Mountain Village, you'll find the
magnificent, breath-
aking San Juan Mountains,
exhilarating natural
beauty, a rich historical
Victorian heritage, an
abundance of activities
and recreation, and the
sophistication of a
world-renowned resort.
Experiences you
will find "Only in Telluride" are
beyond the
spectacular scenery - a fascinating mix of
old
and new and funky and sophisticated - all in
all,
very eclectic and unique! But don't just
take our word
for it...come and find out for
yourself! "Telluride is an
eclectic,
down-to-earth treasure nestled in a stunning
box
canyon rimmed with 13,000 foot peaks." - Ski
agazine, October 2003
The Town of Telluride
Nestled in a box canyon surrounded by majestic,
13,000-foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains, the over a
century-old Town of Telluride is filled with colorful
legends and Rocky Mountain spirit. Just six blocks wide
and
twelve blocks long, the National Historic District
is a window into the town's illustrious past and a
showcase of
spirited individualism and community pride.
It's also a delight to explore, with its colorful
Victorian homes, clapboard storefronts, boutiques, art
galleries,
bookstores, gourmet restaurants, historic
buildings and much more. The heartbeat of an illustrious
past lives on
n Telluride’s present...and its future.
The Town of Mountain Village
Perched at 9,500 feet mid-mountain on the south side of
the ski area, the distinct beauty of Mountain Village
entices the most discriminating guests with its luxury
hotels and condos, stylish boutiques, innovative dining,
world-class Golden Door Spa, championship golf course,
and state of the art conference center. Enchanting
everyone with its modern alpine elegance and overlooking
some of the most magnificent peaks in the San Juan
range, Mountain Village is the ultimate mountain
retreat, complementing the rustic charm of Telluride to
create
“the best of both worlds” for visitors to this
spectacular area.
Founded in 1987 and incorporated in 1995, the heart of
Mountain Village is the 92-acre pedestrian center known
as the “Mountain Village Core.” Besides its luxury
condos and hotels, it is the recreational and social
activity
center, with sports shops, restaurants, banks,
a market, home furnishings store, antiques, jewelry,
gifts,
apparel, and more.
The Gondola
Telluride and Mountain Village are linked by a
spectacular 13-minute ride on the free gondola, making
it easy to
enjoy both worlds without ever getting in the
car. This popular scenic attraction provides
breathtaking views and
free access to hiking and biking
trails. Both the town and Mountain Village sit at the
edge of the slopes and lifts
of the ski mountain. Only
in Telluride...
Our gondola is free - all the time!
Everything in town is within walking distance.
The Galloping Goose's oldest bus #101 runs on renewable,
non-toxic, biodegradable, vegetable-oil-based
biodiesel
fuel.
There is free shopping for everyone at the Free Box,
a Telluride tradition for over 20 years.
Bridal Veil Falls, at the east end of Telluride, is
Colorado's tallest free-falling waterfall.
Ski Magazine rates Telluride in the Top 10 ski resorts
in North America.
Our Telluride Regional Airport is the highest commercial
airport in North America.
Telluride Helitrax is the only helicopter skiing outfit
in Colorado.
KOTO - Telluride's awesome non-commercial, community
based radio station founded in 1975.
The nearest stoplight is 45 miles away.
Puppy parking - because there may very well be more dogs
than people living here!
Telluride (pop. 2,200) is located in the southwestern
corner of Colorado, nestled in the spectacular San Juan
range of the Rocky Mountains. Its rugged mountain beauty
affords no easy freeway access, but it is easier to
get
here than one might think - and well worth taking the
road less traveled!
Whether you decide to drive or fly, your journey to
Telluride offers breathtaking views and awesome scenery.
(Photo: Last Dollar Road. See "Hiking" or "Jeeping
Adventures" in Activities section.) Direct flights into
our
airport just 10 minutes from town, smooth and scenic
roads, and in-town transportation are just a few of the
conveniences.
One of the greatest conveniences is that while you
are here, you won’t need a car. Everything is within
walking
distance! Additionally, the Galloping Goose is
available for a free ride within Telluride and "Dial a
Ride" offers free
transportation within Mountain
Village.
Transportation between towns is easy! Just hop on the
free gondola seven days a week from 7 a.m. to midnight
during the winter and summer seasons (Gondola closes
April 4 at midnight and reopens May 26, 2005 for the
summer). Pets and bicycles are welcome, and the gondola
offers access for handicapped travelers.
Getting to Telluride and Mountain Villge
Driving
During the summer, normal driving times are as follows:
Montrose - 1-1/2 hours
Durango or Grand Junction - 2-1/2 hours
Denver - 6-7 hours
Phoenix - 8-9 hours
Albuquerque - 5-6 hours
Mesa Verde Nat'l Park - 2 to 2-1/2 hrs to Visitor Center
in park.
Flying
Daily non-stop flights are available into the Telluride,
Montrose, Durango, and Grand Junction airports on Great
Lakes Airlines & United Express from Denver, and America
West Express from Phoenix.
In summer, daily non-stop jet service is available from
Houston to Montrose on Continental Airlines.
Grand Junction also offers flights from Salt Lake City
on Delta Airlines. Cortez Airport offers daily nonstops
from
Denver only.
The Telluride Airport is only five miles from town,
Montrose is about 1 1/2 hours, Durango/LaPlata County
Airport
is 125 miles, the Cortez Airport is 71 miles
from Telluride, and the Grand Junction Airport is 127
miles away.
Airlines
America West 800-235-9292
Continental Airlines 800-523-3273
Great Lakes Airlines 800-554-5111
United Express 800-241-6522
Airport Shuttles
Custom trips can be arranged. It is highly recommended
to make reservations in advance.
Airport Shuttles - From all airports
Alpine Luxury Limo (private service) 970-728-8750 or
877-728-8750
Consider It Done (private service) 970-728-4500
Mountain Limo (private & full service) 970-728-9606 or
888-LIMOTXI
Noah's Ark Transportation 888-437-6888 or 970-375-7790
Telluride Express (full service) 970-728-6000 or
888-212-TAXI
Airport Shuttles - From Durango and Cortez Airports
Durango Transportation 970-259-4818 or 800-626-2066
Noah's Ark Transportation 888-437-6888 or 970-375-7790
Airport Shuttles - From Grand Junction Airport only
American Spirit Shuttle (private service) 888-226-5031
Noah's Ark Transportation 888-437-6888 or 970-375-7790
WW Stage Lines (group charters) 888-858-4087
Charter services
Air Charter Flight One 970-728-0545 or 888-574-5861
Falcon Flight Charter Service 970-728-3959 or
800-337-1775
Rental Cars at Montrose
Enterprise 970-240-3835 or 800-RENTACAR
Rental Cars at Montrose Airport
Budget 970-249-6083 or 800-221-2419
Dollar 970-249-3770 or 800-800-4000
National 970-252-8898 or 800-227-7368
Thrifty 970-249-8741 or 800-367-2277
Rental Cars at Telluride Airport
Budget 970-728-4642 or 800-527-0700
National 970-728-9380 or 800-227-7368
Telluride Regional Airport Fixed Base Operator
Aircraft & Pilot Services 970-728-5051
Telluride in the summer is like one big,
five-month festival with every weekend an absolute
blast. May,
June, July, August and September have great
weather for outdoor events featuring musical
performances, bike
races, four-wheeling rallies and air
shows, just to name a few.
Festivals include Mountain Film, the famed Bluegrass,
Wild West, Wine, Jazz, Blues & Brews, Chamber, the
wesome Telluride Film Festival...the events go on and
on! Don't miss the craziness of the Mushroom Festival
and the Nothing Festival, designed to prove that nothing
compares to the festivals in Telluride!
Thursday, January 18, 2007 - Friday, February 23, 2007
Winter Exhibition
A juried exhibition titled H20, featuring water in all
its forms at the Ah Haa School's Silver Bell Gallery.
970.728.3886
Friday, January 19, 2007 - Sunday, January 21, 2007
Telluride Repertory Theatre
The Rep's Show & Tell reading series presents The Drawer
Boy, a touching tale of lost memory and living with
dreams. Performances are presented in local galleries
and restaurants and include light meals and wine
970.728.4539
Saturday, January 20, 2007 - Sunday, January 21, 2007
Smartwool 2 GS
Telluride Ski & Snowboard Club host a giant slalom race
on Milk Run for Rocky Mountain athletes from 9 am to
3
pm on both days.
970.728.6163
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Tim O'Brien
Grammy-Award winning musician and songwriter Tim O'Brien
plays acoustic music that includes folk, bluegrass
and
more. He brings guests Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore to
the Sheridan Opera House stage.
970.728.6363
Thursday, January 25, 2007 - Saturday, January 27, 2007
Women's Week
For women who prefer the supportive environment of
females: 3- & 4-day ski clinics, evening seminars, race
clinic, video analysis and a celebration dinner. All
levels welcome. Reservations required.
970.728.7507
Friday, January 26, 2007
Guest DJ Day
Tune in to FM 89.3, 91.7, 105.5 or www.koto.org to hear
locals vie for the coveted Silver Tongue Award and raise
money for KOTO community radio. Call 970.728.4333 to
pledge to keep Telluride's radio commercial free.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Beaux Arts Ball
Dress up, dress down, cross-dress or wear lessÑall to
support the Telluride Council for the Arts and
Humanities
Partake in a night of dancing, casino and
more at the Telluride Conference Center, 8 pm.
970.728.3930
Thursday, February 01, 2007 - Sunday, February 04, 2007
Living Out
Telluride Repertory Theatre presents a play that tells
the story of the relationship between a Salvadoran nanny
and the Ango lawyer she works for. Sheridan Opera House,
8 pm.
970.728.6363
Friday, February 02, 2007
KOTO Lip Sync Contest
Often irreverent, never to be missed, this annual KOTO
radio fundraiser always brings down the (Sheridan Opera)
house.
970.728.8100
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
The Karl Denson Trio
The Karl Denson Trio performs live at the Sheridan Opera
House, 9 pm.
970.728.6363
Friday, February 09, 2007
Name That Tune
Teams compete in a version of the 1950s television game.
There's also opportunities for the audience to interact
and win great prizes. Elks Lodge at Swede-Finn Hall.
970.728.8100
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Chocolate Lovers Fling
Sample deluxe chocolate concoctions, made by local chefs
and bakers, and dance to benefit San Miguel
Resource
Center's domestic violence and sexual assault program.
Conference Center.
970.728.5842
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Martin Sexton
Singer/songwriter Martin Sexton performs live at the
Sheridan Opera House, 9 pm.
970.728.6363
Sunday, February 11, 2007 - Thursday, February 15, 2007
Women's Week
For women who prefer the supportive environment of
females: 3- & 4-day ski clinics, evening seminars, race
clinic, video analysis and a celebration dinner. All
levels welcome. Reservations required.
970.728.7507
Thursday, February 15, 2007 - Sunday, February 18, 2007
Comedy Fest
Professional comedy visits Telluride and the Sheridan
Opera House. Performances TBA.
970.728.6363
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Butch Cassidy Ski Chase
Telluride Nordic Association hosts an invitational
cross-country ski race. The race features a 3.8-km
course for
kids, a 5-km course for novices, and a 15-km
loop for experienced competitors.
970.728.1114
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Ballet
The Palm presents St. Petersburg Classic Ballet Theatre,
a dance group from Russia. 7 pm.
970.369.5674
Thursday, February 22, 2007 - Sunday, April 08, 2007
Exhibition
Sacred History of Telluride is a juried exhibition that
offers one artist's historical perspective, shown at the
Telluride Historical Museum.
970.728.3886
Friday, February 23, 2007 - Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Jim Drew Memorial Races
Some of the best ski racers (ages 15-25) from the U.S.
and Europe compete on Milk Run for the FIS qualifiers
for U.S. Nationals.
970.728.7400
Saturday, February 24, 2007 - Sunday, March 04, 2007
Gay Ski Week
Show your pride in Telluride. Ski on the mountain,
mingle at apr�s-ski parties, dance to fabulous DJs and
create a lifetime of memories in an outrageous mountain
setting.
970.728.5424
Saturday, February 24, 2007 - Monday, March 05, 2007
Telluride AIDS Benefit
A week-long event that works to fight AIDS, fund AIDS
programs and promote AIDS education. Events include
art
auctions, fashion shows with live auctions, AIDS
testing, silent auctions, trunk shows and more.
970.728.5424
Monday, February 26, 2007 - Friday, March 02, 2007
Women's Week
For women who prefer the supportive environment of
females: 3- & 4-day ski clinics, evening seminars, race
clinic, video analysis and a celebration dinner. All
levels welcome. Reservations required.
970.728.7507
Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - Sunday, March 04, 2007
Rocky Mountain Freestyle Championships
Athletes ages 13 to 18 compete in the divisional
freestyle championships on Lower Plunge. The winners
progress to the U.S. Nationals.
970.369.6163
Thursday, March 01, 2007
TAB Fashion Show
A chance to see fashions from the upcoming Gala in a
more relaxed atmosphere. See February 24 for more
information about TAB. Telluride Conference Center, 8
pm.
970.728.0869
Friday, March 02, 2007 - Saturday, March 03, 2007
Free HIV/AIDS Testing
TAB sponsors free HIV/AIDS tests at the Telluride
Medical Center.
970.728.0869
Friday, March 02, 2007
TAB Opening NIght Reception & Silent Art Auctions
Art from AIDS patients and their families from The
Children's Hospital of Denver is donated, along with
renowned
local and regional artists, to create silent
auctions hosted with a reception at the Sheridan Opera
House.
970.728.0869
Saturday, March 03, 2007 - Monday, March 05, 2007
Jeep King of the Mountainf
Watch the action on Misty Maiden as former Olympians and
World Cup athletes go head to head.
970.926.7750
Saturday, March 03, 2007
TAB After-Hours F�te
A late-night TAB celebration at the Sheridan Opera
House, 10 pm. See February 24 for more information.
970.728.0869
Saturday, March 03, 2007
TAB Gala Fashion Show & Auction
This sell-out fashion show features local talent coupled
with international designers. See February 24 for more
information. Telluride Conference Center, 8 pm.
970.728.0869
Monday, March 05, 2007
TAB Designer Trunk Show
TAB presents the opportunity to purchase big-name
designer fashions for excellent prices. See February 24
for
more information. Main street location TBA.
970.728.0869
Friday, March 09, 2007
Telluride Adaptive Sports Winter Benefit
Hors d'oeuvres, music (the Anders Brothers Band),
dancing, cash bar, and silent and live auctions to help
TASP
fund recreation programs (skiing, rafting, cycling)
for people living with disabilities.
970.728.6208
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Celebration F.E.A.S.T.
A gourmet four-course meal paired with wine, live
auction and entertainment. All proceeds benefit the
Telluride
Medical Center Capital Fund, established to
improve medical capabilities throughout the region.
Telluride Conference Center.
970.728.8717
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
The Glenn Miller Ochestra
The world-famous big band first formed in 1956 is now
directed by Larry O'Brien. Their jazz fills the Sheridan
Opera House at 8 pm.
970.728.6363
Thursday, March 15, 2007 - Thursday, April 26, 2007
Exhibition
Featuring the best of the Ah Haa's faculty, staff and
boards, this multimedia exhibition shows at the Ah Haa's
Silver Bell Gallery.
970.728.3886
Thursday, March 15, 2007 - Sunday, March 18, 2007
Live Theater
Telluride Repertory Theatre Company presents Chicago,
the musical that has won six Tony Awards, at the Palm
Theatre.
970.728.4539
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Baseball on Skis
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by witnessing the annual
spectacle of skiers dueling it out with bats, balls and
bases at the base of Lift 7.
866.287.5016
Sunday, March 18, 2007
One to One Cardboard Derby
Using only tape, cardboard and glue, the young
masterminds of Telluride race their sleds on the Thrill
Hill, some
reaching maximum speeds of 32 miles per hour,
for the benefit of the One to One Youth Program of San
Miguel
County. A BBQ follows the race.
970.728.0885
Friday, March 23, 2007 - Sunday, March 25, 2007
Live Theater
Telluride Repertory Theatre Company presents Chicago,
the musical that has won six Tony Awards, at the Palm
Theatre.
970.728.4539
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Red Ball Express
Sponsor a ball and hope it rolls across the finish line
first to win cash prizes. This event is a fundraiser for
local
youth organizations and Rotary Club. Nastar
Course.
970.728.7432
Thursday, March 29, 2007 - Sunday, April 01, 2007
Smartwool/Garner Finale
This ski race is the finale of the Colorado series for
kids ages 15-25. The course is set on Milk Run.
970.728.7400
Friday, April 06, 2007
KOTO Street Dance
Telluride closes main street for this annual apr�s-ski,
end-of-season concert that features live music on the
courthouse steps and a beer garden. (April 7 is reserved
in case of inclement weather.)
970.728.8100
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Gondola Closes
The Gondola closes at the end of the day for maintenance
until May 24.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Gondola Closes for Off Season
The Gondola closes at the end of the day for maintenance
until late May.
Sunday, April 08, 2007
Telluride Ski Resort Closing Day
Enjoy the final turns of the lift-served season.
970.728.7432
Friday, April 20, 2007 - Sunday, April 22, 2007
Talking Gourds Spoken Word Festival
Performances and workshops: Friday is "Gaia Night:
Speaking for the Earth," followed by "Mountain Free for
All," an open reading. Saturday features interactives:
workshops, lectures and more. Saturday evening features
poetry slam performances.
970.728.0399
Friday, May 18, 2007 - Sunday, May 20, 2007
Young People's Theater
Local young thespians fill the stage at the Sheridan
Opera House with a performance of Annie Get Your Gun.
970.728.6363
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Gondola Opens
The Gondola reopens for the summer season.
Friday, May 25, 2007 - Monday, May 28, 2007
Mountainfilm in Telluride
Dedicated to educating and inspiring audiences about
issues that matter, cultures worth exploring,
environments
worth preserving and conversations worth
sustaining. Filmmakers, artists and outdoor enthusiasts
celebrate the
spirit of mountains, culture and the
environment with films, presentations, seminars and
more.
970.728.4123
Saturday, June 2, 2007 - Sunday, June 3, 2007
Telluride Balloon Rally
Balloons at flight above the beautiful San Juan
Mountains.
Monday, June 4, 2007 - Sunday, June 10, 2007
Wild West Fest
The Wild West Fest provides 50 kids from the Boys and
Girls Clubs of America an opportunity to come together
and spend a week in Telluride, exploring the arts.
Friday, June 8, 2007 - Sunday, June 17, 2007
Telluride Music Fest
While Telluride already boasts many music festivals, the
founders of Telluride Music fest intended something
different when they first opened their homes to
festivalgoer in June 2003. Josh Aronson and Vincent and
Ann
Mai wanted to create a unique festival to enjoy
chamber presented music in its intended form -
first-class
musicians performing in an intimate home
environment.
Sunday, June 24, 2007 - Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Telluride Plein Air
Thirty nationally recognized plein air artists will
gather in Telluride, Colorado for the Fourth Annual
Telluride Plein
Air Celebration. The Sheridan Arts
Foundation and Keith Wicks, Executive Director of Sonoma
Plein Air, have
joined together again to bring this
exciting event back to Telluride. The first of its kind
in this internationally
renowned resort area, this event
will benefit community programming at the foundation's
historic Sheridan Opera
House.
Thursday, June 21, 2007 - Sunday, June 24, 2007
Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Performers say there is a unique thrill to performing in
front of the smartest audience in the country. Artists
are
encouraged to take risks in Telluride, and the
audience is regularly rewarded with unique blends of
voices
sharing the stage for the first time - as a new
musical friendship cultivated backstage makes its debut
on the
Telluride stage.
Thursday, June 28, 2007 - Sunday, July 1, 2007
Telluride Wine Festival
"I speak at many wonderful wine events throughout the
year, but the Telluride Wine Fest may very well be host
to the most natural, organic melding of wine and food of
them all. In the spectacular surroundings of a box
canyon in Southwestern Colorado, gifted chefs, talented
winemakers, expert sommeliers, and renowned
teachers of
wine mingle freely and unpretentiously with foodies and
wine lovers on one magical weekend in late
June to
create a fantastic environment of mutual appreciation
and unrivaled celebration." - Steve Olson
Friday, July 06, 2007 - Sunday, July 15, 2007
Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged 50th Celebration
An objectivist summer conference to celebrate the the
50th anniversary of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged at the
Telluride Conference Center.
970.369.6423
Friday, July 13, 2007 - Sunday, July 22, 2007
Live Theatre
Telluride Repertory Theatre Company presents outdoor
Shakespeare in performance complete with tantalizing
Telluride mountain backdrops for scenery. As You Like It
is a humorous romp that follows young Rosalind as
she
discovers the trials of coming of age in a changing
world and the joy and trouble found in falling in love.
Rated: G
970.728.4539
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Telluride Cajun Festival
Come enjoy New Orleans Cuisine and wonderful music for a
fun day in the sun!
August 2007
Telluride Culinary & Arts Festival
Telluride Culinary and Arts Festival (TCAF) will again
highlight the culinary expertise of acclaimed local and
national chefs with entertaining and informational food
seminars, the incredible and much-anticipated "Grand
Tasting" event, and the popular "Progressive Dinner" Ð
all taking you on a culinary tour and experience of a
lifetime.
Thursday, August 2, 2007 - Sunday, August 5, 2007
Telluride Jazz Festival
Since 1977, Telluride's majestic perch - high in the
spectacular San Juan Mountains in Southwestern Colorado
-
has been the site of a musical odyssey combining the
finest of nature and art. Each year the Telluride
Society
for Jazz produces one of the most memorable
festivals in the world. Its intimate format and many
opportunities
for enjoying spectacular mountain
activities complement the superb music. One can enjoy
hiking, mountain jeep
tours, visits to mining ghost
towns, biking and more, all of which seduce an audience
of up to 3,000 per day to
this historic, one-of-a-kind
Victorian town seen by most Americans only in TV
commercials. Combining outdoor
stages during the day
with theater and club shows running at night, this
festival has the best of both worlds.
Thursday, August 9, 2007 - Sunday, August 12, 2007
Telluride Chamber Music Festival
The Telluride Chamber Music Festival has been bringing
music to Telluride since 1973. We continue to bring
you
chamber music as it was originally intended, up close
and personal! Our festival creates a spontaneous
connection between audience and musicians which lifts
the human spirit.
Friday, August 10, 2007 - Sunday, August 12, 2007
Telluride Tech Festival
The Telluride Technology Festival is a Celebration of
the Past, Present and Future of Technology. The Tech
Fest
is based on the historical fact that in 1891, Nikola Tesla, George Westinghouse and Telluride's own
L.L. Nunn
built the world's first commercial grade AC
power plant in Telluride. The intimate mountain
environment of
Telluride, Colorado continues to be an
ideal environment for discussion and reflection.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - Sunday, August 26, 2007
Live Theatre
Telluride Repertory Theatre Company presents Frankie and
Johnny in the Clair de Lune. A critical and popular
success, this bittersweet comedy combines poignancy and
laughter as it traces the unlikely romance that
begins
to develop between two middle-aged "losers." Johnny, a
short order cook, is convinced that he loves
Frankie, a
waitress, a notion that she, at first, considers to be
ridiculous. She has had more disappointments
than
delights in life, and he is the veteran of one broken
marriage already. Yet out of their sometimes touching,
sometimes hilarious interplay the promise of a
relationship beyond a "one-night stand" does begin to
emerge.
Rated: PG 13
970.728.4539
Thursday, August 23, 2007 - Monday, August 27, 2007
Telluride Mushroom Festival
Fungophiles from around the world gather to participate
in forays, lectures, dining, identification and the
famous
mushroom parade down main street Telluride.
Telluride Institute is an innovative non-profit
organization that
fosters the transition to a
sustainable world. We do this by working with
communities, businesses, and the
public sector to create
and advance real solutions which support the health of
environments, cultures, and
economies. We collaborate
with leading artists, scientists, and educators to map a
progressive future.
303.296.9359
Friday, August 31, 2007 - Monday, September 3, 2007
Telluride Film Festival
"The films at Telluride, like the fresh mountain air,
provide a kind of oxygen, renewing one's faith in the
idea that
movies, like all great art, can still turn us
inside out and make us see the world with fresh eyes." Los Angeles
Times
Friday, September 14, 2007 - Monday, September 17, 2007
Telluride Blues and Brews Festival
Three days of world-renowned musicians performing live
on the famous Telluride Town Park stage, late night
jams
in the local juke joints, 50 choice microbreweries
serving up their handcrafted "cream of the barrel." "Out
of
the 90 different countries I've been to, I've never
seen anything more beautiful than what you have here." - B.B.
King 2004 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
Playing in Telluride and Mountain Village
“Awesome” will take on a new meaning for you in
Telluride! With 13,000 and 14,000-foot peaks surrounding
you,
there are spectacular views wherever you go.
All you have to do is step out the door and you’re in a
backyard of adventure with mountains of fun to explore.
Reeling in native trout, hiking the Jud Wiebe Trail and
many others, jeeping to a waterfall or soaking in a
mineral
bath all include mountain views of massive
proportion. Are you ready for your daily dose of
adrenaline? Then
let’s get started!
Giddyup!
Play cowboy for a day and get a true taste of the Wild
West. Ride through shimmering aspen forests and alpine
meadows framed by mountain peaks powdered with snow.
Balloon Rides
A rousing way to start the day!
Turn Back the Clock
Telluride is a National Historic District so, if you
love history, take a fascinating self-guided tour and
don't miss
our incredible Historical Museum!
Go Fish!
The streams, rivers and lakes around Telluride are an
angler’s dream, teeming with rainbow, brown, brook,
cutthroat and golden trout, enticing to the avid
fisherman and novice alike.
Glider Riding
From your launching pad atop the mesa at the Telluride
Regional Airport, you can silently glide like an eagle
over Telluride and the glorious San Juans.
Paraglide to a Rocky Mountain High
Experience the next best thing to having wings as you
soar high above the Telluride valley with an experienced
USHGA Tandem instructor. Adrenaline junkies can launch
off the top of Gold Hill at the ski area summit with a
3,500+ descent and catch a bird’s eye view of towering
peaks, plush alpine mesas and the historic town of
Telluride during a paraglide ride
Golfing in the Most Beautiful Place You'll Ever "Tee"
It’s not just the spectacular views from one of the
highest (9,300 ft.) alpine golf courses in the country
that will
make your spirits soar - golf balls also fly
15 percent farther than at sea level!
White Water Rafting and Kayaking
From wild river rapids to a classic float for relaxing
family fun, rafting in the Telluride area is an
experience
second to none.
Head for the Hills
With the greatest concentration of 14,000-foot peaks in
North America, Telluride offers endless hiking
opportunities just out your front door. From easy
hour-long hikes to moderate day hikes to challenging
15-mile
treks to climbing a “fourteener,” Telluride’s
extensive network of trails offers something for hikers
of all levels.
Off Road Adventures
Telluride’s mining history has left a legacy of roads
and trails over three of the most hair-raising
high-mountain
passes in the state – Imogene, Black Bear,
and Ophir passes.
Mountain Bike Mania
With over 250 miles of trails in its backyard, Telluride
is a true mecca for mountain bikers.
Hut 1 … Hut 2 …Bike!
Bike through a hut system - an adventurous 206-mile
mountain bike journey from the mountains of Telluride to
the red rock desert of Moab, Utah.
Educational Excursions
Learn more about this area’s flora, fauna, and geology
on a person-to-person basis with experienced guides.
Swimming Pool with a View
Enjoy a refreshing swim with a fabulous view of the
mountains at the public pool in Town Park.
Tennis, Anyone?
Stay ahead of the game at the public tennis courts in
Town Park.
Know the Ropes!
Full day adventures are offered for families, corporate
groups and individuals at Faraway Ranch, located at the
base of 14,000-foot Mt. Wilson, just fifteen miles from
Telluride.
A "Free Ride" in Telluride?
If you want to get out in that fresh alpine air but
don’t want to exert yourself, take a ride on the only
free gondola
in North America with some of the most
incredible views in Colorado.
What is the most important thing about a wedding?
Everyone agrees - it's the location!
Your wedding day is very special. Choosing a spectacular
place like Telluride for this most important day is a
decision you will always be happy about - not only on
your wedding day but also for many years to come.
Our wedding planners are very familiar with the
Telluride area - from outdoor venues to caterers. They
will do
everything possible to make sure you have an
unforgettable wedding day and celebration!
Making it Official...
Couples can get a marriage license for $10.00 at the San
Miguel County Clerk's office located at the Courthouse
(under the historic clock tower) on Colorado Avenue,
Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. You must bring
proof of age and parents' names and addresses. If
divorced, bring the date, court name and location (city
and
state); if widowed, the date and place. The license
must be used within 30 days. No blood test is required.
There is no waiting period. Expect to spend half an hour
to get the license.
San Miguel County Courthouse, 333
West Colorado Avenue in Telluride. 970-728-3954
If your marriage is performed in Colorado and is in
accordance with state law, it will be considered legal
in your
home country.
Conferences and Special Events Destined for Success
The lodging, restaurants, luxurious resorts, pampering
spas and atmosphere of Telluride and Mountain Village
create a meeting destination like no other.
For successful and unforgettable seminars, conferences,
and corporate retreats, Telluride and Mountain Village
offer top restaurants, a world-class luxury resort/spa,
lodging establishments (some with conference
facilities),
and the new Telluride Conference Center to
satisfy your every need. The Conference Center is
located in
Mountain Village, at the heart of a community
of new restaurants, shops, luxury accommodations, and
championship golf course.
After your event or conference, enjoy a wealth of
activities and exciting options that include festival
and cultural
events certain to please the most
discriminating tastes. There are local planners who can
help you plan
selected activities from the countless
possibilities available here (see "Activities" category)
such as hikes, tours,
back road adventures, and a round
at our championship golf course.
For corporate team-building sessions and retreats with
an emphasis on team building and collaboration skills,
call Faraway Adventures.
The Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village is
completely state-of-the-art and offers the best
infrastructure and performance capabilities in the Rocky
Mountains. Meetings are about bringing people
together,
but sometimes a little technology goes a long way. The
Telluride Conference Center was founded on
this premise
and accordingly includes all the latest high tech toys.
If you need to set up a room with over one
hundred
laptops, we can do it with high-speed communications
access.
