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Silverton Mountain Ski Area (Visit this link)
Yes, Silverton Mountain does primarily focus on skiing/snowboarding but there are many facets to this operation. Most important to many, we feature mind blowing terrain. What we have done is create a place we hope you will enjoy. I am sure that each and everyone of you have been in bounds at a ski area and thought "if only there was a lift accessing that peak" or "a lift on the backside of the mountain". Most of you have looked at awesome terrain in the backcountry and wished you could get more turns than you could earn. Silverton Mountain may very well be what you would have created, if you were to try to fulfill those worthy desires.
Those of us who have been fortunate enough to obtain big powder days at mountains like Snowbird, Alta, Squaw Valley, or Jackson Hole know the routine. An all out rush to get as many runs in before the mountain gets tracked out in 2 hours. This is not how it should be. There are a handful of little areas that are closer to what we are trying to create here. Mountains like Turner Mountain, Bridger Bowl, Mount Baldy, Alpental, Red Mountain, Whitewater, or New Zealand’s club fields are much closer to what most of us desire. Unfortunately there are not enough areas like that anymore. Silverton Mountain will limit ticket sales so that we never grow beyond our capabilities.
We feel we are answering the need for more challenging lift accessed skiing. Some may call this the commercialization of the backcountry. During periods of snow instability or winter long depth hoar problems, all we can do is look at those tempting lines around us. Avalanche mitigation can allow access to steep lines during periods when the backcountry is generally too dangerous. Silverton Mountain is designed to have a minimal environmental impact with the major possibility of creating long term positive environmental impacts (see environment). With no plans or desires for condos, high speed lifts, or insane daily ticket prices, Silverton Mountain is how skiing should be. If there were more areas based purely on skiing, not development, we would not have many of the mountain community problems that surround us today (overpriced housing, etc.). Hard core locals are what keeps the ski areas open, yet they get treated like trash. Based on a cross of New Zealand style club fields and small U.S. ski areas, Silverton Mountain has the potential to be the mecca for expert lift served adventure skiing.
Our education programs have endless potential. Eventually it will expand to many fields but initially outdoor education combined with environmental field studies will be our main focus. The Silverton Outdoor Learning and Recreation Center needs interested parties and individuals to help with teaching and instructing. Subcontractors are welcome.
Our lift served downhill mountain bike trails are also designed for the advanced rider and above. Sweet single track with freeriding features are improved daily. Big stunts and gaps are just the beginning of what will be Colorado’s best downhill trail network for advanced riders. Other ideas are welcomed.
We know we are doing the right thing as so many of you have contacted us expressing your excitement and interest in programs. Those who have visited understand the quality of the experience. If you have ideas or are interested in employment opportunities (in house or subcontracted) email us.
We couldn't do it without the help of these guys who have always believed in bringing More Powder to the People!
http://www.silvertonmountain.com