The Jones family came to Silver Lake Resort in 1977, when Gary, Tina and their two young boys; Jason and Andrew, purchased the resort. The family had grown up in Orange County where Gary owned and operated his own Engineering firm, but felt the need to live a more natural life away from the ever growing city. After selling the Engineering firm to his partner, the Jones family adventure truly began. The first several years were spent year round at the Lake snowed in all winter, with the boys snowmobiling across the lake every morning to meet the school bus at the Power Plant.