How to Plan a Ski Trip to Telluride Ski Resort

"I've skied Telluride my whole life and consider it a special, remote mountain with direct ski-in, ski-out access from town and virtually no lift lines because visitors tend to stay for several days rather than just a weekend. The surrounding San Juan Mountains provide jaw-dropping views and help create the resort's reputation for rugged, extreme terrain, yet there is a blue or green run from the top of every lift so beginners can explore the entire mountain. The resort gets about 280 inches of dry, low-water-content snow and enjoys many sunny southwestern days; it offers more than 2,000 acres of terrain, a 4,425-foot vertical drop, 148 trails (roughly 23% beginner, 36% intermediate, 41% advanced), and 17 lifts including two high-speed gondolas. The season runs late November to early April (best snow mid-December to late February), lift tickets start around $250, Epic Pass holders must make reservations and bring a physical card, and a full complement of lessons and kids' programs are available." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines