Après-Ski

Creative Cocktails, Craft Beer And Friendly Welcoming Ambiance

Après-ski - pronounced [AH]·[PRAY]·[SKI] - is the French phrase for social hour “after-skiing” and Telluride takes its Après-ski seriously. Join us at these dynamic social gatherings throughout the week to connect with others and cap-off a day on the slopes. When it comes to Après-Ski, we have it all - fancy cocktails, historic watering holes, incredible views, and local breweries to explore. From extra hoppy IPAs to locally distilled peppermint schnapps, kick back at the end of a long day in the mountains and enjoy!

Explore the Après-Ski details below and join us daily for a fun transition into the evening.

Saturday, February 24 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

220 W Colorado Ave, Telluride, CO 81435

Kick off the week and get to know fellow attendees, locals and staff in the heart of historic downtown Telluride. This is a great opportunity to mingle with friends new and old over drinks, bites and tunes from DJ Leaux at one of Telluride’s premiere art galleries featuring the “Love is Love” exhibition. Tickets are limited, get yours here.

Love is Love Gallery - Telluride Arts HQ East is featuring Love Is Love, a group show in collaboration with Telluride Gay Ski Week featuring local and regional artists Brooke Einbender, Carly Hodes, Christopher Warren, Cie Hoover, Emma Gerona, Seth Berg, Joanie Schwarz, and Steven Beutler. Telluride Arts and Telluride Gay Ski Week are thrilled to be teaming up to give LGBTQ+ artists and allies a space to exhibit their work.

DJ Leaux - DJ Leaux moved to Telluride in 2011, after years of studying music and audio engineering in Nashville. Following a decade of work in event production and sound design, she began DJing local events - tapping into her love of sampling, mixing music and sharing energy with her community. From old school funk and hip hop to disco, rap and pop, she loves to tap into all kinds of genres to get people dancing.

Sunday, February 26 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

567 Mountain Village Blvd Suite 106C, Mountain Village, CO 81435

Located slopeside at the base of the Village Express (4) in the Mountain Village core, the Tomboy Tavern offers over 15 craft beers, 50 wines from around the world, and exceptionally prepared cocktails. Ski the day away and join us après ski with our friends at Twisted Tea featuring a set from DJ Harry.

DJ Harry - Colorado-based DJ Harry was introduced to electronic music (EDM) via a Grateful Dead parking lot rave in the Bay Area, and has been spinning his addictive style of organic beats throughout the US since 1993. His groundbreaking album, The String Cheese Remix Project, was a pioneering mash-up of soaring jam band energy and late night dance grooves, inspired by the glory days of the jam band and rave scenes of the 1990's.

Straddling both the live and electronic music scenes, DJ Harry has toured throughout the US and Canada with a broad pallet of artists, including James Brown, Widespread Panic, Moby, & The String Cheese Incident, performing at festivals from Red Rocks to Bonnaroo. DJ Harry's collaboration with singer/songwriter Lissie lead to his hit single "All My Life", which continues to receive worldwide radio airplay, reaching millions of listeners per year.

DJ Harry has written numerous songs for film and television, most recently writing two songs for Telluride Mountainfilm.

Monday, February 27 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

283 S. Fir Street, Telluride, CO 81435

Have a beer, catch up with friends and celebrate the adventures of the day. 

Stronghouse is located in downtown Telluride just steps from the base of the gondola. The on-site brewery, bar and restaurant occupy an original stone building from 1892. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the historic interior exudes its own special charm.

Brewmaster Sam Enders crafts a rotating selection of original ales and lagers, drawing influence from brewing traditions all over the world. The full bar features classic cocktails and popular spirits. Did someone say, shotski? Yes, it’s here so come and flaunt your après flair.

The pub-inspired menu includes Colorado-sourced brats along with other favorites such as our Cheesesteak, and Fried Chicken Sandwich with housemade pickles. A warm Bavarian pretzel with mustard and beer cheese is a must have. 

Stronghouse has been recognized nationally with mentions in Condé Nast Traveller, "No visit to Colorado is complete without a flight of tasty craft beers, so head to Stronghouse Brew Pub” and voted "Top 5 Best Brewpub" in the country by USA Today, two years in row.

Tuesday, February 28 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

398 S Davis St, Telluride, CO 81435

Element 52 is slopeside in Telluride with 48 artfully designed one-to-five-bedroom residences and luxurious services and amenities known as The Auberge Residences at Element 52. The Auberge Residences at Element 52 is the only Telluride Colorado hotel property with services and amenities of this kind in downtown Telluride with direct ski-in/ski-out access. In the realm of Telluride Colorado resorts and owned residences, Element 52 stands alone.

AETHER Apparel - We were movie producers who had become disillusioned with the direction the industry was going, and yet we knew we had more miles in us, as business partners, entrepreneurs, and friends. We decided to make an unlikely left turn, from moviemaking to the making of clothing, blissfully unaware of the obstacles we would encounter along a road we didn’t even know how to access in the beginning.

So perhaps it’s no surprise that we decided adventure would serve as AETHER’s North Star. We wanted to create a collection of pieces that catered to the life we want to live, one full of exploration and spontaneous journeys—one where routine is cast aside in favor of the unknown.

We’re thrilled to have you along for the ride.

–Palmer West & Jonah Smith, co-founders, AETHER

Wednesday - Friday from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

136 Country Club Dr, Telluride, CO 81435

Altezza restaurant at The Peaks Resort & Spa offers casual mountain dining with regionally sourced ingredients and panoramic Telluride views from both the restaurant and outdoor deck.

Wednesday, February 28 - Presented by CashmereRED & Westerlind

Après-Ski Shopping Chalet by CashmereRED & Westerlind - From tip to tail we have all your needs on and off the Mountain featuring CashmereRED, Begg x Co, Pyrenex, Devold, Vuarnet, Messy Weekend Goggles, Cordova and Halfdays.

Thursday, February 29 - “Digi” Dave Amirault’s Après-Ski with kidpeace presented by Matthew Hintermeister: LIV Sotheby's International Realty

“Digi Dave” Amirault - From humble beginnings on the east coast riding back mountains & tinkering with PHP and WordPress to winning an Adweek award for his ingenious "one-star" ad campaign, “Digi” Dave Amirault is a marketing wizard. Dave was also a visionary in the ski industry at a time the industry really needed it. Coming from hand-coding HTML sites, to making a marketing name for himself at multiple ski resorts, the development and success of famous ad campaigns, Dave is a legend and icon.

Dave got into skiing around the time that websites had digital counters on them and by merging his affinity for tech and sliding on snow, He created a snow-focused career that took him from Sunday River to Freeskier Magazine, to Aspen, to Sierra, to Snowbird and finally into the top of the tech world. Now an athlete for Salomon and one of the most trusted and respected voices in the ski industry, we are proud and honored to have Dave host his own Après-Ski at Telluride Gay Ski Week.

kidpeace - Kimberly “KP” Arevalo, also known as kidpeace, is a Los Angeles native who has been igniting the party scene with her electrifying music sets, extending her influence from Santa Monica to Japan. Inspired by an unforgettable performance by DJ AM and Travis Barker, kidpeace embarked on a journey to captivate audiences with her eclectic musical selections. Armed with an extensive repertoire of sounds, she honed her craft under the mentorship of esteemed DJs in the industry, such as Redbull 3Style Champion DJ Dynamix and the iconic Beat Junkie Mr. Choc. Her career took off when she secured her first residency at Hollywood's Beauty Bar, where she masterfully blended Motown classics with feel-good tunes. This success propelled her to the Sunset Strip, where she enjoyed a five-year residency at On The Rox, solidifying her status as a prominent DJ. kidpeace's talent also led her to tour alongside Grammy-nominated singer JoiStaRR. Currently, you can experience the magic of kidpeace's music in Ventura County at The Pawn Shop, unwind to her curated poolside vibes at Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, and groove to her beats at ASOS in The Grove, as well as select Bloomingdale's and Nordstrom locations. Join her on a sonic journey that transcends borders and brings people together through the power of music.

Friday, March 1 - Gus Kenworthy’s Après-Ski with DJ Harry at The Peaks Resort & Spa Great Room presented by Junipero

Gus Kenworthy - We're proud to welcome our hometown hero, Gus Kenworthy, back to Telluride for another year of Gay Ski Week. A British-American freeskier, actor, model and advocate, Gus moved to the U.S. when he was two years old and began skiing shortly after. Kenworthy became known as one of the best all-around park skiers of all time. He 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 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. Welcome home Gus!

Saturday, March 2 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

457 Mountain Village Blvd, Telluride, CO 81435

Close out your Telluride Gay Ski Week by relaxing your muscles in a soothing, heated pool with a hot tub. DUGAN will be spinning tunes to keep the party vibes going strong. The pool party is bigger and better this year with a new venue, The Mountain Lodge, featuring a larger indoor/outdoor space with a heated tent so you can stay warm even with a speedo!

DUGAN - DUGAN is a Denver-based DJ with an eclectic background mixing everything from groovy House and NuDisco to deeper and atmospheric Downtempo/Chill to moody Techno and upbeat Electro. He headlines and provides direct support at clubs throughout Denver including Meow Wolf, Temple Denver, Club Vinyl, The Church, Bar Standard, Tracks Denver, Beacon, The Ogden, and Blue Bird Theater. DUGAN is a proud member and contributing DJ of 128 Presents, TheHundred, Denver House Music, and the Bad Asstronauts which host highly-produced music events. DUGAN has organized the Mile High Pridecast and serves as a DJ Judge for Denver Pridefest. DUGAN also is the co-founder of Dark Space Productions, providing premier immersive audio experiences with international DJs in Denver.

DUGAN has performed at major events including Burning Man, Holy Ship, Decadence Colorado, Global Dance Festival, Supernatural Festival, Sensory Illumination, and Denver Pridefest.