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Telluride Colorado Not Just A Bluegrass Festival
ach year Telluride the winter world class skiing can
Colorado attracts thousands be found in the gorgeous San Juan
upon thousands of fans that Mountains. In the summer, you
love bluegrass music, the summer can enjoy miles of pristine
season and the town itself. The waters to raft or fish on. The
Telluride Bluegrass festival put spring and fall are typically a
on each year by Planet Bluegrass little less busy, but this is
started in 1974 and attracted a also the best time to get some
little more than 1,000 great deals on lodging in great
participants. In recent years hotels.
the cap limit on festival
participants has been placed at Let's take a look at some of the
10,000 people. People love this many activities that you can
event because they are actually participate in by season.
able to camp in the town park.
The trick is to look online early WINTER ACTIVITIES
because the lottery is often
closed many months before the Skiing
event is scheduled to take place. Telluride Ski Resort is a hidden
This event is for people of all gem nestled in the gorgeous San
ages, and is not to be missed if Juan Mountains. The skiing here
you are in the area in mid to is world class and the snow is
late June. always good. This ski resort
offers two types of town
What you may not know is that atmospheres. The actual town of
Telluride is known for more than Telluride resembles a rugged town
just this wonderful event. that was once famous for mining.
Telluride is definitely a four Unlike most ski towns, Telluride
season town with more emphasis on is not pretentious and is
summer and winter activities. In definitely not a see and be seen
town. From downtown Telluride you are the family member that
you can take the free gondola up doesn't ski you will not be
to Mountain Village. Here you bored. You can take a snowmobile
will find a more refined town tour, much a team of dogs from
with everything you need for a your dog sled, go shopping,
perfect vacation. Perched just snowshoeing or cross country
above 9,000 feet, this town skiing. These are only a few of
offers luxury hotels, condos, a the many activities that
spa and world class dining. To Telluride offers, so for more
choose between the two towns can information please visit
be a difficult choice, but you http://tellurideskiresort.com/Tel
will not be disappointed with lSki/info/act.aa.aspx .
either choice. If you are
looking for more of a challenge SPRING AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES
to test your skiing ability, you
have come to the right place. Fishing
Telluride offers the only place Once the snow starts to melt, the
in Colorado where you are able to runoff flows into the many rivers
go Heli-Skiing. The Heli-Skiing and ponds surrounding this town.
tours offer intermediate to Once the water clears up in later
advanced skiers untouched powder spring, these gold medal rivers
with 12,000 to 14,000 vertical and ponds erupt with some of the
feet skied per trip. These world's best fishing. These
guided trips are a great way to waters are great for the
see the San Juan's and the best experienced angler, or the
way to enjoy skiing. beginning novice. There are many
shops in the area that can guide
Telluride offers many other your next trip, or give you some
activities besides skiing. If pointers on where to go, or what
you need a break from skiing, or kind of tackle to use.
experienced hikers and bikers.
Golf There are even trails near town
The golf is good, and the views that are suitable for families
are spectacular! This with children.
championship mountain resort
course offers some of the most Rafting and Kayaking
stunning views and challenging Spring and summer is a great time
play around. The Telluride golf to come to Telluride to enjoy the
course is surrounded by the many miles of rivers. Kayaking
highest concentration of 14,000 and rafting trips can be booked
ft peaks in the Untied States. through local tour companies, or
The resort is perched at about if you have your own equipment
9,000 feet and will do wonders and are experienced, there are
for your distance. At this many public access points along
altitude, expect your ball to fly the rivers. To check where these
about 15% farther than at a sea access points are, it is wise to
level course. check with one of the many shops
in town, and they will be willing
Hiking and Biking to give you some good advice
Because of Telluride's unique about what to expect on the
location, many hiking and biking water.
trails can be accessed right from
downtown. Each hike or bike trip Above are just a few choices for
offers unique views of the San spring and summer activities. For
Juan Mountains and surrounding more information about these
area. There is no need to worry activities please visit
if you are inexperienced because http://www.telluride.net/ .
there are many trails for
beginners as well as more FALL ACTIVITIES
difficult trails for more Fall is a great time to visit
Telluride. Many of the original town of Telluride, or
activities you can enjoy in the you can reside in the slightly
spring and summer can still be luxurious Mountain Village. Each
enjoyed in fall at more of a town offers a distinct choice for
discount. Lodging deals tend to your Telluride lodging needs.
be easier to find, golf courses You can choose from a full
are less crowded, and the fishing service 5 star hotel to a more
is still world class. Many family oriented slope side condo.
people enjoy ski towns in the Many of the hotels have a spa,
fall because they are less concierge, bell staff and other
crowded than any other time of amenities you want for your next
the year. Not only is it cheaper vacation.
to stay and play here, but the
colors on the trees that are Telluride is a wonderful town and
changing are spectacular. should not be missed for your
next ski vacation. In the famous
Telluride Hotels words of Warren Miller: "If you
Telluride offers some great don't do it this year, you'll be
choices for your lodging needs. one year older when you do."
You can stay in the rugged
About the Author:
Mike Buczek works for Blizzard Internet Marketing representing Premier Resorts. For more information on Telluride and Telluride lodging please visit http://www.thehoteltelluride.com .
Published At: www.Isnare.com
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