Silverton ski area, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado

  Silverton is a mid-size ski mountain in possession of an average vertical drop compared to other US Rockies ski resorts. This ski hill has a fairly humble selection of runs and few ski lifts. With such a big skiing territory, 1,819 acres in all you won't run out of skiing area. Silverton has a much higher than average ratio of difficult runs and a much lower than average ratio of blue and green runs. The beautiful snow here becomes incredibly deep, 33 feet per winter, and that is sufficient for incredibly pleasant
    coverage. This ski hill has an altitude difference of 1,900 feet; Silverton makes great use of it all. There aren’t any accommodations in the vicinity, but if you're ready to journey a small distance then no problem, but you'd better reserve prior to departure
because these accommodations fill up quick. Brilliant exercise and getting out of the house for a while attract ski folks from far and near. Whether you're skiing or snowboarding, in this general vicinity, you'll locate scores of ski mountains. The seasonal snowfall is more than average at Silverton. Skiing and snowboarding here in Colorado is a wonderful thing to do through the winter season. Silverton is a fun ski mountain where a lot of the slopes push the limits of even the most excellent skiers. These ski trails are  
foot splitting; they'll make you really feel five years younger. The wintertime view of the Colorado mountains and the great feeling of zipping down the slopes are great attractions for many snow skiers. In wintertime the Colorado hills are a wonderful spot for snowboarding or skiing. The best piece of info on this resort is unsurprisingly the trailmap of Silverton on this internet page. This ski resort is a relaxed ski resort, and folks who work there are very welcoming. The snow blanketed hills of the San Juan and Jemez Mountains make for a wonderful view. The San Juan and Jemez Mountains in wintertime is so scenic you won’t believe it.

Special features: No grooming, all expert and advanced. Vertical Drop: 1900 ft from lift 3087 ft from hike to top

Silverton ski area management's own description


Best Western Twin Peaks Motel, Ouray
12 miles away
Stay at this Ouray, Colorado Lodge nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in the 'Switzerland of America'. The Best Western Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs is conveniently located in the city ...

St.Elmo Hotel, Ouray
13 miles away
Enjoy a turn-of-the-century historic Bed & Breakfast located in the beautiful San Juan Mountains in Ouray, Colo. All of our rooms are uniquely decorated with antiques and a Victorian-era motif. We are...

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  QUICK STATS
Vertical drop: 1,900 feet
Top Elevation: 12300 feet
Base Elevation: 10400 feet

Total Runs: 1
- 100% Expert and Advanced
- 0% Intermediate Runs
- 0% Beginner Runs

Total Lifts: 1

Skiing Area: 1,819 acres
Annual snowfall: 33 feet
Snowboarders Welcome

Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.791067
Longitude: -107.666171


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Silverton ski area.
 Ski Areas Near Silverton ski area:
Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 5 miles away
   400 vertical feet
   3 runs - 1 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner
Durango, Colorado , 14 miles away
   2029 vertical feet
   85 runs - 11 lifts
   26% Expert & Adv.
   51% Intermediate
   23% Beginner
Telluride, Colorado , 15 miles away
   3530 vertical feet
   115 runs - 18 lifts
   41% Expert & Adv.
   36% Intermediate
   23% Beginner
Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 38 miles away
   700 vertical feet
   5 runs - 2 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   25% Beginner
Wolf Creek, Colorado , 63 miles away
   1604 vertical feet
   77 runs - 7 lifts
   45% Expert & Adv.
   35% Intermediate
   20% Beginner
Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 76 miles away
   2100 vertical feet
   15 runs - 3 lifts
   100% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner
Powderhorn, Colorado , 77 miles away
   1650 vertical feet
   44 runs - 4 lifts
   30% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   20% Beginner
Crested Butte, Colorado , 78 miles away
   3062 vertical feet
   121 runs - 16 lifts
   20% Expert & Adv.
   57% Intermediate
   23% Beginner
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 91 miles away
   2010 vertical feet
   67 runs - 4 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   20% Beginner
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 94 miles away
   3635 vertical feet
   131 runs - 4 lifts
   52% Expert & Adv.
   30% Intermediate
   18% Beginner
 Whitewater Near Silverton ski area:
Mineral Creek - South, -blank- County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above South Mineral Camp Ground)
Lime Creek, -blank- County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge)
Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma)
 Trails Near Silverton ski area:
Deer Park Trail, San Juan , 2 miles away
Whitehead Trail, San Juan , 4 miles away
Brooklyn Trail, San Juan , 5 miles away
 National Parks Near Silverton ski area:
Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM , 57 miles away
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 59 miles away

 
Silverton ski area Trail Map
Trail map supplied by Silverton ski area, copyright ©.

 

Hotels Near Silverton ski area, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado

Best Western Twin Peaks Motel, Ouray
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12.5 miles away
St.Elmo Hotel, Ouray
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12.6 miles away
Comfort Inn Ouray, Ouray
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12.6 miles away
Ice House Lodge, Telluride
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12.8 miles away
Camels Garden, Telluride
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12.9 miles away
Hotel Columbia, Telluride
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12.9 miles away
The San Sophia Inn And Condominiums, Telluride
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12.9 miles away
The Victorian Inn, Telluride
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13 miles away
The River Club, Telluride
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13.1 miles away
Telluride Mountain Lodging, Telluride
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13.2 miles away
Purgatory Village Condominium Hotel, Durango
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13.3 miles away
Purgatory Village Condominium Hotel, Silverton
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13.6 miles away
Cascade Village, Durango
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13.6 miles away
Purgatory Lodge by Durango Mountain Resorts, Durango
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13.6 miles away
Cascade Village, Durango
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14.1 miles away
Inn at Lost Creek, Telluride
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14.8 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

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