The Alta Lakes Observatory is a rustic getaway lodge located on the back side of the Telluride Ski area underneath Palmyra and Silver peak in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. Built in the mid-70′s, join us to see how Telluride used to be. Comfortably sleeping up to 12 people and great access to amazing back country, come stay the night or the week.
In the winter the cabin can be accessed by skiing from the Telluride ski area through the Bald Mountain backcountry gate. Guests may also hike or snowmobile 4 miles from highway 145 at Alta Lakes road. Or cross country ski from the top of chair Ten. Parties must be equipped with backcountry gear and knowledge if leaving from the ski area. It is highly recommended that parties communicate with us their means of travel and stick together as a group.
Amenities: Electricity, heat, gas stove, full kitchen, firewood, drinking water,
linens, internet, microwave, two bathrooms, spotty cell service.
2 bedrooms and a loft.
Beds: two queens, three fulls, two singles, one futon and a couch.
Catering available upon request
$75 shuttle one way for gear ($150 round trip)
Our naturally fed spring usually runs till January and then we have to haul water from our neighbor for drinking and cleaning. Running water is to be conserved as much as possible after this time
Cleaning fee $150
1-6 guests – $500/night
6-10 guests – $650/night
10+ guests – $750/night
Special events $1,200 + $250 cleaning fee
10% discount for multiple night stays (2 or more)
Educational discount of 10%
Max 25 people
Features
- catering available
- Deck
- futon
- internet
- Linens
