Telluride Vacation
Planning Tips
Plan Your Telluride Mountain Vacation Today!
Some Helpful Tips for Planning Your Telluride Vacation
We have compiled a "cheat-sheet" to help plan your winter
or summer vacation to Telluride. Below is a list of considerations
while planning your ultimate vacation.
» Best
Time To Visit Telluride
» Telluride
Lodging Tips
» Telluride
Ski Resort Information
» Telluride
Vacation Packages
» Telluride
Lift Tickets
» Altitude
Issues In Telluride
» What
To Wear In Telluride
» ATM’S/Banks
In Telluride
» Transportation
Around Telluride
» Weather
In Telluride
Best
Time to Visit Telluride
Telluride's peak seasons occur from January
to March and June to early September as well as during the holidays.
April provides great deals on lodging, skiing and dining. June and
September offer peak conditions for summer recreation. Most
events, activities & festivals in Telluride kick off on Memorial
Day Weekend and run strong until the end of September. The area around
Telluride tends to have Indian Summers, and the weather remains an
average of 70 degrees during the day through September. You can also
enjoy lodging and dining deals in September and early October.
Telluride Lodging & Hotel Tips - Book in
Advance
Lodging & hotels in Telluride, Colorado go
fast. Telluride
accommodations, such as ski condo rentals, inns,
lodges and private home rentals are available year-round, but it
is advisable to book your Telluride Lodging in advance.
Many visitors choose to relax in the comfort of their own mountain
lodge in Telluride. Search for lodging
and hotels in Telluride.
Telluride
Vacation Packages - Telluride Ski Vacations
For the best deals and discounts for Telluride
ski vacation packages ,
you can bundle your vacation components to receive excellent rates
on airfare, lodging,
lift tickets and ski rentals.
Simply visit our Telluride
vacation planner and begin booking your Telluride
ski vacation
& package.
Telluride
Ski Resort - Telluride Mountain Resort
The Telluride
Ski Area is a year-round destination nestled in the San
Juan Mountains of Colorado. Telluride Mountain
Resort's unique
location places the ski resort squarely in the middle of two weather
systems with a reputation for producing big snow followed by bluebird
days. Read
more about the Telluride Ski Resort.
Telluride
Discount Lift Tickets - Telluride Ski Deals
If you purchase Telluride
ski and lift tickets in advance, you save big on both time and money. When
you buy your Telluride ski area lift tickets online, there's a
lot less between you and the mountain! You get the lowest price
and the irreplaceable feeling of being treated like a VIP. Book discount
lift tickets for Telluride online.
Altitude
Issues in Telluride
Hydrate ...hydrate...hydrate. Above 8,000 feet, altitude illness affects
20 to 30 percent of visitors from low elevations to some degree.
One of the easiest remedies to combat altitude sickness is to drink plenty
of water and take it easy your first couple days in Telluride. The first
thing most people notice is a shortness of breath, especially when exercising.
In addition, the heart is likely to beat faster, and one may develop nausea,
fatigue, headache, or have difficulty sleeping. If you develop one or
more of these symptoms you may have Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). If
these symptoms do not subside within a day or two, consult a doctor.
What
to Wear in Telluride, Colorado
Telluride is the kind of place where you can get away with it all. Locals
and visitors alike can be seen wearing casual jeans or upscale garments
for those special nights out. Either way, you will be feel right at home
with whatever you choose to wear.
ATM’s/Banks
in Telluride
Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards are widely accepted in Telluride
and Mountain Village. ATM machines accept most cards for a small fee
and are located at various on-mountain locations and throughout Telluride.
Transportation
around Telluride
Telluride has a fantastic free in-town
transportation system. Whether you're
going for a morning powder run or heading out for dinner, the Telluride transportation
system is excellent. You can also take the free gondola between the Town
of Telluride and the Telluride
Mountain Village.
Weather
in Telluride
If you've not spent time in the mountains before,
be aware that weather conditions in Telluride will be a bit different
than what you're used to. In the valleys and at higher altitudes, your
body may behave differently. Dress for cooler temperatures and be
prepared for sudden weather changes. Visit our Telluride
weather forecast for up-to-date information.
What to Bring
Your flights to Telluride are booked, the lodging sorted, lift
tickets purchased, rental equipment reserved…the only
thing left to do is pack! Here is a list detailing
a few essentials for your Telluride vacation.
What to Bring for Your
Telluride Vacation
- Ski / snowboard equipment
- Shoes
/ boots with good traction
- Snowshoes
- Goggles
/ sunglasses
- Camel
back / water bottle
- Scarf
/ hat / gloves
- Walkie-talkies
- Discman
/ mp3 player / Walkman
- Warm
layers (sweatshirts / long sleeve t-shirts / long underwear)
- Lip
balm
- Moisturizer
- Sunscreen
- Pain
relievers
- Camera
/ video camera
- Proof
of insurance
- Waterproof
coat / waterproof ski pants
- Day
pack
- Swimsuit
- Exercise
clothes
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