Silver Star Mountain Cross Country Ski Camps

Will we be skiing in both Classic and Free (skating) techniques?
Both techniques will be taught and skiers are strongly encouraged to ski in both. We will be able to accommodate skiers in just one technique.

Should I bring my own skis and boots?
It is best to bring your own equipment. The camp will have a supply of ATOMIC skis to demo. Skis may be rented at Stussi Sport in Vernon and at Valhalla Sports on the Mountain.

Do I need to bring my own wax?
It is best to bring a small supply of your own wax. We will have some waxes from our suppliers for trial.

Do to bring my own waxing iron?
If you have a waxing iron, bring it with you. The camp has 2 irons but they tend to be in use a lot.

What is included in the camp price?

2.5 hours instruction daily
video analysis
trail passes
Fitness Center Pass (Gym, Sauna, showers, change rooms)
1 yoga session (Go the Distance camp only)
1 stretching session (Go the Distance camp only)
2 massage treatments (Go the Distance camp only)
National Ski Team Dinner and Auction (Go the Distance camp only)

How do I get to Silver Star Mountain?
It's so easy to get to Silver Star, located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, 22 km (12 miles) northeast of Vernon in BC, Canada.

Your best bet to make it to Silver Star in comfort and in time to hit our fresh champagne powder is through the VERNON AIRPORTER, the official shuttle service of the resort.

For rates and times go to the Vernon Airporter website or call (250) 542 7574 or e-mail at vernonairporter@telus.net

If, in the unlikely event that the Vernon Airporter can't meet your request, All Canadian Escapes shuttle service provides a daily shuttle to and from the resort, stopping in Vernon, Kelowna, and the Kelowna International Airport.

Driving

If you're driving, connect with Highway 97 to Vernon and follow 48th Avenue to Silver Star Road and follow for 22 km (12 miles). Silver Star Road leads you directly to the resort where you can check into your hotel, condo or vacation home.

For the latest information about road conditions, closures, travel advisories and more, please visit the Drive BC website at: www.drivebc.ca

Airlines

Kelowna International Airport is serviced by many airlines including Air Canada, Jazz, WestJet, Horizon Air - Alaska Airlines, and Regional 1 Airlines. These airlines are partnered with many international carriers and fly non-stop to Kelowna daily from Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Seattle.

Silver Star is now the closest Western Canadian resort to Toronto. WestJet offers 6 non-stop flights per week, as well as daily direct flights from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver! All Air Canada and Air Canada Jazz flights in and out of Kelowna are a jet service which eliminates any bag problems and cut flight times from Calgary and Vancouver down to 40 minutes! You will be skiing an hour after landing!

Airport hosts can be found in the arrivals lounge and are identifiable by their yellow vests. A frequent shuttle service is available between the resort and the airport.

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Any other questions, contact Glenn Bond, Nordic Manager