- Stairs and Bridge Airlifted Via Helicopter This Morning
- Telluride Continues to Increase Incredible Inbounds Terrain Access

Telluride, CO – Reflecting a European skiing experience found in Chamonix, France, the Telluride Ski Resort airlifted a new bridge and staircase to the left shoulder of Palmyra Peak this morning at approximately 8 am. Heliqwest, a helicopter company based out of Canada, airlifted two steel staircases and bridge over the ski resort to its final resting place – the span between Gold Hill Chutes 8 and 9.

“This addition is a continuation of our efforts to provide ski experience which is ‘Unmatched in North America,’” said Dave Riley, CEO of the resort. “This project was extremely technical, and our in house staff has done a phenomenal job in both planning and execution. The Telluride Ski Resort is thrilled to once again expand easy access into epic inbounds terrain.”

The stairs and bridge were designed and fabricated by 12 year veteran and Lift Master Mechanic, Mark Bosse. With the company since 1997, Boss custom created, constructed and brought the project to fruition over the several months.

The two sets of stairs measure 48 and 54 feet, and weigh 3304 and 3324 pounds, respectively. The bridge measures 24 feet in length and weighs 2750 pounds. All three components measure 30 inches wide, feature hand railings on both sides and serrated grated steel walking surface. Together, the stairway and bridge combine make up 126 linear feet ascending Gold Hill. While the new addition will be under construction to solidify access for a couple of days, the new stairs and bridge will be available for use by Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, weather permitting.

33 Inches Fall in the San Juans in One Week

Telluride Ski Resort exceeded the 200" inch snow mark Monday morning, and conditions are unbelievable on the mountain.  Thirty three inches of light, fluffy powder have fallen over the last 7 days, with a total accumulation of 205" (7 feet) for the season. Skiers and boarder found heaven this morning, with a 6 foot snow base and a bluebird morning. With sunny skies peaking their way through, Telluride is the perfect spring break destination.

“This was a great storm,” said Dave Riley, CEO of the resort. “Now 17 feet of snow has fallen at our resort, and we can boast a 6 foot base. With these great conditions and numerous March specials, book a vacation in Telluride today!”

Why only a 6 feet of base with 17 feet of total snowfall? The San Juans Mountain snowfall consists mostly of air, and very little water – therefore fluffy powder emerges. This snow compresses or ‘settles’ into a snow base. With very little water, Telluride snow compresses more than at resorts with higher water content.

For more information on the Telluride Ski Resort, please go to Tellurideskiresort.com, or call 1-800-778-8581 to book your reservation today!