Silver Star Putnam Creek Ski Map
Painted in 2013
Our custom black wooden frames feature a deep, squared profile to showcase Niehues’ timeless work. Frame width ranges from ⅞ to 1 ⅝ inches, dependent upon on print size, and features a non-glare acrylic front plus foamcore backing.
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Silver Star - Putnam Creek
Located outside Vernon, BC, Silver Star is one of those interior BC ski areas that not enough people are familiar with. For some reason, its neighbors get all the hype. And that’s fine since it keeps the crowds down at Silver Star. But, anyone who’s experienced a pow day at Silver Star will be happy to explain what makes it so special. And a good place to start is its size. With 132 named runs, 2,500 vertical feet of relief, and 3,200 acres of skiable terrain, this is no podunk town hill. Instead, it’s a big, fun resort with a nice mix of terrain. On top of that, it’s easy to visit, there’s plenty of on-mountain lodging, and it’s only forty miles from the Kelowna airport.
James Niehues painted this Silver Star ski map in 2013. It portrays the “backside” of Silver Star, served by the Powder Gulch Express lift. This area is full of black, and double black diamond runs, and is popular on powder days. Silver Star is a gem, set amongst beautiful mountains, and every day there is a delight. And this map does a great job of capturing one of Silver Star's most memorable assets so skiers and snowboarders can reminisce on time spent on its slopes.
"The 'Rembrandt of snow' has published a hefty coffee table book with a collection of nearly all of his hand-painted maps."
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Hand-painted maps require the best reproduction process available. Each illustration starts with a high resolution digital scan. It is then printed on museum quality cotton paper using the latest HDR ink-jet technology.
Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.