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Telluride Colorado
888.605.2578
Unmatched in North America.
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New Sheridan Hotel
800.200.1891
pened in 1891 just four years after Telluride was founded, the New Sheridan Hotel has been welcoming guests for over 100 years. Come see our new renovations this winter!
Camels Garden
888-772-2635
Ideally situated on the San Miguel River yet only two blocks from the Main Street
Ice House Lodge and Condominiums
800-544-3436
fully-equipped kitchens. By combining Southwestern elegance with an old fashioned emphasis on comfort and service, this casual but sophisticated hotel brings to Telluride a new standard in mountain lodging
Inn at Lost Creek
888.601.5678
Boutique, luxury, private and refreshingly genuine. Festival and adventure packages.
The Peaks Resort
877.747.9975
Telluride's premiere ski-in / ski-out resort. Located in the heart of beautiful Telluride Mountain Village. Home of the largest spa in Colorado. |
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The majestic 14,000-foot peaks surrounding Telluride welcome you this winter. Telluride offers a spectacular ski experience, unlike any other place. The colorful and historic town, just eight blocks wide and twelve blocks long, is filled with Victorian homes. Situated against mining landmarks, Telluride bustles with award-winning restaurants, one-of-a-kind boutiques and lively nightlife.
Just a free, scenic gondola ride away is the neighboring town of Mountain Village, the hub of winter activities. Mountain Village features luxurious accommodations and fine dining, along with a wide selection of sports shops and art galleries.
The Telluride Ski Resort is recognized internationally as a top ski destination. With legendary terrain, revered as the best of Colorado, the region receives more than 300 inches of snow each year and offers more than 2,000 skiable acres for all levels.
The Resort has added nearly 400 acres this season, including expanded terrain at its highly acclaimed Revelation Bowl a spectacular European-style section offering advanced and expert skiing in an incredibly scenic setting above tree line.
With 300 days of sunshine annually and a complete lack of lift lines, Telluride offers the most stunning skiing and snowboarding on the continent. For even more adventure, Tellurides Helitrax is the only helicopter-assisted skiing operation in Colorado. Enjoy a safe backcountry experience with Helitraxs knowledgeable guides and explore its 250-square-mile expanse of untouched snow, with plenty of terrain suitable for intermediates. |
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Ski Area Opening Day November 25, 2010
The slopes open for the 2010/2011 ski season in Telluride (snow conditions permitting).
N๖el Night December 1, 2010
Throughout Mountain Village and Telluride, most shops participate in a day-long, discounted shopping extravaganza.
Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade December 24, 2010
New Year's Eve December 31, 2010
Ring in 2011 by gathering at the base of the historic San Miguel county courthouse's clock tower on main street, by watching torchlight parades that descend from atop the ski area into both Telluride and Mountain Village, or by seeing the fireworks show in Mountain Village.
Telluride AIDSBenefit March 3-7, 2011
A gala fashion show, art auction, a trunk show and more- all in the name of raising funds for Colorado and African HIV/AIDS charities.
Ski Area Closing Day April 3, 2011
Mountainfilm in Telluride May 27-30, 2011
Filmmakers, artists and outdoor enthusiasts celebrate mountains, culture and the environment with films, presentations and a daylong symposium.
Telluride Bluegrass Festival June 16-19, 2011
This popular festival features four days of bluegrass music on the stage in Telluride Town Park.
Telluride Plein-Air June 28-July 4, 2011
National landscape artists paint in the great outdoors. Their work is then exhibited and auctioned as a fundraiser for the Sheridan Arts Foundation.
Telluride Yoga Festival July 7-10, 2011
The inspiration of Telluride's natural surroundings combine with the expertise of nationally acclaimed practitioners.
Telluride Film Festival August 2-5, 2011
Four days of total cinematic immersion.
Telluride Jazz Celebration August 5-7, 2011
Join jazz greats for a weekend of music on Telluride Town Park's stage and in intimate bar venues around historic Telluride by night.
Telluride Festival of the Arts August 12-14, 2011
A weekend-long culinary and visual arts celebration.
Telluride Blues & Brews September 16-18, 2011
Fifty choice microbreweries and three days of world-renowned musicians performing in Telluride Town Park. September 16-18, 2011 Fifty choice microbreweries and three days of world-renowned
musicians performing in Telluride Town Park.
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1. The area surrounding Telluride has the highest concentration of 14,000 foot peaks in North America.
2. The only FREE gondola public transportation system in North America, runs 7am-midnight, providing transportation and access to trails as well as Telluride and Mountain Village.
3. L.L. Nunn, the engineer that brought alternating current to the world, invented it in Telluride. Once called the city of lights, Telluride was the first city in the world to have electric street lamps.
4. Bridal Veil Falls, at the east end of Telluride, is Colorado's tallest free-falling waterfall.
5. Ski Magazine rates Telluride in the Top 10 ski resorts in North America.
6. The nearest stoplight is 45 miles away!
7. Butch Cassidy robbed his first Bank in Telluride on June 24, 1889.
8. Alpine Vino is the highest restaurant in all of ski country (11,966 feet).
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TELLURIDE - Unmatched in North America. Set in a pristine box canyon with awe inspiring views, the new Revelation Bowl, an easy going town, world-class lodging, dining and spas, Telluride is truly unmatched in
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CLOSEST TOWNS:
Telluride
Durango
Pagosa Springs
Silverton
INFORMATION
800.778.8581
Snow Report: 970.728.7425
info@tellurideskiresort.com
www.tellurideskiresort.com
LODGING | CENTRAL RESV
800.778.8581
www.tellurideskiresort.com
ADDRESS
Telluride Ski & Golf
565 Mountain Village Blvd
Telluride, CO 81435
MILES FROM DENVER - 330
MOUNTAIN FACTS
Season -Nov. 26, 2009 to April 4, 2010
Hours -9am-4pm
ELEVATION
Peak - 13,320 ft.
Base - 8,750 ft.
Vertical Rise - 4.425 ft.
TERRAIN & SERVICES
Beginner - 23%
Intermediate - 36%
Advanced/Expert - 41%
Skiable Acres - 2,000+
Number of Trails - 120
Longest Trail - 4.6 miles
Terrain Parks - 3
Total Lifts - 18
Avg Annual Snowfall - 309 inches
Avg Days of Sun per Year - 300 days |
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GREAT DEAL
Purchase discounted lift tickets/vacation packages at tellurideskiresort.com.
MOUNTAIN DINING
Perched at 10,535 feet above sea level, the views at Allred's are as spectacular as the continental American cuisine. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame towering peaks and the twinkling lights of historic Telluride.
LESSONS
Telluride Ski & Snowboard School.
Ski School: 3 years and up.
Daycare: 2 months and up.
Lessons: Alpine, snowboard, telemark, women's week, privates and groups.
OF NOTE: Telluride Hosts Snowboard World Cup
Colorado's Telluride Resort will be the new home of International snowboarding competition in the U.S. as the 2010 Visa U.S. Snowboardcross Cup hits the Rocky Mountains Dec. 17-20. Telluride will be the sole U.S. stop of the LG FIS Snowboard World Cup and will feature an SBX and PGS competition during what will be the second in a series of five Olympic qualification events for the two sports.
FYI:
The resort's vertical drop is now one of the largest in North America at 4,425 feet, with 3,845 vertical feet lift-served.
APRES SPOT
Allred's located at the top of the gondola, is the perfect spot to sip cocktails and hot chocolate by the fire. The Hop Garden, located at the base of Lift 4 in Mountain Village, boasts a European styled ski bar featuring a beer garden and delicious hot and cold fare - a perfect complement to a day on the slopes. Hot soups, hearty Panini, specialty pasta's and sizzling burgers complement ten specialty beers on tap and a delicious wine selection. The traditional German styled beer garden atmosphere is a great way to soak up sunny winter days! (You can omit this last sentence if need be.
ALTERNATE DAY
Try these:
snowbiking (800.801.4832),
dog sledding (970.729.0058), heliskiing (866.435.4754),
horseback riding (970.728.9611), glider rides (970.209.3497),
snowmobiling (970.728.4475), and tubing (800.801.4832).
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Telluride Ski Resort - Expanded terrain in Revelation Bowl
Helitrax - Colorado's only helicopter-assisted skiing
Snowmobile & Dog Sled Tours
Extensive Nordic & Snowshoe Trails
Plenty of Winter Festivals & Events
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DIRECTIONS BY CAR
335 miles SW of Denver via I-70, US 50, US 550, CO 62 and CO 145; 300 miles from Colorado Springs via CO 115, US 50, CO 62 and CO 145; 127 miles south of Grand Junction via US 50, US 550, CO 62 and CO 145.
GETTING AROUND TELLURIDE
A free gondola connects the historic town of Telluride to the Mountain Village in just 12 minutes. Additionally, the free Galloping Goose shuttle runs through Telluride, circulating about every 5 minutes. The free Dial-A-Ride taxi serves the Mountain Village, 970.728.8888.
DIRECTIONS BY AIR
Telluride is conveniently serviced via the Telluride and Montrose Regional Airports by six commercial carriers - American, America West, Continental, Great Lakes, Delta and United Airlines. These carriers offer up to 110
weekly non-stop flights to/from nine major North American cities including Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, Atlanta, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix with convenient connections to hundreds of cities nationwide. | | |
