Colorado, United States

Telluride Ski Resort

ClosedOpens Late November

Season dates, 148 trails, lift pass pricing, and monthly snow conditions

13,150ft

Peak Elevation

4,425ft

Vertical Drop

148

Trails

309"

Annual Snow

Overview

Telluride is a ski resort in Colorado, United States, with an elevation range from 8,725ft (2659m) to 13,150ft (4008m). The vertical drop is 4,425ft (1349m) across 148 trails served by 18 lifts and 2,000 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Montrose Regional (MTJ), about 70 minutes away by car. Telluride receives an average of 309 inches of snowfall annually.

Season Overview

Season Timeline

Late November to Early April

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Opens: Late NovemberCloses: Early April

Peak Open Early Late Closed

Snow Conditions

80cm(31in)Heavy

Average snowfall in January, Telluride's snowiest peak-season month.

309"

Annual Snowfall

(785cm)

-5°C

January Avg High

-15°C

January Avg Low

Snowmaking covers 20% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

Monthly Snowfall

309"

annual avg

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Peak Open Early Latecm/month

Terrain & Trails

148

Total Trails

Lifts

2,000

Skiable Acres

4,425ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

23%

Beginner: 34 trails

36%

Intermediate: 53 trails

29%

Advanced: 43 trails

12%

Expert: 18 trails

23%Beginner (34)

36%Intermediate (53)

29%Advanced (43)

12%Expert (18)

Telluride has 148 trails: 23% green, 36% blue, 29% black, and 12% double-black.

Lift System & Elevation

Total Lifts

4,425ft

Vertical Drop

1,349m

(4,425ft)

Elevation Profile

13,150ft

Peak

8,725ft

Base

Price Trends

Day pass pricing across the season

$214

avg/day

$229

Jan

$229

Feb

$209

Mar

$179

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

$189

Nov

$249

Dec

Peak Shoulder Off-PeakBest value: April ($179)

Best Month to Visit Telluride

Top Pick

January

Deep snowfallLow crowdsPeak conditions

score

80cm

Low

$229/day

January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Telluride, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 80cm. Crowd levels are low.

Open

60cm

snowfall

-4°/-13°

high/low °C

crowds

$249

day pass

Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Telluride.

Lift Passes & Pricing

Adult Day Pass

$209

per day

Season Pass

$2,299

full season

Multi-Resort Pass Inclusion:

Epic

Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Telluride is included on the Epic pass.

Getting to Telluride

Nearest Airport

Montrose Regional (MTJ)

Approx. 70 min drive

Location

Colorado, United States 🇺🇸

37.9375°N, 107.8123°W

The drive from Montrose Regional to Telluride takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Telluride open for the season?

Telluride typically opens in Late November and closes in Early April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Telluride?

A day lift pass at Telluride starts at $209 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Telluride good for beginners?

Telluride has 23% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Telluride get per year?

Telluride receives an average of 309 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 20% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Telluride?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Telluride in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 80cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.

Overview

Terrain & Trails

148

Total Trails

Lifts

2,000

Skiable Acres

4,425ft

Vertical Drop

Trail Difficulty Breakdown

23%

Beginner: 34 trails

36%

Intermediate: 53 trails

29%

Advanced: 43 trails

12%

Expert: 18 trails

23%Beginner (34)

36%Intermediate (53)

29%Advanced (43)

12%Expert (18)

Telluride has 148 trails: 23% green, 36% blue, 29% black, and 12% double-black.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Telluride open for the season?

Telluride typically opens in Late November and closes in Early April. Exact dates vary year to year, so check the resort's official site before booking travel.

How much is a day lift pass at Telluride?

A day lift pass at Telluride starts at $209 per day. Prices vary by date and ticket type, so check the resort's official site for current rates.

Is Telluride good for beginners?

Telluride has 23% beginner-rated (green) terrain. Intermediate and advanced skiers will find more terrain to explore here.

How much snow does Telluride get per year?

Telluride receives an average of 309 inches of snowfall per year. Snowmaking covers 20% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.

What is the best month to ski at Telluride?

January is the highest-scoring month to ski at Telluride in this guide's month-by-month ranking of snowfall, crowd levels, and lift pass pricing. It averages 80cm of snowfall and low crowd levels.