Top of the World
Elevation: 2,080m
Posted November 29, 2022
Ski season has begun! The lifts in Sun Peaks started spinning for the 2022-23 season on Saturday, November 19, and we’re looking forward to welcoming guests back to our slopes for another amazing winter.
The Sun Peaks team has been working hard to ensure this season is our best yet. Here are some of the new additions to Sun Peaks for winter 2022-23:
Do Yewww. Sun Peaks joins the Ikon Pass community
Sun Peaks is proud to join the Ikon Pass alongside more than 50 of the world’s most exciting mountain destinations. Ikon Pass holders have access to seven days at Sun Peaks with no blackout dates. The resort is also available to Ikon Base and Session Pass holders.
“As the second largest ski area in Canada, Sun Peaks Resort is known globally for its hospitality and incredible mountain experiences,” said Aidan Kelly, chief marketing officer. “We welcome Ikon Pass holders to our easy-going, laid-back resort in the interior of British Columbia.”
Ski or ride from $97 a day with Alpine Peaks Cards
Buy now. Ski any day. With no blackout dates and no restrictions, 3 and 5-day Alpine Peaks Cards are simple to use, flexible, and save you money.
Peaks Cards are only available for purchase until December 15.
New Mountain Card Artwork
Earlier this year we partnered with ArtZone Sun Peaks to find a new piece of artwork for our RFID Mountain Cards. A call for local artists to create a design was sent out and we received plenty of amazing submissions to choose from. Patricia House's beautiful painting 'Last Run' was the winning selection.
Keep an eye out for the new Mountain Cards, which will be ready in early 2023.
Additional Evening Terrain for Little Shredders
Like last year, the learning slopes around the Village Platter will be open under lights until 7:00pm daily this winter. New for this season, additional lights have been installed on Gentle Giant. This adds an extra run, alongside Sunbeam and the Platter Terrain Park, where young shredders or beginners can practice their turns in the evening.
Even more world-class grooming
Sun Peaks continues to boost our fleet of low emission grooming machines with the addition of two new, state-of-the-art Pisten Bully groomers this year. New grooming cats combined with extensive brush cutting over the summer means smooth turns for skiers and riders all season long.
We’ve also added to our snowmaking capabilities, with the purchase of six new snowmaking guns to ensure we continue to offer quality skiing conditions right from the start of the season.
Keep an eye on our grooming efforts each day via the Lift & Trail Status page.
New luxury alpine homes
In the original Master Plan, created more than 28 years ago, the potential was identified for Sun Peaks to be the second largest ski area in Canada. With this incredible milestone now achieved, the next step in the growth of the community is Switchback Creek, a collection of luxury 2 and 3-bedroom homes on sale now. If you already love it here, why not live here?
Full on Fun - Events are Back!
Sun Peaks Resort has stacked the calendar with fun events this winter. The return of Lift and a Lager kicked things off on opening day, and that’s just a taste of what we have in store.
From skiing with Santa to our beloved NYE celebrations, Nordic ski camps, artisan markets, terrain park events, and more, check out everything we’ve got lined up via the event calendar.
Return of Old Favourites
After a COVID-19 forced hiatus, we’re excited to bring back several of our favourite winter activities for 2022-23. The bucket list Alpine Fondue & Starlight Descent activity is available again, as is the Tube Park, Snow Limo Tours, and Kamloops Blazers hockey games.
An Unforgettable Axe-perience
Looking for some fun after a day on the slopes? Cleavage Axe Co will hit the spot! One of Sun Peaks’ newest attractions, axe throwing is perfect for groups looking for a bit of friendly competition. No experience is necessary; their axe coaches will teach you the basics and have you chucking bullseyes in no time.
Cleavage Axe Co is located in the Peaks West complex, alongside Ohana Deli Market & Meals To Go, Sun Peaks Pharmacy, Sun Peaks Yoga, and The Magic Cattleguard.
A new icon for our 61st winter season and beyond
The new Sun Peaks identity builds on years of tradition, while staying true to its roots. Always evolving, our mountain community has become more than a resort. It’s a place to meet friends and family, a place for the next great adventure, a place to plant roots, and a place to call home.
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