Competitors have been as young as 10, and have included former World Cup racers and winners.

The 41st annual Over The Hill Downhill (OTH) 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ Canada's longest-standing recreational downhill ski race 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ is slated for Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at Vernon's SilverStar Mountain Resort.

The OTH, said the resort, has become a "cornerstone of Canadian alpine culture, offering participants a rare opportunity to test their skills on professionally designed courses while learning from an elite roster of coaches."

"True to its name, the event features teams with a combined minimum age of 65, all the way up to 225 years - and beyond," said the resort. "Individual team members have ranged from as young as 10 years old to well into their golden years, celebrating a multi-generational spirit of competition.

This year91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s coaches include Herwig Demschar, a former coach of the Austrian National Ski Team and current general manager of SilverStar Mountain Resort; Vernon native Rob Boyd, celebrated Canadian Alpine Ski Team member and coach, and a three-time World Cup winner, who has competed in the OTH; Don Lyon, a veteran of Canadian ski coaching and leadership; and Gord Brown, a long-time course setter and Canadian National Team coach dedicated to the success of the OTH Downhill.

Alongside this iconic event, guests can enjoy a host of activities this winter, including ski-in/ski-out afternoon tea, the Silver Star Winter Music Series, a Shania Twain-inspired drag show, and the Sovereign2SilverStar Ski Marathon.

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