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Telluride and Mountain Village Activities
Summer and Winter
Located adjacent to the core of Mountain Village, the ski/in ski/out Aspen Ridge Townhomes are the premier location for recreation enthusiasts. Guest will love Aspen Ridge's slope-side access to Telluride's 1700+ acres of ski terrain. Each unit comes complete with a one car garage for ski storage, daily housekeeping, and on site check-in.
SUMMER:
Telluride is a great escape for any outdoor enthusiast. During the summer guests can enjoy the 50,000 acre natural spa that surrounds Telluride. Hiking, mountain biking, golfing, fly-fishing, and jeeping abound, along with a number of great summer festivals. Summer festival season starts in late May with Mountain Film and continues until Blues and Brews in mid-September. Other festivals throughout the summer include Jazz, Bluegrass, Wine, 4th of July, and the legendary Telluride Film Festival.
For the outdoor enthusiast, the following provides some great examples of exciting opportunities:
Fly Fishing:
Telluride is one of the finest fly fishing destinations in the country -- fishing three major rivers in the Telluride area: the San Miguel, Dolores and Uncompahgre, as well as several local lakes and alpine creeks. The local guides are excellent instructors and really enjoy teaching the sport at all levels of the game. Top-quality rental equipment is available for guests who need gear, including Scott and Sage fly rods, Ross reels and Simms breathable waders.
Times: 8:00 am – noon and 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Price: Prices vary.
Rafting:
The San Miguel River offers excellent rafting just a few minutes from Telluride. Half-day trips cover approximately 9 miles of class II-III whitewater in about 2 hours in the beautiful Norwood Canyon of the San Miguel. Guided trips leave every morning and afternoon, with transportation departing from Telluride around 8:00 am and 1:30 pm respectively.
Times: 8:00 am – noon and 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Price: Starting at $80/person.
4-WD Tours:
Telluride Outside offers half day 4-WD tours in Telluride’s magnificent San Juan Mountains throughout the summer months. Our most popular trip is the Imogene Pass/Tomboy tour (half or full day), which climbs to over 13,100 feet and passes through the famous mining ghost town of Tomboy. Knowledgeable guides do a great job with Telluride’s colorful mining history – guests really enjoy that part of the tour. The tours take place in beautiful new vehicles converted with special seating canopies for maximum comfort, safety and optimal viewing.
Times: 8:00 am – noon and 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Price: Starting at $80/adult and $70/child
Mountain Bike Tours:
Local guides offer half day trip for mountain bikers of every ability. The most popular tour is a 17-mile downhill ride on the Galloping Goose trail. It’s a great ride, beginning at over 10,000 feet, winding around 2 sub-alpine lakes and descending into the beautiful South Fork Valley of the San Miguel River. The Galloping Goose is a beginner-intermediate trail, long enough to entertain advanced riders but easy enough for novice riders.
Time: 8:30 am – noon
Price: Starting at $95.00 per person
WINTER:
Telluride, of course, is known for incredible skiing, but has so much more to offer during the winter months. Any number of outfitters can get you into the snow-covered backcountry via helicopter, dog sled, snowmobiles or can provide you a guide for a day of backcountry skiing or even fly fishing! Closer to home guests will enjoy outdoor ice skating (both in Mountain Village and in the Town of Telluride), cross country skiing, snow shoeing, tubing and sledding. Be sure to ask your concierge about any of the above activities.
Do not hesitate to call one of our local concierges at 1-800-537-4781 for any questions or for help in planning your trip prior to your arrival in Telluride.
