Off-Mountain Adventures

The west side of the mountain offers gentle runs where beginners can play. (Photo courtesy Telluride Ski Resort/Doug Berry)

Don’t ski or board? Need to take a day off from the mountain? Telluride offers lots of ways to stay active and have a great day—off the slopes.
Cruise snow-covered meadows and forests and get a glimpse of the town’s early mining days with Dave’s Snowmobile Tours. (970) 728-7737.
Skate away at the town ice rink in Telluride Town Park, or up top (for free) on the Mountain Village pond.
Treat yourself to a well-deserved massage, soak, scrub, facial or other indulgence at one of several top-notch local spas, including the Golden Door Spa at the Wyndham (800-SPA-KIVA) and Atmosphere Spa, a unique day spa conveniently located at the base of the gondola. (970-728-0630).
Slide around 10K of groomed cross-country trails, or take a snowshoe tour at the Topaten Touring Center at the top of Lift 10. (970) 728-7517.

FYI

Telluride Ski Resort (970) 728-7303, tellurideskiresort.com
Telluride Info (888) 353-5473, telluride.com