Silver Lining Tours
- Established: 2003 (?)
- Tour guides: Dr David Gold, Roger Hill, Bill Kessler, Rich Hamel, Andrew Gardiner, Steve Hamilton, Stuart Robinson, Patrick Martin, Tom Howley, Andrew Revering, Chris Strahan, Wayne Harrah
- E-mail: info@silverliningtours.com
- Phone: (832) 717-4712
- Website: http://www.silverliningtours.com
- Average rating: 10 of 10 (8 reviews)
- Because we have the most skilled people
- Because we use smart technology
- Because we deliver for you
- Because of our track record: 156 REAL tornadoes from 2003-2008
Regular tours 2010
| Name | Chase days | Price (USD) | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour #1 | 10 days | 3000 | 04/25/10 | 05/06/10 |
| The Great Plains Lecture Tour | 10 days | 3400 | 05/06/10 | 05/17/10 |
| Tour #3 | 10 days | 3300 | 05/17/10 | 05/28/10 |
| Tour #4 | 6 days | 2400 | 05/29/10 | 06/05/10 |
| Tour #5 | 6 days | 2200 | 06/05/10 | 06/12/10 |
| Tour #6 | 6 days | 2200 | 06/12/10 | 06/19/10 |
| North Land Lecture Tour | 10 days | 3400 | 06/19/10 | 06/30/10 |
| Canadian Prairies Tour | 10 days | 3200 | 07/10/10 | 07/21/10 |
| Desert Thunder | 7 days | 2100 | 07/24/10 | 08/01/10 |
Offers personal tours: Yes
Please note that start date does not necessarily mean it is a chase day, typically it is the arrival day! Prices are likely to differ if you choose double-rooms and some tour operators offer rebates. For more information on these tours, please refer to the Silver Lining Tours website.
Silver Lining Tours description of themselves
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Reviews of Silver Lining Tours
As I write this, I am regrouping from the thrill I experienced of Tour 6, 2010. I began storm chasing in 2003, when there was, as David Gold said, a "death ridge" in 2003. Although the weather did not cooperate for us that year, I so loved the experience with Silver Lining that I returned...again and again and again. Being with Silver Lining feels like being with family. I have learned so much from both David and Roger. Their forecasting and chasing talents have resulted in me getting close to some of the most unbelievable storms, and to many tornadoes. Tour 6 this year was beyond my imagination and will be a tough act to follow. I will continue to go with Silver Lining whenever I am on the Plains, and I recommend them to anyone. I see no reason to even try another company. They are the BEST, in any weather pattern!!!
Storm chasing with Silver Lining Tours is an absolute must for any weather junkie. All tours I went on were led by Roger Hill, and I believe he has a true gift in predicting where tornados are going to form. Not only have I seen 37 tornados over the years with SLT, I have also seen some of the most gorgeous storms, huge hail, horrendous haboobs and fantastic lighting shows. In addition, I have gained a wealth of knowledge about storm formation, made some great new friends from all around the world and have seen parts of the United States I never would have seen otherwise. The trips are as comfortable as can be expected, with window seats for everyone in nice vans with state of the art weather monitoring equipment, clean and comfortable rooms every night and all the truck stop food you can eat. Will I be going again? You bet!
Our second year with SLT after spending our honeymoon with them in 2008 and can not fault them. The guides & Roger Hill could not be more keen to share there knowledge with you and the excitment & passion you get from Roger when talking about anything storm related is amazing. Can not wait to return in 2011.
Heading out for our 5th tour with SLT in about three weeks and I have no doubt that it's going to be an 11 (yes folks, SLT DOES go to 11) just like the previous 4 adventures were.
Frankly speaking, everything you've read about SLT on their website and above is completely true. It's become the MUST DO thing for me every year. Chasing with Roger is really a life changing experience. If you want to get a sense of what it's like, go search out his book on Amazon and read it. You'll get a dead on sense of what its like to be with him on tour. Amazing stuff.
And while the tours are incredible, SLT is sort of a social network in that everyone in the "SLT family" stays in touch throughout the year in their exclusive online forums. It's a very supportive community geared towards prepping for the tours and then following their progress during the chase season.
Folks, there are .240 hitters and then there are Hall of Famers. Go with the Hall of Famers at SLT.
Convergence. Helicity. CAPE. Shear. Dewpoint. Soundings. These terms are an integral part of storm chasing, yet they were foreign words to a fledgling storm chaser. But by the end of Silver Lining Tours' Northland Lecture Tour '06, my first year chasing with SLT, these terms became a familiar part of my vocabulary. Thanks to Roger Hill and Silver Lining Tours, I walked away from the Northland Tour '06 with a vast amount of usable knowledge. Every morning before departing for an exciting day of chasing, we would have a lecture session which was choc full of information. The lecture was taught by Roger Hill in such a way that it was absorbed into my mind like water to a sponge. He teaches with such passion and excitement, and it translates into lessons that any layperson can grasp with ease. But the learning didn't end with the lecture. During the course of the day, we were constantly getting weather updates and, subsequently, more knowledge on the development of supercells. Silver Lining Tours, with Roger Hill in the pilot's seat, put forth great efforts in trying to find strong storms in a season that was full of anything but. Roger lead each chase with the same vigor, persistence and safety as if it were the last chase of the season. Since 2006, I've been chasing with SLT every year since. Last year on Tour 4, we saw a stunning tornado, the same tornado that the Vortex team showed on The Weather Channel. The tours NEVER disappoint. And safety is always the first priority. That means a lot. If you have questions about my SLT experience, feel free to contact me via my website.
The owners and the guides are totally dedicated to making the chase experience safe, educational and such a blast. They treat guests with complete respect, truly love discussing weather and feel every question is worth answering. The level of knowledge combined with great instincts make SLT the company for me to be with on the plains every summer. I'm booked for my 10th trip out with them and am counting days until my trip begins. They have my ever lasting admiration and loyalty due to the treatment I've received, the lessons I've learned and for the amazing friends I've made over the years.
There is no better experience than chasing storms with Roger Hill. He has a knack for getting on the right storms at the right time. His enthusiasm is incredible, and he is an amazing teacher. On last year's tour, we had two days of storms with southwest flow...one nearly produced a tornado in the foothills near Glendo, WY. The next day was the amazing storm that started in Sturgis, SD and went all the way to Valentine, NE, where we stood in awe of its power as we had perfect position to just sit and watch it come at us for 40 wonderful minutes. Then we had northwest flow, which provided us with day after day of beautifully sculpted supercells in CO, TX, KS, OK and NM...in JULY. It was an amazing tour, with severe storms every single day. I can't wait to get back there this year!
Simply the best. Roger Hill is the best there is at bringing you to the storms and making sure you know exactly what is going on. I first went on tour at age 16 knowing absolutely nothing, and have been on tour every year since. The amount of knowledge I have gained from picking Roger's brain has been incredible. I am now a meteorology student and can honestly say that some of the best information I have gained has been on tour. CHOOSE SLT!
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