Basecamp Silverton

Two old standby establishments in Silverton, Cafe Mobius and the Pride of the West, have recently reopened under new ownership, much to the delight of locals.

If you were anywhere near Silverton last winter, you knew that something was going on up at Silverton Mountain. You knew that there was more buzz than usual (and not just from the new helicopter). You might have known that Red Bull had built Shawn White a ground-breaking private half pipe.

Now Red Bull has launched a web site to show off last year's 'Project X'. And it's a pretty in-depth site with photos, video, and stats on Shawn's little pet project.

Check out Red Bull Project X for what went down in Colorado Basin last winter...

UPDATE - Oct 30th- They just posted a new two and a half minute video today... check it out on YouTube here. And check out the in-depth article (and photos) from Transworld Snowboarding, here.

Portland's Colin Lake plays slide guitar at the San Juan Grill in Silverton. He'll be joined by Lacey Black on piano. Come out and enjoy the great food, atmosphere, and music! http://www.colinlake.com and http://www.LaceyBlack.net for more information.

Michael Barton of Mountain Goat Ski Guides got some great turns yesterday, October 6th, from around 12,000 feet... 50cm of fresh snow, and a great start to the winter...

Check out the helmet cam video of his run on his blog, http://silvertonbackcountry.blogspot.com.

Makes you wanna wax up the boards and get to hiking, doesn't it?

Every Friday and Saturday evening

7-9pm

Local entertainer, MIKE GERYAK, performs oldies, 50's, and 60's music

Wine, beer, coctails, the "Velvet Kiss" and great Margaritas!

*************ONE-OF-IT'S-KIND IN SILVERTON********************

Who turned up the heat...it is cooler in the Blue Ridge Ntns than in the San Juans. We are only in the 70's ..Come on down and visit us

What is the latest word on the whereabouts of Winston Churchill? I can't believe his dramatic exit into the wilderness is the end of the story...a soul forever lost, nothing more and nothing less. Such drama seems out of character for someone who was so guarded and complex.

From the Desert...Otto

EDITOR'S NOTE (July 8, 2009): Winston's body was found on July 2, 2009 in Hinsdale County. Our condolences go out to all of his family and friends. Some additional information from the coroner and his friends can be found HERE. RIP, Winston...

What is the street intersection where the webcam is located?