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Local Area Information
Objectivist Summer Conference 2007 will be held in Telluride, Colorado. The Telluride Conference
Center, a state-of-the-art facility opened in 1999, is the site for all the lectures and evening events of Objectivist Summer
Conference 2007. It is located in Mountain Village [map], nestled
in the slopes overlooking Telluride. Those lodging in Telluride can
easily reach the conference center via Telluride's free gondola service, which connects the towns of Telluride and Mountain Village
with a thirteen-minute transit. The gondola runs seven days a week, from 7 AM to midnight. Please note that the gondola may cease
operations during severe weather.
Dining
You won't go hungry in Telluride or Mountain Village, with dozens of high-quality restaurants to choose from. Mexican, Italian, steak
and seafood, pizza, BBQ, New American cuisine and much more are yours to discover this summer.
Shopping
For the shopper, Telluride offers one-of-a-kind boutiques, galleries full of original art, sports shops
with the latest equipment and a comfortable bookstore warmed with freshly brewed coffee. Clothing, gifts and southwestern and Rocky
Mountain home furnishings shops abound on Telluride's pedestrian-friendly streets. For your relaxation, Telluride offers several day
spas.
Recreation
 Telluride's biggest attraction is, naturally, its outdoor activities, and there are many to choose
from, with hiking, climbing, biking, camping, fishing, golf and much more within easy distance. In addition to the attractions
listed here, your hotel can provide you with recommendations.
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Live music is available for free every Wednesday evening in Mountain Village's Town Square, presented by the Sunset Concert
Series.
- A popular stargazing site is available at the Station St. Sophia, midway on the gondola ride between Telluride and Mountain
Village.
- Daily rail trips are available from nearby Durango or Silverton, on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The track
winds through some of the West's most dramatic country, and once carried $300 million in gold and silver ore from Silverton to
Durango.
- East of Telluride, you will find Bridal Veil Falls, the longest free-falling waterfall in Colorado at 365 feet.
- Near Telluride you will also find the Lizard Head Wilderness Area and the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness Area, which offer remarkable
day hikes through rugged mountain areas.
- In addition, a wide variety of hiking, biking and Jeeping trails are available in the area immediately surrounding Telluride.
Mountain bikers may take their bikes onto the gondola to access free world-class biking trails.
The Telluride Tourism Board offers more
information about dining, shopping and recreation.
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 High-Altitude Information
The elevation is 8,750 feet in the town of Telluride, and 9,540 feet at the conference center in
Mountain Village; everyone should take precautions for high altitude. The chances of developing Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) are
greater if one ascends quickly and is immediately physically active. Many people who ascend to Telluride's altitude experience some
altitude-related symptoms, regardless of physical conditioning. Tips to avoid AMS include:
- avoiding alcohol for a few days;
- drinking plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration—water is best;
- avoiding caffeine;
- eating lightly;
- taking aspirin or an anti-inflammatory;
- participating in moderate activity; avoiding over-exertion for two to three days.
Diamox, a prescription medication, is sometimes used in low doses to help prevent AMS. If you have previously experienced AMS, talk
to your doctor before coming to Telluride.
Please follow appropriate preventive measures and "take care in the mountain air." If you
have tried the preventive measures and still have symptoms you should seek medical attention immediately.
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