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Telluride Ski Resort Guide

Telluride, United States

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForSnowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski.
Highest Lift3,740m
Resort Height2,660m
 Nearest AirportsTelluride and Montrose
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Telluride

The ski area of Telluride is in the American Rockies at an altitude of 2,660m.

Summary

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.

Skiing

Telluride offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Telluride is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Telluride.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Locals Las, Lift 9'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Telluride?

The next notable snow forecast is 3cm, expected on 19 March, with around 37cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Telluride Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
38
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
32
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
19
Cross Country
Total Length
30km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
16

Altitudes & Slopes

Telluride Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift3,740m
Lowest Piste2,660m
Resort Altitude (Telluride)2,660m
Max Vertical1,080m

Ski Slope Aspects

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Telluride
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Telluride?

This ski resort is in the American Rockies in Park, Idaho.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Telluride is Telluride, 20 minutes drive away.

Montrose, Grand Junction and Gunnison-Crested Butte 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.

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.

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