(The second column in a series about what is new and different at the 12 downhill ski resorts and cross-country ski areas in the Southern Interior.)

SilverStar Mountain Resort has lofty plans for fun this winter with a new glades playground, another new groomer and lots of special events.

“Winter 2025-26 is shaping up to be one of our most exciting seasons yet,” says Ian Jenkins, SilverStar’s director of sales and events.

“From the new Dandy Glades terrain to our Ikon Pass partnership, we’re ready to welcome skiers and riders for another incredible winter at SilverStar.”

The tentative alpine opening date is Nov. 28 and Nordic opening Nov. 21 with an anticipated closing on April 6.

The new tree-skiing zone, called Dandy Glades, is located on Putnam Creek or backside of the mountain between the Aunt Gladys and Just Dandy runs. "While the mountain may seem quiet in the off-season, our teams were hard at work getting (skiers) next powder-filled escape ready for winter, adding 22 acres of glade skiing," said Jenkins.

A brand-new, state-of-the-art snowcat has joined the SilverStar fleet. Equipped with the latest SNOWsat LiDAR technology for impeccable grooming and silky-smooth corduroy, the addition brings the fleet to three snowcats featuring this cutting-edge technology, he........

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