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Silverton Mountain

Silverton Mountain is an expert and advanced only ski/snowboard facility. One double chairlift will access the steepest, most powder-filled skiing this side of Valdez, Alaska. Silverton Mountain, located in Silverton, Colo., opened in 2002. This is a guide-only operation with a maximum of 80 people a day and an average of over 400” of snow a year. The base lies at 10,400 feet with a chairlift rising to 12,300 feet. There is easy hiking to 13,300 feet. The mountain is known for incredible early and late season skiing. Silverton requires everyone to have an avalanche beacon, probe pole, and shovel (rentals are available). Open Thursday through Sunday December through June.

Elevation

Summit

13487ft
Vertical Drop

3000ft
Base

10400ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

Intermediate Runs

Advanced Runs

Expert Runs

100%

Longest Run

1 MILES

Skiable Terrain

2200 ACRE

Lifts

Total Number Of Lifts: 1
Gondolas & Trams: 0
Eight Person Lifts: 0
High Speed Sixes: 0
High Speed Quads: 0
Quad Chairs: 0
Triple Chairs: 0
Double Chairs: 1
Surface Lifts: 0

Tourist Office

P.O. Box 856

81433 Silverton, CO

Colorado

United States

Phone: (970) 387-5706

info@silvertonmountain.com

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/01/2012

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/14/2013

Projected Days Open: 181

Days Open Last Year: 175

Years Open: 11

Average Snowfall: 400"

Silverton Mountain Reviews

by MarkGerardy 17th January 2012
- Overall Rating 4
- Family Friendly 0
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 0
- Nightlife 0
Extensive Review of Silverton

Pros: Steep, steep, steep
Cons: Wait for a great powder day, icy conditions suck
by Ka Pow 13th March 2011
- Overall Rating 3
- Family Friendly 1
- All Mtn. Terrain 4
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 2
The purpose of your guide is not to lead you to blissful powder

Pros: Gorgeous mountain and fun adventure
Cons: Your expectations will likely be higher than what you experience
by PowPowPowder 31st January 2011
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 1
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 4
Silverton Is Amazing - Even Without No New Snow

Pros: Steep, Gnarly Terrain, Fresh Powder, Awesome System
Cons: Group Size
by Mountainbilly 24th October 2010
- Overall Rating 5
- Family Friendly 3
- All Mtn. Terrain 5
- Terrain Park 1
- Nightlife 5
The wild west

Pros: Terrain
Cons: bathrooms

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Skijoring makes its way through downtown Silverton, Colo. during the annual Silverton Ski-Joring event.

Common Misspellings

Silverston, Silvertone, Silvertown

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Jun 18

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