Silverton ski area, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado

Silverton ski area, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado

This ski resort has a much higher than average fraction of red and black runs and a fraction of blue and green runs much lower than average. Silverton has a somewhat modest variety of ski slopes and few ski lifts. Silverton is an ordinary size ski area in possession of an elevation difference that's more or less average when compared to other US Rockies ski resorts. Having 1,819 acres of skiing area you will never be without skiable land. The unbelievable 33 feet of annual snowfall is one of the finest features of this ski

    hill. Silverton is an exciting ski hill where a load of the runs push the limits of even the greatest skiers. The seasonal snowfall is heavier than average at this ski resort. The peaks of the San Juan and Jemez Mountains in winter are a splendid skiing and snowboarding
destination. The 1,900 feet of drop is not too bad; Silverton makes excellent use of it. Some folks prefer skiing and some snowboarding, either way, this is an area with a lot of places for that. These trails are pretty crazy sometimes; they'll make you really feel ten years younger. The peaks of the San Juan and Jemez Mountains make for a splendid vista. The ski trail map on this page will give you a good idea what Silverton is like. The snowboarding and the skiing in this part of the country is a brilliant thing to

do during the winter. The natural splendor of the Colorado peaks and the joy of cruising down a slope are in themselves reason enough to come here to ski. Silverton is a petite ski mountain with a friendly workforce. Getting your skiing muscles activated and getting out of the house for a while will make you delighted you came. In winter the Colorado peaks are something you can’t miss if you're addicted to skiing and snowboarding. There aren’t any places to stay nearby, but if you're ready to drive a short length then no problem, but do reserve a room before heading out given that it is a very popular destination.

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 Lodge & Hot Springs, Ouray
12 miles away
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13 miles away
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Current weather conditions
at Silverton ski area
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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These outdoors activities are available near Silverton ski area.

Ski Areas Near Silverton ski area:

Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 1 miles away
   400 vertical feet
   3 runs - 1 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   0% Intermediate
   0% Beginner

Purgatory, Colorado , 14 miles away
   2029 vertical feet
   85 runs - 11 lifts
   26% Expert & Adv.
   51% Intermediate
   23% Beginner

Telluride, Colorado , 15 miles away
   3845 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
   2775 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:

Lime Creek, -blank- County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - -blank- miles long (2nd Gorge)

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)

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