All it takes is one visit to southwest Colorado and the quaint western town of Telluride,
and you’ll agree with the Condé Nast Traveler readers who have spoken for the third year
in a row and voted Telluride Ski Resort the No. 1-rated Ski Resort in North America. The
Resort was also ranked No. 1 in the Readers’ Ratings the categories of Trails & Runs,
Lifts & Lines, Accommodations, Scenery, Food & Restaurants. The resort came in at No.
2 for the Nightlife & Après-ski and Value categories.
Spending days on the slopes means we could use some reinvigorating time so discover
the Peaks Resort & Spa in Telluride. Recently acquired by Telluride Ski & Golf, the
Peaks Resort & Spa is a ski-in/ski-out, full service hotel located adjacent to the Telluride
Ski & Golf Club. The hotel features 177 guest rooms, a 42,000 square foot spa with 32
treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and 9,100 square feet of indoor
and outdoor meeting space.
When the snow melts, the summer season offers plenty of diverse activitie, including
superb high altitude golf and other recreation opportunities. Located in the San Juan
Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride is tucked among the highest concentration of
13,000 and 14,000-foot peaks in North America. From families to thrill seekers, the ski
resort offers unmatched scenic beauty and incredible terrain consisting of 127 trails and
over 2,000 acres. Telluride likes to say that if offers ski-in, ski-out as well “golf-in, golf
out” accommodations. Golfers can enjoy teeing off on one of the high altitude courses,
including an 18-hole, par-70, 6,574-yard course at 9,417 feet above sea level … and, yes,
the ball goes farther.
With expanded airline service, getting to Telluride has never been easier. Telluride’s
upcoming 2015-16 winter nonstop flight program provides 14 nonstop flights to
Telluride/Montrose Airport (MTJ) from 11 major cities on key U.S. carriers. With new
nonstop service from Las Vegas and additional direct flights added from Los Angeles,
San Francisco and Phoenix, Telluride has never been more accessible for
Californians. Telluride is a fascinating western village with a cowboy flavor and is a fun
and vibrant destination with year-round activities. With predictions of El Nino arriving
this winter, there is added enthusiasm. You can get all the information you need and make
your reservations by visiting www.tellurideskiresort.com or call (866) 754-8355.
