Potential Expansion Coming To Silverton, CO There are currently only two lift-serviced places to ski in Silverton, CO. When juxtaposed to one another, they are polar opposites. On one end is the family-friendly, Kendall Mountain- the kind of place where tots strap skis to their feet for the first time and adorably pizza their way down the hill. On the other end is the expert-only, Silverton […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 24, 2020 0 Comments
Top 5 Ski Areas in Colorado by Category Known for its high elevation and cold, light snow, Colorado is a winter sports mecca for skiers and snowboarders around the globe. With 32 resorts in the state, skiers and riders have a tough decision when it comes to choosing the best out of so many great options. Here is a comprehensive list of the best Colorado ski resorts by […] Industry News Spencer Cox | September 21, 2020 0 Comments
BIG Early September Snow Storm in Silverton, CO! At Silverton Mountain in Colorado, snow is always possible any time of year with peaks as high as 13,500’, but fresh powder feels extra special in September! Related: Silverton, CO Report: This Place Needs to Make Your Bucket List The Silverton Ski Patrol was out “inspecting” the snow conditions after a large winter storm dropped plenty of deep powder on […] Industry News SnowBrains | September 10, 2020 1 Comment
Top 10 Ski Resorts in North America A simple, yet acutely accurate equation has been developed by leading industry professionals to create this complex ski resort ranking system: Rank = [Average Snowfall + Access to Challenging Terrain] x Radness Factor (RF) […] Featured Article SnowBrains | July 3, 2020 149 Comments
Silverton, CO vs. La Grave, France La Grave in France may have a baby brother: Silverton Mountain, Colorado. Both offer an unmitigated high alpine environment accessed by a single major lift system. The regions are hotspots for advanced backcountry travelers and guided groups looking to play in the most rugged terrain. Silverton Mountain may be a much younger area but the mountains are world-class. Silverton and La […] Brains Robert Hansen | May 27, 2020 0 Comments
Silverton, CO Backcountry Report: Steep and Deep on The Million Dollar Highway Silverton is a Victorian mining town nestled deep in Colorado’s San Juan Mountain range. The town is a host to a ski area as well as endless aesthetic ski options. The connector between Silverton and Ouray, the notorious Million Dollar Highway, offers awesome access to many of these routes. Do not expect to have the area to yourself as the word […] Trip Report Robert Hansen | January 8, 2020 0 Comments
Silverton Mountain’s, CO $39 Heli-Skiing with Season Pass Shakes Up the Pass Game In what is clearly the best deal ever, Silverton Mountain, CO is offering $39 Heli-Skiing, an exclusive Private Mountain Day for pass holders, a much longer unguided season, plus 27 FREE DAYS to partner resorts with its Season Passes. Silverton Mountain is also rolling out a big expansion to its Unguided Season for 2019/20. The upcoming spring unguided season at […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 31, 2019 1 Comment
Woman Missing for 5-Days in Colorado River After Her Jeep Filled with Water and Was Swept Away A woman has been missing for five days after she was swept away in a high-alpine creek while Jeep touring in the backcountry outside Silverton, Colorado. The missing woman has been identified as Tessie Strickland, 64, of Kentwood, Louisiana, reports The Journal. Related: Paddleboarder Swept Away and Killed | Search Called Off for Missing Rafter | At Least 8 Deaths in […] SnowBrains | July 2, 2019 0 Comments