Telluride Ski Resort
A historic Colorado mining town turned high-end ski destination, set in a box canyon under dramatic San Juan peaks, with challenging terrain off Palmyra and Gold Hill.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,221m (4,006ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
4,085m (13,402ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
2,660m (8,727ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
762cm (300in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
148
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
19
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
809ha (1,999ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
23%
Intermediate
36%
Advanced
41%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Telluride Ski Resort's heaviest snowfall lands in January; the snowpack peaks in February.
- Snowfall
- peaks Jan
- Snowpack
- peaks Feb
- Typical season
- Oct – May
Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).
Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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