The Telluride Jazz Festival is more than just a music festival, it’s an entire mountain town experience. Bask in the tranquility of Telluride while enjoying diverse jazz, funk and soul artists. Five-time Grammy winner Victor Wooten takes center stage with his ever-funky backing band. Wooten has thrice taken the honor of Bassist of the Year in Bass Player Magazine.

Gov't Mule, Phil Lesh & Friends, and the B-52s are headlining this three-day beer and blues bonanza. Grab your cups for Saturday's Grand Tasting, with 150 beers from more than 50 microbrewers. You'll find familiars like Great Divide and Sierra Nevada with some hidden gems from Montana's Big Sky Brewing and many more.

Our precious ski hills come in all shapes and sizes—and we love ’em for it. Here, a look at some of the numbers behind our winter playgrounds.

Mountain resort towns ratchet up their autumn appeal for visitors.