SILVER STAR, BC - Your heart is racing. Gasping for breath, you realize that your teammates have been eliminate and you have but one chance to get it right. Victory – or defeat - lies squarely on your shoulders. You peek out around the corner for one last look before making your final stand. Then it hits you, and it's game over.

Paintball fans rejoice - Silver Star Mountain Resort is welcoming you!

Building on the success of its world renowned bike park, Silver Star is looking to leave its mark on the summer season with the new Silver Star Paintball attraction. General Manager Michael Sherwood says, "We’re really excited about this new addition," said Sherwood. "We’ve seen tremendous growth in Silver Star Bike Park in the past three years and we recognized the need to build on our success. We think Silver Star Paintball fits that need as it offers another unique alternative to the Silver Star experience."

Paintball enthusiasts will be attracted by the resort's cool, dry summer weather; an added bonus when wearing heavy protective clothing and playing the game in a backcountry environment.

Silver Star Paintball will feature three courses for players to choose from, and will be located in parking lot E, in a location well to the west of Silver Star’s main village, opposite the entrance to the Ridge sub- division. Sherwood said "We are conscious of positioning Silver Star Paintball in a place that won’t interfere with our other summer activities. The location ensures safety for both the customers of Paintball and for those who use the mountain for biking and hiking."

Silver Star Paintball will feature a boneyard course, using decommissioned equipment from the resort as its backdrop. In addition there will be a western theme area and a woods course. Customers will be able to play individual games or purchase a membership for the season.

Silver Star Paintball will open June 26, coinciding with the launch of the summer biking and hiking season. The courses will be open every Thursday to Sunday during the summer season, from noon until 8 p.m.

Sherwood said Silver Star will offer its 2007/08 winter season pass holders a 25 per cent discount on field fees. "We’ve already had a strong response from the few people that have heard about our plans. We are anticipating a great summer up at Silver Star," Sherwood concludes.

For more information on Silver Star Paintball, visit the summer
website at www.skisilverstar.com.

For more information, contact: Michael J. Ballingall, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Big White and Silver Star Mountain Resorts. (250) 765-3101 – e-mail: mballingall@bigwhite.com

Media Contact: Steven Threndyle, Media Relations Officer, (250) 764-2143, sthrendyle@bigwhite.com

Tim Fitzgerald, Communications Manager, Silver Star Mountain Resort (250) 558-6047; (250) 503-7743; tfitzgerald@skisilverstar.com