ABOUT TELLURIDE:
Telluride Ski & Golf offers visitors an unparalleled combination of world-renowned ski terrain, year-round events and festivals, spectacular scenery, unspoiled character, and signature hospitality. Nestled in the 13,000 and 14,000 foot peaks of Colorado’s majestic San Juan Mountains, the acclaimed resort boasts over 2,000 skiing acres with some of the most legendary terrain in the Northern Hemisphere.
BRIEF HISTORY OF OLD TOWN TELLURIDE:
Used as a summer camp for centuries by Ute Indians and named by Spanish explorers in the 1700s, the San Juan Mountains lured fortune seekers to Colorado with visions of silver and gold. By the mid-1870s, the Sheridan Mine was the first in a string of local claims and a tent camp was established in the valley below. Originally called Columbia, the rowdy mining camp became a town in 1878, and changed its name to Telluride.
With the coming of the railroad in 1890, the remote boom-town flourished. A melting pot of immigrants seeking their fortunes turned Telluride into a thriving community of 5,000. Prosperity abounded and Telluride was full of thrilling possibilities. But when silver prices crashed in 1893, followed by the First World War, the mining boom collapsed. Miners moved on and the town’s population gradually dwindled from thousands to hundreds.
In the 1970’s, Telluride reinvented itself. Legendary powder - a different sort of gold - was being mined. When the Telluride Ski Resort opened in 1972, the character of the community changed, and the town spun back into high gear. Born of the same spirit as skiing, cultural events, festivals, music, and performing arts were founded, and flowed through the seasons. It was again a time of thrilling possibilities. Telluride now has a reputation for world-class skiing and a stunning ambiance.
Due to its significant role in the history of the American West, the core area of Telluride was designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1961. This listing is the highest level of historic status available to sites designated by the United States Secretary of the Interior. Telluride is one of five Colorado communities with this honor. The sites are so special that, in theory, they are eligible for consideration as national parks.
Citizens are committed to preserving Telluride’s historically significant architecture, open space, and traditional design elements, and most of all, Telluride’s small town mountain lifestyle.
SKI TELLURIDE:
Telluride Ski Resort, nestled in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, is renowned for its world-class skiing and snowboarding terrain, stunning scenery, and charming mountain village atmosphere. With over 2,000 skiable acres, Telluride offers something for everyone, from beginner slopes to exhilarating steeps, trees, powder stashes, and hike-to terrain for the most seasoned skiers and snowboarders.
In addition to its legendary skiing and riding, Telluride offers a variety of other winter activities, including snowshoeing, snowmobiling, snow biking, Nordic skiing, sleigh ride dinners, and ice skating. There are also a number of spas, art galleries, boutiques, and tasting rooms for those in search of a more leisurely experience.
Explore both the historic town of Telluride and elegant Mountain Village, linked by a spectacular, 13-minute gondola ride—the first and only free public transportation system of its kind in the United States.