Tag: Telluride
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Strike in Telluride: What ski patrol is asking for and if a reopening could come soon
The ongoing strike at Telluride Ski Resort entered day four on Tuesday, with the popular southwestern Colorado ski area remaining closed to the public indefinitely. That said, snowmaking operations are underway at Telluride again, with the resort noting that consistently cold temperatures have allowed the bolstering of snowpack to take place following warmer-than-normal early-season weeks.…
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Strike in Telluride: What ski patrol is asking for and if a reopening could come soon
The ongoing strike at Telluride Ski Resort entered day four on Tuesday, with the popular southwestern Colorado ski area remaining closed to the public indefinitely. That said, snowmaking operations are underway at Telluride again, with the resort noting that consistently cold temperatures have allowed the bolstering of snowpack to take place following warmer-than-normal early-season weeks.…
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Major Colorado ski resort set to close amid employee strike
Telluride Ski Resort has announced that they’ll be shutting down operations on December 27 amid an employee strike that’s set to start the same day. At this time, it’s unknown when the resort will be able to reopen. “We do not know how long the strike will last,” wrote the resort. “We will continue working…
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Colorado dominates ranking of 7 ‘poshest’ mountain towns in US
It’s no secret that hitting the slopes is a pricey endeavor these days – and while it’s still possible to find great deals at some Colorado spots (like at this spot where lift tickets start at $9), that’s not always the case. In terms of affordable options when it comes to skiing and snowboarding, it…
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Hiker dead after falling into abandoned mine shaft in Colorado backcountry
The body of 54-year-old Jennifer Nelson, of Ridgway, was found at the bottom of a deep and water-filled mine shaft along Red Mountain Pass on the morning of October 21, reports the Ouray County Plaindealer. Nelson had been reportedly missing the night before, discovered when dogs that had been with her were later found lingering…
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20-year-old Telluride resident sentenced for attempted child sex assault, sex exploitation
A 20-year-old Telluride resident was sentenced to four years in prison Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to several child sexual exploitation charges. Raef Buttars, 20, plead guilty to attempted sexual assault on a child, attempted internet exploitation of a child, possessing child sexual exploitation material, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and giving alcohol…
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Colorado man sustains minor injuries after vehicle plummets 350 feet into river
Around 11 p.m. on the night of October 15, an SUV traveled off the road around the top of Telluride’s Keystone Hill, plummeting about 350 feet down an embankment before landing on its side in the San Miguel River. Despite the severity of the crash, the 31-year-old driver from Ridgway was transported to a local…
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Photographer calls for help after traveling off-trail to take pictures in Colorado
According to the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and search and rescue personnel responded to a call for help on Tuesday morning related to a hiker in distress. Once at the scene, first responders found a 42-year-old Californian man stuck in rugged and loose terrain between two switchbacks on the notorious Black Bear Pass.…
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Colorado’s 14er base camps: Where to climb and spoil yourself afterward
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Snow has melted from Colorado’s high country. Consider it nature’s invitation to climb. The state’s tallest summits await. So many to do. So little time. The most avid climber needs a base camp, a place…
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Colorado statewide housing market shows price drop for condos
After months of stubborn price increases that had driven away buyers, Colorado’s housing market is now seeing some modest price reductions — with the trend being more evident for condos and townhomes than for single-family homes. Following a report last week of declining prices in metro Denver, the Colorado Association of Realtors is tracking a similar…