Welcome to the 2009-2010 Telluride Press Center

Telluride is gearing up for an outstanding 2009/2010 season with new terrain, an inaugural visit from the Snowboard World Cup, and pricing that remains the same.

 - Continued Expansion in 2009-2010
 - Snowboard World Cup coming in December
 - Pricing the same, services the same
 - Some of the best air access in ski country
 - New hotels win awards

The opening of Gold Hill Chutes 2-5 gives full access off west Gold Hill ridge, with 1-10 now accessible to the public.

The Telluride Ski Resort Season Pass Sale runs through October 30th, with pricing the same as last season. However, if four adults get together to purchase a 4Pass during the sale, the price drops to 2007 rates.

Telluride will be the new home of international snowboarding competition in the U.S. as the 2010 Visa U.S. Snowboardcross Cup hits the Rocky Mountains Dec. 17-20.

Telluride boasts some of the best non-stop resort access in the U.S., plus a redesigned Telluride airport!
Telluride boasts non-stop flights from more major hubs than nearly any other resort destination. Telluride Regional Airport has undergone a $50 million runway project to improve safety and extend the runaway by 200 feet.

New Telluride Hotels Capella and lumière featured in the 2009 Elite Traveler Top 101 Suites of the world. The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa, the largest full-service hotel resort in the greater Telluride area, is undergoing an $11 million dollar renovation project to be completed Oct. 09.

Resort Dining Redefined
Telluride’s flagship restaurant, Allred’s at the top of the gondola, introduces a new and approachable dining experience, mixing local and regional, organic and original. High upon the mountain, Alpino Vino opened in 2009 as the perfect European style retreat near the top of Gold Hill with  renowned wines, fine cheeses, amazing soups, sandwiches and antipasti plates, coupled with comfortable cozy ambience.
The Hop Garden, located in Mountain Village at the base of the Village Express (4), has opened its outdoor bar and beer garden, offering domestic and international beers, cocktails and a menu to suit the whole group for lunch and dinner.

Please visit us this winter and experience the unmatched terrain, unmatched beauty and charm, and the unmatched experience Telluride has to offer this year….

Thank you again for visiting us, and do not hesitate to contact us for further information on our winter wonderland.

Maryhelyn Kirwan                                                     Tom Watkinson
Communications Director                                              PR/Communications Manager
Telluride Ski Resort                                                       Telluride Ski Resort                        
565 Mountain Village Blvd.                                            565 Mountain Village Blvd.
Telluride, CO 81435                                                      Telluride, CO 81435
970-728-7404 phone                                                    970-728-7409 phone
970-729-0714 cell                                                         970-708-2375 cell
mkirwan@tellurideskiresort.com                                 twatkinson@tellurideskiresort.com