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13, 320 ft Palmyra peak is now OPEN for some of the best inbound hike-to terrain in the world!  Go get you some!

I snapped this photo on Tuesday morning while riding up Chair 6.  There was an eery fog that was slowly breaking, and the sun was desperately trying to poke through.  It was a glorious sight.

Whoever said nothing in life is free? If you're looking to experience Telluride this winter without skis, here are 15 FREE things to do in town - It will help your wallet stay happy! 

 The Telluride Cajun Festival is back! After a one year hiatus due to last year's Phish shows, the Cajun Festival is back on, and in an even better location this year.  If you are in town today, come on down to the Gondola plaza in Telluride and partake in the fun. Lots of music, lots of food and drink, and lots of good times!   Here are the deets:    

Is Popcorn like Snowflakes, in that there aren't any two alike?  Hmmmmmmm...  

I went to the KOTO Doo-Dah concert this past Saturday, and while watching the Rose Hill Drive set (Which was all sorts of AWESOME by the way!), I couldn't help but feel this odd sense of familiarity.  I couldn't put my finger on it. Then it struck me! The bass player looks exactly like Joshua Jackson!  You know, Pacey from Dawson's Creek!?

When most people think of Independence Day, they think of Fireworks, Barbeques, parades, friends and family. I think of Pop Rocks!   Because when I was a kid, I always seemed to be chewing on Pop Rocks throughtout the day.  What are some of your most prominent childhood 4th of July memories?   Happy Independence Day from Telluride!

You know those plastic lids with the compressed buttons with "coke", "diet", "pepsi", " Dr. Pepper" on them so that you can tell which drink is supposed to be yours?  Does anyone actually use those anymore?  I always drink the orange soda, and there is never a button for orange soda.  I wonder why?  Orange soda is delicious!

The town of Telluride, Colorado evokes many things for different people— world-class skiing, the Bluegrass Festival, the Telluride Film Festival, etc., but most people aren’t aware that a free, short gondola ride away is the town of Mountain Village. Skiers flock to Mountain Village in the winter to be close to the slopes and ski school, but this small hamlet is sometimes forgotten during the summer season, even though it has a lot to offer visitors to the area!

Are you hungry for some high altitude grub?? With over 25 unique restaurants and dining experiences, Telluride offers a wide variety of good eats, festival food, and cafes to keep you energized for all your adventures at 8,750+ feet. Here are the top 5 restaurants/food experiences you must check out when visiting Telluride, Colorado: