Ride with Roudy

Live the spirit of the old West and explore Telluride's high country on a "Ride with Roudy," our best and most colorful local outfitter. With luck you'll catch a glimpse of the wild elk herd, and you're practically guaranteed a tall tale of life on the range, courtesy of Roudy and his professional wranglers. As Roudy himself says, "We have gentle horses for gentle people, and fast horses for fast people. And for people who don't like to ride, we got horses don't like to be rode."

Before heading out on the trail, enjoy a catered lunch in the meadow, nestled under majestic Wilson Peak.

Fishing

The secret we keep from the skiers? The area around Telluride offers some of the best fly fishing in Colorado. The San Miguel River is a classic high alpine stream, just minutes from town. Both half and full day excursions are available, offering outstanding opportunities for Rainbow, Brown, Cutthroat, and Brook Trout. Our finest guides, with years of local experience and the best equipment, will take you on your 'walk and wade' fly fishing adventure.

A picnic by the river is the civilized way to begin an afternoon of fly fishing.

Jeep Tour to Alta

The frontier town of Alta was the site of the world's first alternating-current power plant, and today provides the backdrop for the Alta Lakes Observatory. This elegant and remote lodge was painstakingly hand-crafted from native logs and stone, and sits adjacent to one of the area's most stunning alpine lakes. Featured on catalog covers and photographed year-round, the Observatory is the perfect setting for a unique lunch stop--from white glove plated to burgers and brats.

Suggested Lunch Menu and Decor

Red and white checked linens, and blue specklware coffeepots overflowing with daisies and sunflowers, suggest the rustic elegance for which Telluride is famous.

Pepper-crusted seared rare tuna salad with baby mixed greens, enoki mushrooms, sprouts, roasted sunflower seeds, and citrus tahini dressing

Santa Fe salad with seasoned chicken strips, white corn, red onion, roasted poblano chilis, black beans, tomatoes, tomaillos, jicama with a lime cilantro dressing

Assorted freshly baked breads, double cream cheeses, baby mozzarella, fresh basil, vine ripened tomatoes, grilled marinated portobellos, proscuitto, salamis, seasoned olive oil

Chicken breast stuffed with avocado, mozzarella and fresh herbs baked in filo pastry

Homemade chocolate chip cookies and brownies

A Colorado Centennial Ranch, a special designation for ranches and homesteads that have been in the same family for over 100 years, the Schmid Ranch sits in an alpine meadow at the base of Mount Wilson, Telluride's most famous "Fourteener."

This event features trick ropers, live music, and all the trappings of Telluride's unique slant on the Western lifestyle.

Passed appetizers

Coconut curry chicken quesadillas with tomato raita

Grilled shrimp in garlic lime marinade

Portabello and basil bruschetta

Stationary appetizers

Crab and coconut dip with gourmet crackers and chips

Assorted canapes

Salads

Classic Caesar salad Baby mixed greens with herb vinaigrette

Mexican Greek salad with tomatoes, feta, calamata olives, red onions, and cilantro mint dressing

Buffet Dinner

Grilled rack of lamb with peach rosemary infused sauce

Grilled beef tenderloin with Jack Daniel's whiskey sauce

Grilled ginger-chile sea bass with grilled tomatoes

Sides

Vegetarian quinoa pilaf

Roasted red potatoes with fresh rosemary and olive oil

Dessert

Assorted cakes

Tiramisu