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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.

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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.

Cahilty Creek Kitchen & Taproom hosts fundraiser for local athlete

By Liz McDonald ● News ● February 29, 2024

The restaurant is giving a portion of proceeds from its event to Blake Morris as he heads to Ontario to compete.

First Nations Snowboard Team gets a new name

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● February 22, 2024

The move to Skwelk̓wélt Indigenous Snowsports Team makes the team more inclusive of all members practicing on Skwelk̓wélt and allows for growth into skiing in the future.

Canadian Enduro League announces Sun Peaks for national championship

By Liz McDonald ● Sports ● February 1, 2024

The league has four stops across Canada this summer, finishing in Sun Peaks in September.

Olympian Elli Terwiel joins coaching staff for Masters Gate Training

By Louise Hudson ● News ● January 25, 2024

‘It’s about bringing curiosity to every day on the hill,’ Olympian Elli Terwiel says of coaching the program.