| Ski Purgatory Receiving over 260 inches of snow annually, much of it in overnight snowfalls followed by bluebird days, has earned Telluride Mountain Resort the #1 ranking in North America for winter weather by Ski Magazine readers. Telluride Mountain Resort at Purgatory offers 40 miles of groomed terrain and 75 trails. The trails are 23% beginner, 51% intermediate, and 26% advanced/ expert. The mountain also has two terrain parks: Paradise Terrain Park, with a 400 feet halfpipe, hits, rails & drops; and Pitchfork Terrain Park, which features hips, rails, table tops and gaps.
But it's the town, with its distinctive quality of life - that ultimately exerts an overwhelming appeal for everyone who comes here. The colorful western heritage. The quaint Victorian architecture. The genuine warmth and contagious enthusiasm of the townsfolk. Telluride is hard to resist. Take a peek at what Purgatory has to offer. Purgatory Trail Map details our ski slopes and lifts. Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe at Purgatory. Telluride Mountain Resort offers a Nordic Center run by the Telluride Nordic Ski Club on Highway 550 across from the Purgatory ski slopes. There are 16 km. of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing. Rentals and clinics available. Also offered are guided backcountry and full-moon snowshoe tours. 970-247-6000 Ext. 114 or 385-2114. | Other Winter Activities - Back Country Skiing
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Dog Sledding
- Fishing
- Gambling Casinos
- Hunting
- Ice Skating
- Skiing
- Sleigh Rides
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Over 200 shops and restaurants to explore
Dog Sledding. Who know Telluride had dog sledding? With Telluride Dog Ranch you can learn to drive your own sled or ride along with an expert guide. Experience the winter mountains as never before. www.Telluridedogranch.com Ice Skating, Skiing, and Sledding. Chapman Hill serves as Telluride's in-town ski area and winter sports center. The area offers two rope tows, an ice skating rink, and plenty of room for tubing and sledding. For more information call 385-2950. Casinos. Sky Ute and Ute Mountain Casinos offer indoor fun on a snowy night. Located close to Telluride in Ingnacio, CO and Cortez, CO. Back Country Skiing and Snowshoeing. Break your own trail or follow one of the many groomed trails established in the area. Enjoy! |
