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|longest_run= "Galloping Goose" - 4.6 [[mile]]s (7.4 [[km]])
|longest_run= "Galloping Goose" - 4.6 [[mile]]s (7.4 [[km]])
|liftsystem= 18 lifts (2 gondolas, 8 quad [[detachable chairlift|express lifts]], 2 triple [[chairlift|chairs]], 2 double [[chairlift|chairs]], 4 other)
|liftsystem= 18 lifts (2 gondolas, 8 quad [[detachable chairlift|express lifts]], 2 triple [[chairlift|chairs]], 2 double [[chairlift|chairs]], 4 other)
|terrainparks= 3
|terrain parks= 3
|snowfall= 309 [[inch|in]]/year (789 [[Centimetre|cm]]/year)
|snowfall= 309 [[inch|in]]/year (789 [[Centimetre|cm]]/year)
|snowmaking=yes
|snowmaking=yes
|nightskiing=no
|nightskiing=yes, limited<ref>[http://www.denverpost.com/skireport/ci_14218470 Telluride opens night skiing in terrain park - The Denver Post]</ref>
|external_link= http://tellurideskiresort.com
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Telluride Ski Resort
Galena Gleason with Mt. Wilson in background.
Galena Gleason with Mt. Wilson in background.
LocationSan Miguel County, Colorado, USA
Nearest major cityTelluride, Colorado
Top elevation12,570 ft (3,830 m)[1]
Base elevation8,725 ft (2,659 m)
Skiable area2,000 acres (8.1 km2)
Trails120
23% beginner
36% intermediate
41% advanced/expert
Longest run"Galloping Goose" - 4.6 miles (7.4 km)
Lift system18 lifts (2 gondolas, 8 quad express lifts, 2 triple chairs, 2 double chairs, 4 other)
Snowfall309 in/year (789 cm/year)
Snowmakingyes
Night skiingno
Websitehttp://tellurideskiresort.com

Telluride Ski Resort is a ski resort located in Mountain Village, Colorado right next to Telluride.

The resort was founded by Joseph T. Zoline who hoped to build a "world class resort" from scratch. Telluride's remoteness, Zoline acknowledged, is also what makes the resort special. Weekend warrior skiiers from the big cities don't get there by car. This makes Telluride a more out of the way, full-service ski resort with exceedingly short lift lines. The Telluride and Montrose Regional Airports now boast non-stop air service from nine cities around the country on six different carriers, making Telluride more accessible than ever. Telluride was also host to the 2009 Visa LG Snowboardcross World Cup. [2]

Telluride Ski Resort (TelSki) was purchased in 1999 by Joe Morita.[3] Telluride was then purchased by a private investment group in 2003.

Statistics

Elevation

  • Base: 8,725 ft
  • Summit: 13,150 ft (4,010 m)
  • Summit(lift-served): 12,570 ft (3,830 m)
  • Vertical Rise: 4,425 ft (1,349 m)

Trails

  • Skiable Area: 1,625 acres (6.58 km2)
  • Trails: 125 total (23% beginner, 36% intermediate, 41% expert/advanced)[4]
  • Longest Run: Galloping Goose, 4.6 miles (7.4 km)
  • Terrain Parks: 3
  • Half-pipes: 1
  • Average Snowfall: 309 inches (780 centimetres) annually

Lifts

  • 18 total
    • 2 high-speed gondolas
    • 7 high-speed quads
    • 1 fixed quad
    • 2 triple chairs
    • 2 double chairs
    • 2 surface lifts
    • 2 magic carpets


Terrain Features

The mountain itself covers the face facing the town of Telluride as well as goes over onto the other side(Prospect Bowl). Telluride has a total of 120 runs and 2,000+ acres (810+ hectacres) of skiable terrain. 23% of Telluride's runs are ranked at Beginner, 36% Intermediate and 41% Advanced / Expert. Telluride on average receives 309 inches (789 cm) of snow each winter season. [5] All lifts on the mountain close at 4:00 PM, while those on the upper areas of the mountain close earlier so to make sure skiers are gradually making their way down the mountain in time for closing.

Telluride Ski has greatly increased it's skiing area in recent years much to the enjoyment of local and international skiers. These have been:

Prospect Bowl (2002)

Prospect Bowl almost doubled the amount of skiable terrain and opened in 2002.

Black Iron Bowl (2007)

For the '07 - '08 ski season, the resort opened the Black Iron Bowl.[6]

Revelation Bowl (2008)

The Telluride ski resort in the summer of 2008 installed a fixed grip quad so skiers could enjoy the other side of the mountain without risk from the hazardous cliffs (also on this side of the mountain).

See also

References

  1. ^ Source liftopia.com
  2. ^ Source Telluride World Cup
  3. ^ Source skiinghistory.org
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference stats was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ Source Telluride Ski Resort
  6. ^ Source ultimate-ski.com
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