SUN PEAKS SKI RESORT ~ Kamloops, B.C.

Sun Peaks has largely been carved from the imagination of one woman, Nancy Greene, Director of Skiing and Olympic Gold Medallist. She has conceived a pre-dominantly 'ski-in, ski-out', ski resort 45 minutes from Kamloops, BC that will appeal greatly to the complete beginner - with it's excellent green trails for learning new skills and fantastic 5 mile top-to-bottom greenie for building confidence and pootling gently down. The ski school has the usual high standard of instruction that we have come to expect in North America and the prices of lessons represent outstanding value, even before the generous exchange rate is factored in. A five-day Ski or Snowboard Week will have you whooping and hollering your way down intermediate runs in fine style.

There is a lot more of this on offer - 'Sundance Ridge' is pure cruisers delight, you'll find 'Sunrise' on this mountain, a straight swathe through the trees. Or 'Peek-a-Boo' a black run that is simply a little steeper - nothing too perilous.

For winter 2005.2006 Sun Peaks have a new quad chair, new terrain, and new facilities. The new quad chair on Tod Mountain will allow faster access to the deepest and driest powder, great glade skiing, and advanced/expert terrain on Tod Mountain. The new quad also provides skiers with quicker return to the Crystal Chairlift accessing popular runs like Chute, Spillway, Green Door, and the Headwalls. The new Umbrella Café at Mt. Morrisey features a fully retractable roof, and provides guests with further on-mountain dining options. New leading edge Kids Ranch animated theme park with dedicated terrain and fun features especially designed for kids 3-12 years old. There are also four new intermediate (blue) runs on the lower part of Orient Ridge will provide easier access to the East Village.

Sun Peaks Trail Map