Only 66 days left to spend your winter vacation in Telluride, so book your family trip with Elevation Vacations today!  2009 has started on the right track in Telluride.  We have received 25 inches of new snow in the last seven days, bringing our season total thus far to 191 inches! 

The skiing this season has been absolutely terrific and Revelation Bowl is not only breathtaking, but amazing to ski!  The view of the Bear Creek Preserve from this terrain is so gorgeous that it doesn't even look real.  After skiing hard in Revelation, it has been luxurious to relax in the new European style wine bar, Alpino Vino, off the top of Gold Hill at 12,000 feet.  This quaint lounge features renowned wines, appetizers and a cool ambience.  Be careful skiing down after this treat!

The powder days, the sunny days – they have all been incredible and there are plenty more to come.  We have new Specials not to be missed and it's easier than ever to book your last minute complete vacation package with us as we can provide lodging, airfare, ground transportation, lift tickets, activities and even have a private concierge at your finger tips.  We are your one stop shop for all of your Telluride vacation needs!

Specials Private Homes Special Elevation Vacations has lowered the rates on our private homes by an additional 20-25% throughout the remainder of the ski season!* Valentine's Day Special Bring your sweetie and book 2 nights in a 1 or 2-bedroom condominium and get a 3rd night free with a complimentary bottle of wine!* President's Week Special Take 30% off of our listed rates for Presidents week. Valid for trip dates 2/14/2009 - 2/20/2009; 4 night minimum.* Free Night Special Book 5 or more nights & receive one free night.* Summer Getaway Special Contact us now about extraordinary deals on multi-week Summer vacation private home rentals!* *Some exceptions/restrictions apply on certain properties; not to be combined with other offers. View our specials page here ›

Real Estate Corner There is no secret that sales activity has dropped off in recent months as the economy suffers through an unprecedented slump. Buyers are few and far between and sellers have to be very creative in order to attract interest to their properties. That being said, Telluride is experiencing some of the best press it has seen since the days of the local VISA commercial. Just recently Telluride ranked #2 in the 2008 Conde Nast Reader's Poll. The top 20 ski resorts were ranked based on terrain, lifts and lines, après-ski, dining, and ambience. Telluride's # 2 position was bolstered by its top marks for Terrain & Lifts (95.2%) and Local Ambience (93%). This on the heels of our fourth place ranking in Skiing Magazine's 2008-09 Resort Awards. Telluride's popularity is growing and the word is going global. We seem to be attracting more and more visitors from overseas. When the economy does recover Telluride will be fresh on the minds of those who are looking for a world class experience and prices will rise quickly. Take advantage of this economic downturn and secure your future in Telluride at prices reminiscent of those in 2002. 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 Kelly McGinty "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 Let us know if you would like to stay up to date with the market by signing up with our JUST LISTED/JUST SOLD program.

Conde Nast Traveler Ranks Telluride #2 Ski Resort
Conde Nast Traveler 2008 Readers Poll ranked the top 20 ski resorts based on terrain, lifts and lines, après-ski, dining, and ambience. Telluride is ranked #2, second only to Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia! This is really something for us to be proud of with an overall score of 88.7. Our terrain + conditions received a score of 95.2, lift lines 87.1, après-ski/activities 83.9, local dining 84.5 and local ambience a score of 93. Come and see what the fuss is all about and book your Telluride vacation with Elevation Vacations now!

Telluride Airport nets $21.5 million in grants
Money will pay for safety improvements
By Katie Klingsporn
Associate Editor, Telluride Daily Planet
Published: Tuesday, January 27, 2009 8:48 PM CST

The Telluride Regional Airport has been awarded a pile of money in federal grants to improve runway safety and buy a new aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle.

The airport netted two U.S. Department of Transportation grants totaling roughly $21.5 million. The biggie, for $21 million, will go toward the runway project scheduled for this summer. And the smaller one, for roughly $500,000, will pay for a new fire and rescue truck.

The news was announced on Monday by the office of Congressman John T. Salazar, who worked to get the grants funneled to Telluride.

"I know this funding will help the Telluride airport continue to improve its ability to provide safe and efficient air service for residents and pilots in and around San Miguel County," Salazar said in a statement. Read More

Courtesy www.TellurideNews.com.

Mountain Village Visioning and Planning Process to Help
the Village Stay Fabulous
The town of Mountain Village held a second Visioning Workshop Tuesday. This encore event was an intimate gathering with neighbors and friends in Mountain Village Town Hall. Much like the first Visioning Workshop, this event serves as a crucial step in the town's Community Comprehensive Plan process. With the information gathered from both Workshops and the Visioning Questionnaire (available on the town's Website), the Comprehensive Plan Task Force will create a vision statement which will serve as the framework for the rest of the Comprehensive Plan. The vision statement will describe the shared values of the community with the purpose of capturing a picture of the future. But to go from words and ideas to a focused statement that encapsulates the community's ideal Mountain Village, it is imperative that the public's voice is heard.

"The December Workshop was a tremendous success with over 140 citizens, business owners and others participating and sharing their thoughts, concerns and ideas for the future of Mountain Village," said Sally Vecchio, the town's community development director and facilitator of the Community Comprehensive Plan process. With the community's request and desire to get involved in the process, it made sense for the town to host a second Visioning Workshop in order to reach more of the local population. More Info

Telluride Snowmobile Adventures
Explore the alpine beauty of Telluride by snowmobile! Established in 1989, Telluride Snowmobile Adventures is proud to be the area's first and most experienced snowmobile touring company. Several different tours are available seven days a week during the winter season to provide guests with all levels of snowmobiling experience an exciting and fun filled snowmobile adventure. For more information call 970.728.4475 or visit the website.

Snow Fest
January 30 - February 1, 2009

Subaru Freeskiing World Tour
February 5-8, 2009

Name That Tune
February 9, 2009

Chocolate Lover's Fling
February 9, 2009

Victorian Valentines
February 11, 2009

Comedy Fest
February 12-14, 2009

Koto Film
February 13, 2009

Butch Cassidy Ski Chase
February 14, 2009

Valentine's Day Skiing
February 14, 2009

San Juan Symphony
February 15, 2009

Cribbage Tournament
February 19, 2009

Exhibition Reception
February 19, 2009

Fred Garbo Inflatable Theatre Company
February 20, 2009

Gay Ski Week
February 21-28, 2009

Telluride AIDS Benefit
February 24 - March 2, 2009

TAB Fashion Show Sneak Preview & Auction
February 26, 2009

TAB Opening Night Reception & Silent Art Auctions
February 27, 2009

TAB Gala Fashion Show & Auction
February 28, 2009

Sunday at the Palm
March 1, 2009

TAB Designer Trunk Show
March 2, 2009

Live Theatre
March 10-11, 2009

Koto Concert
March 14, 2009

Topaten Nordic Race
March 14, 2009

Baseball on Skis
March 17, 2009

Shakespear Theatre
March 19, 2009

Swing Camp Telluride
March 27-29, 2009

Sunday at the Palm
March 29, 2009

Koto Street Dance
April 3 or 4, 2009

Ski Resort Closing Day
April 5, 2009

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