Silver Star

Pros: Good runs, good snow, nice village
Cons: You might get bored after a few days. No nightlife

We just got back from 4 days at SilverStar, and we had a great time. There were four people in the group, one couple, and two singles. I'll divide the review up into several parts covering as many of the important points as possible: THE MOUNTAIN: ...

Pros: Terrific snow, no crowds, big area Not too high
Cons: 45 min drive from Kelowna Airport T-bars

We went for a day on the shuttle (minivan) from Big White. It was a Thursday and very quiet. The bakery was excellent for breakfast and the deli great for lunch with good soups. The terrain was varied.

We are intermediate skiers and found...

Pros: Great terrain, friendly staff
Cons: Limited night life

I recently visited Silver Star resort in March 99 on a three week snowboarding tour of Canada. I had heard about Silver Star through a newspaper article back in Sydney, Australia and decided to make it one of my destinations.
Upon arriving at...

Pros: Awesome terrain and snow
Cons: not very many hotel rooms

I've been skiing at silver star mountain for 9 years and it gets better and better.I am a ski racer and I have been to almost all of the resorts in B.C. Silver star has terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders.

It is a very family...

Pros: No crowds, nice terrain, unpretentious
Cons: No nightlife, too flat at summit

We visited in January of 1999 and had a blast. The front side of the mountain (Vance Creek) is really quite flat. There are some blues that should really be greens. The back-side is where the steeps are. However, you have to pole alot to get from the...

Pros: Fast Chairs, Short Lines, Good Snow Conditions, Good Lesson Program, Friendly Emlpoyees, Close to Vernon
Cons: Not Much

I've been going to this mountain for 5 years and every time I come it gets better and better. I go during January every time and I am pleased by the sight of no line ups, its just down the mountain onto the high-speed quad and up the mountain.
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