At timberline, Alta Lakes Observatory is nestled at an altitude of 11,300' beneath the 13,800'
Silver Mountain and Palmyra Peaks. Surrounded by National Forest on a remote site next
to one of the three pristine Alta Lakes. The Observatory is adjacent to the Telluride Ski Area
and is accessible by Snowmobile, Cross-Country Skiis, Snowshoe, Telluride Ski Area
Back-country gate ONLY/
In the Summer, this spectacular setting is 8 miles from Telluride by state highway 145 and 5
miles up an unimproved mountain road (OK for 2 wheel drive vehicles with good clearance
in the summer).
Silver Mountain and Palmyra Peaks. Surrounded by National Forest on a remote site next
to one of the three pristine Alta Lakes. The Observatory is adjacent to the Telluride Ski Area
and is accessible by Snowmobile, Cross-Country Skiis, Snowshoe, Telluride Ski Area
Back-country gate ONLY/
In the Summer, this spectacular setting is 8 miles from Telluride by state highway 145 and 5
miles up an unimproved mountain road (OK for 2 wheel drive vehicles with good clearance
in the summer).
| Contact us for more information at: 970 728-4645 or alta@telluridecolorado.net |
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Alta Lakes Observatory a Rustic Mountain Backcountry Retreat
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View of the Alta Lakes Observatory from the Ski Area. Photo by Chason Russell
Alta
Observatory is
a unique
blend of
handcrafted
wood and
stone, located
on one of the
three Alta
Lakes and
adjacent to
the Telluride
Ski Area.
Observatory is
a unique
blend of
handcrafted
wood and
stone, located
on one of the
three Alta
Lakes and
adjacent to
the Telluride
Ski Area.
WINTER 2009/2010 NIGHTLY RATES:
***2 Night Minimum Stay Suggested***
REGULAR SEASON: HOLIDAY SEASON
***The truth is, once you get up there, you just won't want to leave...
1-6 Persons: 500/Nite 700/Nite
$30 ea add'l person up to 12 people max
Multi -Night Discounts Available
$150 cleaning fee per stay
Snowmobile shuttle of supplies and food $120 per trip
***2 Night Minimum Stay Suggested***
REGULAR SEASON: HOLIDAY SEASON
***The truth is, once you get up there, you just won't want to leave...
1-6 Persons: 500/Nite 700/Nite
$30 ea add'l person up to 12 people max
Multi -Night Discounts Available
$150 cleaning fee per stay
Snowmobile shuttle of supplies and food $120 per trip
Getting here is half the fun!
Alta guests skiing the Birthday Chute photo by Chason Russell
photo by Ben Eng