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.

Gus Kenworthy

Gus Kenworthy is a British-American freeskier, actor, model and advocate.Born in Chelmsford, England, Gus moved to the U.S. when he was two years old and began skiing shortly after in his hometown of Telluride, CO. At 16, Gus was discovered by the international skiing world when he posted a one-minute video of himself on the slopes of Telluride. The video received a lot of attention and sponsors came knocking; his professional career took off.

Kenworthy is known as one of the best all-around park skiers of all time and is one of the only athletes to have podium finishes across all three disciplines (slopestyle, halfpipe and big air) and was the first person to do many groundbreaking tricks in each.

In 2014, Kenworthy won a silver medal for Team USA at the inaugural slopestyle of the Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. During those Games he gained international recognition after he saved three stray puppies and their mother from euthanization, drawing attention to the plight of rescue animals.

In 2015, Gus came out on the cover of ESPN Magazine and became the first openly gay professional athlete in any action sport.

At the 2018 Olympics, Kenworthy made history by becoming the first openly gay man (alongside Adam Rippon) to compete for the U.S. in a Winter Olympics. During those Games in Pyeongchang, Gus kissed his then boyfriend on live television, which was a significant moment for the visibility of LGBTQ+ athletes and sport communities alike.

CASTLE

Having began his journey in Telluride as a ski coach, CASTLE has transitioned to a full time DJ, securing gigs on and off the slopes, day or night. Opening for acts such as Emancipator, The Sponges, and playing stages curated by House Hats Collective and Camp V have garnered him a local fandom that knows how to party. Find him playing a wide variety of Music from Minimal Tech-House to Disco-Funk & Throwback 90’s Hip-Hop at one of his Winter Residencies, Bon Vivant on mountain in Telluride.

Gorrono Ranch

Located under the Village Express Lift 4 with easy access via Misty Maiden, Butterfly, and Village Bypass ski-runs in the winter, this historic ranch serves up burgers, chili, bbq and other lunch fare in a rustic lodge with a large outdoor deck, historic Saloon and Outpost bars, and Gorrono’s famous “Snow Beach,” with our breathtaking views of the Wilson Range. Stop by and check out what has become one of the best mid-mountain lodges at any ski resort in North America. The island vibe and live music bring the best of the beach to the slopes of Colorado. A party sure to never disappoint! Slide in for a quick bite or grab a drink and relax in the sun!