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Rating

Skicow has calculated a great rating of 3.86 out of 5 for the Silver Star ski area. This is based on several criteria such as the size of the ski area and the services provided. Note that we do not have all the required data, such as the total trail length, which is necessary for a comprehensive rating calculation and consequently the calculation will be slightly inaccurate.

(3.86 moos out of 5)

Overview

You can easily fall in love with Silver Star’s fairytale village. Inspired by a typical nineteenth century British Columbian mining town era with Victorian architecture, this town is a true winter wonderland. Brightly coloured store fronts and boarded sidewalks provide a unique ambiance that radiates fun, enthusiasm and excitement for the whole family. Guests are attracted to the warmth and safety of the town where service and friendliness are as honoured as the values of a time gone by. It’s the size of your smile that counts at Silver Star.

Silver Star isn't just a winter getaway. Why not come check out Silver Star in the summer? Enjoy our ever-growing selection of mountain bike trails, go for a solitary hike, take a guided nature walk, or tease your tastebuds at the Okanagan Summer Wine Festival.

Silver Star has a good vertical rise (2,500ft). As a guide, skiers will typically stop several times when skiing top to bottom (most skiers would not be able to ski top to bottom without stopping). Silver Star has a good range of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. With an amazing 112 trails, make sure you get hold of a trail map before you set out.

Note: This page only contains ski area information. You may also be interested in Silver Star ski accommodation information.

Ski Area Statistics for Silver Star

Detailed ski area statistics for Silver Star are presented in the boxed sections below.

Activity Overview

Downhill skiing?	Yes
Snowboarding?	Yes
Night skiing?	Yes
Snowcat skiing?	?
Cross country skiing?	Yes
Snowshoeing?	Yes
Snow tubing?	Yes

Grading

Beginner:	20 %
Intermediate:	50 %
Advanced:	20 %
Expert:	10 %

Trails

Number of trails:	112
Total trail length:	?
Longest trail:	5.0 miles
Number of bowls:	?
Number of half pipes:	1
Number of terrain parks:	1
Length of cross country trails:	59.0 miles

Mountain Statistics

Vertical rise:	2,500 ft
Base elevation:	3,780 ft
Top elevation:	6,280 ft
On piste area:	3,064 acres
Snow making area:	0 acres
Annual snowfall:	276.0 in

Lifts

Uphill capacity:	14,000 pph
Passenger cabin lifts:	0
High speed chairs:	3
Standard chairs:	3
Surface lifts:	6
Total lifts:	12

Services

Ski lessons?	Yes
Snowboard lessons?	Yes
Ski rentals?	Yes
Snowboard rental?	Yes
Childcare?	Yes
Number of mountain restaurants:	?

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