A Casual Day at Telluride Ski Resort
December 26, 2009
Hi Folks,
How good does it get spending time with friends and family in Telluride. Today was another beautiful blue-sky ski day. It's fun to tour around here - there is so much to see and do. Below is a possible route...
I like to head to the top of the mountain in the morning. Try a run from the top of Revelation to the Town of Telluride. 3,845 vertcial feet. You might want to stop by Alpino Vino on the way if you're a late riser and on vacation:
Or, swing by the historic Gorrono Saloon for a hot chocolate:
Then, maybe a lap or two on the Apex Chair (6):
Okay, maybe a easy run all the way down to the bottom of the Chondola at the Meadows:
Of course, a High Camp Warming Hut cookie run, at the top of Prospect Express:
Just following, travel over to the Revelation Observation Deck to take some nice group photos. This deck is a "must see" and is located at the bottom of the Revelation Chair, perched over a thousand-foot cliff with views in every direction:
For the fun of it, how about exploring some soft bumps on the west side of Gold Hill:
How about a quick rest and espresso at Alpino Vino in the afternoon? Elaine is going for it:
It's time for a lap down to the Town of Telluride, under the gondola, on Coonskin:
Wrapping up the ski segment for the day, it's back up the gondola for apres ski drinks and appetizers at Allred's - the nicest apres-ski view and dinner restarurant in the area:
It's probably time for a little shopping. Slide down to Mountain Village and swing by the newest boutique in the village, Telluride Naturals:
Telluride Naturals will introduce you to the greatest local products and art from the Telluride region. Locally grown and produced items you will find there include Bluecorn Candles from Ridgeway, Honeyville honeys, jams and sauces from Durange, Black Horse Essential soaps and lotions from Telluride, Pawlm candles from Montrose, James Ranch cheeses from Dolores, Tomboy soaps from Telluride, local photography, batiks, weavings, paintings and more.
Telluride Naturals is also the exclusive tasting and sales room for Telluride Vodka - expertly distilled with Telluride water - now featuring flavored vodkas such as carmel, cinnamon, and vanilla:
Below is a picture of Hanna Penberthy, who along with Ben Ladowski, will help explain the products and there orgins. Support your local producers - check it out:
Telluride Naturals is right next to the new ice skating rink in Mountain Village:
If you need logo items from Telluride, check out the new Telluride Resort Store. They've got all sorts of things like posters, stickers, shot glasses, pint glasses, tee- shirts, hoodies, Telluride post cards, etc.
The Resort Store is packed with fun stuff. Where else can you get a logoed Hop Garden pint beer glass or an Allred's coffee mug?
Between shops, I highly recommend a ride on the bungy trampline:
And, maybe a quick stop by the new heated outdoor bar at the Hop Garden:
Then, you might want to swing by the new Telluride Eco Adventures. This place is really unique:
The ski company created this store as part of its "Eco Tourism" initiative. It's set up to provide adventures for both adults and children. Inside, you'll find wonderful interpretive displays. For example, we've got gold and silver mining information, geological displays, animal pelts, skulls, animal tracks, and much more.
The mining history and interpretive displays are interesting for everyone:
Eco Adventures offers everything from guided snowshoe and nordic tours, to snowmobiling, ice climbing, heli-skiing, winter fly fishing, children's activities, and more. Today, the kids made their own snowshoes inside, then went outside and tried them out!
San Juan Mountain Bobcat display:
There is so much to do in Mountain Village, the Town of Telluride, and up in the beautiful San Juan alpine. Hopfully, this blog has given you a few ways to experience this great resort!
Please feel free to post comments or questions - we love to hear from you. - Dave