High on Telluride

There are two competing theories on how Telluride, Colorado, got its name. The first is based on the number 52 on the periodic table, an element called Tellurium, which is often detected where gold can be found. The other involves the perilous mountain journey to the isolated mining town, a trip so arduous they called it “To Hell You Ride,” shortened to Telluride.
Arriving there, you’re far from hell. In fact, at 8,700 feet above sea level, you could say you’re a little c