Telluride, CO Ski Trip - 2025

Ski Telluride, CO

February 8-14, 2025
$1,995- per person, double occupancy

...trip is FULL...

Join TCSC...

...for an incredible trip to southwestern Colorado! Telluride is a stunning ski town and is known as one of Colorado's best places to visit.  

We will be flying non-stop on United Airlines from Newark NJ to Colorado, then a short bus ride (1 hour, 15 min) to the Bear Creek Lodge, our condo, located in the mountain village of Telluride.  (Ground transportation from Endicott, NY is included, round-trip.)

Telluride ski resort boasts more than 2,000 skiable acres; 19 chair lifts, half of which are high-speed.  Of the 149 trails, 59% is beginner/intermediate terrain, 50% of the mountain is groomed... including some black diamonds!  Lift-served vertical drop is 3,790 feet, average snowfall is 280 inches, and longest run, "Galloping Goose" (double-green) is 4.6 miles.  Telluride is an EPIC mountain.

You can also investigate a number of other winter activities during your stay in Telluride including snowshoeing, dog-sledding, helicopter skiing, ice skating, ice climbing and more.

There are two villages to explore after a day of skiing...  the Mountain Village (where our condo is), and the town of Telluride, which is accessed by riding the free gondola down (no pass required).  Grab an après-ski or dine out in the many locations throughout, either on the mountain, or in the two villages.

Remember... your condo comes with a full kitchen.  We will be making a grocery stop when we arrive in Colorado on our way to the condos. There is also a grocery store / market store in the mountain village, too.  So eat in as much as you want, if you like... also, a group dinner out (included) has been scheduled for mid-week.

Click this LINK for more information about Telluride.

Trip Price Includes:

• roundtrip bus transportation from Shafer's, Endicott, NY to Newark airport
• roundtrip non-stop air, United from Newark, NJ (EWR) to Montrose, CO (MTJ)

8 Feb 2025, Sat, UA 2628 Newark-Montrose, 10:59 am - 2:07 pm 
14 Feb 2025, Fri, UA 741 Montrose-Newark,  2:58 pm - 8:59 pm

** above flight info updated on 21 Nov 2024
There are NO complimentary meals on these flights... so pack a sandwich, or something.  

• roundtrip bus transportation from Montrose airport to Telluride condo
• 6 nights lodging at Bear Creek Lodge, in a 3 or 4 bedroom condo
  (condo has full kitchen, meals on your own)
• taxes and gratuities 
• one group meal out, mid-week

NOT Included - Lift Tickets
There are several options, PLEASE READ... you can purchase on your own an EPIC Pass or EPIC Day Pass; see the two options below.  EPIC 'Local' Pass does NOT include Telluride. Land credit is available for $30 (day pass) or $50 (full pass), when purchased through TCSC Ski.com club LINK.  Or purchase lift tickets through this trip; average cost $175/day.  (No senior rates available.)

*EPIC pass prices may increase* 
Prices listed here are from April 15, 2024.

• EPIC 'restricted' Day Pass (Telluride only) - $492-/5 days ($405-/4 days minimum req'd).  Choose 'restricted' because we will not be in Telluride during the blackout dates listed below.
  $30 land credit - must purchase pass through this club LINK to receive credit

HOW to ORDER the 4-day -or- 5-day 'restricted' EPIC pass

1. click this LINK to access our tour operator's EPIC pass page
   (you'll see the 'Ski.com' logo on the top lefthand side)
2. use the 'Filter Options' on the lefthand side
3. for 'How many days...' - select 4 days ($405) or 5 days ($492)
4. for 'Travelers' - select Adult (no Senior)
5. 'Select Resorts' - pick 'Western US'; then click on 'Telluride'
   (by selecting 'Telluride' you know you'll be getting the right pass)
6. input the quantity of one, then click on 'Add to Cart'
7. proceed to 'Checkout', and finalize your purchase

• EPIC Pass (full) - $982- (in addition, you'll have access to other resorts, including Val Thorens/Les Trois Vallées, France; Park City UT, Hunter NY, Okemo VT, Stowe VT, Sunapee NH, Wildcat NH, ...to name a few.)
  $50 land credit - must purchase pass through this club LINK to receive credit

HOW to ORDER the full EPIC pass - click link above, do not use the filters, and select 'Adult Epic Pass' for $982.  (This full pass will give you access to Telluride and Val Thorens/Les Trois Vallées, France.)
Input quantity, add to cart, then proceed to checkout.

• RESERVATIONS for your EPIC pass - we were told that this was not necessary, however, it's super simple to make your reservations at EPICpass.com 

Log into your EPIC pass account, and click on 'my EPIC account' at the top right, then click on the 'passes' tab. Once there, you'll see a 'reservations' option.  Fill out Sunday, 9 Feb to Thursday, 13 Feb.  If you're having difficulties, you can call EPIC directly @ 970-754-0143.

• Other lift ticket options are available through this trip (average $175/day)

NOT Included - Airline Baggage Fees
Baggage fees are your responsibility.  Payable directly to the airline at check-in.

NOT Included - Travel Insurance
We highly recommend protecting your trip by purchasing travel insurance; whether it's for illness, injury, lost bags, or too much snow, the small amount you pay will cover your trip cost and more. Do your research, below are a few links to check out.  You can also purchase through our tour operator, using Travel Guard.

• Multiple plans to choose from - travelinsurance.com
• Travel Guard - standard plan - click HERE
• Travel Guard - cancel for any reason plan - click HERE

SIGN-UP (registration) & Deposit Information

• Online registration will start Thursday, April 11th @ 7 pm
• You must be a TCSC member to get first chance to sign up.  After our September meeting, this trip will be made available to our affiliate, Eastern PA Ski Council.
• Registrations are limited to 46 people. It will be a first-come, first-serve basis. If full, please add yourself to our waitlist. In the past, we have been known to move people from the waitlist onto our trips.
• $495- check deposit is required at time of registering
• Mail TCSC check to Marcie, see below 'mail check to:'
• If check is not received within 10 days of registering, your spot will be cancelled.

How to sign-up

• starting on Thursday, April 11 @ 7 pm, log into TripleCitiesSkiClub.com
• click on 'Ski Trips', select 'ski trip list', and click on Telluride, CO 2025
• you'll see a 'register' button on the left, select it, and follow the prompts
• after completing your form/registration, mail $495 deposit check made out to "TCSC" to Marcie (see below)

Mail check to:  

Checks payable to, " TCSC "
Mail to:  Marcie Robinson,  (new address)
3122 Pierce Brook Trail, Canandaigua, NY 14424 

Payment Schedule
Checks payable to " TCSC "

• 1st payment - $495 due within 10 days after registering
• 2nd payment - $500 due June 8th (mail to Marcie)
• 3rd payment - $500 due August 8th (mail to Marcie)
• 4th payment - $500 due October 3rd (at club meeting, or via mail)
• Optional lift tickets - $700 / 5 days skiing ... due by Nov.

TRIP Policy / Code of Conduct
Please take the time to review our trip policy, click HERE.

Cancellations, fees, refund policy, etc.

• cancel prior to Aug 1st, receive full refund
• Aug 1 to Oct 31 - cancellations will require a substitute to receive refund
• after Oct 31st - trip is non-refundable
• 14 days prior to departure, 24 Jan 2025; individual changes can be made with a $75 fee plus any additional charges for the lodging, air or transfer portion of this trip.
• NOTE:  due to increasing fuel costs, additional fuel surcharges may be charged for air and ground services provided. If additional charges apply, you will be responsible for payment of any increases in these costs.

Trip Flyer, printable - click HERE

Questions?? ...feel free to contact your trip leaders:

Susanna Stumpe,  wildrose411@gmail.com
Marcie Robinson, mrobi1586@gmail.com

Shirts...!!!

Telluride shirts are now on sale till midnight Wednesday, Jan 15th 2025.
Shirts will be delivered and distributed at our February meeting - 6 Feb.

Click the link below to enter the store...  https://tcsctelluride.itemorder.com/shop/home/

NOTE:  all sales are final.  Double check the size chart prior to ordering.  You'll see Men's page also includes a 'unisex' shirt.

Itinerary...  *times are estimate, and subject to change

Saturday, 8 February

5:00 am departure from Shafer Bus, Endicott to Newark airport
PA pick-up at Gibson exit 219 of Rt 81, around 7:30 am (Flying J)
Board United flight 2628
Depart Newark, NJ at 10:59 am
Arrive Montrose, CO at 2:07 pm
Load bus for Telluride condo, with a grocery store stop enroute

Monday or Tuesday, 10 or 11 Feb

6 PM dinner out at .... restaurant TBA

Friday, 14 February

11 AM departure from Bear Creek Lodge to airport
Board United flight 741
Depart Montrose, CO at 2:58 pm
Arrive Newark, NJ at 8:59 pm
Load Shafer Bus and depart for Endicott, NY
PA drop-off, Rt 219 Gibson

Bear Creek Lodge (condo)

• Amenities:  kitchen, living area, gas fireplace, WiFi, concierge services, free shuttle, outdoor heated pool and hot tubs, sauna, outdoor grill, fire pit, funicular to the slopes, fitness room, spa facilities.
• Distance to ski slopes - the lodge is slope side to Sundance ski run. To ski out... take a 6 minute funicular ride to the Village Bypass trail (green).  Or ride the free condo shuttle.

Bear Creek private funicular,

Click HERE to watch video.

The Village Market
(grocery store)

455 Mountain Village Blvd
Mountain Village, CO
Open:  7 am to 9 pm
(11 minute walk from condo, or take free shuttle)

Restaurants @ Telluride
There are many restaurants and après-ski places to eat in the Mountain Village (where our condo is) and in the town of Telluride (ride the free gondola).

Click this LINK to see the list of restaurant options.

Epic Pass / Ticket holders -

• you must get the physical card prior to traveling to CO; the mobile app will not work in Telluride.
• you must make reservations via the Epicpass.com website prior to traveling.

Here are the instructions on how to make your reservations,

1. Use a computer / laptop (not a phone).
2. Go to Epicpass.com and sign into your account.
3. Put your cursor over the word "Passes" at the top, and select the type of pass that you purchased. (It will appear that you're purchasing a pass... you are not.)
4. A new window opens, scroll down pass the 'resort access' list. 
   * Pass Holders will see a paragraph starting with... '7 Total Days at Telluride', then 'Reservations required.' with a link showing 'book reservations here.'
   * Ticket Holders will see a paragraph starting with... 'Reservations required at Telluride...' and a link showing 'book reservations here.'
5. Click on the link, 'book reservations here' on the Epicpass page. A new window opens, scroll down to the calendar and select the dates 9 to 13 February and follow the prompts.
6. Once completed, you'll receive an e-mail from Epicpass confirming your dates.

If this does not work for you, please call Epic Pass directly to make reservations.

970-754-0005 -or- 970-754-0143