Telluride Has Been Called "The Most Beautiful Place You'll Ever Ski"

It's snowing in Telluride, and this fact has the wholeyou're looking to practice your abilities on finely
town buzzing with excitement. Fresh powder meansgroomed runs or challenging moguls, you're sure to
only one thing to this western Colorado town-it'sfind yourself among the most breathtaking views
time to hit the slopes. With a summit elevation ofwhile on the slopes of Telluride. And, this year,
12,260 feet and 1,700 acres of skiable terrain,Telluride releases the Black Iron Bowl, opening eight
Telluride is a paradise for skiers and boarders. But,new runs in a hike-to area that is set to the stunning
let's face it; Telluride does have a lot to offer otherbackdrop of Palmyra Peak. Of course, the mountain
than its annual 300 inches of snow. If you're planningalso hosts a dramatic setting for snowshoeing, sleigh
your next ski vacation, Telluride tops your destinationride dinners, mountain tours, NASTAR racing, and
list for many reasons.other competitions. Simultaneously, the town lights up
Colorado's Favorite: The state of Colorado iswith events and activities that will entertain your
synonymous with skiing, and for good reason. Theentire crew.
Rocky Mountains fill the western half of the stateThe Comforts of Home: A mountain getaway is not
with one ski town after another, leaving you withcomplete without a cozy place to stay that will
many destination choices for a ski vacation. So, whataccommodate your entire group. Whether you're
makes Telluride stand out among the best? Theplanning a romantic weekend getaway with your
historic feel of Telluride will literally take you back tospouse or a week-long vacation with the entire
the days of the Wild West. Old saloons and historicfamily, you'll want to find the accommodations that
buildings line Main Street, serving as shelteredwill best suit your needs. Fortunately, in Telluride, you
remnants of the town's historic mining days. Still, newhave a lot of options. Renting a condo, townhome, or
life comes to Telluride in the form of luxury hotels,large vacation home is almost always a better bet
fine spas, and five-star restaurants. But, the townthan a room at the local hotel. Not only will you enjoy
knows how to combine the new with the old bymore space, but you'll also have the comforts of
blending simple, old-fashioned cheer with refined,home such as a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area,
elegant tastes. The result is a town that knows howand living room. Plus, you'll have the benefit of added
to have fun, both on the slopes and off, creating afeatures such as a fireplace, deck, hot tub, and even
laid-back vibe that immediately attaches itself tohotel-type amenities such as a pool and exercise
visitors. Still, what's best about Telluride is that it's offroom, in many cases. Beyond renting your cozy
the beaten path. You won't fight long lines of touristmountain cabin, you can rent just about anything
traffic on Main Street (in fact, the town's freeyou'll need to complete your Telluride vacation. In
gondola is the main mode of transportation), and youaddition to the normal mountain rentals such as skis
will finally get to experience what it's like to ski inor snowboards, you can even rent baby furniture
peaceful (and often very private) beauty. Plus, withand accessories to make travelling with tots much
airports in Telluride and nearby Montrose (in additioneasier.
to Grand Junction and Durango), access is easy.Do yourself a favor. Make your ski trip a real
A Skier's Delight: Telluride has been called "the mostvacation this winter. By choosing Telluride, you're
beautiful place you'll ever ski" for good reason.guaranteeing your crew world-class skiing in a
Engulfed by the highest concentration of 14,000 footworld-class town. So many return visitors can't be
peaks in all of North America, a mixture of terrainwrong; Telluride is the Colorado mountain town for
provides spectacular skiing for all levels. So, whetheryour next ski vacation.