National Geographic Features Telluride in Top 25 Ski Towns in the World

National Geographic Features Telluride in Top 25 Ski Towns in the World

Best For: Big-lunged skiers and boarders with a taste for fine wine and the mountain high life

Remote and unrelentingly beautiful, Telluride may be the most picturesque ski town in North America, a Victorian-era silver-mining hamlet set deep in a box canyon in the San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. The steep runs of Telluride Ski Resort spill right into the edge of the town’s National Historic District, where a gondola whisks skiers back up into the area’s almost 4,000 vertical feet of absurdly scenic skiing. Only 12 blocks long and with no stoplights, neon signs, or billboards, this charming town of 2,325 people combines fine wine lists and funky bars with a spirited culture of diehard mountain lovers. The town sits at a gasping 8,793 feet above sea level, and lifts reach to over 12,500 feet, so come prepared to acclimatize.

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Jim Lucarelli

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Jim Lucarelli is a seasoned Colorado real estate agent with over 34 years of experience, primarily in the Telluride market. Formerly owner of Real Estate Affiliates of Telluride, he joined Compass in 2020, leveraging their advanced resources. A four-time past president of the Telluride Association of REALTORS® and three-time REALTOR® of the Year, Jim has deep market knowledge, especially in ranch properties. He's also experienced in construction management and actively involved in the Telluride community, serving on several boards.
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