Silverton Mountain

One chairlift, all expert terrain, plus heli laps.

Silverton Mountain is a single double chair into steep, ungroomed alpine terrain, guided in winter and unguided in spring. Avalanche gear is required, the easiest run is about 35 degrees, and you can add single heli runs to a lift day. For strong experts only; the old mining town of Silverton is 6 miles away.

The mountain

Vertical drop

3,087 ft

Summit

13,487 ft

Skiable terrain

1,819 acres

Trails

69

Lifts

1

Average snowfall

400″ a year

Terrain mix

• Beginner 0%
• Intermediate 0%
• Advanced 100%

What’s here besides skiing

• Heli skiing
• Cross-country
• Ice skating
• Snow tubing
• Snowmobiling

Holidays and events

2026–27 dates where they’re posted. “Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• Opening dayDec 31

  Opening Day

  The guided season opens on New Year’s Eve, along with heli-skiing.

• FestivalJan 8–10, 2027

  Winterfest

  Partner brands take over the base area with ski and snowboard demos.

• EventJan 15–17, 2027

  Women’s Big Mountain Weekend

  The eleventh annual women’s weekend of guided big-mountain skiing and riding.

• FestivalFeb 13–14, 2027 (Presidents’ Day weekend)

  Silverton Skijoring

  Horse riders tow skiers through an obstacle course in town. Silverton’s biggest winter event, with $15K in prize money.

• Opening dayMar 18, 2027

  Unguided season opens

  First public day of unguided spring skiing, the day after a passholder-only St. Patrick’s Day.

• FestivalApr 10, 2027

  Brewski

  A full day of skiing followed by an afternoon beer tasting.

Where to stay

• lodgeAltus Lodge

  Newly renovated rooms with an outdoor hot tub and fire pit.

  15 min drive
• hotelThe Wyman Hotel

  Fifteen-room boutique hotel in a 1902 landmark on Silverton’s main street.

  15 min drive
• hotelProspector Motel

  Twelve renovated ground-level rooms, pet-friendly and affordable.

  15 min drive
• innTeller House Hotel

  Victorian hotel from 1896 with simple rooms and a guest kitchenette, close to restaurants.

  15 min drive

Rates are typical winter lows before taxes and fees, and change constantly. Book on the property’s own site.

Things to do

• Kendall Mountain · In town

  Silverton’s in-town family ski hill, with tubing and sledding, an ice rink and nordic trails.

• San Juan Expeditions · In town

  Guided backcountry skiing, avalanche courses and ice climbing out of Silverton and Durango.

• Ouray Ice Park · 1 hr drive

  Hundreds of farmed ice climbing routes in a gorge, with guides and gear rentals. Ouray Ice Fest runs Jan 28–31, 2027.

• Ouray Hot Springs Pool · 1 hr drive

  Large public hot springs pool in Ouray, over Red Mountain Pass.

Après and nightlife

• Lacey Rose Saloon

  Craft cocktails and steaks in the 140-year-old saloon of the Grand Imperial Hotel.

• Alpine Tavern

  Casual bar with pool, nachos and the game on.

These themes are our summary of recent skier reviews, not quotes.

Getting there

• Durango–La Plata County (DRO) · about 1 hr 45 min drive
• Albuquerque · about 5 hr
• Denver · about 6.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps