Telluride is celebrated for its culture, heritage and spectacular scenic beauty and recognized for its unrivaled recreational opportunities. In the winter, world-class Telluride Ski Resort boasts powder-filled bowls in which to ski, snowboard and enjoy awe-inspiring mountain views. Come summer, the town transforms into an icon of music and events — home to world-famous festivals, including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Telluride Jazz Celebration and Telluride Film Festival. In addition to the summer festival calendar, camping, hiking, biking, fly-fishing, rafting, Jeeping and other outdoor activities lure people to its beautiful box canyon.