Official Guide to Telluride & Mountain Village — Summer/Fall 2025 by Visit Telluride

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Get a warm welcome from our local concierge team and personalized suggestions for summer adventures, memorable meals or lesser-known boutiques. You’ll find us at 236 W. Colorado Ave. seven days a week.

Welcome to the Official Guide to Telluride & Mountain Village, your trusted companion to navigating this beautiful corner of Colorado. As the executive director of the Telluride Tourism Board, it is my pleasure to invite you to experience the rich history, vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty that make this place truly one of a kind.

In this summer edition, we dive into the essence of what makes our community so special. Our cover story explores the thrill of biking in the San Juan Mountains, while another feature takes a closer look at the Free Box, a beloved local fixture that embodies our commitment to reuse, recycle and repurpose. We also share the fascinating stories behind the names of our iconic trails and highlight an inspiring partnership dedicated to reconnecting Native Americans with disabilities to their ancestral lands through adaptive outdoor sports like hand cycling, paddle boarding and rock climbing.

Of course, no summer in Telluride would be complete without festival season — when world-class music, art, film and culinary experiences fill our valley with energy and excitement. This issue takes a deep dive into Shakespeare in the Park, where timeless plays come to life in what might just be the most spectacular outdoor theater in the world.

As you plan your time in Telluride and Mountain Village, we encourage you to immerse yourself in all that our community has to offer. Whether it’s catching a festival, hiking a scenic ridge or sipping a locally brewed beer under the open sky — there’s something here for everyone.

We hope this guide enhances your experience and becomes a go-to resource throughout your stay. If there’s anything you need, our team is here to help make your visit unforgettable.

See you on the trails, at a festival or somewhere in between!

CRAFTING YOUR TELLURIDE STORY

KIERA SKINNER Executive Director Telluride Tourism Board

Photo Ryan Bonneau

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Fly Denver Air from Phoenix and Denver to Telluride (TEX)

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Enjoy easy access to the mountains when you fly from PHX and DEN right into the Telluride Airport (TEX), just 10 minutes away from Telluride and Mountain Village. Denver Air’s 30-passenger jet and renowned service and snacks will make your day!

Fly Denver Air from Phoenix and Denver to Telluride (TEX)

National travelers can connect through United, American, and Delta global networks by booking online at United.com, American.com, Delta.com, or see all the options at Expedia.com. For local flights from DEN and PHX to TEX, please book at DenverAirConnection.com.

The Telluride destination is served by two airports, Telluride (TEX) and Montrose (MTJ): TEX now offers daily service on Denver Air from Denver (DEN) and Phoenix (PHX), and MTJ offers nonstop flights from twelve national hubs on four major carriers this winter.

The Telluride destination is served by two airports, Telluride (TEX) and Montrose (MTJ): TEX now offers daily service on Denver Air from Denver (DEN)

ELEVATED ESCAPES

Fly nonstop to Telluride and Mountain Village from six major airports on four different carriers

YEAR-ROUND FLIGHTS

Denver DEN to Telluride TEX

Denver Air (UA, AA, DL), daily

Phoenix PHX to Telluride TEX

Denver Air (UA, AA, DL), daily

Denver DEN to Montrose MTJ United, 3–4x daily

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

Dallas DFW to Montrose MTJ American, 2x daily

SUMMER 2025 FLIGHTS

Chicago ORD to Montrose MTJ United, Wed & Sat (from May–Sept)

Houston IAH to Montrose MTJ United, daily (Wed & Sat in June & Sept)

Dallas Love Field DAL to Montrose MTJ Southwest, Saturdays

This summer, traveling to Telluride and Mountain Village is as simple as hopping on one of the eight nonstop flights to the area’s two airports.

The closest airport to Telluride and Mountain Village is the Telluride Regional Airport (TEX), which is just 10 minutes from the heart of both communities. Denver Air operates into TEX and uses fast, comfortable Dornier 328 Jets. (Plus, they’re known for offering the best snacks in the business!) Denver Air runs daily flights into TEX all summer long from both Denver International Airport (DEN) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), and travelers can book and connect directly through United, American and Delta.

Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ), is around 65 miles north of Telluride and Mountain Village, and boasts robust service on three major carriers during the summer. The airport just completed a major expansion that added 25,000 square feet to the terminal, including a larger baggage claim, spacious check-in and waiting areas, an outdoor

pick-up patio with a fireplace, over 500 additional parking spaces and a bar and restaurant with unforgettable views.

This summer, United Airlines continues its service to MTJ with multiple daily flights from DEN, and daily flights from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) during peak summer months. United will also fly into MTJ from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Travelers on Southwest Airlines can fly direct to MTJ from DEN daily, while Dallas Love Field (DAL) has a direct flight on Southwest on Saturdays in the summer. There are also twice-daily flights to MTJ from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on American Airlines.

With plenty of convenient direct flights and two well-connected airports, getting to Telluride and Mountain Village this summer is easier than ever. So book your flight, pack your bag and get ready to experience the beauty and adventure that await in this mountain paradise.

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TWO TIMES THE ADVENTURE

Two towns in one beautiful package. The connected communities of Telluride and Mountain Village each have their own distinct vibe but share a love of the people, events and natural surroundings that make this such a special place — and a stunning summertime playground.

Telluride Telluride is a National Historic Landmark District that is steeped in history. The town’s roots stretch to the second half of the 19th century when it was a rowdy mining camp and the place where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank. Look around town and you will see a plethora of historical homes and buildings. These carefully preserved structures now house delicious restaurants; funky, independent boutiques; lively bars; and fine-art galleries.

Mountain Village Mountain Village sits at 9,545 feet above sea level and is surrounded by the highest concentration of 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks in the United States. The town is perfectly positioned at the base of Telluride Ski Resort and has a European feel with central, cobblestone plazas. There are exquisite accommodations, state-of-the-art spas, stylish shops, brewery and distillery tasting rooms, and sophisticated dining options, as well as a wealth of family-friendly activities.

The Gondola Linking these two communities is the Gondola. The Gondola is the only free public transportation system of its kind in the United States. The environmentally friendly “G” connects Telluride and Mountain Village via a 12-minute ride with 365-degree views. It’s also wheelchair, bike, stroller and pet friendly. Some aficionados try to snag the red or white cabins, which were created to celebrate the Gondola’s 20th and 25th birthdays. Whichever cabin you’re in, riding the Gondola is one journey you will never forget.

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

Photo Ryan Bonneau

HOW TO

We are a small community with a big heart.

Commit to being a responsible visitor by taking the Telluride Pledge.

Do right by our BACKYARD

Be kind and respectful of others and the environment.

Keep the mountain pristine. Bring out everything brought in.

Enjoy wildlife and nature without disrupting it.

Be careful with fire.

Tag responsibly or, even better, not at all.

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.

Reuse towels and linens.

Do right by YOU

Use sunscreen, bring layers.

Stay hydrated with a reusable water bottle.

Care more about yourself than the selfie.

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.

Photo Brett Schreckengost

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TELLURIDE’S TRAILS AND VIEWS MAKE IT A MUSTRIDE DESTINATION FOR BOTH SEASONED PROS AND CASUAL RIDERS BY

If every trail has a story to tell, then the trails surrounding Telluride and Mountain Village weave a grand narrative — one that holds over a century of secrets. Long before mountain bikers raced down these paths or hikers trekked up them, they were traversed by 19th-century miners on their way to work and pack trains of burros hauling ore. “

Most of the trails in our region were not built for recreation; they were originally mining access routes,” explains Sophie Fabrizio, executive director of Telluride Mountain Club. Liberty Bell Trail, which consists of an old mining road and passes by mining ruins, is a prime example.

Mountain biking didn’t emerge in the area until much later, and even then, it wasn’t widely embraced.

Today, however, mountain biking is one of the region’s most popular summer activities — whether it’s a leisurely ride along the Valley Floor or an adrenaline-pumping descent at the Telluride Bike Park. Biking is also deeply embedded in the local culture, with colorful townies and vintage bikes populating the bike racks around town. Even in winter, locals can be seen riding their bikes to the chairlift, their skis secured in a DIY ski rack or slung over a shoulder.

Biking is also the fastest way to get into the backcountry, where the stillness and beauty of the San Juans await.

“The views and the reward of putting in the effort make it all worth it,” says Fabrizio. “At the end of the day, you’re surrounded by some of the most stunning scenery in the state.”

First-timer & Beginner Rides

If you’re truly new to biking, make your way to the west end of Telluride and hop on the Valley Floor Trail. “The grade is mostly flat and there are not a ton of obstacles in the way,” explains Fabrizio.

The 3-mile trail starts right from town and runs east to west along the swath of protected open space west of Telluride. For a longer ride, Fabrizio says you can cross Highway 145 and “Continue

beyond the Valley Floor Trail onto the Galloping Goose Trail,” which follows the historic Rio Grande Southern narrow-gauge rail line.

The Boulevard Trail in Mountain Village is similar to the Valley Floor Trail in grade and length. The paved, beginner-friendly path starts from the Mountain Village Center and runs to The Village Market. From there, the paved trail gives way to a well-maintained natural surface path that continues to the entrance of Mountain Village.

Progressive Intermediate Rides

If you’re an experienced intermediate biker, you’ll have the chance to get up high and see some of the area’s best trail views.

Two of Fabrizio’s suggested rides start on Mill Creek Road near the Shell gas station west of Telluride. After riding up the road, you can take the Mill Creek Waterline Trail to the Jud Wiebe Trail that leads back into town. Or, you can take Mill Creek Road to the Eider to Mill Creek Connector.

“The Telluride Mountain Club built that trail [Eider to Mill Creek Connector] a couple years ago,” says Fabrizio. “It has really awesome views and is nice and smooth.”

Intermediate riders might also want to venture into the Telluride Bike Park in Mountain Village, which offers lift-served downhill biking on Telluride Ski Resort. You’ll need a pass to ride, but the trails are well maintained and you don’t have to deal with the uphill grunt. Tommyknocker, which runs from the top of Chair 4 to the bottom, is a great place to start.

In Mountain Village, you can also check out the town’s newest trail, Stegosaurus. The uphill-only trail runs alongside the downhill Jurassic Trail.

Left page: Tony Demin; right page: Ryan Bonneau

Where to Rent a Bike

There are plenty of places to rent a bike in Telluride and Mountain Village. In Telluride, check out the locally owned Box Canyon Bicycles or Easy Rider. Meanwhile, Telluride Sports and Christy Sports (also branded as Bootdoctors and Alpineer) have rental locations both in Telluride and Mountain Village.

If you want your bike delivered to your accommodations, your best bet is Black Tie Rentals.

Where to Book a Tour

For a standard day of guided mountain biking, visit San Juan Outdoor Adventures, TelluRiders or Stellar Tours. All three guiding companies offer halfand full-day mountain biking trips for all riding levels, rental bike included.

To explore the area on an electric bike, book a tour with Stellar Tours or the Telluride Bike Park.

Riders interested in exploring the Telluride Bike Park responsibly might want to take a lesson in downhill park riding, which requires a specific set of fundamental skills. The park offers lessons, a bike park essentials course, freeride clinics and women’s clinics. There are also private park guides available.

Scan for a full rundown on area trails, tours and rentals.

E-Bike 101

An e-bike, or electric bike, is a bike that is equipped with a battery and electric motor. There are three classes of e-bikes — Class 1, 2 and 3 — but only Class 1 e-bikes are allowed on local trails, and even then, access is limited.

Where Class 1 e-bikes are allowed:

>> Telluride Bike Park, excluding Boomerang and the Wasatch Connection

>> Roads and paved bike paths, like the paved bike trail that parallels the road into Telluride and Boulevard Trail in Mountain Village

>> U.S. Forest Service trails and roads that are designated for motorized use, like Tomboy Road, Bridal Veil Road and the Trout Lake trestle

>> Certain San Miguel County trails, including M59 River Trail by Sawpit and Whiskey Charlie 62 Trail, which follows the historic Rio Grande Southern Railroad

Class 2 and 3 e-bikes are only allowed on motorized trails and roads.

Advanced & Expert Rides

If you want to venture into the backcountry (right from town), or like steeps and switchbacks, the San Juans have you covered.

“We’re built into some really steep hillsides that other communities don’t have. The learning curve is steep, but the views and the reward that you get for putting the work in is that much greater,” says Fabrizio.

For advanced riders, she recommends the full Deep Creek Trail, which is around 15 miles roundtrip from Telluride. “The Deep Creek Trail is long and has lots of elevation gain and there are several steep parts. You can ride that from town and back to town. It’s a big day.”

The other big, advanced ride she recommends is the Wasatch Connection, which starts from the Gondola’s San Sophia Station and includes a ride up the See Forever Trail to the Wasatch Connection and finally to Bear Creek Trail that leads to Telluride. She notes that this route should only be attempted by very strong riders. “It has really steep, really loose switchbacks with some areas where the drop-offs on the side are incredibly consequential.”

Accessible Trails

One of the Telluride Mountain Club’s main focuses is adapting existing trails to meet modern standards and making sure that any new trails they build are more accessible and sustainable.

“Trails designed, built and maintained with adaptive users in mind, simply put, are better trails, period,” shares Tim McGough, the ski and ride director at the Telluride Adaptive Sports

Program. McGough also started the organization’s mountain bike program.

He notes that there is no hard and fast definition of what makes a trail accessible because “trail accessibility is a spectrum just as much as are the goals and abilities of riders.” However, he says there are many local trails that many adaptive bikers can ride successfully, including Tommyknocker in the Telluride Bike Park and Boulevard Trail and Stegosaurus Trail in Mountain Village.

In Telluride, he suggests starting on the Valley Floor Trail. If you’re willing to make a short drive, he says, “the Aldasoro Trail is a great accessible ride with the most epic unobstructive panoramic view of our area.”

Rules of the Trail & Safety

If you come across a hiker or horse on the trail, it is your job as a biker to yield (give right of way) in all situations. In addition, bikers going downhill should yield to bikers going uphill; uphill riders have the right of way.

You should also be mindful of how you ride area trails. Cutting switchbacks and riding off the trail causes erosion, and biking on muddy trails leads to rutting and widening.

Like with any adventure you undertake in the San Juans, pack water, food, and layers, and start your adventure early and have a plan B. Always pack out what you pack in and leave behind what you find. Bikers should bring along a bike kit with an extra inner tube, patches, tire pump and multi-tool.

“ Most of the trails in our region were not built for recreation; they were originally mining access routes.”

— Sophie Fabrizio, Telluride Mountain Club

EPIC ESCAPES

Welcome to summer in the San Juans, where you can hike through fields of wildflowers, spot wildlife and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of this mountain paradise

For a full list of guiding companies and outfitters see page 107.

FISHING

Telluride is a fishing enthusiast’s paradise year-round, offering unique angler 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.

4X4 OFF ROAD

Photos Ryan Bonneau

During the region’s mining days a string of roads were carved into the San Juan Mountains. Today, those same routes offer access to the high country and experienced guides lead tours over mountain passes and through ghost towns and high alpine meadows filled with wildflowers and wildlife. Explore the rugged beauty of the area on one of the many 4x4 tours, including an excursion to Ophir Pass and the ghost town of Alta. Using a local guide will add 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 basins high above the box canyon and the ski resort, as well as moderate trails on former railroad tracks. Another exciting option is the bike park at Telluride Ski Resort and the high-desert trail networks in Norwood and farther west. Road biking is popular along the scenic San Juan Skyway. For more, see page 24. >>

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. Or, try a wagon ride followed by a gourmet dinner served al fresco.

TOWN PARK

A hub of activity year-round, Telluride Town Park is home to family fun in a beautiful setting. In the summer, you’ll find 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.

RZRs are compact recreational offroad vehicles with options for one, two or four riders. They are also a lot of fun. Local outfitters offer tours of the backcountry for both first-timers and experienced riders, with activities to suit all tastes and levels. Buckle up and have a blast.

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 sporting goods stores. The Telluride Mountain Club reminds adventurers of all levels that many routes, in particular the Via Ferrata, require technical ability and appropriate gear.

RZRs

BASE CAMP MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

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

TELLURIDE BIKE PARK

At the park, which is ticketed and located on Telluride Ski Resort, mountain bike enthusiasts can revel in miles of interconnected, liftaccessed trails that create a network of freeride, technical and crosscountry routes for almost every level of rider. The routes tie into established U.S. Forest Service trails. For more, see page 24.

CANOPY ADVENTURE

Ready for an adrenaline rush? Try this course of ziplines, aerial bridges and rappels that span the Village Express (Lift 4) area of 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.

HIKING TRAILS

Varied hiking routes wind their way around Mountain Village and the surrounding slopes. A favorite is the Ridge Trail, a 2-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, if your crew is feeling energetic, hike the 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 Village Center. There are giant Jenga and Connect Four games, a bouldering rock, a ropes course, a bungee trampoline, a disc golf course and more. Or, visit a local outfitter for equipment and meander over to Elk Lake, Mountain Village’s designated fishing pond. The Telluride Racquet Club, on the grounds of The Peaks Resort & Spa, also offers tennis and pickleball.

ESCAPES

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.

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-day 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 Town Park on a summer afternoon.

courtesy Telluride Ski Resort; top and bottom right: Ryan Bonneau

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ALDASORO

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Uncovering the history behind local trail names

EMILY SHOFF

When the snow and ice finally melt and the valley yawns to life after a long winter’s nap, hiking and biking trails spider out of Telluride and Mountain Village in every direction. But although the trails are well-known, the history behind their names is not. Let’s take a closer look.

JUD WIEBE

GALLOPING GOOSE

JUD WIEBE

One of Telluride’s most beloved loops was named after the man who was instrumental in its construction. Jud Wiebe, a forest ranger, had wanted to develop the unfinished trail for years. The trail that did exist, at that time, provided access to the town’s pestilence house, which served as a refuge for those suffering from a myriad of infectious diseases, ranging from small pox to diphtheria in the early 1900s. (And as a way to keep those diseases at bay!)

The trail to the house was unmarked and had fallen into disrepair. It was Wiebe’s vision to make the trail, which rises 1,200 feet above town and grants a sweeping view of its buildings and surrounding mountains, an easy-to-access hike. Unfortunately, Wiebe died of cancer in 1986 while the trail was still being built and never got to see it complete. But, the trail’s constant use in the summer stands as a testament to his passion for local trail development.

ALDASORO

This nearly mile-long trail, built in 2016, connects the Remine Creek Trail to Penelope’s Trail and runs parallel to Airport Road. It is named after the Aldasoro family, who moved to the area from the Basque Country in Northern Spain in the early 20th century to raise sheep

and provide lamb and wool to the nearby mining camps.

Although the family’s land is now subdivided into individual home lots and a shared open space, at one point, the vast Aldasoro Ranch included 12 homesteads, with space for over 5,000 head of sheep. Much of the Aldasoro family still calls Telluride home and now runs Telluride Sleighs and Wagons, which offers sleigh rides and an event space with spectacular views.

BRECKENRIDGE AKA PENELOPE’S

While Breckenridge Trail may be the official name of this 2-mile route above the Telluride Regional Airport, locals know it by a different name: Penelope’s — a nickname with its own fun and storied history. Actress Penélope Cruz visited Telluride a handful of times while dating fellow actor Tom Cruise, who used to own a palatial house here. But the actress, who skied for the first time on Telluride’s Chair 1, left her mark indelibly on a trail close to Cruise’s old house in Aldasoro.

Built in the early 2000s, when the Cruz-Cruise relationship was still steaming up tabloids, the trail, which is primarily a bike path, runs for over 2 miles above Last Dollar Road and Telluride Regional

Airport. Although Penelope’s is relatively short, bikers can easily stretch the ride into a longer loop by incorporating the Remine Creek Trail out of Lawson and the Aldasoro Trail.

REMINE CREEK

This newer trail, completed in 2018, crisscrosses the San Miguel River before climbing up into the Aldasoro neighborhood. It is named after the Remine brothers, who fought on opposite sides of the Civil War and are buried in Telluride’s Lone Tree Cemetery.

We’re guessing the brothers would never have believed that leisure sports like hiking and biking would take over the valley they mined. They were here to find gold — and hopefully a lot of it.

The two men arrived in the area in the early 1870s, before Colorado was a state and at a time when the country was still trying to amend for its many wrongs following the Civil War. The brothers hiked over Dallas Divide and worked their way up the valley, settling in a cabin on the river near the present-day trail. Although the brothers are now buried side by side, the Remine Creek Trail serves as a reminder of our country’s difficult history and the political division among families.

GALLOPING GOOSE

Although train whistles no longer echo throughout the valley, a trail stretching from Lizard Head Pass to Society Turn in Lawson Hill still bears the train’s name. There are a variety of stories about how the train, which ran through Telluride in its journey between Ridgway and Rico from 1931 to 1952, got its name. Some say it honked like a goose as it made its way, clicking and clacking up the steep mountain and scaring animals off the track. Others say that the “hybrid” locomotives, which were made by converting old automobiles into rail cars, looked like geese as they descended down the track. The Galloping Goose railcars no longer travel through Telluride, but the Galloping Goose bus, which loops around town, does.

The Galloping Goose Trail has gone through several renovations in recent years, including the ripping out of old railroad ties and repairing several washedout sections. Although the most popular stretch is the section that runs between Lawson and Ilium Road (around 2 1/2 miles), it is possible to bike all the way from Lizard Head to Lawson — and back again.

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The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP) is a cornerstone of the local nonprofit community. It is widely known for its adaptive ski program — but TASP’s impact extends far beyond the slopes. Like the ripples that form when a stone is thrown in water, TASP’s influence reaches into unexpected places, including regional tribal lands, where it supports Native Americans with disabilities.

In 2021, TASP received a generous grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to help people with spinal cord injuries in underserved and rural communities. Sensing an opportunity to expand TASP’s reach, Executive Director Courtney Stuecheli and Grant Writer Heather Knox, connected with Jason Hotchkiss of Tribal Adaptive, an organization based in Kirtland, New Mexico that uses sports as a tool to improve the health, wellness and independence of Native Americans with disabilities.

It’s a calling that TASP wholeheartedly supports — and one that aligns with their mission to enrich the lives of people with disabilities through outdoor sports.

Tribal Adaptive has successfully offered Native Americans opportunities in traditional sports such as wheelchair basketball, tennis, softball, and track and field. However, exposing people to recreational activities, like those TASP offers, has been difficult.

“It can be pretty challenging for someone in a chair to get into the mountains and desert, but interacting and intersecting with the landscape through activities like mountain biking and skiing breaks down barriers in the healing process. We look at it as medicine,” says Hotchkiss.

BREAKING BARRIERS

TASP’s impact expands to Native American communities, with hand cycle programs on deck this summer

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Over the last four years, with continued funding from a secondary grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, the two organizations have planned and executed a series of ski and hand cycling camps in Telluride and Moab, Utah.

The adaptive skiing portion of the program gives small cohorts of athletes multiple opportunities to ski with TASP, with the end goal of developing independent skiers.

“There were only two Native American adaptive skiers in the U.S. who were skiing independently before this program,” Hotchkiss says, noting that they are increasing that number with each group. “We want participants to be able to drive up to a mountain and go skiing with their kids or family. We’ve got some logistics to iron out, but with our first cohort, we got about 80 percent there.”

The hand cycling camps are great for community building and connecting people to historic

tribal lands and the outdoors. This summer’s programming includes an overnight bike trip at Dead Horse Point outside Moab, and other multi-day mountain bike trips around Telluride.

Stuecheli, who has worked with the group since the initial program offering in 2021, describes it as “truly one of the most rewarding projects I’ve ever worked on.”

“There’s great community building in camping,” Hotchkiss says. “Setting up a tent and doing dishes are great for promoting independent living. It’s good for people with disabilities in all the ways it’s good for people without disabilities.”

Hotchkiss also notes the far-reaching ripple effect of this collaboration.

“Indian country is so connected through social media,” he says. “These stories have so much impact between tribes. We’re getting calls from people who didn’t know this was possible.”

In summer, Telluride comes alive with festivals celebrating music, food, art and film in the heart of the San Juan Mountains

MOUNTAINFILM

May 22–26

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 a dynamic lineup of programming, including compelling speakers and cutting-edge, award-winning documentary films from around the world. There are also several free programs and events.

BALLOON FESTIVAL

June 6–8

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.

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IN FULL SWING

FOOD & VINE FESTIVAL

June 13–15

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 19–22

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 (2025 headliners include Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, Lake Street Dive, and Alison Krauss and Union Station), the festival weekend includes workshops and music in Elks Park and a songwriting and band contest. Altogether an unforgettable experience.

YOGA FESTIVAL

June 26–29

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. It is a one-of-akind festival that’s truly unlike anything else.

MUSICFEST

June 26–July 6

Telluride Chamber Music celebrates classical music with several days of intimate concerts held in a beautiful private home, as well as a local artists’ night and a free family concert at the Wilkinson Public Library.

PLEIN AIR

June 30–July 6

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.

TELLURIDE TABLE

July 10–13

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

AMERICANA MUSIC

July 18–19

American songwriters and acoustic music are in the spotlight at this wondrous festival. This year will feature music by Django Walker, Cory Morrow, Calder Allen, Jack Ingram and more. VIP experiences with artists round out this incredible weekend.

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

July 19–27

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 open-air setting. Audiences witness masterfully reimagined productions that blend classic storytelling with fresh creative vision.

TELLURIDE RESERVE

July 31–August 2

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.

MUSHROOM FESTIVAL

August 13–17

For 40 years, this quirky and informative event has brought together fungi fanatics, culinary experts, myco-artists and scientists who lecture and provide workshops and forays to attendees. The festival is presented by the Telluride Institute and includes a muchloved mushroom parade.

FILM FESTIVAL

August 29–September 1

Telluride Film Festival manages to be both esoteric and relevant. The laidback event showcases the best in film with brilliantly crafted programming. It is the ultimate film lover’s film fest.

JAZZ FESTIVAL

August 8–10

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, the festival features Kokoroko, Kamasi Washington and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

BLUES & BREWS

September 12–14

This festival is the feisty farewell kiss to the outdoor music season. It includes a brewer showcase alongside worldclass blues, funk, indie, rock, jam-band, gospel and soul acts. There’s also family-friendly fun and free morning yoga classes. When the sun goes down, the lights go up in the festival’s after-dark venues.

AUTUMN CLASSIC

September 25–27

This is an automotive celebration that features a stunning collection of cutting-edge 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 fall colors.

ORIGINAL THINKERS

October 2–5

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

HORROR SHOW

October 10–12

Colorado’s first and longestrunning horror film festival draws devoted fans for a thrilling blend of horror, suspense, fantasy, sci-fi and dark comedy. The excitement only increases as the lights dim and suspense sends shivers down our spines.

FRESH SOUNDS

Planet Bluegrass launches a two-night evening festival featuring Of The Trees that blends electronic dance beats with mountain magic

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Those who love outdoor live music in Telluride are in for a special treat this summer with a brand-new, two-night concert series happening August 22 and 23. The event is hosted by Planet Bluegrass, the same company that organizes Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and will feature the band Of The Trees in town park with Jade Cicada and Tycho.

Unlike the Bluegrass Festival, the new twonight festival, dubbed Camp Alderwild, will only have music in the evening and is capped at 9,000 guests, as opposed to the 12,000 tickets Bluegrass is allowed.

Planet Bluegrass Vice President Zach Tucker is excited about the series because it will allow people time to enjoy Telluride during the day before coming to the park for music in the evening: “You can go for a hike and explore the region and still have time to catch music in the park. You can combine the best of everything that Telluride has to offer into a weekend experience,” says Tucker.

While Of The Trees’ music shares Planet Bluegrass’ commitment to sustainability, its sound is a far cry from the bluegrass and folk

melodies that typically define the festival’s stage. Of The Trees is an EDM band [electronic dance music], whose pulsing beats are interspersed with haunting vocals and the sounds of nature. Their titles “The Owl Song,” “Tanglewood,” and “Everglade March,” reflect their interest in the natural world. “The Owl Song” actually features the hoots of owls, while “Everglade March” has cries and chirps reminiscent of a forest at night.

“My team and I are incredibly excited to bring a concert experience to a location where the natural beauty is perhaps an even bigger centerpiece to the experience than the show itself. This is the beginning of realizing the dream I’ve always had of hosting events that bring people together to a place where nature and music are intertwined in a way such as this,” says Tyler Coombs, the artist behind Of The Trees.

It’s a fitting sentiment, especially considering the sound Coombs creates. Of The Trees curates the kind of music you could imagine listening to while gliding through a forest on a mountain bike. The kind of music that might be featured in the background of a Mountainfilm short film while skiers float over silky snow in Alaska and

launch impossible cliffs. Or, as is the case this summer, it’s the kind of music you dance to as the sun dips behind the mountains at Telluride Town Park, casting that unmistakable golden glow only found at high altitude.

Tucker sums up their sound this way: “It’s vibey and has a lot of those quiet moments and that psychedelic feel.”

But while the band’s sound may have quiet moments, their popularity is by no means quiet. Last year, the Denver-based band sold out Red Rocks twice and headlined for Electric Forest, a multi-genre music festival with a focus on EDM and jam bands in Michigan.

“Of The Trees’ last tour wrapped up in February and was one of North America’s most successful bus tours in electronic music,” explains Tucker. “They’re a really cool up-and-coming group in the scene.”

For 35 years, Telluride’s Shakespeare in the Park has brought world-class theater to the mountains

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Every year is different, and every year is magical.” That’s how local Amy Levek describes Telluride Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park, a summer festival that will be celebrating its 35th performance in July. Levek is pretty sure she has been to every one of them. “I go because I want to be surprised,” she says.

The Shakespeare in the Park tradition started in Telluride in 1990, but the idea originated in New York City 36 years earlier. Joseph Papp, a New York director and producer, thought Central Park would be a great venue for performances of Shakespeare’s plays, which he believed, like

William Shakespeare, should be available to everyone, regardless of class or economic status.

“His plays are a beautiful blend of highbrow and lowbrow, appealing to all audiences,” explains Sasha Cucciniello, the artistic director at Telluride Theatre. “I think every major city has their version of Shakespeare in the Park. The goal was to bring Shakespeare to the people for free. Ours is a ticketed event, but it is very much like bringing Shakespeare to the people.”

Being one of 100 patrons who get the chance to sit on the Town Park Stage in the summer twilight and enjoy the show, is truly memorable.

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“It’s unlike anything in the world when you’re up there on that stage where Pearl Jam and Neil Young and Bonnie Raitt have performed. It’s pretty magical. You can’t ask for a better backdrop to any show you do,” James Van Hooser explains. Van Hooser auditioned for his first Shakespeare in the Park performance the day after he moved to town in June 2013. “I think I’ve done 10 of them,” he says, his first being “Twelfth Night.”

Cucciniello agrees that the on-stage setting and surrounding natural environment play a big role in the experience. “It’s a little bit different because our set is the mountains. … We’re not building anything that’s really taking away from it, we’re adding to it with the help of Kelli Fox, our great lighting designer,” says Cucciniello. “We have one of the most beautiful stages in the world.”

One of the reasons Levek keeps going back, year after year, is to see what the hired director does with the plays. “We try to do a nice mix-

ture of the comedies and tragedies. There’s an attempt to kind of modernize it, but retain some of the original flavor. The biggest thing that we do is maintain the language, that’s very important to us,” says Cucciniello.

This year, the actors and director will be recreating “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” a comedy following two devoted friends, Valentine and Proteus.

“We also started a ‘pay what you can’ program, so each show we have a limited number of tickets for people that can’t afford the $40 ticket. I just think that it’s a really cool Telluride tradition. We simply cannot do this without the support of Telluride Parks & Recreation. We’re very grateful to the town to allow us to continue this tradition. Telluride Theatre is a nonprofit, and we function because of the generosity of our donors throughout the year,” adds Cucciniello.

David MacMillan, another regular actor, advises: “We always sell out every show, so get your tickets early!”

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FUNDRAISING

The true summer magic happens at local fundraisers that bring the community together in support of vital causes

To the outside world, summer is a grand stage for Telluride’s worldclass festivals, but the real magic happens at the local fundraisers that keep the community thriving. These events bring locals and visitors together for unforgettable experiences that give back. From interactive art parties to culinary showdowns, rubber duck races and mystery-filled galas, Telluride’s nonprofits know how to turn fundraising into an absolute blast. While these events are all about fun, they also raise money for the organizations that make Telluride and Mountain Village the vibrant, creative and connected towns we all love. So, mark your calendar and grab your friends — we’re diving into a summer where giving back is the most fun you’ll have all year!

PINHEAD INSTITUTE’S SCIENCE OF COCKTAILS

July 2

Mixology meets science for a night of summer fun at Pinhead Institute’s Science of Cocktails at the Telluride Science & Innovation Center. Guests will mingle with Pinhead interns, indulge in delicious bites and sip on one-of-a-kind craft cocktails.

Local mixologists create cocktails with a fun science twist — think changing colors, wild flavors and unique infusions — and compete for “People’s Choice” and “Best Science Story,” with the latter event being judged by actual scientists. Proceeds from the event support Pinhead internships and free STEM education programming, including the 12 regional robotics teams.

AH HAA SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS’ HAHA

July 18–20

Get ready for a joy explosion, because every summer

Ah Haa School for the Arts hosts the ultimate art party: the HAHA. This immersive, three-day art extravaganza transforms the entire arts school into a building-wide playground of color, texture and creativity. On July 18 and 19, adults get to explore and interact with mind-bending installations, while July 20 is all about kid-friendly artistic adventures. Visitors should expect to have their imaginative potential unlocked through whimsical surprises, hands-on experiences and pure creative joy.

Ah Haa School for the Arts is committed to making art accessible, and proceeds from the HAHA support tuition assistance programs for all ages.

TELLURIDE THEATRE’S GALA

June 28

Telluride Theatre’s annual summer fundraiser, The Gala, is an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience that’s shrouded in mystery — with a secret theme and location revealed only to those with a ticket. The entire event is anything but ordinary. The Gala is all about community, play and performance — blending interactive entertainment with gourmet food and craft cocktails for an unforgettable evening. The Gala supports one of Telluride’s artistic cornerstones, Telluride Theatre, a space where audiences and artists can connect, create and celebrate the magic of live theater.

KOTO RADIO’S DUCK RACE

August 1

Ready, set, splash! On the first Friday of August, 800 fearless rubber ducks will plunge into the San Miguel River, racing from town park to the Carhenge bridge in the most ridiculously adorable competition of the summer. The race kicks off just after 12 p.m., and depending on Mother Nature’s mood, it could be a leisurely float or a whitewater sprint, with the ducks typically taking around 45 minutes to reach the finish line. Expect live, laugh-out-loud commentary on KOTO Radio, a riverbank full of cheering fans and the notorious “Labrador Effect” (when local dogs “help” by retrieving rogue ducks). The first duck through the tiny victory hole wins a ski pass, but plenty of prizes await!

Duck adoption opens two weeks before the race with sales at the community table on Main Street. All proceeds support KOTO Radio.

ONE TO ONE’S TOP CHEF & TASTE OF TELLURIDE

August 2

Calling all food lovers, flavor adventurers and fun-seekers. One to One Mentoring’s Top Chef & Taste of Telluride is your ticket to an evening of gourmet bites, fierce (yet friendly) chef showdowns and community spirit — all for a great cause!

This year, the Telluride Science & Innovation Center transforms into a foodie’s paradise, where local chefs battle for top chef glory while guests indulge in signature dishes from Telluride’s best restaurants. Add in great music, a silent auction and a whole lot of good vibes, and you’ve got a recipe for the ultimate summer night. Best of all? Every bite, bid and belly laugh aid One to One Mentoring, an organization dedicated to supporting local youth and their families.

TELLURIDE HISTORICAL MUSEUM’S DINNER PARTY

August 21

The Telluride Historical Museum’s Dinner Party returns for an evening of great food, fascinating history and community connection. This year’s event celebrates 50 years of KOTO Radio, Telluride’s beloved local station. Guests will enjoy a delicious meal and drinks, while speakers share stories about KOTO’s impact on the town — from its scrappy beginnings to its current role as the voice of the community.

With lively storytelling, good company and plenty of nostalgia, the night offers a fun and engaging way to celebrate a cornerstone of Telluride’s history while supporting the museum’s mission.

A TELLURIDE TREASURE

For nearly 50 years, the Free Box has been more than just a place to swap clothes and goods — it’s a living symbol of sustainability and small-town magic

JENNIFER JULIA

On a sunny Saturday, the crowd forming at 151 S. Willow St. is noticeable from more than a block away — it’s a busy morning at the Telluride Free Box.

As I approach, I spot a local mom stuffing the Free Box’s colorfully labeled kids section with piles of carefully folded toddler clothes. “My kids grew out of all these,” she explains. As she fills the cubby, a few other parents happily grab what she’s just put in. A 3-yearold girl with pigtails is the lucky recipient of one of these items: a pink hoodie with a furry trim. On the other side of the Free Box, an older couple is perusing the book section and walks away with a Mediterranean cookbook with a few sticky notes jutting from its pages, presumably marking the best recipes.

Such is a typical Free Box scene — a mix of treasure hunting, curiosity-fueled browsing and the sharing of stories. This convivial vibe speaks to why the Free Box has long endured as one of Telluride’s best loved landmarks.

When a community member left a box of clothing outside a local health food store back in 1975, the Free Box began its stint as a lively and practical recycling center, keeping reusable items out of landfills by offering them up to others for a second (or third, or fourth) go-around. >>

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“When I first moved here, the Free Box was just a couple of cardboard boxes back behind the Silver Jack in an alley,” Heather Bachman shared during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Free Box on Nov. 4, 2024. Bachman said she didn’t know who built the first wooden Free Box on the sidewalk between Main Street and Pine Street, but that she helped construct the second wooden iteration.

But in 1983, the town replaced the sidewalk under the Free Box and the structure disappeared overnight. “People started asking why it went away,” shared Kathy Green at the event. The town told Free Box advocates that they’d have to go through the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC) in order to get approval for a new structure, resulting in what Green remembers as “one of the biggest town council meetings that was ever held.”

Ultimately, Telluride’s enduring love for the Free Box prevailed. Green and her construction company, Bone Construction, rebuilt a new box on that same sidewalk off Main Street, where the Free Box has stood for most of its life. However, in November 2024, it found a permanent home at 151 S. Willow St.

Thanks to its new location, the Free Box has expanded, with a new block of shelving that sports bilingual signage.

“The best part about the recent move of the Free Box is that it is now on town-owned property, below the new affordable housing development,” explains Teddy Errico, mayor of the Town of Telluride. “This way, this Telluride institution is protected forever.”

Established rules keep the Free Box in working order. If an item is clean, in good condition and fits the posted criteria (no electronics or oversized furniture, please), you’ve got a green light to leave it for someone else to unearth.

More often than not, the best Free Box finds combine a bit of luck and a heap of serendip-

“THE BEST FREE BOX FINDS COMBINE A BIT OF LUCK AND A HEAP OF SERENDIPITY.”

ity. “Once upon a time, I had a pair of perfect brown leather loafers,” reminisces local Meghan Knowles. “One day, they began to fall apart beyond repair. You can only glue something back together so many times! I walked them down to the Free Box, hoping someone more gifted than I could find some life left in them. When I got there, I was greeted by a beautiful pair of nearly

identical brown leather loafers!” Knowles’ uncanny find speaks to the often magical nature of the Free Box and the warmth of the Telluride community at large. “It was one of many moments that made me feel seen and embraced, and ultimately encouraged me to stay here,” Knowles recalls with fondness. “Thank you, Free Box, for your part in that!”

Right: Young Guri Bigham in the “Babies” section of the old Free Box, illustrating a long-running local joke that people find their children there (photo Gary Bigham).

From Telluride Brewing Company’s brown ale to Smuggler Union’s mushroom-infused beer and Stronghouse’s lagers — Telluride is a must-visit for beer lovers

Sure, for a community this size, there are quite a few breweries. But can you blame us? There’s nothing quite like cracking open a Telluride Pilsner while dipping your toes in the San Miguel River, treating yourself to a Chill Factor IPA when you finish a trek up Ajax Peak, or enjoying a Wrong Way IPA while watching traffic drive (yup, you guessed it) the wrong way down Gus’s Way. There’s something about drinking a beer made in Telluride, while in Telluride — they just go down smoother here.

TELLURIDE BREWING COMPANY

Two guys walked into a bar … No, really. That’s how Telluride Brewing Company (TBC) got started.

TBC co-founders Chris Fish and Tommy Thacher met the very first day Thacher moved to town in 2004. Fish was bartending at Smuggler and Thacher came in to watch the Giants-Packers game. Fish had moved to Telluride in 2002 to work as the brewmaster at Smuggler, where he crafted a whole new lineup for the restaurant. That was just the beginning.

The two daydreamed for years; working their day jobs during the day and working on their business plan at night.

“My dream was to run my own brewery in a ski town and ski every day,” says Fish. “I never thought it would happen here.”

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FAVORITE BREWS

TOMMY’S PICK:

Their Lawson Hill taproom opened in 2011 and they expanded into Mountain Village with their brewpub (which also serves food) in 2020. Their taproom has 20 beers on tap at all times, which typically includes six to seven core beers and rotating seasonal beers. That doesn’t include their canned beer, which is sold in 12- and 16-ounce cans for one-offs. Most of the can designs and many of the names are a nod to Telluride-specific things.

Tempter IPA or Telluride Pilsner

FISH’S PICK: Fishwater

Double IPA or Telluride Pilsner

“From every can to every tap handle, we’re marketing the magic of Telluride,” Thacher adds. “It’s such a special place and we have to back this great name with a great product and we don’t take that lightly. We put a little taste of Telluride in every beer.”

Stronghouse Brew Pub may be the newest brewery in town, but its roots run deep. It is housed in a historic 1892 building with touches that include a Brunswick bar from the 1880s. It’s not just the building that has a history — both the General Manager Mike Hayes and Brewmaster Sam Enders brewed beer together under Chris Fish before finding their way to Stronghouse.

“I was just in the right place at the right time,” Enders says, noting that he was with TBC for seven years prior to Stronghouse. “It was a dream come true to be working at a brewpub in Telluride.”

Enders is the brains behind the brewing, and focuses on lagers and beers he likes to drink, but also knows are going to sell.

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MIKE’S PICK: High-Octane Old-Timey

Barleywine or Coldfire Pale Ale

SAM’S PICK: Stronghouse Lager or Coldfire Pale Ale

Stronghouse typically has five year-round beers on tap (10 to 12 in total). They like to switch things up seasonally, brewing a Mexican lager, Más Lager, in the summer, as well as the Resting Beer Face (a sour), and Johnny Payczech, a Czech-style pilsner. They also have seasonal four-packs in the fridge, and crowlers that they fill right from the keg.

“We’re a little more unique in having more lagers and lighter offerings,” Hayes says. “We’re not trying to reinvent anything. We just want to have simple, clean beer, and for you to come in and enjoy yourself.”

SMUGGLER UNION RESTAURANT & BREWERY

Smuggler Union Restaurant & Brewery is a staple (and the oldest running brewery) in Telluride.

“When you consider drinking good beer, and if you want good food, you go to Smuggler Union,” says Josh Klein, co-owner of the establishment.

Prior to taking over Smuggler Union, Klein and his wife, Melisa Pignataro, worked in restaurants in New Orleans, but neither had any experience running a brewery of their own. The couple took the leap in 2013, knowing that they had Brewmaster TJ Daly (who was hired in 2008 to work under Chris Fish and currently lives next door to Sam Enders) running the beer side of things. Daly, who had been a homebrewer and backcountry ranger in Vermont, moved to Telluride to take the position, and has been behind the wheel as brewmaster for 15 years now. He also owns the Wine Mine.

Smuggler Union typically has 18 beers on tap (with two

FAVORITE BREWS

additional taps for homemade sodas), and brews around 25 different beers that rotate seasonally. Crowlers are available for purchase.

“I pride myself on brewing beer that is really true to the style, and I love the classics. Everything I’m doing is time-tested styles of beer,” says Daly.

While Daly sticks to the classics, he does do some experimentation with his beer — and with mushrooms. Daly, who is state-certified to use harvested mushrooms in culinary, will harvest wild mushrooms and use them in his brews. He uses the whole fruiting body, so instead of just getting the medicinal qualities, the beer also shares the flavor profiles of the mushrooms — like the apricot flavor of chanterelles or umami from porcini.

JOSH’S PICK: Wet Hop Beer or Mosaic Double Red

TJ’S PICK:

Chill Factor IPA or Palmyra Pils

“I make some pretty damn good beer and there’s a lot of heart and soul in it,” Daly says. “Plus, the food is excellent and Josh has really done some amazing things to make Smuggler a destination in town.”

TELLURIDE DISTILLING CRAFTS SPIRITS AT 9,545 FEET

Telluride’s not just a beer town. The Telluride Distilling Company became the town’s first legal distillery when Abbott and Joanna Smith opened their tasting room doors in Lawson Hill in 2014. When they continued to grow, they moved the operation to Mountain Village.

“Our tasting room has a very welcoming and relaxed vibe with comfy chairs, couches, TVs and pool [tables],” says Joanna Smith.

“It’s a great spacious place for friends and families to meet and enjoy a cocktail together.”

Many are familiar with Telluride Distilling Company’s peppermint schnapps, Chairlift Warmer.

FAVORITE COCKTAILS

JOANNA’S PICK: Manhattan or Martini

“The idea came about after an epic ski day and meeting friends at a local bar,” says Joanna Smith. “We all took peppermint schnapps shots and my husband looked at me and said, ‘I can make a better version.’” And that he did. It was awarded gold at the 2018 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Abbott Smith passed away in 2022, but Joanna Smith decided to follow through with his goals and visions for the distillery.

“After solely taking on the business, it has been a true team effort to keep it all going,” says Joanna Smith, crediting her production team, James Galloway and Eric Ludwig; her tasting room staff; and her manager, Mindy Smith. “The wheel would not continue to turn without them.”

P.S. Be sure to get the free popcorn while you’re there.

Bottom left: Bonnie Pacheco; top right: Reymi Elizabeth

Dining

Community at Heart

Since it opened in January 2025, The Telluride Company has quickly become more than just a coffee shop — it’s a Main Street gathering place where locals, second-home owners and visitors can connect over a shared love of great coffee. “Our mission is really about community,” says Carlos Cagin, one of the owners. Cagin adds that they aim to create an inclusive, evolving space rather than imposing a fixed vision.

The coffee shop is dedicated to quality coffee and thoughtful sourcing. They primarily use Telluride Coffee Roasters’ beans, a community staple, while also featuring a rotating guest espresso bean for variety. The Telluride Company also offers an assortment of baked goods and burritos from Mesa Rose Bakery in Norwood, including the wildly popular pecan sticky bun.

by Evie Carrick

Gourmet Fare in Mountain Village

You don’t have to ride the Gondola to find gourmet provisions in Mountain Village — the Mountain Village Wine Merchant & Market has you covered. Best known for its sommelier-curated wines, craft beers and premium spirits, this beloved shop has expanded its offerings to include a thoughtfully selected array of artisanal and high-end food staples, making it a one-stop destination for both drinks and gourmet bites.

Whether you’re assembling a charcuterie board or preparing a quick, delicious meal, you’ll find an impressive selection of cheese, prosciutto, olives, salami, crackers, capocollo, pasta, sauce, olive oil and finishing salts. For those looking to stock up on breakfast essentials, the shop carries bacon and breakfast sausage sourced from a regional butcher as well as ground Steaming Bean Coffee to jumpstart your morning. Craving a snack? They also offer a great selection of chips and sweets. As an added perk, the Wine Merchant offers free wine tastings every Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. all summer long.

We Can’t Wait to Try…

LATIN CREATIONS

226 W. Colorado Ave.

Heritage Plaza

Latin Creations, a beloved fixture in Mountain Village’s Heritage Plaza, has expanded its reach with a new brick-and-mortar spot on Main Street in Telluride. The same soulful Mexican fare — inspired by “grandma’s recipes” — is now available in both communities.

BRUNO

307 E. Colorado Ave.

When Between the Covers bookstore relocated to the sunny side of Colorado Avenue, its beloved coffee counter, Bruno, came along too. Now, you can sip your morning brew and flip through a good book at one of the sun-drenched tables out front.

Farewell…

COSMOPOLITAN

1996–2025

After 29 years, Cosmopolitan restaurant has closed its doors. The eatery flourished under Chef Chad Scothorn and was beloved for its namesake cocktail and sushi happy hour. Cheers, Cosmo — thanks for the martinis and the memories.

Mountain Town Speakeasy

Tucked away behind Crossbow, Telluride’s renowned custom hat and leather shop, lies a hidden gem that might escape the notice of a casual passerby — and that’s entirely by design. Van Atta is a new speakeasy-style bar and restaurant with a secretive, nondescript entrance. Its tiny interior is intimate, yet luxurious at the same time.

Named after W.B. Van Atta’s 19th-century clothing and dry goods store in the same location, Van Atta pays homage to its storied origins. Upon entering, guests are transported to a bygone era, complete with victorian-inspired décor and a cozy atmosphere. The menu boasts creative cocktails served in Victorian glassware and delicious small plates, including Wagyu sliders, deviled eggs and cacio e pepe.

Takeaway, Three Meals a Day

When renowned chef Eliza Gavin of 221 South Oak opened Liz, her vision was simple: to make getting a wholesome, delicious meal on the table easier for busy families and on-the-go individuals. Designed for convenience without compromising quality, Liz offers fresh, nourishing and flavorful meals that reheat beautifully — perfect for those who want a home-cooked feel without the prep work. Customers can easily order online and pick up a full takeaway meal, making dinner stress-free.

What started as a lunch and dinner service has since expanded into breakfast, offering an even more comprehensive selection for early risers. Liz now features a full-service coffee bar, serving expertly brewed coffee and espresso drinks. Their made-to-order breakfast burritos have quickly become a morning staple, while their selection of acai and chia bowls provide a refreshing, nutrient-packed option. A local favorite? The half acai, half chia bowl, a perfectly balanced mix that has earned high praise from regulars.

For Jennifer and Brad Ball, the most captivating stories aren’t just those filling the shelves of their cherished bookstore, Between the Covers — they’re the ones they’ve lived and created themselves.

A couple with an insatiable wanderlust and a love for adventure, the Balls spent the first 30 years of their marriage hopping across the globe. From teaching English in Argentina as newlyweds to raising their five children in diverse corners of the world, including Peru, they embraced life’s challenges. Along the way, they collected art — and, of course, books.

“We’ve carried our book collection with us wherever we’ve gone,” Jennifer Ball says with a smile. After years of seeking adventure in farflung places, these Jackson, Mississippi natives ultimately decided to focus their escapades a bit closer to home.

When their twin sons moved to Telluride in 2020, the Balls fell in love with it and started looking at for-sale businesses. As soon as the bookstore appeared on the market, these dyedin-the-wool bibliophiles got excited. “We looked at each other and we said, ‘We could do this, what do you think?’” Jennifer Ball recalls.

The couple bought Between the Covers from its former owners, Bobbi T. Smith and Daiva

LOVE, ADVENTURE & NEW BEGINNINGS

After traveling the world, Jennifer and Brad Ball return to their roots, becoming stewards of Telluride’s cherished bookstore

JENNIFER JULIA

Chesonis, who had run the business for over a decade at its former location on West Colorado Avenue. (The shop has since moved across town to 307 E. Colorado Ave.)

Right off the bat, the new business venture was a good fit for the Balls, who value the importance of independent bookstores. “They are the heartbeat of the community,” says Jennifer Ball.

It’s a description that fits Between the Covers perfectly. The shop, which first opened in 1974, earned the nickname “Telluride’s living room” from former San Miguel County Poet Laureate and County Commissioner Art Goodtimes. It has a hearty selection of bestsellers, books for children and young adults, local and regional authors and titles geared for our mountain community.

“We love to talk to our customers about what they’re reading, what they’re interested in,” Jennifer Ball remarks. Attentive customer service has long been a hallmark of Between the Covers, and the Balls have certainly kept up with that tradition.

The bookstore also hosts events such as readings and book signings, and teams up with local festivals like Mountainfilm, Film Festival and the Mushroom Festival.

Between the Covers settled into its new home at 307 E. Colorado Ave. in December 2024, and is continuing its role serving the community.

“Independent bookstores are a community space for locals and visitors to browse, gather, share ideas, celebrate, debate, discuss, learn and play. It’s an honor, really, and a great responsibility that we take to heart,” says Jennifer Ball.

Telluride may be known for its towering peaks and endless trails, but spend an afternoon strolling its sun-warmed sidewalks and you’ll find another kind of elevation in the creativity of its makers. Here, shopping isn’t about mass-produced souvenirs, it’s about finding a hand-stitched leather bag that will travel with you for decades, or a vintage-style hat that somehow feels like it’s always been yours.

Taking home a high-quality, long-lasting souvenir is as easy as seeking out local creators who are experts at what they do — and have a knack for creating products that are distinctly Telluride. Take Needle Rock Threads, for example, which channels the laid-back, ski-bum spirit of Telluride in every design. The company was started in 2016 by Dave Mortner, a self-described “ski bum” who creates all the art and designs the hats himself. You can find Needle Rock gear in almost every retail shop in

Telluride and Mountain Village, including Bootdoctors, Christy Sports, Jagged Edge, Telluride Angler and Telluride Resort Store.

For Telluride’s take on outdoor gear — from hiking backpacks to toiletry bags — head to Jagged Edge, a sporting goods shop with their own line. The brand got its start in Telluride in the 1990s, when twin sisters Paula and Margaret Quenemoen started selling headbands out of a cart on Main Street. It has since changed hands (it’s now owned by longtime local Erik Dalton), but the eponymous Jagged Edge outdoor gear line was revived — offering equipment that’s cut and sewn locally and built to last.

Speaking of local, it doesn’t get more local than Crossbow, a custom hat and leather goods shop that was founded by Telluride native Macy Pryor and Rebecca Adams. The duo opened their first Main Street shop in 2018 and have continued to create a locally loved line of

MEET THE MAKERS

Crafted with care and rooted in place, these brands and shops tell a Telluride story

women-made leather goods and custom hats using time-honored techniques. Their products include leather backpacks, belts, boots and custom-shaped hats.

If you come to Telluride to experience live music in one of the most spectacular natural venues on earth, you’ll want to swing by South Fir Street gallery, which has a collection of local festival posters that have been handembellished with Swarovski crystals and diamond dust by local artist Judy Haas. In addition to her local collection, Haas works her glittery magic on rare movie posters, album covers, band posters and vintage European ski posters. She also does custom pieces.

Custom is also a highlight of Atelier Telluride, a shop where well-loved clothing finds a second life — and maybe even a little

magic. Artist Joanie Schwarz takes your favorite worn-in jeans or that threadbare button-down and reimagines them with hand-stitching, vibrant fabrics and found details. You can bring a beloved item in, or peruse her extensive collection of upcycled sweaters, shirts and denim. Schwarz also makes pendants, bracelets, rings and necklaces.

In a town where the landscape tends to steal the spotlight, it’s makers like these who give Telluride its texture — one hand-stitched seam, hammered pendant or sun-faded hat at a time.

Left page,

top: courtesy

Crossbow

Leather & Hats; bottom: Matt Kroll; right page, all: Palma

Caruso

Joanie Schwarz Atelier Telluride

Macy Pryor Crossbow

3-Way Fringe Sidekick

$245 / Crossbow

Needle Rock Threads Hats

$40 / Jagged Edge, Telluride Outside

Wearable-Art Jeans

Price varies / Atelier Telluride

Canvas Tool Roll

$65 / Jagged Edge

For those who love to shop local

COOLfinds

Hand-Embellished Poster

Starts at $300 / South Fir Street

From wildflower-inspired bouquets to elegant, contemporary designs, these local florists bring the grandeur of the mountains into every arrangement

LINNE HALPERN

ELEGANCE Where Nature Meets

The decision to get married in Telluride typically involves the breathtaking beauty of the natural landscape. The unparalleled views of the San Juan Mountains provide a built-in backdrop for the most special of celebrations. But even amidst such grandeur, curated florals have the power to elevate the occasion even further. Drawing inspiration from the landscape, local florists collaborate with clients to bring their visions to life.

Discover Telluride’s bespoke floral studios and flower shops, and find the perfect partner to transform your next celebration into something truly extraordinary.

Flowers by Ella

Flowers by Ella is Telluride’s go-to brick-and-mortar flower shop. From everyday bouquets to stunning event arrangements, nothing is out of reach for owner and lead designer Ella Hassan. Together with her business partner, Lollie Lavercombe, the duo operate the coolest floral, plant, vintage clothing and gift shop in town. Beloved by locals and tourists alike, Flowers by Ella is an emporium of artisan-made goods (think handmade pottery, luxury candles and coffee table books).

For weddings and events, Hassan blends an elevated contemporary aesthetic with the natural beauty of the Rockies to create immersive, fantasy-like floral moments. Her style mixes a reverence for the untamed enchantment of Colorado’s wildflowers and the refined elegance of traditional English garden arranging. With a signature pinch of artful whimsy and a bold dose of color, Flowers by Ella creations celebrate the magic and wonder of Telluride.

New Leaf Design

Founded by Frannie Aura, New Leaf Design is a fullservice floral and event studio. With New Leaf, you also gain access to its sister company, a. Studio Collection, which includes an assortment of rental furnishings, lighting, linens and tabletop accessories to complete your event’s overall aesthetic. With Aura and her team’s hand in all aspects of the event, clients can benefit from the seamless execution of a cohesive vision.

Aura has a background in landscape design and uses nature as her guiding inspiration. “People come to Telluride to be outside,” Aura says. “So, all of our designs originate in nature and are grounded in the beauty of the San Juan Mountains.” Aura’s organic sensibility and elevated taste combine to deliver swoon-worthy settings. For 2025 celebrations, Aura is looking forward to embracing more color and continuing her signature wild, unstructured arrangements.

Bridal Veil Floral

Emily Ballou, owner and lead designer at Bridal Veil Floral, has been dreaming up exquisite floral scenescapes since 2014. By leaning on her connections with local planners, venues and vendors, Ballou works collaboratively within the community to deliver an expert-level experience.

Bridal Veil Floral also prioritizes sourcing their blooms from regional farms, with an eye toward sustainability and authenticity. “We focus on creating arrangements that reflect the couple’s style, while complementing the beauty of Telluride’s landscapes,” says Ballou. In addition to detailed tabletop arrangements, lucious bouquets and creative decor elements, Ballou specializes in large-scale, site-specific floral installations that bring drama and romance — from archways to canopies. Ballou also works with many of the area’s festivals along with corporate and real estate clients.

Nested

Nested, owned by local florist Ashley Hoglund, specializes in creating bespoke floral arrangements for private events, elopements and weddings. Renowned for her elegant eye for color and sophisticated arranging style, Hoglund has earned a reputation throughout the region. In need of a custom bouquet? Nested offers personal delivery throughout the area, available Tuesdays through Saturdays. Beyond custom orders, Nested collaborates with local businesses to share the beauty of florals — from partnerships with The Butcher & The Baker to pop-up events at the farmers’ market.

China Rose Florist & Greenhouse

China Rose, Telluride’s longest-standing flower shop, has been a cherished part of the community since 1974. Located in Lawson Hill, the shop offers a wide variety of plants, gifts, pottery, cards, floral vases full of bright blooms and all things garden.

Now owned by Amy and Dwight Olivier, China Rose has carved out a special place for custom designs and fresh flower deliveries at all price points. China Rose can add atmosphere to your special event, wedding, business and home with event setup, summer landscaping, yard maintenance and holiday decorating services.

Top left: Hannah Mayson; top right: courtesy Nested; bottom left: courtesy China Rose Florist & Greenhouse

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WHERE HISTORY MEETS LUXURY

The New Sheridan Hotel offers an unforgettable experience that blends past and present

JESSE JAMES M c TIGUE

There are accommodations you’ll remember, and there are others you can’t forget. The New Sheridan Hotel is the latter. Its charm lingers because of its soul and its history. Yet, its carefully curated aesthetic continues to keep it “new,” reflecting Telluride’s evolution into a world-class destination.

The original Sheridan Hotel, a two-story, wooden-frame structure, was built in 1891 — a year when the Rio Grande Southern Railroad had finally reached town, Lucien Lucius Nunn had built the first commercial AC power plant to run the nearby Gold King Mine and Telluride was starting to boom. But just two years later, in 1893, the hotel burned to the ground.

The New Sheridan Hotel, which was constructed out of brick, was built to endure. Sitting on Main Street and Oak Street for over 130 years, it has absorbed the town’s busts, booms, tragedies, triumphs, scars and beauty. The “New” in the name reflects its dance between the past and the present.

Managing Partner Ray Farnsworth has played a central role in articulating and executing the hotel’s vision, both retaining its history and keeping it relevant over the last three decades. The hotel underwent its first major renova-

tion in 1994, almost 100 years after opening. Then it underwent another in 2008, during which Farnsworth and his team enlisted renowned U.K. designer Nina Campbell to retain and highlight the building’s Victorian history while adding modern luxuries.

“The antique pieces throughout the hotel date back to the 19th century,” Farnsworth says. “Each piece has a story.” He points out the historic beauty of the chandeliers, sideboards, Roman blinds, rich fabrics and pillow accents.

But just as important are the hotel’s state-of-the-art UV and soundproof windows, and its five-star Sealy mattresses. “The 2008 remodel is starting to sound a little old,” he says, “we’re constantly updating.” He adds that Campbell visits the hotel yearly to consult.

Farnsworth’s other favorite attributes of the hotel are the historic photos that hang on the hotel’s broad hallway walls and the Roger Mason paintings that greet guests when they enter The Parlor. He points out the black-and-white photos of an early New Sheridan anchoring the top of a dirt Main Street and a boxing ring set up in front of the hotel where boxer Jack Dempsey took on an opponent.

“The black-and-white photos are special,” he says. “I take people upstairs to show them as much as I can. I’ve never lost excitement for this place.”

Perhaps more striking is the collection of abstract paintings of the New Sheridan, local storefronts and street life on Telluride’s Main Street created by the world-famous Roger Mason. Mason can sometimes be spotted in the middle of the street with his easel, canvas and trademark paintsplotched shirt, painting the scene in layered rich colors that are inspired by the box canyon’s dramatic lighting and shadows.

Farnsworth’s pride is rooted in these collaborations and his personal investment in the New Sheridan. He also oversees the hotel’s internationally acclaimed Chop House Restaurant, The Parlor, the New Sheridan Bar (if those walls could talk), and The Roof, rooftop bar — all of which make the New Sheridan Telluride’s central hub. It’s a place steeped in history and vibrant with local energy.

“The aesthetic design makes for a beautiful building that has been lovingly maintained,” Farnsworth says. “It feels historic and rich and beautiful. I’m proud of its reputation, proud of the history and proud of the beauty of this grand dame.”

TOWN IN THE SKY

In just three decades, Mountain Village has transformed from a quiet mountain enclave to a dynamic, thriving destination

MARTINIQUE DAVIS

Some towns come into being over the course of decades, their character molded by the gradual progression of growth and time.

But Mountain Village has evolved on a more accelerated timeline, its development shaped by the ambition of its original architects. As it celebrates its 30th birthday this year, Mountain Village is planning a year-long schedule of events to commemorate its arrival into its 30s.

“It took a lot of heavy lifting to get it as vibrant as it is now,” says Kim Montgomery, who worked for the Town of Mountain Village for over 20 years, many of those as town manager. The town and ski resort grew hand in hand, with visionaries like Ron Allred and Jim Wells, former owners of the Telluride Ski Company (now Telluride Ski Resort), playing pivotal roles in shaping what would become a world-class destination.

The Mountain Village community originally existed as an unincorporated region of San Miguel County when development began in 1981. By the mid 1980s, the Mountain Village Metropolitan District (MVMD) and Mountain Village Metropolitan Services (now known as Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association) were formed to provide essential services like water, sewer, law enforcement and fire protection.

“It really didn’t have the teeth or the quality of being a town though,” recalls Dave Flatt, one of Mountain Village’s early residents and a member of its first town council. “Basically, we wanted to

be the creators of our own destiny,” he says of the push to incorporate the town in 1995.

The following 30 years transformed the once quiet “village on the mountain” into a vibrant, world-class destination. From the development of the first major hotel (Doral Telluride, now The Peaks Resort & Spa), the golf course, and the iconic free Gondola, to the establishment of the Telluride Conference Center and the construction of hundreds of affordable housing units at Village Court Apartments.

Yet, as one of the youngest towns in Colorado, Mountain Village still has some lofty aspirations.

Two large hotel developments have been approved in the Mountain Village core, with the Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences and Six Senses slated to break ground this year. The addition of branded five-star hotels has been one of the town’s long-standing goals, as outlined in its master plan.

As the newest member of the regional family, alongside Telluride and San Miguel County, Mountain Village has quickly become a key collaborator on regional issues. Recently, the town acquired property in the Ilium Valley, which could host the region’s next wastewater treatment plant, as well as a major new workforce housing development.

As Mountain Village enters its third decade, the community stands as a testament to the vision and ambition of those who have shaped it from the ground up. With its foundation firmly in place, the future holds limitless possibilities for where the next 30 years will lead.

Left page: Ryan Bonneau; right page, top left: The building that is now home to The Peaks Resort & Spa nears completion (photo Ron Allred); bottom right: Brett Schreckengost

WARD SPENCER MORTELL

These young local athletes are taking their mountain roots to elite levels of competition

JESSE JAMES M c TIGUE

Far from the lift lines and manufactured charm that characterize other ski areas, Telluride and Mountain Village make up a tiny mountain community with a big beating heart, populated by local treasures doing some pretty amazing work. We take a look at some of the young athletes who inspire us.

PELLA WARD

DOWNHILL & ENDURO MOUNTAIN BIKING

For Pella Ward, mountain biking was just as much a part of childhood as coloring and juice boxes. “I’ve been able to bike my whole life,” she says, recalling family mountain bike trips to Fruita, Dolores and Ridgway.

When she was in 8th grade, after the COVID-19 shutdown, the ski resort’s liftaccessed bike park was one of the only places open. “My dad wanted me to ride Tommyknocker [a flowy beginner downhill trail] with him,” she recalls. And, “I thought it was so fun.”

Drawn to the speed of downhill biking, Ward and a group of teens spent the rest of the summer riding the park’s berms, tabletops and drops, constantly videoing and encouraging each other as they lapped the park. When they weren’t riding the park, they rode local trails, like Remine Creek Trail and the uber-technical Kave Trail.

“It felt good to teach myself and to learn,” Ward says. “It helps me to watch other riders and to ride with people who are better than me. Training is really about riding.”

The next summer, Ward entered enduro races, events in which athletes pedal uphill, untimed, to access a series of timed downhill segments. Ward placed third in her first enduro race, then won the next six races she entered.

Four years later, Ward has advanced to the sport’s highest level. She won a race in the 2024 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series and placed

first in the 2024 USA Cycling Enduro Mountain Bike National Championships for her age group. Ward also earned third place at the 2024 Rockshox Canadian Open Downhill among elite, under-19 women, and qualified for her first WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series race in October 2024, where she earned fourth place.

“My dad has been my biggest influence,” she says. “If he hadn’t taken me biking growing up, I don’t know if I would’ve known I loved it.”

Left page: Ryan Bonneau; right page: courtesy Pella Ward

SPENCER MORTELL FREESTYLE KAYAKING

Spencer Mortell remembers his dad giving him his first kayak, a Jackson Fun 1, when he was 9 years old. “The cold waters of Telluride were intimidating for a 9-year-old,” he recalls.

But he kept practicing, at least one day every weekend. He learned in the Down Valley Pond, before graduating to the Uncompahgre River and the Water Sports Park in Montrose. He finally gained the skills to boat the San Miguel River in Telluride.

When high school approached, Mortell left Telluride to attend Colorado Rocky Mountain School, a college-preparatory boarding school in Carbondale, Colorado with a strong kayaking program.

He was introduced to freestyle kayaking, which he describes as “gymnastics in a small kayak,” and realized he wanted to compete. “My kayak is 6 feet tall,” he explains. “I use it to jump

out of the water, do front flips, back flips and cartwheels.”

In the last year, Mortell won the 2024 Kayak Freestyle Colorado Cup, a three-event competition over four weeks, and the 2024 USA Junior Freestyle Kayaking Nationals.

His future goal is to place in the top 10 in the Little White Salmon Race, an iconic, Class 5 competition. He also hopes that freestyle kayaking will debut in the next Summer Olympics, and that he’ll be representing Team USA.

But for this summer, he dreams of bushwhacking into some godforsaken put-in with his younger brother, Marcus, to launch a waterfall that only a certain caliber of kayaker would consider.

“Marcus and I have a similar relationship as my dad and his brother,” Mortell says. “Now we spend our weekends, just the two of us, boating.”

“MY KAYAK IS 6 FEET TALL. I USE IT TO JUMP OUT OF THE WATER, DO FRONT FLIPS, BACK FLIPS AND CARTWHEELS.” —

KENDAL O’CALLAGHAN ORIENTEERING

Like Ward and Mortell, Kendal O’Callaghan’s dad introduced her to a sport he was passionate about. At first, she wasn’t so sure. It’s called orienteering and is often described as the sport of navigation.

“It’s like cross-country running, but you’re lost and you have a map and a compass,” she says. “My friends call it ‘Hunger Games’-esque.”

O’Callaghan explains that there are three types of orienteering races: urban sprints that range from 1 to 2 kilometers, middles that are 3 to 4 kilometers, and longs that are around 5 kilometers. The latter occurs in wilder terrain, such as high deserts or forests.

On the morning of a race, competitors are put into “quarantine,” or an area where they cannot access cell phones, social media, maps or the internet. When the race starts, the competitors receive a paper map of the course. They must use the map to access each required point in a

certain order. The fastest person to get to the finish, wins.

O’Callaghan started racing when she was 10 years old. “It took me a while to enjoy it,” she says. “Winning probably helped. I wasn’t winning and loving races until two or three years ago.”

In the last few years, O’Callaghan earned a spot on orienteering’s National Junior Team, represented the U.S. in the European Youth Orienteering Championship, and placed third in the North American Orienteering Championships–Sprint among competitors under the age of 20. Her goal is to make the U.S. Team for the Junior World Orienteering Championship.

“That’s my Olympics,” O’Callaghan says.

And, like Ward and Mortell, she especially looks forward to practicing her sport with those she loves. “We’ll also orienteer as a family in Europe,” she adds.

Spencer Mortell

580 Mountain Village Boulevard • sales@mtnvillage.org

Community

High-Altitude Green Thumbs

by Evie Carrick

Gardening at elevations well over 8,000 feet comes with challenges, which is why local expertise makes all the difference. Fortunately, two outstanding garden centers in the area provide the knowledge, plants and resources needed to help high-elevation gardens thrive.

At the Telluride Garden Center in Ilium, you’ll find a full plant nursery stocked with annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, pre-made potted planters, herb and vegetable starters, native seeds and living soil. They source high-quality seeds and plants suited for the region’s unique climate and carry Paonia Soil Company’s renowned all-natural, organic potting soil. Beyond their inventory, the center also serves as an educational hub, hosting talks and events on topics like soil health. This year, they are also offering planting services both at your home and on-site if you bring your own pots to their location.

Just down the road in Norwood, the family-owned Wild Iris Greenhouse & Gardens welcomes customers with a warm, community-driven approach. Specializing in high-altitude gardening for over 25 years, they offer a wide variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs and trees, all carefully cultivated to thrive in mountain environments. Wild Iris is the go-to place for hanging baskets, custom planters and patio pots. In addition, they provide expert landscaping services, helping regional gardeners design, create and maintain beautiful outdoor spaces.

Mountain Lodge Welcomes

CASEY KAUT

When Steve Togni stepped down as general manager of Mountain Lodge after two decades of service, he left behind some sizable shoes to fill. Fortunately, those shoes seem to fit newcomer Casey Kaut seamlessly. Kaut, who joined the lodge in November 2024, brings with him 25 years of experience managing luxury hotels and high-end country clubs, including Hotel Jerome in Aspen, Brentwood Country Club in Los Angeles and the PGA Tour’s TPC at Sawgrass, where Casey hosted three Players Championships.

However, even though he’s lived in some beautiful places, he says, “Telluride is my favorite place in the entire world,” noting that he’s been coming here on vacation for over a decade.

Kaut heard about the job from Lonnie Shepard, the head chef at The View at Mountain Lodge. The two had worked together at the Newport Beach Country Club, and when Shepard told Kaut the position was open, Kaut jumped at the opportunity.

Since taking over operations in late 2024, Kaut has focused on welcoming locals to the lodge — both for dining at The View, which Kaut says serves up “absolutely some of the best food in Telluride,” or for parties and special events. The lodge hosted two big après parties during ski season and plans to continue the après-focus in summer.

Gondola Planning Takes Off

In 2024, local voters approved Ballot Measure 3A, which secured long-term funding for the Gondola and a future Gondola replacement. The Gondola, the first and only free public transportation system of its kind in the United States, was inaugurated in 1996 and connects Telluride and Mountain Village. Over 3 million people ride the Gondola each year.

Following the measure’s approval, the Gondola Leadership Committee initiated the planning phase for a new Gondola system, including station planning in Mountain Village and Telluride. The goal is to enhance system flexibility and capacity and meet the region’s growing transportation demands while preserving the Gondola’s status as a cherished community asset.

Old Friends, New Owners

The Wine Mine is under new ownership, but for TJ Daly and Lisa Taraschi, this is more of a homecoming than a new venture. The couple, who first met while working at the Wine Mine 15 years ago, officially purchased the shop in June 2024. They’re joined by Dylan Carlson, whom Daly calls “my right-hand man.”

If you’ve been to the Wine Mine before, now is the perfect time to swing by and take another look. The store’s shelves have tripled in selection, and a newly added “mini market” offers an elevated assortment of gourmet snacks and pantry staples, from artisanal pasta to imported European chocolate. The shop continues to store wine inside an actual mine, which remains a perfect 55-degreesFahrenheit.

Each team member’s unique expertise is reflected in the shop’s carefully curated selection of liquor, wine and beer. Daly, the long-time head brewmaster at Smuggler Union Restaurant & Brewery, is handpicking beer and bourbon, while Taraschi, who hails from Italy, has expanded the store’s French and Italian wine selection. Carlson, a tequila and beer enthusiast with past experience at Smuggler, brings his passion to the mix.

“We all bring a lot to the table and have reputations for the things that we like,” says Daly. “We’re trying to upgrade everything all around.”

One of the biggest changes?

Extended hours — the Wine Mine is now open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

GALA FASHION SHOWS

FEBRUARY 26–28, 2026

For families, summer in Telluride is all about sunshine and exploring the great outdoors together

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 hike 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. In Mountain Village, a wealth of family-friendly trails or Telluride Ski Resort’s bike park guarantee two-wheeled fun.

SPLASH

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

Kid-Approved

FUN

Photo Tony Demin

TRY A LOCAL SUMMER CAMP HIT THE BIKE PARK BORROW SOMETHING UNUSUAL FROM THE LIBRARY DANCE TO OUTDOOR LIVE MUSIC

Kids’ PLAY Box Canyon

HOW MANY OF THESE TRULY TERRIFIC EXPERIENCES CAN YOU HAVE THIS SUMMER?

HIKE/BIKE THE VALLEY FLOOR & COUNT (but don’t touch) WILDLIFE YOU SEE FIND THE PENNY BEAR SCULPTURE

RIDE THE RED GONDOLA CAR EXPERIENCE THE CANOPY ADVENTURE

EAT FROM A YUMMY FOOD CART ORDER PIZZA WITH YOUR FAVORITE TOPPINGS

TRY THE MINING SLUICE AT THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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

BUY A UNIQUE SOUVENIR

FIND YOUR FAVORITE TACOS

BUY A TELLURIDE HAT

WATCH THE SUNRISE AND THEN GRAB A BAKED TREAT

RIDE AN INNER TUBE ON THE RIVER

TRY A NEW ACTIVITY, LIKE SUP-ING OR A WAGON RIDE

TAKE A 4X4 TOUR TO A GHOST TOWN

SEND A POSTCARD TO SOMEONE YOU LOVE TAKE A PHOTO ON YOUR FAVORITE HIKE

STOP AT STATION SAN SOPHIA & TAKE IN THE VIEWS

FIND YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM POSE FOR A MAIN STREET PHOTO

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. This engaging programming aims to encourage discovery, nurture imagination and celebrate creativity. Don’t miss Little Giggles, an immersive art experience just for kids, on July 20.

BE RAD

At The Drop Boardshop’s Telluride Skate Camp, experienced instructors not only teach young people how to skate in a safe, supportive and totally rad environment, but they also emphasize patience, perseverance, focus and respect, qualities that come in handy in real life too.

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, unleash their creativity and design skills at Neuron Garage and celebrate the Fourth of July at the annual “Red, White & Bugs” Entomology event in Mountain Village. Don’t miss Punk Science, Pinhead’s interactive, scientist-led experience for families.

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 with an annual exhibit. The museum offers 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.

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.

Happy CAMPERS is Easy

While science explains the transformation, the magic of Telluride’s fall leaves goes beyond biology, with a rich history and stunning views to match

ALLISON BILLS

Fall colors may be rooted in science, but anyone who has seen the mountainsides of Telluride and Mountain Village burst into vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red knows there’s a magic to autumn that goes beyond biology. And the area’s plentiful aspen trees have a lot to do with it.

Quaking aspens are the most widely distributed native North American tree species, covering nearly 5 million acres in Colorado alone. Telluride and Mountain Village, which are known for their plentiful aspen groves, have become must-visit destinations for leaf peepers and photographers.

It’s easy to say that there’s a magic to Telluride in the fall, but it’s actually so much more than that. It all comes down to science and the town’s mining history.

THE CHANGING OF THE LEAVES

“When do the leaves peak in Telluride?” It’s a common question that we’d all love the answer to.

While it’s always safe to answer with, “late September through early October,” predicting the peak point of fall can be traced back to spring.

Aspens favor sunlight and moist soil, so drought, frost and too much rain late in the season can dull their brightness or cause the leaves to drop early.

“What you really want is a healthy stand of trees that gets plenty of moisture, sun and nutrients in the spring and summer,” says Jessica Tenenbaum, special project manager at the Pinhead Institute. “Plus, then you need a fall that is sunny and cool, but not freezing, for the brightest colors.”

Since an aspen clone, or a genetically identical organism made up of multiple aspen trees with a shared root system, has the same genetics, its trees all change at the same time. There can be many aspen clones in an aspen grove, which is evidenced by the various color patches on the tree-laden ski slopes.

“As you reduce the day length and the sun angle and bring on colder temperatures, deciduous trees will cease chlorophyll production,” says Tenenbaum. “Chlorophyll is the green pigmentation in leaves, so that’s when the green fades and becomes less visually dominant.”

THE MAGIC OF FALL

When the trees stop producing chlorophyll, anthocyanins, which create red hues, and carotenoids, which create yellow pigments, become visible.

“When the leaves are on fire and we’ve gotten snow, that is one of the times when Telluride is so aesthetically spectacular it’s hard to breathe,” says Tenenbaum. “Even if you live here, it never gets old.”

THE MINERS’ ROLE IN THE TRANSFORMATION

While there’s a science behind fall’s changing colors, there’s also a reason why this area’s hillsides are so colorful — and it all started with the miners.

“Anytime you cut down a forest, the aspen tree is one of the first things to come back,” says Johnnie Stevens, who played an integral part in building and running Telluride Ski Resort.

And that’s exactly what happened in Telluride in the 1880s.

According to Stevens, miners arrived and began deforesting the hillsides surrounding the town for building and heating.

“It was clear-cut from the town of Telluride to the top of Lift 9,” explains Stevens. “It was all cut by hand and pulled down the mountain by horses.” The land was also cleared above the tailings pond toward the Idarado Mill, as were parts of Bear Creek.

Aspens are fast-growing and can establish canopies quickly. They thrive when land is cleared due to their ability to regenerate via shoots and sucks along their lateral roots. Aspens can grow more than 2 feet per year, while evergreen trees typically grow less than 1 foot a year.

“There was less sunlight on the north exposure [of the ski area], but there were also no evergreens to stop the growth, so the aspens grew right up,” says Stevens.

As time goes on, evergreen growth may catch up to the aspens and the hillsides surrounding Telluride will become evergreen-dominant. But for now, we’ll enjoy the aspen trees and their vibrant fall colors.

FALL FOLIAGECENTRIC HIKES

Looking for the best hikes to catch the fall colors? Telluride Mountain Club’s Executive Director Sophie Fabrizio shares her favorite local trails for leaf peeping.

EASY HIKES

Valley Floor Trail

The Valley Floor Trail is a flat, meandering path that wanders the length of the Valley Floor (3 miles, one way). You can make it a loop by hiking back on the bike path, or continue east toward Bridal Veil Falls on the Idarado Legacy Trail. There is minimal elevation gain and the aspens are plentiful.

Breckenridge Trail aka Penelope’s

This trail has a gradual incline and offers sweeping views of Telluride, Mountain Village and the Wilson range. It is short, at 2.7 miles, and is fairly exposed, offering stellar views of the area’s fall foliage.

INTERMEDIATE HIKES

Ridge Trail

This trail is considered “easy” when you begin at the Gondola’s San Sophia Station and hike down into Mountain Village. But to increase the difficulty, simply hike the route in reverse: start in Mountain Village and hike up to the San Sophia Station. Either way, the 2-mile route is well-marked and weaves through aspen groves.

DIFFICULT HIKES

Deep Creek Trail

Deep Creek is the trail to hike in the fall, according to Fabrizio. The full route is 6.8 miles one-way, with 1,508 feet of elevation gain, but you can always turn around early to shorten the hike.

BONUS

Eider to Mill Creek Connector

This is a great intermediate trail that clocks in at 1.9 miles and 776 feet of elevation gain. According to Fabrizio, there’s a bit of initial vertical, but once you’re on the trail it is well graded and leads to plentiful aspen groves and sweeping views.

Sneffels Highline Trail

As Fabrizio’s must-do fall hike, you really can’t go wrong with a day spent hiking the Sneffels Highline Trail. It’s 12.4 miles oneway, with 4,356 feet of elevation gain, so it’s definitely not for the faint of heart, but if you’re looking for a little bit of everything, this is the trail.

If hiking isn’t your thing, Last Dollar Road, Alta Lakes and Woods Lake are all vehicleaccessible areas with great fall foliage. Four-wheel drive is recommended, and be sure to check the weather before you go!

Photo Ryan Bonneau

Skiing, Style & the Telluride Vibe

Meet Kellyn Wilson, a Telluride-based professional skier and fashion icon. On the slopes, she catches looks for her “send-it” attitude and ambitious lines, while on the streets, she turns heads with her funky ‘fits and unique personal style. Wilson is also one half of the duo behind TOGS, a newsletter that explores the intersection of fashion and function in the outdoors. We caught up with Wilson to get the scoop on life in Telluride along with tips for winter travelers.

What is your packing advice for winter visitors?

Stick to your own personal style! Don’t be persuaded by the Pinterest searches for “what to wear on a Colorado ski trip.” You don’t need a long fur coat and cowboy hat (unless you want to, of course!).

Telluride is funky to its core and more casual than other resort towns. It’s hilly, often sunny and always icy on the shady side of the street. So, I recommend bringing shoes with some traction, sunscreen, layers, nice jeans, a wool sweater, a fleece vest and any statement coats you don’t have an excuse to wear at home.

LINNE HALPERN Q: A: Q: Q:

Are there any ski apparel or mountain town fashion trends that you’re loving right now?

Q: Q: A: A: A: A:

For ski trends, I’ve been loving anything with heritage or vintage elements, or with some pops of red. The classic alpine stuff. Big, bold colors look great against our blue sky! For mountain town fashion, I lean into lay-

ers. Winter is perfect for Nordic-inspired sweaters and scarves, wool vests and long oversized coats. I pair everything with technical hiking shoes for some juxtaposition and function. While heels aren’t practical, I do think anything with a platform or thick sole is surprisingly pragmatic. If you’re walking on Main Street, a thick sole will keep you off the freezing ground and make your feet warmer.

Where are your favorite places to eat and shop in Telluride?

The Coffee Cowboy is the world’s cutest coffee cart. You can ski right to it and they have a team of local cowgirls cranking out the best espresso in town. I love Van Atta, the new speakeasy-style bar and restaurant, for cocktails and shared plates (the wagyu sliders are to die for!).

And my favorite places to shop in town are MiXX, for beautiful and unique jewelry, and the Color / Flowers by Ella store for vintage clothes, plants and home goods.

What’s your favorite ski run at the resort?

I love anything off Chair 14 (Gold Hill Express) for steep runs and powder stashes, as well as the sweeping views from the top. It’s unlike anything else in Colorado! From the top of Chair 14, you can also ski to Alpino Vino for a grilled cheese and tomato soup that will change your life. In the spring, lapping Revelation Bowl and hanging out on the sundeck is the best.

Describe your perfect day in Telluride.

Waking up to a midweek powder day. After letting my dog have her fun in the snow, we ski down our street to The Coffee Cowboy, where I get an almond-milk latte. The Chair 8 (Oak Street) lift line is short and all my friends are there. We lap Chair 9 (Plunge) as our tracks fill in. For lunch, I stop at Stronghouse Brew Pub for a beer and sausage. Then, I head over to the Ah Haa School for the Arts where I take a silk-dying class from local legend and renowned artist Kathy Green. Afterward, I go to There for a martini, before walking over to The Alibi for live music and dancing. Finally, somehow, I’m in bed before 10 p.m. It’s a dream day that happens often in this magical town.

Market on the Plaza

WEDNESDAYS

June 11-September 10 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

HERITAGE PLAZA

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

Live Music in Village Center

WEDNESDAYS-SUNDAYS

May 22-October 19 1-5 p.m.

Sunset Concert Series WEDNESDAYS

June 11-August 27 6-8 p.m.

LOCATION TBD

Live Music in Sunset Plaza FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

May 23-October 18 5-7 p.m.

Music on the Green FRIDAYS May 30-September 19 5-7 p.m.

REFLECTION PLAZA

Movies Under the Stars SATURDAYS

June 14-August 16 Sundown

REFLECTION PLAZA

MAY

22 Gondola Opens for the summer season

22–26 Mountainfilm

26 The Downlow / Sheridan Opera House

Local storytelling series, Mountainfilm edition

JUNE

6 Live at the Drive / KOTO Headquarters Street party with live music, food, drinks

6–8 Balloon Festival

7 Huck Finn & Becky Thatcher Day / Town Park

11 San Juan Choral Festival / Christ Church

Telluride Choral Society sings with Ouray choir

13–15 Food & Vine Festival

19–22 Bluegrass

26–29 Yoga Festival

26–7/6 MusicFest

28 Telluride Theatre’s Gala Location & theme to be revealed see p. 46

30–7/6 Plein Air

X Festival / for more details see pages 40-41

JULY

2 Science of Cocktails / Science & Innovation Center Pinhead Institute fundraiser see p. 46

3–4 Red, White & Blues / Mountain Village Center Sunset Concert Series

4 Fourth of July Celebrations

Rundola race, parade, river parade, Historical Museum’s root beer floats, fireworks

11–12

11–13

18–19

Hardrock 100 Endurance Run 100-mile mountain run that cuts through Telluride

Telluride Table

Americana Music

18–20 HAHA / Ah Haa School for the Arts Multimedia art experience & fundraiser see p. 46

19–27 Shakespeare in the Park see p. 45

21–27 Baseball Festival / Town Park

25 Live at the Drive / KOTO Headquarters Street party with live music, food, drinks

25 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang / Sheridan Opera House Young People’s Theater

25–26 San Miguel Basin Rodeo / Norwood Fairgrounds

26 New York Philharmonic Wind Quintet

31–8/2

Sheridan Opera House

Box Canyon 30K & 10-Mile Races

Running series through the local high country

Telluride Reserve

AUGUST

1 Duck Race / San Miguel River

KOTO Radio fundraiser see p. 46

1 Elf the Musical / Sheridan Opera House

Young People’s Theater

2 Top Chef & Taste of Telluride

Science & Innovation Center see p. 46

8–10 Jazz Festival

13–17 Mushroom Festival

21 Dinner Party / Historical Museum see p. 46

21 Telluride Chamber Music’s Community Concerts Science & Innovation Center

22–23 Of The Trees / Town Park

Planet Bluegrass live music event see p. 43

23 Mountain Run

Running race in local mountains

29–9/1 Film Festival

SEPTEMBER

6 Imogene Pass Run

Running race from Ouray to Telluride

7 The Verona Quartet / Palm Theatre

12–14 Blues & Brews

18 Telluride Chamber Music’s Community Concerts Science & Innovation Center

20 Mountains to the Desert Classic

Scenic bike ride ending in Gateway, Colorado

25–27 Autumn Classic

29–10/1

Corvettes & Colors

A fall celebration of Corvettes

X Festival / for more details see pages 40-41

OCTOBER

2–5 Original Thinkers

4 KOTO’s 50th Birthday Bash

10–12 Horror Show

16–19

Mary Poppins / Sheridan Opera House

Not-So-Young People’s Theater

19 Gondola Closes until winter season

24 The Rocky Horror Show / Palm Theatre

31 KOTO Halloween Bash

Halloween on the Hill / Historical Museum

ONGOING

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Live Music in Village Center

Wednesdays–Sundays 1–5pm / May 22–Oct 19

Live Music in Sunset Plaza

Fridays & Saturdays 5–7pm / May 23–Oct 18

Market on the Plaza, Heritage Plaza

Wednesdays 11am–4pm / June 11–Sept 10

Movies Under the Stars, Reflection Plaza

Saturdays at sundown / June 14–Aug 16

Music on the Green, Reflection Plaza

Fridays 5–7pm / May 30–Sept 19

Sunset Concert Series

Wednesdays 6–8pm / June 11–Aug 27

TELLURIDE

Art Walk

First Thursdays / June 5–Oct 2 (May 23, Mountainfilm edition)

Farmers’ Market, South Oak Street

Fridays / May 30–Oct 10 (Thursday 7/3 instead of Friday 7/4)

Historic Walking Tours, Historical Museum

Tuesdays & Thursdays / June 3–Oct 16

Live at the Library, Wilkinson Public Library

Second Tuesdays / June 10–Aug 12

PALMA CARUSO

RYAN BONNEAU

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR

The Telluride area boasts a rich history. In the 1700s, the Ute Indians 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.

| 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

collection of photographs, artefacts and

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.

Telluride’s unique and vibrant history with a vast

exhibitions

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

Mtn. Village Center Station

TOWN OF TELLURIDE PARKING MAP

PARKING RATES

Payable by ParkMobile App or call 877-727-5951

North Village Center Parking > Parkmobile Zone 3930

$2 for first two hours; $2 for each additional hour

Free parking 6pm — 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

$2 for first two hours; $2 for each additional hour

Free parking 6pm — 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 $30 / $60 RVs & trailers

Heritage Parking Garage > Parkmobile Zone 3920

$2 for first two hours; $2 for each additional hour

$40 max per 24 hours

Meadows Parking > end of Adams Ranch Road

Free parking 8am – 8pm; No RVs, commercial vehicles or trailers; No overnight

FREE GONDOLA

Summer/Fall: May 22, 2025 to October 19, 2025

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. 19

For the most current information see townofmountainvillage.com/gondola

TOWN OF TELLURIDE GALLOPIN G G OOSE 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.

telluride-co.gov/255/ Bus-Schedule

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

970. 728. 8600

970. 249. 3203

970. 565. 7458

970. 382. 6050

970. 244. 9100

970. 728. 8377

970. 728. 4700

970. 343. 4SKY

Telluride Flights 970. 728. 1011

AIRPORT SHUTTLES

Alpine Limo

Black Bear Luxury

970. 728. 8750

970. 237. 4400

Mountain Limo Telluride 970. 728. 9606

Palmyra Limo

Telluride Car Service

Telluride Express

Tellurides

Wild Oak Telluride

970. 728. 7044

970. 775. 8555

888. 212. 8294

970. 626. 5121

970. 369. 9323

Wild West Excursions 970. 739. 1700

AIRPORT CAR RENTALS

Hertz TEX

Avis MTJ

970. 369. 4995

970. 240. 4802

Budget MTJ 970. 249. 6083

Hertz MTJ

National/Enterprise/Alamo MTJ

Subaru Just Drive MTJ

970. 240. 8464

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 New Sheridan Hotel has served as Telluride’s social center since 1895. Located just two blocks from the gondola, the hotel’s location in the heart of downtown Telluride provides an ideal base for visitors. 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 “2025 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

Accommodations in Telluride 970.728.4831

Alpine Lodging Telluride

AvantStay

ACCOMMODATIONS

970.728.3388 or 877.376.9769

833.442.8268

Curate Telluride 970.519.5908

Cuvée 720.927.9438

Exceptional Stays by Telluride Rentals 800.970.7541 or 970.728.5262

InvitedHome 720.537.1661

iTrip Telluride 970.708.7551

Lodging in Telluride 888.998.6471

HOTELS AND CONDOS

● all units

▲ on premises

■ some units

Soak it all up—from the stunning panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains to the fresh and healthy casual dining of Altezza at The Peaks, the golf-in/golf-out access, and personal rejuvenation of The Spa at The Peaks. Add in the spacious accommodations and attentive service, and you’ll never forget this experience of renewal and absolute comfort.

Visit ThePeaksResort.com or call 888

Surrounded by the stunning San Juan Mountains, The Peaks Resort & Spa offers unparalleled ski-in/ski-out access, making it the perfect destination for winter sports enthusiasts. After an exhilarating day on the slopes, unwind at our luxurious spa with locally inspired treatments that soothe the body and soul. Savor an elevated dining experience that celebrates multicultural dishes at Altezza. Experience the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and exceptional dining at The Peaks—your ultimate family and pet friendly getaway. Visit ThePeaksResort.com or call 888 Visit ThePeaksResort.com or call 888

Visit ThePeaksResort.com or call 970.728.7474 to make a reservation.

ACCOMMODATIONS

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 / 28

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

CHOP HOUSE STEAK BURGER / 34 Cheddar, Gruyère or Blue Cheese

STEAMED MUSSELS / 36

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

PAN SEARED SCALLOPS / 62

Romanesco, Parsnip, Radicchio, Whole Grain Mustard Cream

PRIME NEW YORK STRIP 15oz / 78

DRY AGED BISON RIBEYE 20oz / 88

COLORADO RACK OF LAMB 12oz / 76

PRIME FILET MIGNON 10oz / 78

PRIME DRY AGED TOMAHAWK

RIBEYE 40oz / 280

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

| 855.421.4360

DINING & SPIRITS

TOWN OF TELLURIDE CATERING & CHEFS

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

Middle Eastern Fare, Smoothies 123 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.5611

Clark’s Market

Made-to-Order Food, Full Deli

700 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3124

Coffee Cowboy

Coffee, Baked Goods, Smoothies Oak Street, Gondola Plaza, Telluride

970.729.8912

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

La Marmotte

Contemporary French

150 West San Juan, Telluride

970.728.6232

Latin Creations Restaurant & Bar

Latin Fare

226 West Colorado, Telluride hello@latincreationstelluride.com

Liz

Coffee, Family-Style Rice & Acai Bowls

200 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.2607

Lunch Money

Salads, Grain Bowls, Wraps 126 West Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6383

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

Pescado

Sushi, Japanese, Latin-Infused Dishes 115 West Colorado, Telluride 970.239.6025

Petite Maison

French Haute Cuisine 219 West Pacific, Telluride 970.728.7020

Rustico Ristorante

Traditional Italian 114 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.4046

Siam

Thai, Thai Fusion 200 South Davis, Telluride 970.728.6886

Side Work

Contemporary Comfort Food

225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.5618

Smuggler Union Restaurant & Brewery

Casual American, Brewpub 225 South Pine, Telluride 970.728.5620

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, Ice Cream, 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 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 West End Bistro at Hotel Telluride

Casual American, Cocktails Hotel Telluride, Telluride 970.369.1188

There...

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

Viceroy Cafe Coffee, Juices, Smoothies, Baked Goods 333 West Colorado, Telluride 970.570.2526

Wood Ear

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

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 970.239.6211

Mountaintop Catering 970.708.8656

Pescado Catering 970.239.6025

Telluride Private Catering 970.729.3620

FOOD CARTS

Gondola Plaza, S. Oak, Telluride Coffee Cowboy Dexter’s Dogs Telluride Twisted Treats

Colorado Ave, Telluride The Gyro Cart

LC Telluride Mexican Food Mountain High Ice Cream & Gelato

The Cheeze Cart Crepeful Heads

S. Fir & W. Pacific, Telluride Nomad Cuisines

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

La Colombiana Latin Creations

Mr. Churro

Conference Center Plaza, Mountain Village Wok of Joy

DINING & SPIRITS

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

Allred’s

Contemporary American Cuisine

Gondola Station St. Sophia

970.728.7474

Altezza

Locally Sourced Indo-European Cuisine

Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village

970.728.2525

Black Iron Kitchen & Bar

Modern Mountain Cuisine

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village

970.369.8949

Borracho’s at Poachers Pub

BBQ, Tacos, American Pub Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.9647

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

El Rhino Taco & Coffee Bar

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

La Piazza del Villaggio

Authentic Italian Sunset Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.8283

Shake ‘n Dog

Hot Dogs, Salads, Shakes Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.1565

DINING & SPIRITS

Siam’s Talay Grille

Contemporary Asian Tapas & Seafood

Sunset Plaza, Inn at Lost Creek 970.728.6293

Silverpick Coffee

Coffee, Smoothies, Pastries, Sandwiches

Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village

970.728.2651

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

American Bistro, Cocktails

Peaks Resort & Spa, Mountain Village 970.728.6800

The Pick Gourmet Burritos & Bowls

Reflection Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.2633

The View Bar & Grill

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

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

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 the 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

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

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

REGIONAL

Cindybread Artisan Bakery Sandwiches, Salads, Bakery 168 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.369.1116

Counter Culture Sandwiches, Burgers, Salads, Grains 156 Society Drive, Unit A, Lawson Hill 970.239.6211

Fig & Bloom Cupcakes, Custom Cakes, Party Favors 104 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.398.4866

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 Coffee Roasters 164 Society Drive, Lawson Hill 970.369.0060

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

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Mountain Village Market on the Plaza

Heritage Plaza, Wednesdays, 11am—4pm Market Day Food Carts: The Cheeze Cart

Telluride Farmers’ Market

South Oak, Fridays, 10:30am—3:30pm

Spruce Park Markets, Telluride

Mountain Roots Produce, Wednesdays Ossola Family Farms, Fridays Z’s Orchard, Saturdays

VENUES

TOWN OF TELLURIDE

TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

RUSTIC MOUNTAIN RETREATS

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

300 South Mahoney #C1, 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

970.728.5171

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 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

Polished Fun / 970.596.1974

K2 Event Company / 423.534.4756

Soirée Telluride / 970.708.0297

Telluride Presents / 970.708.0870

Telluride Unveiled / 914.830.2238

The Amend Collective / 970-708-1060

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

329 East Colorado, Telluride 970.708.2731

Maria Cut & Color

227 West Pacific #2, Telluride 970.728.9073

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

The Colorado Cosmetologist 970.708.7139

MASSAGE

Alessandra Massage

100 West Colorado #225, Telluride 970.729.1737

Alpine Massage Telluride 100 West Colorado, 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

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

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

Paper Chase

Printing, Copying, Business Services

206 Society Drive, Lawson Hill

970.728.0235

Ship It/Copy It

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

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

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 970.728.0213

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 970.438.4194

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 135 West Colorado #2E, Telluride 970.708.4999

Village Real Estate 567 Mountain Village Blvd., Mountain Village 970.728.2330

Telecam Partners 716-E South Park Road, Ilium 970.728.4445

Telluride Storage

650 South Park Road, Ilium 970.728.1747

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

Durango River Trippers & Adventure Tours

Kayaking, paddleboarding, river rafting

970.259.0289

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

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

307 South Mahoney #100, 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

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

Sequence Pilates and Core Align

700 West Colorado, Telluride 970.708.0717

Studio Telluride Authentic Pilates

135 South Spruce, Telluride 970.729.2336

Telluride Crossfit

137 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. 88-89)

Tellurides

Wine and beer tours

970.626.5121

Wild Oak Telluride Beer and bike tours

970.369.9323

Sunglasses HQ & Optical

109 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.9199

CLOTHING

Atelier Telluride

215 East Colorado, Telluride

Cashmere Red

221 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.8088

Crossbow Leather & Hats

101 West Colorado, Telluride

970.729.9210

Down To Earth

236 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.9316

Fuel Telluride

205 East Colorado, Telluride

970.708.1590

FP Movement

Madeline Hotel, Mountain Village

267.541.8750

Heritage Apparel

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.728.7340

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

Society

126 East Colorado, Telluride

970.708.4067

CLOTHING

Sublime

SHOPPING

126 West Colorado #102A, Telluride

970.728.7974

Telluride Toggery

109 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3338

The Alpineer

150 West Colorado, Telluride

970.718.0130

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.718.0136

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 + Atelier

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

Slate Gray Gallery

130 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3777

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

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

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

Heard Gallery

214 West Colorado, Telluride 210.557.6073

Lustre, an Artisan Gallery By appointment

970.728.3355

MiXX Projects + Atelier

307 East Colorado, Telluride 970.797.4040

Rinkevich Gallery

Centrum Bldg, Mountain Village 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

SPORTING GOODS

Bootdoctors

Le Chamonix Bldg., Mountain Village

970.728.8954

Box Canyon Bicycles

300 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2946

Christy Sports

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.728.1334

Inn at Lost Creek, Mountain Village 970.369.4727

236 South Oak, Telluride

970.728.4581

Christy Sports Snowboard

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village

970.718.0135

Jagged Edge Mountain Gear

223 East Colorado, Telluride 970.728.9307

Patagonia

200 West Colorado, Telluride 970.239.7058

Telluride Angler/Telluride Outside 221 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.3895

Telluride Sports Camels Garden, Telluride 970.728.3134

Cimarron Lodge

970.728.4228

Fairmont Franz Klmmr., 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 Alpineer 150 West Colorado, Telluride 970.718.0130

Heritage Plaza, Mountain Village 970.718.0136

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

Wagner Custom Skis

Palmyra Bldg, Mountain Village 970.728.0107

TOYS

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

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 Klmr., Mountain Village

970.728.7113

Pearl Aesthetic Medicine

126 West Colorado #202, Telluride

970.728.7939

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 Spa & Salon at Madeline

568 Mtn. Village Blvd., Mountain Village

970.369.8961

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

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

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

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

970.728.3355

MiXX Projects + Atelier

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

BOOKS

Between the Covers

307 East Colorado, Telluride

970.728.4504

Telluride Historical Museum Gift Shop

201 West Gregory, Telluride

970.728.3344

GIFTS

Ajax Trading Company

109 West Colorado, Telluride

970.239.6176

Bella Fine Goods

213 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.2880

Crossbow Leather & Hats

101 West Colorado, Telluride

970.729.9210

Hook

226 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1087

Mountain Peak Gifts

217 East Colorado, Telluride

221 West Colorado, Telluride 970.728.7990

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

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 GROCERIES

Spirits at Mountain Village

455 Mtn. Village Blvd., M. Village

970.633.4700

Telluride Bottleworks

129 West San Juan, Telluride

970.728.5553

Telluride Brewing Company

156 Society Drive, Lawson Hill

970.728.5094

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

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

DISPENSARIES

Alpine Wellness Center

300 West Colorado, Telluride

970.728.1834

Green Dragon

119 West Colorado, Telluride

970.422.1422

Telluride Bud Company

135 South Spruce, Telluride

970.239.6039

Telluride Green Room

250 South Fir, Telluride 970.728.7999

PARTING SHOT

A rare sighting of the northern lights dancing above Telluride on October 10, 2024. The light show was the result of a geomagnetic storm that supercharged Earth’s auroras and made the northern lights visible from southwestern Colorado.

PHOTO BY RYAN BONNEAU

As Managing Partners of The Agency Telluride, Stewart Seeligson and Kristen Muller combine decades of local real estate experience, advanced business degrees, and exceptional skills to provide reliable business advisory throughout the process of buying and selling.