Silverton TR

[telehacker]

Go shit lucky and skied 3 days at silverton last week.

[telehacker]

Learned how to post pics, now how can I rotate them. I would post more this tech shit and I don’t get along.

We met Waco the bus driver dressed in leather pants and some fur hat and jacket.

1st heli ski for me in a solid 30 mph wind on the ridge.

Both of our guides were amazing and did not disappoint.

Silverton is a special place for sure.

[N1CK.]

I'm heading there in two weeks. Stoked and slightly gripped to be honest.

I rotated your pic in photo editor and re-uploaded. Maybe that'll work?

[skaredshtles]

I'm heading there in two weeks. Stoked and slightly gripped to be honest.

Man - don't sweat it. They have some nice terrain, but there ain't nothin' to be gripped about.

Unless you're skiing with Shocklee - then WATCH OUT.

[JTG4]

Man, Silverton is on the wish list. Glad you had the chance, and got the goods. Only fitting that any post that includes you and a heli is immune from any Jong comments!

[Viva]

Try reducing the size of you image (i.e., if it's 3000 mb, change ut to 2000). This has worked for me when posting high resulution porn in Padded Room.

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[hoarhey]

Learned how to post pics, now how can I rotate them. I would post more this tech shit and I don’t get along.

We met Waco the bus driver dressed in leather pants and some fur hat and jacket.

1st heli ski for me in a solid 30 mph wind on the ridge.

Both of our guides were amazing and did not disappoint.

Silverton is a special place for sure.

Haha, I thought that might have been maggot, Buster!

[doebedoe]

Man - don't sweat it. They have some nice terrain, but there ain't nothin' to be gripped about.

Unless you're skiing with Shocklee - then WATCH OUT.

Agreed -- just pay attention to the traverses when the guide tells you to (like on Mandatory Air).

Otherwise, you're unlikely to ski anything more technically challenging than the The Face at Loveland.

Its a pretty special place.

[telehacker]

Never turn down a chance to ski Silverton. Sprite world is the best description, as for the terrain, they have it all cover steeps trees and high alpine. Not going to lie my mind is blown.

[Buster Highmen]

Check this out:

$99 Early Bird Base Pass Deal includes: Access to the mountain for the following projected 2021 Unguided dates Weds-Sun


5 DAYS a Week.



(regular price $399):
Monday, March 15 (Passholder-Only Private Mountain Day)
March 17-21
March 24-28
March/April 31-4
April 7-11
April 14-18
AND Option to purchase one $39 heli run for 2021 season ($39 only if booked prior to 8.31.20). Heli run price increases to $59 after 8.31.20. 2021 Spring Heli season running Thurs-Sun through April 4th! Heli runs

https://silvertonmountain.com/shop/2...season-passes/

edit: that's 26 days of skiing for $99. Do the math.

[Ski220]

Are not they these guys? Just saying. Before you pay up front, know the conditions (not talking snow)

https://www.tetongravity.com/forums/...r-future-trips.

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[sillybunt2]

A Silverton trip is in no way the financial committment of an Alaskan heli trip. A ride in a heli for $59, is small potatoes.

[Buster Highmen]

Risking $100 with a reward of $4/day lift ticket?

Nitwits gonna nit.

[hatchgreenchile]

The $240 pass is a steal, especially with A-Basin, Monarch and Powderhorn, but $140 for Silverton only + heli drop is a no brainer.

you're unlikely to ski anything more technically challenging than the The Face at Loveland.

Wait, what?
That narrow concrete tunnel is pretty technical though.

[doebedoe]

Wait, what?
That narrow concrete tunnel is pretty technical though.

I'm sure with a rad crew you get to ski technical stuff. But if you just rock up and get put in with a group -- they aren't going to throw mandatory dicey moves at ya.

The Face ain't particularly steep. But its double fall line, shit coverage and bumps make it as technical as anything we skied over our two days.

[BFD]

I am not a fan but this seems like a good deal. Could not fine much about reservations on their site. Appears you need them. So do they have a limit each day on skiers? Can you just reserve everyday of the season?

[hatchgreenchile]

I'm sure with a rad crew you get to ski technical stuff. But if you just rock up and get put in with a group -- they aren't going to throw mandatory dicey moves at ya.

The Face ain't particularly steep. But its double fall line, shit coverage and bumps make it as technical as anything we skied over our two days.

I have limited days getting put in random groups (our party had 3 people), but I have experienced it both ways. Get paired with the rookie guide and the fresh off the plane Floridian, it's Cabin & Tiger Main time. Get paired with the rippers from Telluride, Flagstaff and an OG guide, and it's technical turns in Two Smokes & Nightmare. Both experiences were great, but one was far more memorable.

When peak offseason blues hit, I'll totally get into a "Silverton" vs "The Face" debate.

[byates1]

sick deal, newb question: can you just show up on those days like any other place or do you have to reserve/group up?

can you ski solo at silverton?

[skiracer88_00]

sick deal, newb question: can you just show up on those days like any other place or do you have to reserve/group up?

can you ski solo at silverton?

You just show up. Those are the unguided days. On those days it operates like any other ski area except that you need to carry B.C. gear. You can ski solo.


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[BFD]

You just show up. Those are the unguided days. On those days it operates like any other ski area except that you need to carry B.C. gear. You can ski solo.


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Unguided Lift Ticket$84.00

While a reservation for unguided skiing is not required we always recommend it. The chair starts spinning at 9am and last chair is at 3pm. All guests, must check in at the tent before boarding the lift.

$84 includes full day lift ticket only
Reservations close 24 hours before the ski day.
See more on our Unguided Experience here
seems to me the are implying they limit ticket sales

[skiracer88_00]

Right, they do in theory but I highly doubt they’ve ever had to actually turn anyone away. Regardless, I think he was referring to the season pass


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[byates1]

^ yep, for a sec i was like wait, the 99$ pass lets you buy an 84$ lift pass? yeah no. thx for the info.

is this the 1st time the 99$ option has been avail? guess i'm skiing silverton next year..

[BFD]

looks like 475 skiers on unguided days. 80 on guided days. My point is. This seems like a good deal. I imagine there are skiers in Montrose, ridgeway. ouray and Durango who would never think of buying a ticket. But for $100 if you get four days it is a descent deal. Also the expended days help as you might be able to avoid front range weekend warriors and better snow windows. I would imagine they do not sell out 475 that often but I don't really know.

[Buster Highmen]

^ yep, for a sec i was like wait, the 99$ pass lets you buy an 84$ lift pass? yeah no. thx for the info.

Don't get confused.

$99 is for 5 weeks of 5 days per week of skiing.

$99 Early Bird Base Pass Deal includes: Access to the mountain for the following projected 2021 Unguided dates Weds-Sun 5 DAYS a Week. (regular price $399):
Monday, March 15 (Passholder-Only Private Mountain Day)
March 17-21
March 24-28
March/April 31-4
April 7-11
April 14-18
AND Option to purchase one $39 heli run for 2021 season ($39 only if booked prior to 8.31.20). Heli run price increases to $59 after 8.31.20. 2021 Spring Heli season running Thurs-Sun through April 4th! Heli runs to Grassy and Butter Bowl.
The Base Pass option does not include partner mountain days.


For another $136 you get a bunch of days at partner resorts and half price standby guided days.
https://silvertonmountain.com/shop/2...season-passes/

is this the 1st time the 99$ option has been avail? guess i'm skiing silverton next year..

To my knowledge, yes, it's never been this inexpensive and they've never been open 5 days a week for more than 1 week.

Reservations are not required but they can impose a cut off at 475 skiers on a given day, so reservations are encouraged.

[byates1]

bang. trigger pulled. see you there.

would be cool to do a mag buy out of silverton.

die living bitches