Telluride outside was so helpful during our family reunion in June. We wanted to paddleboard Trout Lake, but we didn't have enough paddle boards. So we decided to rent a kayak. They changed our reservation really easily, refund at the difference, and even helped us strap the kayak to the roof of our car. We had a great time and they were really helpful! Their website was easy to use. Easy to make reservations ahead of time. Located in Mountain village, it was very easy to get to them. read more

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During my recent Telluride visit, we booked three adventures with Telluride Outside - a Jeep tour, a morning of fly-fishing, and a whitewater rafting excursion. All three activities were incredibly fun, well-staffed, organized and well-equipped. Our guides were knowledgeable, informative, safety-oriented, interesting and charming. It was a wonderful time with a wonderful crew. Definitely would repeat. read more

Telluride Outside was a great choice! Taegan, aka Tater Tot, was a great guide pointing out scenic spots, making sure we stayed hydrated and topped it off with us doing donuts in the slower part about mid way through. Lower San Miguel was a 9 mile journey of level II-III whitewater rapids. We will definitely do this again this time next year! BONUS: and this was such a great touch-- free video & pictures of our trip taken by a driver! Thank you so much for much for a great trip! read more

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We would highly recommend and definitely use this company again. The staff was so pleasant and made things so easy. They pick you up and provide all the gear and super professional. Loved having Travis as our guide!!! read more

Here is a fun and interesting adventure! You travel in the back of an open jeep up 13,000 feet to see the Telluride valley and the Imogene Pass. Our instructor and driver, Skye, picked us up at our hotel at 8am. This was in October, so it's quite cool in the morning (high 30's) so dress appropriately in layers as you ride in the back of the jeep in the open air. Skye took us through the town of Telluride and up the county road to Imogene Pass. It's a road the miners used back in the early 1900's so expect a bumpy ride on the one lane road up the Pass. Skye stopped at various points throughout the trip explaining the mining history and the various mining properties along the way (Smugglers; TomBoy; Pandora; etc.) The views are spectacular and Skye's insight was impeccable. We learned a lot along the way. We were unable to make it to the top that day due to ice on the higher elevation roads, but we made it up 12,500 feet for an incredible adventure and outstanding views. Final note - be sure to dress in layers as it gets warmer as you drive toward the top (in the Fall) and than colder at the top. As you come back down Imogene Pass it will again be warmer so you will want to adjust your layers accordingly. read more

We stayed in Colorado for a week long to enjoy my bday. About a month before we called and made reservations, and they said she should be good just have to double check closer to make sure we have enough snow. We get to Telluride, we book everything. We actually chose to go snow mobile riding on my birthday. The day before we are supposed to leave to go snow mobile riding, the girl calls and says "hey I'm waiting on a call to see if there's enough snow, I should know if an hour or so". We received no call back, it snowed for the past 2 days, we almost got snowed in, so we're thinking we are good to go! Received a call 2 hours before snow mobile STARTS, saying unfortunately we don't have enough snow. You weren't charged so well just let this go? Nice way for a bday to be halted right in the tracks. read more

Andrew' was our guide on our rafting excursion yesterday afternoon and he was great! He made it fun, safe and the entire experience (even given the cold rainy weather) was exhilarating!! I highly recommend this company! read more

Spencer gave us a snowmobile tour and we highly recommend this company. Spencer made the tour amazing. He adjusted to our level and when you call to book you should request him. No hidden fees and very honest. Thanks Spencer read more

We had an amazing time with Travis. He was an awesome person and an even better guide. He showed us so many things and made the experience 10 times more fun. read more

My 16-year-old son and I had a phenomenal time on the Half Day Advanced Snowmobile Tour. We were first-timers, but our guide, Matthew was fantastic, and had us confidently tearing it up in deep stuff. Great time, scenic views, and a perfect midweek break from skiing. read more

We had the most amazing day with our guide Willy, he was very knowledgeable and allowed us to have a lot of fun. The sleds are in top knotch condition and, in my case, very fast and fun. I would highly recommend this guide service if you're in Telluride. The owners were present and super accommodating. 5*'s all day long, a must go and experience for yourselves. read more

We had a great time with Yusef on our snowmobile tour! Beautiful scenery and lots of fun - Yusef made sure that we were safe, well-equipped, and enjoying ourselves. Highly recommended! read more

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I took an amazing snowmobile tour with Andrew who was an awesome guide. Andrew was knowledgeable, friendly and full of fun trivia of the surrounding areas. The tour was a perfect balance of safety and adventure! Cannot recommend enough! What a fun day. read more

Our guide for a half day of fly fishing was Aksel and I absolutely cannot recommend him enough. Super knowledgeable on technique and he was super confident about putting us on some fish and he delivered. We learned the basics and caught some awesome rainbows and cutthroat. Such a fun and memorable day. Book Aksel, you won't regret it. read more

My family and I are visiting Telluride and decided to do a Jeep tour up to Imogene Pass. We were not disappointed! Jason was very friendly and knowledgeable and included my kids in conversation which they loved. The views were amazing! I was do this again and I highly recommend it! Also goose the dog tour guide was a huge hit! Thanks for a wonderful experience! read more

Had a great time! Alton is awesome! True passion for his profession. We were 2 rookies looking to fly fish for the first time. Alton was patient and provided great tips! Both of us caught a fish to highlight the trip!! read more

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Spirited ride with every detail taken care of. Travis, our boatman, performed expertly, but left enough space for adventure, rough rapids, splashes and the unknown. Great trip. read more

This shop is great! Brad, Poncho, Paul and John are amazing fishing guides. They were fantastic with our kids and everyone caught multiple fish. Can't say enough great things about the fishing guides. Always a great time with this crew! read more

We were blessed with an escorted ride by Matt, our guide, who provided a safe and exciting trip to Bridal Falls, sharing all the background history information about this amazing fall... we were safe and honored to have him as our guide...then, we went to Ophir Pass where we spotted a brown bear and her two cubs, and more breath-taking views... but, the most impressive thing was his driving skills As he negotiated every turn up and down the hillside. He made us feel completely comfortable and created memories for us to share forever... don't ever hesitate to use this service provider, but ask for Matt-you will enjoy your day! Remington and Sharyn Logue---Scottsdale, AZ read more

Curtis was awesome. Cool guy to hang with for the day and put me on great fish even in tough, high-water conditions. read more

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I was interested in the snowmobile tours. I specifically requested high performance machines and untracked experience. I have ridden with other outfits in Colorado and had a blast. I booked what they told me was their high performance machines ride. I was very disappointed. We did over 20 miles on a vehicle roadway. (snow covered, but just a regular road any 4 wheel drive car/truck could navigate.) Boring. And at speeds that didn't top 35 mph. Hardly high performance. We hit one little play area and managed to let loose some, but by then it was just anticlimactic. Don't get me wrong, a great ride for a "follow the leader pony trail" and scenic views, but not fulfilling in any way for thrill seekers. If you've never ridden snowmobiles before, go for it. I'll pass on repeating this tour. Sorry guys, you were great and super nice, but the ride wasn't. read more

Yesterday my wife & I, with a friend, took the Imogene Pass adventure with Telluride Outside. Fear of heights aside, this trip is well worth it. Our guide, Skye, was very knowledgeable on the way up, pointing out areas of mining history. We spent time at the Smuggler and Tomboy mines, where he told us about the miners who lived there, the communities they formed. But he had to stop before we could get to Imogene Pass because there was ice on the last section of road and he said our vehicle, being a heavily modified and heavy pickup, couldn't safely go. Were we disappointed? No, because when you're on this 4WD adventure, you rely on your driver to be conservative in his driving and keep you safe. At times, you're on this road with only a couple feet separating you from a 1000' drop. So having a driver who you can trust, who is trained and very experienced, is an absolute PLUS! This adventure is thrilling, the views are beyond description! I definitely, highly recommend this adventure if you're in Telluride and would go with Telluride Outside again! read more

These guys are super cool. We rent some fly fishing rods and fished a river nearby. One of the rods didn't work and they totally refunded our money. Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I went rafting in mid-June. We had a great time. It was great to be picked up at our rental and driven to the launch location. Our driver, Nola, was cheerful and had a lot of great information about the area and things to do. Andrew was our river guide and he was great as well. He did a great job of instructing us about dangers, and what to do in various situations so that we were prepared once we entered the river. The river was great and we were the only ones (or the first ones) in the river. The scenery was beautiful and the rapids fun. Andrew made sure we knew when a rapid was coming and guided us properly through each one. The water was very cold but the wetsuits and jacket did a good job of making the cold tolerable. By the end my feet were numb. I would recommend Telluride Outside and specifically Andrew as a River guide. I wish we had time to do an excursion with Nola, hers sounded great as well. read more

Brian took me snowmobiling for the first time and it was a magical experience! He is super inviting and welcoming, and I highly recommend taking this unique experience to anyone! read more

We signed up for a 1/2 day jeep tour of Imogen Pass. Blankets and ponchos were provided in case of rain/cold. Richard, our guide and driver, was knowledgeable and personable. For the next almost four hours, he showed us the gorgeousness of the San Juan/San Miguel Mountains with a bit of mining history thrown in for good measure. Not only did he tell us how Telluride came to be, I learned that for a bit, Telluride was considered a ghost town! (SO INTERESTING). The $90 for the four hour tour is probably the best (and perhaps cheapest) buy in all of Telluride. DO IT. read more

We have done the snowmobiling tour and I have taken an early morning photo tour with Mark. Snowmobiling is pure fun - plain and simple and the trails are great. I really enjoyed the photo tour. Mark taught me a lot about my camera and metering. The photos we took were stunning. read more

I took the tour to Imogene Pass. Scott was my guide and he was SO friendly and knowledgable! He made the experience wonderful... The views are epic. read more

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Mishkee is the BEST! He is an awesome driver, and is very knowledgeable about the area. I'm a history buff, and I learned quiet a bit from him. He took us to all of the good spots. I suggest you request him to drive your next mountain tour! A+++ read more

Yesterday, I went on 4x4 ride up Tom Boy Trail with guide Richard Thorpe. The views were simply stunning, the sheer drop-offs thrilling and the trip was one of my most memorable travel experiences to date. Richard is a gregarious, knowledgeable guide who expertly handles the narrow paths that most would wisely chooses to refrain from ever undertaking in the first place. Highly recommend this outfit and Richard Thorpe. read more

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Great time snowmobiling recently. Chris and Willie are great. Friendly, safe, knowledgable and professional. Thanks you guys!! Will definitely call again and recommend. read more

We did the half-day Tomboy/Imogene Pass tour in mid-September. Roma was our guide. Great decision all around. Roma is very knowledgeable about the history of Telluride, mining, and the overall area. He's hilarious, too! If you don't have much time in Telluride this is a wonderful option to see the mountains and understand the broader history. The views are amazing, while the micro climates and flora are refreshing. It is just beautiful. Know this: The ride is, of course, very, very bumpy. If you have serious physical issues this may be a difficult undertaking. Consider one of the shorter trip options. Thanks Roma! It was memorable! read more

We took a half day Jeep tour of Imogene Pass and Tomboy. Our guide, Scott, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the area's history. At the top of Imogene Pass it got pretty cold and we were given blankets which helped a lot!! Not to mention, his dog was along for the ride and was super sweet! The reservations process was really easy and I felt safe (on some pretty treacherous mountain roads) the entire trip. I would definitely recommend them and we are planning on coming back in the winter to snowmobile with the same group (and hopefully the same guide)! read more

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I'm not sure how this is supposed to be considered a fly shop. I own more fly fishing gear then they offer in their store. Workers were rude and offered no customer service, since we were the only customers in their small shop, it seems like it would be pretty easy to at least say hi. read more

The highlight of my vacation in Telluride was a photography tour with Telluride Outside. My guide, Mark, was full of great stories, tips, and info on the area. Was great working with me on some concepts that I hadn't quite mastered on my camera yet. The afternoon was a breath taking trip to several out of the way spots that I never would have gotten to just exploring on my own. Would absolutely recommend a Telluride Outside tour to anyone looking for a different view of Telluride. read more

These guys totally hooked us up on a great mountain bike trip on the galloping goose trail. shuttle and guides made it easy. the trail itself is extraordinary (and almost all downhill!) great outing (The GG trail) with an excellent outfitter. read more

Booked 1/2 day fly fishing...very disappointing. Guide supposed to have water and snacks...had neither. Guide only took us to 1 spot (San Miguel River)....we weren't on the fish and we never moved...should have had another spot available in case 1st one didn't work. Guide also had a "I couldn't care less" attitude. read more

Salespeople are a bunch of rude, entitled, spoiled little brats. Probably rich little sprogs trying to justify a summer job (they don't need) so they can convince daddy to pay their rent in Telluride. I'm in Telluride often and I'll never set foot in there again. read more

We really enjoyed our 4x4 tour to see the fall colors. We chose the tour that heads up Tomboy Road to Imogene Pass. Unfortunately since it was late September we were unable to get to the top of the pass due to icy conditions. We made it pretty far and the views were amazing. Our guide, Richard, was friendly, had a nice sense of humor and provided us with a wealth of historical information about the mining operations that originated in Telluride. Telluride Outside does their tours with newer trucks outfitted with very comfortable, padded bench seating and a removable top to protect you from the elements and also to provide you with even better views once it's off. If you don't come prepared for the weather, there are few wool blankets on board as well. However, take note that you are heading up above tree line and no matter the time of year, the weather can change in minutes. So don't forget your coats, hats, and gloves! read more

Just went on the half day Imogene Pass tour with Roma in mid-September and it was the highlight of my trip. Roma was a great guide- plenty of humor, historical information and confident driving on the mountain pass. The ride is quite bumpy (which for me meant fun), but the views are wonderful and unbeatable. If you're looking for a fun, scenic, thrilling and unique adventure, you have to give this a try. read more