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25 July 2011

Telluride - Unmatched in North America

Hidden among the highest concentration of 4,267 metre peaks in North America, Telluride's spectacular scenery is undeniably some of the most beautiful in the Rockies.

Legendary Terrain
Telluride Ski Resort has expanded by over 300 acres in the past few years, including Revelation Bowl and Gold Hill Chutes, offering some of the most stunning skiing and riding on the continent.

Reminiscent of the long, open lines of Alaska, the spectacular terrain of the Gold Hill Chutes drops 488 vertical metres into the Prospect Basin, including faces, couloirs, chutes and rock features all above treeline.

The resort's vertical drop is now one of the largest in North America at 1,349 meters, with 1,172 vertical metres lift-served.

Alpine Elegance coupled with Historic Charm
Telluride effortlessly mingles urban sophistication, historic charm and mountain spirit. Historic Telluride is a picturesque town, complete with mining history, Victorian architecture, and a myriad of options for shopping, dining and nightlife.

Chic, upscale Mountain Village is an Alpine pedestrian village featuring sensational hotels, shopping, spas and easy ski-in/ski-out access.

One of the truly unique things about Telluride is the ease of getting around. The trademark free Gondola takes care of transportation between downtown, Mountain Village and the slopes. No driving necessary!

Getting to Telluride is just as easy, as the Telluride and Montrose regional airports are conveniently served by six commercial carriers with non-stop flights available from eight major U.S. cities.

Set in a pristine box canyon with awe inspiring views, world-class terrain, easy going towns and a hassle-free destination, Telluride is truly unmatched in North America.


Top 10 Reasons to Visit Telluride Ski Resort

1. 2,000+ skiable acres of epic terrain for every level of skier and snowboarder.

2. Unrivalled views of the spectacular San Juan mountains in southwest Colorado.

3. No lift lines.

4. FREE transportation on the Gondola - no need for a car or shuttle.

5. Non-stop air service from 8 major hubs in the US.

6. Historic Telluride and Main St with registered landmarks, including the site of Butch Cassidy's first bank heist.

7. Chic, upscale Mountain Village featuring sensational hotels, shopping, spas and easy ski-in/ski-out access.

8. New Eco Adventures, a one-stop shop activity centre, offering tours and activities for the entire family.

9. 50+ restaurants, bars and coffee shops.

10. An average of 300 days of sunshine and 8 meters of snow.

06 July 2011

Breckenridge

Just a short hop from Denver to the top of the Rockies lies the amazing town and resort of Breckenridge, Colorado.

Breckenridge is one of Colorado's oldest and largest ski resort towns, with a rich history that dates back as far as the mid-19th century gold mining days. Over the past few years, Breckenridge has been extensively developed to a true world class resort, whilst still maintaining much of the old mining charm.

If you are looking for a big resort experience, Breckenridge boasts over 155 runs, 30 lifts spread over 4 interconnected mountains, and the highest lifted point in North America at 12,800 ft or 3900m.

Breckenridge also offers extensive snowboarding facilities, with four terrain parks, three half-pipes and a super-pipe. Breckenridge's Freeway Terrain Park is a boarder's dream come true, and has been repeatedly voted one of the best in the United States by numerous snow-riding magazines.

The resort provides as much off the mountain as it does on the slopes. The town has over 400 restaurants, shops, galleries, and entertainment venues, from laid-back bars to raging nightclubs. Accommodation in Breckenridge is located both on and off the mountain with a huge range of options to suit anyones preferences or budget.

Located just off the main freeway that links the world renown resorts of Vail and Aspen, Breckenridge also makes for a great stopover. In fact, you can ski Breckenridge on the same lift pass as in Vail.