Alpen Schatz Outfit Alpino Vino Staff

Telluride Ski and Golf (Telski) has created quite possibly the highest Wine Bar/Bistro in the world at the top of one of it's 12,000 ft mountains in the heart of the Telluride Ski Resort. The restaurant is called Alpino Vino and is rated tops by Telluride visitors and skiers for it's fine wines and lunchtime European-style delicacies.

Telski looked to Alpen Schatz for assistance in providing it's staff with authentic German and Austrian outfits. The Manageress is sporting a trendy light blue Dirndl by Bavarian designer, Meindl, and the servers are wearing classic Giesswein boiled wool vests from Austria.

Telski CEO Dave Riley recently wrote a piece about this unique, authentic Alpine Bistro in his Blog Posting this winter (click on the link and scroll down).

We also did our own review of this stylish, Alpine Ski Restaurant when it first opened, see: Alpino Vino - a Review.

Radio Interview with Maribeth Clemente of Travel Fun

I was recently honored with the opportunity to be interviewed by Maribeth Clemente on her radio show, "Travel Fun" which airs on Koto Radio every Tuesday. Maribeth is a long time friend and fellow Europhile , sharing the same passion for European travel and culture as I do.

Maribeth, also a resident of Telluride, Colorado, is the author of a very popular on-line Travel Blog entitled "Bonjour Colorado" as well of a series of highly acclaimed travel books entitled "The Riches of...", focussing on her life in and love of Paris and France.

The interview covers some unique products and traditions in the German speaking countries of Europe. So, sit back, press play and enjoy our dialogue!

Big Paw Gourmet Olive Oils and Vinegars

In our never ending quest for interesting, handcrafted products we have come across a fabulous line of scrumptious Olive Oils and exquisite Balsamic Vinegars that we will be adding to our gourmet food section in our Telluride Alpen Schatz store. The company is called Big Paw Grub, and for all of my dog loving followers their story of why they are called BIG PAW is worth reading.

"A Big Paw Story", by the founders of BIG PAW GRUB:

"What does a “big paw” have to do with delicious, high quality olive oil and flavored vinegars? We get that question all the time.

It all started with a great dog named Tio and what we thought would be just another terrific hike in the California highlands. When Tio (of the big paws, of course) took off after a jackrabbit and suddenly lost its scent completely, we were stumped. So was he. Turns out that crafty jackrabbit had run through a huge stand of wild sage–powerfully fragrant stuff. We picked some to take back to the campsite and started thinking. The rest is history."

Anyhow, should you be in the Telluride area please do stop in for a tasting, I guarantee, you will be walking out with a bottle or two. As a great lover and connoisseur of good Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars myself, I have to say, theirs rates some of the best I have ever experienced - world-wide! For starters, try out their Mission Fig Balsamic Vinegar...dark, smooth, big, sweet and rich....just like a prize winning Cabernet or Merlot...it is hard to be equaled!

Welcome BIG PAWS to Alpen Schatz!

For more info check out their brochure below (or download it here):

Noel Night at Alpen Schatz

In case you missed our annual Noel Night (Dec 2, 2009 at Alpen Schatz, here are a few photos to give you a taste of what you missed! By the way, we served killer Raclette, German Lebkuchen (a yummy holiday Gingerbread), and spicy mulled cider and the traditional Gluehwein - just like in the German Christkindlmaerkts! Also, welcome to our new store!


Serving up the goodies! Welcome to our new store!


Michael looking quite Bavarian posing with two gals trying on Dirndl's

Following is a slide show featuring all of our pictures from our Holiday event and Grand Opening party in our new store location.



As usual to make it full screen click on the button in lower right after you start the slideshow.

Alles Gute und ein Frohe Weihnachten wuenschen wir alle!!!

Mary Dawn and the Alpen Schatzi's

Alpen Schatz now carries Eisbär Ski Hats of Austria

Alpen Schatz is now one of the ONLY stores in the United States to carry Eisbär Ski Hats of Austria. Eisbär is THE trendiest hat to have whilst skiing in Switzerland, Austria, France and Italy and is also the official hat of the Austrian Ski Team!

Alpen Schatz is excited to be one of the first to offer them to the US market!

Call our Boutique in Telluride, Colorado to order! 970-728-4433.

or email boutique@alpenschatz.com

BE ONE OF THE FIRST IN THE USA TO BE HIP WITH Eisbär!

Alpen Schatz to Exhibit at the 2009 HH Backer Christmas Pet Trade Show

Once again, Alpen Schatz will be attending the largest Pet Industry trade show of the year: The HH Backer Christmas Pet Industry Trade Show in Chicago, October 2-4 2009.

BOOTH 4728

We will be introducing our latest new line: HUNTER GmbH of Germany.

HUNTER offer a vast range of beautiful, hand finished dog collars, harnesses and leashes. They have been a market leader in pet fashion as well as quality and design in Europe for almost 30 years.

Alpen Schatz is the first US company to distribute their fine pet accessories for dogs and cats into the North American market.

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So, if you own a pet boutique or specialty catalog or store, we would love to see you on our booth (number 4728) in Chicago.

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If you are a consumer, visit our website to see all of our fine European made pet lines!

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Always feel free to EMAIL us for more information or visit http://www.alpenschatz.com/ .

Telluride 2009 4th of July Parade & the ALPEN SCHATZI's!

We had quite the turn-out for our entry in the Telluride 4th of July Parade. We had more Swiss dogs than ever before, including: Bernese Mtn Dogs, Entlebuchers, a St Bernard and a "Bernese look alike" or two. We also had more Alpen Schatz people than ever before, from kids through to adults showing off their Swiss/German outfits! We all met at Alpen Schatz and then snuck down the back alley way to take our position in the parade. It was so much fun!

Afterwards, at the big Town Park Picnic, we received 1st place for our entry in this year's parade! That is the second year in a row that we haev received such a prize! Thank you judges!



Thank you to all who participated! It was more fun than ever : )

Mary Dawn & Alpen Schatz