Doesn’t seem like much bloggin’ has been going on recently so I felt somewhat obliged ……… February 24! Where has the time gone? It seems like only a week or two ago and we were celebrating 2010! That’s what happens I guess. It’s been a great season and the best is yet to come! It’s dumping snow right now, we have an awesome line-up of events coming up between now and April 4, so be sure to check in on the events calendar. The radar is scattered with sunny and snowy days and I’ve got my fingers crossed for the great spring skiing we all know and love.
From an events side of things, the Silver Star Games has been a huge success. Thanks to all the families that have come out to participate; they aren’t done yet though. We still have three days of games left, not to mention Silver Star’s first ever Cardboard Sled Derby on February 27!
Just so I could sound like I knew what I was talking about I grabbed a beat up old box the other day and tested it’s “slide-ability” on the cat track by my house. I’ll say this much; it’s faster than it looks. I hope everyone is busy creating their cardboard masterpiece, as it’s sure to be a fun time. All the information can be found by clicking here or visit the Info Desk.
Alright, best get back to work. I hope everyone enjoys the remainder of their season.While the golf courses are itching to open — we’re not done yet and it’s still puking snow — so get out there before it’s too late!
-Svin
Svin Events
There was 20cms of fresh snow on Thursday! Too bad my two days off were Tuesday and Wednesday. It snowed like crazy on Wednesday night, but like every Wednesday, we went for a cross-country ski. On the alpine skis, I’m not one to ski groomed runs if there is deeper snow to be found. It’s quite the opposite on the XC trails though. I don’t ever remember sweating so much to go a couple of kilometers, and with all the fresh snow falling, it was more of a workout than I had bargained for. The snow was still coming down hard late on Wednesday after the XC ski, and I knew Thursday morning was going to be a powder day. I got a couple of phone calls about how much snow was accumulating as friends were planning “sick days” for the following morning. This could all be simplified if employment contracts included a 20 cm rule. No excuses to be made, no calling in sick, it would just be expected that if there is 20cms or more of fresh snow, you would not be at work in the morning.
This should apply for accountants too…I had to work Thursday.
-Alli
Allison Random Thoughts & Ski Shots
Made it out nice and early today. No tracks on the skiway as Monika and I left the house. I guess we finally beat the Leboes….
Skied some sweet lines in Silverwoods in heavy but untouched powder. Hitting the groomed ski out at the bottom was a bit like hitting Brewer’s Pond with skis on!! Glade Runner and Robin’s Hood were definitely showing themselves off today.
Shifted gears and flew to the Comet, riding the “couch” to the top with a giggling group of powderhounds. Sure like the energy of a powderday! Carol and Keith were on board ahead of us. I could hear them laughing from 3 chairs back….
Scootered past some CSIA Interski dudes who seemed a little lost away from the groomed. We led them into a windblown Moonbeam and down to the Alpine Meadows chair. I don’t think I have ever seen it as busy as it was this morning! The snow was definitely drier on Attridge, thus the crowded chair.
Home for coffee and breaky by 10:30, and now looking to skate ski in the afternoon. Tonight it’s pond hockey with the ski school – snowboarders versus alpine. Thanks to Ewan for organizing.
More snow on the way. Just gotta ski it, eh!!
Denys the Menys
Denys Random Thoughts & Ski Shots
Whoa!!! Gotta come up for air!! What a crazy month of December I’ve just come through. If I am any example of the lifestyle up here at Silver Star, I’ll tell you it sure is a lot of fun.
It truly has been a fantastic start to the season, capped off with one of the sunniest Christmases on record. With family in town from Florida and Vancouver, I was really hoping for some sun to go with the magically snow covered trees. Well, we got it by the dayload, with each day showing Silver Star off even better than the day before. My sympathies go to the valley dwellers who don’t drive up 20min into the sunshine. It truly is magical up here!!
I’ve been skiing downhill on my new Heads (thanks Olympia), skiing cross country on my new Rossignols (thanks Valhalla), playing hockey on the pond (spanked the Firelight team! Sorry Paul & Rick) and meeting all kinds of new people at Long John’s where I work on Saturday and Sunday nights. As the village fills up, I am seeing many of the clients I have worked with during the summer months and share with them the fun of living at altitude, with attitude, in paradise. A big welcome to my newest friends Mike & Cathy at Creeekside, and David and Kira on Attridge Lane.
My congratulations to Doug and Roscoe for finishing, on time, the new Scifleet home on Monashee Rd. It must have been a push, but the house looks great! Also, hats off to the new/old Saloon! Nice to see live music back on Saturdays, and the best dancing on Fridays I’ve seen in a long, long time…. Way to go Mac, Sharon, Marty, Randy and the huge guy at the door. (Stay away from Hand Grenades! Stick with Irish Car Bombs!!)
Looks like we are entering a new snow cycle. Forecast is for lots of new on Thursday night. Could be a friendless pow day on New Years Day! Might have to curtail the after-party on New Year’s Eve. If you are out there, I’ll look for you.
That’s it for now…. Make sure you try HB Pizza. Jonas has a great thin crust pesto sauced Mediterranean that I ate tonight during the Canucks game (they lost in a shootout. Great game though)
Denys the Menys
Denys Random Thoughts & Ski Shots
Tuesday morning and the village is still buzzing about last night’s Rail Jam. First of all I’d like to thank everyone who helped out; Cooper, Nick, Matty and Jake you guys did a great job on the judging. I think we saw the highest competitor numbers in the history of this event yesterday. Bouche and Andy, the announcing was awesome, the crowd was entertained and competitors were well controlled. To everyone that came out to watch, Thank You; an event isn’t an event without spectators and again we saw some of the highest numbers these jams have ever seen. Park Crew the set up was sick and pushed the riders to throw down.
Noah Morrison claimed 1st for skiers with a crazy Rodeo 630 off the canon, Mike Rapinchuk from Park Crew – I don’t even know what those tricks are called but they looked sweet. Shout out to Mike Shaw who was killing it all night long as he tends to do, he took a few big slams but got back up and continued to shred hard, showing his skill and determination! Everyone I have spoken to was super pumped on the Jam so Thank You to everyone that made it what it was.
There are some awesome shots from last night on the photo gallery of our website and I encourage everyone to take a peak. While you’re on there check out the Events Calendar for more fun times. The next Rail Jam isn’t until February 6th but we’ve got plenty to keep us busy until then. Placings for all categories can be found in the News on the homepage.
It’s snowing again!!
-Svin
Svin Events
With mixed emotions I sit here to share with you some thoughts on this beautiful sunny day… First of all I’m sitting at my desk and not skiing (first mistake). I would also love to be at home with my kids baking the cookies that will be left for Santa tonight. Then I turn around and look out my window at one of the most beautiful views anyone can have. There truly is something magical about the way the trees are coated in sparkling white snow, the sun is shining brightly and although it is as far away as it gets, there is still a touch of warmth to its rays, and the sky is…well a perfect sky blue. Bring in the people all smiling and laughing, the colorful buildings that give Silver Star its charm and it’s easy to see why so many people have traveled from all over the world to come spend Christmas with us here at Silver Star. On days like this each and every staff member at the resort are all here not only to ensure the enjoyment of our guests, but hopefully taking the time to drink it all in and enjoy the wonderful moments themselves. There’s magic in the air and also soon to be fireworks! The torchlight parade and fireworks show will usher in Santa and his big bag of gifts..kids at the resort get the chance to see Santa and get an early present from him before they go to bed. It’s always a heartwarming event to be a part of…just one of those great memories for the guests that I get to have as one of my own as well.
Kind of feel like I’m rambling, but you get the idea. Merry Christmas to you all and I wish for you to have a season full of memorable Silver Star moments. I’m going skiing…
RB
Robin Random Thoughts & Ski Shots
Well Ladies and Gents, Christmas is right around the corner. Whether you’re all about the festivities or you’re just stoked to have a couple of weeks off work to ski; we have plenty to keep you occupied up here.
From Gingerbread House building, Santas Gift-Giving and of course the Torchlight Parade and Fireworks there’s something for the whole family. Check our website for more details on these events. On top of that the conditions out on-hill are incredible, a few runs on Friday was all I needed to put a smile on my face and with this new snow falling right now I’m finding it slightly difficult to concentrate on anything but skiing.
I’m a firm believer that this is the season for giving so I’m giving myself one hour to get my work done before I take the new pow sticks out for a shred.
See you out there, and Merry Christmas
Svin
Svin Events, Random Thoughts & Ski Shots
Yooooo Park Slayers!
I hope you guys have had fun shredding the Kiddie zone on Far Out. We’ve seen a very positive vibe from all of you riding this zone. Smiles, stoke, progression, and a few bomb holes to fill daily! The early, mellow progression of the Kiddie zone will hopefully help your progression into the Telus Park. Mother nature, the park crew, the groomers, have all been killing it! We got the snow, we’ve been busy, things are happening! We now have 8 features to start in the S/M lane of the Telus Park for you guys to shred til your hearts content! (or at least 3:00 ish).
I’ll give you a hint… beginner boxes, beginner rail, T- box, 32ft flat box, medium flat down rail, down box, and a nice big pyrimad skate-style feature, with a janky set of barrells to bonk!!!
Stay safe, keep fit, have fun! and SHRED ON!
Dustin Telus Terrain Park
I go to the Silver Star website every morning to check the snow report and temperature before I eat breakfast. Bright and early Friday morning, I see the video in the middle of the homepage: Powder Gulch Opening Teaser. The video even suggested calling in sick for Friday’s opening of Putnam for the season. I’m sure I could have come down with something, some sort of virus or flu bug, because there is plenty of that going around, right? Unfortunately, calling in “sick” when you work at the ski hill doesn’t work so well, so I made my way to the office. It started snowing, and all I could do was look out the window. So many skiers came into the village at lunch with perma-smiles and covered in snow. I knew what I was missing out on, and I didn’t want to hear how good it was. So if you ripped down the backside on opening day, don’t be honest…tell me it was terrible, icy, and no fun at all (Robin, that includes you!).
-Alli
Allison Random Thoughts & Ski Shots
In his infinite wisdom our GM, Michael Sherwood, scheduled a manager’s meeting this morning at 10 am. This was of course in direct conflict with another major event…the opening of Putnam Creek, the backside of Silver Star. Over the course of my career I have tried not to miss this day, this day that is as close to lift accessed heli-skiing as you can get. 40 runs were set to open at 9 am this morning and with recent snowfalls all signs were pointing to a pretty great morning of skiing. So, like a confused dog, I wandered around the office this morning not sure if it would be worth heading over for one or two runs…well, it was. Powder skiing is the best!!! Every year it amazes me that with an alpine base just over 100cm’s we can open up as much steep terrain as there was on offer today. Did I mention I love powder skiing!! That said, the skiing is only part of the whole experience for me…reconnecting with the ’core’ ripper crowd, the ones who called in sick to be here today, is always a re-energizing experience. Old, young, cool new gear, the old duct taped gloves, its all on display and none of it really matters because we are all there for the same reason. In the end I made it to my meeting and now, sitting here at the end of the day, all I can do is smile and think about every turn I layed down in Putnam this morning.
RB
Robin Random Thoughts & Ski Shots
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