Telluride has a reputation as one of the country’s least accessible, albeit most atmospheric ski locations.
But this season, United launched direct, daily routes to Montrose Regional Airport, just outside of town, and Boutique Air debuted daily connections straight into the local airport.
2019 is also Telluride Ski Resort’s first year joining Epic Pass—along with over 40 ski resorts around the world—which makes it better connected than ever before. Though it’s renowned for its powdery slopes, there’s much more to this Rocky Mountain town than ski runs.
Here’s what to see, eat, and do in Telluride.
Where to stay
Steps from the public gondola, Dunton Town House is a luxe bed and breakfast with five elegant rooms. Austrian textiles and handmade ceramics, a nod to the region’s early history of Tyrolean inhabitants, accent the modern aesthetic.
In the thick of Mountain Village, 15 minutes from downtown Telluride, is the newly-renovated Lumière Hotel with Inspirato. The ski-in, ski-out boutique property includes amenities like an outdoor splash pool, hot tub, and sauna. If you’re traveling with a group, book one of their multi-room penthouses or residences.
Day 1
Grab coffee with homemade almond milk or a turmeric-coconut chai at Ghost Town, a charming cafe in a courtyard on Main Street. The avocado toast is served with hard-boiled egg, chèvre, and chili crunch on sourdough. Sample one of their colorful smoothies—the purple includes açai, blueberries, and cashew milk.
Day 2
Begin another day in the mountains with a hearty breakfast at The Butcher & Baker Cafe. Get one of their amaranth, quinoa, and brown rice porridge bowls—the sweet version contains local plum compote, apples, and homemade granola, while the savory features roasted heirloom tomatoes, steamed organic greens, and an over-easy egg.