Serious adventure skiers and boarders will love Telluride’s
Helitrax helicopter experience. Ride the
helicopter to fantastic, out of bounds fresh powder and then glide down 1,100
vertical feet of brand new snow. The
resort’s website claims that even “mid-intermediate first-time powder” skiers
can handle the terrain, but only those who love an adventure should consider
heliskiing. The “One-Run” program allows
a limited number of skiers and boarders to sign up for an early morning single
Helitrax run for $250.00.
Other Activities
In addition to all of these great skiing and boarding
options, Telluride Ski and Golf Resort offers access to many other exciting
activities, including snowmobiling, horse riding, sleigh rides, ice skating,
ice climbing, mountain tours and sled dog trips. In addition, nearly every weekend in
Telluride there is a festival or other entertainment event to enjoy.
Ski School
If you or a member of your family is new to skiing or
boarding, or needs to brush up on some skills, Telluride has an excellent ski
school program. Their children’s
programs are designed to teach age-appropriate skills to kids three to twelve
years old. They offer both skiing and
boarding lessons for the kids, which not all resort programs do. There is even a nursery for the kids too
young to ski.
Adults can take private or group lessons and there is even a
teen program designed just for the teenaged skier or boarder.
The Telluride Adaptive Ski Program is a special organization
that seeks to make skiing available to all people. Their staff is trained to work with people
who have all types of disabilities to ensure they experience an excellent
mountain adventure.