Telluride Historical Museum Takes to the Slopes

junio 8, 2022

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A woman sits next to a green costumed figure with a T on its chest in a museum. Behind them is a Discover White Gold poster and various historical displays on the wall. The woman is wearing sunglasses on her head and a scarf around her neck.

By Matt Hoisch

Molly Daniel in the Telluride Historical Museum alongside the Tellurider, a comic character featured in the Long Run Exhibition that helped publicize the ski resort in its early years. Picture by Matt Hoisch.

2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Telluride Ski Resort. In honor of the half-century milestone, the Telluride Historical Museum’s annual exhibit is a look back at the history of the ski area. KOTO spoke with Molly Daniel, Director of Programs and Exhibits for the museum, about the new exhibit, called The Long Run, which is open at the museum through the end of the 2022/23 ski season.

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