The Ski Resort
At Silverton Mountain a unique mountain experience is awaiting you! With an elevation of over 4,100 meters Silverton Mountain is the highest skiable mountain in North America. At the same time it is also the steepest which means that there is no easy way down. The entire area is exclusively for expert skiers and riders. Discover cliffs, chutes and glades! The entire mountain is left in its state of nature except for the avalanche reduction work. There is a chair lift available that will take you right into this powderhead´s paradise. However, you also have the opportunity to go heli skiing which will give you a memory for a lifetime. You can choose between unguided and guided skiing. Guided skiing gives you the opportunity to ski with a pro that can also take you beyond the usual boundaries for unguided skiing. Whatsoever, you will definitely spend an unforgettable day on the mountain!
Interesting facts
- Elevated between 3,170 m and 4,111 m, the Ski Resort is the highest elevated Ski Resorts in the USA. The vertical drop from summit to base is 941 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in the USA is 496 m. Most runs are therefore relatively long.
- The day pass at Silverton Mountain is $109 making it one of the 3 cheapest ski Resorts in Colorado.
- During the season the average snow depth at Silverton Mountain is 109 cm. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average base depth of 138 cm. Therefore Silverton Mountain is among the 5 ski Resorts with best snow conditions in the USA.
- Silverton Mountain features 53 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in the USA is 45 sunny days. January is the sunniest month with an average of 16 sunny days.
