Telluride sits nestled in a box canyon amid the towering peaks of the San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado. A free commuter gondola connects the town with the Telluride Ski Resort, some 1,000 feet above, and operates year-round. With more than 2,000 acres of skiable terrain, the resort’s seemingly inexhaustible network of runs is suitable for all abilities, with slopes varying from serene to extreme.