Announcing The 2024 Schedule Of Events
Start planning your week now and don't miss any of the action from February 24 - March 2, 2024
Get ready to make lifelong 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.
Meet new friends while you explore some of the best ski terrain in North America at daily ski groups led by friendly, knowledgeable locals. Join us at throughout the week at Après-ski - the French word for the social hour “after-skiing”. Connect with others and cap off your day on the slopes at historic watering holes, local breweries and wine bars with incredible views. From extra hoppy IPAs to locally distilled peppermint schnapps, attendees can kick back and relax at the end of long days playing in the mountains!
We’ll kick off the week at the elegant Opening Reception at a new venue to be announced on Saturday, February 24. We’re also hosting a secondary welcome party for all the attendees that join us during the second half of the week at The Alibi - a cocktail lounge and club with the charm of a cozy mountain retreat featuring classic and deep disco cuts.
We’re proud to bring back the White Party - a signature event highly regarded as one of the best parties of the year with some added flare for 2024. New for this year, the White Party expands to two venues with two DJ’s. Access to both shows will allow attendees to rotate between The Alibi and Sheridan Opera House in the heart of the downtown Telluride - both located within a block of each other. Pack your best outfits and come dressed head to toe in white!
The popular Burlesque and Drag Show returns featuring a rare collaboration between Telluride Theatre’s House of Shimmy Shake, performance dancers, drag queens and a pit crew of go-go dancers. These shows sold out last year and it’s no wonder why. Friday’s show will be followed a a new After-Party called the Hoedown - a good ole barn burner for cowboys and cowgirls. Lasso your compadres, giddy up and serve your best western lewk.
As a nod the legendary champagne DJ dance parties in Europe, we’re recreating this experience at the ski beach outside the French restaurant, Bon Vivant, at the top of chair lift 5 on Thursday, February 29. Reserve an early lunch and join us in the open area outside the restaurant afterwards to dance your calories away.
New for 2024, we’re hosting a Ski Parade from top of chair lift 7 down to Gorrono Ranch with an on-mountain DJ dance party on Friday, March 1. The vibrant colors of the Pride flag-bearing skiers and snowboarders will pop brilliantly against the snow as they fly rainbows down the mountain. The Ski Parade will create a visible, signature moment celebrating human rights to live openly and authentically.
TGSW wouldn’t be complete without the Gay Chalet - a cozy, rustic, ski-in-ski-out cabin at Gorrono Ranch for attendees to warm up next to a wood stove, meet new friends and recount your day from top to bottom.
TGSW ends the week with two midday brunches cleverly titled to honor an unforgettable line from a hit song by pop icon Britney Spears, “It’s Brunch, Bitch”. Located at the Mountain Lodge, this tongue-popping, fan-flicking, lip-syncing extravaganza will feature food and drinks prepared by Executive Chef Sergio Gonzalez with fabulous drag queens dressed in oversized wigs, sparkles, and six-inch heels while lip syncing to all the favorite pop diva songs.
Following the second brunch, the Mountain Lodge venue transitions into a Pool Party. This venue is new for 2024, offering both an indoor/outdoor space with a heated tent and a DJ.
The final day will close out at the Glitter Ball in epic fashion with music and go-go dancers at the historic Sheridan Opera House. Let’s get sparkly!
Basecamp Guest Services
Daily from 8:00 - 2:00 pm in Mountain Village and 4:00 - 7:00 pm at the Après-Ski location of the day
Check in to Telluride Gay Ski Week and pick up your ski passes and event credentials at the TGSW Basecamp. Equipped with 30+ years of local knowledge, our friendly local staff is here to welcome and get you set up for the week with recommendations for just about anything.
Group Skiing (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 intermediate and advanced skiing levels. All 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.
Opening Reception
Saturday, February 24 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at location TBA
Kick off the week alongside fellow attendees at the elegant Opening Reception. Enjoy live music and a cash bar with an extensive wine list, craft cocktails and beer.
Dining Guide
Celebrated Chefs, Culinary Excellence, Extensive Wine Lists, Creative Cocktails And Extraordinary Service. 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.
2024 Dining Guide coming soon!
Après-Ski (FREE)
Daily from 4:00 - 7:00 pm 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!
The 2024 Après-Ski venues are coming soon! Join us daily for a fun transition into the evening.
Saturday, February 24 - Opening Reception
Sunday, February 25 - Location TBA
Monday, February 26 - Location TBA
Tuesday, February 27 - Location TBA
Wednesday, February 28 - The Peaks Resort Great Room
Thursday, February 29 - The Peaks Resort Great Room
Friday, March 1 - The Peaks Resort Great Room
Saturday, March 2 - The Peaks Resort Great Room
Stand-up Comedy Show
Wednesday, February 28, 7:00 pm at the Sheridan Opera House
Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together and get ready for a legendary stand-up comedy show from the funniest entertainers in the business. Enjoy a side-splitting evening of live stand-up comedy.
Disco Welcome Party (FREE)
Wednesday, February 28 at The Alibi from 10:00 pm - Late
Join us on Wednesday night for a FREE welcome party at The Alibi - a cocktail lounge and club with the charm of a cozy mountain retreat and the vibrant pulse of disco music.
Historical Walking Tour (FREE)
Thursday, February 29 from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm starting at Historical Museum
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, February 29, allowing attendees to explore the unique history of the charming town. Attending the Tour, along with exploring the museum is great way to discover the mining, Ute Native American, ski and festival history that has earned the town the designation of a National Historical Landmark.
White Party - 2 DJ's, 2 Venues, 1 Ticket
Thursday, February 29 at 9:00 pm at Sheridan Opera House and The Alibi
Suggested attire: anything and everything white!
Highly regarded by locals as one of the best parties of the year, the White Party is exactly that. Be sure to pack your best outfits and come dressed head to toe in white ready to party.
Pool Party
Saturday, March 2 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Mountain Lodge
Take a break from the slopes and relax your muscles in a soothing, heated pool and hot tub. Of course, we’ll have a DJ keeping the vibes going strong.
Gay Chalet
Daily from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Mid-Mountain Gathering Place At Gorrono Ranch
Take a trip back in time in the old western-style “Gay Chalet” at an exclusive mid-mountain hang out spot. 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.
This venue is ski-in-ski-out. Lift tickets are required to access the Gay Chalet.
Venue capacity is limited! 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.
Sweet Madness Dance Party (FREE)
Thursday, February 29 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Bon Vivant - Top of Polar Queen Express (Chair 5)
For those of you that have skied in Europe, you may be familiar with the legendary champagne DJ dance parties… we’ve recreated this experience at an on-mountain location. Reserve an early lunch and join us in the open area outside the restaurant afterwards to dance your calories away.
The Gay Sleigh
Tuesday, February 27 at 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm - Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride & Dinner
Telluride Gay Ski Week is excited to present an experience unlike anything else! Join us for an evening horse-drawn sleigh ride to an authentic sheep-herders tent followed by a ranch-to-table Spanish Basque-style dinner prepared by Chef Graeme Charles. The historic Aldasoro family ranch is the ideal setting to take in the sweeping, panoramic views of the San Juan Mountains.
Dress warmly for the ride! While dinner is served in a heated tent, the sleigh ride will be outside in an uncovered sleigh or wagon. Warm wool blankets will be provided for the sleigh ride. Coats, hats, layers and gloves are recommended, ladies are advised against skirts, and winter-ready footwear is a must!
Schedule For First Ride
4:30 pm Pick-up at a central location
5:00 pm Arrive at the Aldasoro Family Ranch
5:00 - 5:20 pm Sleigh ride with horses to dinner site
5:20 - 5:30 pm Spanish Tapas served and welcome cocktail
5:30 - 6:45 pm Enjoy dinner at our authentic sheep camp
6:45 - 6:55 pm Return sleigh ride with horses to transportation vehicle
7:30 pm Drop-off at a central location
Schedule For Second Ride
6:30 pm Pick-up at a central location
7:00 pm Arrive at the Aldasoro Family Ranch
7:00 - 7:20 pm Sleigh ride with horses to dinner site
7:20 - 7:30 pm Spanish Tapas served and welcome cocktail
7:30 - 8:45 pm Enjoy dinner at our authentic sheep camp
8:45 - 8:55 pm Return sleigh ride with horses to transportation vehicle
9:30 pm Drop-off at a central location
Ski Parade
Friday, March 1 at 3:00 pm - Meet at top of chair lift 7 and ski together to Gorrono Ranch
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.
Burlesque & Drag Show
Friday, March 1 at the Sheridan Opera House from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Saturday, March 2 at the Sheridan Opera House from 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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 and a pit crew of go-go dancers. Bring your cash and let it rain!
Hoedown After Party
Friday, March 1 from from 10:00 pm - Late at The Alibi
Yeehaw! Saddle up cowboys and cowgirls for a good ole barn burner. Lasso your compadres and giddy up to the western themed after-party following the Burlesque & Drag Show on Thursday night at The Alibi - a cocktail lounge and club with the charm of a cozy mountain retreat and the vibrant pulse of live music.
Western, rodeo and country attire is strongly encouraged - think collared shirts with pearl snap fasteners, vaquero design accents, tassels, blue jeans, leather belts with buckles, cowboy hats and boots.
It’s Brunch, Bitch
Drag Brunch on Saturday, March 2 at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm at the Mountain Lodge
Join us for a tongue-popping, fan-flicking, lip-syncing extravaganza! The brunch will feature food and drinks along with host the fabulous queens dressed in oversized wigs, sparkles, and six-inch heels while lip syncing to all the favorite pop diva songs and a pit crew of go-go dancers. It will be a full-on party and a way for us to celebrate and love each other in a safe space.
Now, sashay away!
Glitter Ball Closing Party
Saturday, March 2 at the Sheridan Opera House
Close out the week rocking your best sparkly fashion at the historic Sheridan Opera House with a DJ and go-go dancers.
Sequins, glitter and everything shiny will make this an epic close to a fantastic week. Let’s get sparkly!
Late Night Lounge At The Alibi (FREE)
Saturday, February 24 through Wednesday, February 28 from 9:00 pm - Late at The Alibi
The Alibi is the after-hours spot during the first half of the week! Join us after dinner in a cozy, modern lounge in the heart of downtown Telluride featuring curated tunes and comfy vibes to meet friends, recount the day, and plan out the week.
Nestled in the heart of Telluride, The Alibi stands as the town's destination for the perfect blend of of a sophisticated cocktail lounge and charm of a cozy mountain retreat. The Alibi boasts an extensively curated tequila and whiskey collection. Sip on rare and distinguished spirits, expertly crafted into signature cocktails by the talented mixologists behind the bar. The Alibi is a celebration of taste, sound, and the spirit of Telluride.
Alpine Chapel (FREE)
Sunday, February 25 from 12:00 - 12:15 pm at the Top of Chair 7
Rejuvenate your faith at an on-mountain interdenominational service held on top of Telluride Ski Resort.
Join Pastor Michael Craft and other worshippers on Sunday, February 25 at the top of chair 7 to celebrate your faith in the crisp, refreshing mountain air. Anyone and everyone is invited. The group sings one hymn, reads a Psalm and does a quick devotion, ending in prayer. The entire service lasts about 15 minutes.