Group Skiing

Casual Ski Meet-Ups (Saturday - Tuesday at 9:45 am)

Make some friends while making some turns!

The first part of the week features ski meet-ups where old and new friends can explore the mountain together. These ski groups are laid back and organic. They don’t have an official group leader. Meet other skiers and plan your day on the hill at the Basecamp Area in Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village at 9:30 am.

Group Skiing (Wednesday - Saturday at 9:45 am)

Starting on Wednesday, the ski groups have leaders to help attendees explore the terrain. We recommend eating a hearty breakfast beforehand and bringing all the essentials to ensure a great experience. While Colorado sees more than 300 days of sunshine a year, the weather can change in an instant. It’s important to be prepared for a variety of weather conditions and temperatures. Our strongest advice is to dress in layers so you can add or remove them as needed throughout the day. We also recommend wearing:

• Absorbent socks in wool or other material that is not cotton – You may be tempted to wear two pairs of socks but we discourage this as the socks can cause your feet to hurt if they bunch up in your boots.

• Insulated, water-resistant gloves or mittens should always be worn, even on warmer days. Avoid wearing knit gloves or mittens as they will get wet and not keep your hands warm.

• A warm hat, or even better, a helmet. A helmet will keep your head warm and protect you.

• A water-resistant jacket with a high collar.

• Water-resistant ski pants or snow bibs to stay warm and dry.

• Goggles or sunglasses – at high elevation, the sun is extremely strong, and its reflection off of the snow can do damage to your eyes. Protect them from the sun’s rays and other elements with a good pair of goggles and sunglasses.

Skiers & snowboarders assume all liability while riding during these ski days just as you would if you were on your own. Our guides are ambassadors that know the area and are meant to show you around as a group. They are not instructors and assume no responsibility for assessing your ability level.

First time Skier or Rider? Need a refresher course to touch up your skills? The Telluride Ski & Snowboard School offers a safe and enjoyable learning experience. Beginner skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to sign up for ski lessons in advance directly through Telluride Ski Resort.

Telluride Ski Resort

No matter your ability, the variety of terrain found in Telluride is equaled only by the spectacular 360-degree views of the surrounding San Juan Mountains.

Click the trail map on the right to explore mountain terrain.

Palmyra Peak & Black Iron Bowl

This map shows hike-to terrain accessible from Gold Hill, Palmyra Peak, and Black Iron Bowl. Palmyra Basin is accessed via Palmyra Peak or Gold Hill Chutes 6-10. Black Iron Bowl includes Mountain Quail and the Top of 12 hike-to’s.

Palmyra Peak

Located east of Black Iron Bowl, this incredible terrain includes well over 200 acres and almost 2,000 vertical feet on the north face of 13,320 foot Palmyra Peak. The peak is accessed via Lift 12 (Prospect Lift).

What can be considered some of the most spectacular in-bounds terrain in the country, the runs Tram Shot, Sunrise and Electric Shock drain into Upper Moraine, and Lower Palmyra Ridge which lead back into Black Iron Bowl.

Estimated hike time: 1 – 1.5 hours past Black Iron Bowl*

* Hike times are approximate and may take shorter or longer based on your personal level of fitness and weather conditions.

Black Iron Bowl

Black Iron Bowl is an upper-mountain area accessible via Lift 12 (Prospect Lift) and a short hike out Prospect Ridge.

Skiers and riders may drop in anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 minutes hiking time along the ridge. Dropping 1,000 vertical feet on the primary pitches, terrain includes the expansive Mountain Quail couloir, European-style faces, open glades and steep chutes. Trails include Westlake, Lakeview, Review, Dihedral Chute, Dihedral Face, Jello’s Bowl and Nice Chute.

Black Iron Bowl, named for an old mining claim, is a signature area for in-bounds hiking, where advanced skiers and boarders enjoy fresh tracks virtually all season.

Estimated hike times from the top of Lift 12 (Prospect Lift):

Genevieve: 5 – 10 minutes*
Lakeview: 20 – 25 minutes*
Mountain Quail: 30 – 45 minutes*

* Hike times are approximate and may take shorter or longer based on your personal level of fitness and weather conditions.

Revelation Bowl

This map shows the expansive Revelation Bowl accessed via Gold Hill Express (Lift 14). At the bottom of the Revelation Bowl on the boundary of the Telluride Ski Resort, the Bear Creek Overlook provides sweeping scenic views of Bear Creek.