Telluride Opens Palmyra Peak - In Bounds Out of Bounds?

J Dogg — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:09:01 -0500

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What can be considered some of the most spectacular in-bounds terrain in the country, Telluride’s Palmyra Peak has opened to the public. Located adjacent to Black Iron Bowl and Prospect Bowl, this unbelievable hike-to terrain includes well over 200 acres and almost 2,000 vertical feet on the north face of 13,320 foot Palmyra Peak.

“There can only be one or two places in North America where skiers and riders can enjoy the thrill of this type of experience in an in-bounds, controlled environment,” said Pat Ahern, ski patrol director for the resort. “This is truly a unique opportunity.” Installation of a new avalauncher has allowed Telluride’s patrol to better control the area.

Skiers and boarders access Palmyra by a 90 minute hike up Prospect Ridge, and then have a choice of phenomenal runs including The Peak, Tram Shot, Sunrise and Electric Shock.

“Palmyra Peak is probably the best lift-served terrain in North America,” said Kim Havell, one of the first local skiers to experience the area this year.

Prospect Bowl first opened in 2002, adding approximately 700 acres and nearly doubling the size of the resort’s terrain with fantastic beginner and intermediate runs. Guide-only access was offered beginning in 2005 to Black Iron Bowl, with open access coming this year. Palmyra Peak’s expert acreage will open this season as conditions allow.

“Palmyra Peak was the natural next step in expanding the area,” said CEO Dave Riley. “Telluride has always been known for its legendary terrain, and opening Palmyra Peak will further demonstrate that Telluride Ski Resort is Unmatched in North America.”

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Telluride Opens Palmyra Peak - In Bounds Out of Bounds?