Me…a mountain mama?!
I’m writing to you from one of the most spectacularly beautiful places I’ve ever been – Telluride, CO, nearly 9,000 feet up and surrounded by mountains blanketed with trees, waterfalls and red rock. Women’s Health Magazine gave me the honor of coming here where a group of other writers have gathered to experience this little slice of heaven (really, it is little…you can walk across town faster than it used to take me to run the mile in gym class!)
Yesterday, I hiked eight majestic – and many of them, steep! - miles with my new friend Tayler from Telluride’s Tourism Board, and the weekend was focused on the annual Telluride Jazz Celebration. This place is unreal and I have no desire to leave – everyone is friendly, fit, eco-conscious, outdoorsy. Loving it!
I don't want to write too much right now - more to come...and there is SO much more to write about this spot - but suffice it to say, if you want to escape cramped city living and come to a peaceful place where birds chirp and creeks trickle by and everyone knows your name, this is it. PS - I've kicked my water-phobia and have drank a record-breaking dozen bottles of water and as many cups of green tea while here!
Have any of you been here? What has your experience been like? Were you as in love as I am?
xoxo I'm heading home via Salt Lake City in a few hours. Someone will need to drag me away as I'm currently writing from a mountain lodge with two-story floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the mountains. Just a wee bit different from my typical Starbucks spot. ;-)
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Oh I'm so jealous. I went to college in Colorado and miss seeing the Rockies whenever I went outside or looked out my tiny dorm window! Be sure to try some peach salsa if you can find some at the local market. It's to die for :)
Sounds fantastic! I've gotta think about that for my next relaxing vacation spot!
Welcome to Colorado! I'm kind of funny though since I like LOOKING at the mountains, not being up in them. Don't know if it's the drive from out here on the plains (what we call the Front Range) or just that my family is allergic to all the plants up there. And no, I don't ski. Still, Colorado is one of the most gorgeous places on earth. Glad to hear you had a wonderful time.
Yes I live in Colorado and Love It! I am from Michigan so I understand how Leslie could see CO as the best place on earth since you live in Chicago. I live in Denver and everyone is how you described them. Fit, active, healthy, and EVERYONE is into sports and outdoor activities. And there are so many other towns in CO just like Telluride. I'm glad you had a great experience in my (now) hometown!
Well, jealousy is not a pretty thing but oh, I am so jealous of you who have had the chance to spend more than 3 days and actually LIVE in that gorgeous state! Lucky ducks! I miss in already. I was in Denver once, just overnight for a stop on my book tour, and that was a ton of fun, too. Strangely, the altitude affected me more there than in Telluride, which is higher. Crazy thing, the body. Maybe the wheatgrass shots helped me prepare?!
I was fortunate enough to Honeymoon in Telluride! We even went back for our 1-year anniversary. If you head back-- treat yourself to a night at the "New Sheridan" hotel-- new, because the old one burnt down before the turn of the century. It's a gorgeous old hotel complete with hot tubs on the roof. And- if you're up for the adventure- don't miss the Orvis Hot Springs an hour or so from Telluride. Perfect natural hot springs set in a gorgeous mtn. garden-- clothing is optional, but the experience and run risk of it all is worth it!
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