Ann Marie Sheidler talks about her “never-ever skied” lesson on the slopes of Telluride, as well as her stay at The Hotel Telluride. She loved the fireplace in the lobby of the hotel, the skiing, and the rich culinary scene.

Marybeth Bond tries out mushroom foraging (including several hours of hiking) and bird watching; both packages offered through The Hotel Telluride. She describes spotting a peregrine falcon, one of the world’s fastest birds, and even a bald eagle.