Street dances, exhibits, fireworks and a concert headlined by Big Head
Todd and the Monsters will help Telluride usher in a new era of skiing at the
resort as residents and guests celebrate the grand opening of Prospect Bowl.
Wax your skis and boards and head to Telluride for the official opening
of 733 acres of new lift-served terrain that nearly doubles the size of the
mountain. The Telluride community toasts a vision 30 years in the making
during the weekend-long celebration, Jan. 11-13.
"I believe we can make dreams happen. After 30 years of community
perseverance and dedication, we have made the dream of Prospect Bowl a
reality," said Johnnie Stevens, chief operating officer for the Telluride Ski
& Golf Company (Telski). "A huge thanks to everyone who helped make it
happen."
Telluride has infused $14 million into Prospect Bowl to create one of the
most remarkable and unique experiences in ski country. Three new Doppelmayr
high-speed quads access a diversity of terrain ideal for skiers and riders of
all ability levels. Ute Park Lift (No. 11), with a ride time of four minutes
and a 275-foot vertical rise, serves as the beginner training area. Prospect
Lift (No. 12) accesses intermediate and expert terrain with a five-minute
ride time and a 1,050-foot vertical rise. Topping out at 12,260 feet, Gold
Hill Lift (No. 14) covers 1,475 vertical feet in just four minutes and offers
intermediates and experts breathtaking views and an expanse of steep terrain.
The Lynx Lift (No. 13) is a surface lift that provides an egress out of
Prospect Bowl to Lifts 1 & 10.
Posted by Ari Cheren, MountainZone.com Staff