Silverton Mountain Ski Area
Our motto at Silverton Mountain is “All thrills and no frills”. Want to know why? We offer advanced and expert runs only, no groomers, no clear cut areas, just real mountain adventure. Our annual snowfall of 400″ is actually more than the amount of daily visitors which can be as few as 80. You can experience this mountain one on one and feel like you’re the first person to do it. There are a few ways to enjoy this experience, through guided or unguided skiing or by heli tours which will drop you into the wildest natural terrain you may ever set foot on. There are many bowls, chutes, cliffs and wonderful natural terrain to play on at Silverton. “It is the highest Ski Area in North America with a peak of 13,487’ and it is also the steepest with no easy way down.”Are you ready for the thrill ride?
More Resort Facts
Nearest Town: Silverton, Colorado
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| Base Elevation: 10,400 ft (3,170 m) |
Average Snowfall: 400 inches/year
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| Top Elevation: 13,487 ft (4,111 m) |
Snowmaking: none |
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| Total Runs: 0 |
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 0% Beginner |
 0% Intermediate |
 50% Advanced |
 50% Expert |
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Total Lifts: 1
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| 1 Chair Lift |
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| 2011/2012 Daily adult lift ticket price: $ 49.00 (multi-day discounts are available) |
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The mountain is left in it’s natural state except for the avalanche work to keep the mountain safer. “There is one chairlift that takes you into a high alpine environment surrounded by amazing ski lines in every direction. The terrain is entirely for the advanced and expert skier and those who enjoy adventure.” This unique mountain experience first started when Silverton opened for business on January 19th, 2002. Because the elevation is so high, early season opening is experienced and staying open late into the season as well. Ski patrol guides are always available to help ensure the safety of visitors and watch for the 
dangers of avalanche. Because there is access to higher elevation by the crest of the mountain, you could easily get a 3,000 ft. vertical drop. And now in October, the skiing has begun on Silverton Mountain. Fresh snow is falling and a settled base means they are ready to receive skiers. Are you ready for the expert skiers Alpine experience of a lifetime? It’s not far away, just miles outside of Durango and in the most incredible mountains Colorado has to offer. See for yourself what a combination of resort skiing, heli-skiiing and snow-cat feels like. Ski Silverton!
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Our motto at Silverton Mountain is “All thrills and no frills”. Want to know why? We offer advanced and expert runs only, no groomers, no clear cut areas, just real mountain adventure. Our annual snowfall of 400″ is actually more than the amount of daily visitors which can be as few as 80. You can experience this mountain one on one and feel like you’re the first person to do it. There are a few ways to enjoy this experience, through guided or unguided skiing or by heli tours which will drop you into the wildest natural terrain you may ever set foot on. There are many bowls, chutes, cliffs and wonderful natural terrain to play on at Silverton. “It is the highest Ski Area in North America with a peak of 13,487’ and it is also the steepest with no easy way down.”Are you ready for the thrill ride?
The mountain is left in it’s natural state except for the avalanche work to keep the mountain safer. “There is one chairlift that takes you into a high alpine environment surrounded by amazing ski lines in every direction. The terrain is entirely for the advanced and expert skier and those who enjoy adventure.” This unique mountain experience first started when Silverton opened for business on January 19th, 2002. Because the elevation is so high, early season opening is experienced and staying open late into the season as well. Ski patrol guides are always available to help ensure the safety of visitors and watch for the 
dangers of avalanche. Because there is access to higher elevation by the crest of the mountain, you could easily get a 3,000 ft. vertical drop. And now in October, the skiing has begun on Silverton Mountain. Fresh snow is falling and a settled base means they are ready to receive skiers. Are you ready for the expert skiers Alpine experience of a lifetime? It’s not far away, just miles outside of Durango and in the most incredible mountains Colorado has to offer. See for yourself what a combination of resort skiing, heli-skiiing and snow-cat feels like. Ski Silverton!
