Welcome to Telluride Gay Ski Week - A week-long celebration of the beauty, vibrancy, and power 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. Welcome to our town, our mountain, and our event.

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.

Checking In, Picking Up Passes And Getting Ready

When you arrive in Telluride, start by checking in and picking up your ski passes and event credentials (wristbands) at the TGSW Basecamp. Equipped with 30+ years of local knowledge, our friendly staff is here to welcome and get you set up for the week with recommendations for just about anything.

Lift Tickets do not need to be used consecutively but are only valid for a 10-day window from February 22 - March 4. Partially-used multi-day tickets are not eligible for credits or refunds. We suggest taking a photo of the ticket ID code as they are there is no way to replace if lost without knowing the ID code.

Basecamp Schedule:

Saturday, February 22

8:00-11:00 AM at Christy Sports (Next to Telluride Coffee Company) Heritage Plaza,

4:00-7:00 PM at Après-Ski Communion Wine bar

Sunday, February 23

8:00-11:00 AM at Christy Sports (Next to Telluride Coffee Company) Heritage Plaza,

4:00-7:00 PM at Après-Ski Stronghouse Brewpub

Monday, February 24

8:00-11:00 AM at Christy Sports (Next to Telluride Coffee Company) Heritage Plaza,

4:00-7:00 PM at Après-Ski The Wood Ear

Tuesday, February 25

8:00-11:00 AM at Christy Sports (Next to Telluride Coffee Company) Heritage Plaza,

4:00-7:00 PM at Après-Ski The Peaks Resort

Wednesday, February 26

8:00-11:00 AM, 4:00-7:00 PM Telluride Conference Center

Thursday, February 27

8:00-11:00 AM, 4:00-7:00 PM Telluride Conference Center

Friday, February 28

8:00-11:00 AM, 4:00-7:00 PM Telluride Conference Center

Saturday, March 1

8:00-11:00 AM, 4:00-7:00 PM Telluride Conference Center

Wristband Info

Wristbands will only be given out at Basecamp and at venues to the specific parties.
Only wristbands purchased through Front Gate Tickets are valid. If you purchased from an unauthorized source and/or the ticket is counterfeit, you will not be allowed entry.
Tickets must be scanned in order to receive wristbands.
Wristbands must be worn securely on wrist and cannot be slipped on and off.
Wristbands are non-transferable and non-exchangeable.
Do not remove between days, stretch or tamper with your wristband in any way or you will not be allowed entry.
Subsequent and/or multiple presentations of a counterfeited wristband are void and will be seized by security staff.
If your wristband is removed by security/event staff for any reason, it will not be replaced.
All ticket-holders must pass through security at venues and are subject to bag inspection. Prohibited items will be confiscated by event staff.
The event takes place snow or shine.
There are absolutely no exceptions to this wristband policy.

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Hit The Slopes!

Ski with a local (FREE with lift ticket) - Daily from 9:45 am - 1:00 pm

Explore some of the best ski terrain in North America alongside friendly, knowledgeable locals. Group skiing is a great way to make new friends and enjoy all the mountain has to offer.

We offer both group skiing for intermediate and advanced skiing levels. Both groups are inclusive and open to all who feel comfortable in them.

Do you want to be a Guide? Click here to get in touch.

The on-mountain dining guide can be found here. Pro tip! For reservations at Alpino Vino and Bon Vivant, diners will need to arrive at 10:30 am. Reservations open at 11:00 am and are usually full by 11:10 am.

Sign Up For Group Skiing

Take a trip back in time in the old western-style

“Gay Chalet”

Daily from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Mid-Mountain Cabin At Gorrono Ranch

The Gay Chalet is a cozy, rustic place to warm up next to a wood stove, meet new friends and recount your day from top to bottom.

Venue capacity is limited and tickets are required to ski-in-ski-out venue. If the chalet happens to be full, we might ask that you wait until a spot opens up inside. Not to worry! The outdoor bars will be open and there is plenty of seating in the waiting area.

Get Tickets

Explore The Non-Skiing Recreational Activities At Telluride Gay Ski Week

Celebrate the magic of wintertime in the San Juan Mountains with activities like ice skating, snowshoeing, fat tire biking, horseback rides, snowmobiling and more. Telluride is a world famous town that has something for every type of outdoor enthusiast.

Not a fan of the outdoors? Try a spa treatment at the award-winning Peaks Resort, a historical walking tour led by a longtime local expert, a shopping trip through downtown Telluride or a dynamic fitness class from our friends at Actualized Movement.

Skiing & More

Kick back at the end of the day in the mountains at Après-Ski

Daily at different venues around Telluride and Mountain Village

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 our Après-Ski partners below and join us daily for a fun transition into the evening.

Saturday, February 22 at Communion Wine Bar (FREE)

PRESENTED BY G.H. MUMM

4:00 - 7:00 pm - Pre Fashion Show Gala Après-Ski with Telluride AIDS Benefit special guests - 567 Mountain Village Blvd Suite 106C, Mountain Village, CO 81435

Sunday, February 23 at Stronghouse Brew Pub (FREE)

4:00 - 7:00 pm - 283 S Fir St, Telluride, CO 81435

Monday, February 24 at Wood Ear Whiskey Lounge & Noodle Bar (FREE)

4:00 - 7:00 pm - 135 E Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435

Tuesday, February 25 at The Peaks Resort (FREE)

PRESENTED BY HAMPTON WATER WINE CO.

4:00 - 7:00 pm - 136 Country Club Dr, Telluride, CO 81435

Wednesday, February 26 at Telluride Conference Center ($)

GUS KENWORTHY'S APRÈS-SKI

4:00 - 7:00 pm - ft. VINCENT 580 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village, CO 81435

Thursday, February 27 at Telluride Conference Center ($)

4:00 - 7:00 pm - ft. DUGAN & DONNI3 580 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village, CO 81435

Friday, February 28 at Telluride Conference Center ($)

4:00 - 7:00 pm - ft. DJ Leaux & kidpeace - 580 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village, CO 81435

Saturday, March 1 at Telluride Conference Center ($)

4:00 - 7:00 pm - ft. Dad SF 580 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village, CO 81435

Après-Ski

The LGBTQ+ Restaurant Allies In Telluride

Celebrated chefs, culinary excellence, extensive wine lists, creative cocktails, extraordinary service and our favorite local dives

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. Such a special place is destined to draw special people. That list includes some of the country’s most celebrated chefs, many who now call Telluride home. Truth is, you work up an appetite here, and whether you’re looking for a fresh pizza, foie gras, or free-range steak, we’ve got a collection of restaurants that get our mouths watering just thinking about them.

Explore our dining partners below and book your reservations in advance. Tables in Telluride fill up fast! We recommend these restaurants any day of the week but you might find more TGSW attendees on the days listed in the dining guide.

Dining Guide

Explore the Vendor & Sponsor Village, featuring art from LGBTQ+ artists.

New for 2025 at the Telluride Conference Center, Telluride Gay Ski Week will host artisans, craftspeople and shops at Après Ski. Wednesday through Saturday from 4:00-7:00 PM, browse the merchandise stores and explore pop-ups from TGSW partners. Slate Gray Gallery will present an array of art by LGBTQ+ artists that showcases the beauty and talent of our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and shop before the parties!

Broadway Sneak Peak & Stand-Up Comedy Show

+ Wednesday, February 26

+ Doors at 7:30 PM, Show at 8 PM

+ Telluride Conference Center

+ Sam Morrison: Sugar Daddy

Live Performances

Sam Morrison: Sugar Daddy, Gus Kenworthy, Special Guest TBA

Presented by Dale A. Mott, Charles Urstadt, Billy Porter, and Alan Cumming, this is an exclusive opportunity to see the Off Broadway smash hit now in development for Broadway!

A theatrical sugar rush—with none of the carbs. Comedian Sam Morrison brings his no-holds-barred sass to the remarkable true story he never wanted to happen.

One summer in the gay paradise of Provincetown, Sam met the sexy silver zaddy of his dreams, igniting a romance for the ages. But in the midst of the pandemic, the love of his life tragically died from COVID. Devastated, Sam realized the only way to cope was through comedy. Live on stage. In front of thousands of strangers. Some of them (gasp!) straight. All around the globe. And to call the show SUGAR DADDY.

Join Sam as he shares his wild ride packed with big belly laughs and small tender kisses. Where seagull attacks are more vicious than a New York mugger. Where threesomes and steamy shower sex send Jehovah’s Witnesses running to their pamphlets. Oh, and where there’s a (double gasp!) surprise diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes! Along the way, Sam reminds us that the only thing sweeter than laughter is love.

Stand-Up Comedy Show

Ski Parade and Dancing on the Deck (FREE)

Friday, February 28 at 1:00 pm From the top of chair lift 7 to Gorrono Ranch

Join artists, staff and attendees of Telluride Gay Ski Week to ski down to Gorrono Ranch in costume while a DJ sets the party vibe. Be center stage for the whole mountain to see!

The vibrant colors of pride will pop brilliantly against the snow as skiers fly rainbows down the mountain in celebration of diversity and inclusivity creating a signature visible moment of the week.

Flag-bearing skiers and snowboarders will carry Pride flags while making turns down the mountain from the top of chair lift 7 to Gorrono Ranch to be welcomed by the DJ spinning tunes.

Ski Parade and dancing on the deck

Bring Your Cash And Make It Rain At The Burlesque & Drag Show

Friday, February 28. Doors at 6:30 pm, Show at 7 pm Telluride Conference Center

Telluride Gay Ski Week is excited to present a one-of-a-kind show in conjunction with Telluride Theatre combining burlesque dancers and drag queens. Join us for a night of elaborate costumes, sensual dancing and striptease from the glorious exotic dancers of The House Of Shimmy Shake alongside death drops, splits, kicks and costume reveals from some of the best drag queens in America. Bring plenty of cash and let it rain!