Related Regions: Colorado, North America
5
by runner/skier - 25th February 2010
Pros: Great Snow, Awesome Scenery, Super Challenge, Fun!
Cons: It's Not For Everyone
I can only speak for myself, but I will tell you that I had a great time at Silverton. Our group of 8 was relatively uniform in ability and our guide, (Ada... Full review
4
by aaron w - 19th January 2010
Pros: Excellent terrain, they have a helicopter!, nice guides
Cons: Emphasis on safety may be a little high
Let me start off by saying that if you're considering skiing or riding here you should. It is definitely a cool experience. The San Juans are so different... Full review
4
by Taos Rules - 19th November 2009
Pros: Powder ,Steep
Cons: Unguided only gives you One face of mtn. WEAK!!!!!!!!!!!!
Taos has more open to unguided and great lines with Steep and deep. I won't waste my time driving to Silverton if they do not open more terrian to unguided ... Full review
5
by adin - 27th March 2009
Pros: Backcountry skiing with a lift
Cons: you MUST be in GREAT shape to hack it
Skiing Silverton is like stepping into the backcountry, without the worries of impending avalanches, without having to purchase and read backcountry maps, a... Full review
3
by isaac reule - 4th March 2009
Pros: Has a lot of potential to be very good.
Cons: Currently, management does not know how to realize that potential
Powfinder is right on with his reviews, and anonymous user needs to get a clue. Most groups that were on the mountain the two days I was there only got 3 or... Full review
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by simonsez - 26th January 2009
Pros: Awesome terrain, freshies everywhere
Cons: Cocky guides who think they're all that, when they're not
I skied Silverton last March (I agree with another reviewer that March-April are the best months to go), and had a great time. Being an expert skier, I've ... Full review
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