Liz Forster

Sun Peaks, BC (June 29, 2011) – The Sunburst Chairlift starts turning tomorrow morning, Thursday, June 30, at 10:00am as the Mountain Biking and Alpine Hiking seasons officially get underway at Sun Peaks Resort!

Whether you’re looking for a punch of adrenaline in the bike park or want a lift into the alpine blossoms on Tod Mountain, the chairlift takes guests up to mid-mountain for a day of play! Ride 2,000 feet of vertical terrain in the bike park or hike on one of 15 trails up to the very peak of Tod Mountain.

And this weekend is the official Summer Kick-off Weekend featuring Jo’s Road Race and the Mountain of Beer & Chilli Cookoff, July 2-3, 2011!

The village will be alive with free activities and entertainment for the whole family as we officially welcome summer to the mountains! Hit up the Cliffside Climbing Wall, try the Bouncy Castle, and stop by the Kids Zone!

Tickets for the Mountain of Beer & Chilli Cook-off are available at the Sun Peaks Adventure Centre for $30.00 per person plus HST. Sample signature beer and taste chilli from Sun Peaks’ chefs before putting in your nomination for the people’s choice award!

New this summer is Jo’s Family Bike Ride on Sunday, July 3. Pack a lunch and ride with your family and Jo out to McGillivray Lake for lunch and entertainment from Uncle Chris the Clown. Picnic lunches are available to purchase from Café Soleil and bike rentals are also available.

And don’t forget to stop by the Sun Peaks & Region Farmers’ Market set up throughout the village on Sunday from 2:30pm to 6:30pm to pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and meat for your family’s dinner table!

The Summer Kick-off Celebrations are in addition to the plethora of outdoor adventures available all summer at Sun Peaks Resort! From the 18-hole golf course to carriage rides to canoe and kayak tours, to alpine hiking and downhill mountain biking, custom-design your weekend to appeal to every interest in your family!