EpicSki
›
Ski Equipment and Resorts
›
Ski Resorts & Mountains
›
Canadian Resorts
›
British Columbia Ski Resorts
›
Silver Star Mountain
Featured Blog Posts
Silver Star Mountain
Subscribe to this Item
User Rating
Read Reviews (2)
| Write a Review
Ranked #4 in Canadian Resorts
People who listed this
No additional images for this item. Upload your own.
Share your Own Images
What People are Saying
More Related Forum Threads and Wiki Articles ›Silver Star Mountain
Although Silver Star Mountain Resort is not new to winter guests, it is still relatively mysterious. But those who journey here from afar are pleasantly surprised by the distinctive vacation experience found at ""the Star"" and
covet the opportunity to call this special mountain their own.
Welcome to Silver Star, located in British Columbia's mild Okanagan valley, with average daily temperatures of -5 C (23 F). Share the secret of this uniquely visual and colorful
Victorian village. From the moment you and your family arrive, be it by plane or by car, Silver Star strives to make your winter holiday both memorable and carefree. Choose
from simple hotels or luxurious vacation homes with true ski-in ski-out access to over 3,000 acres of mountain terrain.
Most notably, Silver Star annually enjoys over 700 cm (23 feet) of light, dry, powder snow. Combine that with 112 runs and the result is truly unbelievable skiing and boarding.
From cruiser-friendly Vance Creek to expert-haven Putnam Creek, affectionately referred to as ""the dark side of the Star"", there is literally something for everyone.
If you are familiar with this product, please update the specs list so it is complete!
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Lift Elevation | 3789 ' |
| Vertical drop | 1155 |
| Total trails | 760 |
| Very Easy Trails | 113 |
| Intermediate Trails | 20 |
| Advanced Trails | 50 |
| Lifts | 12 |
| Surface lifts | 14000 |
| Chair lifts | 6 |
| Car lifts | 6 |
| Fixed quads | 0 |
| Detachable quads | 14 |
| Long Run | 8 |
| Six seaters | 1 |
| Total terrain | 2 |
| Snow making percent | 1 % |
| Additional Info |
Many products have multiple models (e.g. black edition, white edition, etc.). If you know of any other models of this product with a different MPN/UPC, please add them below.
| Model Name/Type | MPN | EAN/UPC |
|---|
User Reviews: Silver Star Mountain
Average of 2 Reviews
Overall
Value
Downhill Terrain 
Family Friendly
Nightlife 
All User Reviews
Value
Downhill Terrain
Nightlife 
Overall
Pros: great glades, nice back country, snow quality/quantity
Cons: limited shuttle access
Purchase Date:December 2009
A great hill
Canuk1w1 reviewed December 13, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Last March I flipped a coin and Silver Star won over Big White. I wanted to get a taste of skiing the interior to contrast with Whistler.
I found Silver Star to be a grat "small" hill. Well-groomed on piste runs compliment some great back country terrain 'round Backside.
I was fortunate to be there the day of a monster dump and in the company of some locals. Looking forward to my next visit this year!
I found Silver Star to be a grat "small" hill. Well-groomed on piste runs compliment some great back country terrain 'round Backside.
I was fortunate to be there the day of a monster dump and in the company of some locals. Looking forward to my next visit this year!
Was this Review Helpful?
Yes
Value
Downhill Terrain
Family Friendly
Nightlife 
Overall
Pros: Family friendly, terrain for all levels, good snow, uncrowded slopes, great village and lodging, close to town
Cons: Sometimes has low coverage.
Great Hill for the Whole Family
Posaune
reviewed September 7, 2009 at 9:59 am
reviewed September 7, 2009 at 9:59 am
Silver Star is one of my favorite places to ski. The front side is a groomer skier's paradise with lots of wide, almost empty blue trails. The back side (Putnam Creek) is a double diamond spectacular. These are really steep, bumped up trails that are a great challenge to the advanced/expert crowd.
The mountain is large and spread out, but the chair lift capacity is limited. This means that the slopes are never crowded. Putnam Creek is a very large area that in most places would be served by anywhere from two to four quads, but Silver Star has only one, and it is rarely crowded. When you're emptied out at the top everyone soon disappears and you feel alone on the mountain.
Lodging is almost exclusively ski in ski out. The place is ingeniously designed with trails that snake throughout the lodging area so that nearly everyone can just step outside and ski. There is a skating pond and a lit inner tube hill for family evening activities. The small village has plenty of entertainment for the adult crowd as well, however Whistler it 'aint.
The mountain is large and spread out, but the chair lift capacity is limited. This means that the slopes are never crowded. Putnam Creek is a very large area that in most places would be served by anywhere from two to four quads, but Silver Star has only one, and it is rarely crowded. When you're emptied out at the top everyone soon disappears and you feel alone on the mountain.
Lodging is almost exclusively ski in ski out. The place is ingeniously designed with trails that snake throughout the lodging area so that nearly everyone can just step outside and ski. There is a skating pond and a lit inner tube hill for family evening activities. The small village has plenty of entertainment for the adult crowd as well, however Whistler it 'aint.
Was this Review Helpful?
Yes
Wiki: Silver Star Mountain
No one has edited this wiki yet - be the first! The headings below are just suggestions; feel free to make your own.
Related Media/Links:
Add related videos, links to item guides, etc.
Troubleshooting/Known Issues:
Had an issue other users should know about? Put it here.
How To:
Advice on installation, customization, and anything else.
Related Items and Accessories:
Not necessarily items within the community, just any other recommendations.
EpicSki
›
Ski Equipment and Resorts
›
Ski Resorts & Mountains
›
Canadian Resorts
›
British Columbia Ski Resorts
›
Silver Star Mountain
