Telluride has recently been in the ski press and will be featured in a new Warren Miller film, called “Wintervention.” You can view a teaser for this film at the following link: http://vimeo.com/14617132.
In the October issue of Powder Magazine, there is a 12-page feature story about Telluride, called “Rising T-Ride: The Second Coming of America’s Greatest Backcountry Resort.” If you’d like a copy of the entire article, send me an email and I will forward you a PDF copy. The article touches on some of Telluride’s colorful history, including the old mining days and the earliest days of the ski mountain, which opened on December 22nd, 1972. The article also mentions that in the three years since Dave Riley, the CEO of the Telluride Ski Resort, came on board, he has opened “more than 350 acres of jaw-dropping sidecountry, increased access to thousands of acres of backcountry and added a lift to access it in a purposeful campaign to restore T-Ride’s reputation as one of the baddest mountains in the West.” The balance of the article offers fantastic photography. As they say, all publicity is good publicity!
If I can send you more information on this or on real estate in Telluride, please give me a call at 970-728-1234 or email me at buzz@fedorka.com.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Fall Tilt in Telluride!
News Release from the Town of Mountain Village:
The leaves are turning, the days are shorter, and the air is a bit cooler. This all translates to one thing: it’s fall time in the mountains, and the end of bike season. For those who aren’t quite ready to put their bikes away just yet, Mountain Village has you covered. The second annual Fall Tilt in Telluride returns to the San Juan Mountains, September 24 and September 25.
“We expect to see some of the region’s best and toughest riders participate in Fall Tilt, and showcase their endurance and strength,” said Mountain Village Community Relations Manager Nichole Zangara. “After talking to riders who participated in the Mountain States Cup Series event, Full Tilt, the San Juan backdrop is pretty unbeatable. I can’t think of a better way to end one’s bike season than riding killer terrain while soaking in some of the most jaw-dropping scenery imaginable. We are expecting a solid turnout for this event, and some of the fastest speeds ever.”
As far as the race goes, it works like this: The race is capped at 75 on-course riders, which translates to over 100 competitors on race day. There will be mandatory practice Friday and race day is Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; riders will utilize the gondola both days. The winners of each class and category are determined by the total number of laps completed in a 12-hour period. There are no ties. CJ Sports Timing will time every lap of every rider to determine the winners just in case there is a tie in the number of laps. Riding after dark will require the use of approved front-mounted bike lights. If a rider intends to run the last hours of the race and doesn’t have an adequate lighting system, they won’t be allowed on the course.
Currently, Fall Tilt registration is available online at BikeReg.com, and it will end Thursday, September 23 at 6 p.m. After that, a $20 on-site registration fee will apply. Participation fees range from $75 to $175, and include event registration, race plate, on-site hospitality, event after-party, and a guaranteed good time. Classes and categories include open and amateur solo and duo teams. Team class is based on best-rider-on-team skill level and only one rider per duo team is allowed on the course at any given time. As for that pretty cash purse, it stands at $2,000 minimum, and that amount will only move north as open class registration numbers increase. Cash will be paid to top finishers – first, second and third – in the open class and for all categories. The top amateurs from each category will walk away with a new riding ensemble, courtesy of DAKINE. And last, but not least, at the awards ceremony every rider will have the opportunity to win a killer gift, compliments of the event’s sponsors.
Fall Tilt Venue
The Fall Tilt race course, all within the Mountain Village Bike Park, is comprised of four adjacent downhill trails that will be utilized simultaneously from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Terrain will vary from rocky, technical riding on the World Cup course to flowing, slower riding on a “recovery” trail or two. It is up to the rider’s discretion as to which trail they will use for each downhill lap. To keep the course safe for the riders and spectators, the race course will be taped and marked, closed to the general public, and patrolled and marshaled. Tech support tents and support staff will be available near the vicinity of the finish line; riders are responsible for their own repair and equipment replacement.
Fall Tilt Sponsors & Supporters
Fall Tilt sponsors and supporters include:
* Platinum – BootDoctors & Paragon, Capella Telluride, CJ Sports Timing, Dakine, Mountain Village Bike Park, San Miguel Bike Alliance, SUNRISE, Inc., Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association, Town of Mountain Village, Tracks Café and Bar
* Gold – Floradora Saloon, Honga’s Lotus Petal Restaurant, Hotel Columbia, The Last Dollar Saloon, Wells Fargo
* Silver – American National Bank, Cosmopolitan, Grassroots Cycles, New Sheridan Hotel and Bar, The Llama, Wine Mine
For more information regarding the race, registration and schedule, please check out the details at www.falltiltintelluride.com. To volunteer as a course marshal Friday or Saturday, call (970) 369-8236.
As always, if I can send you any information on this event or Telluride real estate, please give me a call at 970-728-1234 or email me at buzz@fedorka.com.
The leaves are turning, the days are shorter, and the air is a bit cooler. This all translates to one thing: it’s fall time in the mountains, and the end of bike season. For those who aren’t quite ready to put their bikes away just yet, Mountain Village has you covered. The second annual Fall Tilt in Telluride returns to the San Juan Mountains, September 24 and September 25.
“We expect to see some of the region’s best and toughest riders participate in Fall Tilt, and showcase their endurance and strength,” said Mountain Village Community Relations Manager Nichole Zangara. “After talking to riders who participated in the Mountain States Cup Series event, Full Tilt, the San Juan backdrop is pretty unbeatable. I can’t think of a better way to end one’s bike season than riding killer terrain while soaking in some of the most jaw-dropping scenery imaginable. We are expecting a solid turnout for this event, and some of the fastest speeds ever.”
As far as the race goes, it works like this: The race is capped at 75 on-course riders, which translates to over 100 competitors on race day. There will be mandatory practice Friday and race day is Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; riders will utilize the gondola both days. The winners of each class and category are determined by the total number of laps completed in a 12-hour period. There are no ties. CJ Sports Timing will time every lap of every rider to determine the winners just in case there is a tie in the number of laps. Riding after dark will require the use of approved front-mounted bike lights. If a rider intends to run the last hours of the race and doesn’t have an adequate lighting system, they won’t be allowed on the course.
Currently, Fall Tilt registration is available online at BikeReg.com, and it will end Thursday, September 23 at 6 p.m. After that, a $20 on-site registration fee will apply. Participation fees range from $75 to $175, and include event registration, race plate, on-site hospitality, event after-party, and a guaranteed good time. Classes and categories include open and amateur solo and duo teams. Team class is based on best-rider-on-team skill level and only one rider per duo team is allowed on the course at any given time. As for that pretty cash purse, it stands at $2,000 minimum, and that amount will only move north as open class registration numbers increase. Cash will be paid to top finishers – first, second and third – in the open class and for all categories. The top amateurs from each category will walk away with a new riding ensemble, courtesy of DAKINE. And last, but not least, at the awards ceremony every rider will have the opportunity to win a killer gift, compliments of the event’s sponsors.
Fall Tilt Venue
The Fall Tilt race course, all within the Mountain Village Bike Park, is comprised of four adjacent downhill trails that will be utilized simultaneously from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Terrain will vary from rocky, technical riding on the World Cup course to flowing, slower riding on a “recovery” trail or two. It is up to the rider’s discretion as to which trail they will use for each downhill lap. To keep the course safe for the riders and spectators, the race course will be taped and marked, closed to the general public, and patrolled and marshaled. Tech support tents and support staff will be available near the vicinity of the finish line; riders are responsible for their own repair and equipment replacement.
Fall Tilt Sponsors & Supporters
Fall Tilt sponsors and supporters include:
* Platinum – BootDoctors & Paragon, Capella Telluride, CJ Sports Timing, Dakine, Mountain Village Bike Park, San Miguel Bike Alliance, SUNRISE, Inc., Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association, Town of Mountain Village, Tracks Café and Bar
* Gold – Floradora Saloon, Honga’s Lotus Petal Restaurant, Hotel Columbia, The Last Dollar Saloon, Wells Fargo
* Silver – American National Bank, Cosmopolitan, Grassroots Cycles, New Sheridan Hotel and Bar, The Llama, Wine Mine
For more information regarding the race, registration and schedule, please check out the details at www.falltiltintelluride.com. To volunteer as a course marshal Friday or Saturday, call (970) 369-8236.
As always, if I can send you any information on this event or Telluride real estate, please give me a call at 970-728-1234 or email me at buzz@fedorka.com.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Listen to Telluride's Blues & Brews Festival Live!
Cool Music Network and the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will be providing festival fans the opportunity to watch select 2010 artists via their live webcast at: http://www.cooltv_telluride.endavomedia.com/mediamanager/. Enjoy!
As always, if I can provide you with any further information on this or Telluride real estate, please give me a call at 970-728-1234 or email me at buzz@fedorka.com.
As always, if I can provide you with any further information on this or Telluride real estate, please give me a call at 970-728-1234 or email me at buzz@fedorka.com.
Friday, September 10, 2010
An Update from Telski and Dave Riley
Telski Preparing for the 2010/2011 Ski Season with Numerous Improvements
For several years, Telski has focused on large capital improvements to enhance the ski area, by expanding both terrain and dining options (such as Revelation Bowl, the stairway to the Gold Hill Chutes, Alpino Vino, and the Hop Garden). For the upcoming season, the staff members and management group at Telluride Ski and Golf are busy working to improve the on-mountain experience. Below are some of these projects:
* Upgraded online sales systems and email systems
* Allred’s is getting new custom carpet this fall, as well as four large new elk antler chandeliers
in the main dining room and a new flat screen TV in the bar area
* Alpino Vino is getting new outdoor electric radiant heaters for the deck
* The Hop Garden is getting new outdoor electric radiant heaters for the patio, additional outdoor furniture, and new beer lines which will be run underground from the Plaza building to the outdoor bar so they can offer 8 varieties on tap outside
* Numerous projects are being completed on the chairlifts to reduce down-time
* A new 12-person heated and enclosed snowcat "people hauler" trailer has been purchased, to
use for periodic dinners at Alpino Vino
* Significant brush-cutting is happening this fall on the north side slopes
* New gladed ski runs are being developed. Below is a list of areas Telski hopes to complete before the weather turns:
A. Skier’s left of Silver Tip (5)
B. Skier’s right of Henry’s Run (5)
C. Lower Terminal Role (12)
D. Skier’s right of Stella (12)
E. Skier’s right of Upper Sandia (12)
F. Skier’s right of Log Pile (9)
G. Skier’s left of Joint Point (9)
* Telski will have several new features/jibs for terrain parks
* Pumping capacity is being doubled in the Misty Maiden pumphouse, which will enhance the
speed of snowmaking in chair 4, 5 and 6 pods
* A new women’s boutique called "The Swanky Buckle" will open in Mountain Village
* A new print gallery called "Gold Hill Gallery" will open in Mountain Village
* New Nastar buildings for the top and bottom of the race course are being constructed.
It promises to be a beautiful ski season! As always, please feel free to contact me for more information on this or Telluride real estate at 970-728-1234 or buzz@fedorka.com.
For several years, Telski has focused on large capital improvements to enhance the ski area, by expanding both terrain and dining options (such as Revelation Bowl, the stairway to the Gold Hill Chutes, Alpino Vino, and the Hop Garden). For the upcoming season, the staff members and management group at Telluride Ski and Golf are busy working to improve the on-mountain experience. Below are some of these projects:
* Upgraded online sales systems and email systems
* Allred’s is getting new custom carpet this fall, as well as four large new elk antler chandeliers
in the main dining room and a new flat screen TV in the bar area
* Alpino Vino is getting new outdoor electric radiant heaters for the deck
* The Hop Garden is getting new outdoor electric radiant heaters for the patio, additional outdoor furniture, and new beer lines which will be run underground from the Plaza building to the outdoor bar so they can offer 8 varieties on tap outside
* Numerous projects are being completed on the chairlifts to reduce down-time
* A new 12-person heated and enclosed snowcat "people hauler" trailer has been purchased, to
use for periodic dinners at Alpino Vino
* Significant brush-cutting is happening this fall on the north side slopes
* New gladed ski runs are being developed. Below is a list of areas Telski hopes to complete before the weather turns:
A. Skier’s left of Silver Tip (5)
B. Skier’s right of Henry’s Run (5)
C. Lower Terminal Role (12)
D. Skier’s right of Stella (12)
E. Skier’s right of Upper Sandia (12)
F. Skier’s right of Log Pile (9)
G. Skier’s left of Joint Point (9)
* Telski will have several new features/jibs for terrain parks
* Pumping capacity is being doubled in the Misty Maiden pumphouse, which will enhance the
speed of snowmaking in chair 4, 5 and 6 pods
* A new women’s boutique called "The Swanky Buckle" will open in Mountain Village
* A new print gallery called "Gold Hill Gallery" will open in Mountain Village
* New Nastar buildings for the top and bottom of the race course are being constructed.
It promises to be a beautiful ski season! As always, please feel free to contact me for more information on this or Telluride real estate at 970-728-1234 or buzz@fedorka.com.
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