Telluride - Ouray - Silverton, Travel Guide for San Juan Mountains

[@keepcalmcarryon3358]

Great drone shots… Great back stories…. Great insights… Can’t imagine how many chargers and battery packs you travel with…. Taking care of your cameras, accessories AND Bella! You are an organized and ambitious man

[@TampaAerialMedia]

True, yep my center console is full of chargers and battery packs, you guessed it.

[@davidfetherston2083]

This is my nature getaway area. I live in Grand Junction so this is roughly a two hour drive. I love knowing this is all just a hop skip and a jump away.

[@julieserna6235]

This video was so breathtaking! I have lived in Colorado all my life and have never seen anything so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Now to plan a trip.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Julie for the feedback...happy planning

[@Redfour5]

I remember telluride from the 1960's/70 when dogs were sleeping in the street in front of the old bank and hippies were walking down the street barefooted and poppies were growing in the empty lots of the main street and back street ruins... I was a kid camping at the city campground there at the box end of the town with my parents... I remember the drive out of there taking a left and going straight up and my dad talking about how he bet you could buy land there cheap and how gorgeous it was... Definitely a different world...

[@JayHutchG]

Excellent vid with very professional photography and drone work. Not to mention your flawless editing. I know well what is required and appreciate your work. Plus the Telluride - Ouray - Silverton area is my favorite in all of Colorado. KUDOS.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Jay, I appreciate that feedback

[@keenandowling4998]

i'm not sure i've seen a better edited and produced non commercial youtube video. i have been to all these places several times and i learned so much! the detail you went to! well done sir

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the feedback Keenan, I appreciate that.

[@gbh5912]

​@@TampaAerialMedia Yes great vid! Suggest edit @14:45 from 'north', to 'south to ouray...' cheers

[@tbagsha]

This is hands down the BEST and MOST IMFORMATIVE travel video I have seen. Thank you for taking the time to put all of those details into this video. Informative and beautiful! Awesome job!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Todd for the feedback, much appreciated

[@mehransabeti8860]

I've been watching videos about the beautiful USA for years now. Even though I have appreciated the efforts of many creators, I never cared to write a comment for them since I'm not a good writer or speaker. But this video was beyond my imagination. You can't possibly believe how much I enjoyed it. It was worth every second of the 31 minutes. So glad I came to know your channel. I will definitely try to watch other videos of you. Thank you again :)))

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Mehran, I appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback. I hope you enjoy our other videos as well.

[@TheEwokExplorer]

Just brought my sons to the southwest, all over southern CO and eastern UT. Colorado is absolutely amazing. Been going there for decades and moving to Durango in next two years. Such a beautiful area.

[@janellestevens2316]

@@TheEwokExplorer : Colorado is not in the southwest?

[@TheEwokExplorer]

@@janellestevens2316 huh? why would i mention it if it wasn’t in the southwest?

[@heypat34]

This video is so well done, from the scenery to the music choice. Colorado is beautiful. Well done and Bravo!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Patrick, yea, always interest to hear people's opinion of the music, thanks.

[@kathybray2838]

My oh my, these towns have sure grown up beautifully since 1972, when my friend and I were there as young adults! 😊

[@DavGreg]

My first visit to the area was a decade later and a lot of California and East Coast money has made it into a tourist carnival.

[@davidfetherston2083]

That's around the time my parents moved from Milwaukee to Telluride. They said it was a completely different town back then.

[@timtorkelson7201]

Probably the best video documentary/ narration of Colorado/ that area I've seen! Very nicely done!! Moving to Grand Junction in a few years and this video makes me want to move sooner!😂 nice work!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Tim for the feedback.

[@SuzieG.9370]

Absolutely beautiful. Wow. And what a great job you did filming this!! Plus all the helpful info. Bella’s smiles were priceless. Sorry you got banged up but so glad it wasn’t worse. Looking forward to your next video 😃

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, Suzie, yep that bike accident was just enough to make it funny, but not too serious.

[@speterbilt]

I love these towns. I feel at peace here when I visit

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep, me too, something about the mountains.

[@annettejansen3847]

This is so beautiful !!! Thank you for the impressive video !!! 👍👍👍

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Annette for the feedback

[@iiKaina]

i’ve been looking for a video like this for forever. incredibly informative, well put together, and AMAZING shots of scenery

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the feedback...Yep I hate when I watch other travel videos and they give you little info so we always want to give good content

[@EYEC222]

This has helped us finally decide where we want to build our "forever" home! Thank you!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome Evelyn

[@JBS7551]

Incredible. Hope you continue making these vids for a long long time. Makes us want to travel to all these places!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Jake for the encouragement, I appreciate that.

[@arthurguillaume5977]

You make the best travel videos ever. My wife and I live in Spring Hill FL, north of Tampa, and love joining you and Bella on your journeys. Thanks.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Arthur great to hear from you, Yep I know Spring Hill, a fastly growing area.

[@coastalroamer2024]

A beautiful area of Colorado. Glad you are ok after the bike incident. Bella did a great job editing this video...lol! Thank you for sharing.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Larry. Bella was working on a different video, maybe we'll show it soon.

[@TheOriginalMarimoChan]

Thank you for this, and because of this video I'm going to all three places you listed! Thanks also for the vegetarian food reviews, that's another thing I can make great use of!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Good to hear, keep us posted on how it goes

[@BellaLunavlogs]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE 💗 How you always show us the pet friendly options. Thanks for the amazing videos 🌟🌟

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Gabby, you are welcome glad to help.

[@Edward_Monge]

This is one of the most beautiful videos I seen in 2022. Thank you Sr.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Edward for the nice words.

[@taylortwinsandpreslie8662]

Awesome video! Loved all your cool aerial shots and the ones with Bella 😊 I went to Telluride this summer with a few girlfriends and we stayed downtown. So pretty! I was at Cowboy Coffee every morning. We took a day trip to Ouray to do the Perimeter trail. Gorgeous! We stopped at the Orvis Hot Springs on the way back and man, what an experience. We loved it after a long hike! We did Bridal Veil trail in telluride and that was a bit harder but so worth it. I loved my trip and can't wait to get back with my kids, husband, and dog! ❤

[@albertbuss4392]

This video bring back my memories when I was there in 2012 really enjoyed it.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Glad to bring back memories

[@TheHoppingNomad]

Silverton is such a beautiful little town, really hoping to visit Ouray the next time I'm in Colorado.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

yep Ouray is a must. Last time I just passed through it, but said if I'm every up here again, I'm going to visit Ouray more, so this time I did.

[@TheHoppingNomad]

@@TampaAerialMedia Already planning my next trip. This video has really helped me decide what I must visit the next time.

[@exploringnewhites]

You really included a lot of info! We’ve visiting this fall. Thank you!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome, hope you have a great time

[@vavilovasvetlana9044]

You show wonderful places in your videos. I always admire the unique mountains. Thank you

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Vavilova, for the nice words.

[@Daleejr08]

Great video, we really enjoy your Florida and gulf coast videos. Gave us great info for our last trip and video of great places we visited. Now I find a video about where I live now! Great video and you hit almost everything you need to know about the area. AMAZING THANKS!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the feedback, great to hear from someone in Telluride

[@jaikaiel6248]

Beautifully done! Thank you, too, for the information on vegetarian fare and dog friendly trails and lodging.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Jai, I appreciate that feedback.

[@RoadTripsWithYogi1968]

Bella did a great job editing...😁 beautiful footage as usual!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yes, she does pretty good for a dog.

[@SilatShooter]

Love this area, the Million Dollar Highway is just an amazing experience.

[@Nomaswearefull]

You're missing so much. Offroad is the only way to see the area

[@gerrylkrilic9358]

100% agree. Best travel video. Obviously a true professional. It seems travel is not your main gig so appreciate you sharing your art. I have no doubt every local CVB would want to purchase footage. Well at least they should.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thank yep it has become my main gig thankyou

[@gerrylkrilic9358]

Well your are indeed very good at your job… so thanks again for sharing. This has saved me hours and hours of research preparing for my trip to the area. Appreciate you!

[@matthewkeoseian6819]

great videos..lived in Durango for 5 years and you have done a great job of describing the area

[@TampaAerialMedia]

thankyou Matthew, great to hear from someone who has lived in Durango

[@williambarnes7442]

Fantastic video, thank you & Bella so much for all the great info and the experiences !!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou William, you are welcome

[@otpmetairie4862]

Your videos are so helpful. My youngest daughter and her husband moved to Colorado Springs after they graduated from LSU. Your videos help me figure out things we can do when I visit. Actually, I watched your Charleston video a few years ago and plan to visit both Colin Springs and Charleston this summer. I might move too! Thanks 🌞!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for that feedback, yea I need to do some more videos in CO

[@otpmetairie4862]

@@TampaAerialMedia I live 20 minutes from New Orleans, so I spent time in downtown Colorado Springs this past visit. It was much easier walking and breathing. My first visit last summer I tried Garden of the God's, got dizzy, and fell down! I guess the altitude change takes small steps. 🌞

[@abdelbenalioua4591]

Hello Randy, In the end I didn't manage to fall asleep until I watched the whole video and didn't wait until tomorrow. however, I have to get up early to go to work. otherwise, the video is superb ,, the architecture and the landscape strongly resembles that of europe (switzerland, the french alps ...) Now I understand why you had a bandage last time, luckily you didn't have a broken elbow. Thank you very much for this great video.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thanks Abdel, hope you got some rest, you can always watch the video later. Thanks for comment and all your encouragement

[@abdelbenalioua4591]

😉

[@vegastyphoon]

I'm addicted to your Videos ! Thanks for posting. You're the best.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thanks Vegastyphoon for the comment, that is nice of you.

[@amantedelmondo1787]

And I thought I had already explored enough of Colorado just by visiting Denver and Boulder, LOL. I'm gonna need to fix that, and this video is the solution. Thanks...

[@TampaAerialMedia]

yep so much to Colorado, and we never even covered the Canyon City & Colorado Springs/PikesPeak areas.

[@jackrichey4931]

the best video I've seen on this the most beautiful part of Colorado!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Jack

[@cliffcohu]

Grew up in Ouray in the '60s. How it has changed. My parents owned the Ashley house 2 block up from the Beaumont Hotel. Fantastic video of the views. The reason for no guardrails on Million Dollar Hiway is so that county & state snowplow can push the snow over the edge of the road in winter. M

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words

[@nelsonhernandez6939]

O my God. I Wast worming there in Frame. Now I live in Nashville but I love Colorado it is nice state. God Bless Colorado

[@TampaAerialMedia]

If you haven't seen it yet, our last video was of Nashville kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqKocmyYgJh7bNU

[@janczekaj2077]

Another great video! I love that you give ideas of things to do along with the prices! Very helpful!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

thanks for the feedback

[@jennybearshearer6137]

It’s beautiful there for sure. I am from the mountains of Colorado and I miss them very much. However, learning about Florida has also been very fun!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep I think Florida & Colorado are great compliments to each other, gives the best mountains and the best beaches.

[@bobkellan9396]

I love Bella. She is so cute and goes everywhere with you. She is very tough to go and bounce around with you. What a great companion.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

yep, I do sometimes wear out Bella, but she loves it.

[@sunshine4u123]

Such beautiful scenery. Excellent video!

[@eileengalman9946]

Great video! I lived in Telluride briefly, been to all these beautiful places. Good job!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Eileen, great to hear from someone who has been there.

[@carlospalau9838]

Great vídeo. God’s creation is everything beautiful. Hoping to watch more of your adventures

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Amen Carlos

[@williambrown3208]

This past August, I visited Ouray, Telluride, Glenwood Springs, Estes Park, Silverton, Colorado Springs, Ridgway. My favorite place was Ouray Colorado. I stayed at the hotel, Ouray. In Telluride, I stayed at The Victorian Inn a block away from the gondola.

[@petermackillop4599]

How did you like The Victorian Inn? Very mixed reviews on Tripadvisor.

[@williambrown3208]

@petermackillop4599 Me i like that hotel walking distance to restaurants and the gondola free parking. I would stay there again when I come back to Telluride

[@petermackillop4599]

@@williambrown3208Thanks very much. Can I ask one other question. Why was Ouray your favorite place.

[@williambrown3208]

@petermackillop4599 Some great hiking trails and the off-road driving through the San Juan Mountains all the history of the mining.

[@kennybunker2081]

Great overview, since I’ve been to all three

[@mountainmama1951]

We live in this area, and you've absolutely captured the astounding beauty and scope of the landscape.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

That is great to hear from someone who lives there.

[@curtisfluke8993]

Having grown in that area excellent presentation. One big thing I may have missed you saying Black Bear Pass is a one way road from Hwy 550 to Bridal Veil falls. Do not go the wrong , last week a lady did go the wrong way. She tried to turn around and made a mistake and went and rolled 400 feet down the cliffs.

[@auroranite]

Best footage I’ve seen of this area! No surprise its by Tampa Aerial😊 Tks for enjoyable half hour👍

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Aurora, I appreciate it

[@saharawylde9666]

Seriously such an informative video. Thank you so much!! I can’t wait to make my trip out here 💜

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the feedback, I appreciate that

[@riyazahmed4706]

Thanks for the beautiful video. Your presentation is top-notch. Thoroughly enjoyed.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Riyaz

[@tritran304]

Real, true story: 10 minutes into your 31 minutes video, I paused it so I can hit the subscribe button. It’s THAT good. Impressive bro. 👍👍

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Tri Tran, great to hear, thanks for taking the time to let us know.

[@markeinhorn1230]

You really are great. We really enjoy and thank you for your videos.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Mark for the feedback

[@Telluridepilot]

I live in Telluride and never saw such an awesome video. New subscriber to your channel. Looking forward to watching more.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Stewart, great to hear

[@stevenmshawzy]

Wow. I think you did a fantastic job on this video. I have been to most of the places you showed. I'm going back the 1st week of October 2021 to do a few places I haven't done yet because of your presentation. Thanks for sharing. Great picture quality as well. Keep them coming. I just subscribed. P.S. I live in Tampa also!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

It is even more beautiful in October, especially the gondola ride, the green trees you see in this video start to get some color to them. Its a great contrast of scenery for us flatlanders in Tampa

[@matthewrschuler]

Great video Randy! Telluride is definitely going on my travel bucket list.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thanks Matt, yep I think Telluride is worthy to be on the bucket list.

[@erikstillman3553]

Ouray Chalet Inn was just recently turned into affordable housing for the locals. I had stayed there a few times and loved the place. The price of a room there was unbeatable. The secret is out about Ouray.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

wow didn't know that, thanks for the info.

[@joshrandall5297]

My son and I made this trip on our Harleys in 2010. Amazing.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea, its has to be exhilerating to ride that part of the country on a motorcycle

[@DavGreg]

Glad I saw this area a couple of decades ago before it was turned into a tourist carnival. The nature is as wonderful as ever, just with a ticket to see a tree (ugh).

[@thebeardedman2403]

Visiting here in 3 weeks! Can’t wait and thanks for the awesome video!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome, Septermber is a great month to visit, you start to see alittle more color and the weather cools off.

[@thebeardedman2403]

@@TampaAerialMedia I’m all about some fall foliage. I’m from SC and always catch it each October in the NC mountains. My first potential fall foliage in Colorado and I’m so pumped.

[@cybyr_]

You have the best travel videos on KZbin!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, I appreciate that feedback

[@itsLiane]

This was my first video of yours but won’t be the last. I hope to make it out there again, it’s so beautiful. Thank you for the info and scenery.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou LG, great to hear

[@Jason-zj1kh]

Definitely my favorite part of Colorado.

[@UnderMyPalm]

Coffee cowboy now located at the Telluride gondola station. Great coffee great staff. The Butcher and The Baker is a nice local favorite for breakfast.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

yea thats a good spot for it

[@kevinnguyen9665]

Just get to know your videos and love it, I can use them for my travel guides. Thank you and greatly appreciated for your detailed work. Happy New Year to you and yours as well

[@TampaAerialMedia]

thankyou Kevin for letting us know

[@sonumatrix]

Amazing video and superb naration. Thanks a lot.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Kumar for the nice words

[@dancarson4794]

Wow!! What a great video!!! Another outstanding job!!! Thinking this will make a great vacation trip.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Dan, yea I'd highly reccomend it.

[@ferkuzuel]

Thanks for posting the beautiful video I will be visiting in that area in about two weeks, your video had some good tips and info.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

I think you'll enjoy it.

[@isajimenez9652]

Lovely video :) Sorry you fell off the bike. Thanks for taking us to Telluride!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

you are welcome

[@DL-yo5tq]

Simply beautiful!

[@RobertHasty]

I'm trying to plan a 7 to 10 day trip to show my 75 yr old father Colorado which I've been to many times, him never. I'm wanting to show him Ouray to Estes Park, to eventually drive down the front range along the foothills to Boulder then fly out of Denver. So hard to plan as there's little time and so much I'd like him to see. Great video, gave me some ideas so thank you.

[@RobertHasty]

Plan on going end of September for the peak color and elk rut.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Great to hear, glad to be of help...He should really like that, especially downtown Ouray

[@abdelbenalioua4591]

hello, you just posted a video, it's late at home at 1:20 am. I look at the rest tomorrow. thank you so much

[@firstlast2034]

It is very expensive! We used to ride the area on motorcycles which gives a unique way of seeing the area. Beautiful area and a different attitude many people here live by.

[@1brasov]

Great Job! All Info I was looking for! Well presented!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thank you for the nice words

[@ramadla5345]

One of the best travel videos if not the best. Awesome footage and information provided. Please keep them coming.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Ra, certainly will. I appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@AB-lg3pm]

Thank you for this beautiful tour.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome AB

[@nathanaelflock7469]

Some of these shots, I'm like "How did he get that shot??" I'm sure there are some fun stories on how you managed to get some of the angles you did, like the underside of the train. LOL

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, yep placing a GoPro the tracks

[@Fijiispsradise]

thank you for all the information you shared with us..👍👍👍

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome, thanks for the comment

[@Z-Trek]

These videos are such great quality!! Awesome job!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Zach for the feedback

[@chkwgn460]

Great video, thank you. We have a trip planned here a month from now. We are doing the train for sure, and taking our Jeep on a bunch of the mountain trails. Also doing the gondola ride. Hope your arm heals quick.

[@chkwgn460]

Just FYI, the switch backs on black Bear Rd are one way into Telluride so you have to start by 550 and go to Telluride. There are a couple of other mountain pass trails that are 2 way in and out of Telluride.

[@erikchoice6759]

I hope you guys make some New Mexico travel videos! You’re the best travel youtubers!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Erik for the nice words, yep at some point we will, was going to in 2017 but weather forced us somewhere else, but yea I know that is beautifl area especially North New Mexico

[@nahavandi89]

Absolutely awesome video!! Thank you a million times for posting. Just subscribed 👌😍

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for letting us know that, welcome aboard.

[@awildavazquez1601]

Love your content!! Absolutely beautiful Colorado!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Awilda

[@purnatamang4465]

Wow beautiful Colorado

[@MikeRuh01]

Awesome Video. Great Country side.

[@relyhgg]

Been here about 40 years ago. 😍

[@tooekneee]

Great, helpful video. Thanks for your work!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the nice words

[@daveuptain9988]

I lived in Telluride in 1965 and 1966 worked in the mine there used to go to ourey to swim in the hot springs pool

[@TheEwokExplorer]

oh wow really? that’s awesome! must have been especially awesome back then and less expensive. i just brought my twin sons out there last year we did a whole southwest tour. We especially loved southwest CO Creede, Durango, The Million Dollar Highway, Ouray(we soaked in the hot springs pool a few times while there and loved it) and Telluride. So much to do and see there. Amazing natural beauty on a whole other level. We loved it. I had been before but long time ago but it was my sons first time and they were blown away. Epic trip.

[@daveuptain9988]

@@TheEwokExplorer not bother you, but I grew up on a ranck in Delores co. I worked at the idarado mine in Telluride and lived at the old Silver Belle saloon. The lady that owned it was the madam there back when she was a young woman 2 of my cousins and I lived there and done odd jobs for here for our rent which was $35.00 per month for all 3 of us this was in 1966 I think but there wasn't much going on around Telluride back then. Then later in life my wife and I lived in Montrose, and I worked in the log woods . I remember when they filmed the movie True Grit there at Ridgeway with John Wayne . Some of it was filmed north of Durango, up on Dallas divide and around all that country up there that was in the early 70s if memory serves me correctly.

[@rcz2023]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thank you, you are welcome

[@kaybuxton9542]

Thank you for sharing with us.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

My pleasure, thankyou for the comment

[@russianoutback]

Ingenious!!! Such beauty!!! thank you very much❤

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome

[@arieschick1]

Definitely would add Mouse's Chocolates & Coffee on the main drag across from rooftop brewery. And China Clipper Inn, a block down, excellent buffet breakfast included

[@Vikingsmoke]

You should of invited Nikki to have coffee with you🤷‍♂️ Beautiful place I will definitely put it on my list of places to check out. As usual great job👍

[@yvonnematthew5913]

Stayed at China Clipper, we recommend this bed,and breakfast. Eric ,found a cool place to buy his beer. . After along drive, touring Telluride, the best night at B&B in Ouray

[@TampaAerialMedia]

good suggestions, thankyou

[@jasonfrei2062]

Very informative + good quality -- thank you!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Jason, I appreciate the feedback

[@andrewnaum4749]

Sooo beautiful!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yes it is

[@ericmonte2038]

Excellent video, I really enjoyed it. I'm really impressed with your video.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Eric for the nice words