Spring Backcountry Skiing in the San Juan Mountains: What You Need to Know

When considering backcountry skiing in San Juan Mountains of Colorado, there is no better place to base yourself than Silverton. The access is the best in the state of Colorado for endless ski lines. First off, you will need an affordable, comfortable place to stay. Something with a full kitchen to cook meals which will save money, and somewhere with the victorian charm that Silverton is known for - The Silverton Lodge! Our Bear Mountain Suite has a king bed, full kitchen and private bathroom, with a spacious well furnished living room featuring a large and comfy Ralph Lauren couch. If you need more space, the Grand Turk Suite has two bedrooms, each with a queen bed and tons of space. Now on to the reason why you are booking at The Silverton Lodge - Backcountry skiing spring corn.

Spring backcountry skiing in the San Juan Mountain is an experience of a lifetime, every backcountry skier should experience it. April and May are the best times to visit Silverton and the surrounding San Juan Mountains for skiing in the spring. The suites at the Lodge are all named after the peaks one should have on their punch list: Bear Mountain, Sultan Mountain, The Grand Turk, Storm Peak, to name a few. All of these peaks have lines that are much safer when they corn up in the spring. Good, up to date information on the local Silverton skiing lines and conditions can sometimes be hard to find, but you are in luck as your host (me) is a lifetime backcountry skier and has vast knowledge of the San Juan Mountains. I have over 60 (and counting) backcountry days in this season already, and I can help you craft the perfect itinerary. If you are looking for a guide, contact San Juan Expeditions and if you need avalanche safety training, contact The Silverton Avalanche School for courses. Feel free to contact me anytime for information, I am happy to help!