The legendary mountain town of Telluride, Colorado is settled in a box canyon of the San Juan Mountain Range. Known for its world-class ski resorts, as well as the endless summer festivals, there is something for everyone in our authentic mountain town.
Winter Activities
Snowboarding
Telluride Ski Resort is recognized internationally as a premier ski and snowboard destination. With a wide variety of terrain, the resort is ideal for abilities of all levels.
Downhill Skiing
Telluride Ski Resort is recognized internationally as a premier ski and snowboard destination. With a wide variety of terrain, the resort is ideal for abilities of all levels.
Cross Country Skiing
There are six Nordic and Cross Country skiing areas in Telluride, each with spectacular views and varied terrain.
Snowmobiling
Telluride Outside offers half day, advanced half day and full day snowmobile tours in the magnificent terrain surrounding Telluride.
Snowshoeing
Telluride offers a handful of designated snowshoe trails. Choose between a leisurely sight-seeing outing or an uphill trek for the perfect cardio workout.
Summer Activities
Biking
Whether you are in for a high-altitude road biking trip or want to try your skills on some high-alpine single track, the Telluride area offers something for every level of biker.
4x4 Tours
Take a half-day or full-day tour through the high-country while visiting mining ghost towns, alpine lakes, and mountain passes at 13,000ft.
Festivals
Summer in Telluride brings festival season and with over 20 between May and October alone, there is sure to be something to please everyone.
Climbing
Telluride is lucky enough to have many different climbing areas with different styles, settings and rock types.
Hiking
Walk right out the front door of the hotel and onto a dozen different hikes. Choose from a long walk along the valley floor, a short hike to a waterfall, a half-day excursion to a mine ruin, or an all day adventure into the high country and back.
Rafting
May through July means runoff in the high-country and turns the fishing grounds into whitewater rafting playgrounds for rafters and kayakers.
Fishing
Try your luck with a fly-rod. Cutthroat, rainbow, brown, and brook trout inhabit Telluride area’s many high-alpine lakes and streams. Local outfitters can take first-time fishermen or a seasoned anglers out for half-or full-day trips.
Yoga
For yogis of all levels, the San Juan Mountains provide an atmosphere of tranquility and peace. Enjoy a traditional meditation class or an exercise focused practice in the different studios in Telluride and Mountain Village.
Helpful Links
Websites, companies, and resources that will help you make the most of your stay in Telluride.
Helpful Links
General Information
- COLORADOINFO.COM
- Colorado Vacation Information
- COLORADOSKIAUTHORITY.COM
- Guide to Colorado ski resorts, backcountry skiing, colorado travel and more.
- VISITTELLURIDE.COM
- Visitor center information and reservations
- TELLURIDESKIRESORT.COM
- Ski and golf resort information
- DISCOVERCOLORADO.COM
- Colorado travel and vacation information
- COLORADO.COM
- State tourism information
- BONJOURCOLORADO.COM
- Colorado Travel and Vacation information
- NATIONALTRUST.ORG
- A historic preservation organization for America’s diverse historic places
- PRESERVATIONDIRECTORY.COM
- Online resource for historic preservation, building restoration and cultural resource management in the United States and Canada
- TELLURIDE.NET
- Your guide to Telluride- vacation rentals, festivals guide, events calendar, activities and attractions information.
Ski Resorts
- TELLURIDESKIRESORT.COM
- Telluride Ski Resort
- WOLFCREEKSKI.COM
- Wolf Creek Ski Area
- SILVERTONMOUNTAIN.COM
- Silverton Mountain
- DURANGOMOUNTAINRESORT.COM
- Durango Mountain Resort
Equipment Rentals and Repairs
- BOOTDOCTORS
- Offering New Sheridan Hotel guests discounts on ski rentals, summer guided adventures and a full service retail shop just steps from the front door, Bootdoctors is our top recommendation for any of your outdoor gear needs.
- BLACKTIESKIS.COM
- Ski Rental DELIVERY! – We deliver the skis, you have all the fun!
- TELLURIDEGRAVITYWORKS.COM
- Outdoor apparel, equipment, and rentals
- TELLURIDESPORTS.COM
- Telluride sports—sports shop and rentals
- CHRISTYSPORTS.COM
- Ski rentals and equipment
Shipping
- HIGHCOUNTRYSHIPPING.COM
- Ship your skis, luggage, and more
Outfitters
- TELLURIDEOUTSIDE.COM
- Flyfishing, 4×4 tours, rafting, mountain bike guides
- HELITRAX.COM
- Helicopter skiing
- TELLURIDEADVENTURES.COM
- San Juan Outdoor School
- TELLURIDESNOWMOBILE.NET
- Snowmobile tours
- CKRANCH.COM
- Colorado guest and dude ranch
- DURANGOTRAIN.COM
- Durango and Silvertoin Narrow Guage Railroad
- RIDEWITHROUDY.COM
- Telluride Horseback Adventures
Festivals
- PLANETBLUEGRASS.COM
- Information on the Telluride Bluegrass Festival
- TELLURIDEWINEFESTIVAL.COM
- Information on the Telluride Wine Festival
- TELLURIDEBLUES.COM
- Information on the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival
- MOUNTAINFILM.ORG
- Information on the Telluride MountainFilm Festival
- TELLURIDEJAZZ.COM
- Information on the Telluride Jazz Festival
- TELLURIDEYOGAFESTIVAL
- Information on the Telluride Yoga Festival
Shuttle Companies
- MOUNTAIN-LIMO.COM
- Mountain Limo 970.728.9606
- TELLURIDEEXPRESS.COM
- Telluride Express 888.212.TAXI or 970.728.6000
- ALIPINELIMO.COM
- Alpine Luxury Limo 877.231.1363 or 970.728.8750
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