With the addition of Prospect Bowl, Telluride now offers 1700 skiable acres. Great terrain for snow enthusiasts of all abilities to explore. 16 lifts take you to uncrowded corduroy cruisers, glades, steeps, and bumps. The free gondola connects historic Telluride with the contemporary Mountain Village. Located in southwest Colorado, Telluride is "a land where people come to play!" Location: The San Juan Mountains in Southwestern Colorado, 65 miles south of Montrose, 125 miles north of Durango, 335 miles southwest of Denver, 450 miles northeast of Phoenix and 127 miles southeast of Grand Junction 203 km. Telluride Ski & Golf Company Capella Telluride Fairmont Heritage Place, Franz Klammer Lodge Hotel Columbia Mountain Lodge at Telluride The Peaks, a Grand Heritage Resort and Spa SilverStar Inns Telluride Express Telluride Alpine Lodging Resort Information: Lifts: : 16-2 high speed gondolas, 7 high speed quads, 2 triples, 2 doubles, 1 platter, 1 magic carpet & 1 surface lift Ski Base Elevation: : 8725 ft Peak Elevation: 12,255 ft Skiable area: 1700 acres, 84 trails Ability: : 24% beginner, 38% intermediate, 38% advanced/expert Average Snowfall: 311 inches per year Nordic Trails: 30 Km SkiTops University - Resource links down this page: Transportation Resort Misconceptions Top Selling Points Best Client Type Recommendations / Highlights Other Resort Activities Unique Resort Features Latest Newsletter Take The Test Consumer Info Page Trail Maps General Information - As provided by the resort: TELLURIDE AND MOUNTAIN VILLAGE 5283 PILLOWS 69 SHOPS AND GALLERIES 2,200 TOWN OF TELLURIDE POPULATION 1,000 TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE POPULATION 8,725 ft ELEVATION (TOWN) 2,661 m 9,540 ft ELEVATION (VILLAGE) 2,909 m 50 spots for COFFEE, DINING, NIGHTLIFE WHEN? Lifts run 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 and 4 p.m., daily - Nov. 26, 2003 - April 4, 2004 Air Service to Resort: Telluride is easy to reach with non-stop service from 6 major cities on 4 carriers. American: daily non-stop jet service from Dallas/Fort Worth to Montrose & Saturday non-stop jet service from Chicago-O'Hare to Montrose. Continental: daily non-stop jet service from Houston to Montrose & Saturday non-stop jet service from Newark to Montrose. United Express has frequent daily flights from Denver to Montrose as well as Saturday and Sunday non-stop jet service on United Airlines. America West has daily flights from Phoenix to Telluride. Other Transportation Options: Telluride is located in the scenic San Juan Mountains in Southwestern Colorado. 65 miles (104 km) south of Montrose, 125 miles (200 km) north of Durango, 335 miles (540 km) southwest of Denver, 450 miles (720 km) northeast of Phoenix, 127 miles (203 km) southeast of Grand Junction. Resort Transportation The Gondola Telluride boasts the most innovative transportation system in North America. Serving as a link between historic Telluride and Mountain Village, the gondola eliminates the need to drive between towns. Running daily from 7am to midnight, the gondola is free to foot passengers. No need for a car No need for a car in Telluride as everything is walking distance in a town just eight blocks wide, twelve blocks long. However, for guests who wish to rest their legs after a long day on the slopes, Telluride offers free shuttle service on the Galloping Goose from the gondola's Station Telluride. The Galloping Goose loops through town in 20 minute intervals stopping on every corner. Dial-A-Ride offers complimentary transportation within Mountain Village. Guests should call 970-728-8888 to make arrangements. Common Misperceptions: Telluride is difficult to get to: Telluride may be hard to find, but easier than ever to get to. Telluride offers air service from six hubs on four major carriers including American service from Chicago and Dallas; Continental service from Newark and Houston; United service from Denver and America West service from Phoenix. Telluride's gateway airport is in Montrose, 65 scenic miles away. Telluride is for experts only: The opening of Prospect Bowl nearly doubles the size of the Telluride Mountain offering 1700 acres of skiable terrain and incredible opportunities for beginner and intermediate skiers. Prospect Bowl's Ute Park creates an unparalleled experience for beginners. In addition, the open bowls and gladed runs serve as the ideal playground for intermediate snowriders. The Telluride Ski Resort offers 24% beginner, 38% intermediate and 38% advanced/expert terrain. Top 5 Selling Points: 1. The Telluride Mountain offers vast, uncrowded terrain for all ability levels and with the addition of Prospect Bowl, all skiers and riders will be able to get a true back country experience. With 1700 acres and an hourly lift capacity of over 20,000 skiers, Telluride has no lift lines! 2. The historic town of Telluride and the contemporary, elegant Mountain Village (connected by the convenient, free gondola) offer the best of both worlds experience in a natural setting unparalleled in ski country. 3. Telluride is easier than ever to get to with air service on four major carriers from 6 major hub cities. 4. With 80% of lodging slope-side or within two blocks of the slopes, no rental vehicle is necessary. The complimentary gondola and free shuttle buses are a convenient and easy way to get around. 5. Thrill Hill and the Mountain Village Activity Center simplify a family's vacation. Located steps away from the gondola in Mountain Village, Thrill Hill offers day and night-time tubing, sledding, snowbiking, and snowskating. The Mountain Village Activity Center provides one-stop shopping for ski & snowboard school lessons, rentals and childcare. Best Resort Client: Telluride is ideal for those clients who want a rare and unspoiled mountain vacation experience. They want a first-class mountain and experience but not the crowds, long lines, or "attitude" found at other more high-profile ski areas. They are looking for a more low-profile, laid-back, authentic destination where they can kick back, relax, enjoy the outdoors and be themselves. They are active people who like the ruggedness and adventure of the outdoors. And while they want to feel as though they have exerted themselves at the end of the day, they also enjoy being pampered with special services, amenities, cuisine and experience. They have a keen sense of the finer things in life and the means to enjoy them. Recommendations / Highlights: Prospect Bowl While bridging the gap between experts and novices, Prospect Bowl links two sides of the mountain. From serene to extreme, this inviting stash of intimate glades, bowls and trails will enhance everyone's experience. In addition to Telluride's world-class expert terrain, Prospect Bowls adds friendly terrain and corduroy groomers, helping beginners and intermediates break through to the next level. Flanked by jagged and dramatic peaks on all sides, skiers and riders who enter Prospect Bowl experience the backcountry, with peaks close enough to reach out and touch. Epicurean Delights Telluride's vibrant restaurant community is earning notoriety for its culinary talent, creativity and diversity. With over 50 restaurants and bars-Telluride's restaurants offer atmospheres to match the mood, from casual neighborhood bars to sophisticated, elegant dining rooms. Family Time Ice skating in Town Park or Mountain Village, tubing and sledding at Thrill Hill, or playing video games at the Plaza Arcade are sure to be enjoyed by all. Other Activities: Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating, dogsledding, tubing, snowbiking, hot air ballooning, glider rides, ice climbing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, heli-skiing, sleigh rides, fly-fishing, hot springs, historic walking tours, movies and theater events, concerts, the Golden Door Spa, art galleries, world-class dining and shopping. What's New Recently: Prospect Bowl 733 additional lift-served acres increasing the size of the Telluride mountain by 70%. Prospect Bowl adds additional terrain ideal for novice and intermediate skiers. The gentle rolling slopes and dramatic mountain backdrops in Ute Park, the beginner area in Prospect Bowl, enables beginning skiers to learn in an environment uncharacteristic of typical bunny slopes. In addition to the existing daily non-stop jet service on American Airlines from Dallas/Fort Worth, daily non-stop jet service from Houston on Continental Airlines, Saturday non-stop jet service from Newark on Continental Airlines and frequent daily flights from Denver on United Airlines and from Phoenix on America West Airlines. Thrill Hill Day and Night-time tubing, sledding, snowskating and snowbiking for all ages located just steps from the gondola in Mountain Village. Why This Resort is Special or Unique: Telluride is unpretentious, unspoiled, independent, funky and authentic. Telluride guests enjoy a more genuine town and pure mountain ski experience. Take the SkiTops University Test - Click Here SkiTops Contact / Web Site at Snowbird: Click Here For the Supplier Membership List P.O. Box 191981 - Sacramento, California, U.S.A. 95819 info@skitops.com | Back | Members Home | Site Home | Contacts SkiTops.com: