http://www.telluridemagazine.com Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:54:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/duffy/farewell-to-a-four-legged-friend/ http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/duffy/farewell-to-a-four-legged-friend/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:11:34 +0000 Deb http://www.telluridemagazine.com/?p=876 More Than Just a ‘Good Dog’ We are sad to report that Ellie, the little yellow Labrador retriever who appeared on our winter 2009-10 Telluride Magazine cover (photo by Ben Knight) riding a chairlift with handler Kim Richard, has passed on. At age 9, Ellie was at the peak of her career as an avalanche search [...]]]> http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/duffy/farewell-to-a-four-legged-friend/feed/ 0 http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/duffy/historic-bakery-burns-in-telluride/ http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/duffy/historic-bakery-burns-in-telluride/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:48:20 +0000 Duffy http://www.telluridemagazine.com/?p=865 Jerry Green’s Brooklyn inspired Baked in Telluride or BIT, went up in flames Tuesday night (February 9, 2010). Greene opened the bakery on Fir Street in 1977, making it the oldest dining establishment in Telluride, Colorado.]]> http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/duffy/historic-bakery-burns-in-telluride/feed/ 0 http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/locals-strut-their-stuff-at-freeskiing-world-tour/ http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/locals-strut-their-stuff-at-freeskiing-world-tour/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:32:34 +0000 Deb http://www.telluridemagazine.com/?p=850 Telluride hosted the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour qualifier Feb. 4-6 and local skiers dominated the event, taking three of the top 10 spots.]]> http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/locals-strut-their-stuff-at-freeskiing-world-tour/feed/ 0 http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/edgy-subject/ http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/edgy-subject/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:35:38 +0000 admin http://www.telluridemagazine.com/?p=789
Dear Jock: My daughter wants to participate in a youth hockey program this winter. As much as I love her, the economic downturn prevents me from buying her all new gear. I’ve found an old pair of hand-me-down skates that should fit her fine. But I’ve heard hockey skates need to be sharp. I know [...]]]> http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/edgy-subject/feed/ 0 http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/weather-or-not/ http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/weather-or-not/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:33:51 +0000 admin http://www.telluridemagazine.com/?p=786
Dear Jock: I work in a restaurant, so I have to schedule my days off one week in advance. Last winter I kept guessing wrong and missed all the powder. Where do I get a reliable weather forecast for the San Juans? —Frustrated and Bitter Dear Bitter, Before I address your question, let me share a [...]]]> http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/weather-or-not/feed/ 0 http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/frozen-calories/ http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/frozen-calories/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:30:02 +0000 admin http://www.telluridemagazine.com/?p=782
Dear Jock: I was Nordic skiing last winter and I pulled an energy bar out of my fanny pack for a quick snack. I nearly lost an incisor on the frozen caloric brick. Any advice? —Nearly Toothless Dear Nearly, Solving your problem requires nothing more than careful shopping and thoughtful storage. While Jock hasn’t bothered to [...]]]> http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/frozen-calories/feed/ 0 http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/rockin%e2%80%99-rides/ http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/rockin%e2%80%99-rides/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:27:46 +0000 admin http://www.telluridemagazine.com/?p=779
Dear Jock: I’ve noticed some of the new skis have a strange shape with both tips splayed up off the snow like floppy bananas. What’s up with that? —Just Curious JC, You’ve spotted the newest trend in ski manufacturing. Traditionally, skis were built with camber. Think of camber as an arc in the ski where the [...]]]> http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/rockin%e2%80%99-rides/feed/ 0 http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/is-bigger-better/ http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/is-bigger-better/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:32:11 +0000 admin http://www.telluridemagazine.com/?p=462
Jock, Lately, I’ve noticed some mountain bikes with larger-than usual wheels. Someone told me they are called “29ers” because the wheels measure 29 inches instead of the traditional 26. Are these bigger wheels the future of mountain biking? —Just Curious Dear Curious, Your sharp eye has picked up a significant shift in mountain bike design. Gary [...]]]> http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/is-bigger-better/feed/ 0 http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/backpackers-bane/ http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/backpackers-bane/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:29:41 +0000 admin http://www.telluridemagazine.com/?p=460
Jock, When I carry my big backpack on an overnight trip, it bruises my hips. After my first day on the trail, I’m too sore to enjoy the wilderness experience. In fact, I can barely walk. any suggestions? —Bruised and Battered Dear B and B, First, you must delve into your pack and discard every [...]]]> http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/backpackers-bane/feed/ 0 http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/hydration-and-hops/ http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/hydration-and-hops/#comments Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:26:56 +0000 admin http://www.telluridemagazine.com/?p=457
Jock, After a hike or a bike ride, I like to drink beer. My wife says beer dehydrates me and tells me to drink water instead. I contend that beer is mostly water, and I’m getting more hydrated every time I crack open a barley pop. Who’s right on this one? —Bud Man Hey Bud, [...]]]> http://www.telluridemagazine.com/blog/ask_jock/hydration-and-hops/feed/ 0