Skyler Kauf

The appeal of this resort is simple — Telluride might be the best ski town in North America, and it happens to be nestled at the end of a box canyon in the epic San Juan Mountain Range. If you've ever seen a Coors Light can, you’ve caught a glimpse of Telluride's jagged peaks. Telluride should be a stop on everyone’s bucket list. Though Telluride is a challenge to reach, it's well worth the journey to Southwestern Colorado. 

There is skiing for all levels--nearly a quarter of the terrain is accessible to beginners. Telluride also packs over 3,800 feet of vertical into 2,000 acres with the terrain to challenge even the best of skiers. Options for dining, après and lodging abound. From motels and dive bars to five star restuarants and stunning Airbnbs you can tailor your own experience. There's plenty in the town of Telluride, though for easier ski-in-out access, Mountain Village is ~1,000 feet further up from town, accessible by gondola. Once you visit Telluride, you'll understand that this place has a vibe you won't find anywhere else.