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SilverStar's summit reaches 1,888 metres, dropping 731 vertical metres to a base at 1,157 metres across 132 runs spread over roughly 1,328 hectares near Vernon, British Columbia. Terrain splits 40 per cent intermediate, 35 per cent advanced, 15 per cent beginner and 10 per cent expert, with average annual snowfall of roughly 7.0 metres. Nine lifts, including four quad chairs and one six-person chair, serve the mountain alongside one gondola, two surface lifts and one t-bar.
SilverStar holds a distinctive place among Okanagan resorts for its brightly painted, Victorian-themed village and terrain spread across four separate mountain faces. Its considerable ski-in and ski-out village, combined with reliably light, dry Okanagan snow, has built SilverStar's reputation as one of the region's more visually distinctive family destinations.
Locals had skied the mountain since the early 1930s, and Silver Star Sports was formally started in 1956 or 1957 by Russ Postill, Mike Lattey, Bill Attridge and several other local enthusiasts, who brought in a trailer and a small portable rope tow near Sovereign Lake. The resort formally launched as SilverStar Mountain Resort in 1958, and a group led by Norm Crerar and Charlie Locke purchased Silver Star Sports in 1981, forming Silver Star Mountain Resorts Ltd.
Australian businessman Desmond Schumann, who already owned nearby Big White since 1985, purchased the majority of SilverStar's assets in 2001. Following his death, his daughter Jane Cann received full ownership in 2012, while son Peter Schumann took ownership of Big White. Powdr Corporation acquired SilverStar in December 2019, and the resort has more recently become part of Pacific Group Resorts' portfolio. Adult daily tickets run from 109 to 129 Canadian dollars.
Total Runs
132
Total Area
3281 ac
1327.8 ha
SilverStar runs nine lifts: four quad chairs, one six-person chair and one gondola, serving 132 runs across roughly 1,328 hectares spread over four mountain faces, alongside two surface lifts and one t-bar. This substantial network traces back to a small portable rope tow installed near Sovereign Lake in 1956 or 1957.
The lift network expanded considerably following Norm Crerar and Charlie Locke's 1981 purchase of Silver Star Sports, and again under Desmond Schumann's ownership beginning in 2001, which brought sustained investment to the resort's infrastructure.
The gondola and six-person chair now provide considerable base-to-mountain capacity, while the four quad chairs distribute skiers across SilverStar's varied terrain spanning four connected faces.
Following Powdr Corporation's December 2019 acquisition and the resort's more recent move into Pacific Group Resorts' portfolio, continued investment has supported this nine-lift network. Specific recent individual lift replacement projects are not confirmed in available resort information. SilverStar's four-face lift configuration remains a defining feature among the Okanagan's major resorts.
Total Lifts
9
Lift Types
5
The 2025-26 season at SilverStar ran from 22 November 2025 to 5 April 2026, a roughly nineteen-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 7.0 metres. This season followed the resort's transition into Pacific Group Resorts' portfolio, its most recent ownership change after decades under Schumann family control.
Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent, light and dry conditions to SilverStar's varied terrain across four mountain faces. The resort's brightly coloured village continues to draw considerable family visitation from across the Okanagan and Western Canada.
SilverStar's ski-in and ski-out village and varied terrain continue to support strong visitation throughout the season, particularly during school holiday periods. The resort's considerable scale across four faces helps distribute crowds relative to its popularity.
Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Following its transition to Pacific Group Resorts, SilverStar continues building on nearly seven decades of history since Silver Star Sports' founding in the mid-1950s. The resort's distinctive village character and four-face terrain remain central to its enduring popularity in the Okanagan.
Current Season
2025 - 2026
Opening Day
11/22/2025
Closing Day
4/5/2026
Days Open
135
SilverStar sits near Vernon, British Columbia, in the Monashee Mountains, with a base elevation of 1,157 metres and a summit at 1,888 metres across a 731-metre vertical drop over roughly 1,328 hectares spread across four mountain faces. This setting places the resort within the North Okanagan, a comparatively short drive from Vernon.
Vernon, a mid-sized Okanagan city, offers extensive lodging, dining and services within a manageable drive, while SilverStar's own brightly painted village provides considerable ski-in and ski-out accommodation directly at the base.
SilverStar Road provides direct access to the resort from Vernon. Winter driving conditions on this route can include snow and ice, though the well-travelled road is regularly maintained given the resort's status as a major Okanagan destination.
Kelowna International Airport, roughly a one-hour drive away, is the primary gateway for visitors flying into the region, with SilverStar's considerable proximity to a well-served regional airport supporting substantial visitation from across Western Canada.
