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Why Silver Star Nordic Favorite Nordic Trails Shines Brightest… Meadow Trail – 4 km – An easy tour around the Knoll to Silver Lake. Watch the ice skaters in action and stop at the Tube Town ✪ 6 months of Nordic skiing (November to April) Cantina for hot chocolate and great hamburgers. ✪ 100% Ski in/Ski out accommodation Paradise Camp – 5 km – An easy descent winding around the VERNON, B.C. ✪ 23 feet (700 cm of dry Okanagan powder snowfall annually north side of the mountain. Stop in at Paradise Camp for great Silver Star Mountain is North America’s premier Nordic destinations. ✪ 60 km groomed and track-set trails soup and sandwiches enroute back to the village. Sidewinder – 3.5 km – Silver Star’s best viewpoint trail, and an Whether you’re here to sharpen your pre-season technique during ✪ 4 km lit track for night skiing easy ski for beginners. This side trip from Meadow Trail passes the our famous ‘Month of Nordic’ festival or are enjoying the mild, mod- ✪ 2 trail heads Biathlon Range and Cabin which then connects with Mtn. View erate midwinter temperatures, (average daytime high is -5º ✪ Meticulous Grooming– Silver Star’s cross-country grooming where you will find an amazing lookout and cabin. Celsius/23ºF) Silver Star’s 60 kilometre trail system will delight and team is world-renowned for their expertise in grooming for Alder Point – 5 km – New this season is the Alder Point connector amaze you. Many Olympians choose to train at Silver Star because skate technique and setting track for classic. looping back to Comin’ Round the Mountain. of the variety of terrain, superb facilities and amenities, and the reli- ✪ State-Of-The-Art Grooming Equipment. Knoll Skiways – 2 km – Two trails around the Knoll providing a able snow conditions. ✪ Best Ski Weather in Canada– We have more days of clear closeup view of the Victorian homes. skies, dry snow and “blue wax” days than any other BC resort. Paradise Lake / Step-Turn Hill – 1.5 km – A fun side trip off Ski-to / ski-from Nordic trails leave right from your door. Trails range ✪ Biathlon Range– With two fully certified biathlon ranges Silver Paradise Trail that goes around the reservoir and the rejoins the from gently-winding beginner tracks to challenging, switchbacking Star regularly sees teams including the Canadian, German and main trail after an exciting set of switchbacks that go from easy to terrain for advanced skiers. Our qualified, experienced Nordic USA National Biathlon teams. “interesting”! World Cup – 3 km – The name says it all. This trail was used for instructors can introduce you to the sport improve your classic or ✪ Mountain View Cabin equipped with wood stove, tables, and the 1991 World Cup hosted at Silver Star Mountain Resort. skate-skiing techniques. the best view of Silver Star Mountain. Grab a bag lunch and ski out to the new Mountain View Cabin; equipped with a wood stove, comfortable tables and seating. You’ll love the impressive views!

The Nordic trails wrap around the entire mountain, meaning you can NORDIC 2004-2005 ski from the Village to Paradise Camp and meet up with friends and family who might be downhill skiing. Beginners can access the "Silver St ar really is my fa vorite early sea son training sit e with it's upper trail network by taking the chairlift and enjoying a casual, Snowsport School great sno w, and abundance of trails. The atmosphere and ameni- meandering ski back to the Village. What a great way to spend a ties offered within the r esor t are second t o none, and it is without sunny winter’s day! Sharpen your classic or skating a doubt, one o f the camps I look forw ard to most in the year." techniques with a lesson from the Silver - Beckie Scott, 2002 Olympic Gold Medallist, Nordic Skiing Star Nordic School, which offers lessons for all ages and skill levels. ✪ Group Lessons from $25.00 ✪ Private Lessons from $45.00 Discover Nordic Ski Programs from $39.00, includes a 1hour lesson, full day equipment rental and trail pass. Register at the Silver Star Snowsport School daily from 8am - 4pm. Call (250) 558-6065 or email www.skisilverstar.com [email protected]. Photography: Glenn Bond, Morten Byskov and Don Weixl AldA ld erer Poin y P y o i ort nt ryRes t NORDIC a r n d orto t ou . es kss BoundarB . ResR Parking Easier Meadows ark tn Cross Country C P arM . More Difficult Core Trails BCB Par Start Mtn

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