Snow Sunday: The First Arc
As parents, we’re supposed to document it all. Her first word, her first tooth, her first step, and if you’re a former ski racer: her first arc. That’s right. The first time
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San Juan Mountains Weather Report~~Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Clouds presently moving into southwest Colorado that may bring a few inches of snow to the higher elevations but a better chance tomorrow for moisture in the high country. A large
San Juan Mountains Weather Forecast~~Thursday, December 11, 2014
Enjoy the last few days of warm, sunny December because a strong Pacific trough that is presently drenching California and the Pac. NW will be moving into Colorado on SW flow begin
Telluride Mountain Club: Trail Committee on the Value of Regional Trails
The Telluride Mountain Club (TMtC)’s Trail Committee celebrates its third year serving the Telluride area’s trail access and creation with a push to educate the com
San Juan Mountains Weather Forecast~~Tuesday, December 2, 2014
High clouds floating through today from a closed low off the California coast that is spinning warm air into western Colorado and carrying impressive moisture on SW flow.. Bu
Telluride Nordic Center: What’s Open, What’s In Store
The Telluride Nordic Center in Telluride Town Park opens this Saturday November 22 at 10 am. The Center will have skate and classic skis, boots, and poles for rent as well as ice
Telski: Ullr Smiles on Telluride
Southwest Colorado Resort of Telluride receives 33″ in latest snowstorm After a fairly dry fall, Norse snow god Ullr decided to smile on the Southwest Colorado town of Tellu
Winter Arrives in Telluride
The ski report this morning from Telski talked about 20″ of snow in the last 48 hours. I know I shoveled that much out of my driveway. That’s one way to get into shape
Fall Sunday: White Rim Redemption
As a mom, I plan outdoor adventures for my family all of the time. It’s usually last minute, with most of the necessary gear and ballpark directions to guide us to our destinatio
KOTO Ski Swap
KOTO Radio is happy to announce the 39th Annual KOTO Ski Swap happening Friday, November 11; Saturday, November 12; and Sunday, November 13, at the Wilkinson Public Library. Tra
Telluride Mountain Club: “Wild & Scenic” Film Fest
Telluride Mountain Club offers off-season fun with adventure, outdoor & environmental films Join the Telluride Mountain Club (TMtC) for an evening of inspirational, adrenaline
Telluride: Homesickness for a Place You’ve Never Seen
“Telluride? Big mistake- you”ll never leave!” I had stayed for a few days with my friend Rico in Aspen, was headed for some solo camping in the Canyonlands, and g
Becoming Local: The Telluride Difference
When I ride the Gondola into town, it’s only a matter of time before I’m identified as a “local.” Usually, it happens by the second tower. Then, the inevitable two ques
What Surfers Can Teach Us About Living Well
Telluride locals generally have a smile on their face and exude an overall sense of well-being, especially when snow arrives before the end of September like it did today. Alth
Telluride: What’s to love? Well, pretty much everything
Telluride, Colorado. Formidable mountains ring the valley and the aspens are beginning their stunning flame-out in the late September heat. The little town bustles even in so-calle
Fall Sunday: Backpacking With Kids in the Weminuche
When you have kids, you give up a few things. Sleep. Money. Time. You accept the trade-off: deprivation for family. Andy and I were down with all of that. But one thing we weren’
Summer Sunday: When Grandpa’s In Charge
If Facebook ‘likes” are a measure of my parenting coolness, then most indicators show I’m a pretty cool mom. A picture of my seven-year-old, Mollie, jumping off a dock with h
Summer Sunday: Sutcliffe Vineyards
It’s not always easy to keep house guests happy in Telluride. Especially when they’ve been to our box canyon over a dozen times and are finding Bear Creek a little predictable.
Summer Sunday: Bike Trip
I am not supposed to be riding a road bike through remote Western Utah right now. In fact, there are a hundred, no probably a thousand things that need my attention, namely parenti
Summer Sunday: Sneffels Highline
In Telluride, dates out can be a little different. Those of us who live in the mountains are a strange breed. We love snow and ice as much as a cool chardonnay. We seek new trails