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Fifty years later, the original ski area is now
known around the globe as
Sun Peaks Resort
, but
the memories, and so many of the locals, are still
rooted in the community’s culture and history.
This winter is about celebrating the golden
anniversary of Tod Mountain at Sun Peaks Resort
and the camaraderie and epic ski adventures that
have been carved here throughout the decades.
Since its transition to a destination resort in the
mid-90s, Sun Peaks continues to stand alongside
top resorts in North America, being ranked as the
2nd best resort in Canada and 13th best in North
America by
Condé Nast Traveler
magazine. With
copious amounts of terrain, no line-ups and dry
powder famous to this region of the province, Sun
Peaks is an ideal destination for families, empty
nesters, and those looking for sophistication
without urban chaos.
New and returning guests can best explore the
vast terrain with a knowledgeable, complimentary
Sun Guide mountain host. Olympic Champion and
Director of Skiing, Nancy Greene Raine (pictured
above) skis most weekends and offers guests
personalized mountain tours. Nancy, with
husband Al Raine, arrived in Sun Peaks in 1994
and have been instrumental in the design and
progression of Sun Peaks.
One of the most unique aspects of the resort is
the pedestrian village. The charming, ski-through
village features covered walkways, hotels,
boutique shops, eateries and beautiful Tyrolean
inspired architecture that creates the most
welcoming winter atmosphere. An idyllic setting,
the village is the heart of the community and
brings together those of all ages to indulge in
culinary delights and share stories of epic days on
the slopes.
Increasingly the resort is attracting guests for
other winter activities. There are plenty of
alternate winter activities from dog sledding,
snowshoeing, sleigh rides, snowmobiling, ice
skating, and more.
Located 45 minutes north of Kamloops in BC,
Sun Peaks is easily accessible through air
gateways in Kamloops, Vancouver, Kelowna, or
Calgary, making it an easy winter destination.
IT WAS NOVEMBER 18, 1961 WHEN THE BURFIELD CHAIRLIFT FIRST BEGAN TURNING AT
THE TOD MOUNTAIN SKI AREA, THE LONGEST CHAIRLIFT OF ITS KIND IN NORTH AMERICA.
THE
LOW-DOWN
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3,678 acres; 2nd largest ski
terrain in BC, 3rd largest in
Canada
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122 alpine trails; 10% beginner,
58% intermediate, 32% advanced
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882 meters of vertical
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9 acre progressive Terrain Park
with 3 distinct ability zones
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45km of Nordic groomed, track
set and backcountry trails
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2152m Top of the World elevation
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11 lifts
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360º mountain layout for quick
access to village amenities and
lodging
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22 dining options
DELIVERING SMILES
FOR OVER 50 YEARS
Photos:
Paul Morrison, Steve Pelton
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