Elevation is 9,540 feet, making it a favored skiing destination, with slopes from easy to treacherous.
Mountain Village Photo by Nicki Hurd
It is higher than Telluride, which is just northeast.
Mountain Village Photo by Nicki Hurd
The village is only roughly three square miles. It has a plaza with shops, restaurants and a market.
Mountain Village Photo by Nicki Hurd
Even a call box if you need to ring someone.
Mountain Village Photo by Nicki Hurd
Staying in Mountain Village was a good choice for us. Telluride was just a gondola ride away from Mountain Village and the gondolas were just a short walk or funicular ride away from our Lodge.
Funicular Mountain Village Photo by Andrew Leggett
It is a very scenic way to travel. August,2009