The slopes

  • Extent 3 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 4 out of 5
  • Snow 4 out of 5
  • Queues 5 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 4 out of 5
  • Expert 4 out of 5
  • Intermediate 3 out of 5
  • Beginner 4 out of 5
  • Boarder 3 out of 5
  • X-country 5 out of 5
  • Restaurants 1 out of 5
  • Schools 4 out of 5
  • Families 5 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 3 out of 5
  • Convenience 5 out of 5
  • Scenery 3 out of 5
  • Eating out 3 out of 5
  • Apres ski 1 out of 5
  • Off-slope 2 out of 5

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Key facts

Resort1610 m
Slopes1155-1915 m
Lifts12
Pistes3270 acres
Price index150

Silver Star

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Silver Star

The upside

  • Cute, colourful village
  • Very family-friendly
  • Some good runs for all abilities
  • Excellent cross-country skiing

The downside

  • Tiny village; very quiet at night
  • Limited choice of accommodation (but some high-quality condos)
  • Ski area not huge

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I last skied there a couple of years ago, and like…

Peter Frinton

 31 Dec 2013 

Visited for one week in Feb 09 and impressed by the…

Ewan Barr 18 Mar 2009 

We visited Silver Star for an afternoon as part of…

Alastair B 19 Feb 2009 

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Summary

This quiet, family-friendly resort has a tiny traffic-free centre resembling a 19th-century mining town. The ski area has slopes to suit everyone but it is small, so we suggest you combine a stay here with one at another BC resort such as Big White, Sun Peaks, Revelstoke or Whistler.

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The slopes

  • Extent 3 out of 5
  • Fast lifts 4 out of 5
  • Snow 4 out of 5
  • Queues 5 out of 5
  • Terrain p'ks 4 out of 5
  • Expert 4 out of 5
  • Intermediate 3 out of 5
  • Beginner 4 out of 5
  • Boarder 3 out of 5
  • X-country 5 out of 5
  • Restaurants 1 out of 5
  • Schools 4 out of 5
  • Families 5 out of 5

The resort

  • Resort charm 3 out of 5
  • Convenience 5 out of 5
  • Scenery 3 out of 5
  • Eating out 3 out of 5
  • Apres ski 1 out of 5
  • Off-slope 2 out of 5

Gallery

  • Silver Star

Key facts

Resort1610 m
Slopes1155-1915 m
Lifts12
Pistes3270 acres
Price index150