The rhythmic swoosh, swoosh of cross-country skis gliding along a perfectly-groomed track is a peaceful meditation—a sort of Nordic skiing Nirvana that complements the heart-pumping exercise and fun of the sport. Get into the flow, rub shoulders with Olympians, and achieve your personal best in Silver Star, BC, where 105 km (64 miles) of classic and skate skiing trails beckon to be explored.
Located on the Shuswap Highland of the Monashee Mountain range, the Vernon area boasts two industry-leading Nordic skiing venues: SilverStar Mountain Resort, which also offers downhill skiing; and Sovereign Lake, home to Canada’s biggest cross-country ski and snowshoe club. Combined, they are the nation’s largest continuously groomed network of XC trails and a mecca for elite Nordic athletes as well as adventurous recreation skiers.