Telluride World Cup opener at The Peaks

13 Dec Telluride World Cup opener at The Peaks

[click “Play” to hear Susan’s conversation with Mike Hess]

One can only wonder about Telluride local Mike Hess. Is the guy channeling Cecil De DemiIle?

When Mike throws a party, it’s an extravaganza, and he’s at it again. This time it’s an intimate affair for about 900+ of his nearest and dearest, including 300 athletes from around the word and their fans. The Visa Snowboardcross World Cup Telluride kickoff party takes place Tuesday, December 14, 2010, at The Peaks Resort & Spa, in all its new glory, 6 – 9 p.m.

Mike’s bash for The World Cup Opener includes appetizers plus 18 different themed bars: Team Sweden’s is a vodka bar, Team Italy’s bar features Italian wines and so on. A jazz band sets the mood in the Great Room. A DJ spins on the brand new Palmyra Deck.Telluride’s House band, everyone’s favorites, the Rockadiles, play in the ballroom.

To learn more about entertainment options at The Peaks in general and details about the World Cup party in particular, click the “play” button and listen to Mike’s brief interview.