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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!”

1. Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia
2. Telluride, Colorado
3. Deer Valley, Utah
4. Aspen, Colorado
5. Jackson Hole, Wyoming
6. Sun Valley, Idaho
7. Vail, Colorado
8. Beaver Creek, Colorado
9. Park City, Utah
10. Sun Peaks Resort, British Columbia

Have you skied at the Top 10 yet?
If not give us a call, we can get you there in 2009 ! 

It’s always great to hear right from the source our very own ”Ski Traveller” clients that are out in resorts experincing things first hand.

Ski Travellers first guest of the season is Dave who headed to Telluride in preparation for opening day the 27th November 2008.He has chosen to head to two fantastic areas in the US Telluride and will then be basing himself in Breckenridge Resort for 28 days!!. Dave will be emailing us from time to time so drop back by the Ski Traveller Blog to check on his adventures in Telluride and Breckenridge.

Here are some comments from Dave so far:
“Just done 1st day skiing. Runs very limited but its fun anyway… Its snowing as I write this.Its bloody high up here.I had one night in Denver ( mile high city ) then to here about 8000,ft, skiing at 10000.ft.I coped with the jet lag .But an extra day at say Denver would have been a good idea for this old fella .Altitude sickness = all day headaches etc …..(I sort of knew  but thought i was bomb proof.).”

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

Ski Traveller has a great Ski Airfare Special thanks to United Airlines…..released in conjunction with the Warren Miller Film & Ski Expo and include the Colorado Airports: Aspen, Denver, Telluride, Montrose, Eagle….and outside of Colorado you can fly into Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, Reno, Vancouver and Calgary….& many more.

Ring the Ski Traveller for more details and remember you must book these flights before the end of June 2008.
Free Phone 0800 11 22 99

If you would like to apply for work at Telluride next season, check out their job listings at www.tellurideskiresort.com/TellSki/info/employment.aspx.  They have a complete list of current openings, or alternatively you can email their Human Resources Manager directly:

Janice Todd, HR Manager - jtodd@tellurideskiresort.com

Good Luck from the Team at Ski Traveller