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Sun Peaks Resort Cross-Country Skiing

Cross Country Skiing at Sun Peaks Resort
Nordic Skiing, Adam Stein photo
While downhill skiers and snowboarders are provided some of the best terrain and finest ski facilities at Sun Peaks, the resort also caters to the needs of cross-country skiers. Approximately 40km/24mi of groomed and track set trails, plus several ungroomed backcountry loops through the wilderness await skiers of all of experience levels. Routes are accessible from trailheads located at the Morrisey Platter, at the base of the Morrisey Express chairlift, and Parking Lot 5.

Sun Peaks Trails

Cross-country ski trails are clearly marked beginner, intermediate, or advanced. One of the more popular beginner trails is McGillivary Lake Trail, which can be accessed from the eastern end of the village. Although there is some uphill involved, the slope is gentle and does not cause problems on the return trip down. At the end of the trail, McGillivary Lake, is a warming hut.

Practical Points

  • Nordic Passes allow visitors use of the Morrisey Express chairlift in order to access the Holy Cow trail.
  • McGillivary Lake Trail is dog friendly.
  • Classic and skate skis, as well as other equipment rentals are available.
  • Cross-country lessons, both classic and skate style, are customized to suit all abilities.

    Attributes

    • Trails: 28-km (17.4 mi) trackset trails; 12 km (7.5 mi) backcountry (ungroomed) trails
    • Average annual snowfall: 5.6 m (18.3 ft)
    • Operating season: late-November to mid-April

    > Daily snow report

    Additional Information

    • Lessons and rentals are available.
    • Visitors to the resort can also enjoy an impressive variety of activities that include skating at an outdoor rink; dogsledding; sleigh rides; snowshoeing; snowmobiling; cat trax (riding on a snow cat); cat skiing as well as downhill skiing and snowboarding.
    • Sun Peaks Resort has been recognized as one of the "Best Family Ski Resorts" by Ski Canada magazine.
    • Full-service hotels and luxury chalets, as well as a wide variety of budget-options mean that there are accommodation options for everyone. Many of these are ski-in/ski out. 
 


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