T-Ride adds guided skiing.

[CaddyDaddy77]

Telluride, Colo. (Ski Press)-Backcountry enthusiasts eagerly await the opening of Telluride’s new guided hike-to terrain in Prospect Bowl’s challenging and breathtaking Mountain Quail. Telluride Ski Resort plans to launch the new guided terrain of Mountain Quail as early as January 2005. The run sits against the dramatic backdrop of Palmyra Peak and offers guided hike-to terrain within the ski area boundary for the first time ever.

“This guided terrain is both challenging and exceptionally beautiful,” said Jeff Proteau, vice president of operations for the ski resort. “We can assure our participating guests an unforgettable guided backcountry experience.”

Mountain Quail is the highest point on Prospect Ridge. After a 30-minute hike from the top of lift 12, this northwest-facing chute rewards skiers and boarders with 1,100 feet of vertical bliss with plenty of face shots and powder turns.

Guided ski tours of Mountain Quail will be led by the experts of instruction and safety - ski school instructors and ski patrollers. A 10-15 minute safety orientation will be presented by a patroller prior to the hike. Mountain Quail skiers are required to wear a beacon and shovel, each provided by the resort. To hike and ski the new terrain you must be an expert skier and sign up with the Telluride Ski/Snowboard School 24 hours in advance. To ensure great snow and safety, group sizes are limited.

FOMO: www.tellurideskiresortcom

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Only gripe would be the 24 hr, unless you can cancel it if no fresh hits.

[truth]

Cool...I guess. Not really sure 1100 feet is worth all the trouble.

[hev]

I think it's right in the front of these pics but could be wrong. It looked like it would be killer skiing. It funnels down into some pretty intense chutes to the left of the photo as I recall.

http://www.hevenor.com/adam/img/bike...ride/point.jpg
http://www.hevenor.com/adam/img/bike...hike-final.jpg

[surftb15]

looks kinda cool.