails 307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.369.4240 mountaintails.com mountaintailsphotography.com

Telluride’s only pet boutique, featuring everything for the discriminating dog and cat owner: designer collars & accessories, plush beds, fun toys, premium food & treats, unique gifts and even custom dog photography!

Telluride Veterinary Clinic 547 1/2 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.4461 Thrive Pet Health 560 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.708.7218 Tricks & Treats Pet Sitting Service 970.708.5205

94

sweets

Pharmacy

Music

Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy 129 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0488 Sunshine Pharmacy 236 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3601

Sporting Goods Bootdoctors La Chamonix Bldg., Mountain Village 800.592.8954 236 South Oak, Telluride 970.728.4581 Box Canyon Bicycles 398 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 Eco Adventures FKL Breezeway, Mountain Village 970.728.7300 Gravity Works 205 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4143 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 Telluride Sports 150 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4477 Camels Garden, Telluride 970.728.3134 Franz Klammer, Mountain Village 970.728.0364 Gondola Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.8944 The North Face Gondola Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.0332

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer | fall 2015

sweets

dylan’s candy bar 568 Mtn Village Blvd, 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

By merging the worlds of art, fashion and pop culture with candy, Dylan’s Candy Bar transports its guests to a modern day version of Willy Wonka’s factory.

Dylan’s Candy Bar features a specially curated assortment of candy, chocolate and gifts. Located on Madeline Reflection Plaza in Mountain Village.

Scarpe 250 East Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1513 Zia Sun 214 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4031

COLORADO’S MARIJUANA LAW POSSESSION If you’re 21 or older, you’re allowed to possess up to one ounce of marijuana in Colorado. It is illegal to transport marijuana out of state.

CONSUMPTION There are restrictions on marijuana use in Colorado. Consumption is allowed only in private locations with property owner permission. Generally, if you can be seen in public, it is illegal to consume marijuana. These areas include: public ways, streets, sidewalks, alleys, bicycle paths, trails, golf courses, public buildings, parks, open spaces, parking lots, shopping centers, places of business usually open to the general public, and cars or other vehicles located on public property or public right of way.

Marijuana continues to be illegal under federal law. Consequently, consumption of marijuana on U.S. Forest Service land, including Telluride Ski Resort and much of the land surround the area, is illegal under federal law.

Violations could result in a mandated summons to appear in court for in-state and out-of-state residents.

RETAIL SALES Because the law gives local jurisdictions the authority to regulate retails sales operations, policies vary across municipalities and unincorporated areas within San Miguel County. Check with local jurisdictions for information on availability of retail marijuana outlets. Unlicensed transactions, including selling marijuana to another person for a price, is illegal. Giving or selling marijuana to a person under age 21 is a felony offense.

SAFETY Responsible choices for recreational marijuana use are similar to those for alcohol. If you choose to consume marijuana, please do so responsibly and safely. It is illegal to drive under the influence. First-time users should be aware of marijuana’s potency; read warning labels before consumption, especially if you choose to consume “edibles”, which may have a delayed reaction.

A FULL-SERVICE CONVENTIONAL & NATURAL FOODS MARKET

> Natural & Organic Foods > Large Selection > Prepared Foods > Free Parking > Adjoining Liquor Store

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE TOWN HALL PLAZA • 970-728-6500 •

fax

1-800-691-4545

MARKET: OPEN 7am - 9pm • SPIRITS: OPEN 11am - 9pm ALSO IN RIDGWAY • 490 SHERMAN STREET • 970-626-5811

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE CENTER & TOWN HALL PLAZA FROM STATION ST. SOPHIA

Rid ge

Mountain Village Bou

levard

North Village Center Parking

14 Short Term Parking

VILLAGE Village Pond Parking PARK PLAZA Village 15 Pond

6

Bo lage

Platform Tennis and Tennis Courts

Courcheval

9

rd uleva

REFLECTION PLAZA

9 9

Heritage Parking Garage (underground)

LA

DO

ON

CH

1

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

3

SUNSET PLAZA

Telluride Golf Club Parking Lot

4

19

1

Belvedere

riv

e

South Village Center Parking and Drop Off

n

Ri

dg

eD

Telemark

2

pe

Vi

Mountain Lodge

A

e riv

rD

e sch

Blue Mesa Condominums Blue Mesa Lodge Inn At Lost Creek Granita Residential Columbia Place Residential Residences at The Plaza The Residences at Heritage Crossing Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge Hotel Madeline Telluride Le Chamonix Residential The Centrum Residential Telluride Conference Center Westermere Residential Shirana Residential The Palmyra Residential See Forever Village at The Peaks The Peaks Resort and Spa Gondola Plaza lumière hotel

Telluride Ski Area

ATM

4 BUILDINGS & LODGING Lift Closed

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

5

Mountain Village Bike Park 4

THE BEACH

As

mountain village center and town hall plaza

Vil ntain Mou

4

ATM Bus Stop Elevator Gondola Handicapped Parking Parking Restrooms Telephone Biking Trail Disc Golf Course Fire Pit Golf Course Hiking Trail Observation Deck Picnic Area Playground WiFi Hotspot Plaza Pathway Gondola Lift Closed

8

T

Ridge Trail

HERITAGE PLAZA

Village Creek

MAP LEGEND ATM

18

8

12

Telluride Golf Course

and

7

CONFERENCE CENTER PLAZA

17

F o Statio of Tell T own

10

11

Boomerang and Jurassic Trails (500 feet)

LA NDO ia GOSt. Soph e E n urid RE

Parking Ga rage

Cou ntry Club Driv e

Boulevard Trail

ONDOL

Not to Scale

13

FREE G

16

To Town Ha ll Plaza an d Gondola

Sunn y

ne La

SUNRISE PLAZA

Bear Creek Lodge

Gondola Parking Garage

Mountain Village Police Station, Mountain Village Fire Station Municipal Offices

Station Village Parking Gondola Town Hall & Market

TOWN HALL PLAZA

Lorian

Parking

San Joaquin Road

From Hwy 145

Double Cabins Disc Golf Course 10

COPYRIGHT©2013 TMV CAD/GIS Office No part may be reproduced without permission.

96

Telluride & Mountain Village Visitor’s Guide

summer | fall 2015