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.

Ski Area Opening Day November 26, 2009
The slopes open for the 2009/2010 ski season in Telluride (snow conditions permitting).

Noel Night December 2, 2009
Throughout Mountain Village and Telluride, most shops participate in a day-long, discounted shopping extravaganza.

Jingle Jam December 11, 2009
Start off the holiday season with this community celebration that features a tree lighting with Santa Claus, warm beverages, treats for the children and in-store events in Mountain Village restaurants and shops.

Visa Snowboardcross Cup December 17-20, 2009
Telluride will be the sole U.S. stop of the LG FIS snowboard World Cup and feature an SBX and PGS competition in the second series of five Olympic qualification events for the two sports.

Sitting with Santa December 20-21, 2009
Have a free photo taken with Santa. Afterward, kids can decorate a holiday cookie in the Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village. Time TBA.

Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade December 24, 2009

Mountainfilm in Telluride Winter December 26, 2009
Mountainfilm brings surprises to Telluride, and the winter fundraiser promises to be no exception.

Cirque Le Masque December 26-27, 2009
This theatrical experience defies the laws of gravity with an awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping cirque show at the Michael D. Palm Theatre, 7 p.m.

New Year's Eve December 31, 2009
Ring in 2010 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.

SnowFest January 16-18, 2010
Mountain Village hosts a winter celebration with a snow sculpting contest, live music and more.

Comedy Fest February 11-14, 2010
Professional comedians visit Telluride and the Sheridan Opera House. Performances TBA.

The Vienna Boys Choir March 27, 2010
The beloved Vienna Boys Choir has been thrilling audiences young and old for over 500 years. Their eagerly anticipated tours play to sell-out crowds nationwide and at the Michael D. Palm Theatre, 7 p.m.

Ski Area Closing Day April 4, 2010
If the snow is still plentiful, this may only be a "soft closing."

Mountainfilm May 28-31, 2010
Filmmakers, artists and outdoor enthusiasts celebrate mountains, culture and the environment with films, presentations and a daylong symposium.

Jazz Celebration June 4-6, 2010
Join jazz greats for a weekend of music on the stage in Telluride Town Park by day and in intimate bar venues by night.

Telluride Bluegrass Festival June 17-20, 2010
This popular festival features four days of bluegrass music on the stage in Telluride Town Park.

Telluride Plein-Air June 29 - July 4, 2010
National landscape artists paint in the great outdoors. Their work is then exhibited and auctioned as a fundraiser for the Sheridan Arts Foundation.

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).

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).

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