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Taking time to reflect at McGillivray Lake. Photo: Hayden Scott (IG share: scottprojectphotography)

Just extended! The Shred Hard Sunday School has additional dates this month for Sun Peaks Bike Park shredders ages 6-12.

"Top of the World at the top of the morning." Anfield Photography was up for an early morning view. (IG share: anfieldphotography)

Local Lens 📷: Follow the leader. Photo: Cedar Line Creative | Mt. Morrisey XC trail: Snowshoe

Join Nancy Greene and the coveted list of “summiteers” that have reached the peak of Mt. Tod, on our sixth annual hike! It is a fun and enjoyable hike suitable for all ages where participants can travel at their own pace. Meet your "Reach the Peak" guides for an early lift load at the base of the Sunburst Lift at 9:15am, load the chair at 9:30am sharp. We recommend using the West Bowl trail and then the Tod Peak trail to access the summit, and return on Gil's trail. However you're welcome to choose your own route from our hiking map and be sure to bring one along on the hike. Make sure to bring along a few essentials: Good, comfortable hiking shoes Sun Peaks hiking map Extra socks Water Hat Rain gear Insect repellent Sunscreen Snacks and lunch Please note: This event is weather dependent and will be run so long as it's deemed safe for participants, however cancellation is a possibility if weather conditions are not on our side. *Must have a valid hiking lift ticket/pass for the day to participate. Guest Services will open at 9:00am to purchase lift tickets on July 30 or call Guest Services at 250.578.5474 for updates.

Whether you're just starting out or you've been cross country mountain biking for years, here are 5 tips to help maximize your time in the saddle at Sun Peaks.

Sun Peaks Resort welcomes Trooper on Saturday, August 26, for the final installment of our 6th Annual Summer Concert Series! It goes like this: millions of records, a couple dozen hits, a Juno Award for Band of the Year and ongoing sold-out shows across Canada. Universal Music acknowledges them as "one of Canada's top five selling bands of all time" and the Vancouver Sun has called them "Canadian rock heroes of the first order ... the best performing band in Canada". Don't miss this chance to pull up a lawnchair and see them live and this free outdoor concert event. CONCERT INFORMATION: General Access area is free, no ticket required. Concerts are outdoors, rain or shine. Seating is not provided; please bring your own lawn or camping chair. Temperatures in the evening can be cooler in the mountains so bring a light coat or blanket. Sun Peaks’ Summer Concert Series is made possible by the Resort Municipality Initiative through the Province of British Columbia.

Local Lens 📷: A colourful sunset at Tod Lake. Photo: Cedar Line Creative

FREE LIVE MUSIC ALL WEEKEND LONG! Get on your dancing shoes and enjoy three days of serious rock and roll at Sun Peaks! This weekend of outdoor tribute band performances has become a favourite among local residents and guests. With the lush forest as the backdrop and outdoor patios just steps away from the concert venue, it doesn't get much better than this.

Jase Petersen came for the winter, but says the summer is why he stayed. Thirteen years later he still calls Sun Peaks home. Read his story in this edition of Local's Laps. Words and photos by Dylan Sherrard

Local Lens 📷: A beautiful blanket of wildflowers is now covering our alpine. Check the webcams for the most up-to-date weather conditions. Photo: Cedar Line Creative | July 15, 2017