July 26, 2007
Hi Folks,
Please let me introduce myself. My name is Dave Riley and I'm the new Chief Executive Officer of Telluride Ski and Golf Resort.
This is the first of many blogs which I will post. I encourage
everyone to participate frequently by posting thoughtful comments on
this new online community and I look forward to our digital dialog!
First, I'll give you a little background on me. After growing up in
Missouri on a cattle ranch, I moved to Colorado because of the
high-quality skiing. The first year I attended Colorado Mountain
College which is just down the road from Aspen. Subsequently,
I attended Mesa State College in Grand Junction. After graduating from
MSC, I worked at several ski resorts: Keystone Resort, Colorado (3
years), Jackson Hole Resort, Wyoming (3 years), Angel Fire Resort, New
Mexico (3 years) and Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort, Oregon (14 years). My
wife, Noreen, and 11 year old daughter, Alex, are joining me in
Telluride in a few weeks. We're very excited to be here and view this
as a long-term commitment.
But enough about me - I want to learn about you!
Being the new kid on the block, I would really
appreciate your insight, ideas, and assistance. Think of it this way,
you have an opportunity to help shape the priorities at this wonderful
resort. To start the ball rolling, in this blog I'm asking for you to
please answer a few simple questions:
A) What are your expectations of me as Telluride's new CEO?
B) What do you like best about Telluride Ski and Golf Resort?
C) As a visitor or community member, what is the single most
important thing you'd like to see improved by Telluride Ski and Golf
Resort?
I'm asking you to "help me, help you". As this conversation
continues, I believe we'll find that collaboration, communication,
problem solving, and transparency are important values found in this
blog.
Many people join me in the belief that Telluride is the most
beautiful and unique alpine resort in America. But, a beautiful setting
is only part of the experience. In the short time I've been in this
position, I've already learned that there are some really super people
in this organization who are completely committed to offering the
"complete experience". We're inviting you to help us reach our
potential - together.
I look forward to contributing to the best quality of life for our
staff members and local community members while helping to create an
unparalleled, high-quality, and unique experience for our guests. I
also believe our organization needs to constantly reach high to be the
ski industry leader in safety and responsible natural resource
management. These are core principals and beliefs which I hold.
Please feel free to post a comment. I look forward to engaging with you in a meaningful and positive dialog! Thank you.
Kindest regards,
Dave
What's New
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Localism at it's best and anoying as hell. AF and yaya -- It is Warren Miller not Warren Beatty. You will miss a day on part of the mountain and Telluride will get to show its best for a long time. Deal with it. Dave's reply: Well, powder is somewhat of a drug around here, so I understand the angst by a few people. By way of example, I hiked...
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Photo shoot what! What happen to all the talk about opening up for all to enjoy? The best turns are always the first tracks. Now your closing it for a photo shoot so that only the privilege can enjoy. Weak sauce. Dave's reply: Yep, that's the deal. Sorry, but sometimes it's necessary. How do you think they get those beautiful uncut powder...
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Im in town now for 7 days. Great first day with new snow. Gold Hill, Revelation, Prospect awesome then winding down with a couple of Fat Tires at the Saloon :-) Dave's reply: Hi Stanton, you've hit some great conditions here in Telluride once again. You must be living right!
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Hi Dave, I will be coming up there for a week on the the 13th. What are the conditions like for palmyra peak, black iron bowl, the rest of prospect ridge and gold hill chutes? I was up there during christmas and the second week was incredible with all the fresh powder. The resort is just getting better every year with the new stair case and terrain...
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No Gold Hill or Palmyra this week? I herd this terrain is being "saved" for a photo shoot. What gives? Dave's reply: Unless you personally enjoy virtigo, I doubt you'd like to be up at 13,000 feet, above treeline, in a snowstorm.