Explore Telluride

Located in the heart of the beautiful San Juan Mountains, the town of Telluride and neighboring Mountain Village are your gateways to adventure, offering you the perfect opportunity to experience life and practice yoga in a pristine alpine setting.

The town of Telluride is a National Historic Landmark and offers a vibrant downtown area, where you can wander the streets, taking in local culture or embark on numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking and climbing.

Connected to the Town of Mountain Village by gondola, both communities offer a wide assortment of restaurants, art, history, music and entertainment. From world class spas and amenities to down home living and comfort, magic, excitement and discovery are waiting for you.

Restaurants

221 South Oak Street Bistro: A beautiful little bistro just steps from the gondola station in Telluride, offering many special vegetarian options for yogis during the festival weekend. (970) 728-9507.

La Cocina de Luz: Whole foods taqueria with Juice Bar, many vegetarian menu items, traditional cooking methods, organic ingredients (970) 728-9355

The Cosmopolitian Restaurant: Fondly known to locals as"The Cosmo", the Cosmopolitian serves up some of the finest food in town. We suggest visiting The Cosmo one night for a special dining experience. Located just steps from the Gondola station in town, in the Hotel Columbia. 300 West San Juan Ave (970) 728-1292.

Retail

Picaya: is a haven for exotic goods, local handicrafts and organic body essentials which are finely tuned toward a healthy mind and spirit 101 W. Colorado Ave 970.728.0945

Outdoor Activities

Telluride Outside: 4x4 Jeep Tours, rafting & , mountain biking. Contact Telluirde Outside @ 800.831.6230 or 970.728.3895.

Massage & Spa Services

The Peaks Resort & Spa: Just across the street from our Hospitality Area you will find the Festival's "Official Hotel &Spa". The Spa at the Peaks offers the ultimate in pampering. Once you have your yoga weekend planned, call ahead to reserve your spa treatment. (800) SPA-KIVA. www.thepeaksresort.com

Mountain Massage and Day Spa with Jolana Vanek: local massage therapist also offers hyperberic treatments, for appointments please call 970.369.4566 or email her at jolanavanek@yahoo.com

Airport Shuttle Service

Telluride Express: Flying into Montrose, Cortez or Grand Junction. Call our friends at Telluride Express and they will get you to Telluride 888. 212.8294 or 970.728.6000.

Professional Services

Telluride Properties: You love it so much you want to stay forever? Well we would love to have you forever. If you would like to learn about the Real Estate Market in Telluride contact Telluride Properties, Damon Demas @ 970.708.2148 or Albert Roer 970.708.5527 or visit Telluride Properties at 300 Colorado Ave, 970.728.4226 (main number).

Peaks Real Estate: Does Telluride Inspire You? Let me show you how to make it your home. Call now and speak with Lorrie Denesik, Broker Associate, Peaks Real Estate (970) 7291783.

Getting Around

Gondola - The gondola between Telluride and Mountain Village is unique; it is the only transportation system of its kind in North America and it is also free to all passengers. The gondola operates year-round and is open seven days a week from 7 am to 11pm. The scenic ride takes approximately 15 minutes from Telluride to Mountain Village core or vice versa.

Galloping Goose Shuttles - The Town of Telluride offers a free bus system around town year-round called the Galloping Goose. Shuttles run on a town loop every 15 minutes from 7 am to midnight. For pick-up stations, simply look for the Galloping Goose signs across town.

Dial-A-Ride - The Town of Mountain Village also offers a free transportation system; Dial-A-Ride, throughout Mountain Village. For pick-ups, use your cell or house phone or the courtesy phones located at the Mountain Village gondola stations. 970.728.8888.

Weather

July in Telluride can range from 80+ highs during the day to 45 degree lows at night. You can expect anything from sunny skies to light afternoon showers this time of year. Be prepared for all kinds of summer mountain weather with sunscreen, hats and sunglasses as well as layers for cooler weather; sweater, light jacket, rain coat and solid walking/hiking shoes.

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Protection from the sun: When working or playing at higher elevations you are exposed to 50% more UV radiation Up to 80% of UV radiation from the sun can pass through the clouds, therefore, always wear plenty of suncscreen, sunglasses and a hat.

High Altitude Tips

Telluride is located at 8,750 feet above sea level, and it's quite common to experience difficulty breathing your first few hours at altitude. While staying in Telluride, there is a chance you may experience the symptoms of High Altitude Sickness, these include headaches, nausea, trouble sleeping and dizziness.

Here are some helpful tips to help you combat the potential affects of altitude sickness and to prepare for your visit to Telluride:

Drink an abundance of water; (twice the amount you normally consume).
It is also wise to limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine the first couple of days at altitude as they can cause dehydration.
Before traveling to altitude, ask your doctor about any current illnesses or conditions affecting you now that could be exacerbated by altitude, such as high blood pressure, angina, or pregnancy.