Casting a line in the local dating pool

My opinion on the subject of dating options — or lack thereof — in Sun Peaks may not be taken seriously considering I’m in a relationship. But, there was a time in my seven years here that I placed my feet in the dating pool, and looking around the options have pretty much stayed the same. So, for your reading enjoyment, here’s a glimpse into the Sun Peaks catch.

The seasonal guy. Ladies, you know the one. He happens to be ridiculously good looking — and he knows it. But sadly, since he’s aware of his good looks and knows he’s here for only one season, he uses these elements to his advantage. He tells you everything you want to hear and then leaves you out in the cold — literally in this ski resort — for his native Australia or Ontario.

The park rat. This guy was born with skis, a tuque, and hair down to his armpits. He thinks it’s either “so hot” that a girl can keep up with him on the slopes, or feels really intimidated by her. But it wouldn’t matter anyway, because she would have to fight for attention with the first lady in his life — lady winter.

The Australian. Similar to the seasonal guy in many ways, but he’s more than likely blonde, has an accent that tends to make women swoon (unless you’ve been here for long enough that you’re used to the accent and now consider it another official language), and loves to surf more than he loves to snowboard. He can’t stop talking about how he can’t wait to get to Tofino for the summer to hit the surf. He’s very social and loves having a great time. The catch? If you do manage to steal his heart, there will always be the question of where you two will live once you’re ready to settle down? Canada or Australia?

The Matthew McConahey character from Dazed and Confused. You know his famous line, “That’s what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older, they stay the same age.” He’s a little creepy, kind of like the old guy who’s staring at you from across the bar. He’s not all that bad though, because unless he isn’t completely finished his wild days, which include flirting with the seasonal staff, he is ready to commit. That is, if you’re looking for commitment.

The taken one. He’s the man who’s already found the love of his life. He’s charming, funny, and you seem to have a lot in common. Just as you’re about to ask him for his number, he mentions that his significant other also loves that one thing you two have been talking about for the last 20 minutes.

So, with those options open for the discerning single women of Sun Peaks, it’s no wonder they have it rough. On the plus side, Sun Peaks is on the higher end of men to women ratio, so ladies, the statistical odds are in your favour.