Skiing & Hiking in Telluride

Beautiful Mountain Village, Colorado, is just a short, beautiful and free gondola ride from Telluride, and that's a wonderful thing because these two extraordinary mountain towns complement each other perfectly. With its excellent positioning in the heart of the San Juan Mountains at 9,545 feet, Mountain Village is home to the Telluride Ski Area and boasts several luxurious vacation homes that promise privacy, peace and an abundance of open space. While Mountain Village may be best known for its incredible ski runs, it's also an excellent vacation destination during every season of the year. When skiing season is done, you'll want to come on out to enjoy the incredible hiking trails with plenty of opportunities to explore the mountains and view the wildlife in its natural habitat. These are just a few of Mountain Village's most popular ski runs and hiking trails.

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With dozens of spectacular ski runs that range from those that are safe for the tiniest tots to the adult beginner and onto ski runs that should only be attempted by the most skilled skiing enthusiast, you'll find a wonderland of skiing fun for every member of the family in Mountain Village. There are also more than 2,000 acres of excellent skiing terrain so that there's more than enough room for everyone to play. Check these out!

For Beginners

The Meadows: Absolutely perfect for the little ones or new skiers of any age, this ski run offers a slight incline so that you'll be able to practice your skiing without fear of taking a bad fall or being unable to stop yourself. Snowboarding is also allowed on this run.

For Intermediate Skiers

See Forever: Once you've graduated from the status of beginner, you're sure to enjoy this incredible ski run that is both fun and amazingly beautiful. You'll find a bit of a challenge on some steep areas, and you'll discover impressive 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains.

For Advanced Skiers

Bushwacker: A thrill seeker's dream come true, this ski run is for those who want to move like the wind at a fast and furious pace. Be sure you’re ready for heart-racing steep drops at every turn.

Electra: For Experts Only! Under no circumstances should you attempt this ski run unless you are at the very top of your game. It's dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, and it's paradise if you do. Expect to travel at high speeds along steep bumps that send you airborne and among lots of trees that must be carefully navigated.

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