Silverton Mountain
North America's Most Extreme Ski Area
Distance
390 miles from Denver
Drive Time
~6.5 hours
Summit Elevation
13,487 ft
Skiable Acres
1,819 acres
Resort Overview
Silverton Mountain is not your typical ski resort—it's North America's highest and steepest ski area, designed exclusively for expert skiers and riders. With one chairlift accessing 1,819 acres of ungroomed, avalanche-controlled terrain, this is pure backcountry skiing with lift access. Guides are required for most skiing, and heli-skiing opens up even more extreme terrain. This is bucket-list skiing for those who live for steep chutes, deep powder, and genuine adventure.
⚠️ Expert Only: Silverton requires advanced/expert skiing ability. Avalanche gear and guides are mandatory for most terrain.
Top 5 Hotels
Top 5 Restaurants
Handlebars Food & Saloon
American
117 E 13th St, Silverton, CO 81433
(970) 387-5395
Avalanche Brewing Company
Brewpub
1067 Blair St, Silverton, CO 81433
(970) 387-5282
The Pickle Barrel
American/Deli
1304 Greene St, Silverton, CO 81433
(970) 387-5713
Montanya Distillers
Craft Cocktails
1309 Greene St, Silverton, CO 81433
(970) 799-3206
Rocky Mountain Funnel Cakes
Desserts
1239 Greene St, Silverton, CO 81433
(970) 387-0294