How big is Sun Peaks?
Sun Peaks has 135 trails served by 13 lifts — 5th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in Canada. On lifts it ranks 4th of the 15.
Sun Peaks resort guide
British Columbia, Canada
Canada's second largest ski resort
Sun Peaks at a glance
135
Trails
13
Lifts
6,824ft
Top
4,131ft
Base
2,694ft
Vertical
YKA
Nearest airport, 28 mi
10% beginner58% intermediate32% advanced
Sun Peaks is Canada's second largest ski resort, offering three mountains, excellent grooming, and a charming pedestrian village.
Your questions about Sun Peaks, answered
How high is Sun Peaks?
The lifts run from 4,131ft at the base to 6,824ft at the top, a vertical of 2,694ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in Canada, that is the 9th highest, with the 7th biggest vertical.
Is Sun Peaks good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Sun Peaks split 10% beginner, 58% intermediate and 32% advanced, against an average of 20% beginner and 34% advanced across the resorts we track in Canada.
On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.
With under 15% of runs graded beginner, first-timers may find the easy terrain limited.
When is the ski season at Sun Peaks?
Over the last ten winters Sun Peaks has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around December 6 to May 1, about 148 days.
February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 32in, 16in of new snow and 1.1 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Sun Peaks?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional (YKA), 28 mi away in a straight line. Kelowna (YLW) is 68 mi, Penticton (YYF) is 99 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Sun Peaks?
A 6-day adult Sun Peaks lift ticket costs CA$1,190 for 2025/26, or CA$198 a day. For value it ranks 5th of the 15 resorts we price in Canada.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Sun Peaks
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field RegionalYKA28 mi
- KelownaYLW68 mi · major airport
- PentictonYYF99 mi
Travel time to Sun Peaks
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional (YKA)Quickest
- Flight
- 5h 15m · 2,315 mi
- Ground transfer
- 55m · 38 mi
- Total
- ≈ 6h 10m
- Fly to Kelowna (YLW)
- Flight
- 5h 10m · 2,269 mi
- Ground transfer
- 2h 15m · 91 mi
- Total
- ≈ 7h 25m
- Fly to Penticton (YYF)
- Flight
- 5h 10m · 2,280 mi
- Ground transfer
- 3h 20m · 134 mi
- Total
- ≈ 8h 30m
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Sun Peaks lift ticket 2025/26
CA$1,1906-day adult Sun Peaks lift ticket · ≈$849
CA$198 per day · 1.3 km of trails per € · #5 of 15 for value in Canada
Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices
41value scoreAverage value
Sun Peaks trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Sun Peaks. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Sun Peaks has 135 trails and 13 lifts, running from 4,131ft to 6,824ft.
Why go to Sun Peaks
- Canada's second largest ski resort
- Three mountains
- Excellent grooming
- Charming pedestrian village
- Great facilities
- Great for all skill levels
Things to know
- Can be expensive
- Weather can be variable
- Limited flight options
- Remote location
Skiing and snowboarding Sun Peaks by ability level
Beginners
Sun Peaks offers excellent beginner terrain! The resort is very beginner-friendly with well-maintained beginner runs and excellent ski schools. Beginners will feel comfortable here.
Intermediates
Sun Peaks is excellent for intermediate skiers! The resort offers extensive intermediate terrain across three mountains. Intermediate skiers will love the variety and excellent grooming.
Advanced
Sun Peaks offers good advanced terrain! The resort has challenging expert runs and powder opportunities. Advanced skiers will find plenty of challenging terrain to explore.
Our take on Sun Peaks
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: sunpeaksresort.com
More on Sun Peaks
- Sun Peaks snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Sun Peaks snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Sun Peaks lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in CanadaLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Canada
Ski resorts near Sun Peaks
- Revelstoke75 mi
- Big White88 mi
- Kicking Horse126 mi
- Whistler Blackcomb145 mi
- Panorama163 mi
- Lake Louise165 mi
Distances are straight-line, not by road.