December News from Silverthorne

Town of Silverthorne sent this bulletin at 12/28/2023 03:45 PM MST

Dec. 28, 2023

Winter Activities in Silverthorne

Winter is in full swing in Silverthorne and there are countless activities to enjoy around town! Check out some of our favorite winter activities below for a fun way to spend a day with friends and family.

Sledding: Enjoy the simple pleasures of winter with a day of sledding at Rainbow Park or Maryland Creek Park. Families with little ones will want to head to Rainbow Park for its smaller and gentler slopes, while older kids and adults will want to try the larger hill at Maryland Creek Park.
Snowshoeing: Snow enthusiasts have a host of snowshoeing adventures accessible via the area’s myriad of trailheads. Check out Acorn Creek, Salt Lick Trail or Lily Pad Lake for an adventurous day in the woods; and visit Wild Ernest Sports or Blue Valley Ski & Board Rentals if you need to rent a pair of snowshoes.
Nordic Skiing at The Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks: Take in the mountain views around Silverthorne at the free Nordic Center at the Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks. The Nordic Center features two courses for Nordic skiers and snowshoers. View a map of the trails here. No sledding, skiing or snowboarding is allowed at the Raven Golf Club and no walking or dogs allowed on the snowshoe and Nordic trails. If you need a pair of cross country skis, head to Gore Range Sports or Wild Ernest Sports to rent a pair.
Ice Skating at North Pond Park: From December through early March, the town of Silverthorne plows and maintains the ice rink at North Pond Park, a local’s favorite. Bring your own skates (and hockey sticks) anytime from dawn to dusk.

Simulated Sports Arrive in Silverthorne

When Mike Holmes and Meredith Goldberg envisioned their new business - The Sports Buffet - they saw a place where Summit County athletes could train when weather conditions weren’t ideal. The Sports Buffet is a high-definition sports simulator venue in Silverthorne where athletes and non-athletes alike can gather to practice or have fun playing sports in a video environment.

Three New Murals Featured at Silverthorne Parks

Silverthorne continues to foster the local arts scene with three new park murals from four local artists. As part of the Silverthorne Art Board’s Public Art Grant Program, four of the 2023 grant recipients commissioned murals at Maryland Creek Park, Trent Park, and Willow Grove Open Space.

Upcoming Events

January First Friday Winter Party & Polar Plunge

Friday, Jan. 5 at North Pond Park and Maryland Creek Park
Celebrate the start of the New Year at January First Friday with a night of winter fun! On Friday, Jan. 5, head to Maryland Creek Park for sledding under the lights and North Pond Park for ice skating and a polar plunge! Bring your own sleds and skates. Learn more and register for the polar plunge here.

Charlie's Walk and Mental Health Fair

Sunday, Jan. 7 at the Silverthorne Recreation Center
Join the Town of Silverthorne for a memorial walk and resource fair to help reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and learn about available resources in the community. Dress warm as the walk will be outside at Rainbow Park.

Country Western Dance

Friday, Jan. 12 at the Silverthorne Pavilion
Enjoy an evening of guided lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by open dancing and cash bar until 10:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is $10.

The Paradise Paradox

Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Silverthorne Pavilion
Join Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, Building Hope and the Town of Silverthorne for a showing of The Paradise Paradox on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Silverthorne Pavilion. Produced by Olympic ski racer Bode Miller and Emmy Award-winning impact sports filmmaker Brett Rapkin, The Paradise Paradox explores the mental health crisis affecting America's mountain towns and the innovative solutions being developed in response. Doors open at 6 p.m. and film begins at 7 p.m.

Brewer's Rock for Rescue

Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Silverthorne Pavilion
Sample beer and support the Summit County Rescue Group at the annual Brewer’s Rock for Rescue event at the Silverthorne Pavilion on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy live music from Stereo Transmission and Float Like a Buffalo, beer from local Colorado Breweries and take home a commemorative glass.

Silverthorne News

Christmas Tree Recycling

Christmas tree recycling is available for Silverthorne residents in the Trent Park overflow lot. Trees will be accepted from Dec. 26 through Jan. 31. Please be sure to remove all ornaments, tinsel and other decorations from the tree before brining it to Trent Park for recycling. Only Christmas trees are accepted for recycling in the Trent Park overflow lot, do not dispose of other items at this location.

For more information, please call Town of Silverthorne Public Works at (970) 262-7346.

Mountain Community Survey

The Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST), in collaboration with the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCOG), Western Mountain Resort Alliance (WMRA), and Insights Collective is conducting a survey to learn more about the community. The Mountain Community Survey is designed to capture the diverse experiences and perspectives of those connected to our western mountain regions as communities look to balance tourism and resident interests. The survey is open through Jan. 15.

Take Survey

Know Before You Go: Avalanche Safety

When heading out into the backcountry, always know before you go. Whether you are backcountry skiing or snowboarding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing or snowshoeing, it is essential to always check the avalanche forecast before heading out. Always carry the necessary gear, know how to use the gear, and don't go out alone. Learn more about recreating responsibly during winter here.