To dispel all the rumors, this place is still open. Covid didn't make them go bankrupt and the…read morenearby Pickle Barrel is also going strong. This hidden gem is on the north side of Silverton, inside Smedley's ice cream parlor. The official address is 1314 Greene Street. Sharon and Paul Zimmerman own this establishment as well as the Pickle Barrel. My wife and I visited here on the morning of Sunday, August 7, 2022. Paul Zimmerman rang us up and he treated us extremely nicely. You pay once for unlimited hours of soaking, but if you leave you can't re-enter without paying again. Their soaking hours are 8 AM until 8 PM. They have three indoor mineral pools, each three feet deep. The combined capacity is approximately 30 people. The two largest pools are 99 and 101 degrees Fahrenheit, and the smaller pool is 103. This location is super convenient as you don't have to drive into Ouray (another hour) and pay $21 for their outdoor pools or Pagosa Springs and pay outrageous prices. Initially, there were four other people in the pools, but after about an hour, my wife and I were alone. We relaxed in the pools for about three hours. We enjoyed the ceiling, which looks like hundreds of stars in the night sky. The water is lit green for ultimate relaxation. The owner provided clean glasses and pitchers of ice water while we were soaking. You have to shower before and after soaking in gender separate bathrooms. I wish the lockers in these bathrooms had keys provided so I could have locked up my valuables. My only other gripe would be for the owners to get curtains or shades for the back door window. It ruined the romantic and dark atmosphere with sunlight blasting through this door window. My tip would be to bring your own towels (they charge for rentals) and arrive between 8 AM and 10 AM for happy hour. They offer free coffee during happy hour and the price is only $14 for adults versus the regular admission of $20. We paid a total of $28 for 3 hours of soaking. A great value and we'll be back next time we visit Silverton.

AWESOME! No hot springs in Silverton but this is the next best thing! I wish is was open a little…read morelater into the night (at least 9 or 10 for the guests for the Hotel). The star lights were very cool!

We stayed at a condo at the Tamarron Lodge, near the Glacier Club. We were very excited to find out…read morethere was a restaurant right there that we could walk to. The Mineshaft Restaurant in the Glacier Club had a nice menu selection. We walked over earlier in the day and spoke with a very nice young lady, who told us we could come by and eat, in the restaurant, or take food to go, and it would probably be about a 20 minute wait, for to go. Later, I called about a reservation and was told reservations were for members only. So, I placed an order to pick up. When she said it would be "at least 20 minutes if not longer" I assumed they were busy. No problem. She was not as friendly as the young girl we had spoken to earlier. We went to pick up the food after 20 minutes had passed. The restaurant was nearly empty and the person I had spoken to on the phone asked if we would like to be seated. I told her I was picking up my order, which was sitting on the hostess station. She took my card and handed the receipt and card back saying, "no need to sign." Well...I saw why there was no need to sign; she had added a 20% tip. Really? She could have asked how much I wanted to tip and we picked up. Who knows. Maybe I would have said 20%, but she could have asked. And...I would have regretted it, because we walked back to our condo took out our food and there was no salad dressing, so I had to call and walk back to get the dressing. No apology. The Goat Cheese "spread" appetizer was disappointing. Spread says to me you can easily spread the goat cheese. It was a log of hard goat cheese. The Thai Beef Salad had a small piece of beef with it and it had way too much black pepper on it. I assume they treat their "members" with better service.

The golf course and the Service is absolutely amazing!! I would recommend taking a vacation here it…read moreis well worth it!!

Quick look rating: 4/5 Quality, 4/5 Service…read more Located at the base of the Purgatory Ski Resort is a cute little exercise gym. The ski resort is about 15 miles north of Durango, Colorado. The gym does not have trainer on duty. The maintenance crew keeps this place spotless and not smelling like an unkept gym. Out in front, they have a small fresh towel rack which they keep stocked regularly of towels. The front also leads to the restrooms, lockers and showers. They have most of the walls covered with full length mirrors for you to watch your form when lifting weights. One of the biggest plusses is the high altitude. For me there is nothing better than getting in great work outs at a high altitude before going back to a lower altitude. I always come back to a lower altitude with so much more energy, it must be the oxygen ratio. I used to watch endurance athletes from videos on there sports adventures and they used to add the element of altitude training. Inside the gym they have a number of different cardio machines, just great for jumping 10 minutes on each one for your cardio day! They also have free standing weights, please put them back as you found them. This is a big gripe among folks that weight lift all the time, thank you! There are plenty of other work out equipment as well, and they are always upgrading what they have on hand. If you are a "work out freak" and need special equipment, call way ahead and i'm sure they will try to help meet your needs! Right outside the gym is the pool and hot tube to help ease those worked out muscles. I do believe that they ask for you to shower down prior to your visit to the pool and hot tub. The Durango Mountain Club is a nice little workout facility.

I heard about a magical 'hike' called the via ferrata in Telluride about a year ago, and became…read morevery keen in researching and watching YouTube clips of it throughout the year. Finally I booked my trip to Telluride and decided to go with a guide. While I love to hike all over Colorado and have done more pretty awesome mountains on my own as well as rock climbing, I felt safer with a guide. Plus, they had the correct harness attachments, which would be pointless for me to buy and only use once. Our guide was from Europe and had been doing via ferrata since he was 7, so he came with a lot of knowledge. He was also great about contacting me before the climb and following up. Overall, great company and great decision in not going on my own!

Sara Ward is by far the best yoga teacher in Telluride. Last year while recovering from a broken…read moreknee, I only attended her classes because she was able to effectively modify her sequencing to accommodate my physical limitations without taking away from the overall class experience. I particularly love her class sequencing which is always intelligent and builds well. Classes are moderately paced but provide challenges for all levels. What really sets Sara's classes apart however is her ability to bring to life the mental and philosophical side of yoga. I always leave her classes feeling centered, inspired, and like I got everything I wanted out of them.

We only stopped to take a peek at the falls. We had already summitted mount sneffels that day and…read moreour legs were tired. But a friend who is a local said we needed to stop there to see it. The falls were beautiful and amazing. It was definitly worth the short stop. The trail was nearby and easy to access. If i was in the area id definitely stop to do the entire hike.

Bear Creek Preserve Trail is a must-do hike when visiting Telluride…read more You access the trailhead at the end of South Pine street, right in town. This beautiful and well-marked wooded trail ends with a waterfall and an unbeatable view of the town of Telluride. The hike is 2.5 miles one way to the Falls, with an elevation gain of 1,050 feet. You should plan between 1 hour and 1 hour 1/2 from the trailhead to the falls depending on your pace. 5 miles round trip, so it's perfect to start the day!

Quick look rating: 5/5 Quality, 3/5 Service…read more Review a Disc Golf Course? Why not, you the reader, need to know about more about all kinds of things! The more you know, the better choices you can make! Here at the bottom of the Durango ski village right near the swimming pool is a fun little nine hole disc golf course. The scenery is breath taking and is a fun little course. One of the biggest plusses, it's pretty darn cheap. You only have to supply your own disc. To note: You will have to provide your own frisbee / disc one per player. I would suggest bringing a back up just in case you loose one or it gets caught up in a tree! Fun disc golf course!

Had an excellent session at Kaiut Yoga Telluride. Highly recommend this studio if you're looking…read morefor something deeper than your typical yoga class. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable about body mechanics and can really explain how each movement supports long-term joint and structural health. The space is calm, welcoming, and perfect for focusing on your body without any pressure or intensity. I walked out feeling aligned, relaxed, and genuinely better. Will definitely be back on my next visit to Telluride. Highly recommend.

We had an incredible yoga experience at Kaiut Yoga. Yvonne and Cliff are both exceptional teachers…read moreand humans. I was so relaxed that even fell asleep during one session. I look forward to my next visit to Telluride & Kaiut Yoga Telluride!