Top of the World
Elevation: 2,080m
Feb
7
2026
All Day
Complimentary
Join Helly Hansen and the Sun Peaks Snow Safety Team for Avalanche Awareness Day!
Stop by Beacon Basin, located at the top of the Sunburst Express chairlift, to learn about safe travel in backcountry terrain, common hazards, how to avoid them, and where to access formal backcountry training and additional resources.
Register to participate in our avalanche rescue challenges for a chance to win prizes!
As part of Avalanche Awareness Days, a nationwide initiative supported by Avalanche Canada, this community event highlights the importance of safe backcountry travel and the invaluable role Avalanche Canada plays in providing critical information for backcountry recreationists.
Thanks to the hard work and expertise of our Snow Safety Team, the in-bounds terrain at Sun Peaks Resort poses little avalanche risk. However, conditions change dramatically once you enter the backcountry.
DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2026
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Beacon Basin
AVALANCHE RESCUE CHALLENGES
BURIED BEACONS
Join us for an introductory adventure into the world of avalanche safety, where our Ski Patrol experts will guide you through the ins and outs of beacon usage. You’ll “rescue” buried prizes from Helly Hansen while learning essential techniques for backcountry preparedness.
Registration coming soon...
SNOW SEARCH & RESCUE
Join us for an exciting demonstration of avalanche rescue techniques, where our Patrol experts will walk you through the critical steps of probing for someone who is buried, and then digging out the buried party member. Teams will compete to locate the target, with the winning team earning prizes. This hands-on experience will teach you vital skills for avalanche safety and teamwork in the backcountry!
You must hold a season pass, or a valid lift ticket for February 7, 2026
Registration coming soon...
RULES & REGULATIONS
- These workshops are free to attend, but with limited spots and high demand, we kindly ask that you register only if you plan to join us. If your plans change, please cancel your registration to allow someone on the waitlist to take your place.
- You must hold a season pass, or a valid lift ticket for February 7, 2026.
- Couples are encouraged to sign up as a single attendee.
TICKETS
Event registration does not include a lift ticket. Buy your lift ticket online in advance and save!
Lift Tickets
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
International Ski Patrol Day
Join Sun Peaks Resort and Helly Hansen to share your praise for our incredible Patrol team. Take a moment to write a note of thanks on our Cross of Appreciation, from February 7 to 10, at Beacon Basin. Help us honour those who keep our slopes safe!