Telluride offers a different pace of life and is a sanctuary for those of us that enjoy disconnecting and being able to live in the moment. I moved here in September of 2000 from Portland, Oregon where I worked at Oregon Health Sciences University while studying for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. With a lot of convincing from old friends, I decided to take a break from my career path and visit Telluride to learn how to ski for the winte...