Shames Mountain Ski Area vs Silver Star Mountain Resort

Shames Mountain Ski Area (British Columbia) and Silver Star Mountain Resort (British Columbia) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatShames Mountain Ski AreaSilver Star Mountain Resort
Vertical drop1,467 ft (447 m)2,428 ft (740 m)
Summit elevation3,809 ft6,188 ft
Base elevation2,346 ft3,760 ft
Lifts311
Runs27192
Beginner terrain26%25%
Intermediate terrain56%40%
Expert terrain18%35%
Night skiing-Yes

Silver Star Mountain Resort has the bigger vertical (2,428 ft vs 1,467 ft); Silver Star Mountain Resort has more runs (192 vs 27); Silver Star Mountain Resort skews more expert (35% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Shames Mountain Ski AreaIndy Pass: 2 days
Silver Star Mountain ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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