The Telluride ski resort piste map shows 127 trails / pistes that cater for all levels of skier and snowboarder. Of the 2000+ acres of terrain, 23% is for beginners, 36% for intermediate and 41% for the advanced skiers and boarders.

If you fancy a change from skiing in Telluride, you can also travel to several other ski resorts that are not too far away, including....

• The Silverton Mountain ski area is more geared towards advanced skiers and boarders and is around 105 km (70 miles) away
• Durango Mountain ski resort is 150 km (94 miles) south of Telluride which is more family orientated and less expensive than Telluride

Heli-Skiing & Snowcat Skiing

Within the boundaries of Telluride, there are some excellent stashes of powder and long itineraries away from the lift system and the best way to explore these areas is via the Snowcats that can be booked with one of the local operators.

One of the many delights of Telluride is the heli-skiing. The San Juan Mountains of Telluride offer the highest heli-skiing terrain in North America. April is the best and safest month to try this out (and you do not have to be an expert) as the snowpack is less likely to shift and therefore, you get to ride the highest peaks.