An hour past Silver Star northwest is Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops with its 3,678 acres of terrain spread across three mountain faces. The largest resort in the area features 122 runs, 11 lifts (5 quad chairs) and 881 metres (2,891 feet) of vertical. There are 40 km of Nordic trails, a terrain park, snow bikes, snowmobile and snowshoe tours, a tube park, skating rink, dog sledding, sleigh rides, swimming pool, hot tubs, spas and bungee trampoline. “We are still a relatively unknown hidden gem in the ski world,” notes Marketing Director Anne Haight. “We don’t get big crowds, there are few line-ups and we provide the total winter experience.”
All runs filter back to the Tyrolean- themed village that boasts ten hotels, hundreds of chalets, town homes and condominiums and a hostel. “We position ourselves second to Whistler for your ski experience in BC,” adds Haight. “We offer terrain for every level of ability, convenience of ski-in, ski-out accommodation and value added affordability to provide a memorable experience for your whole family.”
Sun Peaks is also home to the 12th annual Winter Wine Festival January 16-24. Ice- wine is a centrepiece of this celebration, but it also features the famous wine varieties from throughout the Okanagan region. All are showcased through culinary events, wine tastings and educational semi- nars that can be part of your ski getaway.
“Affordability is a key at Apex,” adds Shalman. “We are the cheapest of the Big 4 locally with a $60 adult daily lift rate and we offer $20 per night hostel accom- modation up to $700 a night chalets.”
Mt Baldy lies at the south end of the Okanagan near Osoyoos. The smallest of the resorts, it covers 465 acres with 35 runs and 4 lifts. It has a terrain park, 20 km of Nordic and snowshoe trails, a tobog- ganing area and 18-hole championship Frisbee golf course. On mountain accommodation is restricted to private cabins and condominiums.
Sun Peaks Resort, Kamloops
Ninety minutes southwest of the airport is Apex Mountain Resort near Pen- ticton. It is another full service destination with 67 runs, 4 lifts and an average annual snowfall of 600 cm. (19 feet). Apex has three terrain parks, a tube park, regulation size hockey/skating rink, snowmobile and snowshoeing tours and a 40 foot ice-climbing tower. “We are the only resort in the Okanagan with snowmaking equipment (12 guns) to enhance and lengthen our season,” said General Manager James Shalman. “We provide all the amenities and on-mountain accom- modation for the whole family, coupled with incredible fall lines that are among the steepest in the valley.”
Apex also features one of the world’s premier freestyle aerial and mogul training facilities that is home to Canada’s National Team.
“We primarily cater to the locals, but we do provide a special niche,” points out Manager Matt Koenig. “We close three days a week so our snow accumulation provides a powder hound’s dream on par with cat or heli-skiing when we re-open Fridays. You won’t find line ups here but you will find great skiing with lift passes $42 plus taxes for an adult.”
Mt Baldy, Osoyoos
Come celebrate “50 Years of Carnival Fun” January 29th to February 7th. With over 115 events there is something for
everyone. The Cirque-Sublime show & return of the Ice Palace top the line-up.
Carnival Office: 250-545-2236
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Apex Mountain Resort, Penticton 12 YLW CONNECTION
Crystal Mountain Resort in West Kelowna offers a convenient taste of skiing close to the airport. The terrain covers 470 acres, with 21 runs and 200 metres (650 feet) of vertical. Crystal is normally open Thursday through Sunday except at Christmas and Easter, and this winter it will not offer night skiing. An adult lift pass is $46 for a full day, $36 for an afternoon.
Apex Mountain Resort
Paul Morrison
Mount Baldy Ski Corporation
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