Winter Activities in Silverton

Full services are available to make your stay very special. An average winter will see 200 inches of snowfall during the season.

Not only do people live here in the winter, but many come from all over to play in our snow. Silverton is a great alternative to expensive winter resorts. The quiet, quaint atmosphere is perfect for a true getaway. The snow-covered mountains around Silverton provide an enchanting setting for many outdoor activites including alpine skiing at Durango Mountain Resort, advanced backcountry skiing at Silverton Mountain, snowcat skiing with El Diablo Alpine Guides, guided snowmobile tours with Red Mountain Snowmobile Tours and Ice Pirates Snowmobile Tours and cross-country skiing, ice fishing, ice climbing, ice skating, sledding, snowshoe walking, and snowmobiling. Remember! In the Heart of the High Country it pays to Be Prepared for the Outdoors

Snowsape Winter Carnival - Is an annual event and you'll not want to miss this incredible weekend of fun and excitement! It's more fun than you can imagine - check out the schedule of events and come join us for some fun in the SNOW! Be sure to get your entry ready for the Cardboard Derby Race!

Kendall Mountain Recreation Area
The Kendall Mountain Recreation Area is a perfect spot for inexpensive, family fun. At the new Kendall Mountain Ski Area, your family can enjoy a variety of downhill adventures including sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. Open Fridays-Sundays and holidays, a full day will only cost you $6.00 per adult, $3.00 for kids 7 and older. Sharpen up those blades and try out the newly-improved town ice rink. Skating is free and ice skate rentals are available at the Visitors Center.

Snowmobiling in Silverton
Enjoy snowmobiling on some of the best snow in the country. Many miles of open terrain with hills and numerous benches make Silverton a very popular area with snowmobilers. Snowmobile activity is concentrated on the Molas Divide area. Nearly 150 miles of track are maintained by the Silverton Snowmobile Club, with easy access from town or US 550. Visit their website at http://www.silvertonsnowmobilers.com/ for current conditions and more detailed maps.

Old Tyme Holiday Celebrations
Silverton pulls out all the stops during the month of December with an old tyme celebration. There are Holiday Bazaars with locally-made arts and crafts, baked goods and more.
The Yule Log Festival is a traditional event culminating in a bonfire, caroling and wassail. Then there's the Town Tree Decorating Party, which is an event for the children complete with hot chocolate and tree decorating with the children's handmade ornaments and gathering for Christmas carols. Holiday Shopping Night offers extended shopping hours in the special Victorian atmosphere not possible in malls and discount stores. Our Festival of Trees, featuring the Silverton Brass Band, is a gathering and exhibit of trees decorated with unique themes. The are also Ice Skating Parties throughout the month. No holiday celebration would be complete without a visit from St. Nick, and on Christmas Eve he can be found at the Town Tree, distributing goodies to all the children. Experience the spirit and charm of a Victorian Christmas celebration in Silverton. It will soon become a family tradition for you.