Telluride Ski Resort's 40th Celebration

Telluride Ski Resort's 40th Celebration

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Hart

Opening Ceremony

WED, FEB 27

One of Telluride's original chairs takes its spot at Giuseppe's on the top of Plunge Lift (Lift 9) as the centerpiece of Telluride's 40th year celebration.

Location:Giuseppe's on the top of Plunge Lift (Lift 9)
  
  
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Crazy Elk Day

THU, FEB 28

Specials All Day!

Location:Crazy Elk Pizza
  
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70's Day

FRI, MAR 1

Telluride was there through it all - Star Wars, Donna Summer, Richard Nixon, short shorts and high socks. Show your 70's style and win a prize for the best costume.

Location:Post your photo to Facebook for a chance to win!
  
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Telluride AIDS Benefit

SAT, MAR 2

Gala Fashion show & auction. TAB (Telluride AIDS Benefit) brings together Fashion & Fun for a worthy cause.

Location:Telluride Conference Center
  
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Hot Dog Eating Contest

SUN, MAR 3

Come one, come all! Join us at Diggity Dogg in the Mtn. Village Core. Free & Open to the Public. Brought to you by Diggity Dogg and the Telluride Ski Resort.

Location:Diggity Dogg @ Mountain Village Core
  
  
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Men & Women of Service Day

MON, MAR 4

$65 Tickets for active Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement and Military personnel. Join us in thanking our active service men and women.

Location:Go Skiing!
 Display your Fire, EMS, LE or Military ID at the Ticket Office to receive the discount. 1 day ticket only, no refunts/exchanges for prior purchases.
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Pirate Day

TUE, MAR 5

Dress like a pirate.

Meanest priate to conquer Telluride gets the booty!

Location:Go Skiing! Post your photo to Facebook for a chance to win!
  
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Ugly Sweater Day

WED, MAR 6

Ugliest sweater wins!

Location:Go Skiing! Post your photo to Facebook for a chance to win!
  
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Allred's Restaurant Day

THU, MAR 7

Après & Dinner specials!

Location:Allred's Restaurant
  
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80's Day

FRI, MAR 8

The most colorful and excessive makeup, biggest hair, or totally awesome costume gets a prize!

Location:Go Skiing! Post your photo to Facebook for a chance to win!
  
  
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Tissot Race Day

SAT, MAR 9

Race down Telluride's Nastar course to win a Tissot Watch! Demo watches at Mountain Standard Time

Location:NASTAR Course / Mountain Standard Time.
  
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Red Day!

SUN, MAR 10

Red Ball Express! Over 100 gigantic red exercise balls will be rolled down the Nastar course. Adopt-a-ball, $5 & have a chance to WIN. Benefits local service projects and community organizations.

Location: 
  
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Mahoney Monday

MON, MAR 11

This day is all about Telluride's first ever employee, Billy "Senior" Mahoney. Dress like a miner!

Location:Go Skiing!
  
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Country Club Day

TUE, MAR 12

Collars Up! Dress up and then come to the Big Billie's Clubhourse for specials!

Location:Go Skiing! Big Billie's
  
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Trivia & Treasure Day

WED, MAR 13

Take a historic tour, hunt for treasure on the mountain, then share your knowledge at Tomboty Tavern's team trivia night.

Location:Tomboy Tavern
  
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Tomboy Tavern Day

THU, MAR 14

Specials All Day & Night! Best Miners and their Ladies costume wins a prize.

Location:Tomboy Tavern
  
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90'S DAY

FRI, MAR 15

Celebrate the 90's, Telluride style! Wayne's World, Beverly Hills: 90210 and Boyz II Men are just a few things that Telluride fell in love with. Show us what the 90's meant to you! Post your photo to facebook for a chance to win!

Location:Go skiing! Post your photo to Facebook for a chance to win!
  
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Go Pro Scavenger Hunt

SAT, MAR 16

We're hiding 3 GoPro Hero 3's somewhere on the mountain. Watch Telluride's Twitter account for clues @Telluride #GoProhunt. Happy Hunting!

Location:Follow @Telluride #GoProhunt
  
  
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St. Paddy's Day - Find a Pot 'O Gold

SUN, MAR 17

Follow the rainbow and find a Pot 'O Gold that's hidden on the mountain. The most stylish leprechaun wins a prize.

Location:Go Skiing! Prize awarded on Mountain
  
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Johnnie Steven's Day

MON, MAR 18

Jonnie's been in Telluride since day one. Dress like Johnnie or like they did 40 years ago, ski like a pro and win a prize.

Location:Go Skiing!
  
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Telluride Dog Day

TUE, MAR 19

Mett Telluride's Avalanche dog team aas they demo their skills.

Location:Mountain Village Core
  
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Tellurider Day

WED, MAR 20

Are you a superhero? Come to Telluride and show us your powers for a super prize.

Location:Go Skiing! Post your photo to Facebook for a chance to win!
  
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Eco Adventures Day

THU, MAR 21

Do you have what it takes to be an Eco Explorer?

Location:Go Skiing!
  
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Future Day

FRI, MAR 22

What will Telluride be like in 40 years? Dress up and show us, best costume wins.

Location:Go Skiing! Post your photo to Facebook for a chance to win!
  
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New Belgium Scavenger Hunt

SAT, MAR 23

Follow the clues and you'll be rewarded with awesome prizes from new Belgium!

Location:Go Skiing!
  
  
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Ski Ballet Day & Competition

SUN, MAR 24

Put on your one-piece and Ski Ballet your day away. This day is all about style, grace and skill.

Location:Go Skiing!
  
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Ron Allred Day

MON, MAR 25

Time to celebrate this Telluride Hall-of-Famer by dressing in All RED. The person that has the most red items wins!

Location:Go Skiing! Post your photo to Facebook for a chance to win!
  
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1st Annual Telluride Mustache Bache

TUE, MAR 26

We mustache you a question. Do you have the Stache to win the bustache bache? Meet at Bon Vivant to show yours off, best mustache wins!

Location:Go Skiing!
  
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Full Moon Relay Race & Party

WED, MAR 27

Get your relay team together!

Location:Mountain Village Core
  
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Butch Cassidy Day

THU, MAR 28

Dress like Butch Cassidy and search on-mountain for the bag of money.

Location:Go Skiing!
  
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Rail Jam!

FRI, MAR 29

Cheer for the best trick as skiers & riders battle it out in our open format rail jam. Winner takes cash and prizes. Register in the ticket office.

Location:Mountain Village Core / Base of Village Express (Lift 4)
  
  
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Luau at Gorrono & Bikini Nastar

SAT, MAR 30

Spring is here and ti's time to celebrate! Hang out at the Luau at Gorrono and cheer on the Bikini slalom racers!

Location:Gorrono Ranch
  
  
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Easter Egg Hunt for the Family

SUN, MAR 31

Bring the family, meet the Easter Bunny, and hunt for eggs!

Location:On Mountain
  
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April Fools Day

MON, APR 1

Nuff Said.

Location:Go Skiing!
  
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Over the Hill Day

TUE, APR 2

$40 tickets for anyone who turned 40 during our 40th year! (Nov. 22, 2012 to Apr. 7, 2013)

Location:Go Skiing!
 1 day ticket only, no refunds/exchanges for prior purchases.
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1972-73 Day

WED, APR 3

We're rolling back to 1972-73 prices: $12 tickets at the window all day!

Location: 
 1 day ticket only, no refunds/exchanges for prior purchases.
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Retro Day

THU, APR 4

Show up to Telluride wearing your favorite trend. Most retro skier wins!

Location:Prize awarded on mountain
  
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Flamingo Day

FRI, APR 5

End of Season Street Dance & Costume Contest

Wear your Pink Flamingo costume on the slopesm then take it downtown for KOTO's main street dance for live music, dancing and beer garden.

Location:Telluride Main Street
  
  
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Telluride Prom

SAT, APR 6

Ask your crush to the Telluride Prom and dance the night away in 70's style!

Location:Telluride Conference Center
  
  
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Telluride's 40th Season - Closing Day!

SUN, APR 7

Pond skim at Gorrono Ranch, Followed by a concert and party at the base!

Location:Gorrono Ranch / MV Core

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