Snowshoeing

TopAten Snowshoe and Nordic Area
The TopAten Snowshoe and Nordic Area offers 10 kilometers of groomed, rolling trails that lead nordic skiers and snowshoers through high alpine forests and magical open meadows.  Located at the top of Lift 10, the quiet trails offer breathtaking views of Prospect Bowl, Palmyra Peak and the surrounding San Juan Mountains.  Advanced skiers and snowshoers can continue outside the boundary of the ski area to Alta Lakes on National Forest trails.  A warming teepee, picnic deck and restrooms are open to the public daily. 

Guided Snowshoe Tours
Educational snowshoe tours with a local naturalist are available at 10:00 a.m. daily from the Mountain Village Activity Center.  Experience an exhilarating 2 to 3 hour snowshoe hike through the forest at 11,000 feet while learning about Telluride's unique environment.  Private tours are also available.  Snowshoes and lift ticket to touring area provided, no experience necessary.  Purchase tickets for the TopAten Nordic and Snowshoe Area at the Mountain Village Activity Center located at the base of the gondola.

970.728.7517

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Sleigh Ride Dinners

Join us on Fridays and Saturdays for an amazing evening under the starlit sky. Diners are met by a snowcat-drawn sleigh at the base of The Village Express (Lift 4) and taken up to Gorrono Ranch. Enjoy a western-style buffet and a drink on the deck around the fire. Sleigh departs from Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.  $80 adult, Children 4-12: $40, Children 3 and under free. Plus tax and gratuity.

Every Friday and Saturday evening, December 19, 2008 through March 28, 2009.
For more information click here.

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Complimentary Mountain Tours

Led by Telluride Ski Resort Ambassadors, this free tour of the ski area incorporates colorful stories of Telluride's History, interesting facts about the environment, and explores terrain off of Lifts 4, 5, 9, 12, and 14.  Daily tours are for intermediate and above skiers and snowboarders only.  Tours depart daily from the Top of Lift 7 at 10 a.m.

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NASTAR Racing

Whether you're a first-time racer or a seasoned pro, we have the course for you. Challenge yourself daily on the NASTAR course.  Race on our NASTAR course where you'll be nationally ranked against others of your same gender and in your age bracket for the opportunity to win bronze, silver or gold medals.  NASTAR is open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Elevation Imaging On Mountain Photography

Elevation Imaging photographers are located across the mountain in various locations.  Look for the orange jackets to capture you and your family in one of the most pituresque spots in the world.  Bring home a memory that will last a lifetime.

www.ElevationImaging.com

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On Mountain Video

Since 1990 Mountain Video has been documenting the fun of family ski vacations, novice to extreme. We involve the clever use of music, titles and participant interaction to create a movie worthy of your adventure. Packages include an edited scenic introduction to: Telluride: The most beautiful place you'll ever ski.

www.MountainVideoProductions.com
970.728.7008