July 2011

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Prettiest Blog in North America?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Hart

Alright... we're going to throw this out there... if you're not feeling it, just throw it right on back. Telluride.com has the prettiest blog in North America. That's right, we said it. What do you think?

tags: blog, colorado, country, North America, photos, prettiest, telluride

Escape the Heat in Telluride, Colorado!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Hart

My sister sent me this photo today from Chapel Hill, North Carolina where she goes to school... 122 degrees??? Is this for real? I almost threw up when I saw this. She didn't like it too much when I told her it was 66 degrees, sunny and perfect here. Excape the heat! Visit Telluride!

Want to escape the ridiculous heat wave spreading across the nation? Do yourself a favor... come visit us in Telluride. It's seriously paradise. We have the most affordable vacation rentals in Telluride. Call us today to book your vacation: 877-507-9695

tags: climate, global warming, heat, heat wave, perfect weather, summer, temperature, weather

Random Thoughts From Telluride

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Sam

looking for things to do in the Telluride area!?

Here's a suggestion.

Ride a tandem bike with your loved one!

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High & Tight: San Juan Couloir Skiing with Kim Havell & WIDSIX TV

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Hart

Check out this sweet new edit from Telluride local, Kim Havell, skiing backcountry in the Telluride region. Where is that teleport machine when we need it?

tags: backcountry, Couloir, Kim Havell, local, powder, San Juan, ski, skiing, telluride

Viva la Via Ferrata!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Hart

Via Ferrata in Telluride with Bridal Veil Falls in the background. Does it get any prettier?

tags: Bridal Veil Falls, climbing, hike, hiking, Via Ferrata

Ice Lake Hike

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Hart

It really doesn't get any prettier... Ice Lake near Silverton, Colorado.

tags: colorado, hike, hiking, Ice Lake, Silverton, telluride

Hope Lake Hike

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Hart

One of our absolute favorite hikes in the Telluride region is just 15 minutes down the road near Ophir, Colorado. Hope Lake is perfect for a lot of reasons. The hike is fairly easy, family friendly, pet friendly and you get to see mountains, wildflowers, snow-capped peaks and a beautiful lake. What else can you ask for? Take a left into Trout Lake and follow the road until you see Hope Lake Road on your left. Then drive 15-20 minutes up the road to the trailhead (high clearance vehicle needed). This is a MUST DO hike! Check it out:

We have the best variety of vacation rentals in Telluride, Colorado! Give us a call today to book your Summer adventure! 877-507-9695

tags: beautiful, hike, hiking, Hope Lake, Ophir, summer, Trout Lake

Blissful Biking

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Hart

Deep Creek can be summed up in two words. Peaceful. Blissful. Whether you're on your feet or on a bike... this trail is a must-do when you visit Telluride.

(Photo by Matt Beaudin)

tags: biking, Deep Creek, hike, hiking, mountain biking, telluride, woods

Is it weird...

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Hart

Is it weird that we watch this at least 5 times a day?

tags: colorado, fall, felt soul media, summer, telluride

WILD

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Hart

WILD! With the late snow this Spring and early Monsoon Season... the wildflower season was pushed back a few weeks this Summer. Last weekend we hiked all around Telluride and noticed beautiful flowers and colors EVERYWHERE. August is looking to be the prime time to see these beautiful hikes with waist-high wildflowers, colorful Columbine, and lush green mountainsides. Check them out!

Need lodging in Telluride? Come visit us and explore these AMAZING hikes! Hotels in Telluride starting at $79/night! Call us today: 877-507-9695

tags: hike, hiking, Liberty Bell, Sheridan Crosscut, summer, telluride, wildflowers

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Hart

The summer festival season continues this weekend this Cajun Festival! New Orleans sensation, Mia Borders will be headlining with opening act & local favorites, The Great Funktier. Good times, great music, GREAT food on Friday afternoon (4pm) at the base of the Gondola and Chair 8. Make sure you come early and checkout our good friends The Great Funktier... they are going to rock out. www.TheGreatFunktier.com

Need lodging in Telluride for Cajun Festival? Call us for the best rates in town: 877-507-9695

tags: Cajun Festival, Chair 8, festival, food, live music, Mia Borders, OAK, The Great Funktier

Ajax Peak Hike

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Hart

One of the prettiest hikes you'll ever do... not only in Telluride but in all of Colorado. The cool thing about Ajax Peak hike is you get an unbelievable vantage point of all that Telluride has to offer - Bridal Veil Falls (Colorado's largest waterfall), Ingram Falls, Silver Lake, Imogene Pass, Tomboy Road, Town of Telluride, Telluride Ski Resort, Wilson Peak, and more! For more pictures, visit us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/TellurideCO

Want to visit us in Telluride and hike Ajax? We have the best lodging in Telluride, Colorado. Book hotel, condo and private home lodging specials at www.Telluride.com/lodging/specials

tags: 360 degree view, adventure, Ajax Peak, Black Bear Pass, Bridal Veil Falls, hiking, Imogene Pass, Ingram Falls, outdoors, Silver Lake, Tomboy Road, Top of the World

Telluride Lunar Cup

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Hart

Every Summer around late June/early July... one of the best local parties of the year takes place - the famous Lunar Cup. Tons of locals itching to get the ski season re-started drive up Tomboy Road towards Imogene Pass, setup camp, party, ski and repeat for an entire weekend. Check out this video recap of all these Lunatic's:

tags: Imogene Pass, July, local, Lunar Cup, nude, race, ski, skiing

Random Thoughts From Telluride

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Sam

Is Popcorn like Snowflakes, in that there aren't any two alike? Hmmmmmmm...

tags: Popcorn, snowflakes

Random Thoughts From Telluride

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Sam

I went to the KOTO Doo-Dah concert this past Saturday, and while watching the Rose Hill Drive set (Which was all sorts of AWESOME by the way!), I couldn't help but feel this odd sense of familiarity. I couldn't put my finger on it.

Then it struck me!

The bass player looks exactly like Joshua Jackson! You know, Pacey from Dawson's Creek!?

Not that I really ever *ahem* watched that show, but it was indeed surreal. I kept expecting James VanDerBeek and Katie Holmes to trot out and start playing bongos or something.

Anyway, this is all a non-sequitur. The band absolutely rocked our faces off, and I highly recommend seeing them if they play near you, Joshua Jackson and all........

tags: Doo-dah, KOTO, Rose Hill Drive, telluride