Information on Telluride Ski Resort:
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. 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.
Telluride Ski Resort Lift closing and opening times:
Daily: 8:45am - 4pm Half Day: 12pm
Length of Season:
23-Nov-06 to Apr-07
Types and number of lifts:
1 Magic Carpet;1 Platter;2 Double Chairs;2 Triple Chairs;7 Hi-Speed Quads;1 Gondola (8 people) - 2 Lifts
Number of trails and difficulty breakdown:
Total Number: 84
Elevation at base 8725 feet and elevation at summit is 12260 feet.
Skiing Options at Telluride Ski Resort:
Night Skiing: no
Heli- Skiing: yes
Snowcat Skiing: no
Miles of cross Country ski trails: 30 km
Snow boarding: yes
Equipment Rentals:
skis
, snowboards
Getting to Telluride Ski Resort:
From Durango: Take Highway 550 north, then head approximately 23 miles west on Highway 62. In Placerville, head southeast on Highway 145 for approximately 19 miles, then east on Route 145 to Telluride.
Alternate route to Telluride Ski Resort:
From Montrose: Take Highway 550 south, then head approximately 23 miles west on Highway 62. In Placerville, head southeast on Highway 145 for approximately 19 miles, then east on Route 145 to Telluride.
Contact Information:
970 728-6900
970 728-7425
866 673-2112
http://www.TellurideSkiResort.com
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