Where is the Telluride Alpine Lodging office?
The Telluride Alpine Lodging office is located in the heart of Telluride at 324 W. Colorado Avenue (Main Street). This is where guests will check-in for the majority of our rental properties throughout Telluride and Mountain Village. The exceptions are:

• Mountainside Inn - check-in at 333 S. Davis Street in Telluride.

• Telluride Lodge - check-in at Telluride Lodge at 747 W. Pacific Avenue in Telluride.

• Aspen Street Inn - check-in at Aspen Street Inn at 330 W. Pacific Avenue in Telluride.

• River Club - check-in at River Club, located at 550 Depot Avenue in Telluride.

Please see your final confirmation for more specific check-in information.

Will I need a car in Telluride and where is parking?
When you visit Telluride, there is no real need for a car. There is a free shuttle service that tours town and also Mountain Village numerous times a day. Guests can arrange for a pick from the Telluride and Montrose airports through two shuttle services. We recommend Mountain Limo at 970-728-9606. Mention you are a guest with Telluride Alpine Lodging for a discount on your shuttle or follow this link to book your shuttle reservation: http://mountain-limo.com/reservations/telluride

If you do have a car with you, the guest services staff at Telluride Alpine Lodging will explain where you can park during your stay in Telluride. Please remember that parking anywhere in Telluride and Mountain Village is limited, especially during the summer festivals and during the winter season, and parking might not be guaranteed as it is on a first-come first-serve basis. Free parking is available in Telluride at the Shandoka parking lot. In Mountain Village, guests can park for $30 per night in the Heritage Parking Garage located in the core of Mountain Village. A short gondola away, the intercept lot has parking for $20 per night. Free parking is available at the Meadows parking lot. Guests can take the gondola to the core in the winter or a free shuttle runs periodically in the summer.

What is Mountain Village?
Mountain Village is the beautiful ski village, attached to the town of Telluride by a free Gondola. Mountain Village serves as the main base are for the Telluride Ski Resort. The majority of the 18 lifts, ski information and most of the 120 ski trails are in Mountain Village. Guests will enjoy lodging, restaurants, winter activities, night entertainment, shopping and incredible scenery.

What type of lodging does Telluride Alpine Lodging offer?
Telluride Alpine Lodging manages almost 400 properties in both town of Telluride and Mountain Village, which gives you a great selection of various lodging. We offer everything from hotel rooms/B&B rooms to condos and private vacation homes.

Where should I stay?
Wherever you choose to stay in Telluride/Mountain Village you will be close to everything. The free Gondola connecting the two towns makes it easy to visit both locations and everything here is on walking distance. However, there are some differences. Town of Telluride is an old mining town with a lot of history. The majority of the shops, restaurants and bars are located along Main Street (Colorado Avenue) in the Town of Telluride, along with Town Park which is the site for all of the major summer festivals.

Mountain Village is a newer European style ski village with great access to the ski slopes and also offers a wide variety of shops and restaurants.

How do I get from Telluride to Mountain Village?
Guests can access Mountain Village from the town of Telluride by taking the 15 minute Gondola ride up and over the mountain. To get to Mountain Village by car, drive outside of town to Highway 145 South. Take this road up the mountain side, at the top you will find ski resort signs that you should follow toward the Mountain Village. This scenic drive is about 15 minutes as well.

Do I need to bring anything from home, like linens or kitchen supplies?
Each condo will be fully stocked for the comfort of our guests' stay. Upon arrival, guests will find that all accommodations will have linens, kitchen wares, towels, etc.  We offer a full midweek cleaning for stays of 5 nights or longer.  Additional housekeeping services are available for a fee.  If there is something that is missing or something that would make your stay more enjoyable, please call the Guest Services department at Telluride Alpine Lodging (970-728-3388 X4).

What is the weather like?
The weather in Telluride is just about perfect! In the winter, the daytime temperatures average between 20 degrees and 50 degrees, depending on the month. Telluride is known for the fabulous weather for spring skiing!

In the summer, enjoy daytime temperatures in the 70's to 80's with very low humidity, making it perfect for our many festivals. Please be aware that since we enjoy such mild summer temperatures, our properties do not have air conditioners.

Year round the temperature will drop dramatically at night, so always be prepared with a jacket in the summer and extra layers in the winter.

When is the Gondola open and how much is it to ride?
The Gondola is open daily from 7am to midnight, during the summer and winter seasons. The Gondola usually stays open a bit later at night during major summer festivals (such as Bluegrass, Film Festival and Blues & Brews) and New Year's Eve. Please enjoy the Gondola whenever you would like for free. Pet and handicap cars are also available. The Gondola is closed during the spring and fall off seasons.

What is there to do if I'm not a skier?
If you are not a skier, there are many activities for you to enjoy. Throughout Telluride, there are a number of day spas, nightly live shows, unique stores, fabulous restaurants, and many other winter activities. Some other winter activities are snowmobiling, ice-skating, snowshoeing, horseback rides, guided fishing and ice-climbing.

What are some activities for my kids?
There are many activities for children throughout Telluride. All ages can enjoy many options during the winter months such as skiing/snowboarding and ice-skating, and there are also classes offered at the Ah Haa School for the Arts, call 970-728-3886 for an event list. During the summer there are many things for the kids to do. There are kids' only activities at the Youth Link. The Telluride town park offers many options, a skate park, swimming pool, playground; kids' fishing pond, basketball courts, etc. Great summer camps and classes are available through the Ahh-Ha School and the Telluride Academy. Be sure to check the local papers for additional activities at the Wilkinson Public Library and the Pinhead Institute.

Can I get cell phone reception?
Most cell phone companies, including Verizon, AT&T and Alltel, have reception here in Telluride. Some however will be on roaming. Sprint and Cingular carriers will not have very good reception.

Where are the grocery stores?
There are three grocery stores in Telluride and Mountain Village. Clark's Market is located on the west side of the town of Telluride, across from the school, on W. Colorado Ave. The Village Market is located on S. Fir Street and Pacific Avenue in Telluride. In Mountain Village, there is the Mountain Market. This market is conveniently located at the City Hall/Visitor's Center area - right next to the Gondola station, off of Mountain Village Blvd. near the visitor parking structure.

Where are the liquor stores?
There are three major liquor stores in Telluride and one in Mountain Village. In town, there is Telluride Liquors, located on E. Colorado Ave. next to the Coffee Cowboy. Telluride BottleWorks is on W. San Juan by Smuggler's Brew Pub. Pacific Street Liquor is on the west end of town on S. Townsend. Telluride Bottle Works and Pacific St. Liquor offer a large selection of both local and foreign wines and have a wine tasting once a week. The Mountain Village liquor store is conveniently located inside the Mountain Village Market by the gondola station and Town Hall.

Where can I find a qualified babysitter?
Telluride offers a babysitting service called Annie's Nannies (970-728-2991), please call for reservations. There is also a babysitting nursery offered by the Telluride Ski Resort (970-728-7531).

What is your favorite restaurant?
The town of Telluride offers a Dining in Telluride guide that we have at our front desk. This guide displays a variety of restaurants and bars located in town and Mountain Village. Telluride cuisine ranges from traditional French to authentic Mexican and everything in between - showcasing some truly world-class dining. Please also feel free to ask our local Guest Services Agents for their recommendations on dining!

What is the free box?
The free box began in the early 80s and has grown into, as its logo reads, "A Telluride Tradition." Wooden cubbies marked with category names-boys, girls, books, men, women, house wares, and others-sit stacked on N. Pine Street facilitating the exchange.

Some who Free Box shop are real regulars, always making a stop by to check on a potential treasure .Stop by during your stay to search for unusual finds or to recycle your unneeded items.

What is the elevation in town and on the mountain?
In the town of Telluride, the elevation is 8,750 ft. Mountain Village is at 9,545 ft. The San Sophia Gondola Station and Allred's Restaurant is at 10,535 ft. The highest elevation that you can ski on from lift access is 12,255 ft. which is up close to the Prospect Bowl. Since the addition of the hike-to-terrain at Palmyra Peak in 2008, you can ski almost 2,000 vertical feet from the top at 13,320 feet.

What do I need to do to adjust to the elevation?
First and foremost, everyone that is not adjusted to the elevation should drink lots of water and avoid alcohol for the first 24 hours. Take your time traveling to higher altitudes. Do not push yourself to hard. Remember that if you live closer to sea level, you are not used to the low oxygen level (the air pressure is 40% lower here!). Some of the first signs of high-altitude illness are similar to the flu; headache, lightheadedness, weakness, trouble sleeping and an upset stomach. If you start experiencing any of these symptoms we strongly recommend that you visit the Telluride Medical Center, as they have many tips on immediate remedies to altitude sickness.

What airports are nearby?
Telluride has a small airport right outside of town (TEX) with direct flights to Denver International Airport and Phoenix, AZ. There are also other airports around Telluride. Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is 65 miles away and has many direct flights including Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Newark and Chicago. Cortez Municipal Airport is about 75 miles away, making it about a 90 minute ride. La Plata County Airport (DRO) is located in Durango, CO and is about 2-3 hours away and offers a regional airport. Grand Junction Airport (GJT) is about 3 hours away also. The Denver International Airport (DEN) is about 6-7 hours away.

What airlines fly into Telluride?
There are really only two airlines that fly into Telluride. Both of which are partners with another airline. Great Lakes Airlines co-share with United Airlines, America West is partnering with US Air.

Are there shuttle services available from the airport?
We recommend Mountain Limo offering airport pick up and delivery, private services, and local taxi services. Mountain Limo is open 24 hours a day for your convenience. To schedule a shuttle, call Mountain Limo at 970-728-9606. Mention you are a guest with Telluride Alpine Lodging for a discount on your shuttle. You can also follow this link to make your shuttle reservation; http://mountain-limo.com/reservations/telluride

What spas do you recommend?
There are three spas that we recommend for guests. The spa with the best reviews would be the Atmosphere Day Spa, located at the base of the Gondola in Telluride, inside the Camel's Garden hotel (970-728-0630). In the Mountain Village, there are spas at the Peaks Resort (the Golden Door spa 970-728-8590), and inside the Capella hotel (970-369-0880) and the Fairmont Franz Klammer Lodge (970-728-3318).

Where do I get lift tickets?
We can package lift tickets as part of your lodging during most of ski season. Call our reservations agents at least one week before arrival to get the best deal on lift tickets. 

Where can I rent skis, snowboards, bicycles or other sporting gear?

We have worked out a great deal with Telluride Sports for our guests. Give them a call at 970-728-3134 for rentals in town and 970-728-8944 for Mountain Village rentals.