We had another quiet day in the bus as our humans took a day trip to Telluride, CO. Our mom used to go downhill skiing at Vail in Colorado and had always wanted to visit Telluride. The town is located in a box canyon which I guess means that there is only one way in and out of the town. The town of Telluride itself is located at 8,750 feet in altitude, but they rode the free gondola up to the top of the ski slopes which are above 10,000 feet.

Later, they had lunch across the street from the original bank in Telluride. Interestingly, this was the first bank robbed by Butch Cassidy sometime in 1889. Although Telluride is now best known as a winter resort popular with celebrities (like Tom Cruise), there weren’t any in town during their visit since the airport is closed this summer for repairs.



Heading from Montrose, CO to Telluride with the mountains that surround Telluride in the distance


The main street in Telluride looking toward the end of the box canyon.


Looking down on Telluride from the base of the gondola at the top of the ski slopes


Bridal Veil Falls at the end of the canyon. The "house" at the top of the falls is actually both a residence and a hydroelectric power plant. It supplies about 25% of the electricity to Telluride and is owned by an individual as their private residence. They must really like the sound of rushing water.


The first bank that Butch Cassidy robbed (now a retail store) next to a very old (and still operating) saloon.