Telluride is calling....
“Although I’ve lived in Telluride for 16 years, its beauty still blows me away. Like, every single day. When I pedal my townie bike east on Colorado Avenue toward the post office, and Ingram Falls pops up on the horizon, the view never looks the same as the day before—whether it’s the subtle way the light plays on 12,785-foot Ajax Peak or the over-the-top, peacock bravado of a double rainbow. (And we enjoy many more double rainbows than any small town has a right to.) The scenery below the peaks ain’t too shabby either. This town, which once mixed cowboys, miners, and ladies of the evening, has smoothly given way to athletes, hippies, and celebrities you’ve heard of. The people-watching is even better because folks do their thing against a backdrop of gingerbread houses and Victorian flourishes of our National Historic District. When riding a Telluride chairlift or strolling the farmer’s market, I sometimes chuckle to myself with gratitude, “Man, I actually live here!” Still, one doesn’t need 16 years of residence in Telluride to appreciate it. I remember experiencing love at first sight on my virgin trip in March 1991, when I kissed a beautiful girl and skied three feet of powder. So there’s that.”
–Rob Story Rob Story is a columnist for Skiing magazine, correspondent for Outside magazine, and senior writer for Powder magazine. He has lived in Telluride since 1998, and is the author of Telluride Storys.
Welcome to the
#1 Ski Resort in North America
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he story of Telluride is rooted in the mining industry, where more than 150 years ago gold was discovered in the surrounding mountains and brought thousands of people to town in search of fame and fortune. After decades of boom and bust, the town became a quaint, thriving ski town with its feet ďŹ rmly planted in its mining past and its head and heart in the clouds high above the 13,000 and 14,000 foot peaks that surround it. Telluride might be the greatest ski town in North America. With a nostalgic throwback feel to the gold rush days combined with cosmopolitan air. 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 free pedestrian gondola. Each of its cabins is a place where locals and visitors swap stories and share the common bond that is the Telluride experience.
Bon Vivant
TERRAIN for all abilities
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elluride’s gentle learning terrain, groomed intermediate runs and gourmet powder can be found at every turn. Nearly 60 percent of our terrain is beginner or intermediate, and there is at least one intermediate run accessible off each lift. But, if you want adrenaline-inducing steep runs, we have those too. There’s something for everyone. Visiting Telluride is about carving your own memories and creating your own experiences that will remain ingrained in your memory long after you leave.
KIDS GROW quickly, but don’t worry….we’ve got plenty of space
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elluride is a special place for family vacations. With lift lines and crowded slopes seemingly a million miles away, it’s the perfect setting for quality family time together. Nearly all of our lodging is close to the trail system, our ski school is located slopeside in Mountain Village, and kid-friendly restaurants can be found on any corner. This mountain playground is wide open….for all ages.
Giuseppe’s
UNLOCK your vacation’s potential
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magine how much better everything would be with your own personal pro in your pocket….This is what it’s like when you book your family into lessons with the Telluride Ski and Snowboard School. Our instructors are pros at what they do, which means you’ll get the best coaching, access to the fastest lift lines, local knowledge about where the best snow is at any given time and even where the best dinner spot is in town.
Alpino Vino
AUTHENTIC Service & Hospitality
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hen you visit Telluride, you become part of our family. Coming to Telluride can be a step back in time to a more peaceful place. An escape. It’s a place where visitors are greeted, welcomed as friends and made to feel at home. Combine this friendly atmosphere with Telluride’s historic mining town, a modern resort village, free pedestrian gondola, world-class restaurants and award-winning accommodations and you’ll find Telluride to be a ski experience unlike any other.
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TELLURIDE by the Numbers SKIABLE TERRAIN
2,000 skiable acres (810 hectares) LONGEST RUN 4.6 miles (7.4 km) TOTAL TRAILS
127 TOTAL DIFFICULTY
23% Beginner 36% Intermediate 41% Advanced/Expert TOTAL LIFTS: 18 Total
2 Gondolas 7 High Speed Quads, 1 Fixed Quad 2 Triples 2 Doubles 2 Magic Carpets —Beginners 2 Surface Lifts VERTICAL DROP 4,425 feet (1,349 m) LIFT SERVED VERTICAL DROP 3,845 feet (1,172 m) AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL 309 inches (789 cm)
Allred’s Restaurant
From FARM TO TABLE to Fork to Mouth
Tomboy Tavern
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iny bistros, mountaintop fare, and foamy brew pubs make Telluride’s dining scene adventurous. Awardwinning chefs are making magic in the kitchen. Their ingredients turn to gold and dining rooms explode with laughter. Candlelight sets the mood while wine and sauce complete a day well spent. In Telluride, good eating and good skiing are alike: both thrill the senses. So dive in, with fork and knife in hand.
Siam’s Talay Grille
A TOWN unlike any other
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pending time in Telluride means leaving your worries and cares behind and letting go. When you are here on vacation, you are home. Some come for a weekend and never leave, some come from time to time, and some come every year. No matter your age, background or skiing ability, everyone that visits Telluride has something in common. It’s an experience they will never forget.
INCREASED AIR SERVICE to Telluride
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his winter, Telluride will see increased access into Telluride/Montrose regional airport (MTJ). The region will have new direct flights from New York-LaGuardia (LGA), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD) and Las Vegas (LAS), in addition to service increases from Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) and Phoenix (PHX). In total, the region will now have 14 direct flights from 11 major hubs. With this massive increase and growing national network, it’s easier than ever to leave the crowds behind.
GETTING TO Telluride and Mountain Village
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elluride is located in the southwest corner of Colorado and is an easy drive from the Montrose Regional Airport in addition to other nearby locations:
• From Montrose–67 miles • From Grand Junction–127 miles • From Durango–125 miles • From Denver–330 miles • From Colorado Springs–300 miles • From Albuquerque–351 miles • From Phoenix–485 mile To set up a shuttle to Telluride from Montrose, Grand Junction or Gunnison, please contact Telluride Express at www.tellurideexpress.com or 970.728.6800 or Mountain Limo at 888.546.6894 or www.mountain-limo.com
TELLURIDE SKI RESORT 565 Mountain Village Boulevard Telluride, CO 81435 TellurideSkiResort.com 800.778.8581
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