Official Guide to Telluride & Mountain Village — Summer/Fall 26

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

234 Russell Drive $17,850,000

8 Bedrooms, 8 Full / 2 Half Bathrooms

Situated on one of the best lots in Mountain Village, this recently remodeled family compound offers luxury living at its finest. The extensive renovation includes a brand-new kitchen, fully updated bathrooms, a state-of-the-art golf simulator, and much more. The property features 8 spacious bedroom suites, 8 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, and a separate guest house, providing ample space for both family and guests. Ski-in/ski-out access is right at your doorstep, with the home located directly on The Galloping Goose ski run and the 3rd fairway of the Telluride Golf Course. Enjoy dramatic San Sophia views, excellent solar exposure, and expansive outdoor living spaces. The property is bordered by open space on two sides, offering the perfect balance of privacy and access.

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TELLURIDE TOURISM BOARD

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COME FOR THE VIEWS, STAY FOR THE STORIES

Hello, and welcome to the Official Visitor Guide to Telluride & Mountain Village. Our goal in creating this guide is to offer a glimpse into what we think makes Telluride and Mountain Village a special place, and to share how you can experience it thoughtfully and authentically.

In this edition, we’ve curated stories that capture the people, places, and traditions that make Telluride a magical summer destination. Our cover story explores a key component of local culture — one rooted in boots, spurs, and grit — spotlighting the ranching heritage that still shapes this valley.

That legacy continues in the life-changing work of Grace Reins Equine Therapy, a wild horse rescue where the horse–human connection becomes a path to healing. We close our Western thread with a winter teaser on local skijoring champion Lang Schuler, who shares what it’s like to get pulled behind a horse on skis and what’s next for the sport locally.

Beyond the saddle, this edition shares the story behind the Floradora, a family owned restaurant with a 53 year history, and a guide to local, farm-fresh products — from high-altitude bread made with oldworld baking techniques to organic veggies grown at 6,000 feet. We also share stories from musical artists who have returned to Telluride year after year to our iconic outdoor festival stage.

Whether you come for the music, the trails, or the mountain views, we hope this guide inspires a deeper connection to Telluride. Our team is here to help make every moment count.

Thank you for choosing Telluride and for making time to get to know our culture and our community. I hope to see you at a festival, on a summit, or somewhere along the way.

Kiera Skinner Executive Director / Telluride Tourism Board

EXPLORE THE VISITORS CENTER

Make your experience in Telluride and Mountain Village an unforgettable one by exploring the Visitors Center at 236 W. Colorado Ave. There, the local destination concierge team stands ready to steer you toward a summer adventure, a memorable meal, or the perfect boutique.

MOUNTAIN TIME STARTS HERE

Fly nonstop to Telluride and Mountain Village from seven major airports

YEAR-ROUND FLIGHTS

Denver DEN to Telluride TEX

Denver Air / daily

Denver DEN to Montrose MTJ United / 2–4x daily

Denver DEN to Montrose MTJ Southwest / 1–3x daily

Dallas DFW to Montrose MTJ American / 1–2x daily

SUMMER 2026 FLIGHTS

Phoenix PHX to Telluride TEX Denver Air / daily

Houston IAH to Montrose MTJ United / daily

(Wed. & Sat. only starting late Aug.)

Chicago ORD to Montrose MTJ United / 5x weekly

Dallas DAL to Montrose MTJ Southwest / Saturdays

Los Angeles LAX to Montrose MTJ United / Saturdays

Getting to Telluride and Mountain Village this summer is easier than ever, with nine nonstop flights arriving into Telluride and Montrose from seven major airports.

The destination is served by two airports: Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ). TEX is the closest airport to Telluride and Mountain Village and is the most seamless way to start your vacation; it is just 10 minutes away from both towns. Meanwhile, MTJ acts as the primary gateway to the region. It is a scenic, 65-mile drive from Telluride, with multiple shuttle options and car rentals available.

New flight additions this summer include service from Los Angeles (LAX) to MTJ on

Saturdays, and the extension of nonstop United Airlines flights from Houston (IAH) and Chicago (ORD) into MTJ from May to September. United will also continue to offer multiple daily flights from Denver (DEN) to MTJ.

American Airlines continues with twice daily flights from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to MTJ, and Southwest Airlines is operating daily into MTJ from DEN and Saturdays into MTJ from Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Denver Air, with connectivity through United, American, and Delta, offers daily service into TEX from DEN and Phoenix (PHX).

Thanks to these new and returning flights from seven major airports with endless national and international connections, getting to Telluride and Mountain Village is simple and direct — no matter where you’re coming from.

AWe are a small community with a big heart. Let’s all do our part to take care of one another and our planet.

TTELLURIDE

he connected communities of Telluride and Mountain Village have their own distinct character and attractions, yet come together to form an alpine playground linked by a free aerial gondola.

A National Historic Landmark District, Telluride is a town with stories to tell. Originally a 19th-century mining camp — and the site of Butch Cassidy’s first bank robbery — its streets still echo with history. Today, those same streets are lined with lovingly preserved buildings that now house delicious restaurants, eclectic boutiques, welcoming bars, and world-class art galleries. The town’s rugged roots and creative spirit give it a charm that’s both authentic and dynamic.

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Perched at 9,545 feet and surrounded by some of Colorado’s tallest peaks, Mountain Village feels like a European alpine getaway. Purposefully designed with open, pedestrian-friendly plazas; elegant lodges; and stunning mountain views, it’s home to upscale accommodations, luxury spas, fine dining, tasting rooms, and walkable activities for all ages. The Mountain Village Center is located at the base of Telluride Ski Resort, adjacent to Telluride Golf Club.

THE GONDOLA

TELLURIDE STATION

South Oak Street, Telluride

8,750 feet

SAN SOPHIA STATION

Mid-Mountain

10,500 feet

Access the resort’s trails, Allred’s Restaurant, and the Nature Center

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE STATION

Mountain Village Center 9,545 feet

Telluride to Mountain Village 7minutes 5minutes 12 minutes

Linking these two communities is the iconic gondola — the only free public transportation system of its kind in the U.S. This scenic 12-minute ride offers panoramic views and effortless access between towns. It’s also wheelchair accessible, pet friendly, and a green mode of transportation. Tip: Watch for the red or white cabins — special editions commemorating the gondola’s milestone anniversaries. No matter which cabin you catch, riding the gondola is a must-do experience.

TWO TOWNS, ONE SHARED SPIRIT

V SIT RIGHT

DO RIGHT BY THE WORLD

• Waste less and enjoy more.

• Use a reusable mug, cup, or straw.

• Turn off lights and unplug electronics when not in use.

• Conserve water by taking shorter showers and reusing towels and linens.

DO RIGHT BY THE TOWNS

• Ride the free gondola and buses, bike, or walk like a local.

• Be aware of local single-use plastics bans. Bring reusable bags to avoid fees.

• Come to see and not be seen.

• Treat local workers with kindness and respect.

DO RIGHT BY OUR BACKYARD

• Be kind and respectful of others and the environment.

• Keep the mountains pristine. Bring out everything brought in.

• Enjoy wildlife and nature without disrupting it.

• Be careful with fire and extinguish fire pits completely.

• Tag responsibly or, even better, not at all.

DO RIGHT BY YOU

• Use sunscreen, bring layers.

• Stay hydrated with a reusable water bottle.

• Care more about yourself than the selfie.

We are a small town with a big heart. Commit to being a responsible visitor by taking the Telluride Pledge.

WHERE STILL

THE WEST RIDES

Family ranches and local horseback outfitters preserve a quieter chapter of the region’s history and culture

A FAVORITE TELLURIDE TALE CENTERS ON A LOCAL COWBOY NAMED ROUDY, WHO WOULD RIDE HIS HORSE STRAIGHT INTO THE NEW SHERIDAN BAR ON MAIN STREET AND ORDER A DRINK WITHOUT EVER DISMOUNTING. IT’S THE KIND OF STORY THAT SOUNDS LIKE LOCAL LEGEND, BUT HAPPENS TO BE ENTIRELY TRUE.

Roudy’s story is one of many that remains embedded in local culture. But long before a cowboy and his horse saddled up to the bar, the area was inhabited by the Uncompahgre Utes, who traveled to the Telluride area in the summer to hunt. The Utes’ millenia-long annual

migration to the region was first disrupted by the arrival of miners and early ranch families, and ultimately ended in 1881, when they were forcibly relocated by the U.S. Army.

The miners were the next to go — albeit by choice — when the mining boom faded.

The ranchers, who supplied the miners with meat, wool, and hay were also affected. Gorrono and Adams Ranch were sold and eventually developed into present-day Mountain Village and Telluride Ski Resort. (Today, an 1800s cabin from the historic Gorrono Ranch remains at the on-mountain restaurant that bears its name.)

However, some local ranches endured, adapting to preserve both their land and their livelihoods. Today, these ranching families play a vital role in open space conservation and thoughtful development. With roots stretching back generations, they carry a living legacy of local history. These are their stories.

TSCHMID FAMILY RANCH

est. 1882

he oldest remaining familyowned ranch in the county is Schmid Family Ranch, formerly the Wells-Champlin Ranch.

The 900-acre property west of Telluride on Wilson Mesa was homesteaded by James Wells in 1882. Today, over 140 years later, it is home to Wells’ great-great-great-greatgranddaughter, Kayla Brack, and her family, who are the seventh and eighth generations to live on the ranch. The property is owned by Brack’s grandfather and great uncle, brothers Marvin and Sydney Schmid.

Brack spent a lot of time on the ranch as a kid “picking wild berries and making jellies and pies, or just eating them fresh” along with “learning how to fix things that broke and not just running straight to town to replace it.”

Telluride may be less than 30 minutes from the ranch by car today, but back in the 1950s, when Marvin and Sydney and their siblings were coming of age, getting to town was an allday adventure.

As Marvin tells it: “Trips to Telluride required the use of horses and sleds in the winter months to get to our pickup, which was parked down on Bear Creek [Big Bear Creek] at a much lower elevation. … When we reached the parked pickup, the horses were tied to the back of the sled which had hay for them to eat while we drove into town. The kids had to ride in the back of that pickup covered in blankets and the family dog was balanced on the running board.”

Stories like that, along with those that happened much, much earlier, will continue to live on in family lore. The entire Schmid Family Ranch was put through a conservation easement in 2005 that will forever protect it from development.

Today, the property still functions as a working ranch, with 25 head of sheep, 80 mother cows, horses, and a full hay operation. The family also makes their own lumber from trees harvested and milled on the ranch. Telluride Wranglers operates out of the Schmid Family Ranch, offering wagon and trail rides all summer long, and part of the property serves as a venue for weddings and hunting parties.

“All of the properties around us have been split up and sold. That is why we decided on a conservation easement,” said Sydney, one of the owners. “It is our desire to share the land with others while maintaining a bit of privacy. We like to maintain the heritage of ranching and farming.” >>

"THE KIDS HAD TO RIDE IN THE BACK OF THAT PICKUP COVERED IN BLANKETS AND THE FAMILY DOG WAS BALANCED ON THE RUNNING BOARD.”

— Marvin Schmid

"THE LIVESTOCK COME UP IN THE SPRING AFTER THEY’VE LAMBED OR CALVED AND STAY ALL SUMMER."

— Pam (Aldasoro) Bennett

HALDASORO BROTHERS RANCH

est. 1926

ead west of Telluride and look north and you’ll see Deep Creek Mesa, a broad tabletop above the highway with some of the area’s best views. These views have been a hallmark of home for five generations of Aldasoros, a family of heritage Basque sheepherders from Spain. Their story began in 1926, when Jose Joaquin Aldasoro, along with his brother and cousin, began purchasing land outside Telluride to graze sheep. Over time, Aldasoro Brothers Ranch blossomed into a 5,000-acre sheep operation that housed between 3,000 and 5,000 head of sheep at any given time. When Joaquin passed away, the ranch was handed down to his heirs. His son, Albert

Aldasoro, became managing partner of Aldasoro Brothers Ranch and raised his three daughters — Pam, Angie, and Cristine — on the property with his wife, Yula Mae.

“We had two crops: lamb and wool,” recalls Pam (Aldasoro) Bennett, one of the three daughters. Ranching was the family’s livelihood until she and her sisters reached young adulthood. By the early 1990s, however, the ranch was heavily mortgaged and facing serious financial hardship.

“I happened to be working for the developers of Mountain Village and realized that thoughtful development was what was going to save the ranch,” Bennett says. “I came home and said, ‘Daddy, we have to consider some kind of development or we are going to lose everything.’”

To preserve at least part of their heritage, the family made the difficult decision to subdivide and sell portions of the land, including a parcel that now houses the Telluride airport. The family retained roughly 750 acres, now known as the “Old Sheep Ranch.” Today, all three sisters live on the property, where sheep and cattle still graze each spring, summer, and fall. “The livestock come up in the spring after they’ve lambed or calved and stay all summer,” Bennett explains.

The fourth generation of Aldasoros, the children of Pam, Angie, and Cristine, are shaping the next chapter of the Aldasoro legacy. Several of them own and operate Telluride Sleighs & Wagons, which welcomes visitors to the ranch to experience its history firsthand. The family also hosts weddings and community events and has supported the local outdoor community through land donations, including access to the climbing wall along the highway and the Deep Creek trailhead, which connects Deep Creek Mesa to Telluride via the Mount Sneffels Wilderness.

WHERE YOU CAN RIDE, TOO

There are three outfitters that lead horseback trips into the ample open space surrounding Telluride, including one that operates on the historic, familyowned Schmid Family Ranch.

TELLURIDE WRANGLERS

One of the best ways to experience the historic Schmid Family Ranch is by booking a trail ride with Telluride Wranglers, which operates out of the ranch. The outfitter also runs multi-day Cowboy Camp and Pack Trips and wagon rides through the ranch followed by dinner.

T ELLURIDE HORSEBACK ADVENTURES

To meet the man behind the horse-in-thebar story, book a horseback ride with Roudy at Telluride Horseback Adventures. The trips run through a historic homestead in Norwood (45 minutes outside Telluride) and include plenty of time in wideopen space with wide-open views.

BAKER RANCH HORSEBACK ADVENTURES

Baker Ranch is around 30 minutes west of Telluride near the town of Placerville. Horseback journeys here take place on a private estate surrounded by national forest land. The outfitter offers one- and twohour rides.

Book a horseback ride with one of our local outfitters.

In Telluride, the story of the land includes tales of the Uncompahgre Utes and miners, but it may be most alive in the history of the ranching families who still live here today. These families and the land they call home act as an enduring legacy to an era that shaped this valley and a promise that it will remain open and familyowned for generations to come.

Enjoy the simple thrill of summer in the San Juan Mountains

WILD SUMMER DAYS

OFF-ROADING

During the region’s mining era a string of roads were carved into the San Juan Mountains. Today, those same routes offer access to the high country, traveling over mountain passes, through ghost towns, and up to high alpine meadows filled with wildflowers. Favorite destinations include Imogene Pass and Tomboy, an old mining camp. Using a local guide adds to the experience.

BIKING

The region provides a striking backdrop for road and mountain bikers, with a variety of terrain for all abilities. Mountain bikers will find challenging trails that explore old mining roads and mountain basins, as well as moderate trails on former railroad tracks. The highdesert trail networks in Norwood and farther west are another great option. Road biking is popular along the scenic San Juan Skyway.

FISHING

Telluride is a year-round fishing paradise, with unique fishing experiences throughout the region. From the easily accessible San Miguel River to the many area ponds and lakes, there is a fishing adventure for everyone. Local guides know the ins and outs of the area’s rivers and streams, offering guided tours and invaluable advice about flies and water complexities.

ROCK CLIMBING

The area’s climbing routes include jagged peaks, boulders, and extensive wall faces that provide a variety of climbing and bouldering opportunities for all abilities. For those learning the sport or seeking local know-how, a number of guide services are available, and local maps, information, and gear can be found at sports shops. The Telluride Mountain Club reminds adventurers of all levels that many routes, in particular the via ferrata, require technical ability and appropriate gear.

HORSEBACK / WAGON RIDES

Horseback riding in the San Juans is a favorite memory-maker for families. Riding through aspen groves and alpine meadows on horseback is the ultimate Old West experience. Outfitters offer guided daytime outings, half-day trail rides, and overnight trips. For more, see page 25.

HIKING / RUNNING

Trails weaving through the mountains offer hikers a quick jaunt to a nearby waterfall or the chance to spend the day exploring high-alpine terrain, uncovering old mining ruins, and admiring vibrant wildflowers. The region’s trail system has extensive options for a range of hiking levels. Before any hike, consult trail descriptions and a map, check the weather, and be prepared with layers, water, and sunscreen. Remember to take care of our backyard by disposing of pet waste and trash properly, and avoiding single-use plastics, which are more likely to be left behind than reusables.

RZRS

RZRs are compact recreational off-road vehicles with options for one, two, or four riders. They offer a nimble way to explore the mountain passes. Telluride Outfitters offer tours of the backcountry for both first-timers and experienced four-wheelers, with activities to suit all tastes and levels. Buckle up and have a blast.

WATER SPORTS

As the snow melts, area lakes and rivers become playgrounds for rafting, kayaking, and tubing with vistas that are second to none. Local outfitters take paddlers on half- or full-day excursions through class II to III+ rapids. There is also SUPing (stand-up paddleboarding), a great way to soak up the sun while getting a workout. If that sounds like too much effort, grab an inner tube and float leisurely down the San Miguel River from

a summer afternoon.

TOWN PARK

Telluride Town Park is home to family fun in a beautiful setting. In the summer, you’ll find a campground, softball and soccer fields, tennis courts, a skate park, the Imagination Station playground, a pool, and more. Lower Bear Creek Falls can be accessed from the park, which is also the venue for many of the town’s festivals.

BASE CAMP

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Located at 9,545 feet above sea level, Telluride’s high-alpine twin town is a hub for summer activity

BICYCLING

This summer, Telluride Bike Park operations are temporarily paused in order to complete the modernization of Lift 4. During the project, hiking trails and cross-country biking trails through the resort, including those in Prospect Bowl, will remain open and can be accessed free of charge. The gondola’s San Sophia Station is a popular starting point for a network of routes that connect to U.S. Forest Service land.

CANOPY ADVENTURE

Ready for an adrenaline rush? Try this course of ziplines, aerial bridges, and rappels that crisscross over Telluride Ski Resort. Reaching a maximum height of 140 feet above the forest floor and with zipline traverses as long as 1,800 feet, this fully guided, ticketed tour takes about three hours and offers unforgettable vistas and thrills. For more, see page 35.

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking routes wind their way around Mountain Village and the surrounding slopes. A favorite is the Ridge Trail, a two-mile intermediate route that offers hikers two options with varying degrees of difficulty. You can ride the gondola to San Sophia Station and hike the Ridge Trail down to the Village Center, or you can hike the same route uphill to San Sophia Station, which connects with more challenging trails.

FUN FOR ALL AGES

Spend the afternoon exploring the kid-friendly activities that dot the Mountain Village Center. There’s a bungee trampoline, a disc golf course, and a small fishing pond. For more kid-friendly fishing, meander over to Elk Lake near the gondola’s Market Plaza Station. The Telluride Racquet Club, on the grounds of The Peaks Resort & Spa, offers tennis and pickleball for more fun in the sun.

GUIDED BY GRACE, LED BY HORSES

Grace Reins Equine Therapy is where rescued wild horses and seeking humans find healing

EMILY SHOFF

At the heart of Grace Reins Equine Therapy, a nonprofit ranch based in Placerville, is empathy. Empathy for the mustangs, an emblem of the West. And empathy for those who come to Grace Reins looking to find stillness and meaning in a fast-paced world.

Erin Cain, who founded the organization in 2020 with her husband, Joe Crilly, and is also a writer and an activist, is humble when she speaks about the value of her work: “We just hold the space — the horses do the healing.” Yet, what Cain facilitates can be life changing.

The ranch is a refuge for wild mustangs that Cain and Crilly have rescued from uncertain futures. It is also a safe space for people seeking peace and healing. Through contemplative time with horses, Grace Reins brings wholeness to those in need.

“Horses are a mirror for us to see our truest selves, offering the most tender environment to

experience this kind of remembering,” Cain says. Her work takes a variety of forms, ranging from individual clients and women’s retreats to summer programs for kids at Telluride Academy. People of all kinds walk away with a greater understanding of the horses and of themselves.

The process starts with a bit of matchmaking; Cain chooses a mustang that fits the needs and energy of the individual. Then, the two meet in an outdoor arena. The process is slow and gentle, involving soft hellos, petting, and sometimes grooming. “It’s an experience that allows people to reconnect with themselves in a very gentle way. It’s tactile, a gentle bonding with this big beautiful animal that is welcoming you into their space,” shares Cain.

The power of horses is found in their electromagnetic heart space (or the energy a heart emits). Humans are said to have a heart space of three to five feet, while horses have about five times that amount. Additionally, a horse’s heart

rate is about half the rate of a human’s, so being around horses can help a human’s nervous system downregulate.

“I often find that people are emotional after only a short time with the horses. They don’t even have to talk, just being with the horses — grooming them, spending time with them — creates an unique opportunity of connection. We call that ‘joining up,’ when a horse forms a bond with someone. And when they do, they don’t need a lead rope to want to follow that person,” explains Cain.

Although Grace Reins itself is relatively new, Cain has spent her life working toward its creation. She started regularly riding and working with horses in her twenties when she moved to California from New York City. But it wasn’t until she returned to the East Coast and was living in

“We call that ‘joining up,’ when a horse forms a bond with someone. And when they do, they don’t need a lead rope to want to follow that person.”

— Erin Cain

Connecticut that she realized horses could be used in therapy.

“I attended the Special Olympics and witnessed the magic of horses as healers,” she remembers. She was trained in equine therapy through PATH International (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International), an organization that offers certifications in equine-assisted services that are designed to

support individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Cain’s work in the Telluride area began slowly. She offered equine therapy throughout the region, but was without a piece of land where she could house rescued mustangs. That all changed in early 2020 when she had the opportunity to buy a 85-acre parcel in Placerville. It was a move that allowed Cain to keep her horses and do her work out of one property; it’s something she is immensely thankful for.

Gratitude is an ongoing theme in Cain’s life and work. She attributes the success of her ranch to partner organizations like the Johnson Family Foundation, Telluride Foundation, Just for Kids, and the Town of Telluride.

“It was always my dream to share the ranch. Being able to offer a nonprofit on this land is a pinnacle born of many dreams,” says Cain.

HIGH-FLYING FUN

Telluride Zipline Adventure serves up treetop thrills for the whole family

KATHRYN SPARACINO

Just when you think summers in Telluride couldn’t get any more exciting, along comes Telluride Zipline Adventure.

Offered throughout the day in summer and early fall, this family-friendly activity gets you up and in the trees of the ski area with incredible 360-degree views.

So what makes ziplining so much fun? Turns out there’s a little science behind it, and it comes down to tricking your brain. Part of the allure of ziplining is enjoying the thrill without the risk. While it feels like you’re literally flying through the treetops, you are also aware of the harness you’re wearing and the cable you’re clipped into. Then there’s the undeniable thrill of speed and the feeling of being suspended in space and unbound by the rules of gravity.

Telluride resident Chantry Dasaro took her family on the Telluride Zipline Adventure in the fall when the aspens were at their most brilliant.

“You’re going from one platform to the next. It’s like a big circuit of wires up in the

trees. You’re going slow enough to take in the scenery of the mountains and it’s totally different from what you’re used to seeing, because you’re above the trees, and I’m never on the ski resort in the summer,” says Dasaro.

The three-hour activity starts with a short safety video and gear sorting at the Telluride Adventure Center before you’re whisked up to the on-mountain zipline system. With five ziplines, two aerial bridges, and two rappels, Telluride Zipline Adventure is the perfect way to add a touch of excitement to summer.

Tim Williams, who is the director of mountain activities and the ski and snowboard school at Telluride Ski Resort, shares that ziplining is “A true ‘must do’ experience to enhance your Telluride vacation.” He adds that the zipline, bridges, and rappels are “surrounded by incredible alpine vistas that will take your breath away.”

Telluride Ski Resort’s team of experienced guides are adept at getting everyone clipped in and excited about the experience. “You’re high-

fiving each other when you’re all together on the platform, but you’re still having your individual experience,” says Dasaro.

By the time you step back onto solid ground, you’ve got adrenaline humming in your veins and a grin you can’t quite shake. It’s the result of challenging yourself in a way that feels daring but safe, suspended between earth and sky.

In the summer and fall, Telluride pulses with the energy of world-class festivals, where music, food, film, and art come together in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. Whether you're dancing under the stars, savoring gourmet bites, or catching a film in a historic theater, there's always something to celebrate. Pack your sense of adventure and a good pair of shoes — it's time to immerse yourself in the festivals that make Telluride a must-visit summer and fall destination.

MOUNTAINFILM

May 21–25

Established in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of North America’s longest-running documentary film festivals. Dedicated to using the power of film, art, and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world, Mountainfilm offers diverse programming featuring captivating speakers and cuttingedge, award-winning documentary films from around the globe.

WILD WEST FEST

June 1–5

Each year, the Sheridan Arts Foundation invites kids from Boys and Girls Clubs nationwide to come to Telluride for an empowering week spent exploring the arts, outdoor activities, and mountain culture at no cost. Mentorships round out the experience.

BALLOON FESTIVAL

June 5–7

The Balloon Fest draws hot air balloons and balloonists to the box canyon for a truly unforgettable sight that has become one of the area’s most photographed festivals. Watch as the colorful orbs are launched from town park and head to main street for the exquisite Balloon Glow, all weather permitting.

FOOD & VINE FESTIVAL

June 12–14

This exceptional festival promises the ultimate epicurean experience for residents and visitors alike. Over three days, the event will showcase the exceptional talents of renowned chefs, wine and spirit producers, culinary personalities, and more.

BLUEGRASS

June 18–21

The preeminent Americana roots music festival serves up four days of music over the summer solstice weekend. As well as performances on the iconic town park stage (2026 headliners include Gregory Alan Isakov, Sierra Hull, and The Infamous Stringdusters), the festival weekend includes workshops and music in Elks Park, and a songwriting and band contest. >>

FESTIVALS HIGH-ALTITUDE

YOGA FESTIVAL

June 25–28

Experience a weekend of connection and inspiration in the San Juan Mountains. This festival cultivates a loving and supportive community while offering transformation through yoga, meditation, live music, and outdoor adventure. The lineup this year includes wellness legends like Janet Stone, Elena Brower, and Kirra Michel.

MUSICFEST

June 28–July 5

Telluride Chamber Music celebrates classical music with several days of intimate concerts held in a beautiful private home and a workshop at Wilkinson Public Library. All events are open to the public.

PLEIN AIR

June 29–July 5

For its largest summer fundraiser, the Sheridan Arts Foundation welcomes renowned artists to paint the charming architecture of Telluride and surrounding natural beauty. The festival includes a quickdraw competition and an exhibition and sale with proceeds supporting the nonprofit that owns and operates the historic Sheridan Opera House. For more, see page 45.

TELLURIDE TABLE

July 9–12

Combining worldclass food, local ingredients, and breathtaking scenery, this festival brings together renowned chefs, sommeliers, and food enthusiasts for a weekend of gastronomic delights. Attendees enjoy curated outdoor dining experiences, wine pairings, and cooking demonstrations.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

July 17–25

Set on the town park stage with a mountain backdrop, this annual theatrical tradition brings the Bard’s timeless works to life in an unforgettable openair setting. Audiences experience masterfully reimagined productions that blend classic storytelling with fresh creative vision.

TELLURIDE RESERVE

July 30–August 1

This food and wine festival is a vibrant exploration of taste and culture. Guests experience thoughtfully curated pairings in unique and intimate venues that highlight the region’s allure. Centered around collaboration, each event connects attendees with renowned chefs and vintners as they showcase the subtleties that define exceptional flavor.

JAZZ FESTIVAL

August 7–8

Since 1977, this gathering has celebrated a true American art form by bringing together acclaimed jazz, funk, and soul artists for a transformative experience. This year's festival includes performances from Lettuce, The Disco Biscuits, and Theo Croker.

MUSHROOM FESTIVAL

August 12–16

For 45 years, this quirky and informative event has brought together fungi fanatics, culinary experts, myco-artists, and scientists who provide workshops and forays to attendees. The festival is presented by the Telluride Institute and includes a much-loved mushroom parade.

FILM FESTIVAL

September 4–7

Telluride Film Festival manages to be both esoteric and relevant. The laidback event showcases the best in film with brilliantly crafted programming and a mountain setting and feel only found in Telluride.

BLUES & BREWS

September 18–20

Telluride’s feisty farewell kiss to the outdoor music season is this lively festival, which includes a brewer showcase alongside worldclass blues, funk, indie, rock, jam-band, gospel, and soul music. This summer’s lineup includes Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’, Samantha Fish, G. Love & Special Sauce, and Tab Benoit. There’s also family-friendly fun, free morning yoga sessions, and after-hours shows.

AUTUMN CLASSIC

September 24–27

The Telluride Autumn Classic is an automotive celebration that features a stunning collection of cuttingedge vehicles, classic cars, and roaring motorcycles. It’s a vibrant festival of gleaming wheels and golden leaves that unites people while allowing them to enjoy the breathtaking fall colors of Telluride.

ORIGINAL THINKERS

October 1–4

Original Thinkers, Telluride’s ideas festival, brings together a unique mix of film, speakers, art, and performances that tell thoughtprovoking stories from all walks of life. The result is a festival unlike any other. Chill, smart, and fun, this gathering offers an unforgettable experience that aims to spark change and build a world that works for everyone.

HORROR SHOW

October 16–18

Each autumn, Colorado’s first and longest-running horror film festival draws devoted fans for a thrilling blend of horror, suspense, fantasy, sci-fi, and dark comedy films. The excitement only increases as the lights dim and suspense sends shivers down our spines. For more, see page 75.

LEGENDS LINEUP OF

THE Meet some of the musical artists who return to Telluride year after year

LINNE HALPERN

The Telluride music scene is legendary, with several major festivals that have been around for decades. Telluride Bluegrass Festival had its inaugural event in 1973, Telluride Jazz Festival took to the stage in 1977, and Telluride Blues & Brews Festival made its debut in 1994.

All of these music festivals have garnered their own acclaim and have become a mecca for music lovers intent on hearing their favorite artists on an outdoor stage surrounded by mountains. Many of these artists are so charmed by Telluride that they return, year after year, becoming synonymous with certain festivals and putting their stamp on the surrounding community.

PETER ROWAN & SIERRA HULL

The Telluride Bluegrass Festival is bursting with legendary performers who’ve built the event from the ground up and continue to show up. Sam Bush, the virtuoso mandolin player and rightfully dubbed “King of Telluride,” has been appearing at the festival since 1975. The musician is such a regular that the festival celebrated his semicentennial with custom bobblehead figurines.

Just behind Bush, with a debut in 1977, is acclaimed singer-songwriter and flatpicking phenom Peter Rowan. “Telluride is where it all began for me,” muses Rowan. “I could find my way from anywhere,” he says, illustrating the mythic pull the festival has on performers and attendees. “Telluride Bluegrass is God’s arena. You meet your maker there,” he adds, describing the spiritual sensation of being surrounded by the San Juan Mountains.

The festival is also focused on finding and supporting up-and-coming artists, expanding the genre and modernizing it for new audiences. “It’s a balance to make sure we honor the history of the artists who’ve shaped the festival, while finding talent who continue to build on that,” says Amy Mendonca, who manages artist relations for Planet Bluegrass, the event’s producer. >>

Sierra Hull is one preeminent example of the genre’s young guard. After making her Telluride entrance in 2016, the singer-songwriter and mandolin prodigy has played at the festival five times. “I dreamed of playing the festival for many years. I’ll never forget looking out at the mountains from the stage and realizing a dream coming true,” says Hull. While she has since been nominated for six Grammy Awards, Hull still counts playing Telluride as a career pinnacle. “I pray to get invited back every year,” she says. “It’s the perfect gathering of so many friends and heroes.”

SAMANTHA FISH

ANNIE BOOTH

The Telluride Jazz Festival has its own host of legendary performers. Muddy Waters, the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet, Herbie Hancock, Allen Toussaint, and countless others have contributed to the festival’s success. The festival gives back to the genre through its commitment to jazz education and student outreach through the Telluride Society for Jazz. The foundation’s flagship program, the Telluride Student All-Stars Jazz Ensemble, has nurtured teenage talent for nearly 30 years, resulting in dozens of musicians who’ve gone on to become the next generation of jazz performers, composers, and educators.

One graduate of the 2010 student program, Annie Booth, has since metamorphosed into a festival legend. She earned a spot in the lineup with her band, the Annie Booth Sextet, in 2023, and started working as a co-director for the All-Stars program that same year. She has continued to co-direct the All-Stars program for every year since, including the 2026 ensemble.

“Performing on the main stage remains one of the most unforgettable experiences of my career,” says Booth. In addition to instructing young, up-andcoming musicians, she counts a chance meeting with one of her heroes, Toshiko Akiyoshi, at the 2010 event, as another highlight. “I was playing piano in the student program and got to chat with her in the patron tent. She was so gracious and kind, and treated me like I was the headliner, not the other way around,” says Booth.

Now, Booth shares the festival with her 2-yearold daughter. “I love sharing my love for this music and my love for Telluride with her,” she says.

The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival came onto the scene in 1994. What began as a humble event that married blues and craft

brews, has scaled into a world-class, multi-day production. Previous headliners include the likes of James Brown, Willie Nelson, Peter Frampton, B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, The Allman Brothers Band, Etta James, and John Mayer.

Samantha Fish, a contemporary blues guitarist and singer-songwriter with Grammy nominations, has been gracing the festival stage annually since her debut in 2016. She’s a festival favorite for her fierce guitar work and fiery performance style.

“The rapport between the fans, the festival staff, and the artists feels like a family,” she says, going on to recount an electric memory from the 2025 festival. “It was a chilly, rainy day, but there was a special energy in the crowd. They weren’t going to budge, even in less than ideal conditions,” says Fish. “Somewhere in the set, the weather shifted and there was a vibrant double rainbow over the crowd. It was magic.”

Experiences like this are what make Telluride both a mecca for outdoor music lovers and a coveted gig for musicians. The only thing that could make a double rainbow more magical, is to see it to the sounds of artists like Samantha Fish, Annie Booth, Peter Rowan, and Sierra Hull, legendary Telluride performers who know exactly how to lean into the town’s singular magic.

Market on the Plaza

WEDNESDAYS

June 10-September 9 11 a.m.-4 p.m. HERITAGE PLAZA

Farmers market featuring fresh produce, handmade gifts, live music and kids activities

Sunset Concert Series

WEDNESDAYS

June 24-August 19  6-8 p.m. SUNSET PLAZA

Music on the Green FRIDAYS

May 29-September 18  5-7 p.m. REFLECTION PLAZA

Live Music in Village Center

WEDNESDAYS-SUNDAYS

May 21-October 25  1-5 p.m.

Live Music in Sunset Plaza

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

May 23-October 25  5-7 p.m.

Movies Under the Stars SATURDAYS

June 13-August 15  Sundown CONFERENCE CENTER PLAZA

Oktoberfest

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 VILLAGE CENTER

PICTURE PERFECT

The Telluride Plein Air Festival celebrates the art of outdoor painting

JENNIFER JULIA

When summer finally makes its long-awaited return to Telluride, there are a few telltale clues that signal its arrival. There’s the brilliant carpet of dandelions that coat the Valley Floor, the quiet return of elk herds, and then, there are the plein air painters. You’ll notice them popping up everywhere, usually in the early morning or at dusk. You’ll find them on mountain trails and in alleyways, setting up easels in their wide-brimmed hats. You’ll catch a whiff of oil paint and turpentine as you saunter past, catching a glimpse of their works in progress.

For the past 23 years, the Telluride Plein Air Festival has been the first kick-off to summer, bringing painters from around the country to capture our unique local vistas on canvas.

The Sheridan Arts Foundation, a nonprofit that owns and operates the historic Sheridan Opera House, founded the Telluride Plein Air Festival in 2003. “En plein air” is a French term referring to the practice of painting outdoors. Ronnie Palamar, executive director of the Sheridan Arts Foundation, has been part of the art event since its inception. “Telluride is such a popular place for artists to come, and it’s such a beautiful time of year,” Palamar emphasizes.

“Artists absolutely love to paint in Telluride.” Artists are selected via a juried application process. This summer, the foundation will welcome 24 artists who will spend a week painting throughout the area. “We have artists coming from California, Utah, Missouri, Connecticut, and many other places,” says Palamar. “While they’re here, most of our artists stay with local hosts. In exchange for hosting, hosts receive a small painting from their artist.”

One of the highlights of the Telluride Plein Air Festival is the opportunity to see the artists in action. The Golden Hour Quick Draw Competition is a lively, timed event in which each artist chooses a spot on or around main street and is given 90 minutes to produce a completed work of art. “The quick draw is like a scavenger hunt for both the artist and the onlookers,” remarks Jen Laney, the PR and marketing director for the organization. “Not only are the artists hunting for a subject to paint, such as a building, a person, or a landscape, but the public is on a hunt to find where all of the artists are painting. It’s a lot of fun.”

Following the quick draw event is the Artist Choice awards, where the artists themselves vote for their favorite. Cash prizes are awarded for the first, second, and third place paintings.

Watercolorist Richie Vios was the first place recipient of the Artist Choice at the 2025 event. “I love Telluride,” says Vios. “The views are wonderful, the weather is awesome, and I’ve made so many friends over the years.” When asked what he enjoys painting the most in Telluride, Vios does not hesitate: “The view from downtown at sunset. It’s one of a kind.”

All of the art created during the weeklong festival, which runs June 29– July 5, is available for purchase over the Fourth of July holiday weekend at Elks Park and the North Oak Street Pocket Park adjacent to the Sheridan Opera House. All proceeds benefit the Sheridan Arts Foundation’s artistic and educational programming and the maintenance of the Sheridan Opera House.

“The art sale is a critical part of our annual fundraising,” says Palamar. “And it’s a great chance for people to take home a piece of Telluride.”

Arts & Entertainment

In summer, Telluride’s arts and entertainment scene comes alive with live music, farmers markets, and gallery walks. Festivals are the main event, running most weekends from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but the fun doesn’t stop when the work week rolls around. Weeknights stay lively with trivia, concerts, and gallery openings, ensuring there’s something happening every night.

NEW AH HAA ‘ART ABOUT’ SHOWCASES ARTISTS AT WORK

The Art About, a new event organized by the Ah Haa School for the Arts, is another wonderful reason to visit Telluride in the fall. At the Art About, visitors will have the rare chance to visit with local artists in their studios, witness the artistic process, and buy art from creators directly. The free, self-guided artist studio tour takes place October 3–4.

Art About maps can be found at the Ah Haa or the Telluride Visitors Center and the route is expected to encompass artist studios in Telluride, along with those in Ophir, Rico, Placerville, Norwood, Ridgway, Ouray, Silverton, and Montrose. The Art About can also act as an art-driven road trip for leaf peepers.

Before the event takes place, the Ah Haa will host an artist preview exhibition that will give people an idea of what kind of art they will see at various studios.

by Evie Carrick

TWO-NIGHT EDM CONCERT RETURNS WITH INCREASED CAPACITY

Last summer, Camp Alderwild, a two-day EDM festival, made its Telluride debut. The festival was such a success that this August it will return, now approved to welcome an even larger crowd. Last year, the event was capped at 7,200; this year, the event was approved for up to 9,000 people.

Camp Alderwild’s 2025 headliner, Of The Trees, will return for another year and be joined by coheadliner, Daily Bread, an Atlanta-based artist who is known for using vinyl samples and live instrumentation in his music.

The EDM festival is put on by Planet Bluegrass, the same company that organizes the Telluride

TELLURIDE ART WALK

The first Thursday of every month, from 5 to 7 p.m., art studios and galleries all over town open their doors to collectively host an evening of art and conversation. In some cases, you’ll get the chance to meet local and visiting artists.

Friday, May 22 (special edition Mountainfilm Art Walk, 4 to 7 p.m.)

Thursday, June 4

Thursday, July 2

Thursday, August 6

Thursday, September 3

Thursday, October 1

MEET VISKA A HOMEGROWN CANDLE

COMPANY

Bringing home a thoughtful, Telluride-made gift became a whole lot easier with

the launch of Viska candle company. Viska candles are hand-poured in Telluride by owner Monique Johnson, who runs her studio out of the Senate building on Spruce Street.

Viska candles are made using coconut wax, which

JAZZ FESTIVAL INCREASES CAPACITY, REMAINS INTIMATE

burns cleaner than soy or paraffin, and include locally inspired scents designed to transport people to Telluride.

Favorites from Viska’s original collection include Bridal Veil, a mix of pinecone and balsam pine; Palmyra Peak, a blend of tobacco and teakwood; and Mountain Air, a fusion of Frasier fir and balsam pine.

Viska’s new line, the Mesa Collection, features earthy smells like amber, rose, and fir.

The original collection comes in a recycled glass jar or a tin, while the Mesa Collection of candles are sold in a neutral-colored glass jar. Viska candles can be found at various local boutiques.

In addition to Viska, Johnson offers customized event gifting through her company, Curated Crates. The brand is a popular choice for wedding welcome gifts and corporate events.

The Telluride Jazz Festival has been an important part of summer since its inaugural event in 1977. But unlike other festivals, like Bluegrass, which can host up to 12,000 people a day, Jazz Festival has always been smaller — with only up to 2,999 attendees historically.

That all changed in late 2025 when the Jazz Festival received permission to double the size of its audience, going from 2,999 attendees to 6,000 for its 2026 event. However, the production company, SBG Productions, notes that even with the capacity increase, the programming and feel won’t change much. The vision is for slow growth.

This year’s Jazz Festival takes place August 7–8. In addition to live music on the main stage, the festival added a new, second stage that will serve as the home base for traditional jazz musicians. The festival also includes shows at Elks Park, latenight music in venues around town, and a huge second line parade down main street.

This year's headliners include Lettuce, The Disco Biscuits, and Theo Croker.

THE BUILDINGS THAT BUILT TELLURIDE

Telluride’s historic structures bring the town’s history to light

JESSE JAMES M

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It’s easy to trace Telluride’s past if you pay attention to the restored Victorian homes and historic buildings, many of which are marked with small plaques that offer clues to their origin.

This is by design. In 1961, the U.S. Department of the Interior named Telluride a National Historic Landmark, recognizing its national historical significance. The designation protects 80 acres of downtown and more than 300 buildings, preserving the town’s character and mining history.

THE MAHR BUILDING

129 – 131 W. Colorado Ave. Former site of San Miguel Valley Bank

The Mahr Building, a historic two-story structure with an ornate cast-iron facade, was built in 1892. It sits on the site of the former San Miguel Valley Bank, a one-story wooden structure that was Butch Cassidy’s first bank heist on June 24, 1889.

The original structure burnt down shortly after the heist, but not before Cassidy and his crew stole over $20,000 and famously dashed out of town on horseback.

Due to the Mahr Building’s history as a bank, it is often confused with the brick building at 109 W. Colorado Ave., which has columns and “Bank” carved into the facade.

THE NUGGET BUILDING

207 W. Colorado Ave. Former site of First National Bank

On the corner of West Colorado Avenue and North Fir Street stands the Nugget Building, which has been a Telluride landmark for over 130 years. It was commissioned in 1892 by L.L. Nunn to house the First National Bank after his earlier venture, the San Miguel Valley Bank, was robbed by three outlaws (see previous).

The building was completed in 1893 using local Cornet Creek sandstone. Arches flanked the corner entry and a soaring tower made it taller than the courthouse — a statement of ambition.

The Nugget Building's original tower was dismantled over a century ago when its weight caused the building to sink. In 1999, Katrine and Bill Formby bought the Nugget Building and did many renovations, including rebuilding the tower. In 2021, they sold the building to the Telluride Film Festival, which is in the midst of a multi-year renovation. >>

SENATE

POPCORN ALLEY:

THE SENATE, SILVER BELL, THE CRIBS

E. Pacific Ave. between Pine and Willow Streets Former red-light district

The mining boom brought innovation, banks, and businesses, but also drinking, gambling, and prostitution. A block on Pacific Avenue, between Pine and Willow Streets, is a time capsule of Telluride’s “tenderloin,” the infamous red-light district.

The district’s heyday ran from 1897 to 1923 and centered around MacPhearson’s Boarding House, better known as The Senate, and the parlor in the Silver Bell Building next door. The Senate was legendary for its rowdiness; local lore tells of a sheriff who lost an ear there during a shootout. During Prohibition, the Senate operated as a “soda parlor” with multiple entrances catering to other services.

A 1923 fire gutted the Senate’s interior, but the bold brick exterior endured. Over the decades, the building has worn many hats. In 2016, it was reborn as a luxury residence with commercial space, blending history and modern living.

Along the same stretch of Pacific Avenue stand three small, one-story Victorian houses, the last of the 19th-century “cribs,” where independent prostitutes worked. The area earned the nickname “Popcorn Alley,” after the clattering of the doors as customers came and went at night. Today, these structures are private homes, silent witnesses to a wilder era.

THE TRANSFER WAREHOUSE

201 S. Fir St. Former hub for moving ore, mail, steel, groceries, and people

Dominating the block at Fir Street and Pacific Avenue, the roofless sandstone Telluride Transfer Warehouse is impossible to miss. Built in 1906 by the Telluride Transfer Company, it hauled ore, mail, steel, and groceries — first by mule and horse, later by truck — while serving as a filling station and garage, the heart of regional transportation.

In 1968, ski-area founder Joe Zoline bought the warehouse to ferry skiers to the slopes, linking people to Telluride’s “white gold.”

After the roof collapsed in 1979, the building slowly deteriorated. In 2017, the Zolines partnered with Telluride Arts to stabilize it, creating an open-air venue for arts and community events. Looking ahead, Telluride Arts is working with the Town of Telluride to host events in the space while longer-term possibilities continue to evolve.

For more information on Telluride’s historic buildings, or to take a self-guided historic walking tour, visit page 80.

CELEBRATE

AMERICA’S 250TH & COLORADO’S 150TH

In 2026, two milestone anniversaries take center stage: The United States turns 250 on July 4 and Colorado marks 150 years on August 1. Telluride is celebrating mountain-style.

“STORIES IN THE SKY” DRONE SHOW

September 3

As part of statewide efforts led by the America 250-Colorado 150 Commission, Telluride was selected as a destination for a drone show called “Stories in the Sky."

Where to find it: Telluride Arts HQ and Mountain Village, June 15–July 31 ONGOING INITIATIVES

The POWER OF PLACE magazine includes stories that examine the history of Southwest Colorado.

Where to find it: Telluride Historical Museum, visitors center, local banks

The SOUTHWEST COLORADO PASSPORT, a guide that leads to historic sites throughout the Southwest.

Where to find it: Telluride Historical Museum, Wilkinson Public Library

The “MOMENTS THAT MADE US” exhibit explores themes from the Declaration of Independence.

Where to find it: Telluride Historical Museum, June 1, 2026–April 2027.

The "THIS IS COLORADO" art project showcases local art that answers the question, "What does being a Coloradoan mean to you?"

Scan for more information about the festivities.

ALL IN THE FAMILY

The Floradora Saloon, owned and operated by four members of the Kane family, celebrates 53 years

JENNIFER JULIA

f you’ve spent any amount of time with the Kane family, whose lighthearted banter includes lively inside jokes and quick quips, you’ll know why their restaurant, the Floradora Saloon, is such a well-loved establishment. The warmth of their family dynamic is reflected in the Floradora’s cozy atmosphere and in a menu that blends traditional comfort food with inspired, innovative cuisine. Both keep customers coming back for more.

IOwners Florie and Charlie Kane were a young married couple when they opened the Floradora back in 1973. “I had just graduated with a degree in hotel and restaurant management,” Florie explains. “And Charlie said, ‘Why don’t you open a restaurant? You could do that.’”

emphasizes. “And I also wanted to make our menu approachable from everyone’s angle.”

Experimentation plays a major role at the eatery. “I keep a space on the menu where I can change things and be creative,” Roscoe says. “It keeps things interesting for both the customers and the kitchen.”

The patriarch, Charlie, holds a unique role at the Floradora as the “executive busboy” and storyteller. A consummate entertainer, he often delivers stories to the entire restaurant, including ones from the Floradora’s past — such as when the Hells Angels made a visit in the 1970s. “Sometimes, when

The enterprising graduate set to the task of securing a location, creating a menu, and hiring staff, taking the helm with gusto and serving as restaurant manager, supplies orderer, and cook. The restaurant was an immediate hit, and a Telluride institution was born.

Today, the Floradora Saloon remains in its original location and four members of the Kane family work together to keep it running. Florie still holds the reins as the restaurant’s owner and general manager. She bakes all the Floradora’s desserts and enjoys conversing with customers and staff.

“She’s the overlord,” her sons like to joke. Roscoe Kane, Florie and Charlie’s second son, has served as Floradora’s executive chef since 2003. He is a graduate of the Arizona Culinary Institute and has revitalized and streamlined the menu while retaining some of the restaurant’s signature dishes. “I love comfort food,” he

we’re really busy and get backed up, we signal Dad to tell a story,” Roscoe says with a grin. “People really love them.”

In 2018, the Kane’s youngest son, Hurley Kane, became the Floradora’s front of house manager. Hurley brought a business degree and strong interpersonal skills to the position. He works closely with the restaurant’s staff, some of whom have been employees for more than 20 years.

When asked if he enjoys working alongside his family, Hurley doesn’t skip a beat. “I look forward to going to work every day, just to hang out with these guys,” he declares. “I like working with family because it adds meaning and value to what I do.”

For many community members, the Floradora is more than a restaurant, it’s a piece of Telluride’s history. “There’s a huge spiderweb of people who have worked here, or met here, had their first date or their first job here,” Roscoe explains. “There’s a real warmth to this place.”

Now, a third generation of Kanes is joining the ranks. Roscoe's two children, ages 7 and 10, frequently drop by the restaurant to visit their dad, uncle, and grandparents. “I’d like my kids to have the opportunity to take it over one day,” Roscoe admits. “For now,” Hurley adds, “they’re our french fry testers.”

Meet Kara Newhart

Kara Newhart may not be related to the Kanes, but she is a key member of the Floradora family. Newhart, a server, has been with the Floradora team for eight years and is someone who Florie Kane calls “a wonderful representative for our family and the restaurant industry.”

In 2024, Newhart was recognized at the Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference for her dedication to service and her friendly, welcoming demeanor.

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The dining scene in Telluride and Mountain Village stands apart from that of most towns its size. It is elevated and inventive, showcasing chefs and cuisines from as far afield as Thailand, India, Italy, and Japan, as well as those rooted close to home. Beyond celebrating new openings, we highlight milestone anniversaries, ownership changes, and evolving menus.

Dining

by Evie Carrick

In January, La Cocina de Luz and Caravan, two of Telluride’s most beloved and long-standing restaurants, welcomed new owners. Brady and Sue Pitt, who owned and operated the nowclosed Pescado Sushi for 13 years, are now focusing their energy on their new restaurants.

La Cocina first opened in the 1990s and serves up healthy Mexican and Southwestern fare for breakfast,

OAK, THE NEW FAT ALLEY CELEBRATES 30 YEARS

In June 2025, a Telluride institute rang in 30 years.

Oak, The New Fat Alley was opened by Robbie O’Dell in 1995, quickly becoming beloved for its unapologetic commitment to Alabama football and finger-licking good BBQ.

The restaurant first opened in the alley at 122 S. Oak St. and was named Fat Alley. When

LA COCINA AND CARAVAN CONTINUE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

lunch, and dinner. La Cocina’s menu and operations will remain relatively unchanged, but movement is taking place at the neighboring Caravan and the sunny outdoor patio that links the two eateries.

The Pitts are experimenting with serving Indian food at Caravan, which was formerly a grab-and-go Mediterranean restaurant, and hosting live music and DJ events on the outdoor patio.

it made the move to its current location in the Camel’s Garden Hotel at the base of Oak Street, it became Oak, The New Fat Alley. Today, the eatery is a year-round favorite thanks to its sunny, outdoor patio, where locals and visitors gather to enjoy margaritas, beer on tap, and a great

bourbon selection. The Southern-inspired menu includes favorites like the famous Carolina-style pulled pork sandwich, ribs, smoked wings, and steak fries.

POACHERS PUB ANNOUNCES NEW KITCHEN OPERATOR

Over the years, Poachers Pub has become a Mountain Village mainstay, with live music in the summer and a year-round billards scene. The latest news to come from the pub is the announcement of a new kitchen operator, La Cantina. The food-truckstyle operation will keep bar visitors fueled with all-day eats, from tacos and quesadillas to salads and falafel sandwiches. La Cantina is run by David González, who previously owned and operated La Cocina de Luz.

Poachers is located in the Mountain Village Center at the top of Lift 1, making it an easy stop at the end of a hike or bike ride. In addition to eats from its new food partner, Poachers is a great spot to watch the game and has on-tap beers, a full bar, and a lengthy cocktail menu.

DOLCE

BRINGS A TASTE OF ITALY TO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Just steps from the base of Lift 4 and the Mountain Village gondola station, a new eatery has opened its doors. As its name implies, Dolce, which is Italian for “sweet,” specializes in desserts and custom gift boxes filled with homemade goodies.

A grab-and-go and take-out spot, Dolce serves house-made pastries, soup, quiche, charcuterie, and panini sandwiches inspired by Italian family recipes. Owners Mariana and Ricky Carolei infuse their shared Italian heritage — along with culinary traditions rooted in Brazil and Argentina — into every dish.

The husband-and-wife team also offer catering and private chef services, extending their “sweet” hospitality beyond the café’s cozy walls.

‘IF

YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW

’

Highline Apparel brings Telluride University to main street with local-speak slogans and a laid-back style

KATHRYN SPARACINO

What are groomers?” a corduroy hat queries from the top shelf of Highline Apparel, main street’s newest clothing store. Inside, owner David “Diamond Dave” DeRinzy is silhouetted against a wall of T-shirts and thick hoodies, chatting with shoppers.

DeRinzy moved to Telluride from Boulder 25 years ago with one goal: to ski. People who live in Telluride during those formative years often liken it to college, or “Telluride University.” DeRinzy took that concept and elevated it, launching Highline Apparel’s line of gender-neutral hats, shirts, hoodies, and sweats, some with local-speak slogans.

Stepping into the shop feels like a gentle exhale; you are greeted by white walls, clean lines, and a restrained simplicity. There’s no rooting around through piles of shirts or racks of sweatpants; Telluride University apparel is displayed on several open shelves and the plushness of the fabric is hard to resist touching. Pennants with a college-like crest that features a skier, kayaker, mountain biker, or rock climber add to the campus feel.

DeRinzy develops the concepts and overall aesthetic for the line, then collaborates with local graphic designer Roland Atema to bring his vision to life. The line appeals to locals who have lived — and still do live — the Telluride campus life, second homeowners, and visitors who want to “live like a local.”

The apparel is manufactured in Atlanta, and the materials are the highest quality available.

And then there’s DeRinzy, who truly lives the Telluride lifestyle. You may recognize him from the various bars and restaurants he’s worked in over the years. There’s a high probability that he made you a mojito when Honga’s was open, or poured you a glass of wine at The Grand. Like many locals, he’s worn many hats in Telluride, so when the opportunity arose to make his own hats (literally), he didn’t hesitate.

The concept behind Telluride University “higher education” has been on DeRinzy’s mind since he moved here, and Atema, who has done design work for local brands like Telluride Brewing Company; Oak, The New Fat Alley; Last Dollar Saloon; and the Ah Haa School for the Arts, helped bring it to life.

There’s a vibe to the Highline Apparel shop and the merch that transports you to a different

time and place, and makes you want to take a piece of it home with you.

DeRinzy is adding more inventory as inspiration strikes, including many limited run items that will only be offered once.

“It’s not your average T-shirt shop,” DeRinzy says. “If you know, you know.”

A LOCAL LOVE, SOUTHERN FLAIR

lli Weitzel and Gran Tabb first met by chance at the local tennis courts in 2019. They bonded over their shared Southern roots — Weitzel is from Houston and Tabb from New Orleans. But at the time, Weitzel was just visiting Telluride while Tabb was living there.

When Weitzel moved to town permanently in 2020, she reached out to Tabb, and they reconnected. That June, their friendship deepened into something more, marking the beginning of their relationship.

“It’s a rarity out here in Telluride to meet someone from the same background as you,” shares Weitzel. “It felt really special. We clicked instantly.”

After prevailing through the pandemic and establishing local careers (Weitzel is a preschool teacher and photographer, while Tabb is in real estate), they adopted their dog, Mango, in 2023. In 2024, Tabb proposed at his family’s vacation home in Destin, Florida.

Both Weitzel and Tabb felt a strong connection to their hometowns, but since they were building their life together in Telluride, they decided to celebrate their union here. They set the date for September 2025 and chose the Lower Golden Ledge on the historic Aldasoro Brothers Ranch as the setting.

The weekend festivities began with a rehearsal dinner at the Telluride Science & Innovation Center, followed by a lively parade down main street led by a traditional New Orleans second line, culminating at the Last Dollar Saloon for the wedding welcome party. Weitzel was dressed in a refurbished version of her mother’s

A rainbow and a New Orleans second line marked the marriage of Alli Weitzel and Gran Tabb

1985 wedding gown and Tabb’s mother had custom parasols made. Guests adorned themselves with jovial Mardi Gras beads for the musical procession.

The weather was stormy the morning of the wedding, but Weitzel distracted herself with hair and makeup prep and family time with her sisters and nieces and nephews. After driving up the scenic Last Dollar Road to the Lower Golden Ledge in the rain, Weitzel waited in the bridal tent while Tabb greeted their guests. Minutes before it was time for Weitzel to walk down the aisle with her father, the rain cleared, making way for a breathtaking rainbow.

"Guests adorned themselves with jovial Mardi Gras beads for the musical procession."

“Living in Telluride, we’d been to this location countless times before, but having all of our people around us, dressed in black tie in the middle of the mountains — it felt like a dream,” Weitzel says. “From the second I saw Gran, I didn’t want to let go of his hands."

The wedding was sealed with a kiss in a grove of Aspen trees and the celebration began.

One cocktail hour highlight was the arrival of Penny and Leonard, two local burros who joined the wedding from a neighboring ranch. Guests posed with the donkeys, adding a quirky local touch to the afternoon.

The tented reception began with a photo booth from Swirl Booth and a cake by Fig & Bloom, featuring a mini Mango cake topper. Diamond Empire Band brought the boogie with a side of New Orleans soul.

Weitzel recounts dancing the night away with her youngest nieces, who were out long past their bedtime, as a favorite recollection. She surprised Tabb with a pair of LSU-colored light-up Heelys to cut up the dance floor.

Guests showered Weitzel and Tabb with a bubble send-off — a final hint of whimsy — to mark the end of the weekend and the start of their new life together.

ELEVATED STAYS

From alpine residences to the highly anticipated Four Seasons, these standout properties define luxury

in Telluride

MADELINE

HOTEL & RESIDENCES

AUBERGE COLLECTION

Michelin Key Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star AAA Four Diamond

The Madeline Hotel & Residences is the only local property to have all three hospitality awards: a Michelin Key, a Forbes Travel Guide FiveStar distinction, and a AAA Four Diamond rating. After undergoing a significant renovation in 2021, and a management shift to the illustrious Auberge Collection, the Madeline has been shining as Mountain Village’s premier resort. The hotel’s thoughtful and upscale layout sets the tone, while modern furnishings and top-tier amenities provide comfort and ease.

The inspector for the Forbes Travel Guide highlighted the hotel’s sleek Scandinavian-inspired decor and the plush lobby and common spaces with cozy fireplaces. They also called out the staff’s friendliness and professionalism and the location, which is just steps from the ski area and the gondola.

LINNE HALPERN

LUMIÈRE

BY DUNTON

Michelin Key

AAA Four Diamond

In 2024, Lumière was acquired by Dunton Destinations, the prestigious proprietors of the famed Dunton Hot Springs (two hours from Telluride) and Dunton Town House (located in downtown Telluride). With the purchase of Lumière, the brand added a slopeside property in Mountain Village to their lineup.

Just two years later, in March 2026, the property joined the Relais & Châteaux collection, a group of exceptional, independently operated hotels. Lumière also has a Michelin Key and a AAA Four

Diamond distinction. The intimate property is ideal for couples, families, or small groups and has full residences paired with hotel-style amenities.

The Michelin Guide highlights

the hotel’s oversized en-suite bathrooms; individual, chef-quality kitchens; and living rooms spacious enough for gathering. It also mentions its secluded location with ski-in, ski-out access. >>

FAIRMONT HERITAGE PLACE

FRANZ KLAMMER LODGE

AAA Four Diamond

Another residence-style accommodation is the central Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge. The Franz Klammer Lodge offers two- and three-bedroom residences that are perfect for families or groups. Each suite has a private balcony, a full-sized kitchen, a dedicated dining space, and a washer and dryer.

The property was awarded AAA Four Diamond status and has been recognized for its historic charm, comfortable chalet-style design, and knowledgeable, quality service. The property is located steps from the ski slopes in Mountain Village and is adjacent to a plethora of dining, shopping, and hiking.

N EW SHERIDAN HOTEL

AAA Four Diamond

The New Sheridan Hotel is the only property on this list that is located in historic downtown Telluride. It is also the only hotel with a history that dates back to 1891, when the hotel was originally constructed. Beyond its historic appeal, the New Sheridan Hotel boasts a central location, a beloved restaurant and bar, and a rooftop space that is perfect for summer.

The New Sheridan Hotel was awarded AAA Four Diamond status due to its exceptional service, ideal location, and standout amenities. A walk through the halls of the New Sheridan Hotel is a lesson in Telluride’s mining and ranching history.

COMING SOON

FOUR SEASONS

HOTEL & PRIVATE RESIDENCES

Telluride’s latest hospitality offering is arriving in the form of a brand new Four Seasons property in Mountain Village. The $1 billion dollar project broke ground in 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2028. It is located on four acres of land in the Mountain Village Center near the gondola station.

The property is the area’s first luxury hotel and residential development of this scale in more than 15 years, and when it is completed, it will offer 52 hotel rooms, 43 hotel residences, and 26 private residences. The interior of the hotel is being designed by the renowned Clements Design, while the architectural vision comes from Olson Kundig. Floorto-ceiling windows, large private terraces, heated floors, and steam showers are just some of the insuite features. Meanwhile, a ski valet, private lockers, state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor lap pool, outdoor hot tub, and a Four Seasons signature spa are a sampling of the amenities.

For a sneak peek at the progress of the property, stop by the viewing platform at the gondola’s Mountain Village Station.

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FIELDS, FARMS & TELLURIDE TABLES

Local producers committed to regenerative farming and local sourcing

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Farm-to-table movements thrive where growing seasons are long and logistics are easy — conditions rarely found in Telluride, with its long winters and rugged terrain. Yet beyond the box canyon, on the surrounding mesas and valleys, farmers, ranchers, and artisan bakers remain committed to producing organic local food and getting it onto Telluride tables.

OSSOLA FAMILY FARMS

MONTROSE & TELLURIDE

Megan Ossola, owner of the legendary main street restaurant The Butcher & The Baker, has long been committed to sourcing organic food from local regenerative farms. In 2018, she deepened that commitment by purchasing 13 acres in Montrose with her husband. It was land that, she says, “came with a historic 1800s farmhouse, a century-old heirloom orchard, and five tons of junk.”

After three years of cleanup and cultivation, and six more restoring the house and property, Ossola Family Farms is now in its fifth year of production, growing roughly 90 percent of the food served at The Butcher & The Baker during the summer months.

Through both the farm and her restaurant, Ossola is committed to a full-circle “farm-totable, table-to-farm” ethos. She even runs a community-wide composting program that turns local food waste into fertilizer for the farm.

“I wanted to prove it was possible to close the loop with the composting program and to grow locally with a farm that is 60 miles away,” Ossola says.

Ossola readily admits that owning a farm adds stress, but she’s also quick to list the rewards: freezing and preserving vegetables for winter dishes; making her own chili crunch, pickles, and jam; having full control of the menu; and most importantly, serving flavorful, nutritious food.

“We grow everything from a seed and put it on a plate,” she says.

BLUE GROUSE BREAD NORWOOD

Hannah Rossman grew up in Vermont and says farm-to-table was “part of the culture,” with “good artisan bread in every town and grocery store.” When she moved to the San Juans in 2013, she found that homemade bread was missing from the local food scene.

In 2016, Rossman and her cousin, Ben Rossman, set out to fill that need, starting what has become a local sensation. Blue Grouse Bread is a sourdough artisan bread known for its perfect crust, airy interior, and rich flavor.

Hannah believes there are two things that make Blue Grouse Bread distinct: the ingredients and the fermentation process. They buy whole wheat flour directly from Colorado farmers and mill it themselves using a stone burr mill Hannah bought down the road from where she grew up.

“We mill whole wheat flour so we get 100 percent of the grain’s nutrition,” Hannah says, “and the result is a nutritious product with amazing flavor.”

When explaining the bold flavor, she points to the fermentation process, noting that flavor increases with time. “We allow for a long fermentation process,” she says. “We take three days from start to finish.”

Blue Grouse Bread, led by Hannah and her new business partner, Colby Brown, turns 10 this summer. The Norwood-based company currently employs eight people. “It’s important to us that we support the local economy and we hope it’s important to those who buy Blue Grouse,” Hannah says. “We’re proud that we do everything from start to finish and we do it locally.”

HANK’S HENS AT INDIAN RIDGE FARM

NORWOOD

Henri “Hank” Spaan got his first taste of agriculture during summer visits to his family’s cattle ranch in Nebraska. In high school, while at boarding school in Carbondale, Colorado, he completed a three-week internship at Indian Ridge Farm in Norwood and his interest in farming deepened, leading him to study at the University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Since graduating, Spaan has worked on a large-scale pastured poultry farm near Burlington, Vermont that used regenerative vegetable operations, and has completed Quivira Coalition’s New Agrarian Program apprenticeship. Finally, six years after his internship at Indian Ridge Farm, he returned to the farm to lead their pastured poultry program.

Spaan currently leases two acres at Indian Ridge Farm for his chicken and turkey operation.

Last summer, he processed 1,000 birds, producing 4,300 pounds of chicken and 45 Thanksgiving turkeys.

“I saw the benefit of what chickens can do to soil and what you can do with really small acreage,” Spaan says. “Chickens don’t need a lot.”

Spaan raises his chickens from just a few days old, caring for them in the brooder for the first four weeks before they move to pasture. “It’s a different product than conventional chicken that sits inside and eats grains and gets fat,” Spaan says. “Their pastureland has incredible soil; what they eat and how they’re raised changes the flavor. It’s a different product entirely.”

Spaan is also invested in regenerative farming, noting that the chickens are good foragers and their manure puts nitrogen back into the soil.

TELLURIDE IC NS

A coffee cart Lab, social media sensation cats, and conservationminded goats are redefining local wildlife celebrity

JENNIFER JULIA

In Colorado, elk, bears, and mountain lions tend to steal the spotlight, but the Telluride community has a few noteworthy creatures that have garnered celebrity status. This summer, if you keep an eye out, you just may cross paths with some of Telluride’s most famous fourlegged friends.

THE VALLEY FLOOR GOATS

Where to find them on the valley Floor, munching up noxious weeds

The Valley Floor in Telluride is home to a variety of native trees and plants. The cottonwoods, willow scrub, lupine, and fireweed are among the many species that support a diverse ecosystem along the San Miguel River corridor, providing habitats and food sources for wildlife.

But not all of the Valley Floor’s plants serve such

a useful purpose. In fact, a few invasive weeds maintain a not-so-welcome presence, and getting rid of them can be a challenge. That’s where the goats come in.

“In 2025, the Telluride Open Space Commission and the Telluride Town Council approved the presence of goats on the Valley Floor as a two-year pilot program for weed

mitigation and range management purposes,” reports Lance McDonald, program director for the Town of Telluride.

And just where does one acquire a hungry crew of goats? Enter DuranGoats, out of Durango, Colorado, a land management company that utilizes goats for the mitigation of noxious weeds and wildfire fuel. They brought a small

herd of goats to the Valley Floor for nine days during the summer of 2025, enclosed them within two areas containing invasive musk thistle and yellow toadflax, and let the “mouths with four legs” get down to business.

If you’re strolling on the Valley Floor this summer, you may just catch a glimpse of the hard-working goats back in action, improving the Valley Floor’s ecosystem one munch at a time.

RUBY, THE COFFEE COWBOY PUP

Where to find her Outside the Coffee Cowboy cart at the bottom of Oak Street and the gondola

The gondola plaza at the bottom of Oak Street in Telluride has long served as a popular hang out spot for dogs. If you’ve visited this corner of town for a stop at the Coffee Cowboy cart, you’ve likely met Ruby, whose irrepressibly friendly, tail-wagging demeanor has stolen the hearts of locals and visitors alike for the past several summers. Ruby is so loved and so synonymous with the Coffee Cowboy, that she’s become the official mascot of the brand.

Ruby belongs to one of the Coffee Cowboy owners, Hailey Arnold. “Ruby is a very happy-go-lucky, dopey little Labrador,” Arnold says. “She is truly the mascot of the Cowboy. It all started with her lounging in the sun outside the cart while I worked, getting belly rubs and cuddles from everyone that would pass through. If she was lucky, someone would give in and get her a puppuccino.”

Ruby’s popularity has inspired a line of Coffee Cowboy “Ruby-merch,” a collection of hats and stickers bearing her likeness.

For the last year, Ruby has had to share the coffee cart limelight, as she acquired a sister, Lily, a spunky golden retriever. “Lily came into the Cowboy world about a year ago,” Arnold explains. “She has some good days under her belt as a cart girl and can be found most days begging for snacks with her sister.”

MATILDA & THE BOYS

Where to find them @matilda.and.the.boys

For Kathrine Warren and Lee Pillaro, life lately is all about love, and the world is paying attention. Before Warren met Pillaro, she hoped she’d find a partner who would love her cats, Matilda and Malcolm, as much as she does. “And then I met a man who loves his cats as much as I love mine,” Warren beams.

The couple had been dating almost a year when they made the decision to move in together. There was just one catch: Lee also owns two cats, Peter and Truffles. How would the two cat pairs fare as a foursome under one roof?

Guided by advice from their veterinarian, Warren and Pillaro began the slow, careful process of introducing the four cats. Warren captured those initial meetings and posted them on Instagram and TikTok. In just four days, the cats’ spirited antics (hissing, yowling, grouchy stares), began taking the social media world by storm.

“The day four video, the one where Peter sings ‘the song of his people,’ went viral overnight,” Warren recalls. Subsequent video updates on the cats’ relationships gained momentum.

“It’s definitely surreal,”

Pillaro says of the cats’ social media fame. “I think what makes me the most happy is knowing there are so many other people out there that love our cats as much as we do.”

Several months into the cats’ cohabitation, Warren and Pillaro are seeing progress in their behavior and body language. “I think there’s hope,” Warren says optimistically. “People have warned us that this process could take upwards of six to 12 months. The goal is to make them feel safe and that their resources will stay intact.”

With love as the baseline, the couple is confident that a Brady Bunch existence is possible for their little family.

The Telluride community is small and welcoming. You can get a sense of it while strolling down main street or dancing at a summer festival. But one of the most noticeable places where the community shows up is in the gym or fitness studio, wellness spaces where people gather to move, sweat, breathe, and grow together.

Lucky for us, there are three recent additions to the local wellness scene, offering even more places to connect and build community.

Community

by Evie Carrick

RANGE YOGA MOVEMENT

THAT MEETS YOU WHERE YOU ARE

“Movement that meets you where you are,” is the motto of

Range Yoga Telluride, a studio that opened in late 2025. The new fitness space in the Silver Bell Building at Spruce Street and Pacific Avenue is a yoga studio, but it also offers group strength training and

TELLURIDE MEN’S HEALTH CLUB

HELPING MEN HELP EACH OTHER

classes that blend Pilates, ballet barre, and interval training. Range is owned by Holly and Thad Faeth and Holly is one of the studio’s lead teachers. Classes run daily and the drop-in rate is $30.

Gathering and creating community can sometimes come more naturally for women, but a new men’s group is working to change that. Telluride Men’s Health Club has a mission to “Help men help each other by both talking about our health and taking action to ensure we can continue to be active and vital.”

The group was founded by Original Thinkers festival founder David Holbrooke, who was inspired to start the group after several local men died from preventable or treatable health challenges.

Telluride Men’s Health Club is still building momentum, but is planning to host events and meetings throughout 2026.

BROAD COLLECTIVE

A COMMUNITY SPACE BUILT FOR TEACHERS

In late 2025, Broad Collective became the town’s newest fitness destination. The collective operates as a cooperative that allows teachers of all kinds to use the space for a minimal fee, encouraging a wide variety of movement offerings. On any given day there may be yoga, strength training, meditation, or a Pilatesinspired flow. Teachers commit to their teaching schedule in advance, so while the schedule can evolve, there is consistency to the class offerings.

Broad Collective is located at 100 W. Colorado Ave. downstairs from the Overland store. Drop-in classes are $25 and a 10-punch pass is $200.

The Broad Collective space can also be rented for community events and rehearsals.

OTHER WELLNESS CLASSES

FUEL TELLURIDE

Location: 205 E. Colorado Ave., Telluride

A gym with drop-in availability along with weekly and monthly memberships. Small group and one-onone personal training is available.

KAIUT YOGA

Location: 238 E. Colorado Ave., 2nd Floor, Telluride

A method of yoga that works primarily from the joints to help return the body to optimal structure and functionality. Daily classes in person and online.

MANGALA YOGA

Location: 333 W. Colorado Ave., Telluride

An infrared-heated yoga studio with daily classes that range from slow flows to hot sculpt classes.

PILATES BALANCE

Location: 168B Society Drive, Lawson Hill

TELLURIDE IN SEQUENCE

Location: 700 W. Colorado Ave., Telluride

Offers privates, semi-privates, and small group classes using Pilates’ special apparatus, including reformers, towers, chairs, spine correctors, and barrels.

TELLURIDE CROSSFIT

Location: 210 Society Drive, Lawson Hill

Group fitness classes focused on building strength and endurance in a welcoming, community-focused space.

TONIC METHOD PILATES

Location: 118 Society Drive #200, Lawson Hill Group classes that mix Pilates with high intensity interval training and use a customized Pilatesinspired reformer.

A Pilates studio offering private and semi-private classes using reformer and tower machines, pilates chairs, a ladder barrel, a spine corrector, and plenty of props.

LITTLE EXPLORERS WELCOME

In Telluride, summer is all about soaking up the sun and discovering the outdoors as a family

WILD LEARNING

Telluride Academy strives to inspire children and teens through experiential education that promotes physical activity, creative learning, environmental stewardship, responsibility to others, and positive life choices.

AN 'AH HAA' MOMENT

Telluride’s beloved arts education hub has devised a summer of inspiring programming for youth and teens, including ceramics, culinary classes, painting, mixed media, nature exploration, jewelry making, and more. The programming aims to encourage discovery, nurture imagination, and celebrate creativity.

BE RAD

At The Drop Boardshop’s Telluride Skateboard Camp, experienced instructors not only teach young people how to skateboard in a safe, supportive, and totally rad environment, but they also emphasize patience, perseverance, focus, and respect, qualities that come in handy outside the park.

SCIENCE IS AWESOME

The Pinhead Institute brings STEM to life with engaging summer programs that make science fun and accessible. This summer, kids can dive into engineering at Bridge Camp and unleash their creativity and design skills at Neuron Garage. Don’t miss Punk Science, Pinhead’s interactive, scientist-led programming that runs throughout the summer.

DESTINATIONS FOR FAMILY FUN

WE LOVE OUR LIBRARY

Looking for a kid-friendly place where you can be in the mountains, but not on the mountain? Go no further than the Wilkinson Public Library. Our award-winning library embraces kids (and vice versa) with opportunities to play, explore, and learn via an impressive collection of books, story times, a playhouse, inventive programming, and the loan of cool things like board games, musical instruments and karaoke machines from the “Unusual Items” area.

DIVE INTO HISTORY

The Telluride Historical Museum brings history to life through family-friendly exhibits and programs. Housed in Telluride’s original community hospital, the museum has 10 rooms of permanent collections each with its own theme and a large gallery featuring an annual exhibit. The museum has interactive displays like the popular mining sluice and a scavenger hunt for kids. History buffs can join a historical walking tour throughout the summer and fall.

HIKE

In-town hikes like the River Trail in Telluride and the Ridge Trail in Mountain Village give families lots of options for exploration. Remember to consult trail descriptions, check the weather forecast, and be prepared with appropriate clothing, water, and snacks.

BIKE

Grab a bike and recommendations from a local outfitter and soon you’ll be giggling louder than your kids. In Telluride, start with the River Trail and then head one of two ways: east to the bottom of Bridal Veil Falls, or west to the Valley Floor.

SPLASH

These mountains are home to crystal-clear alpine lakes and rivers where families can add fishing, rafting, and stand-up paddleboarding to their outdoor adventure mix. For more fun, kids can take their parents tubing on the San Miguel River or head to the fabulous swimming complex at Telluride Town Park.

ADVENTURE CENTER

Telluride Ski Resort’s Adventure Center offers a full range of activities for the entire family. From fast-paced, full-day adrenaline adventures to shorter experiences that highlight the serenity and beauty of the Telluride area. You’ll want to run, not walk, to the Adventure Center, located in Telluride Ski Resort’s ticket office.

HOW MANY OF THESE TRULY TERRIFIC

EXPERIENCES

CAN YOU HAVE THIS SUMMER?

TRY A LOCAL SUMMER CAMP

RIDE THE RED OR WHITE GONDOLA CAR

SEND A POSTCARD TO SOMEONE YOU LOVE

RIDE THE ZIPLINE

RIDE AN INNER TUBE DOWN THE RIVER

CATCH A FISH (AND RELEASE IT) IN MOUNTAIN VILLAGE’S ELK LAKE

FIND YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM

FIND THE PENNY BEAR SCULPTURE

BOOK A HORSEBACK RIDE

COUNT (BUT DON’T TOUCH) WILDLIFE ON THE VALLEY FLOOR

BORROW SOMETHING UNUSUAL FROM THE LIBRARY

TRY THE MINING SLUICE AT THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

ORDER A PIZZA WITH YOUR FAVORITE TOPPINGS

ORDER FOOD FROM A FOOD CART

TRY A NEW ACTIVITY, LIKE SUP-ING OR RAFTING

STOP AT STATION SAN SOPHIA AND TAKE IN THE VIEWS

BUY A TELLURIDE HAT

DANCE TO OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC

TAKE A PHOTO ON YOUR FAVORITE HIKE

POSE FOR A PHOTO ON MAIN STREET

BUY A UNIQUE SOUVENIR

FIND YOUR FAVORITE TACOS

WATCH THE SUNRISE AND THEN GRAB A BAKED TREAT

TAKE AN OFF-ROAD TOUR TO A GHOST TOWN

IN THE ROCKIES

Telluride Horror Show finds the perfect mix of chilling cinema and autumnal charm

EMILY SHOFF

Seventeen years ago, Ted Wilson was walking his dog through Telluride’s Lone Tree Cemetery when inspiration struck: Telluride should have a horror film festival. As someone who had worked for Telluride Blues & Brews and as a “hired gun” for countless other festivals, Wilson had experienced what he calls a “college education in Telluride festivals.” He thought an exciting mix of horror and suspense films would be the perfect transition into fall, a season marked by vibrant colors and colder temperatures.

And so began the start of Telluride Horror Show, Colorado’s first and largest horror film festival.

The three-day festival features a mix of short film programs and feature films spread across six local venues. This year, it takes place October 16–18. Taking a cue from other Telluride film festivals, the Telluride Horror Show offers a selection of free activities, including book signings and the popular Creepy Campfire Tales, where horror authors share their haunting stories around a crackling fire in Elks Park.

Over the years, the festival has grown from a

small, mostly local event to a festival with over 1,000 guests.

Chris McInroy, a writer and director who has been involved in the Telluride Horror Show since 2015 and has shown several films at the festival, says, “It’s one of the top genre festivals in the world so it’s no small feat to screen there. Maybe the biggest thing for me is the audience, they show up and are hungry for movies. They’ll line up by the hundreds for a 10:30 a.m. horror-comedy shorts block and have the energy to engage.”

Wilson praises Telluride for being a town that’s “always ready to embrace a new cultural event” and gives thanks to lodging sponsors who donate rooms so that directors traveling globally can attend the festival.

“It’s been fun to watch it grow,” Wilson says. “Having a horror festival here is a way to represent the genre side of films.” It’s also a space to create movies in a relatively affordable way. “In horror, you can still find amazing young filmmakers who can make a great film without much money.”

Reflecting on the genre’s appeal, Wilson says that horror encompasses more than just the standard blood and terror. “Horror can be a metaphor for so many things such grief and toxic

masculinity. It takes standard tropes and turns them on their heads.”

The debate and dialogue around what constitutes a good horror film is part of the festival’s appeal. “People’s love for horror never diminishes and neither do their critiques,” Wilson says, describing the lively banter amongst festival attendees.

A passionate audience and great films are two recurring elements of the Telluride Horror Show. “We are known as a picky festival when it comes to our film lineup and I think that’s a good thing. If people are going to make the effort to travel here, we want it to be an incredible experience,” says Wilson.

Beyond the great lineup of films and close community, McInroy shares that Telluride plays a big role in the festival’s appeal.

“The town and the landscape are a huge piece of what makes the festival so great. There’s nothing like watching scary movies and then walking back to the hotel in the dark,” he says. “The leaves are changing and falling, the homes have halloween decorations, the gondola is free, there’s snow on the mountains, the creek is full, it all feels very Halloween-y.”

SKIS, SNOW & SADDLE

Meet Telluride’s newest winter sport

KATHRYN SPARACINO

When Lang Schuler first heard about the skijoring event taking place at the fairgrounds in Ridgway, he had no idea what it would lead to. After watching videos of the sport, where skiers fly around a track and hit jumps while being pulled by a galloping horse, Schuler figured he had the skills to try it.

“So, I went the next year. And I didn’t really know anything about it, didn’t know anyone involved in it,” he says, remembering when he showed up for the third annual San Juan Skijoring event in Ridgway in 2018. “And so I just found someone that needed a skier and teamed up with them and we ended up winning the first day.”

Beginner’s luck? Not hardly. Schuler, like many Telluride kids, grew up ski racing. And those skills translate perfectly into the burgeoning sport of skijoring.

Skijoring is a timed event, with different types of courses — some have gates, some have jumps, some have rings you have to collect,

and some are an all-out race on a straight track. Schuler emphasizes the importance of competing with a horse and rider that you are familiar with; “they learn your skiing style and you learn their riding style.”

There are three main components in skijoring along with plenty of nuance. “You have to have a good skier, you have to have a solid horse, and you have to have someone who knows how to ride the horse,” explains Schuler. “It takes a rider who has really good horsemanship skills, but it’s not necessarily about how fast the horse is. Some races are a straight track and it can just be a horse race, but we’re seeing the courses get set in a way now that makes it a team sport.”

Schuler’s favorite type of course is a curved track, which requires the horse, rider, and skier to work together. The track is curved, so the horse isn’t in an all-out sprint, but this type of course is a true test of the agility of the horse and the skier and the horsemanship of the rider.

In his heyday, Schuler traveled as far as Wyoming and Montana to compete, collecting

an impressive number of championship buckles, the ultimate prize in skijoring. This year, however, Schuler was able to compete right out his front door, at the inaugural Telluride Skijoring event on main street in March. He won third place in the inaugural event.

"Skiing down Telluride main street behind a horse was about the coolest thing I have done in my skijoring career. I see this stuff on any given weekend of the winter, but always elsewhere. It was awesome to see it in my hometown," says Schuler.

He raced against several of his buddies and was cheered on by his wife, Kelly, who has also competed in skijoring, and his 3-year-old son, Knox.

The thrill of watching the race is only surpassed by the adrenaline the riders and racers feel as they fly around the track. “You’re kind of just in your zone trying to make it through the course, and when you get to the finish and you hear your time, everything starts coming back, and I mean, honestly, I forget what I did for 15 seconds.”

MAY

20 Twenty(by)Telluride Mountainfilm Edition / The Alibi

Presenters share passions & work in 20 slides

21 Gondola Opens for the summer season

21–25 Mountainfilm

JUNE

1–5

Wild West Fest

4–7 Mars Sucks! / Palm Theatre

Live cinema based on science and storytelling by Craig Childs

5–7 Balloon Festival

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12–14

“Moments That Made US” / Historical Museum

Exhibit opening, up through April 2027 see p. 50

Food & Vine Festival

13 The Fretliners / Sheridan Opera House

15 Summer Situation: Season Kickoff! / Ah Haa School

18–21

Ah Haa’s kickoff to summer season featuring a guest chef

Bluegrass Festival

25–28 Yoga Festival

27 Telluride Theatre’s Gala / Sheridan Opera House

“Muleskinner’s Ball” vintage attire, games, auction

28–7/5 MusicFest

29–7/5 Plein Air see p. 45

X Festival / for more details see page 37

JULY

3–4

4

Red, White & Blues / Mountain Village Center

Fourth of July America’s 250th Anniversary Rundola race, parade, F-16 flyover, Historical Museum’s root beer floats see p. 50

9 SoDown / Sheridan Opera House

9–12

10–11

Telluride Table

Hardrock 100 Endurance Run

100-mile mountain run through Telluride

11 North Mississippi Allstars / Sheridan Opera House

17–19

17–25

20–26

24

30–8/1

30

31–8/1

31

31

HAHA & Little Giggles / Ah Haa School

Multimedia art experience, fundraiser

Shakespeare in the Park

Baseball Festival

“The Music Man” / Sheridan Opera House

Young People’s Theater

Telluride Reserve

Live at the Drive / KOTO

Block party with live music, food, drinks

San Miguel Basin Rodeo / Norwood Fairgrounds

“The Jungle Book” / Sheridan Opera House

Young People’s Theater

New York Philharmonic Brass Quintet / Palm Theatre

AUGUST

1 Colorado’s 150th Anniversary see p. 50

7 Duck Race / San Miguel River

KOTO Radio fundraiser

7–8 Jazz Festival

12–16 Mushroom Festival

13 Community Concerts / Science & Innovation Center

Live classical music organized by Telluride Chamber Music

21–22 Burlesque Buffet / Sheridan Opera House

A night of burlesque and food-themed theatrics

22–23 Mountain Run

A running race in the mountains above Telluride

27 Live at the Drive / KOTO

Block party with live music, food, drinks

28–29 Camp Alderwild / Town Park

EDM show with Of The Trees & Daily Bread see p. 46

SEPTEMBER

3 “Stories in the Sky” Drone Show

Put on by the America 250-Colorado 150 Commission see p. 50

4–7 Film Festival

10 Community Concerts / Science & Innovation Center

Live classical music organized by Telluride Chamber Music

12 Imogene Pass Run

Running race from Ouray to Telluride

13 Balourdet Quartet / Sheridan Opera House

18–20 Blues & Brews Festival

19–20 Crystal Festival

24–27 Autumn Classic

26 Deep Creek Half Marathon

Running race in the mountains, ending in Telluride

26 Mountains to the Desert Classic

A road biking race to Gateway

OCTOBER

1–4 Original Thinkers

2 Pink Talking Fish / Sheridan Opera House

3–4 Art About

A self-guided tour of local artist studios see p. 46

10 Oktoberfest / Mountain Village Center

16–18 Horror Show see p. 75

25 Gondola Closes until winter season

30 Family Movie Spook-Tacular! / Palm Theatre

A family-friendly Theatre event featuring “Hocus Pocus”

31 KOTO Halloween Bash / The Alibi

31 Halloween on the Hill / Historical Museum

ONGOING

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Live Music in Village Center

Wednesdays–Sundays, 1–5pm / May 21–Oct. 23 (12–4pm on Market on the Plaza days)

Live Music in Sunset Plaza

Saturdays & Sundays, 5–7pm / May 21–Oct. 25

Market on the Plaza, Heritage Plaza Wednesdays, 11am–4pm / June 10–Sept. 9

Movies Under the Stars, Conference Center Plaza

Saturdays, at sunset / June 13–Aug. 15 (no movie June 27)

Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza Fridays, 5–7pm / May 29–Sept. 18

Sunset Concert Series, Sunset Plaza Wednesdays, 6–8pm / June 24–Aug. 19 (FirstGrass, June 17)

TELLURIDE

Art Walk

First Thursdays, 5–7pm / June 4–Oct. 1 (May 22, Mountainfilm edition)

Farmers’ Market, South Oak Street Fridays, 10:30am–3:30pm / May 29–Oct. 9

Historic Walking Tours, Historical Museum Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm / June 2–Oct. 15

Pop-Up Maker’s Market, Ah Haa School

First Thursdays, 4–7pm / June 2–Sept. 3

SummerSHOW Series, Oak Street Park

Monthly Thursdays, 6–8pm / June 25, July 23, Aug. 20, Sept. 24

Live Piano on the Patio, Wilkinson Public Library

Second Mondays, 12–1pm / all summer

Children’s Storytime, Wilkinson Public Library

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30am / all summer

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR

The Telluride area boasts a rich history. In the 1700s, the Ute people used the San Juan Mountains and the San Miguel River banks as summer camps. Explorers and survey parties passed through the area in the 1700s and 1800s, but it was mining that brought the first European settlers in 1876 when the Sheridan Mine registered its operation in the Marshall Basin above Telluride. In just 20 years, the town grew from a hodgepodge of cabins and shacks to rows of elegant Victorians and stately brick buildings, many of which exist today. Telluride was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1961 and the Town later established the Historic and Architectural Review Commission to further protect its character and authenticity. The Historic Walking Tour is a self-guided walk through Telluride’s storied past.

1 | San Miguel County Courthouse

The courthouse was originally built on the south side of West Colorado Avenue in 1886 but burned shortly after construction. The bricks were saved to build the present courthouse less than a year later on the opposite corner (Colorado Ave. and Oak St.). Recently renovated, it is still in use today.

2 | New Sheridan Hotel

Built in 1891, Telluride’s first hotel was destroyed by fire in 1894 and rebuilt in brick in 1895. At the same time, the Sheridan Bar was built, and it is now one of the oldest bars in the West. The bar has remained unchanged since 1895, boasting its original lead glass divider panels, mahogany wood paneling and filigree light fixtures. Patrons are served beverages on the original hand-carved cherry wood bar that was imported from Austria. The New Sheridan is a member of the National Trust for Historic Hotels of America. In 1913, the opera house was added and named the Segerberg Opera House, after builders J.A. and Arvid Segerberg. The building was eventually named the Sheridan Opera House after its neighboring bar and hotel.

3 | The Pekkarine Building

One of the oldest structures on Colorado Avenue, this building was home to the Pekkarine family. Mr. Pekkarine emigrated to the US from Finland in the late 1800s and opened a boot shop in the basement. On the second floor, he operated a mercantile store. The Pekkarines lived on the third floor. At the settling of the Pekkarine estate in 1974, valuable artifacts were donated to the Telluride Historical Museum.

4 | Roma Bar Building

The Roma Building was home to one of the town’s oldest and most raucous bars. The downstairs still contains the original 1860 Brunswich-Balke-Collender Company bar, which is carved from walnut with 12-foot French mirrors. The building was most recently renovated in 2016.

5 | St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

Reverend J.J. Gibbons, pastor of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, made his first trip to Telluride from Ouray for a baptism, traveling by horseback over the mountain passes. In 1896, he helped build St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of Telluride on Catholic Hill for $4,800. By 1899, the church had 200 parishioners. The wooden figures of the Stations of the Cross were carved in the Tyrol area of Austria.

6 | Old Waggoner House

Charles Delos Waggoner, president of the Bank of Telluride (the yellow brick building on main street), contrived a scheme purportedly to save his bank in the Wall Street Crash of 1929. Waggoner siphoned money from New York banks to keep his clients from losing their life savings once the Bank of Telluride could no longer pay its creditors. Waggoner, who was sentenced to 15 years and served six, testified in court, “I would rather see the New York banks lose money than the people of Telluride, most of whom have worked all their lives for the savings that were deposited in my bank.”

7

| Town Hall

The building was constructed on Fir Street and Columbia Avenue in 1883 as Telluride’s first schoolhouse. The one-room structure held one teacher and 53 students and was built for $3,000. After a new school was built, the town offices occupied the building.

8

| Telluride Historical Museum

Built in 1896 and named Hall’s Hospital after its first doctor, the building served as the community hospital treating miners and townspeople until it closed in 1964 due to a decline in the population. It reopened in 1966 as the Telluride Historical Museum and was renovated in 2002. Ten rooms and outdoor exhibitions showcase Telluride’s unique and vibrant history with a vast collection of photographs, artefacts and exhibitions

9 | North Oak House

Built in 1900, this house was a survivor of the 1914 flood that careened down Cornet Creek, sweeping through town and depositing mud and debris from the Liberty Bell Mine down to Colorado Avenue. One woman was killed and the Sheridan Bar was filled with mud halfway to the ceiling. This house has been completely restored to its original condition and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Homes.

10 | Davis House

Entrepreneur E.L. Davis who built this stately brick house in 1894, held an early interest in the Bullion Lode, as well as numerous mining claims in the area. He owned all the land where the former Rio Grande Southern Train Depot now stands, as well as one-third interest in West Telluride. After Davis’s death, the house was sold to Dr. Oshner, who used it as a hospital, particularly during the 1918 flu epidemic.

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR

More Historic Sites & Buildings

A | Butch Cassidy Robbery Site

By most accounts, Butch Cassidy was a minor player in his first bank robbery of San Miguel Valley Bank in 1889. The old bank burned and was replaced by the Mahr Building in 1892.

B | Miner’s Union

Built by the Western Federation of Miners in 1901 as a result of a period of labor strikes and protests when unionized miners were denied health care at the local hospital.

C | Telluride Elementary School

At the time of its construction in 1895, the building was considered to be the most modern of educational facilities. It was completely renovated in 1986, and an addition was built in 2000.

D | Penn Tram Towers

At the turn of the century, the east end of the canyon was laced with the cables of aerial trams that lowered ore from the mines to mills in the valley below. These towers were part of the Penn Tram which conveyed ore from mines high above Telluride to the mills beyond Pandora.

E | Pick & Gad

Located in what was once Telluride’s red-light district, patrons were treated to music, food, wine and ladies in this brick “parlor house” if they wore a coat and tie.

F | Old Town Jail

This stone jail is thought to have been built in 1885 and is now occupied by the Telluride Marshal’s Department. The town’s first calaboose, a wooden structure, was built in 1878 and is now located in Telluride Town Park’s campgrounds.

G | Idarado Legacy Trail

Plaques along this interpretive walk recount the mining legacy of Telluride’s east end. The trail ends at the Pandora Mill site with a stunning view of Bridal Veil Falls.

H | Lone Tree Cemetery

The cemetery is located on the east end of town on Colorado Avenue and offers a glimpse into Telluride’s history and the perils of its residents during the mining-boom era when avalanches, murders, flu epidemics, mining accidents and labor strikes took many lives.

11 | L.L. Nunn House

On the corner of Aspen and West Columbia, this white Victorian was bought by L.L. Nunn who financed the world’s first commercial A/C power plant, the Ames Hydroelectric Generating Plant. Nunn purchased the home for his Telluride Institute, where “pinheads” from Cornell University came to expand their knowledge of the production of power. Today, Cornell University has a “Telluride House” funded by Nunn’s estate. Next door, on the corner of Aspen Street and West Columbia, is the house in which Nunn lived.

12 | Rio Grande Southern Railway Depot

Prior to the arrival of the railroad in 1891, oxen and mule trains, as well as horses, carried all supplies and ore into and out of the area. The introduction of the railroad created a bustling, noisy area surrounded by boardinghouses and warehouses. Ore was hauled out of the surrounding mines and became a major revenue generator for the Rio Grande Southern Railroad.

13 | Finn Town

This area was the center of social life for Scandinavian immigrants. On the south side of Pacific Street, Finn Town Flats (originally a boardinghouse), Finn Hall and the smaller Swede-Finn Hall (pictured, and now the Elks Lodge on the corner of Pacific and Townsend) hosted many social gatherings. Continuing east, detour briefly up South Oak Street to the Dahl House, a miner’s rooming house built in the 1890s.

14 | Popcorn Alley

The Senate, Silver Bell, Cribs and madam’s stone residences make up the restored buildings of Pacific Street’s “sporting district.” The Senate was one of the many places bustling with business between the 1880s and 1930s. The Silver Bell, built in 1890, suffered a disastrous fire in 1923. It operated as one of Telluride’s many “soda parlors” during Prohibition, and its numerous entrances hint at the other services offered there. The three small Victorian houses standing in a row on Pacific Street, known as the Cribs, are all that remain of the “female boarding houses” that lined both sides of W. Pacific Street.

TRANSPORTATION

TOWN OF TELLURIDE PARKING MAP

TOWN OF TELLURIDE PARKING MAP

PARKING RATES

Payable by ParkMobile App or call 877-727-5951

Parking rates subject to change, see website for most updated information:

North Village Center Parking > ParkMobile Zone 3930

$5/hr

Free parking 5pm–2am; No parking 2am–6am

Shirana Short-Term Parking > Free 30–minute parking

No overnight parking 2am–6:30am

South Village Center Parking > ParkMobile Zone 3940

$5/hr

Free parking 5pm–2am; No parking 2am–6am

Market Plaza Parking > Free 1–hour parking

No overnight parking 2am–6:30am

Gondola Parking Garage > ParkMobile Zone 3910

Free parking 6:30am–2am Overnight 2am–6:30am $40 / $60 RVs & trailers

Heritage Parking Garage > ParkMobile Zone 3920

$2.50/hr for the first two hours, then $5/hr $50 max per 24 hours

Meadows Parking > ParkMobile Zone 3960

End of Adams Ranch Road

Free parking 8am–8pm; No RVs, commercial vehicles or trailers; No overnight parking without a permit

FREE GONDOLA

Summer/Fall: May 21–October 25, 2026

Hours: 6:30am to midnight

The Gondola has four stations:

TELLURIDE STATION Oak Street in the town of Telluride

SAN SOPHIA STATION

Mid-mountain stop providing access to the resort’s trails and Allred’s

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE STATION

Mountain Village Center

MARKET PLAZA STATION

Gondola Parking Garage

For more info on the Gondola see p. 17

For the most current information see townofmountainvillage.com/gondola

TOWN OF TELLURIDE GALLOPING GOOSE FREE SHUTTLE

LOOP RUNS

Every 15 minutes 7am–8pm Every 20 minutes 8pm–12am

Designated stops every few blocks. Bus will drop off/pick up from any corner on the route.

Detailed schedules are posted at bus stops. tell uride.gov/255/ galloping-goose-route-andinformation

TRANSPORTATION

LOCAL / REGIONAL AIRPORTS

Telluride TEX

Montrose Regional MTJ

Cortez Municipal CEZ

Durango/La Plata Cnty DRO

Grand Junction GJT

PRIVATE FLIGHTS

Helitrax

Mountain Aviation

Telluride Air Taxi

Telluride Flights

AIRPORT SHUTTLES

Alpine Luxury Limo

Black Bear Luxury

Mountain Limo Telluride

Palmyra Limo

Telluride Car Service

Telluride Express

Tellurides

Wild Oak Telluride

Wild West Excursions

AIRPORT CAR RENTALS

Hertz TEX

Avis MTJ

Budget MTJ

Hertz MTJ

National/Enterprise/Alamo MTJ

Subaru Just Drive MTJ

970. 728. 8600

970. 249. 3203

970. 565. 7458

970. 382. 6050

970. 244. 9100

970. 728. 8377

970. 728. 4700

970. 343. 4SKY

970. 728. 1011

970. 728. 8750

970. 237. 4400

970. 728. 9606

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970. 775. 8555

970. 728. 6000

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970. 369. 9323

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970. 249. 6083

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970. 252. 8898

964. 6989

ACCOMMODATIONS

THE NEW SHERIDAN HOTEL has shared in the rich history of Telluride, Colorado since 1895. Offering modern amenities paired with historic ambiance, the New Sheridan invites you to experience a new level of old world service.

The Sheridan Hotel was originally constructed in 1891, but a fire destroyed the building in 1893. The present brick building was completed and reopened as the New Sheridan Hotel in 1895. Thus, the Sheridan has been new for over 130 years. During an expansive renovation completed recently, the hotel’s 26 guest rooms received a luxurious transformation under the guidance of internationally renowned designer Nina Campbell. Each individually designed room captures the historic charm of Telluride in an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.

On-site dining options include the renowned Chop House Restaurant & Wine Bar, The Rooftop Bar, The Parlor and the historic New Sheridan Bar, which was ranked among the world’s top 10 après ski bars by Forbes Traveler. The New Sheridan Hotel was also recognized by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler as one of the Top 5 “Best Places to Ski & Stay in North America” and was awarded the “2026 AAA Four Diamond Hotel” rating. The New Sheridan is proud to be on the Register of National Historic Places.

ADDRESS 231 West Colorado Ave., Telluride

TELEPHONE 800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351

WEB www.newsheridan.com

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ACCOMMODATIONS

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Accommodations in Telluride

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Basecamp Property Management

Curate Telluride

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970.728.4831

970.728.3388 or 877.376.9769

833.442.8268

970.729.0491

970.519.5908

720.927.9438

800.970.7541 or 970.728.5262

866.519.2583

720.537.1661

HOTELS & CONDOS

● all units

▲ on premises

■ some units

Vacasa

Vivid

Wildwood

Wild

221 South Oak

Modern Bistro

221 South Oak, Telluride

970.708.1437

Baked in Telluride

Pizza, Pasta, Bakery

127 South Fir, Telluride

970.728.4775

Brown Dog Pizza

Pizza, Pasta, Subs, Sports Bar

110 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8046

Bruno Coffee

Coffee, Snacks

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.4504

Caravan

Indian Fare

123 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.5611

Clark’s Market

Made-to-Order Food, Full Deli

700 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3124

Cornerhouse Grille

American Grill, Sports Bar

131 North Fir, Telluride

970.728.6207

Floradora Saloon

Burgers, Salads, Sandwiches, Steaks

103 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8884

Kazahana

Traditional Japanese

126 East Colorado Ave, Telluride

970.729.8933

La Cocina de Luz

Fresh, Organic, Local Mexican 123 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.9355

DINING & SPIRITS

La Marmotte

Contemporary French 150 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.6232

Liz Coffee, Family-Style Rice & Acai Bowls

200 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.2607

New Sheridan Chop House & Wine Bar

Upscale American, Steaks, Seafood 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9100

Oak, The New Fat Alley BBQ, Casual American Oak Street, Gondola Plaza, Telluride 970.728.3985

Rustico Ristorante

Traditional Italian 114 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4046

Siam

Thai, Thai Fusion 200 South Davis, Telluride 970.708.0757

Side Work

Contemporary Comfort Food 225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.0034

Smuggler Union Restaurant & Brewery

Casual American, Brewpub 225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.3434

Steamies Burger Bar

Modern Burger Joint 300 West Colorado, Telluride 844.843.2867

Stronghouse Brewery

Alpine Comfort Food, Brewpub 283 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.2890

Telluride Truffle Artisan Chocolate Chocolate, Sweets 135 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9565

The Butcher & The Baker Café Fresh Gourmet Deli, Bakery, Take-Out 201 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2899

The Coffee Cowboy Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch Oak Street Plaza & 151 South Willow, Telluride info@thecoffeecowboy.com

The Grand Contemporary Fine Dining 100 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1063

The Market at Telluride Deli, Coffee Bar 157 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.8958

The National Modern New American 100 East Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6151

The Telluride Company Coffee, Baked Goods, Burritos 212 West Colorado, Telluride howdy@thetelluride.co

The Tunnel Supper Club Seasonal Tasting Menu 700 West Colorado #242, Telluride 970.708.3663

The West End Bistro at Hotel Telluride Casual American, Cocktails Hotel Telluride, Telluride 970.369.1188

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Shareable Eats, Inventive Cocktails 627 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1213

Uno, Dos, Tres Creative Tacos, Margaritas 123 South Oak, Telluride 970.728.7004

Van Atta Speakeasy, Small Bites 101 West Colorado #B, Telluride

Wood Ear Texas Whiskey Bar with Japanese Fusion 135 East Colorado, Telluride 970.852.0469

FOOD CARTS

Gondola Plaza, S. Oak, Telluride Telluride Twisted Treats Mini Deli

Colorado Ave., N. Oak, Telluride The Gyro Cart Telluride Street Cart

Colorado Ave., Elks Park, Telluride Mountain High Ice Cream & Gelato The Cheeze Cart

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village La Colombiana & Mr. Churro Latin Creations

Conference Center Plaza, Mountain Village Wok of Joy

FARMERS MARKETS

Mountain Village Market on the Plaza Heritage Plaza, Wednesdays, 11am—4pm

Telluride Farmers’ Market South Oak, Fridays, 10:30am—3:30pm

Spruce Park Markets, Telluride Mountain Roots Produce, Wednesdays Z’s Orchard, Saturdays

DINING & SPIRITS

SAVOR THE

WHATEVER YOUR PALATE MAY BE, our tailored menus will serve you. Select from one of our fine establishments and delight in some of the best cuisine in the West. Dine in style at our signature restaurant, the Chop House –world renowned for its dry-aged prime steaks. We create our delicious fare using only organic free range fowl, non-threatened fish species and local ingredients. Pair a red or white from Telluride’s only nitrogen wine bar with a scrumptious meal for an unforgettable experience.

FAVORITES FROM BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER

CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT / 24

Poached Eggs, Canadian Bacon, Hollandaise Sauce, Roasted New Potatoes

FRENCH TOAST / 21

Fresh Berries, Real Maple Syrup

FRENCH ONION SOUP / 24

Carmelized Onions, Gruyére Cheese

LOBSTER MAC & CHEESE / 28

Andouille, Gouda Mornay

TURKEY CLUB / 24

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Rémonlade, Ciabatta

NEW SHERIDAN WEDGE SALAD / 21

Butter Lettuce, Cherry Tomato, Shaved Egg, Nueske’s Bacon, Point Reyes Blue Cheese Dressing

ROCKY MOUNTAIN TROUT SALAD / 32

Pistachio Encrusted Trout, Spinach, Warm Bacon-Sherry Vinaigrette, Crostini, Poached Egg

1/2

DOZEN OYSTERS / 36

Cocktail & Mignonette Sauce, Lemon

STEAMED MUSSELS / 38

Coconut-Ginger Broth, Thai Chili, Lemongrass , Grilled Bag uette

SEA BASS / 58

Truffle Risotto, Rosemary Buerre Blanc, Shaved Black Truffle

PRIME NEW YORK STRIP 15oz / 80

DRY AGED BISON RIBEYE 20oz / 90

COLORADO RACK OF LAMB 12oz / 76

PRIME FILET MIGNON 10oz / 80

PRIME DRY AGED TOMAHAWK

RIBEYE 40oz / 280

Seasonal menu. Items and pricing subject to change.

THE NEW SHERIDAN HOTEL has shared in the rich history of Telluride, Colorado since 1895. Offering modern amenities paired with historic ambiance, the New Sheridan invites you to experience a new level of old world service.

ADDRESS: 231 West Colorado Ave., Telluride, Colorado 81435 TELEPHONE 800.200.1891 or 970.728.4351 • NEWSHERIDAN.COM

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MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Allred’s

Contemporary American Cuisine

San Sophia Station

970.728.7474

Black Iron Kitchen & Bar

Modern Mountain Cuisine

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village

970.369.8949

Communion Wine Bar

Wine-Paired Menu, Full Bar

Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village

970.538.9510

Crazy Elk Pizza

Handmade Pizza, Salads, Sandwiches

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.7499

Dolce Casa

Pastries, Paninis, Cakes

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.234.3450

Dunton Kitchen

Alpine-European Cuisine

Lumière, Mountain Village

970.369.0400

El Rhino Taco & Coffee Bar

Coffee, Ice Cream, Tacos, Snacks Market Plaza, Mountain Village

Kettle Coffee

Coffee, Light Bites

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village

970.369.0880

La Cantina at Poachers Pub

BBQ, Tacos, American Pub

Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.9647

La Piazza del Villaggio

Authentic Italian

Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.8283

DINING & SPIRITS

Siam’s Talay Grille

Contemporary Asian Tapas & Seafood

Sunset Plaza, Inn at Lost Creek

970.728.6293

Telluride Brewing Company Brew Pub

Local Beer, Burgers, Sandwiches, Snacks

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.728.1120

Telluride Coffee Company

Coffee, Breakfast, Lunch, Pastries

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.369.4400

The Great Room

Small Bites, Cocktails

Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.6800

The Pick

Gourmet Burritos & Bowls

Reflection Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.2630

The View at Mountain Lodge

Locally Sourced Comfort Food

Mountain Lodge, Mountain Village 970.369.6021

The Village Market

Prepared Foods, Full Deli, Sushi Counter

455 Mtn. Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.633.4700

Timber Room

Elegant Mountain Modern, Cocktails

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.369.8943

Tomboy Tavern

Colorado Comfort Food

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7467

Tracks Café & Bar

Casual American, Cocktails

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.0677

CATERING & CHEFS

221 South Oak Catering

970.708.1437

Backcountry Catering

609.760.5678

Bon Appétit Catering 970.209.5217

Chef Bud Thomas 970.708.1496

Counter Culture catering@counterculturetelluride.com

Mountaintop Catering

970.708.8656

Telluride Private Catering 970.729.3620

REGIONAL

Artisan Bakery

Sandwiches, Salads, Bakery

168 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.369.1116

San Miguel Country Store

Grab & Go Food, Snacks, Ice Cream 1982 Highway 145, Telluride 970.728.6404

Sawpit Mercantile Authentic BBQ, General Store Highway 145, Sawpit 970.728.9898

Society Conoco Grab & Go Hot Food, Sandwiches 100 Society Drive, Telluride 970.728.0801

Telluride Brewing Company Taproom Pizza, Bar Food

156 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.5094

Telluride Coffee Roasters 164 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.369.0060

Telluride Sleighs and Wagons Colorado & Basque Influenced Menu Aldasoro Family Ranch 970.260.2524

LOCAL SPIRITS

Communion Wine Bar

Wine, Full Bar Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village 970.538.9510

Last Dollar Saloon

Cocktails, 10 Brews on Tap, Rooftop Bar 100 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4800

New Sheridan Bar Cocktails, Pool Hall 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4351

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O’Bannon’s Irish Pub at the Moon Live Music, Cocktails 136 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6139

Poachers Pub Cocktails, Pool Table Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.9647

Show Bar at Sheridan Opera House Cocktails, Private Events 110 North Oak, Telluride 970.728.6363

Tellurado Studio Art Gallery, Bar 219 East Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6440

Telluride Brewing Company 156 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.5094

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village 970.728.1120

Telluride Distilling Company Signature Cocktails, Billiards Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village 970.728.2910

Cocktails, Live Music, DJ 121 South Fir, Telluride 970.729.8930

Speakeasy, Small Bites 101 West Colorado #B, Telluride

DINING & SPIRITS

DINING & SPIRITS

SERVICES

ACUPUNCTURE

Balanced Acupuncture

Westermere Bldg., Mountain Village

970.519.1617

Luvlight Acupuncture

220 South Pine #3, Telluride

970.728.1442

Resource Oriental Medical Services

615 West Pacific #2R, Telluride

970.728.6084

Saint Sophia Acupuncture

125 West Pacific, Telluride

307.752.1799

Telluride Body Wellness

307 East Colorado #205, Telluride

970.729.0874

AUTOMOTIVE

A1 Auto Glass of Telluride

1982 Highway 145, Telluride

970.729.0998

Happy Thoughts Mobile Wash Car Wash, Detail Service

970-633-0535

Sawpit Mercantile

Gasoline

20643 Highway 145, Sawpit

970.728.9898

Shell Station

Gasoline, Air

1982 Highway 145, Telluride

970.728.6404

Society Conoco

Gasoline, Car Wash, Air, Vacuum

100 Society Drive, Telluride

970.728.0801

Telluride Complete Auto Repair

713 South Park Road, Telluride

970.728.5787

Telluride Tire & Auto Car Repair, Towing

120 Society Drive, Telluride

970.728.5171

AUTO RENTALS

Cliffhanger Jeep Rental

120 Society Drive, Telluride

970.729.0592

Diff Auto Rental

567 M. Village Blvd. #110, Mountain Village

970.519.8004

Hertz Car Rental

1500 Last Dollar Road, Telluride

970.369.4995

Telluride Outfitters Jeep Rental Market Plaza, Mountain Village

BANKS

Alpine Bank

120 South Pine, Telluride

970.728.5050

ANB Bank

101 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8060

Chase Bank

398 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.5025

Citizens State Bank

215 West San Juan #C2, Telluride

970.729.8199

113-D Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village

970.239.1030

567 Mountain Village Blvd. #103, Mountain Village (ATM Only)

U.S. Bank

238 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2000

Wells Fargo (ATM only)

114 East Colorado, Telluride

800.869.3557

BODY WORK

Alison Palmer Physical Therapy

700 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1135

Balanced Physical Therapy

622 Mountain Village Blvd. #102, M. Village

970.728.8948

Peak Performance Mountain

View Therapy

300 West Colorado #2B, Telluride

970.728.1888

Telluride Body Wellness

307 East Colorado #205, Telluride

970.729.0874

Telluride Chiropractic

700 West Colorado #244-A3, Telluride

970.708.7920

CHILD CARE

Annie’s Nannies of Telluride

970.728.2991

San Juan Sitters

817.925.2079

Telluride Sitters, LLC

267.614.4449

Traveling Lite, LLC

Children’s Equipment Rentals

970.318.6543

EVENT PLANNERS

By Sutton / 970.209.3593

Elevation Weddings & Events

406.546.9345

Gigi C Weddings / 513.448.5496

Green Velvet Events / 970.369.9219

Jubilee Events / 970.708.1060

K2 Event Company / 423.534.4756

Polished Fun / 970.596.1974

Soirée Telluride / 970.708.0297

Telluride Presents / 970.708.0870

Telluride Unveiled / 914.830.2238

FACIALS

Aveda Telluride

250 West San Juan, Telluride

970.728.0630

Breathe Skin & Body 618 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.497.0019

Healthy Glow Face & Body

100 West Colorado #231, Telluride 970.708.7424

Pure Beauty & Wellness Spa

333 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6144

Studio G Total Skin Wellness

145 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.8700

Telluride Spa Concierge

Hotel Telluride, Element 52 or In-Home 970.708.4650

The Peaks Spa

136 Country Club Dr., Mountain Village 970.728.2650

The Spa at Madeline 568 Mountain Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.369.8961

The Telluride Salon

126 West Colorado #107, Telluride 970.239.6013

FLORISTS

Bridal Veil Floral / 970.729.0989

China Rose Florists & Greenhouse

158 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.4169

Flowers by Ella

317 East Colorado, Telluride 720.900.7488

Nested / 970.708.2665

New Leaf Design / 970.708.0493

Wild Iris Greenhouse & Gardens 970.708.0531

HAIR STYLISTS

Alchemy

300 Mahoney #C-13, Telluride 970.708.8048

Aveda Telluride

250 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.0630

Bliss & Bang Bang

126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.2731

Maria Cut & Color

227 West Pacific #2, Telluride 970.708.0560

Moxie Loft

226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.519.1449

The Peaks Spa

136 Country Club Drive, Mountain Village 970.728.2650

The Telluride Salon

126 West Colorado #107, Telluride 970.239.6013

YX Salon

135 South Spruce, Telluride 970.708.2308

LAUNDRY & DRY CLEANING

Alsco

Laundry Services 970.242.6359

Telluride Eco Cleaners & The Laundromat

Dry Cleaning, Laundromat 164D Society Drive, Telluride 970.728.5995

Village Center Cleaners

Dry Cleaning, Laundromat 1445 Grand Ave., Norwood 970.327.4588

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Mountain Village Police Department 411 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.728.9281

San Miguel Sheriff’s Office 684 County Road 63l, Telluride 970.728.1911

Telluride Marshal’s Department 134 South Spruce, Telluride 970.728.3818

MAKEUP ARTISTS

Aveda Telluride

250 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.0630

Carmen Wolcott 970.708.0713

Healthy Glow Face & Body

100 West Colorado #231, Telluride 970.708.7424

Moxie Loft

226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.519.1449

Telluride Beauty Co. 561.251.7034

Telluride Salon 970.325.3577

MASSAGE

Alessandra Massage

100 West Colorado #225, Telluride 970.729.1737

Alpine Massage Telluride

100 West Colorado #232, Telluride 970.708.1049

Ambrosia Brown Massage 160 Society Drive #16J, Telluride 435.260.1122

Aveda Telluride

250 West San Juan, Telluride 970.728.0630

Breathe Skin & Body

618 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.497.0019

Health Massage Studio

SERVICES

MASSAGE

Pure Beauty & Wellness Spa

333 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6144

Rolling Relaxation

113-B Lost Creek Lane, Mountain Village

303.257.6070

Serenity Space Massage

135 Hillside Lane, Telluride

970.275.7956

Sorinas Head To Toe

100 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.0804

Telluride Massage Company

218B West Colorado #19, Telluride

970.708.1435

Telluride Spa Concierge

Hotel Telluride, Element 52 or In-Home

970.708.4650

The Peaks Spa

136 Country Club Drive, Mountain Village

970.728.2650

The Spa at Madeline

568 Mountain Village Blvd, M. Village

970.369.8961

Tim Lafferty Structural Therapy

970.314.1466

MEDICAL CENTER / ER

Telluride Medical Center

500 West Pacific, Telluride

970.728.3848

OFFICE SERVICES

Happy Print

Printing, Creative Services

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970-728-6525

Telluride Parcel & Print

Mailing, Shipping, Printing

125 West Pacific #B2, Telluride

970.728.8111

Telluride Bytes

Technical Consulting info@telluridebytes.com

Telluride Computer Repair

201 West Colorado #210, Telluride

970.369.9899

OXYGEN BARS

Absolutely Oxygen Bar

100 West Colorado #231, Telluride

970.708.8998

Oxygen Delivers

Portable Oxygen Bar

970.728.7279

Pure Beauty & Wellness Spa

333 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6144

Revive & Thrive Oxygen Bar & IV Lounge

226 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2933

PET SERVICES

Animal Hospital of Telluride

678 South Park Road, Ilium

970.728.1082 / 708.4359 (after hours)

Dirt Dawg

Pet Grooming

215 East Colorado #1, Telluride

970.239.6448

Mobile Unit One

Mobile Veterinarian

970.708.1512

Ophir Animal Camp

Pet Sitting

970.729.0410

Ridgway Animal Hospital 635 North Cora Street

Ridgway 970.626.5001

San Miguel Veterinary Clinic 40775 Highway 145, Norwood 970.327.4279

Telluride K9 Adventure School

Pet Sitting, Dog Training 970.417.2252

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Abie Livesay Photography

Wedding Photography 412.862.7885

Aether Photo + Films

Wedding, Adventure Photography, Video hello@aetherphotography.com

Ben Eng Photography

Wedding, Lifestyle, Adventure Photography 970.759.4022

Brett Schreckengost Photography

Adventure Photography & Production

970.209.4959

C Salt Media

Photography, Videography 512.217.6725

Elevation Imaging

On-mountain Adventure Photography 970.728.8058

Elope Telluride

Adventure Elopement Photography 970.239.3994

Groth Galleries

Photography Education grothgalleries@gmail.com

Jason & Daris Photocinema Wedding Photography, Video 970.708.8117

Josh King

Wedding, Lifestyle, Outdoor Photography 631.377.0641

Joshua Johnson Photography

Real Estate, Adventure Photography 970.708.7676

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Lens 44

Avalanche Photography

matt@lens44.com

Life Feeling Photography

Wedding, Portrait, Adventure Photography 970.903.8790

Lisa Marie Wright Photography

Wedding Photography 949.413.4676

Melissa Plantz Photography Wedding, Landscape, Lifestyle Photography 970.708.2152

Michael Morse Photography Wedding and Elopement Photography 714.721.4559

Michael Mowery Media Landscape, Lifestyle Photography 970.239.1456

Open Range Imaging

Architectural Visualization, Adventure Photography 970.728.3559

Palma Caruso Photography Wedding, Lifestyle Photography 505.314.6721

Picturesque Photography

Portrait Photography 970.708.0168

Real Life Photographs Wedding, Lifestyle Photography 970.275.5637

Ryan Bonneau Photography

Outdoor Adventure Photography 970.708.9439

REAL ESTATE OFFICES

Coldwell Banker Distinctive Properties

300 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4454

Compass Telluride 970.708.2255

970.708.4141 404.578.0032

Ellison MacIntire Partners, LLC 138 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.708.0939

Engel & Volkers Telluride 224 East Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6335

Gold Mountain Real Estate & Development 135 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.1321

Keith Brown Realty

117 Lost Creek Lane #41A, M. Village 970.779.5004

LIV Sotheby’s International Realty

137 West Colorado, Telluride

565 Mountain Village Blvd #101, M. Village 215 San Juan #C3, Telluride 970.728.1404

225 South Oak, Telluride 970.728.3086

Mountain Rose Realty 970.759.9886

REAL ESTATE OFFICES

Rapaport Real Estate

110 South Pine, Telluride

970.708.4070

Telluride & Mountain Village Properties

220 East Colorado #E, Telluride 970.728.3137

Telluride Luxury Rentals & Real Estate

220 East Colorado #105C, Telluride 970.728.0461

Telluride Properties

220 East Colorado #102, Telluride 232 West Colorado, Telluride

237 South Oak, Telluride

457 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village

560 Mountain Village Blvd #103, M. Village

567 Mountain Village Blvd #106A, M. Village 970.728.0808

Telluride Real Estate Brokers

126 West Colorado #100B, Telluride

970.728.6667

Telluride Realty

109 East Colorado #2, Telluride 970.728.4000

Telluride Real Estate & Investment

747 West Pacific #416, Telluride 970.728.3205

Telluride Standard

316 Fairway Drive, Mountain Village 970.708.1954

The Agency Telluride 236 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.4999

Village Real Estate

567 Mountain Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.728.2330 STORAGE

STUFF Telluride

136 Society Drive, Telluride Telecam Partners

716-E South Park Road, Ilium 970.728.4445

Telluride Storage

650 South Park Road, Ilium 970.728.1815

860.857.1095

VENUES

TOWN OF TELLURIDE

TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

RUSTIC MOUNTAIN RETREATS

ACTIVITIES

ADVENTURE GUIDES

Baker Ranch

Horseback adventures

970.325.3006

Circle K Ranch

Horseback riding

970.562.3826

Dave’s Mountain Tours summer only

Historic off-road 4x4 adventures

970.728.9749

Diff Auto Rental

Jeep and car rentals

970.519.8004

High Camp Hut

Overnight adventure hut for hiking, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing

970.708.3786

Mountain Trip

Adventure guides for 14ers, San Juan hikes, peak ascents, rock climbing, Via Ferrata, backcountry skiing, ice climbing

970.369.1153

Opus Hut

Backcountry hut info@opushut.com

RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service

Flyfishing, water sports

970.626.4460

Roudy’s Horseback Adventures

Horseback riding, winter sleigh rides

970.728.9611

San Juan Huts

Backcountry hut system

970.626.3033

Stellar Tours Telluride

E-biking, hiking, mountain biking, paddleboarding, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing

970.708.5099

San Juan Outdoor Adventures/ Telluride Adventures

Winter — avalanche education, backcountry skiing, fat tire biking, ice climbing, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing

Summer — hiking, hut trips, mountain biking, peak ascents, rock climbing, Via Ferrata

970.728.4101

Telluride Academy summer only

Summer camps for youth ages 5-18

970.728.5311

Telluride Adaptive Sports Program

Winter and summer activities for all ages and disabilities

970.728.5010

Telluride Adventure Center

Winter — fat tire biking, flyfishing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling

Summer — 4x4 tours, flyfishing, mountain biking, paddleboarding, rafting, kids camps, ziplining canopy tours

970.728.7433

Telluride Avalanche School Avalanche education

970.728.4101

ADVENTURE GUIDES

Telluride Helitrax winter only

Helicopter skiing

877.500.8377 or 970.728.8377

Telluride Moto

Adventure motorcycle tours, rentals & school

230 Front Street, Placerville

970.729.1635

Telluride Mountain Guides

Winter — backcountry skiing, huts, cabins, ice climbing

Summer — climbing 14ers, hiking, rock climbing, Via Ferrata

970.708.0260 or 970.390.6278

Telluride Nordic Center winter only

Nordic skiing - classic and skate

XC ski, ice skates, snowshoe, sled rentals

970-728-1144

Telluride Offroad Adventures summer only

Off-road / 4x4 adventures

970.708.5190

Telluride Outfitters

Winter — snowmobiling

Summer — fly fishing, RZR tours, rafting

Market Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.4475

Telluride Outside/Telluride Angler

Winter — fly fishing, snowmobile tours

Summer — 4-wheel drive tours, fly fishing, rafting, standup paddleboarding

970.728.3895

TelluRiders

Guided mountain biking

970.708.7848

Telluride Sleighs & Wagons

Sleigh & wagon rides, stories & dinner

970.260.2524

Telluride Wranglers

Horseback riding & sleigh rides

970.759.3183

Wild Oak Telluride

970.369.9323

Wild West Excursions

970.739.1700

CLASSES

Ah Haa School for the Arts

155 West Pacific, Telluride

970.728.3886

Pinhead Institute

395 East Colorado, #101, Telluride

970.369.5190

Telluride Rock and Roll Academy

200 San Miguel Drive, Lawson Hill

970.708.1140

Wilkinson Public Library

100 West Pacific, Telluride

970.728.4519

CHURCHES

Alpine Chapel 122 South Aspen Street Telluride 970.728.3504

Christ Presbyterian Church 434 West Columbia Avenue, Telluride 970.728.4536

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church

301 North Spruce Street, Telluride 970.728.3387

Telluride Christian Fellowship 100 East Columbia Avenue, Telluride 970.728.4864

COMMUNITY

Telluride Historical Museum 201 West Gregory, Telluride 970.728.3344

Telluride Town Park & Recreation 500 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.2173

Wilkinson Public Library 100 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.4519

ENTERTAINMENT

Ah Haa School for the Arts

155 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.3886

Club Red/Telluride Conference Center 580 Mtn Village Blvd, Mountain Village 970.729.2279

Michael D. Palm Theatre 721 West Colorado, Telluride 970.369.5669

New Sheridan Bar 231 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4351

O’Bannon’s Irish Pub at Fly Me to the Moon Saloon 136 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6139

Sheridan Opera House 110 North Oak, Telluride 970.728.6363

The Alibi

121 South Fir, Telluride 970.729.8930

FITNESS

Broad Collective

100 West Colorado, Unit G, Telluride

Fuel Telluride

205 East Colorado, Telluride

970.708.1590

Kaiut Yoga Telluride 238 E. Colorado, 2nd Floor, Telluride

970.729.2354

Madeline Studio

Madeline Hotel & Residences Mountain Village

970.369.8961

Mangala Yoga

333 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6169

Pilates Balance

168B Society Drive, Lawson Hill

970.729.0678

Range Yoga Telluride

135 South Spruce, Telluride

970.538.1700

Sequence Pilates and Core Align 700 West Colorado, Telluride

970.708.0717

Telluride Crossfit

210 Society Drive, Lawson Hill

970.519.1441

Telluride Gymnastics

137 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.4622

The Peaks Resort & Spa

136 Country Club Drive, Mountain Village 970.728.6800

Tonic Method Pilates 118 Society Drive #200, Lawson Hill 970.718.6009

TOURS

Historical Tours of Telluride

Guided tours with local historian

970.728.6639

Telluride Historical Museum

Guided walking tours, cemetery tours

201 West Gregory, Telluride

970.728.3344

Telluride Tourism Board

Self-guided historic walking tour (p. 82-83)

Tellurides

Wine and beer tours

970.626.5121

Wild Oak Telluride

Beer and bike tours

970.369.9323

SHOPPING

EYEWEAR

Sunglasses HQ & Optical

394 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.9199

CLOTHING

Atelier Telluride

215 East Colorado, Telluride

908.568.1755

Capranea & Dahu

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village

970.825.3299

Cashmere Red

221 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8088

Crossbow Leather & Hats

101 West Colorado, Telluride

970.729.9210

Fuel Telluride

205 East Colorado, Telluride

970.708.1590

FP Movement

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village

970.369.9135

Heritage Apparel

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.7340

Highline Apparel

224 East Colorado, Telluride

415.676.9321

Lucchese Bootmaker

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village

970.538.7531

Overland Sheepskin & Leather

100 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.9700

Paradise Resort Wear

218 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8786

Patagonia

200 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.7058

Scarpe

250 East Pacific, Telluride

970.728.1513

Shirtworks of Telluride

126 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.6242

CLOTHING

Society

126 East Colorado, Telluride

970.708.4067

Sublime

126 West Colorado #102A, Telluride

970.728.7974

Telluride Toggery

109 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3338

Tweed

151 South Pine, Telluride

970.728.8186

Two Skirts

127 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.6828

HOME DECOR

Azadi Rugs

213 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.4620

Bella Fine Goods

213 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2880

Frame Telluride

226 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6058

Hook

226 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1087

MiXX Projects

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970.797.4040

Over the Moon

223 South Pine, Telluride

970.728.2079

Sage House Designs

150 East Pacific, Telluride

970.708.4044

The Gordon Collection

220 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1443

Tweed

151 South Pine, Telluride

970.728.8186

T.Karn Imports

359 East Colorado #A, Telluride

970.708.4350

TOYS SPORTING GOODS

Between the Covers

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.4504

Enchanted Forest Toy Shoppe 150 West Pacific, Telluride 970.239.6112

Hook

226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1087

Scarpe

250 East Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1513

Timberline Ace Hardware

200 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3640

ART GALLERIES

Atelier Telluride

215 East Colorado, Telluride

Bella Fine Goods

213 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2880

Elinoff & Co. Gallerists & Jewelers

204 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.5566

Fringe Gallery

130 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3777

Gold Mountain Gallery

135 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3460

Lustre, an Artisan Gallery

By appointment

970.728.3355

Milk Moon Gallery

307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.797.4040

Rinkevich Gallery

415.516.2055

South Fir Street

230 South Fir, Telluride 970.948.7997

Tellurado Studio

219 East Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6440

Telluride Arts Headquarters & Gallery

135 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.3930

The Gordon Collection

220 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1443

Tony Newlin Gallery

100 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8084

Woof! Gallery

134 East Colorado, Telluride

970.708.0135

Bootdoctors

Le Chamonix Bldg., Mountain Village

970.728.8954

Capranea & Dahu

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village

Christy Sports

236 South Oak, Telluride

970.728.4581

150 West Colorado, Telluride

970.718.0130

Heritage Plaza 1, Mountain Village

970.728.1334

Heritage Plaza 2, Mountain Village

970.718.0136

Inn at Lost Creek, Mountain Village

970.369.4727

Jagged Edge Mountain Gear

223 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.9307

Patagonia

200 West Colorado, Telluride 970.239.7058

Powder Tools

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.718.0135

Telluride Angler/Telluride Outside

221 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3895

Telluride Cyclery

300 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6600

Telluride Sports

Camels Garden, Telluride

970.728.3134

Cimarron Lodge, Telluride

970.728.4228

Fairmont Franz Klammer, Mountain Village

970.728.0364

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.8944

The Peaks, Mountain Village 970.239.0339

Telluride Wax Guru (winter only)

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village Gorrono Ranch, Lift 4

The Drop Board Shop & Print Lab 123 South Oak, Telluride 970.708.0688

Wagner Custom Skis

Palmyra Bldg, Mountain Village 970.728.0107

THRIFT SHOPS

Sit, Stay, Shop!

335 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1100

Telluride Free Box

151 South Willow, Telluride

MUSIC

Telluride Music Co.

333 West Colorado #2, Telluride 970.728.9592

SHOPPING

BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Alchëmy Salon

300 Mahoney, #13C, Telluride

970.708.8048

Aveda Telluride Spa

250 West San Juan, Telluride

970.728.0630

Himmel Boutique Spa & Retail

Fairmont Franz Klammer, Mountain Village

970.728.7113

Pearl Aesthetic Medicine

126 West Colorado #202, Telluride

970.708.7979

Pure Beauty Wellness Spa / Salt Cave

333 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6144

Spa Boutique at the Peaks Resort

136 Country Club Dr., Mountain Village

970.728.2650

Studio G Total Skin Wellness

145 West Pacific #1E, Telluride

970.728.8700

The Telluride Salon

126 West Colorado #107, Telluride

970.239.6013

Two Skirts

127 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.6828

PHARMACY

Sunshine Pharmacy

333 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3601

GROCERIES

Clark’s Market

700 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3124

Over the Moon

223 South Pine, Telluride

970.728.2079

The Market at Telluride

157 South Fir, Telluride

970.728.8958

The Village Market

455 Mtn. Village Blvd, Mountain Village

970.633.4700

PET SUPPLIES

Dirt Dawg

215 East Colorado, Unit 1, Telluride

970.239.6448

PET Telluride

238 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2095

HARDWARE

Alpine Lumber

140 Society Dr., Lawson Hill

970.728.4388

Timberline Ace Hardware

200 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3640

LIQUOR STORES

Mtn. Village Wine Merchant & Market

622 M. Village Blvd. #100, M. Village

970.615.1077

Sawpit Mercantile Highway 145, Sawpit 970.728.9898 Society Conoco

100 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.728.0801

Spirits at Mountain Village 455 Mtn. Village Blvd., M. Village

Telluride Bottleworks

129 West San Juan, Telluride

Telluride Brewing Company

156 Society Drive, Lawson Hill

Telluride Distilling Company

Franz Klammer Breezeway, M. Village

970.728.2910

Telluride Wine Merchant

123 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3380

Wine Mine at Pacific Street Liquors

220 South Davis, Telluride 970.728.6333

JEWELRY

Atelier Telluride

215 East Colorado, Telluride

Bella Fine Goods

213 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2880

Crossbow Leather & Hats

101 West Colorado, Telluride

970.729.9210

Elinoff & Co.

204 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.5566

Fringe Gallery

130 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.3777

Lustre, an Artisan Gallery By appointment

970.728.3355

MiXX Projects

307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.797.4040

Scarpe

250 East Pacific, Telluride 970.728.1513

Telluride Room

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7357

The Gordon Collection

220 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1443

Two Skirts

127 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6828

FLOWERS / PLANTS

China Rose Florists & Greenhouse

158 Society Drive, Lawson Hill

970.728.4169

Clark’s Market

700 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3124

Flowers by Ella

317 East Colorado, Telluride

720.900.7488

Telluride Garden Center

717 South Park Road, Ilium 970.729.8510

Wild Iris Greenhouse & Gardens

772 County Road 44Z N, Norwood 970.708.0531

BOOKS

Between the Covers

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.4504

Telluride Historical Museum Gift Shop

201 West Gregory, Telluride

970.728.3344

GIFTS

Bella Fine Goods

213 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2880

Between the Covers

307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4504

Crossbow Leather & Hats

101 West Colorado, Telluride

970.729.9210

Highline Apparel

224 East Colorado, Telluride 415.676.9321

Hook

226 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.1087

Mountain Peak Gifts

217 East Colorado, Telluride 221 West Colorado, Telluride

Paradise Resort Wear 218 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.8786

Shirtworks of Telluride

126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.6242

Telluride Historical Museum Gift Shop 201 West Gregory, Telluride 970.728.3344

Telluride Room

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7357

Telluride Resort Store

Gondola Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.7358

Telluride Truffle Artisan Chocolate 135 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9565

DISPENSARIES

Green Dragon

119 West Colorado, Telluride

970.422.1422

Telluride Bud Company

300 West Colorado #2C, Telluride

970.239.6039

Telluride Green Room

250 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.7999

A Way of Life Shaped by the Mountains. A Home to Return to, Year After Year.

Designed by Olson Kundig with interiors by Clements Design, both AD100 firms, this exclusive slopeside setting at the base of the gondola offers true ski-in/ski-out access, direct connection to historic downtown Telluride, and legendary Four Seasons service.

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As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary and Colorado celebrates its 150th, Telluride rings in 148 years.

“It’s not putting on airs to say that Telluride, Colorado, is one of the best mountain towns in America: founded in 1878 by a rowdy group of Wild West silver miners, Telluride transformed over the century from a precious metal hub to a cultural one. ”

— ELISE TAYLOR,

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