Silverton Mountain

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Silverton Mountain is a high-alpine ski area near Silverton, Colorado, distinguished by its steep, expert-only terrain and lack of cut runs. The resort features a single chairlift that ascends from a base elevation of 10,400 feet to 12,300 feet, providing access to 1,819 acres of descents. The peak elevation reaches 13,487 feet, making it the highest and steepest ski area in North America. The terrain consists of bowls, chutes, and cliffs, with no easy way down, requiring skiers to hike or ski out. The mountain offers guided and unguided skiing, as well as heli-skiing options. While the database lists the difficulty as moderate, search results consistently describe the terrain as advanced to expert, with 100% of runs classified as expert. The typical season runs from November through April, with specific projected dates for the 2026-2027 season indicating an opening in December and closing in March. Parking is available at the base. The experience is characterized by natural, uncut terrain where skiers often descend one at a time.