SILVERTON SKI FIELD GUIDE
San Juan Backcountry: A Full Day from Cement Creek Trees to King Solomon Faces
A full-day guided backcountry ski and splitboard tour around Silverton that matches terrain to skill level and avalanche conditions.
San Juan Backcountry: A Full Day from Cement Creek Trees to King Solomon Faces.
The San Juan mountains around Silverton offer a wide variety of backcountry ski terrain — from tight, playful tree runs in the Cement Creek zone to big-mountain lines off King Solomon and Kendall Mountain — with a guide selecting terrain best suited to your ability and current avalanche conditions.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Varied San Juan Terrain
Expect a spectrum of snowfields: sheltered tree skiing in Cement Creek and exposed faces and bowls on King Solomon and Kendall Mountain, offering options that change with the season and conditions.
Tailored Runs to Match Skill and Conditions
Your guide will select terrain that fits your skill level and the day's avalanche profile, from lower-angle early-season slopes to steeper spring couloirs when conditions allow.
Full-Day Backcountry Flow
A single, full-day outing provides time to move through varied zones and sample different kinds of skiing or splitboarding across the San Juans near Silverton.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
Over the course of an 8–10 hour day, the outing moves through distinct terrain types in the San Juans, allowing guided laps in trees or open bowls and, when conditions permit, access to bigger lines off King Solomon and Kendall Mountain — all with route choices tailored to party ability and avalanche conditions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is best for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a backcountry touring setup (skis with touring bindings, skins, backcountry boots), personal clothing and footwear, snacks and water, and trip insurance. Guide gratuities and any other costs not provided by the operator are your responsibility.
Participants should provide transportation to climbing sites or any lodging; details vary by day and meeting location.
Expect to cover guide gratuities, trip insurance, and other costs not associated with the services provided by the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the outing?
The full-day backcountry touring experience runs approximately 8–10 hours.
Where do we meet?
Meeting locations vary; participants should confirm the specific meeting point with the operator prior to the trip.
What terrain will we ski?
Terrain ranges from tree skiing in the Cement Creek zone to big-mountain lines on King Solomon and Kendall Mountain, with guides choosing objectives based on skill level and avalanche conditions.
What equipment do I need to bring?
You must bring a backcountry touring setup (skis with touring bindings, skins, backcountry boots), plus personal clothing, footwear, snacks, water, and trip insurance; transportation and gratuities are separate.
Are there age or group size limits?
Participants must be at least 8 years old, and groups are limited to a maximum of eight people.