Silverton Mountain is a unique backcountry skiing experience. One chair lift services only advanced and expert terrain. There are additional options for hike in and helicopter skiing. There are no groomed trails and the mountain has been left as is except for avalanche reduction work. Avalanche gear and liability releases are required to ski here. During certain times of the year only guided skiing is allowed. During other times unguided skiing is also allowed in certain places. Silverton Mountain is for expert skiers looking for extreme terrain. Most days there are less than 100 people on the mountain.
| Location | Silverton Mountain is located in southwestern Colorado near the town of Silverton. It is 363 miles from Denver and 54 miles from Durango. |
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| Airports | Durango-La Plata County Airport- 69 miles Montrose Regional Airport- 67 miles |
| Season Length | November to May (typical length, depending on weather) |
| Hours | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Mountain Info
| Acres | 1,819, plus 22,000+acres heli & hike to |
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| Base Elevation | 10,400 ft |
| Summit Elevation | 13,487 ft |
| Vertical Rise | 3087 ft |
| Avg. Annual Snowfall | 400 in |
| Lessons | No Avalanche education available |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Terrain Park | No |
| Snowcat Skiing | No |
| Cross Country Skiing | No |
| Night Skiing | No |
| Trails | N/A |
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| Longest Run | N/A |
| Terrain | Beginner & Intermediate: 0% Advanced & Expert 100% |
| Lifts | 1 char lift |
| Amenities | No running water available, bottled water for sale |
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| Trail Map Link | Silverton Mountain Trail Map |
| Ski Town | Near the small mountain town of Silverton, CO. |
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| Summer | The lift occasionally runs for extreme mountain biking. |