Silver Star Ski Resort | Vacations
About Silver Star, BC
What was originally a local’s ski hill back in the 1960’s, SilverStar Mountain Resort has evolved into British Columbia's 3rd largest resort with more than 3,000 acres of skiable terrain and a charming and vibrant village equipped to entertain locals and visitors alike. Because it lacks international fame, unlike some other Canadian ski resorts, you won’t find intimidating crowds or never-ending lift lines. Located high above British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, SilverStar is renowned for its light, dry snow, of which it sees an average of 23 feet annually. Its 132 runs spread across three mountain faces with varied terrain including long groomed cruisers, steep powder-filled chutes on its famous back side (Putnam Creek), and a Monster Terrain Park accommodates all levels of skiers and riders. Add that to its quaint and colorful resort village and SilverStar has become one of Canada’s favorite family resorts.
SilverStar is also a renowned cross-country skiing destination; in fact, together with its neighbor Sovereign Lake Nordic Center SilverStar is Canada's largest daily groomed cross-country trail system. Many national teams, including Canada’s and the U.S.’, will train on the area’s 93-plus miles of trails.
When the lifts stop running, or your legs just can’t take any more fresh powder, simply ski back to your doorstep—all accommodations in the village are ski-in, ski-out. Enjoy a nice soak in a private hot tub overlooking the Monashee mountain range or head into the village, which offers 18 dining, bar and entertainment options. Reminiscent of an early 1900’s mining town, the bars, restaurants and shops that line Main Street are filled with long-time residents and local characters who help give SilverStar its down-to-earth, homey feel.
Despite being a lesser-known mountain resort, SilverStar is actually quite accessible. The resort is just 12 miles from Vernon, B.C., and Kelowna Airport (YLW) is a mere 30 minutes from there, so you have plenty of options for ground transportation or rental cars.
Stay
...in the colorful, mid-mountain village of SilverStar.
Ski
...at a top elevation of 6,280 feet.
Travel
...by flying into Kelowna Airport (YLW).
Enjoy
...starting the day with a ski run instead of a lift line, thanks to the ski-in, ski-out accommodations all across the village.
Explore
...the 3,282 acres of skiable terrain on the mountain for all experience levels.
Taste
...18+ restaurants, cafes and pubs.
Treat
...yourself to a day of pampering at the Elevate Spa.
Experience
...night skiing under the lights on Fridays and Saturdays during the season.
Ski SilverStar
There’s no need for snowmaking machines at SilverStar, the area’s natural climate and tendency to get a lot of snow makes for unbeatable snow conditions. Advanced and expert skiers will find that Putnam Creek is a challenge-seekers haven. The area is nearly entirely black or double black diamond and offers access to Silver Star’s backcountry zone. More advanced intermediates can also enjoy some of the more challenging blue runs in the Putnam Creek area. The Attridge area also provides some more challenging blue runs. Intermediates looking to learn to ski deep glades have perfect terrain off the Silverwoods Express chairlift.
Mountain Stats
2500'
Vertical Drop
3780'
Base Depth
6280'
Summit Depth
Activities
TerrainPark
No
Tubing
No
Night Skiing
No