Obviously anytime I start making big sweeping statements like this there’s going to be lots of room for argument. I thought specifically about mentioning Silverton when I was writing about Palmyra peak, but decided that Silverton (in my opinion) does not qualify as ‘resort’ skiing.

Silverton strikes me as more of a La Grave type experience: bare-bones, lift-served backcountry. Unlike Palmyra, you’ll almost certainly need a guide to access the wilder parts of Silverton. Beyond that, whether or not Silverton’s terrain is comparable in scale, pitch, and altitude to Palmyra is a question I can’t answer, as I haven’t had the pleasure of skiing there yet.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!