Spend New Year’s at Silverton Mountain

Ring in 2017 with some of the steepest and deepest riding in the great State of Colorado!  Our opening weekend starts on December 29, meaning the mountain’s snow will be pristine until you make your mark.  New Year’s at Silverton Mountain is an opportunity to explore our vast terrain through a guided ski and snowboard experience. From December 30, 2016 through January 1, 2017, skiers will be treated to three days of guided skiing with professional guides, great lunches, fun swag, complimentary après drinks, a fantastic BBQ Rib buffet dinner and live music by Farmington Hill at the Grand Imperial Hotel. This will be a New Year’s party you won’t forget.

Whether you’re new to backcountry-style terrain or a veteran who wants to shred the gnar, there’ll be a group for you—and the chance to challenge and develop your big mountain skills in the beautiful San Juan mountains. You’ll practice skills such as avalanche safety equipment use, proper route finding, terrain and snow selection, and ski and hike at high elevation (you’ll be skiing between 10,000 and 13,400 feet). Guests will ski and ride with mountain professionals who intimately know the terrain at Silverton and can find the best snow during your visit.

The Gear:

No avalanche safety gear? No problem. Silverton Mountain offers packs with BCA beacons, K2 probes and K2 shovels. Guests will have the opportunity to demo the latest K2 skis, including models from the Pinnacle series and the women’s Luv Boat 105 and Remedy 112. We’ll also have brand new snowboards available from Venture Snowboards.

The Après:

Off-slope activities abound including a Welcome Kickoff event on Thursday, December 29th, followed by a dinner party at The Eureka Station on Friday evening, plus time to explore the authentic, historic mining town of Silverton, Colorado.

On the final night of 2016, The Grand Imperial is putting on a big event with a massive buffet style, BBQ rib dinner and local favorite Farmington Hill will be putting on a rockin’ concert all night long. Boogie down and spend the first hours of 2017 with us!

On top of this, we’ll have drink tickets available for Grady’s Bar at Silverton Mountain. There is no better way to spend time reflecting on the day in one of the most iconic bars in the ski world at the base of Silverton Mountain.

The Schedule:

Thursday, December 29

• Check in to lodging (after 3:00 p.m.) at the Grand Imperial Hotel.
• Kickoff Welcome Event (7:30-9:00 p.m.) at the Miner’s Building (1069 Green Street) in downtown Silverton. Includes beer, wine, light snacks as well as guide introduction, snow safety briefing, demo/rental equipment pickup and more.

Friday, December 30

• Guided skiing at Silverton (9:00 to 3:00). Arrive at the base area at 8:30 to boot up and meet your guide. Lunch before will be delivered from the Kendall Mountain Cafe.
• Après party in the Silverton Yurt (3:00 p.m.) with complimentary beer coupons.
• Pastie Party at The Eureka Station (6:30 p.m.) Guests receive two drink coupons, hearty appetizers, dinner, raffle tickets and more.

Saturday, December 31

• Guided skiing at Silverton (9:00 to 3:00). Arrive at the base area at 8:30 to boot up and meet your guide and receive your brown bag lunch.
• Après ski party in the Silverton Yurt (3:00 p.m.) Complimentary beer coupons, swag, plus awards to celebrate your big mountain weekend.
• Buffet-style dinner at The Grand Imperial Restaurant (7:00 p.m.) followed by live entertainment from Farmington Hill to ring in 2017

Sunday, January 1

• Guided skiing at Silverton (9:00 to 3:00). Arrive at the base area at 8:30 to boot up and meet your guide and receive your brown bag lunch.
• Après ski party in the Silverton Yurt (3:00 p.m.) Complimentary beer coupons, swag, plus awards to celebrate your big mountain weekend.

Make your reservations today and we’ll see you in 2017!