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A Tribute to Silver Star Volunteers

We don’t want to divulge our secret recipe for crafting the magic of Silver Star, but we’ll give you one hint: great people play a huge role. Attend any event in our magical village and you’ll see a small army of folks wearing event shirts and huge smiles happily helping out. These are the passionate…

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A Tribute to Silver Star Volunteers

We don’t want to divulge our secret recipe for crafting the magic of Silver Star, but we’ll give you one hint: great people play a huge role. Attend any event in our magical village and you’ll see a small army of folks wearing event shirts and huge smiles happily helping out. These are the passionate…

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#MySilverStar Stories Winter

Carving out a life in the mountains

What does Silver Star mean to you? Over the coming months, we’ll be highlighting community stories that share the passion and resilience of those who call Silver Star home. Follow along on the journey! Ask any Silver Star regular why they love it here and you’ll never hear the same answer twice. For some, it’s…

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Carving out a life in the mountains

What does Silver Star mean to you? Over the coming months, we’ll be highlighting community stories that share the passion and resilience of those who call Silver Star home. Follow along on the journey! Ask any Silver Star regular why they love it here and you’ll never hear the same answer twice. For some, it’s…

#MySilverStar Stories Winter

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Summer Winter

Carving Their Own Path: The Silver Star Freestyle Club Story

There’s something in the snow at Silver Star. For nearly three decades, the Silver Star Freestyle Club has been quietly producing world-class athletes from a mountain village in the North Okanagan. What started on December 27, 1996, has grown into a community of 175 skiers and snowboarders who compete around the province, the country, and…

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Carving Their Own Path: The Silver Star Freestyle Club Story

There’s something in the snow at Silver Star. For nearly three decades, the Silver Star Freestyle Club has been quietly producing world-class athletes from a mountain village in the North Okanagan. What started on December 27, 1996, has grown into a community of 175 skiers and snowboarders who compete around the province, the country, and…

Summer Winter

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Family Trees at Silver Star: The Hindles

When you’re talking about the early days at Silver Star, there’s one family name that’s sure to come up: The Hindles. From fixing lifts in the middle of the night in the 1960’s to welcoming hostel guests for the first time in 2000 to serving après ski drinks at a cosy pub in 2023—the Hindle…

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Family Trees at Silver Star: The Hindles

When you’re talking about the early days at Silver Star, there’s one family name that’s sure to come up: The Hindles. From fixing lifts in the middle of the night in the 1960’s to welcoming hostel guests for the first time in 2000 to serving après ski drinks at a cosy pub in 2023—the Hindle…

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#MySilverStar Stories Winter

Forging Lifelong Passions at Silver Star

The mountains of Silver Star have might have fantastic skiing, but the real magic is in their ability to inspire a lifelong passion for skiing and snowboarding. Over the decades, non-profit groups like the Vernon Ski Club and the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard Club have helped up-and-coming athletes reach their full potential—some moving on to…

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Forging Lifelong Passions at Silver Star

The mountains of Silver Star have might have fantastic skiing, but the real magic is in their ability to inspire a lifelong passion for skiing and snowboarding. Over the decades, non-profit groups like the Vernon Ski Club and the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard Club have helped up-and-coming athletes reach their full potential—some moving on to…

#MySilverStar Stories Winter

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#MySilverStar Stories Winter

Josh Dueck: The Art of Celebrating Humanity Through Sport

Vernon-based Paralympian, Josh Dueck, believes that sport has the power to unite people—inspiration gleaned from South African leader Nelson Mandela. Though his journey has taken him around the globe, Josh has found and forged a strong community right here at Silver Star. The athlete, who has dedicated his 20-plus year career as a skier, coach,…

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Josh Dueck: The Art of Celebrating Humanity Through Sport

Vernon-based Paralympian, Josh Dueck, believes that sport has the power to unite people—inspiration gleaned from South African leader Nelson Mandela. Though his journey has taken him around the globe, Josh has found and forged a strong community right here at Silver Star. The athlete, who has dedicated his 20-plus year career as a skier, coach,…

#MySilverStar Stories Winter

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The Sit-down Art of Silver Star Mountain: 5 Benches by 5 Artists

As part of the Destination Silver Star development in action, recently five local artists were commissioned to design and paint five wooden benches for use and display around Silver Star village. Working with the local Men’s Shed, a group where men learn or teach new skills while making new friends, and funded by the Province…

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The Sit-down Art of Silver Star Mountain: 5 Benches by 5 Artists

As part of the Destination Silver Star development in action, recently five local artists were commissioned to design and paint five wooden benches for use and display around Silver Star village. Working with the local Men’s Shed, a group where men learn or teach new skills while making new friends, and funded by the Province…

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#MySilverStar Stories The Village Winter

The Story of The Bulldog: From Rebellious Coffeeshop to Ski Resort Darling

Visitors to Silver Star are often surprised to discover the colourful history of The Bulldog Hotel, tucked amidst the bustle of the Village. Enter through the doors and you’re greeted by a statue of Joris, the four-legged friend that inspired owner Henk de Vries to name the original Bulldog in the Red Light District of…

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The Story of The Bulldog: From Rebellious Coffeeshop to Ski Resort Darling

Visitors to Silver Star are often surprised to discover the colourful history of The Bulldog Hotel, tucked amidst the bustle of the Village. Enter through the doors and you’re greeted by a statue of Joris, the four-legged friend that inspired owner Henk de Vries to name the original Bulldog in the Red Light District of…

#MySilverStar Stories The Village Winter

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