Lift tickets for Silver Mountain are very reasonably priced, and price reductions are given to seniors, and students. Also if you keep an eye open many of the gas (petrol) stations have 2 for 1 vouchers available. Also if the snow isn't to your liking you can return your ticket for a 100% refund! So there is no fear of going up the gondola only to find poor skiing conditions (very very rare).
Silver Mountain is also becoming a great area for those who don't like the mountain activities. This year Silver opened up a sledding/tubing hill for those not willing to strap on skis or a board. Silver also is opening a all year indoor waterpark in the very near future.
If backcountry is more your style then Warden Peak is for you. This is for the true back country skiiers seeing how you are going to have to hike up the peak (20 minutes give or take) and then additional hiking to find the run you want. Your lungs may burn just thinking about it but the payoff is well worth it. What the dedicated will find is acres of untouched powder. Also a breathtaking view is awaiting those who feel like taking the hike.
Silver Mt. offers two peaks for the price of one. Kellogg Peak is where you will find your groomed runs and free style park. There are also many runs left un-groomed for the powder hounds. The runs for the most part vary from intermediate to expert. The terrain park boasts to have the largest halfpipe in the pacific northwest when the conditions permit it to open to the public.
The intermediate and expert runs on Kellogg Peak will challenge a skiier of any skill level, and the hidden pockets throughout the peak will keep a skiier happy for a week. There are also many great beginner runs to be found at Kellogg Peak if you want to learn and the instructors are very nice.
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