Silverton Mountain Colorado (US)

Simply stated, silverton is a mountain which says "come find me". Nothing is obvious and the routes off of a single lift are endless.

Chutes:

"Vodka Shots" are tight, steep and treacherous and should not be your introduction to the mountain. Work your way up to the steep stuff. It wont go away, we promise. "Gnar Couloir" and "The Next Frontier" are best accessed by helicopter (too far to hike). You must ski in a group of eight so bring seven friends or ski at the pace of the slowest skier. A guide is also required. Be patient after a dump of powder as it takes a while for the ski patrol to perform a stability assessment or perform avalanche blasting.

Moguls:

There are typically not enough skier traffic to form moguls. Your best hope is under the lift.

Trees and powder:

Try "Twig Snappers" or "Bowling Alley" for what seems like endless tree skiing. Tree skiing is more common after a fresh dump as the powder helps control your speed.

Beginners and Intermediates:

The easiest run is 30 to 35 degrees of incline with no run officially marked as beginner or intermediate. This mountain is NOT for beginner or intermediate skiers.

Silverton Mountain does not have a designated terrain park but it certainly has lots of terrain and natural features.

There are three mountain bars including the infamous Grady's.

Note that Silverton Mountain does not host your typical cafeteria or dining facilities. In fact there are none. Off mountain in the town of Silverton you have the following options:

• Avalanche Coffee House: 1-970-387-5282
  1067 Blaire Street. Pizza and organic salads.
• Pasta La Vista: 1-970-387-5352
• The Miners Tavern: (Apres ski) 1-970-387-9885
  1069 Greene
• The Brown Bear: 1-970-387-5630
  1129 Greene Street
  This is the only premium dining facility in the area.

While there is the town of Silverton with basic amenities, there is little at the mountain base. Any available shopping is in town.

Although limited, all nightlife is in the town of Silverton. Try Grady's.

There are no accommodations at the base of the mountain. All lodging is in the town of Silverton.

• Premium Lodging:
  • The Triangle Motel: 1-970-387-5780
    864 Greene Street
  • The Grand Imperial Hotel: 1-800-341-3340
    1219 Greene Street
  • The Villa Dellavalle: 1-866-387-5965
    1257 Blair Street

• Motel/Hotel Lodging:
  • Alpine House
  • The Avon Hotel: 1-303-910-2960
    144 East 10th Street, Silverton CO
  • Canyon View Motel: 1-970-387-5400
  • The Prospector Motel: 1-970-387-5466
  • Smedley's Suites: 1-970-387-5713

• Bed & Breakfast:
  • The Bent Elbow (six room B&B): 1-877-387-5775
  • Elevated Sleep and Supper
  • Inn of the Rockies (Historic Alma house): 1-800-267-5336
  • The Teller House: 1-800-342-4338
  • The Wyman Hotel & Inn: 1-970-387-5372 1-800-609-7845
    1371 Greene Street

• Vacation Rentals:
  • Boulder Mountain Resort: 1-970-387-5409
  • Richies Retreat: 1-970-759-0943
  • Lola's Place: 1-970-387-5705