17 Nov Telski: Ullr Smiles on Telluride
Southwest Colorado Resort of Telluride receives 33″ in latest snowstorm
Snow god Ullr smiles on Telluride.
After a fairly dry fall, Norse snow god Ullr decided to smile on the Southwest Colorado town of Telluride. The ski area is now blanketed in snow after a three- day storm that hit the San Juan Mountains over the weekend. Telluride Ski Resort is reporting a storm total of 33 inches, a great start to ski season which will officially begin when the resort opens November 27.
“The storm has covered the mountain top to bottom, creating a great base and early season conditions,” states Jeff Proteau, VP of Mountain Operations and Planning, “The cold temperatures are helping us with snowmaking, and we’re looking forward to a great opening.”
Snow on the Willows, Telluride Valley Floor
Telluride Ski Resort invested over $1.3 million in snowmaking for the second year in a row with a focus on improved guest experience and reduced environmental impact. The updates and additions allow for greater snowmaking capacity in high traffic areas around Village Express (Lift 4) and Polar Queen Express (Lift 5), popular beginner and intermediate areas in the heart of the resort’s trail system. The investment included 38 new high-efficiency snowguns and a gravity water line that reduces energy consumption.
Winter Afternoon, San Miguel River, 11/16/2014
Aside from fantastic skiing, visitors this winter will have the opportunity to catch some great live music thanks to the resort’s effort to extend the destination’s legendary reputation as a music lover’s paradise into the winter season. The Telluride Mountain Village Conference Center Winter Music Series, produced by Telluride Ski & Golf and the Sheridan Arts Foundation, will host Chris Robinson Brotherhood on January 2 and The Wailers on February 8. Through a partnership with local company Beyond the Groove productions, popular funk band, Lettuce, will play the region’s newest venue, Club RED, on February 13.
What makes things even better is that getting to Telluride this season will be easier than ever with a 20 percent increase in flight options.
New this year, United Airlines introduces nonstop service from San Francisco (SFO) and US Airways offers direct service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). There is also a 50 percent increase on American Airlines seats from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), and the addition of Sunday service from Newark (EWR) on United Airlines, increasing available seats by about 50 percent.
Official opening day is November 27,2014 but ski season kicks off with Donation Day on Nov. 26. Donation Day is an annual fundraiser for the Telluride Ski & Snowboard club. Lift tickets are $25 for everyone, including Season Pass holders. For more information, visit www.tellurideskiresort.com
About Telski:
Telluride Ski Resort is located in the highest concentration of 13,000 and 14,000 foot peaks in North America. Incredible terrain, varying from true beginner to extreme advanced, offers skiers and riders a premier winter playground. On-mountain world class dining options, exceptional service and an iconic town make Telluride a dream destination. For more information visit, www.tellurideskiresort.com
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