- April 5, 2022Help us by reporting Telluride's trail conditions and maintenance needs! The Telluride Mountain Club will be continuing its trail maintenance program that will help supplement and support the USFS (and other...
- November 2, 20212022 PI Avy Fund Backcountry Chats The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund is back for its fifth season of Telluride Backcountry Chats. Join us to increase your knowledge and awareness of...
- October 31, 2021Avalanche Education Scholarships in the San Juan Mountains The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund is proud to help sponsor scholarships pertaining to avalanche awareness and safety. The idea behind the scholarship fund...
- October 5, 2020Telluride & Regional Avalanche Education Why take an avalanche education course or class? The question should really be why not. With scholarship assistance from the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund (learn...
- September 4, 2020Here is a list of some our favorite backcountry bookmarks to keep your head in the game this winter. From daily forecasts with the CAIC to education opportunities, avalanche learning...
- January 13, 2020How TMtC Memberships Work Happy New Year from the Telluride Mountain Club! We hope your 2020 is off to a happy and healthy start. We wanted to let you know that starting...
- December 20, 2018The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund is back for its second season of Telluride Backcountry Chats. This year we have teamed up with the Telluride Avalanche School to bring avalanche...
- July 5, 2018Telluride's Magic Meadows Trail Update: As of fall 2019, the Magic Meadows Trail is completed. The Magic Meadows Trail replaced sections of the previous "Alta Lakes Trail" that connects Prospect Trail to...
- December 15, 2017The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund is working in conjunction with the Telluride Mountain Club to come up with a Code of Ethics for backcountry skiing and snowboarding in the...
- December 11, 2017The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund is proud to present a series of Telluride Backcountry Chats during the 2017-2018 winter season. Our hope is that active backcountry users and those getting into...
- November 14, 2017The USFS Draft Assessment Reports are ready for review. As of November 6, 2017, there is a 30-day comment period for feedback. You can view the various assessment reports here. At...
- November 9, 2017Ski season will be here before we know it. We'll be hooting and hollering through deep snow, enjoying all that winter has to offer. In the meantime, here are some...
- September 11, 2017Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison Forest Plan Revision - Outdoor Alliance Update Outdoor Alliance recently reach out to us to help spread some important messages regarding the GMUG Forest Plan Revision. Comment...
- June 12, 2017In the fall of 2015, the Telluride Mountain Club (TMtC) initiated the Telluride Regional Trails System Vision Survey. We collected nearly 400 responses from locals, second homeowners and visitors regarding...
- February 9, 2017The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund is proud to announce sponsorship of the Advanced Backcountry Companion Rescue Course being put on by Mountain Trip on Saturday, February 25th. The PI...
- January 9, 2017Please be sensitive to parking regulations, trailheads, private property and access issues when recreating outdoors this winter. Ophir Parking The TMtC has been working with the Town of Ophir to come up...
- December 2, 2016Telluride Backcountry Radio Information The Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund and Telluride Mountain Club have been working closely with local entities to increase awareness of the use of radios in backcountry...
- November 23, 2016At the 2016 International Snow Science Workshop, Backcountry Access' Bruce Edgerly and Telluride's Matt Steen presented their White Paper on utilizing common radio channels in high-use avalanche terrain. The paper uses data...
- August 27, 2016U.S. FOREST SERVICE SEEKS COMMENTS ON NEW TRAIL *Update: 9/26/16 - The USFS has a made a decision to approve the Bear Creek Trail Connection.* The USFS in conjunction with the Town of...
- March 17, 2016The Telluride Mountain Club is seeking information on the use and likability of radios in the backcountry. Take the survey now! We are seeking your feedback on the backcountry radio program to...
- June 8, 2015Pete Inglis, the Telluride Mountain Club, And the Gold Hill Backcountry Access Gates Words by Steve Johnson Back in the 1980s, while employed as a ski patroller for the Telluride Ski & Golf...
- February 19, 2015Let's face it, we all love gear. Whether you are a climber, a skier, a runner, a hiker, you get the picture... we like new gear. Here is a round-up of our...
- February 7, 2015You are the Rescuer: Avalanche Rescue and Beacon Use for the Backcountry This Monday night, the San Juan Field School/Telluride Avalanche School will continue their Monday night avalanche awareness forum series...
- February 4, 2015The Telluride Backcountry Radio program was introduced to help with communication in the popular backcountry areas surrounding Telluride. You can learn more about the program and various channels here. We have...
- January 16, 2015San Juan Field School Presents: Monday Night Avalanche Awareness Forum Series Monday, January 19th: Viewing of the movie, "The Fall Line" Monday, February 9th: Avalanche Rescue Discussion Monday, March 16th: TBD Monday, March 30th...
- January 8, 2015A reminder to stay safe! A 'Moderate' snowpack is no joke. Learn from the latest backcountry mishaps to make smart, safe decisions. This past week we have seen the temperatures rise...
- January 5, 2015Telluride Mountain Club initiative to open communication in avalanche territory A new initiative by dedicated backcountry skiers is hoping to make the Bear Creek backcountry area – the deadliest location for...
WINTER BACKCOUNTRY INFO
The Telluride Mountain Club and the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund are working together to make the Telluride backcountry a safer place to be. This page includes information regarding our backcountry radio program, including radio rental info and helpful backcountry links. Stay safe out there.
Know Before You Go
Know Before You Go is a free avalanche awareness program. Not much science, no warnings to stay out of the mountains, no formulas to memorize. In 1 hour, you will see the destructive power of avalanches, understand when and why they happen, and how you can have fun in the mountains and avoid avalanches.
Telluride Backcountry Radio:
Through the Peter Inglis Avalanche Education Fund, the Telluride Mountain Club is helping to promote the rental of six radios at Jagged Edge Mountain Gear (970.728.9307). Radios can be checked out by visiting Jagged Edge Mountain Gear, located on the corner of Willow Street and Colorado Ave. In order to rent out a radio, you will be required to provide your name and credit card information. Length of rental is determined on a case by case basis.
Radio Program Channel Information – The Telluride Mountain Club has been working closely with local entities and the PI Fund to increase awareness of the use of radios in backcountry terrain in order to create a safer environment.
Group Monitoring Channels–
Lower Bear Creek: 1-0 (Channel A)
Upper Bear Creek: 5-10 (Channel B)
Wasatch: 4-20 (Channel C)
Ophir Channel: 8-10 (Channel D)
Rescue Channel, when a rescue is underway: 9-11 (Channel E)
(Channels are associated with the BCA preset channels)
Learn more about intended radio use and protocols here.
Do you have your Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search & Rescue Card?
If you ever need to be rescued from the backcountry, it’s the thing you will want to have.
SUMMER BACKCOUNTRY INFO
Do you have your Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search & Rescue Card? Colorado residents and visitors are well served by dedicated volunteer search and rescue teams. By purchasing a Colorado Outdoor Recreation Search and Rescue (CORSAR) card you are contributing to the Search and Rescue Fund, which will reimburse these teams for costs incurred in search and rescues across the State of Colorado. The CORSAR card is available for $3 for a one-year card and $12 for five-year card. Purchase it here now.
Gov. John Hickenlooper unveiled a comprehensive online map, the Colorado Trail Explorer, developed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife that includes more than 39,000 miles of trails in the state – that is 17,099 trails and 1,431 trailheads. There are 5,683 miles of hiking trails, 6,821 miles of mountain biking trails, 24,906 miles of motorized trails and unpaved roads, and 1,746 miles of paved bike trails. Check it out!
Camping in Telluride? Remember to camp with care. Check out local camping information here.
What to pack on a day hike?
Here’s a great checklist for what to pack on your next hike in the Telluride backcountry: Day Hiking Checklist. Heading out longer? Here is a comprehensive list for what to pack if you are headed into the backcountry on a multi-day adventure.