Hotels near Telluride, Colorado

A little about Telluride...

Telluride sits in a box canyon. Steep forested mountains and cliffs surround it. Spectacular Bridal Veil Falls is at the head of the canyon. Numerous weathered ruins of old mining operations dot the hillsides. A free gondola connects the town with its companion town Mountain Village, Colorado on the other side of the ridge.

Telluride and the area surrounding it has had a notable effect on pop culture. The town of Telluride has served as the backdrop for several television commercials, is home to an international film festival, and has been the subject of songs such as "Smugglers Blues" by Glen Frey, and the eponymous song by Tim McGraw.

Originally a mining town, Telluride now is known for its ski resort, Telluride Ski Resort. In the summer, there are festivals almost every weekend, including the Telluride Film Festival, Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Mushroom Festival, Nothing Day Festival and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival.

Telluride Ski Resort:
Location: Colorado, USA
Nearest city: Telluride, Colorado
Top elevation: 12255 ft (3735 m)
Base elevation: 8750 ft (2667 m)
Skiable area: 1700 acres (6.88 km²)
Runs: 84
24% beginner
38% intermediate
38% advanced/expert
Longest run: "Galloping Goose" - 4.6 miles (7.4 km)
Lift system: 16 lifts (2 gondolas, 5 quad express lifts, 2 triple chairs, 3 double chairs, 4 other)
Terrain parks: 3
Snow fall: 309 in/year (789 cm/year)

Telluride Ski Resort is located in Telluride, CO and Mountain Village, CO. The resort was founded by Jœ Zoline who hoped to build a "world class resort" from scratch. Telluride's remoteness, Zoline acknowledged, is also what makes the resort special. The lack of a large amount of flights due to a small town airport make this a more out of the way, but still large, ski resort. It was purchased in 1999 by Jœ Morita . In 2002, they opened Prospect Bowl, effectively doubling the amount of skiable terrain. .