January never disappoints... some of the best snow, temps and conditions have been great this January. Still a lot more to come! Come visit!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Telluride Vacation Planner/Guide
Our friends Amy and McCann are coming for a visit this weekend- we can't wait! This sparked my interest in writing a "Vacation Planner/Guide" for friends and family planning a visit. (Not that I wouldn't want to personalize and write out one for everyone coming) but here are more general things to know before you visit. I hope this helps with packing (I'll try to remember to update in the Spring/Summer!) It also reminds me of Jennifer Griggs' amazing detail she shared with us before we came to Telluride for the first time with Catherine for a long ski weekend... ahh, the memories!
Before you come: drink lots of water. When you arrive into Telluride, you'll be at 8,700 feet above sea level so its important to hydrate before to avoid headaches. Try not to think about it too much... we've got plenty of remedies if you do feel dehydrated including bars to help dehydrate you some more!
If you are flying into Montrose, prepare for an hour drive (depending on weather and "traffic") into Telluride. If you got a sweet deal into Telluride, prepare for a 10 minute drive. Telluride airport fun fact: it is the highest airport in North America and gorgeous to fly into. Montrose is where we stock up on lots of groceries and Walmart/Target "stuff" so we love to go there and hope to be able to pick anyone who comes up (at least drive one way). If we can't get off work to do so, you can also take the Telluride Express shuttle which is better than renting a car (not a lot of parking or need for a car once you are here!)
Telluride is super casual... even at the nicest restaurants, jeans are totally acceptable. Just make sure to bring plenty of warm layers. Any retro ski gear is welcome in Telluride... especially for closing day but anything goes on the slopes. If you make a local laugh with the neon bibs, it's a good day! Temps can get into the 40's during the day but dip below zero at night. It's a dry cold and there isn't a lot of wind, but still hats, gloves, scarves are recommended! Oh- and as I've written about before... it is super sunny here so bring sunscreen for all exposed skiing areas.
We're pretty well stocked on everything you can imagine. Also- we've got plenty of items you might not be able to carry on the plane (no- not guns) but more than 2 ounces of toothpaste and bathroom stuff! Make sure to bring a swimsuit for the hot-tub - always a welcome apres-ski activity. If you forget anything, no worries! We'll survive without it or be able to get it here!
Can't wait to see you!
Before you come: drink lots of water. When you arrive into Telluride, you'll be at 8,700 feet above sea level so its important to hydrate before to avoid headaches. Try not to think about it too much... we've got plenty of remedies if you do feel dehydrated including bars to help dehydrate you some more!
If you are flying into Montrose, prepare for an hour drive (depending on weather and "traffic") into Telluride. If you got a sweet deal into Telluride, prepare for a 10 minute drive. Telluride airport fun fact: it is the highest airport in North America and gorgeous to fly into. Montrose is where we stock up on lots of groceries and Walmart/Target "stuff" so we love to go there and hope to be able to pick anyone who comes up (at least drive one way). If we can't get off work to do so, you can also take the Telluride Express shuttle which is better than renting a car (not a lot of parking or need for a car once you are here!)
Telluride is super casual... even at the nicest restaurants, jeans are totally acceptable. Just make sure to bring plenty of warm layers. Any retro ski gear is welcome in Telluride... especially for closing day but anything goes on the slopes. If you make a local laugh with the neon bibs, it's a good day! Temps can get into the 40's during the day but dip below zero at night. It's a dry cold and there isn't a lot of wind, but still hats, gloves, scarves are recommended! Oh- and as I've written about before... it is super sunny here so bring sunscreen for all exposed skiing areas.
We're pretty well stocked on everything you can imagine. Also- we've got plenty of items you might not be able to carry on the plane (no- not guns) but more than 2 ounces of toothpaste and bathroom stuff! Make sure to bring a swimsuit for the hot-tub - always a welcome apres-ski activity. If you forget anything, no worries! We'll survive without it or be able to get it here!
Can't wait to see you!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Our new used-car!
Our new addition is here... all the way from Iowa. Carson bought an '02 Toyota 4 Runner which is in great shape and will allow for many adventures! We're so excited! Here are a couple photos of the outside...
Girls night at the hotsprings!
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Our exciting New Year's eve!
New Year's Eve (before we fell asleep on Beth and John's couch before midnight!) Who is that guy on TV?
We rallied after this and went out to Main Street to celebrate 2010!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from Telluride! We've had a great holiday with family and friends from near and far. I think Marybeth's e-card explained my lack of holiday cards this year in the most funny way when it said "Happy Holidays to someone who uses environmental causes as an excuse for being too lazy and cheap to send holiday cards!" That cracked me up... in the case this year, things were just too busy but it was so wonderful to get so many holiday cards from all of you! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and new year. Thank you for sharing photos and updates of your beautiful families. We miss you and hope the new year will bring us together either in Telluride or your neck of the woods. We're sending best wishes to everyone for the next decade.
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