Sun Peaks Resort vs Whistler Blackcomb
Sun Peaks Resort and Whistler Blackcomb are neighbouring resorts in British Columbia - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Sun Peaks Resort | Whistler Blackcomb |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Excellent |
| Experts | Good | Good |
| Off-piste | Limited | Good |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Not ideal |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Good |
| Budget | Very good | Not ideal |
Beginners
Sun Peaks Resort
Good
Whistler Blackcomb
Good
Intermediates
Sun Peaks Resort
Very good
Whistler Blackcomb
Excellent
Experts
Sun Peaks Resort
Good
Whistler Blackcomb
Good
Off-piste
Sun Peaks Resort
Limited
Whistler Blackcomb
Good
Terrain Park
Sun Peaks Resort
Not ideal
Whistler Blackcomb
Not ideal
Families
Sun Peaks Resort
Limited
Whistler Blackcomb
Not ideal
Snow Confidence
Sun Peaks Resort
Good
Whistler Blackcomb
Good
Budget
Sun Peaks Resort
Very good
Whistler Blackcomb
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Sun Peaks Resort | Whistler Blackcomb |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 154.3 km | 299.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 888 m | 900 m |
| Lifts | 13 | 33 |
| Top elevation | 2089 m | 2261 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | December (~81cm) | December (~94cm) |
| Day pass | €47 | €175 |
Piste
Sun Peaks Resort
154.3 km
Whistler Blackcomb
299.3 km
Vertical drop
Sun Peaks Resort
888 m
Whistler Blackcomb
900 m
Lifts
Sun Peaks Resort
13
Whistler Blackcomb
33
Top elevation
Sun Peaks Resort
2089 m
Whistler Blackcomb
2261 m
Snow reliability
Sun Peaks Resort
good snow
Whistler Blackcomb
good snow
Snowiest month
Sun Peaks Resort
December (~81cm)
Whistler Blackcomb
December (~94cm)
Day pass
Sun Peaks Resort
€47
Whistler Blackcomb
€175
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Sun Peaks Resort if...
you're watching the budget.
Choose Whistler Blackcomb if...
you want cruisy red runs.