Tips for new skier in Telluride
 

My husband and I are going to Telluride in a couple of weeks. I have only gone skiing once...last year in Keystone. It took me 5 days of the bunny run to get the nerve up to try a green. Now we are going to Telluride with clients. My main question...is there an area "bunny run I guess they call it" where I can get my ski legs back before I try it again? I was so exhusted from falling and getting back up that I dared not try until I knew I was ready.

Have you taken any ski lessons? Because skiing is one sport where you definitely need lessons to learn how to do it correctly, from day one. Or else you develop bad habits that will become second nature and will be difficult to break. Plus, of course, it's much safer to know the right way to turn and stop. Maybe you won't fall so much, either.

Please wear a helmet, too. We've had a few deaths this week in Colorado from skiers hitting their heads.

Telluride is way cool, and you'll have a blast. Ages ago the only way down to the base area on skis was a pretty steep hill, so much so that it was absolutely no embarassment to ride the chair down. I haven't seen that at any other area, and maybe there are new trails since then. But don't be too proud to ask for a ride down if you want to.

Take a lesson or two

I don't ski. Loved Telluride on a summer visit! I think the best impression on the client would be you taking lessons. It makes a statement about honestly dealing with the task at hand. It sets a better tone then just winging it on the bunny slope. Have fun!!!

Sign up for an "all day" lesson. We are advanced intermediate skiers and did this on our first ski trip out west to Vail. It was great, and a lot of fun. It really improved our skiing skills, plus it was like a tour of the mountain. They will put you in an appropriate group and take you all over the mountain on appropriate runs for your ability ... especially important if you are beginners. You'll have a much better experience and will really advance in your ability and confidence. As a beginner, developing confidence is extremely important to learning to ski. There's quite a learning curve as a beginner, but if your taught the correct technique and then have the opportunity to practice it with someone watching and giving instructions it makes a HUGE difference.

Telluride has some nice green and easy blue runs that wander through the homes ("real estate runs") on the mountain. These runs provide ski-in/ski-out access for the homeowners. I found these runs were gentle with few people on them.

Definitely take a lesson on your first day. Ski instructors can give you just a few tips that will make a big difference in your skiing.

I've never been to Telluride (though it's on my "list"), but just thought I'd add my 2 cents about lessons. You will get much more out of a PRIVATE lesson, one-on-one with the instructor. A lot pricier, I know, but worth it. In group lessons, the instructor's attention is divided in many different directions, and he/she may not have time to give you all the tips you need. Try taking a half-day private lesson with an instructor in the morning, then after lunch try some green runs on your own. If you still don't feel comfortable, sign up for another private for the next morning.

I can relate to being exhausted from falling all the time. On my first ski trip, my then-bf decided the best way for me to learn would be to go to the top of the mountain on the gondola and ski down in near blizzard conditions. X( I never wanted to see a mountain again! It took a while before I actually enjoyed the sport of skiing.

Good luck!