Silver Mountain Ski and Snowboard Resort
Residing in the scenic, snowy mountains of Northern Idaho, Silver Mountain has some of the best ski slopes within an hour of Spokane. Silver Mt Resort is also home to the longest gondola in the US, allowing you to ride to the top of the trails in style and take in all the majestic beauty of this winter wonderland.
![Silver Mountain Ski Resort](https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-_I7P1188.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=b1726a67c3c69ddb1aece9c25e41dc9b 320w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-_I7P1188.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=cbc34e2ca25b80e3e27a40810849459b 540w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-_I7P1188.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=341ac4c868b2102044aa361c239ffb8f 768w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-_I7P1188.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=58a62568734347c9c3f7374368871e62 1024w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-_I7P1188.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=24e0c1ba1d1f0a30391bd13a4a8fea6e 1200w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-_I7P1188.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=5a65c9117c1ead1c91a41e82e5e4519c 1440w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-_I7P1188.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=dc90f399d27420d9457d5ec51d8e7601 1920w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-_I7P1188.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=62288b09534bec769affab9884be74fe 2560w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-_I7P1188.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=b5fbae045807f1214b4028023027fb49 2922w)
“Surf and ski, all in the same day”
When asked what separates Silver Mountain Resort from its peers, Marketing Coordinator Gus Colburn doesn’t hesitate.
“Our vibe is unmatched,” he says. And as proof, he points to what’s perhaps Silver Mountain’s most iconic feature: the gondola that ferries guests there and back. Built during the closing months of the 1980s, it offers scenic views of the area as it ascends toward Kellogg Peak.
“The gondola is the longest one in America, so the ride up gives you a chance to get in the zone and to think about the day you have ahead. Instead of focusing on driving up a dangerous, windy mountain road, you can just relax.”
But the gondola ride is just the appetizer to a multicourse meal. In addition to more than 70 trails and terrain features for skiers and snowboarders, areas that cater to those who prefer snow tubing and snowshoeing, plus plenty of dining and shopping amenities for all of its guests, Silver Mountain is also home to Silver Rapids, a football-field-sized indoor water park.
“What really sets us apart is the chance to surf and ski, all in the same day,” Colburn says. “Who doesn’t want to warm up in an 84-degree water park after skiing?”
![Spokane Ski Resorts 2023](https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/boy-g026f05551_1920.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=3291c3a9f20da85de54766a9aa815ffe 320w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/boy-g026f05551_1920.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=cb4e5b76b37e9e6d69e4e1712ea40ddf 540w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/boy-g026f05551_1920.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=2cee023ab15553ac1a479c4b1f42f60e 768w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/boy-g026f05551_1920.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=5fe031d205fd6c77d8f47ce7b7c71a50 1024w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/boy-g026f05551_1920.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=dbedb2dc07888f3ed41b87cd7eddc595 1200w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/boy-g026f05551_1920.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=a4abb4f5aedbce4e7c66f0da0cd7ec12 1440w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/boy-g026f05551_1920.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=c3aadf5ffe8ac15e8ed0ca663fdd7490 1920w)
More than one reason to visit Silver Mt this Winter
If you’d prefer to master skiing before taking up surfing this winter, Silver Mountain has you covered. Literally. The magic carpet — think of it as a ground-level lift — has been given a roof to save beginners from having to contend with the elements and gravity at the same time.
“We also have a great team of rental technicians that help get you fitted with the right size boots and equipment,” Colburn says. “It’s never fun to be out there with boots that are too big or too tight. We also have a great team of ski and snowboard instructors with a lot of years of experience and who are trained to handle one-on-one private lessons or big group lessons if that fits your budget and is more your style.”
![](https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-Freeride-3826.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=e1f844937705624515aed93987bea8c6 320w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-Freeride-3826.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=67e58c411e116691efdb89baa0a7a596 540w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-Freeride-3826.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=f939ab6a6217df2b2687686f8d9481da 768w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-Freeride-3826.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1024&s=93815fa95885e8566213f6ec1c2c2183 1024w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-Freeride-3826.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1200&s=79cd063d4f595af28fbeca4fed2f5d3c 1200w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-Freeride-3826.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1440&s=5babbd31fcfa734dba995e08520b7869 1440w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-Freeride-3826.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=1920&s=2a052bca22cc5d8d3bc919364badd210 1920w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-Freeride-3826.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=2560&s=c4a2693e63c4a12ff4c5e6cf37719a4b 2560w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/outdoors/Silver-Freeride-3826.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=3840&s=7e066e5e375fbe2b9580732c4f4cd755 3840w)
One of the resort’s most popular offerings along those lines is the Flexible 5 Pak. For $249, interested skiers and snowboarders ages 7 and up receive a five-lesson package that includes equipment rental and a lift ticket. Starting in January, they’ll be able to book lessons with one of the resort’s handpicked instructors, and graduates will either receive a season pass that’s valid for the remainder of the season or 50 percent off a 2022-23 season pass.
All season pass holders will have unlimited access to the mountain’s facilities and 1,600 skiable acres from the moment they have it in hand. Should the resort end up limiting lift tickets due to COVID arrangements, which Colburn says will be following “local and national health protocols,” he recommends that anyone without a pass make a point to book well in advance.
“No matter who you are, if you’re a skier or a snowboarder, or even if you’re just a tuber looking for a good time during the winter months, Silver Mountain is a great place to come and visit,” he says. “We have plenty of terrain for everyone from beginners to the most advanced skiers. We are a great place to bring a family because of our large beginner area, and the water park is a huge attraction, too.”
![Silverwood theme park and waterpark](https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/things-to-do/silverwood.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=320&s=77c33f1ac6dd16f022d31083703c0cbc 320w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/things-to-do/silverwood.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=540&s=e38fb26b0b06e874feb1ef39f1e8d50c 540w, https://visitspokane.imgix.net/images/things-to-do/silverwood.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fit=max&position=50%2050&q=80&w=768&s=4fb89acdf6b625ee756dc3699a384450 738w)
Silver Mtn Rapids Indoor Waterpark
The fun at Silver Mountain doesn't stop when the snow melts, as the Silver Mtn Indoor Waterpark is the perfect summertime activity for the whole family!
Admission to the Rapids Indoor Waterpark is included with every stay through Silver Mountain Lodging, making this the perfect weekend getaway for you and your family.
You can also purchase individual day passes to the park, so if the weather is warming up and you're looking for a little respite from the heat, then the Silver Mtn Rapids should not be missed!