The Hautest Slopes: Aspen, Lake Tahoe and Telluride

TELLURIDE, COLORADO
The colorful and historic town of Telluride is nestled in a box canyon surrounded by the magnificent 13,000-foot peaks of the San Juan Mountains and filled to the brim with Rocky Mountain spirit. Telluride is an ideal setting for those with a desire to experience dramatic alpine environments, intellectual allure from the town’s arts community, and genuine mountain experience for all levels of skiers, thanks to a mix of quality terrain all over the mountain. The community is comprised of a National Landmark Historic District and a modern resort village where travelers who prioritize pampering come to experience the world’s finest spas.

Skiing in Telluride

Telluride Ski Resort
Skiers in Telluride are privy to uncrowded slopes with incredibly diverse terrain including the best black diamond trails in the country. Averaging more than 300 inches of snow and 300 days of sunshine each year, the ski resort rarely has lines for the lifts, which have a capacity to accommodate more than 22,386 skiers per hour. There is more than 2,000 acres of skiable terrain, and the mountain features a 4,425-foot vertical drop. With unparalleled inspirational scenery, Telluride has certainly earned its reputation as a legendary ski resort.

The Stats
SEASON DATES: NOVEMBER 26, 2009 TO APRIL 4, 2010
NUMBER OF TRAILS: 120
TYPES OF TRAILS: BEGINNER 23%, INTERMEDIATE 36%, ADVANCED 41%
LIFTS: 18
WWW.TELLURIDESKIRESORT.COM

Lodging in Telluride

Capella Telluride
Untouched by overdevelopment, Capella Telluride is a four-season, amenity-laden destination for luxury, service, and adventure in Mountain Village. From the moment a room is booked, a Capella Personal Assistant aids in trip planning and functions as a key resource to a wealth of opportunities available in Telluride based on individual interests and tastes.

HAUTE AMENITIES: Deluxe Capella rooms: Large balcony; gas fireplace; luxurious living room; handpicked furnishings; Euroflex custom pillow-top mattresses; 450-thread-count Pratesi linens; hypoallergenic down feather pillows; and Pratesi terry cloth robes and slippers.

568 MOUNTAIN VILLAGE BLVD.
TELLURIDE, CO 81435
877.247.6688
WWW.CAPELLATELLURIDE.COM

Lumière Hotel
Lumière Telluride is a luxury boutique hotel perched on the slopes of Telluride’s Mountain Village. The deluxe property is new to the Colorado scene and provides ski-in and ski-out access alongside five-diamond level of service, intimacy, and comfort in a spectacular resort setting just steps away from the gondola and ski slopes. The beautiful Wilson Penthouse offers unparalleled views of the San Juan mountain range from nearly every window, including the windows in  the second-floor sitting room. Upon arrival at the hotel, guests are welcomed by a cozy fire, a glass of red wine, and a fine selection of artisan cheeses.

HAUTE AMENITIES: Fitness center; business center; Egyptian cotton bed linens and oversized bath sheets; all-natural bath and body products by L’Occitane; and a sauna and outdoor hot tubs.

HAUTE SERVICES: Luxury hybrid SUV service; ski valet; Lumière spa treatments; evening room service and catering by La Piazza; and pantry stocking.

118 LOST CREEK LANE
TELLURIDE, CO 81435
886.530.9466
WWW.LUMIEREHOTELS.COM

Dining in Telluride

The Onyx Restaurant
Located in the Capella Telluride hotel, the Onyx restaurant, deriving its name from the semi-precious stone common to the region, offers guests a modern-yet-sleek setting that creates the perfect balance between the mountain spirit and casual elegance. Onyx’s menu provides extraordinary interpretations of traditional dishes from Alpine restaurants around the world. Chef Gilbert’s background in international cuisine is reflected in the restaurant’s menu and complemented by the best Colorado ingredients—including locally sourced proteins and produce. (568 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride / 877.247.6688)