Sun Peaks Resort

Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks Resort
Location within British Columbia
Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks Resort (Canada)
LocationBritish Columbia, Canada
Nearest major cityKamloops, 56 km (35 mi)
Coordinates50°53′38″N 119°53′35″W / 50.89389°N 119.89306°W / 50.89389; -119.89306
Vertical882 m (2,894 ft)
Top elevation2,152 m (7,060 ft)
Base elevation1,198 m (3,930 ft)
Skiable area4,270 acres (1,730 ha)
Trails137 including 17 gladed areas
10% beginner
58% intermediate
32% expert
Longest run8 km (5.0 mi)
Lift system13 total
3 detachable quads
4 quads
6 surface lifts
Lift capacity12,000 riders per hour
Snowfall559 cm (220 in)
Websitesunpeaksresort.com

Sun Peaks Resort is an ski resort located in Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada, 56.6 km (35.2 mi) northeast of Kamloops.

The summit of the ski area is at an elevation of 2,080 m (6,820 ft), with an 882 m (2,894 ft) vertical rise from the base of the peak. The resort has 16 square kilometres (6.2 sq mi) of skiable terrain (second largest in Canada), and receives an average of 5.6 m (18 ft) of snow per year. Sun Peaks area averages over 2000 hours of sun a year.

The ski area comprises three mountains and another smaller mountain: Tod Mountain, Sundance Mountain, Mt. Morrisey, and Orient.