Resort Report for Silverton Mountain
Address: 6226 Highway 110A Silverton, 81433
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Main Phone: (970) 387-5706
Projected Opening: 2008-11-29
Projected Closing: 2008-04-01
Number of Acres: 1600
Snow Making Acres:
Top Elevation: 13487 FT
Base Elevation: 10400 FT
Vertical Feet: 3000 FT
Number of Lifts: 1
Number Double Chairs: 1
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Total Lift Capacity: 550
Average Snowfall (IN): 400 IN
Number of Runs: 69
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Ski: no
Snowboard: no
Cross Country: no
Profile
Silverton Mountain is an expert and advanced only ski/snowboard facility. One double chairlift will access the steepest, most powder-filled skiing this side of Valdez, Alaska. Silverton Mountain, located in Silverton, Colo., opened in 2002. This is a guide-only operation with a maximum of 80 people a day and an average of over 400" of snow a year. The base lies at 10,400 feet with a chairlift rising to 12,300 feet. There is easy hiking to 13,300 feet. The mountain is known for incredible early and late season skiing. Silverton requires everyone to have an avalanche beacon, probe pole, and shovel (rentals are available). Open Thursday through Sunday December through June.
Lodging
Many hotels and cabins are available nearby.
Recreation
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