Wonder Weekend in Sun Peaks Closes Out the 60th Anniversary Ski Season

Slush Cup returns along with other events, April 9-10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

SUN PEAKS, BC (April 4, 2022): Sixty seasons of skiing the slopes of Tod Mountain comes to a celebratory close this weekend, April 9 - 10, with the return of a classic spring festival at Sun Peaks Resort. Wonder Weekend, as it was fondly known in the 1970s, has been revived, for its epic après and spring vibe. The Resort will host a variety of events, including well known favourites along with new additions.

“We’re so excited to once again be able to host our closing weekend spring festival, this year connecting it to our 60th Anniversary season,” says Christina Antoniak, Director of Communications, Sun Peaks Resort. “It’s all about getting together with friends and family and enjoying those final turns of the season in fun spring conditions. We’ll see the return of the popular Slush Cup, a long-standing favourite of locals and guests, and the launch of the all-new Snow Way Down Bike Slalom, which is also going to be a huge hit.”

All weekend long, skiers and boarders are encouraged to sport their favourite retro threads and to share their photos on social media using hashtag #SunPeaks for a chance to win resort gift cards. Lift and a Lager presented by Coors Original returns on Saturday at the Sunburst Lodge at mid-mountain, where each day ticket and season pass comes with a can of beer*. On Saturday and Sunday afternoon for après, DJs will be spinning live at the Groove Zone, slopeside of Masa’s Bar + Grill and Bottoms Bar and Grill patios.

Special edition 60th Anniversary Mountain Cards (RFID cards for season pass and day ticket holders) are still available for purchase, featuring the 60th artwork ‘Dreams Aglow’ by Zuzy Rocka. Visit Guest Services to purchase, available for $5.

The 60 Years of Tod art exhibition, presented by the ArtZone Sun Peaks, is open in the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel through closing weekend. Guests can stroll the lobby spaces to view 60th inspired artwork by eight local artists, which are also available for purchase.

Huge savings on lift tickets for closing weekend are available through the Sun Peaks Resort online store. Purchase in advance for the best price. Visit www.SunPeaksResort.com/Store

WONDER WEEKEND EVENTS SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 9

All day - Retro Days & Photo Contest

12:00pm - Lift and A Lager at Sunburst Lodge*

2:00pm - Groove Zone - slopeside DJs, Masa’s Bar + Grill and Bottoms Bar + Grill patio parties

4:30pm - Snow Way Down Bike Slalom 

Sunday, April 10

All day - Retro Days & Photo Contest

12:30pm - Slush Cup†

2:00pm - Groove Zone - slopeside DJs, Masa’s Bar + Grill and Bottom’s Bar + Grill patio parties

3:30pm - Top to Bottoms Run‡ 

For complete event details and to register online, visit the Sun Peaks Resort website, at www.SunPeaksResort.com/wonder-weekend.

A special thanks to all event sponsors: *Coors Original, †Tod Mountain Home Leisure, ‡Okanagan Springs 1516 Lager and Gordon Food Services.

*Must show 2 pieces of ID and be 19 years of age or older to pick up your beer at the Sunburst patio. Limited to one can of beer per ticket or season pass. Day ticket must be valid for April 9.

COVID-19 restrictions and protocols for event participation follow the BC Provincial Health Order. As of April 8 at 12:01am, event participants are not required to show proof of vaccination. Our events protocols will follow the updated PHO posted at 12:01am on April 8. 

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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 summer, Sun Peaks offers a wide range of activities including lift-access downhill and cross-country mountain biking, an 18-hole, par 72 Graham Cooke-designed golf course, hiking trails and other leisure activities. 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. 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: 

Christina Antoniak
Communications Director
Sun Peaks Resort
Phone: 250-319-6248
Email: cantoniak@sunpeaksresort.com