About Telluride Outside
Telluride Outside has been the region's most experienced guide service since 1984, running five signature Colorado adventures from their headquarters at 221 West Colorado Avenue in downtown Telluride. Their guided fly-fishing programme covers four rivers with access to both public and private water, led by guides who know every pool, riffle, and run in the San Miguel drainage. Half-day and full-day 4WD tours take guests over alpine passes to ghost towns and waterfalls in the surrounding San Juan Mountains, with door-to-door transportation included from any Telluride or Mountain Village accommodation.
Whitewater rafting on the class II–III San Miguel River is the flagship summer offering — Telluride Outside has been running the San Miguel for over four decades, making them the most seasoned outfitter on the water. Half-day trips are suitable for families and first-timers, while longer stretches challenge experienced paddlers with continuous rapids set against a stunning canyon backdrop. In winter, guided snowmobile excursions depart to the high country, and summer stand-up paddleboard tours round out the seasonal lineup.
The downtown shop doubles as Telluride Angler, the town's only year-round specialty fly-fishing retailer, stocking premium brands including Scott, Sage, Abel, Ross, Nautilus, and Simms. Whether you're looking to book a half-day guided trip or simply need flies, tippet, and local hatch information, the Telluride Angler counter is a destination in its own right. The combination of decades of guiding experience, a diverse adventure menu, and a world-class fly shop makes Telluride Outside the definitive one-stop outfitter in the region.
