Sun Peaks Resort Announces West Bowl Express Chairlift

Continuing with a targeted investment strategy to improve the overall mountain and guest experience, Sun Peaks Resort is pleased to announce a brand-new high speed detachable quad chairlift coming to the alpine area of the resort.

The West Bowl Express will be located in the upper reaches of Mt. Tod and will provide enhanced access to a popular area of the resort known for quality snow and scenic vistas. The new Doppelmayr constructed lift will cost an estimated $12 million dollars and will be complete in advance of the 2024/25 winter season.

‘Sun Peaks continues to evolve and this significant new lift infrastructure will diversify the experience in an important pod of terrain in the resort. Guests will have additional trails and vertical to explore with the convenience and efficiency of detachable lift technology,” says Darcy Alexander, Vice President and General Manager.

Work to build the new West Bowl Express is already well underway. Detailed planning, engineering, and ground construction has been recently completed. Additional electrical and foundation work will be carried out this summer with final lift installation to take place the following year.

This investment announcement follows substantial improvements to the mountain product in recent years, highlighted by the brand-new Orient chairlift, the Crystal chairlift replacement and last years hugely successful expansion of lift-accessed mountain biking via the Sundance Express for summer. With the West Bowl Express slated to open in November 2024, Sun Peaks will have placed three new chairlifts into operation in just under a six-year period. These initiatives reflect the resort’s commitment to delivering a world-class skiing and snowboarding experience at Canada’s Second Largest ski area.

Sun Peaks will provide more details about the new West Bowl Express chairlift in the coming months. Guests can stay up-to-date on the latest developments by visiting the website and social media channels.