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Travel Guides

How to get here, survive the altitude, and plan the perfect trip — everything the other guides leave out.

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Wedding bar setup with wine glass and mountain view
Getting Married in Telluride
Venues, food, hotels, altitude. The local's take on top of the gondola, the Sheridan, the Peaks, the Buck, and the rest.
Telluride Colorado mountain town in autumn
48 Hours in Telluride: The Ultimate Weekend
Friday arrival through Sunday wind-down — the full two-day itinerary for a first visit.
Mountain peaks at high altitude
Altitude in Telluride
How to prepare, acclimate, and avoid a trip to Montrose hospital. Read this before night one.
Mountain road to Telluride Colorado
How to Get Here
Montrose vs. Telluride airport, driving routes, shuttles — the complete guide to arriving.
Hot springs near mountain
Hot Springs Near Telluride
Orvis, Ouray, Dunton, Rico, Piedra River, Pagosa — the full hot springs guide.
Ski gear preparation
Getting Ready for Ski Season
When to visit, passes, lodging options — the early-season planning primer.
Telluride Colorado mountain town
Welcome to The Telluride Local
Why we started this site — and how to use it to plan your best trip ever.