San Juan Hut Systems’ mission is to provide low impact, human powered, lightweight backcountry travel opportunities for the independent health conscious adventurer at a practical price. San Jan Huts passionately supports you in all Rocky Mountain outdoor sports & adventures; backcountry skiing, nordic trails, alpine climbing and snowshoeing, backcountry mountain biking trails with vast single track, trail running, backcountry camping & alpine hiking.
Ballooning, by nature, is one of the safest forms of travel. San Juan Balloon Adventures specializes in "Personalized Service" with no more than 4 passengers aboard any balloon, and by providing "first class only" flights that include a complete hot air ballooning experience. During the hour long flight your pilot will usually ascend to an altitude which will provide a great overview of the surrounding terrain.
Silverton Powdercats’ wide variety of terrain allows them to pick and choose runs to satisfy everyone’s needs. Whether it’s ripping the steep faces of Big Mo, cruising wide open powder of Lime Creek or grooving in the trees of the Glade, their terrain will bring a smile to everyone’s face. All guests should be able to ski or ride at an advanced-intermediate level.
Soaring® Tree Top Adventures is an all-day family friendly zip line adventure for the whole family. Soar over the San Juan Mountains on 27 different zip lines that range from 56 to 1,400 feet in length. Over a mile and a half of cable will carry you across the Animas River and through majestic Old Growth Ponderosa Pines and beautiful Aspen Groves.
For the past 35 years, Telluride Academy has been in the business of creating memorable experiences for young people. Their programs offer participants a unique opportunity to step outside their comfort level, meet new people and grow as individuals into landscapes that perhaps at the outset were unknown. The Academy is comprised of local, regional and visiting families who return year after year.
While skiing and snowboarding might be the reason you came to Telluride, there are tons of alternatives if you need a break from the slopes. Telluride offers world-class on-mountain and backcountry options for novice-to-expert abilities. From mountain biking to rafting, rock climbing to horseback riding, Telluride offers a copious playground for all types of adventurers.
Nestled in beautiful Mountain Village, the state-of-the-art facilities of the Telluride Conference Center offer a relaxing & productive environment, an easily accessible location, and direct air access. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering of family and friends or a gathering of several hundred, whether your ideal is blue jeans and barbecue or crystal and caviar, the professional planning and catering staff at the Telluride Conference Center can make your dreams come true.
The Telluride Fire Festival is centered around a public and interactive experience of fire artistry in Telluride, Colorado on January 14-18th, 2016 — FREE TO ALL. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 5pm- 8pm, watch spontaneous fire performances and view the many forms of fire art — “art cars”, fire dancers, and fire-emitting sculptures. Additional evening ticketed musical entertainment is available at a variety of venues
In continuous operation since 1982, Telluride Helitrax is Colorado’s ultimate heli-ski experience. Telluride Helitrax isn’t just for experts! Telluride Helitrax offers a variety of heli-ski experiences that cater to your preferences and skiing/snowboarding ability.
The Telluride Historical Museum offers engaging annual exhibitions alongside the Museum’s permanent collection of artifacts from the region’s Ute heritage, robust mining history, and ski and festival history. Ten rooms, each with their own theme, showcase these different aspects of Telluride history.
Operating around the world since 1984 under the direction of Peter Walker, Telluride Mountain Guides are a group of outdoor professionals who gravitated to Telluride, Colorado for the unparalleled splendor of its mountain environment. You can pick from hikes and climbs to fit your ability and desire for outdoor adventure! All guides have current Wilderness First Aid, and most have WFR or EMT certifications to ensure your safety in the backcountry.
Telluride Mountain School is a non-profit independent school located in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. Students develop critical thinking, aesthetic expression, and ethical behavior through a challenging academic curriculum, supported by a vanguard experiential learning program and values-based education. Serving approximately 110 students, Telluride Mountain School offers a college preparatory program for grades three through twelve and a traditional Montessori program for preschool through grade two.
Four wheeling in the Telluride area is world class for good reason. Let Telluride Offroad Adventures show you the beautiful terrain and mountain region of Telluride. Telluride Offroad Adventures specializes in using Swiss Army Pinzgauers for all backcountry tours because of its versatility as a mountain vehicle.
Explore the alpine beauty of Telluride by snowmobile! Established in 1988, Telluride Snowmobile Adventures is proud to be the area’s first and most experienced snowmobile touring company. Several different tours are available seven days a week during the winter season to provide guests with all levels of snowmobiling experience an exciting and fun filled snowmobile adventure. First time snowmobilers are welcome.