Truly Telluride Volume 35

People. Places. Properties.

Covering Telluride, Mountain Village & Surrounding Areas

Volume 35

Education in the Telluride Region Telluride delivers basic bricks & mortar education with excellence, but learning is all about leveraging the region's unique assets to provide customized and potentially life-changing experiences for students of all ages.

Telluride Venture Accelerator From the Telluride Foundation, Telluride Venture Accelerator is the only business starter in the country laser-focused in the fields of outdoor recreation, tourism, natural products, health, energy, water and education, categories that grew organically out of regional interests.

The Land of Festivals For over 30 years, the name "Telluride" has been synonymous with its signature festivals—whether musical, cultural, culinary, athletic or unusual. Telluride's festivals continue to inspire the loyal fans who make the annual journey to this beautiful canyon.

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in the Telluride Region: Beyond the 3 2 Education Rs ... Beyond the Classroom

by Susan Viebrock

Telluride delivers basic bricks & mortar education with excellence, but learning is all about leveraging the region's unique assets to provide customized and potentially life-changing experiences for students of all ages.

Venture Accelerator: A Program of the 9 Telluride Telluride Foundation

by Susan Viebrock

From the Telluride Foundation, Telluride Venture Accelerator is the only business starter in the country laser-focused in the fields of outdoor recreation, tourism, natural products, health, energy, water and education, categories that grew organically out of regional interests.

The Land of Festivals 12 Telluride: For over 30 years, the name "Telluride" has been synonymous with its signature festivals—whether musical, cultural, culinary, athletic or unusual.

Telluride's festivals have evolved and grown, and continue to inspire the loyal fans who make the annual journey to this beautiful canyon.

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Grandeur, luxury and style characterize Telluride area developments, where lavish residences mingle amongst polished urbane condominiums.

of Telluride: Map, Stats, & Properties 32 Town In the historic Town of Telluride, enjoy the convenience of slope side condominiums, charming Victorian homes with breathtaking views plus unique shops and restaurants.

Surrounding Area Mesas: Map, Stats, & Properties 44 Dramatic sweeping views with miles and miles of serenity.

Spectacular estates and historic ranches await buyers seeking a tranquil retreat.

Telluride Ski Ranches & Ophir Area: Map, Stats, & 54 Properties Revel in the privacy of rustling aspen and tall pines in the Ski Ranches or the awe-inspiring rock walls and wildflower fields of Ophir and its neighboring areas.

Areas: Map, Stats, & Properties 64 Outside Resplendent with charm, Telluride’s neighboring communities have a personality all their own - offering an alternative to the hustle and bustle of Telluride.

Team at Telluride Properties 70 The Meet the Team at Telluride Properties. Our brokers deliver unmatched real estate service and knowledge to their clients, creating lasting and valued relationships.

Analysis of Real Estate in the Telluride Region 77 28-Year A comparison of sales volume and number of transactions for San Miguel County from 1985 - 2012. Analysis provided

by Judi Kiernan of Telluride Consulting.

Village: Map, Stats, & Properties 18 Mountain Situated mid-mountain on the ski area’s south side, Mountain Village offers privacy and ski access in a sophisticated European setting.

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by Susan Viebrock of Telluride Inside... and Out

BIG PICTURE: TELLURIDE DELIVERS BASIC BRICKS & MORTAR EDUCATION WITH EXCELLENCE, BUT LEARNING IS ALL ABOUT LEVERAGING THE REGION'S UNIQUE ASSETS – SMALL SIZE, BIG MOUNTAINS, NATURAL BEAUTY, BRAIN TRUST, DEEP POCKETS, DEPTH AND BREADTH OF NON PROFITS – TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED AND POTENTIALLY LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING THE VERY YOUNG, WHEN IC(UTE) IS AN IMPORTANT MEASURE.

TRADITIONAL EDUCATION, IN NAME ONLY: BRIGHT FUTURES, R-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT & THE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL: Bright Futures: Leg up for the formative years, 18 months – 5 years In one throat-clearing paragraph in his inaugural address, President Obama 86ed the tired (and false) notion that education begins at five and made bold-faced what the research has long indicated: a child’s quality of life and the contributions he or she will make to society can be directly traced to the first few years of life, back to those first 2,000 days. In other words, you are largely who you are by age 5.

We know through research that high-quality early education yields higher graduation rates, reduced crime, higher earnings, and better jobs. As a result, economists estimate that every dollar invested in early education produces a 10% return on investment through increased personal achievement and social productivity and a $7 savings down the line, facts which require a profound act of critical self-noticing for parents.

Early childhood investments are known to produce sustained results at the local, state, and national level, critical to keeping the United States competitive in a global market. Enter "Bright Futures for Early Childhood and Families," the Telluride-based child care resource and referral agency for San Miguel, Delta, Montrose, and Ouray counties.

"Bright Futures" is one of 30 early childhood councils in the state of Colorado charged with helping to develop systems of support in each county for early care and education, health, mental health, and family concerns. For the past seven years, the organization has been run by executive director Cathy James.

Cathy has lived in Telluride for 35 years. She taught kindergarten at the Telluride Elementary School for eight years. She wrote grants for the school district for six years. Her best credential for the job? Cathy is the mother of three super smart, productive adults and four awesome grandchildren.

"In 1950, 2 out of 10 women worked. Today, 8 out of 10 mothers work full time," explained Cathy.

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To support working parents, Telluride currently has 10 programs serving children and their families.

Three centers feature toddler programs, serving children 18 months – 3 years. Seven centers are pre-school, serving children ages 3 – 5, helping them prepare for kindergarten.

Each program offers an academic component, but with its own unique spin. One program stresses art, music and world peace; one is a strong Montessori environment; others deliver social, emotional and experiential education, including walkabouts to explore Telluride's environment. All of the programs are licensed by the State of Colorado and childcare providers receive at least 15 hours of continuing education. All receive strong support by local parents and the community.

The programs are as follows: Telluride • Montessori at Mountain School: Preschool for ages 3-5, serving 34 children • Rainbow: Preschool serving 3-5, 38 children • Mountain Sprouts: Preschool for ages 3-5 years, 14 children, stressing art, music, world peace • Telluride Early Childhood Center (TECC) at the public school: Preschool for ages 3-5 years, 22 children • Telluride Preschool: Ages 3-5 years, serving 29 children • Rascals: Toddlers 18 months – 3 years, serving 22 children at Lawson Hill • Toddler Town: 18 months – 3 years, 12 children Mountain Village • Mountain Munchkins: Infants, toddlers, preschool, serving 60 children.

In addition to the aforementioned programs, the Telluride region offers a wide range of enrichment activities for children of all ages (detailed below and expanded upon throughout the article), even activities for birth – 5, such as the following: • Comets: Ski lessons for 3 – 5 year olds • Telluride Town Park: Swimming lessons for ages 2 – 5 • Gymnastics/Cross-Fit: Offered at Lawson Hill • Art and music classes: See details below for the Ah Haa School • Palm Dance: Details below, but starting at age 2 • Wilkinson Public Library: Story Hour, birth – 5 (See below for much more on youth programs at the Wilkinson) To learn more, go to www.BrightFuturesForChildren.org or call 1-877-728-5613 (or locally, 970-728-5613).

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Telluride Region's R-1 School District: 3Rs plus Telluride's growing R-1 School District includes 780 students, an addition of 100 students over the last two years and growing. The average class size for grades K –6 stands at 20; for grades 7 – 12, the number moves up slightly to 23. The national average, according to school superintendent Kyle Schumacher, is close to 27 students.

In the school year 2012/2013, Telluride Elementary School was recognized by the State of Colorado as a model site for working with students with autism.

The Middle School won the Distinguished Governor's Award, placing it in the top 20 percent in the state.

Telluride High School was honored to receive a Colorado John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award, given to schools that demonstrate excellent academic achievement. That honor placed it in the top 10 percent of high schools in the state.

The High School was also ranked in Newsweek's top 10 high schools in Colorado in 2012 .

The R-1 School District offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) classes in social sciences, math, humanities and art. World language offerings include Spanish (grades 6 – 12) and French (high school only).

At one point in his career, Schumacher, who holds a bachelors degree in music education, taught music and served as instrumental music director in the Chicago area, so it comes as no big surprise Telluride's performing arts programs, including music, are strong.

Band is offered in grades 6 – 12; fine arts in grades K – 12; and drama in grades 4 – 12. Drama is taught co-curricular (as opposed to extra-curricular), which means the 4th-grade musical and the 5th-grade Shakespeare program are exciting ways to enhance the day-to-day learning going on in the classroom.

To further enrich the basic curriculum in the sciences, social studies, and languages, Schumacher and the R-1 school district also enjoy partnering with local non profits such as the Telluride Historical Museum; the Pinhead Institute, which brings Ph.D. scientists into the schools to share their special areas of interests ("Scholars in the School"); the Telluride Institute; and EcoAction Partners, the region's sustainability initiative, to further studies in environmental sciences, with a focus on unique attributes of the San Miguel Basin.

The R-1 School District is also a participant in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Education Coalition, which works to support STEM programs for teachers and students through grants from the U. S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, and other agencies.

Why is that so important?

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STEM job creation over the next 10 years will outpace nonSTEM job significantly, growing 17%, as compared to 9.8% for non-STEM positions. Sixty percent of new jobs opening up in the 21st century will require skills possessed by only 20% of the current workforce. People in STEM fields can expect to earn 26% more money on average and be less likely to experience job loss. And the U.S. needs students to focus on STEM to secure our future: the U.S. now ranks 35th in math and 29th in science worldwide. Not good news.

Thankfully Schumacher is a strong and well-qualified believer in innovative education to prepare students for a future that is changing shape at an alarming rate. He is also an advocate for the positive role parents and community can play in shaping young lives. Having recently completed a doctorate in educational leadership at Northern Illinois University, Schumacher understands the importance of creating relevant educational opportunities for our students that integrate community resources.

To that end, Schumacher has partnered with his counterpart at Telluride's five-star Wilkinson Public Library, director Barb Brattin. Through a program called "Looking at Literacies," they are challenging themselves to find ways to help build technology literacies among students and parents alike to ensure local students are ready for the world outside our box canyon.

"Telluride is a small town with big town resources," explained Schumacher. "Many of the people who settle here are among the best and brightest in the country. We are also blessed with a large pool of non profits that focus on the arts and sciences. My success as the superintendent of schools is directly related to my ability to leverage the Telluride region's unique resources to provide extraordinary customized learning experiences that only a town of our size can manage effectively and efficiently."

Telluride R-1 school district also profits from one other local asset: heart.

Each year the community gives between $80 – $115K worth of scholarships to our students. Some are based on financial need; others on academic accomplishment. Scholarships range from $200 to $15,000. Between 60% and 80% of students receive scholarships of some amount.

For further information, visit www.tellurideschool.org And while we are on the subject of big things from small packages, Telluride Mountain School offers an interesting, privateschool alternative to the region's excellent public school system.

Telluride Mountain School: Experiential learning and a new focus on student-athletes Telluride Mountain School, which started as six kids gathered around a kitchen table in 1998, has grown into a phenomenal pre-K-12th grade school serving over 120 kids.

The Telluride Mountain School strongly believes in experiential education and several times a year takes students into the

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canyons, wilderness areas, and rivers surrounding Telluride.

Specifically, beginning in 1st and 2nd grades, students take multi-day trips, extending their classroom learning into the field. As students progress through grades and experience in the school, trips become more challenging: 7th/8th graders took a marine biology trip to Hawaii: there was a 9th/10th grade trip to Oaxaca, Mexico; and a 12th grade trip to Vietnam. All trips include a service component that encourages students to build connections between one another and to the communities they visit.

Hands-on learning doesn’t stop there.

Project-based learning is a part of the classroom, with students doing mock trials in history class and snow pack investigations in science class.

With such rich, multi-faceted education, the addition of the Telluride Mountain School has greatly expanded the community’s educational offerings.

And now there's more.

Beginning in the 2012/2013 school year, Telluride Mountain School, in partnership with the Telluride Ski and Snowboard Club, added new programmatic elements to its high school curriculum geared specifically towards the student-athlete, featuring customized plans during the winter season to allow for competition and travel. In addition to pursuing athletic excellence with intensive on-snow training, skiers and riders are required to maintain a challenging academic program that promotes critical thinking, aesthetic expression, and ethical behavior. The combination of excellence in athleticism and academics is a traditional path to the U.S. Ski Team and NCAA glory.

And while the subject is on-mountain training, both the Mountain School and the R-1 School District collaborate with the Telluride Adaptive Sports Program to provide disability awareness for young students. Several of those students went on to volunteer for TASP. For further information, contact Jenny Page, program director, Ski Academy, 970-729-0913 or www.telluridemtnschool.org

"A" FOR THE TELLURIDE ACADEMY & THE AH HAA SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS: Beyond the 3Rs and non-traditional traditional education, the Telluride region is home to over 100 non profits, many offering young people rare extracurricular learning opportunities.

Two of those signature institutions that stimulate the brave act of self exploration are the Telluride Academy and the Ah Haa School for the Arts.

Telluride Academy: A potpourri of enrichment activities including arts, sciences, and sports What happens in Never Never Land after the snow melts?

Where do the kids go?

A simple answer for 33 years has been the Telluride Academy, easily one of the most highly respected non profits in the 'hood.

The beginning was modest. In 1981, Wendy Brooks, a single mom with three young boys of her own started a daycare/ camp to help other working mothers. By 1991, the Academy became a non-profit and formed a board of directors. That same year, thanks to advice from a friend, Brooks began to market to a growing population of second homeowners.

“Larry Potter realized that largely because of the Academy, Telluride had a chance to define itself as a family-friendly yearround resort," explained Brooks. "He also understood those parents wanted time alone, but weekends with their kids. His plan became the format still in place at the Academy today: primarily week-day programming, including Wednesday campouts for most students."

The schedule worked perfectly for locals too, who were in need of quality care for their children during the summer months when school was not in session.

Many of the new second homeowners were also looking for ways to meet people and become engaged in their new community. The Academy proved to be the socially integrative force that would unite them with one another and with primary residents through a shared love of their children and experiences.

These days enrollment at the award-winning Telluride Academy has reached 800+, but each program is capped at 12 students to maintain a feeling of interconnectedness and intimacy among students and instructors. Its curriculum, balanced skillfully among a wide array of activities, totals 100+ unique after-school and summer enrichment programs targeting young people ages 5-18.

The Academy's “New Horizon” after-school programs run during the academic year and offer adventures in rock climbing, mountain biking and theater. Summer programs begin as soon as local schools close for summer break and end in late August and include a dazzling array of enrichment opportunities: hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, science, environmental education, theater, and regional and international exploration.

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Through the support of private donors as well as the National Inclusion Project, R-word.org and Telluride’s Adaptive Sports Program, Telluride Academy is proud to welcome and encourage ALL children, including those with disabilities, to experience their unique programming.

“Through these wonderful collaborations, we now have the resources to better serve children with special needs in an inclusive environment” explains Telluride Academy executive director, Elaine Demas. “An inclusive environment means that children with disabilities explore, play and learn alongside children without disabilities. They are not separated. The added support makes Academy programming accessible to more children and that make us very happy.”

From the get-go, Telluride Academy has offered tuition assistance to ensure a diverse population of young people in the mix. In 2012 alone, the Academy awarded $173,000 in tuition assistance, which supported 280 local children. Providing this type of financial assistance would not be possible without the generous support of countless Academy families, Organizations and Businesses who make annual financial contributions to support the Organization’s tuition assistance fund. Creating the magic that makes it all work, truly does take an entire village.

For further information: www.tellurideacademy.org or call (970) 728-5311

Ah Haa School for the Arts: Exploring a wide variety of mediums is child's play At the Ah Haa School for the Arts the emphasis is clearly on ART, with the concept stretched as far as the imagination can travel.

Ah Haa was founded in 1990 by the visionary book artist and one-time wilderness guide Daniel Tucker, who fell in love with Telluride when he was a boy of 13. In 1989, Tucker's mother passed away and left him some money. He decided to use his inheritance to give back. Like his life, the school he founded would be about the triumph of personal discovery: "Ah Haa" is a close approximation of the Greek "eureka," the utterance attributed to Archimedes upon discovering a method for determining the purity of gold.

After 17 years being housed in the Silver Bell building, an old brothel in Popcorn Alley, Ah Haa needed more leg room. In 2007, the school inked a deal to move into its current location, the old train Depot that sits along the San Miguel River, which offers a much bigger playground. Built in 1890, the last Gallop-

Throughout the year, Ah Haa offers classes for beginners and seasoned artists, including over 120 classes for kids. In fact, nurturing the artistic spirit of young people has been a part of the school’s mission from the get-go.

Where else can a 12-year-old study welding or emerging chefs visit a local farmers' market, select fresh, organic ingredients, and learn how to prepare a delicious meal from local delicacies?

Painting. Stained glass. Jewelry. Ceramics. Every Ah Haa course for kids offers a total immersion in the creative process – including for the very young, ages 1 – 4. Kindermusik, for example, develops language skills and fosters singing, sound imitation and rhyming, while encouraging creative dancing to develop a sense of balance, timing, and spatial awareness.

Classes specifically designed for teens, such as screen-printing with Jennifer Gormley, delve deep into technique and imagery.

The big news is a series of art workshops for elementary and middle school students that launches in fall 2013. The structured program for budding young artists is based on an 8-12week progression designed to develop a love of art-making that will last a lifetime, with a focus first on "seeing," then on "doing." Instruction in foundational skills promises to nurture the imagination and support personal expression.

Classes for kids take place throughout the school year, with summer classes starting the second week of June.

For more information and a complete schedule, check out the website at www.ahhaa.org, or call (970) 728-3886.

HIGH DRAMA – PLUS SINGING AND DANCING: Drama: Mudd Butts and SAFYPT The Mudd Butts Mystery Drama Camp is a long-standing program of the Telluride Academy.

In the mid-1980’s, the idea to create a drama program for kids in Telluride had been blowing in the wind. In 1987, under the auspices of the Academy’s former executive director and founder Wendy Brooks, the seed took root. Sally Davis, Kim Epifano became co-directors.

On the very first day of the very first Mudd Butts program, students took a hike up to Cornet Creek to spend time outdoors getting to know each other. The fast track home was a slide down. "Butts" got muddy. The name followed and stuck like, umm, wet mud.

Mudd Butts Mystery Theater is a four-week theater intensive covering all aspects of what it takes to make a theatrical performance happen. Students, ages 10 – 13, explore theater games, script and songwriting, improvisation, dance, voice, prop design, and creation, even performance marketing. But that's only what's described in the Academy's brochure. Read between the lines and it becomes clear young people fortunate enough to participate in Mudd Butts Mystery Theater wind up acquiring invaluable and indelible life tools. Students meet their inner artist while developing confidence and discovering ways to laugh at themselves and navigate the mind field of group dynamics. What the directors are also after is broadening students’ perspectives about social, political, and environmental issues.

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Throughout the early years, Mudd Butts thrived and grew. In 1993, the troupe took their show to the international stage traveling first to Slovakia. Mudd Butts International or “MBI” was born. To date “MBI” students have visited 19 countries as diplomats without portfolio, forging relationships and developing mutual understanding and respect for young neighbors around the globe through the medium of theater.

"We love the collaborative aspect of our work: children and teens creating with adult artists. Our focus is experimentation, self-exploration, and a combination of art forms," explained Davis and Epifano, the troupe's guiding angels for the past 27 years.

Sally Davis is a musician, theater director, performer and arts educator and Kim Epifano, an award-winning choreographer, director, performer, vocalist and educator. Sally and Kim have collaborated over the years with many artists including prop master Mike Stasiuk, photographer John Fago, writer/painter Pam Zoline and screen writer and musician Clay Frohman.

"We still do this after 27 years because the work transforms us all and challenges every one of us creatively to push the envelope," continued Sally and Kim."Mudd Butt actors give us new perspective on just about everything in the world. Our 19 Mudd Butt International trips have added an incredibly rich layer to the overall Mudd Butts experience, which is unique for all involved."

Mudd Butts takes place, as most Academy programs do, during the summer. Mudd Butts International, however, happens annually in April during Telluride’s Spring Break. The Sheridan Arts Foundation's Young People's Theatre happens all year.

(For information, see Academy.)

SAFYPT is synonymous with its artistic director, Jen Julia, who came to town in 1999 with a twinkle in her eye and was met with skepticism. Didn't Telluride already have a theatre program for young people. Wasn't Mudd Butts enough? Julia met the naysayers with talent and energy to burn. Imitating the hero of her very first production, "Peter Pan," she pointed to second star on the right and led the way. A group of girls and boys followed tentatively at first, then flying high from their beginning acting experience, they returned for more theatrical fun under Julia's tender, loving care.

Watching their kids on stage, kids watching their friend rock out, audiences of all ages fell in love with Julia and the young stars she helped shape. Suddenly acting was cool. Even for super jocks.

From two plays a year and 45 students 14 years ago, SAFYPT

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has grown to include a wide range of classes and instructors and nearly 200 students ages 3 – 18.

How does theatre training change a child, how does it pay off in the long run?

"Time and time again, we hear it from parents, teachers, and students: our program not only builds confidence in children, but a larger, more refined understanding of self. Theatre heightens understanding of the world and your place in it. It is an opportunity for deep interpersonal and intra-personal learning and growth. Non-competitive and nurturing drama experiences wake kids up to their own potential. Kids who graduated from the YPT long ago keep in touch and often say that their time on our stage was life-changing."

"Drama allows the student to discover what he knows, what he understands, what he thinks and feels about his knowledge, what he needs to know, and how to help him find that knowledge," said Juliana Saxton, one of the world's most respected drama educators (and Julia's grad school prof) from her book "Teaching Drama (1987)."

To this day, Julia maintains a strict policy of no auditions and an adherence to a seniority system: younger students receive smaller roles; older students get the leads.

"Our policy demonstrates to participants and audience members alike that all of our young actors have the power to succeed on stage. For some it comes easier, for others, it is a process of unlocking what is hidden inside, often under layers of self-doubt. Our casting system reinforces what we want all students to truly know: they are capable."

This year, on the closing night of "Godspell," a group of 12 seniors graduated.

"Kids that start early in our program (as that group did) graduate with an average 3660 hours of rehearsal and performance time on our stage. As seniors, most of them had delivered 183 live performances. That's commitment. And a lot of sweat!," said Julia in closing.

For further information, go to www.sheridanoperahouse.com/ young-peoples-theater or call (970) 728- 6363.

Palm Dance: Former prima ballerina from the Joffrey is artistic director Palm Arts, Inc., another of Telluride's 501(c)3s, offer a full range of dance classes for children and young adults, including summer intensives, master classes, and workshops with visiting instructors and performances opportunities on the Palm stage.

Palm Arts believes dance education provides educational enrichment, the development of grace and poise, respect (self and other), and a strong work ethic.

Palm Arts, Inc. is directed by former principal Joffrey Ballet dancer, Valerie Madonia. Three other former established professional ballerinas are also on the faculty with over 40 years of teaching experience among them. Palm Arts also features teachers of other dance forms, including contemporary, modern, tap, and hip hop.

Bios and class schedules are available on the website, www.telluridepalm.com/tellurideballet/index.html or call (970)369-5673.

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Telluride Choral Society: Three groups for young singers Choral Society's youngest choir is the Choristers, which typically includes children in grades 3-5 (though artistic director Rhonda Muckerman occasionally allows second graders with some formal music training to participate). At this level, young students learn good vocal production, as well as how to navigate through choral music. They develop some reading skills, as well as learn how to sing within an ensemble and watch the director.

For students in grades 6-12, there is Omni Voce, which encourages more mature vocal production, including tackling two & three part harmony. Reading skills are also further refined and students are, at times, allowed to make suggestions with regard to the program repertoire.

From Omni Voce, high school students (grades 9-12) can move into Emanon. The group offers the opportunity to sing a capella (unaccompanied), create unique arrangements of songs, and perform solos.

All of the choirs offer training in vocal production, sightreading, ensemble and soloist skills, which contribute to the students' development into confident, literate, and expressive musicians.

The three choirs perform in WinterSing and KidSing concerts throughout the year.

Rhonda Muckerman, who runs the show, has been teaching professionally for 27 years. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in music education from Michigan State University and a master of music degree in conducting from the College-Conservatory of Music/University of Cincinnati. Rhonda began her career as a professional flautist and band director, then added voice and choral teaching to her repertoire since moving to Telluride in 1994. She has taught in schools around the country, most recently in the Telluride and Norwood school districts.

For further information go to www.telluridechoralsociety.org/ HOME.html or call (970) 729-0082.

PINHEAD: A SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATE INSTITUTE OFFERING SCIENCE-BASED PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AND TEENS Why is the sky blue? Why are slugs slimy? How do boats float?

Those are questions you would ask a Pinhead.

How the word "pinhead" entered the Telluride lexicon is a

One version of the story suggests the term "pinhead" refers to the original geeks running around Telluride at the turn of the 20th century. It seems Nunn had developed a work-study program to get alternating current to run his mine. The initiative was so successful, he bought more mines in Colorado and Utah, spreading his scholars around. Nunn kept track of the whereabouts of his minions by sticking pushpins into maps.

A geek tends to be odd, overly intellectual – in this country, anyone who chomps arugula over fries – and generally prefers his computer to other human interests. Geeks tend to wear totemic Clark Kent glasses and are authentically unhip. A nerd is simply a geek with more RAM and a faster modem. Geek and nerd often rhyme with dweeb, a person regarded as socially inept or foolish, often on account of being overly studious.

What is a Pinhead? None of the above. A Pinhead is a kid who knows how the world works. It is someone who can gain the skills needed to scientifically figure things out.

Founded in 2002, the Pinhead Institute is all about bio-literacy in the region, which means bringing science to kids through a wide variety of programs for all ages: Scholars in the Schools imports leading scientists into regional schools to lead labs, experiments, workshops, and field expeditions. Punk Science, No School Science Projects, Pinhead Packs, Super Summer Science Camps, and the Stargazing Series are other examples of programs that allow kids to engage in science with top tier professionals from a wide range of disciplines here in their own backyard.

But Pinhead also brings young people to cool science.

Founded in 2003, Pinhead Internship program places regional students from Nucla, Telluride, Ridgway, and Ouray High Schools at renowned scientific institutions to work with leading researchers on critical issues facing the world today, including climate change, biodiversity, health, technology, genetics and more.

For further information, go to www.pinheadinstitute.org/ or call (970) 708-7441.

WILKINSON PUBLIC LIBRARY: NO INSTITUTION MORE "TRULY TELLURIDE' Libraries across the country are in a period of reinvention, with Telluride's Wilkinson Public Library way ahead of the curve. Telluride's five-star library is what Telluride itself is all about: small in size only. Big WOW! factor.

In the budget category of $1 – 5 million, Telluride's library is the busiest in the nation for computer use and the 7th highest in the country for program attendance per capita: "We serve twice as many people as the population in our district and we check out 300,000 items to 11,000 cardholders each year, 5X as much as an average library, explained Brattin."Library Journal has awarded us five stars, its highest ranking, five years in a row."

But the real success of the Wilkinson Public Library lies in the way the institution builds community: "Ask anyone in town and they will describe the library as the 'heart' of Telluride, a true community center," Brattin adds.

"Our new service plan is entitled 'Building Common Ground,' something we do every day. We are focused on developing 21st-century learning skills, challenging the community

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programming for young adults. Its collection boasts all of the latest in teen fiction with fresh titles coming in each month and an emphasis on popular genres such as dystopian sci-fi and Steampunk.

"The Wilkinson Public Library’s Teen Services Department offers hands-on, out-of-the-box, educational opportunities for teens. Throughout the year, teens can attend everything from big author visits to reoccurring weekly programs. Current afterschool program offerings for teens include a Monday Chess Club, a Tuesday Hip Hop Club, Wednesday Cooking Club, Thursday Wii Gaming Day, and Friday Book Club."

The Hip Hop Club taught in conjunction by Teen Services staff member, Tony Saab and a musically talented local teen is particularly popular.

through civic engagement, fostering civility, and inspiring individual discovery in a compassionate, inviting, comfortable environment. Our mission boils down to four words: Challenge, Inspire, Engage, Transform."

The Wilkinson Public Library is a whole that is great because of the sum of its parts, one of which is the buzzing Children's Area.

"Wilkinson Public Library is built on the principle that children learn primarily by interacting with others and their environment, as well as listening and reading," explained Paula Ciberay, Youth Services and Outreach Manager.

Developmentally, a child learns through play.

"In the youth area, traditional materials are mixed in with enriched opportunities to explore the world directly. Almost daily we hear from both locals and tourists that this is the best library they have ever 'experienced.'"

Blocks and Legos develop math skills.

"The marble roll is an experiment in Physics. Opportunities to learn about sequencing are available through wooden beads and trains. Children acquire social skills through dramatic play and puppets. They understand how to cooperate through board games. We serve the whole child, not solely the intellect. So you will find a welcoming, warm, child-friendly space, staffed with caring individuals who are eager to create community."

"Students have learned about the history and evolution of hip hop music and are currently producing their own hip hop song from scratch. To accomplish this, participants create a beat using Garage Band and write their own lyrics using poetic techniques like alliteration and imagery."

WPL’s Teen Summer Reading Program offers teens the opportunity to keep learning when school is out.

"While reading is a big part of it, the program also encourages teens to be creative through art, media, and writing. To that end, participants are encouraged to enter the summer video, writing, art, and photography contests. Winners are announced at the end of summer party which takes place after regular hours at the library. The party ends with a game of hide and seek in the library, which is a big hit with the teens."

The common thread in all of WPL’s teen programming is an emphasis on experiential learning and personal expression.

"Our programming is carefully designed to teach 21st century skills including critical thinking, innovation, and collaboration.

Teens are encouraged to suggest ideas for new programs or to exhibit their talents by running programs themselves. Even when formal programs aren’t occurring, the library’s teen area is alive with teens. Board games, craft supplies, and computers are always on hand, allowing teens to engage in spontaneous fun and learning on their terms anytime they like," concluded Dickson.

For further information, contact Paula Ciberay at (970) 728-4519, ext. 29 or Elissa Dickson at ext. 13 or go to www.telluridelibrary. org.

Programming begins with expectant parents and blossoms into Story Times and Summer Reading programs which include infants through school-aged children.

"In order to support the mind/body connection we have Yoga Story Time and Wiggle (Dance) Time. The schoolaged child will find a variety of activities such as Kid’s Cook, in which children teach each other how to make nutritious foods. Activity Wednesdays explores every interest a child can imagine. In March, we experimented with science, offering kids ways to get multiple opportunities to become little Albert Einsteins. Examples of other activities are crocheting, wire sculpture, and duct tape wallets.

There are opportunities for Book Clubs, Poetry Uprisings, Family Literacy Nights and Noche de la Familia (which is a bilingual literacy night). We invite you to experience the world through your library where there are no limits when it comes to learning," Ciberay concludes.

Moving chronologically through sections and stacks, Teen Services, run by Elissa Dickson, is at the forefront of library

ABOUT THE WRITER: Susan Viebrock is the founder and editor-inchief of Telluride Inside ... and Out, a webzine that focuses on the unique Telluride lifestyle, people, places and things to do. As the first writer hired by the local daily in 1993, she has covered Telluride's cultural economy for 20+ years. Read more great articles from Susan at www.tellurideinside.com

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by Susan Viebrock of Telluride Inside... and Out Perhaps the scientists are wrong, but memories of last season hang in like a really bad cold. It was the fourth warmest winter on record since 1896 and the warm temperatures and meager snowfall kept skiers at bay. In the Rockies, where early conditions this year were spotty at best, average winter temperatures are expected to rise as much as 7 degrees F. by the end of the century.

What? Me worry? The century is still brand new. Used to the whims of the weather gods, many ski industry executives simply shrug their shoulders at the Cassandra-like predictions, taking comfort from historical trends that show good winters generally follow bad.

But what if their pie-in-the-sky thinking is even a little bit wrong? If a good option is available, why not play it safe and at least hedge your bet?

Enter the Telluride Foundation, an organization that is, according to its innovative executive director, Paul Major, "totally agnostic about the politics of the region," but also totally committed to improving the quality of life in our extended community of Telluride, Mountain Village, Ouray and west Montrose Counties.

Telluride Venture Accelerator, a new initiative of the Telluride Foundation, is a potential hedge against a future of decreasing snowpack in the region. If Lady Luck smiles and TVA works as planned, then the program could serve to enhance and stretch the Telluride brand: we are a ski resort AND a place with an international reputation for supporting new business development. We are an accelerator.

What is an accelerator? Paul Bricault, co-founder of the Los Angeles-based accelerator Amplify, was quoted in a recent article in Inc. magazine. He defined an "accelerator' as a initiative that "takes single-digit chunks of equity in externally developed ideas in return for small amounts of capital and mentorship. They’re generally truncated into a three- to four-month program at the end of which the start-ups ‘graduate.’”

The term "incubator," on the other hand, applies to an idea developed internally and managed by a team brought in from the outside. Those proposals tend to have longer gestation periods than "accelerated" ideas and also demand larger chunks of equity.

Telluride Venture Accelerator is the only business starter in the country laser-focused in the fields of outdoor recreation, tourism, natural products, health, energy, water and education, categories that grew organically out of regional interests. The initiative is also a tour de force of creative thinking and perseverance, two essential ingredients of successful entrepreneurship.

L.L. Nunn, George Westinghouse, and Nikola Tesla and the development of A.C. electricity originated in Telluride. Why not add more game-changers to the local list?

The Telluride Foundation itself was founded by game-changers.

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But is it a sure bet?

Of course not.

Does it matter?

Nope.

Ron Allred discovered Telluride in 1979. He purchased the Telluride Ski Resort and developed it into a world-class destination. Hideo "Joe" Morita's passion for Telluride evolved years later, when he purchased the ski area from Allred in 2000.

Like Allred, Morita fell in love with our little corner of the Big Blue Marble, a place defined by unparalleled beauty, a rich history, and the warm-hearted character of its locals. Their idea was to help support and sustain Telluride's defining qualities through a nonprofit foundation dedicated to supporting the community and community groups through grants, capacity building, and other initiatives. After approaching a group of close friends and partners (and countless rounds of golf), Allred obtained a commitment from 13 people to contribute $100,000 each.

The Telluride Foundation was born.

Since its inception, a goal of the Foundation, put simply and elegantly, is to "make a positive difference in people’s lives – and to make more possible."

Telluride Venture Accelerator was founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Jesse Johnson and Major, who established the program to further innovation and entrepreneurship for young, high-growth business ventures nationwide, a flash of inspiration with numerous positive ripple effects on Telluride's lifestyle and marketing.

According to Paul Major, economic growth in rural communities tends to be driven by some combination of six variables, three of which, resource extraction, agriculture, and small manufacturing, do not apply to Telluride today. The other three do: tourism, bedroom community/second home – and entrepreneurship.

"Nationwide, entrepreneurship is a growth industry in rural, isolated places like ours, but these areas have to be intentional about supporting new business growth," Major explained.

"The idea of venture philanthropy or social entrepreneurship, market-based solutions versus straight charity, had been blowing in the wind for several years when Jesse approached me. And the timing was right. Inside the Foundation, we had been asking ourselves how we could help leverage Telluride's natural beauty and isolation towards a more sustainable future. Telluride has several major factors going for it that would support entrepreneurship, among them, the highest per capita investor community in the country, a large brain trust, and a pool of private equity."

What is TVA's ultimate goal, its Holy Grail? Ushering in yet another period of innovation and reinvention in the region that would help to ensure Telluride’s ongoing prosperity through this business competition for entrepreneurs from all over the world, mentoring, business coaching, and incubation, as well as investment opportunities. And for the businesses that get jump-started in the region to remain in the region, creating new job opportunities.

In other words, what happens in Telluride would stay in Telluride and that would be a good thing.

According to Major, from the get-go, the Foundation's board and its donors have demonstrated a very high risk tolerance.

And the non-profit's donor-centric focus has always been on leveraging donors’ gifts and maximizing the impact of those gifts to “improve the quality of life for residents, guests, and the workforce of Telluride.”

Whatever that takes.

Supporting TVA, the board still sees major bangs for their bucks, including the enhanced branding that comes from happy entrepreneurs going back out into the world high on their experiences in the region.

Hard to buy that sort of advertising.

Or how about the fact Foundation staffer Thyra Busch is hard at work developing TVA-related programs for the R-1 school district and the community.

"We want to encourage entrepreneurship in our school system. And while we hope our graduates aspire to higher education, it is important to remember four tech giants – Michael Dell, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Larry Ellison – never graduated from college," added Major.

The tellurideXxchange is another outgrowth of TVA. The Xchange is a way for local entrepreneurs to meet like-minded people and be exposed (through talks and gatherings) to the top-notch team of mentors Johnson and Major put together from Telluride's exceptional network, among them: • Jerry Colonna (professional coach; past partner, JP Morgan Partners): Colonna has deep experience in venture capital investing, entrepreneurialism and business coaching. He was a partner with both JP Morgan Partners, their private equity arm, and Flatiron Partners, one of the most successful early stage investment funds ever.

• Richard Cornelius (retired partner, Accenture) • Ken Gart (partner, The Gart Companies) • Hass Hassan (founder & CEO, Alfalfa’s Market; board member, Whole Foods) • Todd Herrick (entrepreneur; owner, Highlands Resorts): Herrick owns and manages Highlands Resorts, Telluride’s heliskiing operator Helitrax and Black Canyon Anglers and is the managing partner of the Peaks Hotel.

• Eli Halliwell (former CEO, Jurlique; analyst, DE Shaw): Halliwell has founded several businesses, was the CEO of Jurlique (organic skin care), and is now an analyst in consumer products for the hedge fund, DE Shaw.

• Craig Howe (founder, Rocket XL): Howe has over 20 years of core entertainment, digital, and brand marketing experience. He founded Rocket XL, a leading social media agency (LA) with clients such as Unilever, InBev, Lexus, NFL, LinkedIn, Kraft/Cadbury, and the United Nations.

• DJ Jenson (private equity, North Castle Partners; outdoor industry expert): Jenson has 25+ years of leadership experience in global consumer products with extensive time in both the action sports and outdoor segments. Throughout his career, he has worked to build and grow market-leading global brands including Timberland, Burton Snowboards, Timbuk2, and Black Diamond Equipment.

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• Steven A. Raymund (chairman and former CEO, Tech Data): Raymund served as the CEO of Tech Data, a Fortune 100 corporation that distributes high tech products from leading suppliers such as HP, Cisco, and Microsoft to resellers in the Americas and Europe, from 1981 to 2008.

• Cheryl Rosner (founder & CEO of several successful internet businesses): Rosner has successfully started and ran numerous businesses, primarily in travel. She was President of Hotels. com (sold to Barry Diller’s IAC), founder & CEO of TicketsNow (sold to IAC).

• John Shields (entrepreneur, Grocery and Specialty retailing, Natural Foods): Shields is a well- recognized expert in natural products retailing. From 1983 to 1993, he was COO and then CEO of First National Supermarkets, Inc., with 135 stores and annual sales of $2.1B. Shields spent 12 years on the boards of Alfalfa’s and Wild Oats Markets, where he was Chairman of the Board from 1997 to 2002 • Rob Solomon (former president & COO, Groupon) • Peter Wheelan (former COO & CRO, Blurb.com): Wheelan has been an executive in the travel and publishing industries for nearly fifteen years. He was COO and Chief Revenue Officer at Blurb, Inc, a ground-breaking creative publishing platform and just became CEO of InsideTrack, a company that works with colleges and universities to improve student and institutional success through one-on-one student coaching, process expertise, analytics and technology.

• Todd Woloson (managing director, Greenmont Capital; founder, IZZE Beverages) The initial announcement about Telluride Venture Accelerator went out last October.

TVA would be an annual competition among talented entrepreneurs with high-growth business ideas. Four finalists would be selected to receive $30,000 to catalyze their business forward. Finalists would be required to relocate to Telluride for at least six months, where they would be provided shared office space and mentors to cultivate and support their new business endeavors. TVA would uniquely tap Telluride’s growing community of successful entrepreneurs and investors, many of whom demonstrated an eagerness to focus their skills in the service of Telluride, but lacked, until now, a compelling vehicle.

li is leading disintermediation of the African travel industry and carving out a piece of the strong and growing $313 billion online travel market in the process. Co-founder Sarah Fazendin dedicated the past decade to promoting "off the beaten path" travel experiences.

Hoggle Goggle is an essential and innovative system to protect expensive goggles. The Hoggle is the first new product of TelluRadical Inc. and, with luck, one of many that will turn the company into a go-to name for simple, edgy, but necessary products in the outdoor industry. TelluRadical Inc. was founded by Telluride local and business consultant Lara Young. Young is joined by two other dynamic homegirls on the Hoggle team, Candice Good (physical therapist and product tester) and Michelle Kustes (industry rep/sales).

High Desert Farms, based in Dolores, Colorado, is a startup natural and organic foods company, offering consumers healthy premium dried fruit snacks. The company was founded by Bill Manning, COO, who has spent the last 13 years in southwestern Colorado as an organic fruit grower, who also developed a variety of shelf-stable food products under the High Desert Foods brand.

Based in Maine, Hyperlite Mountain Gear (HMG), designs, manufactures, and sells high-tech ultralight outdoor gear.

HMG currently has a line of almost 20 ultralight backpacks, several ultralight shelter systems and tarps, various ultralight accessories, including stuff sacks and trail totes, and plans to launch additional products in 2013. It has already gained recognition throughout the industry and received accolades from Outside magazine, Climbing magazine, and Backpacker, among other prestigious publications. Led by founder Mike St. Pierre, HMG sets itself apart from industry traditions with its minimalist and simple design approach, proclaiming the belief that it is only necessary to carry weight that serves a functional and necessary purpose.

“TVA seeks to be a catalyst for the sustainable growth and diversification of the Telluride regional economy," said Johnson in his initial announcement, “TVA will invest in innovative enterprises with the aim of building and strengthening the entrepreneurial community in the Telluride area. It will start small but, if successful, TVA has the potential to create a selfsustaining entrepreneurial ecosystem bringing innovation, jobs, ideas, and a renewed dynamism to the region.”

The final picks were made early in the New Year from a field of 100 companies representing 10 different countries by a reviewing group that included dozens of leading entrepreneurs: board members from Whole Foods and Patagonia; the former CEO of Hotels.com; the founder of IZZE Beverages; the former head of marketing for Burton Snowboards; the former head of marketing for Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.; and Wheelan, who also served as an entrepreneur-in-residence.

And the envelope please.

Hoggle Goggle, High Desert Farms, Globa.li and Hyperlite Mountain Gear all have the potential to make positive differences in people’s lives, Sir Richard Branson’s measure of success – and the Telluride Foundation's reason for being.

"The relationship between the Telluride Foundation and Telluride Venture Accelerator appears to be unique in the country.

It is the first time a charitable foundation has put donor dollars into a business accelerator," concluded Major.

THE WINNERS OF THE INAUGURAL/2013 TVA ADVENTURE ARE AS FOLLOWS: Globa.li, based in Denver, is launching a cloud-based software platform that enables hotels to better manage their business and increase occupancy by aggregating room inventory and making itself available for online bookings. Globa.

For complete and updated information on Telluride Venture Accelerator, visit their Telluride Inside... and Out blog page at www.tellurideinside.com/tio-tellurideventure-accelerator

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Started in 1979, Mountainfilm in Telluride is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. Through the years, the festival has always been best described by one unchanging word: inspiring. In addition to screening leading independent documentary films from around the world, the festival includes a full-day symposium on a critical contemporary issue, art and photography exhibits, early morning coffee talks, a book signing party, an ice cream social, student programs and a closing picnic/awards ceremony. Presentations and panels throughout the Memorial Day weekend event include guests ranging from artists to adventurers and academics to activists.

Jazz aficionados world-wide are hip to this unique festival where musicians perform and mingle with all who come to celebrate the music: from daytime shows surrounded by the magnificent peaks of the San Juan mountains, to the afterdark crawl through Main Street Victorian saloons and concert halls. Since 1977, the Telluride Jazz Festival has brought superb music and an intimate format together to create a truly unique weekend experience each August. This event is in fact, a “Celebration” of the art, soul, history, and future of an all-American art form. This Celebration remains tops in jazz, intimacy, and ambiance.

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For 40 years Festivarian Nation has made the annual June pilgrimage to 8,750' in the San Juan Mountains for 4 days of community, inspiration, and unbridled acoustic adventures.

Artists are encouraged to take risks in Telluride, and the Festivarian audience is regularly rewarded with unique blends of voices sharing the stage for the first time. With music on the main stage all day, intimate workshops on the Elks Park stage in the middle of town, prestigious band and songwriting contests, late-night Nightgrass concerts at every indoor venue in town, and jam sessions throughout the night in condos and around campgrounds, this is a week of uncommon musical riches.

Each Labor Day weekend, Telluride triples in size when swells of passionate film enthusiasts flood the town for four days of total cinematic immersion. The Telluride Film Festival is not just a picture show. It is tributes to luminaries who've propelled the medium forward; it is candid discussions with a film’s creator or the historian who champions it; it is discovering that the person in line behind you made the film you just enjoyed; it is engaging in lively debate with every manner of film lover in the summer sun of a Colorado afternoon. This incomparably mixed company of directors, actors, and scholars is an essential part of the Festival.

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Since 1981, the Telluride Wine Festival has culminated in a gathering of local community members, visitors, and wine makers from all over who share a love and passion for great food, wine, cocktails, and fun. Chefs and wineries join together each year to put on great events for festival attendees to participate in, such as luncheons, wine tastings, cooking classes, and more.

Aside from four full days of great company, drinks, and cuisine, experience two nights of fantastic music played outside under the stars at the renowned Telluride Town Park.

For the past 20 years, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival has been a celebration of great music and great brews in an unbelievable setting every September. The Grand Tasting features more than 50 microbreweries and the samplings of 150 different beers. Live music radiates from the Town Park stage, showcasing the talents of such artists as Willie Nelson, The Black Crowes, BB King, Joe Cocker, & Lou Reed. A bit after the sun goes down, the action moves up to venues throughout the town of Telluride and Mountain Village for some good late night jamming.

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Te l l u r i d e Yo g a F e s t i v a l Since its inception in 2008, the Telluride Yoga Festival has hosted master teachers from all over the world in an incredibly magical and intimate weekend set right in the town of Telluride.

This July festival explores the local scenery through the eyes of a yogi, experience the depths of this ancient practice with daily workshops available for all levels from beginner to avid. Daily passes and individual classes are available for those only looking to get a taste. tellurideyogafestival.com I 970.728.4001

Te l l u r i d e B a l l o o n F e s t i v a l Arguably Telluride's most beautiful festival, the Telluride Balloon Festival has been captivating audiences for 29 years.

Weather willing, a dozen or more balloons launch from Town Park and sail over downtown Telluride - free rides are given too.

On the last day of the festival, many of the balloons will be set up right on Main Street. The inflated balloons squeeze between buildings, and when fired up, the balloons glow. This is a totally free and unique festival. tellurideballoonfestival.com

The Ride Festival One of Telluride's newer festivals, The Ride Festival brings everything from vintage to emerging performers to Telluride's Town Park stage for a two-day, three-night event. Quickly gaining in popularity with visitors and locals alike, this mid-July festival features a broad musical representation from artists such as Steve Earle & David Byrne to The Lumineers & Ben Harper. ridefestival.com

Te l l u r i d e W O W F e s t i v a l Telluride's newest addition to the festival world - The Telluride Wow Festival is a health, fitness and wellness event that brings world-class presenters, instructors and athletes to Telluride to lecture and hold fitness classes on the latest health, fitness, wellness, nutrition and medical trends. This mid-September event features such presenters such as Tony Horton (P90X) and a variety of fitness disciplines from Yoga & Pilates to Zumba & PoundFit. telluridewow.com

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The Auberge Residences at Element 52 are a unique enclave of luxury 2 to 5 bedroom townhomes and flats offering owners and guests full turn-key services and amenities, location, and a design that sets it apart within the world-class resort town of Telluride.

Expansive decks, gourmet kitchens, formal dining areas and multiple guest suites will satisfy the most discriminating buyers.

Jump on the property’s private ski lift that transports you seamlessly to the groomed Telluride Trail with uninterrupted ski access to the gondola and Chairlifts 7 and 8. At the end of the day, return to the owner’s ski lounge offering private lockers, boot-dryers, along with ski rental and tuning services.

Two heated, soaking pools are situated in the inner courtyard. Just steps away is the Spa at Element 52, an intimate retreat for restoration and rejuvenation within its three separate treatment rooms and club facilities.

The Auberge Residences at Element 52 are the epitome of service, comfort, and luxury with an unrivaled location within the town of Telluride. Simply the best.

Owners enjoy reciprocity with 3 other fabulous Auberge Resorts: •Calistoga Ranch - Napa Valley, CA •Esperanza - Cabo San Lucas, MX •Palmetto Bluff - Bluffton, SC Represented by Brian O'Neill Prices start at $1,495,000

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Enjoy the ultimate in convenience to skiing, the gondola and Core area. The final phase of Tristant offers a superior level of finish, including high-end kitchens, soapstone counters & backsplash, custom cabinets and Viking appliances. Rich walnut floors, plaster walls, 8 inch knotty alder base and casings, and custom built-ins provide a quality look and feel. Hear the sounds of Prospect Creek flowing from all of the properties! Priced at well below replacement cost, these 4-bedroom townhomes represent one of the best values in the entire Mountain Village.

Represented by Brian O'Neill & Adam Black Prices start at $1,170,000

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As you enter each unit, prepare to be overwhelmed by breathtaking views of the Sneffels Range showcased through high ceilings and picture windows. This luxurious bank-owned complex, featuring 2, 3, and 4 bedroom units, offers amazing scale and spacious layouts with gourmet kitchens, travertine bathrooms and expansive walk-in closets.

All in a private location, just minutes from the Mountain Village Core.

Undeniably, the best of luxury living taken to new heights.

Represented by Patrick Pelisson & Jesse DiFiore Prices start at $599,000

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Only a 15-minute scenic gondola ride from the Town of Telluride, Mountain Village is perched at 9,500 feet mid-mountain on the south side of the Telluride Ski Resort. Enchanting everyone with its modern alpine elegance Mountain Village charms the most discriminating guests with its luxury hotels and condos, grand mountain residences, stylish boutiques, innovative dining, world-class Spa at the Peaks Hotel and championship golf course. Mountain Village is the ultimate mountain retreat, complementing the rustic charm of Telluride to create “the best of both worlds� for visitors to this spectacular area.

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$547,242

$432

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127

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$873,049

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Knightsbridge Mountain Village

Tucked in majestic spruce and aspen at the end of secluded Victoria Drive resides Knightsbridge, one of the most impressive homes ever constructed in Mountain Village. Capturing dramatic views of the Sneffels Range, this elegant 7-bedroom, 11,359 sq ft residence leaves no stone unturned. Ceiling to floor windows in the great room bring the stunning outdoors in and the master suite provides a lavish living experience with his and her baths plus a one-of-a-kind lower level dressing room sure to exceed your expectations.

Uniquely styled bedrooms, all en suite, warmly accommodate family and guests. Hand-crafted metal work, clerestory trusses, walnut floors and trim plus exquisite European alpine design touches add an element of sophistication, unmatched in today’s market place. Unfurnished.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $8,999,000

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232 Benchmark Drive Mountain Village Located trailside on the Galloping Goose Ski Run with remarkable views, this true ski-in/out home is one of the last of the great Dave Gibson designs.

The home offers 5 bedrooms with 2 master suites, as well as some unique features that include an indoor/outdoor great room and a waterfall flowing into the outdoor jacuzzi tub. This special home was designed for entertaining guests and for aprĂŠs ski.

Represented by Patrick Pelisson $5,995,000

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139 Adams Ranch Road Mountain Village The site’s 360º views are unsurpassed. Situated adjacent to the Telluride Golf Course’s 8th fairway, the property transitions seamlessly across the fairway and onto open space of the West Meadows, creating an implied backyard of hundreds of acres. The sunsets and “alpenglow” displays are extraordinary. Architect Ron Bercovitz's distinct and bold exterior design features significant stone and log components, with extensive covered patios and outdoor living areas featuring a built-in grill, fire pit, and hot tub. The home’s interior minimizes the influence of log and employs full plaster and stone walls throughout. The great room has soaring ceilings and its view windows are extensive, framing the panoramic vistas perfectly. Beautiful stone floors run throughout the kitchen, living and dining areas. Separate dining and sitting areas flank a wonderfully appointed kitchen, allowing for great social interaction. The 7 bedrooms all feature stone or oak floorings, excellent views and their own attendant bathrooms. Other notable living spaces include a large family and recreation room on the lower level, as well as spacious mudroom with built-in storage. Finally, a crows nest office affords magnificent views and myriad distractions to any work you may need to get done.

Represented by Damon Demas $4,800,000

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Benchmark Drive, Lot 304 Mountain Village

See Forever 112 Mountain Village

Beautiful, 5-bedroom home located on the Telluride Golf Course, this home boasts 360° dramatic views, abundant sunshine, adjacent open space and a premiere finish level. Copious architectural and design features that will not disappoint.

Located on one of the premier slopeside lots, this elegant log and stone home represents the epitome of rustic mountain living.

Comprised of 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, features include 22’’ Douglas fir logs, wide plank hemlock floors, custom built cherry cabinetry, trim and doors, granite countertops and spacious outdoor decks with built-in grill plus hot tub.

Lot 304 is a half acre lot located on prestigious Benchmark Drive and the Double Cabins Ski Run. It has tremendous views, sunshine and ski access. A great opportunity to build the perfect, slopeside mountain getaway.

This 3-bedroom, 3 and one-half bathroom luxury flat is beautifully appointed, featuring dramatic northern views plus a large heated patio with an outdoor fireplace. Enjoy heated parking, ski lockers, private elevator, and the amenities of the Peaks Resort and Spa.

Represented by Brian O’Neill $2,500,000

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $4,695,000 fully furnished

Represented by Brian O’Neill $1,895,000

Represented by Patrick Pelisson $3,400,000

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11 101 Autumn Lane Mountain Village Beautifully appointed log home directly slopeside with dramatic views of the San Juan Mountains. This 5,480 sq ft home has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms and is located on a private half acre lot. This timeless home offers an incredible welcoming, family feel that will delight for generations.

Represented by Brian O’Neill $4,995,000

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13 Victoria Drive, Lot 912R Mountain Village

Lot 364R represents a unique opportunity to build in the exclusive neighborhood of Hood Park. The property has easy ski access to Lower Galloping Goose Ski Trail plus excellent tree coverage and dramatic northern views.

Enjoy 30 acres of open space to the north and west.

This is one of Mountain Village’s finest lots, accessed via a private drive offering supreme seclusion with great views of the Sneffels Range to the north. Lot 912R is 1.73 acres with a mixture of aspen, spruce and fir with easy ski access. Take a close look at this ideal lot with convenient location!

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu)

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Granita, Unit 203 Mountain Village

Lorian, Unit 20 Mountain Village

Stargazer Peaks Penthouse Mountain Village

Located on Benchmark Drive with easy ski-out access to Galloping Goose with ski return access from Bridges Ski Trail, this lot features sweeping views of Iron Mountain, Campbell Peak, Dallas, Emma and the San Sophia Ridge. This lot represents a clear cut opportunity in a neighborhood with proven value.

A rare combination of south facing views, abundant sunlight and a ski-in/out location. Comprised of 1,232 sq ft, this 2-bedroom residence showcases spectacular views of Wilson, Palmyra and Campbell Peaks. The open floorplan encompasses the kitchen, dining and living areas which are enriched by a custom fireplace and 2 decks. Includes a ski locker and a deeded underground parking space with storage closet.

This private, corner 3-bedroom, 2,500+ sq ft townhome is in a special location, directly adjacent to forest and open space.

Hear the sounds of Prospect Creek from the property. Hasn’t been on the market for nearly 20 years. Recent remodel is extensive and of nice quality. Extra amenities include pool, hot tub, workout facility and community room. Ski-in/out across the street. Easy walking distance to the gondola and market. 

Spectacular 3-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom corner penthouse just steps to skiing, and the gondola.

Private terrace, comfortable furnishings and magnificent views. Hotel amenities include the spa with heated pools, treatment and workout rooms. Fully prepped for families to enjoy and rent.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $675,000

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $925,000 fully furnished

lorian20.com Represented by Mike Shimkonis $900,000

stargazerpenthouse telluride.com Represented by Mike Shimkonis $1,665,000

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Benchmark Drive, Lot 201A Mountain Village

14 Cortina Lane Mountain Village

Never before on the market, this elegantly appointed, 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home affords unobstructed views of the Sneffels and Wilson Ranges. Located in the sunny Adams Ranch subdivision with private tennis court, this attractively designed timberframe home with contemporary alpine lines enjoys close proximity to the Mountain Village Golf Course and Nordic track.

This super sunny, almost half-acre parcel provides exceptional views of the San Sophia Range, the ski area and easy access to skiing, the market and gondola. A family haven for generations, this is the perfect place to launch your Rocky Mountain memories.

Cortina 14 has direct and effortless ski access to and from the Sundance Ski Run. The vacant land parcel overlooks acres of active open space while luxuriating in all day sun and has nice southern views up the ski run to Palmyra Peak. This steeply discounted price represents a significant bargain for the right ski oriented buyer. You will not find a true ski-in/out gem like this at anything close to this price.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $1,675,000 fully furnished

Represented by Polly Leach-Lychee $895,000

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Represented by Damon Demas $650,000

21 Mountain Lodge, See Forever Cabin 4 Mountain Village Completely upgraded 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom ski-in/out log cabin overlooking Prospect Creek with big views and extra privacy given its location. Very nice upgraded furniture pieces in every room. Lots of amenities including pool, hot tub, sauna, restaurant, housekeeping, & meeting facilities. HOA dues include utilities, reserve funding and property management.

Seller will pay first year's HOA dues and any special assessments. mountainlodgesee forevercabin.com Represented by Mike Shimkonis $1,125,000

237 South Oak Street @ the Telluride Gondola I 970.728.0808 I tellurideproperties.com

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Lot 421 Mountain Village

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Granita, Unit 201 Mountain Village

Part of a quiet enclave located near the base of Lifts 1 and 10, This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence offers privacy and convenience in a residential setting. Remodeled with hardwood floor, semicustom cabinetry, solid wood blinds and quality furnishings. Extra storage in the garage. Ski area views, a superior ski-in/out condo located in Mountain Village steps from the Chondola and hiking/biking trails.

Enjoy a beautiful park-like setting with views of all the big mountain ranges surrounding Telluride on this 1-acre parcel located near the end of a quiet cul-desac. Skiing, hiking and biking trails are only a 150-yard walk away. The Mountain Village complimentary Dial-A-Ride service makes getting to the gondola even easier. Small seasonal pond and wetlands near one corner of the property add an extra layer of serene nature to the parcel.

Best views in Mountain Village. Huge 360°, forever protected views of Wilson’s, San Sophia’s and ski area.

All day sun and year-round sunsets. Flat and easy building site and a private cul-de-sac location.

This offering is beautifully finished with a stacked fireplace, contemporary lighting, fresh flooring, window coverings and state-of-the-art entertainment system.

Granita 201 is comprised of 1,107 generous sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a pure ski-in/out location.

Just steps away from Lift 4, Gondola and Mountain Village core, unit 201 has a ski locker as well as underground parking.

terraces201telluride.com Represented by Mike Shimkonis $565,000

Represented by Mike Shimkonis $735,000

Represented by Eric Saunders $475,000

Represented by Aric Maloy $895,000

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26 Tristant, Unit 106 Mountain Village Excellent ski access and views from this quality log home with a massive 35 ft stone fireplace, granite counters, stainless appliances and recently re-finished hardwood floors.

Also features humidification, top-of-the-line heating/ plumbing & water filtration.

Represented by Adam Black $1,295,000 fully furnished

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Sundance Lane, Lot 1175R Mountain Village

Terraces, Unit 601 Mountain Village

126 Lawson Pt, Lot AR 24R Mountain Village

This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home in the sunny Boulders Subdivision, is appointed with travertine tile, granite countertops, and a steam shower. Pull down access to the attic offers many options for storage or play/work area.

Abundant storage throughout. Tons of sun, beautiful views from every room, and a family friendly neighborhood with a common area play ground. Although deed-restricted, most who apply will qualify.

With a flat building area bordering open space plus beautiful views to the Sneffels Range, this is a tremendous value for a 1+ acre lot. Located in the very exclusive neighborhood of San Joaquin Village, the price of this lot leaves a developer or end user excellent upside when evaluated with sold and listed improved properties.

Upgraded, back row, 2-bedroom ski-in/out Terraces condo. Upgrades include cedar-lined closets/ storage, granite slab counters, top-of-the-line blinds, custom shower doors and garage partition for 1-car garage. Condo is positioned to capture the best views of the ski runs. Mostly furnished. Excellent location, solid rental income, and a great price!

Exceptional lot with commanding views of the Wilson’s, San Sophia’s, and ski area – a rare combination of all. Privately located on the end of a cul-de-sac, this premier property creates a spectacular setting for a mountain retreat. Architectural conceptual drawings showcase a luxury home that captures dramatic views of the San Juans from every room.

terraces601telluride.com

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Represented by Allison Templin

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $585,000

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31 5 Boulders Way Mountain Village Beautiful granites, slates, metalsmithing, timbers & pine wood features enrich the comfortable living spaces of this home on a scenic perimeter lot. A studio with separate entrance generates rental income. Walk to skiing & enjoy adjacent open space.

Will consider trade or lease to purchase option.

Represented by Mike Shimkonis $695,000

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Village Creek, Unit 3 Mountain Village

Chamonix, Unit B Mountain Village

Large, knoll-top lot overlooking all major ranges in Telluride's San Juan Mountains. Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this property provides a commanding homesite in an excellent setting. Private tennis court nearby.

This newly remodeled 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom unit is conveniently located in the Mountain Village Core. The unit boasts excellent views and direct ski access. New furnishings are included, as well as a separately deeded parking space.

Stonegate Drive, Lot 166 AR2 Mountain Village

Represented by Mike Shimkonis $585,000

Represented by Kiki Froberg $795,000

An affordably priced lot in the Mountain Village, with great ski access via the Prospect Ski Trail and Sundance Ski Run. Lots of solar exposure and HUGE views of the Sneffels Mountain Range make this exceptional lot a very compelling opportunity.

Represented by Adam Black $435,000

This studio is one of the most conveniently located ski access condominiums in the Mountain Village. The open floorplan with vaulted ceilings and steam shower allow this studio to live and entertain like a much larger condo. Only steps to Lifts 4, the gondola, superb shopping and dining, this unit commands premium rental rates during the ski season.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $235,000

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Mountain Lodge Mountain Village

Westermere 312 Mountain Village

Unit 3015-3017: This garden level 2-bedroom with over 1,100 sq ft enjoys a spacious layout with fullkitchen, living and dining room. Turn key, ski-in/out with hotel amenities. On-site management that produces annual net income to owners after all fees are paid. $519,000

Unit 4207-4209: Upgraded 3-bedroom, ski-in/out condo.

Corner, top-floor residence.

Hear and see Little Prospect Creek below. Overlooking Double Cabins Ski Trail & open space. Consistent performer with rental income. $450,000 mountainlodge4207.com

Unit 2018-2020: Private garden-level, 2-bedroom with lovely San Sophia and Dallas Peak views. Bordering Prospect Creek, listen to the bubbling stream all night long. $389,000

2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo in the Mountain Village core next to the pond. Steps away from the gondola and Lift 4. This unit comfortably sleeps 8 people and has a nice sized living, dining and kitchen area. Enjoy views of the Telluride Ski Area from the balcony. A deeded storage room and parking space are included with this property.

Unit 2317: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom. Enjoy full hotel services; concierge, front desk, shuttle service, pool, hot tub and ski-in/out access. On site management with excellent rental history and worry free ownership. $305,000 Represented by Eric Saunders

Unit 3010: Income producing ski chalet.

Turn-key. 50 yards to skiing.

Walk to gondola and Mountain Village Market.

Deluxe services include concierge, ski valet, spa/ pool, restaurant. $239,000 mountainlodge3010.com

Unit 3218-3220: Up-todate, 3-bedroom penthouse with unobstructed views of the San Sophia Ridge - you can get a cheaper unit, but not a better one. $549,000 Represented by Polly Leach-Lychee

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TOWN OF TELLURIDE AREAS

Nestled in a box canyon surrounded by the majestic, 13,000+ foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains, the over a century-old Town of Telluride is filled with colorful legends and Rocky Mountain spirit. Just six blocks wide and twelve blocks long, the National Historic District is a window into the town’s illustrious past with its colorful Victorian homes, clapboard storefronts, boutiques, art galleries, bookstores, and gourmet restaurants. The backdrop of this historic town is Telluride’s World Class Ski Resort, featuring a free gondola that provides free transportation between Telluride and Mountain Village for skiers & pedestrians alike. A year-round paradise, summers in Telluride are highlighted by such renowned festivals as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Telluride Film Festival, and Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, just to name a few.

Active New Listings Listings

Town of Tell uride Real Estate Report

Closed Sales

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609 East Columbia Avenue Telluride

Constructed in 2011, this highly sophisticated home represents one of the finest offerings in the Town of Telluride with breathtaking box canyon and ski area views.

Thoughtful and intricate details embrace a comfortable floorplan throughout the main residence and guest house. Brilliant custom lighting showcases the home’s artful design which includes plaster walls, craftsman-style woodwork, marble and antique glass tiles, Oak hardwood flooring, and the highest-end appliances and fixtures. Generous outdoor living spaces bask in sunlight and commanding views, offering a perfect retreat for entertaining or relaxing. At the heart of this distinctive residence is the latest in home automation control, everything from lights to thermostats are managed through your phone or wireless device from anywhere in the world. Truly a luxury family home that stands apart in the Town of Telluride.

609eastcolumbia.com Represented by Brian O'Neill $6,995,000

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329 North Fir Street Telluride

Located on Telluride’s sunnyside, with stunning box canyon and Ingram Falls views, this Neo-Victorian is a classic family ski home. Craftsmen carefully replicated a masterpiece of exotic woods, marble fireplaces, granite counters, stained glass windows and custom built-ins, while accommodating 5 bedrooms, plus a detached and lofted studio. The exterior has lovely mature landscaping complimenting this beautiful home on a superb corner lot with easy "downtown" and ski lift access.

Represented by Polly Leach-Lychee $3,500,000

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236 Pandora Lane Telluride

Sophisticated in design, this contemporary home brings Ingram and Bridal Veil Falls into your living room. Privately situated among the majestic cliff bands of Telluride’s Box Canyon, with ski area views, only a 10-minute walk to town, this superbly executed home features a comfortable floorplan with bright spaces, a sleek efficiently designed kitchen plus elegant finishes sure to please the most discerning taste.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $4,575,000

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518 East Columbia Avenue Telluride

210 South Oak Street Telluride

This charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home features beautiful ski area, Bear Creek and box canyon views. Enjoy easy access on a level street with little traffic, only a short stroll to all the best restaurants Telluride has to offer. Oak floors, Douglas Fir trim and granite counter tops create a warm interior accentuated by abundant southern light.

Located in a fabulous neighborhood, demonstrated by significant home sales, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

A superb bank-owned opportunity! The Montana Placer Inn consists of 4 brightly finished hotel rooms, a recently remodeled 1-bedroom apartment, a 2-bedroom lower level apartment with a steam shower plus a well appointed caretaker apartment with separate entrance. A unique opportunity to garner rental income, located only 1/2 block from the gondola and Chair 8, 1.5 blocks from Main Street.

San Juan Warehouse Units G, H, F-1, J & E Telluride

This beautiful brick townhome functions as a single family residence with no shared walls or below grade living space. It's elegant interior finishes define the homes superb kitchen and living areas. The homes 4 bedrooms and bathrooms, along with 2 spacious south-facing decks, are further complimented by 2 heated parking spaces. One of Telluride's finest offerings.

Represented by Damon Demas $2,600,000

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $1,250,000

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $2,695,000

Located at the corner of San Juan Avenue and South Pine Street, within 2 blocks of the gondola. Three commercially zoned spaces, currently home of Smugglers Restaurant and 2 R-1 employee condominiums.

Excellent location and viability.

Represented by Damon Demas $2,600,000

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Plunge Landing Telluride

Camels Garden Penthouse Telluride

123 South Oak Street Telluride

Designed by renowned architect, Henry SmithMiller, Plunge Landing offers a rare opportunity to own a dynamic building with 2 luxury condominiums plus a high visibility commercial space within 2 blocks of the gondola and Lift 8. The penthouse and roof top deck offer some of the most spectacular views in the entire region. Maple floors and paneling provide a timeless contemporary feel while Hopes Glazed windows bring the outside in. Virtually impossible to replicate in today’s market.

Elegantly appointed in the timeless Camel's Garden Hotel, this 3-bedroom penthouse is a rare offering in the Town of Telluride.

Located directly on the Gondola Plaza at the bottom of Oak Street, there is no way to be closer to the lifts of the Telluride Ski Area and the bon vivant of historic Telluride's downtown. For the person that knows you can never go wrong buying the best, and who does not need to compromise, take a look at this one-of-a-kind opportunity in Telluride.

Located in the heart of Telluride, adjacent to Elk's Park and steps to the gondola. The property's existing configuration features a wonderful 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment and separate restaurant space. Newly created sketch plans by architect Ron Bercovitz contemplate a transformation of the current multi-use configuration into a phenomenal single family residence of approximately 4,800 sq ft.

$1,950,000

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu)

Represented by Polly Leach-Lychee

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One of the most unique combination of lots in the Town of Telluride today.

Enjoy commanding views of Bear Creek, Wasatch, Ballard, town and the ski area from this exceptional vantage point. Located at the end of East Gregory, these special parcels beckon creativity to maximize their true potential.

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Ice House, Unit 315 Telluride

Columbine, Unit C Telluride

Cimarron, Unit R11 Telluride

Located on Telluride’s sunny side, this early Bercovitz design celebrates breathtaking valley views from Ingram Falls to the Telluride Ski Area and the historic Town of Telluride below with expansive picture windows and 3 view decks. Abundant southern exposure harvests warm sunshine, all day long, winter and summer. On a powder morning schuss down to the Oak St ski lifts.

Summer evenings will find you strolling lilac-scented streets to an evening meal on “Main Street”. This 3-story gem features a 4-bedroom home on 2 floors with a 1-bedroom "lock-off" penthouse above.

Luxury 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom dwelling, recently updated and being offered turnkey. Just one block to the gondola, Lift 8, Bear Creek Trail Head and Main Street. An incredibly quiet building with a heated parking garage, hot tub, pool and strong rental history. HOA dues include all utilities.

This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom remodeled condo has a spacious living area with quality finishes and furnishings throughout. This turn-key property offers superior convenience to the gondola, Chair 7 and Main St with excellent views in all directions. Includes covered parking. Low HOA fees.

In town ski-in/out convenience. This recently updated, light and bright 3-bedroom, 3 bathroom condominium at the base of Chair 7 has great views, a deck overlooking the San Miguel River, and incredible ski access.

Represented by Polly Leach-Lychee $2,000,000

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Diamondtooth Cottage Telluride

Pandora, Lot 5 Telluride

Overlooking a tranquil beaver pond and the San Miguel River, with beautiful views of Ballard Peak and the ski area, this spacious well designed 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom condominium offers a superb location within walking distance to all that Telluride has to offer.

Inviting finish details include wide-plank Douglas Fir flooring, Alder doors and trim, and warm hues of limestone in four beautifully appointed bathrooms.

Unobstructed views and abundant southern light provide a truly unique living experience.

Extremely convenient and central location in town for this stand alone 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom condo with high-end finishes, appliances and spacious floor plan. A dedicated parking space right next to the property, use of the huge stone patio, private storage closet and in-floor snowmelt system highlight this exceptional value. Lives like a single family home and has residential/commercial zoning for a live/work option.

Dramatic riverfront estate parcel in the premiere Telluride enclave of Idarado Legacy. Less than one mile from the historic Town of Telluride, Idarado offers the best in privacy and convenience. This property enjoys exclusive box canyon views, tranquility and easy access to world class skiing.

232 East Pacific Street Unit B Telluride

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu)

Represented by Adam Black $1,125,000 fully furnished

Represented by Brian O’Neill $1,500,000

Incredible mountain modern penthouse in an ideal downtown location.

This remodeled condo offers amazing views, 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, a newly expanded private office off the master plus a sleeping loft. Master bathroom has an extra deep 6ft jacuzzi tub, steam shower, plus a huge walk in closet. 2 decks, 1 covered parking space, and a newly remodeled kitchen.

Represented by Andrea Writer-Faust $1,725,000 fully furnished

$2,050,000 furnished with exclusions

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59 Tomboy Lodge, Unit 301 Telluride Top-floor, end-unit, with vaulted ceilings, private deck, great views, granite counters in the kitchen, slate in entry & bathroom, custom metal stair railing and also has a private washer & dryer inside the unit. Incredible views to the northern red rock cliffs.

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Rio Vista D2 Penthouse Lawson Hill

333 West Colorado Avenue 568 Society Drive Telluride Lawson Hill

Viking Lodge, Unit 118 Telluride

Expansive decking, and exceptional San Sophia views make this commercial loft an ultra unique business or studio setting. Bright ambient light washes over the 600+ sq ft top-floor for a tranquil and productive work atmosphere. Conveniently located between the Town of Telluride and Mountain Village. Art or yoga studio, import business, whatever.

Prime commercial space in the heart of downtown Telluride. Excellent sunnyside location next to the San Miguel County Courthouse.

This location will accommodate a plethora of uses.

Measuring roughly 1,300 sq ft of usable interior space.

Located in Elk Meadows, the most private neighborhood within Lawson Hill, this gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home is the masterwork of local artist, Eli Burke. Venetian plaster and faux finishes are detailed throughout with Ash floors, knotty pine trim and doors, tumbled marble, travertine tile, Jerusalem gold granite, surround sound, plus many more upgrades. The local's dream garage is oversized and complete with a workshop.

Directly on the lawn and river trail, with sunny south light. Sit on the patio and watch the world go by, or listen at night to the sounds of the San Miguel River.

Take your pooch for a morning stroll, then grab your skis - 2 blocks east to the gondola, or 1.5 blocks west to lift 7 - take your pick.

An easy evening stroll, or the Galloping Goose brings you to all the shops and restaurants on Main Street.

Get in on the lifestyle of Telluride!

Represented by Allison Templin

Represented by Polly Leach-Lychee

$385,000

$299,000

Represented by Polly Leach-Lychee $225,000

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Double Diamond, Unit 16 Telluride

River Club Fractional Telluride

River Club Fractional Telluride

2 Weeks: "One-of-a-kind" Diamond/Platinum Membership. The only unit offering Christmas & New Years week each year. $139,590

Ski-in/out of this fully furnished immaculate Double Diamond unit.

Located at the base of Chair 7, this unit enjoys views of the ski area and is just steps from skiing. Hot tub, off-street parking, and a strong financial HOA makes this turn-key condo a must see! Owner will entertain a partnership scenario or condo trade.

3 Weeks: This oversized 3-bedroom sleeps 8, with 1 winter, 1 summer and 1 float week. Just 3 blocks to the ski gondola and downtown Telluride shopping. Flexible vacationers can make the most of it with additional standby time available too.

Quietly elegant, compared to others, with a sumptuous club room and fitness center, as well as golf and ski privileges - this is a great entry into the Telluride lifestyle!

5 Weeks: Gold Membership. Two prime winter weeks, 2 prime summer weeks, and 1 float week plus unlimited space available.

Membership also includes ski and golf amenities when in residence.

Represented by Allison Templin $535,000 fully furnished

Represented by Kiki Froberg $99,500

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3 Weeks: Gold Membership. 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom unit allowing for 3 weeks per year with prime winter and summer weeks. Includes ski and golf membership. $99,500

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SURROUNDING AREA MESAS

Other opportunities for a gentler, more relaxed pace of life can be found in the areas surrounding Telluride and Mountain Village. Historic cattle ranches and century old homesteads coexist graciously with newer estates in the fertile valleys and mesas. Nowhere else in the west will one find 50 to 2,000 acre parcels with more profound views, abundance of wildlife, all with proximity to culture and recreation.

Closed Sales '11/'12

Sold Volume '11/'12

Surrounding Area Mesas Real Estate Report

Avgerage Sales Price '11/'12

Avgerage $/sqft '11/'12

Median Sales Price '11/'12

Median $/sqft '11/'12

Days on Market '11/'12

Active Listings '11/'12

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$14,705,825 / $33,331,800

Deep Creek/ Last Dollar

2/7

$10,250,000 / $27,850,000 $5,125,000 / $3,978,571 $646 / $632 $5,125,000 / $2,400,00 $646 / $478 423 / 701 16 / 24

Hastings

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$1,080,00 / $2,257,800

$1,080,000 / $376,300

Iron Springs/ Horsefly

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$1,903,825 / $2,495,000

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Wilson/ Sunshine

$1,633,981 / $1,851,767

$351 / $381 $800,000 / $712,500

$283 / $322 388 / 510 34 / 64

$212 / $240 $1,080,000 / $363,500

$212 / $250

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$634,608 / $831,667

$247 / $168

$706,000 / $750,000

$235 / $167

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-- / $270,000

-- / $153

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2/1

$672,000 / $459,000

$336,000 / $459,000

$283 / $324

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$5,137,000 / $16,373,000

$642,125 / $1,259,462

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$486,750 / $550,000

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Deep Creek/ Last Dollar

3/3

$2,545,000 / $1,910,000

$848,333 / $636,667

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$950,000 / $610,000

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338 / 504 16 / 28

Hastings

2/4

$350,000 / $623,000

$175,000 / $155,750

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$175,000 / $150,000

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Iron Springs/ Horsefly

1/1

$528,500 / $325,000

$528,500 / $325,000

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$528,500 / $325,000

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$227,000 / --

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$227,000 / --

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$975,000 / $13,515,000

$975,000 / $2,703,000

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$975,000 / $715,000

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$283 / $324 $336,000 / $459,000

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101 Christina's Way Aldasoro Ranch

Naturally sited in the aspens below Iron Mountain and the rugged Sneffels Range, The Basque Retreat is a treasure that blends European refinement with rustic mountain elegance. Adorned with mesquite floors, reclaimed trusses and native stone, this unique residence boasts flawless craftsmanship. Natural light immerses the living spaces through oversized windows framing exquisite views of Palmyra Peak, Gold Hill and the Telluride Ski Area. Two master suites with elegant bathrooms and stone fireplaces are situated on opposite ends of the home providing the utmost privacy. Elegant furniture, antique candelabras, 2,800 sq ft of heated outdoor decks, and an outdoor spa with indoor sauna round out this exceptional offering.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $3,395,000

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Laughing Dog Ranch Specie Mesa

Situated amongst serene aspen, a 4-bedroom main residence and 1-bedroom guest house are part of 7,753 sq ft of total improvements. Enjoy workouts in the exercise room, tending your garden in the green house, and saddling up the horses to explore 104 gorgeous acres. Two adjacent lots, totaling 141 acres, are also available for purchase at $1,100,000.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $2,750,000 furnished

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Running Horse Ranch Hastings Mesa

Comprised of 159 pristine acres adorned with 8 ponds and superb water rights, this unique ranch features a 3,567 sq ft, 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home with warm living areas offering grand mountain views. The property also includes a historic caretaker residence and barn, separate log cabin, several corrals and a high alpine garden.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $2,500,000

237 South Oak Street @ the Telluride Gondola I 970.728.0808 I tellurideproperties.com

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71 Little Cone Ranch, Lot 7 Specie Mesa The Telluride retreat you’ve been searching for. Over 35 private acres, bordering BLM land with a lovely building site, 180º panoramic views of the Telluride Ski Area, Wilson and the San Sophias. Aspen and wildflowers abound on this amazing lot on top of the world.

Represented by Albert Roer $599,000

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West Hastings Mesa, Lot 13 Hastings Mesa

Beautiful land on one of Colorado's most scenic mesas. A designated building site in the trees of this 7-acre parcel creates an ideal and spectacular setting for a ranch-style home just 25 minutes to Telluride. Or land bank it as an alternative part of your investment portfolio. Wilson Mesa Ranches is equestrian friendly with horse commons and riding trails.

A truly amazing end-of-the-road 50 acres, located on the ridgeline with 300º views including Lizardhead, the Wilson Range, and down over 2000ft into the San Miguel River Canyon. This ultra private parcel backs on to sunny mountain meadows and an old growth aspen forest, with several nestled sites for your secluded mountain hideaway.

wilsonmesalot89.com Represented by Mike Shimkonis $305,000

Represented by Polly Leach-Lychee $625,000

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Hughes Reserve, Parcel 1 Wilson Mesa

Muddy Creek Meadows Tract I Wilson Mesa

Lots 2R, 7R & 9R Hastings Mesa

$1,095,000

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $785,000

This beautiful 111-acre ranch parcel affords breathtaking views in 2 different directions of the magnificent Wilson and Sneffels Mountain ranges. The land is comprised of flat to rolling terrain with significant stands of mature aspens mixed with open meadows and dark timber. Located 16 miles from Telluride, this unique property includes a domestic well, easy access to national forest and borders a seasonal creek.

Rare combination of 3 adjacent 35-acre tracts, only 20 minutes from Telluride.

Enjoy superb Hayden and Wilson Peak views with open meadows and beautiful aspen. Go solar or access grid power nearby.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $875,000

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $2,275,000

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Owned by one family for generations, this 43.68-acre parcel is only 16 miles from Telluride. Offering an excellent mix of aspen and open meadows, this beautiful parcel showcases stunning views of the Wilsons, Dolores Peak, and Sneffels Range.

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78 Lot 136 Aldasoro Ranch This private site is a hidden gem among the aspen.

Comprised of 2.77 acres, the gently sloped building site encompasses exquisite views of Wilson Peak and Deep Creek Mesa, plus it has access to 200 acres of open space.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $675,000

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Wilson Mesa Ranches, Lot 75 Wilson Mesa

An idyllic 40 acres of flat, usable terrain featuring dramatic 180 degree views of the Sneffels Range. A great mix of dark timber and aspen round out this superb value.

Superlatives abound when describing the character and aesthetics of this 7-acre property. The views from the Wilson’s to the San Sophia ridgeline are magnificent in their breadth and panoramic splendor. The property abuts 2 large ranches, each with significant conservation easements in place, creating an implied site of enormous proportions. All day sunshine makes for a very compelling homesite.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $275,000

Represented by Damon Demas $400,000

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766 Golden Eagle Drive Horsefly Mesa

TBD Big Valley Road Horsefly Mesa

116 West Serapio, Lot 139 Aldasoro

Enjoy unbeatable views of the Sneffels Range, Cimarrons and Wilsons from this knoll homesite.

Comprised of 133.5 acres in gated San Juan Ranch, this expansive parcel includes year-round access, a driveway plus grid power. Only 35 minutes from Telluride.

Located approximately 40 minutes to Telluride and 25 minutes to Ridgway, this 2,256 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom custom built, solar powered residence features dramatic views of the Sneffels Range.

Surrounded by majestic aspen and Ponderosa pine, covered porches and open decks take in majestic views. Other outside amenities include an idyllic pond, a detached cedar wood-fired sauna, a geodesic green house, a log sided equipment shed and a larger storage/garage.

The big valley is an apt name for these 223 acres of usable, rolling ranch lands with massive views to the south of the Wilsons, Dolores Peak, and Hayden Peak to the east. Excellent grazing land with 60 gpm well in place. Large ranches with conservation easements to south and west.

Bank-owned at an excellent price.

Beautiful deed-restricted Aldasoro lot. 1.34 acres, with southern exposure, great views, and mature aspens.

Gladed views from the ski area to Wilson Peak. This lot has a great building site! The perfect parcel for a local family to build their dream home and live in a fabulous neighborhood.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $595,000

Represented by Damon Demas

Represented by Allison Templin $158,500

$895,000

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $495,000

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TELLURIDE SKI RANCHES and OPHIR AREAS

Within a five to fifteen minute drive to Telluride and Mountain Village are a number of extraordinary, low density living opportunities, surrounded by US Forest Service lands and rugged wilderness. These areas include Telluride Ski Ranches, Aldasoro Ranch, Elk Run, The Preserve, Raspberry Patch, Ophir, Trout Lake and the Ilium Valley. All of these locations offer some of Natures most dramatic residential settings and provide superb proximity to the towns of Mountain Village and Telluride, while maintaining a distinctly different pace and style of living for its residents. In sum, these neighborhoods offer the "best of both worlds" to those residing within them and in many long time locals opinion, are the best residential living opportunities in the Telluride Region.

Active New Listings Listings

Ski Ranches & Ophir Areas Real Estate Report

Closed Sales

Median Sales Price

Median $/sqft

Average Sales Price

Average $/sqft

% of Ask Price

Days on Supply of Market Inventory

Sold Volume

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$686,250

$284

$885,027

$305

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$19,470,600

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$192

$497,074

$222

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$7,953,192

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$4,157,500

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*Includes Turkey Creek Mesa, Ski Ranches, Ophir, Illium Valley, San Bernardo & Trout Lake.

All data from the Telluride Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, further investigation may be necessary.

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8121 Preserve Drive The Preserve

Located within 8 miles of historic Telluride and 4 miles from the ski lifts of Mountain Village, this one-of-a-kind compound will stimulate your senses.

Constructed of reclaimed Pennsylvania Barnwood with plaster finish throughout, this 13-bedroom, 11 and 2-half bathroom custom residence provides the perfect balance of contemporary and rustic interiors affording a truly sophisticated living experience. Wide-plank Douglas Fir flooring with dove-tail accents in the dining and living room present a warm tone that is accentuated by a grand wood-burning fireplace and massive views of Wilson Peak and Sunshine Mountain. Enjoy a multitude of outdoor living spaces ranging from lovely stone patios to a quaint landscaped courtyard with hot tub. Over 18,000 sq ft of heated living space is spread amongst a main residence, 2 guest houses and caretaker’s residence. A 4-stall horse barn with tack room, corral, 2 pastures, and almost 2 miles of private trails are beautifully shaped amongst 28 acres. Enjoy a lighted paddle tennis court, trout pond, snowmobiles, ATV’s, a Ford 250 Truck and GMC Suburban with a parking space and storage in the heart of Mountain Village for easy access to world class skiing.

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $17,900,000 furnished with some exclusions

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300 Old Butterfly Road Matterhorn

A classic and handsome newer log home, with paved highway access, 12 minutes from the ski slopes, and 17 minutes to downtown Telluride. This is an easy get-awayfrom it all, on a private 35-acre knoll, with 270ยบ views from Bald Mountain, the San Sophias, to Sheep Mountain with all the finishes you expect, including custom ironwork, 200 year old reclaimed barnwood floors, high-end lighting and bathrooms, a gorgeous kitchen, sunny great room and decks, and full level of play and recreation areas for the whole family. Hike the nearby national forest, fish trout lake.

It's a different life out here. A furniture package is available.

Represented by Polly Leach-Lychee $2,995,000

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Sunny River Ranch Ptarmigan in Ilium, Sites 4 & 5 - Ilium Valley

When it comes to high-quality river property, located within minutes of Telluride, these 2 parcels represent the best. Sited in the beautiful Ilium Valley, these parcels enjoy over a half mile of frontage on the South Fork of the San Miguel River. Site 4, with 9.48 acres features an attractive post and beam home with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

Excellent outdoor living spaces, big sun and great mountain views create one of the nicest settings around. Site 5's caretaker unit and 4-stall barn overlook a beautiful stretch of river. The property is wonderfully flat with mature landscaping and is fully fenced for horses. Recreational opportunities surround you with superb fishing, biking, and close access to thousands of USFS acres. Come have a look.

Represented by Damon Demas $4,750,000

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88 72 Deer Park Lane Ski Ranches Secluded amongst towering aspen, this stately custom timberframe residence set on 2 acres overlooks a tranquil pond and creek.

The great room is encircled by timber trusses that frame an river rock, wood-burning fireplace surrounded by giant picture windows that bring the outdoors in.

Represented by Brian O'Neill $3,000,000

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1 Raspberry Patch Road Raspberry Patch

This custom-built, antique timberframe home, sits on a fully usable site with great views. The home is composed entirely of antique woods consisting of hand hewn oak and pine beams, century old Longleaf Pine and white oak.

Other finishes include full plaster throughout, soapstone counters in kitchen and master bathroom, slate floors in kitchen and limestone and travertine bath counters throughout. An outstanding offering!

17 acres with commanding views of Mt. Wilson, Sunshine Peak and the San Sophia Range. Conveniently located 5 minutes from world-class skiing and golf at the Telluride Ski & Golf Resort. The property includes miles of private cross-country skiing and hiking trails that border thousands of acres of national forest. Completely remodeled 3,200 sq ft, 5-bedroom home with large decks.

Represented by Damon Demas $1,695,000

Represented by Patrick Pelisson $3,500,000

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91 752 Elk Run Elk Run This 6-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom custom home perched on 4.82 private acres features stunning views of Wilson and Sunshine Peaks. A main house, cabin and garage with caretaker’s unit above, all designed by Tommy Hein, reflect the mining history of the San Juan Mountains.

Represented by Patrick Pelisson $7,450,000

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31 Diamond Point Lane Ski Ranches

One of the finest residential lots available within 5 minutes of the Telluride Ski & Golf Resort. Perched high on a knoll and encompassing 6.7 acres, this lot offers unmatched views and privacy. The potential homesite provides unobstructed views stretching from Mt. Wilson and Sunshine Peaks to down valley mesa views and all the way back to the San Sophia Range to the north. The property directly boarders thousands of acres of national forest allowing for hiking, snowshoeing and other outdoor recreation directly out of your front door. Elk Run is a private, gated community located on Turkey Creek Mesa just south of Mountain Village.

This home sits upon a 1.17-acre site, offering significant sun and wonderful views to both the Wilsons and San Sophia mountain ranges. The properties 5,300 sq ft is comprised of 4/5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. The great room has soaring cathedral ceilings with large view windows and a floor-to-ceiling stone wood-burning fireplace. 1,700 sq ft of deck space features mature aspen trees growing through it and a large hot tub. Rounding out the property are copious amounts of storage and a 2-car garage.

Represented by Patrick Pelisson

Represented by Damon Demas $1,795,000

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94 Avalanche Ranch Ophir This unique 35-acre ranch borders national forest and showcases spectacular views of the Ophir Valley. Tucked among a grove of aspen trees, the main house features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Enjoy the great outdoors with 2 south-facing decks and a spring-fed pond.

Represented by Albert Roer $795,000

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Camp Ilium Ilium Valley

Almost 1-acre, this parcel is perfectly suited for your mountain home. Located in the Ski Ranches on Turkey Creek Mesa, find yourself in close proximity to Telluride, Mountain Village, and the Telluride Ski Area and Golf Course. Heavily treed with mature spruce, fir and aspen, this gently sloping building site also has views of Wilson Peak and the San Sophia Ridge.

A quite remarkable property, steeped in our region’s history and located in a beautiful setting within the Ilium Valley. The property’s 16.23 acres straddle the south fork of the San Miguel River and have good sun and excellent proximity to Telluride and myriad recreational opportunities.

Represented by Albert Roer $425,000

Represented by Damon Demas $799,000

TELLURIDE SKI RANCHES and OPHIR AREAS

97 105 Wapiti Ski Ranches Moments from downtown Telluride and skiing, this comfortable 3-bedroom home PLUS 3-bedroom income property is beautifully set on 2.2 acres of aspen with a peaceful trout pond and views of Mt. Wilson and the San Sophia Ridge. Numerous lawn and garden areas, and an outdoor hot tub.

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Ideally located at the highest point within the Ski Ranches, this land possesses all of the characteristics that position it as one of the ‘top ten’ lots within the subdivision. This large 2-acre site with gently sloping topography and mature tree coverage provides a perfect canvas for an architectural masterpiece. A very private location with stupendous views!

Remodeled in 2005 with new countertops, stainless cabinets, appliances, stained concrete flooring with radiant heat downstairs & wood floors upstairs, custom iron work and many more fine touches throughout. The location of this property gives it excellent solar exposure, while also capturing amazing views of Sunshine Peak, the northern cliffs and down valley sunsets. Walk out your door and fish the river, hike or bike the Galloping Goose trail and rock climb.

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OUTSIDE AREAS

Resplendent with unique charm and character, the outlying communities that make up the Telluride region have a personality all their own. These amiable towns offer an alternative to the hustle and bustle of Telluride. While the communities of Dolores, Rico, Placerville, Norwood, Ridgway, and Ouray present more budget friendly real estate options than Telluride – they still feature beautiful mountain views, convenient river access, newly constructed homes and sprawling ranches.

Closed Sales '11/'12

Sold Volume '11/'12

Avgerage Sales Price '11/'12

Outside Areas Real Estate Report

Avgerage $/sqft '11/'12

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$7,142,550 / $5,895,925

$223,205 / $203,308

$106 / $121

$184,950 / $181,000

$83 / $115

218 / 365 69 / 95

Down Valley

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$3,193,900 / $2,500,125

$532,317 / $277,792

$206 / $153

$380,000 / $147,000

$184 / $147

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Rico

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$1,143,700 / $555,000

$190,617 / $185,000

$118 / $163

$205,000 / $215,000

$117 / $171

204 / 640 12 / 12

20 / 17

$2,804,950 / $2,840,800

$140,248 / $167,106

$74 / $102

$92,500 / $128,200

$68 / $99

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*Norwood Areas include Norwood, Redvale, Naturita & Nucla. Down Valley includes Fall Creek, Sawpit & Placerville.

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$2,859,010 / $1,394,500

$190,601 / $126,773

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$130,000 / $125,000

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Down Valley

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$150,000 / $412,500

$150,000 / $206,250

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$2,679,560 / $982,000

$206,120 / $109,111

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$75,000 / $89,000

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*Norwood Areas includes Norwood, Redvale, Naturita & Nucla. Down Valley includes Fall Creek, Sawpit & Placerville.

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Dalwhinnie Ridgway

A stunning family compound and horse ranch amid the sunny climate of Colorado’s southwest quadrant, just 45 minutes from the famed ski slopes of Telluride. Located on 60+ rare acres adjoining the Uncompahgre River and surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the San Juan Mountains, the property has verdant irrigated rolling pastures. The elegant, yet comfortably rustic, 7,730 sq ft main house was expanded, with a meticulous eye for history and detail, from an imported reclaimed historic barn. Adjoining to the north is an elegant stable with a 2-bedroom plus loft 1,664 sq ft caretaker unit, providing constant oversight of the property.

Flowing an exceptional 15 gallons per minute of fresh Rocky Mountain waters, the artesian well, and Dallas Ditch water rights contribute to the surrounding beautifully manicured gardens of mountain growing plants and regional wildflowers. A second well feeds the aerated “swan pond” towered over by large old cottonwood trees. With such motivated sellers Dalwhinnie is a buy of a lifetime! Reduced from $9,650,000 Represented by Polly Leach-Lychee $3,995,000

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22031 Highway 145 Fall Creek

21170 Highway 145 Sawpit

27 North Commercial Rico

Excellent commercial land along Placerville’s Front Street. Four lots, totaling approximately 15,000 sq ft have great exposure to Highway 145 and its enormous traffic counts into and out of Telluride. San Miguel County zoning allows for broad commercial uses on this parcel. Water well, permitted and in place.

Additional commercial lots to east (approximately 22,500 sq ft) also available for sale.

This down valley river home has the San Miguel River flowing steps from the house. Manicured lawns and gardens highlight a well-kept house and single this property out from the rest of the down valley offerings. Two gas-burning stove inserts in moss rock and brick surrounds make this home extra cozy and utility efficient. Your guests will appreciate the 1,500ft altitude drop from Telluride to the ‘’banana belt’’.

Stake your claim in the down valley red rocks. Bask on the porch in abundant sunshine in the ''banana belt'' and watch the world go by. Just 1 mile northwest of the Sawpit Store, privately nestled below amazing red rock buttes and columns. Isn't it time for a place of your own? All bordered by BLM cliffs and canyons.

Lowest priced, best value, convenient downtown location! Seller is ready to move these lots and has priced them to sell. Located creekside, Lots 2 - 8 have the ability to be separated into 2 homesites or utilized as one large affordable estate parcel. A total of 11,412 sq ft.

Represented by Damon Demas

Represented by Polly Leach-Lychee

$275,000

$599,000

Represented by Polly Leach-Lychee $235,000

Represented by Allison Templin $29,000

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43 Webster Way Rico

27285 Highway 145 Dolores

339 Silverglance Rico

388 Juniper Village Drive Placer Valley Village

Perched high above the Dolores River with expansive and beautiful 280째 mountain views, this vacant parcel is the ideal setting for a mountain retreat. Situated on the cul-de-sac of a private road with a healthy stand of aspen trees, this 7500 sq ft easy to build on lot represents a great value for the price. Build your mountain getaway in charming Rico, only 25 miles to Telluride.

Perched on a hill overlooking the Dolores River, this property enjoys a private wooded lot, excellent views and amazing access to outdoor activities. With 5 bedrooms including a large caretakers suite downstairs with full kitchen, there is plenty of space for family and friends. This property is a stones throw from national forest and receives its water from a natural spring. 2 snowmobiles, 1 motorcycle and 1 four-wheeler are included in the purchase price.

This 2,000 sq ft home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a beautiful masonry fireplace, concrete countertops, maple flooring, and antique long leaf pine trim.

A detached garage and fenced yard complete this exceptional residence with tremendous views only 25 miles from the Telluride Ski Resort.

Just west of Telluride, these pristine 3.45 sunny acres include substantial San Miguel River frontage and adjoin BLM land. The property offers a quaint 784 sq ft, fully-equipped, 1-bedroom, 3/4-bathroom cabin with a new shower and tile, a washer/dryer and a new wood-burning stove.

Live in the cabin, or convert it to a shop, garage or any alternate out building after you build your dream home.

Represented by Allison Templin $64,500

Represented by Adam Black

Represented by Allison Templin $339,000

Represented by Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu) $359,000

$595,000

237 South Oak Street @ the Telluride Gondola I 970.728.0808 I tellurideproperties.com

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TheTheTeam TellProperties uride Properties Team at at Telluride Albert Roer

Managing Partner

Albert graduated from Skidmore College in 1985 with a bachelors degree in Business/Accounting, and promptly moved to New York City to work for The Synchron Corporation, a real estate development firm. He became a licensed Real Estate Agent in 1987 and was hired by the Canyon Ranch Organization, as a financial analyst. Albert moved to Telluride in 1991 where he headed up the accounting department for the Peaks Resort & Spa until 1999. In October 1999 he became one of the founding Partners of FlightOne, a Telluride based air charter and fractional aircraft ownership program. Albert was hired by Telluride Properties in September 2002, and named President to over see day-today business operations, he became a managing Partner in 2004. Albert has also served as Director and Treasurer of the Telluride Hospital District Board and is currently President of both the Telluride Ski Ranches and Granita Building HOA boards. Roer is also a Manager and Executive Committee member of the Forty Seventh Fifth Company which owns and manages The World Diamond Tower in New York City.

Poll y Leach-Lychee

970.708.5527 I albert@tellurideproperties.com

Broker/Owner Hailing from Nantucket whaling stock, raised on Cape Cod and educated in Aspen and Lahaina, the resort lifestyle and real estate investment business are obviously Polly's niche. Her sales and executive skills were honed in San Francisco while building "Sunventure of Sausalito" into the largest travel agency in Marin County -- with an exclusive executive and celebrity clientele. Polly spent the next twenty two years selling real estate in Telluride, believing that an educated and satisfied customer is always a top priority. Polly also competes in "3-Day Eventing" -- the Olympic sport of English riding -- which requires concentration, persistence, boldness and mutual trust ... the very same traits that foster a positive and successful real estate experience. Polly heartily welcomes those who are drawn to the pioneer spirit of Telluride.

970.369.5333 I plychee@tellurideproperties.com

Stephen Cieciuch (Chet-chu)

Damon Demas

Director As broker with Telluride Properties LLC for 27 years, Steve has consistently been a leading performer in the Telluride Brokerage community. Steve started his brokerage career selling Telluride Real Estate from Aspen in 1987. After living in Aspen for 11 years, Steve moved to Telluride in 1990 to open Telluride Properties. Since that time he has been an integral force in listing and land planning with some of the regions most successful projects to his credit. When working with buyers Steve treats his customers to the highest level of service and provides them with a wealth of knowledge through years of experience. Steve listens to your needs and finds the property best suited to your criteria and budget. When working with sellers, Steve prides himself on managing all of his listings efficiently providing a successful end result. He ensures that the brokerage community is well informed and that all his listings are marketed effectively by use of the highest quality print and web mediums.

Steve has proven to deliver the highest level of service with the utmost integrity. He lives in town with his wife Kendall and daughters Jula & Ruby.

970.708.2338 I stevec@tellurideproperties.com

Senior Broker Damon feels fortunate to have lived and worked in Telluride for the last twenty years. His tenure at Telluride Properties approaches fourteen years. Damon began his career in the real estate related markets as a Certified Residential property appraiser for the San Miguel County Assessors office in 1992. This experience provided him with a unique perspective on all property types and their underlying values. This insight, coupled with fourteen years as a real estate Broker, has proved invaluable in establishing an unsurpassed knowledge of Telluride regional real estate. Whether it’s a luxury estate on the ski run, mining claims high in the hills or hidden gems along the San Miguel River, Damon is glad to share his knowledge and expertise with you.

970.708.2148 I ddemas@tellurideproperties.com

THE TEAM AT TELLURIDE PROPER TIES

Brian O'Neill

Director Upon graduating from Brown University in 1984, Brian entered the real estate world as a project planner for a large development firm in Boston.

He moved to Telluride in 1989 for a winter of skiing in the San Juans and instantly fell in love with the region. Brian’s mission is to provide the most thorough, professional and insightful service possible helping you decide what is genuinely the best property for you personally. Since joining Telluride Properties in 1998, he has sold over $125m worth of real estate averaging over $1.5m per transaction. The Telluride community has greatly supported Brian personally and professionally, he feels honored to return the favor by volunteering his time for community causes. Brian is an avid outdoor enthusiast who started in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and after a brief respite while playing football at Brown, has gone global with his adventures. But today his greatest adventure is here in Telluride chasing his two young boys, Quinn and Grayden, with his legendary North Face athlete wife Hilaree.

970.708.5367 I bfoneill@tellurideproperties.com

Mike Shimkonis

Director After growing up surfing in Florida, Mike Shimkonis decided to give higher ground a try and settled in Colorado over 25 years ago, first in Vail, then moving to Telluride in 1993. Prior to working with Telluride Properties, he was a senior sales and marketing executive for the Vail and Telluride ski companies. Mike has brokered over $175 million in real estate sales and participates in various community organizations including as current Treasurer for Mountainfilm in Telluride. He also orchestrated a complicated transaction transforming developable mining claims into open space. Mike served on the board of the Telluride Association of Realtors, was on its Professional Standards committee, and acted as the driving force behind formulating the association’s First Time Homebuyer’s Fund.

970.708.2157 I shimmy@tellurideproperties.com

Tom Hess

Broker Originally from Maryland, Tom discovered Telluride in 1990 and immediately immersed himself in the Telluride community. Before joining Telluride properties, Tom held various executive sales and marketing roles for hotels and property management companies. Tom studied architecture and urban studies at the University of Maryland which was the beginning of his adoration for real estate. A trusted advisor that stays continually informed and educated about the ever-changing Telluride real estate market, Tom helps both buyers and sellers achieve their goals.

Tom recently served as President of the Telluride/Montrose Regional Air Organization for 7 years and he’s been on the board of the organization since 1991. He has also served on the fundraising and programming committee for the Michael D. Palm Theatre and the board of the Repertory Theatre.. When Tom isn’t at the office he can be found riding his mountain bike, hiking, playing softball, cross country & skate skiing or snowshoeing on the vast trail system in Telluride.

970.708.1459 I thess@tellurideproperties.com

Allison Templin

Broker Allison hails from Hickory, North Carolina and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Although she’s a Tar Heel at heart, it was her love of the San Juan Mountains that inspired her to make Telluride her home seventeen years ago. In 2002 she embarked on her real estate career with Telluride Properties, bringing her warm southern hospitality to the region’s premiere real estate company. Allison is known amongst her clients and peers as someone who takes the time to listen and provide the best quality service with the utmost professionalism.

Allison married Telluride native Matt Templin and together they are raising daughter Cate Grace surrounded by family and the mountains they love. They are expecting their second child in September, 2012.

When she’s not in her office on Oak Street at the base of the Gondola Allison can be found hiking Telluride’s extensive trail system or enjoying an afternoon at Town Park with her daughter and son.

970.708.0996 I allison@tellurideproperties.com

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TheTheTeam TellProperties uride Properties Team at at Telluride Patrick Pelisson

Broker

Pat loves the Telluride area – when he’s not in the office, you’ll find him fly fishing the rivers or hiking the areas vast trail system. “Growing up on Long Island and moving to the mountains gave me the opportunity to enjoy boundless outdoor activities and now I enjoy meeting new people and helping them achieve their dreams of homeownership in the area.”

For the past ten years he has been a Broker with Telluride Properties and applies his talents towards assisting high net worth clients with expert brokerage services in the greater Telluride area. His commitment to hard work, confidentiality and integrity has earned him the trust and friendship of his clients. Pat advises clients with finding and valuating property, listing and marketing properties, negotiating purchase prices and terms, and working through the detailed due diligence process and local governmental regulations in San Miguel County. Pat sits on the Board of the Telluride Association of Realtors, serving as chair of the committee overseeing the Association’s First Time Homebuyers Assistance Fund.

970.708.1384 I pat@tellurideproperties.com

Eric Saunders

Broker

Jesse DiFiore

Josh Rapaport

Eric first discovered the incredible lifestyle of Colorado while living in Aspen for a summer in 1989 and upon graduating from N.C. State University, he quickly moved back for a life in the mountains. After moving to Telluride from Aspen in 1996 he realized that he had found his home. He brings a high level of professionalism and integrity to each transaction; allowing you to relax and enjoy the buying/selling process.

He has been involved in over $100 million in real estate transactions and has guided clients through large scale and single-family developments, condo, commercial and land purchases. Eric actively volunteers his time as a big brother in the One to One program; is a current board member of The Just for Kids Foundation; and a former 4 year member of San Miguel Search and Rescue. He has also recently served as the President of the Telluride Association of Realtors and was voted Realtor of the Year in 2009 by his peers. His hobbies include skiing, mountain/road biking, scuba diving, sailing, travelling and reading. He is married to Alyssa (the best yoga teacher in town) and they have 2 spirited boys, Dylan & Cash.

970.708.2447 I saunders@tellurideproperties.com

Broker Knowledge, skill and expertise in the real estate field are some of the qualities that are inherent to Jesse DiFiore. Guiding buyers and sellers through the process enables his clients to make informed decisions during the real estate transaction, while knowing that they are being fully represented in a single agent capacity. Ethical and determined to provide the highest of quality service is what makes Jesse stand out and a part from other agents. He works with impeccable organization and foresight, promising favorable outcomes no matter how complicated the circumstances. As part of Telluride Properties, Jesse complements his years of real estate knowledge and experience with the industry's most intelligently assembled support system. Telluride Properties fosters teamwork through a unique business model, which encourages its agents and brokers to work together to ensure the best and most rewarding experiences for every single client. Jesse knows Telluride and specializes in sales and marketing of the finest properties in the area. No job is too small and no task is unattainable!

970.708.9672 I jesse@tellurideproperties.com

Broker Josh grew up in Connecticut, and learned the business side of life working for a high-end real estate development company. He excelled at accounting and business organization, but mountain living beckoned to him. The depth of Telluride’s real estate market has given Josh a chance to live and work in an amazing place. Not every real estate broker comes from the same mold, and Josh is unique. He has a background in luxury real estate development and organic/sustainable architecture, and is currently co-owner of Box Canyon Management, LLC, a boutique property management company. While he understands the true costs of development, he can also help clients understand real estate investments, the potential for raw land, building systems, and maintenance needs.

Josh helps his clients through the entire process, so no client is left in the dark after a sale. You can typically find Josh around town or off in the mountains as a member of San Miguel County’s Search and Rescue Team.

Josh currently lives in Mountain Village with his wife, Katja, and his dogs.

970.708.4070 I josh@boxcanyonmanagement.com

THE TEAM AT TELLURIDE PROPER TIES

Kiki Froberg

Broker

Aric Maloy

Kiki is a native of Western Michigan and the Chicago suburbs. She received an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Illinois and an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Michigan State University. Kiki worked in corporate finance and moved often before settling in Telluride: Ford Motor Company in Dearborn and Detroit, MI; AlliedSignal/Honeywell in Kansas City, New Jersey, and briefly, Phoenix; Six Flags theme parks at their New Jersey headquarters and an equipment leasing startup called WiredCapital in the San Francisco Area.

Kiki's family bought a home in Telluride during the late 70's and she has been a part time resident here ever since. During her "corporate" years she discovered that she had a real passion for real estate. The lure of Telluride finally won out over "the real world" in 2000, and real estate was the natural choice for her in this beautiful corner of the world. She currently lives in the Town of Telluride with her 10 year old daughter. Kiki enjoys skiing, hiking, hanging out by the San Miguel, and just enjoying this amazing place.

970.708.0575 I kiki@tellurideproperties.com

Broker Aric grew up skiing the icy slopes of Buffalo, NY. Following years of skiing the Rockies on vacation, he finally realized his dream of living in a ski town when he moved to Telluride in 1999. Since joining Telluride Properties, Aric has been a consistent producer and a knowledgeable real estate asset to his clients and fellow brokers. "I specialize in finding my clients the best value in the region that fits their budget, lifestyle and desires."

Aric is also very passionate about volunteering his time to a cause very close to his heart, the Telluride Adaptive Ski Program. TASP is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of people with disabilities.

Aric loves to take advantage of the region's ample recreation opportunities. You can catch him ripping down the mountain on any given powder day with a huge grin plastered across his face, or exploring one of Telluride's many trails with his mountain bike. The remote and rugged settings of southwest Colorado and southern Utah are also home to one of Aric's favorite pastimes, canyoneering.

970.729.3400 I aricmaloy@gmail.com

Andrea Writer-Faust

Broker Andrea is a Colorado girl at heart, having grown up in Denver she feels fortunate to call the Rocky Mountains her home. She has always had a passion for architecture and design, which has transitioned beautifully into a career in real estate. Andrea brings the highest level of personal attention and enthusiasm to her work. She settled in the small ski hamlet of Crested Butte where she started her own successful real estate company, Andrea Faust and Company. Just a few short hours from her new home, Andrea discovered the famed beauty of Telluride. After splitting her time between the two for several years, she made the move and now calls Telluride home along with her two kids Max and Quincey.

Andrea loves introducing people to the breathtaking beauty and unique lifestyle Telluride has to offer. She is an avid skier and enjoys cruising the slopes with her kids.

970.209.0266 I andrea@tellurideproperties.com

Adam Black

Broker Having been in Telluride real estate for over 11 years, Adam has helped his brokerages grow at an incredible pace in both dollar volume of sales and number of listings. Adam has what it takes to help you navigate this market efficiently and successfully. Having joined Telluride Properties at the beginning of 2012, he is excited about this new affiliation which allows him to provide clients and prospects with a higher level of service because of the solid infrastructure and well known brand that is Telluride Properties. Contact Adam anytime if you would like to gain insight from his market and local area knowledge. “I truly enjoy my job and showing property in this area is always a pleasure.�

970.729.0568 I abtelluride@gmail.com

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28-Year Analysis of

Real Estate in the Telluride Region

San Miguel County Real Estate Sales 1985 - 2012 (This is an excerpt from A 28‐Year Market Analysis of Real Estate in the Telluride Region, published by Telluride Consulting)

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Annual Dollar Volume One of the biggest years in real estate activity was 2000, when there were 965 sales totaling $546.2m. However, in 2004 and again in 2005, the local real estate market set new records with 855 and 883 transactions totaling $617m and $724.5m, respectively. In 2006, the market recorded an overall decline in dollar volume and number of sales for all of San Miguel County, although sales within the Town of Telluride increased in both dollars and numbers. 2007 marked a significant shift, recording 631 sales, the fewest number in 9 years, and $756.6m in sales, the highest dollar volume in history. By 2009, as the national economy plunged, the Telluride market reflected the trend with a 25‐year low in number of sales, and a 10‐year low in dollar volume. That trend is starting to reverse itself, as evidenced by the upbeat finale to 2012, which recorded a 16% increase in number of sales, and a huge 47% increase in dollar volume over the previous year‐end. The compound annual growth rate for the number of sales in San Miguel County over the past 5 years showed a 7% increase, while the total dollar volume for those sales experienced a compound annual growth rate of 2%. © 2103 Telluride Consulting

Judi Kiernan, owner of Telluride Consulting, has worked in the Telluride real estate market since 1972. Her company tracks all real estate activity in San Miguel County and publishes detailed monthly reports as a subscription service for brokers, appraisers, lenders and private investors.

Telluride Consulting also offers confidential custom reports, designed for trend analysis or historical purposes, which track the activity in any segment of the regional real estate market since 1985.

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