Winter Guest Ranch Getaway in the heart of British Columbia

Welcome to the simple joys of the season in our Okanagan winter playgrounds

Treat yourself to a Winter Guest Ranch Experience with a difference. Take in the magic of the winter landscape away from large resorts and tourist crowds. From mid- December to March you will find excellent snow conditions at the ranch which inspire to various winter activities.

Silver Spur Trails Wilderness Guest Ranch is the perfect relaxing winter getaway. The ranch house feels warm and inviting and has a cozy living area with a wood stove and a dining area where we serve hearty home-cooked meals. Try snowshoe trekking around the ranch, learn how to fire some of the ranches guns, enjoy watching the herd of horses playing in the snow. Take in the simple joy and laughter while bottle feeding young calves.

If you want to get active during your winter break, you will find an unforgettable back country style snowshoeing adventure starting here at the ranch. Enjoy the magical Silver Hills in winter, away from busy ski resorts and far from big crowds. You can go off and explore the area by yourself or pre-book a guided snowshoeing tour with us. We offer various levels of snowshoeing tours for our guests.

Accommodation for six is within the main ranch house during the winter month. Our cozy guest rooms are upstairs on a private floor with one large shared bathroom.

It will feel like a hint of luxury when you take advantage of our hot-tub at night under the stars on a fresh, crisp winters day. Relax in front of the wood stove with some Gluewein or hot chocolate and watch the hosts cook dinner on the old wood stove.

The 24-hour Snowy Ridge Stay

Enjoy cozy ranch living good food and some authentic Western shooting practice. Put on some snowshoes, explore the winter landscape and enjoy the cold fresh moutain air. Or just relax in front of the wood stove with a book.

The 24-hours Alpine Experience - with guided snowshoeing tours

Snowshoe the Misty Mountain trail with great views to watch the sunset on a clear day. Have a break at the top and and warm yourself up with some hot chocolate and a snack before heading down the mountain. Snowshoeing tours are approximately 2 to 4 hours.

The Extended Alpine Experience - included guided snowshoeing tours and winter riding

Book an extended Real Alpine Experience with us and pick your own trip length. A 2 night Real Alpine Experience starts at 4 pm on arrival day and guests are welcome to stay until 11am on departure day. No activities at day of arrival and departure. The second day includes a guided snowshoeing tour and a 1 hour trail ride if the weather permits. If riding is not possible another snowshoeing tour will be offered in the afternoon.

The program can be customized for longer stays and include natural horsemanship lessons, bareback riding in the snow, longer snowshoeing tours (depending on the weather).

Snowshoeing - the Winter Sport for all Ages

Snowshoeing can be described as winter walking. On snowshoes you can go to places otherwise inaccessible in the snow - walks in the forests, up to cliff tops and up mountains, explore some wilderness far from the crowds. Snowshoeing allows you to walk in winter which is a great boost to fitness and an excellent way to enjoy the cold crisp mountain air.

Snowshoes are basically a larger base that you attach to your shoes to make the surface area of your foot bigger, enabling you to walk in deep snow without sinking in as much as you would otherwise. People have used such devices to travel in snow since records began. Snowshoes are very easy to walk in and after a short time you will hardly notice that you are wearing them.

There is no similarity with skiing - this is walking and not sliding.

Wildlife abounds in winter, but is different from the summer and we will see lots of animal tracks. Binoculars are of great use. The tracks themselves tell a story and it is fascinating to see how many creatures have been active in the snow overnight. Above our heads we can hope to see eagles.

Snowmobiling at Park Mountain - Where you will find the best powder in all of Canada

The Ranch is located on the way to Park Mountain Snowmobile Trails and we have place to park your sled and trailer and yourself. This gives you the chance to turn a day of sledding into an overnight winter escape! Contact us for more information.

Skiing and Snow Sports at a Silver Star Mountain Resort

Silverstar Mountain, one of worlds top three ski areas is located just over an hours drive from the ranch and offers a large variety of winter fun plus night skiing. Enjoy the spirit of a busy ski resort for a day, and then relax in comfort and enjoy the facilities at the ranch in the evening.

In the evening the streaming outdoor hot-tub will be ready for you to enjoy and you can relax with minus temperatures under a clear starry sky.