Duck-tastic

Well sports fans, if you weren't in Telluride on Friday then you missed the biggest sports event of the year. For rubber ducks. Yes, the KOTO duck race was this Friday featuring little plastic yellow ducks "swimming" their little hearts out for their sponsors. There were 33 winning ducks this year, each winning prizes that ranged from a ski pass to lunch for two at Baked in Telluride. Children and adults of all ages watched in anticipation as ducks crossed the finish line- such an act of achievement for ducks who have been training all year for the big event. As the KOTO commentators put it, it's such a great opportunity to watch "rubber ducks coming together and racing together showing their ducknitude" to raise money for our local radio station, KOTO. It's also lots of fun to buy a duck and watch it wade down the river with 499 of its closest friends.

An event of this size probably raises questions- what happens to ducks who get lost on the way? Well, never fear, duck helpers are here. Volunteers for this great Telluride tradition wade the mighty waters of the San Miguel to assist ducks who may have lost their way, decided to rest on a rock, tried to walk across the finish line instead of swim, or just got stuck.

Good Day for some Golfing

It’s hard to believe we are about halfway done with summer, and it wouldn’t be summer in Telluride without at least one round of golf.

A few weeks ago I decided that it was about time to get a round in. I had been trying to play for a few weeks but it seemed like every day I had off the weather wasn’t going to cooperate. I decided to take my chances and go golfing anyway (with my

rain jacket of course)

I’m not the best golfer; in fact I’m pretty bad. I got a lot of coaching from my boyfriend who plays about 3 rounds a week and is a lot better than I am.

Although I’m not very good, I still enjoy going out to play. The course is in such a beautiful location and the views from out there are just spectacular. About 4 holes in it started raining. We took cover at the halfway house and got some snacks while we were there. The rain only lasted about 10 minutes and we were able to continue playing.

One of the things I love about the golf course is all the wildlife. Hole 7 has a pond with some baby ducks that are just adorable, and hole 17 there is a rock wall where hundreds of Marmotte live.

The Telluride Golf Course is by far the most beautiful course I’ve ever played at, and I highly recommend getting a round in while you are visiting Telluride.

We have many different lodging options in the Mountain Village core that are within walking

distance of the Golf Course and would be perfect for a weekend of golfing.