After 23 years of hosting speed demons from around the globe, the iconic Velocity Challenge speed skiing race at Sun Peaks has come to an abrupt halt for 2012. What started in the late 1980s as a local speed skiing challenge between B.C. racers grew into an International FIS Speed Ski World Cup event attracting racers from up to 10 countries. … [Read more...]
Sun Peaks’ returning mayor and council were sworn in on Dec. 5, at the council’s inaugural meeting, and continue to be busy conducting the business of the municipality. Last October, the Sun Peaks municipal council implemented a Facilities Committee to assess the facilities existent at Sun Peaks, and to determine what new facilities … [Read more...]
At first glance you’re unsure of what your eyes behold: majestic evergreen trees trimmed with glistening Christmas ornaments, in the most unexpected places throughout the resort. Whether it’s the dozens of decorated trees under the Morrisey chairlift or occasional specimens hidden along a quiet snowshoe trail, spying decorated Christmas trees … [Read more...]
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