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Welcome
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he story of Telluride began 127 years ago. Over that time, the characters have been miners, hippies, ski bums, and explorers. They are the ones who dared to build the roads, hammer the nails, and cut the trails. This is a story about the brave explorers who had the nerve to seek freedom, defy the status quo, and live on their own terms. Together, they made the Town of Telluride—quite possibly the greatest ski town in North America. An eclectic mix of Wild West gruffness and cosmopolitan flair. Just up the hill sits the town of Mountain Village—a modern twist on the Telluride ski experience. These towns, old and new, are connected by a gondola. Each of its cabins is a place where riders swap stories, relive the day, and help build on our 127-year story.
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a mountain of possibilities I n Telluride, every age and ability level can find comfort in pushing their personal boundaries. Nearly 60% of our terrain is beginner or intermediate, with groomed trails and powder found at every turn. Plus, advanced skiers have access to some of North America’s most iconic extreme skiing. Regardless of your ability level, skiing Telluride takes you further and it’s worth every step.
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mountain stats Skiable Terrain: 810 Hectares (2000 acres) Longest Run: 7.4 km (4.6 miles) Total Difficulty:
23% Beginner 36% Intermediate 41% Advanced/Expert Total Lifts:
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18 Total including 2 Gondolas Vertical Drop: 1,349 M (4,425 feet) Average Annual Snowfall: 789cm (309 inches)
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kids grow quickly but don’t worry, we’ve got
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plenty of space
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elluride is a special place for kids and families. Massive lift lines, long shuttle rides and traversing icy parking lots doesn’t happen here. Nearly all of our lodging is within a close proximity to the trail system, our ski school is located slopeside, and kid-friendly restaurants can be found on any corner. This mountain playground is wide open.
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hen you arrive in Telluride, everything is accessible by foot, free gondola or free shuttle services. Shopping and dining in both Telluride and Mountain Village are within an easy walk of most lodging. Plus, a free pedestrian gondola operates from 7am to midnight. For those in accommodations on the outskirts of our towns, a free shuttle is available to take you to the heart of the action. As for rental cars, they can collect dust at the airport.
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fly in the face of status quo N
ow boasting 10 nonstop destinations, Telluride ranks among the best in the Rockies for access. New flights this year include San Francisco (SFO) and Phoenix (PHX) to the Telluride/Montrose Airport (MTJ). Daily service from Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) will see a 50% increase in availability, and New York/Newark (EWR) will jump to twice-weekly with added Sunday flights. Direct service also continues from Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH), Atlanta (ATL), Los Angeles (LAX), and Phoenix (IWA). With this massive increase and growing national network, it’s easier than ever to leave the crowds behind for the secluded slopes of America’s greatest ski town.
plan your trip T
elluride Resort Reservations provides both online and phone reservation services for guests coming to Telluride. Our vacation planning specialists can reserve your lodging, lift tickets, ski school, ground transportation, dining and activities. Call us at +1 970.728.7350 or visit TellurideSkiResort.com. An international sales representative at Telluride can be reached at +1 970.728.7520 or cbanker@tellurideskiresort.com. Travel Partners To find a list of Telluride travel specialists in your country, please visit our International Guests section on TellurideSkiResort.com.