Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-Country skiing (Dave Heath photo)
Silver Star Mountain Resort is a world-class cross-country ski destination, and that's no boast.
Prior to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Silver Star hosted 10 Nordic national teams. And in 2011, Ski Canada Magazine named Silver Start the Best Nordic Ski Destination.
Early Season Cross-Country Skiing
Early snow and excellent conditions get the season off to a quick start. At around 1,664m/5,500ft elevation, trails are usually clear of valley cloud – sunny and bright. Moderate average temperatures (-5°C/23°F), excellent grooming and beautiful scenery make it a memorable experience for everyone from novice to elite athlete.
Huge Variety
Track skiers, skate skiers, Nordic touring and telemark enthusiasts glide through the forest or tackle challenging climbs and descents over steep terrain. With additional trails at the adjacent Sovereign Lake Nordic Club and combined tickets for the two venues, there's plenty of variety on 105km/65mi of trails.
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Trails at Silver Star
Silver Star track sets more than 60km/37mi of trails for all abilities daily, with 4km/2.5mi of lit track for night skiing. The resort's colourful Victorian village is the central hub for cross-country activities. Two cabins provide warm-up and rest spots for tired skiers.
Silver Star Snowsport School
Beginners can try that first "free heel" run and experienced skiers can upgrade those skills with private or group lessons at the Silver Star Snowsport School. Silver Star also offers cross-country ski camps in late November/early December each year. Equipment tune-ups and rentals are available.
Sovereign Lake Nordic Ski Club
Sovereign Lake is a non-profit club that welcomes visitors to its 50km/31mi of groomed and ungroomed trails in Silver Star Mountain Provincial Park. Ski to the Black Prince cabin and warm up by the woodstove or climb to the lookout points for panoramic views.
Sovereign Lake is accessible for the physically challenged, with wheelchair parking, accessible washrooms and equipment.
Lessons & Rentals
The club offers private, semi-private and group lessons from beginner to master class and equipment is available for rent.
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