Silver Mountain has a long heritage as an excellent skiers mountain for locals. The owners have built a waterpark onsite that is now taking away from the upkeep and grooming of the mountain. Do yourself a favor and ski at a resort where they want to see you. Silver Mt. is one of the best kept secrets in America.
Is Silver Mountain good?
(1) Overall, Silver Mountain is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world, (3) overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries, (5) internationally the resort offers excellent value for money. Another reviewer couldn't be more spot on!
How much snow does Silver Mountain have?
Upper snow depth: 70.9 in
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Lower snow depth: 66.1 in
What happened at Silver Mountain?
An avalanche swept down a black diamond run at Silver Mountain Resort on Jan. 7, 2020, leaving three people dead and four others injured. KELLOGG, Idaho — One year ago, tragedy struck at Silver Mountain Resort near Kellogg, Idaho, when an avalanche left three people dead and four others injured.7 Jan 2021
Does Silver Mountain make snow?
Spanning across Kellogg and Wardner Peaks, Silver Mountain is located in the panhandle of Northern Idaho. Averaging 300+ inches of snowfall annually and a 2,200 feet vertical rise, skiers and riders have access to 1,600 skiable acres.
How many inches of snow do you need to ski?
While each ski resort is different, the very minimum base of snow is around 20 inches (50cm) of snow but ideally double that for the typical resort. The rockier the resort, the more snow it needs to cover the runs. The more snow that has fallen the more runs in a resort will be open and vice versa.15 Feb 2019
Is Silver Mountain good for beginners?
Silver Mountain is a great family hill. Children of all ages and levels enjoy this hill. For beginners, the magic carpet is an easy start. Intermediate skiers have a wide variety of runs to choose from.1 Mar 2012