19 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
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