Telluride Gold Hill Chutes
There is a total of 10 chutes in the Gold Hill Chutes area (3 of which are permanently closed now). Two of these chutes are accessible via chairlift, and the remaining chutes require hiking. The Gold Hill Chutes represent some of the toughest terrain at Telluride.
Chutes 9 and 10 require the most hiking. The final ascent requires you to head up the Gold Hill Staircase, which has been added to give skiers and riders access to the final 2 chutes.
Terrain Info
Accessible by hiking only. Extreme terrain including no-fall zones.
Gold Hill Chutes Stats
- First Opened: 2008
- Max Elevation: Approx. 12,850'
Access via the Revelation Lift – The Gold Hill Express will get you up to this part of the mountain, but the Revelation Lift will be the final chairlift to get you up to the point where you can access most of the Gold Hill Chutes. Chute #1 can be accessed from the top of the Gold Hill Express via Andy’s Gold.
Gold Hill Chutes #1 & #2
These are the most easily accessible of the Gold Hill Chutes and you can access this terrain without hiking. Chutes #1 and #2 are no easier than the rest, and this terrain still represents some of the most difficult terrain in Colorado. These two chutes cover just under 2,000′ of vertical (1,900′ according to Telluride’s website).
Gold Hill Chute #1
Gold Hill Chute #2
There is a “no fall zone” in Chute #1 at the bottom where the chute ends in a giant cliff. You can see the goat path in the photos below that you will need to take in order to avoid the cliff. This is a high-consequence area, so even the best skiers should tone it down a bit here. Chute #2 has a similar path.
Chutes #3, #4, #5 - Permenantly Closed
These 3 chutes are permanently closed. The main reason is that this part of the mountain was difficult to manage. There were too many skiers needing help, and access to this terrain is not easy.
Gold Hill Chutes #6 thru #10
After you hike past Chutes #3, #4, and #5, you can begin to ski down the upper chutes. These chutes all run out into Palmyra Basin. The Gold Hill Staircase give skiers and riders access to Chutes #9 and #10.
Leaving Palmyra Basin
Trails shown below include Nice Chute, Review, Way Easy and Even Easier. You can access this terrain from Palmyra Peak, the upper Gold Hill Chutes, or Jello’s Bowl.
