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About Sun Peaks Resort

Big White Village With access via Kamloops or Kelowna airports and only a four hours drive from Vancouver, Sun Peaks, home to Olympic Gold Medalist, Nancy Greene, is an easy choice when deciding how and where to spend a winter vacation. Blanketed by an average snowfall of 559 cm (220 inches) of pristine powder each year, Sun Peaks offers the ultimate conditions in which to enjoy its massive winter playground.

Ensuring precious time is not lost, 11 lifts provide continuous action by delivering as many as 12,000 skiers per hour to the gladed areas and alpine bowls and 122 trails that Sun Peaks encompasses. Green, blue and black runs can be accessed from the top of each chairlift allowing visitors of varying skill levels to enjoy the downhill terrain that suits them best. Thrill-seekers looking to freestyle are certain to be left breathless by the awesome display of rails and boxes offered in the three progressive terrain parks. Devoted to assisting skiers and riders in honing their terrain park skills, Sun Peaks designed these parks to allow skiers and riders to learn at their own pace. For the Nordic skier, whether novice or more advanced, the resort is proud to offer 28km of track, while an additional 12km is waiting to be discovered in the ungroomed backcountry.

Apres ski entertainment keeps the resort thriving well into the evening. Pleased to offer activities for all ages, Sun Peaks is host to a multitude of family-friendly events which include skating, sleigh rides, game-nights and a weekly slope-side movie. A spectacular offering of restaurants, from casual fare to fine dining, ensures every palette is satisfied, while a selection of pubs and clubs each provide a lively atmosphere for adults to unwind in.

Resort Facts

With its three mountains to choose from, each with its own unique terrain features, Sun Peaks has runs for every level of skier and snowboarder.

Tod Mountain
The classic and original Sun Peaks mountain. Check out Tod’s open bowls and challenging terrain, as well as The 5-Mile, Tod Mountain’s signature family-friendly green run. New quad chair providing faster access to the deepest and driest powder, superb glade skiing, and advanced expert terrain.

Sundance Mountain
Sundance Mountain is the first to open and the last to close each day. Home to award-winning groomed runs, a terrain run, the ski-school learning area, half-pipe and the Tube Time park.

Mt. Morrisey
Sun Peaks’ newest mountain offers award winning open glades, cruising style runs and black diamond moguls, with more to come in the future.

Location
58 km (36 miles) southeast of Kamloops, BC
Shuttle available from Kelowna Airport to Sun Peaks and Kamloops Airport to Sun Peaks

Hours Of Operation

Nov 19 to Apr 17: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM daily
Feb 1 to Apr 11: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM daily (Sundance Chair)

Annual Snowfall
559 cm / 220 in / 18.5 ft

Lifts

Chairlifts
- 3 High Speed Quads: Sunburst, Sundance, Morrisey
- 1 Quad: Burfield
- 1 Triple: Crystal

Surface
- 2 Platters
- 1 T-bar
- 3 Carpet Lifts

Tubing
- 1 Tubing Lift

Total Uphill Capacity
Approximately 11,000 skiers per hour

Elevation
Summit: 2,080 m
Base Elevation: 1,199 m

Runs

117 Marked Runs
12 Gladed areas
10% Beginner
58% Intermediate
32% Expert

Longest Run
8 km (5 miles)

Restaurants & Shopping
View our Sun Peaks Business Directory for a full list of local restaurants & shops

What's New For 2011/12

New for the 2011/12 season, Sun Peaks is proud to introduce several key elements, each certain to provide a more enjoyable visit to the resort. Visitors can expect to experience the benefits of the following:

Coming Soon

Sun Peaks Activities

Sun Peaks provides a seemingly endless list of activity beyond the scope of skiing and boarding. Whatever the age, whatever the skill level, guests are sure to find more than enough to keep them entertained throughout the duration of their stay.

	Bungee Trampoline
	Located by the Village Day Lodge, the Bungee Trampoline, appropriate for anyone weighing less than 220lbs, is best described as an over-sized jolly-jumper.

	Cat Trax Groomer Rides
	Lasting 45 minutes in length, this evening tour gives visitors the opportunity to climb aboard a Pisten-Bulley Snow Groomer to witness the grooming process. Tours must be booked by 3pm.

	Dog Sledding
	Geared toward guests over five years old, this tour provides a special means to viewing the frosty wilderness. Before embarking on the adventure, guests are given an orientation on the Alaskan Huskies and typical dogsled procedures. For those 14 years and older, the option of mushing their own team is available.

	First Trax Breakfast
	Each morning, ticket holders meet at the Sunburst Express Lift to take to the freshly groomed powder for an hour of skiing-solitude. Prior to 10am, participants can then indulge in one of three hot breakfasts and a full cold continental buffet served at the Sunburst Restaurant.

	Guided Tours
	Visitors of all ages and skill levels get a different perspective on downhill action with a guided tour. Complimentary tours by the Sun Guide team are offered twice daily, while Olympic Gold Medalist, Nancy Greene, provides a one-of-a-kind experience with a tour of her own.

	Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides
	Board a traditional horse-drawn sleigh for a charming 30 minute ride through the frosty surroundings of Sun Peaks Resort. The sweet sound of jingle bells break the silence as the tour extends through the valley and across the snow covered golf course.

	Ice Skating
	Situated just a short walk from the village, Sun Peaks is host to a full-sized ice rink which is sure to provide hours of entertainment. From leisurely hand-in-hand skating to friendly games of hockey, the icy surface is a favorite among all age groups. Rentals are available on location.

	Snowmobiling
	With several options to choose from, these guided tours provide impressive views of the Thompson-Nicola region while lending some fast-paced adventure to all who participate. A mandatory $25 insurance fee is applied to anyone wanting to attend this tour and all drivers must possess a valid license. For additional fun, guests can register for a campfire cookout at the McGillivray Lake Cabin.

	Sports Centre
	Located near the village core, the Sports Centre provides endless entertainment in its year-round heated outdoor pool. Tennis courts, hot tub and children’s pool are also featured here.

	Tube Time
	With its unique curving lanes, this Sun Peaks favorite is a tube park unlike any other. A side effect of this ride: A fit of uncontrollable giggles!