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SILVER STAR

📍Vernon, British Columbia, Canada

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Cruiser💎 Hidden Gem7 Days on Ikon☀️ Year-round destination

Photo: Jodie Wilson · CC BY 2.0 · Photo details

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Vertical drop
About 2,493 ft
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Skiable terrain
3,282 acres*
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Avg snowfall
About 276 in
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Lifts
12*

THE VIBE

Silver Star offers a unique blend of reliable interior BC powder, extensive cross-country trails, and a charming Victorian-era themed village. The mountain receives consistent dry snow thanks to its interior location, with terrain spread across three mountain faces.

Best For

  • ✓Families seeking variety
  • ✓Cross-country enthusiasts
  • ✓Tree skiing lovers

Skip If

  • ✗You want massive vertical
  • ✗You need vibrant nightlife

TERRAIN INTELLIGENCE

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Daily hours & conditions ↗

Live Weather & Snow
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Regional snowpack via Ventusky

Approximate trail mix.

Difficulty Split

Beginner
15%
Intermediate
40%
Advanced
30%
Expert
15%
🎿Ideal for progressing skiers

Mountain specs

Summit elevation
7,460 ft*
Base elevation
4,960 ft*

* Historical planning figures

Trail map · official source
🗺️Find the latest map on the official resort site ↗Silver Star official website
Terrain DNA · editorial
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Groomers70 / 100

Prepared runs and carving terrain. A higher score means groomed cruising is a more defining part of the mountain.

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Resort-reported snow

BASE TRACKER

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Official resort website ↗

Getting around Silver Star

  • The complimentary winter shuttle connects the village with in-resort lodging areas. Use its live tracker and allow extra time when buses are full or snow slows the route.

    Source · checked 2026-10-28 ↗
  • E-Lot has a dedicated shuttle on weekends; the regular resort loop serves it outside those hours. Confirm the day’s service before leaving your vehicle.

    Source · checked 2026-10-28 ↗
  • Board for Creekside at the condo entrance. The shuttle does not enter the lower Creekside parking area or D Lot.

    Source · checked 2026-10-28 ↗

SEASON PLANNING

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
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INVITE FRIENDS

Rally your crew for a trip

MUST-SKI RUNS

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Gypsy Queen

Steep glades with excellent tree spacing

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Aunt Gladys

Long cruiser with panoramic views

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Putnam Creek

Backcountry-style adventure terrain

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Another season up here

BEYOND WINTER

Downhill, enduro and cross-country biking, hiking, trail running, gondola sightseeing and wildflower walks.

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Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Silver Star Mountain Resort

Our guide helps you choose a mountain and plan the kind of trip you want. Recommendations reflect our editorial judgment; source checks cover the specific details listed below.

Typically late November to mid April

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗
Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗
Official website
https://www.skisilverstar.com
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summer and winter destination
Yes
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Beyond winter
Downhill, enduro and cross-country biking, hiking, trail running, gondola sightseeing and wildflower walks.
Source ↗ · Oct 25, 2026
Vertical drop (ft)
About 2493
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs
133
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Reported average snowfall (in)
About 276
Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Skiable area (acres), Lifts, Base elevation (ft), Summit elevation (ft).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

  • Silver Star Mountain Resort — official hours information ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Silver Star Mountain Resort — official homepage ↗

    See the verified facts and dates listed above.

  • Ikon Pass — 26/27 opening and closing dates (updated September 29, 2026) ↗

    Partner schedule index. The Canadian guide presents typical seasons; current operation follows each mountain’s own schedule.

  • Summer Activities ↗

    Downhill, enduro and cross-country biking, hiking, trail running, gondola sightseeing and wildflower walks.

  • SilverStar — official homepage mountain facts ↗

    The operator publishes current metric vertical, metric snowfall, and marked-run figures.

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