Silver Star Mountain Resort
Address:
PO Box 3002
V1B 3Y9 Vernon, Canada
Phone:
(800) 663-4431
NileGuide Expert tip:
Don't miss Silver Star's many winter events, including the $5 night specials on Friday and Saturday nights. It's a great way to ski and dine at one of Silver Star's popular restaurants.
Description:
Ski and snowboard at one of the most popular ski resorts in the Okanagan. Its kid's activities and wide selection of groomed runs have been drawing skiers and snowboarders to Silver Star Mountain Resort for years. Located at the northern tip of the Okanagan Valley, a convenient drive from Vernon,
Kamloops and
Kelowna, Silver Star is a must-stop on the Okanagan ski circuit.
With 3,065 acres/ 1,240 hectares of skiable acres and 115 groomed Alpine runs split proportionately between easy, intermediate, advanced and expert levels, Silver Star attracts a regular following from Vancouver weekend skiers as well as visitors from all over the Northwest. Its 38 miles/60 km of cross-country trails are groomed and track set and are popular as well. In keeping with its commitment to inclusive sports, the resort also runs a non-profit ski program for adaptive sports.
Its attractive village has several hotels as well as vacation home rentals, and a lively après ski scene that caters to the night skiing crowds on Friday and Saturday nights. The resort is also open during the summer for mountain bikers, hikers, and those looking for an unparalleled view of the Okanagan Valley and lakes from the summit.
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