For over 50 years, the Telluride Air Force has been a distinct feature of the Telluride community, delighting locals and tourists alike as they hang glide and paraglide in the skies above town. Until recently, the club was a member-sustained nonprofit, but recent insurance hikes have made the financial future of the club tenuous without outside support.

To help build this support, the Telluride Air Force and the United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association present The First Annual Telluride Free Flight Film Festival and Fundraiser.

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Online Auction Here

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The event will feature films showcasing hang gliding, paragliding, speed-riding, and hike-and-fly adventures in the San Juan Mountains and beyond. In addition to awesome content from local pilots, former X-Alps competitor and National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Nominee Gavin McClurg will be on hand to introduce films showcasing his adventures in the Rockies, the Alaska Range, and the Alps.

Our Goals for the Film Festival and Fundraiser:

Raise money for the non-profit to ensure its continued viability;
Raise awareness of the sport, especially amongst locals, to encourage more people to learn to fly and eventually join the club;
Thank the local businesses and decision-makers who have continued to make free flight possible in the Telluride area for over 50 years, providing access to the Town Park landing zone, the Pearl Property and Valley Floor landing zones, and the Telluride Ski Resort launches.

1st Annual Telluride Air Force Film Festival and Fundraiser

May 31, 2024 at the Sheridan Opera House. Auction Online.

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