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Telluride Resort Invests $1 Million in Capital Improvements, Upgrades — Mountain Lodge at Telluride

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

As many lodging properties in the travel and tourism industry begin to dig out from the “Great Recession,” some of the strongest are emerging on the heels of strategic investments designed to propel them into the next decade. Mountain Lodge at Telluride, the upscale resort in southwest Colorado, is completing work on a two-year, $1 million investment in capital improvements and upgrades.

Telluride, CO (Vocus/PRWEB) April 05, 2011

As many lodging properties in the travel and tourism industry begin to dig out from the “Great Recession,” some of the strongest are emerging on the heels of strategic investments designed to propel them into the next decade.

Mountain Lodge at Telluride, the upscale resort in southwest Colorado, is completing work on a two-year, $1 million investment in capital improvements and upgrades. “Mountain Lodge at Telluride has a long-term, strategic approach,” explains Neil Hastings, director of sales and marketing for the resort. “This investment helps assure that Mountain Lodge maintains its position as the best lodging value in the Telluride area.”

Additions, improvements and upgrades include:

  • Wide-screen televisions in all 92 units
  • iPod docking stations in all units
  • Tempur-Pedic mattresses in all sleeper sofas
  • Full dining service, new furnishings in The View restaurant
  • Split-king beds in 21 of the lodge’s two-bedroom suites, allowing configuration as one king or two twin beds
  • Upgraded bedding in all units
  • Teak furniture, including three hammocks, for pool deck and surrounding area
  • Resurfacing of all leather couches
  • Painting in all units
  • Digital in-room safes
  • Refurbishment of steam room
  • Resurfacing of swimming pool and in-ground hot tubs

“Each improvement adds flexibility and value,” says Hastings. For example, the addition of split-king beds in selected units offers greater flexibility to families with children, and provides added bedding inventory for ski clubs and ski councils. The resort also is conducting significant technology updates and upgrades in equipment. All noted additions and improvements are in addition to Mountain Lodge’s ongoing maintenance programs, Hastings adds.

“We are proud of what Mountain Lodge has come to represent,” says Hastings. “Significant investments such as these send the message to new and returning guests that we are serious about our services, amenities and reputation.”

Mountain Lodge at Telluride

Mountain Lodge at Telluride is an exclusive, upscale resort. At 9,500 feet in the San Juan Mountains, the ski-in/ski-out resort offers private luxury cabins, condominiums, and lodge rooms as well as executive conference rooms offer space for small meetings and retreats, reception space and full catering service. The View restaurant offers upscale tavern dining in an intimate setting, with spectacular views of the San Juan Mountains.

The resort is listed as one of the top 50 ski hotels in North America in Conde Nast Traveler’s 2010 annual “Best Places to Ski & Stay in North America” readers’ poll.

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Telluride—Endless Adventure in the Southwest Corner of Colorado

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

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A picturesque Victorian town set against dramatic backdrops, Telluride is home to a world-class ski resort and a wealth of activities that are alluring to skiers and non-skiers alike. Nestled deep in a box canyon in the San Juan Mountains, the town connects by way of a free high-speed gondola to neighboring Mountain Village, which is comprised of the ski mountain and many upscale amenities. Achieving the highest overall score for a ski resort by Condé Nast Traveler in 2010, Telluride provides residents and visitors with a serene, stunning escape and an endless adventure in the southwest corner of Colorado.

The pristinely preserved Western town, dwarfed by 13,000-foot peaks and Bridal Veil Falls, Colorado’s tallest free-falling waterfall, retains its old-west charm paired with sophisticated dining, shopping, and cultural opportunities. Originally a mining town until the ski resort was built in 1972, Telluride remains chain-store free and is listed as a National Historic Landmark. From elegant multi-starred restaurants to rustic bakeries and pizzerias, Telluride and Mountain Village will satisfy the most discerning appetite.  Wandering through the historic town or cobblestone plazas of Mountain Village, one can browse through the many shops that offer wilderness gear, fine art and jewelry, clothing boutiques for the city and country dweller, and many one-of-kind emporiums including stores devoted entirely to cashmere or fine leathers. Nightlife seekers can catch live music at the Fly Me to the Moon Saloon, view a film at the historic Nugget Theatre, share wine at the upscale New Sheridan Hotel’s historic bar, or just sink into an oversized sofa by the fire in the modern Peaks Resort and Spa in Mountain Village.

In addition to its stellar skiing terrain—from long winding groomers to steep mogul runs and untouched powder—Telluride offers winter and off-ski-season activities for all outdoor enthusiasts. From dog sledding, ice-skating in Town Park, helicopter skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, those seeking traditional skiing alternatives will not be idle. When the snow melts, breathtaking hikes, adventurous mountain-biking, rafting, boating, and fly-fishing on the San Miguel River all await.

Also in the summer, Telluride plays host to a number of outdoor concerts and celebrated annual festivals including: the world-renowned Telluride Film FestivalBluegrass FestivalTelluride Wine FestivalJazz Celebration, and even a Mushroom Festival, among many more. The Ah Hana School for the Arts also offers adult and youth short- and long-term workshops for individual exploration and development of creativity.

Because it is off the beaten track, Telluride’s remoteness contributes to its magic and discourages the crowds. Telluride and Mountain Village are truly unique, exciting, and wonderful sanctuaries.

Telluride and Land Rover Partnership and Spring Deals

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Telluride and Land Rover recently partnered to bring guests a unique on-snow experience. Land Rover will be integrated throughout the resort and guests will have the opportunity to experience driving off-road during Ride & Drive weekends. On March 4 to 6 and March 18 to 20, skiers and snowboarders can put the vehicles through the paces. Guests can choose from 2011 model year Range Rovers, Range Rover Sports and Land Rover LR4s. For a full schedule see the community calendar at www.visittelluride.com/festivals-events/calendar.

For spring, Telluride Resort Lodging is offering March Spring Break Packages starting at $101 per person per night. Vacation rentals range in size from one bedroom to five bedroom homes. Each vacation rental offers full kitchens, washer & dryers and easy access to the slopes. Packages are based on per person/per night, max occupancy. Some restrictions apply, subject to availability, not including taxes and fees. For details call (800) 778-8581.

Telluride invites three guests to grab a fourth guest and receive the fourth night of lodging and fourth person lift ticket free. When guests book at Bear Creek Lodge, they will also receive $25 in mountain money pe r person for free. Some restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to availability. For more information call (800) 778-8581.

Leftover Salmon returns to Telluride, Colorado

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Leftover Salmon returns to the area Friday when they play the Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village. For more than 20 years, LoS has infused the bluegrass/jamgrass world with their self-dubbed “polyethnic Cajun slamgrass.” The core remains: Vince Herman and Drew Emmitt share frontman duties, with long-timers Bill McKay (keyboards), Greg Garrison (bass) and Jeff Stipe (drums) still in two. Matt Flinner recently joined up as banjo player, filling the shoes of LoS co-founder Mark Vann, who died of cancer in 2002, and Vann’s replacement, Noam Pikelny, who pursued other projects when Salmon went on a long sabbatical.

Since reforming in 2007, their shows are sporadic celebrations, often reserved for festivals to allow its members opportunities to pursue side projects like Great American Taxi (Herman’s new outfit) and Emmitt’s partnership with Bill Nershi (String Cheese Incident). Herman, who was forced to cancel a recent Durango date due to the passing of his father, Regis, will be with the band on its upcoming run through Colorado ski towns. Elephant Revival is also on the bill. Doors open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7.

American Eagle Announces Seasonal Summer Service From Dallas/Fort Worth to Montrose, Colo.

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Two Daily Nonstops to American’s Largest Hub Begin June 9

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines, today announced seasonal nonstop service from Montrose Regional Airport in Montrose, Colo., to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, beginning June 9 through Sept. 6. Eagle will fly two daily round trips with 44-seat Embraer jet aircraft.

“We are pleased to enhance our current winter service to Montrose with this summer schedule – offering visitors the opportunity to experience all that the area has to offer,” said Gary Foss, Vice President of Marketing and Planning for American’s regional network. “Our customers in Southwest Colorado will enjoy convenient connections this summer from Dallas/Fort Worth to destinations throughout American’s global network.”

“The Montrose/Telluride region offers many terrific outdoor recreational opportunities, including the Black Canyon National Park as well as some of the best music and arts festivals in the country,” said Scott Stewart, Executive Director – Telluride Montrose Regional Air Organization. “Expanding the number of daily flight options with American Eagle from Dallas/Fort Worth to the Montrose airport will improve access to our world-class mountains and rivers for more domestic and international visitors.”

The schedule for flights between Dallas/Fort Worth and Montrose (all times local) is:

Dallas/Fort Worth to Montrose (DFW-MTJ)

FLIGHT DEPARTS ARRIVES DAYS
3346 9:25 a.m. 10:25 a.m. Daily
3240 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Daily

Montrose to Dallas/Fort Worth (MTJ-DFW)

FLIGHT DEPARTS ARRIVES DAYS
3349 11:00 a.m. 1:55 p.m. Daily
3263 2:05 p.m. 5:10 p.m. Daily

2010/11 Winter Calendar of major events in Telluride

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

Folks,

Please make note of all the great things happening in Telluride this winter!

he Gondola opens for the winter season.
November 21, 2009 – Gondola Opens
Ski the first day of the 2008/2009 lift-served season in Telluride.
November 27, 2009 -Telluride Ski Resort Opens
Noel Night
December 03, 2009
Shop early and partake in discounts and delicious tidbits in Telluride and Mountain Village stores.
Telluride Artisan’s Guild Holiday Bazaar
December 05, 2008 – December 07, 2009
A grand sale of jewelry, ceramics, fine art, and more—all made by the regional artists and crafts-makers. Telluride High School. Please call for times 970.728.3930
Ballet
December 13, 2009 – Sunday, December 14, 2009
Telluride Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker at the Palm Theatre, 7 p.m. on Saturday; 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Rock and Roll Academy Winter Concert
December 13, 2009
Telluride’s young musicians take the Sheridan Opera House stage for an all-ages evening of good old rock and roll. 6:30 p.m.
Sitting with Santa
December 21, 2009 – December 22, 2009
Have a free photo taken with Santa and enjoy a cookie holiday craft. Conference Center in Mountain Village, time TBA. 970.728.1904, ext. 5
Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade
December 24, 2009
Telluride’s slopes are aglow around 6:30 p.m. as skiers carry torches down the mountain toward Telluride.
SnowFest
January 21, 2010 – Wednesday, January 24, 2010
Mountain Village hosts a weekend that includes music, snow sculpting, a torchlight parade, snowmobile jumping events, avalanche dog demonstrations and more.
Chocolate Lovers Fling
Monday, February 06, 2010
Sample chocolate concoctions, bid in a silent auction and dance to benefit San Miguel Resource Center. Conference Center, 7:30 p.m. 970.728.5842
Gay Ski Week
February 22, 2009 – Saturday, February 28, 2009
Show your pride in Telluride: Ski on the mountain, mingle at après-ski parties, dance to DJs and create a lifetime of memories in an outrageous alpine setting.
Telluride AIDS Benefit
February 24, 2010 – Monday, March 02, 2010
A weeklong event that works to fight HIV/AIDS and promote HIV/AIDS education. Events include art auctions, fashion shows with live auctions and trunk shows.
KOTO Street Dance
April 03, 2010
Telluride closes main street for this annual après-ski, end-of-the-season concert that features live music and a beer garden. (April 4 is reserved in case of inclement weather.)
SKI RESORT CLOSING DAY!
April 04, 2010
Enjoy the final turns of the lift-served season.

The Gondola opens for the winter season.

November 21, 2009 – Gondola Opens

Ski the first day of the 2008/2009 lift-served season in Telluride.

November 27, 2009 -Telluride Ski Resort Opens

Noel Night

December 03, 2009

Shop early and partake in discounts and delicious tidbits in Telluride and Mountain Village stores.

Telluride Artisan’s Guild Holiday Bazaar

December 05, 2008 – December 07, 2009

A grand sale of jewelry, ceramics, fine art, and more—all made by the regional artists and crafts-makers. Telluride High School. Please call for times 970.728.3930

Ballet

December 13, 2009 – Sunday, December 14, 2009

Telluride Dance Academy presents The Nutcracker at the Palm Theatre, 7 p.m. on Saturday; 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Rock and Roll Academy Winter Concert

December 13, 2009

Telluride’s young musicians take the Sheridan Opera House stage for an all-ages evening of good old rock and roll. 6:30 p.m.

Sitting with Santa

December 21, 2009 – December 22, 2009

Have a free photo taken with Santa and enjoy a cookie holiday craft. Conference Center in Mountain Village, time TBA. 970.728.1904, ext. 5

Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade

December 24, 2009

Telluride’s slopes are aglow around 6:30 p.m. as skiers carry torches down the mountain toward Telluride.

SnowFest

January 21, 2010 – Wednesday, January 24, 2010

Mountain Village hosts a weekend that includes music, snow sculpting, a torchlight parade, snowmobile jumping events, avalanche dog demonstrations and more.

Chocolate Lovers Fling

Monday, February 06, 2010

Sample chocolate concoctions, bid in a silent auction and dance to benefit San Miguel Resource Center. Conference Center, 7:30 p.m. 970.728.5842

Gay Ski Week

February 22, 2009 – Saturday, February 28, 2009

Show your pride in Telluride: Ski on the mountain, mingle at après-ski parties, dance to DJs and create a lifetime of memories in an outrageous alpine setting.

Telluride AIDS Benefit

February 24, 2010 – Monday, March 02, 2010

A weeklong event that works to fight HIV/AIDS and promote HIV/AIDS education. Events include art auctions, fashion shows with live auctions and trunk shows.

KOTO Street Dance

April 03, 2010

Telluride closes main street for this annual après-ski, end-of-the-season concert that features live music and a beer garden. (April 4 is reserved in case of inclement weather.)

SKI RESORT CLOSING DAY!

April 04, 2010

Enjoy the final turns of the lift-served season.

AUBERGE RESORTS INTRODUCES THE AUBERGE RESIDENCES AT ELEMENT 52: LUXURY HOMES IN TELLURIDE, COLORADO

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

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AUBERGE RESORTS INTRODUCES THE AUBERGE RESIDENCES
AT ELEMENT 52: LUXURY HOMES IN TELLURIDE, COLORADO
Auberge Resorts’ First Ski Property Complements The Company’s
Growing Portfolio of Resorts And Residences

MILL VALLEY, CALIF. (December 14, 2010) – Auberge Resorts http://www.aubergeresorts.com/, owners and operators of award-winning luxury resorts and private residence clubs, today added its first ski project to its portfolio: The Auberge Residences at Element 52, www.element52.com; http://AR52.com, a new development of luxury residences in Telluride, Colorado.

Opening just in time for ski season, the project is a collection of 33 whole-ownership two-bedroom to five-bedroom luxury residences and town homes, managed and enhanced by Auberge Resorts, operators of premier small luxury resorts and private clubs, including Auberge du Soleil, Esperanza, Calistoga Ranch, The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Encantado and Rancho Valencia Resort.

Located in the spectacular mountain destination of Telluride, the residences are nestled at the base of the ski mountain along the banks of the San Miguel River, just steps from the historic town of Telluride.

The 32 residences are richly finished with native stone, ironwork, walnut flooring, Waterworks fixtures, Bosch and Viking appliances. Amenities include: slope-side ski-in/ski-out location, private ski lift, resident year-round concierge, fitness center, spa, two outdoor pools, private club room for après ski, and underground heated parking. Prices will range from $2 million to $7 million.

“We are delighted to bring Auberge Resorts’ singular style of living to Ski Country,” said Mark Harmon, Principal and Chief Executive Officer, Auberge Resorts.”  “We couldn’t have picked a better location for this project.  Element 52 combines exquisite surroundings with unmatched appointments, exclusivity and intimacy, all enhanced by Auberge-style hospitality.  Owners will have the best of both worlds: private slope-side access and the charm of Telluride right outside their door.”

For ownership information, contact Auberge Residences at Element 52 at www.element52.com or  www.info@AR52.com .

About Auberge Resorts

Auberge Resorts is a collection of exceptional hotels, resorts and private clubs, each with a unique personality that assures a memorable guest experience.  Among the distinctive properties are Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley; Esperanza, Cabo San Lucas; Calistoga Ranch, Napa Valley; The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina; Encantado, Santa Fe; Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa, Rancho Santa Fe, California, with several others currently in development.  While Auberge Resorts nurtures the individuality of each establishment, all are characterized by a set of communal elements: intimate, understated elegance; captivating locations that inspire exceptional cuisine and spa experiences; and gracious yet unobtrusive service.  For more information about Auberge Resorts, please visit www.aubergeresorts.com.

Telluride Voted #1 Nightlife in Readers Poll

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

Visitors to OnTheSnow.com have chosen Colorado’s Telluride Ski Resort as their favorite place to dine, play, and enjoy the nightlife in North Americ a.

“The Telluride nightlife can be found in plenty of restaurants and bars on both sides of the resort”

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Telluride – the West’s “Prettiest Ski Town”

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

Recent article published in Sunset Magazine calls Telluride the West’s “Prettiest Ski Town”.

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Telluride Ranked #2 in Recent Conde Nast Readers Poll

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010

For the third consecutive year and the fourth year in the past five seasons, Telluride has been ranked the #2 resort in North America in the Conde Nast Readers Poll. Telluride garnered the highest score for local ambience on North America’s mountains.

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