Employment at Sun Peaks is mainly found at the ski hills, as a ski instructor, tour guide, hill groomer, etc. There are plenty of jobs at the hotels, and at local stores and shops as well as local services like firefighting, garbage collection, etc. Jobs at Sun Peaks are fairly hard to come by, as the competition is fierce among students. There are also Okanagan University College in Kelowna and Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, where one might find employment in the area. Sun Peaks resort also offers internships to those that are taking hotel management or hospitality courses at college, and apprenticeship programs in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and mechanics; again, to those who are taking such a course at college already.
Sun Peaks has no shortage of activities for you to take part in. There are lots of things to do year-round, for people of all levels of physical ability, as well as just relaxing around a hot tub. Below, there is a list based on the time of year, as well as a few things to do at Sun Peaks year-round.
Winter
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding
A guide will take you to the backside of tod mountain for a day trip to areas not generally open to the public. you would have to be an intermediate to expert skier to take advantage of such a trip.
Groomer Rides
Have you ever wanted to know what itâs like to ride in one of the ski run grooming machines? or maybe take a tour of the mountain without being on your skis? you can take a 3/4 to 1 hour ride in one of the groomers and see just what it is they do.
Dogsledding
Just like youâve seen on tv, you can pilot a team of sled dogs called âmushingâ through the woods at sun peaks. this is another activity that requires a fair amount of physical stamina and strength, and shouldnât be undertaken by anyone who isnât prepared to occasionally have to run beside their dog teams through deep snow, uphill.
Snowshoeing
One of the quietest and most relaxing ways to get around the mountains in winter, snowshoeing is also probably one of the oldest methods of winter transportation in this part of the world. on snowshoes, you can see parts of the mountains that are inaccessible in any other way, and see the beauty and wildlife of the rockies up close.
Snowmobiling
The exact opposite of snowshoeing, snowmobiling is neither quiet, nor relaxing. it is, however a very exciting and exhilarating way to take a tour around the mountainside.
Sleigh Rides
Another old-fashioned way to enjoy the countryside is in a horse-drawn sleigh. again, weâre back to the quiet and relaxing type of transportation through the mountains.
Snow Tubing
Much like the inflatable tubes that can be pulled behind a motor boat on a lake, you can also ride one of these types of tubes down a snow-covered hill. sun peaks has a large snow tubing park where tub riders of all ages can slide as much as they want.
Ice Skating
There is a full-sized skating rink at sun peaks where anyone who enjoys skating can take part in public skates or drop-in ice hockey games. check the schedules to see which type of skating is going on at a particular time.
Summer
Golf
As with many ski resorts, there are plenty of golf courses in and around sun peaks. rather than list them all here, iâd suggest you just google âgolf at sun peaksâ, which will get you a great list of golf courses in the area.
Canoeing and Kayaking
There are numerous lakes and rivers nearby, all worthy of a canoe or kayak trip. itâs also easy to find guides to take you on a trip of this kind. if youâre staying at one of the major hotels, they will provide access to such a service.
Fishing
As noted above, there are many lakes and rivers, and therefore, opportunities to go fishing very close by sun peaks.
Hiking
Since sun peaks is in the heart of the rocky mountains, it is one of the nicest places for a summer mountain hike. there are numerous trails within and around sun peaks, just waiting for you to take a leisurely stroll or a strenuous hike.
Mountain Biking
As with hiking, above, there are many mountain biking trails in and around sun peaks. mountain biking has become a very popular summer sport at most ski resorts in the summertime.
Horseback Riding
Again, as with mountain biking, horseback trail riding is a very popular thing to do in the mountains in the summer. you can join a trail riding tour with âââsun peaks trail rides (http://www.sunpeakstrailr...)âââ or close by at tod mountain ranch (http://www.todmountainran...)
Year-round
Swimming
Sun peaks has no shortage of heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools. this makes swimming available to everyone, all year round.
Photography Clinics
The rockies are spectacular in any season, and there are several professional photographers at sun peaks who run photography clinics year-round. this can be a great addition to your trip. whether youâre a novice or a âserious amateurâ, youâll be able to build on the skills you will learn at these clinics. be prepared to get up really early in the mornings, as some of the best photographs and the most spectacular views happen at sunrise.