Photo: Zach Dischner / CC BY 2.0About Silverton Mountain
Silverton Mountain is a ski resort in Colorado. It offers 1,819 skiable acres, served by 1 lifts, with an average of about 400" of snow a year. Silverton Mountain opened in 2002 as an expert-only, low-volume ski operation built around a single chairlift and guided or controlled backcountry access. Aspen Skiing Company acquired it in 2023. No groomed beginner terrain is offered; avalanche equipment is required. The much larger heli-skiing footprint is a separate product and is not added to lift-served acreage.
Why Visit Silverton Mountain?
- 26 runs with 3,087ft of vertical drop
- Average annual snowfall of 400"
- 1,819 skiable acres with terrain for all ability levels
- 1 lifts including chairlift
Where to Stay
Live prices for hotels, condos and homes near Silverton Mountain, plus places we’ve researched.
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Mountain Statistics
13,488ft
Summit Elevation
4,111m
10,400ft
Base Elevation
3,170m
3,087ft
Vertical Drop
941m
1,819 acres
Skiable Area
736.12 ha
26
Total Runs
2.2mi
Longest Run
3.5km
1
Lifts
400"
Avg. Snowfall
1016cm annually
How Silverton Mountain compares
Terrain Breakdown
100%
●Beginner
0% of trails
■Intermediate
0% of trails
◆Advanced / Expert
100% of trails
Trail Map
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Season & Operating Hours
Last season (2025–26)
Opening DayDecember 4, 2025
Closing DayApril 19, 2026
Status Closed for the season
This season’s dates are set by the resort — check its official site for opening day.
Getting to Silverton Mountain
By Car
Silverton Mountain is in Colorado, USA. Tap the button below for turn-by-turn directions from where you are.
Get DirectionsGPS Coordinates
Latitude37.8847
Longitude-107.6672
RegionColorado, USA
Lift Tickets
The rest of your Silverton Mountain trip — for lodging, see Where to Stay above.
Nearby Resorts
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening and closing dates are set by the resort each season, so check its official site for this year's dates. Silverton Mountain averages 400" of snowfall a year.
Silverton Mountain averages 400" of snowfall a season, with a summit elevation of 13,488 ft.
Silverton Mountain is located in Colorado, USA. Use the "Get Directions" button at the top of this page for turn-by-turn directions from where you are. GPS coordinates: 37.8847, -107.6672.
The Where to Stay section near the top of this page shows live prices for hotels, condos and vacation rentals around Silverton Mountain, plus any places we've researched.
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