Epic Pass
$328/day
North America
Telluride
Colorado, United States★4.7editor's rating
Telluride rises straight out of a historic mining town boxed in by 13,000-foot San Juan peaks, giving it the most dramatic scenery of any Colorado resort. A free gondola connects the Victorian-era town with the modern Mountain Village, and the terrain runs from long, gentle cruisers to hike-to extremes off 13,150-foot Palmyra Peak, all far enough from I-70 that lift lines are rare.
Lift Ticket
$328/day
Vertical Drop
4,425 ft
Skiable Area
2,000 acres
Annual Snowfall
280"
Best For
Scenery & Uncrowded Steeps
Terrain Breakdown
Beginner 23% Intermediate 36% Advanced 41%
Mountain Stats
Base Elevation
8,725 ft
Summit Elevation
13,150 ft
Vertical Drop
4,425 ft
Skiable Area
2,000 acres
Lifts
19
Runs
148
Annual Snowfall
280"
Season
Late November – Early April
Pass
Epic Pass
Night Skiing
No
Terrain Parks
Yes
Nearest Town
Telluride, CO
Highlights
Hike-to terrain off 13,150 ft Palmyra Peak, including Gold Hill chutesFree 13-minute gondola links town and Mountain Village4,425 ft of total vertical drop in the San Juan MountainsHistoric Victorian mining town at the baseRemote location keeps crowds far below Front Range resorts7 days included on the Epic Pass
Pros
- ✓Best-in-Colorado scenery with jagged San Juan panoramas
- ✓No I-70 traffic and famously short lift lines
- ✓Serious hike-to steeps alongside superb long groomers like See Forever
- ✓Authentic, walkable town with real history and great dining
- ✓Terrain balance suits mixed-ability groups
Cons
- ✗Hard and expensive to reach - small regional airport or 6+ hr drive from Denver
- ✗Lower snowfall (~280 in) than northern Colorado resorts
- ✗Holiday window tickets hit $328 plus a new 5% local lift ticket tax
- ✗Best expert terrain requires bootpacking at high altitude
Photo: Murray Foubister / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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