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Article #441: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Silver Star Ski Resort *but were afraid to ask

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Curious about Silver Star ski resort? century British Columbia mining town,
Uncomfortable navigating the net for the with Victorian inspired architecture and
avalanche of information likely to come primary-painted buildings.
crashing down on your head? By day, the village is a pleasant place
Don't worry. There's no shame in cutting to explore the boutiques, restaurants,
through the clutter to get your bearings and specialty shops that are all an easy
before settling on Silver Star as your stroll from your slope side Silver Star
destination of choice. accommodation. By night, the village is
Take control of your vacation planning a fairy-tale - the very incarnation of a
with these essential questions that are warm holiday evening usually reserved for
no doubt bubbling in the back of your movies and Christmas cards (Sadly, Jimmy
mind. Stewart not included).
Where Exactly Is Silver Star Ski Resort? What If I Don't Like Skiing or
The community of Silver Star ski resort Snowboarding?
is located just east of the City of No problem. Should you fancy trying
Vernon, and about an hour's drive from something other than skiing or
Kelowna. Those who make the journey to snowboarding, Silver Star ski resort
Silver Star for the first time are offers a variety of alternative
pleasantly surprised by the colourful activities to fill your vacation.
Victorian village. In fact, some people Experience outdoor skating, snowmobiling,
describe the experience as walking into a sleigh rides, snowshoeing, indoor rock
"snowy Western" complete with climbing, and more - or go the other
saloon-themed buildings and rustic charm. route and zone out at a day spa or
How About the Silver Star Ski Resort Snow fitness center. It's not uncommon for
Conditions? parents to schedule their own sport and
Silver Star ski resort is also their kids another - then meet up a few
world-renowned for its fine Okanagan hours later for family bonding.
powder, with an annual snowfall of more Should I Brace For Expensive Silver Star
than 23 feet. The resort sports a Ski Accommodation?
complete array of lifts: including 5 Like Silver Star's bigger, "hipper"
chairs, 2 T-bars, 2 magic carpets, 4 cousin Whistler, Silver Star ski resort
surface lifts, 2 tube lifts, and 112 features an array of accommodation
marked ski runs, ensuring you'll always options, including eight hotels and over
have new terrain to explore. 100 vacation homes available to book
Norman Kreutz, director of snow sports at around the mountain village. If you're
Silver Star ski resort, believes the wondering where to start when looking for
resort is a hidden paradise. When you your Silver Star accommodation, here's a
consider the number of un-crowded, tip: booking owner-direct can save you
bliss-inducing downhill runs, many of money.
which are integrated with the By working directly with Silver Star
cross-country trails, his claim starts to owners to help them market, rent and
make sense. The unique trail system also maintain their properties, companies like
allows visitors to ski directly to from can strip away the middle-agent fees that
the door of their condo in the resort usually drive up the cost of
village. accommodation. The result: you can spend
I've Heard The Village Is Nice… more time enjoying Silver Star ski
You heard right. Silver Star ski resort resort, and less time worrying about your
village is modeled after a nineteenth budget.






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