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Apex vs Silver Star Mountain Resort

Silver Star Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

The Verdict

Silver Star Mountain Resort leads with 4 wins
Best for Families
Silver Star Mountain Resort

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall
Apex

120" average season

Best Terrain
Silver Star Mountain Resort

Impressive mountain

Best Value
Apex

$75 day pass

Easiest Access
Silver Star Mountain Resort

1h from YLW

Best Village Vibe
Silver Star Mountain Resort

World-class village experience

Apex
British Columbia, Canada
$$Independent
Silver Star Mountain Resort
British Columbia, Canada
$$Epic

Family

Ski School Age
3+
3+
Full-Day Program
Beginner Terrain
7.5
8.0
Walkability
8.5
9.0
Village Vibe
8.0
9.0

Mountain

Vertical
2,000'
2,500'
Skiable Area
1,112 ac
3,282 ac
Green Runs
18%
20%
Trails
79
132
Lifts
4
12

Getting There

Airport
YLW
YLW
Drive Time
0.8h
1h
Road Ease
6.5
7.5

Cost

Passes
Independent
Epic
Day Pass
$75
$105
Cost Tier
Moderate
Moderate

Village

Dining
Moderate
Moderate
Grocery
Spa
Pool
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Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Apex

120"

avg season

2024-25 season

117.4" total

98%

Silver Star Mountain Resort

77.4"

avg season

2024-25 season

87" total

112%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
120"60"0"
Apex
Silver Star Mountain Resort

Key Insights

Silver Star Mountain Resort excels for families prioritizing beginner terrain and walkability.

Key Differences

  • Silver Star Mountain Resort's family village atmosphere score (9.0) exceeds Apex's (8.0), making it better for families prioritizing family village experience
  • Silver Star Mountain Resort offers more terrain variety (3,282 acres vs 1,112 acres)

Best For

Apex

  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families
  • Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Silver Star Mountain Resort

  • Advanced skiers seeking terrain variety (3,282 acres)
  • Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
  • Budget-conscious families

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Regions

Colorado
Utah
British Columbia

Best For

Best for Beginners
Most Walkable
Best for Toddlers

Guides

First Family Ski Trip Guide
Best Time to Go Skiing