Activities

Since 1984, Telluride Outside has been the premier guide service in Southwest Colorado, offering seven exciting adventures: fly fishing, snowmobile tours, 4-WD tours, whitewater rafting, stand up paddle boarding, mountain bike tours and photography tours. Over the last fifteen years, Tom, John, Troy, Kris and Ron have worked to make Telluride Outside a projection of their passions and ambitions, a guide service defined by its people, a resource for visitors and locals in common, a company with the soul of Telluride.

Telluride Paragliding is owned and operated by Kevin McGinley.  Kevin has been doing beginner and advanced paragliding instruction around the world since 2003.  Telluride Paragliding is privileged to teach at some of the most recognized free flight flying site's around the world. Telluride Paragliding offers instructional tandem flights.

Telluride Ski & Golf Club is all about family and creating lifelong friendships while living life to the fullest. Members get first dibs on the slopes an hour before everyone else, preferential tee times reserved in advance, private dining, unlimited use of The Spa at the Peaks, and a bountiful social calendar.

From booming mining town, to near extinction, and finally rejuvenated by the creation of the ski area, the Aldasoro family has stayed an important part of the Telluride community. Since the Aldasoro ranch began development in the early 1990's the Aldasoro family maintained the core of the large property exclusively for the family.  This land with its spectacular views and rich history is being opened up the public for the first time through our own version of the Dinner Sleigh Ride. They will also be adding summer wagon rides and hike-in dinners. 

Dramatic views and stunning vistas await you on a 30-minute or one hour ride with Glider Bob. Glide Telluride offers rides from the Telluride Airport every day, weather permitting. The Telluride Airport is just 10 minutes from town. Soar above Town of Telluride, the ski area, the San Juan Mountains and more. The most spectacular scenery anywhere in the United States can be found right in Telluride.

Ryan Taylor became intrigued with paragliders in the late '90s, and from there went on to be trained and taught by local pilots at the Telluride Air Force. Today, Taylor has come full circle from student to teacher. He has been instructing since 2008, and for the first time this summer has permission from Telluride Ski & Golf to operate commercial flights from the ski resort. Taylor’s company, Telluride Paragliding, offers tandem flights from Milk Run and Gold Hill, as well as intensive instruction. Enjoy the simplicity of flight. From 5 years old to 75 or older can enjoy tandem paragliding. The ability to run for just a few seconds on take-off and then on landing is all you need to do. Then you just enjoy the flight. These tandem flights are instructional and will be considered your first paragliding lesson.

The OPUS Hut is a full service, off-the-grid lodge that boasts some of the country’s most spectacular mountain surroundings and all the amenities you need when the sun goes down. The OPUS is already well  known for it’s abundant and high quality ski terrain. In the summer, Swim and fish in alpine lakes, mountain bike the alpine roads and trails, or just relax and enjoy our sunny decks and wood fired sauna.

Whether you are a seasoned paddler or a curious sightseer, Avon’s Whitewater Park offers an exhilarating and fun freestyle kayaking experience. Located just blocks south of the town center, directly under “Bob the Bridge” on Avon Road, Avon’s new Whitewater Park is 350 feet in length. The Park offers a spectator viewing terrace and large flat boulders along the river’s edge for seating.

In 2015, the Wilkinson Public Library celebrates 40 years serving the Telluride region. The Wilkinson Public Library is named in honor of Larry and Betty Wilkinson, who championed a library in Telluride from its rough Quonset hut inception, through various expansions and into today's beloved and well-used 20,000 square foot building. The WPL is open seven days a week to bring you books, media, computer access, Wi-Fi, and children's and adult programs.