Comments on: Silverton 12/26/09

By: A look back at my 2009-2010 season so far – Shayboarder.com

A look back at my 2009-2010 season so far – Shayboarder.com — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:36:36 +0000

[…] Silverton 12/26/10: I went through a hard breakup this year and by Christmas I wasn’t really in the spirit at all. I didn’t have family coming out and someone I cared about really hurt me so when I left town to spend Christmas in southern Colorado it was mostly to get away. I ended up getting away to Silverton where the mtn is tough but great. It made my year being able to ride out there and I can’t wait to go back. […]

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:57:38 +0000

Wow….I realized I was grinning ear to ear while reading this. Too bad I’m stuck in Michigan. 🙁

By: Rooster

Rooster — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:12:05 +0000

Just checked out the Silverton website. That place looks sick! Would love to go sometime.

By: Shay

Shay — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:02:23 +0000

Carl, I took the friends of berthoud pass basic course but haven’t taken the on-snow portion other than training with friends and practicing with a beacon. I definitely need to though. I’ve stayed out of the backcountry unless I’m with friends who know the area and with the right gear but definitely if I go more into it, I’d take the courses.

By: carl

carl — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:55:44 +0000

Shay–have you thought about taking a backcountry course? Relying on people to save your ass works both ways–and another voice in the discussion always helps for smart decisions, even in places like silverton where it gets skied pretty often.

PS Skylar is rad and will get you where you need to be.

By: Shay

Shay — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:37:53 +0000

Gags! Sick I’m hoping to make it down again, so if you guys go down let me know and I’d be up! I’ve got plenty of the black and white sticker, so I’ll make sure to send you a couple!

By: gags

gags — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:09:12 +0000

Way happy you got to ride there Shay…I’m planning on another trip this spring for sure……I need that new sticker!

By: Shay

Shay — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 03:27:16 +0000

I’m definitely gonna go back during guided to get the full experience there and i’ve heard a lot of great things about Skylar so hopefully meet him one day.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:35:53 +0000

Silverton is my favorite place on Earth – i have twice made the pligramidge from the UK.

Agree with Colin that going guided, or at the least with people who know the resort will make your trip worth while.

By: colin

colin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:25:24 +0000

Silverton is legit. One of my favourite places on earth.

NB If you’re not an experienced backcountry rider and even if you are, I’d recommend going during guided season. You’ll get more out of the mountain, they’ll find you fresh tracks almost guaranteed and you can relax a little more on some of those hairball hikes. If you can get Skylar as your guide prepare to have the time of your life. Nicest guy ever and he absolutely shreds w/o worrying if someone is taking his picture etc. Great crew up there.