So there I was perusing Facebook as my day was winding down,
and that’s when I stumbled upon Osprey’s Blues and Brews Giveaway. I’ve always
wanted to attend Blues and Brews, so entering the giveaway was really a
no-brainer; the incredible tent by Colorado Yurts along with the 2 Osprey packs
only sweetened the deal and added to the already incredible prize pack!
I spent several minutes (okay, maybe a bit longer)
daydreaming about the possibility of winning the contest, picturing myself in
Telluride Town Park listening to legends like The Black Crowes and Otis Taylor
while sipping on (or maybe chugging) tasty glasses of Colorado microbrews. I
thought about what colors my new Osprey packs would be – I thought about how
wild it would be to even win two new Osprey packs - and I thought about how
serene and luxurious it would feel to “glamp” in a tent referred to as, “a
dwelling for the soul.” Then reality hit me and my fleeting thoughts reminded
me that I’ve never won anything, and I likely wouldn’t start now – it was a
nice dream though!
It was only once I completely forgot about even entering the
contest that I received a message from Osprey saying, “Congratulations! You won
the Blues and Brews Giveaway!” Well, holy guacamole, Batman – the odds were definitely
in my favor this time. I quickly began making arrangements to pack up and head
to Telluride for what would turn out to be an unforgettable weekend thanks to
Telluride Blues and Brews, Osprey Packs and Colorado Yurt.
While I was still riding high on a wave of, “is this really
happening?” the mail man assured me it was when he delivered a great big box of
new Osprey packs right to my door! My plus one and I packed up our new Porter
46s with all of our overnight glamping essentials and our new Talon 22s with
our daily festival supplies and headed out the door for our trip to Telluride!
The tent by Colorado Yurt Company was pitched in a prime
camping location in the far corner of the campground behind Telluride Town
Park. We could even see the stage from our patio (and yes, you read that right
– there was a patio)! In true glamping nature Colorado Yurt Company ensured we
had all of the essentials – and then some. It was luxurious to camp in a tent
so big you could walk around in it; the tent included a full-size bed with two
comforters, a leather chair, a power strip, a heater, a rug and more.
This year was Telluride Blues and Brews’ 20th
anniversary, and they did not disappoint. The music kept people dancing even
when Town Park turned into a mud pit and the rain had no end in sight. The
grand tasting was incredible; we were able to sample a couple dozen different
microbrews in the course of 3 hours, and let me be the first to tell you they
were all unique and delicious. Old man winter even made a debut during the
grand tasting as the snow capped peaks surrounding Telluride came out of the
fog – it really was the icing on the cake.
This unforgettable weekend came with a little bit of
everything: we ran into some old friends, made some new friends, danced in the
rain, got sunburnt, enjoyed killer views complete with rainbows and snow, drank
just the right amount of beer and enjoyed the local scene.
Thanks to Osprey Packs, Telluride Blues and Brews and Colorado
Yurt Company for a truly unforgettable experience!
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