cross country

Kelowna cross-country skier named Special Olympics Athlete of the Year
In his 13th years as a Special Olympian, Kelowna's Francis Stanley has become the nation's…

Kelowna nordic club opens for the season, locals expected to flood in
The Kelowna Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club is welcoming cross country skiers and snowshoers to…

Lack of snow delays opening for nordic skiing in Vernon
VERNON – It just wasn’t meant to be. Silver Star Mountain Resort and Sovereign Lake…

Have you explored this 5,500-hectare provincial park near Vernon?
VERNON – Mention Silver Star and the first thing most people think of is the…

Online contest puts Silver Star in North American spotlight
VERNON - The Star is getting some international attention for its cross country skiing. Silver Star Mountain Resort is in the running for a top 10 contest on USA Today for the best nordic resorts in North America. Three Olympians, Sadie Bjornsen, Holly Brooks and Sophie Caldwell were asked to nominate their favourite cross country...

Silver Star in good shape for opening thanks to dump of snow
VERNON - Silver Star will open up trails for nordic skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing in a week thanks to plentiful snowfall on the mountain. With a 29 centimetre dump of snow last weekend, groomers have been able to prepare a number of trails, the resort said in a media release. With more snowfall in...