How difficult is the skiing in Telluride?

The Telluride Ski Resort is perfect. First, there won’t be crowds or a lift line in sight. Second, it has a sweet balance of terrain – 23 percent beginner, 36 percent intermediate and 41 percent advanced/expert.

How many ski runs does Telluride have?

Telluride’s 4,425 feet of vertical is accessed via 19 lifts and 148 runs. With a lift-served elevation of 12,515 feet and a maximum elevation of 13,150 feet, the mountain has no trouble holding onto its snow – more than 280 inches of average snowfall.

What is the longest run at Telluride?

Galloping Goose
Telluride’s longest run, Galloping Goose gently descends for 4.6 miles from the top of Prospect Bowl to the bottom of Sunshine Express. This trail offers spectacular views and really low traffic because it isn’t skied by intermediates or experts.

Is Telluride owned by Vail?

Vail Resorts still holds the upper hand with benefits at 46 ski areas included in its Epic Pass, but its boardroom is sure to feel the heat from aggressive moves from its competitor. With the acquisition of Telluride however, the company is once again making a case that it’s an Epic world, and we’re just skiing in it.

What is the hardest run at Telluride?

Telluride’s signature ski run starts at 12,000 feet directly above the picturesque town and drops 3,155 vertical feet amid Volkswagen-sized moguls, one of the nation’s steepest, deepest and most difficult runs.

What is the longest ski run in North America?

The Last Spike Run
Found at Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Canada, The Last Spike Run is a staggering 9.5 miles long, and is groomed often. It’s one of the 10 longest ski pistes in the world, and the longest in North America.

What is the longest ski run in the US?

The Longest Ski Runs in North America

  • Biggest Continual Vertical Ski Run In The USA: Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
  • Biggest Vertical and Longest Run in North America: Revelstoke, BC, Canada.
  • Longest Ski Run in The Eastern US: Killington, Vermont.
  • North America’s Longest Night Skiing Run: Kimberley, BC.

Where do you fly into for Telluride?

The Montrose Regional Airport
A: The Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is the primary airport for Telluride, and is a scenic 65 miles away. During the winter months, guests can take advantage of nonstop flights from 10 major hubs, and summer offers nonstop service from 5 major U.S. cities.