WHY TELLURIDE
WHY TELLURIDE?
Dramatic Scenic Beauty: The Telluride region offers a rare & spectacular natural beauty considered by seasoned travelers to be among the most beautiful settings in North America, with the southern San Juan mountains home to more 13,000 & 14,000 foot peaks than anywhere in the continental United States
Rich Historic Character: The distinctive Town of Telluride is one of 13 National Landmark Historic Districts in the United States, receiving high marks for fostering & preserving the historic character of a true 1800’s Victorian-Era Colorado mining town, World-Class Ski Resort: Ranked time and again among the top destination mountain resorts in North America by Condé Nast, Forbes, Ski & Skiing magazines
Ideal Alpine Climate: The Southern San Juan mountains offer a more temperate year-round climate than most competing mountain resorts. The higher altitude is proving decidedly beneficial in the age of climate change, with Telluride frequently cooler in the summer, with daytime temps in summer in the 70’s & low 80’s while nights hover in the in the upper 40s & low 50’s
Low-Density Zoning: A combination of topographical constraints, low-density zoning and surrounding public lands makes the amount of developable real estate in the Telluride region truly supply-constrained, which is often considered the ultimate driver of long-term value in evaluating long-term real estate valuations
Air Access: Despite a reputation often overstated as being difficult to get to, the Telluride region offers an under-appreciated ease of year-round & seasonal air access from Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Austin, Houston, Chicago, New York, Phoenix, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Many familiar with the region believe that this continued misconception has helped preserve Telluride’s remarkable beauty and rich character as other resorts sprawled over the last three decades
High Speed Internet Infrastructure: Recently the Telluride region welcomed dedicated Google Fiber service to the area to complement existing cable broadband. Combined with the rise of Starlink, HughesNet & Brainstorm satellite services, even remote outlying areas afford streaming options for visitors & residents alike
Exceptional Dining Options: For a small town, more than 50 dining establishments await travelers ranging from casual options well-suited to groups & families to the more refined & sophisticated which will satisfy the most discriminating palates
The Gondola: Connecting the two communities of Telluride & Mountain Village from 7am to 1am, this pedestrian-friendly transportation link eliminates the need for a car within the two towns and is the only commuter system of its kind in North America
True Small Town Setting / Lack of Urban Sprawl: Telluride offers a true small-town atmosphere with an estimated 3,500 year-round residents and the nearest stop light still nearly 40 miles away. The lack of widespread chain stores, fast-food or retail franchises gives Telluride the feel of a homegrown but sophisticated village with most businesses, restaurants and lodging options having a locally-inspired tone
“Festival Capital of the Rockies”: In an effort to stimulate summer visitors 50 years ago, Telluride set itself apart by creating a series of world-class festivals that have become the model for mountain resorts throughout the West. The Telluride Film Festival. Telluride Bluegrass Festival, MountainFilm, and Telluride Blues and Brews events among the many are considered “best in class” for the genres and keep every weekend of the summer filled with exciting cultural offerings
Spas / Yoga / Pilates / Meditation: From the Telluride Yoga Festival & Telluride Yoga Center to several world-class destination / day spas, Pilates studios and meditation retreats the region has long been a destination for those looking to improve mind, body & spirit across numerous areas of practice
Philanthropy & Volunteerism: Telluride has long prided itself on community involvement, ease of volunteerism and a philanthropic commitment focused on the ongoing support of a broad array of charities & regional non-profits with hundreds of opportunities for people to involve themselves on a personal & financial basis
Winter Recreation: Skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, sledding, Nordic skiing, fly-fishing, backcountry hut touring, ice skating,hockey leagues, horseback riding, ice climbing, photography tours are just a sampling of recreational options throughout the winter months
Summer Recreation: Hiking, mountain & road biking, scenic & historical walking tours, mine tours, mountaineering, 4X4 Off-Roading, ATV/Motorcycle, Camping, Court Sports, Fall Foliage, Glider Rides, Golfing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, River Sports,Rock Climbing, Running, Fly Fishing, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Skate Parks, Swimming, Photography Tours
Heli Skiing: Telluride Heli-Trax offers Colorado’s premiere world-class heli-ski operation providing guests with access to some of the finest permitted terrain in the United States
Fishing & Hunting: With four Gold Medal fly-fishing rivers within a couple hours’ drive including the storied Black Canyon of the Gunnison & lower San Juan, along with some of the finest trophy elk & deer habitats spanning millions of surrounding acres, the area has long been a sportsman’s paradise
Sought-After Privacy: Surrounded by millions of acres of public lands, the community of Telluride’s storied natural beauty and relative isolation make it a true retreat for people from all walks of life with its distinctly understated tone, considered decidedly different than the rampant commercialization more often found in some competing mountain resorts
