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Telluride, Colorado

Telluride, Co. 03/01/2025 - 03/08/2025

Fantastic 7 day trip to Telluride, Co.  Saturday March 1 - Saturday March 8, 2025

We are headed to Telluride Colorado for a week of fun skiing, eating, sightseeing and enjoying all that the amazing town of Telluride has to offer.

Our lodging is just ten minutes away via the free gondola to the town of Telluride which is filled with shops, bars and restaurants. The town has a historic flare reminiscent of the gold rush days combined with a sophisticated charm. The Mountain Village has a modern twist and both towns are connected via the free gondola.

Telluride has been voted as the #1 ski resort in North America in Conde Nast Traveler’s annual reader survey six times in the last seven years.
Ski Magazine Ranked Telluride as their Top Choice in 2021:   read the article

We fly into Montrose and then enjoy a 1.5 hour bus ride up the breathtaking Box Canyon in the San Juan Mountains. 

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Telluride is an awesome place to be so join us today.

We are staying in The Mountain Lodge.
https://www.mountainlodgetelluride.com/ 

Lodging

"Set above the Victorian mining town of Telluride, amid the spectacular peaks and magnificent canyons of the San Juan range, Mountain Lodge Telluride is a retreat built for adventure seekers. Experience a mountainside refuge that’s just a scenic gondola ride from the vibrant town center. Boasting the convenience of fully furnished units along with modern resort amenities, this is where the allure of the mountains finds its way home."

The town of Telluride has a special charm to it; designated as a National Historic District with Victorian architecture, shops and the array of world class restaurants along the Main Street. The town measures one mile from the east to the west, eight blocks wide and twelve blocks long. Locals and visitors can use the complimentary shuttle service called that Galloping Goose that loops throughout town. The Galloping Goose runs on non-toxic, biodegradable, vegetable oil-based bio diesel fuel. Many visitors to are excited to hear that there are no chain restaurants or shops in Telluride!

The Town

Mountain Village Map

Telluride is nestled in a glacially created valley at 8,750 feet, while its sister town, Mountain Village (which is perched above the valley at 9,545 feet), is surrounded by some of the Rockies' most striking mountains, peaking at 13,000 to 14,000 feet.
The free gondola connects Telluride to the Mountain Village, offering some of the best views you can find on public transit, and runs from 7 AM to midnight.
Mountain Village has the ambiance of European chalet-style elegance, featuring many restaurants and shops, as well as direct access to the ski slopes.

Mountain Village

Mountain Village

Telluride Colorado is nestled in a box canyon at 8,750 feet surrounded by 14,000 foot peaks of the Southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. The resort is located 65 miles south of Montrose airport with 1,700 skiable acres and spectacular views. It receives an average of 309 annual inches of light, dry snow, which blankets 127 trails, bowls, and some of the steepest terrain in North America. And the best part is, this can be enjoyed without the typical crowded ski slopes and long lift lines.

The Mountain

  • Skiable Terrain, 2,000+ acres (810+ hectares)

  • Longest run – 4.6 miles, Galloping Goose

  • Total Trails – 148

  • Trail Difficulty

    • 23% Beginner

    • 36% Intermediate

    • 41% Advanced/Expert

  • Elevation

    • Base 8,725 Feet

    • Lift-Served 12,570

    • Maximum 13,150 feet

Mountain Stats

  • Total Lifts

  • 2 high-speed gondolas

  • 5 high-speed quads

  • 1 fixed quad

  • 2 triples

  • 2 doubles

  • 2 surface lifts

  • 3 magic carpets

  • 4,425 feet of Vertical Drop;

  • 3,790 feet of Lift-Served Vertical Drop

  • Lift Capacity – 22,286+ skiers per hour

Trail Map

Telluride

This Amazing Trip Includes

  • Round trip bus to/from The Villages to the Orlando Airport (no need to pay for parking)

  • Round trip airfare from Orlando(MCO) to Montrose Co.(MTJ)

  • 7 nights lodging in The Mountain Lodge

  • One Villagers Ski Club dinner

  • Villagers Ski Club aprés-ski events

  • Round trip bus to/from Montrose to Telluride (~1.5 hour trip)

  • Lots of great skiing and fun!

  • $3,000 per person

  • Must be a Villagers Ski Club member

Payment Schedule:

  • Deposit of $500 p/p is due with application

  • Aug 15, 2024 $1000 p/p

  • Dec 01, 2024 Balance due

Pricing

Lift Tickets

  • All trips this season are on the Epic Pass

  • All Epic Day Passes are valid for the 2024/25 season.

  • Telluride allows Full Epic Passholders, 7 days access at their resort but requires pre-reservation

Buy your Epic Pass here

We will be 'hanging' out on the extensive gondola system interconnecting the resort here is an overview. 

Trip cancellation
Money paid and owing for any trip, by any member is refundable under certain circumstances. Factors controlling refunds are dependent upon time frames, lodging policy, the ability to find a replacement for your slot, and arrangements pertaining to each particular trip. For refund consideration, cancellation must be made in writing to the trip leader. The Cancellation fee is $50 plus costs incurred if any.

The Villagers Ski Club may waive cancellation penalties if the participant offers an acceptable, eligible alternative. The Club will make every reasonable effort to accommodate the change. However, in certain circumstances, i.e. gender related problems associated with bed assignments, the Club may reject the proposed substitution or require supplemental funds.

 

Travel Insurance

Travel is a perishable product. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that participants purchase travel insurance to cover your investment.  Look at the Links section on this website for travel insurance company suggestions.​

Trip Cancellation and Travel Insurance

Telluride Ski Resort offers more than 2,000 acres of varied and unmatched terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Nearly 60% of Telluride's terrain is dedicated to beginners and intermediates including a 320-foot covered surface lift and a Terrain Based Learning™ area in The Meadows. 

The Resort

Mountain Village

 While advanced and expert skiers have access to some of the most legendary in-bounds terrain in the world including steep groomers, moguls, glades and incredible Hike-To Terrain on the upper mountain. No matter your ability, the variety of terrain found in Telluride is equaled only by the spectacular 360-degree views of the surrounding San Juan Mountains.

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