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WHAT’S NEW IN TELLURIDE: CONTINUED EXPANSION  FOR 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

TELLURIDE, Colo. (Sept. 14, 2009) – Telluride continues this year on an unprecedented run of terrain expansion, opening Gold Hill Chutes 2-5 for the 2009-10 winter season. Revelation Bowl opened in 2008-09 as the biggest story in ski country, along with Gold Hill 1. Palmyra Peak, Black Iron Bowl and Gold Hill 6-10 opened in 2007-08 to a huge public response. All told, the resort has expanded by more than 400 acres over the past three seasons, adding to Telluride’s already legendary terrain and offering some of the most spectacular skiing and riding on the planet. The resort’s vertical drop is now one of the largest in North America at 4,425 feet, with 3,845 vertical feet lift-served.

The opening of Gold Hill Chutes 2-5 gives full access off west Gold Hill ridge, with 1-10 now accessible to the public. Reminiscent of the long, open lines of Alaska, the spectacular terrain drops 1600 vertical feet into the Prospect Basin, including faces, couloirs, chutes and rock features all above treeline. A ride up the new Revelation Lift offers easy access, with direct skiing into Gold Hill 1, and a short 5 minute hike up a new snowcat road to the top of Gold Hill for 2-10. The area is controlled by two WWII vintage 105mm howitzers, installed last year.

Pricing remains the same with no reduction of services
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. Window pricing will also remain the same, as will Internet, although with slightly better discounts on multi-day adult tickets during regular and late season. As many resorts are cutting back this year, Telluride has no plans for reduction in services or programs, offering the same world-class activities and guest services that are a trademark of the destination.

Telluride Hosts Snowboard World Cup
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 will be the sole U.S. stop of the LG FIS Snowboard World Cup and will feature an SBX (snowboardcross), PGS (parallel giant slalom) and the newly added Team Snowboardcross competition during what will be the second in a series of five Olympic qualification events for. The heat will be on in the snowboardcross as heats of four athletes race through rollers, jumps and bank turns in an attempt to be the last man standing. U.S. Snowboarding's men's SBX roster includes Olympic champion Seth Wescott , snowboarding legend Shaun Palmer (South Lake Tahoe, CA), and Olympic silver medalist Lindsey Jacobellis (Stratton Mountain, VT).

Telluride Boasts some of the best non-stop resort access in the U.S., plus redesigned airport
Telluride boasts non-stop flights from more major hubs than nearly any other resort destination. With service from 9 U.S. cities, direct flights, national and international connections will put guests on the slopes quicker and easier than just about any comparable resort.

Guests vacationing at Telluride Ski Resort can utilize two area airports: Telluride or Montrose. The Telluride Regional Airport has undergone a $50 million runway project to improve safety and extend the runaway by 200 feet. These improvements will accommodate a growing demand for a wider variety of aircraft and continuing increased service. 

Service this winter includes daily non-stop flights from Chicago, Denver, Dallas, Houston and Salt Lake City, plus Newark (weekly), Atlanta (2x weekly) and Los Angeles (2x weekly) to Montrose/Telluride Airport, as well as non-stops from Denver (4x daily) and Phoenix (2x daily) into the Telluride Regional Airport. Increased service provides visitors with a great variety of carrier options, easier coast to coast connections, flexibility in departure times and lower fares. 

New Telluride Hotels Capella and lumière featured in the 2009 Elite Traveler Top 101 Suites of the world
From town center to slopeside, luxurious to rustic, Telluride continues to offer the finest in accommodations for all visitors. Elite Traveler Magazine scoured the globe to find best of the best new and classic suites to surpass any notion of luxury and redefine the standards. Two new Telluride hotels, lumiere and Capella proved transcendent, making the annual list. Both hotels exceed in exquisite attention to detail, outstanding service and overall experience of ultimate comfort, taking luxury lodging in Telluride to the highest level. 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, including improvements to accommodations, great room, dining and the 42,000 square-foot spa. The New Sheridan and Hotel Columbia have also been remodeled in the past year. Telluride Resort Lodging has expanded and offers accommodations from hotel to luxury homes, and can assist with all reservations and travel arrangements for homes and condos, as well as the hotels above (800-778-8581).

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. Steaks, seafood, ribs, chops, salads and sides accompany ideal appetizers and signature cocktails. Grab a Quickie and a glass of wine during happy hour in the spectacular bar, or sit and enjoy the new steakhouse atmosphere with the best restaurant views in Telluride.

High upon the mountain, Alpino Vino opened in 2009 as the perfect European style retreat near the top of Gold Hill. Offering renowned wines, fine cheeses, amazing soups, sandwiches and antipasti plates, Alpino Vino’s spectacular views coupled with comfortable cozy ambience provides a perfect retreat from the slopes. This year, a new multi-tiered deck has been constructed with an outdoor wine bar, seating for 50 and spectacular views of the Wilson Range.

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. The giant yellow umbrella has become the place to be for après ski – stop by to recap the day, or become a part of it with the new Mug Club.

For more information on the Telluride Ski Resort, world cup, season pass sale, air access, new hotels, and what’s new, please go to  www.tellurideskiresort.com, or call 1-800-778-8581 for reservations.

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