Running in the San Juan Mountains above Telluride, Colorado
Part of the Telluride Mountain Run course.
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Some of the trails in the video: Telluride Run (ski slope), Wasatch Trail, and Bridal Veil Falls.The Wasatch Trail was the best of the day though everything was quite stunning.
Via Ferrata - Telluride, Colorado
Hiking Via Ferrata - Telluride, Colorado
Another one that has been on my radar for a while now. I was still stinging from defeat at Maroon Bells when Tina suggested we should check out Via Ferrata. Italian for Iron Way, a Via Ferrata is an assisted climbing route. In a nutshell, that means you have safety lines you are attached to and sometimes man made steps or handholds on the hardest parts. You just need a helmet, harness and special lanyard (with two carabiners) and knowledge to use them....but you don't need technical climbing skills.
I guess you need to NOT have a fear of heights.
Yes, there's more to it than that. Hiking boots/shoes are recommended (instead of climbing shoes) and you need to be in appropriate physical shape to handle the course. Bring the right clothing (you start in the shade but spend a good amount of time in the sun if you start early like we did.)
Since it was a last second decision, we didn't have the gear with us, so we contracted with a local guiding service (we used San Juan Mountain Guides and they were great. Gear and a guide for two around $200 per person). We met our guide (Tyler - great kid) at the base of a rough switchback road just outside Telluride. Luckily, we both had 4WD, so we were able to shuttle a vehicle to the end of the trail, then drive to the top....which is great, because hiking a road is my second least favorite thing to do, right behind hiking a switchback road. On the way up, we passed Bridal Veil Falls and stopped for a couple photos.
At the top, its a very short climb and you're on the shelf that the trail follows. Now a couple things about Via Ferrata. Yeah, it has cables and steps/handholds. But there is still risk. There are a lot of spots where a 10~12 trail is all you have to walk on. To your right the cliffs continue up and to your left, it's a sheer drop off for hundreds of feet. No cable. Just...well, don't veer left. You can see it in the video. At no time did I feel uncomfortable, but if you have issues with heights and/or exposure, the first couple dozen feet of the trail will be where you should decide if you have made a wise decision or not.
From there, it's just nonstop fun for the adrenaline junky. Exposure, cool gear and incredible views of Telluride and Bridal Veil Falls. It'll seem way too soon until you hit Via Ferrata's 'main event'; a section where the ledge disappears and it's just you, a cable and some iron steps glued into the rock face. It may end too soon or not soon enough, depending on your level of tolerance for these types of things, and then you're back to cable/no cable routine. Going in, I thought it might be gimmicky or underwhelming, but I can say that when we finally hit the flat, solid earth of the short trail back to the car, my only disappointment was that it was over. And I can't remember the last time I've done something like this and been sad to see my car so soon. I think the overall trip was around 4 hours, moving relatively fast and using a shuttle system instead of hiking that evil road.
If you aren't a technical rock climber, but you like a bigger adventure, I can't recommend Via Ferrata in Telluride enough. If it says anything, I learned that the term Via Ferrata isn't specific to this one trail, and before we were off the mountain, I was already researching other Via Ferratas....It's that cool.
If this sounds (and looks) interesting, plan it. Plan it now. It's relatively empty, but it's getting more and more popular every day. We only saw one other group. But for views and an experience like this, I can see the place getting really popular, really quickly.
A Colorado Wilderness Adventure in the San Juan Mountains
Hiking off trail deep into Colorado wilderness in the San Juan Mountains, where the wildlife is abundant and snow lingers after a long and harsh winter. During my hike I encountered a large herd of elk and filmed them as they traversed the alpine landscape as high as 13,000'.
This video was shot on the spur of the moment with a dSLR (no tripod and obviously no external mic), but I wanted to share a true wilderness experience on foot in the mountains of Colorado.
Pro Skier Greg Hope and Telluride, Colorado | Locals
Premieres Thursday, July 6th @ 9:30p. Cam McCaul travels to Telluride, Colorado to spend a week with professional skier Greg Hope. This quintessential mountain town was born out of the gold rush and now is a gateway to the mighty San Juan Mountains.
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Via Ferrata - Telluride Colorado
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An Epic American Adventure - Day 13- San Juan MtNs, Telluride, Ouray
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Day 13 of The Celestine Journey’s ‘An Epic American Adventure’ ….where Ashley and I took the summer of 2017 to visit and explore the cities and National Parks of the United States and Canada, a 27,000 mile monster road trip! This was a ‘once in a lifetime’ experience. and we want to share it with you. Come along with us and we’ll show you how you can do the same!
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Snowdevils Take on Telluride, Colorado
Ancient tales say that the mountains call to us, but only a select few can hear them. These chosen ones will travel hundreds of miles in search of the deep bellows coming from the peaks, searching for just the right mountain that calls to them. When the El Niño hit this year, the mountains were louder than ever, their calls reaching around the world.
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San Juan Fishing Adventures
Memories and adventures with my old boy Nile. Follow us as we travel from Dolores to Telluride fishing the San Juan National forest along the way.
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UTV Trail Riding in Colorado: Lead King Basin; Rifle Gap: DAY 8,9,10
Here is my final days in Rifle Co and we went to Marble CO to trail ride then we went to Rifle Gap area then the next day we headed home on a 16.5hr road trip.... Talk about a long drive
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Two days backpacking on Ice Lakes Trail in the San Juan Mountains, right outside of Silverton Colorado. The footage was shot on a flip camera.
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Time Lapse shots from around the san juan mountains in the state of colorado.
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Colorado Mountains 2015
Tyrolean traverse, rappelling, and multi-pitch sport rock climbing at Princess Ella's Magical Adventure in Ouray, CO. Climbing and summit of Mt. Sneffels in Ouray, CO. Sport rock climbing at The Narrows on the Crystal River in Carbondale, CO. Mountain biking on the ridges of the Sky Mountain Park Loop in Aspen and Snowmass Village, CO. Music: Human by The Killers.
Colo-Road Trips: Hidden Gems of the Mountains & Mesas Region
Go beyond Mesa Verde National Park and Durango to find the farm bistros, archaeological treasures and lesser-known towns and monuments of Colorado's southwest corner.
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Black Bear Pass 4x4 - Telluride, CO
GoPro video of a convoy of 5 going down Black Bear Pass, Telluride, CO.
Trimmings Colorado: Trailer
After a mild start to the 2013-14 winter season in Montana and Utah, the Trimmings crew went out in search of a deeper snow-pack and new terrain. For the first episode of the season Trimmings spent December in the southern San Juan mountains of Colorado.
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Historic Western Hotel San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours
The Historic Western Hotel & San Juan Scenic Jeep Tours are Ouray Colorado's oldest & most experienced companies. Complete with restaurant, saloon, and banquet facility you can rent the entire hotel. Full day and half day family jeeping available.
Switzerland of America Jeep Tours Ouray Colorado
Switzerland of America Jeep Tours in Ouray Colorado offers full day and half day trips through the San Juan Mountains. Featuring trips on the famous Black Bear Road, Immogene Pass, Yankee Boy Basin, and Ophir Pass. Great adventures for the family.
Southwest Colorado in a Weekend
We celebrated our first anniversary with a quick trip to Telluride and Ouray! As per usual, Jordan crushed putting music to our adventure videos.
Creede, Colorado
Creede is a beautiful mountain town located in the Colorado San Juan mountains. It's rich mining history and abundance of outdoor activities make it a great place to visit and live. Creede uniquely offers beautiful scenery, eclectic culture, and affordable mountain property in Colorado.
Creede is home to the historic Creede Repertory Theatre and hosts a multitude of fun, family-friendly events like the Creede rock and mineral show and Labor Day mountain run and balloon festival.
Whether you're just stopping by for a visit or looking to make Creede your forever home, you have to experience the wonder of this town for yourself!