How much snow does Telluride get annually, and what is the breakdown of ski runs by difficulty?

Telluride receives 175 inches of annual snowfall with 350 average days of sunshine per year. The ski area spans over 2,000 acres composed of 23% beginner runs, 36% intermediate, and 41% expert terrain, ensuring something for every skill level.

Is there a free gondola in Telluride?

Yes—Telluride is the only place in North America with a free gondola used as public transportation, connecting the two mountain towns of Telluride and Mountain Village, making it easy and romantic to dine or explore between the two areas.

What summer activities are available in Telluride besides skiing?

Summer in Telluride offers hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, and access to desert red rock formations just two hours away, making it a year-round adventure destination well beyond the winter ski season.

What is the Galloping Goose run in Telluride?

The Galloping Goose is a 4.6-mile long cruiser run designed for skiers who prefer leisurely, scenic descents rather than challenging terrain.

What is the population of Telluride?

Telluride is a small mountain town with roughly 2,400 fun-loving and welcoming residents, contributing to its intimate, tight-knit community feel.

Anne-Britt Østlund Shares The Top Five Reasons To Move To Telluride, Colorado!

WORLD CLASS SKIING & NOW MOUNTAIN BIKING!

Telluride has over 2000 acres of incredible big mountain skiing, 175 inches of annual snowfall and 350 average days of sunshine each year .... yep, it only snows at night here folks ;). Composed of 23% beginner, 36% intermediate and 41% expert; no other ski area will make you into the skier you are meant to be like Telluride will! And for those of you who just want to cruise, it even has a 4.6 mile long cruiser called the Galloping Goose!

Main Street, Telluride, Colorado.

Photo Credit: Whit Richardson

SMALL TOWN WITH A BIG PERSONALITY

I think the freelance journalist Julia Pugachevsky put it best when she wrote, "TELLURIDE IS A RIDICULOUSLY MAGICAL MOUNTAIN TOWN … Think Aspen but waaaaay chiller ...." We are a town of roughly only 2400 fun loving and welcoming residents whom you'll never forget and will reflect on fondly after you come to visit us.

Gondola, Telluride, Colorado.

Photo Credit: Whit Richardson

THE FREE GONDOLA CONNECTS OLD WITH NEW

Did you know that Telluride is the only place in North America with a free gondola used as public transportation between our two mountain towns of Telluride and Mountain Village? Stay in either town, go to dinner in the other via gondola and foot, there is no more romantic way to spend an evening!

A woman traversing a rock wall using metal rungs in the moutains.

Claire Appel on the Via Ferrata traverse, Telluride, Colorado.

Photo Credit: Whit Richardson

ADVENTURE BEYOND THE MOUNTAIN

So many of my clients buy for the skiing .... and then they experience our summers!!! Hiking, biking, fly fishing ... desert red rock just two hours away, Telluride is truly the gateway to so much more than 'just' skiing!

NO LIFT LINES

But, back to skiing ... one of the things that makes Telluride so special is that it is not easy to get to. And we prefer it that way. If you are special enough to make the effort to come here, you will experience the magic that Telluride is. Rarely will you spend time in a lift line in Telluride, the biggest problem with that .... you get WAY too much skiing in and sometimes find yourself at the bar a little too soon in the day .... but is that really a problem when you're sitting in the sunshine, enjoying the views of our 13,000 foot peaks and reflecting on all the vertical feet you got in before lunch?!

For more, contact Anne-Britt Østlund at 970-759-4886 or [email protected]

Anne-Britt Østlund represents the Telluride, CO real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. https://www.hauteresidence.com/anne-britt-ostlund-top-5-reasons-move-telluride-colorado/

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