OnTheSnow.com’s visitors and app users have chosen Silverton Mountain as the best small ski area in North America in its annual Visitors’ Choice Awards for the 2022-23 ski season. OnTheSnow’s users, who take millions of destination ski trips each winter, rated and reviewed the resorts they visit for characteristics such as terrain, après-ski, family friendliness, terrain parks, and more. Silverton was rated the num. 1 small ski area.
Silverton is an advanced-only ski area, with just 1 lift, but 1,819 acres of skiable terrain. It’s the highest ski area in North America with a peak of 13,487 feet, and Colorado’s steepest heli & lift-served skiing, and comprised of completely natural terrain featuring bowls, chutes, cliffs and more. Silverton is for the most adventurous, advanced skiers and riders.
![Powder day for a snowboarder at Silverton Mountain](https://bucket-otsnews.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Silverton-Powder.jpeg)
Here’s what some of OnTheSnow’s users have to say about Silverton:
“Truly a special place. It’s not a resort; it’s a mountain meant for people who want a raw, real, incredible experience.” – C Murph
“Our experience at Silverton was truly amazing. Our guide was patient, knowledgeable, safety conscious, and encouraging. We had great snow, powder runs every time, and steep terrain.” – Rachel
“Magical experience at Silverton, absolutely blown away with my day there.” – Alec
Congratulations to Silverton, and all of this year’s Visitors’ Choice Award winners. Below, read more about this year’s other Visitors’ Choice Award winners. Leave a review here for any ski resorts you’ve visited this season.
2022-2023 Visitors’ Choice Award Winners
Best Overall Resort: Steamboat
Best Area for Beginners: Jiminy Peak
Best All-Mountain Terrain: Telluride
Most Family-Friendly: Angel Fire
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