Resorts Silverton-Mountain
Area Profile
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, Colorado, opened for business in January 2002. They are 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 has been ranked best in steeps and powder snow in the USA and is known for incredible early and late season skiing. The mountain requires everyone to have an avalanche beacon, probe pole, and shovel (rentals are available). Open Thursday through Sunday December through June. New for 2006/07: unguided skiing, access to an additional 164 acres of private land scattered throughout the area's expert terrain. The expansion means visitors to the rugged ski area no longer have to steer clear of certain pockets of land to avoid trespassing. It also opens up some very challenging chutes.
Lodging Profile
Silverton will have slopeside huts in the future. Many hotels and cabins are available nearby.
Services Profile
Closest super store is in Durango.
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Mountain Stats
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Top: 13487 FT Bottom: 10400 FT Vertical Drop: 3000 FT Skiable Terrain: 1600 acres Number of Runs: 69 Snow Making: 0 acres |
Total Lifts: na Surface Lifts: 0 Capacity: 550 |
Beginner Runs: 0% Intermediate Runs: 0% Advanced Runs: 0% Expert Runs: 100% Average Snowfall: 400 IN |
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Projected Days Open: na Days Open Last Year: 175 Year Open: 2002 |
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