Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks Resort is an alpine ski resort located in Sun Peaks, British Columbia, Canada, 56 km (35 mi) northeast of Kamloops.
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Sun Peaks Resort Location within British Columbia Sun Peaks Resort Sun Peaks Resort (Canada) | |
| Location | British Columbia, Canada |
| Nearest major city | Kamloops, 56 km (35 mi) |
| Coordinates | 50°53′38″N 119°53′35″W |
| Vertical | 882 m (2,894 ft) |
| Top elevation | 2,152 m (7,060 ft) |
| Base elevation | 1,255 m (4,117 ft) |
| Skiable area | 4,270 acres (1,730 ha) |
| Trails | 137 including 17 gladed areas 10% beginner 58% intermediate 32% expert |
| Longest run | 8 km (5.0 mi) |
| Lift system | 13 total 3 detachable quads 4 quads 6 surface lifts |
| Lift capacity | 12,000 riders per hour |
| Snowfall | 559 cm (220 in) |
| Website | sunpeaksresort |
The summit of the ski area is at an elevation of 2,080 m (6,820 ft), with an 881 m (2,890 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 resort has 13 lifts with a total capacity of 13,400 riders per hour, with the Burfield chair being the longest at 23 minutes total ride. There are 137 runs, including 19 gladed areas and 40 km (25 mi) of cross country trails. The ski area comprises three mountains: Tod Mountain, Sundance Mountain, and Mt. Morrisey.