Ski holidays in Telluride, Colorado

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Telluride is a unique and tucked away ski resort located in a box canyon in the Southwest corner of Colorado. What started off as a mining town later became a world class ski resort well known for its powder skiing. With more than 90 ski runs, the resort spans across 2,000 acres. Here you will find two gondolas and 18 ski lifts, as well as hike to terrain.

Where

Approximately six miles from the town, Telluride has an airport to arrive to if the weather permits. Montrose is located 65 miles away and is the destination into which most visitors to Telluride arrive. Several of the major airlines fly into this airport. The Telluride Express, Mountain Limo or the Alpine Luxury Limo can transport visitors from the airport to the resort. From Denver, Telluride is a 35 minute drive on the I -70 West or 125 miles from Durango.

On the Slopes

The face of the mountain is facing the town of Telluride and also goes over onto the other side; this is referred to as the Revelation Bowl. Most of Telluride’s runs are geared towards experts at about 41%. Another 23% of Telluride’s runs are suitable for beginners and another 36% of the runs are ranked as being at an intermediate level. On average, Telluride’s annual snowfall is about 309 inches. The uncrowded lifts at the mountain close at 4:00 pm, while the upper parts of the ski area close at an earlier time to ensure the safety of their skiers. This ski area has been increased in the past years to make it an even more enjoyable experience for both local and international skiers who visit the mountain.

Ski area

If you ski Telluride you are also in the state of Colorado.

Off the Slopes

The town of Telluride is a mix of both old and new, with the Mountain Village a real state of the art ski village. A gondola links the two parts of the centres together. The streets of the town are lined with several bars and restaurants. You may also want to hit the spa for some special treatments as well during your visit. Accommodation varies from lower budget, to hotels such as the Columbia which offers the best in fine dining. Activities aside from skiing include horse riding, dogsledding, winter fly fishing, snowshoeing, sleigh ride dinners and ice climbing.