2013/2014 Winter Visitor's Guide

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The Magic is Back

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Fashion Forward

Bringing Runway Style to Telluride

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Big Colorado Love

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The Best of Both Worlds

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Telluride’s Rock Star Status

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Body Works

The Biomechanics of Skiing

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Fat Tire Fun

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Outdoor Adventure A Backyard Full of Possibilities

Meeting and Corporate Event Planning in Telluride

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Family Fun Off the Slopes

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Tying the Knot in Telluride

28 A Ski Town with a Creative Twist

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Telluride Museum Historic Walking Tour

37 Groomed with a View

The Making of a Mountainscape

Nordic Skiing in Telluride

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Colorado Flight Alliance New Direct Service from L.A.

40 Destination Inspiration

A Rare Gem with a Big Sparkle

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Telluride’s Little Italy

Paola Canclini’s Ristorantes

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Cheers to That!

The Best Spots for Après Ski & Nightlife

49 A Perfect Summer Weekend

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Calendar of Events

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Travel Information

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Navigating the Towns

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Accommodations 56-64 Venues 65

34 Cover: Guests often comment that Telluride is one of the most beautiful places they have ever seen.

The topographic map on the cover offers a geologic perspective of Telluride’s stunning setting and why it is so picturesque.

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Dining & Spirits

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Shopping

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Outfitters 79 Mountain Village Map

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Town of Telluride Map

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The magic is back! Snow does that in Telluride. As a thick blanket of white covers Town Park, the gondola begins its winter run, cozy fireside chats replace alfresco dining, and we prepare for a new season.

Last December, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler voted us the #1 Ski Resort in North America. Being number one is a distinction we take very seriously, and it’s something that wouldn’t be possible without literally everyone’s efforts here in our little mountain utopia.

From the moment you’re picked up at the airport to your first morning stroll down main street to your first ski run, we as a community, embrace a single purpose: providing our guests with an enduring, motivating, memorable and magical experience during their short time in our community. Your “made-in-Telluride” moments will unfold naturally as you stroll through Mountain Village, enjoy fresh corduroy on the groomers, chat with your favorite ski patroller, or experience the alpenglow on the peaks at the end of the day.

And what a utopia it is. We treasure our home, these majestic San Juans that surround us on three sides. You may or may not know it, but our mountains are different, and that’s something you’ll notice as you admire their jagged edges and grey and red hues, occasionally visible through the mantle of snow. This issue’s cover story will give you the scoop on the geologic history of the San Juans, a worthy read that will

take you back 500 million years. I love these mountains that surround us and wanted to know their heritage, and this story wraps their splendor in a fascinating geological history — beautiful science.

Also in this issue, we’ll again try to give you a feel for some of our full-time and part-time residents, as well as the symbols that make up our community.

I invite you to spend some time reading about the soul of our two towns: the people. From the arts, shopping, and health and wellness to dining, Nordic skiing, snow biking, and our enchanting theater community, it’s an incredibly eclectic, cosmopolitan town.

And finally, a big shout out to Colorado Flight Alliance. Although there’s a lot more work to do, thanks to this organization’s unrelenting focus on providing convenient air service to the region, our little piece of mountain paradise is more accessible than ever.

We hope you’ll take advantage of all there is to do here, on and off the snow.

I look forward to seeing all of you, whether on the mountain or in town.

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President and Chief executive officer telluride tourism board

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The Best of Both Worlds Telluride and Mountain Village A perfect marriage of old west and modern luxury, Telluride and Mountain Village offer the best of both worlds. The two towns complement one another seamlessly, offering guests an exceptional mountain experience.

With clapboard storefronts, brick hotels and turn-of-the-century homes, Telluride has preserved its small-town charm and authenticity while retaining its Wild West legacy. Designated a National Historic Landmark District, all construction adheres to the Victorian town’s image and architectural code. Many of its landmark buildings are now home to gourmet restaurants, chic boutiques and fine art galleries.

Perched at 9,545 feet, Mountain Village boasts panoramic views of some of the highest peaks in the San Juan Mountains.

Incorporated in 1995, the Mountain Village offers world-class lodging, shopping, dining and adventure. Guests are rewarded with ski-in, ski-out accommodations, and the option to complete a day on the slopes with a luxurious spa treatment.

There is no need for a car while you are visiting the Telluride region because the best way to arrive is by air. Once here, buses and a free, scenic gondola — the only transportation system of its kind in North America—connect the two towns and the ski area. The 13-minute ride is a daily event for residents and visitors alike, giving easy access to historic Telluride and modern Mountain Village.

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The Making of a

Mountainscape

By Mary Duffy

Last winter, Condé Nast Traveler readers selected Telluride as their favorite ski area. Forbes, Skiing, Ski, Sunset, and even Yahoo Travel and Lonely Planet have recently listed the town as a top-10 destination. If you dig deeper, the category where Telluride consistently scores the highest is scenery.

National Geographic, which places Telluride as one of the top-25 ski towns in the world, writes: “Remote and unrelentingly beautiful, Telluride may be the most picturesque ski town in North America…”

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Below the mountains and the valley floor lies a hard basement of granite, quartz and gneiss that formed over 500 million years ago.

errain, views, wild beauty—it all comes down to Telluride’s setting in the San Juan Mountains. But what makes this western edge of the San Juans so eye-catching? Basically its geology, the region’s unique and tumultuous backstory—only the surface of which can be seen—that has shaped this radical landscape.

Historically, Southwest Colorado and the Colorado Plateau have been covered by seas, uplifted and faulted by tectonic plate movement, riddled with volcanic activity, and scraped and shaped by ice, water, wind and gravity. Below the mountains and the valley floor, as well as the layers of glacial alluvium, tuff, shale and sandstone, and buried in time and rock lies a hard basement of granite, quartz and gneiss that formed over 500 million years ago.

Above that rests the results of hundreds of millions of years of activity.

The continents drifted, seas formed and receded, plateaus rose, calderas sank and, in some cases, geologic records were completely erased, creating what geologists call “unconformities.”

Atop the base rock lie the sedimentary layers, the same rocks that famously dress the deserts of the Four Corners with colorful cliffs, canyons, arches and monuments.

Ancient limestones and sandstones, created in a time of shallow seas and continental drift, represent some 250 million years of geologic history.

Driving up to Telluride from Dolores or Placerville, one passes through canyons of Wingate, Kayenta, Navajo and Entrada sandstone that have been exposed by eons of erosion as water drained the Colorado Plateau. The red cliffs on the Telluride valley’s north face are grounded in the 270-220 million-year-old rocks of the Cutler Formation, above which rises the brick-red Dolores Formation and, above that, the many sandstone layers.

Another sedimentary layer that is evident in the vicinity of the Telluride airport is Mancos shale, laid down 95 to 80 million years ago when one of the many inland seas covered the area. The fine-grained mudrock was depos-

ited, in an environment similar to the Gulf of Mexico, as a 2,000-to-3,000foot thick organic marine layer. Mancos shale is associated with landslides, mudflows and swelling soils, and its presence here has resulted in the many closures of Highway 145 during the summer monsoon season.

Sixty-five million years ago, a geologic event called the “Laramide Orogeny” began. Tectonic plates slowly converged and clashed under the western United States. The land under the North American plate was uplifted by magma pools from some 160 miles below the surface, giving rise to the nascent Rocky Mountains.

Molten magma was pushed through the earth’s crust, creating dikes, sills, laccoliths and stocks.

At the same time, the inland seas made their final retreat at the end of the Cretaceous Period while dinosaurs and many other life forms became extinct worldwide. This was the result of an asteroid-earth collision near the Yucatan Peninsula, which left a crater ninety miles in diameter.

In addition, there were two other important geological events in the works in this same time frame. The San Juan Dome, a large batholith of magma under sedimentary rock, began to rise, with Telluride on its western edge. The rock formations to the east were being eroded and deposited as Telluride Conglomerate, which was as much as 500-feet thick in some places. Many of this conglomerate’s pebbles and cobbles are composed of ancient quartzites and can be found on the eastern edge of the Telluride valley.

It was then that some of the most violent volcanic activity ever evidenced on the planet began to take place. Clusters of volcanoes surfaced around Silverton, Lake City and Creede 38 to 24 million years ago. These volcanoes were extremely explosive strato-volcanoes that built up high plateaus with alternating sequences of lava flows and volcanic ash. The mountains that formed during this time frame were several thousand feet taller than the peaks we see today. >>

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The Doctor is In

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professional ski instructor with the Telluride Ski and Snowboard School, Dr. Kim Hewson peers at a computer screen at his home office in Mountain Village. He isn’t talking about closing-day antics on the ski area, either; in fact, this retired orthopedic surgeon is referring to the biomechanics of alpine skiing, otherwise known as using the proper placement of bones within the skeletal system to facilitate the least muscular effort.

Hewson points to an image on his screen, in which a rendering of a skeleton on skis depicts the different body positions a skier takes while carving a turn. Ideally, Hewson explains, the skier’s bones are “stacked” on each other in their natural alignment, thus allowing the skeletal frame to absorb the forces exerted on the body while skiing and therein reducing strain on muscles and joints.

By looking at the body in this context, ski instructors can better explain to clients how to position themselves while skiing and, in turn, create a better, safer ski experience, Hewson explains. “If people know how their body works, they’re going to ski more easily,” he says, describing the biomechanics philosophy he has studied and turned into a curriculum over the past eight years.

Hewson was Director of Sports Medicine and team physician at the University of Arizona for most of his career. He moved to Telluride full time in 1993 to work at the Telluride Medical Center and treat ski injuries. After he was hired as a ski instructor in 2000, Hewson’s background in orthopedics and sports medicine helped him recognize that understanding human anatomy and the way the body moves while skiing could help his clients make breakthroughs in their ski technique.

Since Hewson introduced the biomechanics teaching concept in 2005, the curriculum has steadily gained credibility within the Telluride Ski and Snowboard School, emerging first as a means of creating a common language among instructors.

His series of biomechanics lectures helped instructors understand how the human body works in the application of ski maneuvers; as a result, instructors started “speaking the same language.” Clients reported their lessons were better, instructors’ personal skills improved, and the injury rate among instructors declined.

Telluride Ski and Snowboard School Director Noah Sheedy says the Telluride Ski Resort has embraced this teaching methodology because the ski school has seen such positive results stemming from Hewson’s curriculum. “We’ve really been leading the curve [in biomechanics education] in large part due to Dr. Kim Hewson,” Sheedy says, explaining that the organization has incorporated biomechanics into its instructor training program for many years. Now the biomechanics concept has evolved into its own educational philosophy within the Telluride Ski and Snowboard School, and it will be showcased to the public when the Telluride Ski

Ski Biomechanics Become a Focal Point of Telluride Ski & Snowboard School

By Martinique Davis

photo courtesy kim hewson

“If people know how their body works, they’re going to ski more easily.”

— Dr. Kim Hewson

Resort unveils its first-ever “Ski Biomechanics Camp” this winter, to take place January 16-19.

Richard Thorpe, longtime Telluride ski instructor and Colorado Ski Country’s 2010 Instructor of the Year, is a co-coordinator of the Telluride Ski and Snowboard School’s Biomechanics of Skiing program, along with fellow thirty-year instructor, Annie Savath. He comments on why biomechanics has given Telluride ski and snowboard instructors an edge.

“We’ve identified a common language that has a basis in biomechanics,” he explains, noting that, historically, instructors would tell clients to move their bodies in certain ways using somewhat unclear directives.

For example, an instructor might say, “Bend at the waist,” when the actual skeletal movement would be

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to flex at the hip joint. “When people are cognitively aware of what piece of anatomy they need to move to get into better alignment, it’s easier for them to understand how to manifest that movement,” Thorpe explains. “Once people understand, we can really begin to talk about how to set the body up most efficiently to do the least amount of work.”

Although Telluride has been a forerunner in disseminating this new way of teaching skiing and snowboarding, the biomechanics concept has begun to gain traction across the industry as well. Ron Kipp, Alpine Sport Education Manager for the US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), spoke at the 2012 Professional Ski Instructors of America National Academy meeting. “We need to keep methodology that works with our students, but to truly comprehend what is happening when the skier rotates the ski, we need to understand anatomy and the biomechanics that move the human body,” he said in a lecture about the Science of Skiing.

Thanks to Hewson, Telluride’s ski and snowboard instructors and their students are well on their way to becoming fluent in the language of biomechanics, “stripping off the ski suits” to really see how good musculoskeletal alignment can lead to a better day on the slopes. a

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So You Wanna Bike in Snow?

By Matthew Beaudin

Anyone can ride a bike in the summer—can ride in the sunshine, drink beer in the sunshine, smile and laugh in the sunshine. It’s Sunday-morning-easy to enjoy riding a bike in the summer.

Fewer can pull off biking in the winter, though more people than ever seem to be trying.

Trying to enjoy riding bikes through frozen air blanketing the Telluride Valley Floor or up the old road to Alta Lakes. Trying to smile through frozen lips, because it really is fun. Sometimes, it just doesn’t look like it. But that’s anything worth doing, right? Right?

Years ago, people would see these wintertime bikes on the street, looking like overweight and drooling Labrador retrievers next to their lean, fast counterparts—bikes with normal-sized tires and allergic to snow.

The burly snow bikes, with hulking tires, It mildly makes sense in don’t go fast.

But now they’re everywhere, these the way a sliver of good monstrosities. The wide tires—as in, ideas aspires to: only the inner tubes can be used to float small children—mean riders can ease thembarely making sense. selves over sand or even snow, previously the absolute nemesis of the cyclist. Well, packed or mostly groomed snow, but snow, nonetheless.

Biking in the snow. That makes no sense.

It mildly makes sense in the way a sliver of good ideas aspires to: only barely making sense. Mountain biking has always looked for new places to get weird, so snow was the logical next step for a community that’s always proven illogical, however pioneering. Remember, there was a time that riding a bike on ski area trails in summer was considered an outlandish assault upon man, machine and the earth.

This is a sport of progress and of next frontiers. Snow biking, or fat biking (I call it “freezing-cold biking”), is enjoying a sort of golden and prolonged infancy, a sphere of early adopting that’s allowing everyone to feel like they’re in on the ground floor.

Yes, that means you.

For vacationers and locals alike, the Pugz’n scene (Surly makes a popular snow bike called “the Pugsley”) is robust. Beyond offering the ability to ride a bike in the winter that isn’t on a trainer pointed at a television tuned to the 1994 Tour de France highlights, it’s something to do when the skiing is marginal, or when the light is bad, or when it’s dark...or when you just want a beer.

Several years ago, a band of us cycling-plagued brothers started riding this thing we called “the brewery lap.” We’d convene in town, under the canopy of winter stars or amid a fickle blizzard spitting anger at our merriment, and we’d head for Telluride Brewing Company across the Valley Floor.

Our headlights were but pinpricks in the darkness, yet our enormous tires carried us through the season of cycling’s discontent. We grew to love it, this slow-paced march across the forbidding landscape. We were together, and we were riding our bikes and—like all seasons—there would be beer at the end if only we could pay our dues to attain it, both monetary and physical.

Snow biking is slow—not because riders are lackluster, but because progress is much slower upon softer surfaces astride heavier bikes. Snow biking is at times comical, the careening into white space, but—hey—it’s wintertime, and you’re cheating the season just by being here! Snow biking is novel and worth doing because there’s something remarkable in doing something that shouldn’t really be done, and there always will be, whether it’s skipping class or skiing sand dunes or…

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The good news: This isn’t some cool-kid club into which one must jump with Sorel-clad feet. Thanks to local outfitter Bootdoctors/Paragon Outdoors (several locations in Mountain Village and Telluride), this is something people can actually come to town and do. Something they should do, really, if only once.

Bikes from Surly and Salsa cost $39 a day to rent, and guided tours are also available (inquire at the Bootdoctors/Paragon stores). Tours, recommended for first-timers, include snow-biking tips, a guided loop to the ballyhooed brewery about three miles from town, and a tasting—all of which should be welcomed by the uninitiated.

Because snow biking is something that’s best enjoyed with good company, over ice. a

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o u tdoo r activities

Backcountry Huts

Snowshoeing

Skiing to the huts of the San Juan Mountains is a true outdoor adventure. Explore and marvel at some of the country’s most spectacular mountain surroundings while skiing to a hut or lodge, stocked with all the amenities necessary for a comfortable winter’s night stay. Travel to a single hut or tour hut-to-hut in the European tradition. Add hike-to alpine skiing or boarding to your hut trip.

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

Choose between a leisurely sightseeing outing or an uphill trek for the perfect cardio workout. EcoAdventures offers naturalistguided snowshoe tours on the Telluride Ski Area (TopATen). Guided snowshoe adventures are also available with a number of local outfitters.

Ice Climbing

Ice Skating

Strap on your crampons and grab your ice axe, the alpine setting of the San Juan Mountains offers worldrenowned ice climbing. Regional waterfalls turn to cathedrals of ice once the temperatures hold below freezing. Hiring a local guide is recommended to fully explore winter climbing routes. Lessons are available through regional outfitters.

In Telluride, you can enjoy the quintessential winter activity of ice skating under the stars. Three rinks are available: a professional-grade indoor hockey rink or an outdoor rink, both located in Telluride Town Park, and the outdoor rink at Hotel Madeline in Mountain Village.

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Horseback & Sleigh Rides Slip on your cowboy boots and Stetson and enjoy a sleigh or horseback ride in the winter wonderland of the San Juans. Without trudging through snow, you can enjoy the mountain vistas and wide open spaces, all while embracing the spirit of the Wild West.

Snow Biking

FlyFishing

Fat tire bikes enable cycling enthusiasts to pursue their passion year round. Guests may take a tour on the Valley Floor or the uber-fit can explore the Alta Lakes Road. Halfday or full-day rentals and tours are available through Bootdoctors. For a lung-busting account of a snow-biking adventure, see page 23.

Coming to Telluride in winter doesn’t mean you have to leave your rod and waders behind. Many streams and rivers in the greater Telluride region are prime for fishing year round. Late February to April, the San Miguel River provides excellent fishing opportunities. Flowing through the towns of Ouray and Ridgway, The Uncompahgre River fishes well all winter and offers private water for multi-day experiences. If you are really feeling hardy, you can try your hand at fishing the area’s lakes and reservoirs, where even ice fishing may be enjoyed. Local outfitters can guide you on the perfect winter flyfishing adventure.

Nordic Skiing Need a break from the ski area but still want to get out?

Nordic terrain in the area offers a change of scenery and a great workout. Groomed tracks can be found in Telluride Town Park, on the Valley Floor, on the Mountain Village golf course, at Trout and Priest Lakes, and at the top of Chair Ten (TopATen) on the ski area.

Each area offers various lengths of groomed trail, different terrain and excellent scenery. The Telluride Nordic Center in Telluride Town Park is a great resource for trail conditions, lessons and gear rentals. For more on Nordic skiing, see page 37.

Snowmobiling The motor-head in the family doesn’t need to duck a Telluride winter vacation.

An extensive network of groomed trails just outside Telluride and Mountain Village create a snowmobiler’s paradise. Local outfitters offer half-day and full-day snowmobile tours for all ages and experience levels.

Snowcat Skiing Some call it poor-man’s heli-skiing, but for those who want to stay closer to the earth and still find wild stashes of powder, snowcat skiing is the way to go. Skiers and snowboarders can make fresh tracks on pristine canvases of white during cat skiing adventures.

Several outfitters offer snowcat tours in the surrounding area.

Kite Skiing Helicopter Skiing Ski and snowboard enthusiasts seeking powder turns outside the ski area boundaries need to look no further than Helitrax, the premiere helicopter ski company in the state of Colorado. In operation since 1982, Helitrax flies in the San Juan Mountains at the highest elevation of any helicopter skiing operation in North America. Skiers using Helitrax will enjoy panoramic scenery and untouched powder. The business offers a variety of heli-ski options: day trips, multi-day outings and custom tours.

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Snowsport enthusiasts wanting an extra challenge can soar across the snow and up or down slopes with the pull of a kite. Known to its practitioners as “snowkiting,” the sport is done with downhill ski or snowboard equipment and the only thing added ... a colorful kite. Kite skiers fly through the meadows at Lizard Head Pass, full of wide-open spaces and gorgeous views. Lessons are available locally.

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Ice Skating Rinks can be found under the twinkling lights of the Mountain Village or beneath a blanket of stars outdoors in Telluride’s Town Park. The free Town Park outdoor rink is weather dependent and usually skateable from mid-December through mid-February. A refrigerated NHL-sized indoor rink in the Town Park Pavilion is open throughout the winter season, with drop-in hockey scrimmages and free daily public skating hours. Bootdoctors manages the Mountain Village rink and offers day passes, lessons and on-site rentals.

Nordic Skiing is the perfect activity to share across generations, opening up new terrain for the whole family. Start with the three kilometers of immaculately groomed trails that wind through Town Park, then set off for the wideopen spaces of the Valley Floor, Mountain Village or Priest Lake. For $20, you can ride Lift 10 to access ten kilometers of rolling trails on the ski area. Guided tours and lessons are available through the Nordic Center in Town Park.

Beyond the Slopes Family Adventures for Your Skiing Day Off

By Cindy Fusting

With over 2,000 acres of world-class terrain, the Telluride Ski Resort is undoubtedly a skier’s and boarder’s paradise.

Long family days on the mountain will always be cherished, but be sure to save a little time for your kids to experience magical moments of a different kind.

Sledding Firecracker Hill at the southern edge of Town Park has kept kids giggling and screaming for decades. There are sled paths to suit any adrenaline level, and sleds are available for rent at the Nordic Center.

Skate Boarding in the heart of winter is possible, even in Telluride!

Skateboarders can ride the Gridline-designed skate park located on the west side of Town Park. A half-pipe-style vertical ramp and a double mini-ramp with roller transition and vert wall will keep riders focused, despite distracting views all around. The skate park is free and timer-lit at night. There is also a mini-skate park off East Pacific Street that is great for beginners.

The Warming Hut adjacent to the outdoor ice rink and skate park is great for a break from the elements and open for the entire winter season from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. For information about facilities, lessons and flat-track skiing or snowshoe rentals, stop by the Telluride Nordic Center.

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Tour through Time Interactive exhibits and knowledgeable staff make the past come alive at the Telluride Historical Museum. From its time as a revered summer hunting ground for the Ute Indians to the boom and bustle of its mining heyday, Telluride has a colorful and surprising history. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and ages 6–17, and free for children 5 and under. Wintertime hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Ride and Read

Engage and Explore

Connect with your kids in the free gondola then stop by the award-winning Wilkinson Public Library, located at 100 W. Pacific Avenue. Along with an impressive collection of books, there are games, toys and computers available. There’s even an indoor tree house and tables where you can enjoy lunch or a snack.

An alluring alternative to a day of ski school, the EcoExploration program by Telluride EcoAdventures is designed to connect kids to the environment around them. Children ages 4-12 will learn a lot and have a blast doing activities ranging from snowshoeing to building a snow cave. Full day programs costing $140 span from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and include lunch, lift ticket and all equipment. EcoAdventures also opens its doors for Kids Happy Hour, 3:30 p.m. until 5 p.m., for indoor eco-activities that include games and crafts. The Happy Hour program is just $25 for kids who’ve spent the day in Ski & Snowboard School or in EcoXploration.

Invigorate the Inner Artist Let the natural beauty of Telluride spark a creative blaze at the Ah Haa School for the Arts, located in the historic depot building on San Juan Avenue. The school offers a variety of adult and youth art classes, including special programming during holiday breaks. The school’s Art Anytime program allows for custom-designed classes that fit your schedule.

Climb High (But Stay Dry) Instead of a blustery day out on the hill, children and adults may appreciate a little climate control.

Children ages 4 and up can safely enjoy over ninety linear feet of climbing above a thickly padded floor at Telluride Gravity Works. Stay warm and dry as little ones learn to scamper up the easy routes or as your experienced climbers challenge themselves on bouldering problems, tricky traverses and eight top ropes with routes rated up to 5.11. Day passes cost $15 and in-gym rentals are $5.

Conceived, owned and managed by a group of local artists, Mélange is a contemporary art boutique and studio located at 109 W. Colorado Avenue.

Mélange often hosts Tuesday “Crafternoons” with themes and mediums that vary from session to session. Classes are open to aspiring artists of all ages, from young in body to young at heart.

Swim in the Snow With a waterslide and an indoor/outdoor pool, the Peaks Resort Spa is a treat for kids as well as adults.

The heated pool keeps swimmers warm as they slip into the outdoor pool and float beneath the snowflakes. Day passes are $30 for adults, $22.50 for ages 5–15, and free for children 4 and under. Passes are limited and restricted during the busiest times.

And More!

Family movies are often shown at the Nugget Theatre and theatrical productions at the Palm Theatre or the Sheridan Opera House. Need more excitement? Take a leap onto the giant trampolines in the Mountain Village Core or go for a family tour by snowmobile or sleigh. Family activity possibilities are endless in Telluride. Of course, sometimes the best activity is none at all. Telluride’s winter wonderland is the perfect place to sit back, snuggle up and watch the snow fall.

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Not Just Another Ski Town State Names Telluride Creative Arts District

In winter, Telluride’s big picture is towering peaks, lengthy ski runs and heavenly skies. As you stroll into the town’s rustic setting, folks pass you riding fat-tired bikes laden with creatively configured ski racks. Their attire is outdoor-sporty: rugged, yet chic. It’s evident that Telluride is a ski town.

What you might not notice are the behind-the-scenes studios, stages and arts schools, and the artists, writers, actors, singers, dancers, designers and musicians who enliven these venues.

It’s a town awash in the arts.

Artists and creative types have been drawn to Telluride for over 100 years, bringing with them the ideas that have contributed to the economic vitality of the area. Grassroots enterprises by local artists have turned into world-renown festivals and events, including Mountainfilm, Bluegrass, Jazz, Blues and Brews and Film, just to name a few.

The year-round creative calendar now includes theater and live entertainment at the historic Sheridan Opera House, winter performances by the Choral Society, dance recitals and National Theater presentations at The Palm, Plein Air landscape painting gatherings, and a salute to libations and culinary pairings at Wine Fest. Along with these successes, the local arts community offers hands-on classes at the Ah Haa School for the Arts, American Academy of Bookbinding and Crafternoons at Mélange.

To bolster arts and cultural programs and grow opportunities for economic development, Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), an umbrella organization for the arts in Colorado, named Telluride one of the state’s seven certified Creative Arts Districts. With the title, Telluride Arts Foundation will receive $15,000 from CCI in 2014 and another $10,000 from Boettch-

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er Foundation, “If we can match those funds locally,” added Telluride Arts Executive Director Kate Jones, “which we fully plan to do!”

Jones came to Telluride in 2010 to become the executive director of Telluride Arts.

Along with twenty years of experience in strategic arts management and community arts development, Jones was director of the Methow Arts Alliance in Washington State and a member of the Washington Arts Commission. Through her long experience, Jones has garnered a healthy understanding of the role arts play in strong community development. “A local art agency’s job is to keep the bigger picture in focus and help arts as a whole coalesce across the community,” she explained. “It’s not just arts planning, it’s also planning for some of those bigger community goals.” For Telluride to be considered for the designation, Jones led a team to gather information, then authored the grant to CCI that won the distinction.

The history of Telluride reflects innovation and tenacity. “We really have been at this for forty years,” Jones said. “We are ahead of the game in many ways, looking at sustaining our arts community versus building it…looking at keeping our edge.” The Creative Arts District distinction—being a catalyst for artists and non-profit arts groups in order to help them coalesce and work together—will help keep that edge by supporting all artists and organizations, not just those that have independent funding. “There is this desire to collaborate and coordinate more…to forward arts as a whole in Telluride,” Jones added.

Some parts of the arts scene are already dramatically visible, such as the hordes who descend on the area in June during Bluegrass, or each September during Film Festival. The music and film become a reason to be here, but if you stay after the festival, does the art scene go away? “The arts are a draw,” Jones said, “part of the appeal of Telluride. You can come for a festival [and] stay the rest of the week, take a class at the Ah Haa School for the Arts, see new exhibits, join in the Playwright’s Festival, or participate in the Telluride Art + Architecture Weekend.”

The Creative Arts District designation packages the whole scope of the arts, building on the community’s reputation as a world-class events destination while elevating the profile of the rest of the arts that are happening every day of the year. It goes beyond traditional arts organizations to include architects, restaurateurs, specialty retailers and others who help define the community’s identity. “It’s fair to say art is being made 365 days a year,” Jones said.

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Scripting the Performing Arts The Importance of Being Earnest, Hair

“Why exactly do the Telluride Arts Foundation and Creative Arts Districts exist?” Jones asked rhetorically. “Telluride Arts is in a leadership role to ensure we are dealing with the issues we’ve identified in our cultural master plan, making sure artists have what they need to live and work in Telluride—studio space, exhibit space, performance space and funding.” To secure spaces, especially in a town where property is at a premium, Telluride Arts has had to show that the arts don’t just add vitality to the community, but also to the economy—or what Jones referred to as “the feedback loop for the arts.”

As part of the Town of Telluride’s 2012 updated Cultural Master Plan, the Town participated in a national economic impact survey for the arts, called “The Arts and Economic Prosperity Study.”

After looking at the results of the study, Jones said, “Telluride is off the charts.” The study indicated that the economic impact of arts here is four times the national average of a town four times the size.

Additionally, Jones said, “The money spent in the community, stays in the community.

“Telluride is a perfect mix of culture and recreation,” she added. “Most of us have chosen this town because it provides both. There are plenty of places where you can go and play in the mountains, but for those who need the soul stimulation you get from the arts—this is the perfect spot.” a

Two people who embody Telluride’s creative spirit are Sasha and Colin Sullivan, the dynamic duo behind the Telluride Theatre. The non-profit theater company is dedicated to highquality programming and education for locals and visitors alike.

When Sasha Sullivan (nee Cucciniello) moved to Telluride from New York City seven years ago, she wanted to create extravagant, experimental theater with like-minded people, something she’d been doing almost her entire life. Telluride already had a company formed in 1990, the Telluride Repertory Theatre, which was known for community productions of existing plays and musicals. Upon meeting other actors, artists and designers, Sasha created SquidShow Theatre and dedicated the group to avant-garde, companybased original work. Shortly after, her future husband, Colin Sullivan, joined SquidShow (he, too, had lived in New York City as an actor), and the two worked together for years before romance blossomed.

Fast forward several years, and The Rep and SquidShow merged with Colin as the new organization’s executive director and Sasha as its artistic director. They tied the knot last year.

This winter marks Telluride Theatre’s third full season, and if last year’s quality productions are any indicator of what’s to come, Telluride and its visitors are in store for more thoughtful, dynamic and innovative performances. “Every time we put something on stage, not only do we want it to be good, but we want it to be an experience, and be connective,” Colin said.

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Although the exact scripts were not decided as of press time, Telluride Theatre has three offerings in store for this ski season. February 7-10, 2014, will mark their production of an “existing text.”

Last year’s performance was Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, though the Sullivans hinted that this year’s piece will be a “modern text.”

In mid-March, Telluride Theatre will set their sights on a classic musical theater production. Last year they pulled off Hair, complete with longhaired hippies, naked cast members and everything else you’d expect from the blockbuster musical. This year’s performance is set for March 11-16, 2014, at the Michael D. Palm Theatre.

Telluride Theatre closes out its winter season with its popular burlesque performance at the Sheridan Opera House, March 28-29. In its fourth year, burlesque is fast becoming a Telluride tradition as it resurrects the raucous and raunchy variety shows of Telluride’s vaudeville era, featuring dance, comedy, acrobatics and, of course, beautiful women.

Their summer season includes Shakespeare in the Park and an original piece in the vein of SquidShow Theatre. Sasha estimates that their audiences are 70 percent locals and 30 percent visitors. Over the years, some patrons have actually planned their Telluride vacation around when they can catch the next theatrical offering. “We want to be a destination for theater,” she said. “We truly believe that theater can change the world. It’s an art form that’s getting lost in the modern digital era, but Telluride appreciates true theater.” a ­­— Kathrine Warren

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In one of main street’s historic buildings, Rustico has been serving authentic Italian pasta, seafood and alpine fare for seventeen years. The walls are adorned with baskets his ancestors used to collect grapes, copper pots that were passed from generation to generation, and black-and-white photos of Italian relatives. The restaurant has a 6,200-pound domed pizza oven that cooks pizza pies in less than five minutes at 600 degrees. They bake their own bread and make their own mozzarella cheese and sausage using a top-secret family recipe.

The one time Canclini attempted to switch up the menu a bit—by substituting tomatoes for olives on his bruscetta—he received so many complaints he went back to his original recipe. The menu hasn’t changed, save for daily specials, ever since. “It’s kind of a boring way to do business,” he said with a laugh, “but it’s the American way: If it works, don’t change it. If you’re consistent in what you do and what you make, that makes a difference. They don’t want us to reinvent the wheel, they want my grandma’s recipe!”

After the success of Rustico in Telluride, the Canclinis set their sights on Mountain Village and opened La Piazza del Villaggio Ristorante, a fine dining experience with seasonal menus that experiment with classic Italian flavors. “Although we have a lot of requests for the traditional items here, we don’t want to double Rustico,” Canclini said.

With Chef Luca Ramponi, an Italian native, at the helm of the kitchen, La Piazza, with its ski-in access, is the perfect place to unwind after a day on the slopes. A rich and satisfying menu features a cross section of Italian dishes infused with local seasonal ingredients.

While both La Piazza and Rustico provide spaces for private parties, the Canclinis decided last winter to open La Vinoteca, a wine room in the back of La Piazza that can fit up to forty people for birthday parties, weddings, corporate meetings or just family-style Italian dining. Designed to celebrate the Italian tradition of family-style meals, La Vinoteca offers food and wine tastings for $60-$150 a person, depending on the

group’s wine palate. Customers create their menu from a selection of grilled meats, risotto, pastas and much more. “Our menus are the experience of Italy,” Canclini said. “Appetizer, middle course, main course…they’re all on the table so people can share.”

Next door to La Piazza is La Pizzeria, an operation the Canclinis opened four years ago when the economy took its downturn. Serving a simple combination of pizza, lasagna and salads, the restaurant offers quality Italian food at a lower price. These aren’t your average pizzas, however, but the classic crispy Italian crust pizza, such as Margheritta, Prosciutto and Mediterranea. “It’s been very successful,” Canclini said. “People like it.

Some find that the pizza is as good or better than down [at Rustico].” La Pizzeria has the only other traditional

domed pizza oven in the area, and they use Italian flour for the crust.

If that weren’t enough to keep a person busy, Canclini also imports wine and oil from Italy to the United States, which is why an extensive fine wine selection is available at all three restaurants. His family in Italy is in the wine business, and Canclini travels the country—and frequently back to Italy—to represent wine producers.

Family is very important to Canclini, and he takes pride in the fact that many employees have been with him since the early days of Rustico and now have families of their own. “If Rustico exists, it’s because of that,” he said. Good food, good wine, good friends and family traditions are what make the Canclinis’ dining experience a highlight of visiting Telluride. a

Siam’s Talay Grille

Starbucks

Teddy’s Coffee Den

Siam Telluride comes to Mountain Village with Siam’s Talay Grille. Located in the Inn at Lost Creek, this Thai- inspired restaurant offers fresh seafood flown in daily, coupled with the freshest ingredients available.

Stunning views of San Sophia Ridge create an ambiance to rival the delicious cuisine. The bar is open from 4pm to 9pm and dinner is served from 5pm to 9pm.

A breakfast buffet with both southwestern and Asian influences is served daily from 7:30am to 10am.

A beacon for coffee lovers everywhere, now guests can enjoy genuine service, an inviting atmosphere and a superb cup of expertly roasted and brewed coffee at Starbucks in Hotel Madeline in Mountain Village.

Starbucks also offers a selection of premium Tazo® teas, fine pastries, breakfast and lunch paninis and other taste bud-pleasing treats. Starbucks is the perfect neighborhood gathering spot — to catch up with a friend or use the complimentary high-speed internet.

Teddy’s Donuts brings the idea of serving hot and fresh sweets to Mountain Village with their new coffeehouse. This new eatery brings in a taste of Europewith their sweet and savory Belgium Liege Waffles, a variety of gluten-free baked goods, including muffins and cookies, and rich coffee and espresso drinks. If you can’t make it to Town Hall Plaza, stop by the new Teddy’s Waffle Cart on Heritage Plaza for delicious Belgium Liege dessert and snack waffles.

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For a true Wild West atmosphere, head up Oak Street to the New Sheridan Bar. The saloon has long stood sentry on main street, hosting miners, cowboys, locals, movie stars and visitors alike.

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Raise Your Glass After a Day of Skiing....

By Kathrine Warren

Après ski (French for “after skiing”) is a popular European tradition of stopping at bars after the last run of the day, still clad in ski gear, to socialize and enjoy a repast. Telluride and Mountain Village may be small, but they are not without a wide variety of ski-in options. Seemingly everywhere you go, there’s a lively restaurant or bar offering happy hour specials, sumptuous bar fare and an opportunity to mix with visitors and locals.

On a sunny afternoon, you don’t even need to leave the mountain to start your après-ski adventure. Stop by the saloon at Gorrono Ranch (located midmountain under Lift 4) for a cold beer or spiked hot chocolate. The stunning view of the Wilson Range from the Adirondack chairs on Gorrono’s famous “beach” really can’t be beat.

At the base of Lift 4 you’ll find Tomboy Tavern, its expansive patio dressed in yellow umbrellas. At the outdoor bar order a craft beer, specialty cocktail or their world-famous Pork Schnitzel Stack, a pork loin sandwich with a pretzel bun.

Inside, you can belly up to their wraparound bar to cheer on your favorite team.

On any given night, walk around the corner to Tracks Cafe and Bar and you’ll find ski area employees unwinding from their day on the mountain. Several TVs allow you to watch sports with a cold beer and a hearty cup of chili.

Be sure to ask about their PBR card game. Tracks is also known for its killer Bloody Marys, and only the owners know the recipe for the mixer. Even the bartenders are kept in the dark!

In Mountain Village’s Hotel Madeline sits the warm and hip Smak Bar, complete with Colorado brews, skinny girl cocktails, adult milkshakes and signature drinks such as the Pomagratini, Watermelon Gin Fizz and Whiskey a Bing Bing.

Located at the top of Lift 1 in Mountain Village, Poachers Pub is a favorite après-ski spot among Village locals. The pub features Colorado microbrews on tap, a full bar and tasty pub staples such as wings, mountain high nachos and more. Enjoy the pool table and watch their NFL package on one of several flat-screen TVs. And at the iconic Peaks Resort, you’ll find the best deck in Mountain Village with live entertainment, fire pits, classy cocktails, a menu of small plates (local cheese and charcuterie plate or sweet potato tater tots, anyone?), and the greatest sunset views in the country.

Get back on the gondola and head toward Telluride with a pit stop at Allred’s, located at St. Sophia Station. Enjoy a drink and appetizer with a bird’seye view of town and the surrounding peaks, along with the sweet sound of live piano from the one and only Bob Israel, who can play any request.

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At the base of the gondola on the Telluride side of the mountain, located in the Camel’s Garden Hotel, is Oak. The new Fat Alley, Oak is a southern joint that features beer, barbecue and bourbon. Try their world-famous bacon shots (Mitch Morgans), a local beer from Telluride Brewing Co., a pulled pork sandwich or any of their other down-home southern dishes.

The casual atmosphere is also kid-friendly.

For a true Wild West atmosphere, head up Oak Street to the New Sheridan Bar. The saloon has long stood sentry on main street, hosting miners, cowboys, locals, movie stars and visitors alike. The bustling bar serves patrons in the front, has a toasty fireplace midway, and houses pool and foosball tables in the rear.

Around the corner and one block up Fir Street sits The Cornerhouse Grille, a local hangout with killer tater tots, fish tacos, burgers, drink specials and more. The Cornerhouse is famous for its daily specials, including Taco Tuesday ($1.50 tacos, $4 margaritas and $3 tequila shots); Ladies Night on Thursdays (ladies drinks are half-off all day); and Burger Fridays, with a burger and fries for just $7.

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Downtown Nightlife Day is Done but You’re Ready for More

The Last Dollar Saloon, affectionately referred to as “the Buck,” is located a few blocks down main street on the corner of Pine and Colorado. The century-old building has long been a gathering place for thirsty locals and is best known for its $2 PBRs, killer margaritas and a happy hour that attracts the working crowd. The saloon even has a place outside to tie up your dog! Hands down, this is the place to find Telluride’s beloved and best ski bums.

New to the Telluride après-ski scene is Arroyo (located at 220 E. Colorado), with an extensive wine bar and beautiful art gallery. Wine by the glass starts at $7 and Arroyo offers delicious charcuterie plates. The restaurant’s owners strive to operate Telluride’s “living room” and, thus far, have been successful hosting poetry readings, non-profit events and weekly mahjong nights.

And let’s not forget there..., a restaurant and bar on the west end of Telluride (627 W. Pacific Avenue) near Siam. there... has an après-ski menu that reflects a potpourri of different influences: ramen noodle soup, steamed buns, popcorn with fried brussels sprouts, and a classy cocktail list. a

Well known for its summer music festival scene, Telluride still lives up to its reputation as a live music hotbed in the winter, with several venues offering everything from reggae heavy hitters to up-and-coming bluegrass bands, and almost everything in between.

Adjacent to the courthouse on Oak Street, just off Colorado Avenue, sits the hundred-year-old Sheridan Opera House. Operated by a nonprofit, this building is known as Telluride’s crown jewel, where live music, theater, comedy and much more are presented in an intimate setting of less than 300 people. Past performers have included Mumford and Sons, the Wailers, Jewel, Matisyahu, Three Dog Night, Chubby Checker, Dierks Bentley and many more. With the full-service Vaudeville Bar on the third floor, a balcony, and its iconic pink lights, a show at the Sheridan Opera House is not to be missed.

For more than thirty years, the Fly Me to the Moon Saloon has been offering up live music in its underground venue complete with sofas, shuffleboard and a spring-loaded dance floor. Their roster of past shows is rather impressive, with acts such as Sublime, Phish, Sheryl Crow, Widespread Panic and other greats. This summer, Fly Me to the Moon Saloon was taken over by new owners, and the sacred venue has seen renovations and upgrades, reestablishing itself as one of Telluride’s favorite places to dance and hear live music.

Rounding out the town’s diverse music scene are the Steaming Bean and Last Dollar Saloon, which provide venues for local and regional talent and smaller touring acts that have yet to be discovered. After a day of skiing, stop by the Steaming Bean to warm up with a cup of coffee and check out their chalkboard announcing the week’s lineup of events.

The coffee shop-turned-nighttime hot spot also hosts karaoke, trivia and open-mic nights throughout the winter.

And if you find yourself at the Last Dollar Saloon (the Buck) on a weekend night, don’t be surprised by an impromptu dance party, with local DJs spinning tunes or visitors plugging the Buck’s jukebox. The bar’s upper deck, which is usually home to free foosball tables, becomes a stage for local bands playing original reggae, rock, funk, bluegrass and…well, come see for yourself. a ­— Kathrine Warren

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Style

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is a way to say who you are without having to speak.”

Rachel Zoe

Refined & Refreshing Runway fashion in a small town

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By Cindy Fusting

n the sunny side of main street, in the heart of historic downtown Telluride, Two Skirts offers an artfully curated collection of unpretentious fashion for the contemporary woman. The gallery-inspired white walls and black wooden floors are juxtaposed with oversized crystal chandeliers to create a showcase for the boutique’s prized works of art: fashion-forward clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories.

Two Skirts is packed with options, from cozy cashmere sweaters and premium denim to the perfect dress for that special event. Big windows and elegant displays create a feeling of openness that invites lingering and compels one to look closer. “We have a lot of good finds in our little store,” confirmed store co-owner, Kristin Holbrook.

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Two Skirts has been pleasing customers with its mix of current trends and modern classics for over twelve years and has amassed a loyal clientele. “Our customers return, year after year,” said store manager, Terryl Dahl, “and they tell their friends.” Word of mouth has made Two Skirts well known for its sophisticated selection and wide variety, and the store has become a draw for shoppers from coast-to-coast as well as a cherished source of beautiful clothes for Telluride locals. The boutique’s current collection includes M Missoni, RED Valentino, Current/ Elliot, IRO, Brochu Walker, Christopher Fischer, Milly, Lela Rose, Alice + Olivia, Elizabeth and James, Paige Denim, James Perse, Kate Spade, and even Bobbi Brown make-up.

Co-owners Holbrook and Joanne Brown travel to Coterie in New York City twice a year to do most of the buying for Two Skirts. There, they meet with their favorite designers and hunt for up-and-coming new talent. The pair works together to craft a collection that appeals to Two Skirts customers from near and far. “We definitely keep all of our customers in mind when we buy,” noted Holbrook. “Joanne’s connection to New York City keeps her very knowledgeable about high fashion and current trends, and she offers a keen outsider’s view of what a great boutique should carry. I’m here in Telluride, so I have an eye for which pieces are important locally and for our Two Skirts customers.”

“Kristin and Joanne do an incredible job of providing a one-stop shop for many of our customers from New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Dallas,” said Dahl. “Our customers love that I can show them something new every time they come in.”

Many of Two Skirts’ customers eagerly anticipate coming to Telluride just to see what the store has. “When they know they have a special event coming up, they will wait to come to Telluride so that they can shop with us,” said Brown.

“It makes us happy to dress people in things that they love,” said Holbrook. “We take care of our clientele, and they take care of us.” Clearly, the ladies of Two Skirts have perfected the selection and presentation of modern fashion. In just over a decade, Two Skirts has become a Telluride tradition and a landmark on the local map. a

Putting Love into Local Business [ Big Colorado Love ]

By Martinique Davis

buckles (belt buckles that conveniently double Play in Telluride long enough and you as bottle openers), sweatbands, tote bags and are bound to see this eye-catching design emblababy onesies from their company website www. zoned on baseball caps and t-shirts, since locals bigcoloradolove.com. wear the emblem like a badge. And although Despite its popularity locally and throughout Telluride-born Big Colorado Love is still a small Colorado mountain towns, Big Colorado Love company promoting what creators John and has remained a small, family-run company. There Beth Kelly call a “simple concept,” the idea has are no sales reps, and Kelly says the business has lived up to its moniker by spreading the love far continued to grow organically, thanks exclusively beyond its small-town beginnings. “People feel to demand for its prodreally strongly about Coloucts. Although it has rerado—they love this state mained small, Big Colofeverishly,” says Beth Kelly, rado Love has lived up Telluride local and original to its name by promotcreator of the design, “and ing more than merely a Big Colorado Love just exquintessential Colorado presses that sentiment so message. To pay forward plainly.” the generosity of the Kelly and husband friends and family who John launched the business chipped in to purchase “accidentally and unoffithe first batch of canvas cially” at their June 2012 hats printed with Beth’s wedding when their guests The message is simple: logo, the Kellys decided sported custom-made hats a heart in place of the to donate 100 percent showcasing a heart on the classic “C” on Colorado’s of the profits from the Colorado flag, a design ubiquitous state flag. first 100 trucker hats Beth had created months sold on their website to before. The hats were surcharity. Proceeds from those sales went to funds prise gifts from their friends, and a bike parade supporting the victims of the Aurora theater from the wedding ceremony at the Telluride mushooting, and the Kellys went on to make chariseum through downtown offered an impromptu table giving part of their business plan. Now, 10 unveiling of the Telluride-born motif…and with percent of all of Big Colorado Love’s profits go to that, the Kelly’s business, Big Colorado Love, was Colorado-based charities. In the company’s first born. year of business, Toys for Tots, the Colorado AvKelly admits that the concept likely wouldn’t alanche Information Center, Wings of Hope for have made it much further than being printed Pancreatic Cancer and the Telluride Aids Benefit on a few hundred stickers earlier that summer have all received donations from Big Colorado — but the surprise wedding gift of 100 trucker Love’s love. hats gave the idea a life of its own. Now, just over Kelly says the charitable giving component a year since the motif made its debut in Telluride, of the company is simply an extension of the Big Big Colorado Love products are sold at six retail Colorado Love message. “There’s a lot of love... stores locally as well as in Rico, Ridgway, Crested and I think that’s a reason it continues to grow,” Butte, Steamboat Springs and Beaver Creek. In Kelly says of this rising Telluride-born, love-foraddition to hats, stickers and t-shirts, Big ColoColorado-bred business. a rado Love also sells can-insulating koozies, beer winter 2013-2014

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Groomed with a View Telluride’s Nordic Scene Hits its Glide

By Maureen Pelisson

Downhill skiing has a stronghold in Telluride, but while the lifts are churning and alpine enthusiasts are effortlessly streaming down their favorite runs, their skinny-ski counterparts are reaping the rewards of an aerobic workout on the area’s Nordic trails.

Nordic skiing consists of classic (diagonal) or skate skiing. There are no lifts or assists with these ski techniques as one glides, kicks and skates over flat tracks and rolling hills. Nordic skiing is the ultimate full-body workout, and it’s a chance to experience the peace and tranquility of the area, where the only sounds heard will be the pounding of your heart and the swish of snow.

The Telluride Nordic Association, a non-profit made up a group of dedicated Nordic enthusiasts, runs the Nordic Center in the heart of Telluride Town Park. The Town of Telluride and the Association are partners in the grooming and maintenance of the region’s trails. Memberships can be procured at the Center where donations are also accepted, as the Association doesn’t charge for skiing the trails. The Nordic Association updates the track conditions daily on their website, telluridetrails.org, as well as by phone, facebook and twitter.

Walk into the Nordic Center and, on most days, director Midnite Scholtes will greet you. His love of the sport is infectious, and he will introduce you to the equipment and get you ready to set out on a wonderful Nordic adventure.

There are miles of groomed track in the area, from the beginner loop in Telluride Town Park to the miles of trails on the Valley Floor. For more challenging skiing, head to the trails in Mountain Village, Trout Lake and Priest Lake, where four-legged friends are allowed to join in the fun, as long as they are under voice command and their owners pick up after them.

Nordic skiing offers wellness for all ages and abilities, and the trails provide a place for the entire community and visitors to enjoy—for free. Beginners can start with

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the track in Town Park that gently winds through the open core and past evergreens to lower Bear Creek Falls.

“There’s something for everyone,” explains Ivar Eidsmo, President of the Telluride Nordic Association. Born in Norway, Eidsmo moved to Colorado in the seventies and brought his love of Nordic skiing with him, which he learned when he was four.

He alpine skis, too, when his wife requests his presence, but otherwise you’ll find him on the Nordic trails. Often, he’ll be teaching a class in Town Park or taking groups out on the Valley Floor. “I tell people to take it slow, get to know the equipment and stride; it’s not a competition,” adds Eidsmo. That’s good advice to heed so as not to miss the majestic beauty of the area. Eidsmo explains that some of his “…best moments on the Valley Floor are the cold early mornings, when mist is rising off the river and a herd of elk are huddled together to stay warm.” He’s seen the area in all conditions and never gets tired of it.

The health benefits of Nordic skiing are endless. Unlike alpine skiing, the sport works the arms and upper body as well as the legs—a whole-body workout. The Nordic Center offers clinics, training groups, tours and individual instruction for both classic and skate skiing. They also host a race series throughout the winter, with some shorter 5k fun races geared to all enthusiasts.

Most people start with the diagonal skiing technique, striding with the classic back-tofront motion. Skate skiing, with its side-to-side stride, is best on a wide, groomed track.

The technique has a longer learning curve but—when it’s conquered—skiers are rewarded with a beautiful skating rhythm and are able to push and glide at amazing speeds.

The Nordic Center offers rentals of skis, boots, poles, ice skates and snowshoes.

With advice from the knowledgeable staff of Jagged Edge, Paragon and Telluride Sports in Telluride and Mountain Village, visitors and locals alike will have no lack of good resources to help them choose the latest equipment for rent or purchase. a

In the mountains of Telluride, overall health is a focus of locals and visitors alike.

Join a yoga class before heading onto the mountain, or book a treatment at one of the many spas in Telluride and Mountain Village.

Pamper yourself with facials, manicures, pedicures, oxygen and laser therapy, wraps, scrubs, reflexology and deep tissue massage. Take a

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day off from the slopes and get a workout on one of the regions Nordic tracks or explore the woods on snowshoes. Enjoy alternative healing arts and integrative modalities offered by highly trained specialists and therapists in acupuncture, Reiki and Jin Shin Jyutsu. For a complete list of spas and fitness facilities, go to VisitTelluride.com.

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­­Regional Air Program Soars Rebrands as Colorado Flights Alliance “We’re adding flights each season and looking to take air service in the region to new levels,” said Colorado Flights COO Matt Skinner. The Telluride Montrose Regional Air Organization—“A bit of a mouthful,” noted Skinner—has rebranded and relaunched as Colorado Flights Alliance. With its core mission in place—to stimulate economic development by attracting and retaining air service—the organization is taking on a larger region.

“Colorado’s central Western Slope is not just an assortment of individual economies, it’s a collection of communities and world-class amenities that drive a larger economy,” said Skinner, who has hung his hat on the marketing of the Durango and Telluride ski areas for over ten years.

Garnering support from other served communities, the air organization now partners with Crested Butte, is expanding its relationship with Montrose, and will be looking to include Ouray, Ridgway and even Delta. “As a driver of the regional economy, it is vital that Colorado Flights takes a true regional approach in sustaining and growing air service for our residents, businesses, stakeholders and guests.”

Colorado Flights currently partners with United, Delta, American and Allegiant Airlines on non-stop winter service to the Montrose Regional Airport from Chicago, Newark, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles in coordination with Denver-Montrose service, as well as support-

ing Denver-Telluride service. Additionally, Colorado Flights works with United and American on non-stop summer service from Houston and Dallas to Montrose in coordination with Denver-Montrose service.

The organization also partners with Crested Butte Mountain Resort on its Allegiant flights, and there are discussions about including other carriers and routes.

Colorado Flights and the Telluride Tourism Board have also been working with the City of Montrose on various levels of an expanded partnership, including flight support and marketing. “The air organization provides access, in and out, for a large portion of Colorado’s Western Slope and, in turn, supports all sectors of the regional economy as well as the whole,” said Michael Martelon, CEO of the Telluride Tourism Board. “Colorado Flights is positioned perfectly to bring together the region’s stakeholders in a unified effort.”

“We are excited about the new brand and expanded focus, and will be reaching out to communities and stakeholder groups to combine resources on air service, including the support of marketing campaigns,” said Skinner.

“We compete against much larger dogs out there, and it takes this kind of coordinated program to excel against the competition.” a —Mary Duffy

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New Direct Flight Service from Los Angeles Allegiant airlines has great news for guests in the Los Angeles area. Starting December 21, Allegiant will fly direct from LAX to Telluride/Montrose (MTJ) on Wednesdays and Saturdays through March 29. United Airlines also flies from LAX to MTJ on Saturday and Sundays throughout the winter. Allegiant will continue to offer flight service from Phoenix to Montrose this winter. To book Allegiant flights, visit allegiantair.com.

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ou’ve chosen the perfect venue, selected attention-grabbing décor and decided on the music, food and dress that reflects your unique style and character. Yet a wedding celebration is so much more than a collection of pretty details: What truly makes an unforgettable wedding is the synergetic rapport of all of those elements, an electricity created when all of the pieces fall into place to allow a couple’s unique desires for their wedding day to come to life.

From the smallest, most intimate ceremony to weddings of the grandest scale, Telluride has become a mecca for couples craving a marriage celebration that captures their imaginations while delivering on its promises. As a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, I have officiated at a diverse assortment of weddings here, from intimate gatherings in stands of aspens to large celebrations at some of Telluride’s most scenic venues. My clients, many of whom come from far and wide to celebrate their wedding day in Telluride, all tell me the same thing: They have chosen this area as their wedding locale because it holds a special place in their hearts.

Celebrating an occasion as meaningful as marriage in a destination as evocative as Telluride can be a dream come true.

Longtime event planner Wendy Jacobs-Hampton of Soiree Telluride describes the draw of a Telluride wedding perfectly: “To share this place that you love, with all of the people you love, surrounded by such beauty…that creates the ultimate wedding experience.”

There is, indeed, a certain warmth and feeling of kinship when a couple’s closest friends and family gather together here, not just for the wedding ceremony itself but oftentimes for an entire weekend of celebration. “One of the most tangible, real things you get out of a Telluride wedding is that it is this incredibly special, unique and private destination,” explains J. Meehan Fee, owner of local event planning company, Telluride Unveiled. “That’s part of the allure; Telluride is a gift you’re giving your guests.”

Telluride’s hospitable ambiance is accentuated by the obvious: The natural beauty here is stunning in any season. The creation of a truly mind-blowing wedding celebration is made more effortless by the fact that couples and their wedding teams have an already superb backdrop to work from, the perfect platform for one of the biggest events of their lives. “Taking cues from the venue or site can help create a décor theme that plays up the natural splendor that already exists here,” says Frannie Aura, a floral and wedding site designer and owner of Telluride-based New Leaf Design. Popular wedding locations, such as the Sheridan Opera House or Gorrono Ranch on the Telluride Ski Resort, can transform into romantic Victorian-era galas or classy Western-inspired celebrations, all thanks to thoughtful appointments.

Weddings can be attended via skis, bikes, gondola cabins or horse-drawn carriages. A bluegrass band, classical quartet or solo bagpiper can dress the scene with live music. After the nuptials, there is nothing that compares to experiencing Telluride and all that the San Juans have to offer with friends and family.

Summer or winter, an outdoor wedding can draw from the natural elements to inspire the moment. There is, after all, a certain magnetic sacredness that exists within the high altar of the mountains, a vibrant sense of connectedness when held within the reverent embrace of nature. These naturally derived elements found in such great quantities in Telluride can make for a truly unforgettable setting for the celebration of a lifetime. a

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A Rare Gem Telluride Historical Museum becomes a Smithsonian Affiliate Telluride Hospital C. 1900

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By Katie Klingsporn

Situated in a tiny town that’s tucked into a hard-to-reach pocket of the San Juan Mountains, the Telluride Historical Museum would appear isolated from the outside world and cut off from resources that could strengthen its collections.

But thanks to a partnership it secured this summer, the town’s museum now has access to the nation’s preeminent historical organization, the Smithsonian Institution.

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Telluride Historical Museum C. 2012

The Telluride Historical Museum, which is located in the historic brick minThe Telluride museum was selected as a Smithsonian Affiliate this ing hospital at the top of Fir Street, is already home to an interactive mining exsummer, a distinction held by only three other museums in the state. The prohibit, skiing relics, an outdoor amphitheater and artifacts from the town’s early gram allows affiliate organizations to have greater access to the collections and era. Kinias said that, through the Smithsonian program, the museum can widen educational resources of the museums, libraries and research centers within the its scope by bringing scholars here to consult on exhibits or offer presentations, Smithsonian network. As an affiliate, the Telluride Historical Museum will get borrow artifacts such as letters, documents and photographs for its exhibits, and the chance to tap into the Smithsonian’s 136-million object collection, staff exutilize packaged exhibits. “It’s great press for Telluride, because this small compertise, traveling exhibitions and even its intern pool. munity now has a nationally recognized museum in it,” she said. “It really says that “It’s a big advantage and it creates a lot of opportunities for us,” said Erica Kiwe take ourselves pretty seriously and we nias, executive director of the museum. “It want to play an important role in tourism enables us to further our mission and maxiand what Telluride can offer.” mize the educational impact of the muKinias said that living in a small town seum.” Kinias said the Smithsonian affiliacould now be seen as an advantage, with tion was one of the top goals she had when the Telluride Historical Museum having she became director of the museum in the the dual benefit of being in an intimate spring of 2012. She saw it as a big leg up for community with world-renowned rethe museum, which lacks an urban center sources available to it. “You can have this or nearby university for resources. So they tight community, be isolated and tell this embarked on the competitive applicastory, but not feel separated from the nation process last winter, reporting on their tional story,” she said. “It’s a really good fit.” operations, facilities and programs, and The museum hasn’t borrowed anything demonstrating how the museum’s mission from the Smithsonian yet, but Kinias said aligned with that of the affiliate program.

Telluride Historical Museum staff and Telluride Mayor stu fraser The Smithsonian Affiliation award from the Smithsonian Institution was received at a reception it likely will for an exhibit next summer, Several months passed before the news was on July 30, 2013 in Telluride. Left to right: Smithsonian Institution’s Aaron Glavas, Erica Kinias, which will tell the story of Telluride during received that they had made the cut.

Mayor Stu Fraser, Cameo Hoyle, Nicholas Bosma, Anne Gerhard, and Kathy Rohrer.

World War II. The Telluride Historical Museum joins Smithsonian Affiliations, which was a network of 177 affiliate organizations in established in 1996, works with museums and educational and cultural organi42 states, Puerto Rico and Panama, and is one of only four Smithsonian Affiliate zations around the world to facilitate two-way relationships, collaborations and museums in Colorado. The other three are Denver’s History Colorado Center, partnerships. The goal of the program is to increase discovery, inspiration and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and the Littleton Museum.

“It’s encouraging to see a local history museum have such a strong presence lifelong learning across America. Through the affiliation, Telluride Historical Museum members also have the opportunity to become members of the Smithin the community,” said Harold Closter, director of Smithsonian Affiliations, “We sonian Institution at a reduced rate, enjoying a full package of benefits, including are proud to partner with the Telluride Historical Museum, an organization dedi10 percent off all purchases from the Smithsonian catalogue and 20 percent off cated to telling an important part of our nation’s history, and look forward to colpublications from Smithsonian Institution Press. a laborations that will enrich the work of both of our organizations.”

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Historic Walking Tour The Telluride area boasts a rich history and one of the west’s most iconic, Victorian area mining towns. In the 1700s, the Ute Indians used the San Juan Mountains and the San Miguel River banks as summer camp. Explorers passed through the area in the 1700’s and 1800’s in search of land, 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. 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 U.S. 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 tour 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 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 U.S. 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.

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5. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Reverend J.J. Gibbons, pastor of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church made his first trip to Telluride from Ouray for a baptism, traveling by horseback over 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 couldn’t 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.” He was rumored to be in Mexico or Canada, but 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 as Hall’s Hospital, named after its first doctor – Dr. Hall, the building served as the community hospital treating miners and townspeople until it closed in 1964 due to a 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 days 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 built this stately brick house in 1894. Davis was a mining and real estate entrepreneur who 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.

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A Weekend Well Spent Summer in Telluride

By Jesse James McTigue

Those of us who live here (aka locals) envy those of you who vacation here (aka tourists). When you come to visit, you slow down. You pull off the highway to watch the elk grazing on the Valley Floor; you ride the gondola just to see the view; and you take pictures in the middle of main street while jaywalking…

Although it doesn’t seem like it, Telluride’s ephemeral summer can go by fast.

Between the festivals, sunset concerts, epic hikes and long mountain bike rides, I do what you do: Plan a family weekend in the mountains.

friday 9 am Camp Isn’t Just for Kids: Yup, first day of our family weekend, I put my kids in camp. I listen to Oprah and she says, “Put your oxygen mask on first.” My oxygen is my mountain bike. The kids don’t exactly put up a fight when we tell them they can go to a Fabulous Friday Art Camp or Telluride Skateboard Camp.

10 am Bikes & Brews: Within ten minutes my husband, Jake, and I are exiting the gondola and riding our bikes on the ski area’s Prospect Loop. We add Jurassic and the Meadows Trail, which spits us out in Lawson Hill and pretty much directly above Telluride Brewing Company. Who can resist? We stop, we toast, we sip and then hammer the Valley Floor back to town.

Noon Farmers Market Friday: Camp is done; the kids are hot and hungry. Perfect! It’s Farmers Market Friday, and South Oak Street is lined with vendors selling everything from artisan jewelry to artisan tomatoes. Jake goes for a teriyaki salmon wrap; I get the tofu stir fry and bribe the kids with salty kettle corn and cold lemonade.

2 pm The Mighty San Miguel: Some towns have indoor pools where kids float the Lazy River; we have the snowmelt-fed San Miguel River. East of Town Park, the kids jump onto their tubes and float happily, bouncing from

one riverbank to the other until they get to the slippery rocks by the post office and pull over to take repeated rides over the rollers.

5 pm Pizzas in the Park: The summer air breathes spontaneity and nobody wants to make a plan for fear of missing something better. Intermittent shouts reverberate off the mountains from Town Park. Softball games have started, the pool is open and the Imagination Station is swarming with kids. I dial Brown Dog, order pizzas and walk the few short blocks to pick up the pies. Dinner and evening entertainment—done.

satur day 8:45 am Momma Gets Her Zen On, Daddy Gets Some Donuts: Minding my Oprah mantra, I slip out to Studio E for Erin Gehrke’s infamous weighted yogi class. It’s hot and it’s hard! Jake takes the kids to Baked In Telluride for Saturday morning donuts, where I later rendezvous with them for a latte, but not before grabbing a smoothie from the Caravan cart.

10 am Biking & Bonding: We grab our bikes and head out on the Valley Floor. Mollie, age 7, rides her pink Specialized mountain bike and Belle, age 3, rides in the tag along hitched to my bike. Jake coaches Mollie to change

gears; she rides ahead directly through puddles, splashing mud and singing. We return to town via the bike path along the spur and see a herd of elk grazing; this time we stop to watch.

1 pm Adventures at Alta Lakes: We load up the stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and a few Barbie fishing poles and head to Alta Lakes. On the way out of town, we stop at Over the Moon to pick up some gourmet meats and cheeses.

We drive up the windy dirt road until we see the lake, which sits in a bowl surrounded by rugged peaks and ragged ridges. Negotiating the paddleboard against this dramatic backdrop, Mollie lifts the paddle horizontally above her head to salute us. We while away the rest of the day at the lake and the kids fall asleep in the car on the way home.

sunday 9 am Brunch at The Angler: Sunday morning we drive down valley, stopping for brunch at The Angler Inn. We order scrambled eggs with homemade sausage, thick, chunky French toast and pancakes drizzled with maple syrup. Down here, red-rock cliff bands reminiscent of the desert characterize the surrounding canyon.

We sit outside, soaking up the morning sun, and stop at the Down Valley Park to

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romp in the grass before heading back up the canyon.

1 pm Exploring from the G: Back in town, we ride the gondola just to see the view. As we ascend, the town grows smaller, and Mollie and Belle point to all of the toy-sized buildings and houses they recognize. We get off at Station St. Sophia, saunter up to the Nature Center and buy wildflower and bird identification cards before exploring the Ridge Trail. Belle points to different flowers, asking their names. With our new purchases, I can’t feign ignorance and diligently try to make a match.

5 pm Beer, BBQ, Bourbon and Mac & Cheese: The gondola delivers us back to Station Telluride and our favorite family-friendly restaurant, Oak. Owner Robbie O’Dell greets us with a mumbled, southern smile and pours two beers and two Shirley Temples, loading the latter with cherries. We order pulled pork, ribs, snap pea salad and, of course, Mac & Cheese.

SUNSET: The San Miguel quietly gurgles behind us and the sun starts to set in the west, casting the day’s last light on the opposite peaks to the east: alpenglow— the name for nature’s reflective light that tints the mountainscape pink. No matter how slow we walk home, the weekend moves toward an end. We step out to cross main street and drift across the road, jaywalking. With the box canyon and Ingram Falls as our backdrop, we stop in the middle of the road and take a picture. a

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t r anspo r tation commercial flights Getting to Telluride has never been easier, especially because recent airport improvements have expanded the runway to allow for larger aircraft and greater passenger capacities. At 9,070 feet above sea level, the Telluride Regional Airport is one of the world’s highest and most scenic commercial airports. The drive from the airport to Telluride or Mountain Village takes approximately ten minutes.

Carriers and services change seasonally. Contact a reservationist to check for direct flights and specials, 800.525.3455.

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Telluride Regional Airport 970.728.8600

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Montrose Regional Airport 970.249.3203

67 miles from Telluride; approximately a 1.5-hour drive Other Regional Airports

Durango/La Plata County Airport 970.382.6050 Grand Junction/Walker Field Airport 970.244.9100 Cortez Municipal Airport 970.565.7458 Winter Air Carriers in Telluride & Montrose Allegiant 702.505.8888 American 800.428.4322 Delta 404.773.0305

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The lodge is ideally located in the heart of Mountain Village just steps from a complimentary gondola that connects the towns of Mountain Village and Telluride.

Enjoy the comfort of your home away from home with the help of our personable and dedicated staff. Whether it’s an adventure in the mountains or a day in the spa, discover a booking package that is tailored to you at the Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge.

• Complimentary transportation from Montrose and Telluride Airports • Complimentary valet parking • Complimentary wireless internet • Full service, on-site Himmel Spa • Daily fitness classes • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour concierge • 24-hour business center

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HOTEL COLUMBIA

HOTEL MADELINE TELLURIDE

301 West San Juan Avenue, Telluride www.columbiatelluride.com 800.201.9505 or 970.728.0660

568 Mountain Village Boulevard, Mountain Village www.HotelMadelineTelluride.com 970.369.0880

Remodeled in 2008, Hotel Columbia is proud to offer guests a modern, yet timeless feel in Telluride’s premier location. Located at the base of the Gondola, the Hotel Columbia provides immediate access to the world-famous Telluride Ski Resort and is within walking distance of all that downtown Telluride has to offer.

The redesigned Hotel Columbia features a new layout that provides spacious rooms and suites with multiple bedding options. This new, innovative design provides guests with maximum flexibility for individual and family lifestyles, and the ultimate in guest experiences and luxury.

In addition, certain rooms/suites feature a gas-burning fireplace, a balcony, an insuite hot tub, and a fully equipped kitchenette. All rooms/suites are equipped with complimentary, wireless internet, an HD TV and an iPod docking station. The Hotel Columbia is also dog friendly and offers lobby-level ski storage and boot dryers.

The Cosmopolitan Restaurant and the Hotel Columbia are pleased to offer a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast to hotel guests, served every morning in our guest-only dining room.

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is waiting to make your stay at the Hotel Columbia a memorable one. We look forward to showing you our spirit of hospitality in the Rocky Mountains.

As one of the Leading Hotels of the World, Hotel Madeline is the centerpiece of Mountain Village, and just steps away from the gondola and everything Telluride has to offer. Our ideal ski-in, ski-out location is the starting point for a day of exploring the mountain or meandering through downtown shops and galleries.

Your Madeline experience begins even before your arrival, as our concierge will see that every detail is arranged. Once here, elegant guest rooms, suites and one-to-fourbedroom condominiums await.

At the Madeline is the sleek Restaurant REV for creative farm-to-fork cuisine. For a nibble, creative cocktails and local brews there is SMAK Bar, and an experience that lives up to its name.

After a day of adventure, The Spa at the Hotel Madeline offers restoration from the active mountain lifestyle that Telluride inspires.

• AAA Four Diamond Award • US News Best Hotel Award • Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Award • Travel + Leisure List of World’s Best Hotels

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ICE HOUSE LODGE & CONDOMINIUMS

INN AT LOST CREEK

310 South Fir Street, Telluride www.icehouselodge.com 800.544.3436 or 970.728.6300

“Top 50 Ski Hotels in North America” — Condé Nast Traveler Our commitment to old-world comfort and service continues to be our focus as a celebrated Telluride tradition since 1990. Newly renovated, the Ice House displays contemporary elegance, and offers a swimming pool, large hot tub, eucalyptus steam room, Rico’s Bar in the afternoon and a complimentary continental breakfast.

Located on the river, the Ice House is just a half block from the Gondola, which provides access to the Telluride Ski Resort and Mountain Village, and two blocks from main street. It is the closest hotel to Telluride Town Park which offers ice skating, sledding and nordic skiing in winter and is home to the festival stage in the summer.

The Ice House has 16 one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums up to 2,000 square feet in size. Condo amenities include full kitchens, washer and dryer, large living and dining areas, walk-in master closet and oversized master bath with jetted tub. Hotel accommodations include suites or standard rooms. Our 10 spacious, luxurious suites have a living room with privacy door, wet bar, queen sofa bed, a full bath in the master bedroom and a half bath in the living room. All rooms have HD flat panel TVs, DVD player, CD player and wireless high-speed internet.

119 Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village www.InnAtLostCreek.com 888.601.5678 or 970.728.5678 Conde Nast 2013 Gold List of the world’s best hotels— 97.2 rating for service and location.

The Inn at Lost Creek is an award winning luxury boutique hotel with a premier location, one of Telluride’s best restaurants, and a team that truly loves to deliver highly personalized and quality service defining the Inn as Intimate—Warm—Special.

The Inn provides rustic ski in, ski out mountain ambiance with all the comforts of home, including fireplaces, a petite kitchen, mountain-view balcony, in-suite laundry, jetted tub and steam shower. The rooftop hot tubs under a starry sky are indescribable.

One of the most popular restaurants in the area is Siam Telluride and the founder of Siam, Jeff Badger, brings his talents to the Inn at Lost Creek. Siam’s Talay Grille, located at the Inn, is an Asian Seafood and Tapas Restaurant. Jeff and his team focus on using the freshest ingredients including fish flown in daily with a commitment to providing exceptional service.

Guests also enjoy preferred access to Telluride Golf Club and we can arrange outings for fly fishing or for making first tracks in feather light Colorado powder – whatever the season, we’ll make certain that every day is unforgettable.

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LUMIÈRE HOTEL & THE LITTLE BAR 118 Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village www.lumieretelluride.com 970.369.0400 “Telluride’s hidden hotel gem: lumière.”

– Larry Olmsted, Forbes Lumière is Telluride’s most intimate and luxurious boutique hotel with convenient ski-in, ski-out access. Beyond the magnificent stone facade, you’ll find just 11 hotel rooms and 18 one-to-five bedroom residences. All units are consistently designer decorated to the highest standard with hardwood hickory floors, hand-blown glass fixtures, and original artwork. All one-bedroom and larger residences and penthouses feature a gourmet kitchen, washer/dryer, living area with gas fireplace, dining area, balcony’s, surround sound, flat panel televisions, and oversized luxury baths with separate steam shower and deep soaking tub. Each guest room offers a large, luxury bathroom, flat panel television, mini Subzero refrigerator, microwave and sink.

Complimentary daily European breakfast, ski valet, concierge, complimentary valet parking and wireless internet are a few of the signature services offered by lumière.

Poolside or fireside, the little bar at lumière offers the perfect place to unwind and reminisce over the days adventures with freshly prepared sushi, raclette’s and signature cocktails. Soaking pools and hot tub line the patio of the little bar, perfect for star gazing and taking in the alpenglow.

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MOUNTAIN LODGE TELLURIDE

457 Mountain Village Boulevard, Mountain Village www.mountainlodgetelluride.com 866.368.6867 or 970.369.5000 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.

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.

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NEW SHERIDAN HOTEL

231 West Colorado Avenue, Telluride www.newsheridan.com 800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351 The New Sheridan Hotel has served as Telluride’s social center since 1895. Located just two blocks from the ski lifts, 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, the Parlor, and the historic New Sheridan Bar, which was ranked among the world’s top 10 après ski bars by Forbes Traveler.

The New Sheridan Hotel was also recognized by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler as one of the Top 5 “Best Places to Ski & Stay in North America” and was awarded the “2013 AAA Four Diamond Hotel” rating. The New Sheridan is proud to be on the Register of National Historic Places.

TELLURIDE ALPINE LODGING 324 W Colorado Avenue, Telluride www.telluridelodging.com reservations@telluride.com 877.376.9769

Serving Telluride for more than 20 years, Telluride Alpine Lodging offers the largest selection of affordable, moderate and luxury vacation rentals ranging from hotel rooms to private homes.

• C ondos and private homes located throughout the Town of Telluride and Mountain Village — with easy access to outdoor activities, shopping, dining, skiing, summer festivals and complimentary Gondola.

• Local reservation specialists to help find your vacation lodging • Affordable hotel rooms and Bed & Breakfast properties • Offering condominiums and houses with up to 9 bedrooms for all sizes of families and groups • Ski-in/ski-out and pet-friendly accommodations • Luxury rentals with full concierge services • Walk-in rates available Check out our website at www.TellurideLodging.com to see our current specials

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THE HOTEL TELLURIDE

THE PEAKS RESORT & SPA

199 North Cornet Street, Telluride www.thehoteltelluride.com 866.468.3501 or 970.369.1188

136 Country Club Drive, Mountain Village www.ThePeaksResort.com 1.800.789.2220 or 970.728.6800

• Awarded “Top 50 Hotels” by Condé Nast • Awarded “World’s Best 500” by Travel & Leisure • “Top 100 Hotels in North America” in Travel & Leisure • Awarded #44 in “Top 50 Ski Hotels” by Condé Nast

Ranked as one of the top “50 Best Places to Ski and Stay in North America” and named “15th Best Spa in North America” by Condé Nast Traveler, the ski-in/ski-out Peaks Resort & Spa is Telluride’s premiere full-service resort hotel. The property includes 161 beautifully appointed guest rooms including 32 suites, as well as penthouse condominiums and multi-bedroom mountainside residences – all with unmatched mountain views. The resort also features: • On-site helipad for heli-boarding and skiing with local outfitter Helitrax • Fine and casual dining options including Palmyra, The Lift, Legends as well as in-room private dining.

• The largest spa in Colorado, the on-site Spa at The Peaks Resort, is 42,000 sq. ft.

The Spa features 32 treatment rooms and a variety of relaxing and rejuvenating signature treatments. The Spa also encompasses a full-service salon, fully equipped fitness center including Pilates and yoga studios, certified fitness instructors providing a variety of private and group classes, three-lane lap pool with Telluride's only indoor water slide, raquetball and squash courts, gender specific steam rooms, saunas and Roman tubs, and indoor/outdoor heated pool and hot tubs.

The new Laser Center at The Peaks is located within the Spa at the Peaks and offers botox, restylane, juvederm and laser-assisted surgery. Visit www.thepeaksresort.com/spa.

The Hotel Telluride is the premier full-service boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown. Guests receive the highest level of personal attention while relaxing in comfortable accommodations.

A private balcony to enjoy the spectacular Telluride views, Aveda products, large bathrooms, a 'pillow menu' to customized your pillow choice, featherbed mattress, complimentary wireless internet and complimentary 24-hour coffee service are just a few of the things that make The Hotel Telluride the perfect choice for your mountain vacation.

Start your day out in The Nook with a delicious hot full breakfast. The Nook transforms in the evening into a casual dining experience with fresh daily drink and entrée specials, along with good company.

Other amenities include: full-service spa treatments, steam shower, work-out facility, and two outdoor hot tubs. The true essence of Telluride is found at The Hotel Telluride.

We hope to see you soon.

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THE VICTORIAN INN

401 West Pacific Avenue, Telluride www.victorianinntelluride.com 800.611.9893 or 970.728.6601 The Victorian Inn is a hotel property located one block from the heart of downtown Telluride. It is ideally located only one block from the complimentary gondola connecting the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village. The perfect location for comfort and convenience...

All accommodations feature: • One or two queen size beds with a private bath • Free Wi-Fi high speed wireless internet • Mini-refrigerators, coffee makers, hair dryers, humidifiers Property amenities feature: • Complimentary continental breakfast each morning that includes; low fat yogurt, assorted cereals, oatmeal, apples, fresh baked cinnamon rolls, coffee, orange juice, assorted teas and hot cocoa • Daily maid service • On-site check in, lobby and staff • Outdoor hot tub with adjoining dry sauna • Guest laundry facility • All rooms are non-smoking and pets are not allowed The Victorian Inn has served guests for over 20 years. It has earned a reputation for being conveniently located offering clean, comfortable accommodations in one of the best locations in town.

Choose from hotels, studios to 6 bedroom luxury homes in Telluride and Mountain Village.

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

Argentine Grille at the Rico Hotel Regional Organic Cuisine, Catering 124 South Glasgow Ave., Rico, Colorado 970.967.3000

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

Cosmopolitan Contemporary Seasonal Cuisine 300 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.1292 cosmotelluride.com

From a blend of cultures comes an enduring cuisine that is healthy, fresh and flavorful. Our meats are raised sustainably and many of our ingredients are either certified organic and are sourced locally. We work to follow traditional recipes and deliver a product that is as authentic as possible.

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 fusion and (whenever possible) locally sourced ingredients.

Cindybread Artisan Bakery Bakery, Deli 168 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.369.1116 facebook.com/cindybread

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

Aemono Fine Foods Deli, Salads, Take-Out, Catering 105 South Davis, Telluride 970.728.4748 Aemono Fine Foods Deli, Burgers, Pizza, Take-Out, Catering 156 Society Drive, Unit A, Lawson Hill 970.728.2085 Allred’s Exquisite Contemporary American Cuisine Gondola Station St. Sophia 970.728.7474 allredsrestaurant.com

Enjoy highly acclaimed dining at the region’s favorite Argentine Grille, where renowned Chef Eamonn O’Hara creates fascinating flavors using organic regionally cultivated ingredients. Full bar, kids & vegetarian options, large parties & catering available.

Baked in Telluride Bakery, American, Mexican 127 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.4775

Located at the top of the Gondola, at 10,551 feet, experience Allred’s breathtaking views, eclectic menu and Telluride’s finest après ski.

Big Billie’s Family Dining, Ice Cream Bar Winter Only Base of Lifts 1 & 10, Telluride Ski Resort 970.728.7557 Bon Vivant Classic Country French Cuisine Winter Only Top of Lift 5, Telluride Ski Resort

Alpino Vino Fine Wines, Italian Delicacies Winter Only Upper See Forever, Telluride Ski Resort

Perched atop See Forever Run just under 12,000 feet, ski or ride into North America’s highest-elevation restaurant for delicious soups, sandwiches and antipasti plates plus a world-class list of exquisite wines.

Appaloosa Café, Cocktails 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4966 Arroyo Gallery & Wine Bar Wine Bar, Gallery 220 East Colorado, Telluride 970.239.2006

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Artisan bread, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, salads, desserts and espresso. Sandwiches and salads are made-to-order using high quality ingredients and our fresh homemade bread.

Conveniently located near the Galloping Goose Trail. Ask about our daily bag lunch special! Open Mon.-Saturday 7am - 4pm.

While soaking in breathtaking views from the top of Polar Queen Express, enjoy exquisite country French cuisine, top wines, and ski country’s best crepes under the 40foot umbrella at our outdoor restaurant.

Cornerhouse Grille American Grill, Sports Bar 131 North Fir, Telluride 970.728.6207

Offering unique varieties of hand-made pizzas, salads and sub sandwiches, Crazy Elk has something for the entire family, lunch or dinner. Located at the base of the ski resort next to Tomboy Tavern.

Diggity Doggs Hot Dog Cart On Heritage Plaza 567 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.708.2066

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

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The Cornerhouse has been a favorite of locals and tourists alike since 1991. Come enjoy the breathtaking views from our two decks or watch your favorite team on one of our nine HDTVs.

Diggity Doggs, a Telluride tradition since 1997. Authentic Chicago dogs, bratwurst, Polish and tofu. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 4pm.

dining & spirits Flavor Telluride New Orleans Style Bistro 122 South Oak, Telluride 970.239.6047

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

Maggie’s Bakery & Cafe Bakery, Casual American Cafe 300 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3334

Floradora Burgers, Salads, Sandwiches, Steaks 103 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8884

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

New Sheridan Bar Cocktails, Pool Hall 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4351 New Sheridan Chop House & Wine Bar Upscale American, Steaks, Seafood 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9100 newsheridan.com

Fly Me to the Moon Saloon Live Music, Cocktails 136 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4100 Fondue For You Catering, Home Delivery 970.239.6034 fonduedelivery.com Gorrono Ranch Burgers, BBQ, Chili Winter Only Mid-Mountain Lift 4, Telluride Ski Resort 970.728.7567

Mexican-inspired breakfast, lunch & dinner using organic & whole food ingredients.

Fresh-squeezed juices; espresso drinks; small batch ice cream; Mexican beer & wine; margaritas. Vegetarian and glutenfree options available. Casual, family friendly.

Guiseppe’s New Orleans-Inspired Fare Winter Only Top of Lift 9, Telluride Ski Resort

La Marmotte Contemporary French 150 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.6232

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

La Piazza del Villaggio Authentic Italian Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.8283

High Camp Warming Hut Sandwiches, Soups, Snacks Winter Only Top of Lift 12, Telluride Ski Resort

La Pizzeria Casual Italian, Wood-Fired Pizza Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.0737

Cocktail Recipe From Cosmopolitan, Telluride The Dirty Pomelo Jalapeño-Infused Tequila - 2 oz.

Mezcal - 0.25 oz.

Fresh-Squeezed Pink Grapefruit Juice - 2 oz.

Fresh-Squeezed Lime Juice - 0.5 oz.

Agave Nectar - one dash Lime Wedge

Legends Breakfast Buffet Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.6800 Little Bar Sushi, Tapas, Signature Cocktails Lumière Hotel, Mountain Village 970.369.0400

Featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients and unmatched views of the surrounding San Juan Peaks. Drink specials, sunsets and sumptuous cuisine for every palate await at this longtime local favorite.

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

Feast on creations from classically trained chef Erich Owen. Our menu offers an array of dishes based on new American cuisine with international flavors. Tailored wine list, from delicate whites to robust reds.

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

Poachers Pub American Pub Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.9647 REV Colorado Farm-to-Table Cuisine Hotel Madeline, Mountain Village 970.369.8989 hotelmadelinetelluride.com

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

La Tortilla Ria Baked Goods, Breakfast Burritos 300 South Mahoney, Telluride 970.728.8678 Last Dollar Saloon Cocktails 100 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4800

Palmyra Locally Sourced Colorado Cuisine Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.6800 thepeaksresort.com

Home-cooked food, BBQ, bourbon and beer. Ribs, pulled pork, po’ boy, gumbo, chicken, veggie dishes and much more.

Take-out, catering, kids’ menu, outdoor patio, bar and dining room seating.

O’Bannon’s Irish Pub Cocktails 121 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.6139

REV Restaurant is Telluride’s 4-Diamond dining experience serving farm-to-table cuisine with a focus on fresh, local products. A world-class wine list compliments every savory flavor. Breakfast daily, dinner Wed.-Sunday. Reservations: opentable.com Rustico Ristorante Traditional Italian 114 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4046 Shanghai Palace Chinese 126 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0882

Shake well and serve over ice. Garnish with citrus foam and a lime wedge.

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dining & spirits Siam Thai, Thai Fusion 200 South Davis, Telluride 970.728.6886

Starbucks Coffe, Tea, Pastries, Paninis Hotel Madeline, Mountain Village 970.369.8993 hotelmadelinetelluride.com

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

Siam Telluride comes to Mountain Village with Siam’s Talay Grille. Service, authentic seasonings, and fresh ingredients coalesce creating an Asian seafood and tapas experience with all the elements that have made the original Siam one of Telluride’s favorite restaurants.

SMAK Bar Rocky Mountain Gastro Pub Hotel Madeline, Mountain Village 970.369.8949 hotelmadelinetelluride.com

Genuine service, an inviting atmosphere and a superb cup of expertly roasted and richly brewed coffee every time. Premium Tazo® teas, fine pastries, breakfast and lunch paninis, and other delectable treats.

Open daily 6:30am to 6:30pm.

Telluride Bistro Mediterranean, Italian Bistro 138 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5239 Telluride Brewing Company Locally Brewed Beer 156 Society Dr., Lawson Hill 970.728.5094 Telluride Coffee Company Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Pastries, Snacks Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.4400

SMAK Bar is a full-service bar and lounge.

Warm and inviting, it offers lunch and dinner daily with a full bar and indoor/outdoor table seating. The seasonal menu features fresh regional ingredients; gluten-free and vegan options are available.

Smugglers Casual American, Brewpub 225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.5620 Steaming Bean Coffee, Breakfast, Snacks, Cocktails 221 West Colorado, Telluride 970.369.5575 T Love Tea House, Pastries 398 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.0992

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Telluride Truffle Artisan Chocolate Chocolate, Ice Cream, Pastries In Telluride: 110 North Fir In the Village: Next door to Starbucks At Lawson Hill: 104 Society Drive 970.728.9565 telluridetruffle.com

Fine chocolates and pastry made from our own recipes. The best ice cream sundaes and chocolate drinks you’ve ever tasted.

It’s no wonder that Huffington Post named us “One of the top Chocolate Shops in Colorado.” Come by for a free tasting.

The Lift at the Peaks Coffee, Smoothies, Salads, Sandwiches Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.6800

Tomboy Tavern Colorado Comfort Food Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7467 tomboytavern.com

Featuring 30 craft beers on tap, a wraparound bar, patio seating, big screen televisions and a Colorado comfort food menu, Tomboy Tavern is Telluride’s favorite gathering place for lunch or dinner.

Zest Creative Food, Catering 700 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8874 or 970.708.3663 zestcateringtelluride.com

The Nook Casual American, Cocktails 199 North Cornet, Telluride 970.369.1188 The Village Table Global Soul Food, Tapas, Catering Centrum Building, Mountain Village 970.728.1117; fax 970.728.6666 thevillagetablerestaurant.com

Boar’s Head deli, fresh salads, sushi, soups, breakfast all day and gourmet dinners to go. Catering, private chef dinner parties, tasting menus; join our Lunch & Supper Club! Located next to the Visitor Center.

Cocktail Recipe From Bon Vivant, Telluride Ski Resort Colorado-roasted gourmet coffee, tea and hand-crafted specialty drinks. Delicious, made-to-order breakfast and lunch menu served all day. Locally baked pastries, real fruit smoothies, milkshakes, cold drinks, juices, snacks and much more.

The Butcher and The Baker Café Fresh Gourmet Deli, Bakery, Take-Out 217 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2899 The Great Room American Bistro Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.6800

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Napoleon Crush Homemade soups, salads & sandwiches for lunch; traditional and speciality tapas for happy hour. Mediterranean and Spanish influenced dinner with fresh pastas, paellas, organic & local ingredients. Gluten free & veggie options. Catering & take out.

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Signature Cocktails, Appetizers 627 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1213 Tracks Café & Bar Casual American, Cocktails Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.0677

Courvoisier Napoleon Cognac - 1.5 oz Organic Apple Cider Gosling’s Ginger Beer Fresh Cucumber Wheels Highball Glass In a shaker combine two fresh cucumber wheels and muddle slightly. Add ice, Courvoisier Napoleon cognac and organic apple cider, then shake vigorously. Pour into highball glass and top with Gosling’s Ginger Beer. Garnish with an additional cucumber wheel. à Votre Santé!

Small Boutique-Style Hotel with Renovated Rooms ~

Our Cozy Restaurant Features a New American-Style Menu Focused on Seasonal and Organic Ingredients • Lunch + Dinner 7 Days a Week • Weekday Continental Breakfast + Coffee • Saturday + Sunday Brunch

~ www.theanglerinn.com 970-728-5580 reservations@theanglerinn.com 22332 Hwy 145, Placerville, CO 81430

“no other telluride restaurant comes close“

Perched at the top of the gondola, experience Allred’s breathtaking views, an eclectic menu and signature cocktails. Open to the public for après ski and nightly dining.

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

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

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

Telluride’s one-of-a-kind specialty store featuring Hermes timepieces; 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 333 West Colorado, Telluride 303.442.7790 Lustre, an Artisan Gallery 171 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.3355 lustregallery.com

Art Galleries Melange 109 West Colorado, Telluride 315.559.4890 Naturescapes Gallery 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6359 Oh-Be-Joyful Gallery 333 West Colorado, Telluride 970-728-6868 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

Beauty Spa Boutique at The Peaks Resort 136 Country Club Dr., Mountain Village 970.728.6800 Spa Linnea at Hotel Madeline 568 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.369.8961 The Town Barber 398 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.0974 YX Salon 135 South Spruce, Telluride 970.708.0270 or 970.708.2308

Studio G Total Skin Wellness 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8700 telluridefacials.com

Aroma, One Stop Shopping. Relaxation, Fashion & Beauty. Featuring deep tissue massage, hair, skin & nail care in our full service spa & salon. The boutique features personal shoppers, SKEA ski wear, yoga/pilates wear, lingerie, jewelry, accessories, adult toys & travel wear.

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

Your trusted choice for child care.

Telluride Sitters, the local’s choice for child care needs. Partnering with lodging companies provides premium services.

Your source for Baby Gear Rentals & Babysitting.

Clothing Alpen Schatz Boutique 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4433 alpenschatz.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.

Knowledgeable licensed aestheticians trained in the art & science of skin health & beauty. Custom facials, peels, makeup, waxing, nails, airbrush tanning, lash/brow tinting, lash extensions & more. Great selection of premium skin care products.

AromaSpa Salon & Boutique 307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9515 myaromaspa.com

Books Between the Covers Books 224 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4504 child care

Beauty 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 Breathe Skin & Body 221 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9772 Bliss Day Spa & Salon 329 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1020 Healthy Glow Face & Body 222 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.7424 Himmel Pool and Spa Boutique Fairmont Franz Klmr., Mountain Village 970.728.7113

Clothing Appaloosa Trading Company 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4966

Alpen Schatz is the #1 importer in the U.S. for fine European fashions & gifts.

We carry “Telluride” Alp N Rock shirts, Eisbär Austrian ski hats, German clothing & hats, rustic home furnishings, Telluride gifts, Swiss cowbells & Alpine jewelry.

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Black Bear Trading Company 218 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6556 Bounty Hunter 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0256 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 110 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.5820 Overland Sheepskin & Leather 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9700 Shirtworks of Telluride 126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6242 Studio e Telluride 220 East Colorado, Telluride 970.708.4995 Swanky Buckle Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7511

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

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

Scarpe 250 East Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1513 shopscarpe.com

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.

Two Skirts 127 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6828 twoskirts.net

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.

Telluride Trappings & Toggery 109 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3338

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ELECTRONICS, Cameras & PHOTOS Elevation Imaging The Beach, Mountain Village 970.728.8058 The Hub 220 West Colorado, Telluride 970.239.4142 Eyewear Alpine Eyecare & Eyewear 398 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4140 Sunglass HQ 201 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9199

fitness Studio e Telluride 220 East Colorado, Telluride 970.708.4995 Telluride Pilates Center 307 East 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 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 and beautiful things to the good people of Telluride since 2006.

On Elks Park.

Old World Flowers & Antiques 210 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9424

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

Telluride’s furniture store. Wide selection of furniture, lighting, rugs, accents & accessories, bath & body, and gifts.

Across from the library. Visit our second location: 1075 Sherman St, Ridgway, CO. Dakota Home Furnishings 220 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4204 Dakota Panhandler 220 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4204 Gardenstore 236 West Colorado #1, Telluride 970.728.1818 gardenstorehome.com

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 Telluride Window Coverings 219 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0022 Tweed Interiors 151 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.8186

Furnishings & Home Decor Palladin Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7979 palladin-design.com

Palladin Design & Gallery offers exceptional fine art & modern rustic furnishings for your mountain home. Works from renowned regional & national artists are a specialty. Distinctive interior design services.

Picaya 101 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0954 picaya.com

Discover a tasteful collection of local and international treasures blending modern and antique traditions. Diverse offerings include furniture, jewelry, beads & home accessories; an ideal environment to furnish any home or find the perfect gift.

Gifts Gardenstore 236 West Colorado #1, Telluride 970.728.1818 Over the Moon 200 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2079 Picaya 101 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0954 T Love 398 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.0992 Telluride Naturals Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7357 Telluride Olive Oil Co. 398 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1440

shopping Gifts Telluride Truffle Artisan Chocolate In Telluride: 110 North Fir In the Village: Next door to Starbucks At Lawson Hill: 104 Society Drive 970.728.9565 telluridetruffle.com

A locals favorite for 15 years. Original and beautiful designs made in Telluride.

As seen on Food Network and the Today Show and so good that Denver Post food reviewer Kris Browning Blass wrote, “The best truffles I’ve ever tasted.”

Great gift. Free tastings! Come visit.

Telluride Resort Store Gondola Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7358 Wizard Entertainment 126 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4924 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 Village Market 157 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.4566 Hardware & Building Supplies Alpine Lumber 140 Society Dr., Lawson Hill 970.728.4388 Kitchen & Bath Designs 398 West Colorado, Telluride 970.249.7200 Timberline Ace Hardware 200 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3640

Jewelry & Accessories Dolce Designs 226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6866 Elinoff & Co. 204 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5566 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

Liquor Stores Telluride Liquors 123 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3380 Music

Pet Supplies & services Mountain Tails 307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.369.4240 mountaintails.com

Telluride Music Co. 201 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9592 telluridemusic.com

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

Located in the heart of Telluride’s historic business district, Telluride Music Co. embraces the town’s unique attention to music by offering quality new, used and vintage stringed instruments.

Tricks & Treats Pet Sitting Service 970.708.5205 tricksandtreatspets@gmail.com tricksandtreatspets.com

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

Offering personalized pet care in the Telluride region since 2004, I will work with you to determine your pets needs.

Services include: dog walking, day care, overnights, vet/groomer pick-up service, hotel & home check in’s and much more.

Licensed, bonded, certified & insured.

Pet Supplies & services

Wine Mine at Pacific Street Liquors 220 South Davis, Telluride 970-728-WINE wine-mine.com

Alpen Schatz Boutique 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4433 alpenschatz.com

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.

Importer of fine European made pet accessories. Classic Swiss dog collars, Hunter of Germany collars, harnesses & leashes, holistic dog food & treats, dog & cat toys, dog books & souvenirs.

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Telluride Veterinary Clinic 547 1/2 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.4461 Pharmacy Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy 126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.0488 Sunshine Pharmacy 236 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3601

Sporting Goods Alternative Edge Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.6138 Bootdoctors La Chamonix Bldg., Mountain Village 800.592.8954 236 South Oak, Telluride 970.728.4581

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Sporting Goods Box Canyon Bicycles 398 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2946 Christy Sports Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.4727 Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.1334 Mountain Lodge, Mountain Village 970.369.5267 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 Hotel Madeline, Mountain Village 970.728.5722 Paragon Bootdoctors 215 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4525 Patagonia 200 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4303 Telluride Golf Pro Shop Golf Club in The Peaks, Mountain Village 970.728.2606 Telluride Outside & Telluride Angler 121 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3895 Telluride Sports 150 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4477 Camels Garden, Telluride 970.728.3134 Gondola Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.8944 Franz Klammer, Mountain Village 970.728.0364 The North Face Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.0332 thrift shops Telluride Thrift Shop 335 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1100 TOYS Zia Sun 214 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4031 Yarn Needle Rock Fiberarts 320 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3427

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

SKIN Series of Four Focus Facials $220 Signature Skin Treatments 30min $70 • 60min $100 • 90min $130

COSMETICS Lesson $50 • Lash or Brow Tinting $20 Facial Waxing $15 • Strip Lash Application $15 Cluster Lash Extensions $80

BODY Customized Massage 30min $70 • 60min $100

NAILS European Manicures & Pedicures $45 – $70 To schedule an appointment, call 970.728.7337 Located in the Mountain Village Core

Telluride's Largest Selection of Luxury Beauty Care Jane Iredale • T. LeClerc Kevyn Aucoin Dr. Brandt • Astara Avene • Strivectin Mario Badescu Fresh • Butter London Frederic Fekkai and more...

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

Alternative Apparel, BD Baggies, Closed, DL 1961, FEED, NDC, Oliver Peoples, Rag & Bone, Ted Baker, Tom Ford, Vince

refined casual style 970.728.7340

Open Daily Across from the pond in Mountain Village

a feminine twist on the latest in fashion A store for dogs, cats and their people!

Clothing, lingerie, accessories and shoes.

Your wardrobe will never be the same!

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

970.728.7511 Located in the Mountain Village Core Open Daily

A FEW OF OUR LINES... Bailey 44, BCBG, Cole Haan, Eberjey, Eugenia Kim, Fendi, Goldsign, Hanky Panky, Hobo, Hudson, Line, Matt Bernsen, Merritt Charles, Plenty by Tracey Reese, Stella McCartney, Three Dots, Vince Camuto, We Are Owls

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outfitters Adventure Guides Adventure Tour Productions Tandem paragliding 970.729.0078 Eco Adventures Various winter and kids’ activities 970.728.7300 Glide Telluride Glider rides 970.708.0862 Gravity Works Indoor climbing wall 205 East Colorado 970.728.4143 High Camp Hut Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, overnight adventures 970.728.8050 Many Ponies Outfit Horseback riding 970.728.6278 or 970.327.0300 Paragon Bootdoctors Nordic clinics, fat tire bike tours, winter flyfishing 970.728.4525 Roudy’s Horseback Adventures Horseback riding, sleigh rides 970.728.9611 RIGS Adventure Company Fly Shop/Guide Service Flyfishing 970.626.4460

San Juan Outdoor Adventure/ Telluride Adventures/ Telluride Avalanche School Various winter activities and avalanche education 866.FUN.TRIDE or 970.728.4101 Silverton Powdercats Snowcat (backcountry) skiing 970.385.7288 Telluride Adaptive Sports Program Winter recreation for people with disabilities 970.728.5010 Telluride Helitrax Helicopter skiing 877.500.8377 or 970.728.8377

Gear Rental & Sporting Goods Alternative Edge Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.6138 Black Tie Ski Rentals 970.369.7799 or 877.369-3999 Bootdoctors 236 South Oak, Telluride 970.728.4581 La Chamonix Bldg., Mountain Village 800.592.6883 Box Canyon Bicycles 398 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2946

Telluride Mountain Guides Backcountry skiing, ice climbing, avalanche classes 888.586.8365 or 970.728.6481

Christy Sports Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.4727 Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.1334

Telluride Nordic Center Nordic skiing (classic and skate) 970-728-1144

Easy Rider Mountain Sports 101 North Pine, Telluride 970.596.3681

Telluride Outside/Telluride Angler Snowmobiling, flyfishing and photography tours 800.831.6230 or 970.728.3895

Eco Adventures 567 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.728.7300

Telluride Outfitters Snowmobiling 970.728.4475 Telluride Snowkite Snowkite instruction 541.490.4401

Gravity Works 205 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4143 Ice Skate Shop & Rentals Reflection Plaza, Mountain Village 970.239.0606

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Jagged Edge/Journey Outdoors 223 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9307 Neve Sports Hotel Madeline, Mountain Village 970.728.5722 Paragon Bootdoctors 215 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4525 Patagonia 200 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4303 Ski Butlers Ski Rentals 970.728.2071 Telluride Nordic Center Telluride Town Park, Telluride 970.728.1144 Telluride Outside & Telluride Angler 121 West Colorado, Telluride 800.831.6230 Telluride Sports 150 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4477 Base of Lift 7, Telluride 970.728.4228 Base of the Gondola, Telluride 970.728.3134 Gondola Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.8944 Franz Klammer Lodge, Mountain Village 970.728.0364 The North Face Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.0332

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