Telluride Ski Resort Guide
Telluride, United States
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| Recommended For | Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
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| Highest Lift | 3,740m |
| Resort Height | 2,660m |
| Nearest Airports | Telluride and Montrose |
Telluride
Telluride Ski Resort offers breathtaking views and diverse terrain. Experience world-class skiing and snowboarding in a charming mountain town.
Summary
Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, Telluride Ski Resort features over 2,000 acres of skiable terrain. With elevations reaching 13,150 feet, it offers a variety of runs for all skill levels.
The ski area of Telluride is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 2,660m.
Telluride has direct access to 84 marked pistes, served by a total of 16 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,660m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 3,740m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Locals Las, Lift 9'.
Snow and Weather
Telluride typically sees an average snowfall of 300 inches per season, with snow depths often reaching 100 inches at peak times. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
When will it snow in Telluride?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Telluride.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Telluride Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 38 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 32 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 19 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 30km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 16 | |
Telluride Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 3,740m |
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| Lowest Piste | 2,660m |
| Resort Altitude (Telluride) | 2,660m |
| Max Vertical | 1,080m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Skiing
Telluride boasts 148 designated trails across three distinct areas: the Mountain Village, the Telluride Ski Area, and the Backcountry. Notable pistes include the legendary Black Diamond runs off the Gold Hill Express and the gentle greens of the Meadows area, all serviced by lifts like the Gondola and the See Forever.
Telluride offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Snowboarding at Telluride is enhanced by terrain parks such as the Hoot Brown Terrain Park. Riders can enjoy features suitable for all levels, making it a great destination for both beginners and experienced snowboarders.
Location and Map
Where is Telluride?
This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Logan, Colorado.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Telluride is Telluride, 20 minutes drive away.
Montrose, Idaho Falls, Grand Junction, Gunnison-Crested Butte and Jackson Hole airports are all within three hours drive.
Telluride is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Accessing Telluride is straightforward via Montrose Regional Airport, approximately 65 miles away. From there, shuttle services and rental cars can take you directly to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 16 ski lifts are able to uplift 21,186 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 125 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Telluride open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November (Opens Thanksgiving Day), and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Talking about Telluride
Mentions in recent J2Ski News Items and Snow Reports from our users...
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, unwind at popular spots like The Last Dollar Saloon or the historic Oak Street Inn. For a fine dining experience, consider Allred's, which offers stunning views along with its menu.
