SilverStar’s Gen Alpha Update Has Skiers Laughing, but the Delay Is Real

A surprising number of western ski resorts have pushed back their opening dates amid a stretch of mild weather, from California to Utah to British Columbia.In breaking the bad news, most mountains have opted for by-the-numbers, no frills statements. They explain what’s happening—no snow, of course—and share an amended opening date, if possible. When SilverStar in British Columbia announced that its opening day would be delayed, it took a different approach. As the ski reso