Tag: Silverton
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Silverton first Colorado city to hit Prop. 123 goal
The historic mining town of Silverton has become the first local government to meet the housing commitments of Colorado’s Proposition 123, passed by voters in 2022 to promote the launch of thousands of affordable housing units. The alpine community, population 724, met the state’s requirements by adding 10 affordable townhome-style units that are expected to…
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A skier’s guide to Silverton Mountain Ski Area: Terrain, dining, lodging, parking, and more
Silverton Mountain is filled with bowls, chutes, cliffs, and plenty of natural terrain – the perfect spot for an experienced skier or snowboarder to visit. The mountain is left in its natural state with no cut runs (besides avalanche mitigation work), making this one a spot for experts only. Silverton Mountain is typically referred to…
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Colorado photographers offer tips and places for fall colors
Matt Payne is a fifth-generation Colorado native who knows very well the beauty of this state. He knows, having climbed the state’s highest 100 peaks between 2008 and 2018. That’s when he got serious about photography, inspiring his full-time profession today. Nothing inspires him quite like fall. “It’s far and away my favorite time,” says…
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‘Major milestone’ for major trail network in southwest Colorado mountains
Trail advocates are celebrating “a major milestone” toward the creation of a long-dreamed outdoor destination in southwest Colorado. That’s how Silverton Singletrack Society described a $750,000 grant recently announced for the Baker’s Park trail system. The grant was the largest among the latest “community impact” awards from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO). And the grant was…
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Long-dreamed mountain bike trail system taking shape in southwest Colorado
An envisioned “world-class” mountain biking trail system is taking shape in southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. Nonprofit Silverton Singletrack Society had planned an event in the fall to celebrate the first build-out of the trail system called Baker’s Park. “And then of course we had a snowstorm roll in right on time,” said Klem Branner,…
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Fight over red phone booth at Silverton’s historic cemetery reaches dead end
Some wonder if the grave marker is an attraction or abomination?
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WATCH: Dog survives over two weeks in Colorado wilderness
‘Konni’ a year-old Belgian Malinois spent 15 days in the wilderness near Silverton, Colo. after being spooked from her owners’ campsite from fireworks sounds on the 4th of July. Concerned residents, including Jimmy Keene II, who shared this footage with the Denver Gazette, helped locate and capture Konni before returning her to her owners.
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Gear and apparel for winter: 8 Colorado makers to know
If you’re going to enjoy the Colorado winter, consider getting outfitted by Coloradans who cherish the season the most. Here’s a look at manufacturers around the state: Akinz: Suzanne Akin started her brand with a logo of wings and a motto to “find your wings.” The brand has flown from wakeboarding in Texas and snowboarding…
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Powder primer 2023: A closer look at Colorado’s ski areas
ARAPAHOE BASIN (est. 1946) A-Basin is the oldest of Summit County’s four ski areas, beginning with former ski racers and World War II veterans. The decades ushered in a new cast of characters: a scrappy bunch who called themselves Atomic Janitors, cleaning by night, sleeping in an A-Frame attic and skiing by daybreak. Skiable terrain:…
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Enjoy fall at these 10 spectacular sites in Colorado’s super scenic southwest region
As if Colorado’s southwest region could get any more beautiful, autumn swoops in. Gold is added to the palette, which also includes shades of purple and pink — the big sky blushing as the sun sets on another fulfilling day. How else to describe days spent in the San Juan Mountains? There is discovery and…