Name: Foray with Blake Westman
Start: 2026-08-13T08:30:00-0600
End: 2026-08-13T13:30:00-0600

SCHEDULE LAUNCH IS JUNE 21st, 2026

Welcome to the largest wild mushroom happening in North America, the 46th Annual Telluride Mushroom Festival! This program of the Telluride Institute, a 501c3 non-profit, offers a plethora of events ranging from foray and mushroom ID sessions, to hands-on demonstrations and lectures—all led by regionally, nationally, and internationally-known experts, (and we cannot forget the wide variety of social and cultural events offered, along with the famous Mushroom Parade!) there is plenty for everyone, every day.

On this website, you can filter your search by events, venues, presenters, etc. Each year the Mushroom Festival features many wonderful presentations on “all things fungi.” Presentations on similar topics are grouped together at the same venue so that attendees interested will be able to spend more time learning and interacting, and less time walking between venues. See who else is interested in each event and interact with our extended Mushroom Family.

See you soon!

Foray with Blake Westman

Thursday August 13, 2026 8:30am - 1:30pm MDT

Carhenge Parking Lot @ 700 W Pacific Ave, Telluride, CO 81435, USA

ONE FORAY PER FESTIVAL TICKET

Sneffels Highline Foray with Blake Westman

Step right out of Telluride's box canyon and push into the heart of the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness, climbing through aspen groves, spruce-fir forest, and subalpine meadows on one of the most spectacular mycological landscapes in all of Colorado. This one's for fungi folks who like to move!

We will cover 7 miles and 2,600 feet of elevation over 5 hours , starting at 8,900 ft and climbing above 11,500 ft. You need to be comfortable moving uphill at altitude for extended periods. If you're coming from low elevation, please give yourself at least a full day in Telluride to acclimatize before joining us. Not sure if this one's for you? Start with one of our shorter forays and work up to this beast.

Where to Meet
This foray meets at Carhenge Parking Lot at 8:15 AM. We encourage you to arrive a little early to meet your foray leader and your fellow foragers. TMF does not provide transportation, so carpooling is encouraged to help groups stay together.

Be Prepared
Please come ready for changing mountain weather with:

Good footwear
Water and snacks
Layers or rain gear
A basket or paper bag for collecting mushrooms

All foray groups will have a First Aid–certified volunteer present.

Pre‑Sign Up Online
Space is limited — secure your spot online before festival week or at the Sign‑Up Tent the day before.
During sign‑up, you’ll acknowledge our Release from Liability, Photo Release, and Code of Conduct.

Each person may register for one foray and one special event.

Speakers

Blake Westman

Foray Leader

Blake Westman has spent 17+ years living and breathing mycology as part of the team at Fungi Perfecti. When he's not immersed in the fungal kingdom, he's out putting in miles on the trail . The Sneffels Highline Foray is where both worlds collide: putting in miles quickly for a foray... Read More →

Thursday August 13, 2026 8:30am - 1:30pm MDT
Carhenge Parking Lot

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