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. Telluride Ski 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.

What's New for Telluride Ski Resort this Season?

In association with a recently completed Village Revitalization Strategy, which was shaped and developed by Ecosign Mountain Resort Planners Ltd and the Town’s new Comprehensive Master Plan for the community, Telluride Ski Resort has made significant strides towards improving the vibrancy and excitement of the village core.

Last year saw the opening of several new retail stores including Swanky Buckle, Gold Hill Gallery, Telluride Naturals, The Resort Store and EcoAdventures. The Resort will continue to diversify and add to the shopping experience this winter with the opening of another group of shops for visitors and locals alike.
 

• Mountain Standard Time Telluride is a specialty store that offers everything from Swiss watches to sunglasses and designer bags. Find timeless gifts here daily in the Mountain Village next to Swanky Buckle.
• Alpenglow Beauty is the first and only full-service beauty boutique, specializing in cosmetics, skin and hair care products and make-up application in the Telluride Region. Located in the Mountain Village across from Boot Doctors.
• Heritage Apparel provides a chic combination of stylish basics and designer labels, for men and women.  Heritage Apparel brings the refined casual look for both men and women to Mountain Village. Located next to Alpenglow Beauty.

For more about what's new this season check-out this press release. 

2011 2012 Schedule at Telluride Ski Resort

November 24, 2011–April 8, 2012

Snow Report

The snow report will be posted when Telluride Ski Resort opens, and is available at 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.