Sun Peaks, BC (November 12, 2009) – Sun Peaks Resort opens with top-to-bottom skiing this Saturday, November 14th with fantastic early season conditions!

Thanks to excellent summer grooming and brush removal, early snow fall and snow making, opening day at Sun Peaks is a week earlier than originally scheduled!

The Sunburst Chairlift from the village will start turning at 14 minutes to 9am this Saturday as we celebrate the number 14 and one of the earliest openings ever at Sun Peaks.

The Sunburst, Elevation and Crystal Chairlifts will be operating for skiing and riding on a great selection of green, blue and black runs on Tod Mountain.

Lift tickets for opening day will be $54.00 for Adults, $44.00 for Students/Seniors, and $27.00 for children. Lift tickets are subject to change based on additional runs opening.

With more snow in the forecast, additional runs and lifts will open as soon as possible. Be sure to check the website for up to date information and prices for opening weekend.

Nordic skiers can also hit the trails at Sun Peaks this weekend at a regular ticket price of $12.00 for adults.

The Austrian National Ski Team is set to arrive on November 17 to begin training, so watch for these elite athletes on the slopes of the Nancy Greene International Race Centre next week!

About Sun Peaks
Sun Peaks Resort is a four season destination resort located in the interior of British Columbia near Kamloops. Recently declared the 2nd Best Ski Resort in Canada and 10th Best in North America by Condé Nast Traveller Magazine readers, Sun Peaks has three mountains which surround an intimate ski-in, ski-out village. In other seasons, Sun Peaks offers a diverse range of leisure activities including 18 holes of golf as well as numerous events and festivals. Sun Peaks Resort was the first ski resort in North America and is the only resort in Canada to receive the ISO 14001 designation recognizing the resorts environmental policies and practices. Sun Peaks can be accessed by two airport gateways – Kamloops (45 minutes) and Kelowna (2 1/2 hours) and by car, only a 4 ¼ hour drive separates Sun Peaks and Vancouver, B.C.