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Sun Peaks Ski Resort Guide

Sun Peaks, Canada

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Highest Lift2,080m
Resort Height1,260m
 Nearest AirportsKamloops 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 2cm, expected on 21 November, with around 14cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Sun Peaks Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
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

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,080m
Lowest Piste1,260m
Resort Altitude (Sun Peaks)1,260m
Max Vertical820m

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

Ratings for Sun Peaks
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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