Kendall Mountain Ski Deals & Info
Kendall Mountain is a super small ski hill located in the town of Silverton, which is also home to the legendary Silverton Mountain, known for it’s heli-skiing. But Kendall is the polar opposite of Silverton Mountain. It offers only 283 ft. of vertical rise, 7 trails and 1 small lift. It’s a nice place for small children to learn how to ski, or for a family of beginners to have some fun for a fraction of the usual cost of skiing.
Kendall Mountain Highlights
This is a locals’ mountain. If you are headed here for the first time, here is what you need to know:
- Night skiing
- Located in the remote town of Silverton
- Very small beginner hill
- Among the cheapest lift tickets in Colorado
- Nordic trails available
- Ice skating and sledding at base
Kendall Mountain Ski Area Deals
Lift Ticket Deals
Mountain Stats
- Trails: 7
- Skiable Terrain: 16 Acres
- Total Lifts: 1
- Avg. Snowfall: 200"
- Vertical Rise: 283'
- Peak Elevation: 9,596'
- Base Elevation: 9,313'
Getting to Kendall Mountain
Kendall Mountain is located in Silverton, CO on Route 550. From Montrose, take 550 south and pass through the towns of Vernal and Ridgeway before reaching Ouray. From Ouray, continue on 550 over the legendary Red Mountain Pass until you arrive in Silverton. Kendall is located off of 14th Street in downtown Silverton.
From Durango, take 550 north. Pass by Purgatory Resort and then drive over Coal Bank Pass and Molas Pass before reaching the town of Silverton.
You will find the Kendall Mountain Recreation Area just across the Animas River from the town.
Kendall Mountain, CO FAQ
Yes, Kendall Mountain is a perfect place for a beginner to learn how to ski. It is small, mellow and located close to town.
Yes, the mountain is way too small for advanced skiers. It is more of a hill than a mountain and only offers easy terrain.
Silverton is a fairly isolated town. It is buffered on both sides by major mountain passes that sometimes close due to weather, meaning that it’s not always easy to access Kendall Mountain.
Silverton Mountain, known for it’s guided backcountry and heli-skiing, is down the road from Kendall. Also, Purgatory Resort is about 30 minutes to the south, and Telluride is only about 10 miles away as the crow flies, but to get there you must go around the mountains which takes about an hour and a half.
Tips for Skiing Kendall
Put in the work to ski from the top of Tram. This trail takes a quick 30-second hike in order to access the top portion. You will see the trail sign and the tracks from others skiers side stepping here as you approach. You can also dip onto this trail while traversing over to Mogul on the skier’s left side of the hill.
Even Kendall has glade skiing in the trees. Traverse below the lift to the skier’s left and you will find some short runs through the trees. It is not considered challenging terrain, but kids that like adventure may have more fun here than on the other trails.