Telluride Ski Resort, Colorado
Telluride. Some say it was named for Tellurium, a gold-bearing ore. Others call it "To Hell You Ride," emphasizing the boisterousness of the 1880's mining town. Settled in the 1870s as a gold and silver mining camp, Telluride was incorporated in 1878. In 1964 it was deemed a National Historic District.
Telluride is the perfect blend of pure mountain splendor, historic charm, world-class skiing, and unsurpassable beauty.
Surrounded by the largest concentration of 14,000-foot mountains in North America, there's nothing quite like the small town of Telluride. This translates into virtually nonexistent lift lines, and slopes all to yourself: steep ones, easy ones, long ones- a mountain for the whole family.
The Sprite Air Garden Terrain Park is the largest terrain park in the Southwest United States, currently offering more than ten acres of terrain.
With the closest traffic light a good 65 miles away and a permanent population of 1,600, it is easy to find your way around Telluride.
Eighty-five percent of all accommodations are liftside or within walking distance of the gondola's Station Telluride or the Coonskin and Oak Street chairlifts.
The Mountain Village lies over the ridge from Telluride, accessible by skis or snowboard via the ski mountain, or by a 12-minute gondola ride from Station Telluride to Station Mountain Village. Combining European-alpine design with the rustic traditions of the Rockies, the Mountain Village boasts a number of restaurants, shops, boutiques, hotels and unmatched views.
Plan your visit to Telluride today and discover a true Colorado mountain experience! 888 773-0242
| Mountain Statistics for Telluride Ski Resort | ||
|---|---|---|
| Base Elevation: | 8,725 ft | (2,659 m) |
| Summit Elevation: | 12,570 ft | (3,831 m) |
| Vertical Drop: | 4,425 ft | (1,349 m) |
| Skiable Area: | 2,000 acres | (810 hectares) |
| Annual Snowfall: | 309 in | (785 cm) |
| Longest Run: | 24,288 ft | (7,403 m) |
| Snowmaking: | 15 % | |
| Number of Lifts: | 18 | |
| Uphill Lift Capacity: | 21,186 per hour | |
| Types of Lifts: | 2 Magic Carpet 2 Surface Lifts 2 Double Chairs 2 Triple Chairs 1 Quad Chair 7 Hi-Speed Quads 2 Gondolas |
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| Number of Trails: | 120 | |
| Trail Ratings for Telluride Ski Resort | ||
|---|---|---|
| Easiest: |  |
23% |
| More Difficult: |  |
36% |
| Most Difficult: |  |
41% |
| Experts Only: |  |
0% | Trail ratings indicate the relative difficulty of the runs within a given ski area and are not meant to be used for comparison between ski areas. |
| Area Details for Telluride Ski Resort | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Skiing: | Yes | ||||||
| Snowboarding: | Yes | ||||||
| Heli-Skiing: | Yes | ||||||
| Required: | Yes | ||||||
| Terrain Park: | Yes | ||||||
| Cross Country: | 30 km | ||||||
| Half Pipe: | Yes | ||||||
| Snow Tubing: | Yes | ||||||
