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Telluride Ski Vacations
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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. Telluride is the perfect blend of pure mountain splendor, historic charm, world-class skiing, and unsurpassable beauty. 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. 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.

The Perfect Mountain Town

Telluride is best for: Big-lunged skiers and boarders with a taste for fine wine and the mountain high life

Remote and unrelentingly beautiful, Telluride may be the most picturesque ski town in North America, a Victorian-era silver-mining hamlet set deep in a box canyon in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. The steep runs of Telluride Ski Resort spill right into the edge of the town's National Historic District, where a gondola whisks skiers back up into the area's almost 4,000 vertical feet of absurdly scenic skiing. Only 12 blocks long and with no stoplights, neon signs, or billboards, this charming town of 2,325 people combines fine wine lists and funky bars with a spirited culture of diehard mountain lovers. The town sits at a gasping 8,793 feet above sea level, and lifts reach to over 12,500 feet, so come prepared to acclimatize. For a mountain with a well-earned reputation for steeps and bumps, Telluride in fact offers excellent cruisers and beginner terrain-in the kind of high-alpine setting that makes even first-timers feel like heroes-on the slopes around its modern, luxurious Mountain Village. Experts will find bumps, bowls, and chutes in every corner of the resort, and those willing to hike can access some of the most extreme in-bounds terrain in the country in Black Iron Bowl and 13,251-foot Palmyra Peak. Heli-skiing can be hired in the Mountain Village, and the San Juan Hut System offers shelters and multiday routes for backcountry adventurers.
Ask a Local:
Travel and adventure writer Rob Story has skied in 13 countries on six continents and at 75 North American resorts. When he left his longtime post as senior editor at Powder magazine in 1998, he knew exactly where he wanted to move-Telluride. He is the author of Telluride Storys. Here are his recommendations.
Best Digs:
Budget: There's not much to Mountainside Inn, but it's ski-in, ski-out. Swank: The Peaks Resort has a great apres deck and spa.
Best Eats:
Cheap: Oak, the barbeque place in town at the base of the gondola Gourmet: La Marmotte is a great French restaurant in the town's old icehouse.
Best After-Ski Party Spot:
The Historic Bar at the Sheridan is the oldest in town.
Best Rest-Day Activity:
Walk north up Aspen Street. When it turns to a dirt trailhead, keep going straight up to beautiful Cornet Falls, a 80-foot waterfall in a small red rock canyon.
Telluride's Classic Ski Run:
"Plunge, because on the steep parts you can look through your tips at our tidy, cute, historic town."

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Popular & Recommended Properties

Mountain Lodge at Telluride - Nestled on Telluride Mountain and surrounded by the San Juan Mountains, this elegant property offers spacious apartments, ski-in/ski-out access, and upscale amenities in Telluride, Colorado. Mountain Lodge features studio and 2-bedroom apartments that offer all the privacy and comforts of home. Each flat includes comfortable living areas with 2-way gas fireplaces. The gourmet kitchens or kitchenettes boast refrigerators, stainless-steel gas range stoves, microwaves and dishwashers. Take a swim in the heated outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub. Work out in the exercise room, then relax in the steam room. Mountain Lodge Telluride also offers ski services such as ski lockers and storage and a seasonal restaurant is available on site. Telluride Ski Resort is 1,950 feet from Mountain Lodge at Telluride. The nearest airport is the Telluride airport and the Montrose Regional Airport.

Mountainside Inn - Telluride Ski Resort is adjacent to the Mountainside Inn. A large outdoor hot tub is also featured for guest use. All rooms at Mountainside Inn offer cable TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Free Wi-Fi is also provided. Guests can take advantage of the laundromat on site. Skiing is available from the property. Downtown Telluride is less than a 10 minute walk from Inn Mountainside. The gondola to Mountain Village is a 5 minute walk away.

The Victorian Inn - Featuring a hot tub, this hotel is less than a 5-minute walk from Telluride Gondola Station. All rooms include a cable TV. Free Wi-Fi access is provided. Each room includes a sitting area, a refrigerator and coffee-making facilities at Victorian Inn Telluride. The private bathrooms have a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a sauna during the winter months at Telluride Victorian Inn. Concierge services are available. Laundry facilities are featured on site. Historic Main Street is less than a mile from the hotel. San Miguel River Trail is a 5-minute walk from The Victorian Inn.

Camel's Garden Hotel - Next to Gondola Plaza, this resort features an on site restaurant/bar and full service spa. Guests can relax in the hot tub, and rooms features mountain views and a flat-screen cable TV. A sitting area is available in all guest rooms at the Camels Garden Resort Hotel. Most of the rooms and suites also have a fireplace, and some feature a balcony. Valet ski storage is available at this ski-in/ski-out resort. A gift shop, business center, and free parking are all available at the Resort Camels Garden Hotel. In Telluride, various ski lifts are within 1 miles of the property. Pandora is a 5-minute drive from the hotel.

Dunton Town House - Dunton Town House is offering accommodations in Telluride. This 3-star inn offers a ski pass sales point and free WiFi. The property is a few steps from Sheridan Opera House. At the inn, each room is equipped with a balcony. All rooms come with a private bathroom, while some have a mountain view. All guest rooms have a closet. A continental breakfast is served at the property. Guests can enjoy a range of activities in the surrounding areas, including hiking, skiing and cycling. Staff are always available to help at the reception. Montrose Regional Airport is 40 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Rocky Mountain Lookout - Rocky Mountain Lookout is located in the Telluride Mountain Village neighborhood in Telluride, just 1.9 miles from Sheridan Opera House. The rooms come with a TV with satellite channels. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Every room comes with a private bathroom. Village Express is 350 feet from Rocky Mountain Lookout, and Telluride Ski Resort is 350 feet from the property. Durango-La Plata County Airport is 55 miles away.

Hotel Columbia - A free breakfast buffet is offered to all guests at this Telluride area hotel. Rooms feature a flat-screen cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Views of Telluride Ski Mountain and the San Miguel River are available. All rooms feature an iPod docking station at the Hotel Columbia. A mini bar and gourmet coffee-making facilities are also included. Some suites boast a fireplace and a kitchenette. Hotel Columbia Telluride offers a European Style Buffet Breakfast. This features daily pastries, quiche, a meat and cheese platter, hard boiled eggs, cereal, and fruit. Occasionally the hotel also offers smoked salmon. Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Bar features a seasonal menu that often changes to incorporate the freshest ingredients. Happy hour is daily from 17:00 pm to 18:00 pm over appetizer and drink specials. The hotel also offers a concierge service to assist guests with area attractions and dinner reservations. Telluride Gondola Station is across the street from the hotel. Telluride Ski Resort is either 10 minutes away via the gondola station or 20 minutes drive away.

See Forever Summit - See Forever Summit is located in Telluride, just 1.9 miles from Sheridan Opera House. Telluride Ski Resort is 1,300 feet from the property. All units include a TV. See Forever Summit also includes a fitness center. Village Express (4) is 1,650 feet from See Forever Summit. The nearest airport is Durango-La Plata County Airport, 55 miles from See Forever Summit.

Columbia Place - Columbia Place 9 - Charming Condo in Mountain Village offers accommodations in Telluride, 2.9 miles from Sheridan Opera House. This vacation home has free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The vacation home comes with 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. A TV with cable channels is offered. Skiing is possible within the area and the vacation home offers ski-to-door access. The nearest airport is Montrose Regional Airport, 60 miles from Columbia Place 9 - Charming Condo in Mountain Village.

Kayenta Condo - Kayenta Condo is located in Telluride. Providing complimentary private parking, the vacation home is 2.9 miles from Sheridan Opera House. The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. A TV is featured. If you would like to discover the area, skiing is possible nearby. The nearest airport is Montrose Regional Airport, 70 miles from Kayenta Condo.

Terraces Meadow View - Terraces Meadow View is located in Telluride. Located 7 miles from Sheridan Opera House, the property provides ski-to-door access and free private parking. The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is featured. Skiing can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Montrose Regional Airport, 70 miles from the vacation home.

Outlaws Creek - Located in Telluride and only 7 miles from Sheridan Opera House, Outlaws Creek provides accommodations with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The vacation home features 3 separate bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, and a flat-screen TV. The nearest airport is Montrose Regional Airport, 70 miles from the vacation home.

Terraces First Tracks - Terraces First Tracks is located in Telluride. Located 7 miles from Sheridan Opera House, the property has ski-to-door access and free private parking. The vacation home comes with 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is available. Skiing can be enjoyed nearby. The nearest airport is Montrose Regional Airport, 70 miles from the vacation home.

Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs - Located in Ouray, Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also features a restaurant and a year-round outdoor pool. The hotel features an indoor pool and a business center. The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a coffee machine. At Twin Peaks Lodge, every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The accommodations offers a range of wellness facilities including a pool, hot spring soaking tubs and a fitness center. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including skiing and cycling. Montrose Regional Airport is 29 mi from Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs.

The Auberge Residences - Offering a spa and wellness center and a fitness center, The Auberge Residences offers self-catering accommodations. Free WiFi access is available. The property is 1,000 feet from Coonskin and 1,300 feet from Gondola Line. Apartments at The Auberge Residences feature a TV, a balcony and an iPod dock.There is a full kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a bath and a bath or shower. You can enjoy mountain view from the room. At The Auberge Residences you will find a sauna, a hot tub and a complimentary airport shuttle to the Telluride Regional Airport. Other facilities like grocery deliveries, a shared lounge and a ticket service are offered. Activities that can be enjoyed in the surroundings, include skiing, golfing and fishing. The property offers free parking. If you feel like visiting the surroundings, check out Village Express (1.5 mi) and Revelation (15) (2.4 mi).