Downhill Skiing : Snowboarding : Ski Hills
Thompson-Shuswap, British Columbia, Canada

Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding... In the Thompson Shuswap region there is one large ski hill operating as a year round recreation destination located north of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada named Sun Peaks. The mountain is the main ski resort in the region catering to downhill skiers and snowboarders.

The mountain ski resort covers over 3, 678 hectares of wilderness countryside. It is the second largest ski hill in British Columbia and the third largest in Canada. A total of 122 trails cover the mountain side with 10% of the trails rated as novice, 58% intermediate and 32% expert. The longest ski run is said to be 8 kilometres ( 5 miles) long.

In the winter months the hill is explored by many who enjoy snowboarding, downhill and cross country skiing. The summit peaks at 2,152 metres (7,060 feet) and has a vertical of 881 metres (2,891 feet). The 12 lifts on the mountain service the two alpine bowls, the two snowboard terrain parks, the tube park and the many snow trails.

The village located at the base of the mountain is fully equipped to service most travelers. In the village is a good selection of accommodations, tour groups and restaurants. The lodge and inn accommodations operating on the mountain house most of the coffee shops, pubs and restaurants.