Sports Archives – Sun Peaks Independent News

Meet the bike park’s 2026 squad

By Noelle Suzuki ● News ● June 11, 2026

With new and returning athletes, the squad will represent Sun Peaks on the trails and through visual media.

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Athletes from Sun Peaks Freestyle Club shine in Junior Nationals

By Noelle Suzuki ● News ● May 28, 2026

Quinn Basko, Soneva Lott and Logan Bown represented the Sun Peaks Freestyle Club in Panorama and Quebec earning podium finishes in national level competitions.

Sun Peaks Resort extends ski season with BC Alpine Mega Camp

By Noelle Suzuki ● Sports ● May 14, 2026

Hundreds of athletes from all over the world came to the resort this spring for post-season training and FIS racing.

The story of The Sun Peaks Local Hockey League

By Noelle Suzuki ● Sports ● April 23, 2026

What started on an outdoor tennis court in 2000 has grown into a lasting community league that continues to bring generations of players together.

Sun Peaks athlete Charlie Roberts scores World Cup points in Japan

By Hollie Ferguson ● News ● March 12, 2026

Local skier Charlie Roberts qualifies for the upcoming World Cup in Azerbaijan after placing in the top thirty in Japan.

Sun Peaks Freestyle Club celebrates 2025/2026 ‘season of momentum’

By Hollie Ferguson ● News ● March 12, 2026

Next year will mark 10 years of supporting local athletes for the Sun Peaks Freestyle Club, which hopes to build on the success of the 2025/2026 season.

Sun Peaks skier Ryder Mckenzie-White on the 2025/2026 ski season so far

By Hollie Ferguson ● News ● March 5, 2026

‘The bar just keeps raising’ for local athlete Ryder Mckenzie-White, his dad says.

Overlooking a crowd at the village base, the shot focuses on a ski racer by a gate and sign.

The Telus Nancy Greene Alpine Classic returns on a new course, with same great spirit

By Justin Moore ● Sports ● January 30, 2025

Thirty-five teams of four skiers and snowboarders registered for the Telus Nancy Greene Alpine Classic this year.

Sun Peaks Freestyle Club athletes sweep at junior nationals

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● April 11, 2024

One athlete was named a national champion among the sizeable number of gold medals for the club.

A new Nordic relay event is coming to Sun Peaks

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● March 7, 2024

The event is held by Sun Peaks Nordic Club and will entice recreational and competitive cross-country skiers.