There was lots of food, but the quality was mediocre. An outhouse substituted for a proper rest room. Nevertheless, everyone seemed to have a good time. Silver Creek Resort does not have the cachet of Vail or Aspen, but its excellent beginning and intermediate slopes have the advantage of being uncrowded. Although there are some advanced runs, I was told that those who wanted a greater challenge might try nearby Winter Park.
Guests can also snowboard or participate in two innovative sports, snowbiking and parabolic skiing.
Snowbiking has been popular in Europe since 1949, but Silver Creek is the first and only area in the U.S. to introduce the bikes and to offer a school. The rider sits on a bicycle seat mounted on a frame with a small ski where the front wheel would be, places his feet on two mini-skis for balance and steers using a handlebar. It's simple to learn, instruction takes about five minutes and few riders fall after the initial lesson. For non-skiers, it is a good introductory activity and might even be an inspiration for beginners when they discover how much fun snow sports can be. Snowbiking, Silver Creek Resort Parabolic skiing is also taught here.