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Fun of all sorts is on tap at a series of local events

A guide to what’s new and tasty

United as oneJust south of Montrose on U.S. 550 is the six-

acre site of the Ute indian Museum, a memorial to Chief Ouray and his wife Chipeta.

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The thrill of the chaseOn a frosty Saturday morning in early november,

the streets of Montrose may be surprisingly busy at 4:30 a.m.

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Plan to survive:to the avid outdoorsman, nothing may look

finer than pristine wilderness, loaded with fresh, pure snow.

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a higher image of beautyas the seasons change, so do the birds that

populate the Western Slope.

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dashing through the snowlynn Whipple acknowledges that the ap-

proach she takes to dog sled racing these days isn’t quite as serious as it was in the past.

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a guide to local ski resortsConsidered a hidden gem on the Grand

Mesa, Powderhorn offers a variety of activities for people, including cross-country skiing, snow-boarding, tubing, disc golf and snowshoeing.

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By the light of the moonOccasionally, late at night in the dead of win-

ter, cross country skiers meet at some of the area trail heads, clip into their skis and slide silently into the darkness and the freezing air.

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Warm winter fun for familiesWinters in Montrose are generally considered

mild, but those who consider themselves thin blooded may still prefer to enjoy indoor recre-ation during the colder months.

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Where eagles dare

Through the lens

Picking pumpkins

“indian summer” is, in the eyes of many locals, one of the nicest times of the year to visit the Black Can-yon of the Gunnison nation-al Park.

autumn and winter in Western Colorado are a perfect time for photogra-phers to capture great wild-life and scenic shots.

as the trees begin to change color across Western Colorado, transformations are occurring at the Covered Bridge ranch, as well.

acknowledgementsPublisher

Francis WickManaging Editor

Mike easterling

News EditorMatt lindberg

Staff WritersKatharhynn Heidelberg

elaine Hale JonesKatrina Kinsley

Will HearstCassie Stewart

ContributingPhotographerslu anne tyrrell

nate Wick

Advertising SalesDennis anderson

Michael DunnCarrie Bales

Cover Photo: Aspen trees turning color along the Aspen trail aproaching the view point in the Uncompahgre National Forest west of Montrose. Nate Wick/Daily Press

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area events roundupGet ready to kick up your heels in Montrose and surrounding areas this fall and winter. Fun of all sorts is on tap at the following events.

octoberOct. 5-7 — 21st annual art exhibition and sale for Montrose Visual Arts Guild at Camelot Gardens and Gifts, 16612 S. Townsend Ave.

Oct. 6 — 22nd annual Hunt Here Yard Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. downtown.

Oct. 6 — Oktoberfest, all day at Centennial Plaza.

Oct. 6 — Black Canyon Sprint Triathlon, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Montrose Aquatic Center.

Oct. 19 — Rustic Rooster Craft Fair, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. at the Montrose County Fairgrounds.

Oct. 27 — Main Street Fall Fun Fest, noon to 4 p.m. downtown.

novemberNov. 17 — San Juan Weavers Guild Show & Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, 1391 S. Townsend Ave.

Nov. 22 — Turkey Trot, walk/run presented by the San Juan Mountain Runners, 9 a.m. at Oak Grove School.

Nov. 22 — A Thanksgiving dinner celebration presented by Montrose Community Dinners Inc., noon at Friendship Hall.

Nov. 23 — Community Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30 p.m. at the Montrose County Courthouse.

Nov. 23 — Christmas Stroll on Main Street, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Main Street.

decemberDec. 1 — Annual open house at Ute Indian Museum, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Dec. 1 — Annual Parade of Lights, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. downtown.

Dec. 7-8 — Christmas in Colorado Craft Fair, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Montrose County Fairgrounds.

Dec. 14 — Merriment on Main, all day, downtown.

JanuaryJan. 26 — 10th annual Blue Sky Music benefit for Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado and KVNF-FM featuring Curtis Stigers, 7 p.m., Montrose Pavilion, 1800 Pavilion Drive.


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United as oneUte museum celebrates heritage of ‘the people’

By Elaine Hale JonesJust south of Montrose on U.S. 550 is the six-acre site of the Ute indian Muse-

um, a memorial to Chief Ouray and his wife Chipeta, who were members of the Uncompahgre Utes, one of seven bands of Utes who lived in western Colorado.

the museum, the only one of its kind dedicated to the heritage of one tribe, opened in 1956 and today plays host to approximately 20,000 visitors each year.

While the summer months typically bring the largest crowds to the museum, autumn is a favorite time for residents and visitors alike who enjoy a slower pace.

the museum grounds include the Chief Ouray Memorial Park and the crypt where Chipeta was buried following her death on reservation lands in Utah in 1924. Sun-warmed pathways, a native plants garden and designated picnic areas provide the perfect getaway for indian summer worshipers. Behind the museum is a link to a walking trail that connects to a larger city-wide walking trail system.

For those who prefer indoor activities, the Ute museum offers a variety of pro-grams and film documentaries starting with observance of american indian Heri-tage Month in november. a month-long exhibit of edward Curtis photography, presented by the Canyon Gallery in Montrose, will also highlight the museum’s cultural activities. Curtis specialized in photographing and documenting the life and culture of native americans from 1898-1928. His work includes more than 10,000 wax cylinder recordings of indian language and music, and 40,000 pho-tographic images from 80 tribes. in many cases, his documentation is the only recorded history of a particular tribe.

the museum’s annual open house, which kicks off the holiday shopping sea-son, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. the free event will feature arts and crafts vendors, a silent auction, traditional fry bread and a raffle.

also debuting in December and running through February 2013 is a special exhibit titled “the Unquiet Utes,” which shares the story of approximately 400 Utes who left the Uintah reservation in northeastern Utah (where they had been placed following their removal from Western Colorado in 1881) and traveled through Wyoming to South Dakota in 1906. Frustrated with the opening of their lands to white settlement, the Utes left reservation lands in search of a new place to live free from government control.

With rumors circulating about the possibility of violence, the U.S. cavalry was called out to intercept the Utes. the national press quickly took note of the “Ute Outbreak,” and Collier’s Weekly dispatched photographer thomas W. toleman to Wyoming to document the Utes and their meetings with the U.S. cavalry. the powerful and relatively unknown story of the 1906 Ute expedition is revealed through toleman’s eye into the human experience.

Ute Indian MuseumMuseum hours through the end of

October are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Winter hours begin nov. 1: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. admission to the museum is as follows:

Colorado Historical society members: free

adults: $4.50Seniors (older than 65): $4Children (6-16): $2Children younger than 6: FreeFriends of the Ute Museum: FreeFor more information, call the mu-

seum at 249-3098.

Montrose County Historical Museum

although the Montrose County His-torical Museum, located at 21 n. rio

Grande ave., closes for the season Oct. 1, the historical society offers programs throughout the year on the first Wednes-day of each month at 7 p.m. at Friend-ship Hall in Montrose. the public is wel-come to attend these programs.

Museum of the Mountain West Inc.

the Museum of the Mountain West inc., located several miles east of Mon-trose at the intersection of U.S. 50 and east Miami road, is open year round of-fering tours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday. no reservations are required.

the German lutheran Church (1913), which was re-located to the museum grounds from Montrose in 2006, is also available year round for weddings and other special events. For more informa-tion, call the museum at 240-3400 or visit mountainwestmuseum.com.


Montrose is a gem for hunters, both residents and touristsBy Will Hearst

On a frosty Saturday morning in early november, the streets of Montrose may be surprisingly busy at 4:30 a.m., even if the temperatures are well below freezing. the traffic is likely because two important seasons over-lap this time of the year — fall and hunting season.

trucks full of hunters donned in blazing orange and camouflage clothing leave in all directions from Mon-trose. Some go west to stalk mule deer on the Uncom-pahgre Plateau. Others strike out into the San Juans for the pursuit of elk. Still others may head to a cut corn field in the valley, where they spread out duck and geese decoys in the dark before the birds lift from their night roost.

Surrounding the town of Montrose are thousands of miles of public lands, and the hunting opportuni-ties included in that territory are vast. While success is never guaranteed, exploring the mountains and valleys around Montrose is almost sure to be an enjoyable ex-perience.

local hunters are lucky to have easy access to pub-lic land that attracts thousands of people each year to Southwest Colorado. Many of them are eager test their strength against the rugged landscape and match wits with the creatures that call this terrain home.

Sheri Mitchell and her husband Jay of action ad-ventures in Montrose have been taking visitors on big-game hunting trips for more than 30 years, and the Mitchell family is well aware of the positive impact

hunting has on the local economy.“Outfitting is a lot of work, but we have met a lot

of great people while we have been doing it,” Sheri Mitchell said. “and we have managed to stay booked up every year. We have raised five children thanks to the outfitting business.”

the Mitchells are happy to call Montrose home, as their business is located less than an hour from the heart of elk country. Sheri Mitchell said some of their clients fall in love with Montrose, as well.

“We take a lot of people from the Midwest and eastern states like Pennsylvania,” she said. “We have actually had a lot of clients move here because of the hunting and resources that are out here. and lately, we have had hunters return with their families in the off season to enjoy the other recreational opportunities Montrose has to offer, as well.”

Jay Mitchell spends many days afield and does not take this landscape for granted.

“We are fortunate to live in such a beautiful and diverse area with the Uncompahgre Plateau to the west and the Cimarrons and the Uncompahgre wilderness to the east,” he said. “there is not a lack of hunting op-portunities to be found in the Montrose area. Our area attracts a large number of nonresident hunters who bolster the local economy and drive the lion’s share of the revenue to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.”

Small game and waterfowl hunting is not what puts Montrose on the map for america’s hunters, so that

often leaves this variety of game to locals. located in the Pacific flyway for waterfowl (as Montrose is west of the Continental Divide), the wide and agricultural valley floor, and a good supply of water make Montrose a great location for hunting ducks and geese.

Ducks and geese are typically hunted over decoys in fields or along water sources. Hunters use mouth calls to make their decoys seem even more realistic while they hide in camouflage and blinds, as waterfowl tend to have extremely sharp eyesight, according to local waterfowl and big game outfitter tim Kenney of toad’s Guide Shop.

“We have an incredible late-season flyway on ducks, and we have a lot of water, so we have a strong local population,” Kenney said. “there are also great opportunities for small game, especially rabbit, chukar (a game bird) and grouse in the mountains that sur-round us.”

rabbits, chukar and doves are plentiful in the arid foothills that surround Montrose and can provide more action, easier access and a good foot in the door for hunters before they head out after larger game species.

elk are by far one of the more sought-after species in the mountains of Colorado, according to Jim Philips of the state Division of Parks and Wildlife. More than 15,000 elk are estimated to be wandering the moun-tains and forests surrounding Montrose, but that doesn’t mean just anyone can head out and expect to find one.

elk in this area are heavily hunted, according to a report by state Parks and Wildlife officials, and finding them often requires a hunter to hike a considerable dis-

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The hunting opportunities in the territory surrounding Montrose are almost unlimited, making the area a paradise for those looking to bag game large and small.

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tance from roads and camps. in 2011, elk hunters in areas directly east and west of Montrose experienced success rates anywhere from 13 percent in archery seasons to more than 40 percent in some rifle seasons, according to a state wildlife publication.

Mule deer hunters tend to have greater success in the area, although getting a tag from the state Parks and Wildlife lottery system can be the biggest challenge.

there are several factors that make hunting in Colorado seem intimidating, and one of these is the license system, Philips said. Colorado is split into hundreds of game management units where slightly different management styles exists. Some, like area 61 west of Divide road on the Uncompahgre Plateau, allow fewer hunt-ers, which leads to a larger game population and more potential to find world-class trophy animals. But earning a license in area 61, and several other similarly managed units in the state, may take several years of applying.

But those who may be interested in taking to the field, even with little or no ex-perience, should not be turned off by the seemingly confusing application policies. State wildlife officials have been making changes aimed at making hunting just as accessible to citizens as fishing, skiing or any other recreational activity people enjoy around Montrose, Philips said.

“We have a Hunter Outreach Program which was originally aimed at getting more kids interested in hunting, but we have expanded it to really try to get more people involved in the sport,” Philips said. “it’s very intimating, but then, we really try to answer the questions people have on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website. and folks who work at sporting goods stores are almost always willing to explain how everything works.”

those answers and information about the Hunter Outreach Program can be found at http://wildlife.state.co.us/Pages/Home.aspx

Philips noted that acquiring the proper equipment is far from being the only advance work a hunter must do to safely enjoy the activity. the Hunter Outreach Program addresses everything from how to live in the wilderness to how to earn a hunter’s safety certification and become a legal hunter.

“Becoming a good hunter takes time and experience, but it is never too late to learn,” Philips said. “For those seeking information, the Hunter Outreach Program is a great first step to becoming proficient.”

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Locals residents david Wince, left, and Gary Church walk back to their truck empty-handed after a morning of turkey hunting around a Point in the Un-compahgre national Forest.


Colorado’s winter wonderlands dangerous for the unwaryBy Katharhynn Heidelberg

to the avid outdoorsman, nothing may look finer than pristine wilderness, loaded with fresh, pure snow. it shows the tracks of winter game, for the hunter. For the skier, boarder and snowmobiler, virgin powder is white gold.

But enjoying Colorado’s winter backcountry in-volves calculated risk. You’d better be prepared, ava-lanche experts say. last avalanche season (roughly no-vember through april), snow slides killed seven people in the state, including an expert skier in the telluride backcountry and a Crested Butte man who died near Ophir Pass.

“the first thing people need to do is realize there is a potential for an avalanche, whether they are hunt-ing, snowmobiling, skiing or even out for a walk with a pair of snowshoes,” said Scott toepfer, a mountain weather and avalanche forecaster with the Colorado avalanche information Center.

“the first thing that we do when we talk to people about this problem, is we advise them to get a little bit of an education about avalanches.”

that can be a challenge, because a little knowl-edge is a dangerous thing, he said, but a simple one-hour course offered by mountain outfitter shops is at least a starting point.

after education comes the proper equipment, which includes a shovel that can be carried in a pack, a transceiver (locator beacon) and probe poles, which are used by people who are trying to locate someone swept away in a slide.

“You need to be positive that person is right where

you think he is. You use a probe after you’ve more or less located him with your beacon,” toepfer said.

and be prepared to dig. “it’s not light, fluffy snow. it’s hard, heavy and dense.”

Since avalanches occur on certain types of terrain, a slope meter also comes in handy, he said.

it’s also vital to know current avalanche conditions, because the avalanche danger can vary. if you know where the danger is high, you know where to avoid.

the best source for that information is the CaiC website, colorado.gov/avalanche. the site displays zone forecasts and 36-hour weather forecasts, as well as other information.

“the critical bottom line is, what’s the current dan-ger, what has been trending?” toepfer said.

again, the avalanche season can stretch from november to april, depending on the type of winter Colorado receives.

“Obviously, that means there is no easy solution to keeping safe in the backcountry,” he said. “You want to have well-educated partners who you can trust” to make the right decisions and to behave with appropri-ate respect toward Mother nature in the first place.

“the bottom line is not to be caught in an ava-lanche. You need to recognize avalanche terrain, understand how the weather affects avalanche con-ditions. at some point, you will need to kind of under-stand the dynamics of snow on an incline,” toepfer said.

travel in a way that reduces risks, he said — and understand that if you are traveling on an avalanche slope of path, there will always be a risk.

it is best to send one person at a time across the path, which reduces (but does not eliminate) the risk of triggering an avalanche, and also avoids burying the whole party should the worst occur.

always consider the worst outcome, too, toepfer advises: if something goes wrong, what will you do to escape? Where are the possible escape routes?

“You’re not going to have time to think about it if the proverbial poop hits the fan,” he said.

Consider the consequences of being caught in an avalanche, toepfer added. the terrain affects the pos-sible consequences.

“Some will sweep you into the trees. the trees are going to beat you like a baseball bat,” he said. also a bad outcome: narrow gullies — the snow is much deeper at the bottom than it might be in other types of terrain. if you’re buried, your chances of survival are all the more diminished.

Being swept into rocks or over a cliff is also a ter-rible scenario.

“there’s some enormous forces at work in a mov-ing avalanche,” toepfer said. “lots of times, people die of suffocation, but more and more, we see people suffering trauma.”

no amount of preparation can be fail safe. “Bad things happen to good people. (if caught in a slide) you want to try to keep an air pocket, and get a hand or your head above the surface. Your friends need to know what to do and not panic,” he said.

“You don’t want to trigger a second avalanche. the rescue part of this is easily as complicated as avoiding avalanches. that’s where good education comes in.”

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a higher image of beauty Black Canyon audubon society encourages the community to acknowledge local birds

Cassie Stewartas the seasons change, so do the birds that pop-

ulate the Western Slope. that’s why the leaders of the Black Canyon audubon Society are encourag-ing local residents to keep their eyes on the sky this fall and winter.

the Black Canyon audubon Society, which was was formed approximately 20 years ago, according to its president, Jon Horn, is part of the national audubon Society. During the year, the organiza-tions host various events designed to encourage bird watching and appreciation around the country.

Horn said fall and winter bring a variety of dif-ferent birds to the area. He explained that in the fall, people should expect to see ducks and juncos birds, among others, while bald eagles and geese are some of the most popular kinds found in the winter.

Horn said that most of those species of birds migrate through the area. Bald eagles reside in higher elevations around rivers, while junco birds and geese come down in elevation during those seasons.

But there are other varieties, as well. Horn said about 10 years ago the sandhill crane — a large bird with yellow wings and a red head — began calling Western Colorado home, and its population has continued to grow since.

Over the course of the year, Horn said approxi-mately 250 different species of birds come through the area. that’s a big part of why local residents should take part in bird watching, he said.

“it depends on what habitat you are in,” Horn said. “if you are in a canyon or mountain, you won’t see the same species of birds. Our diverse area gives us the opportunity to see a little bit of everything.”

Horn said that anyone in the community can enjoy bird watching. all it takes is a field guide to determine the area the birds live in, what they look like and where they can be spotted. Common plac-es to watch birds are in the mountains in national forests or national parks, and along rivers or lakes.

it doesn’t take much experience or equipment to become a bird enthusiast, Horn said — just pas-sion.

“it is for anyone,” he said. “it helps enhance the enjoyment people find in the outdoors.”

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John strang looks through his binoculars and describes the bird he sees at the Cedar Creek Cemetery to donna Granere who identifies the exact name of the bird in her bird book during an annual Bird Count in december 2011.

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Volunteers, from right, Jon Horn, alan reed, Carole London and eileen Hotaling go over the area they will cover for the annual Christmas Bird Count, during the one-day event held saturday. There where more than 12 mapped sections in a seven-mile radius around montrose where volunteers counted and recorded every bird they saw.


looking for a new winter sport to take up? Dog sled racing a natural fit for Western slopeBy Mike Easterling

lynn Whipple acknowledges that the approach she takes to dog sled racing these days isn’t quite as serious as it was in the past, when she consis-tently was ranked among the top 10 internationally. these days, she focuses solely on races in Colorado instead of traveling around the country to compete.

But that doesn’t mean she’s not passionate about the sport or that it doesn’t still require a great deal of her time and effort. leading a competitive dog sled team, even at the state level, is not simply a matter of latching on to a sled and holding on for the ride.

“Some days, i’m out there running at dawn,” she said, describing her training regimen. “i can look across the plateau and see the San Juans and see the orange sky. Sometimes there’s an elk herd across the meadow, and you think, ‘Wow, now i re-member why i do this.’ So before i go sit in front of a desk all day, that’s how i get in the proper frame of mind.”

turning down that competitive instinct doesn’t come easily to Whipple, but she said that doesn’t mean everyone who has an interest in dog sledding has to approach it with the same fervor she does. it’s a sport that is accessible on a recreational basis, as well, she said, and she encourages anyone who has a love for dogs and winter sports to consider it.

“You can do it recreationally — or at any lev-el you want to do it,” said the Montrose resident who serves as a mortgage loan originator for Major Mortgage. “We have some nice areas to do it.”

Dog sled racing may not be the first thing most

Western Slope residents think of when they con-sider taking up a winter sport, but it has a sub-stantial following and long history here. Whipple, a former president of the rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club, moved to Montrose in 2006 because she had participated in races at Ouray’s ironton Park several times and found Southwest Colorado to be prime dog sledding territory.

“You want terrain that is not too extreme,” she said. “that’s why the (Uncompahgre) Plateau is ideal for that ... there’s nothing real steep. Plus, it’s close to town. i can be up on the plateau, training my dogs, and i’m still just 20 minutes from down-town on good, maintained roads. Unlike other plac-es, i don’t have to plow out to get anywhere, so accessibility is another factor.”

Whipple said you don’t have to have a large kennel in order to get involved in dog sled racing.

“We really encourage people to get out there with one or two dogs,” she said. “they really enjoy having a job to do. and it’s amazing the bond you can create with your dogs in an outdoor setting. What can be better than that?”

the sport of skijoring — in which a participant is pulled by dogs on cross country skis — serves as a good introduction to the dog sledding world, Whipple said.

“Once you have a dog pull you on cross country skis, you’ll think, ‘i’ll never want to do this on my own again,’ “ she said.

nor does skijoring require much in the way of equipment, she said. it’s also something that even

inexperienced dogs can grasp easily.“Dogs learn by watching other dogs or by work-

ing as a member of a team,” Whipple said. “Dogs pick it up really fast. they already have that natural instinct to pull. Dogs already know what to do.”

Whipple has 15 dogs in her kennel, mostly of the pointer cross variety, but she said six of them are older than 10 — well past their athletic prime — and she’s not inclined to replace them with younger dogs. these days, racing is more about the experi-ence than the result, she said.

“to me, it’s not about winning the race, it’s about having a good day on the trail with my dogs,” she said.

nevertheless, participating in a local race is still an exhilarating experience, she said. She and her dogs cover a typical 6-mile course in roughly 17 minutes, a speed that equates to 20 to 25 mph. Whipple said her titanium sled weighs approxi-mately 18 pounds and handles like a dream.

“i can literally steer around dog poop on a trail,” she said. “Dog poop is a drag — literally.”

Whipple usually races six-dog teams, and the kind of success the unit enjoys comes down mostly to one dog, she said.

“it’s all about having a really, really smart lead-er,” she said.

Focus is enormously important, she said, ex-plaining that a good lead dog will even learn to ig-nore nearby elk.

“if they’re very focused, that goes through the whole team,” she said. “it’s amazing how they’ll

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set the tone, but you’re only as a fast as your slowest dog, so it’s all about being in shape.”

Whipple typically begins training her dogs for the upcoming season in early fall with some light running and pulling.

“about thanksgiving or Christ-mas, i want to be where i’m getting their mileage up,” she said. “the race season is in late January or early February. So you do a lot of repetitive training. You do things pretty much like you would at a race.”

the idea is to condition dogs to what they’ll experience on race day because that atmosphere can be cha-otic, she said. the dogs sense the ex-citement in the air and are eager to get on the trail, and that can make them difficult to control, said Whip-ple, explaining that she often wears ear plugs because the barking alone can be deafening.

that leads to a role for spectators to play at races, she said.

“they can help us,” she said. “they can meet the dogs and learn what this sport is all about, learn about the nutrition and the at-home care. they also can help us in assisting getting teams to the start line.”

Perhaps the biggest area dog sled-ding event is the annual Grand Mesa Summit Challenge Dog Sled race, which is billed as the highest inter-national sprint sled dog race in north america. the event is scheduled for Jan. 26-27, 2013, and more informa-tion can be found on the web site of the rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club at

www.rmsdc.com.Other events are scheduled

throughout Colorado, northern new Mexico and Wyoming, including some “dry land” events that are run on wheeled sleds in October and no-vember.

Whipple said any dog big and ath-letic enough to run through the snow is suitable for dog sled racing or ski-joring. While huskies are popularly considered the most desirable breed, Whipple discourages their use, ex-plaining that they are a very indepen-dent breed and need a highly struc-tured environment to thrive. that’s not something most recreational dog sledders can provide, she said.

“i encourage pound puppies,” she said. “Hounds are extremely athletic and extremely loyal.”

When she’s racing, Whipple asks for a lot from her dogs, but she nev-er loses sight of one very important thing.

“they’re still my pets,” she said. “i even bring in some of my dogs to my sun room (at home) — not all at once, ‘cause they’re a bunch of monkeys. But they’re very human oriented. ev-erybody wants to pet them.”

For those who have tried it, dog sled racing quickly becomes addictive, she said, and it’s not something that newcomers should be intimidated by.

“it’s a unique lifestyle,” she said. “it gets you out there with your ani-mals. it’s a great way to enjoy our area and be out there with your dogs. ani-mals give us so much and they’re such great companions.”

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montrose’s Lynn Whipple and her six-dog team approach the finish line en route to a first-place finish at the Grand mesa summit Challenge dog sled race in January.


Famous springs a stone’s throw from MontroseBy Katharhynn Heidelberg

Once, long ago, volcanic activity ripped through Colorado — but it wasn’t so long ago that the mag-ma beneath the earth here has cooled completely. Pockets of solid, but hot, magma heat surface wa-ter that has percolated beneath the earth. When that water rises up through cracks, it gives us hot springs, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

We can credit this gift from Colorado’s vul-can past for today’s recreation. More than 40 hot springs dot the state, and several are in Montrose’s backyard.

“People think it’s magical,” said linda Wright-Minter, who more than 30 years ago fell in love with the hot springs and “Vaporcave” that she bought and transformed into Wiesbaden Hot Springs near Ouray.

Before the pools and Vaporcave became Wright-Minter’s spa and lodge, they were the site of Dr. C.V. Bates’ Bates Hospital and Sanitarium, built in the 1920s. the springs’ original structure had been built in 1879, according to the Wiesbaden’s litera-ture, and was known as Mother Buchanan’s Bath-house. and before that? the Ute tribes that once peopled the area used the hot springs as places of healing and rejuvenation.

the 19th century tabeguache Ute leader Ouray is said to have had the Vaporcave spring. the springs coming off the right, which today feed the Wiesbaden’s incomparable lorelei soaking pool and spa, were for his horses, Wright-Minter said.

“all the hot springs are different,” she said. “i just know people think it’s pretty remarkable.”

the Wiesbaden offers the natural hot springs Vaporcave with a 108-degree soaking pool and outdoor pool where water temperatures hover be-tween 99 and 102 degrees, as well as the lorelei, a small, but private outdoor soaking pool. its name is a legend in its own right. Depending on your take, lorelei was a mermaid whose beauty lured sailors on Germany’s rhine river or the name of the rock upon which she sat. Wright-Minter’s lorelei was so named at the suggestion of her neighbor, Father Dahl.

the Wiesbaden’s waters are pure. “none of this water has one drop of anything in it. it comes in one end of the swimming pool and it leaves out the other in less than 15 minutes,” its proprietress said.

the attraction of the Wiesbaden’s steamy waters is enduring. the Wiesbaden today boasts of visitors from as near as Ouray itself, to as far as Qatar (not to mention Wiesbaden, Germany).


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Spa & Lodgings625 Fifth St. in Ouray(970) 325-4347amenities in addition to

the springs and Vaporcave in-clude massage and reflexology for an additional fee. Fees for the hot springs and the Wies-baden’s other offerings vary, with a lower rate offered to lodge guests. Hours also vary, depending on whether one is a guest. the Wiesbaden is open year round. it has strict rules in order to protect the purity of its water; consult with staff for more informa-tion or visit www.wiesbaden-hotsprings.com.

• Ouray Hot Springs Pool1230 Main St. in Ouray(970) 325-7073additional amenities in-

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325-0415; additional fee). Daily rates for the pool are

$12 for adults, $10 for seniors 62-74, $8 for children ages 4-12 and free for kids younger than 4 or seniors older than 74.

the Ouray Hot Springs Pool is open year round, though the slides are closed during the winter season and the pool it-self is closed Oct. 15-20 for fall cleaning. Special hours of op-eration apply on holidays.

For more information, visit www.ouraycolorado.com.

other hot springs:• Orvis Hot Springs,

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• Chipeta Solar Springs Resort,

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pools (solar heated) available. Call (970) 326-3737 for infor-mation and prices.

“it’s mixed,” Wright-Minter said of the places from where her clientele hail. “We get people from Ouray who actually come and spend the night here. they say they feel like they’ve been on vacation. We get lots of people from different countries and from different states.”

Many, she said, have signed a petition supporting keeping the Wiesbaden in its original state. Wright-Minter hopes to one day see her spa listed on the national His-toric register.

the Ouray Hot Springs Pool down the road already has secured the coveted list-ing. also boasting of Ute heritage and a direct connection to Chief Ouray (whose wife, Chipeta is buried in Montrose), the Ouray Hot Springs opened July 4, 1927. its bathhouse structure burned in the 1980s, was rebuilt and reopened, fittingly, on in-dependence Day. it was recently remod-eled.

“in the 1920s, there started to be a tour-ism aspect to the Ouray economy,” Ouray city resources manager rick noll said.

“People started coming for the springs, which were called the radium Springs then. the pool structure itself is the pool that was built back in the ‘20s. We’ve added a few different partitions here and there, because originally, it was just one big pool.”

the city now operates the pool, which features a smaller hot area that runs be-tween 103 and 106 degrees; another sec-tion that is at about body temperature, and

a lap swimming area that is about 80 to 85 degrees.

“the biggest benefit is the relaxing aspect of it. the warm water increases blood flow, gets more blood to he muscles. there’s various benefits from different trace elements. Mostly, it’s just the warm water and the feeling of weightlessness,” noll said. “You can go from very hot into cold, and then back again.”

the water originates in the Box Canyon area above Ouray. the water is pre-filtered, then circulated through the pool’s different temperature zones, and out to the Uncom-pahgre river.

“the hot springs pool is 900,000 gal-lons of water and it takes just over a day to circulate that amount of water through there,” noll said. “it basically recharges ev-ery day.”

nearby attractions include a large gold-fish pond and vast, grassy park and play-ground. One surprising benefit of the hot springs is that ground water temperature is reasonably warm, even in the winter. “it will melt the snow in winter. So we often have a herd of deer out there,” noll said.

the hot springs are good for Ouray’s economy — an economy that is intercon-nected with that of Montrose, he added.

“it (pool) contributes significantly to our local economy. all communities in our ar-eas have unique identities. i marvel at the relationship. Montrose needs Ouray, and we need Montrose.”


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state and national parks draw off-season tourists to view incredible beauty and wildlife

By Elaine Hale Jones

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

“indian summer” is, in the eyes of many locals, one of the nicest times of the year to visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison national Park.

While the summer months see fre-quent afternoon thunderstorms, au-tumn brings picture-perfect days of warm sunshine and crisp, cool nights that can often extend far into October.

Within a 20-minute drive of Mon-trose, the two-lane highway to the south rim of the canyon leisurely winds its way through thickets of gambel oakbrush, which turns brilliant shades of reddish orange in the fall. Clumps of quaking aspen trees also come alive in shimmering leaves of gold.

autumn’s last hurrah quietly gives way to the pristine beauty that sur-rounds the Black Canyon during the winter months. a blanket of snow covers the north and south rims, and while the north rim is closed during the winter, the south rim is open to the South rim Visitor Center, provid-ing activities for cross-country and snowshoeing enthusiasts.

the park has snowshoes available for people who don’t have their own and offers ranger-guided walks along the south rim, typically through early March, depending on the snow depth. tours take about two and a half hours. there are also opportunities for moon-light cross-country skiing.

One of the bonuses of trekking along the south rim is the chance to see a wide variety of wildlife, includ-ing golden and bald eagles, hawks, jackrabbits, lynx, deer and elk. Gold-en eagles are distinguished by their brownish-yellow heads and necks. Bald eagles, in comparison, can be recognized by their dark plumage with white heads and tail feathers.

the South rim Visitor Center is open all year. Fall and winter hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, with the exception of thanksgiving, Christmas and new Year’s Day.

For more information on seasonal activities, call 249-1914, ext. 423.

ridgway state ParkWildlife viewing is one of the more

popular wintertime activities at ridg-way State Park, which covers nearly five miles of the Uncompahgre river Valley between Montrose and the town of ridgway.

Deer, elk, ravens and even wild turkeys are visible in the more seclud-ed areas of the park. Bald eagles, in particular, enjoy larger bodies of wa-ter and are frequent wintertime visi-tors to the area.

although fairly quiet at this time of year, snowshoers and cross-coun-try skiers are invited to use more than 15 miles of hiking and biking trails (which are not plowed). Many of the trails have been developed in three major areas along the five-mile stretch of the reservoir, Dutch Charlie,which includes the park headquarters and visitors center, Dallas Creek and Pa Co Chu Puk, the Ute indian name for nearby Cow Creek.

the park’s overlook is a popu-lar site for weddings, framed by the backdrop of Mt. Sneffels and the San Juan Mountains.

in recent years, winter activities at the park have expanded to include yurt camping. the unique circular tents stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. the three yurts, located in the Dutch Charlie area, are available year round by reservation or on a first-come, first-served basis for two nights at a time.

For more information on yurt camping and other seasonal activities, call 626-5822.


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a guide to local ski resortsPowderhorn Mountain resort in Mesa

Considered a hidden gem on the Grand Mesa, Powderhorn offers a variety of activities for people, including cross-country skiing, snowboarding, tubing, disc golf and snowshoeing.

Q: What are the trails like?a: Powderhorn boasts 63 trails all over the mountain for skiing, snowboard-

ing and tubing — 20 percent are for beginners, 50 percent for intermediates and 30 percent for expert/advanced.

Q: How much snow does Powderhorn average each year?a: 250 inches.Q: When is the start and finish of this winter’s season?a: all Powderhorn dates are weather dependent, according to officials.

Currently, opening day is scheduled for Dec. 15, while closing will take place March 31, 2013.

Q: How much are passes?a: adult season passes are being sold at an early-season pass rate of $439

until nov. 15. Starting nov. 16, those prices will go to $520. a single-day adult lift ticket is $59.

Q: More information?a: www.powderhorn.com

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skiers and snowboarders ride the slopes at Powderhorn mountain resort in February.

telluride ski resort in tellurideWith the San Juan Mountains serving as a beau-

tiful backdrop, telluride Ski resort offers guests wonderful views whether they’re skiing, snow-boarding or taking in the sights around town. the resort is sandwiched between the towns of tellu-ride and Mountain Village, which gives guests the opportunity to explore local stores and restaurants in both communities. and with a free gondola that takes people back and forth between telluride and Mountain Village from 7 a.m. to midnight every day, transportation is not an issue.

Q: What are the trails like?a: the resort features 127 runs, 18 lifts and

2,000 skiable acres. Breaking down the ability lev-els, 23 percent are for beginners, while 36 percent are for intermediates and 41 percent are designed for experts.

Q: How much snow does telluride average per year?

a: 309 inches.Q: When is the start and finish of this winter’s

ski season?a: Opening day is thanksgiving (nov. 22), and

the final day of the season will be april 7, 2013.Q: How much are passes?a: Passes for the entire season can be pur-

chased in advance until Oct. 26 online at www.tellurideskiresort.com. adult passes are $1,098, while a child’s pass (6-12) and junior pass (13-18) are $175 and $225, respectively. a senior pass (65 and older) is $599, while passes for college stu-dents are $349.

a six-day pass is $450, and a 10-day pass is $650. Days for those do not have to be consecu-tive.

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Through the lensautumn, winter no time to let camera equipment gather dust

By Katrina Kinsleyautumn and winter in Western Colorado are a perfect time for pho-

tographers to capture great wildlife and scenic shots. While conditions can prove challenging for lighting, even amateur photographers can get beautiful photos with some practice and preparation.

the no. 1 tip for anyone hoping to get a great picture is to know your equipment. even simple compact (or point-and-shoot) cameras of-ten have several options to allow the user to adjust speed and aperture. if you’re not comfortable playing with those settings, start small by tak-ing your camera out of fully auto mode and playing with the the preset modes.

One to start with is the landscape mode, which will help keep your entire scene in focus when shooting a wide angle. Because many P&S camera models maintain a very small aperture in this setting, the speed may be decreased, so it’s helpful to use a tripod to get a crisp, clean shot. if your camera has a snow or beach mode, make use of it when shooting a subject against a snowy background to make sure your sub-ject doesn’t end up as a silhouette against a perfectly exposed backdrop. if you’re trying to capture a picture of falling snow, try using the sports mode setting, as it’s designed to capture quick movement.


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General photography tips:• Experiment! Digital photography

allows shooters a lot more leeway to take a great number of pictures with-out worrying about processing costs for film.

• Know the rules of photography. One of the most common composi-tion standards is the rule of thirds, in which the image is divided into nine equal segments, and action/subjects are placed along the lines or intersec-tion points. Photos don’t have to be perfectly symmetrical to look good, they just need to be balanced.

• Once you’re aware of the rules, don’t be afraid to break them. if your subject looks fantastic centered in the frame, shoot it that way.

• Look for unusual angles or per-spectives. Get low and shoot skyward, or get up high to shoot your scene from above. Dutch angle (in which the subject is neither horizontal nor vertical, but rather tilted within the frame) — when used sparingly — can give an image greater impact and vi-sual interest.

• Focus on your subject, but be aware of the background. a pole awkwardly placed behind a person can make it appear as though Uncle Joe has grown antlers.

• Don’t count on fixing things in post-processing. the better your shot is out of the camera, the better your final image will be.

• Bring more battery power and memory than you think you’ll need.


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autumn photographythe change of seasons, resulting in spectacular landscape color, is one of

the best reasons to go out on a photo shoot. if you can time it, try shooting during the golden hour — the first hour of sunlight in the morning, or the last hour of sunlight before sunset. natural lighting during this time period is generally softer and has a warmer hue that is perfect for enhancing fall colors.

if you’re using a camera that allows filters, try using a polarizing filter to increase saturation of the colors and decrease haze; additionally, the polarizing filter can help minimize the effects of harsh afternoon light reflections. Most people now apply colored filters in post-processing, but if you have warming filters, autumn is a great time time to play with them.

Composition is key in all forms of photography. When looking for your perfect scene, search for contrasts. While a brilliant yellow stand of aspens is eye catching, it can be even more dramatic if composed in a shot along with dark evergreens. it’s easy to crop out elements in post-processing, but it’s a better practice to be aware of your composition while shooting — look to fill the frame or, at the very least, be aware of open areas and make good use of negative space.

if you’re comfortable adjusting your aperture and speed settings, try slightly under-exposing fall photos to make colors appear richer. You can use your camera’s exposure compensation setting, or go full manual with an aperture of f/16 or f/22 while keeping the shutter speed the same as you would for full exposure.

if you don’t have a lens wide enough to capture the entire scene, use your tripod to capture several shots that can be stitched into a panoramic image later — just be sure to watch for distortion or shadowing in the corners, which can be extremely noticeable in the sky portion of a photo. Better yet, get in close. a single autumn leaf can be as dramatic as a sweeping vista.

a fun fall/winter project is an extended time lapse collage. Find a tree or scene that you can easily access on a regular basis, and take a photo of it from the same spot every day or every couple of days as it transforms from summer

glory to autumn grandeur to its bare winter structure. You could put a photo from each season together in a triptych or use software to loop the images together into an animated gif file.

Winter photographyGood winter photos can be a challenge for even experienced photogra-

phers. Bright white snow and the reflection from it can fool your camera into under exposing every shot, so do the opposite method from fall photos and change your settings to open your aperture a few stops to let in more light, or try the exposure compensation +1 or +2. When in doubt, shoot the scene multiple times at different settings so you can choose the best exposure when you get home and see them on your computer monitor.

Your polarizing filter will help in winter as it did in autumn, as it can be used to enhance the color of blue skies over pristine fields of white snow and high-light the contrast between the snow and a stand of trees.

Making use of good light is important in winter. Overcast days can lend a moody atmosphere to your winter photos but will leave snow looking flat and without texture. Use those cloudy days to shoot a craggy, bare tree against a cloudy sky and save the snow shots for sunny days. and shooting during the golden hour will help winter shots as it does autumn ones. try using a fill flash if you need to flatten shadows, even on bright days where a flash would typi-cally not be used.

Because a lot of local wildlife comes down from the higher country during the winter months, it’s a good time to try to photograph them. You’ll want a zoom lens or a P&S with good optical zoom to get detailed photos without disturbing the animals. Brightly colored birds make a perfect contrast with the gray skies or white snow.

On the technical side, be sure to protect your equipment from cold, damp weather. Use a plastic bag as makeshift waterproofing for your camera body, and be sure to carefully clean water drops or snowflakes from your lens. and because the cold can sap batteries more quickly, it’s especially important to take extras — keep them in an inside pocket so your body heat keeps them warm.

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a mountainside aspen grove and snow-capped peak are reflected in a high-country lake. 1/60 sec f/6.3 200 18.0-70.0 mm f/3.5-4.5



a spiny ridge leads to the top of 8,300-foot Lone Cone in montezuma County. 1/400 sec f/3.3 125


Picking pumpkins and trimming treesCovered Bridge ranch offers old-fashioned fun and holiday traditions

By Katrina Kinsleyas the trees begin to change color across West-

ern Colorado, transformations are occurring at the Covered Bridge ranch, as well.

Pumpkins are growing ripe beneath late sum-mer sun, speckling a field with bursts of orange as their leaves wilt away to reveal the bounty. Hay bales are being stacked high into the sky, creating a stair-stepped pyramid just begging to be climbed. evergreens grow slowly and surely, trimmed by steady hands into perfect shapes. and a barn is being transformed into a festive home for family events just on the horizon.

Gary and Judy riessen moved to Montrose from Michigan, where Gary was a large-scale producer and distributer of Christmas trees. in 1997, he be-gan planting conifers, which grow about one foot per year, and by 2003 they were mature and tall enough to begin sales.

Working with the american tree Farm System national program to ensure that the ranch is run in a sustainable manner while conserving soil, water and wildlife health, the riessens maintain a care-ful balance, planting one third of the property in

conifer trees, one third in hay fields and leaving one third as wildlife recreation reserves.

Daughter natalie joined the ranch in May, leav-ing behind a banking job in new York City to enjoy a more peaceful country existence and assist her parents with day-to-day operations — which ex-pand each year with new offerings. though Gary considers his current operation his “retirement,” it’s clear from the amount of work done at the Covered Bridge ranch that he’s staying busy.

Beginning in late September to early October, the Covered Bridge opens for its fall seasonal ac-tivities. a $5 admission fee gives visitors access to the giant haystack, hay rides around the property, hot apple cider and marshmallow roasting over an open camp fire, and the pumpkin patch — where they can pick a pumpkin to take home, the price of which depends on the size. Gourds, indian corn, corn stalks and hay bales are also available for pur-chase.

“We get a lot of groups that like to come out,” natalie said. “it’s popular with pre-school and grade school kids and church groups, and we work around their schedule.”

the ranch also has a variety of furry and feath-ered friends for the children to meet, such as pheas-ants and chukka, the Clydesdale team of Gus and

Pumpkins at the Covered Bridgeten pumpkin varieties to choose from, includ-

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Open Sept. 29-Oct. 28thursday and Friday: 3 p.m.-6 p.m.Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Clydesdales Gus and sam pull a sleigh through the covered bridge for which the ranch is named.


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Sam, a pasture full of longhorn cattle, and the somewhat infamous Vizsla, lucy — who loves to go on hay rides and is featured in many of the family portraits taken at the ranch.

“everybody that comes out here knows lucy,” jokes Gary. “they don’t know my name, but they sure know hers.”

after Halloween, the riessens and their crew work to transform the ranch yet again — this time into a winter wonderland. Visitors to the Covered Bridge during the latter sea-son are treated to refreshments, roast-ed marshmallows and the haystack, much like the fall pumpkin patch. But instead of taking home a pumpkin to carve, participants will get to choose and cut down their own Christmas tree.

lined up along the barn wall, a dozen pre-cut trees show visitors the variety available at the ranch. after choosing their favorite species, par-ticipants are taken to the appropri-ate field via hay ride, to wander and choose their perfect Christmas sym-bol. With the use of a provided saw, they can cut their own tree and then are picked up for a hay ride back.

Upon return to the barn, the trees

are fully prepared — loose needles are shaken free, and a hole is drilled for the stand before the tree is netted, loaded and tied down by ranch staff at no extra charge. tree prices vary by size and variety, most averaging $35 to $45. there is no admission fee charged at the ranch for the winter Christmas tree season.

there are various family photo op-portunities at the ranch, including a present-laden sleigh in the barn. the barn also houses a workshop where wreaths, garlands and boughs can be bought and customized upon re-quest. new for the Christmas tree season this year will be a children’s petting zoo and a gift shop.

“We’re working with all local arti-sans,” natalie said. “We’ll have a lot of seasonal and Christmas items.”

in a time when we’re often too busy to enjoy family traditions, it’s easy to run into a store to grab a pumpkin or swing by a tree lot on Christmas eve. But at the Covered Bridge, they seek to give much more than just a pumpkin or a tree — they offer an ex-perience.

Visit www.coveredbridgeranch.com for more information, or call 240-0106 to schedule a group event.

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Pumpkins grow ripe in a field at the Covered Bridge ranch. Families can enjoy fall festivities and pick a pumpkin during the month of october.


You’re invitedFall festivals and special holiday events planned for downtown Montrose

By Elaine Hale Jonesthere’s already a spirit of excitement

and anticipation in the air as downtown Montrose prepares for a host of activities over the next several months.

“We want to create a hometown feel-ing this holiday season,” said Scott Shine, executive director of Montrose’s Down-town Development authority. “there are lots of events planned.”

the seventh annual Oktoberfest, pre-sented by the Black Canyon Homebrew-ers association, will be held from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 at Centennial Plaza. Prior to the event, the downtown area will play host to the Hunt Here Yard Sale, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, the celebration of autumn continues at downtown’s sec-ond annual Fall Fun Festival. there will be games and activity booths for children of all ages and a costume contest with more than 40 prizes. all proceeds go to each youth sponsored booth.

On thursday, nov. 8, local residents and visitors alike will be in for a special treat as the Capitol Christmas tree will make a stop in Montrose on its 3,000-mile route from the White river national Forest near Meeker to the nation’s Capitol in Washington, D.C.


Carolers sing for patrons at tiffany’s etc. during merriment on main last december.

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morgan the tiger enjoys a ride in the barrel train sponsored by the north Fork Valley ambulance service during the in-augural main street Fall Festival of Fun last october.


a beer enthusiast displays a commemorative glass from the Black Canyon Homebrewers association’s oktoberfest in Centennial Plaza last october. This year’s event takes place on oct. 6.

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Freshly awakened from a nap, Zac Christ-man points to a game while his mother Heather Christman holds him during the inaugural main street Fall Festival of Fun in october 2011. This year’s event is planned for oct. 27.



Local residents packed main street to watch the the annual Parade of Lights on main street last december.

a celebration is planned from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Main Street and Cascade avenue, Shine said.

the day after thanksgiving, nov. 23, the Com-munity Christmas tree will be lit at 5:30 p.m. on the lawn in front of the Montrose County Courthouse on South Second Street. afterward, a Christmas Stroll on Main Street is planned from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

the DDa has also designated Saturday, nov. 24 as Small Business Saturday in Montrose, Shine said.

One of the most popular parades of the entire year takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 when the annual Parade of lights rolls down Main Street.

Shine stated that participating downtown mer-

chants will stay open late on thursday nights in De-cember for shoppers’ convenience.

“We really want to encourage people to shop locally. it boosts our local economy and helps keep jobs and stores open,” he said.

Plans are currently underway for Merriment on Main slated for Friday, Dec. 14, Shine said.


FFa members, along with montrose High school’s drum line and color guard, lead the Pet Parade down main street last year.


some area skiers put a new after-hours spin on their sportBy Will Hearst

Occasionally, late at night in the dead of winter, cross country skiers meet at some of the area trail heads, clip into their skis and slide silently into the darkness and the freezing air. While this may sound like miserable experience — or even a death wish — to the uninitiated, for the prepared skier, head-ing out after dark can be a gratifying experience.

Montrose resident Jake Kepler is one of the moonlight sliders who has been seen pulling into the Dave Wood road Cross Country Ski area well after dark, and he offered some insight for curious daytime skiers.

even with only a partial moon, the light reflected off the snow can be surprisingly adequate for skiing without the assistance of a headlamp or flashlight, according to Kepler. and under some full-moon conditions, the light can provide not just a clear view of the trail, but a nice perspective of the land-scape, as well.

Kepler skis primarily at the Dave Wood area where trails are not groomed, but unless a large amount of snow has fallen, there are nearly always ski tracks on the 4.4 miles of trails. the area is locat-ed approximately 15 miles southwest of Montrose along Dave Wood road. the road is plowed to that

point, allowing access by most vehicles, although the Ouray ranger District recommends four-wheel drive.

Perhaps the most popular and scenic option in the immediate area is the South rim of the Black Canyon, which is groomed to accommodate both traditional, or classic, cross country skiers and skate skiers. Black Canyon of the Gunnison national Park ranger Murray Shoemaker said that while daytime use is seeing a rise in popularity, night use might still be one of the park’s best-kept secrets.

“the toll booth at the entrance is not staffed during the winter, so access is free,” Shoemaker said. “We got a groomer last year, which was really popular with the local folks, and it is just close and easy.”

Shoemaker noted that each year an organized moonlight ski does take place on the Canyon rim during a full moon. although that event has not yet been scheduled this year, interested participants should look for information regarding the gather-ing on the Black Canyon of the Gunnison national Park website once the snow starts to fall.

those full-moon group outings are not uncom-mon, as the typically clear, Western night sky offers an incredible backdrop for an unforgettable expe-

rience. annie Murphy of the Grand Mesa nordic Club is a primary organizer for ski events that oc-cur on the Grand Mesa — the most-used and best-groomed cross country ski area within reasonable driving distance (1 to 1.5 hours) of Montrose.

“Full-moon ski outings are a favorite activity of so many of our members,” Murphy said. “Groups of us informally or formally gather to ski on each full moon during the season.”

For more information about those events or about the extensive trail systems on the Grand Mesa, go to www.gmnc.org.

South of Montrose, the Ouray nordic Council is responsible for organized events and trail main-tenance. Director Keith Meinert reports that the council keeps approximately four miles of trails groomed at the ironton Park site located just off of U.S. 550 at red Mountain Pass (1 to 1.5 hours from Montrose).

an evening excursion through the ironton trails would offer additional excitement, as the trails pass the historic ghost town and abandoned buildings of ironton. trail maps are available at the trailhead.

Skiing, especially at night, does carry with it some associated risks beyond daylight outings where the sun and surrounding mountains provide a sense of


Participants gather for a moonlight ski at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison national Park in 2006.

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direction, and there are more trails users. Several veteran skiers have of-fered a variety of suggestions on how to safely enjoy the trails after dark.

• It is best to first explore the trails in the daylight, perhaps multiple times, to become familiar with directions and obstacles that may exist. it is very im-portant to provide someone a detailed description of where you are going and when they should expect you back. it is also wise to carry some provisions — a snack, water and matches, should you be forced to stay out longer than you planned. Ski with a friend.

• Dress appropriately. It is most im-portant to wear layers, avoiding cot-ton clothing that holds in moisture. Dressing in layers and carrying a small pack allows you to remove clothing should you become too hot. remem-ber, if you do overheat and perspire, you are likely to become cold quick-ly, should you need to rest. the best thing to do is not stray too far from your vehicle until you are confident you are properly prepared.

• Avalanches are one of the more dangerous scenarios a skier can en-counter in mountainous terrain, but the trails cited here keep skiers away from likely avalanche terrain and of-fer little danger in that regard. those interested in exploring steeper terrain should contact a guide service or ava-

lanche expert for more information.these warnings and tips are not

aimed at intimating interested ad-venturers of any age, as, for the most part, the timeless sport of cross coun-ty skiing doesn’t change when the sun goes down. Moonlit skiing is just a different way of exploring the area’s beautiful surroundings.


The montrose area offers a number of sites where moonlight skiing can be enjoyed.


Warm winter fun for familiesBowling provides a good time, exercise for those who’d rather stay indoors

By Katrina KinsleyWinters in Montrose are generally considered

mild, but those who consider themselves thin blooded may still prefer to enjoy indoor recreation during the colder months. luckily for them, Mon-trose is home to the iconic rose Bowl bowling alley.

While Montrose has had a bowling alley in one form or another since 1902, the current incarnation was built in 1964. in the 1980s, the bowling al-ley was known as the Peach Bowl after then-owner Jack Peach, but went back to the original name of the rose Bowl when ownership changed hands.

Purchased by current owner John Bullington in 2005, the bowling alley has been transformed into a modern fun center for the whole family. electron-ic boards keep scoring simple so less time is spent tallying numbers and more time can be spent per-fecting your game.

in addition to 18 regulation lanes, the alley of-fers a game room stocked with a dozen arcade-style games.

But kids don’t have to feel relegated to the ar-cade — accommodations are made at the lanes to make sure that bowlers of every age and size have an opportunity to knock down some pins. Gutter bumpers are available on all lanes by request, to as-sist young bowlers in a more successful game.

“We have toddlers, 2 years old, that bowl,” Bul-lington said. “if they can hold a 6-pound ball, they can bowl.”

Dinosaur-shaped ramps — available at the coun-ter — help even the smallest children ensure that their ball makes it all the way to the pins. the facil-ity is also handicap accessible.

For the adults, the rose Bowl features a fully stocked bar open during all business hours except youth league on Saturday morning. in addition, the bowling alley boasts a well-equipped snack bar serv-ing a wide variety of foods, from pizzas and burgers to nachos and pretzels. tables set up near the lanes make it easy to enjoy a bite to eat between frames without slowing down game play.

Gary tollefson runs the eZ Strike Pro Shop within

the property, giving bowlers quick access to person-alized equipment. tollefson works with bowlers to customize balls and is also available for individual lessons.

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Families gather to play during Cosmic Bowling at the rose Bowl.

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During the winter, the alley stays busy with 12 bowling leagues, but still makes time and space for the casual open bowler (see information box for open bowl hours). Friday is a popu-lar night for open bowling thanks to “cosmic bowling,” during which the fluorescent lights are turned off in favor of a club-like atmosphere with high energy music and a colorful laser light show.

Bullington hopes that by keeping prices affordable, bowling will main-tain its family appeal and keep new generations coming in to learn how to bowl, seeking that perfect 300

game. a ten-frame game is just $3.50 per person, with an additional $2 for shoe rental. Sunday through thursday after 9 p.m., that price drops to $3 with free shoe rental. Bullington also offers weekday specials for seniors older than 50, providing free coffee and shoe rentals and charging just $2.25 per game, per person.

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amelia’sSeafood FajitasSauteed shrimp, scallops and halibut with garlic, other spices, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served with refried beans, our specialty chimayo corn dish, rice, gua-camole, sour cream and pico de gallo. Open Mon.-thurs. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and closed Sunday.

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Camp robberPistachio Chicken SaladServed stuffed in avocado with our homemade Peach - Margarita Dress-ing and tortilla Strips. Save room for our award-winning homemade desserts made from scratch by our baker. Open daily from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday brunch from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. live music every Wednesday 6-8 p.m.

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CreeksideSimple, Authentic, Fresh and Deliciousenjoy hand-tossed wood-fired pizzas, burgers, seafood and pasta in our casual atmosphere. try Chef Drake’s famous pan-seared duck, with an appetizer of steamed mussels or marinated mushrooms. We also have many unique beers on tap and a fine wine selection. Open to the public tues. - Sat. 11:00 - 9:00, Sunday 11:00 - 8:00.

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mi Lindo michoacan all of our food is made fresh on the spot, our salsa, horchata, jamaica, tamarindo pina is made from all natural ingredients. even our seafood is fresh, nothing is left over night! We make everything on the spot from our enchiladas to our copa marisquera and even our caldo de camaron.

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ah ChihuahuaAh Chihuahua ShrimpSauteed in Garlic with fresh Jalapenos, Green onion and a special blend of spic-es. Just one of many special seafood and Mexican dishes created for your dining pleasure. enjoy our daily lunch specials from 11am to 3pm or order from our wide selection. Open 7 days a week 10 am to 9:30pm 970-240-2721 located at 235 n. First Street, Montrose

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red Barn 16-oz. Rib-eye with King Crab legs a tasty rib-eye steak, served with King Crab legs, mixed vegetables & a baked potato. Wash that down with a Blue Moon beer or choose from several on tap. For dessert, indulge yourself with a slice of chocolate cream pie. Open Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sunday 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

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Pahgre’s Grand Mesa Mediterranean Pizza One of 15 specialty pies on the Pahgre’s menu. Crisp, hearty dough topped with gar-lic oil sauce, artichoke hearts, sun-dried to-matoes, kalamata olives and grilled chicken. add a hoppy beer, for a great dining experi-ence. Open Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. with hours extending to 9 p.m. on Fri. and Sat.

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Panchero’s Fresh can be fast – even at a fast, casual, fresh Mexican grill. Perfec-tion is fast! Come and get your burritos, quesa-dillas, tacos, burrito bowls and salads filled with our freshest, highest-quality ingredients. lunch, dinner, or have it catered. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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remingtons Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped SirloinBaseball cut, 21 day dry-aged for a bold beef fla-vor. Best served while enjoying views of the ma-jestic San Juan Mountains and our pristine golf course. Serving breakfast & lunch, Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., Dinner Wed. - Sat. 4 -9 p.m., Sunday Breakfast 7 a.m. - noon; Sunday lunch noon - 6 p.m.

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rib City Grill 1/2 Rack Baby Back Ribs, Fried Fish, Deep Fried Corn and French Fries.this is our tuesday night special. Come in and check out our other specials. You’ll love our friend-ly service. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.ribcitymontrose.com, 970-249-7427

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rnr sports Bar Sin Burger with all the toppingsOur burgers are ground fresh on site, and cooked the way you want them. Come in for our daily specials made FreSH. Watch the games on one of our ten 50” HDtVs or our two 120” big screens. Open seven days a week. (970) 765-2029 or like us on Facebook. Great place to bring the family for lunch or dinner.

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starvin’ arvin’s Voted Best in The Valley for Breakfast. try a taste of the Southwest with the Green Supreme. Or a traditional Pit Ham and eggs. Maybe a Juicy 16 oz. Porterhouse Steak and eggs. then there is the unlimited pancakes or huge Cinnamon rolls or “Cats head” homemade Biscuits. Stop by later for a Cobb Salad or our great dinner selections. all cooked to perfection. (970) 249-7787 1320 S. townsend ave.

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stone House Steak Romano with grilled shrimp, baked potato and vegetablesOpen for lunch and dinner seven days a week. We feature steaks, fresh seafood and pasta, along with a great, upscale atmosphere and “down home” attitude. We feature fresh spe-cials daily and breakfast buffet on Sundays. res-ervations suggested. www.stonehousemontrose.com. 240-8899.

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sushitiniBaniMarinated grilled pork, with miso aioli, cucumber, cilantro and pickled carrot and daikon radish. “Sushi made fresh to order.” enjoy a varied menu with special lunch and dinner offerings. new Hours: M-F 11am-9pm; Sat 5pm-9pm; Happy Hour M-F 4pm-6pm $2 drink specials, half priced rolls.

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249-1881 • 44 S. Grand2 1/2 Blocks West of Townsend on Main St.

Monday - Thursday 11am-8pmFriday - Saturday 11-9pm • Closed Sunday

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Slow roasted prime rib with weekly wine specials.• Sunday Brunch - 10:00am to 2:00pm

Traditional brunch selections with Bloody Mary & Mimosa specials. 10:00am to 2:00pm

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• Daily Lunch Specials & Dinner Specials• Kid’s Menu

Catering available • Call for Take-out!(970) 249-7427 (RIBS)

see our menu atribcitymontrose.comVOTED BEST OF THE VALLEY FOR RIBS

Fresh food at a great value!

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Burgers • Steaks Seafood • Pasta • Salad Bar

Serving Breakfast Th urs. - Sat 6:00 am -11:00 amServing Lunch Mon. - Sat 11:00 am - 3:00 pmServing Dinner Nightly Mon. - Sun. 3:00 pm - 10:00 pmSunday Brunch

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• Huge Cinnamon Rolls • Biscuits • Pies • Soups • • Green Chili • Red Chili • Gravies • Preserves • Dinner Rolls •

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Voted Best of the Valley 2012 for Best Overall Restaurant • Fine Dining • Host • Romantic Dinner

Place to Celebrate Anniversary

Consistency • Quality • Service • Value Open 7 Days a week from 11am

1415 Hawk Parkway, Montrose • (970)240-8899 • www.stonehousemontrose.comWalk-Ins Welcomed • Reservations Suggested • Call us for your Special Events and Functions


advertiser’s directoryAh Chihuahua 39Alpine Health Care 23Amelia’s 39Arrowhead Ranch Real estate 27Camelot Gardens and Gifts 15Camp Robber 40Cimarron Creek Community 13CJ’s 27Coldwell Banker 31Cooling’s Heating and Air Conditioning 33Creek Side at Cobble Creek 40Days Inn 33DMEA 47Downtown Holidays 7Flower Motor Company 3Grand Mesa Motor Sports 35Habitat ReStore 31Hampton Inn 35Hartman Brothers 9Heirlooms for Hospice 9Keller Williams Realty 17Meet me downtown 5Mi Lindo Michoacan 41Montrose Implement Motors ports 23Montrose Memorial Hospital 2Montrose Pavillion Event Center 21Museum of the Mountain West 31Pahgres 41Pancheros Mexican Grill 41Red Barn 42Remax 11Remington’s at the Bridges 39Rib City Grill 42RnR Sports Bar 43Source Gas 46South River Real Estate Inc. 35Southside Laundry Inc. 33Starvin Arvin’s 43Sushitini 44The Coffee Tader 35The Liquor Store 19The Stone House 43970.240.1100 228 East Main Montrose

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Chicken | Beef | Salmon

Come in and enjoy ourSucculent Lunch Menu.

Lunch Delivery Available

Serving Lunch and Dinner

M-F 11am to 9pmSat. 5pm to 9pmHappy Hour

Monday-Friday 4pm to 6pm$2 Drink SpecialsHalf price Rolls!


restaurant Locator

1. remington’s at the Bridges

2. amelia’s

3. Camp robber

4. Creek Side at Cobble Creek

5. Mi lindo Michoacan

6. Pancheros Mexican Grill

7. Pahgres

8. red Barn

9. rnr Sports Bar

10. rib City Grill

11. Starvin arvin’s

12. the Stone House

13. Sushitini

14. ah Chihuahua


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