SilverStar, BC
SilverStar, BC
About SilverStar, BC
Nestled in the beautiful Okanagan Valley above the town of Vernon, SilverStar is an easy one hour drive from Kelowna International Airport. All day skiing and snowboarding down the champagne powder trails is there for the taking with over 700 vertical metres and more than 3000 acres of incredible terrain. With two faces to choose from, one friendly and one difficult, there are endless options for every level of skier and snowboarder from beginner to advanced. The resort also boasts 16 kilometres of marked snowshoe trails, a Tube Town Adventure Park, outdoor skating on Brewer’s Pond and a fitness centre with rock-climbing wall. Off the slopes there is much to explore in the quaint village of SilverStar, which itself is a colourful collection of Victorian-styled buildings containing condos, shops and restaurants. Some incredible day trips and activities are on offer for those wanting to take in the surrounding landscapes and some Canadian culture with Hockey games in Kelowna, snowmobile tours, snow bike tours and snowshoe tours.
Mountain Stats
2005 - 2006 Fast Facts
1. Location:
22 km (12 mi) northeast of Vernon, BC on Silver Star Road.
Shuttle available from Kelowna Airport to Silver Star.
2. Winter Hours of Operation:
Late November to mid-April
Day skiing: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Night skiing: 3:30 pm-8:00 pm Thursday to Saturday.
Night skiing times vary at different times of the season.
3. Annual Snowfall:
Over 700 cm (23 ft) annually
4. Lifts:
Chairlifts:
1 Six Pack Express
2 Detachable Quad
1 Fixed Grip Quad
1 Double Chair
Surface:
2 T-Bars
2 Beginners Magic Carpets
Tubing:
2 Tube Lifts
5. Total Uphill Capacity:
13,000 skiers/boarders per hour
6. Terrain:
3,065 Skiable Acres (1,240 hectares)
7. Elevation:
Top 1,915 m (6,280 ft.)
Bottom 1,155 m (3,780 ft.)
Village 1,609 m (5,280 ft.)
8. Runs:
112 Marked Downhill Trails
20% Easiest
50% More Difficult
20% Most Difficult
10% Extreme
Longest Run: 8 km (5 miles)
9. Vertical Drop:
Vertical Drop 760 m (2,500 ft.)
10. TELUS Park:
1 Halfpipe, aerial training site, dual moguls race course, race centre, and a progressive terrain park.
11. Cross Country:
60 km (37 miles) of trails groomed and track set daily with state of the art grooming equipment. 4 km lit track for night skiing. Optional lift-access to upper trails. Two fully certified biathlon ranges.
12. Ski and Weather Conditions:
Online Snow Conditions
Online Mountain Forecast
Vernon: (250) 542-1745
Salmon Arm: (250) 832-1181
Kelowna: (250) 860-7827
13. Accommodation:
8 hotels and over 100 vacation homes available in our on-mountain village with ski-in and ski-out access. Over 3,400 beds on-mountain.
14. Retail:
4 retail stores, rental shop, and repair shop, all located in the village centre. You'll find something for everyone from clothing or ski equipment to unique gifts and souvenirs
15. Restaurants and Bars:
14 food and beverage outlets located on-mountain from family & formal dining, to caf s, cafeterias, pubs, bars and lounges.
16. Snowsport School:
Over 100 qualified instructors. Ski, snowboard, Nordic & telemark. Private and group lessons. Special improvement camps. Ladies Day, 50+ Day.
17. Daycare:
Daycare available daily 8:00am-4:00pm for children newborn - 6 years. Reservation required. Click here for more information on the Star Kids Centre.
18. Ski Partners:
Complimentary ski, snowboard and cross country mountain tours offered 9:30am and 1:15pm daily. Meet in the Village.
19. Activities:
Tube Town
Outdoor Skating
Snowmobiling
Mini Z Snowmobile Park
Sleigh Rides
Snowshoeing
Day Spa
Indoor Rock Climbing
Fitness Centre
Weekly Events - ranging from live theatre to movie nights, bingo night, carnival night and Taste of Silver Star.
20. Amenities:
General/Deli/Liquor Store
Laundromat
ATM
Lockers
Internet Access
Rental Shop
Ski and Board Repair Shop
1. Location:
22 km (12 mi) northeast of Vernon, BC on Silver Star Road.
Shuttle available from Kelowna Airport to Silver Star.
2. Winter Hours of Operation:
Late November to mid-April
Day skiing: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Night skiing: 3:30 pm-8:00 pm Thursday to Saturday.
Night skiing times vary at different times of the season.
3. Annual Snowfall:
Over 700 cm (23 ft) annually
4. Lifts:
Chairlifts:
1 Six Pack Express
2 Detachable Quad
1 Fixed Grip Quad
1 Double Chair
Surface:
2 T-Bars
2 Beginners Magic Carpets
Tubing:
2 Tube Lifts
5. Total Uphill Capacity:
13,000 skiers/boarders per hour
6. Terrain:
3,065 Skiable Acres (1,240 hectares)
7. Elevation:
Top 1,915 m (6,280 ft.)
Bottom 1,155 m (3,780 ft.)
Village 1,609 m (5,280 ft.)
8. Runs:
112 Marked Downhill Trails
20% Easiest
50% More Difficult
20% Most Difficult
10% Extreme
Longest Run: 8 km (5 miles)
9. Vertical Drop:
Vertical Drop 760 m (2,500 ft.)
10. TELUS Park:
1 Halfpipe, aerial training site, dual moguls race course, race centre, and a progressive terrain park.
11. Cross Country:
60 km (37 miles) of trails groomed and track set daily with state of the art grooming equipment. 4 km lit track for night skiing. Optional lift-access to upper trails. Two fully certified biathlon ranges.
12. Ski and Weather Conditions:
Online Snow Conditions
Online Mountain Forecast
Vernon: (250) 542-1745
Salmon Arm: (250) 832-1181
Kelowna: (250) 860-7827
13. Accommodation:
8 hotels and over 100 vacation homes available in our on-mountain village with ski-in and ski-out access. Over 3,400 beds on-mountain.
14. Retail:
4 retail stores, rental shop, and repair shop, all located in the village centre. You'll find something for everyone from clothing or ski equipment to unique gifts and souvenirs
15. Restaurants and Bars:
14 food and beverage outlets located on-mountain from family & formal dining, to caf s, cafeterias, pubs, bars and lounges.
16. Snowsport School:
Over 100 qualified instructors. Ski, snowboard, Nordic & telemark. Private and group lessons. Special improvement camps. Ladies Day, 50+ Day.
17. Daycare:
Daycare available daily 8:00am-4:00pm for children newborn - 6 years. Reservation required. Click here for more information on the Star Kids Centre.
18. Ski Partners:
Complimentary ski, snowboard and cross country mountain tours offered 9:30am and 1:15pm daily. Meet in the Village.
19. Activities:
Tube Town
Outdoor Skating
Snowmobiling
Mini Z Snowmobile Park
Sleigh Rides
Snowshoeing
Day Spa
Indoor Rock Climbing
Fitness Centre
Weekly Events - ranging from live theatre to movie nights, bingo night, carnival night and Taste of Silver Star.
20. Amenities:
General/Deli/Liquor Store
Laundromat
ATM
Lockers
Internet Access
Rental Shop
Ski and Board Repair Shop
Trail Map
