Stand atop one of the most celebrated resorts in the world and feel its magic. Then explore Telluride's enthralling terrain. You will have panorama views of the rugged and beautiful San Juan Mountain Range. Just make sure you have the correct Telluride ski and snowboard rentals to maximize your time on the mountain. Read about renting skis in Telluride for your Colorado vacation.



If you plan your trip ahead of time and rent your Telluride ski equipment over the internet, you can select which type of skier and boarder you are along with your height, weight, and preferred ski. Simply enter your information online and pick your skis up at select shops in Telluride, Colorado.

Depending on many variables, choosing the right ski for the current conditions, your current skiing ability, and the terrain you would like to ski can seem difficult, but it doesn't have to be. Here is a general guideline for various types of skis which can all be found in the town of Telluride, Colorado.

When big moisture laden storms roll into the San Juan Mountains, you can expect Telluride to come alive with skiers and snowboarders hooting and hollering. Powder skis are an excellent choice for those looking to take advantage of fresh snow. Powder skis are much wider under foot than other types of equipment. This enables as much surface float as possible while enabling solid stability and agility. Powder skis tend to be a little longer than other skis which also helps carry your weight. Again, renting powder skis in Telluride is a popular choice for storm chasers. The best part is, many of the shops in Telluride will let you swap out different ski rentals so you can ski various types of skis.

If you're one of this skiers who enjoys big long wide GS turns than you should look into renting racing skis or equipment suited for corduroy and packed powder. Racing skis tend to have little flex which promotes constant edge contact while transition through wide turns. A stiffer ski also prevents unwanted chatter when accelerating in and out of turns.

If there is one ski that performs well under several different conditions and terrain, than the all-mountain ski is it. All mountain skis blend all the components of equipment to provide an all in one ski. Many all-mountain skis have wider dimensions, deep side cuts, medium flexibility and are mid length.