Skiing & Snowboarding
Ranked one of North America's top ten ski areas by both SKI and Skiing magazines, Telluride Ski Resort is recognized internationally as a premier ski and snowboard destination. Telluride’s terrain is legendary and has always been revered as the best of Colorado. Additionally, the terrain parks in Telluride were voted the best in the Rocky Mountains in 2008 by the visitors of www.onthesnow.com.
The region receives on average more than 300 inches of snow annually and offers more than 2,000 skiable acres for all ability levels. With 300 days of yearly sunshine and no lift lines, the skiing and snowboarding in Telluride is an epic experience. The resort opened the new Revelation Bowl in 2008. This spectacular European-style terrain is situated above tree line and offers advanced and expert skiing in an unbelievably scenic setting. All told, the resort has recently expanded by nearly 400 acres, offering the most stunning skiing and riding on the continent.
New Terrain Park & Superpipe in 2010
On January 16, 2010, the ski resort opened a new ski and snowboard terrain park and superpipe that is open daily and lighted in the evenings (Thursdays through Sundays). Located on Chair 4, where the Nastar course once ran, the park attracts skiers and snowboarders of all ages to play and watch the action.
2009 - 2010 Schedule
November 26, 2009 -April 4, 2010
Snow Report
View today's snow report from Telluride Ski Resort or call 970.728.7425.
Telluride Ski Resort Trail Map
View the interactive Telluride Ski Resort trail map.
Something for All Levels
Advanced/Expert Skiing and Snowboarding (38%)
Adrenaline junkies beeline to Plunge (Lift 9) to conquer steep bump runs, such as Kant-Mak-M, Spiral Stairs and Mammoth. Some experts opt to ski or ride The Plunge, a classic run known for its breathtaking views of the town of Telluride. This jaw-dropping black diamond descends 3,140 vertical feet from the top of the mountain down to Telluride. Others prefer the steep and deep off Gold Hill (Lift 14), where Little Rose, Dynamo and Electra are popular choices.
Intermediate Skiing and Snowboarding (38%)
While Telluride skiing and snowboarding is renowned for its steeps and bumps, 38 percent of the resort is intermediate terrain. Village (Lift 4), Palmyra (Lift 5) and Prospect (LIft 12) are perfect for intermediates, offering corduroy cruisers, glades, moderate bumps and short chutes. See Forever, Telluride's most popular intermediate trail, is just over three miles long, providing panoramic views all the way to Utah's La Sal Mountains.
Beginner Skiing and Snowboarding (24%)
With wide-open slopes and no lift lines, beginner skiers and snowboarders can learn the tricks of the trade in a friendly, low-pressure atmosphere. Sunshine (Lift 10), Ute Park (Lift 11) and Prospect Bowl (Lift 12) are a beginner and lower intermediate's dream with meandering green and blue runs that span nearly two miles. Beginners also enjoy the Galloping Goose, a 4.6-mile trail that gently works its way from the top of Prospect (Lift 12) down to Mountain Village.
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding
To see the daily avalanche forecast for Telluride and the San Juan Mountains, visit the Colorado Avalanche Information Center's website.
Outfitters:
| Outfitter | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Slopestyle | Telluride | 970.728.9889 |
| Black Tie Ski Rentals of Telluride | Telluride | 877.369.3999 |
| San Juan Outdoor School & Telluride Alpinism | Telluride | 970.728.4101 |
| Ski Butlers Telluride | Telluride | 970.728.2071 |
| Telluride Sports | Telluride | 970.728.4477 |
| Door 2 Door | Telluride | 970.369.4754 |
| Dr. B's | Mountain Village | 970.728.8954 |
| San Juan Huts | Telluride | 970.626.3033 |
| Boot Doctors | Mountain Village | 970.728.8954 |
| Alternative Edge | Mountain Village | 970.728.6138 |
| Neve Sports | Mountain Village | 970.728.5722 |
| Paragon Ski & Sport | Telluride | 970.728.4525 |
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