Things To Do
Hiking!
From easy walks, to techy scrambles, the area has SO many hiking options! If you're interested in specific suggestions, please reach out to Taylor or Tom. Our favorite hikes from town of Ouray: -The Perimeter trail (Moderate - 6ish mi + 1,500' gain) - A MUST, beautiful views of the alpine, canyons, town, waterfalls, and even goes through an old tunnel. -Twin Peak and Sister Peak - (Hard and steep! We prefer the steep, direct "Old Twin Peaks Trail") Drive Required to Trailhead: -Sneffels Peak - (Hard!) A special, techy 14er summit for Tom and Taylor who got to share this peak with many close friends -Blaine Basin - (Moderate) - BEAUTIFUL views, one of our favorites, and typically a much less crowded trail than neighboring "Blue Lakes trail". It does share a parking area however, so you may have to park up to a quarter mile away.
Hot Springs
So many to choose from! The only clothing optional one is Orvis, otherwise there is Ouray Hot Springs (has a fitness center) or the Weissbaden (has cool underground vapor caves).
4WD Adventures
LOOK INTO THE ROADS YOU WILL BE DRIVING - THERE ARE A LOT OF MOUNTAIN PASSES THAT ARE ONLY PASSABLE BY 4WD VEHICLES. You can rent a jeep or schedule a jeep tour or take your own 4WD vehicle over various surrounding passes. Engineer and Blackbear Pass are recommended for EXPERTS ONLY (no stock vehicles recommended), unless you go with a touring company. Campbird Road, Imogene Pass, and Ophir Pass are accessible to most 4WD vehicles. Note, that it will take you a lot longer than you think to drive these roads. For instance Imogene typically takes folks 4-6 hours to drive ONE WAY.
Food!
Our go-to spots in Ouray: -Mouse's - for ice cream and chocolates and coffee :) -Mojo's - tasty coffee and treats -Kammi's Sammies - Tasty breakfast (DELICIOUS breakfast burrito) and lunch options -The Dead Canary for GREAT rooftop views, and tasty bites and drinks -The Western (for fancy foods and cocktails) -Maggie's Kitchen - best burgers -Colorado Boy - great brewery, pizza, and bites -Thai Chili Restaurant -Artisan Bakery - closed on weekends - tasty breakfast and pastries and coffee Our go-to spots in Ridgway are: -Taco del Gnar (BEST QUESO! And we like their "Local Nachos" and Carrot Habanero Hot Sauce) -Greenwoods - a new, fancy restaurant, SO GOOD. We like to split the dry-aged sharable steak. -Thai Paradise - Rangoons!! -Provisions - a fancy, tasty dinner option with brunch on weekends -Kate's Place - tasty diner food (open for breakfast and lunch) -Colorado Boy (Ridgway) - Tasty pizza and brews -Kismet - Open for breakfast and lunch, Mediterranean offerings