Official Guide to Telluride & Mountain Village — Winter 2025/26
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542 W Pacific Avenue #B, Telluride | 4 BD, 3 BA, 1,789 SF | $3,200,000
209 Knoll Estates Drive - Mountain Village
Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Knoll Estates subdivision of Mountain Village, this stunning 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath single-family residence offers the perfect blend of privacy, comfort, and panoramic beauty. With commanding views of Sunshine Peak and Mount Wilson, the setting is nothing short of extraordinary.
Offered at $5,695,000
Lulu City 5D - Town of Telluride
This remodeled 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom corner unit is a rare find in one of Telluride’s most coveted locations—just one block from Chair 7 and across from the scenic River Trail. Bask in abundant natural light while enjoying breathtaking ski area views and down valley sunsets from the comfort of your living room.
Offered at $1,999,999
Cassidy Ridge D201 - Mountain Village
Experience elevated mountain living in this luxurious single-level condo offering breathtaking, sweeping views of the San Juan Mountains. Thoughtfully designed with high-end finishes throughout, this 3-bedroom residence features a spacious master suite complete with a private balcony—perfect for savoring quiet mornings or vibrant alpenglow evenings.
Offered at $3,250,000
Vail | Beaver Creek | Breckenridge
Park City | Deer Valley | Alta Telluride
All photos by David Marlow Photography
Top: Tony Demin; inset
top: Sava Studios; inset middle: Palma Caruso; inset
Kane Scheidegger
727 West Anderson Road // $2,995,000
New to the market, this 3-bedroom timber frame home (with the potential for a 4th bedroom) offers awe-inspiring near-360-degree views on 11 pristine acres in Wilson Mesa Ranches. Just a short drive from downtown Telluride and the world-class Telluride Ski Resort, the property provides a rare balance of privacy and accessibility.
125 Hang Glider Drive // $21,500,000
The two primary suites of this expansive, trailside ski home offer up their own fireplace, walk-in closet, outdoor deck, soaking tub and steam shower. Five additional guest suites are all appointed with the finest of granites, marbles and travertines. A family room is designed for relaxation with pool table, fireplace, and heated patio.
BR Ranch at Sound of Music // $13,500,000
The 709-acre BR Ranch is the most prime and scenic portion of the original Sound of Music Ranch. Wildlife abounds with a 250 head elk herd on the property. Subject to a conservation easement, the property will be forever protected from insensitive development with a limit of 3 strategically placed home sites, just 13 miles from Telluride.
119 West Colorado Avenue // $4,995,000
A newly conceived commercial offering for retailers, developers, or penthouse end users.. Although not an approval, a very positive consensus by the HARC board of a schematic proposal was achieved for creating a condominium land subdivision of a lot to the rear of the existing, non-historic structure, allowing for a stand-alone penthouse.
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EMBRACE THE SEASON
EXPLORE THE VISITORS CENTER
Make your experience in Telluride and Mountain Village an unforgettable one by exploring the Visitors Center at 236 Colorado Ave. There, the local destination concierge team stands ready to steer you to a winter adventure, memorable meal or the perfect boutique.
Hello, and welcome to The Official Visitor Guide to Telluride and Mountain Village, your locally curated resource for exploring this breathtaking corner of Colorado. It’s a pleasure to invite you into our world — a place defined by snowy ski days, crackling fires, cozy restaurants and a mountain backdrop that stirs the soul in every season.
In this edition, we’ve gathered stories that capture the magic of Telluride in the winter months. Our cover story explores the quiet beauty of cross-country skiing, the older, more meditative sister to alpine skiing. You’ll find tips for getting started, favorite local trails and a look back at how Nordic skiing once served as essential winter transportation for miners and early residents — a time when handmade wooden skis and a single pole for balance and braking were all you needed.
We also introduce you to the incredible canines of Idarado Sled Dog Adventures, a family-run operation where visitors can experience the thrill of dog sledding — and gain insight into the deep bonds between mushers and their dogs.
But winter in Telluride isn’t just about outdoor adventure. This issue also dives into the heart of our creative community, with a behind-the-scenes look at Telluride Arts, the evolving story of the Ski Tree and a guide to the town’s most beloved coffee shops and speakeasies — perfect for warming up after a day on the mountain.
Whether you’re carving the slopes, unwinding by the fire or immersing yourself in our vibrant arts and culture scene, we hope this guide inspires your perfect Telluride adventure. Our team is here to ensure every moment of your visit is unforgettable.
See you on the mountain, at a local event or wherever your Telluride story takes you!
Kiera Skinner Executive Director Telluride Tourism Board
Nonstop Jet Service to Telluride
Enjoy ski country’s easiest air service when you fly through PHX and DEN right into the Telluride Airport (TEX), just 10 minutes away from Telluride, Mountain Village and the slopes. Travelers can connect through United, American, and Delta global networks!
To book, visit United.com, American.com, Delta.com, or see all the options at Expedia.com. For local flights from DEN and PHX to TEX, please book at DenverAirConnection.com. Denver Air’s fast, comfortable 30-passenger jet and renowned service and snacks will make your day!
FLY IN, GEAR UP, HEAD OUT
With six airlines flying nonstop from 13 national hubs, getting to Telluride and Mountain Village has never been easier
The flight options into Telluride and Mountain Village are ever expanding, with 15 nonstop flights into two nearby airports from 13 major hubs across the country.
The closest runway to town is at Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), which is an easy 10 minute drive from the slopes, Mountain Village, and downtown Telluride, and is known for its scenic landing strip and views of Wilson Peak. Denver Air Connection offers daily flights into TEX from both Denver (DEN) and Phoenix (PHX), and travelers are able to connect through United, American and Delta. Denver Air uses quick, comfortable Dornier 328 Jets and has a reputation for the best in-flight snacks around.
About 65 miles north of Telluride is Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ), which acts as the primary flight hub for the area. Following a major terminal expansion, MTJ now features jet bridges, a larger baggage claim, expanded checkin and waiting areas, an outdoor pickup patio with a fireplace and over 500 new parking spaces — plus a bar and restaurant with views worth arriving early for.
United Airlines continues its winter service to MTJ with multiple daily options from DEN, plus daily flights from Houston (IAH), New York (EWR) and Chicago (ORD). The airline is also more than doubling its Los Angeles (LAX) to MTJ service with five flights a week, and running weekly flights — which increase in frequency over the holidays — from San Francisco (SFO).
Delta Air Lines connects Atlanta (ATL) to MTJ daily, while American Airlines runs multiple daily flights between Dallas (DFW) and MTJ. Meanwhile, Southwest is offering multiple daily flights from DEN and several weekly flights from Dallas Love Field (DAL). On Saturdays in March, Southwest is increasing their service with flights from Austin (AUS) and Nashville (BNA), a new offering this season. Breeze Airways connects the region to Orange County (SNA) with twice weekly flights to MTJ.
Getting to Telluride and Mountain Village is easier than ever, with six airlines offering nonstop flights to the area from 13 major hubs. So, grab your gear, book your flight and head to the mountains.
YEAR-ROUND FLIGHTS
Denver DEN to Telluride TEX
Denver Air (UA, AA, DL) / daily
Denver DEN to Montrose MTJ United / 2–5x daily
Denver DEN to Montrose MTJ Southwest / 1–3x daily
Dallas DFW to Montrose MTJ American / 1–3x daily
WINTER 2025/26 FLIGHTS
Phoenix PHX to Telluride TEX
Denver Air (UA, AA, DL) / daily
Atlanta ATL to Montrose MTJ Delta Air Lines / daily
Houston IAH to Montrose MTJ United / daily
New York EWR to Montrose MTJ
United / daily / weekly in January
Chicago ORD to Montrose MTJ
United / daily / weekly in January
Los Angeles LAX to Montrose MTJ United / 5x weekly / daily over holidays
Dallas Love Field DAL to Montrose MTJ Southwest / 2–5x weekly
San Francisco SFO to Montrose MTJ United / 2x weekly / daily over holidays
Orange County SNA to Montrose MTJ Breeze / Wednesdays & Saturdays
Austin AUS to Montrose MTJ
Southwest / Saturdays in March
Nashville BNA to Montrose MTJ
Southwest / Saturdays in March
ONE DESTINATION, TWO TIMES THE CHARM
Two towns. One unforgettable destination. Nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, Telluride and Mountain Village each offer their own unique character — yet share a deep connection to the land, the people and each other.
TELLURIDE
A National Historic Landmark District, Telluride is a town with stories to tell. Originally a 19th-century mining camp — and the site of Butch Cassidy’s first bank robbery — its streets still echo with history. Today, those same streets are lined with lovingly preserved buildings that now house delicious restaurants, eclectic boutiques, welcoming bars and world-class art galleries. The town’s rugged roots and creative spirit give it a charm that’s both authentic and dynamic.
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
The Gondola Linking these two communities is the iconic Gondola — the only free public transportation system of its kind in the U.S. This scenic 12-minute ride offers panoramic views and effortless access between towns. It’s also wheelchair accessible, pet friendly and a green mode of transportation.
Tip: Watch for the red or white cabins — special editions commemorating the Gondola’s milestone anniversaries.
TELLURIDE
STATION
South Oak Street, Telluride
8,750 feet
SAN SOPHIA STATION
Mid-Mountain
10,500 feet
Access the resort’s trails, Allred’s Restaurant and the Nature Center
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE STATION
Mountain Village Center
9,545 feet
7minutes 5minutes
Telluride to Mountain Village 12 minutes
Perched at 9,545 feet and surrounded by some of Colorado’s tallest peaks, Mountain Village feels like a European alpine getaway. Purposefully designed with open plazas, elegant lodges, and stunning mountain views, it’s home to upscale accommodations, luxury spas, fine dining, tasting rooms and walkable activities for all ages. Located at the base of Telluride Ski Resort, it’s an ideal hub for winter.
VISIT RIGHT
Do right by the W RLD Do right by the SL PES
Waste less and enjoy more.
Use a reusable mug, cup or straw.
Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use.
Conserve water by taking shorter showers and reusing towels and linens.
Enjoy the mountain responsibly, especially in slow areas.
Obey all Telluride Ski Resort signage and messaging.
Be kind and respectful to resort staff, fellow skiers and boarders.
Keep the mountain pristine. Bring out everything that you brought in.
Do right by the T WNS Do right by Y U
Ride the free Gondola and buses, bike or walk like a local.
Be aware of singleuse plastics bans, bring reusable bags to avoid fees.
Come to see and not be seen.
Treat local workers with kindness and respect.
Use sunscreen (yes, even in winter).
Stay hydrated with a reusable water bottle. Care more about yourself than the selfie.
We are a small community with a big heart.
Commit to being a responsible visitor by taking the Telluride Pledge.
Nordic skiing offers a quieter, timeless way to move through the mountains
OLD WAYS
EVIE CARRICK
TRAILS
NORDIC
SKIING DOESN’T HAVE THE GLAMOUR OF DOWNHILL, WHERE CHAIRLIFTS CLIMB
STRAIGHT UP PEAKS AND POWDER DAYS ARE A RELIGION.
Yet speak to someone who has spotted a lynx at Priest Lake or floated down the railroad grade at Trout Lake without seeing another soul, and you’ll glimpse the quiet magic of a sport that’s rooted in nature and solitude. Here, long
ski tracks replace downhill pistes, no pass is required and the gear is light and minimal.
“Even though I alpine ski, backcountry ski, and Nordic ski both disciplines [classic and skate], Nordic is my go-to sport — more specifically classic skiing — which I get excited about every time I’m out there,” says Eric Trommer, board president of the Telluride Nordic Association. “With the light equipment it is easy to access, super fun and fast.”
Often described as the winter equivalent to hiking, Nordic skiing is steady, aerobic and contemplative. The hush of the forest, the sharpness of the mountain air and the chance encounters with wildlife give the sport a timeless appeal. And while it is tranquil, a sudden downhill or a sharp turn delivers an occasional jolt of adrenaline.
Courtesy Telluride Historical Museum,
“SKIS WERE FIRST INTRODUCED IN TELLURIDE AS A MEANS OF TRANSPORT ACROSS THE SNOWY, MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AT THE MINES.”
— Kiernan Lannon, executive director Telluride Historical Museum
FROM UTILITY TO RECREATION
Nordic skiing is perhaps the purest modern echo of skiing’s origins, when skis were less about sport and more about survival. In the late 1870s and 1880s, Scandinavian immigrants arrived in Telluride to work the mines, bringing with them handmade wooden planks paired with a single pole, used for steering, balance and braking. Miners strapped on skis to reach distant claims, while mail carriers relied on them to access remote homesteads.
“Skis were first introduced in Telluride as a means of transport across the snowy, mountainous terrain at the mines,” says Kiernan Lannon, executive director of the Telluride Historical Museum. “I would imagine that skis were also being used for fun or leisure pretty much from the jump here as well.”
Back then, he explained, “Skiing was skiing and the terrain dictated whether you were going downhill skiing or cross-country [Nordic] skiing.” The distinction between the two disciplines only came later, as equipment evolved and the sport grew more specialized. At the first Winter Olympics in 1924, Nordic events were the only skiing competitions on the program; just 12 years later, in 1936, downhill racing made its Olympic debut.
As downhill skiing gained traction, Nordic
began to fade into the background. “It really does seem like most of the attention and historical documentation revolved around downhill skiing,” explains Lannon. “Downhill skiing definitely seemed to draw more attention … the daredevils careening down mountains seemed to be more notable to observers than people using skis for a leisurely trip.”
Yet, the qualities that led to Nordic skiing being overlooked, is precisely what makes it alluring. While downhill skiers take a chairlift, Nordic skiers slip into the woods, chasing silence, solitude and the rhythm of moving across snow.
THE 1970 s REVIVAL
Skiing might have arrived in the Telluride box canyon in the 1870s, but it wasn’t until 100 years later, in the mid-1970s, that developed Nordic ski trails took shape.
“Some of the earliest trails here were in and around Adams Ranch, which is now Mountain Village,” shares Trommer. “The still-existing barn along Adams Ranch Road was one of the earliest >>
Opening spread, left: Telluride Ski Club, winter 1924/25; Right: Skiers at Lizard Head Pass at the top of Trout Lake Trail.
Left: Two men skiing from Sunnyside Mine in 1910; Right: Skiers on the Valley Floor; Below: An early photo of a man Nordic skiing for sport.
CLASSIC VS. SKATE SKIING
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF NORDIC SKIING: CLASSIC AND SKATE SKIING.
Most people start with classic skiing because it is easier to learn and less aerobic. As Trommer shares, “Classic being the traditional form of skiing with skis parallel, therefore appearing like walking or running. Skate skiing is aptly named because you are ‘skating’ from one ski to the other, similar to ice skating.”
Five of the seven Telluride ski spots are groomed for both classic and skate skiing — with the classic track set to one side (sometimes both sides) and the skate lane taking up the majority of the trail. Top-A-Ten is the only area trail not groomed for classic skiing, while the M59 River Trail does not have a skate ski lane.
Etiquette Tip: If you are walking or snowshoeing on groomed Nordic trails, please stay to the far outside and avoid the classic ski track and the skate lane in the middle.
Nordic gathering places.” (The Mountain Village Nordic trail system of today still includes some of these old trail alignments.)
Trommer adds that Double Cabin, the downhill ski run on Lift 10, was once a Nordic ski spot, as was the area where Lift 12 is now. Both areas are now dominated by downhill terrain, but the existing Top-A-Ten Nordic area still offers 10 kilometers of Nordic trail. Meanwhile, the Trout Lake railroad grade has been used by Nordic skiers since the late 1970s and the sport has expanded to Telluride Town Park, the Valley Floor, Priest Lake and down valley along the old railroad grade.
During the early days, Trommer shares that the “trails were not machine groomed but set by skiing prior to use by the public.” There are some accounts of trails being pre-groomed by dragging an old bedspring behind a snowmobile.
Shortly after the early trail systems were created, Nordic ski races arrived, including the Butch Cassidy Ski Chase that started at Adams Ranch and continues to this day at Priest Lake. (This year, the event takes place on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2026.)
GETTING STARTED
The beauty of Nordic skiing is that it doesn’t take much to get started. No specialty clothing is required — although you will want gloves, pants you can move in and a light jacket — and
all the gear can be rented for $40 from the Telluride Nordic Center or from most of the sports shops around town.
Plus, Trommer shares that none of the local venues charge a trail fee. “As a first timer, go to the Telluride Nordic Center in the Town Park. Rentals and lessons are offered. The Town Park trails are perfect for learning how and I would recommend a lesson for anyone just getting started.” The Telluride Nordic Center offers private and group lessons for both classic and skate skiing.
A RETURN TO THE OLD WAYS
In Telluride, Nordic skiing has always been more than a sport. From the miners who once strapped on handmade wooden planks to reach remote claims, to the locals who now glide along the Valley Floor at dusk, it remains a way of moving through winter on your own strength.
Nordic skiing may never replicate the enthusiasm that comes with the first chair on a powder day, but that is part of its appeal. It allows you to step into a tradition that predates chairlifts and lift tickets, a reminder that skiing began not as a spectacle, but as a way to cross the mountains.
In that sense, every glide along Adams Ranch Road or loop around Priest Lake is a small act of continuity — a return to the old ways, made new again.
Right: Skate skiing on the Valley Floor; Opposite: Skiers on the Mountain Village trails.
Ryan Bonneau
TODAY’S NORDIC SCENE
Telluride Town Park
The Nordic trails in Telluride Town Park are perfect for beginners or those who want to take a lesson. The 3 kilometers of trail run around the park and are adjacent to the Telluride Nordic Center, where you will find gear rentals and can book a classic or skate ski lesson.
Best for: beginners, gear or a lesson, easy access
There are seven places to Nordic ski in the Telluride region and none charge a trail fee.
Valley Floor
The Valley Floor sprawls out from the west end of Telluride, offering 15 kilometers of open, rolling terrain. This is a great place to learn and practice.
Best for: beginners and intermediates, easy access
Mountain Village
To ski the area’s first established Nordic trails, head to Mountain Village. The trail system now includes around 12 kilometers of trail, including the original routes alongside Adams Ranch Road.
Best for: intermediates, dogs, easy access
Top-A-Ten
At the top of Lift 10, on the Telluride Ski Resort, is 10 kilometers of rolling trails along with a warming teepee, picnic deck and restrooms. To get there, you can either buy a single-use lift ticket ($25) and ride the chairlift or uphill ski from the ski area base.
Best for: intermediates, on-mountain views
Priest Lake
The Priest Lake trails are 25 minutes south of Telluride by car, but the skiing, which includes interconnected loops over rolling terrain, easily makes up for the drive. As does the fact that the trails are groomed daily.
Best for: intermediate and advanced skiers, good snow, big views, dogs
Trout Lake
Just beyond Priest Lake is Trout Lake, and while the ski spot is a full 30 minutes from downtown Telluride, the Trout Lake railroad grade is always the first and last skiable trail due to its consistent and long-lasting snowfall. Like Priest, Trout Lake is also groomed daily.
Best for: all levels, good snow, dogs, views
M59 River Trail
The lesser-visited River Trail follows the old railroad grade along the south side of Highway 145 between Silverpick Road and the highway maintenance barn at Deep Creek. It is the only area trail without a skate skiing track and is groomed for classic skiers only.
Best for: beginners, river views, those looking for quiet
SN W-CAPPED ADVENTURES
FAT TIRE BIKING
Designed for snowy trails and winter terrain, fat tire bikes let cycling lovers keep pedaling all year long. Cruise across the Valley Floor, explore trails in Mountain Village or venture deeper into the alpine backcountry. Rentals and guided tours are available for halfday or full-day adventures.
HORSEBACK & SLEIGH RIDES
Channel your inner cowboy — or simply enjoy a dose of winter magic — on a scenic sleigh or horseback ride. By day, take in snowy mountain vistas under bright blue skies. At night, bundle up for a starlit sleigh ride, perhaps paired with a cozy fireside dinner.
DOG SLEDDING
For an exhilarating winter experience, hop on a sled and let a team of spirited Alaskan huskies lead you through pristine wilderness. Learn the ancient art of mushing, guided by passionate, knowledgeable mushers, as you become part of the sledding team. For more, see page 34.
For a full list of adventure guides, visit page 101.
FISHING
You don’t have to hang up your rod and reel when winter arrives. Many rivers and streams around Telluride are fishable year-round. March and April bring prime angling on the San Miguel River, while the nearby Uncompahgre River offers productive fishing all winter long. Bundle up and discover the quiet serenity of winter waters.
SNOW- CAPPED ADVE N TURES
BACKCOUNTRY HUTS
For a truly unforgettable alpine adventure, explore the local backcountry via a hut-to-hut ski tour. Nestled deep in the San Juan Mountains, these rustic-yet-comfortable huts offer a base for discovering untouched terrain and soaking in the quiet beauty of the wilderness. Outfitters can help plan a single-night stay or a multi-day journey.
SNOWMOBILING
Rev up your winter adventure on a snowmobile. The region’s expansive network of groomed and backcountry trails offers access to breathtaking alpine vistas, historic ghost towns and remnants of Telluride’s mining past. Half-day and full-day tours are available for all experience levels with expert local guides.
SNOW BIKING
Experience the mountain in a whole new way — on a snow bike. These ski-equipped bikes provide a fresh thrill, and certified instructors at the Telluride Adventure Center offer rentals and lessons for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
SNOW- CAPPED ADVE N TURES
ICE CLIMBING
Ready to take your sense of adventure to the next level? Strap on a pair of crampons, grab an ice axe and scale the waterfalls that transform into shimmering cathedrals of ice each winter. The alpine terrain of the San Juan Mountains offers world-renowned ice climbing opportunities. Firsttimers and seasoned climbers alike are encouraged to go with a guide — lessons and equipment are available.
SNOWSHOEING
Snowshoeing is one of the simplest — and most rewarding — ways to explore Telluride’s winter landscape. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, it offers both a peaceful walk in the woods and an energizing workout. Choose your pace and set off solo, or join a guided tour through the Telluride Nordic Center or local outfitters.
HELICOPTER SKIING
Since 1982, Telluride Helitrax has provided Colorado’s premier heli-skiing experience. With access to over 128,000 acres of untouched terrain, Helitrax offers expert-guided descents through high alpine basins, powder-filled bowls and remote ridgelines. Small groups, unmatched terrain and a commitment to safety make this a bucket-list adventure. For more, see page 64.
ICE SKATING
Lace up and glide across the ice in classic winter fashion. Telluride Town Park offers both an indoor NHL-sized rink and (weather permitting) outdoor rinks. In Mountain Village, the Madeline Hotel & Residences hosts a charming outdoor rink in the village center. Skate rentals are available at both locations.
Clockwise from top: Palma Caruso; Ryan Bonneau; Tony Demin; Jeff Cricco
WHERE HUSKIES LEAD THE WAY
The thrill of dog sledding with family-run Idarado Sled Dog Adventures
KATHRYN SPARACINO
DETAILS
Schedule:
Meet at 8 a.m., return to town by noon
Group Size:
4–5 people (typically 2 adults per sled with guide; 350-lb. max)
Kids Welcome: All ages, even babies
On the Trail: 1–2 hours of sledding with plenty of time for photos
Every outing is unique, with the day’s pace and route tailored to conditions — ensuring no two adventures are ever quite the same.
BOOK A TOUR
Idarado Sled Dog Adventures offers one trip each day — a four-hour experience with two sleds and two teams of Alaskan huskies. The trips take place on snow-covered trails in the national forest.
When most of us picture dog sledding, we imagine huskies racing across a vast Arctic snowfield and a musher bundled in a frost-crusted parka urging them on. And while that scene may be accurate, you don’t need to travel to the Yukon to experience the thrill. Idarado Sled Dog Adventures, right here in the San Juans, offers the chance to glide through snowy mountain trails on a winter outing that’s as memorable as it is exhilarating.
Indigenous peoples of the far north have relied on sled dogs for more than 4,000 years — using them to hunt, transport supplies and travel across vast, snow-covered terrain. Bred for both endurance and speed, huskies proved to be the perfect partners for life in harsh conditions.
Idarado Sled Dog Adventures (formerly Wintermoon Sled Dog Adventures), currently has 27 Alaskan huskies on staff. While they sometimes purchase pups for new bloodlines, Idarado does most of their own breeding, raising puppies almost annually. This winter, there are six yearlings on the team who are learning the ropes and taking guests out on the trails. They won’t go out every day like the older, more experienced dogs — that will come in their second year.
“We do all our own training,” Teale Cook explains. She is the daughter of the original Wintermoon owners, Chantal and Mark Wood,
who passed the family business on to Teale and her husband, Amos, in 2022. “I learned everything through my parents,” she says.
Chantal, who is originally from Canada, and Mark, who is from Wisconsin, met in Telluride through a mutual friend. Mark hired Chantal to work for him “and the rest is history.”
getting outdoors — that’s what this is really all about. Everyone loves the outdoors and there are so many ways to get out. It’s just another way to experience something unique with your family.”
Cook speaks passionately about their team of huskies. “Working dogs in general are just absolutely amazing to watch. You give them a
“WORKING DOGS IN GENERAL ARE JUST ABSOLUTELY AMAZING TO WATCH. YOU GIVE THEM A JOB AND THEY DO IT
110
PERCENT, AND THEY DON’T COMPLAIN. THEY JUST WANT TO GO.”
In addition to learning from her parents, Cook trained in Alaska under veteran Iditarod mushers — athletes known for tackling the legendary 1,000-mile race across some of the harshest terrain on earth.
The Cooks are committed to keeping the business in the family, with the goal of passing it on to their children: Kemmer, age five, and Ivory, a newborn. Cook shares that ever since he could walk, Kemmer has helped with chores, including tending to the dogs.
“It’s a unique, different experience,” Cook says. “It’s what my parents loved doing, and also what I truly love doing now with my own family. But sharing it with guests, sharing it with people,
job and they do it 110 percent, and they don’t complain. They just want to go. I always say that they’re the best coworkers because they’re just eager to go. The colder it is, the louder they get — it always puts you in a good mood. Even if you’re having a rough morning, you watch them and you’re just like, ‘Wow, this is what life is about.’ Their enthusiasm and their eagerness is contagious.”
Guests can usually expect a petting session at the end of the tour. “All of our dogs are very friendly. … This past winter we had a lot of guests who were surprised we let them pet every dog. And I thought, well, why wouldn’t we — they all deserve a pet.”
— Teale Cook, owner Idarado Sled Dog Adventures
Below: The Cook family: Teale, Amos and Kemmer, with Ivory on the way.
What began as a handful of veteran ski instructors skiing in sync has grown into one of Telluride’s most dazzling ski traditions
ADRIENNE CHRISTY
TURNS IN TANDEM
On a winter morning in Telluride, before the first chair spins, you might catch a rare sight: a line of skiers carving in perfect unison, gliding down the mountain as if tethered by an invisible thread. These are the Ghostriders, one of Telluride’s synchronized skiing teams. For more than 30 years they’ve been at the heart of one of Telluride’s most unique mountain traditions.
The Telluride Ghostriders were founded in
1994 by a handful of veteran ski instructors who wanted to put the Telluride Ski & Snowboard School on the map. Synchronized skiing, or “synchro” for short, is all about speed, precision and choreography. To nail it, athletes ski just feet apart, moving in lockstep turns that demand impeccable timing and trust. Kim Macken, a longtime Ghostrider, comments on the singularity of synchronized skiing, saying, “it showcases team skiing, it is pretty rare to see six or eight people skiing together in formation.”
Ghostriders’ practices happen before most skiers have put on their base layer. The team packs into a gondola car just as the sun makes its way over the mountain, then sets off down untouched corduroy. After each run, they huddle together — Did they nail the timing? Did anyone fall out of sync? Could the formation be sharper? — before heading back up for another lap. By the time the mountain opens, they’ve logged their training runs and are slipping into their ski instructor jackets to teach the day’s lessons. >>
“I love the early morning training sessions before the public is able to use the mountain and it’s just all ours!” says Matt Frasier, a 30-year Ghostrider and onetime team captain.
The Ghostriders name comes from local lore. Back in the sheep-farming days, near presentday Gorrono Ranch, cattlemen were said to sneak through the night, cutting fences and driving their herds onto forbidden pastures. These shadowy figures were nicknamed “ghost riders.” Decades later, the name stuck again, this time for a group of skiers who are more poetic than menacing.
Team membership is by invitation and determined by reputation. Ghostriders are typically seasoned ski school instructors with years of technical mastery. Commitment is nonnegotiable: practices are unpaid and training demands countless hours. Frasier says people come back for “the camaraderie, the ski level, the intensity, the friendships, the competition and even traveling to new places for events that make all the effort and sacrifice worth it.”
For years, the Ghostriders have traveled to Aspen for the World Synchro Championships, and in 2016, they got their first win after years of just barely missing the top spot. Then, in 2024, the synchro competition moved to Telluride, thanks in part to Ghostriders alumni Logan Lanier and Frankie Zampini. Lanier credits the resort for making the move to Telluride possible,
“Telluride Ski Resort has been really supportive of synchro,” he says.
The Telluride World Synchro Championships span two days and feature three categories: racing, bumps, and the crown jewel, synchronized skiing. Each synchro team completes one compulsory routine and three choreographed runs of their own design. Judges score for synchronicity, speed and choreography.
What began with the Ghostriders in 1994, has grown into a full-fledged movement. Over the past few years, four new teams have joined the local synchro scene, each with their own identity, soundtrack and style. This expansion has created a culture of mentorship, community and just the right amount of friendly rivalry.
The Telluride Tempters were founded “with the idea to carve out a space for the women of the Telluride Ski & Snowboard School,” says Sem Walls, the Tempters’ coach. She says the team helps “to develop skiing proficiency and foster personal and professional camaraderie between women in a male-dominated field.” Despite their infancy as a team, the Tempters are a force to be reckoned with, placing second in the 2024 championships (during their second year as a team), and second again in 2025.
“GHOSTRIDERS ARE TYPICALLY SEASONED SKI SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS WITH YEARS OF TECHNICAL MASTERY. COMMITMENT IS NONNEGOTIABLE: PRACTICES ARE UNPAID AND TRAINING DEMANDS COUNTLESS HOURS.”
Looking ahead, Walls wants to create a “Junior Tempters” movement. “We believe mentoring and coaching the local girls into their own teams will foster a sense of belonging and build resilience through teamwork and collaboration,” she says. With their sharp technique and bold ambition, the Tempters are determined to keep pressure on the Ghostriders, and they’ve made it clear they’re aiming for the top.
The San Juan Sundancers is another allwomen team that debuted with a roster of rookie instructors, while the Telluride Benders, a men’s team, brings passion and comedy to the competition. And finally, the Palmyra Prowlers, a snowboard synchro team (a rarity in the sport), are inspiring a whole new crop of riders.
Together, these five teams showcase the strength of the Telluride Ski & Snowboard School and the supportive culture that the Ghostriders helped create. The competition among these teams is real — each team pushes the others to be sharper, braver and more creative, but in the end it is all about the camaraderie on and off the slopes.
2026 World Synchro Championships
When: April 3–4, 2026; the synchro event is on April 4
Where: Comp Hill between lower Misty Maiden and Lower Boomerang on Telluride Ski Resort
With
skis donated by locals, the ski tree is a holiday tradition with heart
EMILY SHOFF
Anyone who’s lived through a Telluride winter knows that we are a town that lives and breathes skiing. When they are not physically strapped to our feet, they’re strapped to our minds. We dream about our next pair of skis, and when we’re desperate for a conversation topic, share this dream with others. So, it’s no surprise that one of the town’s most beloved winter traditions is a Christmas tree made out of skis.
Erected each winter in Elks Park, the ski tree is almost 17 feet tall. Local Ted Wilson came up with the idea while visiting Kennebunkport, Maine, where they set up a lobster trap Christmas tree during the winter.
“In one of our countless meetings about the Holiday Prelude and more Christmas lights in town, we were talking about these lobster trap trees and I just threw it out there that Telluride needed something similar that recognized our culture, like a Christmas tree made out of skis,” Wilson says.
The idea stuck, and in 2013, the idea came to fruition. The town hired local metal artist Anton Viditz-Ward to create the tree, which is made entirely out of donated skis.
“The coolest aspect is that they all belonged to locals,” says Wilson. “Some locals donated skis that belonged to family members who had passed away, as a unique way to honor them. A lot of those skis have a lot of memories in them.”
In hindsight, the building of the tree would have been a lot faster had they asked for the gifted skis to be free of bindings. The crew spent hours stripping off the old bindings in order to get the skis ready for building the tree. “If we were able to do it all over again, we’d ask people to remove the bindings first,” says Wilson.
When the tree was first displayed on its inaugural Noel Night back in 2013, it was smaller, standing at only half its current height. Looking at it, the team realized it could be a lot taller, and that they still had a lot of leftover skis. For the next Noel Night in 2014, the crew built it to its current height. These days, it typically takes about two hours to assemble the tree which uses roughly 60 strands of lights.
“That tree is always a reminder to me how this town can really come together and do cool things when it wants to,” Wilson says. “It was a simple little idea — a Christmas tree made out of skis — but it took the whole village to build it.”
The annual lighting of the ski tree happens every Noel Night, which takes place Dec. 10 and kicks off the start of the winter season. In a town where skis are more than just gear, the ski tree has become both holiday décor and a monument to Telluride’s mountain lifestyle.
“Hopefully,” says Wilson, “it just brings some holiday spirit to people who stop and take it in — and I’m sure it does — it’s still the coolest Christmas tree I’ve ever seen.”
HOLIDAY SPIRIT, TELLURIDE STYLE
Local businesses that make Telluride sparkle during the holidays
ERIN SPILLANE
There’s no place like home for the holidays,” 1950s crooner Perry Como once sang. In Telluride, local businesses are expert at ensuring visitors and part-timers feel as though they are home for the holidays — even if they are in a rental property.
Natalie Price, director of sales at property management company Exceptional Stays, says that she and her colleagues “love helping guests create magical holiday experiences. We’re all about making the season feel effortless and joyful.”
Of the process, Price explains: “We coordinate with trusted local partners to handle everything from holiday décor to personalized touches like stocking stuffers, custom welcome baskets or even curated menus with private chefs. We’ve also helped guests ship wrapped presents ahead of time so they’re ready to open on Christmas morning, and we’ve arranged Santa visits that delight both kids and adults.”
Price notes that in addition to Christmas, “we also support guests celebrating Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve and other seasonal traditions.”
For those who observe Hanukkah, both Mountain Village Wine Merchant and Telluride Wine Merchant offer kosher wines. Owner Bryan Thames says he sources the wines — a chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon — from Barkan, an award-winning Israeli winery.
For holiday tree delivery, Scott Nuechterlein at Telluride Delivers offers the traditional Fraser fir tree with sizes ranging from 2 to 10 feet. Says Nuechterlein, “We access the residence prior to arrival so when they get there the tree has been placed, the stand is topped with water and there is a tree skirt if they choose.”
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Telluride Delivers also offers pre-arrival groceries and oxygen concentrators for those who might need help acclimating to the elevation. Says Nuechterlein, “Guests submit their orders ahead of time and when they get there everything is all set up.”
And then there is the perfectly named My Telluride Christmas. Owned by Sarah Harkness and Dustin Clements, the business offers a highly customized service primarily for second homeowners and those who visit regularly.
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SANTA AT SCHMID FAMILY RANCH
“We will come to your house, take a look at your space and provide decorations and a customized styling service,” Harkness says. “We will put up the decorations so the house is decorated when you arrive. A lot of our clients are repeat customers. They keep their decorations at their homes and we just schedule with their property manager prior to their arrival and set everything up for them.”
What: A sleigh ride followed by gifts from Santa and an appearance from the Grinch.
When: Dec. 16–23
Where: Schmid Family Ranch, on Wilson Mesa west of Telluride
A second option — for visitors renting a vacation property or staying at a hotel — offers a number of predesigned trees that clients can choose from. Says Harkness, “We come in and set it up before they arrive and then we take it all down upon departure.”
Harkness points to Telluride’s “extra sparkle” during the holidays. “It is one of the most special times to be here. We want to make it easy for someone to be able to come and enjoy their time in Telluride during the holiday season without all the added stress.”
WORK OF ART
With deep roots in the local arts scene, Jessica Galbo is Telluride Arts’ new head
ERIN SPILLANE
Jessica Galbo has a new gig.
After many years hard at work within the local arts community, Galbo is Telluride Arts’ new executive director.
It’s a significant development.
Galbo’s roots in the area’s arts scene run deep, thanks to a lengthy arts-centric resume. Her work includes 10 years at the Telluride AIDS Benefit (TAB), where she rose from choreographer to assistant director and, ultimately, to become its highly regarded executive director. There have also been roles at Mountainfilm and Palm Arts Dance.
Galbo is one of those rare creatures in Telluride’s arts scene. Trusted and respected by creatives, she also speaks the language of nonprofit leadership, with its necessary focus on budgets, donor development and other unglamorous but vital aspects of the job.
Says Galbo, “I think I bring to the table strong relationships with artists, arts organizations and the wider community, including the local
nonprofits. The strength of those partnerships is really going to help guide the next iteration, the next era of Telluride Arts.”
As for Telluride Arts, the organization was founded more than 50 years ago as the Telluride Council for the Arts and Humanities and is responsible for nurturing the arts in the area. Galbo’s arrival comes at a pivotal moment for the organization. It was led by an interim executive director for 15 months before Galbo took over in August 2025, and its signature project — the restoration of the Transfer Warehouse at Pacific Avenue and Fir Street — has lost momentum.
“Look,” Galbo says candidly, “the truth is that Telluride Arts has been operating successfully for 50 years, but like any good nonprofit it stays healthy by responding to changes, by staying loose and evaluating and reevaluating its impact and mission.”
To get the ball rolling, Galbo says she plans to “listen, listen, listen.”
“We need conversations to develop a collective voice and vision,” she explains. “I am not saying that I am the answer to that. There are a lot of really smart, incredible humans in this town. Telluride Arts can and should have a role in working with them to build something that is inclusive and accessible. Arts and culture are the most powerful tools we have for creating unity and for honoring diverse voices in our community.”
Galbo’s career shift follows a decade of accomplishments at TAB, including a few of which she is most proud: pulling off a summer fashion show on the Telluride Regional Airport runway when the pandemic had scuppered the winter gala; launching the highly successful Student HIV Awareness Project, a student service-learning initiative; and nailing down funds so that TAB finally has its own brick-andmortar home, a sunny office off Main Street.
Says Galbo, “TAB is in a position now where I can hand it off to someone with vision and excitement. I love TAB. I could have stayed there for the rest of my life, but I also love a growth edge. I am excited about this new role, this new challenge and to work to serve the community in a new and different way.”
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LIVE MUSIC
LONG NIGHTS
by Evie Carrick
As winter settles over the San Juans, Telluride’s music scene moves indoors, filling cozy venues with warmth and rhythm.
At the heart of it all is the historic Sheridan Opera House, a jewelbox theater whose small size makes every performance feel personal. Its stage has hosted legends and rising stars alike, and this season is no exception. January brings The Motet and Kitchen Dwellers, while February welcomes The Infamous Stringdusters — a lineup that promises to keep long nights lively.
Just down the street is The Alibi, a casual bar known for its music scene. The fun starts in December with two nights of bluegrass from Pixie & The Partygrass Boys and kicks off the start of 2026 with rock and funk from Toubab Krewe. In mid-March, hip-hop artist Grieves takes the stage. Plus, every Monday at The Alibi is open mic night, which owner Andrés Vargas-Johnson calls “one of my favorite community events.”
There is also ongoing live music at O’Bannons Irish Pub (home to the famous Fly Me to the Moon Saloon Stage) and Club Red in Mountain Village.
We Can’t Wait For
TELLURIDE ARTS HOLIDAY BAZAAR
December 5–7
Ah Haa School for the Arts
The perfect opportunity to support local makers and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, including dyed textiles, organic candles, handmade pottery, jewelry and organic body products.
AH HAA NYE LAUNCHPAD DINNER
December 31
Ah Haa School for the Arts
Ring in the new year with bold, modern Mexican flavors from Chef “LT” Smith — a James Beard semifinalist and one of Food & Wine’s 2024 Best New Chefs.
TELLURIDE COMEDY FESTIVAL
February 12–15
Sheridan Opera House
For the 25th year, comedians like Jason Mantzoukas, Rob Huebel, Paul Sheer and Holly Laurent come to Telluride for four nights of laughs, starting with Locals’ Night on Thursday.
TELLURIDE THEATRE BURLESQUE
March 20–21 & 26–28
Sheridan Opera House
The House of Shimmy Shake returns with a show that’s equal parts outrageous and irresistible — blending sharp humor with sultry performances. On March 20 and 21, first-time performers come out for the locally beloved “Cheap Thrills” show.
Arts+Entertainment
In Telluride, Thursdays Belong to Art
On the first Thursday of each month, Telluride’s historic Main Street takes on the feel of an openair gallery. The Telluride Art Walk, a year-round tradition organized by Telluride Arts, draws locals and visitors alike into more than a dozen participating galleries and venues. With doors flung open late into the evening, it’s equal parts cultural stroll and social gathering.
The event is self-guided — a map in hand and the town’s compact layout make it effortless to wander — but its charm lies in the chance encounters: meeting artists, striking up conversations with gallery owners or simply pausing to watch the alpenglow move across surrounding peaks before ducking inside. For visitors, it offers a glimpse into Telluride’s thriving creative community and serves as a reminder that this box canyon is as rich in art as it is in alpine views.
WINTER DATES FOR 2025/26
December 10 (on a Wednesday to overlap with Noel Night)
January 8 (second Thursday in January)
February 5
March 5
April 2
by Evie Carrick
Where Giving Back Means Going Big
In Telluride, fundraisers are more than charitable events — they’re some of the liveliest nights of the year
The season kicks off with the Holiday Concert Series at the historic Sheridan Opera House, an intimate 238-seat theater on the National Register of Historic Places. From Dec. 26–31, the Sheridan Arts Foundation fills the stage with nightly performances leading up to the highly anticipated New Year’s Eve Gala . The series is the foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year, dedicated to preserving the beloved opera house and supporting the arts. This year’s headliner is the blues-rock sister duo Larkin Poe.
January closes with one of Telluride’s most entertaining traditions: the KOTO Lip Sync Contest on Jan. 31. Expect elaborate costumes, overthe-top dance moves and performers giving it their all for a shot at the crown. The event is all fun on the surface, but supports KOTO Radio, a commercialfree, non-underwritten community radio that has been around since 1975.
Then in February, just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Ah Haa School for the Arts hosts the annual ArtThrob on Feb. 14. Part party, part fundraiser, the event combines music, cocktails, and bites with interactive art stations, making it one of winter’s most playful and creative nights out. Valentine’s Day is also the night of the Telluride Choral Society’s line dancing fundraiser at The Alibi.
February wraps up with the Telluride AIDS Benefit , a series of high-energy runway shows and events that support HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. The fun takes place at the Telluride Conference Center from Feb. 26–28.
Top left: Ryan Bonneau; bottom right: Ben Eng
GET YOUR BUZZ ON
From slopeside lattes to tacos with your coffee, local cafes each bring something unique to the table
KATHRYN
Caffeine has long been the original performance enhancer, and plenty of skiers count on it to power their powder laps on Gold Hill or to make the ascent up the Trout Lake railroad grade. In Telluride and Mountain Village, great coffee is never hard to find — but no two shops are alike. Each has its own personality, its own specialties and its own little edge. Here’s how to track down that extra something each coffee shop brings to the table.
THE COFFEE COWBOY
Oak Street Plaza Telluride Coffee Cart S. Willow Street Telluride General Store
Our order: Annie Oakley
While the Annie Oakley (a latte with caramel and cinnamon) may be the most popular specialty drink at The Coffee Cowboy, a puppuccino (whipped cream in a cup for your pup) is a close second. What began as a humble coffee cart more than 30 years ago expanded in 2025 with the opening of a brick-andmortar location across from the post office. The new General Store space provides a place to meet and work, with an affordable breakfast and lunch. And their merchandise is so cool you just may end up leaving with a hat or two.
Ryan Bonneau
SPARACINO
THE TELLURIDE COMPANY (TELCO)
Main Street Telluride
Our order: Cinnamon Toffee Nut Latte
Find a cozy corner and warm up with Telco’s signature Cinnamon Toffee Nut Latte. If you’re hungry, Mesa Rose Kitchen out of Norwood, provides an array of pastries and delicious breakfast burritos.
BRUNO CAFE
AT BETWEEN THE COVERS
Main Street Telluride
Our order: Americano
In its new-ish location on the east end of Main Street, Bruno continues to deliver delicious coffee drinks that can be enjoyed while perusing books and gifts. Recognizable by their red tables and chairs out front, Bruno’s sun-drenched location is ideal for those wanting to sip an Americano while getting their daily dose of Vitamin D.
TELLURIDE COFFEE COMPANY
Heritage Plaza
Mountain Village
Our order: Dirty Chai
There aren’t many places where you can fuel up with biscuits and gravy before clicking into your skis — but this is one of them. Breakfast is served all day, complemented by a full lineup of coffee drinks and plenty of grab-andgo choices. Plus, its prime location puts you just steps from the slopes.
KETTLE COFFEE
Hotel Madeline Mountain Village
Our order: Lavender Latte
Leave it up to the Auberge Collection and the luxurious Hotel Madeline to add just enough local cuisine to elevate their new coffee shop to premier status. The new Kettle Coffee features elk chorizo in their Backcountry Burrito, lavender in the housemade granola and green chilis in their bacon scone. Pair it with their signature Lavender Latte, or, for those extra frosty mornings, the warming Spiced Brown Sugar Latte.
EL RHINO TACO & COFFEE BAR
Market Plaza Mountain Village
Our order: Mayan Moka Tacos and coffee? Yes, please. Grab a breakfast burrito paired with a Mayan Moka (cacao, cinnamon, hazelnut) before hitting the slopes. After the ski day has wrapped, return for tacos made with homemade corn tortillas and braised pork shoulder.
TELLURIDE COFFEE ROASTERS
Lawson Hill
Our order: Espresso Telluride Coffee Roasters is in the business of roasting and selling coffee beans, but visitors to their roastery in Lawson Hill will be treated to an array of coffee drinks at some of the best prices around. And, if you buy a pound or more of beans, you get an espresso for free.
Meet the Flatliner
Sheridan bartender Steve Foster will be the first to say he didn’t invent what has become “Telluride’s signature drink,” an espresso martini that is equal parts Kahlúa and Baileys Irish Cream with a shot of espresso, but it’s fair to say he unwittingly popularized it.
When a wedding guest from Australia requested it while Foster was bartending at The Peaks, some 30 years ago, it quickly caught on with the staff, before becoming standard fare at many local bars and restaurants. In fact, it became so notorious that The National holds an annual “Flatliner Face/Off” competition.
Variations on the original version are inevitable, so we suggest you do a taste test yourself and decide where you prefer to sip this creamy, espresso-based concoction.
KNOCK TWICE FOR MEZCAL
Latin Creations features bold, homemade flavors and an intimate speakeasy space
KATHRYN SPARACINO
When Alberto Tames accepted an invitation from restaurateur Esperanza Reyes to entertain diners at her popular eatery, Esperanza’s Mexican Restaurant, he had no idea that several months later he would be opening his own restaurant in that very space.
In May 2024, after Esperanza’s closed, Tames and his wife, Aggie, expanded their food truck, Latin Creations, into the Main Street location. The couple still run two Latin Creations food carts — one in Mountain Village and another in Telluride (in the summer) — along with a busy catering arm, but the brick-and-mortar location on Main Street has long been their dream.
restaurant’s luxe speakeasy: a hidden room with velvet seating, flickering candles and a discreet entrance off the alley. It has its own bar, and its own vibe.
Latin Creations’ speakeasy is open one night a week in the winter season, and features an evolving menu. Every dish, in fact, every component of every dish, is homemade, as is everything in the main dining room. Don’t be surprised to find bone marrow tacos and made-to-order guacamole with Alberto Tames’ secret ingredient served alongside a bowl of still-warm flour chips.
The word speakeasy dates back to the Prohibition, when patrons were told to “speak easy” to avoid drawing attention from police or neighbors. These hidden bars were often tucked behind unmarked doors, in basements or disguised as everyday storefronts, with a password required for entry.
Nearly a century later, the allure of the speakeasy lives on. Modern versions echo that same air of secrecy and Telluride has several worth discovering — but for those traveling by air, the speakeasy journey begins in an unlikely place: Denver International Airport.
In Denver International Airport’s Terminal
A, an unassuming bookshelf hides the entrance to William & Graham, a cocktail bar celebrated for its meticulously crafted drinks, vast library of spirits and sophisticated ambiance. Stepping inside feels like entering another world, even before you begin the final leg of your journey to Telluride.
Now, guests can sit down in a colorful, welcoming space with eye-catching wall art and neon signs to savor Mexican family recipes passed down through generations — dishes that have traveled from Latin American kitchens to Telluride dining tables.
Beyond authentic flavors, the Tameses also aim to bring a cosmopolitan edge to the experience — one that reflects their upbringing in Mexico City. For a more elevated evening, diners can slip into the
Mixology is at its best in the hidden speakeasy and often stars the fruits and flavors of Mexico. Try the Mariana, a mezcal cocktail with pineapple, jalapeno, lime and agave syrup, or La Diosa, a martini made with guava and hibiscus.
For the Tameses, Latin Creations is more than a restaurant — it’s an extension of their home, their heritage and their hospitality. If you ask Aggie Tames what to order, the first thing she will want to know is, “How hungry are you?” The answer doesn’t matter as much as what comes next: a meal crafted with love, served with warmth and designed to make you feel right at home.
Once you arrive in town, three more speakeasy-style spots await. In addition to Latin Creations’ hidden lounge, you’ll find Van Atta, a speakeasy that’s concealed behind Crossbow — a custom hat and leather shop — that evokes the elegance of the Edwardian era. Every detail, from the décor to the atmosphere, is designed to transport guests to Telluride’s early days.
The Tunnel Supper Club, meanwhile, reimagines the spirit of a Midwestern supper club with a contemporary twist. Chef Michael Goller designs 10-course tasting menus that spotlight two seasonal ingredients at a time — perhaps “melons and mushrooms” one month, then a new pairing the next. Guests enter through an obscure hallway, are greeted with a glass of Champagne and settle in for an evening that feels like a dinner party among friends.
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At Hosted in Telluride, we don’t just offer a place to stay—we share the heart of what makes this town special. Our hands-on team will personalize your experience, share our local perspective and provide service that goes above and beyond.
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Dining
Telluride Truffle Earns Statewide Recognition
Founded in Telluride nearly three decades ago, Telluride Truffle Artisan Chocolates was added to the 2025 Colorado Companies to Watch list, presented by the Colorado Office of Economic Development. Out of over 1,000 nominees, just 50 companies were selected — a nod to the brand’s enduring quality and its economic potential in Colorado.
“This is not only a huge honor and recognition as to what my company has achieved in its 27 years, but also comes with a great deal of support to help propel the ‘winner’ companies to achieve their highest goals,” says Patty Denny, owner of Telluride Truffle.
One of those goals, according to Denny, is to build on the brand’s success by opening more locations. In addition to the original Telluride shop, Denny opened a Telluride Truffle in Lakewood, Colorado, and more recently, a storefront in downtown Denver’s Union Station.
“Being in that amazing, historic location in downtown Denver is a huge honor which also comes with a great deal of exposure,” she says.
The truffles themselves live up to the brand’s recent accolades. They have an iconic, triangular shape that pays homage to the mountains of Telluride and some include alcohol infusions and are named after well-known mountain terms — like the Black Diamond truffle flavored with tequila or the Alpenglow truffle made with cabernet sauvignon.
by Evie Carrick
Sawpit Mercantile: Where BBQ Meets Community
On the road between Telluride and Placerville, in a tiny town framed by canyon walls, an unassuming gas station hides much more inside.
Sawpit Mercantile has long been a pit stop for fuel between Telluride and Placerville, but it’s also a liquor store, market and beloved BBQ joint wrapped into one historic building.
In July 2024, Kelly and Will Dagostino took over the landmark with a vision rooted in hospitality and community. The duo is from Connecticut, but lived in Buena Vista, Colorado before making the move to Sawpit.
“We came here looking for community, and we’re building this business around it. Every person who stops by adds to the story. We’re grateful for the locals who’ve welcomed us, and we hope visitors feel that same sense of connection when they walk in,” says Kelly Dagostino.
While the BBQ that made the Mercantile a local treasure remains, the couple has expanded the menu. New additions include smoked wings, homemade mac and cheese, and a rotating lineup of specialty sandwiches, plus a hearty breakfast menu with burritos, egg sandwiches, baked goods and espresso drinks.
Whether you’re grabbing gas, stocking up on road-trip essentials or lingering over BBQ on the riverside porch, Sawpit Mercantile is more than a stop along the way — it’s a place where community comes alive.
Dining
YOU’RE INVITED to The Tunnel Supper Club
The Tunnel Supper Club isn’t your typical restaurant. For one, it’s reservations-only, with a prixfixe tasting menu that feels less like dinner out and more like an intimate dinner party you didn’t have to plan.
That sense of exclusivity begins with the location. Tucked discreetly behind Clark’s Market, The Tunnel has a “if you know, you know” allure. “We greet everyone with a glass of Champagne at the door,” says Chef Michael Goller. “You made it, let us do the rest.”
Once inside, guests are treated to a 10-course tasting menu built around a seasonal theme. Each course is presented with attentive care and what Goller, a Midwesterner, calls warm “Midwest hospitality.” As he explains, “you don’t have to make any decisions once you’re here.” Because the experience is reservations-only, he adds, “it allows us to be able to handle dietary restrictions and allergies by knowing about them ahead of time and still giving someone the same experience rather than a last-minute substitution.”
With seating capped at just 14 guests per night, The Tunnel delivers a quietly luxurious, delightfully unexpected addition to Telluride’s dining scene.
Ski In, Dine Out at Dunton Kitchen
by Evie Carrick
When Dunton Destinations — the team behind Dunton Hot Springs — acquired Lumière Hotel in 2024, it marked the start of a new chapter for the boutique hotel in Mountain Village. Among the first changes: the debut of Dunton Kitchen, an Alpine-European restaurant serving brunch, happy hour and dinner in a refined yet welcoming setting.
“Each dish celebrates the rich culinary heritage of the Alps with a fresh, modern twist. The intimate dining room offers a cozy ambiance complemented by warm, professional service. Our full bar offers an exceptional selection of handcrafted and classic cocktails, fine wines, Amari, vermouths and premium spirits — perfect for any occasion,” says Jarrad Lee, the hotel’s food and beverage manager.
Lee notes that this winter, Dunton Kitchen will be featuring “Après All Day” from their ski-in, ski-out location off of Lift 4, and that they’ll be hosting monthly wine pairing dinners featuring local distributors and producers.
Dunton Kitchen is open to everyone, not just hotel guests.
The restaurant is also available for buyouts and private gatherings — perfect for intimate dinners or stylish receptions.
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STICKING TOGETHER —ON SKIS
Lisa Kapp and Matt Collins’ wedding included skiing in a tux and gown, late-night pizza and flatliners
LINNE HALPERN
In true Telluride fashion, Lisa Kapp and Matt Collins kicked off their March wedding week with a shot of whiskey and a few celebratory laps down their favorite ski runs — she in a dress, he in a tuxedo.
The couple, originally from Philadelphia and Buffalo and now based in New York City, first bonded over a shared love of the outdoors. They met in business school and started running and marathon training together. In their first months as a couple, they visited Telluride for a New Year’s ski vacation. “I like to say it’s where we fell in love,” recounts Kapp, who says they have been making the trip back every year since.
When it came time to plan their wedding, instead of picking an East Coast venue, the couple decided that a mountain celebration felt right. “We’ve been to Telluride through all the different seasons, and from visiting so often, we knew exactly where we wanted everything to be,” says Kapp. They chose San Sophia Overlook for the ceremony and Allred’s for the reception, excited at the idea of sharing their special place with loved ones.
Before the official start of festivities, Kapp and Collins met up with friends and family to ski. Kapp’s mom, who had never skied before, took lessons for two months prior to the wedding date. “I told her I just wanted her to be able to see the best views,” says Kapp. By the wedding week, she was ready to crush See Forever.
The day before their wedding there was an impromptu après gathering at Gorrono Ranch.
“Most of our guests hadn’t been to Telluride before, so people wanted to make the most of the experience,” says Kapp.
The morning of their wedding, Kapp and Collins got ready at the Madeline Hotel & Residences surrounded by their closest friends and family, before their “first look” in Mountain Village. After snapping portraits with their photographer, Lisa Marie Wright, the couple hopped on the gondola and made their way to the ceremony.
Walking down the aisle with her dad, Kapp remembers, “with the mountains in the back and Matt looking at me from the end of the aisle, I started sobbing. I was so overwhelmed with awe, thinking, ‘I can’t believe everyone is really here, I can’t believe how beautiful this is.’” Collins’ close friend from college officiated, rendering the moment even more personal and significant.
Cocktails welcomed the group at Allred’s post-ceremony, commencing a memorable evening of speeches, dinner and dancing high in the mountains.
Friends who’d known the couple since their early days made meaningful toasts that honored their individual journeys and shared experiences, while choreographed dances from the newlyweds and the bride and her father made for extra sweet moments of magic.
An entertainment duo, made up of a DJ and live electric-violinist provided the tunes, and late-night slices from Brown Dog Pizza kept the guests fueled — with the party going into the wee hours.
The day after the wedding included plenty of recovery time and an intimate, low-key dinner at Telluride Brewing Company Brew Pub with family.
“At this point, we realized we hadn’t actually gotten legally married yet,” shares Kapp with a laugh. Originally on their agenda for the week prior, the couple were too busy skiing to make time for the important courthouse ritual. On their final day in town, they “furiously skied down the mountain to make it to the courthouse on time,” says Kapp.
After rendering their matrimony official, the newlyweds celebrated with flatliners at the Sheridan to close out an exceptional week in the San Juans.
SCARPE AT 30
Jenny DiFiore’s Scarpe has defined Telluride fashion for three decades
Thirty years ago, fashion in Telluride looked very different. When Jenny DiFiore opened Scarpe in 1995, it wasn’t unusual to see visitors arriving for dinner on Colorado Avenue in their hiking boots.
Like many classic mountain-town stories, DiFiore’s began because of skiing. A Midwest transplant, she came to Telluride young, fell in love with the place and quickly started looking for a way to make it home for good. “I realized there were a few places you could go and buy a dress, but there was nowhere to buy shoes here,” she recalls. Spotting the gap, she drafted a business plan, marched into the bank and secured a small business loan. Soon after, in a rental space at 232 E. Pacific Ave., Scarpe, which is Italian for “shoes,” opened its doors.
At first, as the shop name suggests, DiFiore carried mostly shoes — a high-low mix of 1990s lines from Steve Madden to Calleen Cordero (still a beloved Scarpe favorite) — plus an eclectic array of jewelry, handbags and belts. After several years, she started introducing womenswear. “I busted out a fall women’s collection over one Telluride Film
Festival weekend and everything was sold out by Monday,” she remembers. “From there, I expanded organically, and the price point evolved too.”
In 2003, DiFiore bought the building at 250 E. Pacific Ave. and moved Scarpe into the first-floor retail space. When she saw the need, she began selling children’s clothes, and a few years after that, continued to grow into menswear. “There just weren’t many options for kids or men in town,” she says. “And that’s how I turned myself into a mini department store,” she laughs.
These days, on the women’s side, Scarpe is beloved for its tight edit of high-end wardrobe staples — from quality denim and luxurious cashmere to everyday dresses and specialoccasion pieces. Global brands like R13, Officine Creative, Campomaggi, Pomandère, Hartford, Ulla Johnson and Pedro Garcia now line the walls.
DiFiore doesn’t base her buying decisions on fleeting trends. She’s much more concerned with helping customers put together practical, holistic and timeless wardrobes. She prides herself on offering head-to-toe styling, sharing expert outfit ideas
with everyone who walks through the door — from loyal regulars to first-time visitors. “I work really hard to choose special brands and interesting pieces, to ensure there’s always a unique mix of items in our space that will excite a sophisticated clientele,” she says. That philosophy has sustained the boutique’s success for the last three decades.
The relationships DiFiore has built — and the loyalty of her clients — have been the true engine of Scarpe’s growth. “This community keeps us around,” she says. “It’s my favorite part of the job — the friendships and connection.” She recalls with gratitude how customers called in orders during the pandemic simply to support the shop, and how, in slower shoulder seasons, she now sends curated boxes of personalized edits to long-distance clients.
Her work has also taken her far beyond Telluride, on buying trips to Paris and New York where she hunts for pieces that would feel at home in her box-canyon boutique. DiFiore hopes to continue doing just that for another 30 years — offering chic, carefully chosen wares and the kind of personal service that has become Scarpe’s hallmark.
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WMEET YOU AT THE MADELINE
New faces, new flavors and new experiences await guests at the Madeline Hotel & Residences
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elcome to your ultimate winter base camp. With a new general manager at the helm and a fresh lineup of activities and services, the Madeline Hotel & Residences, a member of the Auberge Collection, is poised to be your home away from home in Mountain Village this season.
At the center of it all is Allen Highfield, the Madeline’s new general manager. A Northern California native with more than two decades in luxury hospitality, Highfield brings experience in places like Aspen and Vail to New York City and San Francisco. Most recently, he led an acclaimed property in Sonoma Valley. Now, he’s bringing that expertise — and a love of the mountains — to Telluride, where he’s eager to write his next chapter with Auberge Collection.
“My wife and I recently became ‘empty nesters’ and Telluride felt like the perfect place for us, and our dog, Beau Alexander, to call home,” he says. Highfield has hit the ground running, working alongside the existing Madeline staff to craft a host of unique experiences for hotel guests and the local community alike.
“I’m excited about creating even more opportunities for visitors to connect with
Telluride’s natural surroundings,” says Highfield. “Whether that’s through guided outdoor adventures, locally-inspired spa offerings or unique culinary moments.” Expanding the hotel’s wellness program has been a top agenda item, with the introduction of Mountain Movement, a series of guided yoga and fitness classes attuned to the rhythms of the Rockies. It pairs well with the spa’s revamped winter menu, which draws from the alpine setting and seasonal botanicals.
Plus, the debut of the hotel’s Kettle Coffee provides a wonderful addition to the Mountain Village dining scene with specialty beverages and all-day bites.
Another development at the Madeline is the Crest Club, a private, members-only service that provides unmatched convenience to the ski mountain and other upscale lifestyle amenities. The offering debuted last winter.
Crest Club is designed for those who frequent Telluride, be it second-homeowners or locals in the Mountain Village community. Membership includes a private locker, valet parking, ski valet, year-round access to the Madeline pool and fitness center, complimentary breakfast, and a dedicated
concierge team, as well as entrance to the private Falcon Room bar and lounge.
“It’s been embraced even more than we imagined,” says Highfield. “Some members are here daily during ski season, using it as a place to meet friends, warm up or enjoy a quiet moment between runs. Others love it for the social side — après gatherings, special events and connecting with fellow members who share their passion for the mountains.”
For this upcoming winter season, the Madeline plans to host an array of events ranging from holiday celebrations to outdoor adventures. The hotel operates the ice rink in Reflection Plaza, which is available to all, and offers nightly s’mores by the fire. Family-focused programming this winter will include holiday cookie decorating fêtes and regularly-scheduled storytimes.
Whether you’re seeking a central base for mountain adventures or a cozy retreat to curl up and unwind, the Madeline offers something for everyone. “As Telluride continues to grow as a luxury destination, we’ll keep elevating the guest experience with thoughtful programming, exceptional dining and spaces that bring people together,” says Highfield.
FOR THE LOVE OF
POWDER
Four friends, skinny skis and a love of powder sparked what would become Telluride Helitrax
JESSE JAMES M c TIGUE
Conventional economics states that a business should fill a demand, target a broad market and sustain a profit. In 1982, when four friends started Telluride Helitrax, none of these were in play. But never underestimate the sheer will of a ski bum, especially when united with the sole purpose of skiing powder.
Mark “Franky” Frankmann, Mike Friedman, Dave Bush and Brian “Speed” Miller first tested the idea of heli-skiing in the San Juan Mountains in 1982 by hiring a pilot and aircraft they found in the Montrose yellow pages. Later that year,
they leased a Thunderbird helicopter, partnered with a Montrose pilot and launched one of Colorado’s first helicopter-accessed guided backcountry ski operations.
Forty-three years later, Helitrax is still going strong. Matt Steen, the current program director and lead guide, is proud of its growth, evolution within the industry and financial health — not to mention its ability to deliver what many clients describe as one of the best days of their lives. Yet for Steen, the company’s history remains central, which is why he brought together three of the four original founders to share how it all began.
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“A GOOD DAY SKIING IN THE ALPINE HERE IS AS GOOD AS SKIING ANYWHERE ON THE PLANET.”
SO THE STORY GOES…
It was the late 1970s, and four ski bums had sniffed out the newest ski scene in Colorado — landing in Telluride. They met working various jobs at Gorrono Ranch. Although Telluride had lift service, they rarely used it, opting for backcountry lines on Black Face Mountain in Ophir and in Prospect Basin, before it was developed as part of the resort.
“There were no skins back then,” says Miller. “We were on cross-country skis. You know the skinny ones with tennis-shoe-style boots?”
Despite the shoddy equipment, the friends had so much fun skiing powder in the backcountry that they assumed others would want to experience it too. Friedman suggested they start a backcountry guiding company, Telluride School of Ski Mountaineering. But there were a few problems.
“Anybody who had the wherewithal to try and go backcountry skiing back then didn’t want or need a guide,” says Frankmann. “There was no real market for it, plus nobody came to Telluride then.”
Everything changed on a spring ski trip to Snowbird, Utah, when they saw helicopters from Powderbird Helicopter Skiing flying over the lifts. The founders all recall Friedman’s exact words: “We’ll do that. We’re actually the best people in the world at doing that, even though we’ve never done it before.”
The team may have relied on passion rather than a business plan, but they intuitively did a lot of things right. First, they won a permit from the forest service to access over 300 acres for heliskiing, and then they got a mentor:
Peter Lev. Lev was a pioneer heli-ski guide who developed the avalanche forecast systems for one of the most wellknown heli-skiing companies in the world. His list of mountaineering accolades was long and distinguished.
“We weren’t intimidated by backcountry skiing, but we didn’t know jack about guiding,” Frankmann says. “In two days, he showed us how to guide people heli-skiing.”
During those early years, the four founders played a role in establishing
backcountry lines and naming terrain. They recall charging heli-ski clients $25 for single drops, before evolving to a $200 package that offered a day of skiing with two to four runs.
“Very few people were good enough to do it,” says Frankmann. “It was hard to ski that many runs on skinny skis back then.”
Despite the community’s strong support, Helitrax was a business and needed to turn a profit. Without stronger financial backing, the operation struggled to weather the financial losses during low-snow years.
In 1998, the four founders agreed they needed to sell. They connected with the Herricks, a local family who was active in the guiding world and passionate about the outdoors.
“If you tried to start it today, it wouldn’t be possible,” says Friedman. “We were naive and passionate enough to get this thing going. We’re lucky we were all here together at the right time with determination to make it successful to see a life after us.”
The original crew stayed on as guides for many years.
Since the ownership change in 1998, Helitrax has grown into a more sophisticated operation while keeping true to its roots. They’ve expanded into more skiable terrain (128,000 acres), and offer guided backcountry skiing, scenic helicopter tours and custom heli-packages for several hundred skiers each season.
Steen is especially proud of the guides, who he calls the “best in the industry” and of the company’s focus on safety. Helitrax is a founding member of Heli-Ski U.S. Association, a group that offers certifications for heli-ski operators with the highest degree of accountability and safety. The company also aids with area search and rescue and with avalanche forecasting and mitigation for county roads, state highways and private mining operations.
A lot has changed in the ski industry since 1982 — including wider skis, better avalanche forecasting and beacons — but Helitrax remains grounded in its original values: They keep their groups small, work as a team, search for great lines, tell epic stories, mitigate avalanche danger and ski powder. But most importantly, they know these mountains well.
As Miller says with a grin, “A good day skiing in the alpine here is as good as skiing anywhere on the planet.”
— Brian “Speed” Miller, cofounder Helitrax
Above: Mike Friedman, Brian “Speed” Miller, Jane Miller and Dave Bush during Helitrax’s early days.
An outing with ‘Telluride Tom’ shares the magic of Telluride Ski Resort
ERIN SPILLANE
You could say that Tom Watkinson, director of public relations at the Telluride Tourism Board, has made a career out of his love of Telluride.
It’s a long-lasting love. His family moved to Telluride in 1974, on Watkinson’s third birthday. He remembers his neighbors as a mix of mining families and ski bums.
TOM’S TOUR
His parents moved the family to Grand Junction shortly before his senior year of high school, but Watkinson wasn’t deterred. In his words, he never really left, spending most weekends and every college summer back in Telluride. When he moved back for good, it was the 1990s, and like most twentysomethings in ski towns, Watkinson held an array of jobs: river guide, bartender, sports reporter. Eventually, he found his way to Telluride Ski Resort where his bosses quickly discovered that Watkinson was good — really, really good — at communicating the uniqueness and brilliance of Telluride to others.
“I found that very easy,” Watkinson says. “Telluride is like no other destination. The community, the history, the beauty, the laidback feel, the festivals and arts, the quantity and quality of the dining, everything is walkable — and there’s the mountain, which is exceptional.”
After his time with Telluride Ski Resort he transitioned to the Telluride Tourism Board, where he now oversees public relations. Says Watkinson, “My role is to work with the media and to help them get to know Telluride.”
One of the ways he accomplishes that is by taking them on a tour of the ski resort.
“Tom’s Tours” are something special. Visiting journalists get to experience the mountain, but they also learn what makes the ski resort so exceptional. The tours take about two hours and take place “all over the mountain.”
And here we come to the first thing that “Telluride Tom,” as he is often referred to, likes to point out: The ski resort’s uniquely varied terrain means that even beginners and intermediates can get up high and take in sweeping views that, at many resorts, are reserved only for experts.
Says Watkinson, “Every lift on this mountain accesses groomed intermediate runs. You can go up to Gold Hill (Lift 14)
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and see some pretty extreme terrain, but you don’t have to ski it. There’s an intermediate run right off that lift for you instead.”
He also points to Prospect Bowl (Lift 12) and notes that there, the starkly beautiful Palmyra Peak, the highest point on the ski resort, “is looming just over your shoulder. You’re at 12,000 feet and if you are a beginner skier you can turn and ski the longest run on the mountain. This happens nowhere else.”
From there, Watkinson touches on the ski resort’s connectivity. “We are one ski run from pretty much anywhere on the mountain,” he says, adding that the way the tour unfolds exemplifies that.
“My loop is basically Lift 4 over to 5,” he says. “From there, we go into Prospect Bowl, but first I stop at the map at the bottom of Gold Hill Express and explain where we are and how easy it was for us to get across the mountain.”
After making turns in Prospect Bowl, Watkinson leads the group back to the base of Gold Hill and, after riding up the express quad, presents guests with views into Bear Creek and Revelation Bowl. From there, they descend See Forever, stopping to take in the views.
Throughout the tour, Watkinson says he enjoys extolling the virtues of the ski resort’s on-mountain dining options, including a few favorites: Gorrono Ranch, a historic huddle of buildings known for its classic ski-lodge menu and fun
atmosphere; Bon Vivant, an outdoor French eatery that inhabits a lively deck with some pretty unforgettable vistas; and Alpino Vino, a high-alpine cabin serving Italian fare.
“With Gorrono, the saloon was part of a Basque sheep herders ranch from the 1800s, which is incredible,” Watkinson says. “And Bon Vivant, are you kidding? Your view is a 13,000-foot peak and the food is off the charts.”
He adds that Alpino Vino is “the highest fine dining restaurant in North America” and boasts direct views of the Wilson Range, including the mountain on the Coors logo (Wilson Peak).
The tour even includes a quick geology lesson, revealing how this dramatic landscape came to be. The key takeaway? Nearly everything in sight — from the jagged Wilson Range to Telluride’s signature box canyon — was shaped by volcanic fire and glacial ice. “The Wilsons are volcanic, Lizard Head is a volcanic plug, and the wide, flat Telluride valley owes its shape to the erosive power of glaciers,” Watkinson explains.
The conversation with Telluride Tom winds down, but he has time to chat just a little more about the mountain and community that he loves showcasing.
“Sometimes even locals stop and listen to me while I am giving a tour and they tell me they never thought of this place in that way,” Watkinson says. “Telluride is one of a kind and there is nothing like it.”
NEW AT TELLURIDE SKI RESORT
Ahead of the 2025/26 season, Telluride Ski Resort has invested more than $9 million in upgrades to improve the mountain experience. Here’s what’s new this winter: Lift Upgrades: Major work on Lifts 5 and 12 extends their lifespan while maintaining ride time
Snowmaking: $4.5 million invested in snowmaking, including expanded coverage at the Lift 4 base area
Grooming: A new fleet of snowcats improves on-mountain conditions
Facilities: More than $1.5 million in improvements at the Inn at Lost Creek, Big Billies, Alpino Vino, Bon Vivant and Gorrono Ranch
Private Premier Ski Lessons
These ski lessons combine top-tier coaching with perks like express lift-line access, guaranteed lesson reservations and private concierge support. Guests also enjoy priority lunch bookings at on-mountain restaurants, Wagner Custom Skis demos, Cardo Systems headsets for real-time feedback and access to the resort’s Base Club, which has valet service, ski storage, boot dryers and more.
Literary Legends
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JESSE JAMES M c TIGUE
ROB SCHULTHEIS WAR JOURNALIST
It may seem improbable that Rob Schultheis, a journalist who spent more than a decade covering the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, did much of that work from his home in Telluride — but it’s true, at least in part.
The son of a CIA emissary, Schultheis spent much of his childhood between Arlington, Virginia, and overseas posts in Hong Kong, Philippines, Japan and China. Yet when college approached, he headed to the University of Colorado Boulder and earned a degree in cultural anthropology.
He continued in academia, pursuing a doctorate degree focused on Tibetan refugees. This allowed for multiple extended trips to Nepal, and an overland trip from Kathmandu to Europe, where he
lingered in Afghanistan. He felt a visceral connection to the place.
“There was a warmth in Afghanistan I was open to,” Schultheis says. “It was a homecoming for me.”
In 1973, he ditched his doctorate thesis, found Telluride and pivoted to freelance travel writing. Geographically, Telluride fulfilled him, but travel writing left him feeling empty.
“The writing was fine,” he says, “but it wasn’t important.”
In the late 1970s to late 80s, as Russia invaded and occupied Afghanistan, the country came back into his awareness. Schultheis collaborated with his cousin, Robin Moyer, an award-winning combat photographer, and the duo secured an assignment in Afghanistan for Time Magazine.
“Initially, I was a coward, foolishly afraid of covering wars,” he remembers. “But when I came back to Telluride, I couldn’t wait
ROSEMERRY WAHTOLA TROMMER POET
“I came to Telluride for love,” Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer says.
Wahtola Trommer’s alias is “Word Woman,” a fitting title for a poet whose words often have multiple meanings.
In 1993, during her first road trip to Telluride, she met Eric Trommer, a young, handsome man who took her on a hike to a quaint chalet he was building at the top of Lift 6. The chalet (which is now Alpino Vino) would become her home and he’d become her husband.
But Wahtola Trommer was also madly in love with poetry, and would chase it in Telluride long after marrying Trommer.
to go back to Afghanistan.”
For the next 25 years, Schultheis would go back and forth between Telluride and Afghanistan 30 times, writing for various publications and inspiring his book, “Night Letters: Inside Wartime Afghanistan.”
“I wrote for 15 different magazines,” he says. “I fell in love with Afghan culture.”
In 2004, he returned to the region, this time to Baghdad, Iraq as an embedded journalist with the U.S. Army Civil Affairs to rebuild a Baghdad neighborhood. It was the subject of his 2005 book, “Waging Peace: A Special Operations Team’s Battle To Rebuild Iraq.”
Schultheis now spends most of his time in Telluride with his wife, Nancy Craft. He is currently working on a book about a spy family and nefarious U.S. foreign affairs, and finishing a collection of poems.
It helped that one of the first people she met was Art Goodtimes, the first Western Slope Poet Laureate and founder of the Talking Gourds, a poetry program. She gave him one of her poems and vividly remembers his response: “I wonder what would happen if you relaxed,” he said.
Which she did, over the next three decades. Wahtola Trommer engaged in every literary opportunity Telluride offered.
“What I love about Telluride is that you can do what you want to do,” she says.
In 1999, she published her first book, “If You Listen: Poems & Photographs of the San Juan Mountains,” for which she partnered with local photographer Eileen Benjamin. The book went
through five printings and sold 10,000 copies.
In 2006, she accepted a challenge to write a poem a day for 30 days, then never stopped.
“I shifted from wanting to write something good every day to writing something true every day,” she says. “And that changed everything.”
She calls her daily poems “A Hundred Falling Veils,” and sends them to a mailing list with 10,000 subscribers. She’s widely anthologized, hosts a podcast, is a sought-after teacher and has published over a dozen books, including her latest, “The Unfolding.”
“I never thought I could just be a poet,” she says. “That’s basically riding on a unicorn, and here it is. I’m riding on a unicorn.” >>
“The mention [in Powder Magazine] is a testament to Story’s impact as a ski journalist and proof that soulful, longform, outdoor writing is still relevant.”
ROB STORY SKI JOURNALIST
In July 2025, freelance writer
Jack O’Brien wrote a piece for Powder Magazine online titled, “Ski Writing Isn’t Capturing Skiing Anymore.
Can We Change That?” In it, he lamented that OG ski writers like Rob Story, who penned features that struck at the heart of the sport, have been replaced with the “glorification of gear and listicles.”
The mention is a testament to Story’s impact as a ski journalist and proof that soulful, longform, outdoor writing is still relevant.
But Story wasn’t always a big name in the ski world. He grew up in Kansas with ski-focused
ambition; when asked in sixth grade what he wanted to be, he answered, “A ski instructor.”
Story attended Northwestern University, which did not get him any closer to his childhood dream, but did earn him a journalism degree and an internship at Outside Magazine. He showed his chops as a writer, and as the most experienced skier on staff, he was charged with leading the magazine’s ski coverage.
“I’m a lucky son of a gun,” he says, reflecting on how that internship launched a journalism career that would include a series of editorial positions at Powder Magazine and Bike Magazine, and a lifetime of travel to remote ski and bike destinations. It also
allowed him to move to Telluride in 1998 as a very connected freelance writer.
Over the next two decades, his prose found its way into national magazines, but his musings about the events and idiosyncrasies in Telluride became his brand, fueling content for weekly columns and feature pieces in local publications. No topic was off limits — porta potties, chocolate labs, Hula-Hoops, Palisade peaches and, of course, skiing.
In 2023, Story collected his favorite pieces and published them in a book: “Telluride Storyz: Tales and rants from the dive bars, powder stashes, singletracks, alleyways, music fests, and funerals of the San Juans.”
Top: Ryan Bonneau; bottom inset: Palma Caruso
THE BUNNY HILL
Where the littles — and their parents — can find winter magic
STEP INTO TELLURIDE’S PAST
The Telluride Historical Museum brings the area’s past to life with hands-on exhibits and engaging programs for all ages. Housed in Telluride’s old hospital, the museum features 10 themed rooms of permanent collections and a large gallery with an annual rotating exhibit. Far from just “history under glass,” you’ll find interactive displays, guided tours and plenty of ways for kids to connect with the stories of the San Juan Mountains.
WE LOVE OUR LIBRARY
Want a kid-approved spot in the mountains that’s not on the mountain? Head to the award-winning Wilkinson Public Library, where kids can read, play and explore. Inside, you’ll find story times, a playhouse, inventive programs and even a quirky “Unusual Items” collection where you can borrow board games, musical instruments and karaoke machines.
ART CLASSES
AT THE AH HAA
At the Ah Haa School for the Arts, winter programs spark creativity, build confidence and encourage young artists to explore their unique voices. This beloved arts hub offers a colorful space to experiment, express and create.
Left: Tony Demin; top inset: Palma Caruso
INDOOR SKATEBOARDING
When snow blankets the skatepark in Town Park, head to The Drop Boardshop for lessons on a specially designed indoor ramp — perfect for kids craving skate time year-round.
SLEDDING AT FIRECRACKER HILL
At the southern edge of Telluride Town Park, Firecracker Hill delivers sledding thrills for every speed — from short, gentle slopes for little ones to longer, steeper runs for adrenaline-seekers. Sleds are available to rent at the Telluride Nordic Center or purchase at Timberline Ace Hardware.
ICE SKATING
Lace up for a spin on the indoor Hanley Ice Rink or the outdoor rinks at Telluride Town Park — or head to the rink outside the Madeline Hotel & Residences in Mountain Village. Skate rentals are available at both the Telluride Nordic Center in Town Park and the Madeline.
NORDIC SKIING ADVENTURES
Nordic skiing is a family-friendly way to explore the mountains, with groomed trails in Telluride Town Park, the Valley Floor, TopA-Ten at Telluride Ski Resort, and Mountain Village, and further afield at the River Trail that follows the old railroad grade west of town and at Priest and Trout Lakes. The Nordic Center offers rentals, lessons and guided tours. For more, see page 22.
RIDE THE GONDOLA
Hop aboard the free gondola linking Telluride and Mountain Village for jaw-dropping mountain views and a ride unlike any other. This unforgettable journey is sure to be a highlight for the kids — and the grown-ups, too.
AND MORE …
Looking for even more adventure? The ski resort’s Telluride Adventure Center offers a mix of memorable outdoor activities, while the Sheridan Opera House, Palm Theatre and Telluride Conference Center host familyfriendly performances.
Kids’ PLAY
Box Canyon
ORDER FROM A FOOD CART FIND YOUR FAVORITE TACOS BORROW SOMETHING UNUSUAL FROM THE LIBRARY LEARN ONE FACT AT THE TELLURIDE HISTORICAL MUSEUM
HOW MANY OF THESE TRULY TERRIFIC EXPERIENCES CAN YOU DO THIS WINTER?
CHALLENGE YOURSELF IN A TELLURIDE SKI RESORT TERRAIN PARK SEND A POSTCARD TO SOMEONE YOU LOVE POSE FOR A MAIN STREET PHOTO
RIDE THE RED GONDOLA CAR ORDER PIZZA WITH YOUR FAVORITE TOPPINGS
FIND TELLURIDE’S PENNY BEAR BUY A UNIQUE SOUVENIR
EAT
LUNCH IN A GONDOLA CABIN IN A MOUNTAIN VILLAGE PLAZA
ENJOY A HOT CHOCOLATE
STOP OFF AT SAN SOPHIA STATION AND TAKE IN THE VIEWS VISIT A LOCAL ART GALLERY
BUY A TELLURIDE HAT TAKE AN ART CLASS
RIDE THE WHITE GONDOLA CAR TRY FAT TIRE BIKING
SLED ON FIRECRACKER HILL IN TOWN PARK TRY A NEW ACTIVITY LIKE SNOWSHOEING OR NORDIC SKIING
TAKE A PHOTO ON YOUR FAVORITE SKI RUN
ICE SKATE AT THE MADELINE
MAKE A SNOWMAN IN THE PARK
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A Gallery Reimagined
There’s a new name to know in the Telluride art world: Milk Moon Gallery, the rebranded fine art space formerly known as MiXX. The gallery is still adjacent to its sister boutique, which remains under the MiXX name, but now has a separate name and branding to create a clear separation between the two businesses.
“We borrowed our new name from the full moon in May, which is known as the Milk Moon or Flower Moon,” shares Edith Willey, who works with the gallery. “The Milk Moon is a harbinger of new life, growth, nourishment and creative energy.”
It’s a fitting metaphor for a space dedicated to nurturing artists and collectors.
The gallery showcases a roster of painters, sculptors and mixed-media artists. Willey adds that the neighboring MiXX remains the place to go for jewelry, home goods and affordable art and prints.
Welcome to a Safer, More Accessible Telluride
A stroll along Telluride’s historic Main Street is now smoother, safer and more accessible than ever. Over summer 2025, the Town of Telluride’s Main Street Accessibility Project transformed seven intersections to make the town more accessible.
The work replaced aging, non-compliant sidewalk ramps with ADA-compliant “bump-out” ramps — curb extensions designed to shorten crossing distances, improve pedestrian visibility and prevent vehicles from parking too close to corners. In addition, the project included improved curbs and gutters, upgraded sidewalks and replaced infrastructure in heated sidewalks. Lamp posts have been reset on updated bases, and snow-season maintenance by property owners and users will keep routes clear for wheelchairs, strollers and mobility aids.
The now-complete project improved sightlines at intersections to make crossing the street safer in all conditions, while upgraded heated sidewalk areas and smooth, level surfaces will make winter navigation easier for everyone.
FRINGE:
A New
Chapter in Art
Fringe Gallery, one of the newest additions to Main Street, invites visitors into a space where contemporary art walks the line between the mainstream and the avant-garde. The gallery occupies the storied site once home to Slate Gray Gallery — and before that, Telluride Gallery — carrying forward a tradition of creativity in the heart of town. As new owner Jessica Manno explains, “Fringe is both a continuation and a bold new extension of Telluride’s rich artistic legacy.”
Though the name, ownership and look of the space has changed, the mission of the long-held gallery site remains: to present compelling contemporary work in painting, sculpture and jewelry. Fringe will host intimate exhibitions and collector events, drawing meaningful connections between makers and their audience.
“This winter, we will feature a number of long-time favorites, such as expressionist landscape painter Marshall Noice, while also introducing new talented creatives to our collectors, such as studio jeweler Jane Pope,” shares Manno.
Whether you’re seeking creative spark, quiet introspection or an inspiring moment among beautiful work, Fringe offers an experience that feels both welcoming and thoughtful.
Swiss Luxury in Mountain Village
by Evie Carrick
This winter, Mountain Village welcomed a new addition to its alpine shopping scene: a flagship boutique showcasing Swiss skiwear brand Capranea and innovative ski boot maker Dahu. The new shop is located within the Madeline Hotel & Residences.
The boutique brings together two brands known for redefining ski style and performance. Capranea, founded in the famed Swiss village of Klosters in 2008, has earned a reputation for its “quiet luxury” approach to skiwear — minimalist, European-crafted pieces that move seamlessly from slope to aprèsski. Dahu, meanwhile, is revolutionizing the ski boot with a patented three-piece system designed for performance, comfort and style.
Beyond the brands’ collections, the Telluride store will feature personalized boot fittings, demos and a curated selection of products from lifestyle brands like Chimi Eyewear, Hestra Gloves and Astis Handwear.
“Telluride is the perfect stage for our brands,” says Ian Widmer, founder and CEO of Progression Brands Group, which owns Capranea and Dahu. “Our goal is to create more than retail spaces — these stores are destinations where alpine adventure meets design, comfort and modern luxury.”
LATE SUMMER
(July–August)
SAN JUANS IN BLOOM
A summer teaser for wildflower season in Telluride — here’s when to catch local blooms
MARTINIQUE DAVIS
Beneath even the deepest blanket of snow are echoes of summer, as the flora of the alpine patiently await their short but resplendent growing season. The long winter months in the high San Juan mountains provide an important respite for the superstars of summer’s showy display, as perennial wildflower plants and annual wildflower seeds rest in snow-insulated dormancy, awaiting their time to shine. In anticipation of this yearly performance, local wildflower expert Yvette Henson gives tips on where and when to spot some of the region’s floral showstoppers — and some lesser-known standouts — once the snow melts.
SPRING (May–June)
Henson has been roaming the slopes around Telluride since she was a child (her grandparents owned a cabin on Trout Lake), so she can say with some authority that the first harbinger of spring in the high country is the Candytuft (Thlaspi, mustard family). “It’s not super showy, but it’s the earliest thing out there,” she says, and is readily found in open forests and mountain meadows like those along the Jud Wiebe Trail.
EARLY SUMMER
(June–July)
A true Western Slope native, the Red Columbine (Aquilegia, hellebore family) is known for its distinctive nodding flowers that blanket open aspen forests like those on the lower sections of the Hope Lake Trail. Hike higher into the alpine to Lena Basin in the early summer to find sunlit smatterings of yellow Alpine Sunflowers (Hymenoxys, sunflower family).
“There’s almost too many to name,” Henson says of the gluttony of late-summer bloomers that call the San Juans home. One favorite is Valerian (Valeriana, honeysuckle family), which blooms along woodland edges and riverways, like those along the Valley Floor. Not only is Valerian a strikingly tall beauty, but it’s also highly valued for its medicinal properties.
Another standout is Elephant’s Head (Pedicularis, figwort family). As its name suggests, the flower heads look like miniature pink-topurple elephant trunks stacked atop sturdy stems. Find these blooms in wet, marshy meadows like those along the Wasatch Trail Loop.
FALL
(August–September)
Shorter days and cooler nights make way for a new crop of alpine wildflowers, including the emergence of the “quintessential fall flower,” Fireweed (Chamerion, evening primrose family). Find these tall pinkish-purple bloomers in disturbed areas, like along the roadsides near Bridal Veil Falls.
Fall ends with Parry’s Gentian (Gentiana parryi, gentian family), whose vase-like blue flowers can bloom into October in alpine and subalpine zones such as those found around Alta Lakes.
In the spring, hikers along Mountain Village’s Village Trail may catch sight of Canada, Western Yellow or Blue Violets (Viola, violet family) peeking through the greenery of the forest floor.
TIPS FOR WILDFLOWER SEEKERS
• Invest in a local field guide. Two of Henson’s go-to’s are “Wildflowers of the Western Slope” and “Common Wildflowers of the San Juan Mountains,” both by locals Mary Menz and Jim Pisarowicz.
• Stay on the trail. Resist the urge to pick wildflowers.
• Learn the Latin names. “So many plants share the same common name, you really can’t know what is what without knowing the Latin name,” Henson says.
JANUARY
NOVEMBER
FEBRUARY
DECEMBER
MARCH
HISTORIC WALKING TOUR
The Telluride area boasts a rich history. In the 1700s, the Ute people used the San Juan Mountains and the San Miguel River banks as summer camps. Explorers and survey parties passed through the area in the 1700s and 1800s, but it was mining that brought the first European settlers in 1876 when the Sheridan Mine registered its operation in the Marshall Basin above Telluride. In just 20 years, the town grew from a hodgepodge of cabins and shacks to rows of elegant Victorians and stately brick buildings, many of which exist today. Telluride was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1961 and the Town later established the Historic and Architectural Review Commission to further protect its character and authenticity. The Historic Walking Tour is a self-guided walk through Telluride’s storied past.
1 | San Miguel County Courthouse
The courthouse was originally built on the south side of West Colorado Avenue in 1886 but burned shortly after construction. The bricks were saved to build the present courthouse less than a year later on the opposite corner (Colorado Ave. and Oak St.). Recently renovated, it is still in use today.
2 | New Sheridan Hotel
Built in 1891, Telluride’s first hotel was destroyed by fire in 1894 and rebuilt in brick in 1895. At the same time, the Sheridan Bar was built, and it is now one of the oldest bars in the West. The bar has remained unchanged since 1895, boasting its original lead glass divider panels, mahogany wood paneling and filigree light fixtures. Patrons are served beverages on the original hand-carved cherry wood bar that was imported from Austria. The New Sheridan is a member of the National Trust for Historic Hotels of America. In 1913, the opera house was added and named the Segerberg Opera House, after builders J.A. and Arvid Segerberg. The building was eventually named the Sheridan Opera House after its neighboring bar and hotel.
3 | The Pekkarine Building
One of the oldest structures on Colorado Avenue, this building was home to the Pekkarine family. Mr. Pekkarine emigrated to the US from Finland in the late 1800s and opened a boot shop in the basement. On the second floor, he operated a mercantile store. The Pekkarines lived on the third floor. At the settling of the Pekkarine estate in 1974, valuable artifacts were donated to the Telluride Historical Museum.
4 | Roma Bar Building
The Roma Building was home to one of the town’s oldest and most raucous bars. The downstairs still contains the original 1860 Brunswich-Balke-Collender Company bar, which is carved from walnut with 12-foot French mirrors. The building was most recently renovated in 2016.
5 | St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Reverend J.J. Gibbons, pastor of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, made his first trip to Telluride from Ouray for a baptism, traveling by horseback over the mountain passes. In 1896, he helped build St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Telluride on Catholic Hill for $4,800. By 1899, the church had 200 parishioners. The wooden figures of the Stations of the Cross were carved in the Tyrol area of Austria.
6 | Old Waggoner House
Charles Delos Waggoner, president of the Bank of Telluride (the yellow brick building on main street), contrived a scheme purportedly to save his bank in the Wall Street Crash of 1929. Waggoner siphoned money from New York banks to keep his clients from losing their life savings once the Bank of Telluride could no longer pay its creditors. Waggoner, who was sentenced to 15 years and served six, testified in court, “I would rather see the New York banks lose money than the people of Telluride, most of whom have worked all their lives for the savings that were deposited in my bank.”
7
| Town Hall
The building was constructed on Fir Street and Columbia Avenue in 1883 as Telluride’s first schoolhouse. The one-room structure held one teacher and 53 students and was built for $3,000. After a new school was built, the town offices occupied the building.
8
| Telluride Historical Museum
Built in 1896 and named Hall’s Hospital after its first doctor, the building served as the community hospital treating miners and townspeople until it closed in 1964 due to a decline in the population. It reopened in 1966 as the Telluride Historical Museum and was renovated in 2002. Ten rooms and outdoor exhibitions showcase Telluride’s unique and vibrant history with a vast collection of photographs, artefacts and exhibitions
9 | North Oak House
Built in 1900, this house was a survivor of the 1914 flood that careened down Cornet Creek, sweeping through town and depositing mud and debris from the Liberty Bell Mine down to Colorado Avenue. One woman was killed and the Sheridan Bar was filled with mud halfway to the ceiling. This house has been completely restored to its original condition and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Homes.
10 | Davis House
Entrepreneur E.L. Davis who built this stately brick house in 1894, held an early interest in the Bullion Lode, as well as numerous mining claims in the area. He owned all the land where the former Rio Grande Southern Train Depot now stands, as well as one-third interest in West Telluride. After Davis’s death, the house was sold to Dr. Oshner, who used it as a hospital, particularly during the 1918 flu epidemic.
HISTORIC WALKING TOUR
More Historic Sites & Buildings
A | Butch Cassidy Robbery Site
By most accounts, Butch Cassidy was a minor player in his first bank robbery of San Miguel Valley Bank in 1889. The old bank burned and was replaced by the Mahr Building in 1892.
B | Miner’s Union
Built by the Western Federation of Miners in 1901 as a result of a period of labor strikes and protests when unionized miners were denied health care at the local hospital.
C | Telluride Elementary School
At the time of its construction in 1895, the building was considered to be the most modern of educational facilities. It was completely renovated in 1986, and an addition was built in 2000.
D | Penn Tram Towers
At the turn of the century, the east end of the canyon was laced with the cables of aerial trams that lowered ore from the mines to mills in the valley below. These towers were part of the Penn Tram which conveyed ore from mines high above Telluride to the mills beyond Pandora.
E | Pick & Gad
Located in what was once Telluride’s red-light district, patrons were treated to music, food, wine and ladies in this brick “parlor house” if they wore a coat and tie.
F | Old Town Jail
This stone jail is thought to have been built in 1885 and is now occupied by the Telluride Marshal’s Department. The town’s first calaboose, a wooden structure, was built in 1878 and is now located in Telluride Town Park’s campgrounds.
G | Idarado Legacy Trail
Plaques along this interpretive walk recount the mining legacy of Telluride’s east end. The trail ends at the Pandora Mill site with a stunning view of Bridal Veil Falls.
H | Lone Tree Cemetery
The cemetery is located on the east end of town on Colorado Avenue and offers a glimpse into Telluride’s history and the perils of its residents during the mining-boom era when avalanches, murders, flu epidemics, mining accidents and labor strikes took many lives.
11 | L.L. Nunn House
On the corner of Aspen and West Columbia, this white Victorian was bought by L.L. Nunn who financed the world’s first commercial A/C power plant, the Ames Hydroelectric Generating Plant. Nunn purchased the home for his Telluride Institute, where “pinheads” from Cornell University came to expand their knowledge of the production of power. Today, Cornell University has a “Telluride House” funded by Nunn’s estate. Next door, on the corner of Aspen Street and West Columbia, is the house in which Nunn lived.
12 | Rio Grande Southern Railway Depot
Prior to the arrival of the railroad in 1891, oxen and mule trains, as well as horses, carried all supplies and ore into and out of the area. The introduction of the railroad created a bustling, noisy area surrounded by boardinghouses and warehouses. Ore was hauled out of the surrounding mines and became a major revenue generator for the Rio Grande Southern Railroad.
13 | Finn Town
This area was the center of social life for Scandinavian immigrants. On the south side of Pacific Street, Finn Town Flats (originally a boardinghouse), Finn Hall and the smaller Swede-Finn Hall (pictured, and now the Elks Lodge on the corner of Pacific and Townsend) hosted many social gatherings. Continuing east, detour briefly up South Oak Street to the Dahl House, a miner’s rooming house built in the 1890s.
14 | Popcorn Alley
The Senate, Silver Bell, Cribs and madam’s stone residences make up the restored buildings of Pacific Street’s “sporting district.” The Senate was one of the many places bustling with business between the 1880s and 1930s. The Silver Bell, built in 1890, suffered a disastrous fire in 1923. It operated as one of Telluride’s many “soda parlors” during Prohibition, and its numerous entrances hint at the other services offered there. The three small Victorian houses standing in a row on Pacific Street, known as the Cribs, are all that remain of the “female boarding houses” that lined both sides of W. Pacific Street.
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End of Adams Ranch Road
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FREE GONDOLA
Winter/Spring: Nov. 21, 2025 to April 5, 2026
Hours: 6:30am to midnight
The Gondola has four stations:
TELLURIDE STATION Oak Street in the town of Telluride
SAN SOPHIA STATION
Mid-mountain stop providing access to the resort’s trails and Allred’s
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE STATION
Mountain Village Center
MARKET PLAZA STATION
Gondola Parking Garage
For more info on the Gondola see p. 19
For the most current information see townofmountainvillage.com/gondola
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THE NEW SHERIDAN HOTEL has shared in the rich history of Telluride, Colorado since 1895. Offering modern amenities paired with historic ambiance, the New Sheridan invites you to experience a new level of old world service.
The New Sheridan Hotel has served as Telluride’s social center since 1895. Located just two blocks from the gondola, the hotel’s location in the heart of downtown Telluride provides an ideal base for visitors. During an expansive renovation completed recently, the hotel’s 26 guest rooms received a luxurious transformation under the guidance of internationally renowned designer Nina Campbell. Each individually designed room captures the historic charm of Telluride in an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.
On-site dining options include the acclaimed Chop House Restaurant & Wine Bar, The Rooftop Bar, The Parlor and the historic New Sheridan Bar, which was ranked among the world’s top 10 après ski bars by Forbes Traveler.
The New Sheridan Hotel was also recognized by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler as one of the Top 5 “Best Places to Ski & Stay in North America” and was awarded the “2026 AAA Four Diamond Hotel” rating. The New Sheridan is proud to be on the Register of National Historic Places.
ADDRESS 231 West Colorado Ave., Telluride TELEPHONE 800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351
WEB www.newsheridan.com
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SAVOR THE
WHATEVER YOUR PALATE MAY BE, our tailored menus will serve you. Select from one of our fine establishments and delight in some of the best cuisine in the West. Dine in style at our signature restaurant, the Chop House –world renowned for its prime USDA Black Angus. We create our delicious fare using only organic free range fowl, non-threatened fish species and local ingredients. Pair a red or white from Telluride’s only nitrogen wine bar with a scrumptious meal for an unforgettable experience.
FAVORITES FROM BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER
NEW SHERIDAN EGGS BENEDICT / 24
Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise Sauce, Roasted New Potatoes
CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST / 21
Fresh Berries, Maple Syrup
FRENCH ONION SOUP / 24
Carmelized Onions, Gruyére Cheese
NEW SHERIDAN WEDGE / 21
Butter Lettuce, Cherry Tomato, Nueske’s Bacon, Point Reyes Blue Cheese Dressing
MUSHROOM BUCATINI / 48
Maitake & Oyster Mushrooms, Romano, Black Truffles
THE NEW SHERIDAN HOTEL has shared in the rich history of Telluride, Colorado since 1895. Offering modern amenities paired with historic ambiance, the New Sheridan invites you to experience a new level of old world service.
ADDRESS: 231 West Colorado Ave., Telluride, Colorado 81435 TELEPHONE 800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351 • NEWSHERIDAN.COM
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TOWN
221 South Oak
Modern Bistro
221 South Oak, Telluride
970.708.1437
Baked in Telluride
Pizza, Pasta, Bakery
127 South Fir, Telluride
970.728.4775
Brown Dog Pizza
Pizza, Pasta, Subs, Sports Bar 110 East Colorado, Telluride
970.728.8046
Bruno Coffee
Coffee, Snacks
307 East Colorado, Telluride
970.728.4504
Caravan
Middle Eastern Fare, Smoothies 123 East Colorado, Telluride
970.728.5611
Clark’s Market
Made-to-Order Food, Full Deli
700 West Colorado, Telluride
970.728.3124
Coffee Cowboy
Coffee, Baked Goods, Smoothies Oak Street, Gondola Plaza, Telluride 970.729.8912
Cornerhouse Grille
American Grill, Sports Bar
131 North Fir, Telluride
970.728.6207
Floradora Saloon
Burgers, Salads, Sandwiches, Steaks
103 West Colorado, Telluride
970.728.8884
Kazahana
Traditional Japanese
126 East Colorado Ave, Telluride 970.729.8933
DINING & SPIRITS
La Cocina de Luz
Fresh, Organic, Local Mexican 123 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9355
La Marmotte
Contemporary French 150 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.6232
Latin Creations Restaurant & Bar
Latin Fare 226 West Colorado, Telluride hello@latincreationstelluride.com
Liz Coffee, Family-Style Rice & Acai Bowls
200 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.2607
Lunch Money
Salads, Grain Bowls, Wraps 126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6383
New Sheridan Chop House & Wine Bar
Upscale American, Steaks, Seafood 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9100
Oak, The New Fat Alley BBQ, Casual American Oak Street, Gondola Plaza, Telluride 970.728.3985
Petite Maison
French Haute Cuisine 219 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.7020
Rustico Ristorante
Traditional Italian 114 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4046
Siam
Thai, Thai Fusion 200 South Davis, Telluride 970.708.0757
Side Work
Contemporary Comfort Food 225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.0034
Smuggler Union Restaurant & Brewery
Casual American, Brewpub 225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.3434
Steamies Burger Bar Modern Burger Joint 300 West Colorado, Telluride 844.843.2867
Stronghouse Brewery
Alpine Comfort Food, Brewpub 283 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.2890
The Butcher & The Baker Café Fresh Gourmet Deli, Bakery, Take-Out 201 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2899
The Coffee Cowboy, General Store Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch 151 South Willow, Telluride 970.555.0134
The Grand Contemporary Fine Dining 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1063
The Market at Telluride Deli, Coffee Bar 157 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.8958
The National Modern New American 100 East Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6151
The Telluride Company Coffee, Baked Goods, Burritos 212 West Colorado, Telluride howdy@thetelluride.co
The Tunnel Supper Club Seasonal Tasting Menu 700 West Colorado #242, Telluride 970.708.3663
The West End Bistro at Hotel Telluride Casual American, Cocktails Hotel Telluride, Telluride 970.369.1188
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Shareable Eats, Inventive Cocktails 627 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1213
Uno, Dos, Tres
Creative Tacos, Margaritas 123 South Oak, Telluride 970.728.7004
Van Atta
Speakeasy, Small Bites 101 West Colorado #B, Telluride
Wood Ear
Texas Whiskey Bar with Japanese Fusion 135 East Colorado, Telluride 970.852.0469
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221 South Oak Catering
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Backcountry Catering 609.760.5678
Bon Appétit Catering 970.209.5217
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Allred’s
Contemporary American Cuisine
Gondola Station St. Sophia
970.728.7474
Black Iron Kitchen & Bar
Modern Mountain Cuisine
Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village
970.369.8949
Borracho’s at Poachers Pub
BBQ, Tacos, American Pub
Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village
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Communion Wine Bar
Wine-Paired Menu, Full Bar
Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village
970.538.9510
Crazy Elk Pizza
Handmade Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches
Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village
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Dolce Casa
Pastries, Paninis, Cakes
Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village
970.234.3450
Dunton Kitchen
Alpine-European Cuisine Lumière, Mountain Village
970.369.0440
El Rhino Taco & Coffee Bar
Coffee, Ice Cream, Tacos, Snacks
Market Plaza, Mountain Village
Kettle Coffee
Coffee, Light Bites
Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village
970.369.0880
La Piazza del Villaggio
Authentic Italian
Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village
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Siam’s Talay Grille
Contemporary Asian Tapas & Seafood
Sunset Plaza, Inn at Lost Creek 970.728.6293
Telluride Brewing Company Brew Pub
Local Beer, Burgers, Sandwiches, Snacks
Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.728.1120
Telluride Coffee Company
Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Pastries
Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.4400
The Great Room
American Bistro, Cocktails
Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.6800
The Pick Gourmet Burritos & Bowls
Reflection Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.2633
The View Bar & Grill
Locally Sourced Comfort Food
Mountain Lodge, Mountain Village 970.369.6021
The Village Market
Prepared Foods, Full Deli, Sushi Counter
455 Mtn. Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.633.4700
Timber Room
Elegant Mountain Modern, Cocktails
Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.369.8943
Tomboy Tavern
Colorado Comfort Food
Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7467
Tracks Café & Bar
Casual American, Cocktails
Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.0677
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Cindybread Artisan Bakery
Sandwiches, Salads, Bakery 168 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.369.1116
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Sandwiches, Burgers, Salads, Grains 156 Society Drive, Unit A, Lawson Hill 970.239.6211
Fig & Bloom
Cupcakes, Custom Cakes, Party Favors 104 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.398.4866
San Miguel Country Store
Grab & Go Food, Snacks, Ice Cream
1982 Highway 145, Telluride 970.728.6404
Sawpit Mercantile
Authentic BBQ, General Store Highway 145, Sawpit 970.728.9898
Society Conoco
Grab & Go Hot Food, Sandwiches 100 Society Drive, Telluride 970.728.0801
Telluride Coffee Roasters 164 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.369.0060
Telluride Sleighs and Wagons Colorado & Basque Influenced Menu
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Communion Wine Bar
Wine, Full Bar Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village 970.538.9510
Last Dollar Saloon Cocktails, 10 Brews on Tap, Rooftop Bar 100 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4800
New Sheridan Bar Cocktails, Pool Hall 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4351
O’Bannon’s Irish Pub at the Moon Live Music, Cocktails 136 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6139
Poachers Pub Cocktails, Pool Table Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.9647
Show Bar at Sheridan Opera House Cocktails, Private Events 110 North Oak, Telluride 970.728.6363
Tellurado Studio Art Gallery, Bar 219 East Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6440
Telluride Brewing Company 156 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.5094 Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.728.1120
Telluride Distilling Company Signature Cocktails, Billiards Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village 970.728.2910
The Alibi Cocktails, Live Music, DJ 121 South Fir, Telluride 970.729.8930
Van Atta Speakeasy, Small Bites 101 West Colorado #B, Telluride
DINING & SPIRITS
Delicious SURROUNDINGS
Soak in the dramatic views of Palmyra Peak while enjoying a French country menu paired with world-class French wines for an unforgettable on-mountain experience.
Indulge in a unique European-inspired dining experience that rises above any other.
At nearly 12,000 feet, enjoy the quaint hütte ambience and take in breathtaking views of the Wilson Range on the deck of North America’s highest elevation fine-dining restaurant. In evening, make a reservation for a private snowcat ride to enjoy an intimate five-course Italian alpine gourmet dinner and world class wine list.
DINING & SPIRITS
SERVICES
ACUPUNCTURE
Balanced Acupuncture
Westermere Bldg., Mountain Village
970.519.1617
Luvlight Acupuncture
220 South Pine #3, Telluride
970.728.1442
Resource Oriental Medical Services
615 West Pacific #2R, Telluride
970.728.6084
Saint Sophia Acupuncture
125 West Pacific, Telluride
307.752.1799
Telluride Body Wellness
307 East Colorado #205, Telluride
970.729.0874
AUTOMOTIVE
A1 Auto Glass of Telluride
1982 Highway 145, Telluride
970.729.0998
Happy Thoughts Mobile Wash Car Wash, Detail Service
970-633-0535
Sawpit Mercantile
Gasoline
20643 Highway 145, Sawpit
970.728.9898
Shell Station
Gasoline, Air
1982 Highway 145, Telluride
970.728.6404
Society Conoco
Gasoline, Car Wash, Air, Vacuum
100 Society Drive, Telluride
970.728.0801
Telluride Complete Auto Repair
713 South Park Road, Telluride
970.728.5787
Telluride Tire & Auto Car Repair, Towing
120 Society Drive, Telluride
970.728.5171
AUTO RENTALS
Cliffhanger Jeep Rental
120 Society Drive, Telluride
970.729.0592
Diff Auto Rental
567 M. Village Blvd. #110, Mountain Village
970.519.8004
Hertz Car Rental
1500 Last Dollar Road, Telluride
970.369.4995
Telluride Outfitters Jeep Rental Market Plaza, Mountain Village
BANKS
Alpine Bank
120 South Pine, Telluride
970.728.5050
ANB Bank
101 East Colorado, Telluride
970.728.8060
Chase Bank
398 West Colorado, Telluride
970.239.5025
Citizens State Bank
215 West San Juan #C2, Telluride
970.729.8199
113-D Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village
970.239.1030
567 Mountain Village Blvd. #103, Mountain Village (ATM Only)
U.S. Bank
238 East Colorado, Telluride
970.728.2000
Wells Fargo (ATM only)
114 East Colorado, Telluride
800.869.3557
BODY WORK
Alison Palmer Physical Therapy
700 West Colorado, Telluride
970.728.1135
Balanced Physical Therapy
622 Mountain Village Blvd. #102, M. Village
970.728.8948
Peak Performance Mountain
View Therapy
300 West Colorado #2B, Telluride
970.728.1888
Telluride Body Wellness
307 East Colorado #205, Telluride
970.729.0874
Telluride Chiropractic
700 West Colorado #244-A3, Telluride
970.708.7920
CHILD CARE
Annie’s Nannies of Telluride
970.728.2991
San Juan Sitters
817.925.2079
Telluride Sitters, LLC
267.614.4449
Traveling Lite, LLC
Children’s Equipment Rentals
970.318.6543
EVENT PLANNERS
By Sutton / 970.209.3593
Elevation Weddings & Events
406.546.9345
Gigi C Weddings / 513.448.5496
Green Velvet Events / 970.369.9219
Polished Fun / 970.596.1974
K2 Event Company / 423.534.4756
Soirée Telluride / 970.708.0297
Telluride Presents / 970.708.0870
Telluride Unveiled / 914.830.2238
The Amend Collective / 970-708-1060
FACIALS
Aveda Telluride
250 West San Juan, Telluride
970.728.0630
Breathe Skin & Body 618 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.497.0019
Healthy Glow Face & Body
100 West Colorado #231, Telluride 970.708.7424
Pure Beauty & Wellness Spa
333 West Colorado, Telluride
970.239.6144
Studio G Total Skin Wellness
145 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.8700
Telluride Spa Concierge
Hotel Telluride, Element 52 or In-Home 970.708.4650
The Peaks Spa
136 Country Club Dr., Mountain Village 970.728.2650
The Spa at Madeline 568 Mountain Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.369.8961
The Telluride Salon
126 West Colorado #107, Telluride 970.239.6013
FLORISTS
Bridal Veil Floral / 970.729.0989
China Rose Florists & Greenhouse
158 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.4169
Flowers by Ella
317 East Colorado, Telluride 720.900.7488
Nested / 970.708.2665
New Leaf Design / 970.708.0493
Wild Iris Greenhouse & Gardens 970.708.0531
HAIR STYLISTS
Alchemy
300 Mahoney #C-13, Telluride 970.708.8048
Aveda Telluride
250 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.0630
Bliss & Bang Bang
126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.2731
Maria Cut & Color
227 West Pacific #2, Telluride 970.708.0560
Moxie Loft
226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.519.1449
The Peaks Spa
136 Country Club Drive, Mountain Village 970.728.2650
The Telluride Salon
126 West Colorado #107, Telluride 970.239.6013
YX Salon
135 South Spruce, Telluride 970.708.2308
LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING
Alsco
Laundry Services 970.242.6359
Telluride Eco Cleaners & The Laundromat
Dry Cleaning, Laundromat 164D Society Drive, Telluride 970.728.5995
Village Center Cleaners
Dry Cleaning, Laundromat 1445 Grand Ave., Norwood 970.327.4588
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Mountain Village Police Department 411 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.728.9281
San Miguel Sheriff’s Office 684 County Road 63l, Telluride 970.728.1911
Telluride Marshal’s Department 134 South Spruce, Telluride 970.728.3818
MAKEUP ARTISTS
Aveda Telluride
250 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.0630
Carmen Wolcott 970.708.0713
Healthy Glow Face & Body
100 West Colorado #231, Telluride 970.708.7424
Moxie Loft
226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.519.1449
Telluride Beauty Co. 561.251.7034
The Colorado Cosmetologist 970.708.7139
MASSAGE
Alessandra Massage
100 West Colorado #225, Telluride 970.729.1737
Alpine Massage Telluride
100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.1049
Ambrosia Brown Massage 160 Society Drive #16J, Telluride 435.260.1122
Aveda Telluride
250 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.0630
Breathe Skin & Body
618 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.497.0019
Health Massage Studio
MASSAGE
Pure Beauty & Wellness Spa
333 West Colorado, Telluride
970.239.6144
Rolling Relaxation
113-B Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village
303.257.6070
Serenity Space Massage
135 Hillside Lane, Telluride
970.275.7956
Sorinas Head To Toe
100 West Colorado, Telluride
970.728.0804
Telluride Massage Company
218B West Colorado #19, Telluride
970.708.1435
Telluride Spa Concierge
Hotel Telluride, Element 52 or In-Home
970.708.4650
The Peaks Spa
136 Country Club Drive, Mountain Village
970.728.2650
The Spa at Madeline
568 Mountain Village Blvd, M. Village
970.369.8961
Tim Lafferty Structural Therapy
970.314.1466
MEDICAL CENTER / ER
Telluride Medical Center
500 West Pacific, Telluride
970.728.3848
OFFICE SERVICES
Happy Print
Printing, Creative Services
307 East Colorado, Telluride
970-728-6525
Telluride Parcel & Print
Mailing, Shipping, Printing
125 West Pacific #B2, Telluride
970.728.8111
Telluride Bytes
Technical Consulting info@telluridebytes.com
Telluride Computer Repair
201 West Colorado #210, Telluride
970.369.9899
OXYGEN BARS
Absolutely Oxygen Bar
100 West Colorado #231, Telluride
970.708.8998
Oxygen Delivers
Portable Oxygen Bar
970.728.7279
Pure Beauty & Wellness Spa
333 West Colorado, Telluride
970.239.6144
Revive & Thrive Oxygen Bar & IV Lounge
226 West Colorado, Telluride
970.728.2933
PET SERVICES
Animal Hospital of Telluride
678 South Park Road, Ilium
970.728.1082 / 708.4359 (after hours)
Dirt Dawg
Pet Grooming
215 East Colorado #1, Telluride
970.239.6448
Mobile Unit One
Mobile Veterinarian
970.708.1512
Ophir Animal Camp
Pet Sitting 970.729.0410
Ridgway Animal Hospital 635 North Cora Street
Ridgway 970.626.5001
San Miguel Veterinary Clinic 40775 Highway 145, Norwood 970.327.4279
Telluride K9 Adventure School
Pet Sitting, Dog Training 970.417.2252
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Abie Livesay Photography
Wedding Photography 412.862.7885
Aether Photo + Films
Wedding, Adventure Photography, Video hello@aetherphotography.com
