Posts by Patrick Shehan
The Pride Window Decorating Contest Returns

To create an inclusive and inviting atmosphere in Telluride during Gay Ski Week, we have brought back the wildly popular Pride Window Decorating Contest. We invited local businesses to get involved, show their LBGTQ+ pride, and participate in this vibrant and creative window decorating contest Saturday, February 22 - Saturday, March 1, 2025. You will have the ability to vote for the window you think best showcases the spirit of pride. The business that receives the most votes will be awarded $250.

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Support The Businesses That Support Telluride Gay Ski Week

With Telluride Gay Ski Week right around the corner, we’re gearing up for epic days of skiing, shows, partying and more! Not a solo endeavor, our Telluride supporters and allies truly elevate everything we do. Check out our local supporters and take advantage of their special offers and make sure to stop by while you’re in Telluride.

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Gear Up For Telluride Gay Ski Week

Rent your gear with Boot Doctors, Christy Sports or The Alpineer and save 20%. With Telluride Gay Ski Week right around the corner, it’s time to gear up to hit the slopes! Our allies at Christy Sports, The Alpineer and Boot Doctors have our attendees covered for all gear, ski and snowboard rental and purchase needs. Be sure to book your rentals in advance as the popular brands and equipment get reserved first.

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Display Your Artwork At The 2025 Telluride Gay Ski Week

TGSW is seeking to partner with LBGTQ+ artists and allies to fill the Conference Center with gay art. This is a great opportunity for artists to showcase and sell their art to event attendees Wednesday, February 26 through Saturday, March 1. LBGTQ+ and allies are encouraged to apply! Get all of the details and apply below.

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Call For Artisans, Shops And Vendors To Showcase Your Products

New for 2025, Telluride Gay Ski Week (TGSW) is expanding into a larger venue, the Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village, for its events from February 26 - March 1. TGSW is seeking to partner with artisans, craftspeople and shops (LBGTQ+ and allies) to fill the space with vendors. This is a great opportunity for independent fashion designers, jewelry makers and more to showcase and sell their products to event attendees Wednesday, February 26 through Saturday, March 1. LBGTQ+ and allies are encouraged to apply!

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The Best Places To Stay During Telluride Gay Ski Week

We are proud to present the 2025 Lodging Guide complete with exclusive deals and more. From hotels with charming Victorian settings to boutique properties with modern design elements, there is a wide variety of lodging options for this year’s Telluride Gay Ski Week. Whether you stay in historic downtown Telluride or head up high to Mountain Village, the ski slopes and event venues are all just a short walk away. The two towns are connected by a spectacular, 12-minute ride on a free gondola—the first and only free public transportation system of its kind in the US. Use the guide below to explore deals and book your stay from our official partners. The gay ski trip of a lifetime is closer than you think!

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Download The Daily Schedules To Your Phone & Sign Up For Text Updates

The time is almost here and we can hardly wait to kick off the best week of year! Between events on the mountain, Telluride and Mountain Village and after hours shows, there’s a lot going on at Telluride Gay Ski Week. Sign up for our text updates each morning and download the schedules to your phone below to stay in the loop.

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Support The Businesses That Support Telluride Gay Ski Week

With Telluride Gay Ski Week right around the corner, we’re gearing up for epic days of skiing, shows, partying and more! Not a solo endeavor, our Telluride supporters and allies truly elevate everything we do. Check out our local supporters Crossbow Telluride, Communion Wine Bar, Mountain Village Wine Merchant, MiXX Projects + Atelier, Two Skirts, Slate Gray Gallery, CashmereRED, HOOK, Matthew Hintermeister LIV Sotheby’s International Realty, Enchanted Forest Toy Shoppe and Telluride Green Room. Take advantage of their special offers and make sure to stop by while you’re in Telluride.

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Exciting New Events On-Mountain At The 2024 Telluride Gay Ski Week

Nothing beats a party on the mountain to complement the thrill of a day of ski runs with friends new and old, along with stunning views! For 2024, we’re thrilled to introduce some new, revamped and FREE on-mountain activities and parties everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in on. We’re also thrilled to bring back daily Group Skiing and an Extreme Group Skiing Day lead by ski-industry icon “Digi” Dave Amirault. Bust out your best flair, costumes and rainbow attire and join us, boots in the snow, skis pointed downhill for the Sweet Madness Dance Party, Ski Parade and Dancing On The Deck.

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Gear Up For Telluride Gay Ski Week

Rent your gear with Boot Doctors, Christy Sports or The Alpineer and save 25%. With Telluride Gay Ski Week right around the corner, it’s time to gear up to hit the slopes! Our allies at Christy Sports, The Alpineer and Boot Doctors have our attendees covered for all gear, ski and snowboard rental and purchase needs. Be sure to book your rentals in advance as the popular brands and equipment get reserved first.

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Get To Know The Telluride Gay Ski Week “Love is Love” Gallery

Telluride Gay Ski Week will kick off this year with an Opening Reception featuring the “Love is Love” Gallery, live music from DJ Leaux, and food from Chef Will Nolan at Telluride Arts HQ from 4-7 pm on Saturday, February 24. After a call-for-artists and many entries later, Telluride Gay Ski Week and Telluride Arts have teamed up to curate an exhibition to showcase the beauty of our LGBTQ+ community. Aptly named “Love is Love”, the gallery will be open the entire month of February and will be on full display during the Opening Reception.

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Support The Businesses That Support Telluride Gay Ski Week

Telluride Gay Ski Week is gearing up for epic days of skiing, shows, partying and more! Not a solo endeavor our Telluride supporters and allies truly elevate everything we do. Check out our local supporters below, take advantage of their special offers and make sure to stop by while you’re in Telluride.

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Enter To Win The Telluride Gay Ski Week Giveaway

Skiing, après events, Burlesques & Drag shows, Stand-up Comedy with Margaret Cho and more. Telluride Gay Ski Week is right around the corner and to celebrate we’ve teamed up with Visit Telluride, Tim’s Trauma Balm, Loma Vista Tequila Soda, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and Henre to giveaway a few event tickets and gear. Enter for your chance to win big below and get ready for the trip of a lifetime.

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Off-White Party Tickets On Sale Now!

“Off-white” – defined as the gray area between black and white in the fashion world. Due to popular demand, we’re excited to introduce the Off-White Party! The Off-White Party is a compliment to the sold out White Party and just as fun! Join us dressed head-to-toe in off-white for a DJ set from CASTLE at the Liberty Bar & Lounge.

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Telluride Gay Ski Week 2023 Lodging Guide

Enjoy a variety of lodging accommodations in the historic Town of Telluride or in Mountain Village during Telluride Gay Ski Week February 25 - March 4. From accommodations with intimate Victorian settings or modern design elements, there are a variety of lodging options available. Stay in the Town of Telluride close to the après and event venues or head up to Mountain Village and discover slope-side lodging with town access via the free Gondola System and full-service spa experiences. Explore deals and unique properties from our official Telluride Gay Ski Week lodging partners.

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