Local's blog http://www.telluride.com/blog/33/atom/feed 2008-02-19T17:41:06-06:00 The End of an Amazing Summer! http://www.telluride.com/blog/local/the-end-of-an-amazing-summer.html 2008-10-02T11:33:43-05:00 2008-10-02T11:37:30-05:00 Local Time flies when you're having fun...no wonder the summer flew by here in Telluride! This summer was slam packed full of festivals, fireworks, friends, films, smiles, late night shows, laughs, grand tastings, good times, and much more. But there's no better way to go out on a remarkable summer than to end with the Telluride Blues and Brews festival.



]]> Time flies when you're having fun...no wonder the summer flew by here in Telluride! This summer was slam packed full of festivals, fireworks, friends, films, smiles, late night shows, laughs, grand tastings, good times, and much more. But there's no better way to go out on a remarkable summer than to end with the Telluride Blues and Brews festival.

This year we were blessed with beautiful, blue-bird skies while Gov't Mule, G.Love, the John Butler Trio, Derek Trucks, Etta James and many more jammed out on main stage in Telluride's breath-taking Town Park. And that's just half the fun... Saturday of Blues and Brews is the Grand Tasting with over 50 microbreweries from all around the country. For three hours you can enjoy live music while sampling over 150 different kinds of beer, which will leave you with over 150 different reasons to never leave this beautiful box canyon. Cheers to an amazing summer!

"When B.B. King performed here in 2004, he sat on this same stage, looked out at the mountains before him, and told the crowd, "Out of the 90 different countries I've been to, I've never seen anything more beautiful than what you have here.""


]]> Lights, Camera, Action! http://www.telluride.com/blog/local/lights-camera-action.html 2008-09-03T13:27:40-05:00 2008-09-03T13:27:40-05:00 Local Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. Telluridians celebrate Labor Day Weekend as the symbolic beginning of a slam packed weekend of passionate film enthusiasts and the best in film from all around the world. This small box canyon transforms itself into a giant box office with over 40 films showing in 7 unique theaters around town.



]]> Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of the summer. Telluridians celebrate Labor Day Weekend as the symbolic beginning of a slam packed weekend of passionate film enthusiasts and the best in film from all around the world. This small box canyon transforms itself into a giant box office with over 40 films showing in 7 unique theaters around town.

The 35th annual Telluride Film Festival was not only a weekend of amazing shows, celebrities, and premieres but more of a tribute to the hard working producers, directors, actors, and most importantly, viewers of the silver screen. If you've never experienced the Telluride Film Festival, spend your Labor Day weekend with us next year and discover why people rave about The SHOW.

"The town's theatres are filled with the famous, the infamous, and the anonymous, seated side by side in a joyful camaraderie of discovery."


]]> Sunshine and Snowmelt Bring New Adventures! http://www.telluride.com/blog/local/sunshine-and-snowmelt-bring-new-adventures.html 2008-05-22T16:30:20-05:00 2008-05-22T16:30:20-05:00 Local After a long (but amazing) ski season, the snow continues to melt around town opening new journeys for the local thrill seeker. With over 350 inches of snow this season, town slowly begins its annual thaw and summer is right around the corner! Some of the best ways to spend your sunny days in Telluride are to check out local climbing and hiking spots. If you're into bouldering, Ilium Road boulders provide some of the best climbing in the area. Only 2 miles outside town, these granite boulders provide ideal climbing for both beginners and avid high-altitude junkies.



]]> After a long (but amazing) ski season, the snow continues to melt around town opening new journeys for the local thrill seeker. With over 350 inches of snow this season, town slowly begins its annual thaw and summer is right around the corner! Some of the best ways to spend your sunny days in Telluride are to check out local climbing and hiking spots. If you're into bouldering, Ilium Road boulders provide some of the best climbing in the area. Only 2 miles outside town, these granite boulders provide ideal climbing for both beginners and avid high-altitude junkies.

 If you're looking for a beautiful hike, Cornet Creek Falls is located just a couple blocks off Main St. and is ideal for all ages. A great mid-day adventure, this hike takes about 30 minutes and opens into an amazing waterfall with stunning views of the ski slopes. Whether it's hiking, climbing, or discovering your own adventure, Telluride is a great place to spend your summer in the sunshine!


]]> Festival Season Is Upon Us! http://www.telluride.com/blog/local/festival-season-is-upon-us.html 2008-04-22T17:50:12-05:00 2008-04-22T17:51:01-05:00 Local Telluride Has a Fantastic Summer Lineup of Festivals. Call the friendly folks at Telluride.com for the best pricing on complete vacation packages OR if you just need a room for a night! 888-353-5473.



]]> Telluride Has a Fantastic Summer Lineup of Festivals. Call the friendly folks at Telluride.com for the best pricing on complete vacation packages OR if you just need a room for a night! 888-353-5473.


]]> Ski the Chutes! ~ Added Terrain to the Telluride Ski Resort http://www.telluride.com/blog/local/ski-the-chutes-added-terrain-to-the-telluride-ski-resort.html 2008-03-25T15:05:58-05:00 2008-04-17T18:15:53-05:00 Local By maintaining its "Unmatched in North America" standards, Telluride Ski Resort has just recently opened new terrain for all to enjoy!

]]> By maintaining its "Unmatched in North America" standards, Telluride Ski Resort has just recently opened new terrain for all to enjoy! New terrain always brings a smile to the faces of locals, die-hard skiers, and the experienced tourist and with the opening of Gold Hill chutes 6 through 10; this will truly put Telluride into a whole new bracket. This past weekend, after I watched my own NCAA bracket crumble in upsets, I decided to ski away my tournament worries and hike to Gold Hill Chute #9. I don't know why #9, but I had been eyeing it all season, anxiously watching ski patrol prepare and control the area. After months of snow and extensive avalanche control, Gold Hill chutes provide expert terrain where precision plays an important role.

The 45 minute hike takes you through the backcountry gate at the top of Gold Hill with awe-inspiring views of Bear Creek and San Joaquin Bowl (which someday might also be opened to the public). The #9 chute was rock-strewn, narrow and steep, but some of the best turns of the season. At the end of the chute you are dumped into the finest snow on the mountain, Palmyra basin, with hundreds of yards of open turns and knee-deep powder. I was ecstatic to get some new terrain into the last couple weeks of the season and can't wait to see what TelSki has to offer next year!


]]> A Great Show For A Great Cause! http://www.telluride.com/blog/local/a-great-show-for-a-great-cause.html 2008-03-13T10:16:27-05:00 2008-03-13T10:16:27-05:00 Local NOT to miss. Well they are right!

]]> NOT to miss. Well they are right! I went with 5 of my girlfriends, and had a blast. 3 of us had attended before and 3 were first timers. The first timers were blown away by the choreography, the music, the lights, the models - all locals by the way. What a show and what a great cause. All proceeds go to Children's Hospital Immunodeficiency Program (CHIP), Western Colorado AIDS Project (WestCAP) , Brother Jeff's Health Initiative, and the The Manzini Youth Care Project.

I would like to thank the Telluride Aids Benefit for educating the community and opening our eyes to an important issue.
]]> An Elevated Dining Experience http://www.telluride.com/blog/local/an-elevated-dining-experience.html 2008-03-12T12:59:50-05:00 2008-04-17T18:25:55-05:00 Local Telluride's Ski Resort, there is nothing better than unwinding with a couple friends while sharing drinks and laughs. It's après time. I had heard good things about the Inn at Lost Creek, so I decided to ski down and check out 9545.

Perfectly situated at 9,545 ft. in elevation, 9545 Restaurant and Bar is Mountain Village's answer to fine dining, convenient Après ski, and a relaxed bar atmosphere.

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 Telluride's Ski Resort, there is nothing better than unwinding with a couple friends while sharing drinks and laughs. It's après time. I had heard good things about the Inn at Lost Creek, so I decided to ski down and check out 9545.

Perfectly situated at 9,545 ft. in elevation, 9545 Restaurant and Bar is Mountain Village's answer to fine dining, convenient Après ski, and a relaxed bar atmosphere. Nestled at the bottom of lift 4, this ski-in/ski-out restaurant is somehow sophisticated and laid-back at the same time. With a convenient ski valet service and slippers provided for ski-boot weary diners, you are immediately met with the award winning service of a "Top 100 Best Hotel in the World" (Reader's Choice Awards - Conde Nast Traveler 2003).

9545's main menu offers fresh, seasonal ingredients for your fine dining experience. The featured dinner menu includes "24 hour" fresh Alaskan King Salmon, Spice Grilled Pork Tenderloin, a hearty Buffalo Sirloin and many more mouth-watering entrees. In a rush or in the mood for a more casual atmosphere? 9545's bar is the place to relax and admire the whimsical sunsets in the evenings. My favorite part of 9545's bar was the convenience of ordering from either the main menu or the Après bar menu while enjoying the laid-back environment. To satisfy a skier's appetite try the Crab & Avocado wrap, Portobello Fries, the "Best Burger in Telluride" and don't forget to wash it down with one of their many specialty winter cocktails. The bar tends to be a bit crowded during the Après ski rush, but overall, well worth the wait. From a quick bite to multiple-course dining, 9545 truly has "an elevated dining experience" above the rest.

For more Telluride local scoop visit: http://www.telluride.com/around-town/telluride-local-scoop.html


]]> Palmyra Peak - ski access for the extremist - right in our back-yard! http://www.telluride.com/blog/local/palmyra-peak-ski-access-for-the-extremist-right-in-our-back-yard.html 2008-02-22T12:25:58-06:00 2008-02-29T17:33:02-06:00 Local Just the other day I had the pleasure to hike and ski Telluride's stunning Palmyra Peak. While most people were skiing corduroy and taking powder turns, my friend and I decided to check out the infamous hike-to terrain that Telluride has to offer. After months of avalanche control and hard work from Telluride's ski patrol, this new terrain is available for the first time in years. This amazing hike-to terrain includes over 200 acres and a 2,000 vertical feet scramble to the 13,320 foot peak.

]]> Just the other day I had the pleasure to hike and ski Telluride's stunning Palmyra Peak. While most people were skiing corduroy and taking powder turns, my friend and I decided to check out the infamous hike-to terrain that Telluride has to offer. After months of avalanche control and hard work from Telluride's ski patrol, this new terrain is available for the first time in years. This amazing hike-to terrain includes over 200 acres and a 2,000 vertical feet scramble to the 13,320 foot peak. We began our trek at 10:30 in the morning on a crystal clear, blue-sky day with conditions better than ideal. As Palmyra stared down on us, we were unaware of the very strenuous climb ahead. With loose rock, steep terrain, and extreme falls on either side, this was not a hike for the weary. After an hour and a half we finally reached our destination, 13,320 feet in elevation and the most stunning view that I've ever seen in my life. And that was just the beginning...                                                                   

Palmyra PeakPalmyra Peak

After a much needed break on top, we strapped on our skis and started choosing our lines. We dropped in and immediately had an ear-to-ear grin for the rest of the 10 minute run. With smiles and powder up to our knees, it was worth every step of the 2,000 vertical foot hike. It was truly an amazing day and the best thing is... "What can be considered some of the most spectacular in-bounds terrain in North America", is right here in our backyard!


]]> A Snowlover's Paradise http://www.telluride.com/blog/local/a-snowlovers-paradise.html 2008-02-12T14:09:49-06:00 2008-04-17T18:29:04-05:00 Local Living on the outskirts of Telluride, everyone told me to get a snowmobile for the winter. Snowmobile, please, I have a Jeep! Apparently I wasn't ready for exactly how much snow we would be getting. My poor little Jeep, she tries, but sometimes the shear thought of driving thru 4 feet of snow makes her cringe. Boy, I wish I had bought a snowmobile!



]]> Living on the outskirts of Telluride, everyone told me to get a snowmobile for the winter. Snowmobile, please, I have a Jeep! Apparently I wasn't ready for exactly how much snow we would be getting. My poor little Jeep, she tries, but sometimes the shear thought of driving thru 4 feet of snow makes her cringe. Boy, I wish I had bought a snowmobile!

The SnowmobilersThe Snowmobilers

I had never been snowmobiling. I come from the east coast where we ride jet skis. With all this snow, I thought I would give it a shot. My 3 buddies and I called MD at Telluride Snowmobile Adventures and booked a tour. A 2 hour tour. We arrived at "snow base" ready for some fun. After we got fitted for our helmets and heard the safety procedures, we hopped on our own brand new snowmobiles. "Wow" was all I could say. This is going to be awesome! It was in the negatives and snowing that day, but it was so much fun that it didn't matter that I couldn't feel my toes.

In single file lines, we bobbed and weaved thru trees up to the Alta Lakes Ghost Town, and old mining town, where MD gave us a great history lesson about the area. Not to mention how beautiful the scenery is up there, breathtaking. So not only were we having an amazing time, we were actually learning something. Mom would be so proud. When we got back to snow base, we all wanted to go again, except for my petite friend - I am sure her face was frozen. We had a great experience, and I would recommend it to anyone that comes to this beautiful town.

snowmobile

Everyone was right, not only are snowmobiles a way to get in and out of snowed-in places, but they are so much fun to ride!


]]> A "Roudy" good time! http://www.telluride.com/blog/local/a-roudy-good-time.html 2008-02-07T16:35:04-06:00 2008-04-17T18:32:06-05:00 Local It was an early Sunday morning and a group of six of us drove from the Town of Telluride to Norwood. We turned onto CO 4325 and drove all the way to the end where we discovered the barn of our tour guide, the "one and only", Roudy. All of us piled out of our car, walked over to the barn where we were introduced to Ned and Clyde; the horses that were going to be pulling our bobsled that morning. The bobsled was bright red and it has room enough for 6-8 adults.

]]> It was an early Sunday morning and a group of six of us drove from the Town of Telluride to Norwood. We turned onto CO 4325 and drove all the way to the end where we discovered the barn of our tour guide, the "one and only", Roudy. All of us piled out of our car, walked over to the barn where we were introduced to Ned and Clyde; the horses that were going to be pulling our bobsled that morning. The bobsled was bright red and it has room enough for 6-8 adults. Blankets were nicely folded and set in the sled just in case we caught the chill in the air. This particular day was beautiful! Bright Colorado sunshine, white snow as far as your eye can see, set against the backdrop of the majestic Wilson Range. It was truly picture perfect! After our hour long ride, we stepped back into the barn and enjoyed some hot chocolate. It made the experience complete!

Ned & Clyde Ned & Clyde

Roudy doesn't only give winter sleigh rides, he gives horseback tours, day rides through the historic ghost town of Alta or Bill Creek Basin, overnight trips and trail rides. Be sure to call and make a reservation to set your memorable experience.

Wilson RangeWilson Range

Some advice? Arrive on time, wear comfortable clothing, and don't forget your camera!


]]> A glimpse at Telluride's diverse music scene http://www.telluride.com/blog/local/a-glimpse-at-tellurides-diverse-music-scene.html 2008-02-01T13:14:31-06:00 2008-04-17T18:39:04-05:00 Local Telluride's numerous festivals. I thought I had seen it all...

Then I stumbled upon the Ying Yang Twins last Wednesday night at the Telluride Conference Center.

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 Telluride's numerous festivals. I thought I had seen it all...

Then I stumbled upon the Ying Yang Twins last Wednesday night at the Telluride Conference Center. Needless to say, it was quite a culture shock for the small town of Mountain Village with a population of just over 1,000. The Conference Center's elegant interior finishes and stunning "boardroom" décor was quickly transformed into a scene from Spring Break on MTV. College students from Arizona, Illinois, and Iowa were spending their remaining days in Telluride on Christmas vacation and the Ying Yang Twins were a perfect finale to an historic week of skiing. The hip-hop group quickly awakened the quiet little town with hits such as "Salt Shaker", "Get Low", and a Hall & Oats sampling "Dangerous".

Ying Yang TwinsYing Yang Twins

Less than two weeks before, John Oats had graced his presence in Telluride at the New Sheridan Opera House during the Holiday Concert Series featuring an all-star line up with Otis Taylor and Smokey Robinson. John Oats played with "one of the most in-demand blues/rock guitarists in the world", G.E. Smith, who played lead guitar with Hall & Oates from 1979 to 1985 and went on to front the Saturday Night Live Band. The Holiday Concert Series helped raise money for the Sheridan Arts Foundation and its ability to continue providing artistic programs for local youth (Young People's Theater) and for the Boys & Girls Clubs/Big Brothers of America, for inner city and Native American children.

Who would have ever thought you could use John Oats and Ying Yang Twins in the same sentence?

I can't wait to see who plays next here in Telluride...


]]> Best of Telluride - Best Pampering Experiences http://www.telluride.com/blog/local/best-of-telluride-best-pampering-experiences.html 2008-02-01T11:33:54-06:00 2008-02-19T17:41:06-06:00 Local Whether you are a hard-core skier, or just enjoying the Telluride scenery, everyone deserves to be pampered while they are in Telluride.

Best Pampering Experiences

Studio G - Very likely the best facial you've ever had!  Phone:  970-728-8700  Address:  226 W. Colorado

Atmosphere Day Spa- Wonderful, invigorating body wraps, massages and pedicures at this Telluride oasis.  Phone:  970-728-0630  Address:  250 W. San Juan Ave.



]]> Whether you are a hard-core skier, or just enjoying the Telluride scenery, everyone deserves to be pampered while they are in Telluride.

Best Pampering Experiences

Studio G - Very likely the best facial you've ever had!  Phone:  970-728-8700  Address:  226 W. Colorado

Atmosphere Day Spa- Wonderful, invigorating body wraps, massages and pedicures at this Telluride oasis.  Phone:  970-728-0630  Address:  250 W. San Juan Ave.

Dinner at La Marmotte - Great service & great food served in a lovely and intimate ambiance.  Phone:  970-728-6232  Address:  150 W. San Juan Ave.

Megan Langford Catering - It is so wonderful to come home from skiing or hiking to a delicious catered dinner.  Phone:  970-729-1748

Between the Covers Bookstore - Take a morning off and enjoy a great cup of coffee and find a new book!  Cozy reading area and Telluride's best veranda in the summer time! Phone:   970-728-4505  Address:  224 W. Colorado

Allred's - Enjoy the best view in town from Allred's beautiful bar and restaurant.  Phone:  970-728-7474   Address:  Gondola station St. Sophia

 

 


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