How to Go Skiing in Telluride, Colorado

Take in the breathtaking views of Colorado at 12,255 feet, and then drop 3,530 feet only to do it all again. Telluride offers terrain for all levels and all types of skiers. Beginners who usually stick to the lower slopes will find green cruiser slopes starting at the peak at Telluride.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access

Book a Ski Trip to Telluride

1. Log on to Telluride's Web site for an extensive listing of available accommodations (see Resources below). Relaxing spas, rustic lodges, charming inns, slopeside condominiums and affordable hotels and motels are available in and around Telluride. Prices run the gamut from inexpensive to quite expensive.
2. Book accommodations and get personal service by calling [phone]. You can also call the numbers listed on the Telluride Ski Resort Web site to contact lodging providers directly or follow the links to their Web sites. You may call the Telluride Resort directly at [phone] to book your trip.
3. Try the online reservation system found at the Telluride Ski Resort Web site.
4. Book travel to Telluride Regional Airport for the easiest trip to the ski resort. Denver, Colorado is approximately seven hours away, as is Phoenix, Arizona. Grand Junction is over 2 hours north of Telluride up Highway 50.
5. Purchase your lift tickets online at least seven days in advance and save some cash. If you plan on multiple trips to Telluride, purchase a season pass, also available online.
6. Whether you've never seen skis before or were born to pole plant, improve yourself by attending Telluride's ski school. Contact the ski school at [phone] or [phone] for reservations or more information.

Hit the Slopes and Conquer the Mountain

7. Look at the local weather forecast and snow report online at the Telluride Ski Resort Web site before setting out. You can also view a detailed report on all the trails and lifts. Certain trails may be open, but be sure the lift to get to them is operational.
8. Browse through Telluride's online multimedia gallery. View exciting videos, breathtaking photographs and real-time video coverage. Know the mountain before you ever set foot on a slope.
9. Download full size pictures of the trail map. Take note of all Telluride has to offer, from beginner trails to black diamond steeps, from an entry-level terrain park to the extreme daredevil's playground.

Tips & Warnings

• Book a ski trip to Colorado online to lock in great rates.
• You must make a reservation at the ski school for children at least seven days in advance.