Mountain bikers at Sun Peaks Bike Park

Winter Safety & Risk Awareness

Patroller on skis with the sunrise

Three patrollers sitting/standing around a snow pit in the snow holding a transmitter

Sun Peaks is committed to your safety. There are elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Below are a few essential policies, tips and procedures to help you enjoy our mountain playground safely.

In case of on-mountain emergency call Patrol/Dispatch at 250.578.5521.

For more information on staying safe in ski areas visit www.skisafety.ca.

Exclusion of Liability - Assumption of Risk

Exclusion of Liability - Assumption of Risk

Your use of these premises and facilities and participation in activities on the premises involve various risks, dangers and hazards. Your legal responsibility as a user of the ski area premises and facilities or participant in activities at the ski area is explained in the following notice, which you will see posted in the ski area.

Alpine Responsibility Code - Skiers and Riders

Alpine Responsibility Code - Skiers and Riders

Regardless of how you use the slopes, always show courtesy to others. Please adhere to the Alpine Responsibility Code and share with others the responsibility for a safe outdoor experience.

A skier and snowboarder on a chairlift

Chairlift Safety

For the safety of our guests and staff, we ask you to follow our tips for loading, riding and unloading all chairlifts at Sun Peaks Resort.

Snowboarder hitting rails in the terrain park with the lift chair above them

Terrain Park Safety and Etiquette

The Terrain Park runs the entire length of the Sundance chairlift. Start small and work your way up increasing difficulty gradually.

Additional Safety Tips

Additional Safety Tips

Review these safety tips before your trip.

Beacon Basin with mountain views

Sun Peaks Beacon Basin

Sun Peaks Beacon Basin is a dedicated area designed to help participants freshen up their avalanche companion rescue skills before heading out into the backcountry.

Backcountry Safety

Backcountry Safety

Exploring backcountry terrain comes with both risk and reward. It’s important that you are well prepared when venturing out in the backcountry.

Four people snowmobiling on trails with trees and the sun setting behind them

Independent Snowmobile/ORV Use at Sun Peaks Resort

Information on how to access snowmobile terrain/ORV from Sun Peaks.

Drone (UAV) Policy

Drone (UAV) Policy

Sun Peaks Resort prohibits the operation or use of unmanned aerial vehicles/drones by the general public, including recreational users and hobbyists.

Sun Peaks Resort Moves Toward a Smoke-Free Environment

Sun Peaks Resort Moves Toward a Smoke-Free Environment

Enjoying the natural mountain environment is a primary motivating factor for our guests when visiting Sun Peaks Resort. For this reason, we implemented a smoke-free initiative for the mountain effective August 1, 2018.

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