Feb 5 2018

Sun Peaks, BC (February 5, 2018): As the world prepares to cheer on Olympic hopefuls at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games this month, Sun Peaks, British Columbia celebrates the 50th anniversary of Nancy Greene Raine’s 1968 Olympic gold medal win in Grenoble, France.

Olympic Champion, Canada’s Female Athlete of the 20th Century and Director of Skiing at Sun Peaks Resort are just a few of the accomplishments Greene Raine holds to her name. Her racing career gave her the opportunity to visit ski resorts around the world and retirement from racing brought new challenges and achievements in the business world.

“I felt huge satisfaction winning the Olympics, and being part of the development of two major BC ski resorts has made me very proud,” said Greene Raine. “But the key to my success is my family. My husband, Al, who has supported me all the way, and our two sons and their families.”

Greene Raine and her husband, Sun Peaks’ Mayor Al Raine, have called Sun Peaks home for over two decades and have been an integral part of the growth in the community. As Sun Peaks’ Director of Skiing since 1994, Greene Raine’s background in the industry is an important asset, helping the resort deliver a world class guest experience. A highlight for guests from around the world is the complimentary ‘Ski with Nancy’ mountain tour where Greene Raine spends the afternoon guiding guests around the slopes, sharing ski tips and her love of the mountains.

Celebrating her 50th milestone at Sun Peaks in the midst of the Olympics is a very special celebration for Greene Raine.

“It’s hard to believe that it has been 50 years since the Grenoble Olympics, an event that certainly changed my life,” Greene Raine explained. “I’m really excited to celebrate my golden anniversary with everyone in Sun Peaks.”

Sun Peaks is inviting everyone to help celebrate this milestone, five decades from the day Greene Raine celebrated her gold medal win. The celebration begins at 11:30am with an opportunity to ski with the Olympic Champion from the top of the Sunburst chairlift. At 12:00pm, guests are invited to watch the Flag Parade and presentation at the base of the village platter. Festivities will continue into the evening with a public reception and Olympic celebration at Masa’s Bar + Grill from 7:00-9:00pm, which will include Olympic coverage, live music and tasty appetizers.

For more information about Nancy Greene Raine’s 50th anniversary celebrations at Sun Peaks, please visit https://www.sunpeaksresort.com/Nancys50thAnniversaryCelebration.

 

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About Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks is a resort community located in the interior of British Columbia. Located just 45 minutes from Kamloops, it is the second largest ski area in Canada and a year-round destination for guests in search of a welcoming, accessible, stress-free mountain experience. Consistently recognized as one of the top ski resorts in North America, thanks to its massive terrain and confidence inspiring design, Sun Peaks offers a European-style ski-in, ski-out, pedestrian village with locally-owned and operated shops, restaurants and lodging. Spring, summer and fall offers guests a wide range of leisure activities, featuring an 18-hole, par 72 Graham Cooke-designed golf course, a lift-accessed downhill mountain bike park, cross-country mountain biking, alpine hiking trails, and a year-round line up of concerts, events and festivals. Sun Peaks has been recognized for its environmental policies and practices, as the first resort in North America and the only resort in Canada to earn the ISO 14001 designation for environmental management. Sun Peaks can be accessed from airport gateways in Kamloops (45 minutes) and Kelowna (2.5 hours), and by car, with only a four-hour drive separating Sun Peaks from Vancouver, B.C.

For further information please contact:

Rachel Roberts
Media Relations Specialist
Tourism Sun Peaks
Phone: 250-578-5387
Email: media@sunpeakstourism.com

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