Telluride

Telluride Ski Resort 

Telluride Ski Resort is located in the scenic San Juan mountains and spans the two towns of Telluride and Mountain Village. Telluride is a National Historic District -- a gold and silver mining town with Victorian charm. Nearby Mountain Village is a upscale, modern community with a variety of excellent facilities that serves as the center for the area's skiing.

South West Colorado 76 miles northeast of Cortez on CO 145 (spur road): 371 miles from Denver, surrounded by the Uncompahgre National Forest.

Early December to early April.

Ski hours typically 8:45 am to 4 pm.

Resort Information: (970)728-6900.

Reservations: (800)778-8581.

Ski and Snowboard School: (970)728-7507.

www.tellurideskiresort.com

From Denver, drive West on I-70 243 miles to Grand Junction; turn South on US 50 and drive 62 miles to Montrose; continue South 26 miles on US 550 to Ridgway; turn right onto Route 62 and drive 23 miles to Placerville; turn South on CO 145 and drive 17 miles to Telluride. Driving time 7 to 8 hours (there are shorter routes through the mountains that may be unpassable in the winter).

Area Transportation: Free gondola between Telluride and Mountain Village. Both towns offer free bus service.

Air Transportation: Telluride Regional Airport (world's second highest commercial airport).

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Terrain: 24 % Easiest

Terrain: 24 % Easiest

38 % More Difficult

38 % Most Difficult

Vertical Drop: 3,530 feet

Skiable Acres: 1,700

Snowmaking Acres: 15%

Mt. Base/Top: 8,725-12,260 feet elevation

Lifts: 16

Cross-country skiing( Nordic Center at Mountain Village Resort); cross-country ski hut system; telemarking; helicopter skiing; standard races and Nastar; snowboarding; ice skating; snowshoeing; sleigh rides; balloon rides; tubing; ice fishing.