Sun Peaks Announces New West Bowl Express Lift

Sun Peaks ski resort in British Columbia, Canada is set to unveil a new high-speed chairlift called the West Bowl Express. The detachable quad lift will service the upper reaches of Mt. Tod and provide access to a popular area of the resort known for quality snow and scenic vistas. The lift will be built by Doppelmayr at a cost of about $12 million and is expected to be completed ahead of the 2024-25 ski season.According to a news release from Sun Peaks Resort, the West Bowl Express will be more than double the length of the previous T-bar that serviced the area before it was decommissioned in 2021. The lift will diversify the experience in an important pod of terrain in the resort and guests will have additional trails and vertical to explore with the convenience and efficiency of detachable lift technology.Detailed planning, engineering, and ground construction have already been completed for the new lift, and over the summer months, electrical and foundation work will prepare the resort for the lift's installation in the summer of 2024. The West Bowl Express will be the third new lift for Sun Peaks over the course of six years, reflecting the resort's commitment to delivering a world-class skiing and snowboarding experience at Canada's second-largest ski area.

The high alpine west bowl at Sun Peaks ski resort. Credit: Sun Peaks Resort The addition of the West Bowl Express is expected to enhance Sun Peaks' reputation as a premier ski destination, attracting more skiers and snowboarders to the resort. The new lift will provide faster access to some of the best skiing terrain on Mt. Tod and help Sun Peaks remain competitive with other ski resorts in Canada and around the world.In conclusion, the West Bowl Express is a significant investment for Sun Peaks and demonstrates the resort's commitment to providing a world-class skiing and snowboarding experience for its guests. With the lift's completion expected ahead of the 2024-25 ski season, visitors can look forward to exploring new trails and experiencing the convenience and efficiency of detachable lift technology. About Sun Peaks ResortSun Peaks is a resort community in the heart of British Columbia and a year-round destination for guests in search of a welcoming and 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/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.