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Greetings from beautiful Telluride, Colorado! Winter is here with a snow storm this week dumping over 27 inches on the Telluride Ski Resort! More snow is expected next week. There are only 20 days until the ski mountain opens! Now that you don't have to watch political ads, you should have the spare time you need to book your holiday and winter vacations. We are offering many great Specials this winter, so you are bound to find a deal with Elevation Vacations. Give us a call - we will do what it takes to make your winter vacation happen. 888-728-8160 x 205
Have a Happy Thanksgiving and be sure to check out the wonderful holiday Events coming up.
New Terrain
Come enjoy the incredible new terrain situated in the wide-open natural expanse above tree line – Revelation Bowl. This new ski area is surrounded by breathtaking peaks and includes some of the best lift accessed advanced and expert skiing. Now Telluride is truly unmatched in North America. This addition brings the Telluride Ski area to just over 2000 acres. Our mountain still has around fifty percent beginner and intermediate terrain, so there is something for everyone to enjoy.
 "Telluride Ski Resort is planning to open Gold Hill #1 and the Apron below for the upcoming season. This new terrain is all rated as "EX - Extreme Terrain" due to cliffs, very steep slopes as well as rocks and other hazards. It starts from the top of the new Revelation Lift and descends on the west side of Gold Hill to the bottom of Gold Hill Express (Chair 14). Two things have allowed us to open this new terrain. First, we now have Howitzers (military artillery), one of which points directly at Gold Hill. This allows for enhanced avalanche control work in this area. Second, about halfway down the run we are building a small, lateral, "goat trail" by blasting through the rock cliff band which will allow access from the bottom of the upper bowl down to the apron below. Previously, this section was very difficult to get through. Starting at 12,570' (top of Revelation), the new route is 1,790 vertical feet to the bottom of Gold Hill Express, which is quite impressive. Below is a picture of the new terrain. I drew in the lateral goat trail so you can see what I'm talking about. You can see the big bowl above and the apron below. There is also a "bail out" route to the skier's right as the goat trail requires a drop between two rock outcroppings at one point:" – Dave's Blog, Telski
Two New Mountain Restaurants
There are also two new restaurants opening on the ski mountain, Hop Garden and Vino Alpino. The Hop Garden is located at 9,540 feet at the base of Lift 4 in the Mountain Village core. It offers a wide selection of beers on tap and outstanding pub fare. The new Vino Alpino is located at 12,140 feet high upon the ski mountain. It is a European style hütte near the top of Gold Hill and offers renowned wines, fine cheeses and appetizer plates. Vino Alpino's spectacular views coupled with comfortable cozy ambiance provides a perfect break during your ski day.
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It's true that the Telluride real estate market has remained extremely strong and stable when compared with other real estate markets around the country during economic downturns. It is also true that the majority of home and condo prices in the region are holding strong despite the slow down in local transactions and the housing fiasco nationwide. This speaks to the staying power of the majority of our clients and is likely to remain constant despite the turbulence in other areas of our country. The majority of sellers are willing to simply ride out the storm and realize a return on their investment. That being said, a number of sellers have been identified that are eager to move their properties and are willing to drastically cut prices in an effort to alleviate debt or gain access to cash. This makes for a tremendous opportunity as a buyer.
The uncertain outcome of this historic 2008 presidential election race combined with the pending financial crisis has made for a very cautious spending environment at virtually every level. Telluride is no exception yet we are seeing indications that the market may be picking up steam as buyers and sellers are continuing to negotiate and a few are bridging the gap between expectations. We are personally aware of a number of individuals that are "on the sidelines" awaiting the perfect deal that comes with the bottom of this economic downturn. Once the perception of the bottom is realized, these clients will be poised to move quickly on properties they have already identified. Unfortunately many will remain "on the sidelines" until it's too late or miss out on opportunities because they are not prepared to move quickly.
Historically, Telluride has experienced a rapid increase in activity once this upward momentum has begun. As increased activity drives pricing upward, buyers scramble to find the best deal. Many local real estate professionals anticipate increased activity this ski season as election fears dissipate and government bailout monies begin to bring stability back to lenders. We have all kicked ourselves for not taking advantage of an opportunity when the time was right. As the saying goes "hindsight is 20/20". The bottom line: If you have ever considered being an owner of property in the Telluride region, now may be the best opportunity for you to negotiate the most competitive price. Call or email us if you would like to discuss or receive information. 888.728.8160 x201 RealEstate@ElevationVacations.com
- Ray & Kelly
Featured Listings
2007 Real Estate Information
Meet Our Realtors
Ray Blaesing
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Kelly McGinty
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"We welcome you to stop by our office in the Mountain Village Core. We would be pleased to meet with you & help in fulfilling your real estate dreams. You may also call us or send an email. We are here for you! Let us make our home, your home." - Ray and Kelly
RealEstate@ElevationVacations.com • 888.728.8160
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SKI FREE from 11/22/08-12/19/08 Click here for more information.
Turkey Bingo
November 22, 2008
Telluride Ski Resort Opens
November 27, 2008
Sunday at the Palm
November 30, 2008
Noel Night
December 3, 2008
Dress to Impress
December 4, 2008
Jingle Jam
December 5, 2008
Telluride Artisan's Guild Holiday Bazaar
December 5-7, 2008
Toys for Tots Merry Martini Party
December 5, 2008
Winter Sing
December 5-7, 2008
Young People's Theater
December 5-7, 2008
Ballet
December 13-14, 2008
Rock and Roll Academy Winter Concert
December 13, 2008
Second Stage Holiday Show
December 18, 2008
Hall of Fame Series
December 20, 2008
Wilson Loop 1K Nordic Sprint - Telluride Golf Course
December 20, 2008
Sitting with Santa
December 21-22, 2008
Live Theater
December 22, 2008
Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade
December 24, 2008
Santa Skis & Santa Photos
December 24-25, 2008
Mountainfilm in Telluride Fundraiser
December 26, 2008
Golden Dragon Acrobats
December 27-28, 2008
Sheridan Fundraiser Holiday Concert Series
December 27-28, 2008
Holiday Extravaganza
December 29, 2008
New Year's Eve Concert
December 31, 2008
Ski Resort/Mountain Village New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2008
SAF Holiday Concert Series
January 2, 2009
Ouray Ice Climbing Festival
January 9, 2009
Terrain Park Competition
January 10, 2009
Mother and Daughter Tea
January 11, 2009
Martin Luther King Weekend
January 17-19, 2009
Snowfest
January 17-18, 2009
Giant Slalom Race - Milk Run
January 17-18, 2009
Giant Slalom Race - Milk Run
February 14-16, 2009
Please call us at 1.888.728.8160 for more information.
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