Sun Peaks

Friendly Sunpeaks

If Sunpeaks had to be summarized in one word it would be "FRIENDLY" - from the  greeting of the shuttle driver  at the airport, to all the staff at Delta resort , the guys at the ski valet, the towies, the mountain guides, and the other skiers and boarders.

This was a resort where people chatted to others in bars, restaurants and on the slopes. Add to that the atmosphere of a compact village , great snow , a variety of slopes ,and  no lift lines and it makes a very enjoyable resort.

Sun Peaks finally scores a few runs

This was my 3rd visit to Sun Peaks. The 1st was 20 yrs ago. We had poor snow, poor visibility and left after half a day, but you can’t judge a ski resort from that, can you? So I returned last year. The snow everywhere in BC was bad and Sun Peaks was no exception, but the Snow Guides were great and Doug the guide encouraged me to give it another go this year. I’m glad I did. The snow was better and it snowed some while I was there. Soft, light, fluffy stuff. The trail markings in places leave a bit to be desired, but I spent a lot of time off the trails anyway when I wasn’t cruising with the guides. There’s some great tree skiing to be had. 3 Bears and Lonesome Fir glades are suitable for intermediates, but the tighter trees of The Bluff or Pink Flamingos are definitely black diamond stuff. Nancy Greene was terrific and her husband, Al, took us places the guides wouldn’t. If I go back again, it would be because of guides like Doug & Ziggy and hosts Nancy & Al.

Thinking about it, I may just do that.

Sun Peaks

Anne Martin reccommneded Sun Peaks to us and Anne was 100% correct. Sun Peaks is a beautiful "Hill" which caters for all levels of expertise. It was perfect for us because it enabled our learner to travel up with us and then we had our favourite Blues and Blacks whilst she cruised "5Mile" the best green run ever.

Nancy Greene''s Cahilty Lodge was brilliant. Our 2 bedroom apartment was superb and oh so eassy to skin ski out. A great outdoor hot tub to relax and socialise in after a hard day''s skiing. We had the added bonus of Al and Nancy''s company.

We highly reccomend Sun Peaks and whilst friends were fogged out over the road at Big White we just zoomed up the lift and into brilliant sunshine. It became obvious pretty quickly where the 2 mountains got their names from. sun Peaks wins every time.

You have to go there, See you there