Incredible Telluride Summer Activities

Right outside the front doors of the Hotel Columbia, there is a large variety of hiking trials fit for every experience level.

The San Juan Mountains provide a variety of mountain biking and road biking opportunities. With varying degree of difficulty and spectacular mountain views, your riding adventure will surely not disappoint.

With a variety of rivers, streams, lakes and ponds all conveniently located a short distance from the Hotel Columbia, Telluride offers vast opportunities for fly-fishing.

Whether you are looking for an adrenalin filled rapid ride or a leisurely float, the numerous rivers in the Telluride area offer the ultimate river adventure.

Experience the wonder of silent flight and the beauty of the Telluride area while soaring high above the San Juan Mountains.

Combining the ultimate Wild West experience with the beauty of the Telluride area, horseback riding will be one of your most memorable adventures in Telluride.

Right outside the doors of the Hotel Columbia, the scenic gondola offers direct access to the Telluride Golf Course, one of the highest alpine golf courses in the country with breathtaking mountain views.

Reach new heights while rock climbing or mountaineering in the rugged mountains of the San Juans.

The mountain passes and abandoned (haunted?) mining towns surrounding Telluride offer an opportunity to experience Telluride’s high country and rich mining legacy.

The Mountain Film Festival offers the opportunity to view documentaries and films and attend discussions and symposium that aim to inspire and educate in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

The Balloon Rally features a variety of hot-air balloons rising with the sun above the Telluride Valley and an evening balloon-glow on the Main Street of historic Telluride.

Come experience the romantic Old West and learn about Telluride’s history through re-enactments, demonstrations and hands-on activities.

Spend a weekend enjoying the music, art, soul, history and culture that is Jazz music all in the beautiful mountains of Telluride.

For 37 years, the Bluegrass Festival has brought together some of the best performers in the Bluegrass world for four days of musical riches.

Wine novices and experts alike will enjoy the Telluride Wine Festival, a weekend full of seminars, tastings, demonstrations, luncheons and even music in the beautiful setting of Telluride.

The Telluride Chamber Music Festival offers the opportunity for everyone to enjoy world-class chamber music in the gorgeous Telluride surroundings.

A festival that is as unique as Telluride, the Mushroom Festival features workshops, films, lectures, mushroom gathering and the ever popular Mushroom Parade.

While it may be hard to spend all day in-doors viewing films with Telluride’s surroundings, the Telluride Film Festival is not to be missed. Experience ‘cinematic immersion’ with a variety of short and feature-length films, discussions and tributes.

Let the music and beer flow at the Telluride Blues and Brews Festival, which features a variety of blues, rock gospel and soul music and over 50 breweries serving over 150 of their finest draft beers.

A true small-town America 4th of July, join the Telluride Volunteer Fire Department for a day filled with barbeque, kid’s games, a parade and of course fireworks.