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History of Tellurdie - Tourism
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Only time would tell how long it would take for this magical mountain town to boom again. In 1972, people could enjoy lift-served skiing on the slopes above Telluride. Two Colorado natives took a risk that would pay out huge in 1978. Ron Allred and Jim Wells took the reins of the ski area and never looked back. Their vision included a mountain village along with a first-class ski area and year-round destination resort. The same powder snow that blanketed the hills during the gold rush was now being sought after, and more people came for a piece of the prize. The town was filled with endless amounts of potential once again, attracting people from all over the world, changing the culture of a mining community forever.
Now the mountain is known all over the world. Telluride is spending millions on resort upgrades every year, like the new 733-acre Prospect Bowl. Telluride also has three other seasons to offer, all filled with activities and opportunities for everyone. The summers are filled with outdoor enthusiasts in search of pristine hiking or electrifying mountain biking throughout the San Jaun Mountains. Vacationers looking to kick back on a cool summer evening can enjoy a variety of live music all season long. There are festivals almost every weekend in the summer, including the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Mushroom festival, Nothing Day festival, Telluride Film Festival and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival.
Aside from the world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter, Telluride is home to all kinds of celebration festivals and competitions on the mountain. The San Juan Mountains offer unique ice climbing in the winters as well, most notably the Ouray Ice Fest in mid-January. |
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