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TELLURIDE INFORMATION:
For the 2008/9 ski season
Telluride Mountain
Opens November 27, 2008
Closes April
5, 2009
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Jay Evans, carving
at Mach 3 - Jack Afleck Photography
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Escape
to an undisturbed box canyon, surrounded by 14,000 foot peaks where you'll discover miles of uncrowded slopes and diverse
terrain. When you're ready to get away from it all, visit Telluride.... The perfect place to plan your escape! NEW TERRAIN - REVELATION BOWL
First,
our exciting new Revelation lift is complete and ready for public operation! All the inspections have been conducted and the
new lift passed with flying colors.
Below is a picture taken from the top of the new Revelation Bowl. As you can
see at mid-day, the bowl is in the shadow of Gold Hill. The wind generally comes from the back side of the peak so this bowl
always gets more snow than most anywhere else in the ski resort. These factors will keep the snow soft and pillowy
down the center. If you look carefully you can see the historic Town of Telluride down in the box canyon: 
Telluride now has one of the largest
vertical drops in the country at 4,425' (3,845' lift served). Below is a picture of the completed upper terminal of the
new Revelation lift: 
As the picture below shows, the Telluride Mountain Department staff built a new skiway to exit the new bowl. It turned
out very nice. You can see the new Revelation Bowl and lift in the background. 
Late last week the staff did a "load test" on the new lift. This is when the chairs are loaded with bags
of sand, and the lift is run for several hours to mimic live operations. The staff had the pleasure of laying down first tracks
in Revelation Bowl on their way to work at the bottom terminal as the picture below illustrates. This new bowl offers world-class alpine
terrain - nice! 
The
Telluride Ski Patrol has completed two new buildings and acquired two new 105mm vintage 1942 Howitzers. The guns were
completely refurbished by the US Army on a base in Nevada before being recently shipped to Telluride. This program will
deliver explosives in a much more accurate and effective manner, improving safety for our patrol staff as well as our guests.
Below is a picture of one of the guns in prospect basin: 
Snowmaking has been running full blast for a few weeks. Improvements to the system this year are yielding very good
results. Below is a picture of the base area at Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village: 
Snowmaking at the top of Polar Queen Express (Chair 5) is also going well:
Telluride offers the best of all worlds with 22 percent beginner terrain,
38 percent intermediate, as well as the best black diamonds in the country.
And thanks to the Grand Opening of Prospect Bowl, there are now over 1,700 acres of "must ski" terrain for every
type of skier from beginner to extreme.
A scenic setting so
dramatic it is unparalleled in all of ski country. Flanked by jagged and dramatic peaks on all sides, skiers and riders who
enter Prospect Bowl experience the sensation of being in the Alps, with peaks close enough to reach out and touch. This inspirational
setting has a hypnotic effect, encouraging guests to leave the realities of the everyday world behind and simply enjoy the
breathtaking serenity of the mountains. The soothing atmosphere provokes a renewed sense of discovery, simplicity and balance.
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LOCATION:
Telluride is located at
the end of a narrow box canyon in
the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern, Colorado.
Approximate Driving Times:
Denver, CO: 7 hours
Montrose,
CO: 1.25 hours
Durango, CO: 2.25 hours
Phoenix, AZ: 7 hours
Grand Junction, CO:
2.5 hours
NEAREST AIRPORTS:
There are two airports that offer convenient
access to the Telluride area.
Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) is located just 3 miles from
the entrance to town
and is serviced by daily flights on America West/US Airways and Great Lakes Airways.
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is 1 hour and 15 minutes (65 miles) north of Telluride
and is
serviced by non-stop flights on United, American, Delta, and Continental.
GROUND
TRANSPORTATION:
There are a variety of transportation options from the Montrose
and Telluride airports.
There are some choices ranging from shuttle service to vehicle rentals.
HOW TO BOOK A VACATION IN TELLURIDE:
Call the toll-free reservations center at 800-778-8581
and
Telluride will be happy to help you plan and book your vacation.
Operating
hours of the Telluride Ski Resort are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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High Altitude Tips
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Telluride is‚ perched in the mountains at a higher altitude
than you are likely accustomed to. Combat the potential affects of altitude sickness by drinking an abundance of water (twice
the amount you normally consume). It is also wise to limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine the first couple of days at
altitude as they can cause dehydration. Before traveling to altitude, ask your doctor about any current illnesses or conditions
affecting you now that could be exacerbated by altitude, such as high blood pressure, angina, or pregnancy. Make sure these
conditions are under control before you come up here.
Avoid over exertion upon arrival.
Take it easy on the slopes the first day.
At first sign of a headache, take ibuprofen;
400-600 milligrams may
be very helpful.
Headache, nausea, trouble sleeping, dizziness are the symptoms. Seek treatment if symptoms
continue longer than 24-48 hours or the symptoms are severe, such as vomiting, severe headache or difficulty breathing. It
is quite common to have minor symptoms or difficulty breathing the first few hours at altitude. Medical care may include the
use of oxygen or medication. Although traveling to lower altitudes treats altitude sickness, very rarely do sufferers need
to resort to these measures. Altitude sickness is often compared to sea sickness.
Sun Exposure:
Wear sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat to avoid sun exposure.
Fresh snow can reflect up to 90% of the sun's dangerous UV Rays.
When working or playing at higher elevations you are
exposed to 50% more UV radiation
Up to 80% of UV radiation from the sun can pass through the clouds,
therefore,
always wear plenty of suncscreen.
Be sure to reapply it several times throughout the day.
For more information on Telluride Mountain itself (web cams, runs,
statistics, facilities)
Click Here to go to the official
Telluride Mountain web site.
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