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Carson Taylor
Director of Skier Services Sales
Worked at TSG since: 2005.
Favorite ski run: Dynamo.
Other interests: Fishing, Biking, Hunting, Baseball, Golf, All Yard Games.
Favorite snack: Goldfish.
Quote: If you’re looking for the good life, then I’d say you’ve been pointed in the right direction. Since making the move to Telluride out of college nine years ago there has been no reason to look back.
Stephen Roth
Vice President of Culinary Services
Worked at TSG since: 2003.
Favorite ski run: Happy Thought.
Other interests: Golfing and Mountain Biking.
Telluride insider tip: Check out Reverse Happy Hour at Tomboy Tavern from 8pm through close.
Favorite Snack: Trader Joe’s Chocolate Covered Mini-Pretzels.
Estrella Woods
International Sales
Worked at TSG since: 2008.
Ski industry experience: 16 years in the ski/tourism industry. Moved to Colorado in 1998 for a season and as they say, the rest is history.
Favorite ski run: Westlake.
Family/Pets: Hubby Milan and little dog Lucy.
Telluride insider tip: Panang curry at Siam. Anything from Indian Ridge Farm & Bakery.
Favorite snack: Popcorn - Smartfood is my go-to for road trips.
Motto: Do what you love. Love what you do.
John Young
Lift Operations Manager
Worked at TSG since: 2009.
Favorite ski run: Milk Run however it presents itself that day.
Pets: Bowiea Volubilis – my Climbing Onion plant.
Telluride insider tip: Sleep three to a room if you have to as long as you ski every day.
Favorite snack: Full-size Black Bean Sauté from Giuseppe’s.
Motto: Live Free or Die
Noah Sheedy
Director of Ski and Snowboard School
Worked at TSG since: 2007.
Favorite ski run: Jackpot to Rock Slide.
Other interests: Mountain biking, soccer, my wife and soon-to-be first son or daughter.
Pets: Baja the black cat.
Favorite snack: BIT cookies (definitely plural).
Motto: If you don’t have fun, it’s your own fault.
Chris Jaquet
Systems Administrator
Worked here since: 2003
Favorite ski run: Meadows Remote
Other interests: Family, whitewater river sports, rock climbing, mountain biking, bad puns, backcountry skiing, mountaineering
Telluride insider tip: Dirty Low-Down at Fat Alley
Other: San Miguel County Search and Rescue volunteer member 2004-present
Scott Pittenger
Director of Mountain Operations
Worked here since: 2007
Favorite ski run: Gold Hill Chute #8
Other interests: Rafting, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Fishing and Nordic Skiing
Family/Pets: Wife Meghan and Stanley the cat
Telluride insider tip: There is more snow in the trees
Motto: Don’t look back, someone is gaining on you. – Satchel Paige
Other: Telluride is the most amazing place I have ever lived. I feel blessed to be working in this wonderful town, full of amazing people and endless adventure.
Cara Booz
Worked here since: 2013.
Position: Nursery Manager.
Favorite hike in Telluride: Wasatch Trail, there is definitely something cool about hiking on the resort in the summer on the trails you snowboard in the winter.
Favorite time of year/season in Telluride: Fall. I love when the town is covered in gold aspens.
Favorite ski run: Rock slide.
Family/Pets: Loving husband Kory.
Favorite summer activity: Town park festivals.
Favorite Telluride Attraction: Via Feratta, one of the best adventures this town has to offer.
Favorite Quote: "You'll never work a day in your life if you're doing what you love."
Dale Abraham
Worked here since: 2014.
Position: Director of Golf.
Favorite hike in Telluride: June Lake.
Favorite summer activities: Golf, Fly Fishing, and Hiking.
Favorite time of year: Summer and Fall.
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Jamie Baker
Worked here since: 2015.
Position: Risk Manager.
Favorite ski run: Anything I can hike to.
Other activities: Rafting, backcountry skiing, biking, hiking, cooking, crafting.
Favorite snack: Prosciutto and dark chocolate.
Favorite quote: "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." -Mae West
Family: Fozzy Dog, the 14-pound adventure poodle.
I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to live, work, and ski in this amazing place.
Meghan Dostal
Telski employee since: 2015.
Position: Director of guest services, Peaks Hotel & Spa.
Favorite ski run: Revelation Bowl.
Favorite summer activity: Camping.
Family/Pets: Arizona the Dog.
Favorite hike in Telluride: Bear Creek.
Favorite Telluride attraction: Bridal Veil Falls.
Tyler Sandstrom
Telski employee since: 2013.
Position: Eco Adventures Supervisor.
Favorite run: Bushwacker Trees.
Favorite motto: Hakuna Matata.
Favorite summer activity: Mountaineering.
Favorite Telluride hike: Wilson Peak...if that counts.
Other interests: Slot canyoneering, mountain biking, rock climbing, canoeing, live music.
Derek Medina
Telski employee since: 2015.
Position: Director of Security, Peaks Hotel & Spa.
Favorite quote: "Whatever happens in Telluride stays in your system for 30 days!"
Family pet: Boxer.
Favorite Festival: Film Festival.
Favorite season in Telluride: Off-season.
Rich Grimes
Telski employee since: 2007.
Position: Outside Services Supervisor/Adult Ski Instruction Supervisor.
Favorite ski run: Dynamo.
Favorite summer activity: Water skiing.
Favorite snack: Guacamole.
Favorite quote/motto: "If it's gonna happen, it's gonna happen out there." - Captain Ron.
Family/Pets: Wife, Lee Anna. Daughter, Molly. Son, Dillon. 1-year-old lab, Rosie.
Favorite hike in Telluride: Liberty Bell.
Favorite Telluride festival: Blues & Brews.
Favorite time of year/season in Telluride: Deep Winter.
Kevin Maughan
Director of Resort Services
Worked Here Since: 2016 & 2007-13.
Favorite Ski Run: Log Pile.
Other interests: Swimming, Mountain Biking, Skate Skiing, Water Polo, Spending time with my family.
Family/Pets: Wife Lacey, son Thomas, dog Larry.
Telluride Insider Tip: Stay hydrated (with water).
Motto: Smile, listen to music every day, tell someone you love them, tell yourself you love yourself, live life, love life.