Sun Peaks Ski Resort Guide
Sun Peaks, Canada
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,080m |
| Resort Height | 1,260m |
| Nearest Airports | Kamloops and Kelowna |
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Sun Peaks
The ski area of Sun Peaks is at an altitude of 1,260m.
Summary
Sun Peaks has direct access to 80 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,080m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Sun Peaks is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Sun Peaks.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Sun Peaks is 8km long and the most difficult run is the 'Challenger', which is 2km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Sun Peaks?
The next notable snow forecast is 13cm, expected on 18 December, with around 26cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Sun Peaks Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 65 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 18 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 13 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Sun Peaks Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,080m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,260m |
| Resort Altitude (Sun Peaks) | 1,260m |
| Max Vertical | 820m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, E, S, W
Sun Peaks has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Sun Peaks?
This ski resort is in Sun Peaks Mountain, Thompson-Nicola Regional District, Canada.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Sun Peaks is Kamloops, 63 minutes drive away.
Kelowna airport is also within three hours drive.
Kamloops is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 7,263 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 3km of ski runs, with 21 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Sun Peaks open?
Opened (since 16 November 2024).
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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