Telluride Ski Resort

Telluride has been described as one of the most beautiful places in the world, and it certainly is. Located in a box canyon and surrounded by the incredible alpine beauty of Rocky Mountain peaks, the ski resort respects their privilege. “Our environment is also our livelihood, and we intend to apply strong moral and ecological ethics to the stewardship of our natural resources, while taking a leadership role in the heightened environmental education and awareness of our guests, community, and employees.” When you ski at Telluride, we welcome all levels of skiers who will experience a mix of quality terrain at all points on the mountain. There are refined groomed runs and challenging moguls. “Even beginners and intermediate skiers can ride to the highest peaks and enjoy terrain and views typically reserved for the experts.” If you have never seen the breathtaking beauty of Telluride, you don’t want to miss out!

More Telluride Resort Facts

Nearest Town: Telluride, Colorado

Base Elevation: 8,750 ft (2,670 m)	Average Snowfall: 309 inches/year
Top Elevation: 12,570 ft (3,830 m)	Snowmaking: yes

Total Runs: 120
23% Beginner	36% Intermediate	41% Advanced	0% Expert

Terrain Parks: 4

Ute Terrain Park- Mini snow-cross, basic small jumps, ride-on boxes. This park is for our guests that have never been in a Terrain Park before or are not comfortable with freestyle terrain.Polar Queen Terrain Park- Small to Medium jumps, rollers, rails, and boxes. This park is for all guests that have ridden park before and are ready to work on progressing their skills.Misty Maiden Terrain Park-Medium jumps, rails, and/or boxes. This park is for guests that have progressed past the ability level of the Polar Queen park but does not feel comfortable in the advanced park.Hoot Brown Terrain Park- Large jumps, rails, and/or boxes. This park is for advanced park riders only. This park should only be recommended if the guest specifically asks for the big or advanced park.

Total Lifts: 18

2 high-speed gondolas, 7 high-speed quads, 1 fixed quad, 2 triples, 2 doubles, 2 surface lifts and 2 magic carpets

Total lift capacity: 22,386+ people per hour

2011/2012 Daily adult lift ticket price: $ TBA (multi-day discounts are available)

In addition to all the fun on the slopes, the resort offers more than just the ski mountain. The San Sophia Nature Center’s Environmental Science programs have been developed to help children of all ages learn more about the natural surroundings of this beautiful area of Telluride. Different aspects of the environment are covered each week in a way that’s exciting and entertaining for the students. A hands on approach and field activities help children to retain the important information and make the most of their environmental education.

Another program that Telluride is especially interested in is The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program. This is “a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of people with disabilities by providing educational and recreational opportunities that develop life skills, encourage personal growth, and promote independence. TASP offers adaptive skiing, rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, cycling clinics and a whole host of other activities that allow students to participate on an equal level with their family and friends in a safe, fun, outdoor environment. These challenging activities catalyze our students’ ability to become more active, productive members of their communities.”

If you enjoy the wild and untamed back-country experience, Telluride has some spectacular terrain for skiers and snowboarding in the Bear Creek Basin. A short hike from Ophir will take you to the rugged country which is prone to avalanche and has many chutes and faces which are extreme and include rock outcroppings and cliff bands. This is not for the faint of heart, and our caution to you is “Don’t go if you don’t know.” Please use the utmost caution and preparation before considering Bear Creek.

Who has been voted the best terrain park at any Rocky Mountain ski resort according to visitors to OnTheSnow.com? In 2008, Telluride, Colo. took that honor. Over a million visitors had the opportunity to write reviews of all North American resorts and rank them in five categories. Telluride came out on top, and they had a lot of great things to say about the rest of the resort and town. For spectacular beauty, stunning mountain terrain and a firm commitment to environmental excellence, Telluride is the place to be.