Telluride Favorites

We at Telluride Alpine Lodging work with several companies to make your stay in our Telluride accommodations as comfortable and convenient as possible. We have listed some helpful links below for your reference:

Our Favorite Breakfast
Aspen Street Inn Breakfast Buffet
Whether you are a guest at our cozy bed & breakfast, Aspen Street Inn, in Telluride or not, you can still enjoy the delicious hot breakfast buffet. The breakfast is served every morning from 7am-10am and it changes daily. Eggs cooked to order are always available, as well as coffee, tea, juices, cereal and hot items such as bacon or pancakes. Other hot items include huevos rancheros or breakfast burritos.

On Christmas Day and New Year's Day, the Aspen Street Inn will serve a holiday brunch from 8am-11am.

Breakfast is always included for guests of the Aspen Street Inn, but walk-ins are welcome at $10/person. Reservations are helpful for parties of 4 or more.
970-728-5910

Telluride Sports Rentals
Bike Rentals
There is no better way to see Telluride in the summer than by bike. Telluride Sports offers both cross country mountain bikes for those looking to hit the trails and hybrid cruisers for those who want to pedal around town or on the Telluride river trail. For a real thrill, take one of our Trek Session 8 downhill bikes and hit the trails off the top of the Telluride Ski Resort Gondola.  Please contact Telluride Sports at 970-728-3134 for more info and to make advance reservations at http://www.rentbikes.org/tal.

Ski Rentals
With 7 convenient locations in Telluride and Mountain Village, Telluride Sports offers equipment rentals and ski gear for any skill level and price point. For Telluride Alpine Lodging guests, Telluride Sports also offers a 25% discount on ski rentals. As a new service per request this season, Telluride Sports offers delivery ski rentals to make your rental experience as convenient and hassle-free as possible. All rentals from Telluride Sports also come with complimentary overnight ski storage in any store location! Follow this link to book: http://rentskis.com/tal

Summer Activities
Telluride Sports Adventure Desk
Looking for some heart-pounding Telluride summer thrills? Or perhaps just a fun-filled family excursion? Call or stop by the Telluride Sports Adventure Desk. We are your one stop shop for fishing tours, rafting trips, 4x4 tours, rock climbing, guided hikes, kayak lessons, spa services, and so much more! We can also tailor a trip to meet your specific needs. Located inside Telluride Sports main street location.
Call the adventure desk at 970-728-4477 x 211 to book your activities or e-mail at adventuredesk@ssv.net

Shipping and Delivery
High Country Shipping
This company will help you with any of your shipping needs, whether it is your ski equipment or luggage. They will take care of you and deliver everything on time. For rates and shipping reservations, please call High Country Shipping at 877.231.1363 or visit their website: http://www.highcountryshipping.com/signup_form.php?partnerid=213

Shuttle/Transportation Services
Flight One
Flight One is Telluride's premier private charter airline serving both the Telluride airport and Montrose airport. They have a long experience of mountain flying and land at the Telluride airport several hundred times every year. Flight One offers the ultimate in air convenience and they work on your schedule during your Telluride vacation. For rates and reservations, please visit their website at: www.flightone.com

Mountain Limo
Mountain Limo is Telluride's longest running transportation company (since 1991) and offers all kinds of transportation, from public shuttles to private limo service. They offer door-to-door service anywhere in the Telluride region and also have hybrid SUVs in their fleet. 

Mountain Limo offers an exclusive discount to Telluride Alpine Lodging guests. You can obtain this discount by either calling Mountain Limo at 970-728-9606 or by following this link to book: http://mountain-limo.com/reservations/telluride-lodging/

Concierge Service
MountainAir Concierge
MountainAir Concierge has operated in Telluride for the past 5 years and offers a wide variety of services to make your Telluride, CO lodging stay as comfortable and convenient as possible. They will do anything from grocery shopping and stocking your fridge prior to your stay, to reserving cribs and pack-n-plays, decorating your home or condo for the holidays, and reserve your dog sledding, snow mobiling, ski school etc. For rates and reservations, please visit their website at: www.mountainairconcierge.com

Outdoor Activities/Kids Programs
Telluride Academy
Telluride Academy is a vibrant and dynamic outdoor enrichment nonprofit youth organization located in Telluride, Colorado. From its humble backyard beginnings to now offering over 100 programs annually, the Academy has a 30 year history of excursions and adventures around the San Juan Mountains, the red rock deserts of southeast Utah, and even across the country and around the world.

Telluride Academy has something for everyone and always provides a truly unique and engaging adventure. http://www.tellurideacademy.org/

Outside in Telluride
Telluride Outside offers a wide variety of outdoor activities in the Telluride area, both in the summer and winter. They specialize in fly-fishing, white water rafting, and 4WD Jeep tours. For rates and reservations, please visit: www.tellurideoutside.com

San Juan Hut System
The San Juan Hut Systems backcountry hut routes offer adventures both summer and winter for skiing and snowboarding as well as trail running. You can customize your trip to fit your schedule and complete as many hut stays as you would like. For more information and to make a reservation, please visit: www.sanjuanhuts.com

HeliTrax
HeliTrax in Telluride is the only Colorado helicopter ski company and they have been offering customized heli-skiing trips in Telluride since 1982. For complete information and to book your heli-skiing adventure, please visit: www.helitrax.com

Telluride Hiking Guide
The Telluride Hiking Guide has been helping locals and visitors alike to navigate this beautiful area and its many hiking trails since 1992. They offer helpful tips for popular hikes as well as off-the-beaten-path sweet spots around the Telluride area. www.telluridehikingguide.com

Telluride Events and Festivals
Telluride Bluegrass Festival
The annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival has grown rapidly from year to year and is now one of the most popular and loved Telluride festivals of the year, with more than 15,000 visitors over 4 days. It is filled with food and drinks, fun-loving people and of course, plenty of Bluegrass music! For more information or to secure your tickets, please visit: www.bluegrass.com/Telluride

Telluride Film Festival
2011 will be the 38th annual Telluride Film Festival held over the Labor Day weekend. Each year the film festival brings in several great films from both world-wide and local directors. Some movies have made their world premier at the Telluride Film Festival, for example "Walk the Line" and "Slumdog Millionaire" in past years. The festival is a 4-day celebration of the art of film making, featuring several work shops and discussions with the film makers and actors as well as plenty of movie screenings. For more information and to buy tickets, please visit: www.telluridefilmfestival.org

Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
One of the most scenic music festivals in the country, the Telluride Blues & Brews festival is held during the 3rd weekend in September each year. The Blues & Brews festival is a 3-day celebration of rock and blues music, food and brews, with over 50 local and nation-wide breweries participating. On Saturday of the festival, each brewery has a 3-hour free tasting, which results in the vote for "brewery of the year." For more information and to buy tickets, please visit: www.tellurideblues.com

Sheridan Opera House
The Sheridan Opera House offers a great variety of music shows throughout the year. For a complete schedule and to purchase tickets, please visit: www.sheridanoperahouse.com

Palm Theatre
The Palm theatre at the Telluride High School also offers music shows, plays, and movies throughout the year. For a complete schedule and tickets, please visit: www.telluridepalm.com

History
Telluride Historical Museum
Find out about Telluride's colorful history and the mining days that built the town of Telluride at the Telluride Historical Museum. The museum features exhibits and lectures as well as pictures for purchase. Located at 201 W. Gregory, right in Telluride. www.telluridemuseum.org

Spa Treatments
Atmosphere Spa
Destination Relaxation! The Atmosphere Spa is located inside the Camel's Garden hotel in Telluride, right at the base of lift 8 and the gondola station. The spa offers all kinds of treatments such as customized facials, massages, manicures and pedicures as well as customized body wraps - all in a soothing atmosphere. www.telluridespa.com 

Golden Door Spa at the Peaks Resort
For those of you staying in the Mountain Village (and for Telluride guests as well), the Golden Door Spa is conveniently located inside the Peaks Resort in the Mountain Village core. The spa offers massages, body treatments, fitness, inner focus and healthy cuisine. www.goldendoorspa.com/peaks

Dining
Telluride Dining Guide
Telluride and Mountain Village offer a superior dining experience worthy of any big metropolitan city like New York or Los Angeles. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from in a wide variety of cuisine and price range with something for everyone! The Telluride Dining Guide offers a comprehensive glimpse into Telluride's dining options. www.telluridediningguide.com

OpenTable.com
With OpenTable.com you can easily book your reservation for dining in Telluride online, as well as make special requests for the Maitre'D. www.opentable.com