SKI Trip to Sun Peaks, BC
Sun, Jan 21
|Sun Peaks
Join SKI and ski with other Central Illinois ski clubs at Sun Peaks, BC
Time & Location
Jan 21, 2024, 7:00 AM – Jan 28, 2024, 9:00 PM
Sun Peaks, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0, Canada
About the event
Get ready for another Ski Kouncil winter adventure.
Take advantage of a stronger dollar and travel to our northern neighbor. Current exchange rate is about $1.00 to $1.25.
Sun Peaks is a European style village nestled in the Kootenay Rockies. The mountain ski area is the second largest in Canada.
Mountain stats:
4,270 acres of terrain, the second largest in Canada
Longest Run - 5 miles
Trails & Glades -138 including 19 gladed areas
Terrain Type - 10% novice, 58% intermediate, 24% advanced, and 10% expert
10-acre terrain park with distinct zones for all abilities
There are 13 chairlifts (including 7 high speed quads)
Annual Snowfall - 237” of powder
Cross Country – 18 miles of groomed trails
Base elevation is 4,100 ft. and the highest summit is 6,800 ft.
Free mountain tours twice daily
Sun Peaks is on the Ikon Pass.
Check out their website for more information about a variety of winter activities offered.
http://www.sunpeaksresort.com/winter/
We will stay at the Sun Peaks Lodge, a family operated hotel located in the heart of the quaint village.
It is convenient to everything and is just steps away from the chairlift for skiing (ski in-ski out). Village
shops & restaurants are located directly outside the front door. The hotel has several amenities. A
few of these are a restaurant, ski storage, a wellness area, and a ski rental shop on site.
https://sunpeakslodge.com
We will bus back to Vancouver late Friday afternoon and stay near the airport for a morning flight out.
Trip Includes:
Air from Peoria to Vancouver
Ground transfer from Vancouver
5 nights lodging at the Sun Peaks Lodge, 1 night in Vancouver
5 day lift tickets
Daily full breakfast
Happy hours
Trip Leader: Dave Durdel skidurd@sbcglobal.net 309-256-5880