Anniversary Gondola Ride

Painted en plein air during the Telluride Plein Air event 2016. 

Since its opening in November 1996, the Telluride/Mountain Village gondola has served as a one-of-a-kind transportation system – the first and only free public transportation system of its kind in the United States. The gondola links Telluride and Mountain Village and serves both as a lift for skiers and snowboarders and as public transportation for locals and visitors. The incredible 13-minute ride has 365 degree views of the San Juan Mountains and is often referred to by locals as, “the best commute in the country”. (telluride.com)

Only one red gondola #20 was added this year to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of gondola transportation system. 

All other gondolas are grey, so this was a huge and exciting surprise for me.  Since there is only one, you can see it only every 13 minutes. I had to set-up a timer on my cell-phone, to make sure I don't miss it and could add more details every 13 minutes. Adventure! 

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