Silverton Ski Mountaineering

• Location: Silverton, CO
• Type of Adventure:  Backcountry and Ski Mountaineering

Is there a town better situated for steep spring skiing? In March and April, the planets align around Silverton, Colorado for amazing ski mountaineering.

• Season: March and April
• Prerequisite Skills: High level alpine skiing. 
• Best Lodging Type: Hotel or rented house.
• Nearest Airport: Durango, CO
• Best trip length: 3-5 days.  
• Advance logistics required: This can be done fairly last minute.
• Local Partner: Kling Mountain Guides
• Route Options:
  • Turkey Chute
  • Coyote Crag Chutes
  • Red Mountain #3
  • Elevator Shaft on the Sultan
  • Wishbone chutes on the Grand Turk
  • And on and on…