Big snow storm hits Telluride early!!

Winter is officially here and it's been an exciting week gearing up for the 2009/2010 ski season. As the last couple Aspen leaves trickled to the ground, a cold wind ripped through town on Tuesday and you could smell a storm was brewin. It all started, Tuesday the 27th, when the local weather report was calling for 1-5 inches of snow in Telluride - a light "dusting" to help get the skies out of the storage unit (yes, 5 inches is a dusting here in Telluride). Little did we know that Colorado would receive its largest storm in October in over 100 years.

Wednesday, we woke up to a beautiful blanket of snow covering the entire town. We use a locals gauge here in Telluride - whatever is on the ground in the Town of Telluride, you can expect 2x or more up on the mountain - So waking up to 5 inches in town created chatter and smiles around local coffee shops and stores. By the end of the day, there was 8 inches on the ground in town and the ski resort was reporting a base of 17 inches up top. A beautiful way to transition from Fall to Winter! Keep your fingers crossed for another record breaking December like last year!

Check out some pictures from our first big storm: Downtown

Bernese Mountain Dog's love snow!

Main Street thaws from our first big storm

Check out this article from 'Lost-in-Latin America'...

"Telluride, Colorado can only be explained as one of the most amazing ski towns throughout Colorado! As you drive through closer and closer, the excitement is brewing because you have almost reached the ski destination of your dreams.Nestled in the southwest corner of Colorado lies an old mining town now beautifully designed around one of the hottest resort areas and tourist attractions. The downtown has an almost Victorian style appeal,and,the buzz during the ski season is amazing! Telluride has something for everyone.

During the winter months, there are many festivals and activities planned for all ages. Live music can be heard at a festival or local bar and is popular among the friendly locals.If it’s a romantic dinner for two you are looking for try the 9545 Restaurant and Bar. You might order braised lamb shanks, cooked to tender perfection. If it’s a salad you desire try their roasted gold baby beet, with Haystack Mountain Goat Cheese and Celery Seed dressing, along with a nice bottle of fine wine. For those who enjoy the spicy side, Las Montanas, a Latin American cuisine establishment brings fantastic flavors of Peru, Mexico, and parts of the American southwest. There are also many other fine places to eat nearby.

Once you head towards the picturesque San Juan Mountains, you realize that you are about to partake in most likely the best ski trip of your life. Telluride offers enjoyment for all levels of riders from beginners to advanced. There is no shortage of trails either, there are 84! They are also very well maintained! With over 300 of inches of snow each season,there is no shortage of fresh powder! Telluride also has 16 ski lifts that can move an astonishing 21,000 + riders per hour! I can tell you that there is no better place to take well-needed

ski vacation! Take my word and ski the best, ski Telluride!"

http://www.lost-in-latinamerica.com/top-reasons-to-ski-telluride-colorado/