TSRC - C&DiCE - Travel Tips

Rigoberto Hernandez, Co-Organizer

Chemistry & Dynamics in Complex Environments:

    Travel to and from Telluride

  • The Telluride airport usually involves an expensive flight. Eveng if you arrange such a flight, be prepared for cancellations, delays and even being bumped (if they need to shed weight because of weather conditions.) But if you are able to make the flight, it is very convenient and provides a gorgeous landing.
  • The Montrose and Grand Junction Airports are reasonable alternatives. You can use the money you save on the flight to rent a car for the week!

    Living in Telluride

  • Telluride is located at an altitude of circa 8,800 feet.
  • Make sure to drink plenty of water and practice other high altitude precautions. (E.g., avoid alcohol and other depressant drugs the first day or so, exercise lightly at first, and bring ibuprofen.)
  • The weather patterns in Telluride are such that afternoon rains are common in the afternoons. So bring ponchos or other rain gear, as appropriate.
  • The temperatures in Telluride tend to be hot in the afternoons (perhaps in the 80's), and cool during the nights (perhaps in the 50's or 60's.) Consider bringing a pair of pants and/or a light jacket for the evenings.
  • The gondola ride from the edge of Telluride over the mountain to Mountain Village is free, and runs all day.
  • TSRC offers shared condos including individual rooms with private bath rooms, and a common kitchen/living room. You should consider sharing a room with other attendees!
  • Teluride offers several great restaurants and good cafe's. Check with the TSRC folk to see what's still good and such. (But the Steaming Bean and Honga's have been around for a while!)

    Hiking in Telluride

  • The Jud Wiebe Trail is a typical first day hike. It is about 1.5-2.5 hours round trip and involves a circa 2,000 ft vertical rise useful for adjusting to the altitude.
  • Bear Creek Trail is even easier, and provides a great view of the Waterfall at the end.
  • It often rains in Telluride during the afternoon. Bring a rain jacket to the trail!
  • Take at least a half of a liter of water per hour of hiking!
  • Buy Hiker's insurance. It's a few bucks, and will provide a helicopter rescue, if need be.
  • Always take a topo map with you on the trail.
  • Check with locals to see if any long trails are passable before you go out on them.