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Silverton Mountain social media post last week announcing early season closure

Silverton Mountain social media post last week announcing early season closure

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Spring Ski Season Ends Early

Deanne Gallegos
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Although Silverton Mountain opened for their annual unguided ski season on March 17th, they announced the early closure of the ski area due to low snowpack last week. Unguided season lasted only two weeks this year and the Brewski event was their closing day celebration.

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In Brief

News Staff
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
The Silverton Standard and Miner Newspaper print edition in the newsstands around town price will increase to $1.00 The price of The Silverton Standard and Miner Newspaper PRINT EDITION that is found in the newspaper kiosks around town will go up to $1.00 (4 quarters) from the 50 cents it has been...

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Mountain Happenings

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Ongoing• Move Yoga ScheduleTuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 pm Gym Hours: 5:30 am- 9pm, 7 days a week (closed during yoga class).Please reach out to move. silverton@gmail.com. if you would like to join the Silverton’s community gym space.• Free Exercise ClassesMonday 6 pm Zumba (gym) Tuesday 7:00 pm...
Courtney Dauwalter's weekend win in

Courtney Dauwalter's weekend win in

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Courtney Dauwalter's weekend win in Spain

Submitted By Hardrock Hundred Endurance Run
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
When her original competition plans got derailed due to an event cancellation, women’s ultrarunning legend and 2026 Hardrock Hundred entrant, Courtney Dauwalter (Leadville, CO), traded the challenge of volcanic trails in Tenerife, Spain for the vineyards of Tuscany and came away with a victory at...
Destination Silverton 2026

Destination Silverton 2026

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Destination Silverton 2026

Silverton Standard Team
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
We’re excited to share that Destination Silverton: Summer 2026 is officially in the works, and we’d love to feature you and your business in this year’s issue.
Baker's Park Remains Closed Until

Baker's Park Remains Closed Until

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Baker's Park Remains Closed Until May 1

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Silverton Singletrack Society reminds the community that the Baker’s Park trail system remains closed through April 30 in accordance with seasonal wildlife protections established by the Bureau of Land Management and Colorado Parks and Wildlife.These closures play an important role in supporting...
(TOP) photo by DeAnne Gallegos Downtown Durango shares some love for Silverton on a new banner crossing Main Street

(TOP) photo by DeAnne Gallegos Downtown Durango shares some love for Silverton on a new banner crossing Main Street

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SILVERTON SOCIETY

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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Looking Back!

News Staff
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
125 Years Ago“Silverton is destined to become a city with Durango as a suburb.”— The Silverton Standard, Sept. 21, 190135 Years Ago March 21, 1991“We have serious problems,” county assessor Judy Zimmerman told the San Juan County commissioners Monday night.
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