End of ski season weekend kicks off today with the KOTO dance party in front of us here. Then more light hearted, sun heated joy tomorrow and Sun on the mountain.

Then it's spring and . . . bikes, hiking, fishing (did you see the Brookies), mountaineering, races, festivals . . .

Mar 8 Fundraiser in Telluride for the Adaptive Sports Program

Fundraiser for the Adaptive Sports Program at our neighbor, the Sheridan Opera House: Great Cause | Stay and Go | Be with your friends in Telluride.
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Telluride Adaptive Sports Program returns to the Sheridan Opera House for its annual fundraiser. This year's event is titled Rockin' at the Opera for TASP. This year TASP has decided to do something completely new and excited and have invited some of Telluride's culinary starts to provide one of their signature dishes at the event. Food will be served by Honga's, Rustico, Siam, Rev, Flavor and local caterer Amy Helck. Tickets are $50 in advance or $55 the day of. Entertainment will be provided by the famous Anders Brothers Band. Come prepared to dance and bid on fabulous auction items to help TASP enrich the lives of people with disabilities.

2 for 1 from Phoenix and San Fran to Montrose/Telluride

 

Allegiant and the town are BACK with the 2 for 1 air tix from from San Fran/Oakland and Phoenix. 

 

Just book before the end of Feb and travel before the end of the season in early April (last ski day April 7).

To get the offer, just call (and ONLY call) Telluride Central Reservations 888.605.2578.

This way we can indulge our get-away desires.

Powder

Jan 27- It's snowing. 12 inches of fresh powder last night, snow today and another 3 days of forecasted snow. 36 inch base and growing.
 

Allegiant Air 2 for 1

Book by Jan 31. From San Fran and Phoenix on Weds & Sat. 
MUST book through Visitors' Center on 866 237 5341.

SKINNY SKIS RULE
Telluride is not just a set of downhill runs.

• Some of us (broken knee parts - oh where did that ACL go on the mountain) now beat the backcountry in our love trees, snow, head out through and around town on cross country trails that unfold through trees, in valleys and over passes on our SNINNY SKIS.
• We have six Nordic skiing areas within a half-hour and a Nordic Center offering rentals, maps and lessons.

Rolling Trails - 6 sets
Where to go Cross Country Skiing
 
Town Park
The Nordic Center is located at the north entrance to Town Park and is open every day except Sunday. A series of trails running three kilometer begin just steps from the center.

Valley Floor
A longer set of trails expands across the Valley Floor open space just west of Telluride. Parking can be found at the end of Mahoney Drive in the southwest corner of town.

Priest Lake
Priest Lake is about 12 miles south of Telluride alongside Highway 145. The trailhead is at the Forest Service building about 500 yards past the Matterhorn Campground. There are several interconnected trails over rolling terrain labeled beginner, intermediate and advanced. Remember to sign in before using the trails.

Trout Lake
The Trout Lake trails are dog-friendly and receive the most snow, making it the first trail to open and last to close. The best access point is at the parking lot on the summit of Lizard Head Pass south of Telluride on Highway 145.

Mountain Village Golf Course
Mountain Village maintains twelve kilometers of trails through aspen groves, pines and along the golf course. Trails can be accessed by a free parking lot at the end of Adams Ranch Road or in the main village by the Peaks Resort.

Ski Area
The ski resort operates and maintains a series of trails at the top of Lift 10 in Mountain Village. Special discount tickets are available if visitors are only using the Nordic trails.

4 inches of fresh powder hanging in the high trees.

4 inches of fresh powder yesterday - here hanging in the high trees. Thjis image is from a climb up high.

Vaudeville tonight - the 30th - Sheridan Opera House

Tonight, the 30th, our neighbor and namesake - the Sheridan Opera House, has set up a night of fun and smiles - a Vaudeville night as its kick-off to its hundredth anniversary as our neighbor.
Yes, it is tucked in behind us.

• No new snow overnight. The base is at 24", 14" powder this week, 63" total. Snow showers look likely today.

Back to the Vaudeville starting at 8 tonight:

To kick off the Sheridan Opera House's 100th anniversary celebration, the SAF presents a Vaudeville Variety Night during its annual Holiday Concert Series fundraiser. The night will feature can-can dancers, stand-up comedy, a magician and a melodrama featuring local celebrities and more.

Tables will be set up for cocktail seating to recreate the entertainment of the early days at the SOH. Tickets are sold individually or tables (with complimentary wine and champagne) are for sale.

Join in and reserve here at the Sheridan's site.