Dec 13 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Update on missing skier and guest in Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks, BC, December 13, 2024 - We are deeply saddened to share that Mr. Tomasz Jaholkowski, a guest and missing skier at Sun Peaks, was found deceased on December 12 outside the ski-area boundary.  

The RCMP is continuing their investigation, and all further statements will come from the RCMP detachment. Current statement here: By the Kamloops Royal Canadian Mounted Police Detachment

Mountain recreation is meant to be a source of joy, and our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Jaholkowski’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

search for missing skier ongoing

Sun Peaks, BC, December 12, 2024 - The search is ongoing for a missing skier at Sun Peaks Resort, BC. Police (RCMP), Kamloops Search & Rescue, and the Resort are asking for the public’s help in locating the skier, last seen on Tuesday. 

Mr. Tomasz Jaholkowski, a 68 year old male, was last seen via video surveillance (as pictured below) at the West Bowl chairlift on Tod Mountain, mid-morning on December 10 and had no further lift scans that day. He appeared to be skiing alone and was wearing a red jacket. 

RCMP are leading this missing persons case, with support from Kamloops Search & Rescue and other BC-based Search & Rescue teams, and Sun Peaks Resort operations teams. Aerial search efforts have been deployed, including helicopter and drones, in addition to ground search teams. 

“We are releasing photos of Mr. Jaholkowski obtained from the ski lift where he was last observed, as well as an image of him without his ski gear, in hopes that someone will recall having seen him since that last check-in and contact police as soon as possible,” said Corporal Crystal Evelyn, Kamloops RCMP spokesperson.

Anyone with information on Mr. Tomasz Jaholkowski that may be related to his potential whereabouts, including possible sightings on-mountain on December 10, should contact the Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment at 250.314.1800.

Mr. Jaholkowski is described as: 

  • Caucasian 
  • 5’10”
  • Approximately 180 lbs
  • Grey hair
  • Brown eyes
  • He was last seen wearing a red and black ski jacket, dark ski pants, and a dark toque.

Our thoughts are with Mr. Jaholkowski’s loved ones as the search for his whereabouts continues.

Photos of individual

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For more information, please contact: 

Christina Antoniak
Director of Communications
Sun Peak Resort LLP
P: 778-694-6565
E: cantoniak@sunpeaksresort.com

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