Here's Looking to Summer!
Melting snow translates into active rivers, and the locals are buffing out their kayaks and taking stock of their rafting gear as we speak. Whether you boat, fish or just enjoy hiking along river beds, this summer Telluride will be lush and full of water adventures.

River Getaway Packages from $375 pp*. Book by May 19th to save. Call 888.605.2578 today!

* Package based on double occupancy and includes 3-nights stay, full-day guided fly-fishing and 1/2 day rafting tour. Excludes the dates of June 18-23, 2008 and July 3-6, 2008. Subject to availability and taxes.

NEWSFLASH: Mountainfilm and David Breashears to honor Sir Edmund Hillary with notable guests intimately related to Hillary and his profound impact of the world of exploration . . . New Dates for Jazz Celebration (June 5-8) featuring a powerhouse line-up with The Neville Brothers, Dr. John & Maceo Parker . . . Bluegrass Festival adds Arlo Guthrie to the line-up for Thursday . . . Wine Festival is happenin' and tickets are are sale now . . . Yoga Festival hosts four instructors featured in the March issue of Yoga Journal - "Top 21 Yoga Instructors Under 40" . . . Blues & Brews to announce line up May 15th!

The KOTO Street Dance was a hit with blue skies and not a cloud in sight. Ralph Dinosaur & His Fabulous Volcanoes were just that, fabulous, rockin' the stage and warming up the crowds for Toubab Krewe. Thanks to KOTO's very own Jumpin' Jan, New Belgium Brewing Co. and the volunteers who made sure fun was had by all.

Thanks for a great winter! Telluride Ski Resort closed out the season on Sunday with a dusting of new snow, costumes, live music, and a roasted pig or two. See you next winter!

Upcoming Events:

• May 23 Gondola Opening Day (7 am)
• May 23-26 Mountainfilm in Telluride - dedicated to educating and inspiring through art, film, speakers and the great outdoors. Stay & Film Packages and tickets available now.
• Jun 5-8 Telluride Jazz Celebration - New Dates! Incredible line-up. Plus, the Balloon Rally takes place Saturday & Sunday. Stay & Jazz Packages and tickets available now.
• Jun 17-18 Ride the Rockies - one-night stop in Telluride. Lodging special available at the Telluride Central Reservations - 888.605.2578 (code: RTR)
• Jun 18-22 Telluride Bluegrass Festival - always a sell-out, book now for lodging and passes.
• Jun 24-26 Bicycle Tour of Colorado - two nights stay in Telluride. Lodging special available at the Telluride Central Reservations - 888.605.2578 (code: BTC)
• Jun 26-29 Telluride Wine Festival - from winemaker dinners to reserve tastings, the Wine Festival is a weekend of indulgence and celebration. Lodging packages available, please call 888
• Jul 4 Fireman's Fourth of July Celebration - Telluride has one of the best community fourth of July Parades in the West. Stay & Play Packages available now, call 888.605.2578.
• Jul 11-13 Telluride Yoga Festival - New event for 2008! Lodging special available at the Telluride Central Reservations - 888.605.2578

For a complete list of 2008 summer festivals and events, click here>>

Local's Tip: The gondola between Telluride and Mountain Village will re-open Friday, May 23 at 7 am just in time for Mountainfilm and the Memorial Weekend holidays. Until then, shuttles run between Telluride and Mountain, as well as from the parking structure in Mountain Village to the Village core.