New trails, products, and a $350,000 investment for Sun Peaks Bike Park

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New trails, products, and a $350,000 investment for Sun Peaks Bike Park

The Bike Park marks its 20th anniversary this summer

Sun Peaks, BC (April 17, 2019): Sun Peaks Resort is continuing the development of its world class, lift-access bike park this summer. Following significant trail work completed in 2018, the resort is investing another $350,000 in 2019 for construction of several new mountain bike trails, as well as upgrades to existing elements of the network.

Two additional machine-built freeride trails, aimed at intermediate level riders, highlight this year’s construction, along with improvements to beginner level trails and the addition of a brand-new section of Steam Shovel—the resort’s signature advanced jump line. Completion of the new Progression Park zone, an area aimed at both younger and entry level riders, will also be a key feature this summer.

This investment will allow the Sun Peaks Bike Park to better cater to all levels of mountain bike riders and provide them with numerous opportunities for progression. Along with the new trails, the resort will continue running the Sunburst chairlift daily until 7:00 pm in the core summer months and extend the bike park season by running bonus weekends right through the end of September.

“This investment is big for us. Building almost 12km of new trail that will appeal to riders of all types is the perfect way to celebrate our 20th anniversary of bike park operations. Sun Peaks has always been a destination for core downhill riders, and will continue to be, but now we’ll have a much more well- rounded mountain bike product to help create the same success we have seen with our winter ski experience,” said Aidan Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer at Sun Peaks Resort.

The completion of the new Progression Park area next to the village is something the resort is particularly excited about due to the unique nature of the product. The Progression Park utilizes carpet lifts to transport bikers to the top of the park, providing a new and original summer experience. This addition makes Sun Peaks one of the exclusive lift-access bike parks in North America to provide a non-chairlift option to access downhill riding opportunities. 

In addition to the upgrades in the Bike Park, the resort is working closely with the community-based Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association to support their efforts in developing and growing the cross-country biking trails in the area.

The Sun Peaks Bike Park opens for the 2019 season on Friday, June 21. For more information about mountain biking in Sun Peaks visit SunPeaksResort.com/Bike.

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About Sun Peaks

Sun Peaks is a resort community in the heart of British Columbia and a welcoming destination for guests in search of a stress-free mountain experience. In winter, it boasts the second-largest ski area in Canada and is consistently recognized as one of the top ski resorts in North America. The European-style ski-in/ski-out,  pedestrian village features locally-owned and operated shops, restaurants and lodging. In summer, Sun Peaks offers a wide range of activities including an 18-hole, par 72 Graham Cooke-designed golf course, lift-access downhill and cross-country mountain biking, hiking trails and a year-round line up of events. Sun Peaks is recognized for its environmental policies and practices, and was the first resort in North America and the only resort in Canada to earn the ISO 14001 designation for environmental management.

For further information, please contact:

Aidan Kelly
Chief Marketing Officer
Sun Peaks Resort
Phone: 250-299-2032
Email: akelly@sunpeaksresort.com