Winter Activities
Advanced Reservations Required and/or Strongly Advised for all Winter Activities
Telluride as a destination offers an abundant of winter activities beyond skiing and snowboarding on the resort. From guided snowshoe tours, nordic skiing, backcountry snowmobile tours and heliskiing. For those seeking a unique winter adventure, you may discover that in Telluride.
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Guided Snowshoeing
Explore Hidden Areas of the Resort
Our legendary guide staff will detail the local flora and fauna and provide exclusive knowledge about the captivating natural world.
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Heli-Skiing
Guided Heli-Skiing and Snowboarding Tours
Experience the majestic San Juan Mountains with Colorado’s premier heli-ski company, Telluride Helitrax.
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Cross-Country Skiing
Guided & Self-Guided Options
Mountain Village, Telluride and the surrounding area offer an abundant amount of cross-country ski options for both classic and skate skiing disciplines.
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Snowmobile Tours
Experience the Telluride Backcountry
Book a guided snowmobile tour to explore old mining “ghost towns” and breathtaking views of the highest concentration of 14,000 foot peaks in North America.
Guided Snowshoeing
All private snowshoe tours must be booked at least 72 hours in advance.
Advance reservation for group tours are required, however walk ins will be accepted only if a group tour has already been booked by another guest. We ask that any walk-in guests be adequately prepared and dressed for the tour upon arrival.
Bring the following clothes to hike in the snow (similar to how you dress to go ski!) :
– Winter Coat
– Snow Pants
– Gloves
– Winter Hat or Coat Hood
– Snow boots or sturdy, ankle high hiking boots (Ideally with some waterproofing)
– Sunglasses or Goggles
– Lift ticket *IF* previously purchased (foot traffic access will be loaded onto it)
Guided Snowshoeing
Imagine being led through Telluride’s winter wonderland by an expert naturalist. Our legendary guide staff will detail the local environments’ flora, fauna and provide exclusive knowledge about the captivating natural world. Tours are designed to accommodate all ability levels. Please meet your guide at the bottom of the gondola stairs in Mountain Village across from Chair 4 at 9:45 a.m. They will be wearing a green jacket near our snowshoe rack and should be hard to miss!
Group Tours depart from the meeting area at 10am sharp, and return at approximately 1:30pm. The minimum age for the group tours is 16 years old, however private tours can accommodate family’s of all ages!
Snowshoe Tour Prices:
| GROUP SNOWSHOE TOUR | $110 |
| PRIVATE TOUR (UP TO 5 PEOPLE) | $450 |
Telluride Helitrax is Colorado’s ultimate helicopter skiing and snowboarding experience with access to over 200 square miles of untracked and majestic terrain in the San Juan Mountains surrounding Telluride, CO.
Helitrax is staffed with a crew of expert guides that hand-deliver a truly unforgettable experience like no other. Helitrax flies the trusted Eurocopter AS350 B3e because it is built for high altitude mountain flying and outperforms in all weather conditions.
Cross-Country Skiing
Mountain Village, Telluride and the surrounding area are excellent locations to explore on cross country skis. The resort offers intermediate to advanced level trails at the top of Sunshine Express Lift (#10). Cross-
country trail options in Mountain Village range from beginner to advanced.
The Telluride Nordic Center is located in Town Park and operates as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and enhancement of Nordic Skiing for all ages and abilities.
Snowmobile Tours
Telluride Outfitters and Telluride Outside offer guided snowmobile tours in the local area affording an adventurous experience in the breathtaking San Juan Mountains.
Both Telluride Outfitters and Telluride Outside offer family-friendly, guided snowmobile tours providing access to the local backcountry. Explore the San Juans on a snowmobile and be rewarded with grand views of the stunning surroundings. Tours are conducted on a regularly groomed trail system, ideal for families with children and groups with beginner to intermediate snowmobiling experience. Half-Day and Full-Day options available – click the book now buttons to learn more.