Sun Peaks' New West Bowl Express: $12M Investment Triples Skiable Terrain In Zone
Published Date:
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
Categories
Major Lift Expansion Transforms Tod Mountain's Upper Terrain The new West Bowl Express at Sun Peaks Resort represents a major leap forward in mountain access, replacing the traditional T-bar with a state-of-the-art high-speed quad chairlift. This three-year project dramatically expands the skiable terrain in the area from 54 to 169 acres, marking a significant milestone in the resort's development.The $12 million investment by Sun Peaks Resort LLP brings Doppelmayr's latest lift technology to Tod Mountain. Extending 800 metres beyond the previous T-bar's reach, the new lift achieves a summit elevation of 2,093 metres, establishing itself as Sun Peaks' highest chairlift.
A aerial shot of the new terrain zone that will open this season. Credit: Sun Peaks Resort Erik Meertens, Senior Director of Mountain Operations and West Bowl Chairlift Project Manager, shares the vision: "The West Bowl Express provides improved access to higher elevation ski terrain, which could arguably become some of the most sought-after intermediate slopes on the mountain, paired with some of the best views." The project brought together local expertise from Newport Structures, Northwood Group, and Summit Electric, working alongside Doppelmayr.Technical Specifications and Features:5.5-minute ride time80 carrier chairs1,800 people per hour capacityFirst-ever carrier parking rail at Sun PeaksBottom terminal elevation: 1,780mDirect access to extended 5 Mile green run
