Why I built it
In ski country, a listing often says ski-in/ski-out, and that can mean anything from stepping onto the run to a ten-minute trudge in ski boots. So I score each address on how easily you can get from the door to the snow and back.
What lowers a score
Longer walks to the snow lower the score, even inside the village. That matters most for families with young children, who tire quickly and carry a lot of gear.
Scores are compared within one resort
A SilverStar home is scored against other SilverStar homes, and a Big White home against other Big White homes. The best-placed homes at a resort sit near the top of the scale and everything else is scaled to them. A 90 at one mountain does not mean the same walk as a 90 at the other.
A low score is not always bad
Some buyers do not mind a short hike to the hill, and they may be able to buy a less expensive home as a result. That is why I show the score even when it is low, so you can decide.
An example
Picture two condos at the same resort with the same price and bedrooms. One lets you ski back to the door. The other is a ten-minute walk uphill from the lift in ski boots. A listing might call both ski-in/ski-out, but the score will separate them, and for a family with children that difference decides the weekend.
Where to find it
Ski scores are on my SilverStar and Big White sites, free to anyone searching homes. If a score looks wrong for a home you know, tell me.
Published October 29, 2026. Sean Phillips, REALTOR®, Coldwell Banker Executives Realty.
See a score for yourself
Ask Sarah about the resorts and the homes you are weighing, any time of day, and I will pick up from there when you are ready.