November 08, 2013 (Sovereign Lake, BC) – “These are the best early season ski conditions we’ve seen in five years,” said Scott Lemon, General Manager of Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre as the nordic trails open for skiing today. “We have over 50cm of snow.”

“Last year we opened a week later than this, with less snow. This weekend, we’re looking at opening with mid winter conditions,” said Lemon. “Snow like this creates enthusiasm for both club members who can see the snow on the hills, and visitors from the coast, Alberta and Washington that are looking to jump start their ski season.”

We’re packing 25km of trail including popular trails Carl Wylie and Woodland Bell. Combined with Silver Star Nordic trails, there will be over 70km of groomed trails open.

“We’re excited to welcome cross-country ski lovers back from across North America to enjoy the terrain and scenery at both Silver Star Resort and Sovereign Lake Nordic trails,” says Nordic Manager at Silver Star Mountain Resort, Guy Paulsen. “Over the years interest in Nordic skiing continues to grow rapidly and together these trails systems give skiers access to the largest daily groomed Nordic trail system in Canada.” Silver Star Resort and Sovereign Lake will once again partner to offer the Dual Nordic Pass giving skiers access to both trail systems.

Lemon states that that the good early season conditions will increase registration numbers for the 2013/14 XC Supercamps which begin November 22. These early season and mid-winter cross country ski camps are the longest running in country. “From first timer to big timer” XC Supercamp provides skiers of all abilities exceptional coaching and instruction.

“Skiers love to watch the webcams and weather reports to decided on which camps to register for. With the snow coming early, the camps will fill up quickly.”

Located 22km from Vernon, Sovereign Lake Nordic Center boasts a seven month ski season with 105km of daily groomed trails with Silver Star Resort.