Silver Star Skiing & Snowboarding Resort Guide
SIlver Star Mountain Resort is a great ski and snowboard area for families and powder hounds alike. The cute and colorful village sits in the middle of the mountain making for a unique atmosphere and easy accessibility to the 3,269 acres of skiable terrain. The mountain’s frontside has great beginner and intermediate terrain, while the backside Putnam Creek area is an advanced skier’s playground.
There are four main areas at Silver Star. The Atridge area off of the Alpine Meadows chairlift has terrain rated for all ability levels, most of the runs here are groomed, apart form the couple gladed runs. This is the smallest part of the mountain.
The Summit chair from the village, or the Comet Express below the village both access the Vance Creek area, and the tallest peak at Silver Star. Here there are more beginner, intermediate, and advanced cruisers. The runs here are longer than Atridge, and can drop all the way down below the village to the Silver Woods area. Traversing all the way out from the top of the Comet Express to the skier’s left, the Deer Park trees can be pretty fun.
The Back Side Putman Creek area at Silver Star is full of advanced and expert terrain. On a powder day it is hard to go wrong here. All of the terrain is below treeline, meaning that visibility is not an issue. The farther you traverse to either side of the lift, the longer powder lasts after a snowstorm. Traversing all the way to the skier’s left there is some unpatrolled sidecountry terrain at Alder Point. It is accessed by a short hike. Make sure to be prepared with avalanche gear and a proper sense of direction before taking the hike.
Silver Star Mountain Resort is located in central Interior British Columbia. Driving, Silver Star is 30 minutes from Vernon, 90 minutes from Kelowna, and 120 minutes from Kamloops. The closest airport is in Kelowna, from which there are shuttles available. Once in the villages, there are no cars, so it is easy to get around.
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Getting to Silver Star
Airport Shuttle
Silver Star Mountain Resort is located in central Interior British Columbia. Driving, Silver Star is 30 minutes from Vernon, 90 minutes from Kelowna, and 120 minutes from Kamloops. The closest airport is in Kelowna, from which there are shuttles available. Once in the villages, there are no cars, so it is easy to get around.
Getting to Silver Star
Airport Shuttle
There are a handful of lodging options here, spread across different budgets at Silver Star resort. Because the village at Silver Star is located at mid-mountain, many of the hotels and condos are ski-in-ski-out, which is a nice perk. Down in Vernon, there are more options, as well as some cheaper hotels.
Silver Star Lodging Overview
Vernon Lodging
Vernon Lodging
Our Favorite Snowboards for Silver Star
Local Food Picks
There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and markets at Silver Star to keep visiting skiers and snowboarders fueled up and ready to ride. The Lookout Cafe at the top of the Summit chair has great views, and is a nice place to warm up on the mountain. In the village, Long Johns has solid pub food, and HB Pizza will deliver to nearby condos.
Our Favorite Skis For Silver Star
Where to Find Lift Tickets to Silver Star?
Silver Star ski and snowboard lift tickets are priced averagely compared to other large British Columbia resorts. Buying online at least 14 days in advance, can help save up to %15. Seniors, youth, and children all receive discount Silver Star lift tickets.Silver Star Conditions & Weather Information
Silver Star has pretty good weather throughout the winter. The 275”+ of average annual snowfall isn’t the biggest in British Columbia, in fact, however, there are still plenty of powder days throughout the year. All of the terrain is below treeline, which means there is now open and exposed skiing and snowboard, but also that all of the terrain is skiable even when visibility is poor.Silver Star Ski Report
Local Avalanche Forecast
Silver Star is a nice and laid back ski and snowboard area in central Interior British Columbia. The village offers easy access to the mountain which is wrapped around it, above and below. The terrain on the mountain offers a nice mix of easy and more challenging terrain. The backside meanwhile has a huge selection of advanced and expert riding that powder hounds will love to explore.
