Gondola-accessed skiing and snowboarding in Kellogg, Idaho, with ski and stay options and the region’s largest indoor water park.
Cover photo courtesy of Silver Mountain Resort
Lifts: 7
Vertical: 2,200
Skiable Acres: 1,600
Number of Runs: 80
Night Skiing: 8 runs for skiing under the lights
Family Amenities: Indoor water park and new village arcade
Lodging: Base village with on-mountain lodging
Operating Schedule: Opening day Nov. 29. Open 7 days a week.
Info: www.silvermt.com / 208.783.1111
Mid-week Ski, Stay, and Splash Savings through Nov. 14
Save big this winter on lift tickets, lodging, and access to the Silver Rapids Waterpark when you stay midweek this season between Jan. 6 and March 21. Packages start as low as $79 per person and include lodging, two days of waterpark access, and lift tickets for four! Book online by Nov. 14, 2024 and use the code “savebig” in the box labeled “corporate” to take advantage of this excellent offer. Access to the Silver Rapids Waterpark comes free with all lodging booked through the resort and is the only way to guarantee water park entry on peak days.
New Family-Friendly Arcade Coming to the Gondola Village
A new 5,000-square-foot family-friendly arcade is under construction in the Gondola Village, with an anticipated opening in late December. The arcade will feature duckpin bowling, video arcade games, and several unique physically interactive games, explains Silver’s Gus Colburn. “This will be a very unique après ski experience,” says Colburn. The arcade will have food service and bar drinks will be available with lots of things aimed for adults too, including miniature bowling, VR types of games and classic arcade games, adds Colburn. “With the arcade paired with the waterpark there will be no shortage of things to do on and off the slopes.”
Slope and Glade Improvements
Silver Mountain has been focusing on significant slope maintenance and glade upgrades leading up to this season. Several runs have been regraded using a grid-roller pulled by Silver’s D6 cat to break up rocks and smooth trails to allow for better and earlier conditions with less snow, says Colburn. Glade improvements include a new gate to the North Face Glades being added, increasing the available terrain in one of the area’s favorite glade skiing runs. The cluster of trees between Saddleback and Paymaster has also been thinned out, says Colburn, adding an exciting new powder stash.
Save Big on a Season Pass Until Nov. 16
There’s still time to snag your Silver season pass and save up to $180 as long as you get yours by Nov. 16, 2024. Don’t regret not having a pass when the storms roll in this winter and your friends are racking up powder days!
Silver Mountain/49° North Combo Pass
A combo pass gives you unlimited access to both ski areas. That’s a combined 3,925 acres, 14 lifts, 170 trails, 4 summits, and 4,051′ of vertical to ski or ride all season long for only a couple hundred dollars more!
Signature Events at Silver Mountain
Mark your calendar and don’t miss your favorite Silver Mountain events. Be a part of the passionate community of skiers and snowboarders who approach these events with a lot of spirit and revelry.
- Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with Warren Miller film to follow (Nov. 30). This annual celebration of the start of the ski season has something for all ages, featuring local vendors, Santa firing up the tree lights, a fireworks show (6 p.m.) and showing of the new Warren Miller film “75” at Noah’s Loft (movie tickets available online).
- Jackass Day (Jan. 9). This annual birthday celebration for Silver includes $20 vintage-priced lift tickets and free birthday cake up at Moguls.
- Après Ski Outdoor Bar (Jan. 18-20 & Feb. 15-17). Enjoy craft beverages from local breweries at the ski in/ski out outdoor bar with drink specials and games.
- Doug E Fresh Banked Slalom and Ski Bum Prom Night Skiing (March 1). Banked Slalom race held annually in honor of the life of Doug Johnson, followed by night skiing and dancing with vintage ski attire at the Ski Bum Prom.
- Toyota Ski Free Friday at Silver (March 14). Drive any Toyota vehicle up to Silver and receive a lift ticket voucher for free (driver only).
- Marchi Gras (March 15). Silver’s take on Mardi Gras in the mountains is always a crowd pleaser.
- Leadman Triathlon (April 19). Ski, mountain bike, and run the mountain at this popular annual charity fundraiser.
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