This summer, come see what’s under the snow at Silver Star Mountain Resort. Whether you’re into birding, hiking, mountain biking or wildflower photography, there’s lots of room and fresh mountain air to keep everyone happy.

Don’t forget to visit the pubs, great restaurants and bakery/coffee houses. Go boutique shopping in the Victorian themed village. And check operating hours of the climbing wall at the National Altitude Training Centre where there’s also a well-equipped fitness centre. Guided horseback trail rides are a favorite too.

Silver Star Mountain Resort is now a premiere mountain biking destination for the province of British Columbia. Along with new trails and park features, the Comet Six-Pack Express lift has been outfitted with roll-on bike carriers, operating daily through the summer. After an exhilarating downhill ride, you’ll be whisked the 1600 vertical feet (485 meters) back to the top of the Mountain in under eight minutes. From gentle beginner trails to gnarly single track, we have it all!

Hikers will enjoy the network of dedicated hiking trails (no bikes on these trails) at the Resort. You can choose the quiet solitude of forested areas or take to the open meadows with great views of Okanagan Lake and Kalamalka Lake and vistas of the Monashee Mountain Range. You’ll likely see black bear, ermine or mule deer and you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the more reclusive bobcat or cougar. And for entertainment, the ground squirrel antics are priceless.

Red-tailed hawk, raven, stellar jay, hairy woodpecker and gray jay are a few of the more common birds seen at the Resort. Birders will also see many other varieties, some sticking to the thickets and forested areas, while others venture into the open meadows.

To get the most out of the spectacular sub-alpine flower show, take a guided tour with a park naturalist from Outdoor Discoveries Nature Tours. In addition to learning about the fauna and flora, you may hear stories about the mining heritage of the area or historical disputes over water for orchard irrigation in the valley below. Late in the summer Outdoor Discoveries hosts mushroom tours where you can learn all about these fungal delicacies.

Does your dog holiday with you? Pets can stay at The Pinnacles Suite Hotel at no additional charge. Please scoop the poop and if you forget a leash, we’ll loan you one.

This Summer at Silver Star

July 4-9 and July 11-16, 2010the world famous Simon Fraser University Pipe Band is once again bringing the Piping Hot Summer Drummer School back to Silver Star Mountain. The school teaches beginner to expert piping, drumming, fiddling and highland dancing. Highlights of the PHSD are the Sunday evening recital, the Thursday evening ceilidh and the closing Massed Band parade through the beautiful Silver Star village centre. The Pinnacles Suite Hotel is offering a very special “the two free nights on a six night stay” to those connected with the School.

The Pinnacles Suite Hotel is a proud supporter of the fourth annual Okanagan Summer Wine Festival at Silver Star Mountain Resort August 13-15, 2010. Treat yourself to an intimate weekend of wine education, arts, music and mile high outdoor recreation. Enjoy gourmet meals, wine education seminars, a unique consumer wine tasting and a wide variety of on-mountain activities. The beauty of mountain wildflowers in the Victorian-inspired mountain resort setting may be your most enjoyable and relaxing experience this summer.

Summer Family Reunions are a perfect fit for The Pinnacles Suite Hotel. The large suites accommodate extended families and the well-equipped kitchens are great for self-catering. Whether your reunion involves ten or two hundred of your closest relatives, we can accommodate you. There are lots of Resort activities to keep everyone busy, and Vernon area parks and beaches are only a half-hour away. And the low summer rates suit budget-conscious visitors.

Every year Vernon and the rest of the North Okanagan host lots of great sporting events and tournaments. During the non-ski portion of the year, The Pinnacles Suite Hotel often welcomes adult and junior Teams visiting Vernon and area for soccer, baseball, slow-pitch, volleyball and mountain bike competitions, tournaments and festivals. Where else can a soccer team fit comfortably into one or two rooms and have the money-saving option of preparing its own meals. This is team accommodation at its best!

Teams please note that there are almost always families staying at the Hotel and we do expect you to respect the Hotel facility and other guests. Teams and groups sign a Code of Conduct agreement before arriving at the hotel and are expected to abide by its terms.

Corporate groups, clubs and associations regularly visit The Pinnacles Suite Hotel for retreats, planning sessions and meetings. They report that the casual surroundings, without the usual distractions help create the perfect mood to reach desired results. Small group meetings are often held right in the suites, or the meeting room can be reserved for more formal, structured sessions.