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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 9 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 8 pm 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 ski/tourism industry. Moved to Colorado in '98 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 volobilis – my Climbing Onion plant
Telluride insider tip: Sleep 3 to a room if you have to as long as you ski everyday
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
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.