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TELLURIDE, CO (Feb. 24, 2010) – Reflecting a European skiing experience found in Chamonix, France, the Telluride Ski Resort airlifted a new bridge and staircase to the left shoulder of Palmyra Peak this morning at approximately 8 am. Heliqwest, a helicopter company based out of Canada, airlifted two steel staircases and bridge over the ski resort to its final resting place – the span between Gold Hill Chutes 8 and 9.

“This addition is a continuation of our efforts to provide ski experience which is ‘Unmatched in North America,’” said Dave Riley, CEO of the resort. “This project was extremely technical, and our in house staff has done a phenomenal job in both planning and execution. The Telluride Ski Resort is thrilled to once again expand easy access into epic inbounds terrain.”

TELLURIDE, CO. February 10, 2009 - Nearly a foot and a half of snow has blanketed the Telluride Ski Area in the past 36 hours, including an whopping 10 inches (25 cm) which greeted the top of the ski area this morning.

“After a record setting start to the season and continuing storms rolling through, Telluride boasts some of the best conditions in ski country,” said Dave Riley, chief operating officer at the Telluride Ski Resort, “and with our new Revelation Bowl and incredible ‘inbounds backcountry’ terrain, Telluride is truly unmatched in North America.”

Telluride and the San Juan Mountains are currently under a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service. Snow showers started Sunday afternoon, with snow continuing throughout the week. The current storm cycle brought 10” (25 cm) overnight and 16” (41 cm) in the last 48 hours. A 66-inch (168 cm) mountain base was reported with epic powder conditions as of 7 am this morning.

The National Weather Service is reporting a series of Pacific storms to continue to bring snow to the mountains the entire week, with chances of precipitation Wednesday night through the weekend.

Since the resort opened on November 26th, more than 17 feet (518 cm) of snow has fallen in Telluride, with 205 inches (521 cm) total. 

“Telluride is priming up for a terrific President’s Weekend,” said Matt Skinner, executive director of sales and marketing for the resort.  “With these great conditions, there is no better time to book a ski vacation in Telluride!”

TELLURIDE, Colo. (December 9, 2008) -A huge winter storm hit the San Juan Mountains, leaving a blue sky morning with 17 fresh inches of snow. Mountain crews are reporting 14 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours bringing our 48 hour storm total to 17 inches.

“This huge storm has Telluride in a great mood and ski conditions are fantastic,” said Matt Skinner, executive director of sales & marketing for the Telluride Ski Resort. “The new Revelation Bowl will be opening in the coming days as the most anticipated event of the year.”

Situated amidst the grandest 13,000 and 14,000 ft. peaks in the country, Telluride is the perfect winter wonderland getaway. Guests flying to the Telluride Ski Resort have two airport options: Montrose or Telluride.

An overnight storm has dropped twenty four inches of snow at mid-mountain in Telluride, with more than three feet in the new Revelation Bowl, and it’s still snowing hard. The town is abuzz with excitement as conversations focus around favorite runs and epic days, and especially on the new terrain and improvements at the ski resort.

With the finishing touches recently completed in Revelation Bowl and the new lift ready for operation, the fresh snow is a great start for the season to come. Opening day is just three weeks away, and anticipation is at its height with Revelation now added to Black Iron Bowl and Palmyra Peak, opened mid-season last year.  “This storm has added a solid layer to the snowmaking already underway,” said CEO Dave Riley, “We’re looking forward to a great year, with new terrain, restaurants, howitzers, snowcats, hotels and air service to continue improving the guest experience in Telluride.”

from Patrick Rothe - Director of Sales - Telluride Ski & Golf

Air New Zealand has released some FAB Ski Airfares to help you get to the slopes in North America!  Give us a call today so we can get you on the flights, you must book early to get the BEST Value Airfares.

An ADDED Feature for this year is you can choose to UPGRADE to Premium Economy Class or even to Premier Business Class on your long-haul flights.

The flights at Christmas are filling fast, give us a call to book your flights as soon as you know your dates…..you have 28 days once we book the flights to decide these are right and get the e-tickets issued, but you do need to get these booked now for travel at Christmas and Early January.

Direct flights to Vancover 4 times per week: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday….same days returning.
Direct flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco: daily or twice daily.
 

Two shows in Wellington, Friday night and Sunday night…..at the FAMOUS Embassy Theatre.  Saturday night was the All Blacks vs Ireland rugby game. Great Warren Miller Film & Ski Expo…..the team chatted to lots of people about Skiiing in Colorado and our brochure supplies are now getting very low, which is great as that means we have been spreading the word about how good the skiing is in Colorado - “enter a higher state” is their moto!  United Airlines have some great airfares specials to Colorado released in conjunction with the Warren Miller Film - great value but you must book & pay for these before the end of June.

Telluride is of particular interest, we have run out of these brochures …… if you would like to book your holiday to Telluride, be in quick, lots of you are keen to go this coming season.  We have the stunning Lumiere Hotel, Telluride Mountain Lodge and some great condos - you can choose to be on the mountain or in the quaint historic township, linked to the mountain by a gondola.

Check out the Ski Traveller Team hard at work at the Wellington Warren Miller Show.

Oh we can recommend the following restaurants and cafes in Wellington: Maranui Cafe in Lyall Bay (our favourite, we visited twice) located in the surf club right on the beach at Lyall Bay….fantastic.  Hazel’s behind the Embassy Theatre is great too, we ‘bumped’ in the All Black Coach Graham Henry there on Friday night.  You also must try Chow, Lido and Monsoon Poon.