Get ready to reminisce on another ski season come and gone with closing events at Sun Peaks Resort.
The chairlifts will turn one last time on April 6 and 7 for the final weekend of winter operations for the 2023-2024 season, ending a year that was touch-and-go in terms of snow. Themed Wonder Weekend, the last two days are packed with as much fun as one can find on the mountain.
Resort events roundup
Spring is the perfect time to break out retro ski gear, with warmer temperatures allowing riders to get a little wet while ripping down the hill. The Retro Days run is on April 6 and 7, and guests are encouraged to break out their flashiest outfits for the occasion. Whether it’s your mom’s beloved hot pink one-piece suit, an animal onesie, an audaciously flamboyant headband or even a pair of acid-washed jeans, no retro or weird outfit is too flashy for the final hurrah.
When you want to take a break from looking fabulous on the slopes, head to Sunburst Bar + Eatery for Lift and a Lager from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on April 6. Enjoy a can of Grandville Island Brewing beer at the top of the Sunburst Express chairlift, free with your season pass or lift ticket. Two pieces of identification are required for alcoholic beverages but freezies are on hand for a non-alcoholic alternative.
If this winter season had you dreaming of mountain biking, you won’t want to miss the Snow Way Down Bike Slalom. Tune up your ride and hop on the saddle from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 6 or watch the event from the sidelines. Located by the Village Carpet, the 12-plus event includes the chance to win a bike package for the 2024 season, which comes with two-day passes and one night at Sun Peaks Grand Hotel. Register online.
Sunday is another fun day, featuring the Slush Cup. Don a costume and try to glide across a huge pool of water. If they’re lucky, contestants will reach the other side without drenching themselves along the way. After you’re done, enjoy a steaming hot tub session thanks to Tod Mountain Home Leisure. The 16-plus event runs from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Register in advance.
To end the weekend right, you’ll want to take part in Top to Bottoms Run, a yearly favourite where folks race in costumes on 5 Mile. Take the chair to Top of the World for 3:30 p.m. and try to be the first person down to Bottoms Bar & Grill where you ring their bell and signal yourself conqueror of the last run of the season. The event costs $20, includes a burger and a beer, and proceeds go to Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association (SPRTA). Register at bottoms Bar & Grill from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the day of. The event is open to all ages.
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