silver star

Bryce · 07-05-2006, 09:33 PM

We're gonna be up at Silver Star this weekend. Any good deals to be had for accomodations up there? We don't have brocards.

I heard they have a grocery store - true? Does it close at like 8pm the way lots of stuff does at small hills?

Is there anything to do up there when the lifts aren't turning?

Depending on all this, we may stay in Vernon. Thanks for any input!

DaveM · 07-05-2006, 09:38 PM

When we stayed up there last year, they told us to be in a restaurant by 7pm or they just close if it's not busy. We were usually either the only ones, or just one other table in a restaurant. The village was really dead and had next to nothing to offer, keeping in mind we were up there at the end of biking season. Good bike shop though.

If we went again we'd definitely stay in Vernon unless things have changed at the hill.

Fat Whacker · 07-05-2006, 09:45 PM

Silver Star is quite small and in the summer its even smaller. The riding is awesome, but if your looking for any sort of nightlife, staying in Vernon would be a smart move.

Carl Wilco · 07-06-2006, 01:37 AM

Stay in Kelowna! It's about a bit over an hour drive to Silverstar, with a LOT more to do in the evenings

tacklebox · 07-06-2006, 02:05 AM

Stay at the Hostel....el cheapo....

Bryce · 07-06-2006, 02:07 AM

made a reservation on the hill, its almost the same price as Vernon/Kelowna and no extra driving involved.

I'll keep an eye on the restaurant times and prolly stock up on basic groceries on the way.

Thanks!

SeeManRun · 07-07-2006, 02:04 AM

You will definitely be hard pressed to have anything to do when the hill closes. I was also under the impression it closed early, like 5 pm, not 7 or 8. I hit it up on opening day and the riding was not bad once I found the black runs. Everything else was pretty simple (avoid Pooh Corner like the plague; I used it as a warm up run and almost left the hill... they called it a blue).

Stay in Vernon and go to Monashee's... about the only decent place there these days I believe.

SMR

Rat · 07-07-2006, 02:10 AM

Bring your own mushrooms... er I mean entertainment.

m-rock · 07-07-2006, 06:24 AM

Lifts close at 5??? that's fine get blind drunk, so you're out by 10 or so... then you'll be fine to rip it up in the morning.

Bryce · 07-07-2006, 09:44 PM

thanks for the, uh, advice n' stuff, I'm outta here!

Mr Ripper · 07-07-2006, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rat

Bring your own mushrooms... er I mean entertainment.

lol

have a good one bud! I would meet ya there but I got a cast for a couple more weeks

07-05-2006, 09:33 PM	#1
Bryce Registered Abuser Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: high as f%*k Posts: 6,974 Rep Power: 3139475	silver star We're gonna be up at Silver Star this weekend. Any good deals to be had for accomodations up there? We don't have brocards. I heard they have a grocery store - true? Does it close at like 8pm the way lots of stuff does at small hills? Is there anything to do up there when the lifts aren't turning? Depending on all this, we may stay in Vernon. Thanks for any input!

07-06-2006, 01:37 AM	#4
Carl Wilco teach you the bonnny hop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,128 Rep Power: 1038821	Stay in Kelowna! It's about a bit over an hour drive to Silverstar, with a LOT more to do in the evenings __________________ www.gnarwhale.com

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07-05-2006, 09:38 PM	#2
DaveM www.davemackie.ca Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Coquitlam Posts: 13,912 Rep Power: 15268536	When we stayed up there last year, they told us to be in a restaurant by 7pm or they just close if it's not busy. We were usually either the only ones, or just one other table in a restaurant. The village was really dead and had next to nothing to offer, keeping in mind we were up there at the end of biking season. Good bike shop though. If we went again we'd definitely stay in Vernon unless things have changed at the hill.

07-05-2006, 09:45 PM	#3
Fat Whacker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lethbridge AB....I miss Kamloops! Posts: 960 Rep Power: 226	Silver Star is quite small and in the summer its even smaller. The riding is awesome, but if your looking for any sort of nightlife, staying in Vernon would be a smart move.

07-06-2006, 02:05 AM	#5
tacklebox mouth shoveller Join Date: May 2004 Location: 1998 Posts: 15,079 Rep Power: 21474848	Stay at the Hostel....el cheapo....

07-06-2006, 02:07 AM	#6
Bryce Registered Abuser Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: high as f%*k Posts: 6,974 Rep Power: 3139475	made a reservation on the hill, its almost the same price as Vernon/Kelowna and no extra driving involved. I'll keep an eye on the restaurant times and prolly stock up on basic groceries on the way. Thanks!

07-07-2006, 02:04 AM	#7
SeeManRun Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver Posts: 91 Rep Power: 0	You will definitely be hard pressed to have anything to do when the hill closes. I was also under the impression it closed early, like 5 pm, not 7 or 8. I hit it up on opening day and the riding was not bad once I found the black runs. Everything else was pretty simple (avoid Pooh Corner like the plague; I used it as a warm up run and almost left the hill... they called it a blue). Stay in Vernon and go to Monashee's... about the only decent place there these days I believe. SMR

07-07-2006, 02:10 AM	#8
Rat I like the way you roll Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Cambie at 7:00PM Posts: 11,089 Rep Power: 3366845	Bring your own mushrooms... er I mean entertainment.

07-07-2006, 06:24 AM	#9
m-rock Regulator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 273 Rep Power: 978	Lifts close at 5??? that's fine get blind drunk, so you're out by 10 or so... then you'll be fine to rip it up in the morning.

07-07-2006, 09:44 PM	#10
Bryce Registered Abuser Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: high as f%*k Posts: 6,974 Rep Power: 3139475	thanks for the, uh, advice n' stuff, I'm outta here!