Meet the Local Champions of Telluride Gay Ski Week
Celebrate the Businesses That Celebrate Pride
Telluride Gay Ski Week wouldn’t be what it is without the incredible local businesses that stand beside us year after year. From cozy stays and unforgettable dining to retail, wellness and mountain adventures, our partners help create the magic that makes this week so special.
When you’re in town, we encourage you to support the businesses that proudly support our community. Check out our local partners below, explore their special offers, and show them some love while you’re celebrating in Telluride.
Disco Swell | Custom Hats
Greetings from 1975. Disco Swell was born on California’s coast and built in Telluride. Embracing it’s roots, Disco Swell is its own genre unifying coastal and mountain culture. Disco Swell handcrafts custom hats from scratch in Telluride.
Each hat is made by hand by using the tried and true traditional handcrafted methods - from hat blocks, sewing in leather sweatbands and sculpting each hat’s shape. Free-spirited and cultivating authentic community through inclusive self-expression and unisex timeless style.
Bootstrapped company co-founded by two sisters, Caitlin and Hanna Sappington. Made local. Limited small batch production.
Frame Telluride
It's all about how you frame it! At Frame Telluride, we offer a variety of framing styles and moulding types to let your artwork live timelessly encapsulated for all to enjoy. We practice conservation techniques to preserve the life of the piece in honor of the artist who made it.
Fringe Gallery
Fringe is a contemporary art gallery based in Telluride, CO dedicated to showcasing and celebrating nearly 40 fine artists. Our vision extends beyond the walls of our gallery and aims to connect a community of collectors with artists from around the world who examine nature and the human condition.
Fringe is guided by a set of refined aesthetic principles emphasizing reflection and narrative. Here, a profound appreciation for thought, process, and materiality is carefully represented in each and every piece.
Our program embraces a modern sensibility through painting, sculpture, studio jewelry, and other artistic practices. Beyond our exhibitions, Fringe organizes community events and salons to facilitate dynamic conversations around our exhibitions and the artists we support.
Hilbert Homes
With 45 years of combined experience living and working in the Telluride region, Hilbert Homes pairs deep local knowledge with a results-driven approach to real estate. Their team understands the nuances of the market — from historic in-town properties to mountain retreats — and brings both expertise and enthusiasm to every transaction. Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply exploring your options, Hilbert Homes is committed to delivering personalized service and exceptional outcomes in the Telluride area.
HOOK Telluride
Hook Telluride is a local's favorite concept shop with the greatest display of unique wall hooks ever found under one roof! Beyond the hooks is a delightfully curated gift shop filled with humorous cards and gifts, thoughtful souvenirs and hard to find ski decor. Located across the street from the historic New Sheridan Hotel, Hook Telluride is a proud sponsor of the Telluride Gay Ski Week. Make no mistake, if I weren't a sponsor, the gays would try to murder me!
Matthew Hintermeister LIV Sotheby’s International Realty
Presenter of Après-Ski on Friday, March 6 at Altezza at The Peaks ft. kidpeace and hosted by Joe Dombrowski
Matthew has been a Realtor® in Telluride for twenty years and has spent nineteen of those at LIV Sotheby's International Realty. Matthew has vacationed in Telluride for many years with his family prior to moving here in 2000. Additionally, Matthew is part owner and founder of Telluride Eco Cleaners and The Telluride Laundromat. He was the 2008 & 2019 Telluride REALTOR® of the year. Say hello to Matthew at the Après Ski at The Peaks.
Milk Moon Gallery
Milk Moon Art Space is a contemporary art gallery in Telluride, Colorado showcasing emerging and established artists. Our roster includes technically innovative national and international artists, and we work to center diverse voices and unique perspectives on the American West and Southwest. We aim to broaden the scope of our often narrow cultural conversation regarding the Wild West and Rural Americana. We are a woman-owned and led space, committed to fostering community and providing an inviting, inclusive environment for discourse and exploration.
Patagonia
Situated in the heart of Telluride, our store is on Colorado Ave in an old brick building that was built in 1893. It originally housed the San Juan Hardware Company, but it has a long history as a dry goods mercantile, a clothing store and even a bowling alley. We’re excited to repurpose a part of Telluride’s historic past to serve this vibrant mountain community that’s world-renowned for music and film festivals, steep skiing and endless alpine trails. Drop in and say hi to our friendly and informed staff who can help outfit you for trips into the surrounding 14,000-foot San Juan Mountains.
Sage House
Discover Timeless Elegance at Sage House Designs
Located in the heart of Telluride, Colorado, Sage House Designs is a full-service interior design firm committed to creating personalized, beautiful spaces that blend sophistication with livability. Founded in 2013, Sage House brings each client's unique vision to life with a signature style that’s both inviting and enduring.
In 2023, the launch of the Sage House Collection boutique retail shop allows you to explore Christy’s curated selection of exclusive textiles, furniture, lighting, and home décor. Experience design that’s as timeless as Telluride itself.
Visit us today and transform your space with Sage House Designs.