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Congratulations to Lunch Money Telluride - the winner of the 2024 Pride Window Decorating Contest. Their window display won them 2 Passes for the 2024 Durango Blues Train on Thursday, August 22 (value of $350) and this years crown!

After some time to decompress and reflect on what was truly an amazing week of celebrating diversity, equality and inclusivity on and off the ski slopes, we are deeply grateful and appreciative for the support for our beautiful LGBTQ+ community. Thank you all for making the event so incredible and a powerful display of support.

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To create an inclusive and inviting atmosphere in Telluride during Gay Ski Week, we have brought back the wildly popular Pride Window Decorating Contest. We invited local businesses to get involved, show their LBGTQ+ pride, and participate in this vibrant and creative window decorating contest Saturday, February 24 - Saturday, March 2, 2024. You will have the ability to vote for the window you think best showcases the spirit of pride. The business that receives the most votes will be awarded 2 Passes for the 2024 Durango Blues Train on Thursday, August 22 (value of $350). The winner will be announced on Saturday, March 2 at 11 AM on our Instagram and Facebook.

Telluride Gay Ski Week is here and we’ve teamed up Truly Hard Seltzer, Twisted Tea, Tipsy Elves, Rogue Van Company, Tim's Naturals, Boot Doctors and Aether Apparel with give away a ton of amazing gear.

The time is almost here and we can hardly wait to kick off the best week of year! Between events on the mountain, Telluride and Mountain Village and after hours shows, there’s a lot going on at Telluride Gay Ski Week. Sign up for our text updates each morning and download the schedules to your phone below to stay in the loop.

Welcome to Telluride Gay Ski Week - a week-long celebration of the beauty and diversity of our LGBTQ+ community. This is not your average gay circuit party. It's an opportunity to come together and revel in the spirit of diversity, equality, and inclusivity. Our town and mountain are ready to welcome you with open arms and provide an unforgettable experience. To ensure you have the best time ever, we've created a cheeky “Top To Bottom” Guide packed with all the necessary info. From fashion tips on how to pack to event reminders for those “can’t miss” moments ahead, explore the guide and get ready to make lifelong friends and memories. Welcome to our town, our mountain and our event. Here’s to a week of flying our flags high and skiing our hearts out!

Not just for skiers, Telluride Gay Ski Week invites everyone to celebrate the magic of wintertime in the San Juan Mountains. Home to activities like ice skating, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, horseback rides, snowmobiling and more, the world famous mountain town has something for every type of outdoor enthusiast. Not a fan of the outdoors? Try a cooking class with Bravo TV’s Top Chef Eliza Gavin, a spa treatment at the award-winning Peaks Resort, a historical walking tour led by a longtime local expert or a shopping trip through downtown Telluride. Explore the non-skiing activities and join us for a fun winter experience in the heart of the Rockies.

With Telluride Gay Ski Week right around the corner, we’re gearing up for epic days of skiing, shows, partying and more! Not a solo endeavor, our Telluride supporters and allies truly elevate everything we do. Check out our local supporters Crossbow Telluride, Communion Wine Bar, Mountain Village Wine Merchant, MiXX Projects + Atelier, Two Skirts, Slate Gray Gallery, CashmereRED, HOOK, Matthew Hintermeister LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, Enchanted Forest Toy Shoppe and Telluride Green Room. Take advantage of their special offers and make sure to stop by while you’re in Telluride.

Après-ski - pronounced [AH]·[PRAY]·[SKI] - is the French phrase for social hour “after-skiing” and Telluride takes its Après-ski seriously. Join us at these dynamic social gatherings throughout the week to connect with others and cap-off a day on the slopes. When it comes to Après-Ski, we have it all - fancy cocktails, historic watering holes, incredible views, and several local breweries to explore. From extra hoppy IPAs to locally distilled peppermint schnapps, kick back at the end of a long day in the mountains and enjoy! Explore the Après-Ski details below and join us daily for a fun transition into the evening.

Telluride Gay Ski Week is right around the corner and it’s almost time to start picking out your outfits and packing! Yes, you’ll need the requisite outerwear like waterproof ski jackets and pants but there’s so much more! With themed parties and a ski parade, it can’t hurt to have a little guidance. Curated by our staff experts, we are proud to present the comprehensive Fashion and Packing Guide. Below is all the info you need for a week of fashion, fun and more!

Nothing beats a party on the mountain to complement the thrill of a day of ski runs with friends new and old, along with stunning views! For 2024, we’re thrilled to introduce some new, revamped and FREE on-mountain activities and parties everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in on. We’re also thrilled to bring back daily Group Skiing and an Extreme Group Skiing Day lead by ski-industry icon “Digi” Dave Amirault. Bust out your best flair, costumes and rainbow attire and join us, boots in the snow, skis pointed downhill for the Sweet Madness Dance Party, Ski Parade and Dancing On The Deck.

Rent your gear with Boot Doctors, Christy Sports or The Alpineer and save 25%. With Telluride Gay Ski Week right around the corner, it’s time to gear up to hit the slopes! Our allies at Christy Sports, The Alpineer and Boot Doctors have our attendees covered for all gear, ski and snowboard rental and purchase needs. Be sure to book your rentals in advance as the popular brands and equipment get reserved first.

Celebrated chefs, culinary excellence, extensive wine lists, creative cocktails, extraordinary service and our favorite local dives full of character. We are honored to showcase our dining partners that support the LGBTQ+ community. Our dining partners are an instrumental component of our event experience and we carefully select each partner for good reasons – we believe in them and their alignment with our fans. They believe in us. These are the restaurants that make Telluride great.

Telluride Gay Ski Week will kick off this year with an Opening Reception featuring the “Love is Love” Gallery, live music from DJ Leaux, and food from Chef Will Nolan at Telluride Arts HQ from 4-7 pm on Saturday, February 24. After a call-for-artists and many entries later, Telluride Gay Ski Week and Telluride Arts have teamed up to curate an exhibition to showcase the beauty of our LGBTQ+ community. Aptly named “Love is Love”, the gallery will be open the entire month of February and will be on full display during the Opening Reception.

Telluride Gay Ski Week is thrilled to team up with Telluride Arts to give queer-identifying artists and allies a chance to display their art during Telluride Gay Ski Week at Telluride Arts HQ! Telluride Arts and Telluride Gay Ski Week are jointly accepting proposals for wall art, sculpture, and jewelry for a group exhibition at Telluride Arts HQ!

Set for February 24 - March 2, 2024, the LGBTQ+ winter celebration of outdoor recreation features Olympian Gus Kenworthy, DJ’s Bears In Space, Tone Ranger, DUGAN, Sean O'Grady, kidpeace, DJ Leaux, CASTLE, comedians Daniel Webb, Brad Loekle and Roz Hernandez, drag queens Suzy Wong, Pattaya Hart, Aria PettyOne, burlesque dancers from Telluride Theatre’s House Of Shimmy Shake, performance dancers from AJA Talent, go-go dancers from Sage Grey's Mile High Go-Go Company and many more performers.

Meet new friends, make lifelong memories and celebrate the beauty of our LGBTQ+ community on February 24 - March 2, 2024 in Telluride, Colorado. Join us in the heart of the Rocky Mountains for a week of skiing, music, shows, parties and so much more. Telluride has something for everyone. Get your tickets today and don't miss out!

Start planning your week now and don't miss any of the action! Get ready to make lifelong friends and memories! Enjoy a week full of events, live music, parties and more with plenty of time to explore the world class terrain that Telluride Ski Resort has to offer. For those new to the area or looking to make some friends while making some turns, ski groups will be available.

As wintertime in the mountains draws closer with each passing day, Telluride Gay Ski Week (TGSW) announces the 2024 ticket options. Two packages will be available for attendees to enjoy the events that fit their ideal schedule, ranging from the week-long Powder Hound Pass to the partial-week Party Pass, along with a-la-carte tickets to individual events. Both packages include TGSW highlights like the White Party, Burlesque & Drag show and Glitter Ball closing party.

After some time to decompress and reflect on what was a phenomenal week, it’s hard to put in words how grateful we are for the support of our beautiful LGBTQ+ community. Thank you for making the entire week so incredible and a fantastic display of equality, inclusivity and awareness. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to all of our artists, staff, partners, volunteers and most importantly the loyal attendees that make this unique event so special. Without you, it would not be possible, and your dedication gives us a deep appreciation for the amazing community that makes this event so amazing. We hope to see everyone back next year for the 22nd Annual Telluride Gay Ski Week on February 24 - March 2, 2024.

Thank you for joining us at the 2023 Telluride Gay Ski Week! We know there are plenty of LGBTQ+ events out there to choose from and we genuinely appreciate that you chose us. We want to know your thoughts and feedback. Complete the survey below by midnight on Friday, April 14 to be entered for the chance to win a pair of Passes to next year's event!

It’s finally here! Telluride Gay Ski Week is bigger, bolder and more fabulous than ever! Join us for a week-long celebration of equality, inclusivity and awareness with tons of activities for everyone. We’ve compiled the entire week into a comprehensive Top To Bottom Guide that has all the info you’ll need to have the best time ever. From fashion tips on how to pack to event reminders for those “can’t miss” moments ahead, explore the guide below and get ready to make lifelong friends and memories. As the new producers of the 21st Annual Telluride Gay Ski Week, we couldn’t be more proud to say welcome. Welcome to our town, our mountain and our event that celebrates the beauty of our LGBTQ+ community. Here’s to a week of flying our flags high and skiing our hearts out.

Telluride Gay Ski Week is gearing up for epic days of skiing, shows, partying and more! Not a solo endeavor our Telluride supporters and allies truly elevate everything we do. Check out our local supporters below, take advantage of their special offers and make sure to stop by while you’re in Telluride.

Skiing, après events, Burlesques & Drag shows, Stand-up Comedy with Margaret Cho and more. Telluride Gay Ski Week is right around the corner and to celebrate we’ve teamed up with Visit Telluride, Tim’s Trauma Balm, Loma Vista Tequila Soda, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Henre to giveaway a few event tickets and gear. Enter for your chance to win big below and get ready for the trip of a lifetime.

Join us for two special events to celebrate the ladies and all who identify as such who make our LGBTQ+ community truly exceptional! On Sunday, February 26, we are hosting a Ladies Brunch at 10 AM at Floradora Saloon and on Wednesday, March 1, we are hosting a Ladies Luncheon at Allred’s at 12 PM.

Join author Dan Bolen for a discussion, review and signing of his book “The Courage To Be Courageous” on Thursday, March 2 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Between The Covers Bookstore. The book is the personal story out of struggle and darkness into peace and light through transparency and acceptance. Explore how the book has evolved into a larger purpose - to help others overcome their own fears.

Step into the celebrated and storied past with the Telluride Historical Museum at this year’s Telluride Gay Ski Week! The Historical Museum will host the Walking Tour on Thursday afternoon, March 2, allowing attendees to explore the unique history of the charming town. The Tour and the museum are great ways to discover the rich mining, Ute Native American, ski and festival history that has earned the town the designation of a National Historical Landmark. Presenter and long-time local resident Ashley will guide visitors through Telluride’s storied past and celebrated landmarks.

Friday, February 17 is the last chance to get discounted Lift Tickets through Telluride Gay Ski Week! Get your lift ticket order on our website to save. Don’t miss out! Purchase your lift tickets at the special discounted rate - You won’t find cheaper deals at the ticket window or anywhere else. Save $34/each day on 1-3 days of skiing and $44/each day on 4+ days of skiing.

Registrations are now open for the Costume & Drag Ski Race!  We encourage everyone to sign-up, dress up and ski down to Gorrono Ranch in your costume to the music of your choice for a chance to earn epic prizes! Showcase your inner self - judges Gus Kenworthy, Suzy Wong, Bitter Betty will be awarding 1st, 2nd and 3rd place honors for the best-dressed skiers/snowboarders while DJ Sinna G sets the party vibe. Get the details and sign-up now.