OnTheSnow.com’s visitors and app users have chosen Silverton as the best small ski area in North America in its annual Visitors’ Choice Awards for the 2024-2025 season. OnTheSnow’s users, who take millions of destination ski trips each winter, rated and reviewed the resorts they visit for characteristics such as terrain, après-ski, family friendliness, terrain parks, and more. Silverton was rated the no. 1 small ski area.
Silverton is an advanced-only ski area, with just 1 lift, but 1,819 acres of skiable terrain. It’s the highest ski area in North America with a peak of 13,487 feet, and Colorado’s steepest heli & lift-served skiing, and comprised of completely natural terrain featuring bowls, chutes, cliffs and more. Silverton is for the most adventurous, advanced skiers and riders. There’s truly no place like it in North America.
Silverton Reviews From OnTheSnow Users
Here’s what some of OnTheSnow’s users have to say about Silverton:
“This is a ski resort unlike any other. I went during guided season and there are only about 80 skiers max each day. I have to say I came during near perfect conditions after about 17″ of fresh powder and good weather and low winds. The skiing was great. Safety was always a priority.” – Craig
“Spent 3 days at Silverton Mtn. The guide staff are really professional and friendly. Amazing terrain. Very well-run operation.” – Mark
“Truly a special place. It’s not a resort; it’s a mountain meant for people who want a raw, real, incredible experience.” – C Murph
OnTheSnow wants to continue to hear from skiers and snowboarders about ski resorts they’ve recently visited. Leave a review here for any ski resorts you’ve visited this season. Congratulations to Silverton and all of the 2024-25 Visitors’ Choice Award winners, which you can read more about here.
2024-2025 Visitors Choice Award Winners
Best Overall Resort: Big Sky
Most All-Mountain Terrain: Jackson Hole
Most Family Friendly: Angel Fire
Best Terrain Park: Copper Mountain
Best Après-Ski: Breckenridge
Best Area for Beginners: Purgatory
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April 15, 2025
