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Top of the World
Elevation: 2,080m
Keep your eyes on the skies and enjoy the show! Weather permitting, local paragliders will be taking off from Top of the World as part of a private, closed event and will be easily visible throughout the resort. Designed landing zones in the valley have been provided. This is not a public activity/event.
Sun Peaks (SP) is a Resort and a high altitude Paragliding Site. First and foremost, you need to be a skilled pilot with mountain flying experience! After week of reconnaissance flying in strong summer condition we are re-rating this site as a P3 site (min 150 flights).
We have three approved launches Chief Nose, Chief Shoulder and Sacred Line at top of the Burfield (Top of the World).
IMPORTANT: We have 2 landing fields, 1) P5 parking lot LZ is long 5.7:1 glide, 2) Exhibition LZ located behind Ski Patrol building ( P3 LANDING, think of Grouse LZ).
Sun Peaks has been a long-standing host of free flyers and has held numerous competitions over the years. Since 2000, paragliding has taken the place of hang-gliding as the fastest growing form of flying worldwide. These once strange wings are a common sight year-round in the skies at European resorts. Well regulated, with strict training and safety standards, BC is by far the strongest province for the sport. To learn more about paragliding in BC, visit www.flybc.org.
Registration will be open in the Village Day Lodge Breezeway from 9:30am - 10:30am on Saturday and Sunday. Please bring a copy of your P3 rating/insurance for a solo flight.
$20 includes 2 rides up the lift and a shuttle to the Top of the World. Tickets must be purchased at the Activities Desk located in the Village Day Lodge.